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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Great Patriotic Sword Cane,617 - Great Patriotic Sword Cane,
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Great Patriotic Sword Cane,<p>with a knobby wood shaft and handle, one of the knobs is a button to release the 27.5" blade. The top of th...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Antique Colored Glass Canes,618 - Antique Colored Glass Canes,
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Antique Colored Glass Canes,<p>lot of 2. Includes a deep hollow blown turquois with white swirled rib running entire length, 42.5"; AND ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pair of Fine Flint Glass Candlesticks,619 - Pair of Fine Flint Glass Candlesticks,
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Pair of Fine Flint Glass Candlesticks,<p>clear paneled with petal form top and domed base, 10" high.<p>Both with minor small flakes...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Carved Folk Art Odd Fellows Cane,620 - Carved Folk Art Odd Fellows Cane,
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Carved Folk Art Odd Fellows Cane,<p>with a vegetable ivory cue ball handle, wonderfully carved along the entire length with mythical symbols, ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Two Folk Art Carved Canes,621 - Two Folk Art Carved Canes,
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Two Folk Art Carved Canes,<p>includes a carved snake in original silver, black and red paint, 39" long with brass ferrule; AND a spool ca...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Anonymous Oil Painting of 19th Century Fire Department,622 - Anonymous Oil Painting of 19th Century Fire Department,
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Anonymous Oil Painting of 19th Century Fire Department,<p>oil on canvas of a group of 17 firemen in uniform standing with their horse drawn pu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Tropical  and Summer Fruit by Currier  & Ives,623 - Tropical and Summer Fruit by Currier & Ives,
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Tropical and Summer Fruit by Currier & Ives,<p>medium folio, 24 x 17", hand-colored in period walnut frame with gilt liner.<p>...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Chalkware Lamb,624 - Chalkware Lamb,
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Chalkware Lamb,<p>with original paint, 9" long x 7.5" high, fine old patina.<p>Some slight paint loss, retains approx. 85%, ri...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cast Stone Dog,625 - Cast Stone Dog,
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Cast Stone Dog,<p>in the manner of Sheffield, 7" high, nice old patina.<p>EXC.
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Chalkware Figural Spill Holder,626 - Chalkware Figural Spill Holder,
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Chalkware Figural Spill Holder,<p>mid-19th century, with two spaniels, flanking a cornucopia holder. Original dark varnished finish, solid ca...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Papier-Mache Folk Art Rooster & Child,627 - Papier-Mache Folk Art Rooster & Child,
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Papier-Mache Folk Art Rooster & Child,<p>hollow. Cast sculpture of a little boy in blouseand pantaloons riding atop a polychrome painted r...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Wax Miniature Diorama of Shepherdess,628 - Wax Miniature Diorama of Shepherdess,
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Wax Miniature Diorama of Shepherdess,<p>English, early 19th century, under hand blown clear glass dome with papier mache base, 5" high wi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bakewell Pears & Co. Pittsburgh Flint Glass Compotes,629 - Bakewell Pears & Co. Pittsburgh Flint Glass Compotes,
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Bakewell Pears & Co. Pittsburgh Flint Glass Compotes,<p>in clear Shell & Dolphin pattern, 9.25" high x 10.5" long.<p>O...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Tea Caddy of Finely Burled Tropical Hardwood,630 - Tea Caddy of Finely Burled Tropical Hardwood,
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Tea Caddy of Finely Burled Tropical Hardwood,<p>with inset 1/4 round molding at edges, red velvet lined lid, 13.4" wide x 7.8" deep ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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American Miniature on Ivory,631 - American Miniature on Ivory,
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American Miniature on Ivory,<p>unsigned but attributed to Thomas Dawson of Cincinnati, circa 1845. Portrait of young man in waist coat, mounte...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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American Miniature on Ivory,632 - American Miniature on Ivory,
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American Miniature on Ivory,<p>unsigned portrait of a young woman wearing black dress with flowered scarf, mounted in memorial gilt metal oval...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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American Miniature on Ivory,633 - American Miniature on Ivory,
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American Miniature on Ivory,<p>portrait of a middle aged gentleman with beard, in chip carved mahogany frame, image 2.75" x 3", fram...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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American Miniature on Ivory,634 - American Miniature on Ivory,
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American Miniature on Ivory,<p>unsigned oval portrait of a young gentleman with somewhat wild hair, mounted in newer frame, portrait 2.3"...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Fine Miniature on Ivory,635 - Fine Miniature on Ivory,
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Fine Miniature on Ivory,<p>of a young gentleman. Anonymous, likely American, in an early leather case.<p>Case with minor damage, else VG+.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Decorative Miniature on Ivory,636 - Decorative Miniature on Ivory,
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Decorative Miniature on Ivory,<p>of a lovely young woman in beautifully detailed Empire waisted dress with pink bow at bosom, ornate rectangul...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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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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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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Three Early Tin Bird Cookie Cutters,647 - Three Early Tin Bird Cookie Cutters,
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Three Early Tin Bird Cookie Cutters,<p>with rear handles. One appears to be a robin, 4.75" long; 2nd an eagle or hawk, 3" long, and ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Early Tin Cookie Cutters,648 - Early Tin Cookie Cutters,
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Early Tin Cookie Cutters,<p>lot of 5, all mid to late 19th century American, includes 2 different hearts, a diamond an hourglass form and an 8...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Early Tin Cookie Cutter of a Full Figured Woman, Plus,649 - Early Tin Cookie Cutter of a Full Figured Woman, Plus,
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Early Tin Cookie Cutter of a Full Figured Woman, Plus,<p>lot of 2, both American hand made, with handle on rear, 5.25" high; second is ra...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Tin Fish Cookie Cutter, Plus,650 - Tin Fish Cookie Cutter, Plus,
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Tin Fish Cookie Cutter, Plus,<p>lot of 3. Includes a fish, 5.5" long; PLUS a very funny looking folksy rabbit, 5.5" long; AND a norm...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Early American Baskets,651 - Early American Baskets,
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Early American Baskets,<p>lot of 2, both 19th century. Includes a barrel-shaped split hickory storage basket, 15" wide x 18" high wi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early American Baskets,652 - Early American Baskets,
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Early American Baskets,<p>lot of 3, all 19th century American. Includes a nice split hickory buttocks shape with nice old varnish finish; 14&...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hannah Davis New Hampshire Hatbox,653 - Hannah Davis New Hampshire Hatbox,
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Hannah Davis New Hampshire Hatbox,<p>with original stenciled wallpaper covering. Interior and base with newspaper liner from "The New Ha...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Gathering Basket in Old Blue Paint,654 - Gathering Basket in Old Blue Paint,
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Gathering Basket in Old Blue Paint,<p>American, early 20th century. Rectangular split hickory gathering basket with bent fixed hickory handle ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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1840'S Watercolor of a Young Lady,655 - 1840'S Watercolor of a Young Lady,
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1840'S Watercolor of a Young Lady,<p>in her late teens, standing in striped dress, holding a rose in right hand & white lace bonnet in...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Eglomise Checker Board,656 - Eglomise Checker Board,
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Eglomise Checker Board,<p>playing surface in gilt & red squares with diamond border, mounted in old cross-cut pine frame in original craze...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Scottish Mull,657 - Scottish Mull,
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Scottish Mull,<p>with unmarked gold Masonic compass & shield on lip, engraved on mount "M. Jarvie", 3.5" high.<p>Mino...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Early New Orleans Coffee House License,658 - Early New Orleans Coffee House License,
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Early New Orleans Coffee House License,<p>from 1845. Issued to Charles Hammer, approx. 7.25 x 11.5". Framed under glass.<p>Moderate...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Walrus Ivory Eskimo Cribbage Board,659 - Walrus Ivory Eskimo Cribbage Board,
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Walrus Ivory Eskimo Cribbage Board,<p>likely a product of the Mission Cooperative of Grenfell in Newfoundland, Labrador. Front with tip carve...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Pennsylvania Two Piece Corner Cupboard,660 - Pennsylvania Two Piece Corner Cupboard,
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Pennsylvania Two Piece Corner Cupboard,<p>cherry with single 12 light door at top with scalloped shelves. The stepped-out base has 2 raised pa...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Miniature High Back Wagon Bench in Red,661 - Miniature High Back Wagon Bench in Red,
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Miniature High Back Wagon Bench in Red,<p>pine, 19th century, with original painted surface & decoration, and solid high back scroll cut a...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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American Sheraton Pin-Top Table,662 - American Sheraton Pin-Top Table,
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American Sheraton Pin-Top Table,<p>lift-off poplar top and sides with turned cherry legs, overlapping drawer in one side, pinned construction,...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Hanging Shaving Mug Shelf,663 - Hanging Shaving Mug Shelf,
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Hanging Shaving Mug Shelf,<p>American late Victorian, or Edwardian, shelves with thumb molded top, seven full turned columns in front that div...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Sheraton Curly & Birdseye Maple Fancy Chairs,664 - Sheraton Curly & Birdseye Maple Fancy Chairs,
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Sheraton Curly & Birdseye Maple Fancy Chairs,<p>all in original finish, includes 1 arm and 3 side chairs with balloon-shaped paper woven s...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Curly Maple Traveling Writing Screen,665 - Curly Maple Traveling Writing Screen,
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Curly Maple Traveling Writing Screen,<p>first quarter of the 19th century in Adams style with saber legs. Desk section with two dovetailed dr...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Anna Type Stoneware Pig Flask,666 - Anna Type Stoneware Pig Flask,
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Anna Type Stoneware Pig Flask,<p>anatomically correct, with mottled brown glaze quite similar to Kirkpatrick’s Anna flasks, 7" long. Foun...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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