LARGE GROUP OF 23 PATRIOTIC AND HISTORICAL ITEMS.

This large grouping consists of 12 framed items, including: 1) 19th century hand-drawn American eagle. 2) 7″ x 6″, 1876 Rutherford B. Hayes campaign songster with jugate images of Hayes and Wheeler 5-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ in larger frame. 3) 1804 Massachusetts appointment of an Ensign in the 3rd Regiment signed by Governor Caleb Strong with his seal 15″ x 9-1/2″ in larger frame. 4) 1864 multi-color lithograph imprint “ARMS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”. 19-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ in 23″ x 17″ frame. 5) 1846 imprint of “CAPTURE OF GENERAL VEGA” during the Mexican War May 9, 1846 published by Sarony 13″ x 9-1/2″ in 17″ x 13″ frame. 6) Patriotic silk souvenir of the Centennial of the Louisiana Purchase from the St. Louis Exhibition of 1904 not found in Threads of History. 11″ x 6-1/2″ in 18″ x 14″ frame. 7) Woodrow Wilson handkerchief showing vignettes of George Washington and Lafeyette in multi-color silk surrounded by flags of our allies An identical specimen is at Cornell University and listed as item 1022 in Threads of History; 11″ x 11-1/2″ in larger frame. 8) WWII banner with portraits of soldier and sailor imprinted on central shield. Brothers apparently are African American. Below patriotic eagle “AMERICA FOREVER”. 9) Framed pair of short-snorters, one signed “SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE, 1944″ by unknown Captain. The second which is same 20 Franc note has a cut out portrait of Hitler cut into note with French fisherman choking him and a small article telling history of this item. 10) and 11) 2 hand-colored 13″ x 9-1/2″ British color satirical engraving of politicians. 12) Large framed French lithograph of colored 1756 flags 24″ x 20″ in larger frame. 13) – 23) Grouping of small unframed lithographs, some matted, of various subjects: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, R E Lee, and various battle scenes from the Revolutionary War. All 19th century of varying dates and sizes: 7″ x 4″ to 9″ x 7”. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: 1) Very good. Soiled. 2) Very good. Tears at left margins. Not removed from frame. 3) Very good to fine with minor cracking at folds. 4) Very good overall, good color. Foxed. 5) Very good; colors muted. Foxing. 6) Very good overall, good colors. Shows adhesive where mounted at top and 2 bottom points of banner. 7) Very good. 8) Soiled, frayed and torn but presents well. 9)Good as framed. 10) and 11)Good to very good in larger frames. 12) Bright hand colors are very good overall. 13) – 23) All very good to fine. Robert E Lee has water staining at top of mount. 49055-209 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2535

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 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
	2535	$829.50	LARGE GROUP OF 23 PATRIOTIC AND HISTORICAL ITEMS. This large grouping consists of 12 framed items, including: 1) 19th century hand-drawn American eagle. 2) 7″ x 6″, 1876 Rutherford B. Hayes campaign songster with jugate images of Hayes and Wheeler 5-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ in larger frame. 3) 1804 Massachusetts appointment of an Ensign in the 3rd Regiment signed by Governor Caleb Strong with his seal 15″ x 9-1/2″ in larger frame. 4) 1864 multi-color lithograph imprint “ARMS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”. 19-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ in 23″ x 17″ frame. 5) 1846 imprint of “CAPTURE OF GENERAL VEGA” during the Mexican War May 9, 1846 published by Sarony 13″ x 9-1/2″ in 17″ x 13″ frame. 6) Patriotic silk souvenir of the Centennial of the Louisiana Purchase from the St. Louis Exhibition of 1904 not found in Threads of History. 11″ x 6-1/2″ in 18″ x 14″ frame. 7) Woodrow Wilson handkerchief showing vignettes of George Washington and Lafeyette in multi-color silk surrounded by flags of our allies An identical specimen is at Cornell University and listed as item 1022 in Threads of History; 11″ x 11-1/2″ in larger frame. 8) WWII banner with portraits of soldier and sailor imprinted on central shield. Brothers apparently are African American. Below patriotic eagle “AMERICA FOREVER”. 9) Framed pair of short-snorters, one signed “SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE, 1944″ by unknown Captain. The second which is same 20 Franc note has a cut out portrait of Hitler cut into note with French fisherman choking him and a small article telling history of this item. 10) and 11) 2 hand-colored 13″ x 9-1/2″ British color satirical engraving of politicians. 12) Large framed French lithograph of colored 1756 flags 24″ x 20″ in larger frame. 13) – 23) Grouping of small unframed lithographs, some matted, of various subjects: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, R E Lee, and various battle scenes from the Revolutionary War. All 19th century of varying dates and sizes: 7″ x 4″ to 9″ x 7”. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: 1) Very good. Soiled. 2) Very good. Tears at left margins. Not removed from frame. 3) Very good to fine with minor cracking at folds. 4) Very good overall, good color. Foxed. 5) Very good; colors muted. Foxing. 6) Very good overall, good colors. Shows adhesive where mounted at top and 2 bottom points of banner. 7) Very good. 8) Soiled, frayed and torn but presents well. 9)Good as framed. 10) and 11)Good to very good in larger frames. 12) Bright hand colors are very good overall. 13) – 23) All very good to fine. Robert E Lee has water staining at top of mount. 49055-209 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 2535 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 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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LARGE GROUP OF 23 PATRIOTIC AND HISTORICAL ITEMS.