Early American History Auctions

c. 1870, American Oil Lamp with a Bronze Figural Native American Indian Chief, displayed proudly standing on a slate base, measuring 22.5" tall, complete with its upper glass chimney with the top rim with four etched large American Heraldic Eagles.

Abraham Lincoln Portrait, WAR OF 1861 Civil War Identification Dog Tag for Charles T. Abare, DRUMMER, who Enlisted 8/9/1862 then Mustered into K Company, New York 118th Volunteer Union Army Infantry, Very Fine

1800-Dated, DEATH OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, American Decorative Memorial Sampler Textile with an important tribute to Washington in Poem Form, one of the earliest Handmade after Washington's Death December 14th, 1799 at Mount Vernon, Hand-sewn.

c. 1790-1810 Federal Period, Patriotic AMERICAN EAGLE Textile, Design Type Referenced as: Threads of History Listed and Illustrated on Page 55 as Number 16 printed on Cotton with a large Central Spread Wings American Eagle and Floral Festoons.

May 1, 1861 Rare Breaking News Early Civil War Printed Broadside / Handbill Headed: A Naval Engagement - The United States Triumphant !! - Brilliant Achievement Of The Harriet Lane !, Naval Battle Between the Union Ship Harriet Lane and CSA Carlisle

1865 Civil War Bucks County, Pennsylvania $300 Enlistment Bounty Fund 6% Bond

c 1865 Civil War Original Calligraphic Drawing of McClellan Commanding his Staff

February 1, 1862-Dated Civil War, Highly Important Imprint titled: The Queen's Neutrality Proclamation... for Britain during the existing hostilities between the United States and the States calling themselves the Confederate States of America.

c. 1860s Civil War Era, Sharaque (also referred to as saddlecloths) for a Union Dragoon, as indicated by the orange stripes along its sides, Used, Fine.

c. 1824 LAFAYETTE, Return and Tour of America Period, LAFAYETTE Inscribed Presentation Officer's Sword with its Original Scabbard, apparently presented to commemorate and memorialize the Marquis de Lafayette's visit, Extremely Fine.

1864 Civil War Era, Engraved Print A Literary Party at the Home of Washington Irving by Alonzo, Chappel created with a collage of images from photographer Matthew Brady, Framed, Choice Extremely Fine or better.

c. 1927 USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) Custom Presentation Plaque Display made to Leo Cotton From Rear Admiral Philip Andrews, who was Commandant of the Boston Navy Yard 1925-1930.

1814 War of 1812 Era, Lieutenant Stephen Cassin Medal, For the Battle of Lake Champlain, Struck at the United States Mint in Bronzed Copper, Choice About Uncirculated.

c. 1815 Military Uniform produced during the War of 1812, belonged to a member of the Army General Staff, possibly to an Aide-de-Camp to a Senior infantry Commander, Choice Very Fine.

September 9, 1783-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Rare Issue, The Connecticut Courant Newspaper, Edition No. 972, special heading reading: The Last Official Address of his Excellency General Washington - Head Quarters, Newburgh, June 1783.

1843 Bunker Hill Battle Monument Commemorative Silk Ribbon, Choice Mint Quality

1843 Bunker Hill Monument Commemorative Printed Silk Ribbon with Rare Portrait Image of General Joseph Warren, Fine.

c. 1778 American Revolutionary War Patriot Spy's Embroidered Silk Waistcoat belonging to Dr. Samuel Nicoll (1754-1796) an likely Courier / Spy / Emissary for George Washington's New York Master Spymaster, Benjamin Tallmadge, Original Display Framed.

(1778) Revolutionary War Engraved Satirical Cartoon, A Picturesque View of the State of the Nation, Philadelphia Rare Large Sheet Proof Impression Matted for Display

c. 1780-1790 Major General Baron Von Steuben of Prussia, Mirror Knob, of the Leaders of the Revolution Set, titled, Majr Genl. Bar. (von) Steuben, in a decorative Brass surround, The Illustration Plate example in Arman, Listed as AII.30 on page 244

Historic Coat and Waistcoat are modeled after those worn by the Officers of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, its design and cloth may be earlier than being from the 1876 Centennial Celebration period, Very Fine.

c. 1775 Revolutionary War Era Wooden Staves with Four Iron Bands attached by nails, 1/2" Metal Spout top center, lacking plug, complete with its apparent Original Leather Strap attached on two Iron Bands placed on either side at top, Fine or better.

March 20, 1779 Revolutionary War Broadside: SUPPLEMENT ... Providence, Rhode Island, Printed by John Carter, Reporting on The New American Treaty With France, and TRENTON, February 3: Extract of a letter from Monmouth Court-House, January 29, 1779.

Nov. 13, 1776 Revolutionary War content Newspaper, The Connecticut Journal, New Haven, CT., with Congressional Act to Emmit, Five Millions of Continental Dollars be immediately borrowed for United States Use, at the annual rate of Four per cent.