Technical Sergeant George A. Pierce WWII archive. Sargeant Pierce flew 31 missions on the B-17 bomber “Bags Inc.” in the European theater. The leather jacket is decorated with a pin-up girl surrounded by “Bags Inc. Ceiling Zero” with 31 bombs stating the different cities bombed. The jacket is a size 40 A-2 military issued jacket. […]
Lot 618: WWII Archive of Lt. Colonel Raymond Swenson
Large Archive of Lt. Colonel Raymond T. "The Swede" Swenson of the Army Air Corps, first American pilot shot down in WWII. This Archive documents his career through WWII as a cadet in flight school up until his discharge in 1946. Included in the archive are Lt. Colonel Swenson's personal flight records, A-2 Bomber Jacket, […]
Lot 616: Military Recruitment Poster artwork by Horst Schre
United States Military WWI Calvary recruitment archive by Horst Shreck (Texas, 1885 – 1967) 1st item: Original watercolor and graphite rendering for US Army Cavalry recruiting office of soldiers and horses beside a stream. Signed lower left. Paper size: 8-3/4" H x 7-1/4" Accompanied by a colored photocopy of sketch. W. 2nd item: Colored photo […]
Lot 613: 2 Firemen Helmets, Nozzle, & 3 Fire Extinguishers
Lot of several firemen related objects. Item 1: Large Wooster Brass Company two part fire nozzle with two leather handles, large valve release, and stamped Elkhorn brass on the base. 18" H x 11-1/2" W. Mid 20th century. Item 2: Two leather firemen's helmets by Cairns and Brothers with embossed leather brim and brass fittings […]
Lot 614: 1936 Franklin Roosevelt TVA Glass Bottle
1936 Franklin Roosevelt TVA (Tennesee Valley Authority) glass bottle, possibly made for dedication of the Norris Dam located in Norris, Tennessee. Raised image of Franklin Delano Roosevelt above the American Eagle holding a banner reading "E Pluribus Unum" and the date 1936 on one side. TVA logo (hand holding lightening bolt), image of Norris Dam […]
Lot 615: Spanish American War Shell, 1st Tennessee Co. C
Spanish American war / Philippine War of Independence carved shell, folk art memento, with relief carved inscription and date: "Co. C 1st Tennessee Cebu. P.I. 1899". Made by a soldier in company C of the First Tennessee Infantry know as the ""Fighting Tennesseans." 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 2-1/2". Additional information: The First Tennessee Infantry was […]
Lot 611: 2 Bradley & Hubbard Letter Racks
1st item – Bradley and Hubbard bronzed letter rack or holder marked with numbers 3559 and 7039. 6 1/2" H x 10" W. 2nd item – Bradley & Hubbard bronzed letter rack or holder marked with number 3570. 4 3/4" H x 5 1/4" W. Condition: Both very good condition.
Lot 612: Collection of Sea Shells, Prints, Diorama and Neck
1st item: Group of 8 hand colored sea life etchings, seven published by F.P. Nodder, late 18th century. Each measures approximately 9 1/8" H x 6 1/2". 2nd item: Victorian or Edwardian diorama of a fish, suspended in a glass case with naturalistic background. 8" H x 11" W x 3" D. 3rd item: Large […]
Lot 608: Continental Brass & Marble Scale
Continental brass and marble scale, the brass plate and metal weight measure held by an shaped support set in a white marble base. 34" H x 33" W x 17 1/4" D. 19th century. Condition: Overall good condition, some slight wear/oxidation to metal.
Lot 609: 6 Miscellaneous Desk Accessories
Six (6) miscellaneous desk items including an ivory letter opener, bronze Chinese knife money, ivory cigarette holder, ivory weekly pocket calendar, horse and dog figural pipe with the original case, and a patinated metal tiger (6" H x 12 58" L). All items late 19th/early 20th century. Condition: All items good condition with expected wear.