English horn handled fleam or bloodletting tool with four iron blades, three stamped W.H. HUTCHINSON SHEFFIELD ENGLAND. Handle – 3 1/2" L. Blades range in length from 2" to 2 3/4" L. 19th century. Note: W.H. HUTCHINSON was a manufacturer of medical supplies during the 19th century and was a major supplier to both the […]
Lot 402: 19th c. Ambrotype of a Mason
Ambrotype of unidentified man wearing heavily decorated masonic apron, 4 3/8" x 3 1/4". Oral history of owner's family with East TN family history, mid 19th century. CONDITION: Some surface grime on glass.
Lot 398: WWII Photo Album, plus Ford Model-T Photos
Collection of 20th century photographic items. 1st item: World War II Photologue album for the United States Army 863rd Engineer Battalion containing seven hundred and thirty-six (736) photographs detailing their lives while they were stationed in New Guinea, the Philippines, and other locations in the Pacific, circa 1943-1946. The album begins with some photographs of […]
Lot 399: Binoculars Awarded to Captain Robert M. Lavender, Boston, MA, 1878
Pair of black metal and leather binoculars with gilt trim awarded to Captain Robert M. Lavender, 1878. Includes a silver metal plaque reading "Presented by the Government of Canada to Captain Robert M. Lavender, Master of the American Schooner Edwin J. Morrison of Boston. In recognition of his humane services to the shipwrecked crew of […]
Lot 395: Civil War era C.S. Pettengill DA Navy Model Revolver, .34 Cal.
Civil War era C. S. Pettengill Double Action Navy Model Revolver, .34 caliber, serial # 48. Top of receiver marked "PETTENGILLíS PATENT 1856î, bottom of receiver marked ìRAYMOND & ROBITAILLE / PATENTED 1856î. Octagon barrel, metal frame with foliate engravings, walnut 2-piece grips with silver screw escutcheons, oversized trigger guard, standard sights. Serial numbers visible […]
Lot 396: A. Aubrey Bodine Photograph, "Smoke Screen"
A. Aubrey Bodine (Maryland, 1906-1970) multiple gum bichromate photograph print titled "Smoke Screen" depicting a Civil War reenactment staged by Bodine in a Baltimore, Maryland park. Signed and titled, lower left and right of card stock mounting. Stamped label reading "A. Aubrey Bodine This photograph has been released by the photographic estate of A. Aubrey […]
Lot 397: World War I Oil on Canvas Battle Scene
World War I oil on canvas painting depicting German and Allied forces engaging in battle. Signed in lower right "V. D'angelo". Unframed. 17" H x 24" W. Likely American. CONDITION: Scattered abrasions concentrated on lower half and edges. Moderate grime overall. Unframed.
Lot 392: Large Linen Southern Cross Reunion Flag
Large Southern Cross reunion flag or banner, comprised of machine sewn pieced and appliqued red, white and blue linen with two metal grommets, ink stamped 5 x 8 on reverse top edge. 95" H x 57" W. 1st half 20th century. Provenance: Private Ringgold, Georgia collection; among items purchased in the 1960's from the old […]
Lot 393: Large Southern Cross Reunion Flag or Banner
Large Southern Cross reunion flag or banner, comprised of machine sewn pieced and appliqued red, white and blue linen with two metal grommets, ink stamped 5 x 8 on reverse top edge and signed L.L. Jackson. 99 1/2" H x 57" W. 1st half 20th century. Provenance: Private Ringgold, Georgia collection; among items purchased in […]
Lot 394: 35 Civil War era Relics, inc. US Belt Buckle
Thirty-five (35) Civil War era relics. 1st-31st items: Group of thirty-one (31) relics, including one (1) brass "US" army buckle, thirty (30) shells and bullets. All items housed under glass in a wooden shadowbox with red felt lining and two gold tone clasps with locks, two (2) keys included. Sight – 10 3/8" H x […]