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Place of Origin: American
"Three Chiefs, Blackfoot, Montana" by Edward S. Curtis, Platinum Print, 1900
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a rare, platinum Master Exhibition Print of Edward Curtis’ The Three Chiefs. Typical of Curtis’ Master Exhibition Prints, this platinum print is double-mounted, signed, with an embossed copyright credit and date stamp. His numeric notation “52-00” is in the photographic negative.
Curtis photographed The Three Chiefs during his two weeks on a Blackfoot reservation in the summer of 1900. The photograph depicts three Piegan men in traditional dress on horseback, situated next to a small stream with an expansive cloud-filled sky behind them. The Piegans were the largest group in the Blackfoot Confederacy and still retained a majority of their original culture when Curtis visited the tribe. It reportedly took Curtis several days to find the perfect prairie backdrop and riders for this photo, yet his patience paid off. The image was pivotal in enabling Curtis to form his vision for his next project - his ambitious 20 volumes “North American Indian”publication.
This print is believed to be one of only three oversized, platinum Master Exhibition Prints of this image in existence. It was printed by Curtis specifically for his East Coast exhibition tour of 1905-1906. Curtis chose only a small number of what he believed to be his finest negatives to produce prints for the show. He never again mounted an exhibition of his work, nor produced such distinctive, large-format platinum prints.
“The extraordinary rarity of The Three Chiefs becomes clearer when viewed in the context of other Master Exhibition Prints, principally the 108 in the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, the largest collection in existence. The Museum, however, is missing a number of early, iconic images, including The Three Chiefs. It has long been assumed that these missing prints were held elsewhere, possibly in the collection of The New York Public Library. This theory has been substantiated by the Curtis scholar, Bruce Kapson, who unearthed a cache of letters from Curtis to J.P. Morgan and to Morgan's librarian, Ms. Bella da Costa Greene in the Pierpont Morgan Library archives in 2007. The correspondence establishes that 58 of the 100 prints in The New York Public Library's collection are actually Master Exhibition Prints, specifically selected by Curtis for J.P. Morgan as the best examples of his work. A typed letter, dated March 1907, from Ms. Greene to Curtis states: 'I enclose herewith a list of Indian photographs which you sent to Mr. J.P. Morgan'. The letter is accompanied by a handwritten list of 58 photographs, including The Three Chiefs (print number 52.) Morgan donated this group of prints to The New York Public Library in 1912.” (Christie’s Live Auction 1893 Catalog, 2007).
Curtis’ platinum prints make up less than 1/2 of 1% of all of the work he created. Curtis’ platinum prints were created only for exhibition or direct sales to patrons and they were always made by Curtis himself. One significant dealer in Curtis prints...
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Early 1900s Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
In Stock in Los Angeles, Alaïa Livre de Collection by Prosper Assouline
By Assouline Publishing
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alaïa: Livre de Collection by Prosper Assouline (Hardcover)
In stock in Los Angeles
For over 35 years, Prosper Assouline and Azzedine Alaïa were close friends. As a tribute to th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
In Stock in Los Angeles, Marc Jacobs Illustrated by Grace Coddington
By Phaidon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marc Jacobs Illustrated (Hardcover) by Grace Coddington
In stock in Los Angeles
A unique monograph of over 50 collections created by the fashion desi...
Category
2010s Modern American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Set of Four Large Vintage Skeleton Keys on a Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four large vintage skeleton keys on a ring, circa 1950s. The set is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 6.75"W x 2"D x .5"H. Note that there is a small ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
"On the March to the Sea" Print by Alexander Hay Ritchie, after F.O.C Darley
By Alexander Hay Ritchie
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This color print of On The March to the Sea by Felix O.C. Darley, and engraved by A.H. Ritchie, is a stunning portrayal of William T. Sherman’s notorious Georgia Campaign. Originally...
Category
1860s Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Quilled knife sheath with quilled drops, tin cones with yellow horsehair. With original collection tag. A very rare piece in this condition. Original tag reads "Knife sheath I bought...
Category
Mid-19th Century Native American Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hide
Vintage "Winona Savings Bank" of Minnesota Money Box by W.F. Burns & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Winona Savings Bank of Minnesota money box with key, circa 1930s. The box is in good vintage condition and measures 4.5"W x 2.25"D x 3.25"H. The locking mechanism works (jus...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Vintage United States Post Office Department Enamel Advertising Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage metal sign has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dates to approximately 1976 and done in a traditional American Colonial style...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Antique Victorian Butterfly Skirt Lifter Dress Holder
Located in Chonburi, TH
Fyfe's patent first registered Sept 21st 1876, Pretty butterfly design skirt lifter.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
National Cash Register Co. Brass Cash Register, Model 442, Early 1900s on Plinth
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
National Cash Register Co. Brass Cash Register, Model 442-E-L, Early 1900s, on wooden plinth.
American. Brass. In 1908, National introduced a new numbering system that grouped their ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern Plains hair drop with red beading with accents on hide, long quilled drops ending in tin cones with red feather fluffs, long black horsehair drop now doubled up on beading.
Period: 19th century
Origin: Great Plains - Northern Plains, Native American
Size: 6" x 35" overall
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Native American, garments, Blackfeet, headdress, collectibles, antiques, Native American beadwork...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hide, Beads, Feathers
Antique Oak Wall Phone by Julius Andrae and Sons
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Antique Oak Wall Phone by Julius Andrae and Sons of Milwaukee WI.
Phone found as is, probably some refinishing.
Very good condition for age.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern Plains hair drop. Beaded blue with red accents. Quilled drops having tin cones and yellow feather fluffs with long black horsehair drop.
Period: 19th century
Origin: Great Plains - Northern Plains, Native American
Size: 6" x 35" overall
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Native American, garments, Blackfeet, headdress, collectibles, antiques, Native American beadwork...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hide, Beads, Feathers
George Harrison "The Concert For Bangladesh" Post Concert Program August 1, 1971
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered here is the paper bound program for the August 1st, 1971 iconic charity concert, put on by famous Beatle band member, George Harrison,and produced by world renowned music producer, Phil Spector; to raise money for the impoverished people of Bangladesh impacted by flood devastation created by a typhoon at the time. It was the first fund raising concert of its kind, to be followed in later years by Willie Nelson and Neil Young's Farm Aid concerts.
George Harrison was joined by other famous rock n' roll celebrities such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
19th Century Northern Plains Quilled Hair Drop
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern Plains quilled hair drop in white, red and green. Quilled parfleche slats decorated with fully quilled hide thongs ending in tin cones and horsehair. A band of [ink and blue beading at bottom, and black and blue faceted beads at top. 27"L
Period: 19th century
Origin: Great Plains - Northern Plains, Native American
Size: 6" x 27" overall
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Native American, garments, Blackfeet, headdress, collectibles, antiques, Native American beadwork...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hide, Beads, Feathers
Antique National Brass Candy Store Cash Register Circa 1900
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique National Brass Candy Store Cash Register with Foliate Embossed Case & Marble Tray Circa 1900
Measures - 17.25"h x 12.25"w x 16.5"d
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Marble, Metal
Lot of Winchester Firearms Advertising Pieces Circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
Lot of Winchester Firearms Advertising Pieces Circa 1960
Measures - Winchester 66 Piece 45.25"w x 19"h
Category
Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
1918 Antique Hammond Folding Portable Typewriter
Located in San Carlos, CA
For sale we have a beautiful antique typewriter. This 1918 Antique Hammond Folding typewriter is a great relic from the early 20the century that will add cool industrial detail to your interior.
All the parts on this Hammond typewriter...
Category
1910s Industrial Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign 'Drugs & Soda' From WPB, Florida Clematis Street
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign: 'Drugs & Soda'
Salvaged from a pharmacy on Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida
A piece of Americana history: a 1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign advertising "Drugs & Soda," salvaged from a pharmacy on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach, Florida. This sign stands as a rare survivor, retaining its original presence and bearing the iconic Coca-Cola logo that has resonated through generations.
Untouched and naturally preserved, this dual-sided sign is a testament to the golden era of soda fountain culture. Standing at an impressive 55.5 inches high, including the hanging brackets, it commands attention with its vibrant polychrome finish. The sign itself measures 45 inches high by 46 inches wide, with a depth of 8 inches.
This artifact not only embodies the fusion of pharmacy and soda fountain traditions but also serves as a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era. Its presence evokes memories of simpler times when soda shops...
Category
1960s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Nantucket Steamship Luggage Tag, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Steamship Luggage Tag, circa 1920s, heavy stock paper or card in faded red with the printed inscription "NANTUCKET." This is the last of a stash found in an attic on Nantucket.
The tag is in excellent condition, with the color delightfully faded to what is popularly known today as "Nantucket Red...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Uncut Sheet of Nautical Decorated Commercial Banknotes, Circa 1850s - 1860s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Uncut Sheet of Nautical Decorated Commercial Banknotes, Circa 1850s - 1860s, a polychromed printed sheet of obsolete commercial banknotes issued by the Stonington Bank of Stonington, Connecticut, in Five and Ten Dollar denominations.
The Five Dollar notes feature a central allegorical image of a Neoclassical seated woman holding a Liberty Pole and scales, by a cornucopia, resting her foot on a globe: symbols of Liberty, Justice, Plenty, and Navigation - taken together she represents Lady Liberty or perhaps a version of Lady Columbia...
Category
Mid-19th Century Federal Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
1930's Simplex cinema projector by International Projector Corp of New York
Located in London, GB
A 35 mm Simplex cinema projector by International Projector Corp of New York. Circa 1935.
Fitted with a Strong portable reflector arc lamp light box by The Strong Electric Corp of T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Antique 1914 Perfection Nut Cracker Co Counter Mount Nut Cracker Vise 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century counter mounted vise style nut cracker by the Perfection Nut Cracker Company of Waco, Texas. Patented Nov. 17, 1914.
Dimensions:
7" x 1.25" x 7" (Width x Depth x...
Category
Early 20th Century Machine Age American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
American flag in mahogany presentation cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present a traditionally folded American flag in mahogany glazed cabinet.
Complete with certificate to say that the flag was flown over th...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente Commemorative Medallion
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage baseball hall of famer Roberto Clemente commemorative brass medallion, circa 1973. The Roberto Clemente Commemorative Clemente medal was one ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Harvard Fraternal Medallion - Delta Kappa Epsilon DKE 1877 Robert P. Hastings
Located in Soquel, CA
Harvard Fraternal Medallion - Delta Kappa Epsilon DKE 1877 Robert P. Hastings
Silver Medallion by the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity to Robert P. Hastings Harvard College 1873-1877...
Category
1870s American Classical Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
National Cash Register
Located in Alpha, NJ
Vintage condition national cash register from the early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Vintage Framed 48 Star American Flag
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible vintage Monumental American flag. A chic vintage 48 star version in great vintage condition. The 48 star flag was last used in 1959. Professionally mounted and framed. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric, Plexiglass, Wood
American Electric Company 1940 Coin Wall Mounted Black Phone in Solid Steel
Located in Miami, FL
American Electric Company coins wall mounted phone.
Fantastic wall mounted phone in working order, made by the American Electric Company between the 1930 and 1940 in the United Stat...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Texaco Gas Gilbarco gas pump, model 96
Located in Alpha, NJ
This vintage Gilbarco Texico Gas Pump is in very good condition. This pump has been fully restored. Lighting elements are operational, pump elements have been removed.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Shell Gas Gilbarco gas pump, model 96
Located in Alpha, NJ
This vintage Gilbarco Shell Gas Pump is in very good condition. This pump has been fully restored. Lighting elements are operational, pump elements have been removed.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Enamel, Steel
"Picturesque America" Edited by William Cullen Bryant, First Edition, 1872, 1874
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Bryant, William Cullen [Editor]. Picturesque America; or the land we live in. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of The mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Forests, Water-Falls, Shores, Canons, Valleys, Cities, and other Picturesque Features of our Country. With illustrations on steel and wood, by eminent American Artists. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1872, 1874. Folio volumes, in original full leather bindings.
Presented is a two volume folio set of Picturesque America, edited by William Cullen Bryant...
Category
1870s Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Paper
Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Bookends with 1953 US Navy AER-53 Dummy Artillery Rounds
Elusive and historical pair of bookends, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze, Aluminum
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 ...
Category
19th Century Federal Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 7.5 Foot Black Wood Guess Cultural Advertising Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 7.5 Foot Black Wood Guess Cultural Advertising Sign
Vintage 7.5 foot wood black "Guess Parfum" signature question mark advertising sign. This sign would be perfect for a fas...
Category
1990s Modern American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paint
In Stock in Los Angeles, Beaumarly Paris by Gilbert Costes, Assouline
By Assouline Publishing
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beaumarly Paris (Hardcover)
In stock in Los Angeles
Icons of the Parisian lifestyle, Beaumarly establishments encompass more than twenty ultra-stylish cafés, hotels, nightclubs, and restaurants dotted around the mythical City of Light, from the heart of the Louvre to the rooftop of the Centre Pompidou, from Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the Golden Triangle, from Pigalle to the Bastille. Created by Thierry and Gilbert Costes, who over thirty years have been transforming the way Parisians experience their city, Beaumarly properties include Café Marly, Café Beaubourg, Hôtel Amour, Brasserie Thoumieux, and Club Matignon.
Each distinctive Beaumarly venue offers a journey for the senses born of close collaborations with the biggest names in architecture, art, and design, such as Christian de Portzamparc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage US Post Office Mail Carrier Bag, Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
As they say, "if that bag could talk!" Vintage USPO Mail Carrier Bag in tan, distressed leather. Well worn and appreciated, this original satchel has many more mlles to go. Often rep...
Category
20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Rare Columbia Film Studios Motion Picture Reel Case with 35mm Movie "Tarzana"
By Goldberg Brothers
Located in San Diego, CA
An extremely rare Columbia Studios motion picture reel case with three reels of 35mm movie "Tarzana", circa 1969. The case was manufactured by Goldberg Brothers in Denver, CO and mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Multi-Figure Tlingit Totem
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: Northwest - Tlingit, Native American
SIZE: 10 1/2"H x 4 1/2" x 2"
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cedar
Set of Three Vintage Leather Medicine Balls, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of three vintage leather medicine balls, circa 1940
Great collection of old school medicine balls.
Hippocrates is said to have stuffed animal skins for patients to toss for...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand Wrought Lock Box. Beautiful patina. Painted inside with date, which is after the original creation date.
Box W 13.25 x D 10 x H 10 in.
Key L 4 in.
Category
1770s American Colonial Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
American 45 Star Flag, circa 1896
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American 45 Star Flag, circa 1896, marking the admission of Utah into the Union as the 45th state in 1896. This was an official flag of the United States for only twelve yea...
Category
1890s Federal Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Muslin
Frank Lloyd Wright Signature Collage
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation bank check, signed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The check is dated March 1, 1954, payable to Iovanna lloyd Wright ...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
"Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson" Signed by Herbert Hoover, Sixth Printing, 1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hoover, Herbert. The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1958. Signed and inscribed by Herbert Hoover. Sixth printing. Original dust jacket...
Category
1950s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Keystone 8 M.M. Film Projector, Model R-8, USA
By Keystone Camera Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique Keystone 8 M.M. Film Projector, Model R-8, S/N 444000, was manufactured in Boston, MA, USA. Keystone was an iconic American brand, well k...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
'Camp Fire Girls' Cotton Flag, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cotton flag for the "Camp Fire Girls", the sister organization to the Boy Scouts of America. Camp Fire was the first nonsectarian, multirac...
Category
1950s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton, Plexiglass, Wood
1960s Santa Boots Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand Rare
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very rare item. Vintage cast iron Christmas tree stand shaped like Santa Boots. The internal diameter of the hole holding the tree stump is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
American 44 Star Flag, circa 1891
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Antique American 44 Star Flag, circa 1891, marking admission of Wyoming as a state in 1891. This was an official flag of the United States for only five years, making it one of ...
Category
1890s Federal Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Muslin
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with OUTSTANDING Provenance.
This Secretary Chest was made in Virginia in the Early 19th Century, circa 1810.
It is made of cherry, walnut and maple and is most definitely in the Hepplewhite Style of the period, with it’s original Hepplewhite brass drawer pulls.
IT IS A REALLY INTRIGUING AND HISTORIC PIECE, ESPECIALLY, WHEN VIEWED IN CONTEXT WITH IT”S AMAZING PROVENANCE!
This piece was originally owned by Major William Alexander Obenchain who ‘hailed’ from the State of Virginia.
He was an engineer and was in the Virginia Corps of Engineers during the Civil War and served on General Robert E. Lee’s staff. It was acquired by him before the Civil War and we believe that this piece was on campaign with him during the War. We know for a fact that he fought at the Richmond Campaign in 1864, as we have, in our Collection, his original Field Map for that Campaign which ended the War.
It has remained in family ownership ever since.
It has come directly from the Family Estate, together with other VERY IMPORTANT items belonging to Major Obenchain and other IMPORTANT items that belonged to his wife, Eliza Calvert Hall-Obenchain. ALL these items contained in the Collection, are listed/posted individually on our Website.
The top drawer is on retractable curved side hinge supports and pulls outwards and drops to reveal a secretary and writing area.
The Bureau/Secretary Gallery has 6 drawers and 6 cubbies, a central tabernacle door with another drawer and 2 cubbies and this is flanked by 2 secret pull out compartments.
The central tabernacle door has it’s original key and working lock.
Closed, it is almost ‘flush’ like the rest of the drawers, with some very minor bowing through age.
The 3 drawers underneath are graduated in size and it ends with a serpentine shaped base and sits on four hand carved legs with original metal casters, marked ‘Universal 3’.
It has it’s original brasses and hardware throughout, save the addition to 2 contemporary replacement brass hinges to the drop down desk front, as the original hinges were broken, could not be repaired and were not supporting the weight of the drop down leaf.
Some minor repairs but not noticeable.
Otherwise, the piece is in it’s entirely, ORIGINAL condition!
What makes this piece even MORE INTRIGUING and APPEALING HISTORICALLY, are the 2 ‘historic’ circular holes on the piece:-
(1) in the back of the piece as seen in the photos. This hole is not symmetrical or fully round and appears to serve no purpose to the piece whatsoever. Sometimes, pieces have holes for wiring for lighting, put in them over the years, but this one never had such lighting or, indeed, any such explanation for this hole, AND
(2) the rear hole is replicated, in the corner portion of the bottom drawer and someone (a very long time ago) has used a tin can top, to cover the hole in the back of the drawer. The tin can top is period to the Civil War Era and is embossed “Minimum Volume 1 Pint”.
Our conclusion, is that (whilst we are, by no means ballistic experts) that these holes were created by musket balls, fired during one of the Major’s campaigns in the Civil War. It is entirely conceivable that this piece, being strapped into a covered wagon for carriage, would have been on it’s side. We are of the opinion that both holes, were caused or created by a musket ball entered the chest trough the base and back. We also believe that ‘the Major’, used what he had at his disposal on the battlefield, namely, a tin can lid to repair the hole in the drawer.
SO THIS PIECE IS A VERY SPECIAL PIECE OF US HISTORY, INDEED!
NOT ONLY IS IT AN EARLY 19th CENTURY AMERICAN PIECE, WITH A CONNECTION TO THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, THE CIVIL WAR, HISTORIC & IMPORTANT FIGURES IN THAT WAR AND IMPECCABLE PROVENANCE AND HISTORY!
IT IS TRULY UNIQUE!
William Alexander Obenchain. Born April 27, 1841 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.
Parents: Thomas Jefferson Obenchain and Elizabeth Ann Sweetland.
Entered VMI on July 18, 1859 as a member of the VMI (Virginia Military Institute...
Category
Early 19th Century American Classical Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
1932 Summer Olympics Los Angeles License Plate Fob
Located in Fulton, CA
Original 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics license plate fob.
Category
1930s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Original J Mack Moore Photo of Virginia Memorial in Vicksburg, MISS
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A VERY RARE and Original J Mack Moore Photo of Virginia Memorial in Vicksburg, MISS and probably taken circa 1907/08, after it’s dedication.
Paper photograph mounted on board, on it’s original matting.
Taken by famous photographer John Mack Moore of Vicksburg and signed by him in red ink on bottom left “J Mack Moore’ and “Vicksburg, Miss” on the bottom right (also in red ink).
Hand-noted in black ink on rear as “Virginia Tablet, Vicksburg National Military Park” and also signed again by J. Mack Moore in red ink on left center on the rear and “Vicksburg, Miss” on the right center (also in red ink).
Newly framed and matted and under glass.
Original photos by J. Mack Moore are ‘highly’ sought after and have performed very well at auction.
John Mack Moore, born in 1869, was the son of prominent residents of antebellum Vicksburg. He was only a toddler when the famous 1870 race between the Robt. E. Lee and Natchez had his hometown in a state of excitement as the big sidewheelers passed upriver en route from New Orleans to St. Louis. As a young man, he became an avid and skilled photographer, spending much time at the wharf along the Mississippi and Yazoo, recording on glass plate negatives the daily activity of the busy river landing.
Conversations with masters, mates, mud clerks and roustabouts were his daily fare. Moore learned photography from an elderly master of albumen, wet plates and homemade printing papers. He had a disdain for newfangled gadgetry and held fast to utilizing the old methods of previous decades in the making of photographs, with sparkling results.
J. Mack Moore was considered the dean of photographers as well as a colorful character around Vicksburg. In later years, owing to his white hair and moustache, he was said by many to bear a close resemblance to Mark Twain.
Moore’s Clay Street home, where he also operated his photographic studio, was built from the top down, a most amazing feat accomplished by a unique individual. Originally it was a rambling residence in a Southern, park-like setting. However, when paved streets eventually came to the city, the house was left at the base of an embankment, the large oak trees removed to make way for an unsightly culvert. Singlehandedly, Moore raised the house to street level. As the edifice gradually rose, Moore fashioned lower floors, accomplishing the feat with heavy timbers and screw jacks...
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Fringed Cotton Beacon Blanket, circa 1920
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Two sided beacon blanket with fringe. Catalog 302. Very good condition. 69" x 81"
Period: circa 1920
Origin: Beacon
Size: 69" x 81"
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in...
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1920s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
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Cotton
Scrap Book and Photograph pertaining to Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT Original Scrap Book and Photograph of Major WA Obenchain, pertaining to Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY.
The photograph is ‘new’ to the market and has never left family ownership until NOW!
It is a previously, unseen image, of a significant historical figure, Major William Alexander Obenchain, who served on General Robert E. Lee’s Staff during the Civil War and was President of Ogden College in Bowling Green, Kentucky between 1883 – 1906.
We are of the opinion that the photo was taken, whilst, Major Obenchain was President of Ogden College, and circa 1890-1900. It bears the stamp on the bottom right for “McClure of Lexington, KY”.
Framed and under glass.
The Scrap Book is his personal Collection of numerous and various newspaper article cuttings, letters, speeches and other historical items of memorabilia, MAINLY, relating to Ogden College (now part of Western Kentucky University), from the 1870’s up to 1918.
Signed in ink, by the Major, on the inside of the front cover and hand-written annotations by him, throughout.
It also includes newspaper article cuttings and other historical items of memorabilia personally relating to Major Obenchain and his family, including: Articles relating to the ‘Stone’ Criminal Trial in Dallas, TX in 1876 for the almost fatal shooting of his brother, James T Obenchain , Merit Certificate for distinguished academic achievement by Major Obenchain, from the Buchanan Collegiate Institute dated July 6th 1849, et al.
Over 53 Pages of content!
An EXCEPTIONAL and UNIQUE Collection that is ‘new’ to the market, has never been seen by the public before and has never left family ownership until NOW!
A UNIQUE HISTORICAL RECORD OF OGDEN COLLEGE/WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY and BOWLING GREEN!
William Alexander Obenchain. Born April 27, 1841 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.
Parents: Thomas Jefferson Obenchain and Elizabeth Ann Sweetland.
Entered VMI on July 18, 1859 as a member of the VMI (Virginia Military Institute...
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Late 19th Century American Classical Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Original 1960s Hand Painted Hippie Hardhat Bay Area Artifact
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original 1960s hand painted Hippie hardhat, embellished with Peace Signs, Flowers and the words Peace, Love and Hi. Painted with green, silver, white and pale blue. The brim has cont...
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1960s Folk Art Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Antique Rotary Telephone c1920s Good Condition
By Edison
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Rotary Telephone c1920s Good Condition
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20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Pharmaceutical Presentation Gavel Dated 1941 1942
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual ceremonial / presentation gavel presented to Angelo Carlo Bosso, president of the California Pharmaceutical Association 1941-1942. Turned wood in the form of medicine bottles...
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Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
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Wood
Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Identical on both front and back, this brown gutta percha case has a lovely floral design with minimal geometric designs. The gilt stamped brass inne...
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1860s High Victorian Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate, Metal
Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original pair of Civil War-era field glasses. The glasses, an intricate example of brass and glass technology, were made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the company Queen & Co. The glasses are stamped “Queen & Co., Phila” along the eyepiece. They are housed in the original leather hard case. The glasses were most likely made in the early 1860s.
Binoculars were first invented in France in the 1840s. They started small, primarily as opera glasses, but by the Civil War, they were being used in battle. Larger versions, like the pair seen here, became known as field glasses. Unlike Civil War uniforms...
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1860s Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
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