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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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Unusual Small Copper Wash Boiler,780 - Unusual Small Copper Wash Boiler,
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Unusual Small Copper Wash Boiler,<p>American 19th century with iron handles at ends. 17.5" long x 9.75" wide x 6.6" high.<p&...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Tole & Tinware,781 - Early Tole & Tinware,
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Early Tole & Tinware,<p>lot of 7. Includes a rectangular tray with canted corners, with polychrome floral center and geometric border in g...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Early Kitchen Tools,782 - Early Kitchen Tools,
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Early Kitchen Tools,<p>lot of 3. Includes a large pierced brass skimmer with wrought iron handle, 18.5" long with 7.2" bowl; PLUS a...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Decorated Fireplace Bellows,783 - Decorated Fireplace Bellows,
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Decorated Fireplace Bellows,<p>lot of 2, both early 19th century turtleback type with stenciled polychrome painting. Includes a 17.5" lon...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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American Wrought Iron Hearth Tools,784 - American Wrought Iron Hearth Tools,
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American Wrought Iron Hearth Tools,<p>lot of 3. Early 19th century American. Includes a nice round bowl tasting ladle, 13" long with 2.3...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early American Fireplace Equipment,785 - Early American Fireplace Equipment,
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Early American Fireplace Equipment,<p>lot of 3. Includes a fine wrought iron toaster with pivot rack & scrolled iron legs with turned woo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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American Wrought Iron Toast Rack,786 - American Wrought Iron Toast Rack,
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American Wrought Iron Toast Rack,<p>early 19th century or late 18th century, with revolving toaster and nicely shaped baluster form handle wit...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Easter Chocolate Candy Molds,787 - Easter Chocolate Candy Molds,
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Easter Chocolate Candy Molds,<p>lot of 23 tin chocolate candy molds, includes German Easter bunnies, eggs, raspberries & corn on cob.<p...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Primitive Cupboard,788 - Primitive Cupboard,
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Primitive Cupboard,<p>pine, early 19th century, one door, with cutout bootjack ends, modern blue repaint; 30.5" wide x 13.5" deep x ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Hudnall Decorated Bucket Benches,789 - Hudnall Decorated Bucket Benches,
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Hudnall Decorated Bucket Benches,<p>lot of 2. Mixed wood, each with cut-out bootjack ends, front and rear skirts, modern folk art repaint in s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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