December 2017 Premier Auction

Group of 3 Wisconsin Volunteers Civil War warrants for killed troops death benefits. 1) 1864 Simon Geigere company 9, 9th regiment. 2) 1864 John Saube

10 Double truck, multi colored battle maps from Civil War Era. More specifically 1) Plate # 19, features include Siege of Yorktown, VA, April 5 - May

Lot of five: discharge papers from 1863 mustering out soldiers in Tennessee and Kentucky from the Union Army. Soldier John Walsh was from county Mayo,

6 prints-US Grant, Defence of Ft. Moulterie SC, Battle of Gettysburg, Loss of the Monitor at night, Mortar Vessels in the Distance Shelling the Forts,

Lot of five. 1) Hand colored print of Colonel John W. Geary. Geary was a Union general and Governor of Pennsylvania. It is titled "Last Alcade ...

4 pp 3.25" x 5.25" patriotic cover with red, white and blue "The War For The Union". Letter is dated June 27, 1862. The letter s...

These are discovery Civil War pieces. Lot of nine. 1) "In the Field" May 5, 1864." "Regt to go to Cattawah which is fifteen mile...

Lot of 14. Includes a striking multi-color Berlin and Jones of Uncle Sam fishing for secessionists with a cannon. Multi-color Berlin & Jones wit...

5 Statements of Union Volunteers.They were paid $300 to enlist for 1 year in 1865. Volunteers originated from Ireland, Virginia and New York. Yellow p

Four vouchers from the paymaster. Printed forms filled in longhand for a musician, a paymaster and "colored" servants. Signed at Vicksburg...

Lot of seven vouchers, printed forms completed in handwriting by officers to order payment for African American servants during the Civil War. Dates f

Four vouchers recording payment of "Arrears of Pay and Bounty Certificate" for soldiers killed in the Civil War. Two issued to widows, two...

Lot of 18. Many are Keystone and Underwood & Underwood. Highlights include: Keystone 19094 showing submarines in dry dock in the Government Navy...

Collection of 20 different stereoviews of the Spanish American War. Includes 7 Underwood & Underwood, 6 Keystone, 2 Kilburn, 2 Griffith & Gr...

Five different stereoviews of the Battleship Maine wreck and salvage, an event that greatly contributed to the start of the Spanish-American War. 1) T

Lot of 6 different stereoviews for this battleship that is best known for service during the Spanish-American War. Built in 1890 by Union Iron Works i

Lot of 7 different Keystone stereoviews with World War I related views. Included: 26511-The Leviathan; 16667-Submarines, Battleships, and Torpedo Boat

Lot of five different World War stereoviews featuring zeppelins. Four are Keystone Co.: Dirigible R-34 at Mineola; French Troops Inspecting a Wrecked

Lot of 16. Includes: General Mills War Album of Victory Battles with stamps; three (9 x 7.25") punch card pieces promoting buying US Defense Bo...

19 World War II era photographs taken on the U.S.S Proteus. The photos each measure 5" x 3.75" and were used for official U.S. Navy use. T...

1) "Pacific Fleet: U. S. Navy." 64 pages. 60 pages of photographs. Mostly of the ships! 1919. Soft cover is showing signs of 100 years of ...

1) Hard cover book on the 184th Infantry (40th Infantry Division). Includes a history and photos of all current members. 132 pages full of photos. 194

Lot of ten. 1) Surgeon General Scanlon. Photo by Webster Brothers at Baywater. 2) M Martin photo of the King of Siam. 3) 1888 General Sherman by (?) i

Lot of five. 1) Battery A, Cal. Heavy Artillery. At attention. Photo by Hodson. Cabinet card. Picture is 5.5 x 7.75". 2) Three young soldiers. ...

Kayak made of wood with thin sinew covering. Eskimo figure in kayak of wood (one arm missing) with cloth outfit. He holds a paddle of wood with ivory

Vintage ivory Inuit hand carved kayak of man, oar, spear and a seal of fur. 10.25" x 2.25" x 1.75". Date: Location: Alaska ...

Vintage scrimshaw whale tooth. Different scrimshaw images of ships on each side. Very good condition. 5.5" x 1.5" x 2". Date: c.19...

Scrimshaw sperm whale tooth--young sailor with ship on one side and reverse side shows graphic of woman in process of sexual act. X-rated! Possibly No

Charming ivory letter opener, highlighted by a delicate bird form handle, 7" x .75". Condition: excellent no chips or cracks. Date: ...

Seven ivory walrus teeth and four fetishes--whale, bear, cow and unidentifiable piece. Date: Location: Alaska HWAC # 54877 The Native A

Ivory mining tools-shovel axe, pick, etc. Very delicate, in small case. Date: Location: Alaska HWAC # 54878 The Native American ivory

Eskimo mask, ossified whalebone, laughing face, mustache with polar bear fur fringe hood. Signed on reverse-Evans, Apatiki Campbell, Alaska. (9"...

Antique Alaskan Inuit handmade wooden, costumed doll. Male doll dressed in authentic native leather costume, including very finely detailed mukluks. 1

Handmade rustic canoe paddle with carved albatross image. 24" x 5.75". On reverse: Pat. 2-97. Also included is a small decorative oar, pai...

Woman is holding a dog and man is drinking from a bowl. They measure a little over 2 inches tall. Nice pair. The Native American ivory item(s) in t

This arctic bird is on a green and black colored rock base. The piece is 5" wide and almost 4" tall. It is a striking piece! Date: L...

9.5" tall and 11" across. Made of unknown substance which could be wood fibers, plant or even possibly whiskers. Unknown artist. Very arti...

This small ivory sculpture piece (approximately 4" long) shows an eskimo running beside a one dog team. Two other small dogs are frolicking nea...

Fancy! Ten inches tall. Leather Mukluks. Fancy outfit. Carved green stone face approximately 2 1/2 inches tall and 2 1/4 inches wide. Mid 20th century

The eskimo is lying down and hiding behind a rock. A walrus is on the other side. Measures 5 x 2.5". Nice looking piece. Signed. The Native ...

This is a nifty item. Shows an ivory Eskimo ice fishing and he has just caught a fish. Two more fish lie on the base. Base measures 6 x 3.5". H...

Probably pre-1900. About 2 feet in length. Wood and hide construction. Includes wood and ivory tools. One hand held harpoon has a float attached! Pad

Show three eskimos with knives at their feet. A dead seal lays in between them. On a rock base. The sculpture is 7" long and 3 inches high. Sig...

1) Largest is a 2.5" Eskimo on snowshoes. Ivory. Gloves and face highlighted in black and red. Black and red clothing detail. Nice looking. 2) ...

Faces have been highlighted in black. 5 inches long. Intricate and interesting piece. See photograph. The Native American ivory item(s) in this lot

Largest polar bear is ivory and stands 3". With highlighted facial feature and toes in black. Longest is 3.5". They all seem to be made fr...

This seems to be some sort of game. It is a carved walrus with a hide strip going through him and carved pieces on each end. Walrus is approximately 3

This is a beautiful show piece. Nice green color with nice details. Massive looking! Almost 8" tall. One tusk tip has been chipped. The Nat...

Ivory is made to look like a narwhal tusk. 5 inches long. Tooth measures 1". Height is 3.5 inches. Black stone base. The Native American iv...

This rather interesting piece shows spectacular workmanship. The human body on the top (with ribs sticking out and in a look of death or severe starva

An ulu knife is an all-purpose knife traditionally used by Inuit, Yupik, and Aleut women. (Translates to woman's knife.) This blade is hand-hamm...

14" kayak. No figure. Includes ivory tools: two harpoons, one oar and one hook. Fabulous! The Native American ivory item(s) in this lot were...

This 5" artistic sculpture is done inside a banana made of ivory. Scene depicts a rich or famous person being carried by two porters in a hand ...

Eskimo stands 2.5 inches tall. Includes a base. Eskimo face, hands, legs, and spear have been highlighted in black. Seal's toes also. The Na...

It is titled "Coral Harbor" and the artist is Kotsiark. Almost a foot long carved ivory. Has a carved walrus head on one end with two ivor...

10 inches. Carved seal on narrow end. Quite nice! The Native American ivory item(s) in this lot were made or acquired prior to the US Fish and Wild

Nice sculpture of five different dogs pulling a sled with an Eskimo riding and a box on the rear of the sled. Great ivory piece! 16 inches long! Th

Two eskimos are dwarfed by the soaring eagle. The sculpture measures 7" tall and 3" high. Nice facial details on eagle. Eskimo in front se...

This small piece is packed with detail. An Eskimo is running next to a sled. He has a very long guide pole to keep the reindeer, who is pulling the sl

Ivory sculptures on black stone base. Shows female working around some barrels and a man is kneeling over. Base is 4" long and 3" wide. Wi...

The seal is on the back of the kayak. Obviously the rewards of a day's work. Includes three tools which an Eskimo would use: spears, etc. This i...

Knife is 9" long. With sheath measures 11". Carved on sheath is a polar bear and a walrus. Handle has a marvelous carved walrus. Nice piec...

Handle is a carved whale with color highlights. Eight inches. The Native American ivory item(s) in this lot were made or acquired prior to the US F

These ivory pieces show two polar bears with a seal in between them. Polar bears are on the move and the seal is lying between them. The base measures

One of our larger fetishes offered for sale. Measures 4" long. Includes highlighted features with a red mouth wide open and teeth showing. ...

Nice sculpture on a marble base. This sculpture is titled "Cool Bear" and is numbered 21 of 250. Synthetic material, not ivory. From Jozef...

On a base that measures 8 x 4". Height reaches 3". Eskimo is holding an ula knife. The Native American ivory item(s) in this lot were ...

Two seals with fine facial details. Largest seal measures 4". Both are laying down and face each other. Nice set! The Native American ivory ...

This intricately carved tool comes to a point. The tool has been carved to look like a narwhal tooth. Hand carved, detailed walrus head handle. Eight

Carved arrow markings on all four sides. Measures 18" long. Barbs on the bottom are worn but confirm used as a weapon. Unusual and rather inter...

Walrus measure 2.5" tall. Nice detail in flippers. Painted eyes. Fetish. The Native American ivory item(s) in this lot were made or acquired...

The shape and color give this indication. Or perhaps IVORY! 13+ inches long. Curved. Carved out hand grip is past of this one piece knife. Date:

Spectacular! Comes to a point with a polar bear carving. Sixteen inches in length. Sits on a wood base. Eskimo symbols (artist) are painted on the sid

Six inches from tail to tooth. Laying on its back. Bone tooth. Eyes are highlighted in black. The Native American ivory item(s) in this lot were ma

Seal skin coat and clothing. Choice early piece. Possibly pre-World War II. 14" tall and 6" across. A choice Eskimo collectable! Date: ...

Two large ivory tusks protrude from this 10" long walrus statue. Bottom reads "E 9 1619". Heavy and impressive! Small chip on one of ...

This measures 9 x 7". Teeth, eyes and cheeks made of shell and ivory. Although whalebone masks are not uncommon, you hardly ever find them with...

Possibly of Russian origin with face designs somewhat similar to the Russian people. Sealskin boot and coat. Hide Mukluks. 10" tall and 6"...

Seal skin coat and mukluks. Hand carved ivory face. 10" tall. 6" across. Please see photograph. The Native American ivory item(s) in th...

This metal harpoon tip is 2" long with another 2" if the attached shaft is included. Probably Inuit. Has been turned into an art piece wit...

This 8" long piece features a musk ox carved in green stone. Two ivory horns. The Native American ivory item(s) in this lot were made or ac...

This tusk measures 14" tall and sits upright on a base. Carvings include dogsled team, sled dogs, polar bear, four different kinds of birds. A ...

Bone weights like this were used where rock was scarce. Or perhaps it was used as a tool for twisting???. We are not exactly sure what this is. If any

This is a sculpture of an Eskimo holding a seal or small walrus. Ivory tusks and knife are part of the piece making this a very nice collectable. Sign

There are 12 odds and end pieces. Mostly ivory. Includes a small polar bear pin, small dog sled pin, birds, whales, totem pieces, seal, etc. Nice sel

Great sculpture. The entire piece measures 6.5" high. Ivory owl measures 4 inches. Signed by Pitseolak of Pond Inlet. A small seagull is buried...

8 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches wide. Hide boots and mittens. Handmade face from ivory. Possibly mid-20th century or older. Seal skin coat and hat.

The course weave basket measures 3 x 3 x 2". Has a ring pull top. From the Alaska / Pacific Northwest Region. Date: Location: Alaska ...

Still, it measures over 9" long. Double ore in paddlers hand and three tools (two spears/harpoons and one hook) are also ivory. The Native ...

Now this is unusual. A pair of sculptures bound by a rope. Obviously the reward for the Eskimo's hunt. Eskimo holds a stick and the seal has an ...

This soapstone statue is approximately 8" tall. Again, it has been carved so that tools can be placed in the hands of the Eskimo. Both the ivor...

Includes a walrus on a wood base, musk ox with highlighted horns and eyes, and a seal sitting on a rock. Largest pieces tands 1 inch tall. Date:

All ivory. Includes a beluga whale, seal, and unidentified whale. Beluga whale has detachable flippers. Largest piece is 5". The Native Ame...

On a green base. Largest measures one inch. Cute. The Native American ivory item(s) in this lot were made or acquired prior to the US Fish and Wild

Two very nice examples. 1) Walking. 4" long. 2) Standing. 4" tall. Particular detail has been paid to the mouth, nose and eyes. Toes are a...

This probable walrus tusk (Native Alaskan) foam scraper is 7" long. Simple and appealing. It is identical to the many foam scrapers c1900 we ha...

This 11" high artistic piece features a whale on her nose and a polar bear that seems to be looking up at the whale's tail. Impressive desk...

Paddler seems to be covered in some sort of thin, wiry material. Face is carved. Remains of a hat are still on the Eskimo. Three ivory tools are inclu

Native Alaskan with a small bear on his back. Bear has a fish in his mouth. Nice detail. This is a very large soapstone carving: 12" long and 6...

3 decals of sea mammals and a froglike animal. 2 x 4.75" x 3.75" and 1 3.75" x 3.75". 15 cards of a loaded canoe, wooden chest, ...