Two (2) Expressionist Paintings, including Bruce Williams and Randy Wolfe. 1st item: Bruce Williams (American/Arkansas, b. 1940) oil on canvas painting titled "Poet in Trouble," depicting a nude figure in a black-walled room or box, crouched with back to the viewer; the subject's hunched shoulders cast a shadow against a blue box or window in […]
Lot 404: John Willer & Don Chapman O/C, 70% Chance
John Robert Willer (American, 20th Century) and Don E. Chapman (American b. 1949) oil on canvas painting titled "70% Chance," depicting a young boy holding a white cat while sitting on the roof of a yellow car, with an oversized gear and its semi-translucent mirror image superimposed against the landscape and clouded sky background. Signed […]
Lot 402: 4 Medals w/ Storage Box
Grouping of four (4) assorted medals or medallions including one (1) 1925 Paul Revere Sesquicentennial bronze medal, one (1) French medallion by E. Blin, rectangular form reading Meminit Patria to one side and Quovis Cum Vulnere Victrix to the other, one (1) John Paul Jones Capture of Serapis commemorative naval silver medal marked "Argent" (silver) […]
Lot 403: Signed American School Watercolor Harbor Scene
American School watercolor on paper painting depicting boats in a harbor, rendered in bright colors. Signed and dated "Muro" or "Murd '52" lower right. Matted and housed under glass in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 16" H x 22" W. Framed – 25 1/2" H x 31 1/2" W. Mid 20th century. CONDITION: Overall […]
Lot 400: Grouping of Early Frontier Accessories, incl. Punched Lantern, Saddlebags
Six (6) early frontier items, including one (1) punched tin lantern, cylindrical body with lines and dots pattern, cone top and ring handle (15 1/4" H x 5 1/2" dia.); one (1) pair of brown leather saddle bags, comprised of double bags and connecting yoke, one (1) bag retains buckles (34 1/2" L x 8" […]
Lot 401: Spanish 20th Cent. Model Signal Cannon
Spanish 20th century model signal cannon with a cast iron barrel and elevating screw mounted on a wooden carriage with two large wood and brass wheels. Top of barrel marked "Black Powder Only" and "Spain." Includes two cleaning brushes. Cannon 11 3/4" H x 15" W x 27 1/2" L. Brushes approximately 19" L. CONDITION: […]
Lot 398: Scrimshaw, Bayonet, U.S. Model 1911 Cavalry Spurs,
Scrimshaw, "Brown Bess" style bayonet, Pair of U.S. model 1911 cavalry spurs, 3 items total. 1st item: 19th century scrimshaw carved whale tooth, depicting the profile of a woman wearing a headdress. Ink inscription to interior. 4 1/4" H x 2 1/4" W x 1 1/2" D. 2nd item: "Brown Bess" style socket bayonet with […]
Lot 399: 2 Relic Early/Mid 19th C. Firearms, poss. NC Battlefield
Two (2) Relic Early/Mid 19th Century Firearms, possible Battlefield Pickup from North Carolina Piedmont Region (Guilford?). 1st item: Percussion Model 1817 Common Rifle, .54 caliber. Barrel marked "US P LS" at breech. Walnut stocks, round barrel, butt plate, oval patch box, front and rear sights. Barrel length – 35 3/4". Overall length – 50". 2nd […]
Lot 396: 3 Canes incl. 1st TN Infantry and Sword Cane
Three (3) walking sticks or canes including sword cane and 1st Tennessee Infantry cane, possibly a presentation cane. 1st item: Philippine-American war related Ebony cane with silver handle engraved "1st. Lieutenant Cave Johnson Manila Philipine Islands / 1st Tennessee Volunteer Infantry". 37 3/4" L. Circa 1905. 2nd item: Burlwood walking stick with gold tip marked […]
Lot 397: 2 19th Cent. Firearms, incl. J. H. Johnston & G. Mercenier
Two (2) 19th Century Firearms, including J. H. Johnston and G. Mercenier. 1st item: J. H. Johnston half stock percussion muzzle-loading rifle, .47 caliber. Top of barrel marked "J. H. Johnston Great Western Gun Works Pittsburgh, PA" (John H. Johnston, 1811-1889). Walnut stocks, octagon barrel, double set triggers, brass inlaid patch box to butt stock, […]