INTERESTING 19TH CENTURY NORWAY, MAINE FAMILY ARCHIVE OF JONATHAN POTTLE FAMILY INCLUDING FINE PRESENTATION MARITIME TELESCOPE.

Archive includes: two circa 1900 photographs of the Jonathan Pottle house in Norway, Maine with inked details on verso. Also included are two early 19th century ledgers with 1930 newspaper articles telling of the over 100 page manuscript arithmetic book. Numerous arithmetic problems in text show how to convert measures and money, so this was a practical arithmetic book. There also is a leather covered, 76 page ledger of Pottle’s daily accounts starting in 1806 through 1830’s. Folded in book are several receipts and a poor condition $20 Confederate note. Also included is an inscribed 1811 Dedham, Massachusetts imprint of The Psalms of David. There are two Victorian walking sticks with decorated gold tops, one inscribed “Sir Thomas Collyer, April 27 1836, April 27, 1886”. The other stick has a fancy monogram. Also included in lot is a very nicely conditioned 2-stage telescope which is 40″ extended with 2-1/2″ objective lens. Maker marked “SPENCER, BROWN & CO LONDON IMPROVED” with fine script inscription “PRESENTED / CAPTAIN A. LEWIS / BY THE OWNERS OF SCH. FLYING DART / APRIL 12 1857”. Telescope is all brass with original leather cover. The schooner “Flying Dart” is found mentioned in the Sacramento Daily Union, January 28, 1858 as being listed en route to San Francisco. CONDITION: Photographs are good overall with some scratching to gelatin surfaces. Photos measure 7-3/4″ x 4-3/4″ mounted on 8″ x 10″ boards with Frank Bartlett photographer stamps on verso. Ledgers are complete though shaken with yellowing and reductions at edges. The 1811 book appears complete, but full leather cover is heavily scuffed and heavily worn at edges. Walking sticks are very good overall, measuring 33″ and 36″, both with ebonized wood shafts. Telescope is very good overall with light mustard to chocolate covered patina. Both lens covers are complete and functional. Leather body shows light shrinkage, most of its original polish, though numerous scuffs and other cosmetic defects, including large dark area where apparently burned. 52142-4 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2056

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

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
	2056	$726.00	INTERESTING 19TH CENTURY NORWAY, MAINE FAMILY ARCHIVE OF JONATHAN POTTLE FAMILY INCLUDING FINE PRESENTATION MARITIME TELESCOPE. Archive includes: two circa 1900 photographs of the Jonathan Pottle house in Norway, Maine with inked details on verso. Also included are two early 19th century ledgers with 1930 newspaper articles telling of the over 100 page manuscript arithmetic book. Numerous arithmetic problems in text show how to convert measures and money, so this was a practical arithmetic book. There also is a leather covered, 76 page ledger of Pottle’s daily accounts starting in 1806 through 1830’s. Folded in book are several receipts and a poor condition $20 Confederate note. Also included is an inscribed 1811 Dedham, Massachusetts imprint of The Psalms of David. There are two Victorian walking sticks with decorated gold tops, one inscribed “Sir Thomas Collyer, April 27 1836, April 27, 1886”. The other stick has a fancy monogram. Also included in lot is a very nicely conditioned 2-stage telescope which is 40″ extended with 2-1/2″ objective lens. Maker marked “SPENCER, BROWN & CO LONDON IMPROVED” with fine script inscription “PRESENTED / CAPTAIN A. LEWIS / BY THE OWNERS OF SCH. FLYING DART / APRIL 12 1857”. Telescope is all brass with original leather cover. The schooner “Flying Dart” is found mentioned in the Sacramento Daily Union, January 28, 1858 as being listed en route to San Francisco. CONDITION: Photographs are good overall with some scratching to gelatin surfaces. Photos measure 7-3/4″ x 4-3/4″ mounted on 8″ x 10″ boards with Frank Bartlett photographer stamps on verso. Ledgers are complete though shaken with yellowing and reductions at edges. The 1811 book appears complete, but full leather cover is heavily scuffed and heavily worn at edges. Walking sticks are very good overall, measuring 33″ and 36″, both with ebonized wood shafts. Telescope is very good overall with light mustard to chocolate covered patina. Both lens covers are complete and functional. Leather body shows light shrinkage, most of its original polish, though numerous scuffs and other cosmetic defects, including large dark area where apparently burned. 52142-4 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2056 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 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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INTERESTING 19TH CENTURY NORWAY, MAINE FAMILY ARCHIVE OF JONATHAN POTTLE FAMILY INCLUDING FINE PRESENTATION MARITIME TELESCOPE.