JAMES GORDON BENNETT JR. TYPED LETTERWITH SIGNATUREJames Gordon Bennett Jr. (1841-1918), American journalist. Sent Stanley to Africa to fine Livingston. Typed letter to Mr Alden dated September 9 1899 with signature...
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(4) PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS OF SPACE BYASTRONAUTS(lot of 4) Framed photographic prints of outer space missions, each printed later, each mat with a plaque with the mission name and date, including: (1) "Mission:...
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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS LONG-TAILHarryV. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
13 1/2 in. long
This Shourds carving is considered one of the pinnacle gunning decoys out of New Jersey. In addition to its...
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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS MERGANSERHarryV. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
15 3/4 in. long
“Shourds is one of the acknowledged master makers of New Jersey decoys. His birds were as fine as any made...
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THE MCCLEERY BOYD MERGANSER DRAKEGeorgeBoyd (1873-1941)
Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
18 ¾ in. long
“I had the good fortune of visiting with Jim McCleery on several occasions in his home in Texas. He was one of the...
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THE MCCLEERY BOYD MERGANSER HENGeorgeBoyd (1873-1941)
Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
18 ½ in. long
"Jim reserved special spots on his shelves, fireplace, and walls for his favorite birds. I remember the first time I...
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GOLDEN PLOVERMr. Webster
Nantucket,MA, c. 1850
10 in. long
This early plover with a sharp tail cut is among the best of its kind from the iconic Webster rig. It has resided on the island since it was made...
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GRAND CURLEWCharles Sumner Bunn (1865-1952)
Shinnecock,NY, c. 1900
17 1/2 in. long
In 1971 Milton Weiler’s “Classic Shorebird Decoys” portfolio was published with text by William J. Mackey Jr. Across from Weiler’s Plate...
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KENTUCKY FEDERAL SIDEBOARDKentucky Federaltambour-door sideboard, attributed to Lexington, Kentucky; cherry and crotch walnut or cherry with maple and applewood inlay, poplar secondary wood; blocked and serpentine...
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CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE, INCL. GEN. BATE ONDEATH OF POLK, CA...Confederate Civil War archive of twenty-two (22) items, pertaining to the Fulton brothers of Fayetteville, Tennessee, specifically Colonel John S. Fulton,...
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ARCHIVE OF MOVIE STILLS AND GLAMOURPHOTOS.Archive of Movie Stills and Glamour Photos. American, 1930s - 1960s. A 44-volume collection plus an additional unsorted carton, approximately 1,500 photographs (8 x...
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ANTONIO JACOBSEN OIL ON CANVAS "AMERICA'SCUP TRIALS, 1...Important Antonio Jacobsen (1850-1921) Oil on Canvas " America's Cup Trials, 1871, Yacht Dauntless ", signed lower right Antonio Jacobsen, 1905, in carved...
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AMERICAN PAINTED CANVAS AND WOOD SWANDECOYCurrituck County, North Carolina, circa 1930, attributed to Harrison Midgett or Kelly Kapps, impressed "FLP" on base, paint on canvas with wire and wood, 24 x 35 x 11...
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JEREMIAH THEUS, IMPORTANT GEORGIA PORTRAIT(Charleston,South Carolina/Swiss, 1716-1774)
Portrait of James Habersham, Jr., unsigned, oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in., good old gilt wood frame with applied decoration, 37-1/2 x 32 in.
Note:...
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PAIR OF EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND HISTORICALLYSIGNIFICANT SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH BY JOSIAH SHEFFIELD, JR., KNOWN AS THE "LOG TEETH" CIRCA 1831-1835 LENGTHS 6" AND 6.25". INCLUDES STANDS. SIGNIFICANT SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S...
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GUY NEZ JR., (B. 1946, AMERICAN), STILLLIFE WITH NAVAJO BELT, BASKET AND POTTERY VASE, 1985, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 30" H X 20" WGuy Nez Jr., (b. 1946, American) Still life with Navajo belt, basket and pottery vase,...
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GUY NEZ JR., (B. 1946, AMERICAN), STILLLIFE WITH NAVAJO BELT, BASKET AND POTTERY VASE, 1985, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 30" H X 20" WGuy Nez Jr., (b. 1946, American) Still life with Navajo belt, basket and pottery vase,...
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TWO NORTHWEST COAST POLYCHROME MASKSTwoNorthwest Coast polychrome masks, Mid-20th Century or Later Two works: A polychrome carved wood mask by Gary Rice with cedar bark strip hair and four feathers (b. 1930s,...
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A GROUP OF NORTHWEST COAST WORKSA groupof Northwest Coast works, Mid-20th Century and Later Four works: A carved cedar "Marten" mask with polychrome features by Stan Matilpi (1936-2005, Kwakwaka'wakw) Inscribed...
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GROUP OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY:BIOGRAPHY AND AUTOBIOGRAPHY BIOGRAPHY AND AUTOBIOGRAPHY, titles include: Black Brass: Black Generals and Admirals in the Armed Forces of the United States; Militant Mediator:...
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54PC GUM INC. 1940 PLAY BALL BASEBALLCARD GROUP United States,1940Collection of fifty-four 1940 Gum Inc. Play Ball Baseball trading cards, group includes Arndt Jorgens #2, Ellsworth Dahlgren #3, George Alexander...
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74PC GUM INC. 1939 PLAY BALL BASEBALLCARD GROUP United States,1939Collection of seventy-four 1939 Gum Inc. Play Ball Baseball trading cards, group includes Lee Theo Grissom #2, James Tobin #9, John Costa Rizzo...
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COLLECTION OF TEN DECOY COLLECTING REFERENCEBOOKS Including Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region by Henry Fleckenstein, Jr., Call to the Sky The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, MD published by Houston Museum of...
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A GROUP OF SOUTHWEST JEWELRYA groupof Southwest jewelry, Mid/late 20th century Seven works: Jeff James Jr. (b. 20th century, Dine) Each stamped: JJJ / Sterling A long Navajo sterling silver chain necklace...
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Patek Philippe gold pocket watch Charlestonretailed circa 1880-85 SN 63618 18K yellow gold engine-turned case centering shield surrounded by foliate designs and engraved with initials jeweled movement marked: Patek...
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Breckinridge Family Archive Approx.165 items including 130+ photographs cased images & portraits plus 35+ paper items and newspaper clippings.Since Kentucky was established as a state in 1792 the Breckenridge...
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Chinese Silver Teapot mid-19th centurynohallmarks spherical form with domed cover carved wood handle the cover with repousse foliate decoration attractive chased and repousse swag decoration to shoulder.A note accompanies...
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Baltimore Repousse Sterling Silver CupbyJenkins and Jenkins beautifully decorated with repousse roses and rosebuds presentation inscription reading ''Laura Katherine Field / September 5 1911.''4.25 in.7.4 troy oz.Estate...
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Set of Twelve American Coin Silver Forkswiththe three-part die mark for Taylor & Lawrie of Philadelphia (active circa 1837-1857) pattern patent date of 1852 retailed by C. Blake in Baltimore each with bright-cut engraved...
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Whiting Sterling Silver Demitasse Setcirca 1905three pieces including: demitasse pot (8.75 in.) cream jug and open sugar bowl. Each piece bears the Field family motto ''Sans dieu rien (Without God Nothing)''...
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JOHN LA FARGE (american 1835-1910)"A BOY AND HIS DOG (DICKEY HUNT)" Oil on paperboard laid on canvas 40 x 34 in. (101.6 x 86.4cm) provenance: Albert Stickney, New York, 1884(?)-1908. Mrs. Albert Stickney,...
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Harriet Manigault archive, miniatures:(Harriet Manigault Wilcocks, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1793-1835), The Manigault name is among the most prominent in South Carolina and specifically Charleston history,...
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Virginia miniature portrait, "JamesCamillon Bennett", inscription verso backing "…son of Chas. Bennett Jr and his wife Mary Camillon daughter of James Camillon, Burgess of Lowdown Co. Va…Chas. Bennett Jr...
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Five Japanese School Paintings 19thcenturyeach painted in colors on silk - including a large vertical format painting of women and children in a network of pagodas including a vignette of women at a tea ceremony...
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James Hardy Jr. ''The Young GhillieKnox Scotland'' oil painting on canvas. Canvas: 16''H x 22''W; Frame: 22.5''H x 28.5''W. Signed and dated lower left ''J. Hardy 87''. James Hardy Jr. (British 1832-1889)....
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Rare Large Chinese Rose Medallion PunchBowlcirca 1900 the sides decorated with figural and avian scenes within floral borders.6 x 16 in. diameterExpected wear to enameling and gilt rim.Estate of Dr. James Gavin...
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