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FALL AMERICANA AUCTION - Session 2

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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Victorian Composition Sheep & Shepherd,506 - Victorian Composition Sheep & Shepherd,
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Victorian Composition Sheep & Shepherd,<p>set of 4 felt-covered composition sheep and a composition shepherd in original box with original...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Organ Mechanical Bank,508 - Cast Iron Organ Mechanical Bank,
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Cast Iron Organ Mechanical Bank,<p>Kyser & Rex, circa 1880-1900, with cat, dog and monkey on organ with bells, original polychrome paint,...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Child's Wheelbarrow in Original Red Paint,509 - Child's Wheelbarrow in Original Red Paint,
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Child's Wheelbarrow in Original Red Paint,<p>early 20th century toy/child's mixed wood wheel barrow in original old red paint, wire na...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Bentwood Sled with Original Decoration,510 - Early Bentwood Sled with Original Decoration,
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Early Bentwood Sled with Original Decoration,<p>shield-shaped top painted red with gold striping. Top with "SNOW FAIRY" in block s...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Hand Painted Wooden Noah's Ark Toy,511 - Hand Painted Wooden Noah's Ark Toy,
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Hand Painted Wooden Noah's Ark Toy,<p>American, late 19th century. With 28 scroll saw cut and carved basswood animals plus Noah & wife...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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American Child's Chair,512 - American Child's Chair,
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American Child's Chair,<p>early 19th century American butternut child's armchair with nice turned finialed rear posts, two arched back...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Spindle Back Child's Windsor High Chair,513 - Spindle Back Child's Windsor High Chair,
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Spindle Back Child's Windsor High Chair,<p>early 19th century American, mixed wood. With worn black over original red paint, tapered spind...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Piggy Bank,514 - Cast Iron Piggy Bank,
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Cast Iron Piggy Bank,<p>in original cream & pink paint. Pig is standing on hind feet holding a bag in front with embossed "The Wise ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Piggy Bank from Pottstown, Pa.,515 - Cast Iron Piggy Bank from Pottstown, Pa.,
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Cast Iron Piggy Bank from Pottstown, Pa.,<p>in walking position with "Norco Foundry & Specialty Co. Pottstown Pa." on left side ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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George III Slant Front Desk,516 - George III Slant Front Desk,
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George III Slant Front Desk,<p>mahogany with pine and oak secondary woods, nice fitted interior with drawers and hidden document drawer, 4 gr...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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