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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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Figural Cast Iron Doorstop,637 - Figural Cast Iron Doorstop,
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Figural Cast Iron Doorstop,<p>with original polychrome paint in form of a fluted, footed fruit basket with oranges, grapes, plum leaves and fl...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Hamilton Foundry Figural Doorstop,638 - Hamilton Foundry Figural Doorstop,
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Hamilton Foundry Figural Doorstop,<p>cast as a finely detailed spread winged American eagle, resting atop a plynth of stone with U.S. shield. ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Figural Rabbit Doorstop,639 - Figural Rabbit Doorstop,
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Figural Rabbit Doorstop,<p>in overalls, and checked lace necked shirt, eating a carrot, original polychrome paint, probably a figure from Beat...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Brass Kettles,640 - Brass Kettles,
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Brass Kettles,<p>lot of 2, American mid-19th century. Each spun brass with iron bale handle. Worn maker's mark on one; 12.5" d. x 9&q...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Brass School Bell & Miniature Coffee Grinder,641 - Brass School Bell & Miniature Coffee Grinder,
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Brass School Bell & Miniature Coffee Grinder,<p>lot of 2. Includes a 5.75" x 10.75" school bell with turned maple handle; AND a ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Tin & Nickel Molds,642 - Tin & Nickel Molds,
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Tin & Nickel Molds,<p>lot of 4. Includes 3 different fish pudding molds, 5.5"- 12.5"; AND a nickel Valentine's Day candy mo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Girl in Bonnet Cast Iron Doorstop,643 - Girl in Bonnet Cast Iron Doorstop,
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Girl in Bonnet Cast Iron Doorstop,<p>probably a figure from Sun Bonnet Babies, 7.75 x 4", original polychrome paint.<p>95% original...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Figural Bookends,644 - Cast Iron Figural Bookends,
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Cast Iron Figural Bookends,<p>lot of 4. Includes a 5 x 4" pair of full figure Amish girl in black dress and bonnet cast in white metal a...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Ram Cast Iron Doorstops,645 - Ram Cast Iron Doorstops,
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Ram Cast Iron Doorstops,<p>lot of 2. Largest 7.75 x 10.25" x 8.75." Both in black painted finish.<p>1st old repaint; 2nd origi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Tin Cookie Cutters,646 - Early Tin Cookie Cutters,
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Early Tin Cookie Cutters,<p>lot of 5, early to mid-nineteenth century, includes standing retriever-type dog, horse, pig, and chicken, 3.5"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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