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FALL AMERICANA AUCTION - Session 1

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationUnited States In Person Preview. Wednesday, November 20, 12:00 –4:00 PM and Thursday, November 21, 9:00 AM-1:00

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<p>Cowan’s is pleased to offer more than 800 lots of fine historical and decorative Americana during our special Fall Auction, November 20-21. On November 20 th more than 400 lots of rare historical Americana will be sold, including an exceptionally rare hand-painted flag presented by the Ladies of Gordonsville, Virginia to the "Greys" on the eve of the Civil War; a rare North Carolina First National Confederate Flag; George Barnard's photographic album documenting "Sherman's March"; a campaign flag from the 1860 presidential campaign featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln; many fine American Indian photographs by Gardner and Rhinehart; Revolutionary swords, including one by Samuel Drowne, and another from England, both identified; five Civil War presentation swords; a Colt Pocket Model revolver presented to a Gettysburg combatant; Civil War Achives and letter groups, and many other choice lots.
<p>On November 21st the offering will include more than 400 lots of American furniture, folk and decorative arts, including the Collection of Nan Gordon formerly of Cincinnati and now of Prescott, Arizona; fine furnishing from the Edwin and Barbara Charitable Remainder Trust of Cleveland, Ohio; transportation prints from the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland, Ohio and other select consignments. This sale will begin with a fine selection of autographs of many American presidents, including Jefferson, three Lincoln documents; many presidential signed appointments; a fine inscribed Mark Twain photograph; an exceptional autograph book containing Lincoln's signature, George Armstrong Custer, and numerous Civil War generals and dignitaries.
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Civil War Colt Army Revolver,242 - Civil War Colt Army Revolver,
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Civil War Colt Army Revolver,<p>martially issued, Ser. No. 92342, solid walnut grips, with inspector's cartouche on left, cut for shoulder...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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3rd Model Colt Navy Revolver,243 - 3rd Model Colt Navy Revolver,
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3rd Model Colt Navy Revolver,<p>all matching serial numbers 126736, with single piece walnut grip.<p>About Good, with no traces of origi...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Remington New Model Army Revolver,244 - Remington New Model Army Revolver,
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Remington New Model Army Revolver,<p>44 caliber 6 shot percussion, with original walnut grips, total length 13.5".<p>barrel marking...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Confederate Presentation Flag of the Gordonsville Greys,245 - Confederate Presentation Flag of the Gordonsville Greys,
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Confederate Presentation Flag of the Gordonsville Greys,<p>Company C, 13th Virginia infantry. Constructed of two layers of cream silk, 44 x 59...
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
 
 
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First National Confederate Flag,246 - First National Confederate Flag,
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First National Confederate Flag,<p>handsewn cotton, 40.75" x 71.5." Flag with twelve white cotton five pointed stars appliqued to e...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Civil War/Indian Wars Presentation Cane,247 - Civil War/Indian Wars Presentation Cane,
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Civil War/Indian Wars Presentation Cane,<p>with "To Col. A. Jackson Smith" and "From Reception Committee / St. Louis, Mo. / Ju...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Civil War Pike,248 - Civil War Pike,
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Civil War Pike,<p>hand wrought steel with long ovate pointed blade, 4" long hook and 2" wide hatchet near mount, total length 30.5&q...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Civil War Cavalry Lieutenant's Shoulder Boards,249 - Civil War Cavalry Lieutenant's Shoulder Boards,
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Civil War Cavalry Lieutenant's Shoulder Boards,<p>wire bullion sewn with red velvet ground, with typical enameled paper backing.<p>V...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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American Spear-point Bowie Knife,250 - American Spear-point Bowie Knife,
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American Spear-point Bowie Knife,<p>unmarked, with flattened two piece antler grips, 17" total length. With its original leather sheath,...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Rare Civil War Gilmore Medal Awarded to a Member of the 54th Mass,251 - Rare Civil War Gilmore Medal Awarded to a Member of the 54th Mass,
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Rare Civil War Gilmore Medal Awarded to a Member of the 54th Mass,<p>belonging to Pvt. Charles H. Harrison. One of the rarest Civil War medal...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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