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Single Owner Multi-Generational Americana & Militaria Auction @ BRG-APEX
Sale closed on
Tuesday, February 28th 2023 at 8:45 PM EST
Tuesday, February 28th 2023 at 8:45 PM EST
Black Rock Galleries of Apex is pleased to offer a wonderful assortment of important and historic multi-generational treasures from a prominent New England family with political and military ties spanning from the American Civil War and beyond.
A sampling of some of the many notable items in this sale include a Tiffany & Co. Civil War sword previously belonging to George Bryant Woods (1844-1871) from Barre, MA, who served in the 8th Massachusetts Battery as a journalist; Civil War epaulettes and a sash that belonged to George Bryant Woods, a pencil-written letter from President William McKinley (American, 1843-1901) to David G. Baillie expressing his gratitude; as well as Original World War II Battle Of El Alamein battle plans drawn up by renowned General Bernard Montgomery accompanied with a signed photo of him with journalist Hugh Baillie
Also included is a large assortment of antiquarian books, featuring a signed 1888 edition of "The Life of PT Barnum," Robert Armstrong's 1852 "Obituary Addresses Of The Hon. Henry Clay"; "The Triumphs Of Temper; A Poem" By William Hayley, 1782; "The Rainbow's Foot" By Julius W. Muller 1921, Signed; and many more!
Artwork includes works by Ethel Easton Paxson (American, 1885-1982); Meta Pluckebaum (German, 1876-1945); Alfred Bryant Copeland (American, 1840-1909) in addition to many other notable paintings and prints.
Other objects of note include various swords, militaria, sterling silver, an extensive 1930's-1940's Disney comic collection, historic ephemera in relation to the Mead, Hays, and Baillie families, and much more!
A sampling of some of the many notable items in this sale include a Tiffany & Co. Civil War sword previously belonging to George Bryant Woods (1844-1871) from Barre, MA, who served in the 8th Massachusetts Battery as a journalist; Civil War epaulettes and a sash that belonged to George Bryant Woods, a pencil-written letter from President William McKinley (American, 1843-1901) to David G. Baillie expressing his gratitude; as well as Original World War II Battle Of El Alamein battle plans drawn up by renowned General Bernard Montgomery accompanied with a signed photo of him with journalist Hugh Baillie
Also included is a large assortment of antiquarian books, featuring a signed 1888 edition of "The Life of PT Barnum," Robert Armstrong's 1852 "Obituary Addresses Of The Hon. Henry Clay"; "The Triumphs Of Temper; A Poem" By William Hayley, 1782; "The Rainbow's Foot" By Julius W. Muller 1921, Signed; and many more!
Artwork includes works by Ethel Easton Paxson (American, 1885-1982); Meta Pluckebaum (German, 1876-1945); Alfred Bryant Copeland (American, 1840-1909) in addition to many other notable paintings and prints.
Other objects of note include various swords, militaria, sterling silver, an extensive 1930's-1940's Disney comic collection, historic ephemera in relation to the Mead, Hays, and Baillie families, and much more!
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BRG APEX
NC AUC LICENSE #10322
1009 Classic Rd
Apex NC 27539
Saturday, 3/4, 10:00 pm to 3:00 pm
NC AUC LICENSE #10322
1009 Classic Rd
Apex NC 27539
Saturday, 3/4, 10:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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BRG BOSTON
MA AUC LICENSE #03343
318 Bear Hill Road
Waltham MA 02451
Saturday, 3/11, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
MA AUC LICENSE #03343
318 Bear Hill Road
Waltham MA 02451
Saturday, 3/11, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
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BRG GREENWICH
179 Hamilton Ave
Greenwich CT 06830
Wednesday, 3/15, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
179 Hamilton Ave
Greenwich CT 06830
Wednesday, 3/15, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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BRG RALEIGH (Cary)
NC AUC LICENSE #10322
215 James Jackson Avenue
Cary NC 27513
Saturday, 3/11, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
NC AUC LICENSE #10322
215 James Jackson Avenue
Cary NC 27513
Saturday, 3/11, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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BRG FAIRFIELD
290 Post Road
Fairfield CT 06824
Friday, 3/10 through Saturday, 3/11, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
290 Post Road
Fairfield CT 06824
Friday, 3/10 through Saturday, 3/11, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION
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Lot #: 182
Silver Plated Cut Crystal Cruet SetClosed$33.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 183
"Stones Of Venice" By John Ruskin, Vol. I, II, III, 1860Closed$118.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 184
Collection Of US Pennies 1872-2014Closed$70.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 185
Mid 19th C. Collection Of Books With American War ThemesClosed$31.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 186
Framed 19th Century Family Photography, Incl. Civil War Veteran George Bryant WoodsClosed$247.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 187
Antique Books Mostly In Latin, Including 1830's Homer's OdysseyClosed$552.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 188
Hugh Baillie (American, 1890-1966) WWII Photo AlbumClosed$190.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 189
Collection Of Antique Books, Historical And Religious ThemesClosed$47.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 190
Trio Of Vintage Picture Frames, Sterling And WoodClosed$23.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 191
Sheffield Harrison Bros And Howson Mother Of Pearl Handle Butter KnivesClosed$42.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 192
Greek Old Testament In Two Volumes, By David Millius, 1725Closed$116.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 193
Collection Of Vintage Art Supplies Incl. Easels, Acrylic, PencilsClosed$43.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 194
Mid/Late 19th Century School EphemeraClosed$47.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 195
Oneida Community Plate Silverplated Flatware In Grosvenor PatternClosed$6.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 196
Collection Of Antique Books, Many ReligiousClosed$93.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 197
Large Collection Of Silverplate Incl. Flatware And ServingwareClosed$42.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 198
Collection Of Mid-Century Dell Disney's Donald Duck ComicsClosed$1,475.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 199
Pair Of Porcelain Platters, Etruscan Pattern And Canton Pagoda MotifClosed$205.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 200
Bric-A-Brac Series Books, 1874Closed$8.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 201
Large Collection Of Antique Books, Many Religious And HistoricalClosed$160.00 Winning Bid