The June 24, 2000, Gerald Burg & Dr. Kardatzke Collections, Sale 6
Lot 1069 
"America" by Herman Moll, 1726.
Hand-colored, copper-plate engraving, approximately 9 x 11", n.p., dated
1726. Beautifully preserved early map of "America" depicting an imperfectly
known North America, South America, Central America, Mexico, and Canada. The
map shows California as an island, separated from the North American continent
by the "Gulf of California," surmounted by the speculative "Strait of Annian,"
and a variety of fancifully named regions. Territorial detail is limited to the
Colonies, Louisiana Territory, Canada, and Mexico. The city of Sante Fe is the
westernmost territory named. Within the interior, the Great Lakes are prominent
as is the Mississippi and its tributaries. Canada and South America are well
detailed and obviously well-explored by this time. There is no detail within
the Island of California itself. Fine. Matted to an overall size of 14 x
17".
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 1070 
American Revolution. Iconography.
Fifty-eight steel-engraved prints depicting famous battles and scenes from the
American Revolutionary War, The French-Indian War, The Civil War, The Mexican
War, and The War of 1812. Fifty-four of the steel-engravings are large,
11½ x 8½", on card stock, printed by Virtue & Yorston, New York,
and feature famous American Generals in victory and defeat, including Generals
Scott, Stark, Zachary Taylor, Commodore Perry, Major Dix, and General George
Washington, in a representation that seems incongruous in the light of history,
raising the British flag at Fort Du Quesne. Historic battles, sieges and
charges, Indian heroes, and the military men and women that fought our wars are
among the vivid images depicted. Fine. Some of the prints have
occasional stains, but the majority are in fine condition.
Estimated Value
$250-UP.
Lot 1071 
Antique Atlas Print by John Ogilby. "Cusco," by
John Ogilby, Circa 1671. Handcolored, 14 x 12", London. An intricately
illustrated etching of the fledgling Peruvian city. Superbly matted and framed
to an overall size of 22 x 20". Fine.
Estimated Value $300-500.
Lot 1072 
Early Chinese Criminal Photograph. Early
Photograph of a Shanghai Penal Colony by W. Saunders, circa 1870-80.
Sepia-tone Albumen print, approximately 8 x 10", China, Shanghai, circa
1870-80. Eerie early photograph of a Shanghai penal colony, depicting a line of
six convicts, standing in an outdoor prison yard, with heavy wooden pallets
collared to their necks. The convicts are yoked to one another by an iron chain
which joins each of them at the neck. They are dressed in layers of rags, each
with a motley, improvised head piece to protect their exposed heads. They look
directly at the camera with expressions of blase disinterest, or studied
amusement. A crude fence, broken slabs of mortar, and bleached outbuildings are
visible in the background. Fine. Matted to an overall size of 18½
x 16".
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1073 
Native American Indian Prints.
Hand-colored Lithographs of Two Indian Chiefs. Lot of Two
Lithographs, each 6¾ x 10½", disbound from the original publication,
printed and colored by J.T. Bowen, published by Rice & Hart, Philadelphia,
[1830-40]. Two exceptionally fine lithograph prints, made from the original
lithographic stone, then water colored by hand, in bold and vivid tones. Each
print depicts a different Indian Chief, with painstaking detail given to
ornament and dress. The first depicts "KISH-KAL-WA, A Shawanoe Chief" in
blue blouse with elaborate piercings and jewelry. The second portrait
represents "KAI-POL-E-QUA, A Saukie Brave," with sword, ceremonial garb,
and an elaborate headdress.
The idea of reproducing the portraits of
famous Native American Indian Chiefs as colored lithographs was originally
conceived by Thomas Mckenny, then Superintendent of Indian Trade. The original
paintings on which they were based, many of them executed by Charles King and
James Lewis, were first stored in the War Department, and later moved to the
Smithsonian Institution, where they were destroyed in the fire of 1856.
Subsequently, these lithographs constitute and important and valuable record of
Native American tribal history, and are increasingly being sought after by
collectors. Fine. Some peripheral soiling, with binding traces at
extreme right-hand margin where the leaves have been disbound. Also included is
the biographical text that accompanied the prints, also taken from the original
volume.Two exquisite examples of Native American historiography.
Estimated
Value $250-500.
Lot 1074
[Pickford, Mary and Buddy Rogers].
Vintage Photograph by George Hurrell. 11 x 13.75 ", Black and white,
with 8 x 10" negative & print. This dramatic photo was taken on July 15, 1937
to commemorate the couple's wedding. Large print exhibits creases in the upper
and lower right corners. Very Good.
Estimated Value $100-200.
Lot 1075 
Antique Asian Cigarette Box. A lovely
wooden box with a brass stork that "plucks" cigarettes out of the box when
button is depressed. Decorated with gold leaf paint. Measures 5½ x 4 x
3". Fine. Extremely Rare! .
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1076 
Antique Asian Jewelry Box. A lovely wooden
box with brass fittings and mother-of-pearl inlay. 9½ x 14 x 9".
Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1077 
Antique Badge. This 2½" silver badge
depicts a pair of formidable, weapon wielding Nords on cross country-like skis.
The rim of the piece is decorated with elaborate designs and Norwegian prose.
Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1078 
Antique Bronze Elephant Weights. Five 19th
Century weights ranging from approximately 1½" to less than ½".
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 1079 
Antique English Enamel on Silver Pill Boxes.
Two miniature "pill" boxes with blue enamel tops. Both with various
hallmarks. Oval box (41m x 25mm x 16mm) Rectangular box (32mm x 50mm
x 12mm). Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $75-125.
Lot 1080 
Antique English Silver and Enamel Locket.
Numerous hallmarks as made. Diameter 43mm. Fine.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 1081 
Antique Lacquer Boxes. Three, European
handpainted boxes. Two are 3" in diameter, the other 2". Two are in fine
condition, the other is fair to poor.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 1082 
Antique Miniature Porcelain Paintings and Comb.
Three paintings, one of the Taj Mahal set in wood frame and two female
portraits. Plus a 4" comb depicting young lovers.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1083 
Antique (Russian?) Fountain Pen. Circa mid
19th century, enamel on silver. The nib is English and was added later.
Length 6½". Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 1084 
Antique (Russian?) Needle and Pin Holder.
Decorative enamel on silver. Two pieces. Pill box: 35mm x 22mm x
14mm; Pin holder: Length 78 mm. Very Fine.
Estimated
Value $150-200.
Lot 1085 
Antique Silver Cigarette Cases. Two
different sterling silver cigarette cases, both with elaborate designs. Each
approx: 4½ x 3" Total weight 280 grams. 2 pieces. Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 1086 
Antique Silver Lipstick Cases. Three
exquisitely detailed cases measuring roughly 2¼ x¾". Two are silver,
one is a gold-like silver enamel with a painted chariot scene. With
semi-precious stone clasps and flip-up mirrors.
Estimated Value $100-200.
Lot 1087 
Antique Silver Miniatures. A collection of
three items, a sailing vessel (6 x 8"), an Asian elephant molded in ebony and
fitted with silver (3 x 4") and an elaborate carriage (3 x 5"). All pieces
exhibit fine filigree work.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1088 
Antique Silver Scissors & Coin Cutter. A
beautifully ornate sterling scissor (approximately 4"), a smaller, ornate
scissor (3"), and 1½", 1765 coin cutter.
Estimated Value $150-200.