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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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Rosewood Egyptian Revival Tea Caddy,557 - Rosewood Egyptian Revival Tea Caddy,
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Rosewood Egyptian Revival Tea Caddy,<p>casket shaped, resting on 4 bun feet with fitted interior and burled walnut trim, 14.5" wide x 8&q...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Roccoco French Painted Fan,558 - Roccoco French Painted Fan,
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Roccoco French Painted Fan,<p>silk & ivory with elaborate roccoco mythological painting of 2 classically attired women in golden raft, esc...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Clinkscales Heraldic Seal in Silver & Amber,559 - Clinkscales Heraldic Seal in Silver & Amber,
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Clinkscales Heraldic Seal in Silver & Amber,<p>late 18th or 1st quarter of the 19th century seal for the Clinkscale clan. This Scottish s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fine Lady's Ivory and Silk Fan,560 - Fine Lady's Ivory and Silk Fan,
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Fine Lady's Ivory and Silk Fan,<p>printed with French fashion models of the latest women’s apparel. Three oval panels with hand colored w...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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London Zoological Garden Staffordshire Platter,561 - London Zoological Garden Staffordshire Platter,
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London Zoological Garden Staffordshire Platter,<p>17.75" in width, printed blue transfer of a man & woman viewing lions cage with 2 o...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Large Leeds Teapot With Tulips,562 - Large Leeds Teapot With Tulips,
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Large Leeds Teapot With Tulips,<p>blue painted teapot, pearlware with band of tulips on body & lid; scrolled handle & spout with vinin...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl,563 - Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl,
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Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl,<p>with hand-painted scene of American Indian chief and his entourage. While completely stylized, the sce...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Wooster Soft Paste Porcelain,564 - Wooster Soft Paste Porcelain,
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Wooster Soft Paste Porcelain,<p>lot of 3, all with blue underglaze crescent mark of the Wooster factory, 1755-90. Each in Chinese porcelain f...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Armoral Chinese Export Helmet Creamer,565 - Armoral Chinese Export Helmet Creamer,
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Armoral Chinese Export Helmet Creamer,<p>late 18th or early 19th century. 5.25" high x 6.25" long.<p>Hairline in handle & ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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English and Chinese Willow Ware,566 - English and Chinese Willow Ware,
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English and Chinese Willow Ware,<p>lot of 4. Includes 3 Chinese export porcelain pieces with gilt trim, a handleless cup & saucer, an 8&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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