Revised: 1/21/2015

Please note: The two “Old Paris” vases are cataloged as depicting Lafayette. The un-uniformed example actually has his name beneath the image. One collector has indicated that he felt the uniformed version depicted someone else. I must admit though, to us in carefully looking at the vases, it seems they are both one and the same, Lafayette. The uniformed version shows the sitter looking directly at you; the non-uniformed version shows the sitter looking to the left. Please make your own decision before buying.

GROUPING OF MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE MEMORABILIA FROM HIS 1825 VISIT TO AMERICA ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REVOLUTION.

This material was for many years on display at the Atlanta Museum on Peachtree street until purchased by George Greene for his museum. This grouping consists of 2 Lafayette commemorative “Old Paris” porcelain vases with vignettes of Lafayette in uniform and as a civilian, a Leeds pearl-ware egg cup, a walking stick with crown stag top with an oval silver medallion reading “General Lafayette”. There are two 21mm gilded buttons with busts that appear to be George Washington with presentation cast on reverses which read “Presented to General Lafayette by L.H. & Scovill button manufacturers Waterbury Con.” These buttons are a 19th century re-strikes of the original solid gold buttons given to Lafayette. There is a mother-of-pearl ball tablet presented by Lafayette with a contemporary tag which states “Presented by M. de LaFayette to the daughter of his friend and compatriot of the revolution of 1775/77 Colonel Samuel Hammond who received and welcomed him to Augusta GA 1825.” There is also an embroidered cotton mesh table cover with later typed tag which reads “This cloth covered the refreshment table at a ball in Augusta, GE. in 1825 given by Col. Samuel Hammond to entertain Gen. Lafayette during his visit to America.” PROVENANCE: From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Paris-ware vases have heavy gold wear, chips to rims on each. Vase with civilian portrait has broken and repaired left handle, broken and missing right handle, additional chip in bottom where attached to base. Egg cup has minor chipping in lip. Ball tablet appears very good as sewn to cloth display, names are still discernible on each leaf. Buttons are fine retaining most of their original gilt. Cane is sound, solid, brass tip is loose and inset silver medallion is heavily tarnished. Table cover is poor with numerous tears and separations, soiling and staining. 9-28020 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1404

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1404	$2,251.50	Revised: 1/21/2015 Please note: The two “Old Paris” vases are cataloged as depicting Lafayette. The un-uniformed example actually has his name beneath the image. One collector has indicated that he felt the uniformed version depicted someone else. I must admit though, to us in carefully looking at the vases, it seems they are both one and the same, Lafayette. The uniformed version shows the sitter looking directly at you; the non-uniformed version shows the sitter looking to the left. Please make your own decision before buying. GROUPING OF MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE MEMORABILIA FROM HIS 1825 VISIT TO AMERICA ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REVOLUTION. This material was for many years on display at the Atlanta Museum on Peachtree street until purchased by George Greene for his museum. This grouping consists of 2 Lafayette commemorative “Old Paris” porcelain vases with vignettes of Lafayette in uniform and as a civilian, a Leeds pearl-ware egg cup, a walking stick with crown stag top with an oval silver medallion reading “General Lafayette”. There are two 21mm gilded buttons with busts that appear to be George Washington with presentation cast on reverses which read “Presented to General Lafayette by L.H. & Scovill button manufacturers Waterbury Con.” These buttons are a 19th century re-strikes of the original solid gold buttons given to Lafayette. There is a mother-of-pearl ball tablet presented by Lafayette with a contemporary tag which states “Presented by M. de LaFayette to the daughter of his friend and compatriot of the revolution of 1775/77 Colonel Samuel Hammond who received and welcomed him to Augusta GA 1825.” There is also an embroidered cotton mesh table cover with later typed tag which reads “This cloth covered the refreshment table at a ball in Augusta, GE. in 1825 given by Col. Samuel Hammond to entertain Gen. Lafayette during his visit to America.” PROVENANCE: From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Paris-ware vases have heavy gold wear, chips to rims on each. Vase with civilian portrait has broken and repaired left handle, broken and missing right handle, additional chip in bottom where attached to base. Egg cup has minor chipping in lip. Ball tablet appears very good as sewn to cloth display, names are still discernible on each leaf. Buttons are fine retaining most of their original gilt. Cane is sound, solid, brass tip is loose and inset silver medallion is heavily tarnished. Table cover is poor with numerous tears and separations, soiling and staining. 9-28020 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1404 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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GROUPING OF MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE MEMORABILIA FROM HIS 1825 VISIT TO AMERICA ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REVOLUTION.