A few examples of appraisal values for
RIVERBOAT

• STEAMBOAT PAINTING (AMERICAN SCHOOL
  STEAMBOAT PAINTING (AMERICAN SCHOOL MID 20TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas unsigned. An illustration of a riverboat at shore. 36''h. 24''w. in a frame 41''h. 29''w.
• Anonymous; ''Steamboats on the
  Anonymous; ''Steamboats on the Mississippi'' (Bufford & Sons Boston circa 1870) chromolithograph 18 x 28 in. framed Estimate $ 400-600
• ARCADE RIVERBOAT STILL BANK Cast
  ARCADE RIVERBOAT STILL BANK Cast iron red painted version well scaled paddle wheels cast in body features spoke wheels for pulling along slot at stern and bow. (Near Mint Cond.)
• Robert M. Rucker
  Robert M. Rucker (American/Louisiana, 1932-2000) "Steamboat on the Mississippi River", oil on canvas, 8" x 10", signed lower left "Robert M. Rucker". Presented in a contemporary giltwood frame with cream linen liner.
• STEAM BOAT Mfg. unknown restored
  STEAM BOAT Mfg. unknown restored open river boat with center mounted brass boiler early hull design brightly painted. 12'' l. Restored.
• SCHOONER LIVE STEAM RIVER BOAT
  SCHOONER LIVE STEAM RIVER BOAT Reportedly made for Carette a fully covered steamer with ornate canopy center vertical boiler gold and black painted hull brown decking. 15'' long. Minor burn marks on sides overall (Exc. Cond)
• STUDY OF A RIVERBOAT (AMERICAN
  STUDY OF A RIVERBOAT (AMERICAN SCHOOL MID 20TH CENTURY). Acrylic on artist board unsigned. Sketch of men standing at a riverboat with roughed in color. 30''h. 22''w. in a gilt frame 40 3/4''h. 32 1/2''w.
• MODEL OF A COMMERCIAL SINGLE
  MODEL OF A COMMERCIAL SINGLE STACK RIVER STEAMBOAT, CIRCA 1900 Contemporary, all-wood construction with painted elements; presented on a custom stand.
• ''JUPITER'' PADDLE WHEELER Early
  ''JUPITER'' PADDLE WHEELER Early tin river boat with side wheels upper deck cabin two funnels completely railed deck Captain's observation deck restored to period colors for this example great detail and craftsmanship. 19'' l. Professionally restored.
• ARCADE RIVERBOAT STILL BANK Cast
  ARCADE RIVERBOAT STILL BANK Cast iron silver painted version well scaled paddle wheels cast in body features spoke wheels for pulling along slot at stern and bow. 8'' l. (VG Cond.)
• STEAM POWERED RIVER BOAT Germany
  STEAM POWERED RIVER BOAT Germany possibly Schoenner hand painted white hull blue canopy brass boiler at center decal reads ''Jackie.'' 9'' l. Hull repainted.
• THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT
  THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT RACE BY CURRIER & IVES. Handcolored lithograph on paper. Small folio of the steamboats Robt. E. Lee and the Natchez under moonlight. C# 2630. Retailer's label ''Moore & Co.....Louisville Ky''. One of the New Best 50. Some wear and toning. In a frame 12 1/2''h. 16 1/2''w. 10h. 14''w. margins t. 1/4'' b. 1 3/4'' s. 3/4''
• BEECHER Betty (American 20th
  BEECHER Betty (American 20th Century): Steam Boat on the River with Plantation & Figures in the Foreground a New Orleans Scene Oil/Canvas 30'' x 24'' signed and dated 1996 verso gilded frame with wear 34'' x 28''.
• Robert M. Rucker
  Robert M. Rucker (American/Louisiana, 1932-2001) "Steamboat on the Mississippi", etching, 29/48, sight 5-1/2" x 6-3/4", pencil signed lower right "Robert M. Rucker". Glazed, matted and presented in a giltwood frame.
• MARKLIN ''PRISCILLA'' RIVERBOAT
  MARKLIN ''PRISCILLA'' RIVERBOAT Germany #5044 c. 1909 hand painted two funnel riverboat nicely appointed deck railing bow scroll work two masts clockwork driven pilot's house has stairs and railing steam wheel painted in red cabin has outlined cabin windows two lifeboats on davits hang at stern red and cream hull is quite visual and features striping below port windows. 19'' l. Some chipping to cabin paint overall (Exc. Cond.)
• WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, FLORIDA
  WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, FLORIDA RIVERBOAT PHOTOSepia tone enlargement photograph of a steam-powered tour riverboat named NEMO, on "The Tomoka, Near Ormond Florida." The man who appears to be the guide is standing at the front of the boat pointing a rifle or shotgun toward the bank. The photo was taken by William Henry Jackson, well known for his historical Western photography, on one of his trips to Florida around the turn of the 20th century. Published by The Detroit Photographic Company, early 20th century. Sight size is 21" x 16". Framed size is 31 1/2" x 27 1/2".
• THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT
  THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT RACE BY CURRIER & IVES. Handcolored lithograph on paper. Small folio C# 2630. Moonlit race between the steamboats Robt. E. Lee and Natchez. One of the New Best 50. Imperfections. Unframed 12''h. 14''w. Tears stains and restoration with some edge loss. Margins: T- 1 5/16'' B- 2 12/16'' L- 9/16'' R- 8/16''
• JACKSONVILLE CABINET PHOTO
  JACKSONVILLE CABINET PHOTO RIVERBOAT CAPTAINCharles Edward Garner moved to Florida from Ohio in the early 1880s. He quickly founded a Steamship Line. His ship the Port Royal carried traffic mostly on the lower St. Johns river. He is still shown as owning a steamer line in 1898. Around the turn of the century he left the water, apparently a successful businessman, and by 1902 he was President of the Florida National Bank in Jacksonville His bank issued $5 notes at that time, signed by him. This cabinet photo is in fine condition, and was taken by S. P. (Samuel Peter) Burgert at Burgert's studio in Jax. His name is at the bottom of the photo mounting card.This is the same Burgert who then went to the Tampa Bay area setting up a huge studio run by his family, taking thousands of early photos of the area.
• ROBERT MALCOLM RUCKER
  ROBERT MALCOLM RUCKER (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, 1932)Robert Malcolm Rucker (American/Louisiana, 1932-2001), "Steamboat on the Mississippi River", oil on canvas, signed lower left, "Gilley's Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA" label en verso, 24 in. x 30 in., framed. Provenance: Neal Auction Company, July 31, 2004, lot 469
• WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, FLORIDA
  WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, FLORIDA RIVERBOAT PHOTOSepia tone enlargement photograph of a tour riverboat on "The Tomoka, Near Ormond Florida." Two finely dressed ladies near the front of the boat. The photo was taken by William Henry Jackson, well-known for his historical Western photography, on one of his trips to Florida around the turn of the 20th century. Published by The Detroit Photographic Company, early 20th century. Sight size is 21" x 16". Framed size is 31 1/2" x 27 1/2".
• PHOTOGRAPH OF STEAMER WANDERER
  PHOTOGRAPH OF STEAMER WANDERER II. Early 20th century. Upper Mississippi river pleasure boat built at Clinton, Iowa in 1906 for Lafayette Lamb family to tow their houseboat IDLER. Sold to standard Oil of Louisiana in 1915 and abandoned in 1933. Very clear image with some scuffs and four dents center left side. On cabinet card backing which has been cut down. 9"h. 11"w.
• FOLK ART MODEL OF RIVERBOATFolk Art
  FOLK ART MODEL OF RIVERBOATFolk Art model of the passenger steamboat "Santa Maria", comprised of two sections, consisting of red, white, blue and gilt painted wood with cotton string. 33 1/4" H x 40 1/4" L x 11" D. Early to Mid 20th century. Provenance: Loudon, TN collection. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Crack to wood of lower deck, overall general light wear.
• FLORIDA DIFFERENT RIVER STEAMERS,
  FLORIDA DIFFERENT RIVER STEAMERS, STEREOVIEWS (6)Six sharply detailed stereoviews of early steamboats that plied the rivers of N. Florida in the 1800s. Excellent condition.
• OOB - Primitive River Scene with
  OOB - Primitive River Scene with Early Steamboat Approaching Dock unsigned ca 1870 found in Missouri with Cleveland Ohio artists Shop label verso unframed SS: 12 1/2'' x 18 1/2'' rubbed area in face of tree covered hillside light scuffs.
• CARETTE BOXED LIVE STEAM RIVER BOAT
  CARETTE BOXED LIVE STEAM RIVER BOAT c.1880's these were reportedly made for Carette by Schooner gold painted hull orange band vertical boiler hand painted deck flag on stern black rudder original wooden box internal flywheel. 13''long. Some flaking (VG Cond)
• MIDNIGHT RACE ON THE MISSISSIPPI BY
  MIDNIGHT RACE ON THE MISSISSIPPI BY CURRIER & IVES. Handcolored lithograph on paper. Small folio of steamboat race C# 4117. Retailer's label ''Given with 'The Home Companion' S.L. Thorpe...Cleveland O.'' One of the New Best 50. Slight toning. In a frame 15 3/4''h. 19 3/4''w. 12''h. 16''w. Margins t. 1 3/8'' b. 1 5/8'' s. 1 1/4''
• MIDNIGHT RACE ON THE MISSISSIPPI BY
  MIDNIGHT RACE ON THE MISSISSIPPI BY CURRIER & IVES. Handcolored lithograph on paper. Small folio of steamboat race C# 4117. One of the New Best 50. Imperfections. Unframed 11''h. 14''w. Overall toning with ghost image of mat around title edge loss old linen tape hinges at top. Margins T - 15/16'' B- 1 3/16'' L - 8/16'' R - 4/16''
• MARKLIN ''BLENHEIM'' RIVERBOAT
  MARKLIN ''BLENHEIM'' RIVERBOAT #50/40/34 Germany c.1909 clockwork driven classic canopy covering passenger area white and red hull two toned canopy single funnel and mast deck appointments with striped decking simulating real wood decal at bow lifeboat on rear davit. Very luxurious example. 13'' long. Replaced lifeboat and funnel overall (Exc. Cond)
• REED PROVIDENCE SIDE WHEELER
  REED PROVIDENCE SIDE WHEELER RIVER BOAT Scarce and colorful lithographed paper on wood with paper decorated walking beam. Ex: Ward Kimball Collection. 20'' l. Replaced smoke plume paper loss to pilot's house break to one wheel beam missing one wire.
• Robert M. Rucker
  Robert M. Rucker (American/Louisiana, 1932-2000), suite of three etchings: "Steamboat Sailing on the Bayou", signed and numbered 20/40 in pencil lower margin, sight 5-1/4" x 6-3/4"; "Steamboat at Landing, Figures Rolling Dice", artist proof, signed lower right, sight 10" x 9-1/2"; and "Steamboat at Landing", signed lower right, sight 10" x 10". Provenance: Collection of Dr. James W. Nelson, Gonzales, Louisiana.
• UNION MFG. RIVER BOAT circa
  UNION MFG. RIVER BOAT circa 1850-1870 hand painted tin open hull perforated stern cover painted in yellow steam powered tin covered stern one of the earlier of steam boat toys. 18'' l. Paint flaking at hull.
• WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, FLORIDA
  WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, FLORIDA STEAMBOAT PHOTOSepia tone enlargment photograph of a steam powered tour riverboat named NEMO, on "The Tomoka, Near Ormond Florida." The man who appears to be the guide is standing at the front of the boat pointing a rifle or shotgun toward the bank. The photo was taken by William Henry Jackson, well known for his historical Western photography, on one of hist trips to Florida around the turn of the 20th century. Published by The Detroit Photographic Company, early 20th century. Sight size is 16" x 21", framed to 28" x 32". Excellent condition with minor wear to frame. Part of a large estate collection of Florida antiques, some of which is offered in today's auction.
• MARKLIN ''ST. PAUL'' RIVER BOAT
  MARKLIN ''ST. PAUL'' RIVER BOAT Germany c. 1909-1912 hand painted in red brown and cream hull ribbed brown decking ornate canopy roof with single funnel and clockwork driven stern wheel decal on sides. 9'' l. Added flags toy (Exc. Cond.)
• BING RIVERBOAT #155/264 Germany
  BING RIVERBOAT #155/264 Germany c. 1913 as Dick Claus named this boat a river steamer as most were steam powered it comes with full deck canopy interior bench seating railed steam observation area great visual representation of the early river leisure vessels clockwork powered marquee reads ''Koln''. 20'' long. A few paint chips overall (Exc. Cond)
• HUDSON RIVER DAY LINE STEAMSHIP
  HUDSON RIVER DAY LINE STEAMSHIP TRAVEL ADVERTISING
• HUDSON RIVER DAY LINE STEAMSHIP
  HUDSON RIVER DAY LINE STEAMSHIP TRAVEL ADVERTISING