November Wonders: Western Americana Auction (November 2021)

26 x 36" approx Indian mat c1900; 29 x 25 approx size Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ben-Tcahvtchavadze collec...

This is a Persian rug in runner length at 29 in. X 103 in. Red colored design pattern. Condition is very good. Date: Country (if not USA): State:

Persian style floor rug, silk finish, fringe on two ends, olive tones. Two spots from cleaning. Otherwise nice. Date: Country (if not USA): State

Wool rug. 3'3" x 6'. This run is heavily worn, please inspect. Date: c1880 Country (if not USA): Afghanistan State: City: Proven...

24" x 36". Blue & Cream colors, has separation at center piece to border. Please inspect. Date: late 1800s Country (if not USA): Af...

The three tapestries are stitched together. They are sepia toned or very faded. A military person appears in all three pieces. The pieces appear to be

1) A Venetian scene--a gathering with gondolas in the background. Approx. 15" x 46", rich coloring. 2) A Spanish scene--party with musicia...

These two tapestries are scenes of Moroccan or Arabian people and environments. 1) scene of marketplace, approx. 36" x 54". 2) also people...

1) Replica of old tapestry, made in Belgium. Loomed in the early 1900's. People at party, outside, under moon. Bit of edge fray. 37" x 32&q...

This is a pair of 16 x 20-inch, black and white photographs of His Eminence the Most Reverend Archbishop Nikon (de Greve) of Brooklyn, New York (1895-

Beautiful collection of about 49, mostly 8 x 10-inch black and white photos of Barcelona, Spain, and the surrounding area. These photos are from the 1

The Only Remedy That Can Cure a People, When all other Remedies fail. This is apparently a portion of a larger work, as these pages begin at 283 and e

Original hand colored lithograph. Signed: T. Boys signed on the edge of the stone walkway. Reverse: Page out of promo for Manning Gallery, London, wi

Amusing stereo view from the Keystone View Company, showing two British soldiers encounter one of the local inhabitants of Pretoria, South Africa. It

Two incredibly rare sketches for sculptures by Antonio Canova. 1) A signed graphite study for his sculpture Daedalus and Icarus, which he completed in

1) West African Basket, 8" diameter x 4" high. Faded red and purple designs. Good condition; 2) Small, coiled basket, black designs. 7.25&...

Ornamental African ceremonial staff. Bamboo-like handle with large crack, top features bird on end and possible front and rear upside down faces. Brai

Wood handle African fly swatter with tail hair and leather tassel. 39" long Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Maps and wall hangers themed around Africa and the Middle East. There's a poster of Nelson Mandela, a map of the Middle East and some animal pos...

Old African necklace made from twisted material with 10 open ended hangings. Weave is separating on bottom. Unknown origin or purpose. Approx 30&qu...

1. Original game housed in original black cardboard box. 5 cardboard trays in box. One tray contains 4 tissue paper wrapped packages of different colo

1) Chinese cremation urn with 3 temple dogs on lid. On the body of the urn are winged lions (6 ). This urn also has bats on lid. Approx. 10" x...

Three Chinese incense burners: 1) White metal with lion on top of lid, two scrollwork handles with dragons. Approx. 5.5" x 5.5". Bowl has...

5 modern ceramics. 13.75" handled dragon container, 6.75" Harley Davidson coin bank, 8.75" brown handled urn, 10" brown pitcher,...

Two FF Miller very high-quality matted prints: 1) "Les Glaneuses" No. 644, 8 x 11" on 14 x 16" matte; 2) "L'Angelus&quo...

6 pages from Art and Archaeology possibly May-June 1934, A Minoan Gold Treasure. 10.75" x 7.75". 10 black and white photos of Minoan art o...

Original watercolor and charcoal artwork by Matilda Townsend. Image of the ruins of Tantallon Castle (built in the 14th century) high on a cliff in Sc

Lot of three pieces: 1) 1898 letter from the Universal Paris Exposition of 1900; 2) 1925 Exposition Internationale, Paris 1925 Cinquante Francs bond;

Choice hand-colored map of central Russia from the reign of Peter the Great. With text on left and right sides in french discussing the history of th

Three porcelain figurines about 8 in. tall, all are marked with the Crown over W&A, "Made in Germany USSR occupied zone". There is a y...

Powell & Hanmer DEMON bicycle lamp with intact rectangular red lenses on the left and right sides and a 2-5/8-inch diameter, beveled glass front...

Beautifully made sash with fringe & detail. Geometric designs in bright colors. Approx. 50 x 4.5". Date: 1900s Country (if not USA): Rus...

62" x 4.5", fringe is approx 5.5". Beautiful flowers, colors of brown, green, blue & cream. Sluck sashes, real treasure of Belaru...

62" x 4.5", fringe is approx 5.5". Beautiful flowers, appear to be of silk, colors of brown, soft pink, gold & cream. Sluck sashe...

This beautifully detailed lipstick case is made by Peruzzi of Italy. It is 800 silver (80%) and heavily engraved. This little novelty will store your

Old family album that appears to be Dutch. Several old photos ranging from the 1920's to the 1950's. All black and white, most border prints...

Two original copies of The British Apollo: or, Curious Amusements for the INGENIOUS to which are Added the most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domes

Award to American Colonel Paul L. Freeman Jr, who served during WWII and Korea. In 1944, he was sent to Brazil, to serve as Director of Arms Training,

Two pages in excellent condition. Saturday April 21, 1683, and Saturday October 15. 1681. Newspaper grounded by Roger L'Estrange ad vehicle to a...

The Commanding Officer of the First Congressional Cadet Corps Certificate appointing Wendell Phillips Portor as 1st Sergeant. Signed by five officers

2 Nevada Land Patents signed by Governor EP Carville Date: 1942 Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance: The Fred Holabird Colle

This is a collection of Nevada governor political objects along with several yearbooks from Manogue High School 1956-1958 and a collection of papers f

1846 letter signed by Ohio Congressman George Street. 7.5x4.75", attached to backing on border Date: 1846 Country (if not USA): State: Ohi...

Typewritten letter to the Attorney General of Montana in 1957 discussing the success of their Law Enforcement conference in Montana. Nice clear signat

Color photograph, 5 x 7 on a 8 x 10 mat of President Gerald R. Ford inscribed: To Greg Hardisty / Wish Best wishes,/ Gerald R. Ford. Date: Country

Texas oilman Haroldson Lafayette Hunt signed this letter concerning patriotic media with patriotic messages. Fascinating piece of American political h

Lot of 3. Two framed and one not newspaper ads for Harding/Coolidge Presidential ticket. One article is from The Farm Journal (framed) and One from

A blast from the past. Kennedy/Nixon campaign buttons ranging from one inch to 2.5". Please see photos for more detail and condition. Date: ...

A dozen pinbacks & badges with a "Support Our Military" theme. They are in good condition, ready to pin on. See photos for more detail...

Black and white photo of Lou Hoover, the wife of American president Herbert Hoover, with a personalized note written to Aunt laura Belle and signed by

Lot of 60 plus items in four separate envelopes. Large collection of political brochures, speeches, facts for speeches, list of congressional appoin

3 State Bar of Nevada letterheads 1931, US Senate letterheads 1943. Date: 1931-43 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: The Fred Ho

Lot of 3. 1. Booklet ìProhibition Factsî by Allied Forces for Prohibition, Fourth printing 1932. History of alcohol prohibition i

This clothing roster is for Company I , 12th Connecticut Heavy Artillery dated (illegible) 9th, 1864 received by Captain John H. Burton. There are 61

RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is 11 for $200 to Charles B Ward. Pu

RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is lucky 13 for $100 to Amasa S Clar

29 x 22.5" signed print, 275/1400 by Civil War artist John Paul Strain. Strain is a major western artist, with works owned by most of the majo...

Includes 12 Civil War era documents & photos, including a death notice for Union soldier James Shuff in 1865, leave papers for another soldier, ...

Glossy black and white photograph reprints chronicling the Civil War, each numbered with a caption describing the scene. The measure approximately 11

Group of about 25 separate applications to the US Commissioner of claims office in Washington DC. This group was handled by Attorney William H back ou

This letter is written by a surviving Confederate soldier listing the Southern recruitments from 1861 through 1864, as well as referencing J. M. Longs

This is a lot of nine (9) newspaper accounts by foreign correspondents on the Civil War. The (London) Times Dec. 10, 1862 p.9 on Fredericksburg; The

This lot contains the belt, brass buckle, holster, and dispatch case from Civil War Captain George Armstrong Custer; originally from the Frost collect

Pre-Civil war tactics book. Published by the Department of War. Starting with the formation of the Regiment, Marching to Front, Marching to Flank, Det

Lot of forty-one. Includes General Sheridan and the Battle of Five Forks, General Candy and City Point Virginia, Rear Admiral Farragut biography, Gene

This is a reprint of a 32"x 22" map of the southern states from Harper's. Because it also features drawings of Lincoln, Seward, McClel...

This is a lot of five (5) cover stories from the Civil War late 1864. Several headlines are depicted in maps. The May 8 issue "combined movemen...

The first fob offered is the 39th UCV (United Confederate Veterans) fob. It actually started as a medal with ribbon when originally issued to particip

This hand-made gorget is of brass construction with the Corporal chevron displayed. Being hand-made from re-purposed brass indicates this may have be

This lot contains eleven buttons with the British crown, 3- brass 20.76 mm , 3-brass plated 19 mm, 3 -tin 18 mm, 1-22.42 mm without loop, 1-23 mm of

The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art, a British newspaper published June 24, 1916, with World War I articles, and "The...

Dewey A. Decker was gunner's mate 3rd class on the U.S.S. Texas during World War One. This lot contains his bronze plaque for gunning efficiency...

This collection of buttons is from WW 1. There is a total of 28 buttons; 10 coat buttons and 18 shirt buttons. Makers are Ch. Fischer, Waterbury, L.A.

This two book lot includes: "Army Navy Uniforms and Insignia" by Williams 1918, surplus library of congress title page torn, blue cloth co...

Mostly WWII includes French phrased book, Organization of the Spanish Army 1808; Handbook of Solvate Ground forces 1975; Vietnamese phrase book 1962;

Two lithographed posters from 1939-1940. The text of one reads, "Der Angriff- Im Schwerpunkt der Schlacht Sturmt unwiderstehlich die waffen&quo...

Lot of 18. Hat/Collar insignia (10), 6 sergeant collar devices, Rifle expert badge w/years 1962-64. Two ribbon mounts: National Defense ribbons, good

This lot contains photos of: Admiral A.A. Burke of WW2 and Korean War; Admiral James L. Holloway 111 released 1974; Colonel Paul L. Freeman of WW2 and

Recruiting Poster of U.S. Army. No. P-4-RPB-6-15-36-14M. This poster features photos of "Rugged Mt. Ranier, Towering above Fort Lewis, Washingt...

Lockheed P-38 Lightning Fighter (22" x 18" W) - North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber (24" W x 20" H) - North American AT-6A Train...

This is a U.S. Navy Navigator's Case with two complete dividers for navigation with maps. This unique case has a telescoping latch built by the ...

This lot of five (5) medals includes the: WW2 Son in Service pin in sterling silver; the America Campaign badge 1941-1945; WW2 Merchant marine pin in

Nice framed embroidery "Darling South Pacific 1944" with red palm tree. Likely made by a soldiers wife. 16x17", frame 21x21" Da...

Lot of 5. 1. 1945 Yank Weekly w/drawings of the after war in Europe, photos, and back in the US and even Sad Sack, Dusty Anderson Pin Up Girl. 2

An excellent mostly contemporary to the 1940s, WWII history library. 23 volumes, classic topics generally very fine condition. For the WWII collector

Four US army blankets, the green blanket has blood stains. and one US army shirt from WWII. Great for the WWII collector Date: Country (if not USA)

A group of unique photographs taken by Tony Addiego of The Mission Pictorialists Camera Club of San Francisco. Six of the pieces measure 16"x 2...

Document measures 17" x 13', front and back printed list of the Nevada National Guard Members, from Virginia City to Ruby Hill. Signed on t...

A print commemorating the Transatlantic flight of the USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) on October 12-15, 1924. The print shows the massive airship above the cit

This is a six page handwritten letter from Fred J. Rivers to the editor at the New York Herald Tribune Mrs. William Brown Meloney (Marie Mattingly Mel

Lot of five high quality, multi color enameled challenge coins from the Utah National Guard. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Utah City: Pro

5 volumes of the famous Jane's fighting ships: 1964, 1967, 1966, 1974, and 1981. This publication, done annually goes back before 1900 and is th...

Jane's Fighting Ships, the classic reference for military equipment. This lot includes 1898 (a modern reprint of the first edition of this serie...

This lot has three books related to the Medal of Honor: "Beyond Glory" by Larry Smith, 2003 signed by the author like new condition with d...

Lot of 55 pinback buttons from Operation Desert Storm, which took place Aug 2, 1990 - Feb 28, 1991. Includes 27 Hell With Iraq!/Operation Desert Storm

The primary feature of this lot is a massive and important collection of 184 real photo postcards (RPCs) and six original 5 x7 prints, most of which

A nice collection of papers, maps, booklets and other ephemera of a military nature. Included are navigator star chart booklets issued by Mather AFB

Approximately 800 full-color trading cards featuring the equipment, countries, and national figures involved in Desert Storm. About half of the set is

U.S. Air Force B-1 Bomber, Long Range Combat Aircraft- Rockwell International. North American Aircraft Operations. Includes stand. Desk model. Few scr