Zimmerman Autoharp, c. 1898

Zimmerman Autoharp c. 1894. Several examples known to exist. Marquetry border. Beautiful instrument. Rare, desirable model. Length: 60cm. The Meisel Collection. This instrument is being sold from The

German-born C.F. Zimmerman is credited with creating, in his Philadelphia workshop, what we today call the autoharp. This all-wood beauty is a 4-bar model with 23 strings (one wire string, at the plac

J.C. Leyendecker, Portrait of Saint Jerome, c. 1898, Joseph Christian Leyendecker (German/American, 1874-1951), oil on canvas, signed lower left "J.C. Leyendecker, Paris", 38"h x 27.5"w (sight), 47"h

Emile Gallé, Nancy, Stand 'Marroniers', c. 1898, H. 100.5 cm, 38 x 38 cm. Carved walnut, marquetry in various woods with chestnut leaves and flowers. Second tray signed: Gallé (inlaid).,

C. 1898 Cleveland Model 36 chainless pneumatic safety bicycle. 24" frame, Manufactured by Lozier of Westfield Mass., features include handlebar bell (Corbin #45), leather tool pouch, matching toe clip

This is a very early chewing gum vending machine made by the Philadelphia Chewing Gum Manufacturing Company. Wood and tin construction, this machine was given away free with a case of Somoa Chewing gu

COIN OPERATED REGINA SINGLE COMB OAK MUSIC BOX, C. 1898, 15.5" DISCS, H 14", W 21", D 20". Oak case. Original paper trademark lithograph on inside of cover. The case has a lovely patina. (Combs are in

Globus Universal Studio Camera with Ross Lens, c. 1898 1) Herbst & Firl, Görlitz, Germany. 24 x 30, nickel-plated fittings, on double-pillared stand with inclining plate of 80 x 38 cm, extendable

C. 1898 Pierce chainless pneumatic safety bicycle. Restored condition. Neverout lamp. Matching pedals. Good condition.

"Draper", c. 1898 Very rare model name for the popular American typesleeve machine "The Chicago/Munson". With original wooden case. – Literature: Martin, 1949, p. 119. – Very desirable collector's

Rare Allmänna Wall Telephone, c. 1898 Stockholms Allmänna Telefonaktiebolag, Sweden. Oak case, writing slope, tin battery cover with Allmänna Telefon logo, handset with speaking horn, 4

Extremely Rare No. 10 "Tunnan" (Barrel) Table Telephone Set, c. 1898 A.B. Telefonfabriken, Stockholm, Sweden. With extremely rare semi-circular crank inductor cover, partially restored, complete and w

Edison Suitcase Home Model A Phonograph, c. 1898 Serial no. H24591, for 2-minute cylinders, model "C" reproducer, oak case and lid with original decals, crane with (dented) brass horn, excellent playi

2-piece cream satin having off-the-shoulder bodice decorated in tulle floral appliqués with silver sequins, diamante and faceted glass studs, trumpet-flared skirt with long train having trailing fl

Symphonion 7 3/8-inch Disc Musical Box, c. 1898 No. 624, two 25-note split combs (complete), lithograph in lid with "Lambers & Cie, Leipzig" agent's banner, walnut case with bronze mounts, with 34 di

Coca-Cola Bookmarks (2), c.1898 and c.1900, Rare, both celluloid 5 cent w/"Delicious, Refreshing Drink Coca-Cola" on perimeter, beautifully prof triple matted & framed in Exc+ cond, 12.25"H x 9.25"W.

Carl Sigmund Luber, Flower box, c. 1898, H. 14 cm, 45 x 15 cm. Made by J. von Schwarz, Nuremberg. Earthenware, polychrome glaze. Marked: Norica mark (black glaze stamp), JvS, 3068 (embossed)., Cf. K&o

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER SAUCEBOATS, London c.1898, mark of D & J Welby, with fluted bodies and c-scroll handles, raised on shell capped cabriole legs and pad feet (22.6 troy ozs all in). 13cm high,

Historic Americana Copper Fragment from the Exploded U.S.S. Maine c. 1898 c. 1898, Copper Fragment Identified as being from the U.S.S. Maine, Very Fine. An unusual copper strip measuring approximately

Flags Handsewn Beaded Patriotic "Three Star" American Flag c. 1898 Spanish American War Era, Handsewn Patriotic Colorful Three-Star American Flag, Constructed From Glass Beads on Fabric, "Folk Art" St

Admiral George Dewey jigsaw commemorative sign, c. 1898, with George Washington featured at center, "WELLCOME DEWEY" at top, "MANILA" and "AMERICA" in flanking shields at sides, military insignia thro

Historic Americana George Dewey Hero of The Manila Fight Patriotic Textile c. 1898 Spanish-American War, George Dewey Printed Patriotic Textile featuring "Rear Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. The Hero of

C. 1898 Female pneumatic safety bicycle, 22" frame. Unknown manufacturer. Barn fresh, restoration project.

6 Early Railway Wagons by Bing Gauge 0, c. 1898 Gebrüder Bing, Nuremberg. Length 3 1/3 in. each, hand-painted tin, heavy cast-iron wheels, 2 passenger cars 8402/0, 2 baggage cars 8417/0, 1 gas wagon