Brass Covered Compass

Early 19th C. brass covered card compass, 2 3/4" diameter, 1" tall. Body is heavy cast brass. The compass card and glass are original. A later printed portrait of a young military man has been mounted on the inside of the top. Probably English origin based on compass point letters. Nice large original example. Excellent patina.
Inventory Number: 1112R10
Price: $215

Fireman's hat

Exceptional 19th C. Philadelphia Fireman's Hat dated 1855 and marked "UF" for the Union Fire Company (formed in 1736 with the assistance of Ben Franklin). Nice red paint and mostly original condition except for old replaced front company badge and some interior wear from use.
Inventory Number: 712B110
Price: $1775

Pair of Painted Pedestals

Tall polychrome wood pedestals, Probably later 19th or early 20th C. Very nice condition.
Inventory Number: 712B160

Civil War Drum

Union Army Civil War era Drum, c. 1860, from the Boston area. Excellent original condition with all the original detailed pieces in place. Nice original red, white and blue paint on the rims. Copper/brass body. No internal label. A nice original survivor.
Inventory Number: 711B800
Price: $1550

Allis Chambers Tractor

Great old "Allis-Chambers" cast iron toy tractor, 4 3/4" long and 4 3/4" high. All original including the hard rubber wheels. Nicely play worn original red and silver paint. No damage.
Inventory Number: 1111EB64

Ice Fishing Decoy

Very nice old larger carved and paint decorated ice fishing decoy with large nicely shaped cut tin fins. Excellent original condition with appropriate wear from use. Upper Midwest origin. C. 1930-1950. 12" long, 3" high.
Inventory Number: 1111FL180
Price: $345

Clown Bank

Early 20th C. cast iron child's Penny Bank, 6 1/4" tall These banks were made to help children learn thrift and savings. Clown form with its original gold, flesh and red paints. Nice pattern of original wear from use. Casting is crisp and nicely detailed. No damage. The clown was made by the A.C.Williams Company.
Inventory Number: 1011EB49
Price: $130

Bowie Knife

Handmade older (c. 1960's) hunting knife with stag handle. Blade marked "Original Bowie Knife", probably taken from another knife and rebuilt. 10 1/4" long.
Inventory Number: 1111EB35
Price: $65

Sailor Bank

Early 20th C. cast iron child's Penny Bank, 5 3/4" tall. These banks were made to help children learn thrift and savings. Sailor form with its original worn silver and flesh colored paints. Well worn from use. Casting is crisp and nicely detailed. No damage. The sailor bank was made by the Hubley Co.
Inventory Number: 1111EB49
Price: $130

Civil War Soldier's Pipe

Union Soldier's Civil War carved wood pipe. Very well carved with a detailed wreath/band of leaves around the rim, carved scrolls along bottom and sides and finished at center with a well formed American shield with 13 carved stars and 7 inlaid bars. Crisp, sharp carving, nice worn patina, and lightly smoked. Circa early/mid 1860's. Excellent original condition. Displayed on a steel mount.
Inventory Number: 911VT250
Price: $495