Auction details
The American Sale
Status:
Live auction (14 days to go)
Type:
Live auction with webcast bidding
At:
5251 110th Ave N. Suite 118, Clearwater, Florida, 33760. USA. tel: 727-546-0200
Without a doubt, the best selection of Americana weve ever offered. ORIGINAL WHITE HOUSE ITEMS A pair of lamps from the Rose Guest Room (aka The Queens Bedroom) from the Kennedy White House. Mamie Eisenhowers side table. Original White House china pieces from the Clinton and Bush administrations. A sterling silver tablespoon, engraved with Presidents House, mid 20th century. Many fascinating pieces, including items signed by the Kennedys, Johnsons and others. RARE BOOKS A first printing (May 1936) of Gone with the Wind, signed by Margaret Mitchell. A numbered and signed William Faulkner first edition of Idyll in the Desert. Several important early American books, some extremely scarce. And two original, handwritten and illustrated manuscripts of Elvira C. Garners Ezekiel childrens books. IMPORTANT FINE ART A watercolor and gouache painting by John Singer Sargent. An oil of New York by Hayley Lever. Two Florida Highwaymen paintings by Robert Butler. A signed Edward S. Curtis platinum print. SPORTS CARDS & MEMORABILIA A world-class selection of basketball cards, including rookies of George Mikan, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Pete Maravich, Jerry West, Julius Erving, Moses Malone, Michael Jordan, and many others. Dozens of 1910 Sporting Life baseball cards, including Napoleon Lajoie, Joe Tinker and other Hall of Famers. Signed baseballs of Ted Williams and Derek Jeter. A postcard from Babe Ruth. Signed boxing glove by Muhammad Ali. MILITARIA & FIREARMS Nice selection of personal items from General William Yarborough (Father of the Green Berets). Several Civil War through Vietnam War items. Antique and modern firearms, including Colt Single Actions, Remington, Winchester, and many others, some very hard to find. COINS & CURRENCY Rare coins and bills, many graded, including a $1,000 bill, several National Currency rarities, key date Morgan dollars, a 1793 U.S. cent, an 1801 dollar and more. AND MUCH MORE (AS USUAL) Tintypes of Civil War soldiers, as well as African American women. Early cigar advertising. Pedal cars. Important documents, some by U.S. presidents. A group of 19th-century ship journals. A pre-Revolutionary War land document signed by the sons of William Penn. Do not miss browsing this catalog! PLEASE NOTE OUR TERMS REGARDING INVOICES, PAYMENTS, AND SHIPPING. When you register to bid, you agree to our terms. Online bidding available through BidSpirit, our app, Bidsquare, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, and HiBid. Phone bids (greater of $100 or posted opening bid) and absentee bids accepted -- form is on our website.*Our in-house buyer premium is 17% and applies to bids placed in person, absentee, by phone. Our online buyer premium is 20% onBidSpirit, our app, HiBid, and BidSquare. 22% on Live Auctioneers, and Invaluable/AuctionZip. Not local? No problem we can ship some items worldwide and provide you with a list of shippers for the other items.
Auction lots (398)
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Lot 201
5
JOHN WAYNE Hank Aaron et al Signed Program
Outstanding collection of superstar Hollywood, music and sports signatures on the Inaugural Concert program for Jimmy Carter,...
Lot 202
4
TIM BURTON Signed Lithograph Mermaid
Numbered 93/100, portrays Tim, Lisa Marie, Poppy, and Violet as a seahorse, a Nightmare Before Christmas style Sally mermaid, and...
Lot 203
3
CHARLES MANSON Red Letter with Reichsadler
From Corcoran State Prison, to "Wild Bill". Postmarked 1996 or 1998. Letter stamped at the top with the Reichsadler, Nazi...
Lot 204
4
1882 TWO FROGS Mechanical Cast Iron Bank
Original J. & E. Stevens Two Frogs bank, measuring about 8-1/2" long and 4-3/8" high. Both frogs have glass eyes. Appears to be...
Lot 205
3
Railroad Conductor's Chalkboard, Tampa Florida
Large hand-lettered railroad chalkboard marked Conductors Sales Record with columns for conductor, train numbers, trips, direct...
Lot 207
6
Oak Money Order Counter Window, General Store
Early 20th century post office or bank counter unit with paneled oak case and applied rope molding. Features a brass placard...
Lot 208
6
MILFORD ZORNES, Watercolor, Western Vignettes
Watercolor on paper by Milford Zornes (American, 19082008) showing Southwestern themed silhouette studies: women with baskets,...
Lot 209
3
Geo. Washington Funeral Sermon Feb. 1800
Partially titled: "A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of General George Washington and Preached Feb. 22, 1800", Peter Thacher,...
Lot 210
3
Geo. Washington Eulogy By Fisher Ames Feb. 1800
Partially titled: "An Oration on the Sublime Virtues of General George Washington, Pronounced at the old South Meeting-House in...
Lot 211
6
Vintage Coca Cola Pedal Car, Murray Fire Truck
Fantasy Coca Cola painted vintage pedal car, believed to have been based on a 1960s Murray Fire Chief (Plymouth?). Measures about...
Lot 212
2
NYC Mayor La Guardia Type I Photo, w Batista
Original, Type I photograph of Mayor Fiorello La Guardia throwing out the first ball at a Yankees v. Red Sox game (April 1945),...
Lot 213
5
Karen Meer "Mad Hatted" Teddy Roosevelt Bear
By "The Mad Hatted Bear" artist Karen A. Meer, signed and dated 1998 on both the large and small bear. Both are mohair. Bear is...
Lot 214
3
Tintype Civil War Union Soldier Ninth Plate
Tin type depicting a man in a Civil War, Union, first sergeant uniform. Hand tinted cheeks, jacket is partially open showing off...
Lot 215
3
Tintype Union Soldier in War Theme Case
Crisp image of a young Civil War Union soldier. Tin type depicts the young man with an open jacket revealing a vest, sergeant's...
Lot 216
4
Tintype Union Soldier with Pepperbox Revolver
Unusual ninth plate tintype of uniformed Union soldier holding a pepper box pistol -- likely a personal firearm, as they were not...
Lot 217
3
Civil War Daguerreotype of Soldier w Revolver
Young Civil War soldier in uniform and wearing a cavalry stetson with the crossed swords insignia, holding a revolver across his...
Lot 218
3
Civil War Union Soldier Tintype
Tintype depicting a young man in Union jacket. Hand embellished hair, possibly with one eye overpainted, gold gilt accented...
Lot 219
3
Civil War: Union Soldier Whole Plate Tintype
Rare full plate Civil War tintype cased portrait of a Union officer, possibly from Massachusetts. Photograph of a seated soldier...
Lot 220
3
Civil War Era Tintype of a Man Sixth Plate
Tin type of a man in civilian clothes, wearing a pork pie style hat with gold gilt hand painted insignia. Possibly an unnamed...
Lot 221
3
Civil War Union Soldier Daguerreotype
Sixth plate Civil War daguerreotype depicting a Union soldier in uniform holding what appears to be a cocked Springfield rifle....
Lot 222
2
1877-S TRADE Dollar, NGC AU-58
1877S U.S. trade silver dollar, graded AU58 by NGC. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot...
Lot 223
4
1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar, PCGS MS63
1878 Carson City Morgan $1. Graded MS-63. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined...
Lot 224
2
1881-CC Morgan Silver Dollar, PCGS MS63
1881 Carson City Morgan $1. Graded MS-63. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined...
Lot 225
4
Rare Coin: 1883 HAWAII 25c, NGC MS-64
NGC-graded MS64 Hawaii quarter, a gorgeous example. Designed by famed engraver Charles E. Barber. See images. shipping info This...
Lot 226
3
Walt Disney Pride Lines Mickey Mouse Circus Train
Pride Lines Ltd. Mickey Mouse Circus Train No. 1536, licensed by Walt Disney Company and made in the U.S.A. Replica of the Lionel...
Lot 227
3
Budweiser Flat Top Lager Beer 12 oz Can
Vintage Budweiser flat top steel beer can, gold background with eagle and "A" logo, red "Budweiser Lager Beer" lettering, marked...
Lot 228
5
19C Decorated Powderhorn, Ship and Eagle
Antique 19th century powder horn, about 14" long. Engraved ship image about 2-1/4" x 3-1/2", as well as small eagle. Much of the...
Lot 229
4
Restored City BUS FARE Box, Vintage
Another great addition to a man cave. Circa 1970s city bus fare box, fully restored, with original interior mechanisms and coin...
Lot 230
3
Seymore's Delicia Ice Cream Curb Service Sign
Double-sided metal lithograph advertising sign reading Curb Service Seymore's Delicia Ice Cream with slogan Better Because It...
Lot 231
4
Alaska Carved Walrus Candlestick Holders
Vintage pair of walrus tusk candlestick holders with applied carvings of sea lions. Each measures about 1-3/8" high, total weight...
Lot 232
4
Alaska Scrimshaw Walrus Trinket Box
Vintage trinket box, all walrus tusk, with carved bird as finial on lid, and scrimshaw of polar bear on one side and a walrus on...
Lot 233
3
19C Carved Trinket Box, Gold Monogram
Antique trinket box with ornate gold (purity unknown) monogram on lid. Likely late 19th to very early 20th century. Believed to...
Lot 234
3
Alaska Carved Walrus Tusk Desk Tray
Vintage desk tray, possibly missing a pen mount opposite the carved bird. Measures 6-1/8" wide. Weighs 273 grams. See images....
Lot 235
6
Alaska Scrimshaw Nuguruk Whale Tooth Pen Holder
Vintage pen holder, a whale tooth with signed scrimshaw (Nuguruk) scene of a ship off in the distance, and a polar bear on ice in...
Lot 236
3
Scrimshaw Whale Tooth Sailor at Helm
Scrimshaw whale tooth engraved with a standing sailor at the ship's wheel. Signed at the base. Measures approx. 4-1/4" tall....
Lot 237
3
Signed Scrimshaw Whale Tooth Sailing Ship
Scrimshaw whale tooth engraved with a detailed sailing ship to both sides. The design shows a full-rigged tall ship with multiple...
Lot 238
2
Signed Scrimshaw Whale Tooth Sailing Ship
Scrimshaw whale tooth engraved with a detailed sailing ship to one side. The design shows a full-rigged tall ship with multiple...
Lot 239
5
Signed Book: RICHARD NIXON, The Real War
Limited edition signed by former U.S. president Richard Nixon. Comes with COA from Warner Books affirming signature and...
Lot 240
5
Signed Book: GERALD FORD, A Time to Heal
Leather-bound Easton Press edition, signed by former President Gerald Ford. Comes with unused ex libris and booklet insert. See...
Lot 241
4
Signed Book: JIMMY CARTER, Keeping Faith
Leather-bound Easton Press edition, signed by former President Jimmy Carter, 1982. See images. Some toning on signature page....
Lot 242
4
Signed Book: NANCY REAGAN, My Turn
First edition of Nancy Reagan's My Turn, with "Autographed Copy" label on dust jacket. Signed by the former first lady. See...
Lot 243
2
GEORGE H.W. BUSH Signed All the Best Book
Leather bound Easton Press book, All the Best, George Bush, signed by George HW Bush. Still sealed in shrink wrap. See images....
Lot 244
3
Signed Book: GEORGE W. BUSH, Decision Points
George W. Bush hand-signed Decision Points book. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. Provenance: From a private...
Lot 245
3
GRATEFUL DEAD 1995 Summer Tour Poster
Matted and framed Grateful Dead poster by Michael Everett. A special, numbered second edition (numbered lower right). Overall in...
Lot 246
3
GRATEFUL DEAD Prototype Nicole Miller Umbrella
Authentic Nicole Miller Grateful Dead umbrella, never used. This prototype was never produced, and only a few examples were given...
Lot 247
7
KISS Rock Band Action Figures 1978, 2 Signed
KISS "America's #1 Rock Group" 1978 Mego 12" action figures in original boxes. Includes all four band members. Two of the figures...
Lot 248
3
Vintage Log Cabin Pattern Quilt Top
Handmade quilt top in the classic Log Cabin pattern, executed in strong diagonal layout. Features cotton and mixed fabrics in...
Lot 249
6
1868 Dated Quilt Starburst & Other Patterns
Signed and dated quilt. Sunburst or Starburst central motif, accented with cookie cutter designs, pinwheel corners, two having...
Lot 250
5
Baseball Signed by Presidents Nixon Ford & Bush
Triple signed Rawlings baseball signed by U.S. presidents Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon, and George H.W. Bush. Comes with letter...
Lot 251
3
GEORGE W. BUSH Signed Baseball, w Letter
Baseball signed by then-Governor George W. Bush. Bold signature on sweet spot. Accompanied by letter (on GWB for President...
Lot 252
3
GEORGE H.W. BUSH Signed Baseball, JSA LOA
Rawlings Bud Selig baseball signed by George H.W. Bush. Comes with JSA authentication letter (cert ZZ22857). Fine condition. See...
Lot 253
2
RARE First Republican Presidential Ballot, 1856
1856 Republican ballot headed "Republican Ticket," naming John C. Fremont for President and William L. Dayton for Vice President....
Lot 254
2
1918 Cleveland $1 National Currency, PMG CVF35
Choice very fine 35 graded by PMG. Fr#719. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined...
Lot 255
2
Currency: 1917 United States Note $1 Uncirculated
Fr. 37. United States Note. One of several scarce U.S. currency notes in today's auction, some graded and some raw. A crisp,...
Lot 256
2
Currency: 1907 $5 Woodchopper Note VF
Fr. 91. United States Note, aka the Wood Chopper. One of several scarce U.S. currency notes in today's auction, some graded and...
Lot 257
2
Currency Note: 1935 HAWAII $1 Uncirculated
Fr. 2300. Hawaii overprinted 1935A $1 silver certificate. One of several scarce U.S. currency notes in today's auction, some...
Lot 258
2
Currency: 1917 $2 United States Note EF
Fr. 60. United States Note. One of several scarce U.S. currency notes in today's auction, some graded and some raw. Very nice...
Lot 259
2
1976 12k (.500) Gold Washington Coin
Limited edition Bicentennial commemorative coin -- believed to have been produced by the Franklin Mint -- .500 pure gold....
Lot 260
7
Rare E.G. Lamson Ball Repeating Carbine
Scarce Civil War U.S. contract Ball Patent carbine manufactured by E.G. Lamson & Co., Windsor VT. One of only 1,002 delivered to...
Lot 261
4
Remington Rolling Block Rifle .58 Caliber
Remington Rolling Block rifle with receiver marked REMINGTONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A. PAT. MAY 3D NOV. 15TH 1864 APRIL 17TH 1866....
Lot 262
6
W. Ketland Flintlock Musket Dated 1808
W. Ketland & Co. flintlock musket, dated 1808. Barrel length 40-1/4", overall length 55". Bore diameter approximately .70"....
Lot 263
6
S. Hawken St. Louis Style Percussion Rifle
Contemporary rifle built in the style of Samuel Hawken, St. Louis. Octagonal heavy barrel measuring approximately 35-3/4" (1-1/8"...
Lot 264
6
SLERET Ohio Half-Stock Rifle REMINGTON Barrel
Mid-19th century percussion rifle by Ohio gunmaker E. Sleret (1815-1864), active in Chillicothe, Ross County. Barrel stamped...
Lot 265
6
Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle .45-7
U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor rifle, serial number 440625, manufactured in 1888. Barrel measures 32-1/2", overall...
Lot 266
5
Antique American Percussion Half-Stock Rifle
Octagonal barrel measuring approximately 36", overall length 52". Bore measures about .36 caliber. Muzzle stamped "384"....
Lot 267
8
Springfield Armory Model 1878 Trapdoor Rifle
U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1878 Trapdoor rifle, serial number 418398, manufactured in 1888. Chambered in .45-70 with a bore...
Lot 268
3
Springfield Armory Model 1896 .30-40 Krag Rifle
Springfield Armory Model 1896 .30-40 Krag-Jorgensen Rifle. Serial #39816 (1897). Barrel measures approx. 30", 49-1/4" overall....
Lot 269
3
Antique Wood Rifle Box Painted Haint Blue
19C handmade wood rifle box, measuring approx. 54" x 3-1/2" x 8". Constructed of wood with hinged lid, painted in traditional...
Lot 270
5
CHUCK YEAGER Signed X-1 Rocket Plane Model
Scale model of the Bell X-1, the wing of which has been hand-signed by legendary test pilot Chuck Yeager. Unconditionally...
Lot 271
3
Tintype POST MORTEM Family Scene
Quarter plate post mortem. Depicting the in home viewing, the deceased is laid out in an open coffin resting on a common chair....
Lot 272
3
50pc Sterling Flatware, Wallace Orchid Elegance
Beautiful vintage mid-century (1956) sterling silver flatware set by Wallace, including 10 five-piece place settings. Counting...
Lot 273
3
ROOKWOOD Reclining Nude Cabinet Vase, 1901
Rookwood pottery vase, shape 162Z, produced in 1901 as part of the Z-Line. Small rounded form with a low-relief reclining nude....
Lot 274
4
Scarce ROOKWOOD Crow Paperweight 1928
Rookwood pottery crow figure, shape 1623, executed in 1928 in blue matte glaze. Stylized form measuring 2-7/8" high and 4-1/2"...
Lot 275
3
$100 Bill in .999 Silver, Washington Mint
Numbered commemorative $100 bill (2003) by the Washington Mint. In original case with COA. See images. shipping info This item...
Lot 276
4
JOHN F. KENNEDY, (6) Type I Photographs
Six 8x10 photos of JFK standing with various groups of supporters. These were part of a large collection maintained by a member...
Lot 277
2
JOHN F. KENNEDY, (2) Type I Photographs
Two 4x5 photos of JFK campaigning. Clear photos such as these are scarce. As far as we can determine, they are unpublished. See...
Lot 278
1
JOHN F. KENNEDY, Type I Photo, Candid 1958
Original candid photograph of a smiling JFK on a campaign stop. Measures 3-1/2" square. See images. shipping info This item can...
Lot 279
4
Iver Johnson .32 First Model Revolver
Iver Johnson First Model Safety Automatic Hammer revolver chambered in .32 (Black Powder Cartridge). Single top post barrel...
Lot 280
2
79th New York Cameron Highlanders Veteran Badge
Veteran recognition pin or badge for a member of the 79th New York Volunteers. Having survived an impressively long list of...
Lot 281
3
Vietnam War: Gerald Ford et al Signed Print
Map of Vietnam, with images of U.S. military patches showing locations where each of the respective units were active during the...
Lot 282
2
Antique Political Campaign Enamelware Tray
An odd piece of political campaign memorabilia, surely there aren't many out there! Produced for Conrad Bremer, running for...
Lot 283
2
Gen. Yarborough Letter to Ronald Reagan, Signed
Copy of birthday letter (dated February 6, 1995) from LTG William Yarborough to Ronald Reagan. Signed on bottom by the general....
Lot 284
3
Yarborough KNIFE Poster, Signed by the General
Poster mounted to foam core, advertising the Green Beret Knife (aka The Yarborough Knife). Signed on the blade, as well as the...
Lot 285
2
Gen. Yarborough, Doodles on a Folder
Lt. Gen. William P. Yarborough, "the Father of the Green Berets," was well known to have been an artist. Perhaps his most famous...
Lot 286
3
General Yarborough, Abstract Painting on Board
Lt. Gen. William P. Yarborough, "the Father of the Green Berets," was well known to have been an artist. Perhaps his most famous...
Lot 287
6
ROSS PEROT, Signed Photo & Memorabilia
Signed 8x10 of Texas businessman and presidential candidate Ross Perot. Also included is one of his personal challenge coins, a...
Lot 288
4
HERB BOOTH (Texas) Painting, Hunting Scene
Large watercolor and gouache painting by Herb Booth (American, 1942-2014), a Texas wildlife artist. A hunting scene featuring...
Lot 289
8
1940s-50s Comic Books, Walt Disney & Looney Tunes
Hardbound volume of comic books from the late 1940s to the early 1950s, all Walt Disney Comics, Looney Tunes and Walter Lantz....
Lot 290
4
S.S. United States, Vintage Advertising Print
Advertising lithograph of the S.S. United States, "Fastest Ship in the World" -- a circa 1950 United States Lines advertising...
Lot 291
6
Roosevelt Teddy Bear Plates (5)
Group of five early 20C teddy bear plates commemorating Theodore Roosevelt. up San Juan Hill, Teddy and Rosa in the G.O.P., Teddy...
Lot 292
3
Teddy Roosevelt Bronze Tiger Tray
Bronze tray depicting Teddy Roosevelt superimposed over a tiger, possibly commemorating his Smithsonian - Roosevelt African...
Lot 293
5
Pepsi Cola Vintage Pedal Car, Garton
Fantasy Pepsi Cola painted vintage 1960s pedal car, believed to be an extended variant of the Mark V/Falcon. Measures 45" long....
Lot 294
3
Zippo External 3 Barrel Hinge Lighter
Early Zippo with external 3 barrel hinge. Pat. partially worn off visible appears to begin 203..., insert with 14 hole chimney....
Lot 295
3
WWI Engraved Trench Lighter Rare Trench Art
Engraved with a line from "Grass" by Carl Sandburg - "And pile them high at Ypres" and engraved "Ypres 1917". Original WWI, no...
Lot 296
6
Montagnard Bow, Gift from Gen. Westmoreland
Vietnam War era handmade Montagnard (mountain troops) crossbow, presented by General William Westmoreland in 1995 to a relative...
Lot 297
6
US Springfield Trapdoor Socket Bayonet
US socket bayonet with U.S. frog and scabbard. Blade measures approx. 18", 21" overall. Triangular blade marked US at the...
Lot 298
4
Vintage OLD GOLD Cigarettes Advertising Sign
Vintage electric Old Gold Cigarettes advertising lighted sign, likely dating to the 1930s-1940s. Metal housing with illuminated...
Lot 299
3
Portrait of Lincoln by Alexander Gardner
Silver gelatin print taken from the now lost original negative. Copyright 1894 by Watson Porter, assumed to be published by...
Lot 300
4
ZACHARY TAYLOR 1836 Army Morning Report
Dated March 22nd and 23rd, 1836, double-sided morning reports of the 1st Regiment, Infantry, commanded by future U.S. President...
Lot 301
2
Gold Coin: 1910 $10 U.S. Eagle, Indian Head
Ten dollar US Indian Head gold eagle, dated 1910. Nice detail. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house....