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 […]
Lot 390: Confederate Reunion Flag or Banner
Confederate reunion linen machine sewn banner, comprised of pieced and appliqued red, white and blue linen with two brass grommets. Signed at the top “J. S. Maddox”. 61 3/4″ H x 35″ W. 1st half 20th century. Provenance: The collection of internationally known ragtime pianist and historian Johnny Maddox, Gallatin, TN. CONDITION: Scattered minor losses […]
Lot 391: 3 20th Cent. Flags, inc. Modified Bonnie Blue Reunion
Three (3) flags including Florida, Colorado, and Bonnie Blue. 1st item: Modified Bonnie Blue reunion flag, machine sewn silk, consisting of a single white star on a blue stripe with a white strip above and below. Majority of left side of flag sewn to a wooden stick with a pointed end. Flag – 13 1/8" […]
Lot 387: 4 Post Civil War Documents, inc. TN Broadside
Four (4) Post Civil War broadside, documents, and print. 1st item: Tennessee broadside, "Tax Payer," by A. C. Webb, published by Standard Printing House, McMinnville, circa 1900. The poster, advertising a mule, reads: "Tax Payer is a fine young jack, good size, fine form, extra weight and bone, black with white points. He is richly […]