The Estate of Delaware Governor & Mrs. Elbert N. Carvel

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On Saturday, Oct. 14, Jos. C. O’Neal & Sons Auctioneers & Appraisers will be holding an auction from the Estate of Former Delaware Governor Elbert N. Carvel and Mrs. Ann Valliant Carvel at the O’Neal Auction Center in Laurel, Delaware. This single-event will consist of the antiques, furniture, art pottery, Delaware art, political ephemera and memorabilia, as well as personal effects from the Carvel estate.

Among the many items to be offered include a Potthast, Baltimore, Maryland mahogany 10 piece dining room set and sideboard that is described on page 35 of Cecilia Cohen’s book “Only in Delaware”; a mahogany slant-front desk carved with the State Seal of Delaware, made for Gov. Carvel by Franklin Kinnamon and one of only three known to have been made; a Van Briggle Pottery collection; as well as paintings by Delaware artist Henry Progar & other Delaware artists. Also being offered are numerous items of political history that include important letters and telegrams from Presidents Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, and Clinton; signed and unsigned photographs of former Presidents; and over a half dozen scrapbooks put together by Mrs. Carvel that spans Gov. Carvel’s political career.
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GERMAN PORCELAIN JARDINIERE51 - GERMAN PORCELAIN JARDINIERE
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FRANZ ANTON MEHLEM (1890-1920) PORCELAIN JARDINIERE. Floral & gilt decorated. Marked on bottom. Shows major crazing at bottom. 7" H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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EAGLE DECORATED HURRICANE SHADES52 - EAGLE DECORATED HURRICANE SHADES
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PAIR OF EAGLE DECORATED GLASS HURRICANE SHADE. Etched eagle & star decorated. 12.5" H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to plattfarm for (175.00 + 26.25BP) = 201.25
 
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WATERFORD CRYSTAL DECANTER53 - WATERFORD CRYSTAL DECANTER
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WATERFORD CRYSTAL DECANTER. Has stopper. Marked on bottom. 13" H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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BLOWN GLASS CRUET54 - BLOWN GLASS CRUET
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BLOWN CLEAR GLASS CRUET. Has stopper. 6" H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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REDWARE DECORATED PLATE55 - REDWARE DECORATED PLATE
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REDWARE DECORATED PLATE. Marked on front "Arnold Carvel – Clara Norris/January 26th, 1948" and decorated with male & female. Marked ...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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LLADRO FIGURINE56 - LLADRO FIGURINE
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LLADRO FIGURINE. Depicts a small child with dog. Marked on bottom "Lladro/Made in Spain". 7.5" H
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (135.00) = 135.00
 
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NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY VASE57 - NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY VASE
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NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY VASE. Blue, green, red, yellow, with black decoration. Marked on bottom "E-7/Ute Mtn./Tribe/L Wing". 4.5" H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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ORIENTAL GREEN ENAMELED VASE58 - ORIENTAL GREEN ENAMELED VASE
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ORIENTAL GREEN ENAMELED VASE. Floral decorated. Silver band at top rim and at bottom. Marked on bottom. 7.25" H
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to woboston012 for (60.00 + 9.00BP) = 69.00
 
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WALNUT PLAYING CARD BOX59 - WALNUT PLAYING CARD BOX
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WALNUT PLAYING CARD BOX. Parquetry inlaid at top of lid. Shows some signs of water damage. Contains playing cards. 3.25" H, 7" L, 4.75...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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DELAWARE WOODEN BRANDY SNIFTERS60 - DELAWARE WOODEN BRANDY SNIFTERS
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SET OF 8 DELAWARE WOODEN BRANDY SNIFTERS WITH SAUCERS. Each snifter & saucer is made of wood from a different tree found in Delaware. Consists...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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STERLING SILVER DRESSER SET61 - STERLING SILVER DRESSER SET
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STERLING SILVER DRESSER SET. Consists of brush (9.5" L) & mirror (12" L) marked International Sterling and monogrammed "A"....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to jhu97beacat for (20.00 + 3.00BP) = 23.00
 
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BICENTENNIAL MEDAL SET62 - BICENTENNIAL MEDAL SET
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BICENTENNIAL MEDAL SET. From The National Governors' Conference. Consists of first day issue sterling silver proof medals of all 50 states. A...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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BICENTENNIAL MEDAL COLLECTION63 - BICENTENNIAL MEDAL COLLECTION
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FIFTY-STATE BICENTENNIAL MEDAL COLLECTION. First edition solid sterling silver proof set. Made by the Franklin Mint. Inside of front cover contains
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to yazzie13 for (2,250.00 + 337.50BP) = 2,587.50
 
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SET OF 3 SILVER SALTS64 - SET OF 3 SILVER SALTS
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SET OF 3 SILVER SHELL FORM SALTS WITH SALT SPOONS. All salts are hallmarked. Spoons are marked "Sterling" on reverse of handle.
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to rehoflash for (60.00 + 9.00BP) = 69.00
 
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FRANKLIN MINT LIBERTY TREE PLATE65 - FRANKLIN MINT LIBERTY TREE PLATE
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FRANKLIN MINT GLASS LIBERTY TREE PLATE. Etched decorated with text that reads "Beneath the boughs of Liberty Tree – Where met the sons of Libe...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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BISQUE KALK PORCELAIN FIGURINE66 - BISQUE KALK PORCELAIN FIGURINE
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KALK PORCELAIN (1904+) BISQUE FIGURINE. Depicts two elderly gentlemen sitting at table playing cards. Marked on bottom with two arrows and marked ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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GAVEL PRESENTED TO GOV. CARVEL67 - GAVEL PRESENTED TO GOV. CARVEL
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WOODEN GAVEL PRESENTED TO GOV. CARVEL. (Governor of Delaware 1949-1953, 1961-1965) Marked with metal plate that reads "Product of Arkansas/Pre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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JAPANESE WIND-UP DUCK TOY68 - JAPANESE WIND-UP DUCK TOY
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JAPANESE TIN WIND-UP DUCK TOY. 4.5" H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to pinkpeache.. for (20.00 + 3.00BP) = 23.00
 
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VAL SAINT LAMBERT CRYSTAL GAVEL69 - VAL SAINT LAMBERT CRYSTAL GAVEL
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VAL SAINT LAMBERT BELGIAN CRYSTAL GAVEL. Has original box. Gavel is marked and retains sticker. 8.75" L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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GORHAM STERLING BRUSH70 - GORHAM STERLING BRUSH
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GORHAM STERLING BRUSH PRESENTED TO GOV. CARVEL. Marked "Gov. Elbert N. Carvel/In Appreciation/Salisbury Rotary Club/1961". 7.25" L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING71 - OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING
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OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING. Depicts a river flowing through a town with bridge and buildings. Signed in lower right "J.L. Dispo". Painting ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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CLEAR ETCHED GLASS GOBLETS72 - CLEAR ETCHED GLASS GOBLETS
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SET OF 8 CLEAR ETCHED GLASS GOBLETS. Etched floral decorated. 7" H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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STERLING FLATWARE73 - STERLING FLATWARE
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LOT OF 3 PIECES OF STERLING FLATWARE. Consists of a pierced serving piece (7" L), a serving piece with oblong bowl (8" L), and a ladle (6...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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STERLING JAR AND SHAKERS74 - STERLING JAR AND SHAKERS
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CONDIMENT JAR WITH STERLING LID AND SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS WITH STERLING BASES. Consists of clear etched glass condiment jar (4.25" H) with e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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BISQUE KALK PORCELAIN FIGURINE75 - BISQUE KALK PORCELAIN FIGURINE
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KALK PORCELAIN (1904+) BISQUE FIGURINE. Depicts an elderly gentleman making shoes with a male child watching. Marked on bottom with two arrows and m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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BRADLEY AND HUBBARD DESK SET76 - BRADLEY AND HUBBARD DESK SET
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4 PIECE BRADLEY AND HUBBARD BRASS DESK SET. Consists of rotating calendar, inkwell (2.75" H), folder/card holder (3.25" H), & stamp. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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LOG CABIN FORM WHISKEY BOTTLE77 - LOG CABIN FORM WHISKEY BOTTLE
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GLASS LOG CABIN FORM WHISKEY BOTTLE. Embossed on roof "E.G. Booz's/Old Cabin/Whiskey" and "1840". Embossed on sides "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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WALNUT PEN BOX78 - WALNUT PEN BOX
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GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL WALNUT PEN BOX. Has metal plate engraved at top of lid that reads "Elbert N. Carvel" and metal plate on undersi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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GOVERNOR CARVEL WATCH79 - GOVERNOR CARVEL WATCH
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DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL WRISTWATCH. Hamilton wristwatch reads on face "54th Annual/Governors'/Conference/1962". Engraved ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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BOHEMIAN GLASS TABLE LAMP80 - BOHEMIAN GLASS TABLE LAMP
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BOHEMIAN GLASS TABLE LAMP. Bohemian cranberry cut-to-clear glass bowl with brass stem and marble base. Cranberry glass sphere at top finial. Electr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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BOHEMIAN GLASS TABLE LAMP81 - BOHEMIAN GLASS TABLE LAMP
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BOHEMIAN GLASS TABLE LAMP. Bohemian cranberry cut-to-clear glass bowl with brass columnar stem and white marble base. Urn form finial at top. Elect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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GOVERNOR CARVEL DESK PLATE82 - GOVERNOR CARVEL DESK PLATE
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DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL STAINLESS STEEL DESK PLATE. Marked "E.N. Carvel" and "Stainless Steel" on reverse. 8.5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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GOVERNOR CARVEL PRESENTATION AWARD83 - GOVERNOR CARVEL PRESENTATION AWARD
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DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL PRESENTATION AWARD. Clear acrylic award contains a piece of barbed wire and shield that reads "This authent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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DELAWARE POLITICAL MEMORABILIA84 - DELAWARE POLITICAL MEMORABILIA
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CARVEL DELAWARE POLITICAL MEMORABILIA LOT. Consists of campaign items from Governor Carvel's run for U.S. Senate consisting of a fingernail fil...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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ARROWHEAD COLLECTION85 - ARROWHEAD COLLECTION
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NATIVE AMERICAN ARROWHEAD COLLECTION. Wooden case contains 65 arrowheads and one large chopper. Arrowheads are marked with State they were found. S
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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NATIVE AMERICAN TOOL COLLECTION86 - NATIVE AMERICAN TOOL COLLECTION
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NATIVE AMERICAN TOOL COLLECTION. Consists of one large chopper (6" L), one ax head (7.5" L), and one small chopper (4" L).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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MASONIC WALL PLAQUE87 - MASONIC WALL PLAQUE
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MASONIC 33RD DEGREE WALL PLAQUE. Reverse paint decorated with two eagles with triangle marked "33" and text on banner at bottom that read...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to 71692813365 for (60.00 + 9.00BP) = 69.00
 
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VAN BRIGGLE CANDLESTICK88 - VAN BRIGGLE CANDLESTICK
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VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY CANDLESTICK. Turquoise & blue glaze with relief tulip decoration. Marked on bottom. 3.5" H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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GOVERNOR CARVEL BROADSIDE89 - GOVERNOR CARVEL BROADSIDE
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LARGE DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL POSTER. Mounted on cardboard. Depicts a profile of Delaware Governor Elbert N. Carvel (Governor of Delaware
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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GEORGE H.W. BUSH PHOTOGRAPH90 - GEORGE H.W. BUSH PHOTOGRAPH
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DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL & GEORG H.W. BUSH PHOTOGRAPH. Photograph depicts Governor Carvel (Governor of Delaware, 1949-1953, 1961-1965...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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GOVERNOR CARVEL PRESENTATION CUP91 - GOVERNOR CARVEL PRESENTATION CUP
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DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL PRESENTATION CUP. 14KT gold cup with case was presented to Governor Elbert N. Carvel (Governor of Delaware, 1949-1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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GOVERNOR CARVEL PHOTOGRAPH92 - GOVERNOR CARVEL PHOTOGRAPH
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FRAMED DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL PHOTOGRAPH. Depicts a seated Governor Elbert N. Carvel (Governor of Delaware, 1949-1953, 1961-1965). Photo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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JAPANESE MEDALLION93 - JAPANESE MEDALLION
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JAPANESE MEDALLION. Reads "Kanagawa Prefecture/Iwataro Uchiyama Governor". The reverse side of medallion shows Oriental text and is mark...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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MASONIC BADGE94 - MASONIC BADGE
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DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL MASONIC BADGE. Badge is engraved at top "Elbert N. Carvel/1964 1965" and has initials "P" an...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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GOVERNOR CARVEL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT95 - GOVERNOR CARVEL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT
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DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT. Print is of a full-length painting of Governor Carvel (Governor of Delaware, 1949-1953, 1961-1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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1900 U.S. $10,000 GOLD CERTIFICATE96 - 1900 U.S. $10,000 GOLD CERTIFICATE
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1900 U.S. $10,000 GOLD CERTIFICATE. Serial No. M161926. Stamped to the order of the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. on June 27, 1917. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to lgoodsell22 for (1,400.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,610.00
 
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PAIR OF 1900 U.S. $10,000 GOLD CERTIFIC97 - PAIR OF 1900 U.S. $10,000 GOLD CERTIFIC
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PAIR OF 1900 U.S. $10,000 GOLD CERTIFICATES. Consecutive numbers. Certificates are attached together at reverse side. One certificate is Serial No.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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1900 U.S. $10,000 GOLD CERTIFICATE98 - 1900 U.S. $10,000 GOLD CERTIFICATE
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1900 U.S. $10,000 GOLD CERTIFICATE. Serial No. K16291. Stamped to the order of Fourth Street National Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to 79-ee for (650.00 + 97.50BP) = 747.50
 
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GOVERNOR CARVEL CUFF LINKS99 - GOVERNOR CARVEL CUFF LINKS
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DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL CUFF LINKS AND BUTTONS. Lot consists of 3-14KT gold buttons with diamonds and a pair of 14KT gold cuff links with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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NUR TEMPLE PRESENTATION BADGE100 - NUR TEMPLE PRESENTATION BADGE
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DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL NUR TEMPLE PRESENTATION BADGE. 14KT gold badge reads at top "Elbert N. Carvel/Past Potentate" and is d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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