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CHILD’S IRONSTONE SAUCER BY T & R BOOTE IN 1851 PATTERN

CHILD’S IRONSTONE SAUCER BY T & R BOOTE IN 1851 PATTERN

Measures 4 ¼” in diameter. This decagonal plate features embossed leaves and figs with parallel lines around the perimeter.  Carries the T & R Boote mark along with diagonal English registry… (643-21). Learn More »

LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY SLAPSTICK

LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY SLAPSTICK

Slapsticks were used in the circus by clowns. A small caliber blank was inserted in one end and when the clown hit someone with the stick the blank would fire making a loud crack and some smoke. This… (172-3044). Learn More »

PACK OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD COMBS

PACK OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD COMBS

These are pocket combs made of tortoise shell. Each one meas. approx. 3.50 inches long x 1.00 inch high. The package looks to have 6 combs still inside the original paper wrapper with two combs… (108-446). Learn More »

SINGLE BRASS CANDLESTICK HOLDER

SINGLE BRASS CANDLESTICK HOLDER

Ca. 1860s-1870s. Measures 9.5" in height, with 2" crown [for 1" candle], 3.5" square bass. Moderately tarnished with traces of verdigris around base. Else VG, & solid. (179-387). Learn More »


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REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT

A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United States Consul”. Born on February 8, 1801 in Exeter,… (870-60). Learn More »

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