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BILL OF RIGHTS, THE INDEPENDANT
BILL OF RIGHTS, THE INDEPENDANT GAZETTEER, 1789 The Independent Gazetteer, or The Chronicle of Freedom. Volume 8 #1153. Published August 22, 1789. Contains content on the Bill of Rights. This issue of the Independent Gazetteer includes key debates in the House of Representatives on the developing set of amendments that were later ratified as the Bill of Rights. Debating the 6th amendment and dissertation on anti-slavery. ?Sixth amendment??A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people being the best security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, but no person religiously scrupulous shall be compelled to bear arms.? ?Mr. [Egbert] Benson [of New York] moved that the words ?but no person religiously scrupulous shall be compelled to bear arms,? be struck out. He wished that this humane provision should be left to the wisdom and benevolence of government. It was improper to make it a fundamental in the Constitution. ?The motion was negative, and the amendment agreed to.? (p2/c4) [Proposed by Congress without last clause as fourth amendment; ratified as Second Amendment.] ?Eleventh amendment??The enumeration in this constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.? ?This was agreed to without amendment.? (p2/c4) [Proposed by Congress as eleventh amendment; ratified as Ninth Amendment.] ?Twelfth amendment??Art. 1, sec. 10, between the 1st and 2d part. Insert??No state shall infringe the equal rights of conscience, nor the freedom of speech, or of the press, nor of the right of trial by jury in criminal cases.? ?This amendment was accepted.? (p2/c4), thirteenth and fourteenth amendments as well both being accepted or passed.1 large page folded making 4pp. Rare newspaper example with insight as to the forming of the Bill of Rights.
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PIERO BENZONI GILT AND SILVERED
PIERO BENZONI GILT AND SILVERED BRONZE CHESS SET with silver mounted onyx board. A magnificent set with cannons at the corners of the board. Kings appx 4.25" tall. From a Bedford, NY estate. Dimensions: 22" x 22" x 4" the table; King 4"H Condition: Board needs a clean and chip on corner that is not noticed when board is on stand.
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ROSEWOOD AND MAPLE CHESS BOARD WITH
ROSEWOOD AND MAPLE CHESS BOARD WITH CARVED WOOD GAME PIECES Rosewood and maple chess board with carved wood game pieces, king 4"h; board 19" x 19".
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Adja Yunkers 1900–1983. Requiem for
Adja Yunkers 1900–1983. Requiem for a Virgin King. 1974, screenprint in colors. 40 h × 32 w in. result: $688. estimate: $700–900. Signed, titled, dated and numbered to lower edge ‘Requiem for a Virgin King 49/50 Adja Yunkers 74’. This work is number 49 from the edition of 50.
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LABELED RHODE ISLAND SHERATON
LABELED RHODE ISLAND SHERATON MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS...Labeled Rhode Island Sheraton Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1830 , rare full floating reeded columns from cookie corners, flanking 4 cockbeaded graduating drawers with wood pulls, supported on 4 teardrop reeded legs on spade feet. With original Rhode Island label on reverse “….Rawson & Sons… Providence.”
Height 38 ¾ in. Width 43 ½ in. Depth 21 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
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RHODE ISLAND MAHOGANY SHERATON
RHODE ISLAND MAHOGANY SHERATON CHEST OF DRAWERS, CIRCA ...Rhode Island Mahogany Sheraton Chest of Drawers, circa 1830 , rare full floating reeded columns from cookie corners, flanking 4 cockbeaded graduating drawers with wood pulls, supported on 4 teardrop reeded legs on spade feet. With original Rhode Island label on reverse “….Rawson & Sons… Providence.”
Height 38 ¾ in. Width 43 ½ in. Depth 21 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
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GORHAM MARTELé SILVER CENTER
GORHAM MARTELé SILVER CENTER BOWLGORHAM Martelé Silver Center Bowl, marked Martelé, 950-1000 FINE, CKE; Providence, R.I.,1902; engraved 1879-1904 and monogrammed KMD; length: 16 in; 77.25 ozt. Provenance: Note: Made by H. A. Tylor, taking 45 hours to make; Chased by G. A. Achillertim, taking 66 hours to chase; sold December 10, 1902 for $200 net. Condition: Please note: All property is sold "AS IS" and any statement, whether oral or written, is given as a courtesy and shall not be deemed as a guarantee, warranty, or representation of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.
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RAIL KING 4-6-4 HUDSON STEAM ENGINE
RAIL KING 4-6-4 HUDSON STEAM ENGINE & TENDER With MTH Railroaders' Club markings; appearing as new, with original box.
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RAIL KING 4-6-4 HUDSON STEAM ENGINE
RAIL KING 4-6-4 HUDSON STEAM ENGINE & TENDER With B&O Railroad markings; in original shrink wrap and box.
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CHINESE CARVED CHESS SETEarly
CHINESE CARVED CHESS SETEarly 20th Century. Painted red and natural, each side similarly carved to depict figures engaged in a territorial battle. Height of king 4.75 in.
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FIVE-PIECE CHIPPENDALE STYLE
FIVE-PIECE CHIPPENDALE STYLE BEDROOM SETFIVE-PIECE CHIPPENDALE STYLE BEDROOM SET, American, recent production, comprising: king 4-poster bed with rails, pair of three-drawer nightstands, nine-drawer bureau and mirror.
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LINEN DRAGON TEXTILECondition: with
LINEN DRAGON TEXTILECondition: with areas of wear to ebony linen backing 47 1/2 x 39 1/2 inches Condition:
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NORTH AFRICAN DECORATED
NORTH AFRICAN DECORATED MIRRORwith gilt metalwork and brass tacks on a fabric backing 43 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches Condition:
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ASIAN GILT BRONZE BODHISATTVA
ASIAN GILT BRONZE BODHISATTVA HAND FRAGMENTAntique Asian Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva Hand Fragment , possibly Maitreya or Vajrasattva, cast as the right hand in abhaya mudra or resting on surface, with gem-inset rings (lacking 4 gems) and wrist bracelet, h. (resting) 4 1/2 in., w. 3 1/8 in., d. 7 1/2 in., custom acrylic stand , h. (as shown) 7 in., w. 5 in., d. 8 in. Provenance: Reputedly, acquired Gump's, San Francisco, mid-20th century
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GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER RATTLE
GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER RATTLE WITH TEETHERGeorgian Sterling Silver "Bells and Whistle" Rattle with Coral Teether, probably William Weston, l. 5 in., total wt. 1.50 troy ozs., note: lacking 4 bells
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ATTRIBUTED FORSYTH COUNTY, NC,
ATTRIBUTED FORSYTH COUNTY, NC, TWO EARLY EARTHENWARE POTTERY VESSELS 19th century, a large bowl with spout probably a batter bowl, lead glazed interior (edge chips, interior surface losses, crazing, underside darkening and flaking) (5 1/4 x 13 in.); a high sided bowl, lead glazed interior (edge flaking 4 in. glued repair to edge) (3 x 10 in.), both not signed.
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RAIL KING 4-8-2 M1A MOUNTAIN
RAIL KING 4-8-2 M1A MOUNTAIN STEAM ENGINE O TRAIN United States,ContemporaryThree rail featuring Proto-Sound 2.0, diecast boiler and tender, metal wheels and axles, and operating metal coupler. Item no. 30-1168-1.
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STEUBEN AMETHYST GLASS CENTER BOWL.
STEUBEN AMETHYST GLASS CENTER BOWL. Polished pontil bears Steuben acid banner marking 4.25'' x 12'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
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HILL (J) THE BRITISH HERBAL
HILL (J) THE BRITISH HERBAL engraved frontis and seventy four plates only (lacking 47) tan calf (worn) London 1756 a.f Estimate ?80-120 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?100
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A 19th Century red stained and
A 19th Century red stained and natural ivory part chess set Pawn 1.5in high - King 4.25ins high (one black Bishop and the upper part of one white Knight missing) complete with mahogany box
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A 19th Century red stained and
A 19th Century red stained and natural ivory part chess set Pawn 1.5in high - King 4.25ins high (one black Bishop and the upper part of one white Knight missing) complete with mahogany box
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Silverplate Tea Caddy Box fancy
Silverplate Tea Caddy Box fancy engine turned case locking 4'' x 5 1/2'' 19th century.
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Cut Crystal Rectangular Dresser Box
Cut Crystal Rectangular Dresser Box ormolu mounts locking 4'' x 8 1/2'' excellent.
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Italian Wooden Jewelry Chest
Italian Wooden Jewelry Chest handpaintedfloral & sorrento inlay border oval mirror inside swing out compartments locking 4'' x 8''
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Lladro Porcelain Figurine of a
Lladro Porcelain Figurine of a Polar Bear walking 4'' tall 5'' long excellent.
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FOUR DESK ACCESSORIES including a
FOUR DESK ACCESSORIES including a French wood bank marked ''Epargnes'' (Savings) a pair of wood book ends with stylized band of Egyptian hieroglyphics beneath a putto in circular roundel 5 1/4 in. high a silver plate-topped oval cut glass inkwell (hinge lacking 4 1/2 in. wide) and a Cartier silver scotch tape holder 1.5 troy oz. (4)
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Sebastiano Serlio (1475-1554) The
Sebastiano Serlio (1475-1554) The Three Books of Architecture 1553 Antwerp first Flemish (Dutch) edition published by Makyken Verhuls widow of Pieter Coaecke van Aelst rebound in three-quarter leather book two lacking 4 leaves book three lacking 6 leaves 13 3/4 in. x 9 in.
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Two Sterling Silver Repousse
Two Sterling Silver Repousse Picture Frames Each with Birmingham marks and maker's mark the silver attached to a backing with a hinged leg to stand picture glass inside the larger with blue velvet backing 8-1/2" x 6-1/2" overall reed and ribbon edging and the smaller with a circular opening and Art Nouveau styling wood backing 4" x 3-3/4" overall. Metal could not be weighed.
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Three U.S. swords: Ames Mdl.
Three U.S. swords: Ames Mdl. 1851, U.S. noncommissioned officer, brass guard, blade marked "US/JH/1861", 32 in. blade, 38-1/2 in. overall, lacking 4 in. of scabbard tip, otherwise good condition ; Ames Mdl. 1860 cavalry saber, openwork basket guard, blade marked "Made by Ames Mfg. Co., Chickapee, Mass.", original scabbard, 34-3/4 in. blade, 41 in. overall, grip lacking most of wire ; U.S. army sergeant's, ornate brass guard, 30 in. blade, 35 in. overall, metal scabbard, normal wear throughout .
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Mahogany NE Sheraton chest with
Mahogany NE Sheraton chest with turret corners, spiral turned and carved columns flanking 4 beaded drawers, 42"w x 39"h x 19"d Estimate $600-900