The beginnings of the Smithsonian

The "Smithsonian" Birdstone. An iconic 4" Porphyry Popeyed Birdstone. Its elaborate coloring and exquisite shape make it the most recognizable of all Porphyry Popeyes. Found in Vernon County, WI in 18

Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928-2011) Beginnings, 2002 color screenprint on handmade paper signed and numbered 98/126 in pencil 36 x 36 inches. Property from the Estate of Leslie "Mitzi" S. Magin

OTHER HANDMADE, Clambroth. Smithsonian Magazine Marble. Black Clambroth. Opaque black base with nineteen white strands on it. Surface has a couple tiny pinpricks, but is still original and in remarkab

2 Busts of Indigenous Persons, underside inscribed : "Presented to E.B. Johnston by the Smithsonian Institute Dec. 9th 1881", painted plaster. Note Purchased by consignor at a NYC Armory Antique show,

0 ga, 2-rail, #63 of 150, orig boxes & inserts minor wear, C9.

END OF DAY, Paneled Onionskin. Smithsonian Magazine Marble. Four-Panel Lobed Onionskin with Mica. Clear base. Core is four panels. Two are pink on white, two are pink on yellow. Some blue splotches. F

(1) 1849 United States 1ozt. .999 gold "Smithsonian Collection" Ultra Cameo, gem proof, Private issue struck 2009 gold coin

[PRIVATE ISSUE]A 2012 Smithsonian Collection: London and the Lion 1 oz. Gold Proof (NGC Ultra Cameo Gem Proof)

1/8 scale, Metal construction, extremely detailed, detailing including owners manual, housed in a plexiglass case with wooden base, 12 inches tall by 21 inches long by 12 inches wide. Provenance: From

Lot includes 40 Volumes of the 4 to editions 1879-1905 & 1913-1926. (98) Various Hard Covered individual bulletins, (6) Handbook of South American Indians plus some duplicate volumes included in the c

Alex Haley Manuscript Notes - The Beginnings of His Iconic Novel, "Roots" Manuscript notes of Alex Haley on an unfolded pink napkin, 13 x 12 3/4 inches. Recording fragments of an oral family history r

Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega 5b Fabric Swatch from Wing. CAG Encapsulated. Ex. Smithsonian. Fabric swatch taken from Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega 5B where she became the first woman to fly solo ac

Locomotive has been run. This is a 2-Rail brass O scale model that Lionel built as part of the Smithsonian Series in the 1990s. This locomotive is 268 of 300 produced. Features Light, Smoke, and RailS

Lionel Smithsonian Collection O Gauge Gray Hudson Loco and Tender with Wood Box No. 461/500, each in C8/C8 plus and with its original wooden box. This is Lot numbered 461 from 500 series.

Dreyfuss Hudson, only 500 were ever made this is still in original shipping box with certificate signed by Richard Kughn CEO of Lionel at the time, and William Withuhn Curator of the Smithsonian a ver

EARLY MODEL #12 SMITHSONIAN BOWIE KNIFE WITH 11" BLADE, BRASS LUGGED HILT AND COMMANDO LEATHER HANDLE. EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH MINOR SPOTS. 16.5" TOTAL LENGTH. RANDALL MADE KNIVES ORLANDO FLA. INCLUD

"1861 Confederate Cent Smithsonian ""Restrike"" Four-Coin Set comprising a copper gem proof, silver gem proof, gold gem proof and a platinum gem proof confederate cent"

Fantastic Brass 3-rail streamline Hudson, certified 67 out of 750 made. It is new in wood box with display case, C10 (MSRP was $2000)

In original packaging with certificate. Limited edition

SALT LAKE OLYMPIC & SMITHSONIAN COMMEMORATIVE COINS: Comprising; 1- 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games Commemoratives, Proof Gold Five Dollar & a Silver Dollar. 1- 1996 Smithsonian Institution 150th

Manifest Destiny ran strong in the mid-19th century, and the California Gold Rush fueled American expansion in a way that nothing else could. So dramatic was its effect that California is today by far

Fantastic 2-rail scale streamline Torpedo loco. It is DC powered and includes its Lionel roller display board and case. It is certified 67 out of 300 made. It is new in wood box with controller and pa

SWIRL, Latticinio Core. Smithsonian Magazine Marble. Yellow Latticinio Core Swirl. Outer layer is four bands. Two pink on white, two blue on white. Huge marble. Marble surface has been polished. Germa

DESCRIPTION: Lionel Smithsonian NYC Dreyfuss Hudson 6-18027 serial number 221. CONDITION: Unopened in original box with original shipping box. Box with minor wear.