French Bronze Mounted Center Bowl, Sèvres Style: early 20th century, gilt bronze mounts, hand painted porcelain, signed "Lebrun", riverboat with ladies motif, 15-1/2 x 18 in. Provenance: Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, Virginia Condition good, missing one garland at handle, glue residue, scattered scratches
Follower of Sir Peter Lely: (Dutch/England, 1618?1680)Lady Lucy Wharton Holding Cherries, inscribed lower right "Lady Lucy Wharton", possibly Lady Lucy Loftus (Brydges) of Wharton (died 1717), oil on canvas, 30-1/8 x 25 in. ; gilt wood Carlo Maratta frame, 37 x 32 in. Provenance: Joseph Stephen Brown, Bridgewater, England (operationg from 1872-1905); Ex-Collection of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Miodrag R. Blagojevich, West Saint Mary's Manor, Dryden, Maryland; Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Proceeds to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund Condition lined, overcleaned, retouch, some cupping, crackle; frame with wear
VIRGINIA.[ View of the Capitol Building, Williamsburg, Virginia ]. [Np, circa 1942]. Graphite and charcoal on drawing board, unsigned but by Paul W. Arnt (19x25 inches, 483x636 mm, overall). Matted.original drawing of the capitol building in williamsburg as it looked in the early 18th century. In the foreground a gentleman speaks to a lady, while his horse is tied to a hitching post and his dog waits patiently. On right side a carriage-and-four enter the scene. The Capitol Building dominates the background. The Georgian-style building was built in 1934, recreating the original of 1705 which was destroyed by fire in the mid-18th century. In 1942, the present drawing was used by Americana Prints, Inc. as the basis for a print, identifying Arnt as the artist.
Two Royal Doulton Porcelain Lady Figurines "Dorothy" figurine, HN 3098, modelled by Peggy Parsons."A Hostess of Williamsburg" figurine, HN 2209. Both Marked Royal Doulton. H 7 1/2"
A Set of Four Contemporary Reticulated and Gilt Decorated Porcelain Jardinières
20th Century
each with ram's mask handles and bearing a Jeanne Reed's printed mark or a Jeanne Reed's Ltd., Williamsburg, VA sticker to the underside.
Height 8 x diameter 10 inches.
Property from the Estate of an Elegant Lady, Texas
James W. Denver autograph letter, one page in light brown ink, integral to two other pages comprising a letter from a lady named "Lou" (to whom Denver writes the page) to Denver's mother (Sacramento, March 21, 1861), "My Dear Madam, So far as I am concerned, the senatorial contest is now over and I now have time to pay some attention to other things…the contest has developed so much falsehood and blackhearted ingratitude that I feel no desire to enter the political arena…My intention is to abandon politics altogether, and settle down to a quiet life, if there is to be any quiet in this country. I sincerely hope political matters may be settled down without civil dissent", signed "J.W. Denver" (James William Denver, 1817-92, Governor of Kansas Territory, Union Brigadier General, for whom the capital of Colorado was named), 10 x 7-3/4 in. (page, as folded). Fading, 1 in. fold separations, small stain. Early American History Auctions, June 11, 2005, Lot 21; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
UNKNOWN (17TH CENTURY) KING SOLOMON GREETING THE QUEEN OF SHEBA Stumpwork, raised work and embroidery: h: 16 1/4 x w: 22 x d: 1 1/2 in. Framed; with a central image of Solomon seated on a throne receiving Sheba with her attendants, to the right shows a courtier holding a staff, includes castle, sea beast swimming in a lake also with a small boat surrounded by mountains and trees, surrounded by miniature animals including a stag, lion, rabbit, birds, charming frog on a lily pad, insects, butterflies and acorns (subtle symbols of support for Charles II), plants with many called "slips" in padded three dimensional applique, many done on fine linen with detached button hole stitch and needle weaving, petit point and attached to a satin foundation, with gilt metal, beads, seed pearls, lace, and mica, embroidered "16" and the letter "B" and faintly "G", traces of orignial drawing visible in spots, original frame, verso label Pembroke antiques ($9,200); Raised work designs as beautiful and detailed as this one were drawn by professionals (men at the time) as "kits" for well to do young ladies to stitch, transferring the designs from well known prints and engravings of the time, often taking contemporary images of current Kings and Queens (hence King Solomon resembles King Charles I) and also clothing biblical figures in contemporary fashion. The images were transferred by "pouncing" the design with a fabric "pouch" of charcoal through pin pricks on paper directly to the satin foundation; after completion being sent back to be finished. Stumpwork as exemplary as this example were high achievements by the young embroiderer and prized during and following the 17th Century. Provenance: Estate of Jerry Shephard, Williamsburg and Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
GROUP OF THREE STYLE DECORATING BOOKS Including ''An Inventory of the Goods in the Burghley House...'' by Lady Victoria Leatham; ''Southern Furniture 1680-1830: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection'' by Ronald L. Hurst and Jonathan Prown; ''Arte Francesa Do Seculo XVIII da Coleccao Calouste Gulbenkian''
ROYAL DOULTON LADY CHARMIAN HN1949/ HN2227Two Royal Doulton figurines for one money. Lady Charmian HN1949 and A Gentleman From Williamsburg HN2227. Both are in good condition, no flaws to note. Lady Charmian measures about 8" tall and the Gentleman about 6.25" tall. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
French School "Portrait Of Lady In Bonnet" French School "Portrait of a Lady in Bonnet" pastel on paper, signed center right edge "P. Marmour"? Framed, not examined out of frame. Stains, insect damage. Sight size: 20" high, 16 1/2" wide. Frame size: 23" high, 19 1/4" wide. Provenance: Ex Elinor Merrell Estate: Elinor Merrell Antiques, NYC, major collector of museum caliber textiles; consultant to Met, Art Institute of Chicago, assisted in developing collections at Cooper-Hewitt, Wintherthur Museum and Colonial Williamsburg. In 1954, founder of the East Side Settlement House Antiques Show.
KPM Plaque of Young Lady: Continental, 19th century, Vestal Virgin holding lamp, 7 in. ; elaborate gilt frame, 13 in. Provenance: Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, Virginia Dimension Condition dent to one corner of frame with overall gilt loss, firing anomalies, minor surface scratching
BRITISH SCHOOL , 18TH CENTURY, GEORGE VISCOUNT LEWISHAM, OIL ON CANVAS, 50 X 40 IN. (127 X 101.60 CM.), FRAME: 55 1/2 X 45 1/2 IN. (140.97 X 115.57 CM.)BRITISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY GEORGE VISCOUNT LEWISHAM, Oil on canvas Inscribed along the top: George Viscount Lewisham Brother to the Rt. Honble. Lady Barbara Bagot Oil on canvas Dimensions: 50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.60 cm.), Frame: 55 1/2 x 45 1/2 in. (140.97 x 115.57 cm.) Provenance: Estate of Karen Burroughs, American Collector featured in Early American Life, Colonial Homes, Classic American Interiors, Better Homes and Gardens, Traditional Home and Colonial Williamsburg Journal
A pair of Royal Doulton figures, a gentleman and a lady from Williamsburg HN2227 and HN2228
Royal Doulton Figures A Lady From Williamsburg HN2228 and A Hostess of Williamsburg HN2209 (2)
Seven Russian Lacquer Portrait Boxes: 20th century, tempera with gold leaf, abalone, paper-mache lacquer technique, gilt side decorations, comprising: Fedoskino school hinged oval portrait with certificate of authenticity, artist Fiveyskaya, abalone, inscribed front with "2002", "Made in Russia" sticker verso, original box, 3-1/2 x 1-1/4 x 2-3/4 in. ; one Fedoskino school hinged violin portrait box of Russian Beauty, certificate of authenticity by artist Paskinina, inscribed front with "2000", original box, 8-1/4 x 3-1/2 x 1 in. ; unknown school hinged casket, abalone button hinge and interior mirror, inscribed front "2000", 8 x 5-1/4 x 2 in. ; Fedeskino school(?) hinged casket portrait of Anna Karenina in fur on troika (based on painting by Kramskoy), inscribed front "Baokob 10. b. ", original box, [slight cracking], 7-1/2 x 5-1/4 x 1-1/4 in. ; unknown school hinged round casket portrait of two children and dog, inscribed front "91", original box, 5 x 4-1/2 x 1-1/2 in. ; unknown school cigarette, portrait of Russian Maiden by stove, original box, 5 x 4 x 1 in. ; Fedeskino school(?) portrait casket, lady and dog in row boat, inscribed front "2002", off-set "clam" hinge, [light color change along lid], 6-1/2 x 5-1/4 x 2 in. Provenance: Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, Virginia Condition overall excellent, scattered scuffs, cracking
LADY FROM WILLIAMSBURG HN2228 - ROYAL DOULTON FIGURINEA woman modeled in a green dress. Glossy finish. Bone China. Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Peggy Davies
Dimensions: 6"H
Issued: 1960 - 1983
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
A Bristol Delftware polychrome plate, painted in shades of blue, green, yellow and manganese with an Oriental lady seated on a branch of a tree, holding a flat fan, within a hatched and bamboo border, c.1760, a 2cm rim chip, 22.5cm.
Cf. John C. Austin, British Delft at Williamsburg, p.174 for similar examples from the Temple Back factory.
FRENCH SCHOOL "PORTRAIT OF LADY IN BONNET"French School "Portrait of a Lady in Bonnet" pastel on paper, signed center right edge "P. Marmour"? Framed, not examined out of frame. Stains, insect damage. Sight size: 20" high, 16 1/2" wide. Frame size: 23" high, 19 1/4" wide. Provenance: Ex Elinor Merrell Estate: Elinor Merrell Antiques, NYC, major collector of museum caliber textiles; consultant to Met, Art Institute of Chicago, assisted in developing collections at Cooper-Hewitt, Wintherthur Museum and Colonial Williamsburg. In 1954, founder of the East Side Settlement House Antiques Show.
Condition:
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COLLECTION OF STAFFORDSHIRE SPANIELS AND OTHER ANIMALS, 19TH CENTURY AND LATERCOLLECTION OF STAFFORDSHIRE SPANIELS AND OTHER ANIMALS, 19TH CENTURY AND LATER, including three red and white spaniels of differing sizes seated on their haunches, h: 8 in. (of tallest); and a standing example on a pink leaf trimmed base, h: 8 1/2 in.; a pair of models of gilt-highlighted pillows both with seated vermicelli decorated poodles, w: 2 1/4 in.; a pen wipe with a seated fox, h: 3 in., and another with a black and white seated spaniel with a captured rabbit?, h: 3 in.; a model of a standing sheep and its young, painted with iron-red initials on its back 'R S' all on a green and floral base, h: 3 3/4 in.; a red and white recumbent sheep seated on luster base and with luster tree beyond, h: 3 1/2 in.; a single tiny lamb with vermicelli to its body on a domed base with gilt band, w: 2 in.; a seated lady in a pink turban with a lamp at her side on a domed base with vermicelli foliage and aperture for spills, h: 5 1/2 in.; and a box molded as a pigeon, the bird with a blue ruffle behind its head and a decoration to its forehead, the feathers picked out in tones of black, brown and grey, w: 7 in. (13) Provenance: Estate of Karen Burroughs, American Collector featured in Early American Life, Colonial Homes, Classic American Interiors, Better Homes and Gardens, Traditional Home and Colonial Williamsburg Journal
Group of Five (5) Royal Doulton Figurines Group of Five (5) Royal Doulton Figurines. Includes: A Lady From Williamsburg HN 2228, Grandmothers Dress #3081, Fleur HN 2368, Elegance HN 2264, The Old Balloon Seller HN 1315. All pieces signed and in good condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Measures approx. 7-1/2". Shipping $78.00 (estimate $100-$150)
Washington, George (1732-1799) Autograph Letter Signed, Mount Vernon, 20 April 1773. The full text in Washington's hand, to Colonel Burwell Bassett Sr. (1734-1793) on two sheets of laid paper, inscribed over two and a half pages; formerly in the collection of Dr. Gilbert C. Norton of Endicott, New York; sheets expertly mended and strengthened along the folds, 9 x 7 in. "Dear Sir, The interruption of the Post for several Weeks, prevented our receiving the melancholy account of your loss till within these few days. That we sympathize in the misfortune, and lament the decree which has deprivd you of so dutiful a Child, & the World of so promising a young Lady, stands in no need, I hope, of argument to proove; but the ways of Providence being inscrutable, and the justice of it not to be scand by the shallow eye of humanity, nor to be counteracted by the utmost efforts of human Power, or Wisdom; resignation, &, as far as the strength of our reason & religion can carry us, a chearful acquessence to the d[iv]ine will is what we are to aim at: & I am perswaded that your own good sense will arm you with fortitude to withstand the stroke, great as it is and enable you to console Mrs Bassett whose loss, & feelings upon the occasion, are much to be pitied. By Letters from Doctr Cooper, Presidt of the College in New York, my departure for that place is now fixd to about the 8th of May, which puts it out of my power to attend the Meeting in Williamsburg this Court; I have therefore, by Mr Henderson, Inclosd several Letters to, & drafts upon, different People for money, to Colo. Fielding Lewis, who wrote me that he should be in Wmsburg; but if sickness, or any other unforeseen accident should prevent his attendance, I should take it very kind of you to ask for, & open my Letter to him and comply with the Contents in respect to the receivg & paying of money. Mrs Washington in her Letter to Mrs Bassett informs her of Jack Custis's engagemt with Nelly Calvert, Second daughter of Benedict Calvert Esqr. of Maryland; I shall say nothing further therefore on the Subject than that I could have wish'd he had postpond entering into the engagement till his Studies were finishd, not that I have any objection to the Match, as she is a girl of exceeding good Character but because I fear, as he has discoverd much fickleness already, that he may either change, and therefore injure the young Lady; or, that it may precipitate him into a Marriage before, I am certain, he has ever bestowd a serious thought of the consequences; by which means his education is Interrupted, & he perhaps, wishing to be at liberty again before he is fairly imbarked on those important duties. My Sincere good wishes attend Mrs Bassett & the Family and I am Dr Sir Yr Most Affecte Hble Servt Go: Washington" The Virginia Gazette for 25 March 1773 contains the following notice: 'On Sunday last died, in the 14th year of her age, Miss Betsey Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett, a very amicable and promising young Lady.' Burwell Bassett was a lifelong friend of Washington's. He was married to Martha Washington's sister Anna Maria Dandridge (1739-1777), with whom he had eight children. Washington departed Mount Vernon for New York on 10 May 1773 to enroll John Parke Custis in King's College. Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney. Estimate $20,000-25,000 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. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Mark Catesby: (British, 1679-1749) The Black Squirrel/Yellow Lady's Slipper, T. 73, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1754, hand-colored engraving on laid paper with "IHS Ivilledary" watermark, plate 13-3/4 x 10 in. page 20-1/4 x 14-1/4 in. ; modern frame 25-1/8 x 21-1/4 in. Provenance: Patricia Lee Ross Antiques, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (accompanied by copy of receipt); Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, Virginia Condition text bleed, foxing, toning, diagonal crease, some fading mostly in leaves, uneven trim of binding edge right
Collection of 8 Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurines Royal Doulton (English, founded 1815). A collection of eight porcelain figurines comprising "Biddy Penny Farthing" (HN1843, approximate height 8.25"); "A Lady From Williamsburg" (HN 2228, approximate height 6");
"Ninette" ( HN2379, approximate height 8.25"); "Top O' The Hill"(HN1834, approximate height 7.5"); "Southern Belle" (HN 2229, approximate height 7.75"); "Kirsty" (HN2381, approximate height 7.5"); "Clarinda" (HN2427, approximate height 8.75") and "Sweet Seventeen" (HN2734, approximate height 7.5"). Provenance: Property from the Private Collection of Ms. Peggy Woodruff of Atlanta, Georgia and Highlands, North Carolina.
GROUP OF SMALL PERSONAL ACCESSORIES: 2 GEORGIAN VINAIGRETTES, TWO LADY'S CASES, A LOCKET, A PAP BOAT AND OTHER SMALL ITEMSGROUP OF SMALL PERSONAL ACCESSORIES: 2 GEORGIAN VINAIGRETTES, TWO LADY'S CASES, A LOCKET, A PAP BOAT AND OTHER SMALL ITEMS, including an English oval silver monogrammed vinaigrette with gilt interior, London, date possibly 1797 and maker's mark of RB in chamfered rectangle, w: 1.5 in.; the other smaller oval vinaigrette with hinged cover and elaborately pierced gilt grille, Birmingham, 1806, maker's mark of IS possibly for John Shaw, w: 1.1 in.; a lady's evening case on chain, with striped design and monogram in upper left corner, the interior with a small mirror, 2 coin slots and a small clasp for bills, 3.5 x 2.4 in.; another lady's case with a monogrammed oval cartouche and scrolling foliate designed borders, 3.5 x 2.5 in.; a chamfered rectangular locket with engine turned stripes and inlaid with pink and yellow gold stripes, monogrammed to one side and a small tassel to underside, inside fitted with a small mirror, 1.75 x 1.4 in.; a miniature pair of silver tweezers, l: 2 in.; a pair of hammered silver matchbook covers, 1.75 x 1.25 in.; a tiny silver circular box and cover, dia: 1.25 in.; a silver cut out monogram on chain book mark, and a small silver pap boat, by William de Matteo (1923-1988) of Williamsburg and Alexandria, Virginia, marked 'handwrought, sterling with marker's mark of I pellet G', l: 4.25 in. (11)
A collection of Royal Doulton Figures from the Williamsburg Series comprising Hostess HN2209 Gentleman HN2227 Child HN2154 Lady HN2228 and Wigmaker HN2236 (5)
ENGLISH STUART EMBROIDERY PORTRAIT OF A LADY, A FRAMED ENGLISH COLLAGE IN RELIEF OF QUEEN ELIZABETH I AND HER WOLFHOUND, AND A CONTINENTAL WAX PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, POSSIBLY MOZART probably 17th C., silk embroidery stitches together with silver and gold metal embroidery and seed pearls the face accented with pearl and metal earrings and cross necklace on a satin foundation surrounded and inset within the padded metal embroidered cartouche, in a later round shadow box frame, the design, dia: 6 in. (verso label Pembroke Antiques $1,250); Queen Elizabeth I in side profile, crown above a head of red curls, sitting with left arm resting on her dog within a gilt edged black frame, dia: 3.5 in.; the 18th C. wax portrait modeled with a powdered wig, ribbons and jacket, the relief is h: 3 x w: 2 in. on a black foundation and framed with a baroque composition frame ( verso label Pembroke Antiques $650) (3) Provenance: Estate of Jerry Shephard, Williamsburg and Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
French School "Portrait Of Lady In Bonnet": French School "Portrait of a Lady in Bonnet" pastel on paper, signed center right edge "P. Marmour"? Framed, not examined out of frame. Stains, insect damage. Sight size: 20" high, 16 1/2" wide. Frame size: 23" high, 19 1/4" wide. Provenance: Ex Elinor Merrell Estate: Elinor Merrell Antiques, NYC, major collector of museum caliber textiles; consultant to Met, Art Institute of Chicago, assisted in developing collections at Cooper-Hewitt, Wintherthur Museum and Colonial Williamsburg. In 1954, founder of the East Side Settlement House Antiques Show. Condition Any condition information included in our lot descriptions is not the equivalent of a written condition statement, and the absence of condition information does not imply that the lot is free of defects. Our auction lot descriptions reflect our effort to provide accurate, objective and fair information on all lots for sale, and we encourage bidders to request written condition statements and large file images on any lots of interest by emailing condition@woodburyauction. com. We also strongly advise that you or someone on your behalf inspect the lot personally before bidding. All lots are sold "as is" and "where is" and neither we nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property. There are no returns and no refunds based on condition.
Wright, Lindbergh, MacCracken album: 19 vintage wire service photos, Charles Lindbergh and his plane "Spirit of St. Louis", most backstamped "© 1927, Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc." with editorial notes, 10 x 8 in., creases, toning, minor losses ; partly printed Wright Brothers Day, 1970 Presidential proclamation, signed "Richard Nixon" in black ink, 14 x 10 in., minor creases and soiling ; partly printed document certifying William P. MacCracken, Jr., Assistant Commerce Secretary, as delegate to the Inter-American Commission on Commercial Aviation, signed "Frank B. Kellogg" as Secretary of State, April 26, 1927, 14 x 17 in., central fold, minor stains ; five typed letters to Mr. And/or Mrs. William P. MacCracken: invitation, October 28, 1949, signed "Alben W. Barkley" as Vice President; June 18, 1960, signed "Mamie Doud Eisenhower" as First lady, and January 30, 1970, signed "Mamie Eisenhower"; February 8, 1960, signed "Nelson Rockefeller" as New York Governor; August 9, 1960, signed "[Henry] Cabot L. [Lodge]";1939-40 migratory bird hunting license, signed W.P. MacCracken, Jr." across affixed $1 stamp; two Lindbergh air mail postal covers, one posted Springfield, Illinois to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, February 20-21, 1928, cacheted "Commemorating His Return to the Air Mail Service" above his photo, 4-1/4 x 6-5/8 in., back flap loose but present , one posted Little Falls, Minnesota to New York, June 18-22, 1927, 3-1/2 x 6-1/2 in.; seven early 20th century French postcards depicting the Wright Brothers' biplane, 3-1/2 x 5-1/4 in., two posted, minor losses ; two 1932 newspapers reporting the Lindbergh kidnapping, tears, losses ; several related modern items, all in archival sleeves housed in green leather "Presidential" album, with gilt border and title, by Exposures, 14-1/2 x 13 in. (58 items). Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
PLEASE NOTE (8/8/2016) Comments made via email by foremost American flag expert and historian Steven Hill on Co. H, 92nd NY flag: "Painted by Thomas Savory of Boston. He did several for individual Mass regiments, and judging from painting style, also subcontracted through Charles Eaton on Mass state colors "made" by Eaton. Also did colors for Maine (check out their website) and NH and Vmt. No flags signed so far as I know, but newspaper accounts on several Mass regiments mention handsome colors done by Savory, and those non-standard flags are still in existence in Mass. Very interesting in that eagle's vary greatly in size, many lap over one or more stars (as in this example). Stars apparently painted on in a rough circle prior to handing over to Savory, who then drew in eagle freehand, sometimes accidentally sizing it such that it ran over some stars. My favorite example is 13th Mass, two stars actually painted out with black paint and new stars of slightly different size and different paint jammed in wherever they would fit."Few flags North or South can we ever identify to actual hand that painted them! CIVIL WAR BATTLE FLAG OF THE 92ND NEW YORK INFANTRY. This all silk hand sewn flag was the first flag of the Co. F, 92nd New York, measuring 50" on hoist and 73" on fly. The 92nd was organized January, 1862, in Potsdam, New York and this particular flag was presented at Camp Union, Jan. 10, 1862 to Capt. Orange Newton, then commander of Co. F by ladies of Stockholm, NY. The flag presentation was accompanied by a brass band and a speech of acceptance from Captain Newton thanking the ladies for this extraordinary flag that they had paid $80 to have painted. The 34 stars in canton represent the 34 states at this time. This flag is typical of early war presentation flags all silk with painted canton still retaining its red, white and blue pole ties. Company "F" of the 92nd no doubt carried this flag in the early part of war through the Manassas Campaign and the Peninsula Campaign. It saw its first action in the battle of Williamsburg. Early in 1863 after one year in service they were involved in the battles of Kinston, White Hall and Goldsboro, N.C. In March of '63 the regiment occupied a fort on the Neuse River near Newbern, N.C. and named it Fort Anderson in recognition of their commanding officer. Here they were in command of several large cannon. The fort was attacked by 7,000 Confederates under Confederate General Pettigrew. The 92nd survived the attack and stayed on for another year, losing many men to disease in the southern swamps. Capt. Benjamin H. Webster who's name is inked on hoist, "B.H. Webster Pembina, ND" left service and must have brought flag home during Ft. Anderson campaign. In a document of the Assembly of New York a national flag with the name of regiment "Excelsior Rifle Battalion" was returned by the regiment May 11th, 1864. "The flag was used by the regiment until it was so torn by bullets that it could not be unfurled." This is not the regulation silk flag they speak of, however, that same legend "Excelsior Rifle Battalion" would fit on this ribbon and few letters that remain do fit this name, though, according to the restorer they didn't know where the letters went and they were reversed. Benjamin H. Webster entered the 92nd as an original lieutenant in company "F", he was discharged in January, 1863 as Captain, and must have retained possession of this flag. He later moved from Stockholm NY to Dakota Territory where he later died in Pembina, ND. This no doubt was the flag originally presented January 10th, 1862, to Captain Orange Newton and retained by later Captain Benjamin H Webster. This is the only surviving flag of the 92nd, though newspaper accounts speak of this presentation and the regimental presentation flag which others are unaccounted for. SIZE: Frame is 80" h x 57" w. PROVENANCE: January 10th, 1862 presented by the Ladies of Stockholm to Captain Orange Newton, Company "F", 92nd N.Y. at Camp Union; Captain Benjamin H. Webster, Company "F" 92nd New York, 1862-1863; Purchased in Western flea market, circa 1980, then by current owner in 2015; Conservation University of Denver, Conservation Center, 1987. CONDITION: Red and white stripes are fairly intact, though red has faded to pale pink. Blue canton still retains good color as can be seen in photo's with reductions of about 75% of the painted areas, though they have been backed by the conservator. The red ribbon also is missing its motto. Flag is well conserved and is pressure mounted with backing and plexiglass. Conservation report is available. Conservation was done at the Rocky Mountain Conservation Center at the University of Denver in 1987. Inked inscription on hoist is easily discerned. 50696-1
ENGLISH RAISED WORK OR STUMPWORK OF A FASHIONABLY DRESSED LADY WITHIN AN OVAL CARTOUCHE probably late 17th C., on a satin foundation depicting a lady in 17th C. dress, composed of gilt metal threads, silk embroidery, beads of various thicknesses and colors, pearls, the face and hair in raised work, her form stuffed with most likely hair or other suitable soft material, a pearl necklace on her neck, her white bodice and over dress completely beaded with an ornate floral design popular during Queen Elizabeth I's reign, all surrounded by amethyst and plum glass beaded curtains with dangling tassels above, all surrounded by a fully beaded oval frame composed of primarily topaz colored Murano Venetian glass seed beads on a later rectangular satin foundation, within a more modern boxed frame, the design h: 8.5 x w: 6.75 in. and probably originally made by the owner to top a jewelry case or other precious cabinet Provenance: Estate of Jerry Shephard, Williamsburg and Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
8 PC. ROYAL DOULTON FIGURINES WILLIAMSBURG COLLECTION: 1) ''A Gentleman From Williamsburg'', HN 2227, Copr. 1959; 2) ''The Wigmaker'', HN 2239, Copr. 1958; 3) ''The Blacksmith of Williamsburg'', HN 2240, Copr. 1959; 4) ''A Child From Williamsburg'', HN 2154, Copr. 1963; 5) ''Boy From Williamsburg'', HN 2183; 6) ''A Hostess From Williamsburg'', HN 2209, Copr. 1959; 7) ''Royal Governor's Cook'', HN 2233, Copr. 1959; 8) ''A Lady From Williamsburg'', HN 2228, Copr. 1959.
Two Royal Doulton figurines for one money. Lady Charmian HN1949 and A Gentleman From Williamsburg HN2227. Both are in good condition, no flaws to note. Lady Charmian measures about 8" tall and the Gentleman about 6.25" tall. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
GROUP OF THREE STYLE DECORATING BOOKS Including ''An Inventory of the Goods in the Burghley House...'' by Lady Victoria Leatham; ''Southern Furniture 1680-1830: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection'' by Ronald L. Hurst and Jonathan Prown; ''Arte Francesa Do Seculo XVIII da Coleccao Calouste Gulbenkian''
SIX ROYAL DOULTON FIGURINES. England, 2nd half - 20th century. High glaze figures including “Regal Lady” 7.5”h., “Grace” 8”h., “The Captain” 9”h., “The Wig Maker of Williamsburg” 7.5”h., and “Debutante” 5.5”h. Together with “Hillary” 7”h.
COSTUME JEWELRY: Sizable assortment of primarily silver-toned but also some sterling, marcasite, black bead, mesh, and faux pearl necklaces, bracelets, and paired clip-on earrings, including sterling reproduction Williamsburg coat of arms pin; Mexican silver choker and matching cuff bracelet; marcasite choker; Napier fan-shaped earrings; St. Christopher pendant; pocket compact with cracked glass; as well as a small collection of costume watches featuring Marcel Boucher, Gruen, Geneva, Lady Sheffield, and Boca Classics, this last with significant loss to abalone type plaque wristband, expected wear throughout.
SEVEN ROYAL DOULTON FIGURINES OF LADIES. England, 2nd half-20th century. "The Old Balloon Seller"; "Blithe Morning"; "Fair Lady"; "A Lady From Williamsburg"; "Top of the Hill", and "Spring Morning". Together with "Autumn Breezes", 6"h. to 7"h.
WILLIAM HENRY TOMS, BRITISH, CA. 1700-CA. 1755 AFTER EGBERT VAN HEEMSKERCK II, BRITISH CA. 1674-1744, SIX SATIRICAL ENGRAVINGS FROM A SET OF EIGHT, HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS, PLATE: 11 X 9 3/4 IN. (27.9 X 24.8 CM.), FRAME:WILLIAM HENRY TOMS, BRITISH, ca. 1700-ca. 1755 AFTER EGBERT VAN HEEMSKERCK II, BRITISH ca. 1674-1744, SIX SATIRICAL ENGRAVINGS from a SET OF EIGHT, Hand colored engravings 1.Behold how in the colledge hall, the surgeons and the doctors all, Are met in consultation wise, a carcase to anatomize: the master there displays his art, sagely discants on every part, and that with ears & eyes and nose, we hear, and see, and smell, he shows. 2.As you like this, young gentlemen, play truant if you please again, how often must I give you warning, to leave your tricks and mind your learning: and as for your part Hussy, you, (I promise ye) shall have your due, I'll teach ye how to romp about, as soon as ever I'm gone out 3.See valiant Captain Snout appears, the drum beats up for volunteers, you that are weary of your wives, and willing to live merry lives, who from the Tally man woud run, and clutches of the bailiff shun, lift under him without delay, and enter into present pay 4.A barbers shop a medley shews, of monsters, wigs, drawn-teeth and news, while one is shav'd another bleeds, a third the Grub Street Journal reads. The master full of Whig and Tory, talks politics and tells a story, and swears he is not such a sot, but that he knows full well, what's what. 5.Now gentlemen - see here's a piece - I hope you'll all bid up for this. Two Guineas - thirty shillings - twenty. Sure gentlemen that will content ye. Who bids? Fifteen dye say? For shame tis not the vaule of the frame. Sixteen is bid for't - once - twice - thrice, sixteen - tis going at half the price. 7.While thus the revelling debauchee, dandles his mistress on his knee, th' old baud is reckoning up the score, of all that has been spent and more. In comes the monarch of the night, and puts them in a horrid fright, the lover swears, the lady shrieks, behind the door the bully sneeks. (6) Catalogue note: There is a good analysis of these works in an article by Julie L. Mellby (https://www.princeton.edu/~graphicarts/2010/10/heemskerck.html) Hand colored engravings Dimensions: Plate: 11 x 9 3/4 in. (27.9 x 24.8 cm.), Frame: 13 x 12 in. (33 x 30.5 cm.) Provenance: Estate of Karen Burroughs, American Collector featured in Early American Life, Colonial Homes, Classic American Interiors, Better Homes and Gardens, Traditional Home and Colonial Williamsburg Journal
HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH DAMASCUS BLADE AND BATTLE HONORS-35TH NEW JERSEY. A marvelous sword with a lot of history and most it written right on the artifact itself! This is a high-grade U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword of regulation style. Foreign made sword has a slightly curved 31", sgl edged, Damascus steel blade having an etched, engraved and gilded spread winged eagle on one side with a sunburst, and a "U.S." with floral embellishments engraved and gilded on the other. Back of the blade is engraved and gilded as well with a fancy leaf pattern. Regulation cast brass hilt terminates at a heavily cast and decorated pommel cap with scrolls and classical leaf designs. Grip is of silver and engraved with numerous scrolls, a scallop shell design and a stippled background creating two open cartouches. Scabbard is of wood, covered in sharkskin with sheet brass mounts having heavily cast and, in bas relief, fancy brass applications forming three oval cartouches on the top, middle and bottom mounts. Within these cartouches is sterling silver, engraved panels. Top depicts a finely engraved American eagle surmounting the American shield, the middle "Lady Liberty," and drag; the figure of "Justice". Mounted directly to the scabbard within a fancy cast brass "frame" is the presentation plaque, also of sterling silver and engraved thusly: "Presented to/Capt. Charles A. Angel,/Co. A, 35th N.J. Vol’s/by the members of his company, as a token of their esteem". Additionally, engraved on the reverse of the top scabbard mount is engraved: "Fought against the rebellion of 1861,2, & 3, at Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Savage’s Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Bristow’s Station, Bull Run, 2nd, Chantilly, Fredericksburg". CONDITION: Good. Damascus steel grain is easily seen on the blade, although some of the gilt decoration has worn thin. Hilt and grip are fine. Scabbard shows some age but is still quite nice. All markings are clear. Capt. Angel is reported as the "acting Major" in the regimental colonel’s after-action report for the Battle of Resaca. Carte-de-Visite photograph of Captain Angel is available in the New Jersey Department of State archives, Adjutant Generals’ Office (Civil War) Series # SDEA4010. He is also listed as a participant in the Battle of Atlanta; therefore, obviously, his service extended well beyond the battle honors present on this wonderful sword. 4-57391 (8,000-12,000)
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7 Titles (10 Vols) previously owned by relatives of William Fanning Wickham (1 signed by him). William Fanning Wickham's wife, Anne Butler Wickham, was the cousin of Robert E. Lee. William Fanning Wickham's son (Robert E. Lee's 1st cousin once removed) was Williams Carter Wickham. Williams Carter Wickham was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1849, the state senate as a Whig in 1858, and the Virginia Convention in 1861 as a Unionist. He nevertheless sided with the Confederacy during the war. He fought at the 1st Battle of Manassas; later, during a charge at Williamsburg, he suffered a saber wound. While recovering from the wound at home, was captured by McClellan's forces, but was released shortly thereafter under a prisoner exchange in which Lt. Col. Thomas L. Kane, a Union officer and relative of Williams Carter Wickham's wife, was also released. He was promoted to Brigadier General Sep. 9, 1863, and served in the Confederate Congress beginning in the fall of 1864. In November 1865, Williams Carter Wickham became President of the Virginia Central Railroad, which later merged with the Covington and Ohio Railroad to form the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Railway. He served on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors from 1871 until his death in 1888. William Fanning Wickham's father, John Wickham (1763-1839) was lead counsel of the team that successfully defended Vice President Aaron Burr at his treason trial (1807). Vp:vp. 8vo. Hardcover; fair, some hinges starting/cracked, variously foxed/dampstained/wrinkled. Sold as is. ++ Memoirs Of The Countess De Genlis. 1823. Two ownership signatures on title, including pencil signature "W. F. Wickham/ 1850." ++ Letters Written By The Late Right Honourable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl Of Chesterfield, To His Son... 1834. First blank page signed "Chad Carter/ Oct. 30th/ 1835/ Broad Neck/ Hannover..." William Fanning Wickham's wife's maiden name was Anne Butler Carter. Her sister, Anne Hill Carter Lee, was Robert E. Lee's mother. ++ The Lives Of The Chief Justices Of England. 4 Vols (I-II, V-VI). Vols I-II: Bos: 1873. Vols V-VI: NY: 1876, spine title "Life Of Lord Chief Justice Denman," volume numbers "I" and "II" on spines. ++ Sydney, Lady Morgan. Passages From My Autobiogrphy. 1859. ++ Isaac Disraeli. The Literary Character; Or the History of Men of Genius... Edited by B. Disraeli. 1859. ++ John Hill Burton. Lives Of Simon Lord Lovat, And Duncan Forbes, Of Culloden. 1847. ++ Otto Trevelyan. The Life And Letters Of Lord Macaulay. 1876. Lacking leaves between title and preface.