- FOUR CIVIL WAR ERA CDVS, OF MEN IN UNIFORMFour
FOUR CIVIL WAR ERA CDVS, OF MEN IN UNIFORMFour Civil War era CDVs, of men in uniform to include sailors, images - 5 3/4" x 4", frame - 15 1/2" x 26".
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- FANCY ROPEWORK SAILORS' DITTY BAG &
FANCY ROPEWORK SAILORS' DITTY BAG & BOSUN'S WHISTLE.Fancy Ropework Sailors' Ditty Bag & Bosun's whistle. Very good condition.
- Pair Fenwick & Sailors Sterling Cufflinks
Pair Fenwick & Sailors Sterling Cufflinks 1'' - 18 Grams TW
- PRINT, CHRISTOPHER BROWN Christopher
PRINT, CHRISTOPHER BROWN Christopher Brown (American, b. 1951), "Sailors' Caps," 1993, lithograph in colors, pencil signed and dated lower right, edition 22/40, sight: 14.5"h x 17.5"w, overall (with frame): 26.25"h x 28"w. Provenance: Purchased from Augen Gallery (Portland, OR), 1994.
- ID'D SAILORS PAINTED SWORDFISH BILL
ID'D SAILORS PAINTED SWORDFISH BILL SWORD SHEATH United States,19th CenturySwordfish ivory sheath decorated with hand painted with an American flag, people, plants, a bird and swordfish, as well as a polychromatic medallion.
- THREE-MONTH JOURNAL, HANDWRITTEN FROM
THREE-MONTH JOURNAL, HANDWRITTEN FROM THE NEWBedford Whaleship America with Captain Charles Seabury in command. She sailed from New Bedford on April 1, 1849 and arrived in San Francisco on September 22 carrying passengers and supplies for the gold rush craze. The discovery of gold in San Francisco captivated many of the sailors involved in New Bedford Whaling and enticed them to travel to San Francisco to find gold. The journal mentions passing the Falkland Islands as well as going around Cape Horn where numerous whales were cited. Included in this is a newspaper article outlining the adventures of Captain JM Tilton who traveled to California to seek his fortune in the gold rush. 15" by 10". Nine two sided handwritten pages some shows staining and discoloration, very legible handwriting. A handwritten poem is also attached. There are some modern ink notations on the tops of the pages.
- SHARK VERTEBRAE WITH ANTLER WALKING
SHARK VERTEBRAE WITH ANTLER WALKING STICK, 19TH C. Folk Art walking stick / cane comprised of shark vertebrae with antler, J-form handle, likely late 19th century. 36.5" L. Scattered losses commensurate with age. Note: Fish or shark vertebrae walking sticks were often crafted by sailors and voyagers.
- N. RUGIR SIGNED MARITIME OIL ON PANEL
N. RUGIR SIGNED MARITIME OIL ON PANEL Maritime oil on panel depicting Dutch ship at sea with raft of sailors over rough waters, bearing signature lower left, possibly "N. Rugir..." Image: 7.25" H x 9.5" W; frame: 11.5" H x 13.75" W x 1.25" D.
- LEE FRIEDLANDER "THE AMERICAN MONUMENT"
LEE FRIEDLANDER "THE AMERICAN MONUMENT" PHOTOGRAPH Lee Friedlander (American, b. 1934) "To Michigan Soldiers and Sailors, Campus Martius, Detroit, Michigan" from "The American Monument" portfolio, 1976, gelatin silver print, signed lower right, numbered in Roman numerals lower left: XLIII / L, information label on reverse. Image: 7" H x 10.5" W; frame: 15.875" H x 19.125" W x 1.5" D.
- BARSE MILLER (CAL, 1904-1973) WATERCOLOR
BARSE MILLER (CAL, 1904-1973) WATERCOLOR SAILORSFramed watercolor painting on paper, Sailors, signed lower left Barse Miller (California, Maine, 1904-1973), sight: 10.5"h, 13.5"w, overall: 18.25"h, 21.25"w, 3.75lbs
- CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN
CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN 'THE SAILORS ARRIVAL' PLATEUnmarked.
9 in. diam.
Condition
Minor wear and in good condition.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.
- ANTIQUE SIGNED SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW.
ANTIQUE SIGNED SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW. An antique double sided signed and titled sperm whale tooth with etched scrimshaw work. A masterfully executed depiction of sea captain escaping a whale attack on the obverse, and the sea captain reiterating his tale amongst young sailors on the reverse. Signed, "G V Scheib", Titled, "Old Whale Man's Tale" From a Mt. Vernon, NY estate. Dimensions tooth measures approx. 5.25" in length. Condition: Tooth exhibits wear consistent with age.