Blaeu, Johannes, REGNO DI NAPOLI, c. 1640 map from Atlas Novus depicting the Kingdom of Naples in Southern Italy when it was part of the Spanish dominions of the Hapsburg Empire in Europe (as indicated by the Spanish Arms, upper right). The hand-colored map features panels of provincial coats of arms at each side with […]
Lot 571: G. Thomas 6" French Globe on Stand
Small, vintage French globe made of reinforced cardboard with paper overlaid maps, raised on a metal and wood pedestal stand. Signed “G. Thomas, Editeur. 44 Rue N.D. des Champs, Paris”. 11 1/2″ H, 6″ D. Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville TN Collection. CONDITION: Some scratches, bottom attachment point has widened, now reinforced by later […]
Lot 570: Newton’s Celestial Table Globe c. 1830
Newton’s New & Improved Celestial Globe, c. 1830, “on which all the Stars Nebulae & Clusters contained in the extensive Catalogue of the late F. Wollaston F.R.S. are accurately laid down, their Right, Ascensions & Declinations having been recalculated for the year 1830 by W. Newton…” The approx. 12″ globe features twelve engraved and hand […]
Lot 569: Cherokee Land Lottery Book, 1838
THE CHEROKEE LAND LOTTERY, CONTAINING A NUMERICAL LIST OF THE NAMES OF THE FORTUNATE DRAWERS IN SAID LOTTERY WITH AN ENGRAVED MAP OF EACH DISTRICT, by James F. Smith. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1838. First edition. 8vo., 414pp, plus publisher’s advertisements; full leather covers, red spine label and gilt title; 9″ H x 5-5/8″ […]
Lot 568: Navajo Designer Sterling Silver & Turquoise Belt
Ladies sterling silver belt featuring seventeen (17) turquoise designed by Pamella Benally. The belt is marked “Sterling P. Benally” and XRF tests sterling silver. The belt is 36 1/2 – 40″ L. and has a gross weight of 180.2 grams.
Lot 567: Four (4) Pcs. Native American Navajo Turquoise & Silver Jewelry
Four (4) pieces of Navajo jewelry, including one (1) squash blossom necklace, two (2) cuff bracelets, and one (1) ring. 1st item: Sterling silver squash blossom necklace with 24 silver blossoms mounted onto a double row of engraved silver beads and a central naja featuring turquoise, marked “sterling” and unsigned. 2nd item: Sterling silver bracelet […]
Lot 566: Margaret Begay Navajo Weaving
Native American Navajo wool weaving by Margaret “Peggy” Begay, woven in traditional designs in colors of red, black, cream, grey, and brown. 25 1/2″ x 36 1/2″. 20th century. Note: A photo of the weaver holding this textile accompanies this lot. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.
Lot 565: Mississippian Old Town Redware Vessel
Mississippian Old Town vessel with red polychrome paint. 5 1/2″ H. PROVENANCE: Private Memphis, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition with chip and paint abrasions to the rim.
Lot 564: Mississippian Culture Water Jar
Mississippian Culture water pottery vessel, spherical body with short slightly flaring neck and natural buffware color. 7 3/4″ H. PROVENANCE: Private Memphis, TN Collection. CONDITION: Hairlines emanating from the rim and other body restoration.
Lot 563: 5 Mississippian Culture Pottery Items
Group of five (5) Mississippian Culture pottery items including four (4) bowls and one (1) water jar. One bowl with loop handles, another with corrugated body, and one with masks around the rim. Ranging in size from 3 1/2″ H to 7 1/4″ H. PROVENANCE: Private Memphis, TN collection. CONDITION: All pieces are in excavated […]
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