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16.51 EXTREMELY IMPORTANT EARLY MAP OF
THE UNITED STATES. Authentic 18th
century map of the United States of America. This large early map is
signed within a fancy floral-draped cartouche in the Atlantic "Map of
the United States in North America with the Britith (sic), French and
Spanith Dominions adjoining, according to the Treaty of 1783. By
Tho.s Kitchin Sen.r Hydrographer to his Majesty." This detailed map
is an original copper engraving on period high quality laid paper
depicting the entire East Coast of North America from "East Florida"
to the North of "Isl.d of New Found Land" as far West as the
Mississippi River, with the entire region identified at "Louisiana."
Fine details show rivers, lakes, towns, mountains and settlements.
While the geography is correct, obviously the scale is not. For
example Lake Erie is depicted as being bigger than Lake Michigan!
This lovely map measures 16 by 20 inches. It is in an outstanding
state of original preservation with no tears, losses, soiling or
toning whatsoever. It does have several fold lines indicative of a
bound atlas and it has acquired some very light "ghost" images in
otherwise blank areas due to years of being folded next to print.
Professionally matted under glass in a modern frame measuring 21 3/4
by 25 3/4 inches overall. 1495
Thomas Kitchin was an engraver and publisher from 1738-1784, holding the prestigious appointment of "Hydrographer to the King." He engraved maps of North America by John Mitchell in 1755 which were used at the peace council of the Revolutionary War. In his later years he worked with his son, hence the name "Senior" after his name in the "Small English Atlas" from which this map came. He died a year later.
General George Washington, commanding the Continental Army scored a resounding victory over the British Army under Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia. Cornwallis surrendered to the Americans and French on October 19, 1781, ending a 5 year conflict which had technically begun with America's Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The victory effectively ended America's Revolutionary War and opened the door for the fledgling United States to emerge as a world power.
The fact that this map was produced less than 2 years later in 1783 by Kitchin, Hyrdographer to the King of England, is historically very significant. It is the first such map to graphically acknowledge England's official recognition of the United States as a sovereign nation!
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16.52 EARLY MOUNTED GLOBE. Good American-made terrestrial globe signed on the maker's cartouche in the Pacific Ocean, "Hammond's 9 inch Terrestrial Globe C.S. Hammond & Co., Copyright 1930 New York, Brooklyn, Boston" with the additional notations, "Principal Steamship Routes With Distances in Nautical Miles, Principal Transcontinental Railways." This eye catching high quality globe is not a toy, but a genuine geo-politico tool of its day. It is constructed in the traditional manner using chromolithographed paper "gores" affixed to a metal sphere. It has an adjustable time zone ring at the North Pole which indicates relative time anywhere in the world. It also has the characteristic figure 8 "ANALEMMA" which shows the declination of the sun on every day of the year, and an Equation of Time. Geographic details including major cities, mountains, borders, lakes and rivers are very precise and bear close scrutiny under magnification. Telling of its age, this globe identifies countries harkening back to Colonial times -- names such as: "Indian Empire, Persia, French West Africa, Dominion of Canada, Italian Somaliland, Siam, Portuguese East Africa and French Indo-China" to name a few! It is complete with its heavy and attractive cast iron Art Deco stand in original turquoise blue paint. The bottom is signed "C.S. Hammond. & Co. Brooklyn N.Y." The stand incorporates a clever built-in handle for carrying. The globe stands 14 1/2 inches tall overall and is obviously 9 inches in diameter. Condition is very good with original subtle colors, noting some slight soiling and toning due to age only. No scuffs, abrasions, or losses. A handsome addition to the library or study. 495
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16.47 TERRESTRIAL GLOBE. Fine early 1900's world globe with the maker's
cartouche reading "CRAM'S UNRIVALED TERRESTRIAL GLOBE - 12 INCH -
Made for the George S. Cram Co, Indianapolis, Indiana." This very
highly detailed globe is made in the traditional manner with a
plaster of paris core overlaid with paper gores. Each gore was
printed with extremely fine detail in color showing minute
geographical details and names. This state-of-the-art globe for its
time has an "Analema" which shows the sun's declination for every day
of the year as well as time zones and the equation of time. The globe
is mounted on its original turned hardwood base supported by its cast
iron bracket indicating individual degrees of declination, in relief
0-90. Interestingly, this globe depicts regions of the world at a
time when colonization by the major powers was still very much in
evidence. Condition is excellent with no scratches or gouges, however
there are a considerable number of small lighter spots throughout.
The globe has acquired a nice yellow-brown patina with time. Circa
1925. An historical and handsome accent piece for home or
office! 395
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16.46 ESKIMO MASK. Charming, if not somewhat bizarre human effigy in the form of mask with symbolic elements all comprised of marine mammal material. The "mask" itself is the cartilaginous disc material from a whale vertebra. It is carved in the likeness of a face inlaid walrus tusk ivory "eyes," one being a small human face, and the other with an inlaid whale baleen pupil. Below the carved nose is the head of a polar bear protruding from the mouth! The polar bear is realistically carved to show his fur and has inlaid baleen eyes. Flanking the bear on both sides are inlaid spheres of fossilized Mastodon ivory. This unusual ceremonial mask measures 6 inches wide by 7 inches high and is 3/4 inch thick. It is signed and incised on the back, "TAS." Excellent original condition overall showing good age. A very decorative authentic Eskimo mask with real appeal, made of "scrimshaw" materials. 295
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16.33 THERMOMETER PAPER CLIP. Very interesting, high quality desk top thermometer mounted onto a solid brass, spring-loaded paper clip. The clip measures 3 inches wide x 4 1/2 inches long and is highly polished. On the bottom is the decorative engraved inscription, "VB 1913." The unique circular mercury thermometer measures degrees Fahrenheit and is fully functional. This would make an exceptionally handsome executive gift! 195
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16.29 MAP OF AMERICA. Original very early 19th century (War of 1812 era)
map entitled "AMERICA." This extremely detailed engraving depicts the
North and South American continents with portions of Europe and
Africa shown as well. Despite its grand scale, great pains were taken
by the engraver to identify towns, geographical and topographical
features. Interestingly, much of the northern territories, which had
yet to be explored, were left blank. The map was carefully hand
colored providing a decorative as well as informative presentation.
Of particular note in dating this map is the Florida Territory which
is shown as a separate country from the United States (under Spanish
control) identified as "W. Florida" and "E. Florida." The Louisiana
Territory is simply identified as "Louisiana." And the area west of
the "Stony Mountains" (Rockies) is referred to as "New Albion!" This
early map measures 19 3/4 inches wide by 17 3/4 inches sight and is
signed lower right, "J & G Menzies, Sculpt." It is mounted under
glass in a carved antique wooden frame with gilded highlights
measuring 26 1/2 by 24 1/2 inches overall. It is in excellent overall
condition, with expected minor flaws and some toning to the paper. A
scarce and quite important decorative piece of Americana from the
Federal period, at least 185 years old! Ideal for office or den.
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1803 - The United States purchased from Napoleon the territory of Louisiana for $15,000,000. Upon concluding the purchase Robert Livingston, America's Minister to France, said of the transfer, "We have lived long, but this is the noblest work of our whole lives ... From this day the United States will take their place among the powers of the first rank..."
1819 - American Secretary of State John Quincy Adams and Spanish Minister Luis de Onis reach an agreement finally ratified by both nations in 1821, by which Spain gives the United States title to East and West Florida. The United States relinquishes its claims to Texas, and Spain assigns its rights in the Pacific Northwest to the U.S., leaving ownership of the Oregon Territory to be settled among the United States, Russia, and Great Britain.
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16.25 FLOOR GLOBE. Good, early 20th C. American floor standing
terrestrial globe signed "Weber Costello, Chicago Heights, Illinois,
Political Reality Globe." This large size world globe is constructed
in the traditional manner with paper gores overlaying a plaster
sphere with wooden reinforcements at the poles. The lithographed
surfaces show good detail with major cities, mountain ranges, and
countries of the world accurately depicted as of circa 1935. The
globe is in excellent overall condition with no scuffs or abrasions
and shows just enough surface toning to appear antique. The graceful
solid walnut stand is done in the Duncan Phyfe style with lion paw
feet and carved "urn" support pillar. The equatorial ring is overlaid
by paper indicating degrees, statute miles, and time zones from
Greenwich. 33 inches tall overall. A very handsome quality globe for
library or study.
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16.17 NUT CRACKER. Charming late 19th C. hand-carved German nutcracker of Black Forest origin. This cleverly contrived and beautifully executed device is in the form of a realistic bear with inset "bean" eyes. The bear's mouth effectively cracks smaller nuts whereas a carved recess at the rear, under the lever, accommodates walnuts and such. This two piece carving is made from a dense dark hardwood, probably walnut. Detail is very realistic. Excellent original condition with no chips or cracks. Good age patina and measures 7 inches long. 250
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16.4 EARLY FRENCH BAROMETER. Extremely rare, 18th century country French wall barometer and thermometer with a decoratively painted mount. This very early mercury wall barometer is on its original gesso wooden backboard which is colorfully decorated with floral motifs and bears the painted inscriptions "Barometre" and "Thermometer de Reamur." The scale on the barometer tube reads from 5 to 30 inches and is painted with weather notations in French and is signed "Paris." The amazing red alcohol thermometer, 18 inches in length, is graduated from -30 to +50 degrees Reamur and is still in tact, but does contain an air bubble at the top. This rare decorative instrument is in original condition and retains virtually all of its old painted surfaces. The backboard measures 37 inches tall by inches wide. Excellent condition considering its age. This represents a wonderful value which affords the perfect answer to functionally decorating that difficult vertical display space. 295
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