- AN AMERICAN HIGH BOY, CONNECTICUT RIVER
AN AMERICAN HIGH BOY, CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEYAn American walnut high boyConnecticut River ValleyNorth of Hartfordmid 18th centuryheight 76 1/4in (193.5cm); width 40 1/4in (102cm); depth 21 1/2in (54.5cm) Provenance: Property from the Collectio
- TWO AMERICAN SILVERPLATE TABLEWARESTwo
TWO AMERICAN SILVERPLATE TABLEWARESTwo American silverplate tablewareslate 19th centuryComprising a Hartford footed bowl with bird form finial and a Meriden table box with gun dog finial (locked).the box height 7in (17.5cm); width 5 1/
- TWO PEWTER BASINSTwo pewter basins by
TWO PEWTER BASINSTwo pewter basins by Love, Philadelphia, and Samuel Danforth, Hartford, 2 5/8" h., 10" dia. and 2 7/8" h., 10 1/4" dia.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- WILLIAM RUTHVEN WHEELER (1832-1893)
WILLIAM RUTHVEN WHEELER (1832-1893) PORTRAIT OF JAMES LOOMIS NICHOLS, 1870 Oil on canvas mounted on masonite. Signed 'W. R. Wheeler' and dated '1870' (lower right).
Catalog Note: Wheeler's work is also held at the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Connecticut.
- COLT REVOLVER & CASE No. 7279. Barrel
COLT REVOLVER & CASE No. 7279. Barrel impressed 'Colts Pt. 1855 Address Col. Colt Hartford CT USA'.
- HEART IN HAND WATERCOLOR AND INK BOOKPLATEHeart
HEART IN HAND WATERCOLOR AND INK BOOKPLATEHeart in Hand watercolor and ink bookplate, mid 19th c. , inscribed Ruth T Hartfords , frame - 5 1/8" x 6 7/8". Provenance: New England Auctions, Susie and Richie Burman Collection of Americana, January 11, 2020, lot 46; A Pennsylvania collection.
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Condition:
Several small edge tears.
- 3 SILVERPLATE COCKTAIL SHAKERS3 Silverplate
3 SILVERPLATE COCKTAIL SHAKERS3 Silverplate Cocktail Shakers, comprising a Hartford Sterling Co. silverplate handled cocktail shaker, a Sheffield Silver Co. silverplate tall cocktail shaker, and a small unmarked silverplate cockta
- HARTFORD STERLING CO. ENGRAVED PEDESTAL
HARTFORD STERLING CO. ENGRAVED PEDESTAL DISHHartford Sterling Co. Antique Pierced and Engraved Sterling Silver Pedestal Dish. Stamped. Measures 1-5/8" x 11-5/8" (w/handles). Measures 9-3/4" (w/o handles). Approx. weight: 16.49 troy ounces. Cond
- HARTFORD STERLING CO. ENGRAVED PEDESTAL
HARTFORD STERLING CO. ENGRAVED PEDESTAL DISHHartford Sterling Co. Antique Pierced and Engraved Sterling Silver Pedestal Dish. Stamped. Measures 1-5/8" x 11-5/8" (w/handles). Measures 9-3/4" (w/o handles). Approx. weight: 16.49 troy ounces. Cond
- SAMUEL L. CLEMENS "MARK TWAIN" LETTER
SAMUEL L. CLEMENS "MARK TWAIN" LETTER WITH SIGNATURESamuel L. Clemens "Mark Twain" (1835-1911), American author and humorist. Handwritten letter from Hartford to Mr. Alden, dated March 9, 1881 referencing that the "Springfield Republican gave Huckleber
- MARK TWAIN HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED LETTER,
MARK TWAIN HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED LETTER, 1885 Mark Twain ALS in pencil to his best friend Francis Finlay, asking him to come and visit. Letter is written on half paper and dated Hartford, September 23, 1885. The letter is signed S.L. Clemens. Letter is framed in a black frame with dark gray matting.
- MARK TWAIN, THE GILDED AGE, MOROCCO
MARK TWAIN, THE GILDED AGE, MOROCCO BOUND 1ST ED. The Gilded Age by Mark Twain. Published 1874 by American Publishing Company, Hartford. Also contains the New Orleans imprint information on the title page. First edition, early state. Original three quarter morocco binding with raised bands and gilt on the spine. Specific production numbers are not known for the bindings of the first edition, but by 1879, of the 56,484 copies that had been bound, only 683 were in this binding. 8vo. 574pp. with appendix. BAL 3357.
- MARK TWAIN, SIGNED PAMPHLET OF THE GYROSCOPE
MARK TWAIN, SIGNED PAMPHLET OF THE GYROSCOPE Signed on the second page by Mark Twain, this pamphlet is titled The Gyroscope, with Experiments and Explanations. Published 1857 by Holbrook Apparatus Company, Hartford Connecticut. Signed by Twain in black ink on the second page above the start of the pamphlet. Twain was known for his keen interest in science and having a signature on a scientific text is something that is unique.
- AUTOGRAPH BOOK W/ J.W.C. PENNINGTON,
AUTOGRAPH BOOK W/ J.W.C. PENNINGTON, OTHERS, 1860S Presented is an autograph album of Mr. H. Baylies of Taunton, Mass of which his name is gold leafed onto the cover, containing 147 signatures, date of signing and location on most. Many historical religious leaders of the northeastern United States and many more of which most have not been researched fully. There is a list of people which seems like some kind of an assencion with a few notable individuals such as that of J.W.C. Pennington (1807-1870), author of "The Fugitive Blacksmith" and now known as the first black graduate of Yale University. Pennington attended Yale in 1834 to 1837. On April 22, 2023, Yale awarded Pennington a posthumous M.A. Privatim. He was ordained as a minister in the Congregational Church, later also serving in Presbyterian churches for congregations in Hartford, Connecticut and New York. Another page is inscribed from Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubign? (1794-1872), who nicely inscribed to the owner of the book with provenance signed by him stating, "The above autograph, on the (assembly general's stationary for the Societe Evangelique), was written for me at his house in Geneva, September 1860 and had his wife, at his request write in the date." Many other notables such as Nathaniel Fellows, senator from Rhode Island; James Woodward Strong, the first president of Carleton College and theologian in Minnesota and author of the Strong Concordance of 1890 or index to the Bible. Others include Chester Hubbard (1814-1891) US representative and founder of West Virginia; George C. Bancroft; Daniel Steel (associated with the Methodist Holiness movement and many more); lastly a later piece of church history written on ledger paper. A financial plan to fund and build a new church and parsonage in Davenport, Iowa thus financed through subscribers of with the verso has a small list stating the names and dollar amounts given, dated August 17, 1865. Including Hiram Price and 4 others. Hiram was a nineteenth-century banker, merchant, bookkeeper, bank president, railroad president, and five-term Republican congressman from Iowa's 2nd congressional district and as commissioner of Indian Affairs in 1881 and later the same year was appointed commissioner of Indian Affairs by President James A. Garfield, serving from 1881 to 1885. His donation to his hometown church was $2000.00.
- WAR OF 1812, HANDWRITTEN LETTER FROM
WAR OF 1812, HANDWRITTEN LETTER FROM HOME Moses Goodman, Jr. (September 25, 1781 - November 9, 1836) was a deacon in the church of West Hartford, Connecticut, and a colonel in the War of 1812, who commanded 83 officers and men in 1814 of the Connecticut First Regiment against the British Army. He was the son of Moses Goodman (June 20, 1750 - August 17, 1831) who became famous for delivering $30,000 to George Washington's army at Valley Forge in dark brown saddlebags. This letter from his wife, Prudence Hurlbut Goodman (June 3, 1783 - September 13, 1857), illustrates what life was like at the time. The letter describes life at home and expresses a great desire for her husband to return safe. 2p.p., ALS folded into a letter and sent from Hartford Conn in a stampless envelope dated September 8th, with a 10 cent charge.
- 2PCS PAIR OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER CARTE
2PCS PAIR OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER CARTE DE VISITES A pair of US Civil War soldier carte de visites. First is an unnamed union soldier with rare calvary kepi style, crossed swords patch sewn on and m1860 sword and riding leather trouser covers. On the back is the logo for Moore Bros Photographic Gallery in Springfield, Massachusetts. Second is a photo of corporal Albro Weir in full uniform of overcoat and striped pants, 25th Regiment, Conn volunteers, Company D. Discharged August, 26, 1863. On the back is the logo for Bartlett and Webster Photographers, Hartford, Connecticut.
- REVOLUTIONARY WAR BROADSIDE W/ WRITTEN
REVOLUTIONARY WAR BROADSIDE W/ WRITTEN ORDERS One page broadside, ?At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut, holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of October, A. D. 1780, order for raising of troups for the militia, 2500 men, per George Washington, will be formed into 5 regiments. Verso has a handwritten order by Colonel Obadiah Johnson (1736-1801), dated June 26, 1780, ordered by General Douglas, thus ordering Captain Joseph Raynoford to provide one sergeant and two privates to be ready to fight being fully equipped?out of the state?whenever needed. An unusual piece being orders written on orders as paper was scarce at that time. Mounted in a double-sided glass frame, giving access to observe the whole document both front and back. Bristol B5063; Evans 16741
- AMERICAN REVOLUTION, CONTINENTAL ARMY
AMERICAN REVOLUTION, CONTINENTAL ARMY BROADSIDE A broadside 1p, 1781, At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May, 1781: An act, in further addition to an act, intitled, "An act for filling up this state?s quota of the Continental Army, signed: A true copy of record, examin?d by George Wyllys, secretary. Excellent content regarding the need to enlist more soldiers. Text, in part: "At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut...An Act...intitled 'An Act for filling up this State's Quota of the Continental Army.' Be it enacted by the Governor...That the several towns within this State, who have not yet obtained their full compliment of Recruits for the Continental Army...do proceed in manner as is directed...to procure the number of such recruits...the commanding officers...in such deficient towns...are hereby directed...to detach peremptorily...as many able bodied effective men as such town be deficient...muster said detached men...appoint a place of rendezvous...give the necessary orders for marching...to the army...if any person so detached...voluntarily inlist...he shall be entitled to receive...a bounty or premium...six pounds in gold or silver." Evans 17121
- US CONSTITUTION, THE CONNECTICUT COURANT,
US CONSTITUTION, THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, 1787 The Connecticut Courant, dated Oct 22,1787 being number 1187, this unbound example comes mounted in an ornate black double sided glass frame, reporting on the debates of the Constitutional Convention, also provides a full list of delegates, in Hartford, to vote for the ratification of the new Federal Constitution which was adopted just one month before on September, 17, 1787. Also contains two full pages plus of advertisements. Important content leading up the ratification of the Constitution of the states of which Connecticut did ratify 3 months later on January 9th 1788 making Connecticut the fifth state to ratify the Constitution. One known copy of this paper resides at the Jonathan Krause Rare Newspaper and Magazine Collection at Indiana University.
- NATHANAEL HUNN, WELFARE OF A GOVT CONSIDERED,
NATHANAEL HUNN, WELFARE OF A GOVT CONSIDERED, 1747 Nathanael Hunn (1708-1749) The Welfare of a Government Considered: A Sermon Preach'd Before the General Assembly of the Colony of Connecticut, at Hartford, on the Day of Their Anniversary Election, May 14th, 1747. Printed by Timothy Green, 1747. Papers front and back covered with period ink stamped paper covers affixed with glue. Covers held to pamphlet with a piece of old yellowed scotch tape. Half title page is "Mr. Hunn's Sermon on 2 Chron.xii 12. Provenance: pamphlet owned and signed in 1747 by Lieut Colonel Nathaniel Stanly (1683-1755) Hartford, Conn, and Marill Curtis. 35pp. Photocopy of Stanly's signature provided for reference.
- AMERICAN REVOLUTION, HARTFORD BROADSHEET,
AMERICAN REVOLUTION, HARTFORD BROADSHEET, 1782 A printed broadsheet dated January 10th, 1782, Hartford Connecticut. An act, signed by George Wyllys, excellent content regarding the need to raise a new regiment of soldiers, with severe penalties for not meeting quotas. In small part, "At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut... Resolved...That there be...for the defence of Horse Neck, or western frontiers, one Regiment of Foot, to consist of one Lieut. Colonel Commandant, one Major, four Captains, eight Lieutenants...and Four hundred and eight non-commissioned officers and privates...formed into four companies...several towns in this State are hereby required...to raise the number of Men to them respectively appointed by this Assembly...said towns are hereby empowered and required...to lay taxes upon their respective inhabitants...the committee shall forthwith cause notice to the individuals...to meet at time and place...to lay such rate, or tax upon the inhabitants...as shall be necessary to procure a recruit...upon penalty of fifteen pounds lawful money...of individuals of such neglecting class...if any town...shall neglect or refuse to raise the number of men to them assigned...such town shall forfeit and pay to the public treasury...fifteen pounds lawful money, for each man they shall neglect to procure...officers and men of said regiment, shall be entitled to the same wages...as those of like rank...in the army of the United States...and also that their polls be exempted from taxes as usual...give the necessary orders for mustering...marching the men to the place of their destination...detach such numbers from the militia as may be necessary for the defence of the said post and frontiers..."
- ESSEX ARMS COLT 1911A1 PISTOL United
ESSEX ARMS COLT 1911A1 PISTOL United States,.45 ACP caliber, serial number 13905, Pachmayr rubber grips, matte black finish, marked on the right side of the slide "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.", marked on the right side of the frame "ESSEX ARMS CORP./ISLAND POND, VT.", with Bo-Mar sights, and a magazine. Note: FFL
- GROUP OF U.S. MILITARY ITEMS United
GROUP OF U.S. MILITARY ITEMS United States,C. 1917-70sA 1903/M1917 rifle cleaning kit with brass rods, a wooden handle, and a canvas pouch marked "R.H. LONG/8-18"; an M16-AR15 bipod and case, marked on the leg "COLTS-62122/HARTFORD CONN USA", a WWI mess kit; a Model 1916 bacon tin; a WWI condiment can; three grenade launchers; one grenade launcher site and case; a green-painted Model 1918 periscope/mirror; an unissued 1911 cleaning rod; seven unissued WWI Colt 1911 magazine pouches; a Model 1911 barrel with blued finish marked "HS" on one side of the lug, and "P" on the other; two pistol lanyards; and a Model 1910 first aid pouch with a Carlisle bandage inside.
- COLT NEW LINE .22 REVOLVER United States,C.
COLT NEW LINE .22 REVOLVER United States,C. 1873-77.22 rimfire caliber, serial number 43241, rosewood grips, nickel finish (some loss), marked on the left side of the barrel "COLT NEW 22", marked on the top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.", and marked on the left side of the frame "22 CAL."
- A LATE 19C. ADAMS & WESTLAKE RAILROAD
A LATE 19C. ADAMS & WESTLAKE RAILROAD CAR CHANDELIERThe two-light, solid brass fixture has glass globes blown in one piece with long integral cylindrical chimneys. The frame is stamped ADAM & WESTLAKE COMPANY and mounted with an embossed tag for James L. Howard & CO Hartford CT with latest patent date of '87. This fixture has been electrified but how is not precisely known.Measures 24 x 23 x 12.5 inches.Good original condition, noting the presence of four screws that originally mounted some element no longer present, no shades, there are no other issues of damage or repair, original glass globes free from chip, crack or repair, altered and electrified.
- ANTIQUE LADY'S COLUMBIA SAFETY BICYCLE
ANTIQUE LADY'S COLUMBIA SAFETY BICYCLE FRAME Circa 1900, Hartford, Connecticut, made by American Bicycle Pope MFG. Company, chainless model in black paint, with company cachet to head tube, wooden wheels with metal spokes.
- A SERIES OF FOUR COLORED ENGRAVINGS
A SERIES OF FOUR COLORED ENGRAVINGS Mid 19th century, including one of West Point, NY, Hancock House Boston and Hartford, CT, the largest 11 in. x 13 in., in matching frames.
- 19th/20th C book collection to include
19th/20th C book collection to include 1870 hand written recipe collection book, including puddings, soups, sauces, gravies, etc., The Mournful Ballad of Isaac Abbott, Robert Clarke & Co., in pieces, Nurses Memories Charlotte M Yonge Illustrated by Fred Marriott and Florence Maplestone, London: Eyre & Spottiswoode Her Majesty's Printers, New York: E & JB Young & Co, Cooper Union, (2) Bridgman & Whitney Writing Book, having been used, a portion of Jack and the Beanstalk Walter Cranes Toy Book, tears and losses, portions, The Magic Pear D. Lothrop Company Boston, Sugar and Spice and All Thats Nice Nursery Rhymes and Jingles, The Arabian Nights Their Best Known Tales edited by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora A Smith Illustrated by Maxfield Parrish, 1930 Charles Scribner's Sons New York London, Flower Children The Little Cousins of The Field and Garden Elizabeth Gordon, Drawings by MT Ross, published by the PF Volland Company, Joliet Illinois New York Boston 82nd edition, The Decorative Sisters Illustrated by Walter Satterlee Published by ADF Randolph and Co New York, Money and How to Make It HL Reade Hartford Conn: SS Scranton & Company 1875, The Worlds Great Romances, Choice Recipes by Miss Parloa and other noted teachers, torn cover, The Tale of Corally Crothers by Romney Gay, As A Man Thinketh James Allen Peter Pauper Press along with Ben Franklins Wit and Wisdom, Peter Pauper Press.
- Oil on board of a fall landscape mounted
Oil on board of a fall landscape mounted in an ornate gilt frame, unsigned, with an A.D. Vorce & Co., Hartford, CT gallery label.
4.75" x 3.25" ss / 10.5" x 9.25" oa
Condition: Not examined out of frame.
- HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT PEWTER BASIN,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT PEWTER BASIN, CA. 1805Hartford, Connecticut pewter basin, ca. 1805, bearing the touch of Samuel Danforth, together with a bowl attributed to Richard Lee, 1 5/8" h., 6 5/8" dia., 2 5/8" h., 5 1/8" dia.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- PEWTER DOLPHIN HANDLE PORRINGER, CA.
PEWTER DOLPHIN HANDLE PORRINGER, CA. 1805Hartford, Connecticut pewter dolphin handle porringer, ca. 1805, attributed to Samuel Danforth, 5 1/2" dia.
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Condition:
Generally rough. Bowl a little misshapen.
- HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT STONEWARE CROCK,,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT STONEWARE CROCK,, ETC.Hartford, Connecticut stoneware crock, impressed Goodale / Stedman / Hartford , with a rattan shade, 10 1/2" h., together with a Pennsylvania splint basket.
Condition:
Drilled and converted to an electric table lamp.
- REPLICA OF 1863 SHARPS HARTFORD PERCUSSION
REPLICA OF 1863 SHARPS HARTFORD PERCUSSION RIFLEREPLICA OF 1863 SHARPS HARTFORD PERCUSSION RIFLE, 54 caliber, 28" octagonal barrel, case colored lever actuated falling block action, straight grip walnut stock and forend, matte black finished barrel, adjustable rear sight, metal butt plate, double "set" triggers, serial #52289, manufactured by Industria Armi Bresciane (IAB). No FFL or background check required.
- MENNECY PORCELAIN NEO-ROCOCO VASE (VASE
MENNECY PORCELAIN NEO-ROCOCO VASE (VASE A OREILLES), CIRCA 1760 HEIGHT: 7 IN. (17.8 CM.)MENNECY PORCELAIN NEO-ROCOCO VASE (VASE A OREILLES), CIRCA 1760, incised D.V. mark, after the Vincennes model of 1754 attributed to Jean-Claude Duplessis, of inverted pear form, the everted floriform mouth edged in deep rose and issuing large curling petal-form handles, the shoulder finely painted front and back with garlands suspended from the terminals, the integral foot with three flower sprigs Dimensions: Height: 7 in. (17.8 cm.) Provenance: With Two Bird Antiques, August 2011, ($2,096.68) From the Collection of Diana Edwards Murnaghan, No. 418 Catalogue note: There are very few Mennecy examples extant. For an extraordinary pair, see The J.P. Morgan Collection, Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, CT, accession no. 1917.914., where the catalogue suggests that it may correspond to the vase(s) from The Henri Charles Collection sold Drout, Paris December 1907; a D.V. marked example is illustrated by Serge Gauthier in "Les porcelainiers du XVIII siecle francais" (1964), p. 133 and perhaps a third is recorded in The Collection of Mrs. H. Dupuy, sold Parke Bernet, New York, April 2-3, 1948, lot 309 and entered The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Brown Melony.
- HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT PEWTER TEAPOT,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT PEWTER TEAPOT, CA. 1835Hartford, Connecticut pewter teapot, ca. 1835, by Thomas Boardman, 7" h.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT PEWTER PORRINGER,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT PEWTER PORRINGER, CA. 1830Hartford, Connecticut pewter porringer, ca. 1830, bearing the touch of Thomas Danforth and Sherman Boardman, 5" dia.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.