February Americana Auction 2018-02-10 Auction - 400 Price Results - Blackwell Auctions in FL
Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Dimaggio Hornsby Signed BallTiffany Platinum Diamond Amethyst Morganite Brooch1860s Gillinder & Sons Cameo Glass Pictorial Vase
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Clearwater, FL, United States
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February Americana Auction

Please join us for our February 10 Americana auction, consisting of more than 400 estate-fresh antiques, art, jewelry, silver and more, all with a focus on the American Experience from the 17th century to the present day. This month's offerings include: - Paintings and sculpture by listed American artists, such as William S. Jennings, Ben Foster, Robert Lewis, Edward Loyal Field, Joseph Lindon Smith, Manuel Felguerez, Jesse Aaron, Paul Strisik, Frederick Haines, as well as two early paintings by contemporary artist DZine (Carlos Rolon). - Several dozen fine pieces of Native American silver and turquoise jewelry. - Tiffany & Co. sterling silver pieces. - U.S. postage stamps, and silver and gold U.S. coins. - Autographs of prominent Americans, such as Orville Wright, Ronald Reagan, Robert F. Kennedy, Charles Schulz, Dr. Seuss, Dwight Eisenhower, Andrew Johnson, Wernher von Braun, Norman Rockwell and others. Of special note is a collection of early American autographs pasted into the cover of an 1809 bound newspaper book. - Autographed sports memorabilia, many with PSA/DNA and JSA authentication (but all guaranteed), including a baseball signed by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Rogers Hornsby, Joe DiMaggio and many others, Mickey Mantle signed items, Willie Mays, Muhammad Ali, and others. Also a circa 1965 Stan Musial personally owned and used coaching baseball bat. - Several sets of sterling silver. - American art pottery, including Rookwood, early Weller, Roseville. - Period folk art and primitives. - Rare Gillinder cameo glass vase, as well as other art glass. - Historic items, such as Civil War date letters, soldier photo, early Lincoln material, etc. - A hard hat personally used by Wernher von Braun during his tenure at Redstone Arsenal, as well as several lots of NASA-related memorabilia. - A fabulous Tiffany & Co. platinum amethyst, morganite and diamond brooch. - Three sets of rare rock crystal diamond display models. - Several vintage and antique American firearms.
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Civil War CDV of Ulysses S Grant w Inscription: Carte de visite of Lieutenant General U.S. Grant. Fair condition, with a dark spot lower right, some overall toning and marks below name. Unremarkable, condition-wise, and not particularly rare CDV.
0001: Civil War CDV of Ulysses S Grant w InscriptionEst. $200-$400
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Roseville Baneda Handled Art Pottery Vase: Vintage Roseville Pottery vase, measuring 5-1/4" high and 7" diameter. Fine condition, with no issues. Baneda pattern, green, with nice runny blue.
0002: Roseville Baneda Handled Art Pottery VaseEst. $100-$150
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Vintage Navajo Coral Shadowbox Sterling Necklace: Measures 19" long. Weighs 70 grams total. Fine condition. Apparently unsigned.
0003: Vintage Navajo Coral Shadowbox Sterling NecklaceEst. $200-$400
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2006 One Ounce Gold Buffalo Proof U.S. Coin: Uncirculated proof 2006 Buffalo gold coin. In original case and box with United States Mint paperwork.
0004: 2006 One Ounce Gold Buffalo Proof U.S. CoinEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Carved Wood Indian Paddling Canoe Whirligig: Hand carved and painted wood whirligig of seated Native American paddling a canoe. Good condition, some loss to tips of a few feathers in headdress on one side. Likely dates to 1930s. Mounted on
0005: Carved Wood Indian Paddling Canoe WhirligigEst. $200-$300
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2 Robert L. Lewis Florida Highwaymen Paintings: Two small but colorful oil on board paintings by well-listed Highwayman R.L. Lewis (American, b. 1941). Paintings measure 6-3/4" x 8-5/8" and 8-1/4" x 10-1/4" in frames.
0007: 2 Robert L. Lewis Florida Highwaymen PaintingsEst. $400-$600
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Early 1900s Jefferson Glass Stripe Blue Pitcher: Antique blue Jefferson Glass Co. blue pitcher with opalescent stripes or swirl pattern. Excellent condition, with no damage. Measures 8-1/2" high.
0008: Early 1900s Jefferson Glass Stripe Blue PitcherEst. $100-$150
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Tin Office Hours Sign w/Sand Surface: Tin sign with gold hand lettering and black sand surface, mounted on old thin wooden board. Likely dates to 1890s. Good condition, some surface scuffing. Sign measures 7" x 20-1/2", overall 10" x 22".
0011: Tin Office Hours Sign w/Sand SurfaceEst. $100-$150
American Span-Am Warship Painting: Late 19th or early 20th century folk art painting on paper of an American steamship with sailors aboard from the Span-Am War. Original frame, glass restored. Measures 13-1/2" x 22-1/4".
0012: American Span-Am Warship PaintingEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Wooden Lock Box with Cattle Head: Well constructed wooden lockbox with hand painted steer head and initials O.F.T. in gold. Top of box fitted with brass handle and hardware in a rope motif. Made of a softwood with deep red
0013: Wooden Lock Box with Cattle HeadEst. $200-$300
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Wooden Carnival Game Sign, Likeness of Mickey: Early 20th century hand made wooden likeness of Mickey Mouse holding a ball, possibly part of a carnival game display or advertisement. Reverse has evidence of larger original mount, current hook has
0015: Wooden Carnival Game Sign, Likeness of MickeyEst. $100-$200
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Set of 4 Hitchcock Signed Side Chairs: Four Hitchcock side chairs with black and natural finish, nice stenciling. Marked to the back of each seat "Hitchcock, Hitchcocksville, Conn., Warranted." Some wear and scratches from normal use.
0016: Set of 4 Hitchcock Signed Side ChairsEst. $300-$450
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Vintage Hitchcock Ethan Allen Signed Arm Chair: Hitchcock armchair with rush seat and stenciled American eagle, measuring about 34" high. Very good condition with no damage and minimal wear. Signed along back of seat.
0017: Vintage Hitchcock Ethan Allen Signed Arm ChairEst. $200-$300
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Joseph L. Smith Oil Painting of His Boston Home: Oil on canvas painting by well-listed artist Joseph Lindon Smith (American, 1863-1950), depicting his home, The Ludlow on Trinity Terrace, in Boston (identified as such in pencil on the stretcher).
0020: Joseph L. Smith Oil Painting of His Boston HomeEst. $200-$300
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American 1836 Alphabet Sampler: Sampler measures 8-1/2" x 15-1/2". Good condition, with some toning. Was made in 1836 by M.C. Rawson and later given to Leva E Vanness in 1879.
0022: American 1836 Alphabet SamplerEst. $100-$200
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14k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bracelet: 14k yellow gold ruby and diamond bracelet. Contains 17 prong set oval mixed cut natural rubies of approx. 18.07ct, and 202 prong set round brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 2.07ct, I-1 to I-2 in
0023: 14k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond BraceletEst. $2,500-$3,500