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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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Japanese Scrafitto Shino Wares,567 - Japanese Scrafitto Shino Wares,
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Japanese Scrafitto Shino Wares,<p>lot of 2. Includes a lotus shaped tea bowl with puddled interior off-white glaze over brownish gray stonewar...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Early English Creamware,568 - Early English Creamware,
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Early English Creamware,<p>lot of 3. Includes a feather edge decorated blue Leeds example on creamware body; 6.5" long,; PLUS a black tr...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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18th Century Creamware Saucers,569 - 18th Century Creamware Saucers,
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18th Century Creamware Saucers,<p>lot of 7, all circa 1790-1800. Deep creamware saucers with painted Leeds-type 2 & 3 color floral decorat...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Kentucky Mahogany Sheraton Pembroke Table,570 - Kentucky Mahogany Sheraton Pembroke Table,
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Kentucky Mahogany Sheraton Pembroke Table,<p>with single board top and rounded drop leaves, all in solid mahogany, with drawer front and end h...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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American Empire Mahogany Dresser,571 - American Empire Mahogany Dresser,
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American Empire Mahogany Dresser,<p>with 3-drawer step-back top section with ogee mirror atop, supported by 2 full turned tapered columns with...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Rare Cincinnati Tall Case Clock,572 - Rare Cincinnati Tall Case Clock,
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Rare Cincinnati Tall Case Clock,<p>signed on scenic painted dial "Gilmore Cincinnati". Empire style mahogany case with poplar secon...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Grain Painted Hanging Shelf,573 - Grain Painted Hanging Shelf,
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Grain Painted Hanging Shelf,<p>pine, in red and black original graining. With scalloped sides above 4 small drawers, above larger shelf, abov...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Walnut Hepplewhite Chest,574 - Walnut Hepplewhite Chest,
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Walnut Hepplewhite Chest,<p>with 2 over 3 graduated drawers having incised cock-beaded edges, paneled sides and 2 board nailed back on nicely ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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American Blown Glass Jars,575 - American Blown Glass Jars,
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American Blown Glass Jars,<p>lot of 4, all clear blown glass. Includes a kitchen storage jar with original tin lid, 1st half of the 19th cent...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Cobalt Flint Waste Bowl,576 - Cobalt Flint Waste Bowl,
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Cobalt Flint Waste Bowl,<p>American, 19th century in waffle pattern and ground pontil, 3.2 x 4."<p>EXC.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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