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Ansel Adams, American (1902-1984) Yosemite 1938 Signed

T206 Baseball Cards 1909-1911 Tobacco Major League

Human Male Skull Medical Preparation 27 Teeth

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A collection of Yale University items, Civil War pieces, excellent art including Aldo Hibbard, pre World War Two Magazines, Chinese and Japanese pieces including an beautiful Satsuma vase, Americana and folk art with a spectacular 1840 Sampler, Kelsey Letterpress ephemera, lots of Gold and Silver! Join us live!

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Shark Vertebrae Cane Or Swagger Stick: 19th Century shark vertebrae walking stick, cane, or swagger stick. Often made by sailors on long voyages to pass time. This particular piece is in very good condition. Over 90 individual pieces,

0145: Shark Vertebrae Cane Or Swagger StickEst. US$200-US$400

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Ebony Gaboon Whale Ivory Sterling Silver Cane: 19th Century Ebony or Gaboon wood walking stick, cane, or swagger stick, with hand carved whale ivory handle. This is a beautiful hand made piece. Handle is in the shape of a closed fist, Cane

0146: Ebony Gaboon Whale Ivory Sterling Silver CaneEst. US$200-US$400

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Antique Brass Telescopic Spyglass Five Draw: Antique brass telescopic spyglass, five draw, likely nautical. Measures approximately 44" when fully extended. Lenses appear to be intact and produce a semi-clear image. Once cleaned, the image

0147: Antique Brass Telescopic Spyglass Five DrawEst. US$200-US$400

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Antique Pharmacist or Medicine Chest Rx Kit: Antique pharmacist's portable tincture and or drug making kit. Possibly Civil War era. Filled with vials full of powders, pills, syrups, and other possibly sinister compounds, this kit was used to

0148: Antique Pharmacist or Medicine Chest Rx KitEst. US$100-US$300

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O. Hanks Brass Surveyor's Compass Troy New York: Large brass surveyor's compass produced by the Oscar Hanks Company of Troy, New York. Complete with both detachable sights, original bubble levels, and wood carry case. Blued steel needle.

0149: O. Hanks Brass Surveyor's Compass Troy New YorkEst. US$300-US$600

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1919 U.S. Navy 1919 Lifeboat Binnacle: 1919 U.S. Navy Lifeboat Binnacle by Lionel Corporation, constructed of brass and copper, compass marked U.S. NAVY BOAT No. 871 THE LIONEL CORP. New York. April 1919. Front has a slanted, glass

0150: 1919 U.S. Navy 1919 Lifeboat BinnacleEst. US$100-US$300

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Large Collection Of Civil War Ephemera & Postcards: Huge lot of Civil War ephemera, this lot includes, books, pamphlets, postcards, souvenir pieces, letters, and correspondence, currency, and much more! Contained in 6 binders. Good to very good

0151: Large Collection Of Civil War Ephemera & PostcardsEst. US$200-US$400

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Model 1913 WWI Patton U.S. Calvary Sabre: Model 1913 "Patton" Calvary sabre. Nice overall, has some pitting appropriate for age and use. Marked Springfield Armory, and US. Blade is intact and not loose. Includes scabbard, and leather

0152: Model 1913 WWI Patton U.S. Calvary SabreEst. US$200-US$400

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United States Civil War Sword: Deaccessioned by the Meriden, Connecticut Historical Society, this United States Civil War Union "US" sword was produced by C. Roby & Company of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The sword overall is

0153: United States Civil War SwordEst. US$300-US$600

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Revolutionary War Era Antique Spurs: Pair of American Revolutionary War era (1775-1783) antique spurs. Good overall, with surface rust as would be expected. Each has 10 point star shape rowells. Each measures approximately 3" x 3.5"

0154: Revolutionary War Era Antique SpursEst. US$100-US$300

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0155: Civil War Era D Guard Bowie KnifeEst. US$300-US$500

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Group of 3 US Civil War Union Army Items: Group of three United States Civil War items. Lot includes: Union army bayonet with scabbard, US belt buckle, leather belt and pouch. This is a nice group of Civil War Union Army pieces. The

0156: Group of 3 US Civil War Union Army ItemsEst. US$300-US$600

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Civil War Archive Of Charles L. Taylor: Charles L. Taylor of Meriden Connecticut, and the Union Army during the United States Civil War. Personal archive of personal effects and ephemera. Lot includes: Shaker style shadowbox made by

0157: Civil War Archive Of Charles L. TaylorEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Colt Root Model 1855 .31 Side Hammer Revolver: Discovered hidden in an old toolbox from the same estate as the previous lot, this revolver is believed to have been a service piece owned by Charles Taylor. This Col. Colt Revolver retains a good

0157A: Colt Root Model 1855 .31 Side Hammer RevolverEst. US$1,000-US$2,000

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Graflex Speed Graphic Camera Set Up Airforce Used: This camera was used by a U.S. Air Force photographer, possibly for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, or taking photos of his pals. Lot includes: Camera is a Graflex speed graphic camera,

0158: Graflex Speed Graphic Camera Set Up Airforce UsedEst. US$300-US$500

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Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Rice Bowl: Beautiful hand painted Chinese porcelain rice bowl. Decorated with birds, butterflies, flowers, plants, and geological formations (rocks). Excellent overall with Chinese character stamp on bottom.

0159: Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Rice BowlEst. US$200-US$400

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8 Piece Lot Of Jadite And Hard Stone Chinese Carvings: Interesting assortment of jadite and hard stone hand carved Chinese figurines. All pieces in the lot are in nice condition with no visible chips or cracks. Lot includes six smaller pieces and two

0160: 8 Piece Lot Of Jadite And Hard Stone Chinese CarvingsEst. US$100-US$300

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Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Vase: Beautiful Chinese export porcelain vase. Hand painted, featuring flora, fauna, and a peacock or phoenix. Light blue background. Very nice overall. Some scuffs and paint loss on upper rim. No

0161: Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain VaseEst. US$200-US$400

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Chinese Fearless Foo Dog Pottery Flask: Chinese pottery fearless foo dog flask. Measures approximately 3" x 5" x 7" Very good overall, with no visible chips, or cracks. Age Unknown, likely 20th Century

0162: Chinese Fearless Foo Dog Pottery FlaskEst. US$100-US$300

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Chinese Famille Rose Peach Dish: Famille Rose Chinese peach dish or plate. Excellent condition. Hand painted peach tree with other floral elements and flourishes. Decorated on underside also. Approximately 22 CM in diameter

0163: Chinese Famille Rose Peach DishEst. US$300-US$500

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Chinese Red Clay Tea Pot: Chinese red clay teapot. Excellent overall. Floral embellishments, pumpkin like in appearance with vines and leaves. Tea pot and lid are stamped separately. No visible flaws, chips, or cracks.

0164: Chinese Red Clay Tea PotEst. US$100-US$200

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Chinese Cloisonne Vase Late 19th / Early 20th C.: Chinese cloisonne vase, excellent. Features dragons, peacocks, phoenix, bats, foo dogs, and all sorts of flora and fauna. Metal ring at base is slightly loose, but not free. Measures approximately

0165: Chinese Cloisonne Vase Late 19th / Early 20th C.Est. US$100-US$300

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Hand Carved Chinese Jadite Or Hardstone Jar or Inkwell: Complete with original lid, this hand carved Chinese jar or ink pot is very good overall. Octagonal in shape, the 8 sided ink well is decorated with Chinese character letters on each side. Tones

0166: Hand Carved Chinese Jadite Or Hardstone Jar or InkwellEst. US$100-US$200

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Chinese Famille Rose Peach Bowl: Chinese Famille Rose peach bowl. Likely a rice bowl. Very good overall, with no chips or cracks. Hand painted peach tree branches with other floral designs, and two bats. Painted inside and out,

0167: Chinese Famille Rose Peach BowlEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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