1 IWP (A, B, E, F
below) - INDIAN WAR
SHOULDER STRAPS The straps listed below came from an old collection we acquired
years ago. (Photo colors are as close as we could get them, with slight
variation).
  Click on each thumbnail for larger view (A) - INDIAN WAR STAFF CAPTAIN’S SHOULDER STRAPS. 1 5/8 x 3
15/16”. Wide gold bullion borders with light tarnish. Edged with spun
brass wire. Silver bullion captain’s bars with minor dulling. Black
wool facings. No snags. Excellent condition. Backs covered with black
fabric, possibly silk. This is professionally hand sewn in place. $375
  Click on each thumbnail for larger view
(B) - INDIAN WAR CAPTAIN OF INFANTRY SHOULDER STRAPS. Possibly
Civil War. Some of these are very difficult to date precisely. 1 9/16
x 4”. Gold bullion borders narrow enough for early date. Moderate
tarnish. Edged with quite narrow spun brass wire. Dulled silver
bullion captain’s bars at each end. Sky blue wool facing. Black fabric
backing hand sewn in place. Very good. No snags. $425
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(E) - VERY NICE EARLY INDIAN WAR STAFF CAPTAIN’S SHOULDER STRAPS. 1 9/16 x 4”. Gold bullion borders with spun brass wire edging. Gold
tarnished to bronzy tone on top with more gilt showing along the lower
edges. Silver bullion captain’s bars embroidered on each end.
Tarnished on top. Fine black wool facing. No snags or holes. Backs
faced with navy blue/black (can’t tell) wool hand sewn in place. $395
  Click on each thumbnail for larger view
(F) - INDIAN WAR MEDICAL CORPS CAPTAIN’S SHOULDER STRAPS. Super rare! 1 5/8 x 3 15/16”. Wide borders in gold bullion, dulled by
tarnish giving bronzy tones, with gold tones showing through. Spun brass
wire edging. Silver bullion captain’s bars on each end. Some silvery
grey tarnish. Emerald green wool facing, with some light wear to nap.
Black wool backing hand sewn in place. No snags or holes. Don’t
remember seeing another set. $695
 2 IWP - FANTASTIC ANTIQUE INDIAN BEADED NECK YOKE OR BIB More Photos, Click Here Possibly
a very small apron, but more likely for the neck area. I believe there
is about a full pound of beads here, and all you see are the beads,
making up a complex fretwork which is the apron. Am unable to specify
the tribal origin. Markings on the rear of the waistband are typical
museum accession numbers which is almost certainly where it came
from. My feeling on the date is well pre-1900. Made for formal or
ceremonial wear, it being too elaborate, and valuable, and of a fairly
fragile nature (even when new) that any other wear would be
illogical. A little over 13” wide at top, splaying wider toward the
bottom. All the fretwork hangs from a slim band of bed ticking
fabric, tightly beaded on the front. A very worn fabric tie hangs from
one side, originally worn around the back. Mostly sound. Extremely
artistic. Has some parting, hopefully well shown in the photos, but
essentially intact. Worthy of full restoration, a small matter
compared to the labor, skill, artistic talent and costly amount of
beads in it. $295
 3 IWP - PATRIOTICALLY
FLAG DECORATED STRAIGHT RAZOR More Photos, Click Here Could be
Indian War through Spanish American War. One face of the black horn
handle has raised crossed American flags at center, 1 3/8” long.
Blade is undecorated. Some very pale beginnings of scattered grey.
Such razors were favored by soldiers of the period. $50
 4 IWP - FOUR CUSTER PHOTOGRAPHS More Photos,
Click Here These are reprints
that were once framed and displayed in my office, pre-1985, alongside
my Custer collection. When we sold the collection in 1985 (catalogs
of that sale still show up for sale), I retained these photographs,
and they just recently came out of storage. These are exact reprints
done in precise original tones, and done in extremely limited numbers
back then. These are all famous views of Custer, and would be great
once again framed and hung in your den or office. From top left, the
sizes are: 11 x 13 ¾”; 8 x 10”; 5 x 7”; 5 x 7”. Back sides of the two
smaller have a little tape residue, otherwise, these are all
excellent. $50
   5 IWP - SUPER RARE CROSSED MUSKET
CUFF LINKS Click on thumbnail photos for
larger view Because the motif employs the crossed
muskets rather than crossed rifles as found on late 19th Century insignia and jewelry, I am inclined to date these early rather
than late. In either case, cuff links are very seldom encountered
with an obvious military theme. These are 9/16” square, oriented
diamond-wise, with white fired enamel backing, gold line borders, and
applied brass crossed muskets. Reverse has screw post and round nut.
One could be used as a lapel pin. From our personal collection.
$65
  6 IWP - INDIAN WAR INFANTRY PIONEER BRASSARD (SPECIALTY PATCH) Click on each thumbnail photo
for larger view Worn during the 1880's up through the
Spanish American War. Large crossed axes cut out of center of 5 x 10" dark navy
blue wool, backed with white wool. Mint originals. Each ... $8
7 IWP - TINTYPE OF TWO MILITARY BAND MEMBERS C.1870 Click on thumbnail photo for
larger view Rare image. Among the very few encountered during our 50 year
career dealing in militaria. Crisp and clear. 2 3/8 x 3
1/4". Studio pose, full length. They wear tall kepi's, dress
coat with tails, epaulets and three rows of buttons on front. One
holds a 3 valve trombone and the other holds a 3 valve cornet.
Each wears a white enameled leather belt with tongue and wreath buckle,
not clear enough to identify...likely a state seal. Tiny patch of
bubbling which does not affect the image. $125
8 IWP - NEAT ANTIQUE MEDICAL QUACK DEVICE Click on thumbnail photo for
larger view
An excellent example of a device which saw popularity from the very
earliest days of our country - and employing a principle still being
sold as an effective, therapeutic measure. Known by several names
over its history of use because the devices were widely copied.
This one dates from the 1880's, but is basically identical to specimens
we've seen and owned which were from the Colonial period. This is
a disc 1 5/8" in diameter, and a bit over 1/16" thick. It is made
from concentric circles of different metals juxtaposed to each other,
either in thin bands or small discs. The information printed on
both sides is hard to read, but one side lists "RICHARDSON'S GALVANIC
MAGNETO BATTERY". On the other side, you can read some of the
text, "PAT. IN U.S." and possibly something about CANADA, and I think a
date of FEB 8 or 9, possibly 1881. The principle behind the design
was to create a small electrical current, called a galvanic battery
which was supposed to provide beneficial results to the wearer.
Fascinating design. We've seen very few
over the years. $75
 9 IWP - RARE M1874 “SHOEMAKER” U.S. CAVALRY HORSE BIT
– ADOPTED BY ARTILLERY IN 1889 AS WELL More
Photos, Click Here Adopted as the best of
suggested designs to replace the Civil War pattern bits, universally
considered as too heavy. This specimen is excellent and complete.
Fairly dark, thinned and patinated nickel plate finish. Has original
"US" studs on each side. The only marking we see is a stamped number "870". $295 Reduced
to Cost
 12 IWP - EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE CAST
IRON "TAMMANY" MECHANICAL BANK Click on thumbnail photo for larger views Clearly marked along the top back
"PAT'd DEC 23, 1873". The most under-priced of all the designs once produced, and one
of the more attractive, intriguing, and nicely done. Unquestionably original. (Believe me, I know. I specialized in these fantastic collectible banks some years
ago). This one retains 90-95% original paint! Never retouched, or cleaned. Perfect patina. Complete with trap. Colors only muted. Edges show handling wear. Tiny little dings scattered. Hairline crack in back at lower left corner. Fine face. Arm which takes coin in hand rotates on a rod which was once
peaned on the end, which held the arm on the rod. This bit of "bulge" at the end of the rod is worn, so the
arm can slip off. Displays fine. Operates (needs coin bit bigger than penny). Can leave as is or professional bank restorer can fix with
little trouble. Nothing visible. Should be priced at $850 with this fine paint.
$550 Reduced to Cost
 13 IWP - RARE INDIAN WAR INFANTRY PATTERN 1874 CLOTHING BAG. More Photos, Click Here Originally designed
to go with the Palmer Brace system which was rejected by the men.
This left these bags to serve their lives as haversacks for infantry.
This is a RARE-RARE transitional bag between the Type 1 & Type 2, made
1875-60. Made for only a few months, issued to recruits for their few
personal items, and carried by them to their duty stations. Supposed
then to be turned in and sent back to the recruit depots but because
of their obvious utility, the units kept them. This caused the depots
to mark all the bags with large “RECRUIT” markings on the front flap,
in hopes this would induce the units to return the bags. It didn’t
work. See McChristian’s book “The U.S. Army in the West 1870-1880”, pg. 187 &
206-7-8 for this story. So rare, I haven’t had an example in 10, perhaps
15 years. Heavy khaki canvas bag prox. 13 x 14”, with LEATHER BELTS,
BUCKLE BILLETS, and upper edging to bag opening. Face of bag at top
has second pocket 5 ¼ x 6 ¼”, closed with large Civil War brass EAGLE
BUTTON and leather strap. So rare, I didn’t think I’d ever see
another. Face of closing flap has large US stenciled on as well as
“RECRUIT” marking. Shows good use and damp staining. Leather good.
We found 4 of these, each with different personalized markings
(soldier name or initials). 3 are marked Watervliet
Arsenal and 1 is marked Rock Island Arsenal (this one sold). Lacks the
shoulder strap. Super find. The leather and eagle buttons were
retained for only a few months and then disappeared, replaced with
canvas entirely. You will likely never see another one of these,
after ours are gone. Only one W.A.
left...$195
15
IWP - THREE BUFFALO BILL BOOKS. Although these
date C.1917, we put them in this section due to their subject matter.
PHOTOS A. "BUFFALO
BILL - THE BOYS’ FRIEND". 1917
hardbound edition with color cover plate of Bill and Indian about to
bring down a buffalo. 5 1/2 x 8 1/8”, 246 pages. By Elmer Sherwood.
Whitman Publishing Co./Racine…Chicago. Total adventure package, 37
chapters. Clean text. Cover lightly faded. Some wear at a few
extreme edges. Great cover graphics. Little corner off at top
right. Front hinge shaken on inside. Interior spine has come unglued
from spine covering, and needs to be re-glued. $10
PHOTOS
B. "BUFFALO BILL AND THE PONY EXPRESS". Dates 1917 or very close. Undated fly leaf. Inexpensive
pseudo-hardbound, out of heavy cardstock covers with paper covering
simulating cloth. Color plate on cover of Bill being pursued by
Indians. 4 5/8 x 6 7/8”, 125 pages. Clean text, on light grey
paper. Cover nearly loose at spine – I believe easily repaired
inside. Exterior has wear at extreme corners and very edges of spine
at bend. Classic early Western thriller; one step up from the Dime
Novels. By the prolific Elmer Sherwood of Whitman Publishing. $10
PHOTOS
C. "BUFFALO BILL’S BOYHOOD". Well written
adventure novel, based considerably on fact. Dates 1917 or very
close. Undated fly leaf. By the prolific Elmer Sherwood of Whitman
Publishing Co. 4 ½ x 7”, 121 pages. Clean text on light grey paper.
Pseudo-hard covers, out of heavy cardstock with printed paper facing.
Color plate on cover of Indians attacking Bill, firing from behind a
downed horse. Covers show good deal of surface wear. Front cover
parted from hinge (just paper). Rear cover and spine about loose.
Needs a bit of glue. One step up from Dime Novels. Well done
adventures. $10
  18 IWP - ANTIQUE PATRIOTIC FLAG FOR
DENMARK. Click on thumbnail photos for
larger view Came with numerous antique U.S.
patriotic flags of the 1870’s period. A patriotic flag on a stick,
with design stenciled on heavy polished cotton like all historic
patriotic US flags. For waving at parades and decorating convention
halls, businesses and houses. Could well have been used at the 1876
Centennial Fair in Philadelphia. Flags came from that area. Design
is white cross on red background. Nearly new condition. Measures 20 ½
x 35”. On its original 50” stick. Can be shipped without for less
cost. $10
 19 IWP - IMPORTANT AMERICAN INDIAN BEADWORK MITTENS-GAUNTLETS
WITH SPREAD EAGLE EMBLEM ACROSS THE CUFFS!! C.1880. More Photos, Click Here Specimens of American Indian artwork rarely seen, employing a
patriotic motif. In a collection or sale, these would be one of the
highlights. The reason is that each cuff has full width beadwork of
the AMERICAN SPREAD EAGLE EMBLEM, interpreted and presented as only a
NATIVE ARTIST could. Such a motif is among the most highly desired of
all types of Indian beadwork. Mittens are puffy tan elk-skin (I
believe), sinew sewn. Tip to tip they measure almost 14”, with a 6”
long cuff, 8 ½” wide. The beaded spread eagle/shield/arrows/olive
branch designs are 7 ½” wide, beaded with twine. Beads are primarily
transparent, with pale shades in various colors, except for sky blue
used on top of the American shield. Head is transparent with cobalt
eye and blue beads; rest of body/wings are wine red, clear and pale
orange. Arrows and olive branches alternating wine red and clear with
sky blue claws. Tail clear and green. Superb character in the
presentation. Condition shows some use. Leather still flexible and
strong. Just a bit of greying to the face of the hands due to
dust/dirt, one more than the other. Rear edges and a narrow belt
around the middle once had a narrow band of fur, long gone due to
mothing. Displays fine as is or should be fairly easy to restore.
Lined with coarse, age toned red/white/blue material. This is worn,
and frayed in spots along the rear edge. Beading is tight and fine
with no apparent bead loss. I can say that I’ve never encountered an
Indian beaded patriotic design I liked better or which had, in my
opinion, more character and display appeal. $395
Reduced to Cost
Spanish
American War Period
Be sure to check
out the other sections for SAW material, particularly the
Pins/Stickpins, Pinback Buttons and Glassware
1 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PATRIOTIC RAZOR & CASE Click on thumbnail photos for
larger view
Sale Pending Called the "Uncle Sam Razor" although no image of Sam appears on razor
or box. However, the off-white celluloid handle has handsome
decoration...spread eagle at center (pale blue) and stars, stripes at
each end. Ricasso has title "UNCLE SAM". Bright blade, German
made. Box has worn surface. $115
 2 SAW - IMPORTANT ORIGINAL SPANISH
AMERICAN WAR U.S. ARMY 5th CORPS FLAG More Photos, Click Here
An exceptional rarity, and among the most important objects a
Spanish American War collection can contain. From our personal
collection and the only legitimate, original Corps flag I was able to
obtain in over 40 years of collecting, and as an active militaria
dealer. Made of standard wool flag bunting. Pennant shaped
with thick hoist binding, providing a channel for the flagstaff.
Sewn from four pieces. From the hoist end, vertical bands of
white, red, and blue make the flag, with a 12" blue pentagonal form
(like a fortress) sewn at the center of the red band. The flag
measures 47" high on the hoist and 51" on the fly. Condition is
excellent with unfaded colors, some dulling of the white, and some
small scattered moth or bullet holes. A rare and valuable find. $2,750
 3 SAW - HIGH SPANISH NAVAL OFFICER'S
UNIFORM COAT - WORN DURING THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES
& OBTAINED AS A WAR SOUVENIR BY AN AMERICAN SOLDIER IN 1898-1899 More Photos, Click Here (Keep
in mind, it is rather dark these days in Alaska, so the red shots are
a bit washed out). A fabulous piece with excellent
provenance. Superb Navy blue wool body with gold lace edgings, red
turned back collar and full red lining, including the tails. I place
the rank above Captain in the Spanish Navy based on comparison with
two period photos of the highest Naval officers in Manila during the
Spanish American War. Rank is judged, according to my references, by
the number of gold lace bands that face the cuffs, and the number of
stars. The Spanish Minister of Marine, Ramon Aunon y Villalon is
shown with the two lace bands and two stars. Admiral Mantojo,
Commander of the Spanish Asiatic Squadron destroyed at Manila Bay
wears three bands and three stars (plus some extra embellishment).
This coat is either for a rank between Captain and Admiral, or logic
says it is for an Admiral (3 stars). We
have signed provenance showing ownership from me back through one
other owner, to the man, whose father, a member of Co. I, 51st Iowa Vol. Infantry (Philippine Service) left the impression that he,
the soldier, got the uniform (confiscated, purchased or traded) from
the Royal Palace in Manila. The prior owner said the uniform has been
on public display at a few important events and solicited to be in
others. Included in the written provenance provided is a photo of the
uniform in a public display, plus a magazine also showing a display.
Judging by the high rank of the uniform, finding the identity of the
original owner seems feasible. Coat is heavy, and strikingly
beautiful. It is double breasted with four, almost gem quality gold
plated buttons with crown over anchor, on each side of the chest.
There is one small button on one cuff, missing on the other cuff (the
only button missing). The gold lace is excellent in general, with
some surface wear in the neck area, facings and waist. There are 12
(complete set) of buttons across the back and down the vent. There
are pockets in the tails. Shoulders have loops to hold epaulets.
Definitely a key piece in our collection.
Names of prior owners and soldier identity provided to buyer. $3,750
 4 SAW - MARVELOUS U.S.S. MAINE
FIGURAL HARD RUBBER PIPE More Photos, Click Here Extremely rare
and desirable, original Spanish American War collectible. All
but the bowl and the end of the stem is in the three-dimensional form
of the U.S.S. Maine. Bowl sits on the bow of the ship.
Overall length is 5 1/2". Pipe is black hard rubber, over which
someone painted gold, which shows great age and some wear.
Likely done during the War. From my personal collection, which
took over 30 years to build. Over this period I have not
encountered more than three of these pipes, two of which I purchased.
The third was offered in a catalog and was sold before I could contact
the company. If you collect SAW memorabilia, you definitely will
want this. Offered at cost. $325
  5 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CUBAN PATRIOT (INSURECTO)
HAT INSIGNIA Click on thumbnail photos for
larger view This is
an original 3 x 1 11/16” ribbon in full color of the Cuban flag. Worn
on the fan of the hat – on the face of the upturned brim.
Considerable photo evidence exists of this. Mint example. It is
likely that few survived. $75
 6 SAW - ARTILLERY WATCH FOB Click on thumbnail photos for
larger view Original, from the Spanish American War period. Like new,
still mounted on the paper and cardstock display backing. Fob
body is 1 1/4" wide, ribbed black silk ribbon, in two layers.
Bottom layer is backing with swallowtail end. Top layer is
shorter and supports a gilt brass pendant with crossed cannon with
wreath around it. Top of fob has chain link to small clasp.
Paper backing will show some storage dust. Fob is about mint.
Have only one left, comparable condition to the one pictured. $40
7SAW - EARLY CABINET PHOTO OF CHILD WITH KEPI AND
WAGON Click on thumbnail photos for
larger view A very cute child, who looks
like a girl, but we suspect is a boy. Particularly charming image.
Clear, crisp. Original. 3 1/4 x 4 3/4" print on grey mat.
Excellent condition. He wears a kepi, and is holding the wagon handle and
some other stick in his other hand. The wagon has ABC alphabet blocks in
it. $35
 8 SAW - BEAUTIFUL SERVICE MEMORIAL OF
NEW YORK SOLDIER C.1896-1907 More
Photos, Click Here Encompasses the Spanish American War and the Philippine
Insurrection. We know most everything about him except his name,
unfortunately. He wears the New York National Guard Dress Uniform,
which has enough insignia to know he was from the 9th New
York Infantry, Co. K. This is beautifully done, but possibly homemade,
unless the unit got together and had several made. 6½ x 10”, heavy
cardstock with glass face. Entire face under the glass is a silk 45 star
flag, with a 5” tall oval opened in the strip end, enclosing a crisp
waist up photo of the soldier. He wears white cross belts, dress
epaulets with 9th insignia, breast plate with “9”, service
medals and three rows of New York buttons. Edge of display has red
paper tape, showing some wear. Backside has two loops for wall hanging,
and brass wire stand for table top. Wonderful patriotic display.
During the Civil War, the 9th spawned the famous Hawkins Zouaves.
During the Spanish American War, they were federalized and trained at
Chickamauga, but the War ended before they went into combat. $65
10 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ADMIRAL DEWEY STRAIGHT RAZOR Click on thumbnail photo for
larger view Bright blade has etched
on one face, starting at the end, is a spread eagle, then text, "ADMIRAL
DEWEY", over bust of Dewey, over "DEFEATED SPANISH FLEET OFF MANILA",
ending in floral spray. Nicely lustrous handle, I believe dark
brown/black hard rubber. $150
 14 SAW - UNCLE SAM WHITE CLAY PIPE More Photos, Click Here Spanish American
War icon. At no time before or since has the image of Uncle Sam
been seen in such profusion. Fine collectible. One piece
pipe, made to use, but this one is like new with red-white-blue bands
around his top hat. 6” long. Neat display item. $45
 16 SAW - THE FINEST BEADED LADIES PURSE
YOU'LL PROBABLY EVER SEE AND DONE IN A PATRIOTIC MOTIF More Photos, Click Here This is one of the
finest beaded bags you’ll probably ever see, and done in a patriotic
motif. Absolutely outstanding condition. Top is crocheted and
cinches closed with a flat ribbon drawstring (it is probably a
replacement for the original, but does show some age). Top of bag is
encircled with an unbroken band of American flags 2” wide (remember,
this entire purse below the crocheted top is beaded). The central
area of the purse is done in clear beads with green leaves and
burgundy/light pink flower design. The base is a circular panel with
alternating red and white rings, encircled by a wider blue band with
clear beads for the stars. I see no damage or wear. Lying flat, it
is 7½” wide, and 10” tall. Frankly, we haven’t seen something this
fine in all the years we have been collecting patriotic Americana. A
meticulous examination revealed no more than the possibility of three
missing beads; there could be more, but I have not found them. A
wonderful display specimen for the purse collector as well as for
collectors of patriotic Americana. We estimate the age to be around
C.1898 – 1918 period. $495
 17 SAW - ANTIQUE LEATHER DRIVING or
AVIATOR GAUNTLETS C.1900 More Photos, Click Here Exactly
as worn by the earliest pilots, motorcyclists, and autoists. For a
collector or enthusiast of any of these early areas of motivation,
these gauntlets provide considerable display value. 16 ½” long.
Heavy black leather. Hands show light use. Huge black leather
gauntlet cuffs simply needing some black polish to replace the color
lost over time. Cuffs have two snap tabs each to tighten the
accordion end; each button marked “J. P.
LUTHER/BERLIN WIS/GLOVE CO”. Snap heads in place but the male halves
popped out. Second best pair of early driving/flying gauntlets I
recall ever seeing. Makes a very noticeable addition to a display –
has a way of bringing that early time alive. (Left
glove in photos has a brown tinge, but this is only brighter light shining
in when the photos were taken). $65
 18 SAW - NEAT SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
ADVERTISING PIECE More Photos, Click Here From the John
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. Cardstock 4 1/4 x 9", folded
in thirds. One side has 3 color panels; one shows the battleship
Olympia; another shows the Brooklyn at Santiago; the third has three
color portraits of officers...Schley, Dewey, and Sampson. When folded
up, the other side becomes a knapsack in color, with blanket roll at
top, shown both sides. One face has unit information and has canteen
draped on one side. Excellent. $28
 19 SAW - MARVELOUS & RARE TEDDY
ROOSEVELT BEER TRAY More Photos, Click Here Original,
and one of the most eagerly sought items of Spanish American War
memorabilia…from our personal collection of well over 30 years. 13¼ x
16½” chromolithograph on tin, with back side a dark blue green, and
the face showcasing a dramatic image of “Teddy Roosevelt” in uniform
on a galloping horse, saber held high. The raised border is backed
with blue with white stars, and four panels with U.S. and Cavalry unit
flags, and at bottom, the famous “crossed sabers/1/USV” insignia of
the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry. Condition of the scene of
TR on his charging horse is the best we have ever found. Sharp with
no rubs/scrapes. There is some rubbing and light, scattered wear,
mostly at the extreme edge and underside. The back has scattered
wear. We had another, not as fine as this, which we sold at auction
recently, and it brought over $1500. This being the best specimen of
this famous tray we’ve ever encountered, provides you a chance to get
one even better, without searching for years as we did. $1,395
 23 SAW - MASSIVE ADMIRAL DEWEY BRASS BADGE More Photos, Click Here 6" tall and 5" wide. I know of only one other badge this massive.
It is the one variation of the badge which has, instead of Dewey's bust,
McKinley's. Made from very thin sheet brass stamped with the
portrait and wording. This is backed with heavy cardstock with
considerable wording. Some of it reads "American Citizens! Wear
this BADGE in HONOR of ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, THE HERO OF MANILA.
Let the glory of his Victory be an inspiration to the AMERICAN PEOPLE"
and more. Disc badge hangs from spread eagle pin back at top.
After collecting SAW material for nearly 50 years, this is the only
example of this badge I've come across. Overall a bit uneven from
wear and being very thin metal. Priced at our cost. $350
 25 SAW - THREE CABINET PHOTOS OF
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR FAME More Photos, Click Here 3 7/8 x 6
1/4”; standard card stock. Includes Major General William R. Shafter,
Lt. Richmond Pearson Hobson, and ex-Confederate, Major General Joseph
C. Wheeler. Photo print detail and clarity. Actually a half tone
printing press copy (from the period) of an original photo print.
Made to be given to people as an advertising premium. Entire back of
the cards is devoted to advertising “Fairy Soap”. These cards were
extremely popular with the public, who used them to fill their cabinet
photo albums, which also frequently had a military motif on decorative
covers. Excellent condition. One has little damp stain for 1” on
bottom margin. All three. $45
 26 SAW - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR UNCLE
SAM PIPE More Photos, Click Here Carved
and painted wood. Top hat, head and neck. Great character. Has
glass eyes which brings the thing alive. While mostly professionally
hand carved, this is a commercial product which was offered in two
sizes…this, and larger. Makes a neat display item. Lacks the stem
which was a long, curved reed, typical of numerous pipes of the time.
Most old antique shops have a supply of cheap old pipes, from which
you can get a suitable stem if desired. I’ve had this and the larger
size displayed on a little wire stand – no stem needed. From our
personal collection. 3½” high. Very good condition. Shows a nice
mellow age patina and minor paint loss, mostly the blue on the upper
hat band. Handsome and an icon of the War. Uncle Sam’s image was
everywhere. $75
  27 SAW - THE CLASSIC ADMIRAL DEWEY
BULLET LAMP More Photos, Click Here One of the most eagerly sought Spanish American War collectible.
Consists of a horizontal sheet copper cylinder made to look like a
large cartridge case, with a bullet-shaped nose with darkened brass
finish. The "cartridge" is supported by two pair of black cast
iron crossed cannon. The top surface of the "cartridge" (which
is the oil reservoir), has an oil burner. 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: About as fine
as can be found. Copper has small, mild impression on top,
forward of the burner, not affecting any of the image or words. Copper
has nice color. Lacks glass chimney. Nose has some wear to
color. 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 (not included). It is approximately 3 3/8" tall by 5
1/2" across at the bottom. Top opening is approximately 2"
across. $775
 28 SAW - THE CLASSIC ADMIRAL DEWEY
BULLET LAMP More Photos, Click Here 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 (not included). It is
approximately 3 3/8" tall by 5 1/2" across at the bottom. Top
opening is approximately 2" across. $475
 29 SAW - UNBELIEVABLY RARE VISITING
CARDS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE 1st SOUTH DAKOTA U.S. VOLUNTEERS, CO K More Photos, Click Here 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...$35
Price for Card B...Each...$65
  30 SAW - PATRIOTIC MILITARY MOTIF
POCKET COIN PURSE More Photos, Click Here Spanish American
War memorabilia – one of the infinite number of useful items sold
during and shortly after the War which carried some form of patriotic
or military decoration, intended to show support for the War.
This item is really neat. Consists of a disc shaped top, opening
like a compact, made of nickel plated sheet metal. Center of the
top is the Navy insignia…spread eagle on anchor, in ring of stars.
All this is surrounded by a wreath. The underside of the lid is
dated Dec. 15, ’03. Affixed to this compact top, is a finely
knit short black bag, to hold coins. The base of the bag has a
five petal, floral type motif, done in iron beads, sewn to fabric.
Metal bright, with light wear to plating on high spots/edges.
Small dent in middle of eagle insignia. Bag excellent.
Some tarnish to beads. Really neat item. $75
  30 SAW - ANOTHER POCKET COIN PURSE More Photos, Click Here Made up of a high relief, silvered, circular metal
frame which has on its face the entire insignia found on U.S. Naval
officers sword belt buckles. A latch flips the lid open. Attached
behind the metal frame is a lightly knit pouch in pale grey faced with
an 8-pointed star formed by tiny silvery black faceted beads of
Hematite. The decorative top of the purse features an oak leaf wreath
around a precise and accurate rendering of a naval officer’s
insignia…spread winged eagle on horizontal anchor over stacked cannon
balls, all ringed with stars and rope. Condition is near new. Has
the patent date of Dec. 15, '03 on inside of
lid. A gem. Measures 2¾” across when laid flat. $85
   34 SAW - PATRIOTIC PENDANT DEDICATED
TO THE MEMORY OF THE SAILORS LOST ON THE U.S.S. MAINE Click on each
thumbnail for larger view Sale
Pending To be worn on a neck chain or as a watch fob. A 1 1/2"
diameter disc with a color rendering of the burning Morro Castle with
U.S. flags flying overhead. Reverse has this poignant
dedication..."LET US HOIST THE AMERICAN FLAG UPON THE RUINS OF MORRO
CASTLE AND SAY TO THE BRAVE SAILORS OF THE BATTLE-SHIP MAINE: THERE IS
YOUR MONUMENT". Glass faces front and back. Metal rim.
Metal loop and ring on top. Mint condition. Offered at cost...$65
 35 SAW - "MAINE AVENGED" – SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SILK SCARF More Photos, Click Here
Sale Pending Approximately
18” square, off white thin silk, with 6” high decorative panel printed
in dark blue on one quadrant. Top has bust of Admiral Dewey within a
laurel wreath, flanked by a small inscription “THE HERO OF MANILA/WE
DIDN’T (DEWEY) A THING TO THEM”. Below this is a scene of a U.S.
Battleship destroying other ships (Spanish), all surrounded by a laurel
wreath, over the title “MAINE AVENGED”. Fine condition,
just needs ironing. Offered at our
cost. $75
 36 SAW - "REMEMBER THE MAINE"
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR CHOROMOLITHOGRAPH BEER TRAY More Photos, Click Here 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 bright and excellent and likely
as fine as could ever be found. Border about new condition, with
some small chips scattered.
Central scene fine with some small nicks and scratches in the upper
quadrant. $465
 37 SAW - "REMEMBER THE MAINE" SPANISH
AMERICAN WAR CHOROMOLITHOGRAPH BEER TRAY More Photos, Click Here 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. $265
 40 SAW - THE MAGNIFICENT ADMIRAL
DEWEY PORTRAIT CABINET PHOTO ALBUM More Photos, Click Here This was one of
the most showy items created to appeal to the vast
souvenir/memorabilia/collecting audience during the Spanish American
War. Out of the thousands of items created with Admiral Dewey's
bust or name, this one became a classic, having centerpiece stature.
And what sold it then and sells it now, whether one actually needed a
photo album, is the incredible front cover. All else is
extraneous. This is a big book, with thick covers and thick pages.
8 3/8" wide, 10 1/2" high. The front cover is a masterpiece in
celluloid. At center is a full color, life-like portrait of
Admiral Dewey, surrounded by a wreath, behind which we see draped
American flags, and above and below these, a sea scene, and cameos of
ships in Dewey's fleet. The color and the artistry are
outstanding. They almost glow. The spine and back cover are
faced with a green patterned velvet, almost universally worn off,
whenever one finds one of these old albums. While lightly worn, it
is unexpectedly good. The cover lacks the rear half of the latch.
Inside are 15 thick pages, gilt edged. Normally the pages are
worn, torn and generally a mess. These are clean and almost free
from small tears. Has about 2/3 of the pages filled with people
from the turn of the century. This is a splendid display.
Face is very fine. $325
  42 SAW - COLORFULLY PATRIOTIC ARMY & NAVY BOOK OF
NEEDLES Click on each
thumbnail for larger view Classic Spanish American
War themes made this a real showpiece of SAW memorabilia. Comes in
its original grey envelope, 3 ¼ x 5 ¾” with the printed title on its
face “The Army and Navy/Needle Book/Contains a full variety of/LARGE
EYED NEEDLES, etc. etc.”. Inside is a stiff card stock folder which
hinges open to 2 ¾ x 9 ½”. The outside faces of this folder have
colorful, full face spread eagle on shield, with arrows and olive
branch, all sitting on the top edge of the globe. The entire
background is blue sky with stars. An amazing display. The other
face has a color picture of one of the S.A.W. war ships, the IOWA at
sea, all framed with rococo scroll work. Everything is like new. $35
 43 SAW - ANTIQUE DRUM
CANVAS CARRYING CASE
C.1890-1900 More Photos, Click
Here A tannish 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. $25
  44 SAW - NEAT SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
TIN TRAY WITH PATRIOTIC MOTIFS. Click on each
thumbnail for larger view 3 3/8” in diameter with raised rim done in gold tone. Central
theme revolves around picture of the U.S.S. Maine under crossed US and
Cuban flags, over motto “Remember the Maine”. Decoration is color
litho. Probably intended as a coaster or small tip tray. Shows minor
wear. $35
  45 SAW - 45 STAR PATRIOTIC AMERICAN FLAG Click on each
thumbnail for larger view Made for
waving at parades and decorating homes, businesses, banquet halls, and
during the period of this flag’s life, there were plenty of each.
This flag’s life was from 4 January 1896 to November 16, 1907. William
McKinley and Teddy Roosevelt were presidents, and we fought the
Spanish American War changing radically the world’s geography. 4 3/8
x 7 ½”. White polished cotton with red stripes and blue canton
stenciled-on. Design strong and clean both sides. Have 3, all on
original sticks. All are excellent with few little holes, or small
edge tears. Each…$35
  46 SAW - 45 STAR FLAG PATRIOTIC SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
ENVELOPE Click on each
thumbnail for larger view 3 5/8 x 6 1/2". Entire face of envelope is a bright red, white
and blue American flag with 45 star canton…star pattern 8-7-8-7-8-7.
Unused. For the period 1896-1907, including Spanish American War,
Philippine Insurrection and the Boxer Rebellion. Very unusual. Shows
minor handling, and the flap has glued shut. Have
three. Each...$15
   47 SAW - HANDSOME HAND CARVED WOOD SPOON WITH CUBAN FLAG carefully
cut into the surface of the handle, with color and shadowing added to
deepened contours. Shown flying from a staff. Spoon is
perfectly shaped with lustrous surface. Done in a medium brown
wood. Fine condition. Flag has artistic character.
Souvenir of Spanish American War period occupation. C.1899.
$25 Click on each thumbnail for a larger
view
  48 SAW - COLLAPSIBLE PATRIOTIC FAN Click on each
thumbnail for a larger view Spanish
American War. Has a pair of 9 1/2" long handles with clip at
bottom to hold their position - open or closed. To open, spread
the handles in a circular fashion, the upper end being a hinge.
This opens and spreads the accordion fan portion which becomes a
circle, with a colored US flag covering about a quarter of the fan
surface. Handles have lightly worn print paper covering.
Condition is very good showing use. From our personal
collection. $45
 50 SAW - MECHANICAL
DEVICE - PROGRAM FOR
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S GRAND NEW YORK RECEPTION More Photos, Click Here This
is a mechanical program for Admiral Dewey’s Grand New York reception
which informs the user of every important event of the two day
celebration and its time and place. Consists of a 2” diameter disc,
celluloid covered on both sides. Face has Admiral Dewey bust at top
between U.S. and Admiral flags in color, over picture of Olympia at
sea. Wording at edge is “New York Celebration to America’s Hero,
September 29 & 30, 1899”. Opposite side has movable top layer with
slot on one side. Moving this top layer, or more properly said,
rotating it, reveals through the slot, information about the
celebration. About every 3/8” of rotation reveals yet another
banquet, parade, meeting, Naval display, etc., and gives time and
place. Printed on the top, movable layer is “Friday Sept. 29th/Reception
& Naval Parade, See 1…Saturday Sept. 30/Military Parade See 2”.
Center says NEW YORK/1899”. Time of day of events are shown on the
extreme edge of the pocket programmer. Excellent used
condition. Movable layer rotates fine. Minor crinkling of the front
covering over Dewey and ship, and the rim has very light overall haze of stable rust which just makes it look dark. The
Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, NJ is stamped on the side rim. Offered at cost. $125
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