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16.69 BEER FOAM SCRAPER. A
unique object in the form of a bladed palette knife used to
scrape the foam off of a mug of beer after it had been
poured! This beer scrapper is sculpted out of
one piece of solid ivory engraved
with the notation “Tressady Sept, 1884.”
Perfect original condition with a nice age patina. 15
½ inches long by 1 ¾ inches wide. A large,
genuine, identified, solid ivory relic over 127 years
old! 349
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16.67 IVORY COMPACT.
Mid-1800’s or earlier lady’s traveling
make-up case in the form of an oval make-up compact.
This beautifully constructed compact is made of ivory and
silver with a very nice gilt brass hinge cast with a
detailed scene depicting a winged griffin, pot of flowers
and an attendant monkey! The top, side and bottom of
this compact are constructed of thin ivory beautifully
embellished with recurring scalloped designs and oval
scribes. 3 ½ by 2 ½ inches and 1/2
inch thick. Interesting old repair on one edge.
A very nice early piece! 295
ex. Sotheby’s Parke
Bernet
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OUTSIDE HINGE
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16.66 CORK SCREW. Genuine,
early 19th century cork screw with a turned bone
handle. The handle is plugged with a turned bone cap
on one end and is fitted with a bristle brush for dusting
off a wine bottle. The handle is fastened by a small
circular retainer with hole attached to a stout metal
support. The “working end” consists
of a corrugated disk atop a helical cork screw. Good,
old condition. A portion of the screw tip has broken
off from use but is still quite functional.
125
ex. Paul Madden Antiques, Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Offered here at his original selling price as marked on the
1970’s tag!
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16.65 “TURTLE”
ASHTRAY. A very unusual example of 19th
century taxidermy. This unique ashtray consists of a
round brass canister set precisely into the contour of the
turtle’s shell. There are two brass
extensions. One in the form of a bird is for resting a
cigar. The other is a snuffer. The little guy is
beautifully preserved in a very realistic pose. 7
½ inches long by 5 ½ inches wide and 4 ¼
inches high. Outstanding original condition. A
curious relic from the days when such naturalistic oddities
were in demand. 249
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16.64 POSTAL SCALE. Genuine
early 1900’s English scale as used in Britain to
determine postage costs by weight. This all
brass balancing scale is stamped on the balance beam “MADE
IN ENGLAND WARRANTED ACCURATE.” It features hard
steel wedge pivots in the center and on each end. The
inverted heart-shaped frame is provided with a pointer to
indicate the balancing point. The balance beam is
cleverly double pivoted to insure the weighing platforms
remain horizontal during use. The unit is mounted to
its solid mahogany base on 4 rubber feet. It is
complete with all three brass weights which rest neatly in
felt-lined recesses. The weights are marked “1/2
OZ, 1 OZ and 2 OZ” respectively. Excellent
condition. Fully functional and accurate. The
brass surfaces are in there original lacquered finish with
light age spotting.
179
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16.63. STERLING SILVER TRAY.
Large American serving tray in the form of a scaly fish with
big eyes, thick mouth, gills, fins and tail. The
underside of the tail is stamped “REED & BARTON
100H STERLING.” This handsome tray measures 22
inches long, 9 ¾ inches wide and is 1 inch deep.
It weighs just ½ ounce short of 2 ½ pounds!
With today’s silver prices hoviering around $40 an
ounce and climbing ($48 recently!), this antique tray is
worth nearly $1,600 in scrap weight alone! Lovely
original condition with no flaws.
1695
Reed and Barton, based in Tauton, Massachusetts, has been
producing fine quality silverware since 1824. The
company is internationally acclaimed for its silver and
silverplate. It has produced a large variety of silver
and pewter products since Henry G. Reed and Charles E.
Barton took over the pewter manufactory of Isaac Babitt in
1824. During the Civil War Reed & Barton even
manufactured weapons for the Union Army! To this day,
Reed & Barton remain in business under ownership of the
Reed family.
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16.62 45 STAR AMERICAN FLAG.
Original flag of the United States with 45
stars. This large linen flag has sewn stars on
both sides of the blue field (canton or “Union”)
and sewn stripes. It measures 4 by 7 feet. The hoist end,
being typical heavy canvas, is attached to and covered by a
wooden stick for convenience. The stick may be discarded.
Condition must be considered “very good” given
its 110+ year age. There is one small hole the size of a
quarter lower right and a tear upper right. A very scarce,
venerable American relic -- the ultimate patriotic symbol.
295
The 45 star flag became the official United States flag
on July 4th, 1896 with the admission of the Utah territory
as a state on that date. The 45 star flag remained the
official U.S. flag for 12 more years. Presidents serving
during that time were Grover Cleveland (1893-1897), William
McKinley (1897-1901), and Theodore Roosevelt
(1901-1909).
Reproduction 45 star flags
measuring 3 by 5 feet are currently selling for more than
$100.
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STAR DETAIL
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16.16 TERRESTRIAL GLOBE. Very charming,
early 1900’s world globe made by the respected
American makers as marked in the cartouche below India
reading, “NEW PEARLESS 8 INCH GLOBE, TERRESTRIAL
GLOBE, WEBER COSTELLO CO. MAKERS CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILL.”
This handsome little globe is of the finest quality, made in
the traditional manner using paper “gores”
overlaying a hard cardboard sphere. The detailing of the
countries, cities and topographical features is simply
outstanding for a globe of this size. It is marked with an “Equation
of Time” indicated by a large figure “8”
showing the sun’s declination at any time during the
year. This is accompanied by a continuous line marked in
days of the year, encompassing the globe from the Tropic of
Cancer in the North through the Tropic of Capricorn in the
South. An applied paper line encircles this globe at the
equator marked in degrees of Latitude in 1/10th increments.
Another interesting feature is the inset which states, “The
curvature of the earth’s surface per mile is about 2
inches.” This fine globe is mounted in its original
brass Meridian ring embossed with single degrees of
Latitude. In turn, the ring rests within its classic
quadrupedal wooden stand with equatorial ring and
splayed feet. Geopolitical markings such as “French
Indo-China, Persia, Rio de Oro, French West Africa, and Gold
Coast indicate that this globe dates to the early 1930’s.
Excellent original condition, bright and legible, exhibiting
only insignificant wear in a few areas. A great
authentic decorator over 80 years
old!
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EQUATION OF TIME
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16.25 FLOOR GLOBE. Good,
early 20th century 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 political
boundaries, all major cities (over 100,000 population),
mountain peaks, rivers, canals, railways, steamship routes
and more, accurately depicted as of circa 1935. The 16
inch globe is in excellent overall condition with no scuffs
or abrasions and shows just enough surface toning to give it
a great antique appearance! The graceful solid walnut stand
is done in the Duncan Phyfe style with lion paw feet and
carved "urn" support pillar. The 18 1/2 inch diameter
equatorial ring is overlaid by paper printed with degrees,
statute miles, and time zones from Greenwich. Together
with its quadrupedal stand this globe measures 33 inches
high and 23 1/2 inches across at the base. A handsome,
high quality floor standing globe for library or study at a
very reasonable price.
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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 larger nuts such as walnuts. This intricate, two
piece carving is made from a dense dark hardwood, probably walnut.
Detailing is very realistic. Excellent original condition
with no chips or cracks and a lovely age patina. 7 inches
long. 250
16.58 EARLY GLOBE. High quality early
19th century terrestrial globe made by the famous globe maker Charles
Dien as signed in the maker’s cartouche, “GLOBE Clasique
Publié par Ch. Dien 1831 a Paris.” It is
additionally inscribed “chez CH. DIEN Auteur des
Globes Celestes, Drefses sous l’ Inspection de Mr.
Bouvard, Rue Hautefeuille, No. 13.” This
self-described “classic” globe is made in the traditional
manner using a plaster sphere overlaid by gores of finely
engraved paper. It was subsequently hand-tinted in subtle
shades of green and yellow for a very pleasing effect. The
quality of the engraving is such that minute geographic details are
depicted, including countries, prominent cities, rivers, lakes
mountain ranges, known islands, etc. Interestingly no West
Coast American cities are depicted -- because there were none!
Of course the globe is prominently marked with the names of the
continents and oceans in fancy lettering. The tropics of
Capricorn and Cancer are denoted, as are the equator and prime
meridian. These are both marked in single degrees of latitude
and longitude. The geography of both polar regions, yet to be
discovered, are left blank. However the 15 degree intervals
later used as a basis for time zones, are identified in Roman
numerals I –XXIV. The globe is encircled by a brass
meridian ring finely engraved with single degrees of Latitude.
This rests within the pewter equatorial ring which is divided in
single degrees of longitude marked in 10’s, signs of the
Zodiac, months of the year, and the cardinal compass points.
The ring is supported on iron struts mounted to a brass support atop
the turned wooden base. The globe itself measures 9 inches in
diameter and stands 21 inches high by 12 inches wide overall.
Excellent condition. 
Charles Dien, Jr. was the son of Charles Senior a noted engraver
and an associate of Charles-Francois Delamarche (1740-1817), the very
famous Paris geographer, publisher and globe maker.
Charles Jr. (1809-1870) was a noted astronomer who authored
several celestial globes. It is very
significant that this rare Dien terrestrial example
was made when he was only 22 years old, at a time when he was intent
on making a name for himself, and likely was the first if not the
only of this type that he ever produced! (Elly Dekker &
Peter van der Krogt, “Globes From the Western World,”
1993, Philip Wilson Publishers, London.)
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16.56 EARLY LIVERPOOL JUG. Genuine
late 18th century creamware "Herculaneum" pitcher. This lovely old
example bears 3 distinctive transfers. The obverse is decorated with
the delightfully endearing scene of a pub owner offering a mug to a
willing recipient restrained by his wife. The comedic caption reads,
"Come come my old buck here's the liquor of LIFE. Which drives away
sorrow and reconciles strife. It cures scolding women. Your wrong
reply'd Nell. Your wife as a drunken scold does most excel." The
reverse shows a surprisingly detailed map of the earth surrounded by
classical figures including Lady Britannia and a sunburst. It is
entitled "The World in Planisphere." Under the spout is the poem,
"Succefs To the Plough. The Fleece and the Pail. May the Landlord
Ever Flourish. And the Tenant Never fail." It is surrounded by
vignettes depicting farm implements. This wonderful example of early
English pottery measures 10 inches high and 9 3/4 inches across from
spout to handle. The graceful handle is noteworthy in that it is
particularly stout and has contoured edges. There is a tiny
professional repair to the very tip of the spout and as expected
there are a couple of minor hairlines in the bottom. Overall this jug
must be rated as being in outstanding original condition. Circa 1790.
Telling of the age of this jug, the spelling
of the word "Succefs" is with the early form f as an "s." Further,
the world map of North America shows a blank Pacific Northwest,
indicating it was yet unexplored.
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SPOUT
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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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16.54 EARLY CARVED AMERICAN EAGLE.
Authentic, second half of the 19th century spread-winged American
eagle plaque. This handsome, period example of the carver's art is
hewn from walnut, dark oak or a similar indigenous hardwood. It
depicts the National Symbol in a charmingly naïve way, perched
on a limb in a classic pose. The wood is laminated in three layers to
give it depth and the surface retains its original dark "ebonized"
finish. Although not the work of John Haley Bellamy, it is most
certainly contemporary to that famous carver's work and exhibits the
bold, sure strokes of a professional carver. The back of this solid,
hardwood carving shows hand-cut saw marks and a wonderfully oxidized
dark wood patina. 20 1/2 inches wide by 9 inches high and 3 1/4
inches thick. Perfect original old condition having dry, unmodified
surfaces, just the way collectors like them!
895
With Bellamy eagles currently selling well
into the 5 and 6 figure range, this contemporarily-carved 19th
century American eagle is truly bargain by any standard!
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