A few examples of appraisal values for
SHIPMAN

• FRAMED SILHOUETTE PORTRAITA 19th
  FRAMED SILHOUETTE PORTRAITA 19th century silhouette portrait of a right facing Royal Navy Midshipman with white collar tabs on his single breasted coatee. Unsigned, but in the distinct style of W. J. Hubard with gold highlighted and grey watercolour wash detail. Image measuring 4" x 5" in stained oak frame.
• CONFEDERATE NAVAL CDV ALBUM ARCHIVE
  CONFEDERATE NAVAL CDV ALBUM ARCHIVE - CSS SHENANDOAH, F...Important Naval Photographic Archive CDV Album of Lieutenant Dabney Scales of the CSS Shenandoah including images of uniformed and non-uniformed Confederate Naval officers from the CSS Shenandoah, CSS Florida, and the CSS Alabama, a 1/4 plate ambrotype of Dabney Scales in uniform, and extracts from the log of the CSS Shenandoah from August 2-5, 1865 detailing the encounter with the British ship, Barracouta, and learning of the overthrow of the Confederate government. Note - the Confederate ship, CSS Shenandoah, fired the last shot of the Civil War and marked the final surrender of Confederate forces on November 6, 1865. Given the orders to destroy the New England whaling fleet, the partially crewed Confederate ship circumnavigated the earth, capturing 38 vessels and taking over 1000 prisoners between 1864-65. Twenty-five ships were captured after the Confederacy had collapsed. 1st grouping - CDV album of Dabney Scales dated July 15, 1863 Paris, France on inside cover and a second, smaller CDV album marked Havana June 1, 1863. Interior contains several CDVs of fellow Confederate Naval officers, women acquaintances, and European subject matter including works of art and famous Europeans. A couple of notable women with signed CDVs to Scales include Rosa Bonheur (realist painter, sculptor) and Lillie W. Hitchcock (Coit). Of the approximately 25 identified Confederate naval Officers, 15 are in uniform. An additional eight CDVs of males in formal attire are likely Confederate Naval officers but have yet to be identified. Identified Naval officers of the CSS Shenandoah include Lieutenant Dabney Scales (signed), William Breedlove Smith, Paymaster (signed), Dr. Fred McNulty, ship assistant surgeon (signed), Lt. John Grimball, Lt. William C. Whittle (signed Jack), William Breedlove Smith (w/out uniform), Edwin G. Booth (assistant surgeon?), Midshipman John T. Mason, and Chief Engineer Matthew O'Brien. Joe Scales (Confederate Army), Dabney's brother, is also pictured and signed en verso. Three formally attired gentleman with Liverpool marked CDVs are likely Shenandoah crew members. Uniformed Confederate Naval officers of the CSS Florida include Lt. Sardine G. Stone (signed), a CDV of the CSS Florida with small images of each crew member surrounding the Florida ship image (each officer identified), Lt. Midshipman R.S. Floyd, Lt. George Dwight Bryan (became mayor of Charleston after war), Lt. Sardine G. Stone pictured with another male, and Lt. James Lingard Hoole pictured with another male, CDV of non-uniformed male (possibly T.T. Hunter). Uniformed Confederate Naval officers of the CSS Alabama include Lt. Joseph D. "Fighting Joe" Wilson, Midshipman E. R. Anderson, Lt. Richard F. Armstrong, and Midshipman Eugene Anderson Maffit, and possibly Surgeon Galt. Other CDV s Confederate officers in the smaller album lot include P. T. Beauregard with an Augusta, GA label, an unidentified officer with a Louisville, KY label, and a CDV of Confederate General Joe Johnson. 2nd grouping - Extracts from the "Log of the C.S.S. Shenandoah on a cruise Aug 2-3-4 1865" with course headings, latitude and longitude for each day. August 2, 1865 reads, "Got Steam and stood in chase. Took in all sail except the head sails. At 4:15 came up with chase stopped the engine & sent a boat along side the English barque "Baracuta" from San Francisco bound to Liverpool. 13 days out -------- Having received by the barque Barracouta the sad intelligence of the overthrow of the Confederate Government. All attempts to destroy the shipping on property of the Northern States will cease from this date. In accordance with which the First Lieutentant W. C. Whittle Jr. received the order from the Commander to strike below the battery and disarm the ship & crew." 3rd item - 1/4 plate size ambrotype of Confederate Dabney Scales in an early Naval uniform. Hand tinted buttons and lapel highlighted in gold. Littlefield, Parsons & Co. case patented 1856 & 1857 with a beehive and farm implements pattern on front and back. Provenance: Direct descendant of Lt. Dabney Scales. Condition: 1st grouping - larger album with spine and covers loose with losses. CDVs overall very good condition with a couple showing more foxing near the back of the larger album, some CDVs with edges trimmed. 2nd item - extract pages in overall very good condition with pages very legible. 3rd item - ambrotype image with scattered losses to the face area.
• CIVIL AND SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
  CIVIL AND SPANISH AMERICAN WAR RELATED ARCHIVECivil and Spanish American War era CDVs and Spanish American War era photograph albums. 1st grouping - Grouping of Naval Academy CDVs from the Civil War era including images of a uniformed midshipman - verso in pencil "Perkins", another midshipman in uniform - verso "My roommate Finley - committed suicide", two midshipmen in uniform, verso in pencil "Bomfils & Finley", and a midshipman in coat uniform, verso in pencil, "Dillman". All midshipmen CDVs with F.M Zuller, Richfields Springs, and U.S. Naval Academy markings verso. Large CDV of older gentleman in full uniform, lower margin, "Perry B. Dawley, Ens. Sergt. N.A. 1887" (Served in Company F 1st Regiment Volunteers Rhode Island as a private in 1861, post war served in the Newport Artillery - Rhode Island). Two large CDVs of the same gentleman, Bob Mitchell, one showing him in a naval uniform. Another post Civil war CDV with a soldier holding a rifle (possible 1873 Springfield trapdoor?), and a photographic print of a gentleman in uniform, verso in ink, "New dress uniform compliments C. E. Nelson D. Co. 23rd". Archive also includes a small tintype of two gentleman in formal attire (prob. Rhode Island), a large cabinet card of a seated dog similar to a collie, and a CDV showing a harbor (possibly Boston area). 2nd grouping - Three (3) Spanish American War era photographs books. 1st book includes an encampment scene from Camp Fornance and several photographs of Camp Meade showing various training activities with soldiers, four pages (approx. 16 photographs) showing a visit to Gettysburg, additional photographs of Camp Fornance in South Carolina, and a page showing pictures of the end of the 1st Rhode Island Vol. Infantry and the lowering of the flag, dated 1899. Last page titled, "Returning home". 2nd photographic book has the first page showing Brigade Camp, Difficult Run, June 28-30, 1898 - 1st Rhode Island, 2nd Tenn, 3rd Missouri. Following pages show Camp Dyer, Quonset Point, Difficult Run with photos of poor blacks and whites, Camp Alger, Camp Meade, Newport Artillery at Fort Adams 1898. 3rd photographic book - domestic scenes from Columbia SC, Christmas 1898, additional scenes of South Carolina including black families, and possibly a 4th of July parade with flags and ribbons draping the town, one arch with the words, "Sampson Santiago". Condition: 1st grouping - some Naval Academy CDVs have a pinhole where hung, minor toning and some corners bent. 2nd grouping - covers to albums frayed, at least one is detached.
• SHIPMAN MFG. CO. “SPIN IT” HORSE
  SHIPMAN MFG. CO. “SPIN IT” HORSE RACE VENDING MACHINE.Shipman Mfg. Co. “Spin It” Horse Race Vending Machine. Los Angeles, ca. 1937. Push a nickel in the slot and spin the horse race wheel on top and receive a handful of peanuts. Repainted. Lock and key. Working. 10 x 7 x 5”.
• COLONEL VOLNEY SHIPMAN PHOTOCivil
  COLONEL VOLNEY SHIPMAN PHOTOCivil War colored oval photograph of Colonel Volney Job Shipman in full uniform, with some research information about this soldier. 8 x 6 inches, framed 13 x 11. (Volney Shipman 1839-1926 was mustered into the war with 1st NY State Sharpshooters and was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness in 1864).
• FOUR PIECE STONEWARE LOT, TO
  FOUR PIECE STONEWARE LOT, TO INCLUDE C.J. SHIPMAN, NEWA...Four Piece Stoneware Lot, to include C.J. Shipman, Newark, New Jersey, stoneware crock and blue decorated one gallon crock, two two gallon crocks, one refinished. tallest 9 3/8 inches. Provenance: From the Marjorie & Howard Drubner Collection, Middlebury, Connecticut. 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.
• ROYAL NAVY FULL DRESS UNIFORM EARLY
  ROYAL NAVY FULL DRESS UNIFORM EARLY 20TH CENTURY belonging to Commander Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson VC (British 1896–1975), including a black toleware case containing a pair of gold epaulettes, a black bicorn hat, a black and gilt sword belt, all by Grieve Ltd, also with a sets of rank epaulettes, the box hand painted with 'Lieut. W. St. A. Malleson'box 47cm long, 21cm high, 24cm deepNote: Commander Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson VC was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross. Born in Kirkee, India, the son of Major-General Sir Wilfrid Malleson KCIE CB and Ida Kathleen King, daughter of Frederick St Aubyn King. On 25 April 1915 during the landing at V Beach, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey, Midshipman Malleson and three others of HMS River Clyde assisted the commander of the ship at the work of securing the lighters under very heavy fire. When the other midshipman with the party had failed, through sheer exhaustion to get a line from lighter to lighter, Midshipman Malleson swam with it himself and succeeded. The line subsequently broke and he afterwards made two further unsuccessful attempts at his self-imposed task. His VC is on display at the Lord Ashcroft Gallery in the Imperial War Museum, London.
• A midshipman's dirk, circa 1850,
  A midshipman's dirk, circa 1850, the hilt with acorn finials, the shagreen handle with ringed lion mask head finial, 42.5cm long
• UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
  UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION FRAMED 31” X 34”.UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION, For midshipman Edward L. Amory. Dated October 25, 1865. Framed together with a bookplate signed by Daniel D. Porter. Dimensions: Framed 31" x 34".
• GORHAM STERLING SILVER MINIATURE
  GORHAM STERLING SILVER MINIATURE PRESENTATION TROPHY LOVING CUP PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, CIRCA 1917 APPROX. 6.4 TROY OZ. WEIGHABLEGORHAM STERLING SILVER MINIATURE PRESENTATION TROPHY LOVING CUP, Providence, Rhode Island, Circa 1917, Date code "LSA". Three dolphin-form handles. Inscribed "... U.S. Navy Auxiliary Athletic Association as a Trophy ... Presented 1917 to Midshipman Roger Williams, Year 1901, Class 1901". Ebonized wood pedestal. Trophy height 3.75". Pedestal height 2.25". Dimensions: Approx. 6.4 troy oz. weighable
• (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS -
  (VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - NORTHAMPTON THROUGH NORWOOD: 59 POSTCARDS EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY(VIEW) MASSACHUSETTS - NORTHAMPTON THROUGH NORWOOD: 59 POSTCARDS, Early to Mid-20th Century, Northampton: "My-T-Gud Sea Foods", Mt. Holyoke Hotel (2 views), Hockanum Ferry, Mary K. Gift Shoppe, The Northampton Tourist Camp, "Waves of the Naval Reserve Midshipman's School LWB" at Smith College, Paradise Pond, Hotel Northampton and Wiggins Old Tavern views. North Adams: Drury High School Band, four varying Main St. views and Richmond Hotel ('09 photo) and more. Norton: Meadowbrook, railroad station, Wheaton Seminary, Wheaton Inn (photo), early street views, gym (photo) at Wheaton College, Norton Centre and more. Northbridge Hotel (photo with trolley), three Norwell photos: Cornet Stetson Plantation and two street views. Early: Norwich post office, Norwood Fire Station, two early Norwood street views, Vega Swedish Restaurant and more. Provenance: The Estate of Hilary Bamford.
• AUGUSTE EDOUART (FRENCH-AMERICAN,
  AUGUSTE EDOUART (FRENCH-AMERICAN, 1789-1861), SILHOUETTE OF A MIDSHIPMAN IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY The cut silhouette with pencil details and a pasted to a sheet with penciled scene of a rampart with sailing ships and choppy waters beyond, signed and inscribed "Augu. Edouart fecit 1842 / Boston, U.S.," the verso with hand-written note identifying the sitter as "James (Calvin?) Campbell / Midshipman U.S. Navy," presented under glass in a period gilt frame.
• BENJAMIN SHIPMAN, R.A. (ENGLISH,
  BENJAMIN SHIPMAN, R.A. (ENGLISH, 1806-1872 ) English oil on canvas painting mother and child walking along a forest path, observing shepards attending to their sheep in the meadow, signed and dated 1862 lower right, mounted in ornate giltwood frame; canvas 16"H 24"W overall 26"H 33.5"W
• ARCHIVE OF MATERIAL FROM VICE
  ARCHIVE OF MATERIAL FROM VICE ADMIRAL THOMAS 'TEX' SETTLE, EARLY BALLOONIST AND NAVAL OFFICERARCHIVE OF MATERIAL FROM VICE ADMIRAL THOMAS 'TEX' SETTLE, EARLY BALLOONIST AND NAVAL OFFICER, [Aviation/Military] two small framed photographs of Settle, two Vice Admiral name plaques, New Orleans copper plaque awarded to Settle for his work a Commandant of the Eight Naval District, 1954, and a small Sputnik model 1957. Degrees: U.S. Naval Academy, June 1918 Degree with distinction; Harvard University M.S. Degree in Electric Communication Engineering, June 1924; 1914 San Antonio, Texas, high school diploma; B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy; and his Radio Operator's License; Military: Louisiana appointment as aide-de-camp to Governor, 1954; 1915 appointment as midshipman, signed by Josephus Daniels; 1921 appointment to Lieutenant (junior grade); 1924 appointment to Lieutenant; 1943 appointment Rear Admiral; Certificate from National Aeronautics Association; 1922 appointment Lt. Commander in the Navy; 1918 appointment to ensign; 1939 appointment to Commander in the Navy; Colonel promotion for J.A. Settle; Awards: Meritorious Service, Louisiana Purchase Exposition; also included are 11 photographs, most large format, two from China, one dated 1946, two of hot air balloons, the remainder of the navy crews Settle served with. Catalogue Provenance: Vice Admiral Thomas 'Tex' Settle
• A 19th Century midshipman's dirk,
  A 19th Century midshipman's dirk, Renton, Frazer & Co., 29 Coventry St, with turned ivory handle and gilt metal mounts, scabbard stuck in place, 31cm long
• Frank W Wood (1862-1953)/HMS
  Frank W Wood (1862-1953)/HMS Powerful Oct 1905-Jan 1907, Midshipman/signed and dated 1911, inscribed on the mount/watercolour, 16.5cm x 25cm
• 1822 LEATHER BOUND BOOK TITLED "THE
  1822 LEATHER BOUND BOOK TITLED "THE AMERICANPRACTICAL LUNARIAN AND SEAMAN'S GUIDE" BY THOMAS ARNOLD, PHILADELPHIA, 1822. THIS BOOK IS INSCRIBED BY TWO OWNERS JOHN A. ALMY IN 1834. ALMY ROSE FROM THE RANK OF MIDSHIPMAN IN 1829 TO REAR ADMIRAL IN 1873. HE HELD THE RECORD FOR THE LONGEST PERIOD OF SEAGOING SERVICE (27 YEARS, 10 MONTHS). HE TOOK PART IN THE CAPTURE OF VERA CRUZ DURING THE MEXICAN WAR. DURING THE 1873 VIOLENT REVOLT IN PANAMA HE WAS ABLE TO PROTECT AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PROPERTY. THE OTHER OWNER OF THE BOOK WHOSE SIGNATURE APPEARS ON THE TITLE PAGE WAS FRANCIS HAGERTY WHO ROSE FROM THE RANK OF MIDSHIPMAN IN 1832 TO CAPTAIN IN 1867. 844 PAGES WITH 71 PAGES OF LOGARITHMS. NUMEROUS INTERESTING ILLUSTRATIONS. THE SPINE IS SPLIT. THE BINDING IS SCUFFED, PAGES ARE DISCOLORED WITH NORMAL FOXING, MINOR WATER STAINING, 9" X 6", OCTAVO. THERE IS INTERESTING WRITING AND CALCULATIONS IN PENCIL ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT AND BACK BOARDS.
• HENRY INMAN (NY, 1801-1846) A Young
  HENRY INMAN (NY, 1801-1846) A Young Midshipman Reading Travel Books, seated in a rich interior with a mountain harbor in a distant view out of a doorway, in the original giltwood frame, OS: 35" x 30", SS: 29 1/2" x 24 1/2". Cleaned and relined. Label verso from the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian in Washington DC, for their exhibition "The Works of Henry Inman", April 3-August 2, 1987, loaned from the James Racu Collection. Also was lent to the Brooklyn Museum in 1969. James H Ricau (1916-1993), was a film editor for LIFE magazine, who would have liked to have been a sculptor. Instead he began acquiring marble sculptures in the 1950s. He ultimately had the largest collection of marble sculpture in the United States.
• LORD HORATIO NELSON SIGNED
  LORD HORATIO NELSON SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED LETTER,dated October 28, 1799. Signed Bronte Nelson. To his Kinsman, the Honorable Horatio Walpole. One page, giving Walpole news of his son William, a midshipman, and Nelson's third cousin. Reads: Your son I consider as my right and I have always been a little jealous that he has been with anybody else, you may be assured of my regard for him if he was my own son. He is well, seems very happy, and it will be my business to keep him well fed, well paid and well worked. Nelson had been given the Dukedom of Bronte in Sicily by King Ferdinand, August 1799, in gratitude for his help in driving the French troops and the Neapolitan Jacobeans from Naples. Sight size 7 1/2" x 7", along with a colored lithograph of Nelson, sight size 5 1/2" x 3 1/2". Modern frame and mat, overall 20" x 12 1/2". Framed together. Provenance: Webb Estate, Mags Bros. Rare Books, Autographs, etc., London. Comes with an export document and a letter certifying its authenticity.
• OVAL PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF YOUNG
  OVAL PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF YOUNG MAN IN 10K GOLD FRAME Late 18th c. Image of a Young Royal Navy Midshipman, watercolor on ivory, unsigned, subject identified in ink on label affixed to back as Edward Somerset Fitzroy, in a 10K rose gold pendant frame with loop, with convex glass cover, 2 1/4" x 1 1/4". Good condition.
• Samuel Woodforde (British,
  Samuel Woodforde (British, 1763-1817) Portrait of Charles Dashwood as a Midshipman, 1800 oil on canvas unsigned; bearing a handwritten label with the title and attribution to the reverse 30 1/8 x 25 1/8 inches.
• 2PC SHIPMAN MFG. CO. SPIN IT
  2PC SHIPMAN MFG. CO. SPIN IT TRADE SIMULATOR California,Early 20th CenturyNut vending machine featuring a drop-in coin slot, push-down vending bar, pull-out vending mechanism, and spinning wheel with numbered horses.
• Michael J Sutty, limited edition
  Michael J Sutty, limited edition figures of a Royal Marines Drum Major, a Midshipman and a Seaman, from the Figures of the Royal Navy series, each numbered beneath with factory marks and the artist's monogram, with certificates, the tallest 32cm
• An 18th century midshipman's dirk
  An 18th century midshipman's dirk by Francis Thurkle with 11.5 inch double edged blade and ivory handle initialled FT 16.5ins Estimate ?200-300 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 ?340
• Marine Corps Battle Report on
  Marine Corps Battle Report on Attack on Pensacola Florida 1861 3pp DS dated U.S. Flag Ship "Colorado" 14 Sept. 1861. The battle report of the pre-dawn raid on Confederate-occupied Pensacola Navy Yard and destruction of the rebel privateer William H. Judah signed by Captain Edward McDonald Reynolds USMC commander of the Marine detachment of USS Colorado to Lt John H. Russell USN overall commander of the expedition.U.S. Flag Ship "Colorado"14. Sept. 1861?SirCommanding twenty Marines two Sergeants two corporals sixteen Privates engaged in the late attack on a Battery and Schooner belonging to the enemy at the Navy Yard Pensacola to you as commanding the Expedition I have the honor to report as follows.Under my immediate command in the 1st Launch were one Sergeant one Corporal & eight Privates. The launch having been laid alongside the Schooner under a shower of musketry from that vessel and shore we were ordered to board. The order was immediately obeyed the Marines firing their Muskets at the enemy's deck then fixing bayonets mingling with the sailors rushed to the Schooner's side all attempting to gain the deck. The crowd was so energetic and enthusiastic in the assault that but few could succeed. Orderly Sergt. Fitzsimmons was one of the few as likewise Privates Smith and O'Dowd. The enemy fled to the shore and being joined by other Troops a deadly unremitting fire was opened upon us. The object of firing the intended Privateer having been accomplished all were recalled to our boat and still under a heavy fire we retired.I regret the loss of Private Smith by a sabre bayonet wound received on the Schooner and call attention to the fact of himself & Private O'Dowd (seriously wounded); these two with a sailor being the first on the Enemy's deck.I also call attention to Orderly Sergeant Fitzsimmons marked by displaying great coolness with effective fire; also to Sergeant Gallagher the stock of whose musket was shattered in his hand by a ball while at "a ready" but who fired his charge with the utmost coolness.Others were distinguished by gallantry particularly Private Hartman reported by Midshipman Steece; but where all assisted by their best effort it is difficult to particularize.As to the movements of the second Division of one Sergeant one Corporal & eight Privates in Lieut. Blake's Boat the report of that officer will no doubt explain.The following is a report of the killed and wounded in the Marine Command: viz Private John Smith - Killed?" ?Savillan Coburn - severe contusion?" ?Terrance O'Dowd - severely wounded?" ?Chas. Canberry - ??????? " ???????????? "besides having received a severe contusion of shoulder myself.Very respectfullyYour obedtLieut. J.H. Russell ??????????? ??????????? ??????????? ??????????? ?E. McDonald ReynoldsU.S. Navy??? ??????????? ??????????? ??????????? Capt. Commdg Marines "Colorado"A third page of the document gives the rosters of the two launches involved one commanded by Lt. Russell the other by Lt. Blake.At 3 A.M. on September 14 1861 four boats of Marines and sailors wearing white hats to distinguish themselves from the Rebels in the night-time assault attacked the Navy Yard in Confederate-held Pensacola. Two boats were tasked with neutralizing the Rebel artillery battery protecting the Navy Yard with the other two assigned the destruction of the Judah which had recently run the blockade into Pensacola with war material from Canada and was being armed as a privateer. They faced approximately 1000 Confederate soldiers from the Pensacola garrison charged with guarding the ship and Navy Yard.The first force surprised the defenders of the artillery battery killing the lone sentry in the emplacement. They spiked the large gun (a 10-inch Columbiad ) bringing the tampion back as a trophy. The boats attacking the Judah were detected shortly before reaching the vessel and the privateer's 75 crew opened fire. The alerted defenders converged on the scene from around the Navy Yard and began a savage fire from the wharf and shore. The US Marines and sailors drove the Rebel defenders from the ship's deck in hand to hand combat then under fire spread flammables on and below decks setting the ship ablaze. ?They withdrew under heavy attack suffering 3 dead and 13 wounded. Unable to stop the fire the Confederates watched as the Judah engulfed in flames drifted opposite Fort Barrancas and sank. Marine John Smith was killed when he lost his white hat in the dark and was mistakenly bayoneted by one of his comrades. Admiral David Dixon Porter in his Naval History of the Civil War called this action at Pensacola without doubt the most gallant cutting-out affair that occurred during the war.
• Beswick Toby Jug Midshipman 1112
  Beswick Toby Jug Midshipman 1112 (chip to bow string) character Jug Barnaby Rudge 1121 and Carltonware character jug The Harrods Doorman (3)
• A framed photograph from the film
  A framed photograph from the film Mr Midshipman Easy (1935) signed by Hughie Green Carol Reed and with another signature approx. 36 x 28cm.
• [Naval History] manuscript and
  [Naval History] manuscript and illustrated document by John Thomas Newton Commander of the Home Squadron U.S. Navy 1852-1855 eleven pages 7 1/8 in. x 5 in. illustrating in great detail the flag signals used by the ships Columbia Princeton Cyane Albany Decatur and Fulton mounted on paper 15 in. x 11 in. extracted from a 19th c. scrap book. Note: The Home Squadron part of the U.S. Navy was organized in 1838. Its ships were assigned to protect coastal commerce aid ships in distress suppress piracy and the slave trade and make coastal surveys. It was discontinued after the outbreak of the Civil War when the Union blockade forced a reassignment of ships to close off Southern ports. John Thomas Newton (1793-1857) was appointed in 1809 as a midshipman. He served on the Hornet and commanded the steamers Fulton and Missouri and the navy yard in Pensacola FL. He became flag officer and commodore of the Home Squadron from 1852-1855 and commanded the navy yard in Portsmouth NH from 1855-1857.
• Roger B. Taney autograph letter, 12
  Roger B. Taney autograph letter, 12 lines, Baltimore, April 3, 1829, to an unknown recipient, discussing a military appointment, "…Mr. Charles Walsh…who I understand has been for some time on the list of appointments for a midshipman's warrant…he still desires to be regarded…", signed "R.B. Taney" (1777-1864, U.S. Attorney General, Treasury Secretary, and Supreme Court Chief Justice), 9-3/4 x 7-3/4 in. Folds not affecting signature, minor separations, light glue stains not into text, slight toning. Early American History Auctions, April 22, 2006, Lot 134; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
• English sterling silver trophy cup
  English sterling silver trophy cup charles & richard comyns, london 1923 Presented as the 'Even Shipman Stakes' trophy, with loop handles, raised on a circular foot. H: 4 7/8 in. 14 oz.