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The Summer Collections Auction

The Summer Collections Auction

Thursday, July 13, 2017  |  12:00 PM Central
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The Summer Collections Auction

The Summer Collections Auction

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There will be no physical auction, all bidding will take place online, by absentee or by phone only. The auction is open for bidding through Thursday, July 13th, at 12 pm CDT.

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FIVE SYROCO TYPE FIGURAL BRUSH HOLDERS

FIVE SYROCO TYPE FIGURAL BRUSH HOLDERS

Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 1 of 642)      

Circa mid-20th century, five polychrome composite wood examples as shown by The Syracuse Ornamental Company, unmarked. The largest holder measures 6 x 4.25 x 1.5 inches...more, plus brushes. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Good condition, noting some paint wear.

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A PAIR OF SYROCO WOOD SEA CAPTAIN FIGURES

A PAIR OF SYROCO WOOD SEA CAPTAIN FIGURES

Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 2 of 642)      

Molded three dimensional polychrome composite wood figures by The Syracuse Ornamental Company, mid-20th century, unmarked, measure approximately 13.5 x 5 inches each. We ...morehappily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Good condition, noting some paint wear.

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SYROCO WOOD SEA CAPTAIN BOOKENDS AND PIPE HOLDER

SYROCO WOOD SEA CAPTAIN BOOKENDS AND PIPE HOLDER

Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 3 of 642)      

Mid-20th century polychrome composite wood bookends and a pipe holder by The Syracuse Ornamental Company, all three retain their original foil labels. Pipe stand measures...more 7.75 x 8.5 x 8.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Good condition, noting some paint wear.

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A MID-20TH C. SYROCO WOOD CAT FIGURE

A MID-20TH C. SYROCO WOOD CAT FIGURE

Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 4 of 642)      

Mid-20th century composite wood cat door stop figure by The Syracuse Ornamental Company, glass eyes, original foil label under the base with some overpainting. Measures 8...more x 5.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Repainted with chips and wear.

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CA 1930 DE LUXE CLOCK CO. SYROCO THE VILLAGE MILL

CA 1930 DE LUXE CLOCK CO. SYROCO THE VILLAGE MILL

Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 5 of 642)      

A polychrome composite wood windmill clock by De Luxe Clock & Mfg. Co., original movement, measures 10.25 x 8 x 3.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing a...morend shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Good condition, noting some paint wear. Long term running condition unknown.

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THREE SYROCO WOOD TERRIER BRUSH HOLDERS

THREE SYROCO WOOD TERRIER BRUSH HOLDERS

Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 6 of 642)      

Three mid-20th century polychrome composite wood brush holders with Scotty and Airedale terrier dogs by The Syracuse Ornamental Company, two retain their 'Swank' foil lab...moreels on back, one with a Syroco tag under the base. Largest measures 7.25 x 6 x 2 inches with brush. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Good condition, noting some paint wear.

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1836 HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON

1836 HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON

Lot # 1891 (Sale Order: 7 of 642)      

The First Duke of Wellington, Aurthur Wellesley, a war hero and twice Prime Minister of England. Letter is attached to a sheet that has information about Wellington and i...moren the lower right corner, some provenance related to an earlier acquisition. Letter is 4.5 x 7, the sheet it is mounted to is 7.25 x 10.75 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. The letter is fully glued to the blue paper, but for that, in very good condition.

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SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH OF THOMAS J PENDERGAST

SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH OF THOMAS J PENDERGAST

Lot # 1892 (Sale Order: 8 of 642)      

Thomas Joseph Pendergast (July 22, 1873 - January 26, 1945) was an American political boss who controlled Kansas City and Jackson County, Missouri from 1925 to 1939. Phot...moreograph is signed by E.F. Foley, known to have also photographed Winston Churchill, Amelia Earhart and other important persons of that era. Mat is 10.5 x 13.5, photograph is 7 x 9.25 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Very good condition, noting glue remnants on the bottom edge.

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SIGNED LETTER BY PAUL KRUEGER OF SOUTH AFRICA

SIGNED LETTER BY PAUL KRUEGER OF SOUTH AFRICA

Lot # 1893 (Sale Order: 9 of 642)      

Stephanus Johannes Paulus 'Paul' Kruger (1825 - 1904) was one of the dominant political and military figures in 19th-century South Africa, and President of the South Afri...morecan Republic (or Transvaal) from 1883 to 1900. Letter is written by a secretary, but signed by Kruger. Measures 8 x 12.75 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. The letter is fully glued to light card stock, but for that, in very good condition.

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1898 SIGNATURE OF QUEEN VICTORIA

1898 SIGNATURE OF QUEEN VICTORIA

Lot # 1894 (Sale Order: 10 of 642)      

Signed Victoria R I (Regina Imperatrix) on a document approving the US appointment of rounsevelle Wildman as Counsul General of Hong Kong. Queen Victoria was queen of the...more United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 to 1901. Measures 18 x 13 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Document is in very good condition

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HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY MAX PLANCK NOBEL LAUREATE

HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY MAX PLANCK NOBEL LAUREATE

Lot # 1895 (Sale Order: 11 of 642)      

Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck (1858-1947) won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918. This letter , written to a Professor Dennert, is dated 1912. The postmarked envelope is i...morencluded. Letter is four panel 4.5 x 7, envelope is 4.675 x 3.75 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Letter and envelope in very good condition

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HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT

HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT

Lot # 1896 (Sale Order: 12 of 642)      

HUMBOLDT Alexander von (1769-1859) was a Prussian geographer, naturalist, explorer, and influential proponent of Romantic philosophy and science. This short letter signed...more by him includes his hand addressed envelope, postmarked 1847. Perhaps his most important work was his multi-volume treatise, Kosmos. Letter is four panel 5.5 x 9, envelope is 5.75 x 3 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Letter and envelope in very good condition

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1868 HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY JOHN STUART MILL

1868 HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY JOHN STUART MILL

Lot # 1897 (Sale Order: 13 of 642)      

John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was an English philosopher, political economist and civil servant. This letter was written to F.W. Chesson, a British journalist, author, and...more secretary of the Aborigines Protection Society. Letter is four panel 3.75 x 6 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. An inked notation from a previous owner, some modest finger smudging, otherwise very good condition.

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TYPED AND SIGNED LETTER BY HELEN KELLER

TYPED AND SIGNED LETTER BY HELEN KELLER

Lot # 1898 (Sale Order: 14 of 642)      

Helen Adams Keller (1880 - 1968) was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree. This let...moreter is written to a Miss Irwin regarding a list of commencement invitees miss Keller is providing (list not included). Measures Letter is four panel and is 5.125 x 6.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Letter in very good condition

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1864 HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY MATTHEW ARNOLD

1864 HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY MATTHEW ARNOLD

Lot # 1899 (Sale Order: 15 of 642)      

Matthew Arnold (1822 - 1888) was an English poet and cultural critic who worked as an inspector of schools. Measures Letter is four panel and is 4..5 x 7 inches. We happi...morely provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Some smudging but otherwise in very good condition

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SIGNED LETTER BY NOBEL LAUREATE AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

SIGNED LETTER BY NOBEL LAUREATE AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

Lot # 1900 (Sale Order: 16 of 642)      

Sir Joseph Austen Chamberlain, KG (16 October 1863 - 17 March 1937) was a British statesman. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work negotiating the Locarno Pac...moret (1925). We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Letter is in very good condition

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HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY SIR SAMUEL BAKER

HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY SIR SAMUEL BAKER

Lot # 1901 (Sale Order: 17 of 642)      

Sir Samuel White Baker, KCB, FRS, FRGS (1821 - 1893) was a British explorer, officer, naturalist, big game hunter, engineer, writer and abolitionist. This letter is to a ...morepersonal friend (Murray?). Letter is four panel and is 4.5 x 7 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Letter is in very good condition

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1876 HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY HENRY W. LONGFELLOW

1876 HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY HENRY W. LONGFELLOW

Lot # 1902 (Sale Order: 18 of 642)      

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 - 1882) was an American poet and educator. Letter is thanking perhaps a fellow author for sending a book. Dated May 25, 1876. Letter is f...moreour panel and is 3.875 x 5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Letter is in very good condition

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HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY H.G. WELLS

HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY H.G. WELLS

Lot # 1903 (Sale Order: 19 of 642)      

Herbert George 'H. G.' Wells (1866 - 1946) was an English writer best remembered for his science fiction novels and is called a 'father of science fiction'. Letter is 6.8...more75 x 8.875 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Letter is in very good condition but for a couple of very light faded stains noted.

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SIGNED TYPED LETTER BY EDSEL FORD

SIGNED TYPED LETTER BY EDSEL FORD

Lot # 1904 (Sale Order: 20 of 642)      

Edsel Bryant Ford (1893 - 1943) was the son of Clara Jane Bryant Ford and the only recognized child of Henry Ford. He was the president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 to...more his death in 1943. Letter is to famed mineralogist George Frederick Kunz, dated Sept. 18, 1930. Letter is four panel 7 x 9 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Letter is in very good condition, noting a finger smudge on the right side.

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SIGNED TYPED LETTER BY THEODORE ROOSEVELT

SIGNED TYPED LETTER BY THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Lot # 1905 (Sale Order: 21 of 642)      

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (1858 - 1919) served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. In this two page letter written in 1916 to James Beck , Roosevel...moret proposes his foreword to Becks soon to be published book 'War and Humanity'. Letter is 8.5 x 11 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Letter in very good condition

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SIGNED DECLARATION BY ANDREW JOHNSON

SIGNED DECLARATION BY ANDREW JOHNSON

Lot # 1906 (Sale Order: 22 of 642)      

Andrew Johnson (1808 - 1875) was the 17th President of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. This document appoints Robert William Welch as Vice Consul of Prussia...more. Dated February 9, 1867 Document is 15.25 x 19.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Document has tears at nearly every crease, including a tear through the A of Andrew Johnson. There several pieces of tape attempting to hold the document together.

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2 HANDWRITTEN LETTERS BY FRANK NELSON DOUBLEDAY

2 HANDWRITTEN LETTERS BY FRANK NELSON DOUBLEDAY

Lot # 1907 (Sale Order: 23 of 642)      

Frank Nelson Doubleday (1862 - 1934), founder Doubleday Publishing. First Letter is signed Frank, and written on F.N.D. Letterhead dated August 4, 1918. Envelope is postm...morearked Garden City, New York, and dated August 5, 1918. Second letter is dated May 1918 and signed 'Frank'. Measures Letter is four panel, and 5.25 x 6.25, envelope is 5.5 x 3.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Letter and envelope in very good condition, considering a few finger smudges on the envelope.

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HANDWRITTEN LETTERS BY SIR ROBERT BALL ASTRONOMER

HANDWRITTEN LETTERS BY SIR ROBERT BALL ASTRONOMER

Lot # 1908 (Sale Order: 24 of 642)      

Sir Robert Stawell Ball FRS (1840 - 1913) was an Irish astronomer who founded the screw theory. One letter dated October 29, 1891 is on Dublin Observatory Letterhead. The...more other dated November 29, 1892 has handwritten, Observatory, Cambridge. Both are to a Mrs. Wichstreet. Both letters are four panel, and 4.5 x 7 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Both letters are in very good condition.

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HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY WILLIAM GLADSTONE

HANDWRITTEN LETTER BY WILLIAM GLADSTONE

Lot # 1909 (Sale Order: 25 of 642)      

William Ewart Gladstone, FRS, FSS (1809 - 1898) was Prime Minister of England four times. Letter is four panel, and 4.25 x 7 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house ...morepacking and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Letter is in very good condition

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