A few examples of appraisal values for
HENDERSON AMES CO

• ANTIQUE MASONIC SWORDAntique Masonic
  ANTIQUE MASONIC SWORDAntique Masonic Ceremonial Sword with Scabbard. Stamped The Henderson Ames Co of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Soldier figural pommel etched handle, etched blade, heavily decorated scabbard. Overall measures 3
• AMERICAN MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CHAPEAU
  AMERICAN MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CHAPEAU WITH FEATHERS IN A FITTED CASEMarked 'The Henderson Ames Co., Kalamazoo, Mich., and M.D. La Fountain' and a paper '7'. 13 1/4 x 21 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. Condition The feathers with losses and have flattened, the hat with minor wear. The case with numerous losses and scuffing to the leather covering. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• A NIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC SWORD WITH
  A NIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC SWORD WITH AN ENAMEL INLAID SCABBARD A Nights Templar Masonic sword with an enamel inlaid scabbard, The Henderson Ames Co., engraved "Victor M. Cassidy" with a leather carrying case, sword 35"l
• TWO MASONIC CEREMONIAL SWORDS BY HENDERSON
  TWO MASONIC CEREMONIAL SWORDS BY HENDERSON AMES COMPANY Two Masonic ceremonial swords by Henderson Ames Company, the first marked 'Ed M. Brown' 38.5"l, the other marked 'Arnold Brown' 37.5"l (lacking sheath)
• KNIGHTS OF PYHTHIAS FRATERNAL SWORD
  KNIGHTS OF PYHTHIAS FRATERNAL SWORD Marked by the Henderson Ames Co., Kalamazoo, Michigan, circa 1900, 28 3/8 in. etched steel blade personalized "I. M. Phipps," bound leather grip topped with a knight's head pommel, the steel scabbard with elaborate pierced mounts of silvered brass; "FCB" (Friendship, Charity, Benevolence) seen on scabbard and guard.
• VINTAGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS FRATERNAL
  VINTAGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS FRATERNAL SWORDHenderson Ames Company Knights of Pythias fraternal sword, late 19th-early 20th c., 30" engraved blade including owner Geroge De Eisle, clamshell type guard, wire wrapped leather handle, housed in Knights of Pythias scabbard, overall: 39.25"l
• TWO FRATERNAL SWORDS. Including one
  TWO FRATERNAL SWORDS. Including one sword with an etched blade. Marked ''Henderson Ames Co. Kalamazoo''. With bone or bone-type handle with initial and foliate engraving. Handle with cross-in-crown encircled by the motto ''in hoc signo vinces''. Sheath engraved ''W.P. Dye'' with cross and crown metalwork. 39'' l. Also including a similar fraternal sword with cross-in-crown decoration. Sheath engraved ''C.S. Dana''. 38 1/2'' l. Both swords with surface wear scratches finish loss. W.P. Dye sword with discoloartion some rust. C.S. Dana sword with significantly rusted blade and finish loss on handle.
• Three Louisiana uniforms: dark blue
  Three Louisiana uniforms: dark blue coat with collar insignia for first infantry and "LA", captain shoulder epaulet with two bars, label in pants for "Walker & Zeller, New Orleans 8-25-98"; dark green coat with collar marked "LA 1", label for "Henderson Ames Co. Kalamazoo, Michigan", coat with label for Thomas D. Wharton, matching blue trousers with white stripe; khaki brown Spanish American War tunic with blue stripe and trim, infantry jacket with first lieutenant epaulet bars, matching trousers, reputed to be made by M. C. Lilley & Co., Columbus, OH and owned by T. D. Wharton; generally good condition one button missing on pocket ; canvas bag, probably a mess kit, written in hand on back "Lt. T.D. Wharton, Company "A", 1st L.A. Regt.", 9 x 10 in. (closed), canvas with normal wear, holes and stains, losses to leather strap, (seven pieces). Accompanying lot muster roll dated 1898. All with scattered pest damage, losses, wear and stains. Private Collection