A few examples of appraisal values for
SAMPSON HANCOCK AND SONS

• A pair of Sampson Hancock figures
  A pair of Sampson Hancock figures of Billy Waters and African Sall with puce marks, mid 19th Century, 10cm high
• A Sampson Hancock loving cup, dated
  A Sampson Hancock loving cup, dated 1915, painted by H S Hancock, signed, with the Buck in the Park and views of Derby from the Meadows and the Old Silk Mill in raised gilt frames on a yellow ground, inscribed John Cullingford Goodchild / 4. 73mm h, red painted mark, date June 7th 1915 and inscriptions  Provenance: A gift to J C Goodchild (1911-1979) on his 4th birthday. He was born at 11 Mill Hill Road, Derby, the son of Walter Cullingford Goodchild and his wife Kate, nee Poulton More Information Fine preservation, no cracks or chips, no restoration
• AN UNUSUAL SAMPSON HANCOCK MODEL OF
  AN UNUSUAL SAMPSON HANCOCK MODEL OF THE HEAD OF A MAN with moulded brown curly hair and rosy cheeks, 3.5cm h, red painted mark, c1900 It has been suggested that this curious object may portray Sampson Hancock. The presence of three small holes for mounting might suggest that it was intended to cap a parasol/cane handle or pin cushion. Another example is illustrated Blackwood (R) and (C) Head, Old Crown Derby China Works The King Street Factory 1849-1935, 2003, p300.
• A PAIR OF SAMPSON HANCOCK FIGURES
  A PAIR OF SAMPSON HANCOCK FIGURES OF BILLY WATERS AND AFRICAN SALL the peg-legged fiddler, in blue coat and striped breeches, his dancing companion with hands on her hips, on circular green base gilt with the title, 9.5cm h, puce painted mark, c1915-1935 Exhibited: Derby Museum and Art Gallery, The Factory at King Street 1849-1935, 1993, Catalogue no 27. Illustrated: Blackwood (R) and C Head, Old Crown Derby China Works The King Street Factory 1849-1935, 2003, p286 and p287.
• A Group of Four Antique American
  A Group of Four Antique American Engravings of Prominent Statesmen including "John Hancock" engraved by I.B. Forrest after John Singleton Copley (American 1738-1815); "John C. Calhoun" engraved by T.B. Welch after J.B. Longacre (American late 18th/early 19th c.) "Daniel Boone" engraved by J.B. Longacre after Chester Harding (American 1792-1866) and "Patrick Henry" engraved by E. Wellmore after J.B. Longacre; each 6 1/2 in. x 4 1/2 in. matted and framed alike.
• 1 piece. Mezzotint Engraving. "The
  1 piece. Mezzotint Engraving. "The Honorable John Hancock of Boston in New England; President of The American Congress." London, Oct. 25, 1775. 14 x 9 7/8 inches (355 x 250 mm), margins. Clean but trimmed within platemark. Cresswell 102 - this portrait... after a painting done by Copely in 1770-1772. ,000-
• Samuel Haydon Sexton (New York,
  Samuel Haydon Sexton (New York, 1813-1890) Portrait of a Family, circa 1838, in a graveside garden, unsigned, oil on panel, 26-7/8 x 23-1/8 in.; gilt wood and composition frame,
• JAMES CARL HANCOCK
  JAMES CARL HANCOCK (AMERICAN/TENNESSEE)James Carl Hancock (American/Tennessee, 1898-1966), "Pirate's Alley, New Orleans, LA", hand-colored engraving, signed and titled in plate, sheet 10 1/4 in. x 8 in., framed, overall 10 3/4 in. x 8 1/2 in. x 7/8 in. Condition: Overall fair condition.
• A DATED SAMPSON HANCOCK MUG
  A DATED SAMPSON HANCOCK MUG inscribed in gilt Emily Gertrude Haslam 1875 and painted with lily-of-the-valley and heaths, the handle and rims gilt, red printed mark Provenance: Emily Gertrude Haslam (1875-1953) daughter of Dr John Haslam (b1844). The Haslams were a prosperous family of engineers who owned a factory next to the King Street China Works. They lived in St Helen's House, Derby and the children played in the factory yard. Exhibited: Derby Museum and Art Gallery, The Factory at King Street 1849-1935, 1993, Catalogue no 21.
• John Manton & Son percussion side
  John Manton & Son percussion side by side double-barrel shotgun 14 gauge with lightly engraved side locks one marked John Manton &... ?
• 9 vols. (2 wrappers) Genealogy &
  9 vols. (2 wrappers) Genealogy & C: Proceedings of The Sesqui-Centennial... Descendants of Isaac and Ann Jackson... Harmony Grace, Chester, Co, Pa... 1875...with The Family Genealogy. Philadelphia, 1878. 8vo, orig. gilt & blind-stamped terra-cotta cloth; scuffed. Photo frontis.aged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• James Carl Hancock (American/New
  James Carl Hancock (American/New Orleans, 1898-1966) "Pirate's Alley, New Orleans", charcoal on paper, sight 13" x 10", pencil titled and signed lower right "Hancock". Glazed, matted and presented in a carved silvered wooden frame.
• James Carl Hancock
  James Carl Hancock (American/Tennessee, 1890-1966) "Court of the Two Sisters, New Orleans", hand-colored etching, signed in pencil lower right "J. Carl Hancock", titled in pencil lower left, sight 11" x 8-1/2". Glazed, matted and framed.
• Pair of Flintlock Pocket Pistols by
  Pair of Flintlock Pocket Pistols by Hewson of London .50 bore diameter ? 4.25" octagonal barrels locks marked Hewson.?Forward-action flintlocks with safeties. ?Engraved breech engraved triggerguard and ferules.? Checkered walnut stocks with silver escutcheon.Thomas William Hewson was born in the British Isles about 1778. In 1811 he is recorded as a gunsmith working in No. 36 Piccadilly London. In 1820 at the age of 42 Hewson his wife Elizabeth son Edwin Benjamin (age 19) three daughters and 3-year-old Frederick emigrated to South Africa on the ship Chapman. After landing in Port Elizabeth they were transported to their alloted land on the Eastern Frontier of the Cape Colony. Hewson took with him a working capital of 1000 pounds ?and seems to have continued his trade when he arrived at his new home. His older son Edwin had also trained as a gunsmith by this time. Condition: Barrels have a light pitting and gunmetal grey.? Locks are very sharp and crisp and gunmetal grey.? Stocks are excellent with minimal nicks and dings.
• Civil War Recruiting Broadside Maj.
  Civil War Recruiting Broadside Maj. Gen. Hancock's First Army Corps of Veterans A late-war broadside with the heading The Flag of America shall never grow dim nor one Star be obliterated from its Bright Galaxy! / Maj. Gen. Hancock's First Army Corps of Veterans / A splendid opportunity to form a GRAND NATIONAL GUARD to vindicate the National Honor in defiance of all enemies in defiance of the Institutions of America. between nice woodcuts of a sailor and an artilleryman with the bold text Veterans to the Front! and a woodcut of a cavalryman in the lower half. An unusually lengthy appeal to service by Benjamin Franklin Chief of Detective Police Mayor's Office Philadelphia including testimonials to the character of the men already enlisted (dated February 1865) and a detailed breakdown of the pay.  12 x 19 in. housed in two-sided frame 14.75 x 22.25 in. overall. Condition: Scattered stains chipping at edges and separation at fold lines.
• HARRINGTON MANN 'SIBLINGS' OIL
  HARRINGTON MANN 'SIBLINGS' OIL PAINTINGHarrington Mann, Scotland (1864-1937) Oil painting on canvas 'Siblings' of young boy & girl, signed lower right and dated 1926. Painted black frame with gilt designs on all sides. Measures 42.5"H x 38.5"W framed; 28.5"H x 25.5"W unframed.
• 4 Chilmark Pewter Civil War
  4 Chilmark Pewter Civil War Figurines ''Johnny Shiloh'' ''Godspeed my Son'' ''The Return'' and ''Spangler's Spring'' approx. 4'' by Francis Barnum
• CHARLES HANCOCK "SIR THOMAS
  CHARLES HANCOCK "SIR THOMAS GAGE," OIL, 1826 Charles Hancock (English 1795-1868), Sir Thomas Gage (English 1781-1820), 7th Baronet, of Hengrave, 1826, oil on canvas, postmortem half length seated portrait of the noted botanist in a draped background with landscape in the distance, titled upper right and signed and dated lower right. Provenance: From the Private Collection Harry R. Greenblatt, Atlanta, Georgia. Canvas approx. h. 29.5", w. 24.5"; Overall h. 32.5", w. 26.75", d. 1.75".
• ANTIQUE MASS. MILITIA SERGEANT'S
  ANTIQUE MASS. MILITIA SERGEANT'S TUNIC With tag of G. W. Simmons & Co., 2nd half, 19th century (name initiated in 1869 and later changed to include his son), with a nearly complete set of buttons.
• JOHN CUNNELLY (GREAT BRITAIN,
  JOHN CUNNELLY (GREAT BRITAIN, 20TH CENTURY), THE U.S. FRIGATE HANCOCK ., OIL ON CANVAS, 16" X 24". FRAMED 22.25" X 30.25".JOHN CUNNELLY, Great Britain, 20th Century, The U.S. frigate Hancock. Signed lower right "Cunnelly". Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 16" x 24". Framed 22.25" x 30.25". Provenance: Omell Galleries, London.
• Benjamin H. Collins American 19th
  Benjamin H. Collins American 19th century American Primitive Memorial for Sailor John pen and ink with watercolor with traces of graphite on paper signed ''Done by Benj. H. Collins'' lr 12 x 7 in. framed Estimate $ 400-600 Foxing creases tears. Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
• WILLIAM HENRY HANCOCK (1845-1924
  WILLIAM HENRY HANCOCK (1845-1924 MOORE/CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC), TABLE PITCHER Salt glazed stoneware with heavy iron content, coggle wheel band of decoration at the upper shoulder, stamp to the right of the handle "W.H. HANCOCK".
• HANCOCK, Harold, (American,
  HANCOCK, Harold, (American, 1920-2006): Sanibel Swamp Scene, Oil/Board, 20'' x24'', signed lower right, titled verso, unframed.
• Unknown artist oil on canvas period
  Unknown artist oil on canvas period portrait of John Hancock (1737-1793). From the John Frederick Lewis Memorial Collection 1933, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 30"L x 24"W sight size
• John Sartain (American 1808-1897)
  John Sartain (American 1808-1897) after James Hamilton Shegogue (American 1806-1872) "Portrait of S.L. Duncan" mezzotint inscribed in ink "Truly Yours S.L. Duncan New Orleans 4th July 1841" sight 9 in. x 8 in. in a period molded giltwood frame.
• Dodd & Sons classical harp, painted
  Dodd & Sons classical harp, painted and gilt frame with caryatid, anthemion and other classical composition decoration, paw feet, brass engraved "T Dodd & Sons, Patent Harp 3 Berners Strt. London No. 638", British, 19th century, 66 x 32-1/2 x 16 in. Unrestored condition with cracks and losses to composition ornament especially at base (large separation), losses and abrasions to painted surface, lacking most strings, gilt surface with later overpaint.
• 1738 English band sampler, stitched
  1738 English band sampler, stitched "ANN DAVIES HER WORK FINISHED the 2 Day OF JUNE 1738" below a six-line verse and eleven lines of the alphabet, silk on linen or wool, probably British, 22-1/8 x 8-1/4 in. (sight); gilt wood frame. Fading, stains along tacking edge; frame with losses. Estate of the Late Wyatt W. Childs, Barnesville, Georgia.
• Jay C. Phillips (American,
  Jay C. Phillips (American, 1954-1987) "Hancock Park" from "Serram Suite" color silkscreen construction on museum board artist label verso, numbered 19/44 In lucite cased presentation; 40" x 46".
• A 1789 DOCUMENT BEARING THE
  A 1789 DOCUMENT BEARING THE SIGNATURE OF GOVERNOR JOHN HANCOCK A 1789 document bearing the signature of Governor John Hancock, appointing John Goldsbury Warwick a Justice of the Peace, bearing signatures of John Hancock in two places: one at the left center and one embedded in the document at lower right, 23.5"h x 18"w overall with frame
• 29 PCS. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA SILVER
  29 PCS. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA SILVER FLATWAREGroup of 29 pieces sterling and coin silver flatware marked for Savannah, GA makers and retailers H.P. Horton, Horton & Rikeman, and Samuel P. Hamilton. 1st grouping (17 pcs): 2 tablespoons and 6 dessert spoons marked H.P HORTON (incuse, some with additional small diamond mark); 3 teaspoons marked H.P. HORTON (incuse) with additional mark for Wood & Hughes, New York; and 6 dessert spoons marked HORTON & RIKEMAN in rectangles. 21.86 total troy ounces for 17 pieces. Note: H.P. Horton worked in Savannah c. 1850 on his own and in partnership with a Mr. Rikeman circa 1850-1856. 2nd grouping (12 pcs): 6 tablespoons and 6 forks, all with incuse marks S.P. HAMILTON along with marks for Gorham and "sterling", monogrammed RWH. 21.9 total troy ounces for 12 pieces. Note: Samuel P. Hamilton served on the staff of CSA Col. Lawton of the Georgia Battalion. According to family genealogy and the book "Historical Record of the City of Savannah" (F.D. Lee and J.L. Agnew, 1869), he operated a jewelry store at the corner of Congress, Whitaker & St. Julian Streets in Savannah from 1862-1889. Ranging in size from 5 7/8" to 8 3/4" L. Provenance note: Acquired by descent from the estates of Robert William Hardwick (1849-1883) and Thomas W. Hardwick (1824-1888). The Collection of Dr. Joe Newsom Rawlings, Davisboro, Georgia. Additional provenance information in description. Condition: Several pieces monogrammed. Scattered minor wear, mostly to tips of some bowls and tines, and tiny dents and scratches, overall good to very good condition.
• JOHN HANCOCK AND JOHN AVERY, JR.
  JOHN HANCOCK AND JOHN AVERY, JR. SIGNED MASSACHUSETTS SHIP'S REGISTER. 1785 15 X 12 IN. (38.10 X 30.48 CM.)JOHN HANCOCK AND JOHN AVERY, JR. SIGNED MASSACHUSETTS SHIP'S REGISTER. 1785, [Americana] partially printed ship's register for the Schooner Hannah, owned by Richard Setchwell of Ipswich and commanded by Richard Lakeman, signed by John Hancock as Governor, countersigned at bottom by John Avery Jr. and Naval Officer William Story Jr., with two seals Dimensions: 15 x 12 in. (38.10 x 30.48 cm.)
• Schtockschnitzler Simmons
  Schtockschnitzler Simmons (Southeastern Pennsylvania active 1885-1910) carved cane with a horn in hand whistle grip retaining its... ?
• WILKINSON & SONS BRASS AND EBONY
  WILKINSON & SONS BRASS AND EBONY OCTANT London, circa 1830: type commonly known as "Hadley's Quadrant;" with ebony frame, 15 in. L.; housed in a painted wood step-top box, with interior label of Henry Glover, maker and repairer of nautical instruments, New York, about 1850, marked in pen, "No. 548 / Mr. J. Deneston / Bg. Horatio," inscribed in pencil inside lid, "Herbert C. Rodick / Freeport / Me."
• HENRY DISSTON & SONS #43
  HENRY DISSTON & SONS #43 COMBINATION SAWca. 1858 registered patent; rare type eight point handsaw has combination use as frame/try square with ruled edge on back and brass spirit level mounted to apple wood handle, contains brass knob marking awl, reportedly the most expensive handsaw Disston made, 25 1/2" blade, 30 1/2" overall; Condition: restored, very good
• 26 PCS NASHVILLE EPHEMERA INC.
  26 PCS NASHVILLE EPHEMERA INC. MCGAVOCKS, SLAVE INTERES...Assorted Nashville ephemera, 1826-1915, including an 1848 document for the sale of a 40 year old man named Jim, sold to James M. Murrell by Harvey Tucker in Davidson County; 1802 land indenture between Thomas Claiborne and William Terrell Lewis for a one-acre parcel known as "Lot 23 adjoining the Public Square"; 1813 Davidson County land indenture, signed by clerk Randal McGavock (1768-1843, original owner of Carnton Plantation); two (2) 1826 land survey plat maps of land in Davidson County by Sam Weakley for Thomas Wells and Peter Higgins; 1857 Nashville land indenture signed by Frank McGavock; 1896 letter from Union General and Nashville businessman, author and preservationist G.P. Thruston on his company State Insurance Co.'s letterhead regarding building a cottage at Beersheba Springs, Tn; 1897 poll tax receipt for W.W. Berry; 1883 University of Nashville and Vanderbilt University Medical School Commencement announcement, Tennessee Centennial Exposition ticket with four (four) silk ribbons; four (4) 20th century prints of downtown Nashville in the mid 19th century, one 1915 photograph titled "State Shoot June 3-4-5- Nashville Tenn", and other assorted documents and correspondence. Condition: All items overall good condition with expected toning, minor discolorations, minor losses/separations at some fold lines, most encapsulated (not laminated) in protective plastic sheeting. 1915 State Shoot Photo has full crease with tearing at upper right quadrant, losses to all corners.
• William Aiken Walker (Charleston,
  William Aiken Walker (Charleston, South Carolina, 1839-1921) A Man's Labor and a Man's Pleasure, view of cotton bales and market baskets, unsigned, oil on artist board, 8-3/4 x 11-3/4 in.; fine modern gilt wood and composition frame,