American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889, a printed cotton flag bearing 39 stars in the wavy star
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Political and Patriotic Memor...
Cotton
American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889, a printed cotton flag bearing 39 stars in the wavy star
Cotton
Price Upon Request
H 68 in W 129 in D 1 in
34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern
Located in York County, PA
CORNFLOWER BLUE CANTON, UPDATED TO 39 STARS IN 1876 34 star American national flag with additional stars
Cotton
Price Upon Request
H 21.5 in W 27.5 in D 2 in
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Cotton
Price Upon Request
H 43 in W 60 in D 2.5 in
38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
part of 1876 or even prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags
Silk
Price Upon Request
H 27 in W 23.75 in D 2.5 in
38 Star Parade Flag with Whimsical 6-Pointed Stars, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Cotton
Price Upon Request
H 28.75 in W 39 in D 2.5 in
38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
early part of 1876 or even prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star
Wool
$2,850
H 28.63 in W 28.75 in D 0.88 in
"The Old Flag and Protection" Benjamin Harrison Campaign Handkerchief, 1888
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
election. Printed on white silk, this design features a waving 39-star American flag and the text “The Old
Silk
13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
production in favor of 38 and 39 star flags. For this reason, 37 star flags were seldom produced for our
Cotton
Price Upon Request
H 30.75 in W 40 in D 2.5 in
42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
in history. By 1889, some flag-makers were once again producing 39 star flags, in anticipation of the
Cotton
Antique 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Acworth, GA
Authentic, antique 39 star American flag. Professionally framed with museum materials and UV
Cotton
41 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Acworth, GA
Wonderful and rare 41 Star Flag from 1889. Congress added five states in 1889 and early 1890 of
Satin
American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889, a period silk made in the "Dancing Star" pattern, where
Silk
American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889, a period silk made in the "Dancing Star" pattern, where
Linen
39 Star Flag In An Unusually Elongated Format
Located in York County, PA
, NEVER AN OFFICIAL STAR COUNT, 1876: 39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is
39 Star Flag, Elongated Form With Two Sizes Of Stars
Located in York County, PA
the flag, which adds considerable to its already strong folk qualities. 39 star flags were made at
39-Star Patriotic "Unoffical Flag" Bandana, circa 1876-1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a patriotic textile featuring a 39-star flag surrounded by other flags of the world. The
39 Star Antique Flag, Never An Official Star Count
Located in York County, PA
: 39 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a
39 Star Antique American Flag, Probably 1876, Never an Unofficial Star Count
Located in York County, PA
: 39 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a
39 Star Antique Parade Flag, Unusual Elongated Format ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
, reflects the anticipated arrival of Colorado and the Dakota 39 star American parade flag, printed on
Cotton
39 Star Antique American Flag, Dakota Territories, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
AND THE DAKOTA TERRITORY 39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only
Cotton
39 Star "Unofficial Count" American Flag
Located in Astoria, NY
, meaning 39 star flags were never an official count. Stars are of two different sizes to make them
Cotton
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H 22.25 in W 34.75 in D 2 in
39 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in Two Sizes, Ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
, REFLECTS THE ANTICIPATED ARRIVAL OF COLORADO AND THE DAKOTA 39 star American parade flag, printed on
Cotton
39 TILTED STARS ON A ROYAL BLUE CANTON, UNOFFICIAL STAR COUNT
Located in York County, PA
at a uniform angle in the 1:00 position. 39 star flags were made at two different
39 Star American Flag with Both Dancing and Canted Positioned Stars
Located in York County, PA
ARRIVAL OF THE DAKOTA TERRITORY 39 star American parade flag, printed on plain weave cotton, with some
Cotton
39-Star Antique American Flag with 'Whimsical' Star Pattern, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, handmade and printed on cotton. The flag dates to 1889
Cotton
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H 22.25 in W 34.75 in
39 Stars Elongated Form with Two Sizes of Stars - Never An Official Star Count
Located in York County, PA
39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three styles known
39 Star "Unofficial Count" American Flag c. 1875-76
Located in Astoria, NY
, meaning 39 star flags were never an official count. Stars are of two different sizes to make them
Cotton
39 Stars In Two Sizes, Alternating From One Column To The Next Flag
Located in York County, PA
-76: 39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three styles
39 Canted Stars on an Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
39 canted stars on an antique american flag dating to the 1876 centennial, never an official star
39 Stars In Two Sizes, on an Antique American Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
DAKOTA TERRITORY: 39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three
Wool
39 Star Antiques American Flag with Stars in a Tumbling Pattern
Located in York County, PA
of the flag, were once doubled over for reinforcement. 39 star flags were made at two different
Cotton
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H 21 in W 29 in D 2 in
39-Star "Unofficial" American Parade Flag Whimsical Star Pattern circa 1877-1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, handmade and printed on cotton. The flag dates to 1889
39 Tilted Stars on an Antique American Flag with Royal Blue Canton
Located in York County, PA
39 Tilted stars on an antique American flag with a royal blue canton, never an official star count
39 Stars on a Flag with an Unusually Elongated Format and Two Size Stars
Located in York County, PA
Star Count: 39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three
39 STARS, ELONGATED FORM WITH TWO SIZES OF STARS
Located in York County, PA
/> 39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three styles
39 Stars In Two Sizes, Alternating From One Column To The Next
Located in York County, PA
-76: 39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three basic
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H 65 in W 47 in D 3.75 in
39-Star Patriotic Eagle Banner, Commemorating North Dakota Statehood, 1889-1890
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
single state. And yet, the 39-star flag was never an official flag of America. The makers of 39-star
Cotton
39-Star Patriotic Silk Flag, circa 1876-1888
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, printed on silk. The flag dates between 1877 and 1889
Silk
39 Stars In A Lineal Pattern With A Huge, Haloed Center Star
Located in York County, PA
RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE, 1876 OR 1889: Extremely rare, 39 star American national flag
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H 25.25 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
39-Star Centennial International Exhibition Souvenir Flag, Circa 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a patriotic Centennial Exhibition textile featuring a 39-star American flag at center
Cotton
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H 29.75 in W 39 in D 3.13 in
39-Star Printed American Flag, Commemorating North Dakota Statehood, 1889-1890
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, celebrating North Dakota statehood. The printed flag
Fabric
43 Star, Idaho Statehood, American Flag
Located in York County, PA
-together, choosing to instead produce 39 star flags, anticipating the addition of the Dakota Territory as
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H 65 in W 101 in D 2 in
39-Star American Flag, Hand-cut and Sewn, Antique "Unofficial" Flag, circa 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a 39-star American flag, dating to 1889 and celebrating North Dakota's statehood
Fabric
41 Star Flag, An Unofficial Count, Accurate for Just Three Days
Located in York County, PA
November 11th, Washington became the 42nd state. Flag makers had been producing 38 and 39 star flags in
43 Star American Flag, Idaho Statehood, Starburst Medallion, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
actually skipped past 38 all-together, choosing to instead produce 39 star flags, anticipating the addition
Cotton
43 Star Antique Silk American Flag, Idaho Statehood, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
-together, choosing to instead produce 39 star flags, anticipating the addition of the Dakota Territory as
Silk
38 Star Colorado Statehood Antique Flag
Located in York County, PA
the year of the centennial. Some makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation
38 Star Colorado Statehood Flag
Located in York County, PA
producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of two more Western Territories instead of
38-Star Large Scale Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
flags made in the year of the centennial. Some makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
38-Star, Colorado Statehood Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
flag-makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of another
38 Star Flag with Stars in a Scattered Pattern
Located in York County, PA
flags made in the year of the centennial. Some makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Scattered Star Positioning
Located in York County, PA
prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Cotton
38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of another Western Territory. The 38 star flag
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H 28.25 in W 22.25 in
38 Star Antique American Flag, Rare Medallion Variation, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
flag-makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of another
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H 25.25 in W 26.5 in D 2.5 in
38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, 1876-89, Battle Flag Style
Located in York County, PA
flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of two more Western
Silk
Rare Antique American Politcal Flag, 1880 Campaign of James Garfield
Located in York County, PA
39 STAR PARADE FLAG, MADE FOR THE 1880 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF GARFIELD AND ARTHUR: 39 star
38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
part of 1876 or even prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags
Cotton
38 Star Flag In a Medallion Configuration With 2 Outliers
Located in York County, PA
actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of another Western Territory. The
Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of two more Western Territories
Cotton
38 Star Flag With Varying Orientations Stars
Located in York County, PA
Philadelphia. Some flag-makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition
38 Star Homemade Flag With A Cornflower Blue Canton
Located in York County, PA
Exposition in Philadelphia. In 1876, some flag-makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
38 Star American Flag with Stars Arranged in a "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of two more
Silk
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H 93.75 in W 78 in
Exceptional Antique Patriotic 1876 Quilt w/ Images of George & Martha Washington
Located in York County, PA
borders of the quilt are made of 39 star parade flags that are likewise printed on cotton. Although the
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H 35 in W 46.25 in D 2.5 in
38 Star, Colorado Statehood Flag, with Stars in a Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
anniversary, in Philadelphia. Some flag-makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag with "Dancing" Stars Made of Silk
Located in York County, PA
part of 1876 or even prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags
Silk
38 Star Parade Flag, with Stars in an Unusual Configuration
Located in York County, PA
prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Cotton
$34,274
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$4,022
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Oak
$3,774
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
Rare Solid Bronze Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Lovely Verdigris Patination
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique solid bronze coat of arms armorial crest with lovely natural verdigris patina This is a very good looking and well made coa...
Bronze
$13,006Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
$5,113
H 10.83 in W 8.67 in D 1.78 in
Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque coat of arms for the city of York Fighting Scots dating from 1587 This is a very good looking and well made ...
Wood
$395,000
H 89 in W 22 in
Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...
Bronze
$1,538Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.29 in W 31.89 in D 20.48 in
20th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet, c. 1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century mahogany and glass display cabinet. The cabinet features double doors with two glass shelves inside, it has been later modified to accomodate electric ligh...
Glass, Pine
$96,000 / set
H 47.5 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...
Marble
$6,000
H 66 in W 69 in D 1.25 in
Antique Federal Eagle American 50 Star Flag with Brass Eagle Pole, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Monumental 50 star American Flag with antique Federal Eagle brass and wood pole. A patriotic piece suitable for any home. This set includes both a vintage American Flag as well as a ...
Brass, Bronze
13-Star Bennington "76" Parade Flag, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented here is a striking 20th century 13-star Bennington “76” style parade flag, modeled after the historic example preserved at the Bennington Museum in Vermont. This commemorat...
Fabric
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$4,500
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS ON ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH HAND-WRITTEN INSCRIPTIONS AND AN EMBROIDERED DATE OF APRIL 12TH, 1945, MOURNING THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT: American na...
Cotton
$18,614
H 101.58 in W 162.21 in D 3.94 in
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...
Wood
Large Framed American Flag Folk Art Quilt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nicely faded American flag quilt. Excellent hand stitched dancing Folk Art stars. Skilled quilting, a nice graphic large-scale wall hanging. White stripes have faint blue and white c...
Cotton
English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam (circa 1780) gilt wood console with a carved frieze over rams head topped fluted legs with a stretcher & alabaster veneered marble top with a verde edge.
Alabaster, Marble, Gold Leaf
circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Grand Rapids Store Equipment Co. - Grand Rapids, MI Antique wooden display counter with large viewing windows. This display counter features shelved, front-facing storage...
Glass, Oak
Memorabilia from historical events hold endless value, with every piece telling a story. Antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia express pride and heritage and include campaign posters, banners and recruitment advertisements.
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