Important Historic Auction Day 1 2010-03-27 Auction - 397 Price Results - Kaminski Auctions in MA - Page 9
Important Historic Auction Day 1
106: 19th C. gas chandelier362: President Abraham Lincoln signed appointment379: 1927 US $20 gold piece
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Beverly, MA, United States
Auction Details

Important Historic Auction Day 1

We have been commissioned to sell items from the Grant family, descendants of President Ulysses S. Grant, as well as important gas chandeliers from the White Lord House, 31 Washington Square North, Salem, fine furniture and porcelain from the descendents of Francis B. Crowninshield of Marblehead, and fine objects from part III the Estate of Robert O. Peterson of San Diego, CA (1916-1994), founder of the Jack in the Box fast food chain. This is a sale not to miss!
SOLD
W.P. Cronan dress swords & photo: Two (2) naval dress swords, 35 1/2" l. (overall), and one (1) related photograph, 11 1/2" h. x 14 1/4" w., some foxing. Provenance: Formerly belonging to William Pigott Cronan; property of the Grant
0186: W.P. Cronan dress swords & photoEst.
$600
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$900
SOLD
19th C. engraving of Grant family: 19th Century engraving of the Grant family, 14 3/4" x 10 1/2", 18 1/2" x 14 1/2" framed, some foxing. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0187: 19th C. engraving of Grant familyEst.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Twelve letters from Julia Dent Grant to her grandd: Twelve (12) letters from Julia Dent Grant to her granddaughter Nell, plus two (2) calling cards. In the letters, a very affectionate Julia writes of family (late 1880's-early 1890's), and in one,
0188: Twelve letters from Julia Dent Grant to her granddEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
Engraving of Ulysses S. Grant: Engraving of Ulysses S. Grant, 10 3/4" x 8 1/4", foxing in border. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0189: Engraving of Ulysses S. GrantEst.
$75
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$100
SOLD
Engraving of Ulysses S. Grant: Engraving of Ulysses S. Grant, 11" x 8 1/4", some toning. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0190: Engraving of Ulysses S. GrantEst.
$75
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$100
SOLD
Naval Academy certificate for W.P. Cronan: U.S. Naval Academy certificate of graduation for William Pigott Cronan, husband of Nellie Grant, 20 1/2" x 15 1/2", 22" x 17" framed, good condition. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0191: Naval Academy certificate for W.P. CronanEst.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Naval photo of W.P. Cronan, 1903: U.S. Naval Academy photograph of William Pigott Cronan, 1903, 9 1/2" x 5", 14 1/2" x 8 1/2" framed, good condition. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0192: Naval photo of W.P. Cronan, 1903Est.
$100
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$150
SOLD
Document signed by William McKinley: Document appointing William P. Cronan an ensign in the U.S. Navy, signed by President William McKinley, 18 3/4" x 15", unframed, some discoloration, edge wear. Provenance: property of the Grant
0193: Document signed by William McKinleyEst.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Signed photo of Nellie Grant Sartoris: Photograph of Nellie Grant Sartoris, 8" x 6", 9 1/4" x 7" framed, signed and dated LR 'May 23rd '94', some toning. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0194: Signed photo of Nellie Grant SartorisEst.
$100
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$150
SOLD
Cabinet card photo of Ulysses S. Grant: Cabinet card photograph of Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), 6 1/2" x 4 1/4", minor foxing. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0195: Cabinet card photo of Ulysses S. GrantEst.
$500
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$800
SOLD
C1930s Chippendale Mahogany Low Chest: Circa 1930s custom Chippendale mahogany low chest, 35" x 48".
0195A: C1930s Chippendale Mahogany Low ChestEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Cabinet card photo of Ulysses S. Grant: Cabinet card photograph of Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), 6 1/2" x 4 1/4", some foxing. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0196: Cabinet card photo of Ulysses S. GrantEst.
$500
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$800
SOLD
Group of photographs of Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant: Group of five (5) photographs related to Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, including scenes of Mrs. Grant's house in Washington D.C.; and Mrs. Grant with the children of Jesse Root Grant; 10" x 13" (largest),
0197: Group of photographs of Mrs. Ulysses S. GrantEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Signed photo of the King of Italy: Photograph of the King of Italy, 8 3/4" x 6 1/4", signed, minor foxing. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0198: Signed photo of the King of ItalyEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Photo of the Queen of Siam: Photograph of the Queen of Siam, 9" x 4", some foxing. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0199: Photo of the Queen of SiamEst.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Photo of gentleman with beard: Photograph of gentleman with beard, 7 1/2" x 5", good condition. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0200: Photo of gentleman with beardEst.
$75
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$125
SOLD
Group of photo's related to the Grant family: Group of photographs related to the Grant family, and a group of Ulysses S. Grant Association newsletters,10" x 8" (largest photo), various conditions. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0201: Group of photo's related to the Grant familyEst.
$500
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$800
SOLD
Group of letters, most by Nellie Cronan Grant: Group of letters, most written by Nellie Cronan Grant to her mother Mrs. Jessie Grant, most c. 1904-1919; letters reveal insight into a young 'priveleged' lady's life. She writes of fashion, theatre,
0202: Group of letters, most by Nellie Cronan GrantEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Turkish Hereke rug: Turkish Hereke rug, 4'10" x 2'9". Good condition. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0203: Turkish Hereke rugEst.
$300
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$400
SOLD
19th C. Shirvan Caucasian rug: 19th Century Shirvan Caucasian rug, 6'5" x 4'2", condition as is. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0204: 19th C. Shirvan Caucasian rugEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Semi-antique Bokhara rug: Semi-antique Bokhara rug, 5'10" x 4'2", good condition. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0205: Semi-antique Bokhara rugEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Tabriz pattern rug: Tabriz pattern rug, 10'2" x 6'8", good condition, some stains. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0207: Tabriz pattern rugEst.
$800
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$1,200
SOLD
Pair of Turkish rugs: Pair of Turkish rugs, 7' x 4'4", good condition. Provenance: property of the Grant family.
0208: Pair of Turkish rugsEst.
$400
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$800
SOLD
17th-18th C. Flemish tapestry: 17th-18th Century Flemish tapestry depicting landscape with fox, bird, and cottage, 187 1/2" x 91". Provenance: descendants of Francis B. Crowninshield, Marblehead.
0209: 17th-18th C. Flemish tapestryEst.
$1,500
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$2,500