Swedish Copper 1/2 Daler - Nicobar Shipwreck, ca. 1747: Northern Europe, Sweden, ca. 1747 CE. A copper plate minted by King Frederick I of Sweden. A crown above FRS 1747 is stamped on each corner, FRS indicating Fredericus Rex Sueciae. The denomination is stamped in the center 1/2 DALER SILF: MYNT with two crossed arrows below (details are faint). Silf mynt translates to silver coin, indicating that these copper sheets were equivalent to a certain silver value. The verso is free of stamps and blank. This plate was a form of currency in Sweden and platmynt daler translates to "plate dollar. " Sweden created huge copper plates as currency due to a silver shortage; unfortunately copper coin did not hold as much value as silver resulting in large plates; this half daler is the smallest denomination of the plates minted. Most platmynts were melted down and repurposed over the years, making these original plates quite rare! See below to learn why this one survived intact. Lucite stand for photography purposes only. Size: 3. 125" L x 3. 5" W (7. 9 cm x 8. 9 cm); total weight in grams: 330. 8. . This half daler is heavy despite being the smallest denomination of copper, and the inconvenience of carrying these plates led to the creation pf paper bank notes that could be exchanged. Consequently the need and value of the copper plates fell and most were melted down. In the 1780s, Sweden began exporting these copper plates to trade with colony countries. In 1783, the Danish ship, Nicobar, was sailing to India with a cargo consisting of Swedish platmynts, but a storm wrecked the ship off the coast of South Africa. The wreck was discovered in 1987, and this plate was finally recovered after spending nearly two hundred years at the bottom of the ocean. . . Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000. . All items legal to buy/sell under U. S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. . . A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. . We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. . #158371 Condition Nicks, chips, and losses to peripheries. Three corner stamps and central stamp are nearly indiscernible. One corner stamp is boldly marked with some softening of details. Surface pitting and nice patina.
20th C. Oil Painting Alii Beach Sunset - Lance Fairly: **Originally Listed At $5000**. . Lance Fairly (American, b. 1960), "Alii Beach Sunset" oil painting on canvas, ca. 2000s. Signed at lower left. An idyllic Hawaiian beach scene painted by Lance Fairly. The large-scale painting depicts a sunset over the water that captures the rolling tides of the beach, palm trees framing the shoreline, and golden sunrays dappling fading light throughout the periwinkle skies and pristine blue waters. Living in Hawaii, on the northeast shore of Oahu, Fairly has witnessed firsthand the undeniable beauty of Hawaii's land- and seascapes. A majestic painting set in museum-quality framing comprised of natural wood that compliments the scene perfectly. Size: 34. 5" W x 22. 5" H (87. 6 cm x 57. 2 cm); 46" W x 34. 125" H (116. 8 cm x 86. 7 cm) including framing. . Born in 1960 in Sanford, Florida, and the sone of a U. S. Navy officer, Lance Fairly grew up truly experiencing the ocean -surfing, sailing, and enjoying many other ocean sports. Furthermore, his first job at age 15 was as a lifeguard for the American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corp in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He also had a passion for visual art. According to his mother, at age 5, he ran inside to draw the sun's rays he had seen beaming through the clouds on a chalkboard. Lance studied art at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida - providing the foundation to blend his enthusiasm for nature and art. . Accompanied by digital appraisal report written by Jeff Liu of Island Art Galleries estimating the retail value at $18, 000. . . Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA; ex-private Konlon collection. . All items legal to buy/sell under U. S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. . . A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. . We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. . #148274 Condition Minor scuff to upper left of composition. Otherwise excellent and signed on lower left.
ANTONIO NICOLO GASPARO JACOBSEN (American, 1850-1921) “MISSOURI U.S.M. DEPT.” Oil on canvas ship portrait of the hospital ship “Missouri”. The white and green hull single stack ship sails right to left in a choppy blue and green ocean. Three masts having the American flag flying off the stern and a Red Cross flag at front mast. Many sailors are seen on deck and ship has fine detail. Bow and stern have ship name and the painting is signed lower right “A. Jacobsen 1898” with address. This ship sailed during the Spanish/American War. Housed in a replacement gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 22” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good. Relined, very minor inpainting. 5-71692 (15,000-20,000)
FINE AND RARE PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW POLYCHROME- DECORATED WHALE'S TEETH.
Each engraved in great detail and heightened in blue and brown inks, the first engraved on one side with a displayed eagle beneath a starry sky and perched upon laurel branches, carrying a banner inscribed "Unum" and "Liberty," above two ships navigating a globe, a crossed United States and blue and white flag, and on the other side with a large vase of flowers resting upon a table beneath a berried branch; the second engraved on one side with a robed bearded figure standing upon a shell before distant ships, carrying a banner inscribed "The God of the Sea is the Sailors friend," beneath an eagle perched upon a flag pole, holding laurel branches and a banner inscribed "America & Freedom, and on the other side with a ship sailing toward a village, above a grotesque mask. Heights 6 inches.
Ivan Sushchenko (B. 1930) "Steamship": Ivan Akimovich Sushchenko (Russian, B. 1930) "Steamship" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Masonite. . . Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. . This is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U. S. 1c Pan-American Invert: City of Alpena Steamship stamp issued March 29, 2001. . . During the 19th century when Americans began traveling West by the thousands, the Great Lakes provided a convenient route for passenger and freight. Vessels powered by sail were commonly used -- just as they had been for centuries throughout the world. The invention of the steamboat revolutionized waterway transportation. American engineer and inventor Robert Fulton designed the first commercially successful steamboat -- Clermont. He adapted James Watt's steam engine (patented in 1769) to his boat and, in 1807, the Clermont steamed 150 miles up the Hudson River from New York City to Albany in 32 hours. The boat later provided regular passenger service on the Hudson and opened the door for other steamboat service on the Great Lakes and along the Atlantic coast. In 1809, the Phoenix, designed by John Stevens, became the first steamboat to make an ocean voyage, traveling along the Atlantic coast and up the Delaware River from New York City to Philadelphia. It was only a matter of time before steam would be used to power ships across the Atlantic, and in 1819, the American ship, the Savannah, became the first steamship to do so. The Savannah traveled from New York City to Liverpool in 29 days. However, in 1838, the British side-wheeler Sirius became the first ship to cross the Atlantic under steam power alone. . . Image Size: 9 x 13. 75 in. . Overall Size: 11. 75 x 16. 25 in. . Unframed. . (B16913) Condition . - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. . - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via WIRE TRANSFER, no other forms of payment will be accepted. . - All items are sold as-is where-is and no guarantees are made of any kind. All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. . - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. 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. . - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail. com . - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through multiple online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. . - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be outbid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. . - Unless otherwise stated in the description, all items are sold without additional documentation or COAs. If any supporting documentation is available an image will be available online via the catalog listing.
NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR BOXWOOD MODEL OF A 110-GUN SHIP OF THE LINE CIRCA 1800 HEIGHT ON BASE 14.5”. LENGTH 16.5”. WIDTH 5.5”.NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR BOXWOOD MODEL OF A 110-GUN SHIP OF THE LINE, Circa 1800, Hull planked and pinned over a wood plug, the bottom planked in mahogany to the waterline and in horn to the waist, and the gun decks separated by bands of horn. Mahogany keel leading up to the stem and supporting a figurehead of a Roman warrior. Hull cut and pierced for 102 guns, with additional gun ports at the bow and stern. Decorated head rails support the fore peak, which is cut and pierced. Quarter galleries and transom each pierced, cut and decorated, the transom with two balconies and decorated surround. Decks planked in alternating mahogany and yellow pine veneer, and detailed with pin and fife rails, capstan, belfry, deck eyes, open waist, companionway and raised poop deck. Rigged with a bowsprit and three masts, trees and tops, cross spars and stun'sail booms, and standing and running rigging. Displayed as a waterline model on a cutout wood base with undulating border and four turned legs. Dimensions: Height on base 14.5". Length 16.5". Width 5.5".
Carved and Painted Wooden Pond Boat with Carrying Case: Carved and Painted Wooden Pond Boat with Carrying Case, c. 1884, the two-masted schooner ESCARGOT, with carved eagle-head figurehead, scribed deck, and hewn weighted hull, comes equipped with sails, lifeboats, anchors, rigging, detailed metal and wood fittings, the hull painted black above the water line and olive green below, the stern inscribed "ESCARGOT PARIS" in gilt lettering, the oak carrying case with hinged sides has painted lettering on the front "L'ESCARGOT" and two crossed red pennants, one painted with a snail and the other a cipher, the interior is padded and lined with green felt and fitted with four canvas bags to hold the various sails, a small parts box affixed to the front panel is inscribed "L'ESCARGOT. Paris, 1884. , " and gives some measurements of the ship; a black painted wooden stand is included, (imperfections), ht. 51 1/2, lg. from bow to stern 32 5/8, case ht. 13 1/2, wd. 35 5/8, dp. 9 1/4 in. . . Provenance: Skinner, June 8, 2003, Lot 128. . Estimate $3, 000-5, 000 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
LARGE VINTAGE 3 MAST SHIP'S MODEL WITH A HALF HULL Ship's hull painted white and red, with rigging but no sails. 43.25" tall x 54" long, 12" wide. Together with an unpainted board mounted half hull model, overall size 13.5" x 31" x 6.5" deep, unsigned. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Condition: One cross beam on back mast snapped at mast, but present. Needs attention to rigging.
[SHIPWRECK OF THE TREASURE FLEET AT THE PORT OF HAVANA, 1622].Relacion de lo Sucedido en los Galeones y Flota de Tierrafirme. Np., nd.: [but Madrid or Havana, c.1623]. Folio (315 x 215 mm). 5 ff., without title as issued, disbound and contained in blank watermarked wrapper, red cloth folder. Condition: f.1 detached but present, a few creased edges, minor tears along edges and at corners, occasional spots. Provenance: ms. inscription to f.4r, 'se [hundio en princeres] di Septembre di 1622'.Acquisition: purchased from Maggs Bros. Ltd. (1994), $790.first edition in spanish. a tract chronicling the loss of the spanish treasure fleet, documenting the arrival of the Spanish treasure-ships at the Port of Havana in 1622; and the losses of those galleons in a violent tempest the same year on September 5th and 6th.Some years after its establishment in the year 1519, the Port of Havana became the main Spanish port in the New World. The port was often called “The Key of the New World” because it had been a required layover for ships that travelled between Europe and America. On August 22nd, 1622, the Spanish fleet, La Tierra Firma, assembled some 28 vessels in their staging area at the Port of Havana. It consisted of 17 naval ships which were escorting 8 galleons and 3 tenders of the Silver fleet, under the command of Lope Diaz de Armendariz, the Marquis de Cadeyrta and Admiral Tomas de Larraspuru. The fleet was preparing to bring the wealth of South America back to the kingdom of Spain as part of the annual treasure fleet system. The Spanish galleons typically sailed in large groups for added protection against national enemies and piracy. It was not until the last weeks in August that all the ships were present for the trans-Atlantic trip.The ships sailed nearly a week later on Sunday, September 4th under the command of General Juan de Laro and Admiral Pasquier. Although they were well into hurricane season, the fleet departed due to an astrologer's favorable projection. In addition, the outlook for the arrival South American treasure was growing increasingly pressurized. King Phillip IV of Spain, in the throes of an economic crisis, sent urgent requests for their departure; he urged the captains of the fleet to chance the crossing.A sudden fierce storm arose on Monday and pummeled the fleet for two days. Tragically, nine vessels were destroyed including the flagship 'Nuestra Señora de Atocha' and the galleon 'Margarita'; wrecked off the coast of Florida at Matacumbe. In all, 1,000 men were lost, including Admiral Pasquier and 15 priests. This tract gives a full list of the crew and passengers on board, many of whom were lost at sea.European Americana 622/117; Medina 741; Palau 257664; Sabin 69204
Charles J Lundgren (1911-1988) "Ark and Dove": Charles J Lundgren (New York, Connecticut, 1911 - 1988) "Ark and Dove" Signed lower right. Original First Day Cover Oil Painting on Masonite. . . Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. . This painting was published on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Postal Card for the U. S. 13c Founding of Maryland issued March 25, 1984. . . With dreams of a better way of life in the New World, 140-odd brave and hopeful settlers, adventurers and businessmen assembled on the docks of Cowes, England on a fall morning in 1633. Carrying everything they owned, the would-be colonists waited to board the small sailing vessels that would carry them across the Atlantic. The sturdy square-rigged ship Ark of London was to carry all but a few of the settlers . and a small pinnace named Dove was laden with their supplies. On November 22, 1633, the Ark and Dove set sail for the shores of the New World. Braving the dangers of fierce storms and the threat of pirates, the two tiny ships crossed the vast emptiness of the Atlantic Ocean to the tropical isles of the Caribbean. From there, the ships and crew sailed northward until they reached the waters of the Chesapeake Bay -- arriving over three months after their departure from England. Soon after the settlers landed, the young leader of the expedition -- Leonard Calvert -- bartered with the Yaocomico Indians for a village and farmlands near the mouth of the Potomac River. It was on this site that the colonists founded "St. Maries City" in the new colony named after the Virgin Mary -- Maryland. . . Image Size: 21 x 18 in. . Overall Size: 26 x 24 in. . Unframed. . (B08620) Condition . - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. . - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via WIRE TRANSFER, no other forms of payment will be accepted. . - All items are sold as-is where-is and no guarantees are made of any kind. All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. . - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. 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. . - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail. com . - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through multiple online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. . - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be outbid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. . - Unless otherwise stated in the description, all items are sold without additional documentation or COAs. If any supporting documentation is available an image will be available online via the catalog listing.
UNSIGNED (European, 19th C) STEAMER OFF ROCKY COAST. Oil on canvas shows steam and sail ship flying red flag with white cross sailing left to right away from large coastal cliffs. Choppy green and white sea. Gray and white clouds with blue sky. Housed in a molded wood gilt frame. Back of stretcher is initialed, possibly the artist, “E. S. 61”. Also several Danish framing labels on back of frame. SIZE: 23” x 31-3/4”. CONDITION: Restoration, inpainting and significant flaking and chips to bottom. Otherwise good. 9-97070 (300-500)
ROY CROSS, RSMA (British, b. 1924) SHIPPING ALONG THE SWEDISH COAST. The watercolor/gouache nautical scene shows a side view of the large 3-mast ship flying Swedish flags depicting many sailors on deck. Around the boat are 5 other boats of different sizes and sails are seen against far away land. The scene is shown under a blue and pink highlighted white cloud sky. Signed lower right "Roy Cross". Housed in a fine modern gilt wood frame with linen gold edge liner behind glass. SIZE: Sight size: 20-1/4" x 29-1/4". Overall: 31" x 39-3/4" CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 50857-2
Confederate CSS Shenandoah Diary and Archive Important 1865 Confederate CSS Shenandoah ship diary archive of Lieutenant Dabney Scales including 1865 diary journal (85 pages, 104 pages total), an ambrotype and CDV of Lt. Dabney Scales in uniform, a CDV of the Shenandoah, and an author signed book/pamplet titled, "Cruises of the Confederate States Steamers "Shenandoah" and "Nashville" by Captain William C. Whittle, 1910. 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. Biography of Dabney Scales - Dabney Minor Scales (1841-1920) of Memphis, TN was the son of Peter Scales, a planter originally from Virginia. Dabney was born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi, attended the US Naval Academy and joined the Confederate Navy at the outbreak of the Civil War. He served on the CSS Savannah, CSS Capital, CSS Arkansas, CSS Atlanta, and the CSS Shenandoah. In 1863-4, Scales was assigned to Europe and spent time in London and Paris regarding the outfitting and manning of Confederate ships constructed in England. Fearing he would be prosecuted as a pirate after the Civil War, Dabney Scales lived in Mexico for a short time, but was back in the States practicing law in Memphis by about 1869. He married Susan Winchester Powell (granddaughter of Gen. James Winchester) in Nashville circa 1885 and was elected to the Tennessee legislature and served in the Tennessee State Senate 1895-1896. He returned to active Naval duty in the Spanish American War, serving as a lieutenant despite his age. 1st item - CSS Shenandoah ship diary of Lieutenant Dabney Scales, 85 pages with some hand drawn illustrations. Complete diary has a total number of 104 pages and includes a partial journal by a different hand from May 1864 - December 1864 relating to the ship Edward of New Bedford - the first whaling vessel captured by the Shenandoah, and two pages of an 1870 entry by Dabney Scales. The log of the Shenandoah is titled "Confederate States Shenandoah cruising for Yankees". Scales retroactively records events back to February 13th, 1865 in Melbourne, Australia where the Shenandoah was dry docked for repairs. The diary goes into extensive detail on major events including the encounter with authorities in Melbourne and Liverpool, the capturing of vessels and crews for the year 1865, encounters with the natives, and interactions among Shenandoah officers. A June 22nd entry refers to the "Sophia Thorton" ship Lt. Scales boarded. The ship "made some show of escape by standing on through the ice, but a shot from one of the rifle guns brought her to." He continues, "out of these vessels we have heard the most disheartening news I have ever heard from our poor suffering country. The captures of Savannah, Charleston, ..Richmond together with the surrender of Lee, with an army of 22,000 men - with this also comes the tradgical death of the "Rail Splitter" by the hand of an assasin. This will, of course, make a hero of him --". His last entry on this day, "To the part of this news relating to the surrender of Lee's army + the disbanding of those not surrendered, I give no credence at all......I think however we should struggle on to the last, and if as the yankee papers say ---Davis crosses the Mississippi to establish a Confederacy there. I for one shall follow and join him rather than subject to Yankee rule." On August 3rd, Lt. Scales writes, "How shall I attempt to describe the change that has come over the officers and crew of this ship within the last twenty four hours. I can only write a few unintelligible words that may serve to recall to my mind what my own feelings were yesterday afternoon...we came in sight of a sail - the first seen since we left the Arctic... Barracouta (ship) - boarded her and brought off the news - My G.! What news it was for us.... I was therefore in a measure prepared for either good or bad news but not for such as was in store for me....The only words I caught were - "All over - President Davis and cabinet prisoners in New York - All organized armies surrendered..." Upon arriving at Liverpool in November 1865, Dabney Scales writes on November 6th - "The (British) pilot boarded us in the mid watch this morning. His news confirms that given us by the "Barracouta" - the downfall of the Southern Confederacy. The war, he said had been over so long that people had forgotten all about it." While many of these events have been published in previous books on the Shenandoah, this diary represents new primary source material previously unavailable. Regarding the partial journal of the whaling ship "Edward" starting May 5th 1864 and ending December 1st 1864 (17 pages), the author writes of Right whales sightings and discusses and event Nov. 29th where a whale was struck and capsized the boat. 2nd grouping - 1/4 plate ambrotype of Confederate Dabney Scales in uniform with hand tinted gold highlights, CDV of Lt. Dabney Scales taken in Melbourne, Austrailia. Marked verso "Johnstone & Co. Melbourne", 3 7/8_ x 2 1/2_, and a CDV of the ship, CSS Shenandoah, 3 3/4_ x 2 3/8_. Last item - Author signed book/pamplet titled, "Cruises of the Confederate States Steamers "Shenandoah" and "Nashville" by Captain William C. Whittle, 1910. Page 32 signed, "For D. M. Scales from Yours Sincerely Wm C Whittle March 31st 1910_. Cover is marked in black pen, "Dabney M. Scales compliments of the Author". Provenance - Direct descendant of Lt. Dabney Scales.
NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR BOXWOOD MODEL OF A 110-GUN SHIP OF THE LINE CIRCA 1800 HEIGHT ON BASE 14.5”. LENGTH 16.5”. WIDTH 5.5”.NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR BOXWOOD MODEL OF A 110-GUN SHIP OF THE LINE, Circa 1800, Hull planked and pinned over a wood plug, the bottom planked in mahogany to the waterline and in horn to the waist, and the gun decks separated by bands of horn. Mahogany keel leading up to the stem and supporting a figurehead of a Roman warrior. Hull cut and pierced for 102 guns, with additional gun ports at the bow and stern. Decorated head rails support the fore peak, which is cut and pierced. Quarter galleries and transom each pierced, cut and decorated, the transom with two balconies and decorated surround. Decks planked in alternating mahogany and yellow pine veneer, and detailed with pin and fife rails, capstan, belfry, deck eyes, open waist, companionway and raised poop deck. Rigged with a bowsprit and three masts, trees and tops, cross spars and stun'sail booms, and standing and running rigging. Displayed as a waterline model on a cutout wood base with undulating border and four turned legs. Dimensions: Height on base 14.5". Length 16.5". Width 5.5".
ANTONIO NICOLO GASPARO JACOBSEN (American, 1850-1921) “MISSOURI U.S.M. DEPT.” Oil on canvas portrait of the hospital ship “Missouri” which was active during the Spanish/American war. Ship sailing right to left and having three masts, flying the American flag off the stern and a Red Cross flag flying of the front mast, this white and green hull single stack ship sails in a choppy blue and green ocean. Many sailors are seen on deck and ship has fine detail. The name of the ship is on the bow and stern. Signed lower right “A. Jacobsen 1898” with address. Housed in a replacement gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 22” x 36”. CONDITION: Very good, relined very minor inpainting. 9-29458 (8000-10000)
ANTIQUE FRAMED SHIP DIORAMA. The four mast tall ship flying American flag off top of second mast and a cross flag off stern. In full white wood sails, red and black hull blue water and having background sky with setting sun. Housed in an oak period frame. TOTAL SIZE: 21” x 27”. CONDITION: Some lifting to center background tape, generally good. 9-72634 ($600.00-$800.00)
Mark Twain TOM SAWYER ABROAD 1894 First Edition Antique Adventure & Fantasy Literature Hot Title: Tom Sawyer AbroadAuthor: Mark Twain - American author and humorist. He is noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), called "the Great American Novel", and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). Twain was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. Twain was popular, and his wit and satire earned praise from critics and peers. Upon his death he was lauded as the "greatest American humorist of his age",[2] and William Faulkner called Twain "the father of American literature".[Publisher: Charles L. Webster & CompanyCity: New YorkYear: 1894Printing Information: First EditionBinding Style: HardcoverPagination: 219 pages plus 4 pages of publisher's catalogueWidth: 6.5" Height: 8.25"Book Details: Tom, always looking for trouble, finds it when he sets out to become Hannibal's First Traveler. Tom, Huck, and Jim find themselves kidnapped by a mad inventor, sailing cross the Atlantic and into Arabian adventure on a hot-air balloon.Condition / Notes: This antique volume i bound in gray cloth, with stamped gilt lettering to the spine and front cover. The spine has a stamped pictorial design depicting a boy on a rope ladder hovering over a tiger. The front cover has a design, stamped in orange, showing two boys running from a lion pursuing them. The book displays moderate external wear, with light soiling to the covers, fraying at top/bottom of the spine, and very minor loss at the outside corners of the boards. The front hinge is cracked. A previous owner's bookplate appears on the front pastedown. The top one inch of the front flyleaf has been excised. The pages exhibit scattered light foxing. This work is illustrated with 25 plates with illustrations by Dan Beard. All called-for plates are present.For lots which include only books, our shipping charge applies to any address within the fifty United States. For lots which are not books, the stated shipping cost in this listing will apply only to addresses within the continental 48 states. Within those parameters, the shipping cost for this lot will be: $4.50
SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "PREPEAR TO MEET THY GOD" DATED 1868 LENGTH 5.25".SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "PREPEAR TO MEET THY GOD", Dated 1868, Obverse depicts a couple in formal dress. The man is wearing a stovepipe hat and holding a cane, and the woman is wearing a bonnet and a long striped dress. The couple is surrounded by a dove, signifying peace, a flowering plant, signifying prosperity, and an unusual array of five sailing vessels. Reverse depicts a three-masted vessel heading out of port, flying assorted flags and pennants. On the coastline are two trees, a house, and two figures seeing off the ship, one holding a large flag. Numerous birds in flight surround ship. One edge with "PrePear to Meet Thy God" within a swag border. Other edge with a "C", a Maltese cross and a "C" above "G 1868". Initials and date flanked by three entwined fish, signifying the Holy Trinity, a mustard seed plant, signifying faith, and palm branches, signifying regality. Unique geometric composition, many elements deeply engraved. Dimensions: Length 5.25". Provenance: The Kobacker Scrimshaw Collection.
[REVOLUTIONARY WAR]. American Revolution reported in 5 British newspapers, 1776-1780, comprising: The Caledonian Mercury. No. 8553.Edinburgh: John Robertson, 3 August 1776. 4pp, folio, 11 x 17 in. (disbound, occasional spotting, chipping at edges).The issue features detailed accounts of the American defeat at the Battle of Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers): “…All the transports with troops...proceeded up the river without stopping at Quebec and arrived at Three Rivers in time enough to defeat the rebels and afterwards drive them from St. John's and the posts below Lake Champlain...." Then, in small part, from a reprinted letter: "...Our enemy have already, since our arrival given us a specimen of their rashness, and total want of military knowledge. After they had abandoned Quebec, they retreated along the North shore of the river St. Laurence. Gen. Carlton with the 29th and 47th regiments, embarked immediately and sailed up the river...the troops disembarked, and also arrived by land, so that we amounted to 3000 men, besides those on board the transports; in this situation it was little imagined the rebels would be hardy enough to approach us, or...would venture to attack a superior body.... On the morning of the eighth… I was awakened with the drums beating to arms, getting out on that advice which had been received by Col. Frazier that a body of the rebels had under cover of the night, crossed the river about 9 miles above and were in full march to attack the town. The troops were under arms instantly and detachments advanced on the different avenues leading into the town. In this manner we remained in expectation of the enemy till 7 o’clock when our advance parties began to engage the enemy very close to the town. Reinforcements were sent out; but in a very short time the rebels were entirely broken and dispersed....The enemy, we now find, amounted to near 1800 men. They had, without doubt been most miserably misinformed of our numbers and situation. I am in great hopes that this blow will strike a damp on the spirits of the rebels…”A separate segment comments on King George III's response to the war. Text of a message from Lord George Germaine to Governor Eden of Maryland: "The King being determined...to pursue the most vigorous measures for reducing his rebellious subjects in North America to obedience, and restoring legal government, has given Royal assent to the enclosed act which I commanded by his Majesty to transmit to you… I trust that when his Majesty’s deluded subjects in the associated colonies are betters apprised of the fatal consequences of the conduct that they have adopted…they will avail themselves of the means…of being restored to the king’s grace and peace, and that happy and lasting reconciliation and union will be affected….” The Battle of Trois-Rivieres was fought on June 8, 1776. A British army under Quebec Governor Sir Guy Carleton defeated an attempt by units from the Continental Army under the command of Brigadier General William Thompson to stop a British advance up the Saint Lawrence River. [With:] The London Chronicle. Vol. XLI, No. 3140. London. Sold by J. Wilkie, 18-21 January 1777. 8pp, quarto, 8 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (disbound, light soil). Issue features commentary on the situation in America, and accounts detailing "quarrels which are broken out among the governing powers in America. Congress have carried no active public authority unanimously for two months...all the old jealousies between colony and colony...were also renewing very fast."[With:] The St. James Chronicle, Or, British Evening-Post. No.2633. London: Printed for H. Baldwin, 27-29 January 1778. 4pp, folio, 12 1/8 x 18 in. (disbound, light soil, chipping at edges). With detailed account of General Burgoyne's Campaign.[With:] The Caledonian Mercury. No. 9074. Edinburgh: John Robertson, 1 November 1779. 4pp, folio, 10 3/4 x 17 3/8. (disbound, partial separation at center fold, light soil). Highlighted by naval news such as "A list of ships taken or destroyed by our enemies or by accident within the space of the last five years...." Specifies ships taken by John Paul Jones naming "Serapis," the "Drake," and the "Countess of Scarborough" among others.[With:] The St. James's Chronicle or British Evening Post. No. 3984. London: Printed for H. Baldwin, 5-7 December 1780. 4pp, folio, 12 1/4 in. x 18 1/8 in. (disbound, light soil, creasing at corners). With account from the Continental Congress of the Battle of King's Mountain.
A 19th century Maori club inscribed club, with bands of geometric carved decoration the tip carved a lion mask, the inscription reads: 'A MIGHTY CHIEF FIRST CUT ME FROM THE TREE AND THUS REDUCED ME TO THE STATE YOU SEE, A WARRIORS ARM SUSTAINED ME IN THE FIELD AND WITH MY HELP HE MADE MANY TO YIELD, COMMITED BY FATE TO CROSS THE BRINY WAVE FOR I WAS BOUGHT BY A SAILOR STOUT AND BRAVE TO OTAHEITE'S ISLE I BID ADIEU, AND THEM FERTILE PLAINS WHERE FIRST I GREW THE SHIP I SAIL'D IN FROM THAT ISLE OF FAME, ST SINGAPATAM WAS THE FRIGATES NAME, WALDEGRAVE CAPTN APRIL 29 WE LEFT THE BAY IN THE YEAR 1830 WE SAILED AWAY', 43.75in (111cm) l.
DETAILED MODEL OF THE AMERICAN CLIPPER SHIP LIGHTNING, ...Detailed Model of the American Clipper Ship Lightning, mid to late 19 th Century, a very fine model with tacked planked deck and fitted with gamut of equipment and furnishments including anchors, anchor chains, capstans, deck houses, companionway, binnacle and bollards. Rigged with 3 masts and bowsprit with figurehead, spars, standing and running rigging including mat-lines, chain plates, turning blocks and other details. Displayed in a rectangular glass case on a custom-designed and constructed cherry wood frame.
Notes: Renowned for her beauty, grace and speed, the Lightning set the all-time record for a single day's sail, covering 436 nautical miles in 24 hours. Her builder was the famous Donald McKay of Boston, a follower of John Willis Griffiths and his principles of design. When Lightning was built 1854 in Boston, America's clipper boom was waning, but the Australian gold rush was on, and McKay was building ships for James Baines of the Black Ball Line; Baines needed to transport passengers and cargo to Australia. Lightning was powerfully and heavily constructed to handle the heavy seas and storms. She soon began to set records crossing from New York to Liverpool in just under 14 days. In 1854-55, she made the passage from Melbourne to Liverpool in 65 days, circumnavigating the globe in 5 months, 9 days (including 20 days in port). Lightning served a brief stint as a troop ship, ferrying British soldiers from England to India (in 87 days) to fight the Rebellion of 1857. In 1867 she was bought by Thomas Harrison of Liverpool. Fatefully, early 30 October 1869 Lightning caught fire when fully loaded and ready to sail from Greelong, Australia; attempts to control the blaze were unsuccessful, so the decision was taken to scuttle her by cutting holes on the waterline after towing her out to the shoals in Corio Bay, subsequently known as the "Lightning Shoals."
Height 24 in. Length 40 in. Width 15 in. Height of stand 30 in.
Overall: Height 60 ¼ in. Length 51 ¾ in. Width 21 ¾ in.
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ATTRIBUTED TO EDWARD BURDETT (1805-1833). SPERM WHALE'S TOOTH SCRIMSHAWED WITH THE WHALESHIP "ELIZABETH OF LONDON" AND AN OVAL MEDALLION PORTRAIT OF BRITANNIA.
Deeply engraved and carved with bold red polychrome decoration, the front a starboard view of the ship under full sail, flying a white ensign and the Union Jack, inscribed in script "Elizabeth of London" beneath the sea; the reverse with figure of Britannia in a Liberty cap, leaning on a shield with Union Jack, all within an oval surmounted by a crown and crossed flags; the base with elaborate floral and foliate border. Length 5 ⅜ inches, base 1 ½ inches.
Provenance: Purchased by a collector in Hawaii in the 1960s.
* Two Enameled Wirework Models of Sailing Ships each depicting a three-masted ship with Maltese cross decoration on two of the masks marked Portugal. Height of tallest 6 1/4 inches.
PARRY, WILLIAM EDWARD, Sir. Group of 4 volumes comprising First Editions of his four Voyages, the separately-issued Supplement to the Appendix for the First Voyage, the North Georgia Gazette, and the Appendix to the Second Voyage. Together, 7 volumes in 4. 4to, uniform contemporary tree calf, rebacked; varying offsetting from and/or on engraved matter, mostly marginal foxing on some plates. London, 1821-28
volume 1: Journal of a Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific; performed in the Years 1819-20, in His Majesty''s Ships Hecla and Griper. 14 plates comprising 9 uncolored aquatints and 5 etchings; 6 engraved maps. Errata slip; lacks final ad leaf. London, 1821. Arctic Bibliography 13145; Books on Ice 2.8; Hill 1311.
volume 2: Journal of a Second Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific; performed in the Years 1821-22-23, in His Majesty''s Ships Fury and Hecla.30 engraved or etched plates; 9 engraved maps. London, 1824. Arctic Bibliography 13142; Hill 1312.
volume 3: Journal of a Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage, performed in the Years 1824-25, in His Majesty''s Ships Hecla and Fury. 7 engraved or etched plates; 4 engraved maps. London, 1826. Arctic Bibliography 13144. bound with: Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole. 4 engraved or etched plates; 3 engraved maps. Occasional light marginal dampstaining on text leaves, some foxing on title, map of Spitsbergen toned and foxed. London, 1828. Arctic Bibliography 13146.
volume 4: A Supplement to the Appendix of Captain Parry''s Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage, in the Years 1819-20. Containing an Account of the Subjects of Natural History. 6 engraved plates (bound at end of volume). London, 1824. Arctic Bibliography 13145 note. bound with: The North Georgia Gazette and Winter Chronicle. Errata slip at end. London, 1821. "Weekly newspaper . . . written by members of the Parry Expedition, 1819-20, at their winter quarters, Winter Harbour, Melville Island, circulated there in manuscript and published after the expedition''s return to London"--Arctic Bibliography 12547. and: Appendix to Captain Parry''s Journal of a Second Voyage. 2 plates; tables including 2 folding. London, 1825. Arctic Bibliography 13142.
Parry''s five Arctic voyages--the first in 1818 under Ross and the above four under his own command--established a number of firsts: crossing 110ºW; discovering what would prove to be the entrance to the Northwest Passage (and navigating a good portion of it); sailing through Frozen Strait; and, in his final voyage, attaining a record highest northern latitude. Though he failed to achieve his goals of discovering the Northwest Passage and reaching the North Pole, Parry nevertheless contributed greatly to Arctic exploration and to the knowledge of Eskimo language and culture.
MASSIVE MILITARY PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE, MOSTLY WWI-WWII, AMERICAN, ALLIED, GERMAN, JAPANESE.This archive is a lifelong collection of the consignor who has a publishing company and had hoped to publish photo history books utilizing images from this incredible archive. This dream never came to fruition and a change in life has instead led to the consignment of this treasured photoarchive. Archive consists of about 33,000 vintage and first generation photographic prints and 18,900 negatives, over 500 slides. Also included are five 8mm newsreel films, one 16mm newsreel film (original German newsreel footage of Fallshirmjager troops parachuting into Holland), 25 stereo-cards and miscellaneous ephemera belonging to photographers whose work is now preserved in this photoarchive including letters, correspondence and military service records. A large percentage of this archive is dedicated to WWI and WWII Air Corps and aviation. Many of the groupings are from professional American military photographers, German military photographers and soldiers in the field. A small percentage of this archive is made up of other content including trains, ships, cars (including 1919 Indy Race winners Ralph DePalma & Howdy Wilcox at a race on the Sheepshead Bay, NY track in their winning Indy car), Gar Wood & his co-pilot in executing an Oct. 1930 speed record run in the Harlem River as they ran the incredible speed boat, Miss America VIII, powered by twin Miller V16 supercharged engines, the 1939 World's Fair showing the Lifesaver parachute tower ride later used for paratrooper training at Ft. Benning and many portraits and landscapes of 19teens-1940s that would be perfect for publishers as well as movie costume and movie set designers. The images are concentrated in WWI-WWII era, but there are earlier photos and more military photos from Korean War and even Vietnam War. Many negatives included in this archive are large format and glass plates. Virtually all of the archive has been researched for the historical content, placed in acid free archival sleeves and boxes and labeled. All the 8x10 custom-made, wet-process prints were made by the consignor who has had fifty years of experience working in photo darkrooms. A partial summary of contents includes: WWI Aces Eddie Rickenbacker, Raoul Lufberry and photo positive of his death certificate; Douglas Campbell, Albert Ball-Victoria Cross (V.C.) (in his aircraft and with his squadron), William 'Billy' Bishop-V.C., Georges Guynemer, Irish Ace Edward 'Mick' Mannock-V.C., James McCudden-V.C., Frank Luke (known as the "Balloon Buster") ,WW1 German aces including Hermann Goering, Baron Manfred vonRichtofen (the Red Baron and photo of his death certificate), photos of the Lafayette Escadrille and other historically important WWI squadrons, photo of Quentin Roosevelt's terrible end and his death certificate , 9th AERO, dead WWI tankers, 7 WWI airplane postcards and 5 boxes of Vietnam War color slides. Vintage photos and negatives all taken by Marine tanker John Quas on Iwo Jima, vintage battleships, Bombardier Squadron 97, vintage prints of Spanish-American War era Illinois National Guardsmen also a Spanish-American War era Cavite coastal gun vintage photo. P-39 Airacobra 8x10 1st generation photos, 3175th Signal Service (pre-war or early WWII with shots of General Claire Lee Chenault, Flying Tiger's leader), B-29s, 1936 Olympics, war-time and post-war Europe, Generals, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 82nd Airborne, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (Raff's Ruffians) negatives (no proofs or prints) showing Generals Jim Gavin, Matthew Ridgeway, Dwight D. Eisenhower and others just before D-Day, truly amazing photo negatives of an 82nd A.B., 507th P.I.R squad in full combat gear training prior to D-Day, very young and very old German soldiers surrendering, Guam Photos, 8x10 1st generation enlargements of 8th AAF, 303rd Bomb Group "Hell's Angels" photographed by Milton "Chic" Cantor. Included in this lot of original 4x5 negatives are several shots of 82nd A.B. parachutists watching over German civilians that they made to disinter civilian victims of a Nazi slaughter. The incident is described in "Jumpin" Jim Gavin's autobiography "On To Berlin" but the photo negatives of this incident have never been published. Custom made 8x10 prints from copy negatives of Eastern Front (Operation Barbarossa), WWI glass plate negatives, photo positives and prints of 94th Aero Squadron including Ace Reed Chambers, German & Italian leaders including Hitler looking at bomb damage and Mussolini with the Italian king photos. Pre-WWI & WWII aircraft, aviators, Polish soldiers, European theater and Italy vintage photos of Mussolini death and WWI aircraft. Quad 50 AA crew, guns, battle shots, B-26, 9th AAF 387th BG, 558th BS B26s, scenes, bases, soldiers, Paris (one showing Notre Dame cathedral sandbagged against bomb damage), 3rd Army in Europe, 9th AAF, Generals Hap Arnold, George C. Marshall, P-38s in the Pacific and North Africa and B29s, GIs in Europe, rail guns, Liege Belgium turrets in forts ruined in WWI and WWI monument, P-47 Thunderbolt Tallahassee Lassie 510th FS, 5th AAF crewman burial Okinawa 1945 and DC3s "The Scout" and others. Scenes from India, Burma, Suez Canal taken by WWII Signal corps photographer Robert W. Lavelle with two books of his negatives, truly excellent photographs and 200 1st generation 8x10 custom prints. Very rare Finland combat negatives with custom made, 1st generation B&W prints of the Finnish War of Continuation. The negatives in this amazing and rare lot with original Finnish language-descriptions of each film negative's contents, also English translation of same and over 200 custom 8x10 black and white prints (no negative count, but many rolls of 35mm). The works of WWI photographer L.R. Dold, Co. B, 314 Engineers 89th Div. from Trinidad, Colorado which contains negatives and photos of the Western Front, aerials of trenches, views of Verdun and the cavelike tunnel system, the Meuse River, camouflage roads, barbed wire entanglements on the Western front and much, much more. There are G. Warden Clark's AAF negatives of B-24 noseart and bombing missions over Europe. Some of the most incredible shots in the archive were taken by a Signal Corps photographer attached to the 82nd A.B. 507th P.I.R. and shows scenes such as Generals James (Jumpin' Jim) Gavin, Matthew Ridgeway and Gen. Eisenhower right before D-Day. Over 1,000 photos (most 4x5 and 8x10) The works of WWII photographer of Charles P. Carter 168th Signal Photo Co; the works of A.M. Berkson, Far Eastern Air Force photographer in WWII with the 5th AAF, 38th B.G. original negatives and a three-ring binder of vintage aerial photos showing Japanese bases on New Guinea and New Britain being pounded by U.S. Army Force B25 medium bombers. There are vintage photos in this 38th B.G. archive showing Japanese Navy vessels being destroyed, Japanese air bases demolished, the Japanese stronghold at Rabaul, New Britain being pulverized and Cape Gloucester being gloucesterized. Also great vintage photos of legendary aircraft in this bombing group and their aircrews as well as amazing photos of the natives and their villages. The works of WWII U.S. Navy Photographer, Daniel G. Reiber are in the photoarchive, WWII multiple photo groups: Marine aerial recon, old news photos, Yokosuka Naval Air Base, Army base (possibly Camps Shanks), Japanese surrender on Missouri. Pelileu Andrew Felbinger bombardier 133rd anti-aircraft, Bushmaster "Jake" Jacobsen photos and negatives, vintage photos of a Navy S.W. Pacific P.T. Boat Base; Guadalcanal, 870 Chemical Co., P-40, P-47, B-25s aircrews, B-26s, B-17s and 5th Service Command. WWII Navy and WWI Schuerz negatives and prints, 21 WWII photo albums, two WWI photo albums, Burma China album has negatives (several show Eddie Rickenbacker addressing pilots in the 14th AAF) and 500 South Pacific Coast, 16 negatives. Five WWII Castle newsreel films (news and parades), WWII China B-24 bombers, 14th AAF 308th BG and Chinese evacuating. Negatives and proofs of Luke, William & Ajo AAFB, plus Okinawa and Japan Army Base photos by George Kiener. European theater Battle of the Bulge, unknown photographer, European photos (France Maginot Line), 158th Regimental Combat Team Jake Jacobsen, 8th AAF 389th GB, 566th BS and Tobi and Fana Islands, Japanese surrender, 660 photos. Sino-Japanese War 1930s, air crashes at U.S. Naval Air Station, Japanese Gun in the Admiralty Islands, 5th and 13th AAF, PB4Y1 Tidewater Tiller and 660 vintage photos. Spanish-American War, WWI aircraft 1920s, Coast Guard station in Florida in the late 1930s, German spy ship Schwabenland in an American harbor and album labeled "1939-1940 World's Fair". Gar Wood in Miss America VIII in the Harlem River, Oct., 1930 and Florida Military school. Incredible photographic record of an WWII German Luftwaffe flak unit, photographer unkown, (about 300 negatives, 55mm and 3-1/2"x 2-1/2") in Germany and at the Pas de Calais. The works of a very talented U.S. Navy photographer Billie Greer Smoak from Georgia, WWWII U.S. Navy South Pacific photos, negatives and ephemera (564 photos, 316 negatives). Five 8mm WWII news films by Castle Films News Parade. 795 4x5 vintage negatives from the 1920s-1940s by New Yorker Mr. Elam (his works encompass the time period from the 19teens until the mid 1940s and include the Gar Wood negatives and the Indy winner negatives), WWI, Spanish-American War, WWI ANZAC 112 glass plates, 278 negatives WWII U.S. Army, 1940-1950's, Pvt. Herman Doll, 109th Inf., 46 negatives, WWII 8a8th MP 46 negatives, WWI Rainbow Div., E.H. Brown, 9th AAF C.J. Ginther negatives (some of the best in the archive), Marine Aircraft Group MAG 32, Marine Aircraft Group 13 (both in the South Pacific, some photo negatives of PBY Ctalina known as a "Black Cat") 276 negatives, Pacific WWII, WWII German B&W negatives, Luftwaffe, AA searchlight and 370 negatives MG unit, Europe and war generals and Victory Expo in Paris. Alsolso vintage prints of the liberation of a concentration camp. 351st BG (Heavy) 8th U.S.A.A.F., WWII, 197-4"x5" B&W acetate negatives. All prints and negatives in archival storage sleeves. All negatives are proofed, 49 half proof sheets. Shots include missions, personnel, aircraft, barracks and vehicles. U.S. Navy Photographer S. A. Szabo WWII _ 52 custom made 8"x10" B&W prints (some are vintage), 1 vintage 5"x7" print _ 72-4"x5" acetate negatives 12 of which are accompanied by 4"x5" contact proofs. Most photos are of Navy personnel, especially photo branch, some shots are of Navy aircraft and personnel. S/Sgt. Bob Lavelle, China/Burma/India WWII _ 161 custom made 8"x10" B&W prints with two 4"x5" vintage prints and five 8"x10" vintage prints. 166 2-1/2 x 3-1/2" negatives in two folios, each negative in a numbered glassine sleeve and identified in inventory at front of folio. Shots of people, personnel, RAF PBY, wrecked Japanese aircraft, captured Japanese aircraft spare parts, Gurkhas, temples, scenery, Suez Canal, British AC carrier, newspaper headlines about the war and more. Warren Boyen, European Theater _ 16 custom made 8"x10" 1st generation B&W prints, 78 small vintage prints. 558-35mm B&W negatives, 12 2-1/4" x 3-1/2" B&W negatives. Also an analog, German made photo exposure calculator. Photos include subjects such as convoy to Europe leaving from New York, scenes from England, France, Germany, armored vehicles, men, women, men with women, the Paris Expo under the Eiffel tower after the war with shots of an A 20 Havoc and Hub Zemke's P47, camp life and clubs. 1935 Military Exercises, Pine Camp, N.Y. _ 33 -4"x5" B&W negatives all with proofs (contact prints), men in formation, war game, men in camp, officer's and horses. 35 _ 2-1/4" x 2-1/2" B&W negatives with proofs. German Army, WW1, scenery, soldiers, trenches, trains, Krupp manufactured Big Bertha howitzer in place with crew and with burst barrell and destroyed villages. 7 _ 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" B&W negatives with proofs. U.S. Navy submarine Division 9 rafted up at North river, New York City in May 1920. R & S boats along with Navy ships. Includes 7, 8"x10" custom made 1st generation B&W prints. 89 -35mm B&W negatives with proofs. Family photos of houses, vintage autos, Navy personnel on leave. One custom made 8"x 10" 1st generation B&W print of a new, 1954 2-door Pontiac Chieftan. 16 B&W negatives with proofs, Korean War, U.S. Army, men, camp and helicopters. 6 _ 3"x2" B&W copy negatives with proofs of high ranking Nazi officers like Field Marshall Rommel, General Major Ringel and more. 6 _ vintage WWII prints B-29 Superfortress "Better 'N' Nuttin'" 2 - 4"x5" prints, 3 _ 3 1/8" x 2 1/8" prints. Crew members, aircraft on ground and in flight. Vintage 8"x10" B&W AP Wire photo from U.S. Army Signal Corps Radio Photo of B-25 Mitchell medium bomber "Jeanette" shot up in a raid on Sicily. Unknown Pennsylvania photographer who served in the Army in 1950s and in the Merchant Marine. 52 rolls of 35mm B&W film containing a total of 839 negatives. There are also 93-2-1/2" x 1-5/8" B&W negatives. Images on negatives range from early 1950s to 1961. Subject matter includes airshow at Philadelphia airport in 1955, tanks and half-tracks in Germany 1955, Merchant Marine ships at sea and in port, G.I.'s in Europe on maneuvers, European cities in France, Belgium, Germany, Greece, old cars, gas station in the 1950s, family and babies. 27 - 8"x10" custom made 1st generation prints of Philadelphia air show in 1955. Includes shots a B36 and a B56. 39 B&W 4"x5" negatives. 14th AAF, 308th BG (H) in B24 Liberators. Images are of bombing missions, aircraft in flight, bomb damage to Japanese held targets in China (8-4"x5" negatives with data written on them). 31-4"x5" negatives, also with information, of evacuation of Chinese from Japanese held parts of China. Some damage to a few of the negatives, but very poignant images, excellent focus and exposures show good contrast. Truly a magnificent record of a difficult time in Chinese history. 2 custom made, 1st generation 8"x10", B&W prints. All 31 of the evac negs have been proofed and 2 of the 8 combat mission negs have been proofed. Photos/photo negatives taken by Major Barnett, USAAF who served in the 12th AAF, 321st BG flying in a North American B25D Mitchell Medium bomber. Flew missions and photo recon. Grouping consists of 47-4"x5" B&W negatives with excellent subject matter such as large numbers of captured German troops, some no older than high school age, and gear in Italy. All 47 come with a proof sheet. There are a total of 516 35mm x 25mm B&W negatives, 374 have been proofed and many of these have multiple proofs, 145 have no proof sheets at all. Subject matter includes aircraft in the 12th AAF, wrecked and abandoned German and Italian aircraft and machinery at Bizerte, Tunisia, air recon missions, some personnel, the bombed ruins of Monte Casino, lots of aerials showing the Italian countryside. 36 first generation, custom made B&W 8"x10" prints from some of the 519-35mm x 25mm negatives. 7 vintage B&W aerials of Randolf Field in Texas (1930s), 14 vintage B&W aerial recon photos of target sites in Italy like Milan and Naples. Also some paper ephemera like magazines, military issue pamphlets, post cards and booklets. 1st Marine Division, 7th Marine Regiment, 81mm mortar platoon. Includes 53 8"x10" custom made, 1st generation, B&W prints. 257-35mm B&W negatives showing scenes from Marine basic training, Marines in full gear, Marines graduating from boot camp, small aircraft carrier, aircraft on carrier, jungle camp in Pacific, Okinawa scenes and combat, US Fletcher class destroyer. There are 15 proof sheets showing 221 images so not all the negs are proofed. Pfc. John Quas Jr., photographer was in the 4th Marine Division, 25th Regiment Tank Battalion. He served on Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. Includes a photo album with 86 vintage B&W prints of various sizes. Subject matter includes Oahu, Hawaii, troops along with tanks, self propelled guns and artillery on revue; Marines on landing craft heading into the beach at Iwo, Iwo scenes, destroyed Japanese positions, captured Japanese weaponry, Marine tanks ashore, disabled Marine Sherman, Marine Sherman ashore with the landing fleet in the background. Very dramatic
after battle scenes, lots of casualties. There are also 58-30mm x 40mm B&W negatives and 52 custom made, 1st generation 8"x10" B&W prints made from the negatives. 4 vintage B&W 8"x10" prints, one marked on back "Official U.S. Navy Photograph" all in rough shape, fold lines and foxing evident. 1.)photo labeled "Giving first aid to wounded 10th Army man at Okinawa May 30, 1945. 2.) photo labeled "Carrier based planes of third fleet strike Kushiro on Hokkaido _ buildings set on fire plus locomotive _ July 14, 1945 _ The attack occurred during the Third Fleet's daring sweep of the Jap's home islands." 3.) The "Duke of York" pulling into Apra Habor, Guam Admiral Fraser on board to see Nimitz." 4.) Combat Marines on a break gathered around an older man in Marine uniform who appears to be signing autographs. 86 vintage B&W prints, photographer unknown, maybe a Sea Bee, most of the prints are 4"x5" , some are 2"x3 1/8". Most are of Guam, wreckage of battle, destroyed Japanese defenses, destroyed Japanese tanks, U.S. invasion fleet, B-29 bombers, cemetery, bivouacs, Guam scenery, Japanese staff at Guam hospital, also shots of Okinawa invasion wreckage and after battle scenes and sailing back into San Francisco harbor Golden Gate bridge ahead. 15 vintage 4"x 2-3/8" B&W prints of B17s in the 306th Bomb Group "The Reich Wreckers" on Gibralter and in flight. Photos taken by Joseph W. Long of Milford, Michigan. (116 negatives). 5 vintage 3 1/4" x 2" B&W prints of "Joey at Camp Bowie, Texas, 1943." Also 15 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" B&W negatives, all proofed. 77 B&W negatives, all proofed, unknown Army photographer, scenes show camp training, bivouacs, some scenes in Germany, troops on ship heading home. 49 B&W negatives 3 1/8" x 2-1/4" in size with 1 B&W negative 4-1/4" x 2-1/4" in size, all proofed on 16 custom made proof sheets. Photographer unknown, U.S. Army, most show G.I.s in Europe, post war. Scenes in Holland, Germany and France. A number of photos of troops on revue. Several shots of an airfield with numerous aircraft, one is a B-29, plus shots taken from cockpit of B-29 in flight showing inside of cockpit also aerials of Paris. 3 B&W glass negatives 3-1/2" x 2-3/8" in size all proofed on 2 custom proof sheets. Photographer unknown. U.S. Army, WWII era. Locations unknown. G.I. with fuel truck, G.I. in class A uniform, view of equipment storage yard on Marston Mat and bivouac in background. 22 B&W negatives all proofed on 3 custom made proof sheets, photographer unknown, ANZAC troops, scenes of ANZACs in what appears to be North Africa. 37-B&W 4"x5" professional negatives, all custom proofed on 9-8"x10" sheets and two on 4"x5" sheets. 69-4"x5" B&W vintage prints. All by Navy photographer Ensign G.W. Hollenbeck, photographic officer, Utility Squadron VJ 19. Subject matter includes aerial shots of atolls in the South Pacific, the U.S. Fleet at Ulithi atoll, The Battleship North Carolina underway seen from the air, Navy personnel, USO party, P-51D-20 Mustang tail number 44-72558 in the 458th Fighter Squadron/506th Fighter Group "A Neat Package", Beechcraft SN B-2 in flight over the Pacific, Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat on an aircraft carrier, Navy aircraft, Navy aircraft on aircraft carrier, Navy base, life on the base etc. 20-8"x10" vintage prints of aircraft (mostly in flight over the pacific) included in these are several excellent prints of Navy North American PBJ medium bombers in flight with some Chance-Vought F4U Corsairs, great shot of F4-U in flight, great shot of a Navy SBD Douglas Dauntless in flight, Douglas A-26 (Navy target tug designation JD-1) on Marston mat runway. One 5"x7" print of superstructure on an Australian aircraft carrier. 12-3"x2" vintage B&W prints showing Navy life on base in Pacific. 17-3"x 2-1/2" vintage B&W prints of VJ 19 personnel, 3-3 _" _ 2 _" vintage B&W prints showing VJ 19 personnel. Vintage B&W prints of VJ 19 personnel on deck of an aircraft carrier. 10-4"x5" B&W negatives, all proofed on 3-8"x10" sheets. Unknown photographer, U.S. Army basic training. Great shots, all sharp focus, good contrast. One favorite is of soldiers lined up in front of tent with girls smiling and looking out from tent. 139-2-1/4" x 2- 1/4" B&W negatives, all proofed, unknown photographer in either the 45th or the 96th EVAC Hospital. Scenes in Germany and Yugoslavia including U.S. personnel, hospital, wrecked German aircraft, death camp photos, buildings, ovens, etc. 20-4-1/2" x 2-1/2" B&W negatives all proofed, 20-3-1/4" x 2-1/4" B&W negatives all proofed. Photos taken by Lt. S.W. Sloane in the 925 Engineer Aviation Battalion showing scenes in England and North Africa. This unit landed on Omaha Beach in July 1944 and paved the way across Europe for the 9th AAF by building landing fields. Army Air Force personnel, bivouacs, English buildings, a wrecked searchlight on a beach, Army medics and a hospital. From Eastern Europe after the fall of the Iron Curtain, 598-3-1/4" x 2-1/4" B&W negatives, about 100 additional negatives of larger size, custom made 495 8"x10" B&W wet process, continuous tone B&W prints from these negatives. Most likely the combined works of multiple photographers. Subject matter includes ships in Norway port and in ocean, scenes from Holland with Fallshirmjager, Fallshirmjager in jump uniform with weapons, Operation Barbarossa (Eastern Front) scenes of battles, destroyed Russian tanks and after battle scenes, occupied Paris, portraits of Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe ground combat troops on eastern front, some members of a Cossack unit, POWs in a camp, outer perimeter and guard tower of a POW camp, Wehrmacht troops with newly awarded combat badges, scenes from Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Feldgendarmerie unit, Luftwaffe radio-teletype communication mobile unit on the eastern front, Wehrmacht troops in captured Bren gun carriers at Dunkirk, German graves in Russia, Russian POWs, Wehrmacht driving school in Germany, destroyed German city, blown bridges, wrecked BF109 on a beach, scenes from a French beach (Le Pilat Plage, De La Cote d'Argent, Wehrmacht troops at a seafood restaurant on the beach), Wehrmacht troops at Nice, France, Wehrmacht troops in Denmark, Luftwaffe funeral ceremony, wreckage of Bf109 and grave of pilot on eastern front (probably the son of General Julius 'Papa' Ringel who commanded the 3rd Mountain Division, 5th Mountain Division, LXIX Corps, Wehrkreis XI and the Army Corps Ringel), Werhmacht life in trenches on the Eastern Front, Wehrmacht target practice, Dornier Do 17Z unit, wrecked and destroyed Russian aircraft, trainloads of Soviet Polikarpov I-16s captured and disassembled, Wehrmacht troops being welcomed in Eastern European towns, JU52M 3M Medical Transport in flight, on ground and unloading "commissbrot" commissary bread, FLAK tower being built, trucks delivering food to troops, troops preparing chickens and cooking chickens, horse drawn covered wagons moving through forest on dirt road, German field artillery with blown barrels, German field artillery in emplacements, German medium field gun _ K.39 149mm being serviced, smoke from combat with soldiers marching toward the battle, Wehrmacht soldiers on the barrel of a Soviet heavy tank that is out of commission and more, More Operation Barbarossa. 275-35mm B&W negatives still in old film containers. 13-35mm color slides making for a total of 288 images. None are proofed. No prints made, unknown photographer. Subject matter includes Eastern Front scenes; Wehrmacht troops in bivouac, blown bridges, family scenes, Wehrmacht officers at a party, stunning portraits of a Soviet P.O.W., Wehrmacht officers in a trench on the Eastern Front, soldiers with horse drawn sled in snow, Wehrmacht in Niewport, Belgium, port scenes, portraits of soldiers, buildings on East Front, after combat scenes, lots of destroyed Soviet tanks, German town, target practice, bridge building, mail delivery to troops, horses, hay delivery and more. The 13 color slides are of a Wehrmacht soldier at home in the country with horses and his lady friend/wife. 281-35mm B&W negatives still in old film containers. None are proofed, no custom made B&W prints. Unknown photographer(s). Subject matter includes: Eastern Front scenes, after battles, blown bridges, wrecked Soviet tanks, oceans of mud and vehicles stuck in same, partisan danger sign, bodies, German graves, Oct. 1941-June 1942, Wehrmacht soldiers in Paris (Eiffel Tower _ Arc de Triomph _ marching on the Champs Elysee), Wehrmacht at Joan of Arc monument, blown artillery pieces, artillery pieces, truck soldiers, soldiers marching, vehicles traveling, villages, horse mounted Wehrmacht soldiers, horse care, scenery. Interestingly there are two rolls of German Agfa 35mm film in this lot which show what appears to be U.S. G.I.s in Germany with St. Bernard dog and puppy, Sherman tank, playing baseball, wrecked industrial plant, wrecked German city and several photos of a flow chart showing Brig. Gen. William R. Woodward. 304 total B&W negatives of German FLAK unit, 168-3-1/2" x 2- 1/4" negatives and 136 55mm x 43mm negatives all in archival sleeves. Accompanied by 285 custom made, wet process, 1st generation 8" x 10" B&W prints. The photo negatives are of a Luftwaffe FLAK unit assigned to a 2 cm FLAK 30. The crew's deployments are shown. They were deployed by a city on a river (Rhine?), then an industrial area, then Pas des Calais. There are shots of English soldier's graves (Dunkirk?), sea mines that washed ashore, life in their quarters, soldiers goofing around (alcohol was almost certainly involved), General inspecting the facilities, bunkers and gun emplacements on the Atlantic wall at the Pas de Calais. A number of negatives are shots of bombs exploding during an Allied bomb raid on the Pas de Calais and then shots of the aftermath, blown trains and buildings. Also shots of a mass burial of German soldiers, date on one of the crosses shows July 1, 1940 as the date of demise. Amazing photos, some of the best in the archive. 26-5"x7" B&W copy negatives of the WWII battles on Saipan. Good, sharp copy negatives depicting the horrors of combat, battlefield deaths and destruction. 500 total WWII East Front/Operation Barbarossa/Norway B&W negatives. Includes 197-3 3/8" x 2-1/4" B&W negatives, 48-2-1/4" x 2-1/4" B&W negative, 302-35mm B&W negatives. 39-8" x 10" custom made, wet process, continuous tone 1st generation B&W prints made from the negatives. Negatives document Wehrmacht-Combat Unit IR 489 with their commander H.H. Behrend. Subject matter is of Wehrmacht and SS troops moving to encircle Leningrad. Army group north sector. 4th Politzei Panzergrendier Division which was fighting with the 269th Infantry Division at the Battle of Luga, 1941. Photos of SS graveyard includes several showing the grave of SS Gruppenfuhrer und Generalleutnant der Schutzpolizei & Commander of the 4th SS Politzei Division Artur Ferdinand Mulverstadt. Also shown are wrecked German aircraft, German STUKA bombing Russian positions, Wehrmacht soldiers advancing into Russia, Wehrmacht assaults on Russian positions, lots of destroyed Russian tanks, German armored columns, German truck convoys, bivouacks, Wehrmacht soldiers with MG 32s in position, blown trains, 70Km from Petersburg, dead Russian soldiers, destroyed Russian equipment, lots and lots of German graves. Also shots of occupied Bergen, Norway (Ole Bulls Plass) ships in Norwegian harbor and underway with German troops on board. Pastoral scenery, German soccer match, troops unloading weapons and more. Incredible lot of photos. 303rd BG (Heavy) 8th U.S.A.A.F. "Hell's Angels" WWII. All shots taken by squadron's official photographer, Milton "Chic" Cantor. 36 custom made 8"x10" B&W prints. 152 WWII German negatives all proofed. Scenes include guest houses, restaurants in Austria, Wehrmacht soldiers with horses, caring for horses, captured African soldiers in French uniform, artillery unit in Russia, Wehrmacht in earthworks, captured French soldiers, wrecked buildings in Russia, soldier's portraits, battle scenes, Catherine the Great's Palace at St. Petersburg/ Leningrad, wrecked Russian tanks, wounded soldiers on train, Russian buildings, camouflaged artillery, Germans sitting on the barrel of a huge Russian artillery piece 1 negative & 1 print WWII 10/24/44 U.S.S. Darter, SS 227 aground on Bombay shoal, S.W. of Palawan, her crew was taken off and she was shelled extensively by the sub Nautilus to prevent the Japanese from salvaging the boat, in this photo she is being used for target practice by U.S.N. aircraft. WWII German, soldier on guard duty, soldier riding horses, soldiers physical training, Bivouac, crossing river on ferry, hospital, Christmas, scenes in Germany, Hermann (otherwise known as Arminius) Monument, Teutoberg Forest, Germany, 95 negatives no proofs WWII German Operation Barbarossa, 82-35mm copy negatives of German advance across Russia destroyed tanks, German armored columns, tank battles, lots of combat photos, 77 B&W 8"x10" prints. WWII U.S. Army, 14" x11", brown embossed leatherette. Album contains 434 vintage photos, 5 photo post cards of Australia, 3 maps, pages from AAF magazine article on Biak Island near New Guinea: start at March 1943 training at Camp Barkley, TX for Medical Reserve Training Corps, then to Australia Camp Perry Park-Brisbane, then to Biak Island, then Philippines; included in this album is a vintage prints of Joe Rosenthal's iconic photo of Marines on Iwo raising U.S. Flag; native women; combat shots on Saipan & New Guinea, combat shots in the Philippines, Iwo Jima; casualty shots; General Yamashita surrender to General Wainright & General Wainright is refusing to shake Yamashita's hand. WWII German Photo Album 8.8 cm flak unit+ (66 photos); German "Eighty-Eight" unit, camouflaged artillery, battery of 8.8s towed by half tracks, high ranking officer, ski troop, LW plane postcard photos, aerials, portraits, 2 death notices, 2 pics of N. Africa or Greece. WWII German, 1427 35mm negatives, 34 custom made 8"x10" B&W prints, covering time period Oct. 1940 to June 1942. Contains shots of Dresden, Germany before it was bombed on some strips; Dresden 1941; family photos; German Judge; tank columns; lots of graves; unit photos; East Front; artillery position; artillery spotters; German officers in field; Paris Eiffel Tower great shots; Germans take France; wrecked French tanks; towns & defenses; big cannons in train yard; shots of Croatia (Zagreb), Austria. Hitler's Operation Barbarossa is well covered in this archive, from the Black Sea to the Baltic. Especially of interest are the Finnish negatives and custom-made, 1st generation wet-process B&W prints made from them showing the part that Finland played in the operation and its War of Continuation against the Soviet military. Over 1,000 sample images and a brief description of the contents are shown in our on-line catalog. Prospective bidders should examine this archive in person. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. There are images that have damage, though vast majority are fine. Interested parties should examine lot in person. 52429-1
PAIR OF SCRIMSHAWED WALRUS TUSKS, 19TH CENTURYPair of Scrimshawed Walrus Tusks , mid 19th century, the first engraved at the top with a full portrait of Alexander the Great in full combat gear, above three maidens representing Liberty, Equality and Fraternity; flanked by an eagle with Federal shield. On the right a perched eagle with star banner and phrase “Washington’s Own”, above a scene of a gentleman holding a fainted female with long hair wearing a striped dress. The bottom scene is a 3-masted squared rigged ship flying a polychromed American flag. The reverse with a single scene of a well-dressed Native American couple holding hands and very small ships and seagull in the distance. The 2nd tusk engraved with a full-length portrait of an allegorical female figure above George Washington on horseback over a landing eagle above a scene of archangel Gabriel appearing to three women at foot of the cross. The reverse with a recumbent figure with a shield above the starboard portrait of the USS Portsmouth. On July 9, 1846 the USS Portsmouth, captained by Commander John B. Montgomery, sailed into San Francisco Bay, with the intent of capturing the town of Yerba Buena from Mexico.
Length 18 ½ in. Width 2 ½ in.
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Four mid 19th century Mark Whitwill & Son of Bristol ship posters one for 'Australian Gold Region for Melbourne Geelong and Sydney' with the frigate Try dated 28th September 1852; and three for New York largest 29.5 x 19.5ins Estimate ?200-300 Largest poster - Melbourne Geelong & Sydney: has been folded and has many creases many chips around edges and losses along fold lines particularly at the bottom cross section most of the lettering is visible and some tears along the vertical folds this appears to have been glued down onto a black board around the edges. There is a smaller poster printed for Emigration from Bristol to New York: on the ship try with Joseph Samson Commander dated 17th April printed by J. Wright Printer Thomas Street Bristol - glue tabs to the top border Slightly larger blue poster for Emigration from Bristol to New York dated 1st May 1851 on the Queen of the Ocean: fair condition but again glued around the edges. A small poster in a white for Direct Sail for New York dated 17th April 1856 on the Try - again printed by J. Wright: glue tabbed at top edges - good condition. 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 ?700
RARE AND IMPORTANT NUMBERED PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE’S TEETH DATED 1833 AND SIGNED JOSIAH SHEFIELD JR. Numbered teeth are very rare with the added rarity of a pair makes these teeth extremely desirable to even the most discriminating collector. 1) 6-1/4” tooth being decorated top to bottom as follows: Front side: No. 8 N. West Coast July 29 18 33 Lat. 37 10 N. Lon. 125 00 W Took 6 Whales. 2-1/4” x 3” engraved ship having three-masts with most sails up having what may be dark figures aboard. Underneath ship is “Sept 20 1833 Anchored In St Barbara Sept 29 Sail’d For Todos Santos Bay. Reverse side: 1-1/4” x 3/4” oval with Josiah Shefield Jr. CONDITION: 1/2” chip to left bottom corner of front side, yellow patina, blue ink spot on top of ship mast. 2) 6-1/4” tooth being decorated top to bottom as follows: Front side: No 9 Oct. 3 1833 Anchor’d in Todos Santos Sail’d for Turtle Bay opposite the last two lines is “9” with wavy line border. Nov 7 Off C. St. Lus. Lat. 22. 42 N. Lon 110. 08 W. There is a 2-1/2” engraving of two American flags on arrow tipped poles which are crossed with the bottoms terminating on a three-tier plinth on a square base with line decoration. In between the upper cross flags Took 2 Whales 110 bbls. Beneath the flags Oct 14 Anchor’d In Turtle Bay. & Cooper’d 1000 bbls 31 Sail’d for Cape St Lucas. Reverse side: Having a vertical rectangle frame with a standing woman in long dress with shawl holding a small pocketbook. The top of the head is somewhat obscured. CONDITION: Yellow patina with some darker areas. REFERENCE: “Dictionary of Scrimshaw Artists” by Stuart M. Frank, page 119. Lists Josiah Shefield Jr. circa 1828-1835. He describes as well as pictures a tooth in full page illustration on the previous page and mentions three other known teeth by this artist. Shefield was born in 1807 on Nantucket and he made a voyage out of New Bedford on the ship Timoleon 1831-1835. PROVENANCE: These two teeth were recently found in a house in upper New York State on the shores of Lake Ontario. These are a new discovery and we believe that they have never been out of the family that they came from. They are being sold as a pair. These teeth have been reviewed in person by Stuart M. Frank and a letter Mr. Frank accompanies the lot. 9-29437 (15000-25000)
Wan Weisheng (B. 1932) "Swan Swimming in Pond": Wan Weisheng (Chinese, B. 1932) "Swan Swimming in Pond" Signed lower right. Original Tempera painting on Watercolor Paper. . . Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. . This painting appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the China 8f Whooper Swan stamp issue of November 18, 1983. . . The grace and beauty of the Mute Swan has enchanted man for centuries. Gliding cross crystal waters with its long neck held in a graceful curve, this elegeant swan arches its ivory wings over its back like a feathered sail. As this ornamental swan swims through the water, it will from time to time plunge its head and neck below the surface, nibble on tender aquatic plants, and then suddenly raise up, tossing back a shower of crystal droplets onto its snow-white plumage. Captivated by this bird's magnificent beauty, the Chinese partially domesticated the Mute Swan to decorate the parks and estates of China. Truly the picture of beauty and elegance, this majestic Swan glides across the waterways of China in noble silence. These beautiful birds are often seen swimming in pairs for they select a mate for life. The male is fiercely protective of his mate and the nesting site they have chosen. When threatened, the male Swan will take an aggressive posture by bowing and arching his shimmering plumes over his back, and softly hiss a warning. Both the male and the female share the incubating duties, each taking turns so the other may feed. After hatching, the light-gray baby swans or cygnets, often ride on their parents' downy backs, cradled in their arched wings. Indeed, the mute Swan in a symbol of striking beauty as it swims gracefully through the tranquil ponds of China. . . Image Size: 14. 5 x 17 in. . Overall Size: 15. 25 x 17. 75 in. . Unframed. . (B08239) Condition . - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. . - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via wire transfer or cashier’s check, no other forms of payment will be accepted. . - All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. . - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. 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. . - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail. com . - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through 6 online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. . - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be out bid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. Available payment options on Bidsquare
HENRY HOBART NICHOLS (American, 1869-1962) HARBOR SCENE WITH SHIPS. Large oil on canvas scene shows a number of medium and small sailboats around a large square rigger. A tugboat is seen behind a boat filled with seaweed having its sail up with a red cross on it. Other small rowboats are seen with people. Signed lower left “H Nichols”. Housed in an outstanding period and possibly original gesso decorated gilt frame. An S. Johnson, Boston label is affixed to stretcher. REFERENCE: For similar size and subject matter painting, see Christie’s New York, May 23, 1996 #33. SIZE: 25” x 42”. Relined with restoration and inpainting. Very good. 9-25528 (8,000-10,000)
ANTIQUE SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH, 1ST HALF OF THE 19TH CEN...Antique Scrimshaw Whale Tooth, 1 st half of the 19 th Century, finely engraved view of a whale ship flying Saint Andrew's Cross and three longboats out pursuing five whales; the reverse engraved with the ship "Foxhound" sailing along shore of a mountainous tropical island.
Length 6 ½ in. Ex-collection : William W. Coffin to the Present Owner
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[BROADSIDE"”U. S. POSTAL SYSTEM]. A Geographical View Of All The Post Towns In The United States of America And Their Distances From Each Other Accord: [BROADSIDE—U. S. POSTAL SYSTEM]. A Geographical View Of All The Post Towns In The United States of America And Their Distances From Each Other According To The Establishment of the Post Master General In the Year 1815. Anderston Printfield, near Glasgow: R. Gillespie, 1815. . Broadside, 21 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. PRINTED IN SEPIA ON CLOTH. With full decorative grapevine border, incorporating medallion portraits of Washington, Jefferson, Adams and Madison & other vignettes including sailing ships (4), the American Eagle (2), Lady Liberty, and the Seal of the United States. (Some minor staining and slight fading. ) Stitch-mounted at edges to pasteboard. Matted and framed. Unexamined out of frame. VERY RARE DECORATIVE BROADSIDE PRINTED ON CLOTH, detailing the postal road system in the United States at the time of the War of 1812. Includes three charts summarizing the American post road network. One of the large tables indicates distances between the post towns on the “Main Line” from Georgia to Maine. To the right, a chart shows the "Cross Post Roads, ” giving distances along post roads crossing the main line and a statistical table. This broadside is drawn from on a 1796 version issued in Boston by Samuel Ruddock and engraved by Benjamin Callendar. The printer, Robert Gillespie, was one of three sons of William Gillespie, Cotton Spinner and Calico Printer, who was active outside of Glasgow at the end of the 18th Century. One of his sons, Colin Gillespie, move to America and became a successful merchant. Colin's brother, Richard Gillespie, took over the calico printing business in 1808 or 1809. Threads of History, no. 47 & p. 67; Linda Eaton, Printed Textiles: British and American Cottons and Linens, 1700-1850, no. C344 (described as plate- or roller-printed handkerchief on cotton). Condition For condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions. com
GALLE FAIENCE INKWELL. Exceptional Gallé faience inkwell has interesting freeform design surrounding the attached inkwell holder. Decorated on the outside with a gold gloss glaze and decorated on the inside with blue and back above the inkwell and a wonderful nautical scene depicting six men pushing a rowboat into the water with a sail ship in the distance. Signed on the underside in red “E. Gallé Nancy” and also “E. G. déposé” with Cross of Lorraine. SIZE: Approx. 12” across x 5-1/2” t. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 5-63534
THREE CAST IRON DOORSTOPS OF SAILING SHIPS: LARGEST A CLIPPER SHIP IN ROUGH SEAS, REMNANTS OF ORIGINAL PAINT, UNMARKED, 9" H.; NEXT ...Three cast iron doorstops of sailing ships: largest a clipper ship in rough seas, remnants of original paint, unmarked, 9" h.; next largest a side view of three mast ship, on rectangular base, unmarked, traces of gilt finish, 5 1/4" h.; and smallest a Spanish type ship with cross decoration to sails, unmarked, remnants of gold-colored finish, 4" h.
c. 1808 Appaisal An Inventory of the Personal Estate of Stephen Decatur (Sr. ) Copy: Autographs. "Inventory of the Personal Estate of Stephen Decatur, dec'd". (STEPHEN DECATUR, SR. ) (1752-1808). American Merchant Ship Captain before the Revolutionary War, American Naval Captain in the Revolutionary War, and later commissioned as a U. S. Navy Captain in the Quasi-War with France, Commanded the USS Delaware and sailed in the first American Navy fleet to cross the Atlantic, along with his son Stephen Decatur Jr. c. November 11, 1808, Manuscript Document, 8 Pages, Listing titled, "Copy of an Inventory of Goods & Chattels, the Personal Estate of Stephen Decatur, dec'd, " with a fully listed and appraised total value of $9, 100. 39, Choice Extremely Fine. This undated, Handwritten Manuscript Document is Headed at the top of its front page: "Copy of an Inventory of Goods & Chattels, the Personal Estate of Stephen Decatur, dec'd. " This being an official period Contemporary Copy of the Inventory of the personal estate of Stephen Decatur. It is a listed appraisal measuring 7" wide x 12. 5" tall, with 8 pages (2 blank). The Docket on its blank final page verso reads, in full: "N 1 - Copy of Appraisment of the Personal Estate of S Decatur deceased. " The high quality laid period paper is lightly folded, and is very well written, easily readable and extremely clean in presentation. There are a few trivial small splits at folds, overall extremely well written in crisp brown on fresh clean period laid paper. Excellent for display and a great collectible item for United States Navy enthusiasts! Exceedingly rare. Stephen Decatur, Sr. (1752 - 1808), American merchant captain before the Revolution, and American Naval Captain in the Revolutionary War and later in the Quasi-War. He was the father of Stephen Decatur, Jr. , the famous Naval officer. . During the American Revolution, Decatur commanded the Ships Royal Louis, the Comet, the Retaliation, the Rising Sun, and the Fair American, gaining distinction by the capture of English vessels. . At the close of the war he returned to mercantile life and was a friend and business associate of Colonel Francis Gurney (1738 - 1813), Philadelphia merchant, civic leader, and officer during the Revolutionary War.
PAIR OF EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH BY JOSIAH SHEFFIELD, JR., KNOWN AS THE "LOG TEETH" CIRCA 1831-1835 LENGTHS 6" AND 6.25". INCLUDES STANDS.PAIR OF EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH BY JOSIAH SHEFFIELD, JR., KNOWN AS THE "LOG TEETH", Circa 1831-1835, The only known examples of authentic scrimshaw that document a whaling voyage in the manner of a log. Engraved aboard the New Bedford whaleship Timoleon during an 1831-1835 voyage, one signed by Sheffield. Teeth labeled "No. 8" and "No 9" at tips, indicating this pair is most likely part of a larger series chronicling the voyage, with an indeterminate number of other "log teeth" yet to be discovered. "No. 8" tooth engraved in cursive lettering "No. 8 N. West Coast July 29" 1833 Lat. 37 10. N. Lon. 125. 00. W. Took 6 Whales." above a ship portrait captioned in serifed lettering "Sept 20 1833 Anchored in St Barbara Sept 29 Sail'd for Todos Santos Bay". Decorative rules and flourishes are interspersed between lines of text, figures are visible on board the ship, and geometric bands line the edges. Signed on reverse "Josiah Shefield [ sic] Jr" within an oval border, the lettering surrounding a stylized compass rose. Sheffield spelled incorrectly here is believed to be a "typographical" error. "No 9" tooth engraved in serifed lettering, matching the caption on the "No. 8" tooth, "Oct 3 1833 Anchor'd in Todos Santos "9" Sail'd for Turtle Bay Nov 7 " Off C. St. Lus. Lat. 22.42 N. Lon 110.08 W. Took 2 Whales 110 bbls" above crossed American flags on arrow-tipped poles set on a stepped plinth. Engraved below in the same serifed lettering "Oct 14 Anchor'd in Turtle Bay. & Cooper'd 1000 bbls, 31 Sail'd for Cape St Lucas". A stylized compass rose, the same as seen at the center of the signature on the "No. 8" tooth is set between "Took 2 Whales" and "110 bbls", and some additional rules are interspersed between lines of text. The flags and plinth are very finely rendered. Reverse with a rectangular frame containing a portrait of a figure in a long gown standing and holding a small book or purse. The teeth are believed to come from the same jaw and have a mellow age patina. Accompanied by a January 11, 2006 letter and a copy of a January 12, 2009 letter, both from Stuart M. Frank, Ph.D., Senior Curator, New Bedford Whaling Museum, describing in detail the artistic and historical significance of this pair of teeth. In both letters he remarks about the misspelling of "Sheffield", an error regarded as "understandable and unimportant, and in no way diminishing the solid attribution". Also includes clippings and photographs pertaining to Sheffield scrimshaw. Dimensions: Lengths 6" and 6.25". Includes stands. Provenance: James D. Julia, Fairfield, Maine, January 26, 2006, Lot #437. Catalog notes state the teeth were found in a house in upper New York State on the shore of Lake Ontario.Hyland Granby Antiques, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.The Collection of Ian R. MacKenzie.Illustrated:"Scrimshaw" by Nancy N. Johnston, published in Antiques & Fine Art Magazine, 2006.To be included in Wandering Whalemen and Their Art: A Collection of Scrimshaw Masterpieces, by Alan Granby (Hyannis, Mass.: Alan Granby, fall 2021), Chapter Three - Early Scrimshanders, plates 3.17a, 3.17b and 3.17c. The book will accompany a four-month scrimshaw exhibit to be held at the Cahoon Museum of American Art in Cotuit, Massachusetts.Notes:According to Scrimshaw and Provenance: A Third Dictionary of Scrimshaw Artists, by Stuart M. Frank (Mystic, Ct.: Stuart M. Frank and Mystic Seaport Museum, 2013), p. 249-250, Josiah Sheffield, Jr. was born in 1807 on Nantucket to parents who hailed from Rhode Island. It is likely his first whaling voyage was aboard a Nantucket ship, and then he served aboard the New Bedford ship Averick from 1828 to 1831, though he was listed as Jonah Sheffield, rather than Josiah. His third and last whaling voyage was from 1831 to 1835 aboard the New Bedford ship Timoleon , during which he produced these teeth.Earlier in the same voyage he produced a larger work, known as the "Timoleon Tooth", signed "J. Sheffield Jr" and dated June 1833, which has a a portrait of the Timoleon , a verse, and lists the captain and officers. It is part of the New Bedford Whaling Museum Collection and is illustrated in Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved, by Stuart M. Frank (Boston: David R. Godine, 2012), fig. 3:2a and 3:2b. An unsigned tooth by Sheffield, illustrated in Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders, Whales and Whalemen, by E. Norman Flayderman (New Milford, Ct.: N. Flayderman & Co., Inc., 1972), p. 16, is dated July 3, 1833 and also has a portrait of the Timoleon , lists the mates and documents a capture. This tooth sold at the Richard A. Bourne Company, Hyannis, Massachusetts, May 30, 1990, Lot #56.Interestingly, Sheffield's Timoleon shipmate John H. Ricketson, also produced a tooth chronicling the voyage, with a table of ports visited and corresponding dates. It is also in the New Bedford Whaling Museum Collection and is illustrated in Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved,, fig. 3:3b and in Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders ...,, p. 17.Sheffield settled in Fabius, New York, then by 1870 had moved to Maquoketa, Iowa, with his second wife Mary and daughter Mary. He died there in 1880.
A rare Derby plant pot and stand, circa 1800
Of bucket shape with small angular handles, the stand with everted sides, painted by George Robertson with a river landscape, three ships in full sail with a rowing boat moored on the bank, a windmill also on the bank and a spire in the distance, reserved within gilded borders on a bright yellow ground, 13.3cm high, crown, crossed batons and D marks in blue, pot titled 'On the Dutch Coast' (2)
CHINESE SCHOOL (CIRCA 1850,), PACKET SHIP VANCOUVER OFF HONG KONG, OIL ON CANVAS, 28” X 36”. FRAMED 33.5" X 42.5".CHINESE SCHOOL, Circa 1850, Packet ship Vancouver off Hong Kong, wearing the house flag of the Red Cross Line, the New York shipping firm owned by David Ogden and Co. Unsigned. Faint title along the bottom "Ship Commander, Alfred____ Commander". Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 28" x 36". Framed 33.5" x 42.5". Provenance: Charlotte Horstmann and Gerald Godfrey Ltd., Ocean Terminal, Hong Kong, 1988.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.Notes:Identified indistinctly on her starboard trailboard as Vancouver, this vessel was a 518-ton ship built at Medford, Massachusetts in 1845. Originally sailing out of Bath, Maine, she was later registered in New York sailing for the Red Cross Line. In 1852-1853, Vancouver was recorded as having sailed from Woosung, China on December 26 and arrived in New York on March 31, a 96-day passage that matched the run of the famous McKay clipper Sea Cloud from Whampoa to New York during that same year. In 1854 Vancouver is listed as making a 127-day passage from Foochow to London.
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN SINGLETON COPLEY (AMERICAN/BRITISH 1738-1815) PORTRAIT OF MAJOR PATRICK CAMPBELL Oil on canvas 76cm x 63.5cm (30in x 25in) Estimate £ 20,000-30,000 Provenance: Burwood House sale, Esher, October 1927 The Georgian Galleries, London The Walkinshaw family of Edinburgh Sold Dowells auction house, Edinburgh, July 1937, Lot 129 Doig, Watson and Wheatley, Edinburgh Collection of Colonel RM Guild, Edinburgh, August 1937. Note: We are indebted to the research of a number of authorities, including J Craig Nannos (Col. Retd), Professor Gregory Urwin of Temple University, Philadelphia, JA Houlding, Ed Brumby, René Chartrand and Ian McCulloch. Potential confirmation of the identity of the sitter is born out by a similar painting of a British Officer, with the same face, also said to be a portrait of Major Patrick Campbell, now in the de Young Collection, San Francisco, (the San Francisco painting, 85 1/8in x 60 1/4in) which was previously attributed to Copley, before losing that attribution in 1972 when the renowned Copley scholar Jules Prown concluded it differed from Copley's style "in its muted and soft coloration, the gentle treatment of the background and the absence of the strong value contrasts." This of course, is entirely true when considering Copley's career as a portraitist in America. His later, London paintings though are very different. So the question of the date and the place at which the work was executed becomes crucial and it is necessary to look at the history of the sitter, along with the provenance of both paintings. The San Francisco painting of Major Campbell was put up for sale in 1927 and purchased by The Georgian Galleries of King Street London, from a sale at Burwood House, Surrey. As much is stated in an advertisement in the Connoisseur magazine for October 1927 (illustrated below). It also states that the view is of Barcaldine Castle, Campbell's ancestral home. Burwood was purchased in 1927 by the 1st Lord Iveagh (Cecil Guinness), who died that same year. It is also clear from the advert that by this time the painting had been sent by the Georgian Galleries to New York for sale, presumably on account of it being thought to be by Copley. Bought as such by the collector Warner S McCall of St Louis, it was sold by the John Levy Gallery of New York to Mr and Mrs Edmond Herrscher and presented by them to the de Young in August 1933. The Sitter Patrick Campbell of Barcaldine, the supposed sitter in both portraits, was the third son of Duncan Campbell of Barcaldine and Glenure. It would appear that Patrick's father, Duncan, fell out with three of his other sons, all of whom who joined the military and died while in service. Patrick Campbell obtained a lieutenant's commission in the 103rd Regiment of Foot toward the end of the Seven Years' War in 1762, aged around seventeen. The regiment was sent to Belle-Îsle, off the coast of Brittany. In 1763, at the end of the Seven Years War, aged 18, Campbell became a compulsory 'reduced' half-pay lieutenant, but was keen to re-join the regular army. His uncle, the wealthy Scottish businessman Robert Campbell, based in London, suggested that the boy might be found another commission -but his father Duncan thought otherwise; it was too expensive. Instead, Patrick was called back to the Highlands and operated a cattle-droving partnership. His ambition, however, was to return to the army. Eight years later, in November 1775, he got his wish when, aged around 28, raising a Highland 'levy' of infantrymen, he purchased a commission in Colonel Simon Fraser's newly formed 71st Highland Regiment, with the rank of captain. It seems possible that the San Francisco picture was painted for Patrick Campbell to mark his being commissioned into the army in 1775. Paid for perhaps by his wealthy uncle Robert, who had backed the idea all along. The view of Barcaldine Castle of course looks nothing like the castle today. Abandoned in 1735 it fell into ruins (being bought back by the Campbells in 1896 and rebuilt). The landscape though does seem to marry up with that around Barcaldine and has a look of the west Highlands. It also has something of the Roman Campagna and this too would work with ascribing it to Copley in 1775, when the influence of Italy was fresh in his mind. Having purchased his commission, Patrick would have had almost six months in London before the regiment sailed in April 1776 and it is possible that during this time that his portrait now in San Francisco was painted. The fact that the portrait would have been painted in London and not in America, would explain its style. Copley's style changed completely in London where he arrived in 1774 before setting off for the continent, where he remained until September 1775. On his return, according to the scholar of Copley's English style, Emily Ballew Neff, he aligned himself with the Reynolds camp. He would thus have been working in London at his new studio in George Street from October 1775, at precisely the same moment that Patrick Campbell was there as a newly commissioned officer. We know that Copley was looking at the work of Reynolds at this time. There is also no doubt that the painting now on offer is by an artist who has absorbed the teachings of Reynolds. Such an opinion has recently been expressed by Professor David Mannings of Aberdeen University, a world authority on Reynolds, who also offered the opinion that the painting might easily be the work of Copley. For relevant comparisons of light, shade and handling see Copley's 'Mrs Seymour Fort' of c1778 in Connecticut and 'Clark Gayton, Admiral of the White of 1779' in NMM Greenwich. The 1777 painting of 'The Copley Family also bears comparison.' Major Campbell's pose is a cross between the Apollo Belvedere and the statue of Octavian in Rome in the adlocutio pose adopted by commanders when addressing their troops. Having just been in Rome, Copley would have been acutely aware of such antique sculpture. So how do we happen to have two paintings of Major Campbell? The answer surely lies in Campbell's own story. In April 1776 Fraser's Highlanders, now the 71st foot, mustered at Glasgow and arrived in August 1776 at New York. Doubts have been raised as what appear to be dark blue, dark green, or even black facings on the officer's coat in both paintings, as the facing colour of the 71st was white. We do know though that, although he does not wear the short Highland regimental version of the red coat, the man depicted is an officer in a Highland regiment as he wears his sash on his left shoulder. Only Highland officers were granted this privilege, other officers wearing their sashes around the waist. Thus, the sitter is a conundrum. It is possible though that from November to April 1775-1776, when the San Francisco portrait was painted, the facing colours of Fraser's 71st had not yet been decided upon. What uniform then would Copley have painted his sitter in other than his old coat from his previous regiment, the 103rd? Although the uniform of the 103rd has yet to be visually documented, the leading expert René Chartrand has proposed that its regimental facing colour might have been a dark green, which fits with both of the portraits. It is also not without significance that the coat in both portraits is firmly of the early 1768 pattern and indeed that the gorget is also larger than those worn during the Revolutionary War. Patrick Campbell of Barcaldine commanded the Grenadier company of the 71st which formed part of a composite Highland grenadier battalion. During its brief existence this 4th British Grenadier Battalion was active in the New York area. Campbell's first action would have been the landing on Long Island. The Grenadiers also landed on Manhattan and supported the Light Infantry and 42nd Highlanders in the Battle of Harlem Heights. Might not the smaller, Scottish portrait celebrate Campbell's involvement in the assaults of the New York campaign? It shows a howitzer (French or American) and in the background what appears to be a siege gun, but the landscape is not specific. This second portrait might have been commissioned at the smaller scale to be transported by sea, the larger San Francisco painting remaining in London. It might also be the case that the face in the smaller picture would have been modelled on that in the first as well as preliminary studies made from the original sitting in 1775. This would also explain the use of the dark facings in the second portrait as these would have been in Copley's original notes for his first painting (the San Francisco portrait). Interestingly, the uniform coat is exactly the same in the two paintings with the epaulette hanging down on the left shoulder. Indeed in the Scottish painting, it is clear from a pentimento, that the artist has moved the original position of the fusil in order to reveal the epaulette more fully. We know that Copley painted a posthumous portrait of the mother in a group portrait of 'The Pepperell Family of 1778', using sketches he had made while she was still alive. David Mannings has also pointed out that it was Reynolds's practice to paint smaller portraits which could be transported on board ship. There appears to be one other portrait by Copley with exactly the same dimensions as the Scottish portrait, in which the sitter is depicted full length. This is the portrait of 'John Wombwell' sold at Sotheby's New York in 2009. Wombwell was a merchant in Spain in the 1770s and it seems likely that his portrait might have been painted by Copley for export, around 1775. If Campbell's portrait had a similar purpose, however, it never reached him, for by 1782 he was dead. On October 26, 1779, through the sale of his farming interest in the Scottish Highlands, Campbell had put up £1,100 to purchase his promotion to Major. He then sailed south to participate in the British capture of Georgia, but ill health caused him to return north. He eventually found quarters in the house of Thomas Pearsall, a wealthy Quaker in New York and while there fell in love with Pearsall's daughter Sarah. Despite her father's opposition, the two were married on 1st January 1781 and that December had one son, named after Patrick's father. Patrick's health however, had suffered during his military service, and leaving the army to settle in New York, he died there in September 1782. Interestingly, another portrait of Major Patrick Campbell of the 71st foot, a miniature, is featured along with the two portraits under discussion, in the Frick Art Reference Library, in which the sitter is wearing white facings. It bears a striking facial resemblance to both the Scottish and San Francisco portraits and it has been suggested that it might have been painted shortly before Campbell sailed for America. . Sold for £23,750 (buyer's premium included)
[GREAT LAKES NAVAL OPERATIONS, WAR OF 1812] Remarks &c on the Navigation of the Lakes Erie, St. Clair, Huron & Ontario By Henry Ken. : [GREAT LAKES NAVAL OPERATIONS, WAR OF 1812] Remarks &c on the Navigation of the Lakes Erie, St. Clair, Huron & Ontario By Henry Kent Lieut[enant] RN Undated, but from contents can be assigned to c. 1816]; large folio with paper cover or wrap made from a blank Royal Navy "Slop Muster" form with an 1815 watermark An unpublished manuscript report, possibly intended as a guidebook for Great Lakes navigation, with special consideration given to naval operations. Written by Lieutenant Henry Kent, Royal Navy, it describes and locates the various harbors, sheltering places, British and American military and naval establishments on the Great Lakes during the early 19th century, with numerous cross references to past naval operations on the Lakes during the recent War of 1812. This incredibly detailed guide to sailing and navigating the oft-treacherous waters of the Great Lakes is divided into two parts: "Sailing directions &c for Lakes Erie & Huron" and "Sailing Directions for Lake Ontario" and was originally probably intended for publication. It is perhaps the earliest written guide on this important subject and much of the information found in it would probably prove invaluable to Great Lakes sailors to this day. However, its primary value lies in the detailed descriptions and soundings of the various harbors and navigational landmarks, with special reference to their past (and possible future) use in time of war. For example, Kent mentions that "Chippewa Creek is situated about a mile and a half above the Falls on the River Niagara and from the mouth of it being a military post during the War was considered a secure place for sinking the small Vessels after the Fleet on Lake Erie was captured by the Americans…", noting that "to this place I was dispatched in 1815. to assist in the construction of two large Schooners, taking 120 Artificers with me and a Guard of Thirty Marines. we lay up the Keels and on the [ ] of August launched them, the one named Tecumseh and the Newark & former I obtained Command of. " Henry Kent entered the Royal Navy in 1800 as a First Class Volunteer and served aboard various ships until securing a midshipman's appointment in March 1804 and three years later, a Master's Mate. In 1809 he was promoted to Acting Lieutenant and on 14 March 1811 he was confirmed as Lieutenant aboard the HMS Fantome, a sloop of war which was part of the British squadron operating in the Chesapeake Bay during 1813 "where, in different attacks made upon the enemy's works, he distinguished himself as a brave and meritorious officer. " The January of following year, "with a degree of zeal highly creditable to him, Lieut. Kent started from Halifax…at the head of upwards of 100 officers, seamen, and marines" to join Sir James Yeo's Lake Ontario squadron, "traversing a distance of nearly 1, 000 miles across an uninhabited country, covered with snow and woods" and reached Kingston in March. This daring feat was celebrated by the publication of Kent's official report in the Naval Portfolio. Kent was appointed 1st Lieutenant aboard HMS Princess Charlotte, which he commanded with great merit during the attack and taking of Oswego. In June 1814, he was placed in command of a division of the Ontario squadron and was later appointed Superintendent of the Naval Depot at Penetanguishene. In 1819, "in consequence of a severe attack and fever and ague …[that] reduced him to a mere skeleton", he removed to the Lake Champlain establishment, where "he remained until Oct. 1822, when he returned home with his officers and men after an absence of 10 years" [Naval Biography, ]. With: Lieutenant William Robins, USN to Lieutenant Silas Duncan, USN at "Kingston, Upper Canada" on 2 August 1819; ALS, 1 p. Written by a veteran of the battle of Plattsburgh to a former comrade in arms, now an officer aboard the USS Washington at New York. Robins introduces and recommends Lieutenant Henry Kent "of his Majesty's Navy" preparatory to a intended visit to New York City and the eastern United States by the latter. He notes that the Kent's "general deportment to our Countrymen has given him a Sincere reception by the Navy Officers on the Station at Sackett's Harbor Where I am at present Station'd. " 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.
SHELVOCKE, George (1690-1728).A Voyage round the World By Way of the Great South Sea. Perform'd in the Years 1719, 20, 21, 22, in the Speedwell of London, of 24 Guns and 100 Men, (under His Majesty's Commission to cruize on the Spaniards in the late War with the Spanish Crown) till she was cast away on the Island of Juan Fernandes, in May 1720; and afterward continu'd in the Recovery, the Jesus Maria and Sacra Familia, &c . London: Printed for J. Senex [and others], 1726. 8vo (8 x 4 1/2 inches; 200 x 115 mm). Engraved title vignette by I. Pine, 1 folding engraved world map and 4 engraved plates (2 folding) by T. Pine. Contemporary calf, double-fillet border tooled in blind and rectangular centerpiece made up from floral and dotted roll patterns and floral stamps in blind, spine in compartments with date in gilt at foot, gilt brown morocco lettering piece Condition: Occasional very light spotting, some soiling to lower margin of L7r.; neatly rebacked to style.first description of the ‘fullest account of califorinia, the natives and other features, of any of the old voyages.” (Cowan). "Captains Shelvocke and Clipperton led a privately financed expedition for attacking Spanish shipping. Shelvocke gave his superior officer the slip in a storm and proceeded to Brazil and thence to the west coast of South America, where in two months he sacked Payta, Peru, and captured several small prizes. His vessel was wrecked at Juan Fernandez Island, but a ship was built out of the wreck[a]ge and he sailed up the coast to Baja California. After crossing the Pacific via Guam and Macao, Shelvocke returned to England and was acquitted of piracy charges. He soon left for the Continent a wealthy man. Shelvocke mentioned the gold of California and the guano of Peru, one hundred and thirty years before their modern discovery. An incident in the narrative, describing the passage around Cape Horn, is said to have inspired Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner. " (Hill). "On the map of the world, California is shown as an island. Two of the plates represent male and female inhabitants of California." (Cowan). Cowan II, pp. 581-582; Hill I, pp. 272-273; Howes S383; Sabin 90158.
Pair of 19th C. Japanese Hiroshige Woodblocks: Utagawa (or Ando) Hiroshige I (Japan, 1797 - 1858). Two woodblock prints. Publisher: UOEI. Date: 1856-1858. An elegant pair of woodblock prints by master Utagawa (or Ando) Hiroshige I, set in matching frames. The first woodblock depicts the view of the Tone River from Konodai Hill and is from the series "Meisho Edo Hyakkei" (100 Famous Views of Edo City). The second woodblock is from "Meisho Edo Hyakkei, Gotenyama Hill at Shinagawa" and depicts people crossing the river and going up Gotenyama hill to view the cherry blossoms. Size of images: 13. 375" L x 8. 5" W (34 cm x 21. 6 cm) Size of frames: 18. 75" L x 13. 75" W (47. 6 cm x 34. 9 cm). . On the verso of the first woodcut is a label that reads, "Kohnodai, Tonegawa. People standing on a high bluff overhanging the river, and admiring the distant view of Fuji across the Plain of Yedo; Junks sailing on the River Tone. By Hiroshige, 1796-1858. " On the verso of the second woodcut is a label that reads, "Shinagawa, Gotenyama. People crossing the almost dry bed of the Shinagawa, now shrunk to a narrow brook, towards a path up steep yellow cliffs toa plateau beyond which are planted cherry trees and a few large pines. By Hiroshige, 1796-1858. ". . By the 18th century Japanese woodblock techniques evolved and the first polychrome prints or nishiki-e were commissioned for wealthy patrons of the Edo period. This period is known for marvelous woodblock prints of female beauties, kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, and courtesans of the infamous pleasure districts. In time the repertoire expanded to include romantic landscapes, flora and fauna, and dramatic historical events. These woodblocks were known for the distinct birds-eye view, penchant for strong line, and appreciation for brilliant, saturated hues that are hallmarks of this fine Japanese artform. Works by masterful Japanese printmakers such as Hiroshige played a major role in the West's perception of Japanese visual culture during the late 19th century when Japonism exerted a powerful influence on French Impressionists such as Degas, Manet, and Monet, Post-Impressionists including Van Gogh, even pioneering Art Nouveau artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec. . . Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection; acquired 1960 to 2000. . All items legal to buy/sell under U. S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. . . A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. . We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. . #163723 Condition Both woodblocks are framed under glass and have not been examined outside the frames. Slight staining but both images are still strong with vivid coloration. Informative labels on versos of each. Normal toning to mattes. Slight nicks/scuffs to frames but otherwise intact, excellent, and wired for suspension.
A white metal goblet with rowing and sailing motifthe tapering cylindrical body engraved with a sailing ship and coxed four, supported by three crossed oars on a pedestal base set with an anchor, engraved 'To D S Peddie Esq from Mr & Mrs Cornelius wishing many happy returns 24th May 1876' the base stamped S. BRS. B W A Shield, 16cm high (slightly askew)Property from a Stirlingshire Country House
After William Elliott (British, d. 1792) Two Hand-colored Engravings of His Majesty's Ship Thisbe, relating to the storm of January 3rd 1786, published Dec. 26th, 1788 by L. Brydon Printsellers, Charing Cross, London. Signed, titled, and inscribed in the plates, image sizes to 16 5/8 x 20 5/8 in., framed. Condition: Small tears at upper margins, toning, foxing, not examined out of frames. Estimate $400-600 Tears appear to go into plate line, one a tiny bit into image (less than 1/4 inch). Transcription of titles from the faces of the prints: Plate 1, Representation of the uncommon Situation of His Majesty's Ship Thisbe, commanded by Capt. Geo. Robertson, when in a very heavy Gale of Wind, accompanied with Hail, Rain, and Snow with her Sails wet & close furled & without Spindles of any sort at the Mast Heads. She was twice set on Fire by Lightning on the Evening of the 3rd of Jan. 1786, off the Coast of Ireland, in the Lat. 50.50 Long. 7 30 W . Plate 2, Representation of his Majesty's ship Thisbe, Commanded by Capt. George Robertson, after the Storm of the 3rd of January 1786. 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.
FRANKLIN D. BRISCOE (1844-1903) The Age of Sail and Steam, circa 1865 oil on canvas, 28 x 50 inches; signed lower right: ‘F. D. Br. : FRANKLIN D. BRISCOE (1844-1903) The Age of Sail and Steam, circa 1865 oil on canvas, 28 x 50 inches; signed lower right: 'F. D. Briscoe', in its original, carved and gilded frame (41 x 64 x 4. 5 inches) Franklin D. Briscoe is best known for his masterful renderings of marine and historical works. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Briscoe moved with his family to Philadelphia in 1848 and at the age of sixteen, began training with eminent marine artist Thomas Moran. He later traveled to Europe to continue his studies and by the age of 25, was considered a most proficient landscape and marine painter. Traveling by ship on numerous voyages that covered the globe, Briscoe found many marine subjects suitable for his brush during such extended voyages. He established a successful painting career and was highly regarded as a marine painter during his lifetime. A versatile artist, Briscoe's work also included portraiture and later, history paintings. During the 1880s, he received important commissions for Civil War battle paintings, one of which was a mural of the Battle of Gettysburg measuring 13 x 230 feet (in ten panels) that was exhibited throughout the country. Briscoe exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the Brooklyn Art Association and his works are in the collections of the Butler Institute, the National Museum of American Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Independence Seaport Museum, and the Woodmere Museum, to name but a few. Although traveling frequently, Briscoe kept a home in Philadelphia throughout his life and died there in 1903. A longer, more descriptive title for the masterful 'The Age of Sail and Steam' might aptly be 'Changing Tacks: The Sailing Navy Departs as the New Steam Navy Arrives', as it rather poignantly reflects on the fading glory and traditions of the Old Sailing Navy in the wake of the mid-19th century modernization of the United States Navy. We see a sailing frigate (probably the USS Constitution, which so gallantly earned its laurels during three ship-to-ship battles during the War of 1812), on a starboard course that will eventually take her from the viewer's sight, while one of the new steam frigates or sloops of war crosses the horizon in the center background. The slow demise of sailing power with the adoption of steam engines (prior to, and during the Civil War) is also symbolized by the setting sun. Its reflective light serves to starkly profile the new vessel (spewing coal-dust smoke into the sky) as it crosses the wake of the old, yet trim, sailing warrior. The departure of one is mourned, while the arrival of another is recognized, if not celebrated. This understated, yet powerful work is very much in the style of Moran, Briscoe's first and most influential instructor. Although undated, it was likely painted during or immediately following the Civil War (if later, Briscoe would have more likely employed an ironclad ship under steam power alone as the new forerunner, rather than depict one of the hybrid warships built during the transition from sail to steam during the 1840s-1860s). 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.
A Large Collection of Prints, Book Plates, Photographic Prints and Magazine Illustrations, late 19th/early 20th century, depicting American landscapes, including scenes of Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Alaska and featuring a series of six hand-colored landscapes of The Great Salt Lake, ca. 1860, and others illustrating gold-mining, fishing and bear hunting; together with a hand-colored print of the conical hill at Laguna, Colorado, ca. 1856; also including over 200 pages of the Works Projects Administration's Official Project 165-1-54-151 (3) under the Direction of the Chicago Plan Commission Concerning Land Use and Block Data; lithograph editions of maps of the United States and Texas by A. K. Johnson, ca. 1842; and a group of early to mid-20th-century prints depicting automobiles, featuring a series of prints of late 19th-century watercolors depicting the Benz and several 18th-century prints of engravings of cross sections of sailing ships and one of a gun ship's topsail, of varying sizes from 5" x 6" to 22" x 26".
Great White Fleet Chinese Cloisonne Vase Great White Fleet Imperial Chinese cloisonne vase, depicting the crossed flags of America and China with the Longevity character mark, all on a blue floral ground. 8 1/4" H. Circa 1908. Provenance: Collected by the consignor's grandfather, John Baxter Smith - U.S. Navy Paymaster, who was born in 1881, attended the Norfolk Academy and was made a paymaster with the rank of ensign in 1902. He stayed in the service through 1919, when he resigned as a Lt. Commander. Smith served on the following ships: Vermont, Princeton, Elacano, Villalobos, Wilmington, Monadnock, Ohio, Rhode Island, Lancaster, and Connecticut. He sailed with the Great White Fleet, although it is not certain on which ship he served during the Great White Fleet tour.
18K ENAMELED FIGURAL TALL SHIP SPANISH GALLEON BROOCH: 18K yellow gold brooch depicts a Spanish Galleon ship. The sails are of red and white enamel with a cross design. The enamel is intact. Approx. 1 3/4'' x 1 1/2''. Bar pin closure. Weight: 11.7 grams.
TWO FRAMED WHALE SHIP'S BLUE PRINTS Dated 1935For the hermaphrodite brig Viola of Provincetown. Drawn by Walter E. Channing of Fairhaven, MA and based on the original plans for The Viola. Channing made plans for building ship models. One shows the starboard elevation including sails, and the other shows Approximate Lines of...Viola" and includes painting, cabin cross sections, deck elevations, tryworks, etc. 24" x 35" sight."
Swedish Copper 1/2 Daler - Nicobar Shipwreck, ca. 1746: Northern Europe, Sweden, ca. 1746 CE. A copper plate minted by King Frederick I of Sweden. A crown above FRS 1746 is stamped on each corner, FRS indicating Fredericus Rex Sueciae. The denomination is stamped in the center 1/2 DALER SILF: MYNT with two crossed arrows below (details are faint). Silf mynt translates to silver coin, indicating that these copper sheets were equivalent a certain silver value. The verso is free of stamps and blank. This plate was a form of currency in Sweden and platmynt daler translates to "plate dollar. " Sweden created huge copper plates as currency due to a silver shortage; unfortunately copper coin did not hold as much value as silver resulting in large plates, this half daler is the smallest denomination of the plates minted. Most platmynts were melted down and repurposed over the years, making these original plates quite rare! See below to learn why this one survived intact. Lucite stand for photography purposes only. Size: 4. 25" L x 3. 62" W (10. 8 cm x 9. 2 cm). . This half daler is heavy despite being the smallest denomination of copper, and the inconvenience of carrying these plates led to the creation pf paper bank notes that could be exchanged. Consequently the need and value of the copper plates fell and most were melted down. In the 1780's, Sweden began exporting these copper plates to trade with colony countries. In 1783, the Danish ship, Nicobar, was sailing to India with a cargo consisting of Swedish platmynts, but a storm wrecked the ship off the coast of South Africa. The wreck was discovered in 1987, and this plate was finally recovered after spending nearly two hundred years at the bottom of the ocean. . . Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000. . All items legal to buy/sell under U. S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. . . A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. . We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. . #158368 Condition Stamps have softening of details making several illegible. Nicks and chips to peripheries and age commensurate surface pitting. Losses to peripheries and corner stamps as shown. Heavy patina!