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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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Patent Model of a Pile Driver,496 - Patent Model of a Pile Driver,
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Patent Model of a Pile Driver,<p>a working miniature horse-drawn pile driver, patented by T.W. Loveless of Corning, N.Y., July 13, 1858, of wo...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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1930s Salesman Sample Rock Crusher,497 - 1930s Salesman Sample Rock Crusher,
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1930s Salesman Sample Rock Crusher,<p>in die cast metal with original gray paint and red decal that reads "Iowa Manufacturing Co./Cedar R...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Embroidered Silk Eagles With Flags,498 - Embroidered Silk Eagles With Flags,
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Embroidered Silk Eagles With Flags,<p>lot of 2. Both early 20th century made for sailor trade. With gilt wire edging. One in period gilt frame...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Snow Eagles,499 - Cast Iron Snow Eagles,
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Cast Iron Snow Eagles,<p>lot of 2, 4.75 x 6" wide.<p>Old black repaint.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Early Wood Elephant Pull Toy in Original Paint,500 - Early Wood Elephant Pull Toy in Original Paint,
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Early Wood Elephant Pull Toy in Original Paint,<p>gray body with black ears, tusks, eyes, toes and saddle, mounted on wood plank with wood whe...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Christmas Tree Fences,501 - Christmas Tree Fences,
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Christmas Tree Fences,<p>lot of 2, both 19th century. Includes a nice 4-part fence, picket type with false gate, flanked by turned posts, form...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jointed Teddy Bear,502 - Jointed Teddy Bear,
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Jointed Teddy Bear,<p>early 20th century, with glass eyes, 11" high, ocher colored plush coat.<p>Excellent.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Steiff Stuffed Animals,503 - Steiff Stuffed Animals,
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Steiff Stuffed Animals,<p>lot of 2. Includes a mohair squirrel with glass eyes and tin button and sewn in cloth inport label in ear, 7.5 x 8&...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Early Stuffed Animals,504 - Early Stuffed Animals,
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Early Stuffed Animals,<p>lot of 3, late 19th-early 20th centuries. Includes a sleeping black cat, hand made with cross-stitch details, 14"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Early Miniature Sheep Figure,505 - Early Miniature Sheep Figure,
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Early Miniature Sheep Figure,<p>late 19th century, probably German paper, wood and sheepskin figural sheep with leather face, ears and lower l...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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