Two (2) $5 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle Coins, Type 2, San Francisco mint, including one (1) 1886 and one (1) 1901, designed by Christian Gobrecht (Pennsylvania, 1785-1844). Each depicts the head of Liberty, obverse; an eagle with outstretched wings with a shield on its chest as it clutches an olive branch and a cluster […]
Lot 709: 1879 $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle Coin
1879 $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle Coin, Philadelphia mint, designed by Christian Gobrecht (Pennsylvania, 1785-1844). Depicts the head of Liberty, obverse, an eagle with outstretched wings with a shield on its chest as it clutches an olive branch and a cluster of arrows, the United States motto above, reverse. Housed in an acrylic coin slab. […]
Lot 708: 1990 $50 American Eagle Gold Coin, 2 of 2
1990 $50 American Eagle Gold Coin, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (New York/New Hampshire/Massachusetts/France, 1848-1907) and Miley Tucker-Frost (American, 20th-21st Century). Depicts Lady Liberty holding a torch and olive branch, backed by the rays of the sun, the U.S. Capitol visible, 46 stars circle design, obverse; male bald eagle carrying an olive branch back to a […]
Lot 706: 1924 $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Gold Eagle Coin, MS 64
NGC graded 1924 $20 Saint-Gaudens double eagle gold coin, Philadelphia mint, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (New York/New Hampshire/Massachusetts/France, 1848-1907). Depicts Lady Liberty holding a torch and olive branch, backed by the rays of the sun, the U.S. Capitol visible, 46 stars circle design, obverse; an eagle in flight, backed by rays from the sun, reverse. […]
Lot 707: 1990 $50 American Gold Eagle Coin, 1 of 2
1990 $50 American Eagle Gold Coin, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (New York/New Hampshire/Massachusetts/France, 1848-1907) and Miley Tucker-Frost (American, 20th-21st Century). Depicts Lady Liberty holding a torch and olive branch, backed by the rays of the sun, the U.S. Capitol visible, 46 stars circle design, obverse; male bald eagle carrying an olive branch back to a […]
Lot 704: 4 Handmade Divided Core Swirl Marbles & Marble Stand
Four (4) handmade transparent divided-core swirl marbles, each with 3 to 4 inner multicolor bands and yellow or white outer latticino bands. Largest maintains pontil, remaining three likely polished. Ranging from 1 5/8" to 1 15/16". Likely German, early 20th century. Lot includes one gilt metal marble stand in the shape of a bird's foot. […]
Lot 705: 3 Luxury Pens, incl. Omas, Sailor, Waterman
Two (2) fountain pens and one (1) ballpoint pen, including Omas, Sailor, and Waterman. 1st item: Omas Collectione Arte Italiana Paragon black fountain pen, 18 karat yellow gold medium nib, black resin dodecagon shaped barrel and twist-on cap with inlaid Firenze yellow gold bands including two engraved with fret or Greek key pattern to bottom […]
Lot 703: 34 Assorted Machine & Handmade Marbles, incl. Peltier Superman
1st – 2nd items: Two (2) Peltier superman marbles, 5/8" and 13/16". Note: Red swirl on smaller marble is subtle. 3rd – 8th items: Six (6) handmade transparent swirl marbles, including 1 latticino, 1 divided core, and 4 solid core with ground/faceted pontils. Ranging from 9/16" to 1 1/16". Likely German, early 20th c. 9th item: […]
Lot 701: German Antique Cast Iron Santa Christmas Tree Holder
German painted cast iron Christmas tree holder with a figural Santa Claus standing on a naturalistic base. The opening for the trunk has adjustable keys and was likely intended for a feather tree with narrow trunk. Numbered on the base underside "1919". 8 1/2" H x 12 1/2" square. 1st quarter 20th century. PROVENANCE: Private […]
Lot 702: 6 Handmade Transparent Swirl Marbles incl. Divided & Solid Cores
Six (6) handmade transparent swirl marbles. Five divided-core marbles, each with 3 to 4 inner bands and white or yellow outer latticino bands; one 3-stage solid core. All with ground/faceted pontils. Ranging from 1 1/8" to 1 1/2" dia. Likely German, early 20th century. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Most with wear commensurate with […]