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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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   Pages 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11   Lot # 176 - 210
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TITLE DESCRIPTION   LOW EST HIGH EST
             
176
ENAMELED NAZI MOTHERS CROSS MEDAL  ENAMELED NAZI MOTHERS CROSS MEDAL  With original blue & white silk ribbon hanger, 1.75” long. Inscribed on reverse “16 Dezember 1938”. Fine. 50 100
177
TWO GERMAN IRON CROSS MEDALS  TWO GERMAN IRON CROSS MEDALS  One from WWI and one from WWII, both with silk ribbon hangers, 4.75” ;long. Fine. 50 100
178
FIVE NAZI MEDALS FIVE NAZI MEDALS Including soldiers medals, all stamped or cast tin or pewter, circa 1.75” high. All missing pinbacks, else Fine. 100 150
179
WWI CAP BADGES & BELT PLATE WWI CAP BADGES & BELT PLATE Lot of 3, including a stamped steel German belt plate, 2.5” long; plus a stamped brass French cap badge, 2.75” long; and stamped brass German cap badge, 2” diameter. All very good. 50 80
180
WWII GERMAN ARMY SHOULDER BOARDS PLUS  WWII GERMAN ARMY SHOULDER BOARDS PLUS  Lot of 7, including 5 wool shoulder board including a pair of “48”; plus “52”, “178” and one with red lobed crown, all circa 4.25” long, plus two shoulder patches, one German and one American. All very good. 40 60
181
WWI COLLAR & RANK PINS, ETC.  WWI COLLAR & RANK PINS, ETC.  Lot of 17including two cast German buttons, one with lion and one with eagle, plus the following American items; pair of silver oak leaf rank shoulder badges; pair of Bird Colonel silver rank badges; pair of bird Colonel collar badges; pair of medical corps collar badges four gilt brass army buttons; “U.S" collar badge; “US/16” collar badge in bronze; and enameled silver watch fob with “U.S.A./3D. Div./1917-19”. Good to very good. 50 80
182
M1902 U.S. ARMY OFFICERS SWORD M1902 U.S. ARMY OFFICERS SWORD In chromed finish with 28” single edged blade with ¾ length fuller etched with U.S. Army Eagle and floral scroll on right face and “”U.S.” and floral scroll on left, marked on left ricasso “Henry Vallien/& Co./New York” and on right with Star of David and “Proved” in center. Hilt with cast single piece open work guard/quillon, single piece stepped pommel with full backstrap and ribbed front collar, black plastic grip, total length 33.5” with leather sword knot (possible Japanese). Scabbard also in chromed finished steel with stepped throat, two carrying rings and drag, total length, 29”. WWII era. Fine. 50 100
183
FRENCH FIREMAN'S HELMET FRENCH FIREMAN'S HELMET In embossed brass with flip-up visor and fish scale chin strap with horse hair crest. Embossed crest on front with eagle atop crossed arms with surrounding inscription “Sapeurs Pompifrs D' Asnieres.  11" x 8" x 11" high. Missing ties that hold hair in place, else Fine. 300 400
184
FINE KNIGHTS HELM LODGE SWORD  FINE KNIGHTS HELM LODGE SWORD  Likely Knights of Columbus or Masonic in silver finish with 28” acid etched double edged blade marked “The/Pettybone/Bros./MFG. Co./Cinti. O.” on ricasso with Crusaders on blade. Cast brass bar type guard with crown terminals and Jerusalem cross, langet with crown and cross, chain knuckle bow, knights helm pommel with chain knuckle bow, etched ivory grip with image of crusader and cross and crown with laurel wreath surrounding entwined “RL”, total length 37”. Scabbard in polished nickeled steel with throat, cast brass top band with crusader tent atop red cross and inscription  in Latin “In Hoc Signo Vinces”, middle band with cast entwined initials and cast drag again with Jerusalem cross, total length 29”. Sword & scabbard come with original tooled brown ;leather case with name plate in nickel reading “Ralph Lentz/Marysville/Ohio”, stamped “The Pettybone/Mf’g Co./Cin. O.”, total length 39”. Very fine, minor wear to leather. 100 200
185
EAGLE POMMEL K OF C LODGE SWORD EAGLE POMMEL K OF C LODGE SWORD Knights of Columbus all in silver finish with 30” double edged steel blade, cast brass bar type guard with all-over stylized floral and drop langet with shield with “K of C”, crossed swords and crown, cast spread winged eagle pommel and black (buffalo) horn grip, total length 36.75”. steel scabbard with nickel finish and cast brass throat with Jerusalem cross and frog, cast brass drag with U.S. shield, total length 31.75”. Minor wear, otherwise very good. 50 100
186
KNIGHTS HELM LODGE SWORD  KNIGHTS HELM LODGE SWORD  Likely Knights of Columbus or Masonic in silver finish with 30” acid etched double edged blade marked “The/M.C. Lilley/& Co./Columbus/Ohio” on ricasso with Crusaders on blade. Cast brass bar type guard with open work Jerusalem crosses at ends, langet with crown and cross and surrounding inscription in Latin “In Hoc Signo Vinces”, knights helm pommel with chain knuckle bow, black thermo-plastic grip with inset nickeled brass cross, total length 37”. Scabbard in oxidized nickeled steel with acid etched name of owner, throat, cast brass top band with shield, crossed weapons and helm with crown and cross below, middle band with similar cast motifs and cast drag again with similar motifs, total length 31”. Scabbard as above, else Fine, both with worn silver finish, else Fine. 50 100
187
KNIGHTS POMMEL LODGE SWORD  KNIGHTS POMMEL LODGE SWORD  With polished and acid etched 30” double edged steel blade, with near full length fuller, etched with name of owner and “Jerusalem Co----ment”. Cast brass bar type guard with open work langets, cast brass knights helm pommel with  double chain knuckle bow, black painted wood grip, total length 36.5”. Nickeled brass scabbard with top band having two carrying rings and cross with entwined snake, throat and acorn terminal drag, total length 31.5”. Minor wear, otherwise fine.  50 100
188
MASONIC LODGE SWORD MASONIC LODGE SWORD In  silver finish with 28” double edged steel blade acid etched with name of owner and “K.O.T.M.” Ricasso marked “Cincinnati/Regalia Co./Cincinnati, O.” cast floral bar type guard with langet shield with globe with crusader tent and “M.C.’ with crossed swords above and from upper left to lower left “KO/TM/R/U”. Cast Bell form pommel with standing knights armor at side. Leather wrapped grip with braided brass wire wrap and plain silver front collar, total length 35”. Nickel finish steel scabbard with plain throat, cast brass upper band with figure of a knight with scroll surround and two carrying rings, middle band with crusaders tent and single carrying ring and stylized floral drag, total length 29”. Wear to silver finish, scuffing to leather and light oxidation on scabbard. 50 100
189
KNIGHTS HELM LODGE SWORD  KNIGHTS HELM LODGE SWORD  With 26.2” double edged steel blade marked on left ricasso with crowned head, cast brass bar type guard with “F/FF/FFF” on each side, cast brass knights helm pommel with bone grip and brass front collar, total length 32.5”. Brass scabbard marked “Horstman/Phila” with two carrying rings and frog, shell form drag, total length 28.5”. Light pitting on blade, minor dents in scabbard. 50 100
189A
MEXICAN WAR MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD MEXICAN WAR MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD Knights helm pommel type with plain 27.5” double edged steel blade, cast brass bar type guard in worn gilt finish and knights helm pommel also in worn gilt, fluted bone grip, total length 34”. Black leather scabbard with brass throat with floral cast frog and brass drag with acorn terminal, total length 30”. Uncleaned, very good, leather fine.  200 300
190
GOLD FILLED VICTORIAN WALKING STICK GOLD FILLED VICTORIAN WALKING STICK With chased stylized floral designs on tapered ebony shaft with 1.5” nickel and steel ferrule, total length 36.75”. Fine. 75 125
191
GLASS PARADE CANE GLASS PARADE CANE A crook handled blown glass cane in clear with spiral twist tapered shaft, total length 41”. Fine. 50 100
192
FINE NAVAJO WEAVING  FINE NAVAJO WEAVING  With stepped mountain border and feathers, cattle heads arrows and other motifs in brown, white, red and grays, 55 x 70”. Minor margin wear and a couple of light stains, Very Good. 400 800
193
FINE NAVAJO? WEAVING  FINE NAVAJO? WEAVING  With stepped mountain design in white on brown field with white border, 58 x 75”. Minor wear to fringe at one end, else Fine. 300 600
194
TRADITIONAL NAVAJO WEAVING  TRADITIONAL NAVAJO WEAVING  In red and browns with light brown ground, 48 x 57”. Fine. 150 250
195
TRADITIONAL NAVAJO WEAVING  TRADITIONAL NAVAJO WEAVING  In reds, black, white and grays, 26 x 46”. Fine. 75 125
196
TRADITIONAL NAVAJO WEAVING  TRADITIONAL NAVAJO WEAVING  In reds black on white field, 32 x 42”. Wear at one end and bleeding of red to white 100 200
197
FINE MEXICAN WEAVING FINE MEXICAN WEAVING Hand woven with traditional designs in polychrome colored wools, 52 x 80”. Fine. 100 200
198
EARLY MEXICAN WEAVING EARLY MEXICAN WEAVING In wonderfully soft and fine wool in traditional geometric design, circa 1900, 24 x 80”. Fine. 75 150
199
GOLD FILLED VICTORIAN WALKING STICK EARLY NATIVE AMERICAN ACOMA POLYCHROME POTTERY OLLA With indented base decorated with two parrot type birds, 7.25” diameter x 6” high. Slight scuffing at lip, else Fine. 300 500
200
NATIVE AMERICAN ACOMA POLYCHROME POTTERY OLLA  NATIVE AMERICAN ACOMA POLYCHROME POTTERY OLLA  With indented base, 8.5” diameter x 7” high, marked on base “Acoma/N.M.” Tiny pitting at surface, else Fine. 200 400
201
E. HISTIA POLYCHROME POTTERY OWL  E. HISTIA POLYCHROME POTTERY OWL  Marked on base “E. Histia/Acoma/N.M.”, 7.5” high. Fine. 50 100
202
FIGURAL PUEBLO POLYCHROME BIRD VASE  FIGURAL PUEBLO POLYCHROME BIRD VASE  In three colors, 4” long x 3.5” high. Crack, still nice. 25 50
203
MARIA & SANTANA SAN ILDEFONSO VASE  MARIA & SANTANA SAN ILDEFONSO VASE  Black on black with feather and stepped design, signed on base as above 6” diameter x 5” high. Minor scratches, Very Good. 400 600
204
MARIA & SANTANA SAN IDLEFONSO VASE  MARIA & SANTANA SAN IDLEFONSO VASE  With feather design, signed on base as above, 4” diameter x 3.5” high. Fine. 200 300
205
AUTOGRAPHED BOOK MARIA THE POTTER OF SAN ILDEFONSO  AUTOGRAPHED BOOK MARIA THE POTTER OF SAN ILDEFONSO  By Alice Marriott, with drawings by Margaret Lefrang, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, 5th printing 1952. A to volume in embossed navy boards with illustrated d.j., 294pp. Signed in ink. Slight wear to d.j., else Fine. 20 40
206
PHYLLIS TAZAGA SANTA CLARA BLACK ON BLACK VASE  PHYLLIS TAZAGA SANTA CLARA BLACK ON BLACK VASE  With carved design, signed on base as above, 5” diameter x 4.25” high. Fine. 200 300
207
FLORENCE NARONJO SAN ILDEFONSO VASE  FLORENCE NARONJO SAN ILDEFONSO VASE  Signed on base as above with “1997’, feather design, 4.75” diameter x 6” high. Fine. 100 200
208
SAN ILDEFONSO BLACK ON BLACK VASE  SAN ILDEFONSO BLACK ON BLACK VASE  Unsigned, 4.5” diameter x 3.25” high. Fine. 50 100
209
FINE ARGILLITE TOTEM POLE  FINE ARGILLITE TOTEM POLE  With frog base with bear eating salmon with second held below and beaver atop, beautifully carved, 8” high. Fine. 300 500
210
TWO ESKIMO STONE CARVINGS TWO ESKIMO STONE CARVINGS Including one in green hard stone of mother and child, signed “Sabin” on base, 8”high and 2nd of a walrus in green soapstone, 8”long. 1st Fine; 2nd minor scratches. 50 100
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