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Mrs. Lincoln from Harper's Weekly
Mrs. Lincoln from Harper's Weekly. Black; cream. Paper. This original engraving is titled, "Mrs. Lincoln, Wife Of The President.--Photographed by Brady." It shows Mrs. Lincoln in an evening grown and with flowers in her hair., Civil War , Abraham Lincoln ; THIS IS AN ORIGINAL WOOD ENGRAVING.
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Folk Art Carved Goose
Folk Art Carved Goose. Warm brown, polished wood. This beautifully carved and polished piece of art was purchased as a piece by the famous Cherokee artist, Going Back Chiltoskey. It may, however, be by the equally renowned carver, Glenn Brown. Block initials GB are carved into the side of the base. The goose stands on a carved and polished base. Red felt is adhered to the base. Excellent condiiton. 7 inches tall.
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George Catlin Lithograph of Red Jacket
George Catlin Lithograph of Red Jacket. Multi-colored. Paper; glass; wood. This framed lithograph by George Catlin is marked plate number 205 with the number 117 in the upper corner. "G. Catlin" is in the lower left corner. It is of Red Jacket pictured with a red blanket over deer skin garments, feathered head decoration and wearing the Presidential Peace medal. He was head chief of the "Six Nations,"(Senecas, Tuskaroras, Oneidas, Onondagas, Mohawks and Cayugas). The Octavo print is from an edition of Catlins North American Indians Tome. Native American
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Antique Native American Pottery Canteen
Antique Native American Polychrome Pottery Canteen. This very early canteen is polychrome decorated with an orange and black design on a white base. It may be Hopi, Pueblo or earlier. Among the decorations is a large central twisted cross in orange. This ancient symbol of good luck was used by the early cliff dwellers as an amulet. It shows use wear and age with some graying, minor paint chips and minor edge wear on the lip. 6.5 x 5 inches.
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Antique Stubgen Brass Lamp with Mirror Sconce
Rare Antique Stubgen Brass Lamp with Mirror Sconce. Brass, dark gray and clear glass. Brass; mirrored glass; metal. The sides of the brass lamp are decorated with five draped swags. The original free blown chimney is held in place by a cut-out brass holder. The two knobs on the double brass burner are marked, "Best British Make F." The round mirrored sconce clamps onto the font and is held by a twisted metal rod that encircles the sconce. The mirror has a brass frame and the metal back of the frame is embossed with a large bat with open wings. The same bat logo is embossed on a small brass plate on the front of the sconce along with, "D.R. Patent." The flying bat or Fledermaus was the logo of the Franz Stubgen & Co., Erfurt, Germany. The company began producting lamps in 1843 and was sold in 1942.
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Wide-Awakes from Harper's Weekly, Abraham Lincoln
Wide-Awakes from Harper's Weekly. Black; cream. Paper. This engraved, double page centerfold is titled, "Grand Procession of Wide-Awakes At New York On The Evening of October 3, 1860." It shows a large parade of men in uniform carrying torches. Horse drawn floats carry banners marked, "Lincoln and Hamlin" and "Free Speech." The Tribune Building, The Day Book-Sunday Times Building and the New York Times Building can be seen. The Wide-Awakes were considered radical, but were strong supporters of Lincoln in the 1860 presidential campaign. They opposed slavery and its extension and staged large parades at night, singing and carrying lanterns. Civil War, Abraham Lincoln; THIS IS AN ORIGINAL WOOD ENGRAVING.
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A Constitutional View of The Late War Between The States
A Constitutional View of The Late War Between The States. Brown; black; multi. and gold leaf. Leather and board. Its Causes, Character, Conduct and Results Presented in a Series of Colloquies at Liberty Hall by Alexander H. Stephens. In Two Volumes. National Publishing Co., Philadelphia. Civil War, 16 steel engravings including Liberty Hall, Jefferson, Washington, Webster, Calhoun, Clay, Jackson, Stephens, Beauregard, Toombs, Douglas, Abraham Lincoln (with autograph letters), Davis, Lee, Johnston, and Grant.
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Abraham Lincoln and Cabinet Harper's Weekly Civil War 1861
Abraham Lincoln and Cabinet Harper's Weekly Civil War 1861. Black; cream. Paper. This original engraving is titled, "The Cabinet At Washington." It is labeled, Montgomery Blair, Caleb B. Smith, Salmon P. Chase, The President, William H. Seward, Simon Cameron, Edward Bates and Gideon Welles. It shows Lincoln sitting at the center of a table with his Cabinet. It is marked, "July 13, 1861, Harpers Weekly, 437."; THIS IS AN ORIGINAL WOOD ENGRAVING.
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Kinnear Type Lard Lamp
Kinnear Type Lard Lamp. Tole painted black; green; gold and red. Tin. This Kinnear lamp is tole painted in a tulip design.
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Native American Photo Postcard
Native American Photo Postcard. Black; white. Cardstock. This card is titled, "Iron Tail, The Famous Indian Chief." The reverse is undivided.
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Great Northern Railroad Native American Calendar
Great Northern Railroad Native American Calendar. Multi. Cardstock. This original calendar is for November, 1932. The upper half is a Winold Reiss portrait of Morning Gun, Glacier National Park. It is copyrighted, Great Northern RY., St. Paul, U. S. A. It advertises More Miles Of Scenery By Daylight On The Route Of The Empire Builder. It has the Great Northern Mountain Goat Logo. It was printed by Louis F. Dow Co., St. Paul.
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Antique Bitters Bottle
Antique Bitters Bottle. Red Amber. Glass. This bottle is blown, two molded, square with reeded edges and applied sloping collar mouth is marked 57 on its base, Paines on one side and Celery Compounds on the opposite side.
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Harper's Weekly Winslow Homer June 29, 1861
Harper's Weekly Winslow Homer June 29, 1861. Black; cream. Paper. This original issue is marked, "Vol. V.--No. 235., New York, Saturday, June 29, 1861. The cover engraving is titled, "The War--Making Havelocks For The Volunteers." The engraving is signed, "Homer," in the lower right corner. It shows a group of seated ladies sewing uniforms. A central figure wears a military cap and ribbon. , Civil War ; THIS IS AN ORIGINAL WOOD ENGRAVING.
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Antique Native American Valuables Basket
Antique Native American Valuables Basket. Brown, tan, red, green, fiber, grass. This early basket is slighty oval, finely woven, and coiled with a green and red stepped design. It is similar to early Pima/Papago coiled baskets.
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Hummel Figurine Joyful #53
Hummel Figurine Joyful #53, TMK 6, Goebel W. Germany (missing bee), signed and dated '79. Paper label. Multi, porcelain. It is a girl sitting with out-stretched legs, singing and playing a banjo.
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Civil War Print of Lincoln and McClellan
Civil War Print of Lincoln and McClellan. Black, white, paper. Titled, "October3, 1862--Lincoln and McClellan After Antietam--McClellan's Last Battle." The photograph by Brady shows Lincoln and McClellan seated in a field tent. An American flags lays on a table, a Confederate flag lays on the ground. Copyright, 1910, by Patriot Publishing Co., Springfield, Mass. From the Photographic History of the Civil War, Published by Review of Reviews Co.
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Antique Double Spout Bronze Oil Lamp
Antique Double Spout Bronze Oil Lamp. Dark green patina. Bronze. This very early lamp has 2 wick channels, a double chain and a mouse or rat shaped stopper. Probably Roman in origin.
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Winslow Homer Civil War Harper's Weekly, May 17, 1862
Winslow Homer Civil War Harper's Weekly, May 17, 1862. Black; cream. Paper. This Harpers Weekly is marked, Vol. VI. No. 281, New York, Saturday, May 17, 1862. The cover is an engraving titled, "Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitring With Dark Lanterns, Sketched by Mr. Winslow Homer." , Civil War ; THIS IS AN ORIGINAL WOOD ENGRAVING.
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Ancient Clay Lamp with Menorah, Judaica
Ancient Clay Lamp with Menorah, Judaica. Sand and gray patina. Baked clay. Menorah embossed on top of lamp.
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Lincoln's Review
Lincoln's Review. Black and white. Cardstock. From An Artists Story of the Great War, relief-etching #63, signed E. Forbes. Written by the artist, "A Grand Reivew by Presd. Lincoln. A Sketch. , Civil War , Abraham Lincoln
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