FALL AMERICANA AUCTION - Session 2

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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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Blown Dark Olive Glass Folded Lip Jar,577 - Blown Dark Olive Glass Folded Lip Jar,
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Blown Dark Olive Glass Folded Lip Jar,<p>probably Ohio, 7.8" high x 4.75" d. with snap pontil.<p>1 cm Chip at lip, shallow, el...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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American Blown Glass Flips,578 - American Blown Glass Flips,
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American Blown Glass Flips,<p>lot of 3, all American early 19th century. The largest is 5.75" high x 4.75" d., all with snap pontils...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Gathering of Midwestern Colored Blown Glass,579 - Gathering of Midwestern Colored Blown Glass,
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Gathering of Midwestern Colored Blown Glass,<p>lot of 3. Includes a flip type tumbler, ribbed in light sapphire blue with fire polished pontil...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Extremely Rare Sandwich Cut to Clear Whale Oil Lamps,580 - Extremely Rare Sandwich Cut to Clear Whale Oil Lamps,
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Extremely Rare Sandwich Cut to Clear Whale Oil Lamps,<p>with paneled emerald green, cut-to-clear fonts with brass fluted columns, mounted on I...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Overlay Sandwich Fluid Lamp,581 - Overlay Sandwich Fluid Lamp,
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Overlay Sandwich Fluid Lamp,<p>with blue cut to clear font, stamped brass stem, mounted on white marble base, 9" high.<p>No burner,...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Flint Glass Fluid Lamps,582 - Flint Glass Fluid Lamps,
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Flint Glass Fluid Lamps,<p>lot of 3, all American, early 19th century. Includes two with rectangular plinth base, thumbprint & flower for...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Chippendale Mirror,583 - Chippendale Mirror,
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Chippendale Mirror,<p>18th century New England scroll cut mahogany, with spread winged eagle on branch in gesso with original gilt paint. App...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Chippendale Mirror,584 - Chippendale Mirror,
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Chippendale Mirror,<p>18th century, mahogany, probably New England, with gesso & gilt paint spread winged eagle on branch, original mirror...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Folk Art Figural Trade Stimulator Sign,585 - Folk Art Figural Trade Stimulator Sign,
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Folk Art Figural Trade Stimulator Sign,<p>carved and painted pine, of an African American man in top hat and tattered pants. His shirt sleeves...
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
 
 
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Trade Sign in Original Paint For A Roofing Company,586 - Trade Sign in Original Paint For A Roofing Company,
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Trade Sign in Original Paint For A Roofing Company,<p>with black ground and lettering in yellow with red edging, reads "J. Hartline &...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Sheet Metal Stag Weather Vane,587 - Sheet Metal Stag Weather Vane,
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Sheet Metal Stag Weather Vane,<p>with original riveted rod, and traces of old white paint, 7.75" long x 8.25" high (12.25" high...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Miniature Watercolor of Little Girl,588 - Miniature Watercolor of Little Girl,
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Miniature Watercolor of Little Girl,<p>American early 19th century. With eglomise cover glass creating an oval portrait in profile, mounted in...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Miniature Watercolor Portrait,589 - Miniature Watercolor Portrait,
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Miniature Watercolor Portrait,<p>of a young gentleman with wild hair in high collared frock coat. Image is 2.25" wide by 3" high, i...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Miniature Watercolor of a Gentleman,590 - Miniature Watercolor of a Gentleman,
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Miniature Watercolor of a Gentleman,<p>early 19th century, 3" x 3.5", original gilt wood frame is 4" x 4.7".<p>Very ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Miniature Watercolor Portrait,591 - Miniature Watercolor Portrait,
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Miniature Watercolor Portrait,<p>on paper, of a young man on paper wearing a black frock coat, white shirt with ruffled throat; 2.75" x 3...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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English Silhouettes,592 - English Silhouettes,
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English Silhouettes,<p>lot of two, ink drawn, 19th century, matching circular gilt wood frames.<p>Each with light even toning, else EXC.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Hollow-Cut Silhouettes,593 - Hollow-Cut Silhouettes,
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Hollow-Cut Silhouettes,<p>lot of 2, probably American,19th century. Each of a young woman with hair in bun, black linen backing, in original m...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Dated Pair of Silhouettes,594 - Dated Pair of Silhouettes,
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Dated Pair of Silhouettes,<p>with inscription on rear "These are pictures of Otis Eldridge's wife's grandfather & grandmother...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Pair of Silhouettes,595 - Pair of Silhouettes,
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Pair of Silhouettes,<p>ink & pencil silhouettes of husband & wife, both in eglomise cover glasses in gilt, & yellow on black, both...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Comic Silhouettes,596 - Comic Silhouettes,
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Comic Silhouettes,<p>lot of 2. Includes a comic hollow-cut silhouette of a seated hawk-nosed old woman seated in chair and reading a book, mou...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Four Early Silhouettes,597 - Four Early Silhouettes,
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Four Early Silhouettes,<p>all hollow-cut with black linen backing, includes a portrait of a elegantly dressed young lady with eglomise cover g...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pair of Hepplewhite Inlaid Banquet Tables,598 - Pair of Hepplewhite Inlaid Banquet Tables,
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Pair of Hepplewhite Inlaid Banquet Tables,<p>attributed American, mahogany with pine and ash secondary wood. D-shaped ends with cross-banded z...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Ohio Grain Decorated Table Top Desk,599 - Ohio Grain Decorated Table Top Desk,
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Ohio Grain Decorated Table Top Desk,<p>pine, dovetailed case, applied round molding, hinged lid that flips up to a plain interior; 30" wi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Early Wagon Seat,600 - Early Wagon Seat,
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Early Wagon Seat,<p>American, mixed woods, seat with nicely turned front legs, hand carved arms and stretchers, curved double slat back, two s...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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American Queen Anne Cherry Gateleg Table,601 - American Queen Anne Cherry Gateleg Table,
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American Queen Anne Cherry Gateleg Table,<p>poplar secondary wood, probably New England, circa 1750. Nicely shaped cabriole legs with pad feet...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Candle Box in Origianl Blue Paint,602 - Candle Box in Origianl Blue Paint,
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Candle Box in Origianl Blue Paint,<p>American 19th century, with sliding lid in original old blue paint. Nailed construction with approx. 98%...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Decorated Bent Wood Pantry Boxes,603 - Decorated Bent Wood Pantry Boxes,
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Decorated Bent Wood Pantry Boxes,<p>lot of 2. 19th century American. Includes a beautifully decorated box with basket of fruit on lid in poly...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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California Treen Thread Box Dated 1868,604 - California Treen Thread Box Dated 1868,
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California Treen Thread Box Dated 1868,<p>with printed & manuscript paper label on interior that reads "Calaveras Grove Made from the...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Early Appliqué Quilt,605 - Early Appliqué Quilt,
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Early Appliqué Quilt,<p>signed "Vion Papin", circa 1870, repeating floral design in red & green calico printed fabric with ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Signed and Dated Early Appliqué Quilt,606 - Signed and Dated Early Appliqué Quilt,
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Signed and Dated Early Appliqué Quilt,<p>from the Papin family of St. Genevieve, Missouri, signed "J.R. Papin 75 (1875)" on the...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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American Appliqued Quilt,607 - American Appliqued Quilt,
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American Appliqued Quilt,<p>mid-19th century. Floral appliquéd with swag & thistle border in red, blue & green, & central fie...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Red & White Jacquard Coverlets,608 - Red & White Jacquard Coverlets,
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Red & White Jacquard Coverlets,<p>lot of 2, both 19th century American. Includes a wool & linen centennial example with 16 pointed sta...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Patriotic Jacquard Coverlet,609 - Patriotic Jacquard Coverlet,
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Patriotic Jacquard Coverlet,<p>two piece red and white, double border with U.S. shield breasted eagle and text "Under This We Prosper&quo...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Floral Appliqued Quilt,610 - Floral Appliqued Quilt,
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Floral Appliqued Quilt,<p>American mid-19th century. Caesar’s Crown pattern. All hand quilted with calico printed & solid colored fabrics...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Amish Child's Pieced Quilt,611 - Amish Child's Pieced Quilt,
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Amish Child's Pieced Quilt,<p>20th century, Cake Stand pattern, solid color pieced design in dark blue & brown with black quilting; 32...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Eight-Pointed Pieced Star Quilt,612 - Eight-Pointed Pieced Star Quilt,
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Eight-Pointed Pieced Star Quilt,<p>American late 19th-early 20th century, Star of Le Moyne pattern. Multicolored & calico printed fabrics...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
 
 
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American Pieced Quilt,613 - American Pieced Quilt,
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American Pieced Quilt,<p>mid 19th century American, calico prints & solid color fabrics in double nine patch pattern with geese in pond su...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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American Lap Quilting Board,614 - American Lap Quilting Board,
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American Lap Quilting Board,<p>American, 19th century. An ingenious device of pine with cut-outs for legs and pierced working surface with 19 ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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American Painted Firebarrel Sign,615 - American Painted Firebarrel Sign,
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American Painted Firebarrel Sign,<p>pine, with stenciled "FIRE BARREL No. 7". Approx. 95% paint and great old patina; 36" long ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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American Tin Qquilt Pinwheel Patterns Plus,616 - American Tin Qquilt Pinwheel Patterns Plus,
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American Tin Qquilt Pinwheel Patterns Plus,<p>lot of 5, 19th century. Includes 4 pinwheel quilt patterns 4.5-17" in diameter all with hol...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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