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CHELMSFORD

• ASA COOLIDGE WARREN (1819-1904, NEW
  ASA COOLIDGE WARREN (1819-1904, NEW YORK,Massachusetts) watercolor on paper of Col. Simeon Spaulding house, built 1728, Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Signed in rock lower left. Dated 1858. Gold gilt wooden frame. Sight size 14 1/2" by 17 3/4". Overall size 24 1/2" by 27 3/4". Comes with biography of the colonel. Overall good condition.
• (2) CIVIL WAR M1840 AMES & ROBY
  (2) CIVIL WAR M1840 AMES & ROBY MUSICIAN'S SWORDS(lot of 2) Civil War, Model 1840 musician's swords: (1) the 28" blade marked at the ricasso Made by Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass., the opposite ricasso marked U.S, ADK, 1962, unmarked steel guard, handle and pommel, a leather and brass scabbard in two parts in poor condition, overall length with scabbard: 35.75"l; (1) the 28" blade marked C. Roby & Co. at the ricasso (Christopher Roby,1814-1897, Chelmsford, Mass.), unmarked steel guard, handle and pommel, overall length: 34.25"
• CIVIL WAR SWORD US Model 1840,
  CIVIL WAR SWORD US Model 1840, dated 1863, maker's mark for Christopher Roby, Chelmsford, MA. Brass 'D' hilt with double shell guards and simulated wire wrapped grip. 31 3/4” straight broad fullered blade. 38 1/2" overall. No scabbard. Some corrosion.
• Two Civil War-Era Cavalry Sabers
  Two Civil War-Era Cavalry Sabers American, 19th century, one with 35 in. blade marked on one side \"US 1864\", other side marked \"Roby/W. Chelmsford/Mass\", brass guard, with scabbard, wooden grip with loss
• PAIR OF MODEL 1860 SWORDS, CIVIL
  PAIR OF MODEL 1860 SWORDS, CIVIL WARTwo Civil War Model 1860 swords with scabbards. 1st item - U.S. Civil War Model 1860 sword, blade stamped "C. Roby, Chelmsford, Mass" and dated 1864 with inspector's stamp "AGM" verso. 41" total length, 42 1/2" length w/ metal scabbard. 2nd item - U.S. Civil War Model 1860 sword, blade stamped "Mansfield & Lamb Forestdale R.I.", and "U.S. C.E.W. 1864" verso. 42 1/2" length w/ metal scabbard. Both circa 1864. Condition: 1st item - wire and leather wrap on grip missing, expected oxidation/patination to blade and wear/oxidation to scabbard. 2nd item - cracking and wear to leather grip, wire around grip missing, light oxidation/patination to blade, light oxidation and minor pitting to scabbard.
• US 1860 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD BY
  US 1860 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD BY C. ROBY, DATED 1863...A very fine 1860 Roby cavalry saber, in its original scabbard, with a beautiful leather and wire wrapped grip. The saber is complete and original, but may have been arsenal refurbished after the Civil War, as the guard has been nickel plated, as has the scabbard, although the blade is well marked and very clean steel. The pommel is marked “M” on the top. The blade has C. Roby, Chelmsford Mass. on one side, and AGM, US, 1863 on the other. The scabbard drag has AGM and the number 3. Other than the nickel plating, this is a perfect example of the 1860 cavalry saber. Dimensions: 42.5 inches long overall, with the blade being 35 inches long. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Excellent overall. The grip leather shows very minor wear. The grip wire is 100% intact. The blade is clean and nice, with two tiny fleabite nicks to the cutting edge. The scabbard is excellent and clean. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• U. S. MODEL 1850 SWORD, C. ROBYA
  U. S. MODEL 1850 SWORD, C. ROBYA 19th century U. S. Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword by Christopher Roby and double ring leather Scabbard. Steel blade with vine engraving, "U. S." at one side, "A" enclosing "E Pluribus Unum" on the other, also a banner engraved "C. Roby Co., W. Chelmsford, Mass.", having a pierced foliate guard and wire wrapped handle, possibly sharkskin. Together with a brown leather scabbard, unmarked. The blade is discolored in several places and shows wear, as does the handle. The leather scabbard is cracked, flaking, and separating from the brass tip. Blade 30" long, 36 3/4" long overall in the scabbard. ESTIMATE $400-600 Condition: The blade is discolored in several places and shows wear, as does the handle. The leather scabbard is cracked, flaking, and separating from the brass tip.
• SIX CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840
  SIX CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840 NCOnon commissioned officer's sword, 32 in. blade, three with markings "EMERSON/&/SILVER/TRENTON/NJ", one scabbard present; three with markings "C.ROBY/W.CHELMSFORD, MS"; 1862 and 1863 dates, various inspector marks, overall length each 38 in. Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection Condition: typical surface abrasions, toning and pitting to metal components, isolated incidents of oxidation, slightly loose construction at one grip, some markings indistinct
• THREE CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICER'S
  THREE CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICER'S SWORDS30 to 31-1/2 in. blades, two with no discernable maker marks, one marked "C.ROBY/W.CHELMSFORD, MASS" in script, all with patriotic etching to blade, overall length each 36 to 37-1/2 in. Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection Condition: typical surface abrasions, loose or missing copper wire, damage at one crossguard, toning and pitting throughout some obscuring blade etching, nicks to blade edge, one possibly shortened
• A George III mahogany and ebony
  A George III mahogany and ebony strung bowfront sideboard, fitted a central drawer above a recessed drawer, flanked by a cupboard and a deep wine cooler drawer, 153cm x 62cm x 93cm/Provenance: Cooper Hirst, Chelmsford, 1st April 1981
• U.S. MODEL 1840 ROBY NCO SWORD
  U.S. MODEL 1840 ROBY NCO SWORD AND SCABBARD United StatesC. 1864Brass hilt, ricasso marked "U.S/1864/A.G.M." on one side and "C.ROBY/W. CHELMSFORD/MASS" on the other, and a black leather scabbard with a brass throat and drag.
• (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - CHELMSFORD
  (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - CHELMSFORD THROUGH CUMMINGTON: 88 POSTCARDS EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - CHELMSFORD THROUGH CUMMINGTON: 88 POSTCARDS, Early to Mid-20th Century, Early Chelsea: Knights of Columbus Block, Water Dept .cards and Gordon's Theatre. Also: Old Grade Crossing (Chicopee), Middlefield St. and Main St. (Chester), 1909 Clinton Fair with "Mammoth" airship looking down the midway, several other Clinton views, "Wreck of The Juniata at Cohasset" (11/27/1897), Kimball's Lobster Shop and Lobster Claw Restaurants (Cohasset), Wright Tavern in Concord and more. Photos: Town Hall and B & A R.R. Station (Chester), four Chesterfield views, hotel in Colrain, two Cohasset street views, Deer Hill House and Main St. (Cummington) view Provenance: The Estate of Hilary Bamford.
• (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - REAL PHOTO
  (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - REAL PHOTO OR VINTAGE: 53 POSTCARDS EARLY 20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - REAL PHOTO OR VINTAGE: 53 POSTCARDS, Early 20th Century, Covering "A" through "E" towns. Includes: Louie's Inn (Acton) with Coca-Cola sign, Scutt And Road Store (Ashley Falls), 75th anniversary parade (Agawam), Davis Electric Co. (with detailed auto) in Auburndale, Brimfield "Gift Shoppe", Braintree Auto Exchange, Main St. So. Barre, "Old Time Stage Coach" (Brimfield), Narragansett Ford Dealership (& other advertising) in Billerica, LM Square (W. Bridgewater), post office with trolley (Billerica), filling silos in Burlington, Brimfield Inn & Garage with Socony advertising, Pinehurst Park with trolley (Billerica), Braves Field (Riley Photographic Co.), post office and square (Charlton), "Never Touched" in Chelsea (colored lithograph), Central Square (Chelmsford), Charlton City "Waiting Station" with Socony Gasoline advertising, Main Streets in Chester and Cochituate, "Reid's Filling Station" (Chelmsford), E.E. Shaw Store in W. Cummington, Main St. East Douglas, "Memorial Square Looking East" in Dedham, post office and A.J. Fornhal's Store in Erving, Tea Department at Delano, Potter & Co. and more.
• CHRISTOPHER ROBY MODEL 1860 CAVALRY
  CHRISTOPHER ROBY MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER The ricasso marked "U. S. / 1865 / A.G.M." on the right and C. ROBY / CHELMSFORD / MASS", 34-1/2 in. curved blade, brass guard and pommel, wooden grip with twisted wire wrap; iron scabbard with two suspension rings.
• CHRISTOPHER ROBY MODEL 1860 CAVALRY
  CHRISTOPHER ROBY MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER The ricasso marked "U. S. / 1864 / A.G.M." on the right and C. ROBY / CHELMSFORD / MASS", 34-1/2 in. curved blade, brass guard and pommel, wooden grip with twisted wire wrap; iron scabbard with two suspension rings.
• PAIR OF INK AND WATERCOLOR FABLES
  PAIR OF INK AND WATERCOLOR FABLES AND DRAWINGSPair of Massachusetts ink and watercolor fables and drawings , inscribed Ephraim Warren, Chelmsford County, Middlesex, State, Massachusetts , dated March 6th. 1810 , one titled The old Man & his Ass , with verse telling the story of a father, son and his ass taking apples to market, the other with the story of a hermit and his protection from a violent storm and earthquake, having images of sail ships, fisherman, sheep, horse drawn wagon. and townsfolk, 13 1/4" x 20". Provenance: David Wheatcroft. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Light toning, center creases, minor small edge tears and creases. Not examined out of frame
• THREE MID-LATE 19TH CENTURY CAVALRY
  THREE MID-LATE 19TH CENTURY CAVALRY SABERS Group of three mid 19th century sabers of the type used in the American Civil war and Indian Wars, comprising a C. Roby U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber, marked to ricasso 'C. Roby W. Chelmsford Mass,' on one side and 'US 1865 A.G.M;' to the other, with the typical curved blade and wooden grip with brass counterguard; a German saber with a crowned head mark, likely Weyersberg, with full leather wrapped guard and grip as well as a leather scabbard; and a European saber with an engraved blade and scabbard, having no apparent marks. Approx. C. Roby blade l. 35". overall l. 41".
• CLAUDE GRAHAME-WHITE AND DOROTHY
  CLAUDE GRAHAME-WHITE AND DOROTHY CALDWELL TAYLOR. COUNTESS DENTICE DI FRASSO, WEDDING ALBUM WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS, CIRCA 1912 15 X 12 IN. (38.10 X 30.48 CM.)CLAUDE GRAHAME-WHITE AND DOROTHY CALDWELL TAYLOR. COUNTESS DENTICE DI FRASSO, WEDDING ALBUM WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS, CIRCA 1912, [Aviation/Ephemera] the album complete with images from Claude Graham-White's wedding to Dorothy Caldwell Taylor at Hyland House, Chelmsford, June 26, 1912, along with their original marriage license, all pasted down to dark green paper; the album of white leather with 'Taylor -- Grahame-White' embossed to cover with coronet, white silk embossed endpapers, 39 pages (double sided) total, with 26 photographs of the wedding, most with embossed stamp of 'Fred Spalding/Chelmsford'; the latter half of album containing newspaper clippings about engagement and marriage, with typed letter signed with post script, dated 1951 from Claude Graham-White. Catalogue note: Claude Grahame-White (1879-1959) was an important early English aviation pioneer, being the first person to fly at night, as well as participating in early aviation contests. He was an early advocate of the military application of planes and also taught suffragists Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst to fly. In 1911, he founded The Grahame-White Aviation Company, designing several important early planes. Dorothy Caldwell Taylor, Countess Dentice Di Frasso (1888-1954) was an American heiress and socialite, who, after her 1916 divorce from Grahame-White, married an Italian count and moved to Italy, where she hosted many important figures at her residence in Rome, the Villa Madama, including Benito Mussolini. She eventually moved to Los Angeles in the 1930s, becoming good friends with such people as actors Gary Cooper, Douglas Fairbanks, and Mary Pickford. Dimensions: 15 x 12 in. (38.10 x 30.48 cm.) Provenance: Dorothy Caldwell Taylor, Countess Dentice Di Frasso, by descent.
• STRAW BOATER HATS Lot of (3)
  STRAW BOATER HATS Lot of (3) Vintage Hats, incl: Hat with Moore Smith Co., Boston label, interior leather brim, interior dimensions: 8" x 6 1/2"; Italian made hat with Fratelli Mothman, Milano label, interior leather brim, interior dimensions: 8" x 6 1/2", label stains; and Hat with Chelmsford Club, copyrighted 1931 label, interior dimensions: 8" x 6 3/4", surface wear and losses. Good condition, except as noted.
• CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABRE BY "C.
  CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABRE BY "C. ROBY", WESTCHELMSFORD, MA, U.S., 1864, "A.G.M." ORIGINAL STEEL SCABBARD, BRASS LEATHER WRAPPED HANDLE WITH BASKET HILT. 41 1/2" LONG, 34 1/2" BLADE.
• MODEL 1860 CALVARY SWORD: Marked C.
  MODEL 1860 CALVARY SWORD: Marked C. Roby, Chelmsford, MA, verso US 1865 A.G.M., sold with scabbard, as is condition.
• W. Chelmsford Massachusetts civil
  W. Chelmsford Massachusetts civil war sword dated 1863 with scabbard blade - 34 3/4" l. ?
• Civil War Type 3 C Roby Officer's
  Civil War Type 3 C Roby Officer's Dress Saber .34.5" blade length with single fuller.? Blade has etched panels of military motifs.? An etched panel near the ricasso C. Roby W. Chelmsford Mass. Brass three-fingered hilt with designs chased on both sides of the hilt. Brass pommel with chased leaves.?Shagreen and gilt brass wire wrapped handle. Nickel-plated scabbard with?engraved and?chased brass bands. Illustrated?in Thillmann Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers (2001:?315). Condition: Blade has been cleaned and the scabbard has been polished.
• A Victorian wheel barometer the
  A Victorian wheel barometer the flame mahogany case with breakfront pediment and engraved dials to barometer thermometer and hygrometer by J.W. Leech Chelmsford.
• ROBY MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER
  ROBY MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD: Model 1860 cavalry sword marked C. Roby W. Chelmsford Mass. US 1864 with inspector marks AGM on blade. Brass pommel knucklebow and guard original leather and twist wire grip. 35'' blade. Steel scabbard with black Japanned finish commonly done during the GAR period. Overall 42 1/2'' l. overall.CONDITION: Note wear to leather on grip several scratches to hilt and scabbard finish. Nicks and age stains to blade.
• English mahogany bedstands circa
  English mahogany bedstands circa 1900 rectangular top featuring gallery with pierced handles over conforming body with door concealing shelf flanked by brass bail handles on straight legs bearing label of Wenley Ltd on bottom. H31'' W14 3/4'' D13 1/2'' first half 19th century square top with rounded front corners over conforming case with door concealing shelf on plinth. H28 3/4'' W16 1/4'' D13 1/2'' (2pcs) Provenance: Estate of the late Francis D. ''Skeeter'' McNairy Savannah Georgia. Other Notes: Wenley Ltd. label reads ''WENLEY LTD./ THE ARCADE CHELMSFORD./ No 6/ DEPOSITORIES- LONDON ROAD NEW STREET & HALL STREET''. The number 6 is handwritten in pencil. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR C. ROBY 1860
  IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR C. ROBY 1860 CAVALRY SWORD: Nice crisp markings C. Roby W. Chelmsford Mass on ricasso, US 1864 ADK verso. Identified by family to Giles Norton of the 24th Cavalry New York. Norton died in service, unknown cause of death. 34 3/4'' blade has mirror bright finish with minor areas of age spots, scratches and flea bit chips. Pommel and guard have nice age patina, original leather and wire are excellent. Original metal scabbard with no dents or dings. The 24th Cavalry was mustered in January 1864 and saw service from the Battle of the Wilderness to Appomattox Courthouse.CONDITION: Note areas of minor areas of age spots, scratches, almost unnoticed chips to cutting edge. Leather show minor rub areas, scabbard shows age color.