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FORSYTHES' LARGE ANTIQUES AUCTION •

FORSYTHES’ LARGE ANTIQUES AUCTION
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2013, 12:30 P.M.
CINCINNATI, OHIO

Located at the Holiday Inn at 3855 Hauck Rd., Sharonville, Ohio, take exit 46 off I-275 go North on Route 42 to quick left on Hauck Rd. 

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TITLE DESCRIPTION   LOW EST HIGH EST
             
141
CIRCA 1900 GAMBLIN DICE GAME CIRCA 1900 GAMBLIN DICE GAME Nickel plated with original dice.  11 3/4" high. As found condition. 50 100
142
JAZOGERS GLASS DISPENSER JAZOGERS GLASS DISPENSER Cane covered glass with porcelain base.  Marked "Jazogers" near pewter spout.  17" high. Fine. 50 150
143
MEDIUM SIZE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER MEDIUM SIZE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER ` Includes all its keys, in original nickel finished brass, with black glass plate above drawer, 13.75 x 15.75 x 17”high. Applied brass tag with serial number “779005/324”. Draw opens but keys seem to be stuck, else Fine. 200 400
144
1896 CUSTER'S LAST FIGHT ANHEUSER BUSCH SIGN  1896 CUSTER'S LAST FIGHT ANHEUSER BUSCH SIGN  In original gold painted gesso frame, with “Anheuser-Busch/St. Louis” cast in gesso at top. This chromolithograph is dated in lower left “Entered According to an Act of Congress by Adolphus Bush March 30th 1896, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D.C.”. There is extensive printed text below the battle scene detailing what was happening above, and about the original painting, and two small vignettes below with left having 7th Cavalry flags, crossed sabers, bugle and medal with “Custer” and right with Little Big Horn battlefield monument with mounted Indian at side, 32.5”x 42”, frame is 38.5 x 48”. Some touch up on frame and gesso loss, chromo with small areas of loss and 3”tear along left margin. 500 1000
145
ANHEUSER BUSCH ATTACK ON THE OVERLAND STAGE SIGN ANHEUSER BUSCH ATTACK ON THE OVERLAND STAGE SIGN A 22 x24”chromolithograph on canvas in original oak frame with brass plate on front with title, 29.5 x 42.5”. A couple of scuffs, else Fine. 100 200
146
EMBOSSED TIN SIGN - IMPERIAL CLUB CIGARS  EMBOSSED TIN SIGN - IMPERIAL CLUB CIGARS  Chromolithographed 10 x 13.75” with round corners with open box of cigars and text reading “Smoke The Imperial Club 5cts Cigar The Best for the Money.”. Sign marked Wolf & Co. Selling Agent” lower right. Lacking hanging chain, corners bent with some minor paint loss at same, still Very Good. 100 150
147
COUNTRY STORE TIN JOHN HOFFMANN, CINCINNATI  COUNTRY STORE TIN JOHN HOFFMANN, CINCINNATI  Painted tin in red with gold stenciled label on front “100 Lbs. Net Wt./The John Hoffmann/Packing Co./Ideal Brand/Cincinnati, Ohio/U.S. Inspected & Passed By Department of Agriculture” with two bale handles and original lid in black painted finish, 15.5”diameter x 19”high. Minor dents and slight soil, Very Good. 50 100
148
SCARCE COUNTRY STORE STANDARD NEEDLE 9-DWR. CABINET SCARCE COUNTRY STORE STANDARD NEEDLE 9-DWR. CABINET In walnut “with burled drawer front with two over five over one drawers, stenciled on fronts “Standard/Sewing Machine/(left to right)6-10 Sharps 11 Betweens/Hand Needles”. Upper drawer has divided interior with 7 rows of 8 with walnut sliding lids over each compartment. Each with brass tack knobs, second drawer with 3 rows of 13 compartments, and bottom drawer open. Original brass pulls, and original old varnish finish, 21 x 13.5 x 13”high. Fine. 300 600
149
CLARK OAK SPOOL CABINET W/GILT GLASS LABELS   CLARK OAK SPOOL CABINET W/GILT GLASS LABELS     With four drawers with original brass knobs and gilt glass inset tablets reading  “Clark’s/O.N.T./Spool/Cotton”, 23 x 17.5 x 17” high. Refinished, otherwise fine.  200 400
150
OAK COUNTRY STORE 20-DWR. NEEDLE CASE OAK COUNTRY STORE 20-DWR. NEEDLE CASE  In original old dark varnish finish with original porcelain knobs 5 rows of 4 dovetailed drawers, 19 x 10.5 x 9”. One pull is period replacement, otherwise fine.  200 400
151
WATCHMAKERS OAK SET OF DRAWERS  WATCHMAKERS OAK SET OF DRAWERS  With hinged lid opening to divided compartment over 4 rows of 5 drawers with original ebonized turned wood knobs in old original varnish finish with poplar secondary wood, 4.75 x 16 x 8.5”high. Very slight warp to lid, else Fine. 150 250
152
COUNTRY STORE NEEDLE CASE COUNTRY STORE NEEDLE CASE  Two drawer with original porcelain knobs, original dark varnish finish, 6.25”x 10.25”x 4.5”high. Chip to back of top.  50 100
153
LAMONTAGNE ALLIGATOR TRUNKS & BAGS STORE DISPLAY LAMONTAGNE ALLIGATOR TRUNKS & BAGS STORE DISPLAY Scarce circa 1900 chalk advertising display.  Reads "We Sell & Endorse Alligator Brand Harness, Trunks, Valises, Lamontagne Limited Balmoral Block Montreal, Can.".  11" high x 19" wide. A few small chips, otherwise fine condition.   150 250
153A
GM DELCO ADVERTISING CLOCK GM DELCO ADVERTISING CLOCK 1950s metal and glass GM Delco Sales & Service clock.  15" diameter. Fine condition.  Running order. 100 300
154
M1864 CIVIIL WAR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE M1864 CIVIIL WAR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE  With 40” round barrel marked by hammer “1864” with steel folding rear and standing front sights. Barrel marked along left side with inspectors mark Lock plate marked “U.S./Springfield” with U.S. shield breasted eagle and “1864” behind hammer. Full walnut stock with both sling swivels, steel trigger guard, barrel bands, end cap and butt plate, total length 56”. Socket type bayonet marked “11 T. & W.W.”, total length 21”. Uncleaned with fine all over brown patina, bayonet same, both Very Good. 400 800
155
CIVIL WAR CONTRACT MUSKET CIVIL WAR CONTRACT MUSKET     Likely a European import with markings on left side of the 37.25” round circa .50 caliber barrel with steel standing front sight. Lock plate marked with small eagle behind hammer. Full walnut stock with carved cheek rest on left side. Steel trigger guard, total length 52.5”. Includes marked “U.S.” socket type steel bayonet, total length 21”. Stock shortened at forearm, uncleaned and moderate pitting to all surfaces. Bayonet Very Good. 150 300
156
CIVIL WAR CONTRACT MUSKET & BAYONET CIVIL WAR CONTRACT MUSKET & BAYONET Likely a European import with markings on left side of the 41.25” round circa .60 caliber barrel with steel standing front sight. Lock plate marked with small eagle and “35”. Full walnut stock with carved cheek rest on left side. Steel trigger guard with sling swivel, replaced nickeled steel barrel bands, total length 57.5”. Includes unmarked socket type steel bayonet, total length 21.8”. As above, uncleaned with Nice brown patina, missing end cap, bayonet with moderate rust. 200 400
157
SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE  With 28” round barrel with folding rear and standing front sights, walnut stock with steel butt plate sling swivel at steel trigger guard, total length 47.5”. Has cleaning rod. Heavily pitted and varnish finish. 100 200
158
PERCUSSION FOWLER  PERCUSSION FOWLER  With unclear name on top of 42” round barrel, engraved steel lock plate marked “Hapgood”, walnut stock with brass trigger guard, butt plate and ram rod sleeves, total length 57.2”. Uncleaned with all-over nice brown patina, very minor damage to front of stock and typical pitting near lock, Very Good. 150 250
159
EARLY PERCUSSION FOWLER EARLY PERCUSSION FOWLER Likely European with 4 different marks on left side of 32” round barrel with nice engraved sunburst on top of barrel, floral scroll engraved lock plate, nice walnut stock and forearm, both with fine cross-hatched carving, engraved brass trigger guard, butt plate, end cap with steel ram rod sleeve with period steel rod,  total length 48”. Uncleaned with minor wear to stock and nice brown patina. 150 250
160
DEXTER SMITH BREECH LOADING RIFLE DEXTER SMITH BREECH LOADING RIFLE  With 29” round barrel with brass bead front sight, marked on top “Manufactured by Dexter Smith, Springfield, Mass. Pat. Jan. 8 & Oct.1, 67. Feb. 14 & Mar. 7, 70”. Walnut stock and forearm, steel receiver and butt plate, total length 46”. Serial  number “1336”. Cleaned and make-do repair to hammer. 100 200
161
FINE PERCUSSION FOWLER BY S. POTTER  FINE PERCUSSION FOWLER BY S. POTTER  Circa 12 gage with 40” round barrel, marked “S. Potter” on top of barrel with lock plate marked “J. Tarratt/Warranted”. Fine figured walnut stock with brass back plate, trigger guard, butt plate and three ram rod sleeves. Includes period rod and ebony end cap, total length 55.2”. Slight damage to stock at lock plate, nice brown patina and pitting at lock as expected, Very Good. 150 250
162
FINE PERCUSSION HALF STOCK RIFLE FINE PERCUSSION HALF STOCK RIFLE Unmarked with 38.2” octagonal circa .50 caliber barrel, maple stock, brass back plate, butt plate patch box in right side of stock, end cap, trigger guard, three ram trod sleeves and front sight. Steel rear sight, total length 52.75”. Minor pitting on percussion plate, originally was a full stock, cut down in 19th century, Very Good. 200 400
163
M1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD  M1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD  With acid engraved 29” double edged steel blade with “U.S.” and other patriotic military motifs. Marked on left ricasso “J.H. Wilson Phil’a. Pa.” with cast brass one piece quillon, guard/knuckle bow with spread winged, U.S. shield breasted eagle on guard and floral scroll on bow and lion mask on quillon. Cast brass pommel with U.S. shield breasted spread winged eagle and shield on reverse, end cap with floral design matching front/rear collars also in cast brass with floral scroll. Sharp/ray skin wrapped grip with braided wire wrap, total length 35”. Brass scabbard with cast throat and top band with 2 carrying rings, middle band with single ring and cast drag with star, total length 31.5”. Light over-all wear, Very Good. 150 250
164
CIVIL WAR ERA ARTILLERY SABER  CIVIL WAR ERA ARTILLERY SABER   European import with 23” single edged blade marked on right ricasso “CA” with single piece cast brass hilt with quillon, knuckle bow and ribbed grip with steel capstan rivet, total length 28.75”. Dark brown leather scabbard with brass throat with frog and brass drag with ball terminal, total length 23.75”. Very good. 100 200
165
GRANT & CO. PARLOR RIFLE  GRANT & CO. PARLOR RIFLE  With 22” round barrel marked “Grant & Co. Newark, N.J..” with engraved nickeled brass receiver marked on top “Patent Nov. 9th 1869” with walnut stock and engraved nickeled brass butt plate, total length 38”. Serial number under trigger guard “763”. Made in Newark, N.J., appears to be factory engraved. Minor wear to nickel, 3 replaced screws, and knob on loading slide missing, still Very Good. 200 400
166
GRANT & CO. PARLOR RIFLE  GRANT & CO. PARLOR RIFLE  With 22” round barrel marked “Grant & Co. Newark, N.J..” with engraved nickeled brass receiver marked on top “Patent Nov. 9th 1869” with walnut stock and engraved nickeled brass butt plate, total length 38”. Serial number under trigger guard “759”. Made in Newark, N.J., appears to be factory engraved. Wear to nickel, trigger guard broken but present and some replaced screws. 100 300
167
TULLE FRENCH PERCUSSION NAVAL PISTOL  TULLE FRENCH PERCUSSION NAVAL PISTOL  With 6.5” round barrel, circa .50 caliber with lock plate marked “Mre Rle/de Tulle”. Walnut stock with single brass barrel band, brass trigger guard and but plate with langet ring, steel belt hook on left side, total length 11.5”. Minor expected pitting at percussion cap mount, fore end of stock may have been shortened slightly, else Fine. 300 500
168
EARLY SWORD CANE EARLY SWORD CANE Crook type with tapered birch shaft/scabbard with old rubber ferrule. Cane has hidden push-button release allowing the trefoil tapered blued and gilt decorated 17” steel blade to be removed. Blade is marked “Toledo” and decorated with floral scroll work. Grip is the crook handle of cane, total length less scabbard/shaft is 24”. Total length in scabbard/shaft is 35.25”. As above, otherwise fine. 100 200
169
PAUL MARKER CURLY MAPLE FULL STOCK RIFLE PAUL MARKER CURLY MAPLE FULL STOCK RIFLE  Overall 58", weight 10 lbs.  P. (Paul) Marker (1811-1875) son of Paul Marker (1793-1865) of Sharpsburg, MD, gun maker in Gratis, OH, Darke Co., from 1850 to 1869 then moved to Versailles, OH and Union City, IN, where he operated with his brother Dan until his death.  Top of the barrel marked "P. Marker" in flowing script.                              Barrel by J. (Jacob) Wilt, Native of Chambersburg, PA, son of Jeremiah Wilt, came to Dayton, OH in 1832.  Listed as barrel maker located on the south side of Smith St. at Brown St., Dayton, OH.  Died in 1882.  Barrel marked on bottom flat "J. Wilt, Dayton, OH" in two lines.                                                            Percussion lock by H. (Henry) Elwell of Seneca Co., OH.  Little information survives as to his history.  Known to have made locks or sold locks.  Possibly imported from Birmingham, England and stamped with his name and "Warrented" on the face of the plate ahead of the hammer. Brass wire wrapped repair at neck of stock, some chips to stock, nice brown patina with light pitting near hammer. 200 500
170
FINE COPY FULL STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE  FINE COPY FULL STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE  Maple full stock with lock plate marked “H.R. Kelley/& Son” with fine brass and German silver inlay and hardware including patch box on left side of stock, 42” octagonal barrel with standing front and rear sights, marked “Old Reliable 1989”, total length 59.5”. Fine. 200 300
170A
CHARCOAL PHOTO OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER CHARCOAL PHOTO OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER Hand colored photographic enlargement of an albumen cdv image showing a young Union enlisted man in 10-button shell jacket and light blue Union pants, 16" x 20", in period gold painted frame, 24" x 28". Fine condition. 100 200
170B
CHARCOAL PHOTO OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER CHARCOAL PHOTO OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIER A circa 1880 photographic enlargement of a young Union solider wearing a kepi cap, badge "DA", 14" x 18", in wood frame 15" x 19". Slight tear upper right corner, otherwise fine condition.   50 100
171
EARLY POWDER HORN & POUCH EARLY POWDER HORN & POUCH The horn has engrailed spout and high domed wood plug end, attached with braids with brass ring for strap, nice old untouched patina, 10” long; plus a leather beaver tail hunting pouch with cross hatched tooling and leather strap. Opens to two compartments, 7” x 7.5” wide, less strap. Horn is Fine, pouch strap is detached, but could be reattached. 100 200
172
TWO EARLY POWDER HORNS TWO EARLY POWDER HORNS Both with carved engrailed spouts, one with original carved wood stopper with horn end attached with brass brads, 11” long; 2nd with slightly domed wood plug end attached with braids, 12” long, both with untouched surface. Both fine.  50 100
173
BRASS HUNTER & RETRIEVER SHOT FLASK  BRASS HUNTER & RETRIEVER SHOT FLASK  With hunter reaching toward his retriever with the killed bird in his mouth, with tree surround, 7” long, in nice old brown patina. Split along bottom seam, else Very Good. 40 60
173A
EARLY ENGRAVING OF NAPOLEON EARLY ENGRAVING OF NAPOLEON Hand colored circa 1820, entitled in French along lower margin "Vue D'Optique/Representant Le Project De L'Embarquement Pour La Descente en Angleterre".  Printed in Paris by "J. Cherean".  12" x 16 1/2" sight.  Matted and framed 17 1/2" x 22". Even toning and light foxing, not removed from frame. 50 100
173B
EARLY GERMAN ENGRAVING OF NEW YORK  EARLY GERMAN ENGRAVING OF NEW YORK  Hand colored, entitled along lower margin "New York" only printed backwards by "Winchelmann & Sohne, Berlin".  13" x 16".  Matted and framed 18" x 22 1/2".   Light even toning, not removed from frame.   50 100
173C
18TH CENTURY ENGRAVING OF VENICE 18TH CENTURY ENGRAVING OF VENICE Hand colored on laid paper, entitled along lower margin in French "84 Vue Generate De La Ville De Venise" by "S. Jacques, Paris".  10 1/4" x 16 1/2".  Matted and framed 13 1/2" x 19".   Fine condition. 50 100
174
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175
TWO NAZI ARMBANDS TWO NAZI ARMBANDS In printed cotton, 4 x 16”. Fine. 40 60
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