INDIAN WARS - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA 1866-1908 |
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1 IWP - GENERAL GEORGE CUSTER ORIGINAL PEN & INK ARTWORK BY V. FLOYD CAMPBELL AND USED IN THE BOOK "CIVIL WAR ECHOES" This item was something my husband Dale Anderson purchased many years ago and we eventually used it for the front cover of our 1985 Wild West Auction, featuring many items from Dale's Personal Collection. It was one of two items in the lot, and did not sell in the auction at the time. It has been in storage ever since. The other item described as since been sold. Dale knew it was an original artwork used in V. Floyd Campbell's book, and marked that information on the envelope it was stored in. Many of you will remember we published three separate auction catalogs for three separate auctions of Dale's personal collections: Wild West Auction, Aviation Auction, and American Plains Indian Auction. They were hugely successful at the time, and I still have a few copies of the first two, but do not believe I have any of the Indian Auction catalogs left. See the one listing below; the Aviation is in Posters & Paper section. This piece measures roughly 8 x 11 3/4", not completely cut straight. See the photos for all the details. The color in the photos is not true on all of them. It has an aged color, like the scans I took, not the actual photographs I took. I will put them all on here for you to get a good idea of the variations, but the actual color are the darker tones. $1,500 Sale Price $995 2 IWP - AUCTION CATALOG OF DALE'S PERSONAL COLLECTION OF WILD WEST MATERIAL, INCLUDING GEORGE CUSTER AND OTHERS This is a 100 page + cover catalog that we produced for our May 1985 mail order auction of Dale's personal collection. It included many items from the 7th Cavalry, famous Western, Military and Political figures, and some Indian material. Mostly black & white photos, and a few color. Tons of information on some very important items. Also included is the prices realized sheet. Only have a few copies left. I will send via Media mail. $25 each 3 IWP - EXEPTIONAL PIPE TOMAHAWK C.1860-70's (This description was written by Dale years ago, but I never got to putting it on the website). Like our gunstock war club (in the Early section), this one was retained in our personal collection for the past 25 years because they are among the very best we've found. Handsome; beautifully made. Fitted with a prime head 9" tall, with functional pipe. The blade is pierced with three holes located below 1" crossed arrows, which may or may not signify or be the emblem of Indian Scouts in this instance. It appears hand punched on both sides. The head is mounted on a spectacular haft 22.5" long. It is entirely file branded, covering every surface with additional fire-branded repeating pyramids along the bottom on one side, and mostly as well on the opposite side. Added to this are two fringed hide cuffs, and a long, fine black hair pendant. We don't know what type hair it is. It seems to us too fine for horse hair. Also on the pendant are hawk bell, bead and red trade cloth decorations. Couple wraps of sinew cord were added where the head joins haft...meant to maintain tightness of joint. An absolutely prime, original, untouched specimen. Fine condition. $14,000 Sale Price $9,500 4 IWP - UNIQUE HAND PAINTED AMERICAN INDIAN "GONE WITH THE WIND" LAMP Here's another item we had packed away for a long time, just now coming out of storage. The lamp with the top globe shade is a total of 28" tall. The base is 8" wide. The Indian and arrows, quiver, tomahawk theme on the back are hand painted, from what I can tell. Beautifully done too, and not gawdy looking, in my opinion. The colors pink and green also seem to be applied. The lamp has been re-wired, and does work. At the bottom of the rear right above the base is a repair about 3" long at the maximum width. From that, there is a very slight crack going north of that, but you almost don't feel it. The repair seems solid. I just think it's a real stunning decorator piece for anyone who has an American Indian theme. I'm going to guess it is late 1800's-very early 1900's. $395 Sale Price $250 5 IWP - INDIAN WAR INFANTRY PIONEER BRASSARD (SPECIALTY PATCH) Used from 1870's up through the Spanish American War. Large crossed axes cut out of center of approximately 5 x 10" dark navy blue wool, backed with white wool. Mint originals. Have a few left. Each ...$8 Sale Price $5 each 6 IWP - 1902 INFANTRY ARTIFICER PATCH 2 1/4 x 4 1/2". Light blue wool sledge hammers on dark blue. Single. Mint. $6 Sale Price $5
Spanish American War Period LOOK for other Span Am material in the Medals & Badges, Glassware, Pins & Stickpins, Pin Back Buttons and Posters & Paper Sections 1 SAW - GORGEOUS WADE & BUTCHER SHEFFIELD STRAIGHT RAZOR WITH CASE The shiny blade has a beautiful full size American eagle with spread wings each with a hanging flag and a banner over top that says "ALWAYS READY". On each side is is part of a phrase "THE EAGLE IS NO FLY CATCHER". The stamping up by the hard rubber handles is "WADE & BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD" and symbols on each side of an arrow. The handles have a couple small nicks. The back of the blade has a small amount of pitting/light rust. The case shows standard use and wear. Beautiful patriotic American motif. I think the age is around Spanish American War period. $220 Sale Price $145 2 SAW - A VERY NICE PATRIOTIC STRAIGHT RAZOR This was has a large ship under sail with the American flag at the bow. To the right is the Statue of Liberty with the sun rising behind it and the words "America my home" in the middle. The stamping to the right of that near the hard rubber handles is (partially read) "NAJE------ALLUK & Co" and "GERMANY". Another stamping I can't make out. The blade itself is a bit darker but still can see the etchings. Quite patriotic piece. The handles show no chips or damage. Not quite sure of the age, but think it's late 1800's-SAW period. $75 Sale Price $50 3 SAW - A WONDERFUL QUITE PATRIOTIC AND BEAUTIFUL STRAIGHT RAZOR WITH CASE The blade has an absolutely stunning flowing American flag with "THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER / LONG MAY IT WAVE O'ER THE HOMES OF THE FREE AND THE LAND OF THE BRAVE." On the end by the black hard rubber handles is "MANUFACTURED BY WADE & BUTCHER SHEFFIELD" and a B in a circle, an arrow and a cross markings. The back side of the blade has some spots of darkening. The handles show no chips or damage. The case is in good condition showing expected age and use with some criss-crossing designs. Just a beautiful patriotic piece, which I believe is from the late 1800's-very early 1900's. $225 Sale Price $150
5 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SOUVENIR MEMORIAL PLATE 8 3/8" diameter. Wonderful plate in beautiful condition. I do not see or feel any chips or cracks. The front depicts the U.S.S. Maine underway with many patriotic symbols: Eagle with a banner "REMEMBER THE MAINE"; an urn; a red, white and blue shield with a banner "E PLURIBUS UNUM"; the words "U.S. BATTLESHIP MAINE DESTROYED IN NAVANA HARBOR, FEB 15 - 1898". The back side of the plate has a blue logo, which I cannot make out. Those familiar with these plates will likely know what it is. Below that is "WARRANTED" and "PATENT APPLIED FOR.". $65 Sale Price $35 5 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ADMIRAL DEWEY MEMORIAL PLATE 10 1/2" diameter. The front has a bust of General George Dewey in the middle under the name "MANILA" and over the words "MAY 1898". Around the outside are banners with the names of the other warships from his fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay. Cobalt blue and white. The plate has a scalloped edge with gilt. Still has an old hangar attached, and on the back a few areas of chipping from it. I did not want to dislodge it, but it is easily removed. Stamped "ENGLAND COAL PORT" and logo on the back, and the red numbers 22201. Excellent overall condition. $125 Sale Price $95 7 SAW - NORTHWEST COAST CARVED POLYCHROME RAVEN RATTLE SOLD Dale purchased this years ago back on the east coast, perhapt Tlingit tribe. Don't know if it was at a gun show or through another dealer. It's very nice, colorful piece, great for decorating. I have no other information about it, and can't even be sure how old it is. Generally, they seem to date about 1900's. This design has a raven and a shaman, and these were used as ceremonial pieces. Symbolizes transference of power from spirit to human. Pricing it at what Dale paid for it many, many years ago. Almost 18" long x approximately 7 1/2" top to bottom x approximately 3 3/4" at the widest across the top. The wrap on the handle is tight and has good patina. The colors are all in good shape, and the wood is lightweight. I am unsure what type of wood it is. Pleasing piece overall. $650 Sale Price $375 8 SAW - ANOTHER VERY NICE NORTHWEST COAST (I BELIEVE) CARVED FEAST BOWL Again, I have no information on this item, Dale having purchased it for our collection many years ago. It is heavy wood with a nicely carved decoration on this bowl with a handle. I am uncertain of what kind of wood this is. The handle consists of what looks like two of the same creatures joining at the mouths. I can't speculate on the symbolism. Overall length is about 17 1/2" x 7 1/16" across the top x approximately 3" tall (hard to measure exactly). I see no markings of any kind. Just a nice decorator item, and unfortunately can not add anything else to its history. $650 Sale Price $375 9 SAW - "OFF TO SPAIN" RIFLE WITH FLAG PIN 1 1/2" wide rifle x 1" tall. Brass rifle with a red, white and blue enameled flag hanging from it. Pin back. About 50% of the enamel missing. $95 Sale Price $75 10 SAW - RARE VISITING CARDS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE 1st SOUTH DAKOTA U.S. VOLUNTEERS, CO K All or nearly all of the members of this Spanish American War combat outfit ordered visiting cards, or what today call business cards. This is the only unit I know to have done this, making these exceedingly rare, not to mention really neat items because of their design. Judging from what I've observed, the soldiers would swap and collect cards from all their friends in the regiment...not knowing what to expect once they got into combat. (I'm confident that these cards were ordered while the unit was still assembling and training, all from the same printer, probably local. There are two forms of cards ordered. Most soldiers ordered the obviously cheaper card. These have billowing full color American flag on staff, with a small picture of a ship, or soldiers, the soldier's name in lovely script, where the soldier was from (hometown), and full unit designation, to include company. A few soldiers ordered the "deluxe" version of the card. It has the same information, but is much more artistic, with full color panoply of war trophies with Dewey's portrait on front. Also, there is a small picture of the Maine at the upper right corner. These cards are small works of art. We have a few of each, all from one soldier in the unit who collected them from friends. Price for Card A...Each...$25 Sale Price $18 Price for Card B...Each...$50 Sale Price $30 (NOTE: The upper right single in the 1st and 3rd photo is sold) 11 SAW - "REMEMBER THE MAINE" SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CHROMOLITHOGRAPH BEER TRAY 12" in diameter, with the central portion filled with a color view of the U.S.S. Maine at sea, over the motto "Remember the Maine". A wonderful patriotic scene and dramatic display specimen, bordered with a raised rim profusely decorated with panoplies of U.S. flags and shields, and crossed cannon, in repeating sequences all the way around. And bordering this at the extreme edge is twisted rope. A very scarce and decorative tray. Condition is good with bright colors. The upper quadrant has numerous light brown speckles. Small scattered chips overall. $175 Sale Price $110 12 SAW - THE CLASSIC ADMIRAL DEWEY BULLET LAMP One of the most eagerly sought Spanish American War collectible. Consists of a sheet copper cylinder made to look like a large cartridge case, with bullet shaped nose of a darker color. The "cartridge" is supported by a pair of cast iron crossed cannon. The top surface of the "cartridge" has a threaded base for a small oil burner, which should not be difficult to replace, there being so many sources of restoration parts. One side of the lamp has the raised image of the "MAINE", surrounded by the words "ADMIRAL DEWEY'S LAMP". On the opposite side, are crossed U.S. and Admiral Flags, with the motto "REMEMBER THE MAINE". The lamp is almost 9" long, and 3 1/2" in diameter. Condition: Very good. Copper finish darkening from age/patina. Nose, once bright, is now darkly tarnished. Overall nice mellow look of age. No dents. Lacks burner and glass chimney. A marvelous, ornate piece which truly represents the feeling and taste of the period. Absolutely original. Will also include a decorative lamp shade, that sits on top of a glass chimney (which is not included). It is approximately 3 3/8" tall by 5 1/2" across at the bottom. Top opening is approximately 2" across. $295 Sale Price $175 13 SAW - UNCLE SAM CARRYING RIFLE STICK PIN 2 1/4" top to bottom. Uncle Sam has red, white and blue paint, which is in really good shape, a bit dull, but is missing a small amount. A very nice item from the Spanish American War period. $100 Sale Price $75 14 SAW - UNCLE SAM "HOLD THE FORT DEWEY I AM COMING" PIN ON ORIGINAL CARD The card is 2 5/8" tall x 1 5/8" wide. The pin is 2" tall x roughly 1 3/8" wide. The pin maintains most of its original paint. $225 Sale Price $150 15 SAW - UNCLE SAM "BOUND FOR CUBA Gosh Darn YER!" PIN ON ORIGINAL CARD This is a beautiful pin on very good original card. The card is 3 7/8" tall x 2 5/8" wide. The pin is 3" tall x roughly 1 3/4" wide. Retains most of its original paint, with the most paint loss being the white paint on the pants. $275 Sale Price $215 16 SAW (A) - WONDERFUL SPANISH AMERICAN WAR UNCLE SAM PIN Dale collected as many of these as he could find, and I just discovered one of them in a box with a variety of material purchased decades ago. This is a nice one with most paint remaining and the tip of the bayonet still intact. The pin itself is 2 1/2" tall x 1 1/2" to the end of the bayonet. Wonderful piece! Slight paint loss as shown in the photos. $175 Sale Price $115 16 SAW (B) - ANOTHER This one is missing most of the paint, and not on a card. $125 Sale Price $50 17 SAW - WONDERFUL SPANISH AMERICAN WAR UNCLE SAM PIN Another not on a card but in really great condition. The pin is 2" tall x roughly 1 1/2" wide. It does not appear this pin ever had white on the pants. Missing only the slightest bit of blue paint. $150 Sale Price $95 18 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CUBA FLAG PINBACK BUTTON 7/8" pin back button or lapel pin. White background with the Cuban flag. The rear has information for "The Whitehead & Hoag Newark NJ" company with patent dates. Very nice original pin, in excellent condition. $50 Sale Price $40 19 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA COLUMBIA AND FLAG MATCH SAFE 1 1/2" wide x 2 3/4" tall. Decorative match safe with impressed panels on each side, one of Columbia or Lady Liberty and the other side has the American flag. Overall great shape, with what looks like two-tone color, darker around the middle panels. (Color in first two photos has more tone...is more silver tone in reality). $95 Sale Price $65 20 SAW - ANOTHER MATCH SAFE Same design as above, but this one measures 1 3/8" wide x 1 5/16" tall. Overall nice patina and good relief in the panels. $75 Sale Price $45 21 SAW - ANTIQUE PATRIOTIC MATCH SAFE PATENTED 1904 This is a really great patriotic American piece, patented just after the Spanish American War. That was a time in our history that so many very patriotic pieces were being manufactured for the American public. This piece appears to be Sterling, but I see no marks. Inside the lid is a celluloid cover over a paper that reads "COMPLIMENTS OF / JOHN C. DIETRICH / CAFE / 122 FRANKLIN STREET / JERSEY CITY N.J.". Also marked "PAT.MAR.1.1904" The lid is beautifully decorated in relief with a red, white and blue enameled American flag in the circle with wreath around. On the right is Columbia and on the left is a Native American. All symbols of the time. It measures about 2 7/16" x 1 11/16" x 3/8" tall. The enamel is missing about 60%, but because the background still has color, it is not as noticeable. $125 Sale Price $80
22 SAW - ANOTHER MATCH SAFE This one
is about the same as above, same dimensions. (colors are more similar
than shown, this one has a little more tone than shown). This one does
not have the paper label. It is stamped "PAT. MAR. 1904".
Overall nice patina and condition. $110
Sale Price
$65 23 SAW - ADMIRAL DEWEY PAPERWEIGHT Heavy clear glass. Circular disc 3" in diameter, prox. 1 1/4" deep, with a photo portrait of the Admiral. Extremely fine condition. Has one little flake out on an edge (see photo). $95 Sale Price $50 24 SAW - GLASS CANTEEN WITH ADMIRAL DEWEY'S PHOTO PORTRAIT A souvenir of his great victory in the Philippines. His return home initiated a massive industry creating souvenirs, this among the best. This canteen is a miniature glass reproduction of the Civil War Army canteen which was used also by the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), at their reunions, and as election paraphernalia during the same period; the canteen would simply display a different person (i.e. Grant) or theme. The canteens are scarce and prime collectibles. Canteen is almost 4 1/2" in diameter. Rear has U.S. embossed in the glass. The front has a brown tone photo portrait of Admiral Dewey. Also has the motto "REMEMBER THE MAINE". The portrait has a pattern of age lines. Not flaking. Just lacks cord sling for hanging on the wall. Bottom rear has "PATENT APPLIED FOR". $195 Sale Price $145 25 SAW - ARTILLERY FULL DRESS SHOULDER LOOPS Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection & Boxer Rebellion, 1898-1902. Heavy wool. Deep red tops. Navy blue undersides. Type which is sewn into seam where arm meets the shoulder. Has button hole at opposite end. Shows use and some age toning. Sewn into jacket, would be 4 1/2" long. Pair...$8 Sale Price $5 26 SAW - ARTILLERY SHOULDER LOOPS OR TABS Issued for the Spanish American Wars, Philippine Insurrection & Boxer Rebellion, 1898-1902. Made in the color designating the branch...in this case, red for Artillery. These are detachable style and have little wire hooks & eyes and button hole. Have a few original examples. Usually worn on khaki fatigue jackets. Sold in pairs - some small variations expected. Approximately 4 3/4" long. Heavy twilled cotton. All excellent and have been worn. Each pair...$15 Sale Price $10 27 SAW - CAVALRY SHOULDER LOOPS OR TABS Issued for the Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection & Boxer Rebellion, 1898-1902. Made in color designating the branch. Detachable - most held on by little hook & eye and button hole. Usually worn on the khaki fatigue jacket. Have a few original examples. Sold in pairs - some small variations to be expected. Approximately 4 3/4" long. Cavalry yellow. Heavy twilled cotton. All have been worn. Have a few needing couple wire hooks replaced. Full hooks...$15 pair Sale Price $10 Hooks needing replacement...$8 pair Sale Price $5
29 SAW - ANTIQUE AND PATRIOTIC DRESDEN ORNAMENT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, 1889 CENTENNIAL This is an original Washington Centennial item, what is described as a Dresden ornament, according to the tag attached when it was purchased. 2 3/4" wide x 3". Shield shaped design with gold foil background and a color paper decal on front with a photo of Washington in the middle oval, and a banner at the top "FIRST IN WAR" and "FIRST IN PEACE", each within a star. The backing is a decorative paper likely glued on. Has the original string to hang. A very nice, absolutely original item Dale purchased years ago. I still have a good amount of material stored away, and occasionally get some out to sell. $125 Sale Price $85 30 SAW - PATRIOTIC WHITE CHINA CREAM PITCHER WITH DEWEY & OLYMPIA Spanish American War classic. Sides have three different patriotic scenes: front has crossed US and Admiral flags in color; one side has scene of Dewey's flagship Olympia at sea; and final scene is fine portrait of Admiral Dewey. Upper rim and spout take the form of an eagle head, plus wings wrapped around the sides. Loop handle has rope texture. Pitcher is 4" tall, and excellent, with a little darkening around the top body portion. Marking on bottom is circular, containing the text "MADE BY/COOK POTTERY CO./TRENTON, N.J./PATENTED JULY 1899". $75 Sale Price $55 31 SAW - ANOTHER DEWEY CREAM PITCHER As above, but in better condition. $95 Sale Price $75 32 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR LADIES DRESS PATRIOTIC BUCKLE An openwork frame consisting of a series of rococo scrolls and sprays. Made from stamped sheet brass, gilded. Top has a billowing American flag applied, done up in precise detail, and full color fired enamel. Reverse has belt loop and tongue. Some minor tarnish spots. Flag is missing a tiny bit of enamel. 2¼” high. $35 Sale Price $20 33 SAW - BEAUTIFUL CLOISONNE FIRED ENAMEL NEW YORK SILVER SPOON I believe this dates from the turn-of-the-century, just based on the quality and the script "New York" on the back side of the spoon. 4 1/4" long, stamped "9.25.S" next to the "New York" engraving on the rear. The front of the spoon has a beautiful American flag with green garlands as the spoon, with the stem having a geometric design, and at the end is a spread eagle over shield, with a ribbon in its mouth. The details are very nice and substantial, and there is almost no enamel missing. Just a beautiful collector's item from the state of New York. $95 Sale Price $65 34 SAW - ANTIQUE DRUM CANVAS CARRYING CASE C.1890-1900 A tan color canvas with half loop carrying strap and snap fasteners. Sound. Dusty from storage with some water stains. Dim owner's name and town on one side (Portland Maine), very faded. Case will probably improve quite a bit if washed (by hand, in cold water, at your own risk). Takes a drum up to 17" in diameter, and 14" high. Snaps work. $15 Sale Price $10 35 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PATRIOTIC REMEMBER THE MAINE PAPER SHOPPING BAG! Featuring UNCLE SAM. Amazing original item. Heavy manila paper bag, with facing side decorated with a 5¼” tall cartoon. This consists of the figure of Uncle Sam, flanked by a soldier and a sailor, each pointing to the banner arching over Uncle Sam. It reads “WE HAVE REMEMBERED THE MAINE”. Probably given out just after the War ended. The grocer’s name and address is printed below "W. D. MELLEN, ATHOL, MASS.". A splendid and rare patriotic Homefront item. Never used; just has some storage and age darkening. 10 1/2 x 15”. Have only one... $40 Sale Price $20 36 SAW - ANOTHER REMEMBER THE MAINE SHOPPING BAG Has been used, but very good. Has a few little tears around top. A pencil inscription was put on back but has worn away. 10 1/2 x 15". Have only one... $30 Sale Price $15 37 SAW - 1902 CAVALRY CROSSED SABERS SWEETHEART PIN This is a 1902 Cavalry crossed sabers pin, for sweetheart. 2" wide x 1" tall. Overall, very nice, even pleasing patina. The tag Dale wrote when he purchased it is also shown. Don't know what year, but it's been at least a couple decades since he purchased it. I do not sell these collectibles for wear and can not warranty them for such use. $50 Sale Price $35 38 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR "REMEMBER THE MAINE" PIN BACK BUTTON WITH U.S. FLAG BELOW SOLD Wonderful item, in fabulous condition with vibrant colors. 1 1/4" diameter. The front has a beautiful rendition of the U.S.S. Maine underway, and has a really nice American cloth flag attached to the bottom. Overall length is 2 1/2". Slight fraying at the bottom. The back has a mint Whitehead & Hoag label attached, with patent dates. $100 Sale Price $65 39 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SOUVENIR PIN BACK BUTTON 1 1/4" diameter. A great rendition of the U.S.S. Maine underway. Below the ship is "MAINE" and above is an American flag. The rear has a paper label for the Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark NJ, and patent dates. Beautiful condition. $65 Sale Price $35 40 SAW - SAW-WWI PATRIOTIC FLAG ALUMINUM TIN CONTAINER Upon first look, this appears to be a yo-yo. It's actually a thin aluminum tin in yo-yo shape. One half of it is the lid. One side has a billowing U.S. flag on staff. The style places this roughly between 1890 to WWI period. Really neat item. A bit under 2 1/2" in diameter. Excellent used condition. Very lightweight. $20 Sale Price $10
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