Lot 1433

FORBES FAMILY OF BOSTON - OPIUM TRADERS

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(18th C) UNION BANK of BOSTON BANK NOTE PLATE: Copper engraving plate for 20, 30, 50, and 100 dollar bills issued by the Union Bank of Boston. 11 3/4 x 7 5/8 inches. Provenance: F. Murray Forbes family of greater Boston.

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EARLY AMERICAN SLAVE TRADER: EARLY AMERICAN SLAVE TRADER JAMES PERKINS, JR. (1761-1822), Boston merchant. Like others in his prominent family, he dealt in slave trading, Americans furs, even selling food to the French, during the

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THE STORER FAMILY BOSTON CHIPPENDALE BLOCK-FRONT SECRETARY: c. 1770, Santo Domingo mahogany, good color; three parts, flat molded top above pair of glazed doors with candle slides; the unusual central part with fall-front lid having pull-out writing slide whic

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Rare Frisbee Family Boston Breakfront Bookcase: Fine and rare mahogany Frisbee Family 5 part Federal breakfront bookcase. Boston, circa 1800. Original condition. H 95" W 71". See next lot for Frisbee Family Portrait. Breakfront bookcases, scarce in

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HYSLOP FAMILY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS GEORGIAN ROSE GOLD, HAIR-WORK, AND PEARL MOURNING RING: HYSLOP FAMILY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS GEORGIAN ROSE GOLD, HAIR-WORK, AND PEARL MOURNING RING, having an octagonal top with a frame of 22 pearls approximately 2.5 mm in diameter and four seed pearls, cen

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Appleton Family Boston Silhouette by Auguste Edouart: (French, 1789-1861) signed lower right "Aug Edouart", titled under each figure and dated "10 Dec 1841", ink cutout on cream paper, sight 11-1/4 x 13-1/2 in.; period giltwood frame, 13-5/8 x 16 in. Not

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A George III Silver Centerpiece Basket: A George III Silver Centerpiece Basket William Pitts, London, 1790-91 having a bright-cut reticulated edge, the interior bearing the engraved crest of the Forbes family and the motto Solus Inter Pluri

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INTERESTING PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG GIRL: watercolor.7 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches (overall with frame). Signed L.W.N. Forbes. Provenance: Forbes Family of Milton, MA who were involved in the China Trade during the (19th c)

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1922 Coca-Cola Advertising Calendar.: This calendar is professionally framed behind glass. Printed by Forbes, Boston. The colors are strong with very appealing graphics. It has a full monthly pad on the bottom that has some minor soiling.

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1933 Coca-Cola Festoon.: Festoon features a woman holding a glass of Coca-Cola. It has five pieces and was made by Forbes, Boston. The colors are very strong as well as the layout and graphics. There are some scuff marks, clo

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HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (1873-1952). I WANT YOU FOR THE NAVY. 1917. 41x26½ inches, 104x67¼: HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (1873-1952) I WANT YOU FOR THE NAVY. 1917. 41x26½ inches, 104x67¼ cm. Forbes, Boston. Condition B+: minor creases, abrasions and restoration in margins and image. Fra

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Coca-Cola 1943 "Coke Party" Poster: American. 1943. Single sided lithographed cardboard (SSC) in original gilt wooden frame. Marked, "Copyright the Coca-Cola Company" and "Litho in U.S.A. 1943 Forbes-Boston" lower left and right edges.

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Pair Tiffany Sterling Perfumes: American, 1892-1902, urn forms, with floral, birds, and trophy decoration, rotate locking lids, monograms, marks for Tiffany & Co., 28.00 oz. T., 8-3/4 in. Provenance: Winch Family, Boston, Massachuse

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Chinese green ground famille rose floral phoneix vase: local collector property, size and condition showing on photos with reference comparison.Provenance: The old collection inherited by the Property of family, Boston, Massachusetts, Acquired from Booth

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19TH & 20TH C WORLD STAMP COLLECTION: 19th and 20th century international postage stamp album from the personal collection of the Honorable W. Cameron Forbes family, former Governor of the Philippines and Ambassador of theUnited States to

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Famous Original American World War I Poster Christy Art: Christy, Howard Chandler 1873 - 1952Fight or Buy Bonds - Third Liberty LoanLithograph 191740.1 x 29.9 in. (102 x 76 cm)Printer: Forbes, BostonCondition Details: (B+) was folded horiz., minor tears, cr

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FORBES FAMILY OF BOSTON - OPIUM TRADERS Lot of two letters of members of the noted Forbes merchant family of Boston. Includes: ROBERT BENNET FORBES (1804-1889) American sea captain China merchant ship owner much of his wealth was derived from the opium trade in China. A.L.S. as U.S. Vice Consul at Canton 1p. 4to. Canton Dec. 16 1849 to Commodore David Geisinger commanding U.S. Squadron East Indies ordering two flags WITH JOHN MURRAY FORBES (1813-98) Boston businessman; financed and operated a great 19th century industrial empire. Early in his career he went to Canton to learn the China trade which included the selling of opium. Forbes was a noted abolitionist supplying money and weapons to New Englanders to fight slavery in Kansas. A.L.S. 1p. 4to. Boston July 1 1857 a business matter.