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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 #: 142
WWI & II Militaria, Gas Mask, Shovel, David G. Baillie Jr. (American, 1894-1971) ProvenanceClosed$105.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 143
Antique Religious Books, "Antiquitates Apoitolicæ" And Major John B. Hays ProvenanceClosed$23.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 144
WWI Field Jacket And Photo Of David G. Baillie Jr. (American, 1894-1971)Closed$310.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 145
Antique Religious Books, Incl. 1848 Bible, 1860 Bible, George Bryant Woods ProvenanceClosed$52.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 146
Knotted Wool Rug With A Floral Diamond Pattern (78" X 43")Closed$254.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 147
Gorham Sterling Cream And Sugar CupsClosed$59.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 148
Early 20th Century Forty-Eight Star American Flag (90" W X 57" H)Closed$51.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 149
Trophy Cup Collection For Ladies Circa 1920's, Cats First Place For Paws Circa 1915Closed$305.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 150
Kazak Wool Flatweave Rug (83" X 49 1/2")Closed$428.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 151
"Constitution Of California" Bancroft-Whitney Co. 1902Closed$11.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 152
Flatware In Cases; Wallace Horn Steak Knives And Sheffield Porcelain HandlesClosed$70.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 153
Late 19th Century French Openwork MirrorClosed$50.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 154
Limoges Schleiger Porcelain Ramekins, Saucers, And Serving PlatterClosed$50.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 155
"Family Memorial Parts I & II" By Elisha Thayer, 1835Closed$9.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 156
Air Force Officer's Jacket And ShirtClosed$27.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 157
Circa 1814 And 1865 Books With Philosophical ThemesClosed$27.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 158
Antonio Stradivari Cremonensis Model 1736 Violin With CaseClosed$411.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 159
Trio Of Late 19th C. Books About General U.S. GrantClosed$105.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 160
Collection Of Vintage US Military Uniform Pieces, David G. Baillie Jr. (American, 1894-1971)Closed$57.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 161
Vintage Fly Fishing Rods Including A&F, Vom Hofe, SilaflexClosed$110.00 Winning Bid