Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 1089
[Antique Business
Cards]. Group of ten 19th century business cards from a variety of
merchants including: Saxby Fruiterer and Green Grocer, Mineralized Rubber
Co., bonnetier Debost Jeune, Stammers goldsmith and jeweler, Bibbons &
Williams publick [sic] notaries, V. Brumfield plumber and painter, Ayer's
Cathartic Pills, and others. Three cards are illustrated with color. Light
toning to several cards. Otherwise, the group is in very good condition
overall.
Estimated Value $450-600.
Lot 1090
[Antique Business
Cards]. Grouping of six antique business cards from early 19th century
clothiers and merchants including "Madame Ed Rey Lingerie Fine"; fabric
importer "Daniel Walters & Son"; footwear dealer "Fred A. Littlefield";
"Brooks Prize Medal Spool Cotton", and "Fuller Saddle Harness and Collar
Maker". Two cards are artfully rendered in color. In very good condition
overall.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 1091
[Antique Business
Cards]. African American Business Cards. Pair of antique business cards
featuring images of African Americans. The first, a card for Atmore's Mince
Meat and Genuine English Plum Pudding, pictures a plump young boy holding a
pie. The second card advertises Ayer's Cathartic Pills and illustrates an
older man sitting with a child in his lap, as a young boy kneels next to
the pair. Cards are lightly toned. Still, in very good condition overall.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 1092
[Antique Business
Cards]. Business & Calling Cards. Collection of thirty colorfully
decorative business and calling cards dating to the 19th century. From
floral sprays to pet portraits and sea scapes, these cards advertise the
wares of bakers, printers, insurance companies, clothiers, and others.
Several of the cards are toned and worn from handling. But overall, the
group is in very good condition.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1093
[Antique Business
Cards]. Hotel Advertisements. Group of three advertisements from 19th
century hotels. The first, on card stock, is a business card for the
Hôtel des Courriers; the second, a 5 x 3¾" sheet picturing the
Shakspeare [sic] Hotel and its Five Gables in Statford on Avon; the third,
a 3 x 4½" sheet advertising the Bagg's Hotel in Utica. Toning and
light wear from handling, the Shakespeare Hotel card has one horizontal
fold. Otherwise, the group is in good condition.
Estimated Value
$300-450.
Lot 1094
[Antique Business
Cards]. More Business Cards. Group of thirty-two business and calling
cards featuring a variety of decorative cards and several blindstamped
business cards. Dating to the 19th century, these cards advertise the
services of cigar importers, hotels, psychics, ventriloquists, detectives,
printers and engravers, grocers, and booksellers alike. Personal calling
cards are illustrated with colorful floral motifs. Also included are two
miniature business cards from California Secretary of State Edmund Brown,
Jr. Several cards are toned and worn from handling. Otherwise, the lot is
in good to very good condition.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
Lot 1095
[Antique Business
Cards]. Printer's Business Cards. Lot of four 19th century business
cards from American, English, and French printers. Including cards from
Lachaussée, publisher George Allen, engraver Charles Hollis, and
printer Walter W. Bragg. The Hollis card is delicately illustrated with a
lush river scene, while the colorful Bragg card features a pair of
frolicking birds. Hillis card is soiled, others lightly worn from handling.
Otherwise in good condition.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 1096
Badge - Order of
Isabella. Order instituted 1815. A "Beth" Cross enameled red with
indented arms-rays in angles and green laurel wreath above full color green
blue etc. Pillars of Hercules with ribbon sash. Excellent condition.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 1097
Cigarette Cards -
Coats of Arms and Emblems of the World. A set of Halmar Cigarette
Cards. The collection, beautifully matted and framed into two pieces,
features 96 cards. The cards are each 2½ x 1¾" and the framed
pieces measure 25 x 28". Although not examined out of frame, the cards
appear to be in fine condition.
Featuring emblems from places as
diverse as the Muscogee Nation and the Orange Free State, this colorful and
interesting group is a reminder of how much the world has changed in less
than 100 years.
Estimated Value $300-500.
Lot 1098
Cigarette Cards -
Flags of the World. A complete set of Recruit Little Cigars Flags of
the World Cigarette Cards. The collection, beautifully matted and framed
into three pieces, features 150 cards. The cards are 1½ x 2¾"
each, and the framed pieces measure 28 x 24". Although not examined out of
frame, the cards appear to be in fine condition.
Originally issued
around 1909, this impressive group provides a window to a far different
world stage as the banners of countries no longer in existence are
presented next to flags of more familiar cities and lands. A wonderful
presentation of these lovely cards.
Estimated Value $500-650.
Lot 1099
Early American
Commemorative Mementos. Lot of two commemorative cast metal pieces,
including an iron bank in the figure of a Native American Chief holding an
ax; and, a hatchet honoring the inaugural anniversary of George Washington.
Featuring the bust of Washington as its blade, the latter piece is
inscribed along the handle: "Washington Inaugurated President of the US
Apr. 30, 1789." Height of bank: 6¼". Length of hatchet:
12½". The bank is in good condition, as is the hatchet, with its
light verdigris patina.
Estimated Value $150-300.
Lot 1100
Erotica. This
lascivious lot of risqué artwork includes five hand-tinted
reproduction prints of Victorian-era erotica originally created by the
Marquis Franz Von Bayros (1866-1924). Each graphically portrays the
intimate details and bedroom activities of partially, and less-than clothed
19th century figures, often times with the assistance of a variety of
additional aids. Each has been expertly matted and framed to the sizes of
13 x 13" and 14 x 14½". Though not examined outside of frames, the
group appears to be in very fine condition.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Lot 1101
Erotica - Victorian
Period. Here we offer a lot of three pieces of Erotica, circa
1890-1910. These brass implements include two bottle openers in the shape
of nude females, as well as a nutcracker resembling a pair of women's legs.
The nutcracker is stamped "Verrage England". Likely cleaned, sold as is.
The lot is fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 1102
[Expositions].
Commemorative Scarf from the 1901 Pan American Expo. Colorful silk
scarf commemorating the 1901 Pan-American Exposition held in Buffalo, New
York. The silk, bordered by a trail of international flags, features a
central image of Niagara Falls against an ivory background. Measuring 24 x
24". Very minor aging. In very fine condition overall.
The 1901
Pan-American Expo was held from May 1 - November 2, attracting a crowd of
nearly 8 million. The expo, organized to help promote commercial and social
interests among the countries of the Americas, was held during Buffalo's
centennial celebration. Interestingly, though this silk pictures the
grandiose Niagara Falls, the Expo actually created a rivalry between the
cities of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, as both had bid to host the event. In
the end, Buffalo received the right, greatly influenced by their expansive
railway system.
A note for political enthusiasts, it was during the
1901 Pan-American Expo that President McKinley was fatally shot, tragically
resulting in his untimely death.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1103
Matchbook Labels.
Lot of approximately 80 early matchbox labels. Variety of countries,
manufacturers and sizes. Minor toning, otherwise, overall condition is very
good to fine.
The colorful, intricate artwork on matchbox covers
and the fact that they served as vehicles of social and political
propaganda, as well as a highly visible advertising medium, make them an
interesting piece of our past.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1104
Medals and Ribbons -
California and Fraternal. A group of approximately 40 different, mostly
19th century ribbons from a variety of organizations including California
Golden Bear, religious ribbons from Oakland, San Jose, Knights Templar,
DeMolay, F.O.E., O.E.S. A rare, colorful and elaborate seldom offered
group. Overall, very good to fine condition.
Estimated Value $400-600.
Lot 1105
Paper Restoration
Samples. Belonging to the late Paul Richards, this lot includes a
variety of "repair paper", suitable for restoration purposes. These paper
samples, in a variety of shapes and sizes, includes several shades to match
any document -- beiges, yellows, blues and greys, and a pantone of aged
browns. A perfect lot for those interested in manuscript preservation.
Estimated Value $50-100.
Lot 1106
Records - An Eclectic
Collection. This large collection of record albums and LP's, some 46 in
all, features 6 portfolios containing collections of classical composers
Brahms and Beethoven and popular singer Jimmy Durante.
Two portfolios are filled with various individual records by such artists
as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. An additional 20 single
records are also offered featuring artists such as Barbra Streisand,
Wes Montgomery, the Lettermen, and Carly Simon, and
soundtracks to Cabaret, Fiddler on the Roof, and Hair.
Most in original jackets. Conditions range from poor to very good. Bidders
are strongly encouraged to review the items in this lot.
Estimated
Value $200-300.
Lot 1107
[Royalty]. King Edward
VIII Coronation Plate. J & G Meakin commemorative bone china plate
honoring the coronation of King Edward VIII on May 12, 1937. Trimmed with a
gilt edge, the creamy dish features two emblems: at the top, a cartouche of
Edward with a royal crown and British flags; and at the bottom, the letter
"E" with a crown and floral accents and the words "Long May He Reign".
Size: 8-1/2 x 8-1/2". J & G Meakin stamp appears on the underside.
One character in the lettering at top is worn. Otherwise, in very good
condition.
Estimated Value $50-75.
Lot 1108
[Royalty]. Queen
Victoria. Commemorative Coronation Silk. Depicting a portrait of the
young Victoria, this celebratory silk swatch also features the Queen's name
below an image of the Coronation crown. Measuring 4 x 7¼". Soiling,
and three corners are creased. Possibly trimmed. In fair to good condition
overall.
England's longest reigning monarch, Victoria (1819-1901).
became a symbol of a new British monarchy and a unified, expanded empire.
Victoria's moderate tastes and personal style influenced the popular
culture and was reflected in the era of her namesake.
As Victoria's
uncle King William IV had no children of his own, upon his death Victoria
became queen at the tender age of eighteen. This woven silk emphasizes the
delicate features of the adored young ruler.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1109
San Francisco - Sutro
Tunnel. One page, 9½ x 12", n.p., n.d. Being a printed diagram
of the Sutro Tunnel with notations in Sutro's hand. A rare and historic
item. Minor edge toning, minor foxing. Overall, very good to fine
condition.
Adolph Sutro's 1869-1879 tunnel project, a masterpiece of
mining engineering, made it possible to drain and ventilate the many mines
in Nevada's Comstock Lode region. It took 10 years to build the four mile
long tunnel under the Sierra Nevada Mountains and by the time Sutro's
Tunnel was complete, the mining boom had ended, although the parts of the
tunnel were used into the 1940s. Sutro himself sold the tunnel and moved to
San Francisco, amassing the finest private library west of the Mississippi
(lost in the Great Fire), serving as mayor of San Francisco for many years
and working ceaselessly to promote the interests of the booming city.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1110
San Francisco - Sutro
Tunnel. A lot of two items related to the Sutro Tunnel. 1. One page,
11¼ x 9½, n.p., n.d. Being a map of various railroads that
connect and lead to the Sutro Tunnel from New York, Boston and other cities
across the U.S. with notes in Sutro's hand. 2. One page, 9½ x 12,
n.p., n.d. Being a printed picture of the tunnel and underground rail
system. Both pieces show moderate foxing and an area of water stains. Good
condition.
Unique and historic items.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1111
Scrapbooks. Five
various scrapbooks, one features an assortment of Victorian era scrap, two
others feature early trade cards and scrap, and two others feature a
variety of early newspaper articles, the final album deals with hunting and
outdoor life. Bindings cracked on the first four albums, with loose pages
and paper loss, foxing and toning throughout, while the fifth scrapbook
shows minor toning but is otherwise intact. Poor to good
condition.
The first three albums are replete with colorful
Victorian images from postcards, greetings cards and magazines. Our fourth
album features newspaper articles and images including Lily Langtry, Jay
Gould and William Cullen Bryant.The fifth album is a painstakingly
assembled collection of hunting tips and information from the 1920s.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 1112
A Pair of Pewter Soda
Fountain Glasses. Pair of turn of the century soda fountain glasses,
complete with pewter jackets. The glasses feature the slogan "Drink
Coca-Cola" and include a measuring mark thereby designating the correct
amount of syrup. Pewter jackets delicately hold the glasses, and likewise
display the signature slogan. Glasses measure 3¾" in height.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Lot 1113
Coca-Cola - 1950s 12
Pack. 1950s Coca-Cola twelve pack, complete with filled 6½ ounce
bottles. The corrugated aluminum carrier features the signature Coca-Cola
logo. Measuring 16¼ x 10 x 5½". A few minor surface scratches.
Else, in fine to very fine condition.
Estimated Value $125-200.