A few examples of appraisal values for
MERRIMAC

• TERRIFIC ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE
  TERRIFIC ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MONITOR...AND MERRIMAC... BY CURRIER & IVES. Large folio handcolored lithograph featuring the battle between the ironclads C# 5998. Stains and foxing. In a frame 23 1/2''h. 29 1/4''w.
• BOMBARDMENT AND SINKING OF THE
  BOMBARDMENT AND SINKING OF THE MERRIMAC, PRINTED BY J. HOOVER AND SON, PHILADELPHIA, COLOR LITHOGRAPH, FRAMED: 23-1/2 X 31 INBombardment and Sinking of the Merrimac, Printed by J. Hoover and Son, Philadelphia, Color Lithograph, Framed: 23-1/2 x 31 in
• INCREDIBLE ARCHIVE RELATED TO THE
  INCREDIBLE ARCHIVE RELATED TO THE U.S.S. MERRIMACOF THE EAST GULF BLOCKADING SQUADRON DURING THE CIVIL WAR. SIMPSON JENNEY A WHALESHIP CAPTAIN WAS AN ENSIGN ON THIS SHIP. THE ARCHIVE INCLUDES A CDV OF SIMPSON JENNEY IN HIS OFFICER'S UNIFORM AND A CDV OF THE MERRIMAC. GOLD LACE WORN BY JENNEY WHILE IN THE NAVY, A CHILD'S BONNET AND CHILD'S UNDERGARMENTS MADE FROM LINEN FROM THE MERRIMAC IN 1864, A LEATHER U.S.N. AMMUNITION POUCH, A LETTER DATED FEB. 1865 WHICH DISCUSSES THE MERRIMACS LEAVING PORTSMOUTH FOR FORT FISHER, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. THEN GOING TO ATTACK CHARLESTON, SC. THERE IS A VIVID DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE REBELS BLEW UP FORT FISHER BEFORE THEY RETREATED AFTER CHARLESTON THE SHIP SAILED FOR KEY WEST AND FINALLY DESCRIBES THE TAKING OF THE SLOOP HENRIETTA WITH 16 BALES OF COTTON. THERE IS ALSO A DOCUMENT FOR SIMPSON JENNEY FOR RELIEF AND PROTECTION AS AN AMERICAN SEAMAN FROM THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS. A 20 DOLLAR CONFEDERATE BILL FROM RICHMOND 1861, A RECEIPT FROM 1867 FOR MARINE INSURANCE, A PENSION CERTIFICATE FROM 1890 FOR BEING AN ENSIGN IN THE NAVY AND SEVERAL FAMILY LETTERS DISCUSSING HIS PENSION.
• (3) MARINE LITHOS - Including:
  (3) MARINE LITHOS - Including: Original 1862 Currier & Ives 'The Sinking of the Cumberland by the Iron Clad Merrimac Off Newport News Va. March 8th 1862 in the original grain painted frame under old glass SS: 9 1/2'' x 13 1/2'' OS: 12 1/2'' x 16 1/2''
• CURRIER & IVES "SPLENDID NAVAL
  CURRIER & IVES "SPLENDID NAVAL TRIUMPH" PRINTCurrier and Ives, United States. Color lithograph titled "The Splendid Naval Triumph on the Mississippi, April 24th, 1862: Destruction of the Rebel Gunboats, Rams, and Iron Clad Batteries by the Union Fleet under Flag Officer Farragut," depicting a river naval battle with several boats set aflame in the night, 1862. Literature: Gale Research Company, "Currier & Ives, A Catalogue Raisonne," Volume 2: O-Z (Gale Research Company: Detroit, 1984). Number 6060, page 626-27. Provenance: Distinguished Corporate Collection, Ohio. Currier and Ives was founded by Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813-1888) in 1835 as "the Grand Central Depot for Cheap and Popular Prints," but changed its name with the addition of James Merritt Ives (American, 1824-1895) in 1857. The company created over 7000 popular lithographs depicting American life until 1907. Sight; height: 18 1/4 in x width: 23 in. Framed; height: 27 1/4 in x width: 31 1/2 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• C. MYRON CLARK AMERICAN (1858-1925)
  C. MYRON CLARK AMERICAN (1858-1925) THE MONITOR AND THE MERRIMACK - BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS MARCH 9 1862 Oil on canvas: 20 x 24 in. Framed; singed lower right C. Myron Clark
• G. FLIGHT PAINTING - 1863 NAVAL
  G. FLIGHT PAINTING - 1863 NAVAL BATTLEVintage oil painting on wood panel of the engagement of the Virginia (formerly Merrimac) and the Monitor ironclads, known as the Battle of Hampton Roads in VA, with other vessels surrounding. Size: 22 x 30, framed 25 x 33 inches. (Graham Flight 20th C. American marine painter)
• C. MYRON CLARK AMERICAN (1858-1925)
  C. MYRON CLARK AMERICAN (1858-1925) THE MONITOR AND THE MERRIMACK - BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS MARCH 9 1862 Oil on canvas: 20 x 24 in. Framed; singed lower right C. Myron Clark
• KARL BOSTWICK (20TH C. MA) "The Day
  KARL BOSTWICK (20TH C. MA) "The Day Everything Changed - March 9, 1862: Merrimac, Monitor, Minnesota", 1994, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, titled on frame tag, in gold molded frame with linen liner, OS: 33 1/2" x 43 1/2", SS: 29 1/2" x 39 1/2", good condition. The title refers to this moment: the advent of the armored warship with turreted guns.
• SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Engraved
  SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Engraved Whale's Tooth, one side decorated with image of a Civil War naval battle titled "The Monitor and Merrimac Exchange Fire", reverse side with image of Lady Liberty holding a flag labeled "Liberty to All" and guiding a horsedrawn chariot named "Emancipation", with an eagle flying above; unsigned, 4 3/4" long. Repaired break.
• Two American Prints Depicting
  Two American Prints Depicting Iron Clads comprising The Monitor and The Merriment Width of widest 9 1/2 inches.
• "Military Review at West Point on
  "Military Review at West Point on the Hudson River", a Set of Jean Zuber et Cie., Rixheim, Alsace, Vues d'Amerique du Nord Wallpaper Panels, ca. 1940, overall 85" x 127", mounted on plywood with a narrow giltwood frame.
• MERCEDES DE CORDOBA (american
  MERCEDES DE CORDOBA (american 1913-2001) BOATS IN A HARBOR Oil on board 11 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. Surface grime, mold
• JULIAN OLIVER DAVIDSON
  JULIAN OLIVER DAVIDSON (AMERICAN/NEW YORK, 1853)Julian Oliver Davidson (American/New York, 1853-1894), "Monitor and Merrimac: First Fight Between Ironclads", 1885, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, titled, dated, inscribed and "F.W. Devoe & Co." canvas stamp en verso, 15 in. x 21 1/2 in., framed; together with chromolithograph of same by L. Prang & Company, Boston, copyright 1886, sight 15 in. x 21 1/2 in., framed. (2 pcs.)
• U.S. Naval Commander transfers
  U.S. Naval Commander transfers flagships during victorious engagement in the War of 1812, from the painting by William Howell. 15" x 22". Secured tears in left and right background.
• MERGANSER DECOYBy Fred Dobbins of
  MERGANSER DECOYBy Fred Dobbins of Jonesport Maine. In swimming position with its head turned left.
• MIRIAM R WILHARM MARITIME FOLK
  MIRIAM R WILHARM MARITIME FOLK ART PAINTING Massachusetts,20th CenturyDepicts a fully rigged sailing vessel with American flag.
• Marine diorama, three-masted
  Marine diorama, three-masted sailing vessel flying American flag, yacht near lighthouse with flagpole flying British flag, ship marked "Benmore", painted wood, fabric, thread, other elements, shadowbox frame, probably American, early 20th century, 16 x 36-1/2 x 5 in. Backboard with old separation, frame with new screws and back molding, paint spots, other minor chips. Private Collection, Kentucky
• SIX PIECES OF ART TO INCLUDE K.
  SIX PIECES OF ART TO INCLUDE K. SMITH "BOMBARDMENT AND ...Six pieces of art to include K. Smith "Bombardment and Sinking of The Merrimac at Santiago, June 1898", 20" x 28", Grace Sutton watercolor, "Advancing 2016", 12" X 9", watercolor signed 'Biddle' along with three unframed pieces. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• 19th Cent. Unsigned W/C & Gouache
  19th Cent. Unsigned W/C & Gouache ''Novelties'' Depicting side-wheeler w/American flag Merrit.Some oxidation & discoloration in sky. Contemporary frame.12'' x 24'' (sight)E
• MACIVOR REDDIE (MASSACHUSETTS,
  MACIVOR REDDIE (MASSACHUSETTS, 1899-1966) WATERCOLMacIVOR REDDIE (Massachusetts, 1899-1966) watercolor on paper, "Eight Bluebills and a Whistler," ducks on a lake. Signed lower right, label with title verso, dated 1960. Image measures 14.5" x 21". In a wood frame; 24.25" x 30.25" overall.
• American school portrait of a
  American school portrait of a two masted ship at sea Unsigned, oil on canvas, laid down. 26 x
• Three American marine
  Three American marine watercolors: each with three-masted sailing vessel; one in calm water with American flag and banner in reverse "J.C. Boynton" (an 18th century ship master, Maine); one in rough seas, partial sail; one in rough seas with torn sails, figures on yardarm, all signed lower right "W.C. Stuart 1857", watercolor on paper, American School, 19th century, 10 x 18-1/2 in.; matching 19th century gilt wood cushion style frames. All with yellowed varnish, toning, wavy paper, two with moisture damage and mildew; frames with abrasions.
• NATHANIEL CURRIER & JAMES MERRITT
  NATHANIEL CURRIER & JAMES MERRITT IVES (AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY) MR AUGUST BELMONT'S POTOMAC AND MASHER AND THE GRAND RACER KINGSTON...NATHANIEL CURRIER & JAMES MERRITT IVES, (AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY) MR AUGUST BELMONT'S POTOMAC AND MASHER and THE GRAND RACER KINGSTON, Etching: 23 3/4 x 30 3/4 in. (sight) Framed; lower left inscribed: sketched from life by Chas. L. Zellinsky; center: Mr August Belmont's Potomac (Hamilton up) and Masher (Bergen up); lower right inscribed in plate: published by Currier & Ives 115 Nassau street New York; THE GRAND RACER KINGSTON, BY SPENDTHRIFT; lower right signed in plate: L Cameron; lower left inscribed: sketched from life by Chas. L. Zellinsky; center: THE GRAND RACER KINGSTON; lower right inscribed in plate: published by Currier & Ives 115 Nassau street New York (2)
• Early powder horn, finely
  Early powder horn, finely detailed three-masted frigate with British flag, marked at base rim "1768 British Warship Romney at Boston Harbor", ebony plug, possibly a modern copy, 14-1/4 in. Uneven surface, some chips, losses, stains, plug with several holes possibly for later mounting. Private Collection, Sarasota, Florida
• Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth American,
  Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth American, 19th century, the large tooth depicting a battle of the USS Constitution and Guerriere, verso with an open bible and floral surround, blue, green and red highlights, old patinated surface, 6-3/4 in.,
• JEAN MICHEL LAURENT MARITIME
  JEAN MICHEL LAURENT MARITIME NAUTICAL PAINTING United States, France, South Korea,1898-1988Realist depiction of a two masted vessel with American flag traversing a choppy ocean.
• McAuliffe James J.
  McAuliffe James J. [American/Massachusetts 1848-1921] oil on canvas marine painting of a clipper ship under full sail with a steam boat in the port background signed l.r. ?J.J. McAuliffe ??~07''. 17.75''x27.5''
• WAR OF 1812 NAVAL BATTLE
  WAR OF 1812 NAVAL BATTLE ENGRAVING AFTER BIRCHOriginal black and white engraving circa 1813 depicting CAPTURE OF THE FRIGATE MACEDONIAN BY US FRIGATE UNITED STATES after a painting by Thomas Birch, printed by S. Seymour, battle fought Oct. 25, 1812. 22.75 x 27.5 inches, framed 26.5 x 30.5. Water stains.
• CURRIER & IVES. "BRILLIANT NAVAL
  CURRIER & IVES. "BRILLIANT NAVAL VICTORY...," COLOR LITHOGRAPH Color lithograph, 1862, sight size: 9 1/2 x 13 in., framed.
• 1 piece. Color Lithograph.
  1 piece. Color Lithograph. Currier. N.; Ives, J.M., pub. "Mayflower Saluted by The Fleet. Crossing The Bow of Galatea, in Their First Race for The 'America's Cup'... New York Bay, Sept. 7th 1886..." New York, 1886. After a painting by Franklyn Bassford. 22 x 28 inches (558 x 711 mm) - image & text, full? margins; blister in center of upper margin, otherwise clean & clear. Gale 4444 ,500-2,500Unsold
• PORTRAIT OF THE STEAMER WEBSTER
  PORTRAIT OF THE STEAMER WEBSTER (AMERICAN SCHOOL LATE 19TH CENTURY). Watercolor on paper unsigned titled on verso Steamer Webster Fort Monroe - Va- April 1864. Side view of the riverboat flying the American flag. Light toning and some foxing. 7''h. 10 1/2''w. in a period frame 10''h. 13 1/2''w. Ex Vixseboxse Art Galleries (Ohio). While navigating up the James River to Fort Morgan in July of 1862 the Daniel Webster was fired upon by Confederate forces. There were no injuries.
• MERGANSER HEN DECOYBy the Mayhew
  MERGANSER HEN DECOYBy the Mayhew family of Martha's Vineyard Massachusetts. Tack eyes. Some old in-use repaint and wear.
• GOUACHE - View of Marseilles Harbor
  GOUACHE - View of Marseilles Harbor from the Upper Deck of a Three Mast Ship by John Pratt (IL/CAN 1911-1986) marked verso in old Bird's-eye maple reverse cove frame glazed no mat SS: 4'' x 5 1/2'' (image) OS: 8 3/4'' x 9 1/4'' fine condition.
• American School late 19th/early
  American School late 19th/early 20th c. "Battle of Mobile Bay August 5th 1864: Admiral Farragut's Union fleet defeating the Confederate ironclad CSS Tennessee" oil on canvas unsigned 20 1/2 in. x 29 1/4 in. in a period giltwood frame.
• MID 19TH C NAVAL BATTLE, WAR OF
  MID 19TH C NAVAL BATTLE, WAR OF 1812A mid 19th century oil on wood panel, War of 1812 Naval Battle. Depicting a United States frigate engaging a British ship, possibly off the coast of Portugal. Inscribed on the reverse, in part "2 Panneaux, Muller, Paris." No apparent signature. Very fine craquelure. Image 9 1/4 x 6 1/2", in a painted gold wood frame backed by an oak panel, 13 x 10" high overall. ESTIMATE $200-300 Condition: Very fine craquelure.