17 pieces of 19th Century sheet music, most with decorative lithographed covers, ranging from 1824 – 1896. Subjects include Black Americana / Minstrel Songs, The Civil War, early-mid 19th C. France / US relations, and Nashville-related subjects and publishers. Titles are: LITTLE SAM, by Will. S. Hays, New York: J.L. Peters, 1867. I CANT HELP DAT, […]
Lot 960: Early Memphis Map and Victorian Village Watercolors
One (1) Early 20th C. Memphis plat or street map, plus Four (4) watercolor elevation drawings depicting historic houses in the area of Memphis known as Victorian Village. The map, mounted to heavy black cardstock, pictures Ward 44 and 46 including Red Acres, one of East Memphis’s earliest subdivisions, centered by Robert Galloway park to the north, and […]
Lot 959: Large Noel Motel, Rockwood, East TN Pony Ride Advertising Poster
Noel Motel, Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee advertising banner, screenprint on paper, with image of a saddled painted pony or horse with text that reads “FREE / PONY RIDE / for the kiddies.” Circa 1950s. 38 in H x 59 in W. Note: The Noel Motel operated in Rockwood, Tennessee on Gateway Blvd, now Gateway Ave. See […]
Lot 958: Five (5) Menaboni Coca Cola Christmas Cards, 1968, 1956, 1954, 1949, 1942
Grouping of five (5) Christmas cards designed by the artist Athos Menaboni (Italy/Georgia, 1895-1990) for the Coca-Cola executive Robert W. Woodruff, includes 1942, 1949, 1954, 1956, and 1968. Each card represents a bird found at Robert W. Woodruff’s Ichauway Plantation. 9 in. H x 6 1/4 in. W. Note: Every year, beginning in 1941 and […]
Lot 957: 3 Fak Hong Framed Magic Posters
1st item: Color lithograph advertising poster for The Great Chang and Fak-Hong’s United Magicians Presents “The Oriental Review” depicting an act from their show in which a magician summons the spirit of a Japanese Geisha. Published by E. Mirabet, Valencia. Housed in a dark blue metal frame. Sight – 24 1/2 in. H x 16 […]
Lot 956: Great Chang & Fak Hong Noah’s Ark Advertising Poster
Large color lithograph advertising poster for The Great Chang and Fak-Hong’s United Magicians Presents “The Noe Ark” depicting various animals with a large ark in the background. Printed “Made in Spain” lower right margin. This poster advertises an illusionist magic trick using live animals that departed from what had appeared to be an empty ark. Framed […]
Lot 955: Collection of Marbles, Handmade and Machine; Approx. 400
A collection of marbles including German handmades, agate, pottery (Benningtons), and early / vintage machine-made marbles, including Alley, Akro Agates and Peltier, among others. 1st Items: Five German handmade marbles including one large latticinio core swirl (2 5/8 in.), one ribbon core (2 1/4 in.), one ribbon core swirl (1 3/4 in.), two small latticinio […]
Lot 954: 30 Marbles, incl. Handmade Transparent Swirls, and German Sulphides
Collection of thirty (30) marbles, featuring sulphide, handmade, and contemporary pieces. The first group consists of six (6) handmade transparent swirl marbles, including five (5) divided-core marbles with 3 to 4 inner bands and white or yellow outer latticino bands, and one 3-stage solid-core marble. All of these marbles have ground/faceted pontils, with sizes ranging […]
Lot 953: Georges Clemenceau Historical Tiger Figurine
Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929), scarce historical satirical figurine depicting the French Prime Minister’s head, in papier mache, joined to the velvet body of a tiger. 10 in L. Circa 1910. Note: Clemenceau’s political actions, including his push for strict treatment of Germany at the Treaty of Versailles, earned him the nickname of “The Tiger”. A similar example is in the […]
Lot 952: Carved & Painted Pelican Decoy
Contemporary carved and painted pelican decoy, hollow interior, maker unknown, with a yellow head and a mixture of tan and black feathers. 10 1/2 in. H x 27 in. L. 20th century. CONDITION: Overall, very good condition.
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