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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 #: 162
Fun His And Hers Ardalt Porcelain BobbleheadsClosed$17.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 163
Mahogany Sheraton Secretary Sideboard, For RestorationClosed$90.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 164
Erik Nielsen For Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sleeping CatClosed$34.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 165
Pair Of Hardy's "Deluxe" Fly Rods And Reels Incl. St. George, Perfect, UniquaClosed$1,450.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 166
Antique Trio Of Books From 1673-1763Closed$504.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 167
Antique Wood Garden Tray/Berry Tote With HandleClosed$142.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 168
Incredibly Ornate Antique Folding Screen With Seasonal Themes, Possibly EbonyClosed$1,301.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 169
Pair Of Molded Fiber Media Crow FiguresClosed$69.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 170
Americana Books Of The Mid-19th Century, One Signed By Major John Betts HaysClosed$117.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 171
Trio Of Boxes Incl. Poole Silver Co., Decatur IndustriesClosed$27.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 172
"Seaside Library" Collection Of Stories With Early Charles Dickens PublishingsClosed$17.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 173
Sarouk Style Knotted Wool Rug (62" X 42")Closed$220.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 174
"California Message And Correspondence" Government Printing, 1850Closed$32.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 175
A Large Collection Of Early Tools And SpecimensClosed$33.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 176
Franklin Simon & Co. Wool Blazer Circa 1910sClosed$9.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 177
1930's Weidlich Bros. Bronze Peacock Art Deco Book EndsClosed$85.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 178
Signed "HB Seaman" Watercolor, Trio Of Birch TreesClosed$32.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 179
Early/Mid 20th Century, Fleron Signaler And Pair Of Headphones Incl. C. Brandes And AmbassadorClosed$31.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 180
Vintage Boy Scouts Uniform, New YorkClosed$49.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 181
Mid 19th C. Collection Of Books With American War And Government ThemesClosed$30.00 Winning Bid