Collection of 6 numismatic medals or medallions, some engraved by Moritz Fuerst. 1st item: framed bronze medallion reading : "COL. C.C. MENGEL/ THE MENGEL COMPANY INC. ESTABLISHED 1877 FOUNDER." 3" diameter in a 10" square silvered wood frame. Circa 1900. Note: Col. Charles C. Mengel was colonel of the 1st Kentucky Infantry Regiment. 2nd item: […]
Lot 536: Spanish American War Lithograph
A. Hencke chromolithograph, "The Battle of Malate Philippines Night of July 31st 1898"; period painted wooden frame. Sight: 19 1/2" H x 27 1/2" W. Frame: 21 5/8" H x 29 5/8" W. Condition: Good. Overall light toning to litho, wear and losses to frame.
Lot 533: 4 Napoleon Articles, Bronze Medal, Plaque & Plate
1st item: A French St. Helene medal in Bronze, Established in 1857 by Napoleon III to commemorate the campaigns of the soldiers under Napoleon Bonaparte. 2nd item: Charles de Franoz (French, 1850 – 1908) bronze bust of Napoleon, mounted on green marble plaque, signed at lower edge of bust. 5 7/8" H x 7 1/4" […]
Lot 534: Grouping of Bronze Medals & Military Badges
Grouping of Bronze Numismatic Medals & Military Badges, mostly European including a Jerome LeJeune medal, a rectangular medal inscribed "Anatole France", bronze medal commemorating the construction of the lighthouse at the Port of Venice inscribed " 'NAVTARVM SECVRITATI" the reverse: reading 'PILAE EX PORTV MATHEMAVCI IN ADRIATICVM PERDVCTAE PRIMVS LAPIS IACTVS . A . MDCCCXXXVIII […]
Lot 530: Derringer Type Percussion Pistol & Persian Powder
1st item – An English Derringer type percussion pistol or "Coach" pistol with engraved wooden handle and engraved barrel. Hinged shell patch box. 7 1/8" L. Mid-19th century, English. 2nd item – 19th century Persian iron boat-form flask with spring-mounted stopper and engraved surface. Fitted with a leather carrying strap. 7 1/4" L. Provenance: Property […]
Lot 531: Military Items: Field Desk, Foot Locker, Shells
Grouping of WWII era Items: Field Desk, Foot Locker, Shells. 1st item: WWII Military Officer's wooden field desk with metal reinforced corners, interior has shelving and drawers. Stenciled top partially reads "Major Monford C. Rice, Charleston AFB SC" and bears a metal tag for the manufacturer "Abel & Bach Inc.". 14 3/4" H x 20 […]
Lot 532: Collection of WWII Era Postcards & others
Large collection of WWII era postcards including patriotic propaganda examples, military war department and naval comic series examples, Curt Teich Inc,. Chicago linen comics examples, Art Tone comic examples, plus various state postcards. All mounted in a contemporary photo album. Album measures 11 1/2" H x 10 3/4" W. The majority date from the 1940's. […]
Lot 528: Large Grouping of Assorted Silver Coins
Grouping of silver coins. 1st item – 19 Kennedy half dollars 1964 and earlier. 7.645 oz troy. 2nd item – Grouping of Roosevelt and Mercury dimes 1964 and earlier. 6.16 oz troy. 3rd item – Grouping of 3 half dollars pre 1945 and 4 quarters pre 1898. 1.44 oz troy. 4th item – Grouping of […]
Lot 529: Group of Policemen Badges and Accoutrements
Plated metal lot of fourteen (14) policemen badges, two (2) whistles attached to a chain, ten (10) star buttons, four (4) small, black buttons, five (5) policeman buttons, six (6) star pins and two (2) small tacks. Five (5) of the items are Chief and Captain badges for Morristown, TN, three (3) are Deputy Sheriff […]
Lot 527: Grouping of 13 Morgan Silver Dollars
Grouping of 13 Morgan silver dollars. Includes 8 dated 1921 with two D and two S mint marks, 1 dated 1881S, 1 dated 1890, 2 dated 1896 with O and S mint marks, and 1 dated 1900 O. 11.045 OZT. Condition: Nine fine condition, 4 circulated/worn (review photos)