Nehushtan - the first recorded antique meaning a "brazen serpent" made by Moses.
Erie Canal - Medallions: Pair
Period: 1825
Composition: Original plaster cast for the Erie Canal Medallions.
Condition: Great
Note: This is part of a pair.
Size: 18 in. diameter
ULYSSES S. GRANT AND SCHUYLER COLFAX signatures
Period: signatures are from 1875 - 1880.
Composition:
Condition: Excellent
Note: painting of Ulysses S Grant, gold commemorative coin honoring Grant minted in 1879.
Size: 22" wingspan
Gilt Carved Eagle
Period: 20th century
Composition: wood
Condition:
Note:
Size: 11"h. x 38 1/2"w
Note: original receipt stating "Received of Richard P-kins...Fifty Dollars - in payment of one model. "The Barkentine
Size: Overall the sculpture measures approx. H. 36" L. 47" W. 6 1/2"
Ship Model 19th century
Period: mid-late 19th century
Composition: Wood, fully planked
Condition: Clean, carefully restored.
38 Star Shield
Period: c. 1877-1890
Composition: Wood panels, hand-painted. original surface
Condition: The color the paint and wood have taken over the years is terrific.
Note:
Size: 18 3/4" by 23 1/2"
Note: Featured in the 1932 Popular Mechanics contest. Possibly finalist or winner.
Size: The case measures roughly 30" across
Dewitt Clinton Train Model
Period: 1932
Composition: hand-painted model
Condition:
Gilt Carved Eagle
Period: turn of the century
Composition: gilt wood carved
Condition:
Note:
Size: 18 1/2"h x 40 1/2"w
original Breweriana proof
from Whitehead & Hoag company portfolio
Period: 1907
Composition: celluloid
Condition: matted and framed
Note: signed
Size: 21" by 27"
Twenty One Star American Shield
Period: mid-late 19th century
Composition: tin, original paint
Condition: original paint, rust on tin, faded surface with some paint loss. original hardware.
Note: 21 star American shield.
21 stars commemorates Illinois entry into the Union on Dec. 3rd, 1818.
Size: 17 1/2" x 24 3/8"
hand painted Horse Weathervane
Period: 1860-1880
Composition: sheet metal, paint
Condition: paint, rust on sheet metal, faded surface with some paint loss. mounting holes
Note: red painted horse vane
Size: 32 1/2" across (tail to nose) by 15 1/2" height (head to leg) 9 1/2" height (body to leg)
Presidential Banner - Harrison/Morton
Period: 1880's
Composition: original worn flag
Condition: original worn and weathered
Note: comes in plexi glass frame
Size: 35" by 17"
