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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 #: 102
Pair Of Tall Brass CandlesticksClosed$52.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 103
WWI Blue Star FlagClosed$52.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 104
International Silver Co. Wilcox 3580 Silverplated Tulip Flute VasesClosed$28.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 105
Collection Of Swarovski Binoculars And AccessoriesClosed$760.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 106
License Plates Incl. 1947, 1956 Connecticut And 1966 MassachusettsClosed$86.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 107
Persian Knotted Wool Area Rug (120" X 76")Closed$691.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 108
Pair Of Binoculars In Leather Cases, Carl Zeiss Jena And Burton Dura-Test FeatherweightClosed$32.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 109
Richly Hued Knotted Wool Rug (73" X 42")Closed$205.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 110
1950s License Plates, New York And CaliforniaClosed$23.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 111
"The Rainbow's Foot" By Julius W. Muller 1921, SignedClosed$8.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 112
Pair Of Mid-1800s Hand-Blown Green Glass BottlesClosed$32.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 113
Collection Of Disney Mickey Mouse Bubble Gum Cards Circa 1935Closed$335.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 114
Collection Of Cloisonne VasesClosed$125.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 115
"Speeches And Addresses Of William McKinley" D. Appleton & Co. 1894Closed$8.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 116
Collection Of 19/20th C. Toys Incl. Marx And Tin Soldiers, Train, Register BankClosed$164.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 117
Lili Rethi (Austrian-American, 1894-1969) Graphite On Paper, Construction Of Brooklyn Battery TunnelClosed$116.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 118
Ladies' Vintage Assortment Incl. Sterling, Royal Doulton, WedgwoodClosed$202.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 119
Charles Milton Bell (American, 1848-1993) Group Photograph From Washington D.C.Closed$27.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 120
Gentleman's 20th C. Accessories Incl. Abercrombie&Fitch Flask, 1953 Zig-Zag, Humydrole HumidorClosed$54.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 121
Bukhara Knotted Wool Rug (80" X 48")Closed$131.00 Winning Bid