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William Howard Taft

President William Howard Taft University Club Solid Gold Presentation Key
President William Howard Taft University Club Solid Gold Presentation Key

President William Howard Taft University Club Solid Gold Presentation Key

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1913 Solid 14K Yellow Gold Presentation Key and chain from the University Club of Washington D.C. presented to President William Howard Taft, the historic Clubs membership incl...

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Vintage 1910s American More Jewelry

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14k Gold

Antique Bronze Honoring President William H. Taft Arbitration Treaties of 1919
Antique Bronze Honoring President William H. Taft Arbitration Treaties of 1919

Antique Bronze Honoring President William H. Taft Arbitration Treaties of 1919

Located in Stamford, CT

A magnificent bronze sculpture honoring the work of William Howard Taft, American President 1909-1913, his Secretary of State, Philander Chase Knox 1853-1921 and the British Diploma...

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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan
Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan

Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Coinciding with the introduction of the 48 star flag in 1912, President William Howard Taft passed Executive Order #1637 on June 24, 1912.

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Early 20th Century Decorative Art

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Paper

Booker T. Washington by Frederick E. Drinker, Memorial Edition, 1915
Booker T. Washington by Frederick E. Drinker, Memorial Edition, 1915

Booker T. Washington by Frederick E. Drinker, Memorial Edition, 1915

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Readers will learn of his role founding Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute (now Tuskegee University) in 1881 and the National Negro Business League two decades later, as well a...

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Vintage 1910s Books

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Leather, Fabric, Paper

Teddy Roosevelt Silk Kerchief Made for His 1912 Presidential Run
Teddy Roosevelt Silk Kerchief Made for His 1912 Presidential Run

Teddy Roosevelt Silk Kerchief Made for His 1912 Presidential Run

Located in York County, PA

He appointed his friend, William Howard Taft, as his successor, who won and served the next four years.

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

13 Star Antique American Flag , Hand-Sewn Stars in a Medallion, 1876 Centennial
13 Star Antique American Flag , Hand-Sewn Stars in a Medallion, 1876 Centennial

13 Star Antique American Flag , Hand-Sewn Stars in a Medallion, 1876 Centennial

Located in York County, PA

There was practically no legislation surrounding the design of the American flag until 1912, when President William Howard Taft dictated for the first time an official star configura...

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Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Six Guns
Six Guns

Six Guns

By Henry Ives Cobb, Jr.

Located in North Clarendon, VT

Attorney General under William Howard Taft. The Reverend William Laurence Sullivan presided.

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1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache

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Vintage William Howard Taft and James Sherman Campaign Glass Paperweight, 1908
Vintage William Howard Taft and James Sherman Campaign Glass Paperweight, 1908

Vintage William Howard Taft and James Sherman Campaign Glass Paperweight, 1908

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The Republican party nominated William Howard Taft as their presidential candidate in 1908.

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Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Glass

Tiffany & Co. 1923 Amethyst 18K Gold Antique Commemorative Bishops Cross Pendant
Tiffany & Co. 1923 Amethyst 18K Gold Antique Commemorative Bishops Cross Pendant

Tiffany & Co. 1923 Amethyst 18K Gold Antique Commemorative Bishops Cross Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Harding, Woodrow Wilson, and William Howard Taft The cross is also inscribed 'In memory of Eva Smith Cochran and William Francis Cochran' This is in reference to the New York carpet ...

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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

William McKinley "Sound Money" Parade Sash, ca 1896
William McKinley "Sound Money" Parade Sash, ca 1896

William McKinley "Sound Money" Parade Sash, ca 1896

Located in York County, PA

Democrats would nominate him three times, all of them unsuccessful, running him again in both 1900, against McKinley as the incumbent, and then again in 1908, against William Howard ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

1912 Silk Campaign Kerchief Made to Promote Teddy Roosevelt
1912 Silk Campaign Kerchief Made to Promote Teddy Roosevelt

1912 Silk Campaign Kerchief Made to Promote Teddy Roosevelt

Located in York County, PA

He appointed his friend, William Howard Taft, as his successor, who won and served the next four years.

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Vintage 1910s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48-Star Whipple Patent Parade Pennant, circa 1915
48-Star Whipple Patent Parade Pennant, circa 1915

48-Star Whipple Patent Parade Pennant, circa 1915

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Whipple's flag was approved by President William Howard Taft, widely publicized throughout the nation, and produced.

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48-Star American Flag, Inscribed “July 4th, 1918” on Hoist, circa 1918
48-Star American Flag, Inscribed “July 4th, 1918” on Hoist, circa 1918

48-Star American Flag, Inscribed “July 4th, 1918” on Hoist, circa 1918

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Coinciding with the introduction of the 48-star flag in 1912, President William Howard Taft passed an Executive Order #1637 on June 24, 1912.

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

Roosevelt Battle Flag Kerchief, Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign
Roosevelt Battle Flag Kerchief, Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign

Roosevelt Battle Flag Kerchief, Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign

Located in York County, PA

This graphic textile relates not only one of the most beloved American figures, but to a rare political incident in which he lost the White House, not only for himself, but for his f...

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Roosevelt Battle Flag Kerchief, Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign
Roosevelt Battle Flag Kerchief, Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign

Roosevelt Battle Flag Kerchief, Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign

Located in York County, PA

This graphic textile relates not only one of the most beloved American figures, but to a rare political incident in which he lost the White House, not only for himself, but for his f...

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

1912 Teddy Roosevelt Bull Moose Silk Campaign Kerchief
1912 Teddy Roosevelt Bull Moose Silk Campaign Kerchief

1912 Teddy Roosevelt Bull Moose Silk Campaign Kerchief

Located in York County, PA

He appointed his friend, William Howard Taft, as his successor, who won and served the next four years.

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Vintage 1910s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Stars on an Antique American Flag Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple
48 Stars on an Antique American Flag Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple

48 Stars on an Antique American Flag Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple

Located in York County, PA

In 1912, that circumstance changed with an Executive Order of President William Howard Taft. Many designs were submitted, but only one today remains common knowledge among most flag ...

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

48 Stars on an Antique American Flag Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple
48 Stars on an Antique American Flag Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple

48 Stars on an Antique American Flag Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple

Located in York County, PA

In 1912, that circumstance changed with an Executive Order of President William Howard Taft. Many designs were submitted, but only one today remains common knowledge among most flag ...

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Stars on an Antique American Flag Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple
48 Stars on an Antique American Flag Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple

48 Stars on an Antique American Flag Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple

Located in York County, PA

In 1912, that circumstance changed with an Executive Order of President William Howard Taft. Many designs were submitted, but only one today remains common knowledge among most flag ...

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Stars, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple,  1909-1912
48 Stars, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple,  1909-1912

48 Stars, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple, 1909-1912

Located in York County, PA

In 1912, that circumstance changed with an Executive Order of President William Howard Taft. Many designs were probably brought forth, but it is not clear if a list of them survives.

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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple
48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple

48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple

Located in York County, PA

In 1912, that circumstance changed with an Executive Order of President William Howard Taft. Many designs were probably brought forth, but it is not clear if a list of them survives.

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Teddy Roosevelt 1912 Presidential Campaign Kerchief on a Diagonal
Teddy Roosevelt 1912 Presidential Campaign Kerchief on a Diagonal

Teddy Roosevelt 1912 Presidential Campaign Kerchief on a Diagonal

Located in York County, PA

At the same time, however, he lost the White House, not only for himself, but for his former Republican friends as well, by dividing support between his candidacy and that of incumbe...

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Stars, Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple
48 Stars, Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple

48 Stars, Designed and Commissioned by Wayne Whipple

Located in York County, PA

In 1912, that circumstance changed with an Executive Order of President William Howard Taft. Many designs were submitted, but only one today remains common knowledge among most flag ...

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Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Elongated Pennant Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign of Roosevelt & Johnson
Elongated Pennant Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign of Roosevelt & Johnson

Elongated Pennant Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign of Roosevelt & Johnson

Located in York County, PA

Teddy appointed his friend, William Howard Taft, as his successor, and Taft went on to win the election of 1908.

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Unusual and Graphic Kerchief Style Parade Flag from Roosevelt's 1912 Campaign
Unusual and Graphic Kerchief Style Parade Flag from Roosevelt's 1912 Campaign

Unusual and Graphic Kerchief Style Parade Flag from Roosevelt's 1912 Campaign

Located in York County, PA

He selected his friend, William Howard Taft, as his successor, and Taft went on to win the election of 1908.

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Presidential Campaign Banner with a Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt
Presidential Campaign Banner with a Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt

Presidential Campaign Banner with a Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt

Located in York County, PA

Another version of this banner exists, but with Roosevelt's image replaced by that of President William Howard Taft. In 1908, after serving nearly two full terms in office, Teddy Roo...

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Teddy Roosevelt Parade Style Banner Likely Make for the 1912 Campaign
Teddy Roosevelt Parade Style Banner Likely Make for the 1912 Campaign

Teddy Roosevelt Parade Style Banner Likely Make for the 1912 Campaign

Located in York County, PA

Similar banners exist from 1912 that depict both Roosevelt and William Howard Taft. Held in the collection of the Smithsonian, these are documented as items 948 and 949 on page 376 o...

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Early 20th Century North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

31 Star in a Rare Pentagon Medallion Made for the Campaign Candidate John Bell
31 Star in a Rare Pentagon Medallion Made for the Campaign Candidate John Bell

31 Star in a Rare Pentagon Medallion Made for the Campaign Candidate John Bell

Located in York County, PA

This effectively remained a record until 1912, when Teddy Roosevelt beat that figure on the Bull Moose ticket, receiving 27.4% to actually edge out former fellow Republican William H...

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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

President William H. Taft
President William H. Taft

President William H. Taft

By Anders Zorn

Located in Plano, TX

During American involvement in World War I, William Howard Taft served on the National War Labor Board and later supported Wilson`s quest for the League of Nations.

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1910s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Silk Kerchief Made for the 1912 Campaign of Teddy Roosevelt, with Bears & Sticks
Silk Kerchief Made for the 1912 Campaign of Teddy Roosevelt, with Bears & Sticks

Silk Kerchief Made for the 1912 Campaign of Teddy Roosevelt, with Bears & Sticks

Located in York County, PA

He appointed his friend, William Howard Taft, as his successor, who won and served the next four years.

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

48-Star Printed American Flag, Commemorating Arizona Statehood, 1912-1958
48-Star Printed American Flag, Commemorating Arizona Statehood, 1912-1958

48-Star Printed American Flag, Commemorating Arizona Statehood, 1912-1958

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Coinciding with the introduction of the 48 star flag in 1912, President William Howard Taft passed an Executive Order #1637 on June 24, 1912.

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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

"Roosevelt Battle Flag" Kerchief Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign
"Roosevelt Battle Flag" Kerchief Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign

"Roosevelt Battle Flag" Kerchief Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign

Located in York County, PA

This graphic textile relates not only one of the most beloved American figures, but to a rare political incident in which he lost the White House, not only for himself, but for his f...

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

1912 Roosevelt Turkey Red Bandana, ca 1912
1912 Roosevelt Turkey Red Bandana, ca 1912

1912 Roosevelt Turkey Red Bandana, ca 1912

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H 34.75 in W 31.75 in D 2 in

1912 Roosevelt Turkey Red Bandana, ca 1912

Located in York County, PA

At the same time, however, he lost the White House, not only for himself, but for his former Republican friends as well, by dividing support between his own candidacy and that of inc...

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

1911 Large Gold Important Baseball Presentation Medal from President Taft
1911 Large Gold Important Baseball Presentation Medal from President Taft

1911 Large Gold Important Baseball Presentation Medal from President Taft

Located in Chicago, IL

Hendricks from President Howard William Taft to commemorate the Denver Grizzles 1911 Western league Championship, the 2nd of their 3 consecutive wins.

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Vintage 1910s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Market Scene with Self Portrait
Market Scene with Self Portrait

Gordon FiscusMarket Scene with Self Portrait, 1960s

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H 11.75 in W 13.25 in D 0.5 in

Market Scene with Self Portrait

Located in Soquel, CA

Image size: 6.75"H x 9"W Born April 13, 1902 in Indianapolis, Gordon Fiscus remembers William Howard Taft visiting his grandfather’s house, which served as a voting poll.

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1960s American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Set of 35 Silver Presidential Series Plates
Set of 35 Silver Presidential Series Plates

Set of 35 Silver Presidential Series Plates

Located in Greenwich, CT

Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G.

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Vintage 1970s American More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Miss Anne Wood,
Miss Anne Wood,

Miss Anne Wood,

By Emily Burling Waite

Located in Concord, MA

When she was in Washington she painted a portrait of Chief Justice William Howard Taft. In 1924 Waite married Arthur Williams Manchester of Newport and lived there until her divorce ...

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1910s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest

Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.

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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner
Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner

Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a rare Centennial patriotic flag banner, dating to 1876. The flag’s brilliant blue canton is spectacular, with 81 five-pointed, rayed stars, arranged to read “1776” and ...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Richard Chavez Black Jade, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold Ring, 1998
Richard Chavez Black Jade, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold Ring, 1998

Richard Chavez Black Jade, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold Ring, 1998

By Richard Chavez

Located in New York, NY

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Patriotic Folding Fan with American Flag Motif
Patriotic Folding Fan with American Flag Motif

Patriotic Folding Fan with American Flag Motif

$1,500Sale Price|60% Off

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Patriotic Folding Fan with American Flag Motif

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a patriotic folding paper fan, with an American flag motif. The fan is painted with two small American flags at left and right and two larger crossed American flags at c...

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Oscar Heyman Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch
Oscar Heyman Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch

Oscar Heyman Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New Orleans, LA

This patriotic brooch forms an elegant American flag crafted by the famed American jeweler Oscar Heyman. Using some of the most beautiful sparkling white diamonds, rubies and sapphir...

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Oscar Heyman Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch
Oscar Heyman Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch

Oscar Heyman Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New Orleans, LA

Celebrate American patriotism with this dynamic flag brooch by the renowned jeweler Oscar Heyman. The design depicts an undulating flag, moving in waves to create a sense of motion a...

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Mid 20th Century Large Pair of Bronze Driveway Entrance Gates with Side Panels
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Mid 20th Century Large Pair of Bronze Driveway Entrance Gates with Side Panels

$26,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

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Mid 20th Century Large Pair of Bronze Driveway Entrance Gates with Side Panels

Located in Stamford, CT

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