Spring Cataloged Sale 2013-03-23 Auction - 434 Price Results - Mosby & Co. Auctions in MD - Page 6
FINE GOLD PRE-COLOMBIAN SHAMAN PENDANTMODEL 1816 L. POMEROY MUSKETEXTRAORDINARY 19TH CENTURY ARCHIVE OF INDIAN AGENT SAMU
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Frederick, MD, United States
Auction Details

Spring Cataloged Sale

Featuring Military items and weapons ? a fine M1873 Winchester in desirable.44 cal., a M1878 DA Frontiersman with original custom holster, Colt factory letter and family provenance, a beautiful, engraved and Gold inlaid pin fire shotgun, an 1863 Colt Army, Civil War Pomeroy Musket etc. The Enthograpic section includes a Urabe Gold Shaman Pendant C-700 AD, a very fine Nazca Sihaus Mantle C-250AD along with other Pre Columbian, Oceanic and African pieces. An important archive that belonged to US Indian Agent Samuel Snider, first appointed at Fort Peck, Montana, then later at Fort Defiance, NM ? lot contains his original signed Presidential appointment, a letter of recommendation from Lorenzo Hubbell and 75 Glass plate images of Navajo and Pueblo Indians. Other items of interest are a 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Fan. The definitive collection of Uncle Sam Register Banks by Durable Toys & Novelties with factory letters, advertising material, catalogs and the only known store display. Folk Art pieces, a collection of figural Vestas, inkwells and watch holders. A selection of posters ? Magic, Circus, Travel, Military and more. Headlined by the only known example of a gorgeous Three Sheet Tim McCoy Wild West Poster and the only know example of a Six sheet ?Le Grand? Raymond French Poster.
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FRAMED GROUP OF 19TH CENTURY GAMBLING ITEMS: Has four playing cards, bezique spinner, mother of pearl chips, and bone dice. Housed in attractive display frame. Size: 22 1/4" x 15 1/4"
0121: FRAMED GROUP OF 19TH CENTURY GAMBLING ITEMSEst.
$150
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$200
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SHEPHARD'S LIGHTNING SAMPLE ICE CREAM MAKER: Wood and iron. Salesman sample. Mechanism works fine. Wood barrel shows age and wear. Metal parts show some soiling. Size: 6 7/8" tall, 8" wide
0122: SHEPHARD'S LIGHTNING SAMPLE ICE CREAM MAKEREst.
$150
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$250
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FOUR EARLY UNCUT CLOTH DOLLS: Includes Uncle Sam (by Ideal), Columbian sailor doll (Arnold Print Works), Ceresota flower doll (unmarked, probably Arnold), and Little Red Riding Hood (Arnold Print Works). Some scattered light
0123: FOUR EARLY UNCUT CLOTH DOLLSEst.
$200
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$300
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HANDEL LAMP BASE WITH HAND PAINTED GLASS SHADE: Shade is later edition. Base is signed "Handel", with patinated bronze finish. Original sockets, and one original acorn pull. Works fine. Size: 21" tall, 15 1/2" diameter
0124: HANDEL LAMP BASE WITH HAND PAINTED GLASS SHADEEst.
$300
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$400
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KELLOGG AND THAYER GEORGE WASHINGTON PRINT: Hand colored lithograph in original frame with original glass. Light water stain to bottom. Size: 16 1/2" x 12 3/8"
0125: KELLOGG AND THAYER GEORGE WASHINGTON PRINTEst.
$50
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$100
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OIL ON BOARD OF SIR JOHN GIELGUD: Tucker Bobst: Born Boston, Mass, 1923. Bobst is the winner of several art awards, including the Espace Lyonnais d'Arte, International Biennial, and Artes Populare. Bobst was also known for his
0126: OIL ON BOARD OF SIR JOHN GIELGUDEst.
$500
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$800
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ORIGINAL OIL ON BOARD BY TUCKER BOBST: Called "Wild Life Sanctuary". In original frame (some wear to frame). Dated 1968. Size: 50" x 13 7/8"
0127: ORIGINAL OIL ON BOARD BY TUCKER BOBSTEst.
$200
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$300
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ORIGINAL PAINTING BY TUCKER BOBST: Original oil on board. Dated 1968. Titled "Expertise". Mounted in original frame. Light surface wear to frame. Size: 26 3/4" x 20 1/4"
0128: ORIGINAL PAINTING BY TUCKER BOBSTEst.
$200
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$300
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BOXED ART FOLIO "FACING EAST": Complete folio, No. 1042 of 2500. Art by Jack Levine and text by James A. Michener. Interior of box and folio signed by both artist and author. Folio is complete and also comes with a number of
0129: BOXED ART FOLIO "FACING EAST"Est.
$250
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$350
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TERRACOTTA SCULPTURE: Attributed to Hugo Robus. By noted New York art dealer Walter Randel. Sculpture depicts a despondent man leaning out of barred window. Possibly made for a competition or a submission for a
0130: TERRACOTTA SCULPTUREEst.
$800
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$1,200
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CAST SPELTER FIGURE OF BOY WITH SPINNING TOP: Turn of the century French casting. Base marked "La Toupie", which stands for "The Top". Minor surface wear, mostly to hands and base. Size: 17 3/4" tall
0131: CAST SPELTER FIGURE OF BOY WITH SPINNING TOPEst.
$250
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$450
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HANDMADE TEN SPEED BICYCLE: Finely detailed, all metal bicycle. Some wear and scratching to surface. Size: 18" long, 11" tall
0132: HANDMADE TEN SPEED BICYCLEEst.
$100
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$150
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19TH CENTURY COBBLER'S BENCH WITH TOOLS: The best original cobbler's bench we've seen. Original legs have not been cut down. Retains original leather seat. Also comes with shoe forms, tools, and a pair of child's cowboy boots. Size:
0133: 19TH CENTURY COBBLER'S BENCH WITH TOOLSEst.
$300
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$500
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THREE SIGNED OLD HICKORY CHAIRS: Rocking chair with remnants of paper tag and two armchairs with original brass tags. All show some use wear. Rocking chair some damage to seat. Size: Largest 36" tall, 25" wide, 32" deep
0134: THREE SIGNED OLD HICKORY CHAIRSEst.
$600
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$900
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THE REFERENCE COLLECTION OF UNCLE SAM REGISTER BANKS: Thirty-five+ year collection, ranging from initial production (1906/1907), to 1958. Collection consists of ninety-eight banks, eleven original boxes, one hand painted original advertising sign
0135: THE REFERENCE COLLECTION OF UNCLE SAM REGISTER BANKSEst.
$12,000
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$17,000
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LOT OF THREE MILITARY FIGURE CERAMIC BANKS: German soldier incised No. 6701. Bust of a Zouave. And a luster figure of soldier with cannon. Size: Largest 5" tall
0136: LOT OF THREE MILITARY FIGURE CERAMIC BANKSEst.
$200
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$250
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MAJOLICA BANK OF NAPOLEON: Bottom with its size number 1542. Small flaw to bicorn hat, as made. Size: 6 1/2" tall, 4 3/8" wide
0137: MAJOLICA BANK OF NAPOLEONEst.
$150
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$200
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TWO FEMALE FIGURAL SOLDIER BANKS: One is majolica (size no. 1553). The other is ceramic in later uniform. Size: Largest 5 7/8" tall, 4 1/4" wide
0138: TWO FEMALE FIGURAL SOLDIER BANKSEst.
$150
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$250
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MAJOLICA STILL BANK OF A FRENCH SOLDIER: Depicts WWI soldier. A few small chips at coin slot. Size: 7" tall, 5" wide
0139: MAJOLICA STILL BANK OF A FRENCH SOLDIEREst.
$100
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$150
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FIGURAL PORCELAIN BANK OF WELLINGTON: Shaped like a toby mug. Bottom reads, "The late Duke of Wellington". Includes original trap. Size: 7 1/4" tall, 5 3/4" deep
0140: FIGURAL PORCELAIN BANK OF WELLINGTONEst.
$150
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$200
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BLACKSMITH MADE CIVIL WAR BULLET MOLD: Likely confederate. Heavy and unusual design. Mold is complete. Some age and use wear. Size: 9 3/4" long
0141: BLACKSMITH MADE CIVIL WAR BULLET MOLDEst.
$200
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$300
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CIVIL WAR PISTOL BULLET MOLD: Complete, unmarked mold. Minor age wear. Size: 4 3/4" long
0142: CIVIL WAR PISTOL BULLET MOLDEst.
$75
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$125
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CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: Hand soldered, unusual design. Probably confederate. Some surface wear and scattered small dents. Size: Diameter 7 1/2"
0143: CIVIL WAR CANTEENEst.
$250
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$350
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WOOD CANTEEN: 19th century with original blue paint. Has two original iron bands, and missing two iron bands. Period, possibly original, handle. Size: 7 1/4" long, 5 1/2" tall
0144: WOOD CANTEENEst.
$40
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$80