- JIM RATACZAK (1965- ), LATE WINTER -
JIM RATACZAK (1965- ), LATE WINTER - TRUMPETER SWANS Title: Jim Rataczak (1965- ), Late Winter - Trumpeter Swans Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: 19 x 30 Framed dimensions: 27 5/8 x 38 3/4 x 1
- Two Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mugs
Late
Two Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mugs
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
comprising one glass blower's example identified to A. J. Cox in gilt lettering and a trumpeter's example identified to Chas. Bernhardt.
both with maker's marks to underside.
Height of larger 4 inches.
Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey
- LOUIS CHATEL ROSENTHAL, SEVEN MINIATURE
LOUIS CHATEL ROSENTHAL, SEVEN MINIATURE BRONZE FIGURES (Lithuanian/American, 1888-1964). The following are mounted on wood bases, rabbi, dancing youth, nude female trumpeter, Jeremiah, the prophet bust and the match maker, the following two are not mounted on base, warrior with spear and Hagar and Ishmael, around 2 to 2 1/2 in. H., some including bases.
- ALEXANDRE FALGUIERE (FR. 1831 - 1900)
ALEXANDRE FALGUIERE (FR. 1831 - 1900) "TRUMPETER" Signed on base and with Susse Freres foundry mark. From a Larchmont Manor NY collection. Dimensions: 18.5" Condition: Good.
- CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN 'TRUMPETER'
CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN 'TRUMPETER' COFFEE CUP, AFTER A DESIGN ATTRIBUTED TO CORNELIS PRONKUnmarked.
2 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.
Condition
Well restored overall. Figures well defined. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- CAMILLA BIRKE ART DECO MIXED MEDIA ON
CAMILLA BIRKE ART DECO MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER, 2 Camilla Birke (Austrian, 1905-1988) two Art Deco period mixed media works on paper, likely theater costume illustrations, and comprising "Der Trompeter" [The Trumpeter] watercolor painting and pencil drawing depicting an abstracted figure, signed, dated 1924, and titled lower right, and "Murziai" watercolor painting with collage elements depicting a standing woman, titled lower left and signed lower right, each housed under glass in a wood frame, one ebonized and one gilt. Images: 10.75" H x 7.75" W; frames: 15.75" H x 12.75" W.
- THOMAS LANGAN TRUMPETER SWAN CANTON,
THOMAS LANGAN TRUMPETER SWAN CANTON, NORTH CAROLINA, 1942- HEIGHT 16". LENGTH 37".THOMAS LANGAN TRUMPETER SWAN, Canton, North Carolina, 1942-, In flying form. Tack eyes. Stamped "Langan" on underside. Dimensions: Height 16". Length 37".
- ANGELOU, MITCHELL & MARSALIS "MUSIC,
ANGELOU, MITCHELL & MARSALIS "MUSIC, DEEP RIVERS IN MY SOUL" (2003)Maya Angelou, Dean Mitchell, Wynton Marsalis
Music, Deep Rivers in My Soul
Limited Editions Club, 2003
Oblong folio in cloth case, 16" x 20" x 2"
Numbered 22 in an edition of 400
A multimedia collaboration containing original poetry by author and activist Maya Angelou (American, 1928-2014), six original full-color etchings by watercolorist and printmaker Dean Mitchell (American, b. 1957), and a CD of original compositions by jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis (American, b. 1961). Hand-signed by each of the three on the colophon page. The folio is housed in the publisher's felt-lined cloth case.
The passionate volume is further elevated by a one-of-a-kind fold-out display shelf, custom designed and crafted by Tim Ward (Ward & Ward Framing, Kansas City). The shelf's fall-front is decorated in low relief with musical notes, and hangs with a French cleat. Measures 22 1/2" x 25" x 4 1/2".
Condition
The book is in excellent condition. The cloth case has impressions to the felt lining from contact with the CD case. The custom shelf is in very good condition.
- GREG WINSTON (21ST CENTURY), UNTITLED
GREG WINSTON (21ST CENTURY), UNTITLED (TRUMPETER SWANS) Title: Greg Winston (21st century), Untitled (Trumpeter Swans) Dimensions: 9 x 13 1/2 Frame dimensions: 18 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 3/4
- AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN,
AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN, 1785-1851) 26 ½" x 36 ½" paper "Trumpeter Swan, No.76, Plate CCLXXXVI" from "The Birds of America", Amsterdam Edition, 1971-1972. Color-printed lithograph, on fine hand-made paper with the "G. Schut & Zonen R Audubon" watermark unique to the Amsterdam Edition on the lower edge, framed under glass in a gilded wood frame with double French matting, overall 37 ¼" x 50 ½".
- After John James Audubon (American,
After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), three hand-colored lithographs, consisting of ?Trumpeter Swan, Adult?, Plate 382, No. 77, \"Trumpeter Swan, Young\", Plate 383, No. 77, and \"American Swan, Male\", Plate 384, No. 77, sight 6-1/4\" x 8-1/4\", all examples are first edition octavos, printed by J. T. Bowen, from The Birds of America. Glazed, matted and framed.
- PAINTING, RAYMOND HOWELL Raymond Howell
PAINTING, RAYMOND HOWELL Raymond Howell (American, 1927-2002), Trumpeter at the Bar, 1956, oil on panel, signed and dated lower left, overall (with frame): 21.25"h x 25.25"w. Provenance: Property of a prominent Hillsborough, CA estate.
- VINTAGE CERAMIC FIGURAL GROUP, BREAK
VINTAGE CERAMIC FIGURAL GROUP, BREAK FOR WINEHand painted ceramic featuring a woman offering wine to a trumpeter with his white horse.
Blue and white coloration with gilded accents. Applied beading's. Impressed 3871 to backside. Unmarked. Chip to leaf petal in vase.
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 8.5"L x 4.25"W x 8"H
- ROYAL DOULTON LOVING CUP, GEORGE V AND
ROYAL DOULTON LOVING CUP, GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY, UNCR...Limited edition 796 of 1000. Celebrated the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary.
Portrait medallion of the King and Queen uncrowned in relief; surrounded by flags and trumpeters. Above the medallion is marked, HAPPY AND GLORIOUS. The reverse shows St. George before Windsor Castle. Complete with Certificate of Authenticity. Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Charles Noke and Henry Fenton
Issued: 1935
Dimensions: 10"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Provenance: David Bearman Collection
- ROYAL DOULTON SILVER JUBILEE LOVING
ROYAL DOULTON SILVER JUBILEE LOVING CUP, QUEEN ELIZABET...One of a kind; silver rim with rose and thistle border. Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Trial model. bright green ground; profile of Queen Elizabeth II and Royal Coat of Arms on reverse. She is surrounded by flags and Royal Trumpeters. Marked, Market Research Only on base. Doulton backstamp.
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 10.5"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Provenance: David Bearman Collection
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- ROYAL DOULTON CORONATION LOVING CUP,
ROYAL DOULTON CORONATION LOVING CUP, GEORGE VI AND ELIZ...Rare variation; inscription on interior of rim. Coronation of George VI and Elizabeth. Ltd. Ed.
Inside rim reads, Presented to M. Clark. esq: M.A., B.Com., - From the Staff. School of Commerce, Burslem. November 1937. Decorated in colors and relief with profile busts flanked by flags, trumpeters and figures, St George on horse. Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Charles Noke
Issued: 1937
Dimensions: 10.5"H
Edition Number: 2000 Edition Size: 1173
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Provenance: David Bearman Collection
- ROYAL DOULTON KING GEORGE V AND QUEEN
ROYAL DOULTON KING GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY LOVING CUPSilver Jubilee limited edition jug; Portrait medallion of the King and Queen uncrowned in relief.
Surrounded by flags and trumpeters. Above the medallion is marked, HAPPY AND GLORIOUS. The reverse shows St. George before Windsor Castle. Doulton backstamp.
Issued: 1935
Dimensions: 10"H
Edition Number: 826 of 1000 Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
- ROYAL DOULTON QUEEN ELIZABETH II SILVER
ROYAL DOULTON QUEEN ELIZABETH II SILVER JUBILEE LOVING ...Limited edition 1 of 250. Was at Royal Doulton Museum in Stoke-on-Trent. Richly colored with figures in relief.
Features Queen Elizabeth in profile wearing her coronation robes above shields that represent Scotland, England and Wales. Also features a Yeoman of the Guard and the Royal Trumpeters. The reverse displays the Royal Coat of Arms. The handles with their modeled lion heads. Fully stamped and numbered on the underside. Doulton backstamp.
Issued: 1977
Dimensions: 10.5"H x 8" dia.
Edition Number: 250 Edition Size: 1
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Provenance: David Bearman Collection
- ROYAL DOULTON QUEEN ELIZABETH II SLIVER
ROYAL DOULTON QUEEN ELIZABETH II SLIVER JUBILEE COLORWA...Prototype colorway; rose and thistle border representing the British isles.
Rare variation of the original with green ground, cream colored handles and floral garland border on interior. Features the Queen in profile in her coronation robes, accompanied by a Yeoman of the Guard and Royal Trumpeters. The reverse in dark brown coloration, displays the Royal Coat of Arms with the motto, Dieu Et Mon Droit. Fully stamped on the underside.
Issued: 1977
Dimensions: 10.5"H 8" dia.
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Provenance: David Bearman Collection
- ROYAL DOULTON BUNNYKINS, RARE GREEN
ROYAL DOULTON BUNNYKINS, RARE GREEN OOMPAH BAND SETSet of five Oompah Band members in rare green coloration.
Issued in a special edition of 250 exclusive to U.K. Int'l Ceramics Ltd. Royal Doulton backstamp. DB105 Sousaphone: 4"H DB106 Trumpeter: 3.75"H DB107 Cymbals: 4"H DB108 Drummer: 3.5"H DB109 Drum-Major: 3.5"H #royaldoulton #bunnykins #oompahband
Artist: Harry Sales
Issued: 1991
Dimensions: 4"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Good.
- TRUMPETER DB24 - ROYAL DOULTON BUNNYKINSRed,
TRUMPETER DB24 - ROYAL DOULTON BUNNYKINSRed, blue, and yellow coloration.
Golden Jubilee Celebration 1984. Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: H. Sales
Issued: 1984 - 1990
Dimensions: 3.5"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Good.
- CHELSEA HOUSE PORT ROYAL FIGURINE, MONKEY
CHELSEA HOUSE PORT ROYAL FIGURINE, MONKEY TRUMPETERFigurine modeled as monkey dressed in purple coat playing the trumpet. Gold gilt details.
Part of the British National Trust Collection. After famous Monkey Band designed by Johann Joachim Kandler for Meissen. Chelsea House Port Royal backstamp to figurine.
Dimensions: 6.5"H
Manufacturer: Chelsea House Port Royal
Condition:
Age related wear.
- 3PC GOEBEL HUMMEL PORCELAIN ANGEL FIGURINES
3PC GOEBEL HUMMEL PORCELAIN ANGEL FIGURINES WITH BASESIncludes Joyful Recital (HUM 2096/K) with 2001 wooden star base, Angelic Trumpeter (HUM 2135/H) with 2004 wooden star base, and Angel with Harp (HUM 2135/N). Goebel Hummel backstamps. Base: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 0.5"H. Joyful Recital: 2.25"L x 2"W x 4"H. Angelic Trumpeter: 3.25"L x 2"W x 4"H. Angel with Harp: 2.25"L x 2.25"W x 3.75"H.
Manufacturer: Goebel Hummel
Country of Origin: Germany
Condition:
Age related wear.
- 3 MARKED GERMAN METTLACH PORCELAIN BEER
3 MARKED GERMAN METTLACH PORCELAIN BEER STEINSA lot of three marked German Mettlach porcelain lidded beer steins. To include:
#1998, Trumpeter of Sackingen, 0.5 liter
#1642, Artist, 1.0 liter
#2373, St. Augustine, 0.5 liter
All marked to base.
- GERMAN METTLACH BEER STEIN #1562 TRUMPETER
GERMAN METTLACH BEER STEIN #1562 TRUMPETER 5.65LA German Mettlach lidded beer stein with pewter cover, #1562, Trumpeter of Sackingen, 5.65 liter, marked to base. Ht: 22"
- METTLACH BEER STEIN #1562 TRUMPETER
METTLACH BEER STEIN #1562 TRUMPETER OF SACKINGENA Mettlach beer stein, #1562, Trumpeter of Sackingen, 5.65 liter. Glazed stoneware, incised mark to base. Ht: 22.25"
- METTLACH BEER STEIN #1562 TRUMPETER
METTLACH BEER STEIN #1562 TRUMPETER OF SACKINGENA Mettlach beer stein, #1562, Trumpeter of Sackingen, 5.65 liter. Glazed stoneware, marked to base. Ht: 22.25"
- RINGLING BROTHERS AND BARNUM & BAILEY
RINGLING BROTHERS AND BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED CIRCUS. ...Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus. Trumpeter Poster. N.p., ca. 1935. A herald trumpeting the news of the circus's arrival. One sheet (29 x 43"). Linen backed. Marginal chipping, with losses to bottom left and top right corners and damage along the bottom edge of image. Fair
- A GROUP OF EIGHT DRESDEN PORCELAIN MONKEY
A GROUP OF EIGHT DRESDEN PORCELAIN MONKEY BAND FIGURES,...A GROUP OF EIGHT DRESDEN PORCELAIN MONKEY BAND FIGURES, UNDERGLAZE BLUE MARKS, 19TH/20TH CENTURIES, each painted in polychrome colors and comprising a cellist, a bass fiddler, two bagpipe players, a drummer, one French horn player, a trumpeter, a violinist, verso underglaze blue broadly crossed swords mark, the tallest: 5 3/4"; the shortest: 4 1/4".
Condition:
Each has expected gilding wear and surface buildup throughout, two have restored bases, one violinist has the neck chipped, all of the black tricorn hats have later overpainting, tiny chips and scratches, one bagpiper has repaired arm. The violinist is missing the end of his bow hidden by right hand and the underglaze blue mark has been partly effaced. The yellow britches bagpipe player has a restored base with a solid and unglazed underside with a very small (1/4") blurry blue crossed swords mark and impressed "35," the bass cellist has a restored and filled base with double incised lines and "2." Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- RICHARD MACDONALD (AMERICAN B. 1946)
RICHARD MACDONALD (AMERICAN B. 1946) A BRONZE SCULPTURE...RICHARD MACDONALD (American b. 1946) A BRONZE SCULPTURE, "Trumpeter, Third Life, Draped," 2008, cast bronze, the female trumpeter dances over a stepped white stone base rotating on a lazy susan mechanism, special edition number 16/75, with certificate of authenticity. Height: 23 1/2" Diameter: 26" Note: Together with gallery or artist certificate.
Condition:
In very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- SWEDISH FOLK ART BONAD, CIRCA 1833Swedish
SWEDISH FOLK ART BONAD, CIRCA 1833Swedish Folk Art Bonad, circa 1833 , tempera on paper "A Kings Feast" depicting six guests toasting the royalty, two trumpeters and a violinist at the perimeter. "Anno 1833" legend at the top, in molded silver gilt frame.
Overall 27 in. x 61 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.
- BOSTON CUSTER'S COLT CARRIED AT LITTLE
BOSTON CUSTER'S COLT CARRIED AT LITTLE BIGHORNThis is quite possibly one of the most important Battle of the Little Bighorn firearms ever offered for public sale, a Colt U.S. Cavalry issue Single Action Army revolver owned personally by Boston Custer, youngest brother to George Armstrong Custer, and later owned by Chief Buffalo Hump of the Sans Arc Sioux with complete ownership history and documentation. Under General Terry’s Special-Order Number 117 on June 8, 1874, Colonel Custer acted to prepare his troops for the extended 1874 Black Hills Expedition, obtaining suitable arms for certain non-regular army personnel. Shipment information to Custer at Fort Lincoln, as obtained from jobbers used by the Colt Company, Schuler, Hartley & Graham of New York an H&D Folson, also of New York noted the shipment of six nickel plated revolvers shipped on July 29, 1874 from H&D Folson: Serial numbers 7486, 9977, 12057, 12443, 12937; and 13418 and a shipment from Schuyler, Hartley & Graham included: Serial numbers 10960, 11258, 11722, 11843, 13221, and this revolver, 12364. The nickel revolvers are all documented to 7th Cavalry Indian scouts (see Table 7, beginning at page 148 of the book, Documenting the Weapons Used at the Little Bighorn). The blue finished revolvers are documented, also on Table 7 starting at page 148 identifying serial number 11722 issued to Dr. Porter, 11843 to Dr. Lord, 10960 went to Moses Milner a civilian scout and 12364, the firearm in this lot, issued to Boston Custer who was acting as a packer in the pack train. It is noted by documented testimony from Oglala Sioux Horned Horse that on June 25, 1876 at the Battle of the Little Bighorn Horned Horse and Buffalo Hump went together crossing the Greasy Grass River at the ford. They rode to a high point to watch the battle, as Horned Horse was an old man tired of battle. They saw a lone soldier wearing buckskin clothing crossing in front of them to the north, riding a mule that was carrying some bags. Buffalo Hump told Horned Horse he wanted the mule and Horned Horse replied, “Han napiyuza sonsonla (Yes! Capture Mule)”. It should be noted for confirming this story that Captain Frederick W. Benteen, the Company H Commander of the 7th Cavalry gave testimony about Boston Custer, “He was with the pack train, the morning of the 25th, but when Boston overheard trumpeter John Martin’s message from George Custer to me to “…come on and be quick and bring packs,” Boston mounted one of the mules carrying ammunition and rode north.” Also noted 1st Lieutenant Edward S. Godfrey Commander of Company K said this about the Custer brothers, “The Custers wore buckskin suits…” Later Horned Horse and Buffalo Hump were at the spotted of the buckskin wearing man with mule, both found dead. Buffalo Hump took the boots and the revolver from the buckskin wearing young soldier (is clothes being taken by another). As per the body location as noted by 1st Sergeant John M. Ryan, Company M of the 7th Cavalry and Captain Benteen were both on burial crew and stated, “On the battlefield 200 feet down the hill from Last Stand Hill were General George Custer and his brother Tom Custer were killed, lay the bodies of their brother Boston and 18-year-old nephew Harry Armstrong “Autie” Reed. Boston was stripped expect for his stockings.” After the Little Bighorn, Buffalo Hump and Horned Horse rode with Crazy Horse at the Battle of Wolf Mountain against General Miles and the 5th Cavalry. Horned Horse surrendered with Crazy Horse on May 5, 1877 at Fort Robinson to 1st Lieutenant William P. Clark and Horned Horse acted as Crazy Horses interpreter. When Crazy Horse was killed on September 5, 1877, both Buffalo Hump and Horned Horse were present and heard Crazy Horse say on his deathbed, “I have always wanted to go to the land of the Grandmother (Canada). I shall be dead in a few minutes and will then go to the Grandmother’s country. I want you to all follow me”. In spring 1878, Buffalo Hump and some 240 lodges of the Crazy Horse band made their way into Canada including Little Hawk, the Black Elks, Low Dog and Black Fox heading for Sitting Bull’s camp. After arriving at Sitting Bull’s camp, some of their horses were stolen by a local tribe. Nicholas Black Elk and his uncle Running Horse were present on the day of the Buffalo Hump incident and their story was documented, “I was only 15… Our camp had lost some horses during the night. One of the horses belonged to Chief Buffalo Hump. Sitting Bull sent for the Grandmother police, as he was told to do by “Paddy” (Supt. James Morrow Walsh from the North West Mounted Police NWMP). Paddy sent “Big Bull” (Assistant Commissioner Acheson G. Irvine of the NWMP) and two policemen to settle the matter. As Big Bull (Irvine) rode int the camp, Buffalo Hump rant up to him to tell him about his stolen horse.. carrying his revolver in one hand and a knife in the other. Big Bull (Irvine) grabbed the revolver out of Buffalo Hump’s hand… Sitting Bull walked up behind… and said “Austan” (cease, finish, stop) Big Bull (Irvine) found the horses and returned them to Buffalo Bull, but he did not return the revolver. Day later Buffalo Hump asked Big Bull (Irvine) if he could have his gun back, but Big Bull (Irvine) said he had given it to the Commissioner of the NWMP, James Furguharson MacLeod as “Evidence”” Buffalo Hump and his Sans Arc band left Canada and surrendered at Fort Keogh and was transferred in August 1881 to the Spotted Tail Agency in Nebraska. Commissioner MacLeod served from July 22, 1876, to October 31, 1880, and oversaw the moving of police headquarters to Fort MacLeod being accredited with establishing peaceful policies for the NWMP in dealings with First Nations people. It is almost certain that Commissioner MacLeod held the Buffalo Hump Colt at this location. The gun stayed in the NWMP, later changing their name to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP, possession from 1878 until around 1922. In around 1920 William Northcote Taylor joined the RCMP, son of famed Indian Agent in the Northwest Territories William Richard Taylor the agent with whom Dr. Claude Lewis and his brother, Sinclair Lewis made a trip by canoe to make treaty payments to Northwest First Nations tribes memorialized in the book “Treaty Trip” in 1924. As per the testimony of William N. Taylors daughter, Karen Taylor in the accompanied signed letter, her father won the Colt Revolver serial number 12364 in a poker game while stationed at Fort MacLeod in Alberta, Canada in 1922. The gun then stayed in the Taylor family from 1922 until 1990. William N. Taylor dutifully registered the gun, per Canadian Law until his death in 1979 when ownership fell to his daughter Karen Taylor (an accompanying original Canadian Firearm Registration Certificate from 1945 filled out by William N. Taylor is with the lot). Karen Taylor sold the gun to a Canadian arms collector Vernon Vossler in 1990. It was published in the 1991, “Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia Volume 2” by Keith Cochran on page 343 as S/N “12,364 7 ½ .45, Cavalry Model, this revolver was probably taken from a Sioux warrior in Canada after the battle of the Little Bighorn by an Indian Agent and Judge and then passed to his sone who was a Mountie or member of the Northwest Mounted Police. (See page 344).” The gun was in the Vossler estate from 1990 until 2008 when It was sold again in his estate sale by Bud Haynes Auction of Red Deer, Alberta (an original printout of the sale bill noting the gun, then further confirmed by Hayes, is included). At the sale the gun was purchased by Barry Kolbert, a collector from Red Lodge, Montana, only 125 miles away from the Little Bighorn. Kolbert then traded the gun to Wallace W. Francis who then traded the gun (with accompanying signed letter) to the current owner J. Michael Peters in 2016 (trading away a Colt Baby Burgess SN 6209 with letter, Colt SAA SN 962, Colt SAA SN 18318 and an additional $1,000 for this Colt SN 12364). In addition to the testimony and ownership documentation the firearm was examined by Wendell Grangaard of the Guns of History and found to be a correct matching serial number U.S. Cavalry issue Colt Single Action Army included on the Schuler, Hartley & Graham list. The gun has the legible cartouche of O.W. Ainsworth and the correct “A” inspector mark of Ainsworth, as well as the usual filings of the muzzle often used as a mark of Indian ownership by the Sioux. Most importantly the gun was found to be marked on the butte of the frame and grips by Chief Buffalo Hump telling the story of the gun in togia language. Marked on the bottom, “kill two non-soldiers – Greasy Grass – Buffalo Hump rode with Horned Horse – departed travel long rode Grandmother Land.” This further confirms the above documentation. Provenance: From General Terry’s Special-Order Number 117 issued to Boston Custer from a shipment from Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. Taken by Boston Custer to the Battle of the Little Bighorn where he was killed. Taken by Buffalo Hump and Horned Horse and eventually taken into Canada to Sitting Bull’s Camp in spring 1878. Seized by Canadian North West Mounted Police Assistant Commissioner Acheson G. Irvin as “evidence” and transferred to NWMP Commissioner, James Furguharson MacLeod. Won in a poker game at Fort MacLeod by RCMP William Northcote Taylor in 1922. Kept in the Taylor family from 1922-1990. Sold to Vernon Vossler in 1990. Vossler collection from 1990-2008. Sold in Bud Haynes Auction in August, 23, 2008, to Barry Kolbert of Red Lodge, Montana. Sold / Traded to Wallace W, Francis. Kolbert, Francis 2008-2016. Traded to J. Michael Peters 2016-present. Publications: 1991 Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia Volume 2 by Keith Cochran; Document the Weapons Used at the Little Bighorn by Wendell Grangaard; and in Alberta Genealogical Society Relatively Speaking Volume 44, Number 3 August 2016 page 141-146 (booklet or print outs of pages mentioned included as documents). This historic piece includes a completely ownership history from its shipment to Custer’s men, capture by the Indians at Little Bighorn, capture by the NWMP in 1878, to the Canadian ownership in 1922 to present day. The ownership history has been published in the included book. Further the gun includes a historic analysis and documented testimony from Guns of History’s Wendell Grangaard as well as further documentation and signed letters. Possibly one of, if not the most well researched and recorded Battle of the Little Bighorn firearm ever brought to public sale. Antique Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army with correct U.S. stamping, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871, PAT. JULY, 2, 1872” on the side; matching 12364 serial number on the bottom of the butte frame, frame, trigger guard and 2364 on the cylinder. Inspection “A” mark on trigger guard, “A” and “P” on bottom of barrel, “P” and “A” on cylinder and “609” on swing out loading door. Top of the gun is marked in a single line, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” cross like stamp before and after the address. The gun retains some of the original blue finish and is well kept, has the correct four click hammer pull back which turns the cylinder and correctly functions.
- BOEHM "TRUMPETER SWAN" PORCELAIN SCULPTURE,
BOEHM "TRUMPETER SWAN" PORCELAIN SCULPTURE, BY EDWARD M...Boehm "Trumpeter Swan" porcelain sculpture, by Edward Marshall #436. ht. 14 1/4".
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.
- RICHARD MACDONALD (AMERICAN, BORN 1946)
RICHARD MACDONALD (AMERICAN, BORN 1946) "TRUMPETER, DRA...Richard MacDonald (American, born 1946) "Trumpeter, Draped" half life size bronze with polychrome inscribed on the base and numbered 51/90 height 41 inches $49,500 new
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.
- 18 PIECE RUDOLSTADT VOLKSTEDT PORCELAIN
18 PIECE RUDOLSTADT VOLKSTEDT PORCELAIN MONKEY BANDGerman, late 19th century, parcel gilt and polychrome decorated anthropomorphic orchestra figures, comprising: conductor, cellist, pianist, bagpiper, trumpeter, violinist, guitarist, mandolin player, bassoonist, harpist, flutist, four drummers (two identical), and three choir singers, each with Volkstedt mark in underglaze blue, impressed model numbers to base, tallest 6-1/8 in.
Provenance: Butterfield & Butterfield, San Francisco, California, March 26, 1996, Lot 2846 for $3,737.50; Private Collection, New York City and Palm Beach
Condition:
several figures with small heat hole to reverse, bagpiper with loss and repair to left hand, some with embedded dust
- SIX PIECE ASSEMBLED GROUP OF MEISSEN
SIX PIECE ASSEMBLED GROUP OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN19th century, comprising: three monkey band figures, one playing the bagpipes, a choral singer and a trumpeter; a seated gentleman with sword, on circular base, gilt painted highlights; standing female figure with purple hat; double gourd white vase with applied floral decoration, each with crossed swords mark in underglaze blue, together with two covered teacups and saucers, hand painted with figures, flowers, and gilt highlights, with crossed swords and "Austria" mark in overglaze blue to base, tallest 11 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
bagpiper with inpainting and restorations to right arm, inpainting to left foot and possibly to bagpipe; trumpeter chips and inpainting to left cuff and possibly right cuff; gentleman lacking fingers and thumb to right hand, some loss to lace on shirt, flaking to glaze on left shoe and hairbow; vase with some chips to applied flowers, stems, and leaves, anomalies (as made); teacups with residue, areas of discoloration, wear to gilt, one set associated, wear to painted decoration; each with mild scratching