Part I- Luxury Asset Auction 2021-01-27 Auction - 221 Price Results - Witherell in CA
Part I- Luxury Asset Auction
1858 Abraham Lincoln Handwritten Letter
Eaglehead American Mounted Officer’s Saber Sword with
Frank Henry Shapleigh (1842-1906) Painting, New
Done
Sacramento, CA, United States
Auction Details

Part I- Luxury Asset Auction

Peter J. Buxtun was born September 29, 1937 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The family escaped from Czechoslovakia before the outset of WWII and wound up in Oregon where Pete grew up in the Willamette River Valley. After attending the University of Oregon and graduating with a Bachelor?s degree, Peter served in the US Army as a medic. After service, he moved to San Francisco. Peter worked for the San Francisco Public Health Department, interacting with the US Public Health Service (USPHS). In 1965, Peter heard about a study by the USPHS where African-American servicemen were not treated for having syphilis: the now infamous Tuskegee Experiment. Peter began a campaign within the USPHS to have the men treated. For seven years, he was rebuffed. Peter pushed back by declaring that the study was not ethical in light of the trials of Nazi?s at Nuremberg. Despairing of ever getting the men treated, he told a newspaper reporter about the study. The New York Times broke the story in 1972, leading to Peter?s testimony before a Senate committee, and subsequently to the National Research Act of 1974. Throughout his life, Peter was very interested in American and world history, assembling a firearms, arms, and related historical items collection which reflected his interests in US history, San Francisco, and images from the time. Peter is also known for his detailed knowledge of all things San Francisco, US Civil War images, and US Eagle-head swords.
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1858 Abraham Lincoln Handwritten Letter: A handwritten letter from Abraham Lincoln to Judge Joseph Gillespie of Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois dated August 2, 1858, Springfield. It states, "I should be with Judge Douglas on the
Est.
$25,000
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$50,000
SOLD
Charles Dickens Letter and CDV: Charles Dickens handwritten letter, one page, Tavistock House, Tavistock Square, London dated Monday, April 5, 1858. To Nelson Lee, agreeing to look over his manuscript and to tell him what he thinks
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500
SOLD
Birds-Eye View City of San Jose 1858: Framed lithograph of a drawing of the view from San Jose City Hall on North Market Street looking south toward Santa Clara Street by Levi Goodrich, lithographed by Kuchel and Dressel, printed by
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500
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Birds-Eye View of Sacramento City,1850: TitleView of Sacramento City: as it appeared during the great inundation in January 1850 [California]CreatorGeo. W. Casilear & Henry Bainbridge (active ca. 1850), artist Sarony, lithographer Date
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500
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W.C. Gifford, Birds-Eye View City of San Jose, 1875: Framed early view of San Jose, published by W.C. Gifford in 1875 and lithographed in San Francisco by A.L. Bancroft. Among its more unusual features, the map shows a very early view of California
Est.
$2,500
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$5,000
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American Walnut Bed and Armoire, ca.1875-85: American walnut and burl walnut bed and armoire, circa 1875-85, having gilt incised decoration. Mirrored armoire. Both pieces are accented with beautifully carved birds and floral motifs. Dimensions:
Est.
$2,500
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$5,000
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19th Century Walnut Lecturn: 19th century walnut lecturn in Americana style accented with eagle with spread wings. Dimensions: 55.5"h x 23"w x 25"d. For shipping quote, please contact Box Brothers Sacramento at
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500
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New York Federal Mahogany Butler's Desk, ca.1810: Federal mahogany butler's desk. New York, circa 1810. Dimensions: 46.25"h x 22.5"d x 46.25"w. For shipping quote please contact Delbert McCrea, 831-566-6088.
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500
19th Century American Walnut Dining Table: 19th century American walnut dining table with decorative base. Dimensions: 28"h x 47"w; (with all leaves) 106"l x 47"w. Please contact Delbert McCrea for delivery estimate, 831-566-6088.
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinet: Late 19th century Japanese round bamboo cabinet on stand. Dimensions: (round cabinet) 46.5"h x 36.5"w x 11.25"d; (stand) 22.5"h x 33"w x 17"d. For shipping quote, please contact Box Brothers
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500
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Georgian Chest on Chest: Georgian chest on chest. English. A Georgian two-piece chest, the upper section having a molded cornice over three aligned and three graduated drawers. Lower section having mid-section dressing slide
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500
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B.A. Bremond Music Box on Stand: B.A. Bremond, Swiss, music box on stand. Accented with decorative marquetry and crossbanding. Bremond label on interior. Two additional cylinders for a total of three. Serial number 10414.
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500
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Eaglehead Sword Saber and Scabbard: A truly remarkable eaglehead sword, circa 1820, with superb fire gilt hilt and scabbard, and an outstanding blue and gold decorated pipe-backed blade. This is as fine an example of the American
Est.
$5,000
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$10,000
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American Eaglehead Officer’s Saber Sword: A magnificent American Eaglehead officer’s saber similar in style to the British 1803 pattern officer’s saber, with a beautifully blued and gilt broad curved blade, and a magnificent
Est.
$2,500
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$5,000
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American Eaglehead Pommel Saber Sword with Upswept: This sword is identical in hilt and scabbard to the previous sword, although the blade and grip are different. It features a “D” guard that sweeps upward after it leaves the pommel,
Est.
$2,500
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$5,000
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American Eaglehead Sword: This is an extremely interesting eaglehead sword with a motif of a fighting eagle repeated on large rosettes on the guard, as well as on the langets, where they are perched atop globes, suggesting a
Est.
$2,500
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$5,000
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South Carolina 1840 Saber and Scabbard: A very nice 1840 cavalry saber with scabbard that appears to have “Columbia S.C.” stamped on the ricasso. There are three small marks that interfere with the marking, so it is not
Est.
$2,500
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$5,000
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Courtney and Tennant Cutlass: An extremely fine “Courtney & Tennent Charleston S.C.” cutlass made in England by Robert Mole, and so stamped on the edge of the ricasso. The cutlass has a brass hilt with pressed leather
Est.
$2,500
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$5,000
SOLD
British 1796 Infantry officer’s sword: An exceptional condition 1796 Infantry Officer’s sword and scabbard, with pristine blue and gold decoration, including a Hanoverian crown, a large script “G,” a standing infantry
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500
SOLD
British Saber Sword, similar to the 1796 Light Cavalry: A magnificent presentation grade light cavalry of light infantry style saber with scabbard, superb gilt brass mounts, including lion face quillons, a pierced reverse P guard, and an almost pistol
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500