California State Flag
Colorado State Flag, Made of Silk, circa 1911-1920
Located in York County, PA
COLORADO STATE FLAG OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, MADE OF SILK, CIRCA 1911-1920’s, EXTRAORDINARILY RARE
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
thirty-one printed stars, this flag celebrates the monumental day when California became a state on
Category
Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 43 in W 50.5 in D 2.5 in
"Don't Tread on Me" Hooked Rug, Ca 1880-1910
Located in York County, PA
WOOL HOOKED RUG WITH A BILLOWING AMERICAN FLAG AND A FORKED TAIL STREAMER WITH THE “DON’T TREAD ON
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960 "The 50 United States of America" Pictorial Map by Lorin Thompson
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
past presidents, Native Americans, depictions of the "Golden Spike" in Utah, gold mining in California
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Raimundo de Madrazo Y Garreta Palatial Oil on Canvas
By Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reached as far as the United States and especially California. To judge by the lighting, it is safe to say
Category
Antique 1880s Spanish Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
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Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Antique WWII Japanese Army Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet Scabbard Hooked Quillon
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique World War II era Imperial Japanese Type 30 bayonet with hooked quillon, wood grip, and metal scabbard. This early model was made between 1936 and 1943 and came from the Toky...
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
H 0.875 in W 20.75 in D 3.75 in
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in New York, NY
Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875.
Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29 in W 60 in D 32 in
The Education of Achilles by Auguste-Clément Chrétien
By Auguste-Clément Chrétien
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron
Signed and dated "A.C. Chrétien 1861" (lower right)
Oil on canvas
A masterpiece of French Neoclassical painting, this monumental oil...
Category
19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Japanese Namban lacquer arqueta coffer for the Portuguese market
Kyoto, Momoyama-period, late 16th century
In Hinoki cypress lacquered in black (urishi), decorated in g...
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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H 16.54 in W 34.45 in D 11.82 in
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in New York, 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)
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
Exceptional “Excalibur” Amethyst Formation, Calcite, Agate, Quartz
Located in London, GB
With its extremely unusual central amethyst epimorph after calcite, this natural
wonder evokes images of the legendary sword, Excalibur, magically fixed in
the stone. Elsewhere we ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
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H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in
Italian 19th Century Greco-Roman Style Marble Bas-Relief Frieze, Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine Italian 19th century Greco-Roman style carved Carrara marble bas-relief Frieze, after the antique. The finely carved white marble frieze in relief, depicting a mythologic...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
H 17.25 in W 64 in D 21.5 in
Monolithic Stone Meteorite
Located in London, GB
Unclassified Meteorite
Stone
Height: 36.83 cm
42.5 kg
A dramatic extraterrestrial sculpture, of monolithic form, covered in a thick grey-brown fusion crust and with areas of sa...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Illuminated Manuscript Painting by the German School
By German School
Located in New Orleans, LA
Extraordinary in its beauty and rarity, this early 16th-century German painting of an illuminated manuscript showcases a masterful trompe l’oeil effect. Unequivocally among the fines...
Category
16th Century Renaissance Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
German SchoolIlluminated Manuscript Painting by the German School, Painted in the early 16th century
H 25 in W 27.63 in D 2.25 in
Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Necklace with Six Frogs
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Gold Quimbaya necklace with beads in the shape of six frogs of delicate and slender shape with a beautiful gold color and patina, very nice expression with two narrow lines on the ba...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antiquities
President Richard Nixon's Football
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Nixon football. This rose bowl football was presented to Vice President Richard M. Nixon in 1954. Nixon gave the ball to his nephew. His nephew and buddy played water polo with it in...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Other
Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The bell of the VOC fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, marked JAFFANAPATNAM Ao 1747 VOC
Cast in Jaffnapatnam or Colombo from Japanese copper, 1747
Measures: Height 44 x diameter 36...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hidatsa Arikara medicine shirt worn by a warrior who deserved honors, pre-reservation. Horseshoes represent successful horse raids, and the six quilled eagle feathers signify war cou...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hide
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944)
“Color! What a deep a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Vacheron Constantin Ref. 92115, a very fine, unique 18K pink gold pocket watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin Ref. 92115, an extremely fine and unique 18K pink gold pocket watch
Swiss-made, October 2001,
Height 9cm, width 6.5cm, depth 1.5cm
Open: height 9cm, width 13cm, d...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
H 3.55 in W 2.56 in D 0.6 in
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Antique Hand Sewn 31 Star Flag, Rare
Located in Acworth, GA
Antique 31 Star Flag, California flag.
Spectacular, extraordinarily rare star arrangement for any
Category
Antique 1850s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
Materials
Cotton
Vintage California State Flag
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely incredible California State Flag from the 1940's. Fantastic weather to the material and
Category
20th Century American Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Fabric
Vintage California State Flag
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely incredible California State Flag from the 1940's. Fantastic weather to the material and
Category
20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Linen
Massive Vintage California State Flag
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely incredible California State Flag from the 1940's. Fantastic weather to the material and
Category
20th Century American Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Linen
Large Vintage California State Flag
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely incredible California State Flag from the 1940's. Fantastic weather to the material and
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
Massive Vintage California State Flag
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely incredible California State Flag from the 1940's. Fantastic weather to the material and
Category
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood
Large Vintage California State Flag
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely incredible California State Flag from the 1940's. Fantastic weather to the material and
Category
20th Century American Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Large Vintage California State Flag
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely incredible California State Flag from the 1940's. Fantastic weather to the material and
Category
20th Century American Tapestries
Materials
Linen, Wood, Plexiglass
Massive Vintage California State Flag
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely incredible California State Flag from the 1940's. Fantastic weather to the material and
Category
20th Century American Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Linen
California State Flag
Located in York County, PA
CALIFORNIA STATE FLAG, 1940-1950, A LARGE EXAMPLE WITH ATTRACTIVE WEAR FROM EXTENDED USE:
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Vintage California State Flag
Located in York County, PA
Vintage California State Flag, circa 1940s-1960s.
Early state flags fall between very scarce
Category
Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Vintage California State Flag, circa 1950s-1960s
By American Flag & Banner Co.
Located in York County, PA
Vintage California state flag, circa 1950s-1960s:
Early state flags fall between very scarce and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
California State Flag with Gold Silk Fringe
Located in York County, PA
CALIFORNIA STATE / BEAR FLAG WITH GOLD SILK FRINGE, CA 1950-60
Early state flags fall between
Category
Vintage 1950s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Textile
California State Flag, With Especially Attractive Coloration
Located in York County, PA
CALIFORNIA STATE FLAG, WITH ESPECIALLY ATTRACTIVE COLORATION, A GOLD SILK FRINGE, AND A MATCHING
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
California State Flag, An Especially Early Example
Located in York County, PA
CALIFORNIA STATE FLAG, AN ESPECIALLY EARLY EXAMPLE WITH AN ATTRACTIVE BEAR AND AN UPSIDE-DOWN STAR
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Vintage California State Flag, circa 1960-1980
By American Flag & Banner Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original California Republic state flag with brass grommets to hang it.
Creator
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
California State Flag, 1940-1950, Made By Paramount
Located in York County, PA
CALIFORNIA STATE FLAG, 1940-1950, MADE BY PARAMOUNT IN SAN FRANCISCO:
19th century
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
California State Flag, with Attractive Coloration and Gold Silk Fringe
Located in York County, PA
California State Flag, with especially attractive coloration and a gold silk fringe, made by
Category
Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Early California State Bear Flag
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
and on February 3, 1911 the Bear Flag became California’s State flag at the signing of State Senate
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
California "Bear" State Flag with 1912 Inscription Signed "D & M Co"
Located in York County, PA
, SIGNED “D & M Co”
California State parade flag, printed on cotton. The bear in this example is
Category
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Fabric California State Bear Flag
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage Fabric California State Bear flag. Professionally framed with acrylic plexiglass and thick
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton
Early California Republic Kerchief, Likely Made at the Panama-Pacific Expo 1915
Located in York County, PA
EARLY KERCHIEF IN THE FORM OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE BEAR FLAG, PROBABLY MADE FOR THE PANAMA-PACIFIC
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Silkwork depiction of the California state seal
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting framed silkwork picture of the California State Seal centering a cartouche of
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
31 Star, California Statehood, Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
all of its 13 stars have halos (approx. 5 known examples).
California became the 31st state in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
31 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD, HALOED MEDALLION
Located in York County, PA
surrounds a huge center. The large star represents the newest state to join the union, California, which
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
31 Star Flag, Pre-civil War, California Statehood
Located in York County, PA
slightly larger flanking star in each corner of the midnight blue canton. California became the 31st state
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
31 Star American Flag, Made of Silk, California Statehood
Located in York County, PA
.
California became the 31st state in 1850, ushered in on the heels of the 1849 Gold Rush. The 31 star flag
Category
Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
31-Star American Parade Flag Celebrating California Statehood, circa 1851
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a rare 31-star medallion American flag, celebrating the addition of California to the Union
Category
Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
31 Star Antique American Flag, California Statehood, 1850-58, Very Rare
Located in York County, PA
, with a slightly larger flanking star in each corner of the canton. California became the 31st state in
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
WWII Period 48 Star Flag, made by the U.S. Navy at Mare Island, California
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR, U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA DURING WWII, SIGNED AND DATED
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
31 Star Flag, "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
" PAINTED IN THE STRIPES, A PRE-CIVIL WAR FLAG, CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD, 1850-1858, PART OF A SERIES OF THESE
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
32 Stars, Commemorating Minnesota Statehood American Flag
Located in York County, PA
-existent.
Minnesota joined the Union as the 32nd state on May 11th, 1858. The 32 star flag became
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
30 Star, Pre-Civil War, Medallion Configuration Flag
Located in York County, PA
would not likely have been made following the addition of California in 1850. Flag-makers paid little
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
32 Star Antique American Flag, Representing Minnesota Statehood
Located in York County, PA
patriotism.
Minnesota joined the Union as the 32nd state on May 11th, 1858. The 32 star flag became
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
31 Star Flag With A "k" For Bleeding Kansas
Located in York County, PA
April.
California became the 31st state in 1850, ushered in on the heels of the 1849 Gold
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
41-Star American Printed Flag, Celebrating Montana Statehood, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, the 42nd state, by only three days. Flag makers were not in the business of making out-of-date flags
Category
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
32 Star Minnesota Statehood, 1858-1859 Press Dyed Flag
Located in York County, PA
flag appears to state that Tyron presented the flag to someone or something. He may have brought the
Category
Antique 1850s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
Located in York County, PA
YARD, 1863-1866:
The U.S. Navy flew 13 star flags on small boats throughout the 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
30 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Pre-Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
following the addition of California in 1850. Flag-makers paid little heed to official star counts in favor
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Extremely Rare Suffragette Armband Made in Berkeley, California
Located in York County, PA
, published by the California Development Association of the State Chamber of Commerce (Los Angeles, San
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
31 Stars in a Medallion Pattern on an Elongated Homemade Flag
Located in York County, PA
, themselves, the overall effect stresses its homemade origin.
California became the 31st state in 1850
Category
Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
30 Star, Pre-Civil War, Rare and Beautiful Flag, Wisconsin Statehood
Located in York County, PA
would not likely have been made following the addition of California in 1850. Flag-makers paid little
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
31 Star Antique Flag, Pentagon Medallion Configuration, CA Statehood, 1850-1858
Located in York County, PA
.
California became the 31st state in 1850, ushered in on the heels of the 1849 Gold Rush. The 31 star flag
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 13.5 in W 17.75 in D 2 in
31 STARS, PRE-CIVIL WAR (1850-1858), CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD:
Located in York County, PA
the surrounds a huge center. The large star represents the newest state to join the union, California
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
31 Star Flag Arranged In A Rare Variation Of The Stars
Located in York County, PA
, PRE-CIVIL WAR, CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD, 1850-1858:
31 star American national parade flag
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
30 Star Flag, Pre-Civil War Ear, Haloed Center Star, Wisconsin Statehood
Located in York County, PA
to the presentation.
The 30th state, Wisconsin, joined the Union on May 29th, 1848. The 30 star flag
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Campaign Parade Flag with 13 Stars Made for the Fremont & Dayton Campaign
Located in York County, PA
31st state. California, entered the Union on September 9th, 1850, immediately following the Gold Rush
Category
Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique American Flag with 31 Stars Arranged in the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
resting the war stripe, 1850-1858, California statehood
31 star American national flag, entirely hand
Category
Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
30-Star Antique American Flag with Large Central Haloed Star, circa 1848-1851
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. Wisconsin was added as the 30th state to the Union on May 29th, 1848.
The 30 star flag was official
Category
Antique 1840s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
H 25.5 in W 31.5 in L 25.5 in
30 Stars on an Antique American Flag of the Pre-Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
following the addition of California in 1850. Flag-makers paid little heed to official star counts in favor
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
30 Star Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, Pre-Civil War Era, Ca 1848-1850
Located in York County, PA
following the addition of California in 1850. Flag-makers paid little heed to official star counts in favor
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
34 Star Antique American flag, Kansas Statehood, Civil War Period, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
another state was added. Evidence across surviving flags demonstrates that this process never caught on
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 53 in W 94 in D 2.5 in
31 Star Flag Arranged in a Rare Variation of the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
after California entered the union as the 31st state in 1850, ushered in on the heels of the 1849 Gold
Category
Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
31 Star Flag In A Fanciful Starburst or "Great Star-In-A-Square" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
CONFIGURATIONS THAT A COLLECTOR CAN ENCOUNTER, ON A PRE-CIVIL WAR PARADE FLAG, CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD, 1850-1858
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
34 Star Civil War Period Flag with Unusual Woven Stripes and Press Dyed Stars
Located in York County, PA
, possibly made in New York by the Annin Company: 34 star flag, of the Civil War period, made of a press-dyed
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 53 in W 88 in D 2.5 in
31 Star Flag with Stars in a Starburst or "Great Star-In-A-square" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
.
California became the 31st state in 1850, ushered in on the heels of the 1849 Gold Rush. The 31 star flag
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 21.75 in W 27.5 in D 2 in
WWII 48 Star US Navy Flag & Pennant from 1st Ship to Anchor in Japanese Waters
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 45 in W 66 in D 2.5 in
15 Stars in a Circular Medallion with a Square of Stars in the Center
Located in York County, PA
the state were featured. In the case of this particular flag, however, the first major World's Fair
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
31 Stars Arranged in a Rare Variation of the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
IN THE STRIPES, A PRE-CIVIL WAR FLAG, CALIFORNIA STATEHOOD, 1850-1858, PART OF A SERIES OF THESE
Category
Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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