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Item Ships From: Continental US
Benjamin Harrison Indian Peace Medal on Presentation Collar, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Benjamin Harrison presidential peace medal. This bronze medal was originally struck by the U.S. Mint in 1889 as a peace offering to the various Native American tribes in the U.S. The obverse of the medal has a raised relief side profile bust of President Harrison, with the text "Benjamin Harrison President U.S.A. 1889". The reverse of the medal has the word "PEACE" at top, with a scene of a settler and Native American talking in front of a log cabin. Below, a crossed tomahawk and peace pipe are enclosed by a wreath of laurel leaves. The medal is displayed on a blue velvet presentation collar with gold striped edging and light purple fabric on the reverse. The medal is attached under a blue fabric covered button.
Following the British and French practice of handing out silver medals to tribal chiefs, George Washington began a policy of presenting peace medals to American Indian leaders at treaty signings and other formal ceremonies. Every subsequent American president from Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison is represented on a presidential peace medal, with the exception of William Henry Harrison...
Category
1880s American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
"The United States from the Latest Authorities" Antique Wall Map, 1835
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 1835 map of “The United States from the Latest Authorities” by Ezra Strong. A hand-colored engraved wall map of the eastern half of the United States, this map has a large inset of the "Oregon District" and several engraved city views and two portraits.
The primary map extends to Mexico Texas and the Missouri Territory, showing the course of the Missouri River to Ft. Mandan and Old Ft. Mandan, and noting many forts along the river. The territories to the east of Missouri Territory are separately delineated as Sioux District and Huron District. The western details of the map are very good for a map of this time period, with many Native American settlements, villages, forts and other details noted.
The map is bordered with vignettes of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Hartford, Cincinnati, and Baltimore. Each vignette notes the date settled, primary settler, and the population as of 1830. Two portraits of LaFayette and George Washington are presented in full length with related biographical information.
A large inset map at lower right shows the Oregon District, centered on the Columbia River and extending to the Rocky Mountains. This is one of the earliest commercial appearances of a separate map of Oregon...
Category
1830s American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Victorian Child's Shoe on Mannequin Form
Located in Houston, TX
The leg of a wooden mannequin with a child's high-top shoe and black ribbed sock from the Victorian Era mounted on a metal base. The seven button shoe is ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass made in Israel, circa 1950. Hebrew word "Hanukkah" written across oil jug between two flames. Cast with green patina overlay with gilded accents.
Marked on the bottom "M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 20 years of collecting, we have never run across a pair of brazier tongs, making this object truly a rare find. Once used by a scholar or wealthy homeowner to place hot coals in a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Sha'arei Tzedek Hospital Charity Container , by Alfred Saltzman Jerusalem, 1930
Located in New York, NY
A charity container for the Sha'arei Tzedek Hospital designed by Alfred Saltzman from Jerusalem in 1930 reflects the efforts to support healthcare and charitable initiatives in the e...
Category
1930s Israeli Vintage Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Tin
Chopping Block by Juan Muñoz
By Juan Muñoz
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This limited edition, fully functional chopping block by Juan Muñoz offers a disquieting quasi-narrative. The hand motif, seen here in a most literal use, r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Metal Eiffel Tower Decoration, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of brass decorations in the shape of the Eiffel tower conjures the romance of a voyage to Paris. Made in France in the 20th Century, the intricate lattice-work is rendered ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Seven Falls Colorado Springs Antique Photographic Postcard, circa 1880
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an antique photographic postcard of Seven Falls, Colorado, from 1880. Postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s, as railroads opened up much of the Western frontier to new and exciting travel opportunities.
Seven Falls is one of Colorado’s most captivating natural wonders. Located at the base of the Front Range, this magnificent series of waterfalls is situated in a 1,250-foot-wall box canyon between the towering Pillars of Hercules and boasts a 181-foot drop of falling water.
Seven Falls was originally part of land given to Nathan Colby in 1872 as part of the Homestead Act of 1862. The Homestead Act granted 160 acres of surveyed land to pioneers in the west, with claimants required to “improve” the plot by building a dwelling and cultivating the land. Mr. Colby promptly sold the track of land to James Hull...
Category
1880s American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Monumental Porcelain Roadside Rest Highway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super rare vintage porcelain highway sign. Great green coloring with white lettering. Retired highway sign letting drivers know there is a place to pull o...
Category
1970s American Vintage Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Chinese Bound-Foot Lotus Slippers, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these pointed slippers, crafted of beautifully embroidered silk, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of bound feet. A practice that began in the Tang dynasty and reached the height of its popularity during the Qing dynasty, foot binding was a painful process intended to make a woman's feet as small as possible by restricting bone growth from an early age. The smaller the feet the more attractive and erotic they were, giving elite women a mark of elegance and a distinctive - albeit tortured - gait of small, light steps. These beautifully preserved lotus slippers...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Charlie Duke Signed Photograph of the Phoenix Lander on Mars
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a photograph of the Phoenix Lander on Mars, signed and inscribed by Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke. In the inscription, Duke shares his thoug...
Category
Early 2000s American Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Chinese Shanghai Deco Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeating every part of life in the bustling, vibrant city. This blue glass perfume bottle...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern / Brutalist Torch Cut Metal Bull Sculpture, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Awesome Brutalist Mid-Century Modern torch cut metal bull sculpture in excellent condition. Circa 1960's.
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Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Cast Iron Fire Engine Fire Marker
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Painted cast iron horizontal fire marker with a fire engine and initials "U.F." Similar one in the Fireman's Hall Museum. The Fire Association of Philadelphia managed an insurance co...
Category
19th Century American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Pair of Chinese Silk Lotus Slippers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These dainty, pointed slippers, made of cotton and silk embroidered with pink flowers, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of bound feet. A practice that began in the Tang dynasty and reached the height of its popularity in the Qing dynasty, foot binding was a painful process intended to make a woman's feet as small as possible by restricting bone growth from an early age. The smaller the feet the more attractive and erotic they were, giving elite women a mark of elegance and a distinctive - albeit tortured - gait of small, light steps. These silk lotus slippers...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Set of Eight Quartz Crystal Geode Geologic Specimen Bowls
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eight geological specimen bowls in varying sizes.
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Arts and Crafts Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Agate
1908 Artillery & Musician Infantry Uniforms by Ogden, Antique Chromolithograph
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This colorful lithograph by H. A. Ogden was published in 1908 by Brigadier General J. B. Allshire. Originally published as a comprehensive series of U. S. military uniforms, this pri...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Snuff Garrett's "Charlie Russell Rider" Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
A pair of buckaroo chinks by "Grizzly Saddlery / Great Falls, Mont." with fringe and personalized "Garrett" on the belt. The chaps have overlaid "CRR" on the legs. Includes a tooled ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey of a Mercury Astronaut, Scott Carpenter
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Carpenter, Scott, Stoever, Kristen C., For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey of a Mercury Astronaut. New York: Harcourt, 2002. First Edition, Signed by Scott Carpenter on the free...
Category
Early 2000s Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
19th Century Leather Covered Box with a Domed Lid, Brass Handle and Hinges
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This small box for personal possessions (perhaps papers or letters), is covered in black leather and decorated with borders of brass tacks, including the letters A.T. on its lid, and...
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Chinese Lilac Lotus Slippers with Plum Blossoms, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These pointed silk slippers, beautifully embroidered with pink plum blossoms, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of b...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton, Silk
19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux fully beaded moccasins. Red, yellow and blue on white background. Soft soled brain tanned hide.
PERIOD: Late 19th Century
ORIGIN: Great Plains ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hide, Beads
Aqueduct Wood Memorial Trophy Won by Personality
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare and exceptional trophy, won by the thoroughbred personality at the 1970 Wood Memorial Stakes race held at the Aqueduct Racetrack. Beautifully craf...
Category
20th Century American Other Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester
By Hannam & Crouch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fascinating George III silver tray is a work of skillful English artistry, intricately chased and engraved it represents a prestigious commemorative gift for service. The tray rests on 4 bracket feet with oval handles and a delightful gadrooned border. The tray is distinguished by a spectacular engraved inscription of unmatched quality that bears a presentation inscription. The inscription is surrounded by a laurel wreath border with arms, two coat of arms and flags, two of which bear the monograms for King George III and George Spencer...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
French 19th Century Altarpiece with Central Intaglio and Decorated Repoussé
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century altarpiece with intaglio. This antique French altarpiece features an urn and floral motif, with a single intaglio set into the central top bouquet. This altarpi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Large Metal Gulf Gas Station Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic gas station memorabilia.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1950s Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 1950s Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter, a whimsical piece that captures the playful spirit of yesteryears. Its sturdy construction features a combination of robust metal and solid wood, telling the tale of a bygone era where durability met simplicity in design. The scooter boasts original painted wheels with charming patina, and a spring mechanism that speaks to the ingenuity of mid 20th-century leisure inventions. Perfect as a unique decorative item in a vintage-themed space or as a conversation piece in an eclectic collection, this scooter is a nostalgic nod to the simple joys of childhood. It stands not just as a relic of the past but as an ode to the timeless appeal of classic toys.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Plateau Parfleche Envelope, circa 1900
By Plateau Indians
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Plateau painted parfleche envelope painted in green, blue, orange, yellow and red.
Period: circa 1900
Origin: Plateau
Size: 28" L x 12" W.
Family ...
Category
Early 1900s American Native American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
Yellow Cowboy Slicker
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Yellow oil cloth cowboy slicker with slit back outside pockets and brass buttons. Corduroy collar, no makers mark but there were only 3 makers.
Period: Last quarter of the 19th cent...
Category
1870s American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
Golden Elephant with Blue Ears and White Tusk German Blown-Glass Ornament
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Golden Elephant with Blue Ears and White Tusk German Blown-Glass Ornament
Holder on trunk for ornament hook
Category
Early 20th Century German Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mercury Glass
Ulysses S. Grant, Large Albumen Photograph on Card by Abraham Bogardus
Located in New York, NY
Grant, Ulysses S.
Large Albumen Photograph
Magnificent large albumen photograph of Ulysses S. grant by Abraham Bogardus.
An unusually large late (circa 1880) photograph of Grant, post-presidency, in formal dress, sitting and in partial profile. Mounted on thick card with the photographer’s credit and address (“A. Bogardus / 872 Broadway, NY”) on matte below the photo.
The photographer, Anthony Bogardus, was a photographic pioneer, described by the New York Times as “the best-known photographer in the United States” in his prime who took “the first photographs of Gen. Grant, Gen. Hancock, Samuel D. Morse, inventor of the telegraph; Horace Greeley, Henry Ward Beecher and other equally well-known men.”
The engravers Currier & Ives produced an engraving based on this photograph, calling it “the last and best taken of General Grant...
Category
1880s American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
A Wooden Gavel Presented to Chebra Rofei Cholim Krakauer Society, New York, 1884
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Wooden Gavel, Presented to Chebra Rofei Cholim Krakauer Society in New York, 1884.
This wooden Gavel has a long baluster handle and a thick circular body with a dedicatory ...
Category
1880s Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old.
(shown at left in group photo)
Me...
Category
Early 20th Century English Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Framed Pillsbury's Best Flour Sign
By Pillsbury Company 1
Located in Dekalb, IL
This large sign advertises for Pillsbury's Best Flour. The sign has brilliant red and green color with white lettering. This sign is divided into two sections down the middle and is ...
Category
1920s North American Other Vintage Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Tin
Vintage Hand Drum Wooden Base
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Rawhide as the Stretched Fabric on Top of Drum. Five Direction Handles. Intricate Knotting at the Bottom to Secure the Top Fabric.Possibly Native American Origin. Vintage Co...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Cast Iron Fireman Fire Marker
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Unique cast iron fire marker with fireman, horn blowing "FIRE", and hose. Used primarily for advertising purposes, fire marks were used from 1752 to circa 1900. Going back to their ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Vintage Ped Xing Florescent Orange Metal Traffic Signs
Located in Topeka, KS
Cool vintage Ped Xing aluminium metal traffic signs in florescent orange. There are a pair, but we have priced them separately. They are in excelle...
Category
20th Century North American Industrial Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Belgian Metal & Wooden Sign On Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this charming 20th Century Belgian Metal & Wooden Sign on Stand, a vibrant homage to the golden era of advertising. "La Préférée Wie...
Category
20th Century Belgian Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
An Authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin Set in 22 kt Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a custom squared 22-carat gold bezel and 22-carat gold bail, wi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold, Silver
1950s Central European Metal & Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the 1950s Central European Metal & Wooden Scooter – a delightful piece of post-war history that captures the essence of childhood fun from a simpler time. This charming s...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Pair Plateau Parfleche Packets
By Plateau Indians
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Plateau parfleche packets with diamonds and stylized flowers and brain tanned ties. Difficult to find a pair. Very nice, rare design.
The term parfleche was first co...
Category
Early 1900s American Native American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
Empire Portrait Painting of Julie and Desiree Clary by Robert Lefevre
By Robert Jacques LeFevre
Located in Essex, MA
Period First Empire portrait of the Sisters Julie and Desiree Clary, Future Queens of Spain and Sweden by Robert Jacques Francois Lefevre (1755...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Walla Walla Prison Horse Bit Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Collection of seven Walla Walla prison made bits. All silver overlaid but unique from each other with various techniques and designs. In the 19th Century f...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hide, Leather
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass Hanukkah lamp, Israel, circa 1950.
Covered with beautiful original green patina, bearing in gold Hebrew letters the word: "Hanukkah".
Fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Coeur D'alene Tribe Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene tribe moccasins with very thin hide and beadwork. Fawn or antelope. Simple classic design. Neat display - shows use.
Period: Last half of the 19th century
Origin: Coe...
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Animal Skin
19th Century Brown Brothers Cast Iron Boot Jack
By Brown Brothers
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century cast iron boot jack, with jacks on both ends and legs on both sides. Brown Brothers Foundry, patented May 18, 1869. 12" x 5". Collector's p...
Category
1860s American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass made in Israel, circa 1950. Decorated with Hanukkah song "Maoz Tzur Yeshuati" with gilded cast. Depiction of musical notes with children beside to commemorate the festival...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
20th Century Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter, a whimsical piece that captures the playful spirit of yesteryears. Its sturdy construction features a combination of robust metal and solid wood, telling the tale of a bygone era where durability met simplicity in design. The scooter boasts original painted wheels with charming patina, and a spring mechanism that speaks to the ingenuity of early 20th-century leisure inventions. Perfect as a unique decorative item in a vintage-themed space or as a conversation piece in an eclectic collection, this scooter is a nostalgic nod to the simple joys of childhood. It stands not just as a relic of the past but as an ode to the timeless appeal of classic toys.
Category
20th Century European Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass and Enamel Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass Hanukkah lamp, Israel, 1950s. Enamel over brass. Marked on bottom, "made in Israel." The front scene depicts the Maccabees against Roman soldiers over the battle of Jerusalem. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Israeli Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Napoléon's Footbath by George Bullock
By George Bullock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This amazing footbath was created for Napoleon Bonaparte. It was part of the toilet service to be used during his exile on St. Helena. Just before shipm...
Category
Early 19th Century English Empire Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A household and marketplace classic, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weigh fruits...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Iron
20th Century Belgian Brass Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian brass goblet, perched on a stately wooden pedestal, is a testament to classic craftsmanship. Its gently aged patina speaks of i...
Category
20th Century Belgian Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
1900s Belgian Metal and Wooden Wall Decorations, Set of Nine
Located in High Point, NC
A set of nine curiosities made in Belgium, circa 1900. Nine metal screens tensed on wooden frames and strengthened with wooden strips, hung through small metal clasps. The dark oxidi...
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Rustic Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
France Art Deco Horse, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It was exhibited in the original Miami beach antique show and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)".
Horse in wood and chrome.
We ha...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome
19th Century French Cast Iron Brazier
Located in High Point, NC
Muscular yet elegant, this cast iron brazier makes a unique antique centerpiece. Made in France in the 1800s, this piece would have originally been...
Category
19th Century French Rustic Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
19th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Remnants of oxblood red and silver blue banded paint. Original pestle included.
Origin: Eastern, United States
Period: First half of the 19...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Continental US Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fruitwood
