Western Union Sign
Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"
By Self Winding Clock Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
carved corners and pediment mounted with tin sign reading "Naval Observatory Time Hourly By Western Union
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 26.25 in W 7.75 in D 20.75 in
19th Century Tobacco Trade Sign Carving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Native Tobacco Trade Sign attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928). The statue is in fair
Category
Antique 19th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
union of the sexes, a natural function that represented man's greatest pleasure. Grosbois, the one-time
Category
Vintage 1960s Books
Materials
Paper
H 13.25 in W 10 in D 1.13 in
Bronze Modernist Figurative Sculpture by Mercè Riba
Located in Miami, FL
Claris de Florian gave rise to the French idiom, "L'union de l'aveugle et le paralytique" ("the union of
Category
20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
globes. Equatorial table engraved with the signs of the zodiac and resting on 3 mahogany molded feet held
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Globes
Materials
Other
38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
Philadelphia, a major military outfitter, the flag is signed along the hoist with a black stencil.
The stars
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 36.5 in W 47.5 in D 2.5 in
Balcomb Greene Wind Ocean Sun 1963
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
Wind, Ocean, Sun by Balcomb Greene painted in 1963. Signed on the front titled and dated on the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
sixteen missing saints and an arch infill of the western window are officially known. It would be
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Arthur Gibbons Sculpture
By Arthur Gibbons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large signed and very heavy Arthur Gibbons metal sculpture. It is quite lovely. This sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Bibliomania or Book Madness by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, 1842
Located in Dallas, TX
Collection).
At the conclusion, of the Civil War, Major Obenchain signed his ‘surrender papers and oath to
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Arthur Gibbons Abstract Sculpture "Motet" 1984
By Arthur Gibbons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large signed and very heavy Arthur Gibbons metal sculpture. It is quite lovely. It is titled
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Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
The Cliffs by Balcomb Greene painted in 1978. Signed on the front titled and dated on the reverse
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
20th Century, Pair of Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs in Egyptian Revival Style
Located in IT
shoulder massaging the king’s body with particular types of fragrant ointments. The scene is full of signs
Category
20th Century English Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
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Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock C1970 20th Century
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This is a very elegant Vintage Atmos perpetual mantle clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, with a jewelled movement bearing their ref No. 464788 and dating from Circa 1970.
The clock is disp...
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Vintage 1970s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Lifesize Plaster Sculpture Representing Jeanne d'Arc
By Andre Besqueut
Located in Antwerp, BE
A life size plaster sculpture representing Jeanne of d'Arc as an androgynous girl dressed as a knight and wearing a fleur-de-lys covered cloak, holding a long sword in her hand.
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Plaster
Erotic Woodblocks Print ‘Shunga’, Kitagawa Utamaro
Located in Milano, IT
Negai no itoguchi (Unravelling the threads of desire), 1799
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Erotic prints have a primary role in the Japanese art history: sexual pleasure is transported on paper wit...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Prints
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Paper
Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Hibiscus In Bloom
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Hibiscus in Bloom, Meiji period (1868 - 1912) painting of hibiscus flowers reaching for the sun in full bloom. Mineral pigments on silk with a silk brocad...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
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Silk, Wood, Paper
Antique Japanese Erotic Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple in Gilt Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love. Created in Japan, this woodblock print called a Shunga and depicting a couple making...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints
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Glass, Wood
Rare & Large Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Clock w. Lenzkirch Movement
By Lenzkirch
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive clock with an abundance of Gothic details.
Gothic wall clocks make great decorative antiques and this turn of the century specimen, in our view, has the perfect...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall Clocks
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Metal, Brass, Iron
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Antique Solid Elm Octagon Schoolhouse Calendar "Regulator A" Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Antique Solid Elm Octagon Schoolhouse Calendar "Regulator A" Wall Clock
MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism
FUNCTION: time with hourly striking and month calendar
SIZE: 21-3/4"H x 1...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Wall Clocks
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Brass
H 21.75 in W 12.25 in D 5.25 in
Art Deco Modernist Mantle Clock By Bayard, French , c1940
By Bayard
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather stylish Art Deco mantle clock by the French clockmakers Bayard. Dating to the 1930's this clock has a mechanical wind up movement which has been...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
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Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Antique 1890 German Kienzle Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Danville, CA
Antique 1890 German Kienzle Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Here is an excellent 3 weight driven regulator wall clock. This clock is 49-1/2" tall and 16" wide. It feature...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks
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19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Shunga
Unknown artist
Meiji era, circa 1880
Hand-scroll mounted with 12 paintings
Ink, pigment and gofun on silk
Dimensions:
Each image measures H. 23.2 cm x W. 34...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
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Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905
By François Linke, Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A very fine Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted marquetry commode after a model by Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke.
French, circa 1905.
Linke Index No. 10.
Signed 'F...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 37.01 in W 65.75 in D 25.6 in
Male Head with Stylized Horn (Porcelain, Latvia, Sculpture, Smooth Texture)
By Ilona Romule
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ilona Romule
Male Head with Stylized Horn (Porcelain, Latvia, Sculpture, Smooth Texture, Translucent, White Gold)
Porcelain, Glaze
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Ref.: 248...
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Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Rick Williams (Nootka / Nuu-chah-nulth, b. 1955). 2 Foot Red Cedar Seattle Pole" painted wood sculpture hand carved by Rick Williams and signed with title on verso of pole. A wonderf...
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Cedar
Large Reclaimed Electric Railway Wall Clock By Gent & Co Ltd Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
An striking antique painted steel railway station clock.
Made in Leicester, England circa 1920 by prolific electric clock maker Gents of Leicester.
An unusual design brass bezelled...
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Vintage 1920s British Industrial Wall Clocks
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Steel, Brass
Native American Cochiti Painted Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Cochiti drum with sides painted in rust, white and black. Made of wood and hide.
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: Southwest, Cochiti
Size: 9"D x 8.5"H
Family O...
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Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely image by Beatrix Potter
Rescued from an early edition of " The Tale of Two Bad Mice "
Possibly a 1st edition from 1904
The measurement given is the paper size not the actua...
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H 5.5 in W 4 in D 0.07 in
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Painting of a Cotton Picker by William Aiken Walker
By William Aiken Walker
Located in Alexandria, VA
William Aiken Walker (American, b. c.1838-1921).
Man in a cottonfield.
Oil on board, signed
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Antique 1870s American Paintings
Materials
Composition
A Large-Scale Globe Showing the Addition of Texas
By Alexander Keith Johnston
Located in New York, NY
, westward expansion was well underway with the Union’s gains of California and New Mexico in the signing of
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English Globes
Materials
Brass
Antique Western Union Lighted Counter Sign
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Museum quality lamp with an original aged patina finish reads "Western Union" in glass letters
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Bronze 2 Sided Western Union Lighted Counter Sign
By Viking Products Corporation
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This museum quality lamp with an original aged patina finish reads "Western Union" in glass letters
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Vintage 1920s American Table Lamps
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Bronze
U.S. Grant and W.T. Sherman, Signed Historical Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This historical item celebrates two of the most influential Union leaders of the Civil War, Ulysses
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Antique 1870s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
38 Star American Flag with Slate Blue Canton Signed "Leddon"
Located in York County, PA
, SLATE BLUE CANTON, SIGNED "LEDDON," MADE IN THE ERA WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Wool
Memoirs of My Life by John Fremont, First Edition with Fremont Inscription, 1887
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Narrative Five Journeys of Western Exploration, During the Years 1842, 1843-1844, 1845-1846, 1846-1847, 1848
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Antique 1880s Books
H 11 in W 3.5 in D 8.25 in
19th Century Watercolor Thames at Twickenham J C Bourne
Located in London, GB
.
The watercolor is signed lower right John Cooke Bourne (1814-1896).
It is double framed in a simple
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Antique 1850s British Paintings
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Canvas
Exceptional Large Votes for Women Banner in Violet & Green, Made in Hartford, CT
Located in York County, PA
, PROBABLY COMMISSIONED BY HARRIOT EATON STANTON BLATCH'S "WOMEN'S POLITICAL UNION," CIRCA 1915
American
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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H 22 in W 68 in L 22 in
American Impressionist Landscape Painting by William T. Turman Dated 1928
Located in Rochester, NY
board. Signed lower right and dated 1928. Indiana Art Association exhibition label on reverse. In a good
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Early 20th Century American Paintings
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Paint
H 30.25 in W 31.5 in D 2.5 in
"Freedom Forever" Vintage Wwii Poster by Bettina Steinke, 1942
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
in Newark, New Jersey before enrolling at the Cooper Union. She also attended the Phoenix Art
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
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Paper
38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
states. Flag-makers felt that more Western Territories were soon to be added to the Union and eagerly
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Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
1863 "Facsimile Emancipation Proclamation" Antique Broadside by Edward Mendel
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, written by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862. On September 22, 1862, five days after the Union victory at
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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
H 43.25 in W 37 in D 3.25 in
Antique American U.S Navy Jack with 38 Hand-Sewn Stars and a Rare Maker's Mark
Located in York County, PA
signed a treaty with England to end the War of 1812. Educated at Union Hall Academy, he went into the
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 52 in W 72.5 in D 2.5 in
Charles Abel Corwin Painting
By Charles Corwin
Located in Houston, TX
on canvas, signed lower left.
Landscape and mural painter Charles Abel Corwin (1857-1938) was born
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Paintings
Corwin by Charles Abel
By Charles Abel Corwin 2
Located in Houston, TX
, overall size is 31" H x 42" W, oil on canvas, signed lower left.
Condition is perfect.
Landscape and
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Canvas
38 Star Antique American Flag, Ex-Richard Pierce Collection
Located in York County, PA
JOIN THE UNION, 1876-1889, WITH PENCILED INSCRIPTION FROM THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
1915 Barnum & Bailey Antique Circus Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
represented the union of the Eastern and Western hemispheres, as a celebration of founder James Bailey’s
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Vintage 1910s American Posters
Materials
Paper
1925 Rare Antique German Reichsbanner Imperial Eagle Banner Flag 57"
Located in Dayton, OH
considered vital to the campaign in Western Europe, in a hard-fought, month-long campaign.
“Reichsbanner
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Vintage 1920s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Antique Pair Oil Paintings "Zonnenbergh on the Spaarn" W R Dommersen, 1889
Located in London, GB
, 1859-1927) titled "Zonnenbergh on the Spaarn", signed and dated 1889.
This pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Paintings
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H 20.87 in W 28.75 in D 1.97 in
38 Star Flag with Stars in a Circle-in-a-Square Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
frontispiece for posters and ads for his earliest book signings.
It is of interest to note that a period
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38 Stars, Made For The 1876 Centennial Exposition
Located in York County, PA
Horstmann & Sons at one time), a major military outfitter and supplier of all manner of goods to the Union
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
40 Canted Stars on an Antique American Flag, South Dakota Statehood, 1889
Located in York County, PA
FOR JUST SIX DAYS AND NEVER OFFICIAL, REFLECTING SOUTH DAKOTA'S ADMISSION TO THE UNION:
40 star
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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Stars in a Rare Circle-in-a-Square Medallion with a Huge Center Star
Located in York County, PA
more Western Territories instead of one. Although the 39th state would not join the Union for another
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star Antique American Flag, Rare Circle-in-a-Square Pattern, Colorado
Located in York County, PA
addition of two more Western Territories instead of one. Although the 39th state would not join the Union
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
38 Star Antique American Flag, Notched Configuration, Colorado Statehood 1876-89
By Annin & Co.
Located in York County, PA
Lowell, Massachusetts, signed "Throckmorton," reflects the era of Colorado statehood, circa 1876-1889
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Cotton
H 50 in W 78 in D 2.5 in
42 Star Flag Arranged in a Rare Variation of a Notched Design
Located in York County, PA
HOIST AND FLY ENDS, AN UNOFFICIAL STAR COUNT, WASHINGTON STATEHOOD, 1889-1890, SIGNED "J. & F.A. WAGNER
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38 Stars in a Rare and Beautiful Variation of the "Great Star" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
primary organization for Union Civil war vets. Because members of any particular GAR post could be
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Antique 1850s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 12 in W 14.5 in D 1 in
Balcomb Greene "The Squall", 1963
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
The Squall by Balcomb Greene painted in 1963. Signed on the front titled and dated on the reverse
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
38 Stars on an Extraordinary Antique Flag Made for the 1876 Centennial Expo
Located in York County, PA
Horstmann Brothers of Philadelphia, a major military outfitter. While no Horstmann-signed examples of this
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 46.5 in W 72 in D 2.5 in
Harold Altman Conversation Panoramic Mid-Century Modern Etching
Located in Garnerville, NY
Harold Altman (1924-2003) engraving entitled "Conversation". Pencil signed, titled and numbered
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Bertina Lopes Oil on Canvas
By Bertina Lopes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bertina lopes oil on canvas
dated and signed in the front and back
1998 Caleidoscopio
Bertina
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1990s Mozambican Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Very Early Glass Western Union Window Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is the earliest Western Union sign we have ever come across. I'm guessing it dates to circa
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Glass
Ulysses S. Grant & W.T. Sherman Signed Documents with Civil War General Shoulder
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This historical, special item celebrates two of the most influential Union leaders of the Civil War
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Antique Late 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia
H 29.5 in W 42.75 in D 2.25 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature
Located in London, GB
finely painted miniature Limoges enamel portrait bust of a young lady, signed H.C.
The interior is
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
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Ormolu
19th Century Tamar of Judah Orientalist Painting Oil on canvas
Located in Milan, IT
Nineteenth century
Tamar of Judah
Oil on canvas, 114x91 cm
Signed lower left.
The biblical story
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Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
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Canvas
1903 "Barnum & Bailey Circus, " Antique Advertisement Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
elaborate bas-relief carvings. The bandwagon represented the union of the Eastern and Western hemispheres
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Antique Early 1900s American Posters
Materials
Paper
1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
Kinzie, corner Cass St. in Chicago. This letter was signed by the secretary of Union Copper Distilling
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 20 in W 18 in D 10 in
Illuminated Western Union Waiting Room Sign
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This great old sign came out of a Western Union building, from the Waiting Room. Before credit
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Vintage 1940s American Signs
Materials
Metal
Original 1915 Framed Oil on Canvas by Max Wieczorek, Signed and Dated
By Max Wieczorek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage framed oil on canvas landscape by noted artist Max Wieczorek (1863-1955), signed and dated
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Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Ceiling Light - Degue and Georges Leleu, French Art Deco
By Degue and Georges Leleu
Located in San Francisco, CA
(the bowl) and Monsieur Georges Leleu (the metalwork) were joined in union. There was no the objection
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