Home Antiques Dealers Antiques Categories Antiques Items Antiques Articles Antiques Services Antiques Events Inventory in JJAN LUTMA, GOLDSMITH- Antiques, Prints Etching of Jan Lutma, Goldsmith - by Rembrandt van rijn. Description: Framed Region: Dutch JAPANESE SCREEN: WARRIOR PANELS - Antiques, Furniture 18th Century Japanese Screen: Warrior Panels - Two framed screen paintings of warriors. JOHN TYLER AUTOGRAPHED ENVELOPE - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts In John Tyler’s hand to John G. Miller, Esq., Postmaster, Columbus, Ohio. Circa April-May 1841. With “CITY OF WASHINGTON” and “FREDERICK Md.” postmarks. Marked at top “Missent to Frederick Md”. Docketed along left side, “Autograph address of John Tyler Acting Prest. U.S.” k00344 Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MONROE MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts James Monroe manuscript letter signed regarding "Gabriel’s Insurrection." Signed “Jas. Monroe”, as Governor of Virginia. Two pages. February 10, 1802, Richmond, Virginia. An excellent letter related to a significant event during Monroe’s governorship. k00468 Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MONROE LAND GRANT SIGNED - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Signed “James Monroe”, as President, and “Geo:[rge] Graham”, as Commissioner of the General Land Office. One page on vellum with white wafer land office seal. May 24, 1824. Top right margin has 1/2 inch diagonal piece missing, well clear of text. k00489 Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MADISON, JAMES MONROE SIGNED PRIVATEER'S COM - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K00846 Privateer's Commission Document signed “James Madison” as President and “Jas Monroe” as Secretary of State; December 17, 1813, one page, parchment, with white paper seal of the United States. Condition: Hole not affecting text, tape on back. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MONROE FREE FRANK - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Signed “Jas Monroe”, as Secretary of State, on folded address leaf to Collector of Customs, Baltimore. With “free” postmark and recipients docketing “Secy of State/respectg Pickney’s mission.” k01531 Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SIGNED LAND GRANT - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Document signed “J.Q. Adams” as President and “Geo:[rge] Graham” as Commissioner of the General Land Office; October 22, 1825, one page on vellum, with white wafer land office seal. “...That Jacob Weidner, Sr. of Butler County having deposited in the General Land Office a Certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Cincinnati whereby it appears that full payment has been made for the North East quarter of Section Eight, in Township Nine, of Range two, East, containing one hundred and sixty one acres and twenty hundredths of an acre... in the Territory north west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of the Kentucky River...” k01772 Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS LETTER SIGNED - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts John Quincy Adams letter signed regarding John M. McLean’s commission as Postmaster General. Signed "John Quincy Adams", as Secretary of State. One page. June 1, 1824, Department of State, Washington D.C. k03118.03 Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MADISON AND JAMES MONROE SHIP'S PASSPORT - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Signed “James Madison” as President and “Ja[me]s Monroe” as Secretary of State. One page on parchment, scalloped top with engraved vignettes of lighthouse and sailing ship, and with white paper seal of the United States. December 13, 1811. Madison signature has smudge over James, ans tail is slightly faded. k05512.06 Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN GEORGE BROWN (1831-1913) - Antiques, Fine Art J.G.Brown (1831-1913) "The Cherry Picker", 1875 Oil on canvas board 23-1/2 x 15 inches Signed and dated lower left: J.G. Brown N.A./ 1875 JAMES E. BUTTERSWORTH (1817-1894) - Antiques, Fine Art James E. Buttersworth The Match Between Yachts 'Vision' and 'Meta': Rough Weather, ca. 1873 Oil on canvas 30-5/8 x 40-5/8 inches Signed lower right: J.E. Buttersworth According to the NY Times Oct 7. 1873, the match between Meta (of Brooklyn Yacht Club) and the Vision (of the New York Yacht Club) took place on Oct 6, 1873. JUNYAO TRIPOD CENSER - Antiques, Asian Art This Junyao tripod censer was excavated at the Jun kilns near Linru City and is still attached to the saggar. It is in good, original condition, without any cracks, chips, or repairs. TYPE: Junyao Tripod Censer, MARK: None, PERIOD: Song Dynasty (960-1279). JEWELER'S PRESENTATION OF 18 MINIATURE CAMEOS - Antiques, Jewelry Collection of eighteen carved miniature cameos in a presentation case, designed for jewelers. The inner top of the case is printed: Synthetische Edelsteine - I. E. Farbenindustrie Aktiengesellschaft. The stones measure about 5/8" tall and about 1/2" wide. Dimensions below are for the case and are rounded to the nearest inch. JOSEPH ELLICOTT & HOLLAND PURCHASE 1936 1ST ED - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Williams, Clara L. T. Joseph Ellicott and Stories of the Holland Purchase. Self-published, 1936. 1st edition. History of the Ellicott family in Pennsylvania and of Joseph Ellicott's 1802 Holland Purchase of about 3.5 million acres of wilderness in Western New York, extending south to Pennsylvania, north to Lake Ontario, west to Lake Erie and east to near Batavia, NY. Ellicott acted as agent for the Holland Land Company, and presided over settlement of the area by people from England, New England and Pennsylvania with small pockets of German, Scottish and Dutch settlements. "Presented by Mrs. Clara T. Williams" on front free endpaper, but we are unsure whether it was inscribed by the author herself. Tan flexible covers, 155p. Light cover wear and surface soil, good hinges, sound text block, clean pages with a few small margin chips/tears, not affecting text, no other markings by the aforementioned inscription and a date correction in pencil. A clean and sound copy. JOHN BUTCHER AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED: K11442 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts John Butcher describes the will of George Washington’s Emancipation of His Slaves John Butcher Autograph Letter Signed "John Butcher", 4 January 1800 (19 days after George Washington’s death), Alexandria, Virginia. 2 pages, folio, with integral address leaf. To relative Sarah Horner, of Philadelphia Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availability or to order. JOURNALS OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS 1774-1789. - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K12072.591) Library of Congress. Thirty-two (of thirty-four) volumes. Ford, Worthington Chauncey, ed: Washington: Government Printing Office, 1904-36. Quarto. Original tan cloth. Minor dust soiling. Internally bright and clean. Near fine. Largely unopened and untrimmed. w33591 This copy with a note on the front free endpaper of the first volume: "Gift of Mr. Ford, Feb. 1905." A nearly complete run of this massive work, reprinting the journals of the Continental Congress in its entirety, and comprising volumes 1-32 of the set, (lacking only the volumes for the rump session of 1788). This set offers the journals in a more accessible (and affordable) format than the rare originals, and the many scholarly footnotes place the journal entries in useful historical context... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JUDAH BENJAMIN LETTER SIGNED: K08942 - Antiques, Collectibles (K08942) One page on Confederate War Dept. letterhead to G.W. Humphreys, Esq., refusing to accept a company of Light Artillery from Mississippi for the Confederate Army. February 17, 1862. The letter reads, in part: “Your dispatch to the President has been referred to me. In reply I inform you that I have already accepted as many companies of Light Artillery as can be advantageously employed.” Judah Benjamin (1811-1834). U.S. lawyer and statesman. Senator from Lousianna from 1853 until Louisianna seceded from the Union in 1861. He became the attorney general under Confederate president Jefferson Davis. During the Civil War Benjamin served as secretary of war and secretary of state. After the Confederacy fell, he fled to England, where he was eventually named to the Queen’s council. He retired in 1883 as one of the most venerated members of the British bar. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JANET SCUDDER AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K07867.03) Regarding Suffrage and Women’s Work Signed “Janet Scudder”. Three pages. n.d. With autograph letter signed “Janet Scudder” to Mrs. Scribner. Two pages. April 28, [no year.], [New York Janet Scudder (1873-1940). American sculptor and painter. Janet Scudder (1873-1940). American sculptor and painter.... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. J. FRED COOTS QUOTATION SIGNED: K10975 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts "Santa Claus is coming to town" Signed by J. Fred Coots. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availaility or to order. JEFFERSON DAVIS AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED: K00139 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K00139) Requesting a Pistol Signed “Jefferson Davis” to Mr. Foster. One page with note below signature to C.M. Tilford presenting the letter to be preserved as a “remembrance of the author.” August 4, 1887, Beauvoir, [Mississippi]. 5 x 8 inches. The letter reads, in part: “We have cause to be on guard against burglars, and some one has taken away my revolver...”. Jefferson Davis (1808-1889). Faced charges of treason and imprisonment at the end of the Civil War. Government lawyers decided not to prosecute him because his trial would have taken place in Virginia where a jury might refuse to convict him. After two years in prison he was released and spent the remainder of his life on a Mississippi estate known as Beauvoir, located on the Gulf Coast.... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN HANCOCK CIRCULAR LETTER SIGNED: K00463 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K00463) No Taxation Without Representation! x: Circular Letter Signed “John Hancock,” also signed “Joseph Jackson,” “John Ruddock,” “John Rowe,” and “Samuel Pemberton” as Selectmen of Boston, to the Selectmen of Charlestown, one page; Boston, September 14, 1768. A fantastic document from the beginning of America’s struggle for independence “Taxes equally detrimental to the Commercial interests of the Parent Country and her Colonies, are imposed upon the People, without their Consent...” Partial Transcript (Boldface added): “YOU are already too well acquainted with the melancholly [sic] and very alarming Circumstances to which this Province, as well as America in general, is now reduced. Taxes equally detrimental to the Commercial interests of the Parent Country and her Colonies, are imposed upon the People, without their Consent... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN ADAMS AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED: K00556 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K00556) Commenting on Delays in the Peace Negotiations x: Autograph letter signed “John Adams,” to Alexander Cerisier, two pages with integral address leaf; Paris, France, May 13, 1783. A very fine letter written by Adams as peace negotiator and minister, a pivotal role that was perhaps even more important than Adams’ presidency. Transcript: Paris, May 13, 1783 Dear Sir I had not Seen for many Months, any one Number of the Politique Hollandois [sic], until Yesterday, when a Friend Send me Several Numbers of them ... Will you be so good as to desire Mr Crayenschot to Send them to me Weekly, and address them by the Post to Monsieur Mathew Phidley, Rue de Claire No. 60. - Let him send them every Monday as soon as they come out.... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN MARSHALL BOOK SIGNED: K00598 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K00598) "Observations on the Dispute Between the United States and France" x: "Observations on the Dispute Between the United States and France,” book signed “John Marshall,” Philadelphia, 1797, printed by Robert Goodloe Harper. Modern binding. An extremely important work. Marshall’s 1797 efforts to broker an end to hostilities with France were fruitless, though he returned a hero for exposing the XYZ Affair (Tallyrand’s ministry requiring a $250,000 bribe.) Marshall became Secretary of State in 1800 and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court the following year. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN HANCOCK’S SIGNED JOURNALS OF CONGRESS: K00614 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K00614) Including Announcement of Cornwallis’ Surrender x: "Journals of Congress, and of the United States in Congress Assembled, for the year 1781, Vol. VII” By Order of Congress. David C. Claypoole: Philadelphia, 1781[2]. Original paper boards. This remarkable piece of history has been signed twice by Hancock with his usual flourish, first on the front cover and then at top of the front endpaper. This journal, from Hancock’s personal library while serving as the first Governor of Massachusetts, reports the acts of Congress and all official communications from January 1, 1781 through April 1, 1782.... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN CHECKLEY BOOK RE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS: K02528 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K02528) in Colonial Boston A SHORT AND EASIE METHOD WITH THE DEISTS. WHEREIN THE CERTAINTY OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IS DEMONSTRATED...THE EIGHTH EDITION. London: Printed by J. Applebee, and sold by John Checkley, 1723. [bound with:] THE SPEECH OF MR. JOHN CHECKLEY, UPON HIS TRYAL, AT BOSTON IN NEW-ENGLAND, FOR PUBLISHING THE SHORT AND EASY METHOD WITH THE DEISTS...TO WHICH IS ADDED, THE JURY’S VERDICT; HIS PLEA IN ARREST OF JUDGMENT; AND THE SENTENCE OF COURT. THE SECOND EDITION. London. 1788. Sabin 12365 (2nd work, 1st ed), 40192. McCoy, Freedom of the Press C293. cf. Evans 2029. 12 x 19.5 cm. Checkley, Boston bookseller, was an active supporter of the Church of England in Massachusetts Bay, and a champion of the lawful rights of its members. His distribution of this Anglican tract put him in hot water in New England.... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN HANCOCK SIGNED PSALM AND HYMN BOOK: K05756 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K05756) Hancock’s psalm-book inscribed and signed “John Hancock - thou shalt not steal saith the Lord” on the upper flyleaf. N. Brady and N. Tate, A New Version of The Psalms of David, Fitted to the Tunes Used in Churches. Boston: Printed by J. Kneeland and S. Adams, for Wharton and Bowes, 1765. With “Appendix, Containing a Number of Hymns Taken Chiefly from Dr. Watts Collection”, Boston: Printed by Kneeland and Adams for the Company of Stationers, 1765. Two parts, bound in one volume. 360 pages with 2 pagination series numbered 1-276 and 1 - 84 respectively. 6 x 3 3/8 in. Roman types with italic and gothic, typographical head-and tailpieces; a little thumbed, short tear at the tail edge of Appendix leaf C12 without loss.... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JEFFERSON DAVIS AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED: K07543 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K07543) Autograph letter signed “Jefferson Davis” to Mr. Clegg. Two pages. September 3, 1885, Beauvoir, MississippiThe letter reads, in part: “…The sentiment to which you refer as ‘common,’ is I hope the utterance of time serving self seekers, rather than of the people who dared and did and sacrificed so much for principle, and the rights their Fathers left them. I trust your four boys will imbibe the patriotism of their Father and when in the fullness of time the restoration shall come that they may enjoy the blessings of liberty and community independence which the Constitution of the Union was designed to secure. With this I enclose the autograph for which you asked…”... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU AUTOBIOGRAPHY SIGNED: K07887 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K07887) Book signed, “Jawaharlal Nehru” Jawaharlal Nehru, An Autobiography, New Edition including a supplementary chapter entitled Five Years Later. London, 1955. President Nehru inscribed this book to opera singer Marion Anderson just a few years before her legendary – and controversial – performance in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. A superb association. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOSEPH HOLT MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED: K11556 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K11556) Judge Advocate General sentencing Thomas H. Vaughn for mutiny Manuscript document signed “J. Holt” as Judge Advocate General. 1 page; n.p.; February 9, 1866. Very good condition. “To be confined at hard labor for three (3) years at such place as the commanding General may direct and to be dishonorably discharged [sic] the services of the U.S.”... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN PETER ZENGER DOCUMENT SIGNED DECLARATION - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K11632) The New York Printer Who Paved The Way For Freedom Of The Press (u:) Broadside manuscript document signed “Peter Zenger,” on paper (16 1/8 x 12 ½ in.), written in a clerical hand, as witness to a declaration made by Johann Daivd Wolff concerning the latter’s claims on monies and debts in Germany; New York, 2 Nov 1731 Also witnessed by Thomas Richardson and Thomas Brown, signed by Robert Lurting as mayor of New York and four aldermen, ordering “the Seal of the City of New York to be affixed,” and notarized by clerk William Sharpas... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN SHERMAN PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED: K11315 - Antiques, Photographs Signed "John Sherman." Black and White photograph. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availability or to order. JOHANN STRAUSS JR. AUTOGRAPH LOVE LETTER SIGNED - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K08280) Signed “Jean” to Mrs. Adele (Deutsch) Strauss. Two pages in German. n.d., n.p. Fine condition. Some tearing along fold edges and extremely light staining. 3.25 x 5.25 inches The letter reads in part (with Strauss referring to himself in the third person): “Oh, don’t leave him ever - his life is chained to yours - he loves you so dearly, so very much - he has never loved anyone as much as he loves you. Don’t deprive him of that which no living person was able to give to him or will ever be able to: this happiness which you give him, adored Adele!”... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN D.ROCKEFELLER & HENRYFLAGLER STOCKCERT:K11644 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Standard Oil Stock Certificate Signed f: Signed by Rockefeller, as President, Henry M. Flagler, as Secretary, and Benjamin Brewster, as Treasurer. 100 shares of the Standard Oil Trust. August 5, 1886. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availability or to order. JAMES MADISON FREE FRANK & AUTOGRAPH LETTER K00670 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K00670) Autograph letter signed by William Thornton as Superintendant of the Patent Office, sent under cover of free frank signed by James Madison as U.S. Secretary of State, one page, April 26, 1806. 9.75 x 7.75 in. Regarding patent requirements. “Every good invention ought to be particularly well explained and the Drawing good, otherwise if the Government should hereafter publish them they would not honour their authors...” James Madison (1751-1836): Fourth President of the United States (1809-1817). Born in Port Conway, Virginia and studied at Princeton University. Entered politics in 1776 and played a major role in the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Madison was the principal architect of the U.S. Constitution and, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, authored The Federalist, which helped to promote its ratification. He was later referred to as the “Father of the Constitution.”... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS FREE FRANK OF LETTER: K00840 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts (K00840) regarding patents Document Signed "J.Q. Adams", as Secretary of State, on address leaf of a letter signed of William P. Elliot to Daniel Treadwell, one of the editors of the Boston Journal of Philosophy and the Arts. Postmarked November 17 (1824), Washington City. 8 x 10 inches. The free frank, or right to send mail without paying postal charges, was limited to presidents, higher military officers, cabinet officers, senators, congressmen, and postmasters. After the 1860s, personally signed free franks become rarer due to increased use of secretarial signatures, signature stamps, and pre-printed envelopes. After years of serious abuse, Congress abolished the privilege in 1873. However, franking soon reemerged in varying forms, including congressional franked mail, official penalty mail for governmental departments, and personal free mail under signature for authorized persons.... Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHNSON BROTHERS PITCHER CIRCA 1890 CHERRY BLOSSOM - Antiques, Pottery, Porcelain I do not know the name of this Victorian era pattern, but the leafs resemble cherry or peach blossoms. The flowers are pink, and the stems and leafs are gold and textured. It has an almost oriental look. The mark on the bottom dates this to 1890. There are no chips but there is some large crazing visible. It stands 7 inches tall at the highest point. I also have a chamber pot with lid in this same pattern that I will listing soon. Great addition to any Victorian décor. JOHNSON BROTHERS CHINA PLATE ORCHIDS - Antiques, Pottery, Porcelain This plate is white with a green sort of speckled background and shows slim pink orchids and green leafs with insects climbing on them. Two of the insects look like bees and one is a green beetle. The rim is scalloped and has an embossed scallop pattern. The marks says Royal Semi Porcelain Johnson Brothers England with a crown and banner and dates the plate to 1900. It is 7.75 inches wide. There are also black specs in the glaze. Very unusual and great addition to any collection. JADE NECKLACE - Antiques, Jewelry Art-to-wear jade with unicorn necklace by Anne Brown. Each work is unique. J & G MEAKIN THE SANDOWN TEAPOT CRMR SUGAR 6 PLATE - Antiques, Pottery, Porcelain Very pretty J & G MEAKIN Teapot, Creamer, Sugar and 6 Plates in The Sandown Pattern. Cream background and a teal (blue/green) transfer pattern. Pastoral and farm scenes with cows, horses and plows, and buildings. Rose and lace border. Lovely form and details. The mark dates production from 1912. Creamer measures 3.5" high. Sugar is 2.5" high. Teapot is 5" high and 10" from spout to handle. Plates are 7" across. Condition is excellent. No chips, cracks, or crazing. No stains...clean inside and out. From a smoke and animal free fine New England home. JOHANNES HELDER:1842-1913 AMUSEMENT - Antiques, Paintings Oil-canvas:75x100 cm. Signed below on the left side. Original frame & certificate.!! www.pethogaleria.hu JAKAB KAROLY:1904- WOMAN IN THE GARDEN - Antiques, Paintings He was hungarian painter. It was made in middle of 20th.century. Signed below on the left side. Oil-canvas:60x80 cm www.pethogaleria.hu JOSEF HEIMERL: ERW.1900 PUSSYCATS - Antiques, Paintings Oil-carton:22x32 cm Signed below on the right side. This was painted in the end of 19th century www.pethogaleria.hu JADE ZUN VESSEL, HAN DYNASTY - Antiques, Antiques This is a very rare, museum quality, light green nephrite jade wine vessel from the Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD). This vessel features four goat heads and was referred to as Yang Zun in Chinese. A jade piece of this quality would have been the property of Royalty. We were able to acquire this piece from a tomb excavation in Shaxi Province in China. This item has been cleaned of some of the dirt since it was photographed, so the item actually has a much finer presentation than is seen in these photos. It is in perfect condition, with no cracks, chips, or losses. It is 5 1/2 inches tall and 3 1/4 inches wide at the top. Truly a collectors item. See more of our antiques at www.RiverOakAntiques.com. JADE MONKEY ON LINGZHI TOGGLE, QING DYNASTY - Antiques, Antiques The quality of this unique piece is very fine. It was carved during the Qing Dynasty from exquisite Burmese Jade. This toggle features a monkey sitting on top of a large lingzhi. The artistry also includes peaches and classic Chinese designs. The use of the color variations in the execution of this carving is excellent. This piece is 5" long, 2" tall, and about 1/3 of an inch thick. Toggles were used by the Chinese in the same way that Netsukes were used by the Japanese. They were a symbol of status, and their practical application was as a counterweight to a pouch, hung from a belt-like sash, since their clothing did not have pockets. This wonderful jade carving is dated to the mid to late 1800s. See more of our antiques at www.RiverOakAntiques.com. JANSEN DINING CHAIRS - Antiques, Furniture Six side chairs and two arm chairs designed by the highly regarded Paris design firm, Maison Jansen, in the 1930's. These dining chairs emulate period furniture but with a designer's style. Jansen pieces are in great demand now and hard to find. These imported chairs have a great neoclassical stlyle and all are stamped "JANSEN". JOY - Antiques, Paintings Limited Edition on Canvas - Hand embellished Signed & Numberd By the Artist JADE ONYX STATUE CLOCK W/ GARNITURE FRANCE C1865 - Antiques, Clocks This is a beautiful jade onyx clock with garnitures. It features three statues one on the clock and one on each garniture. The onyx is chipped on several places. I have included pictures. It is French and dates from around 1865. The clock measures 12" wide, 7" deep and 25" high. The garnitures measure 5" wide, 4.5" deep and stand 18.5" high. It is in very good condition. AA5581 JAVANESSE BLONYO - Antiques, Asian Art A pair of javanesse wooden statues,beliefing to bring or represent the "loyalty" in a marriage lifes JEAN-MICHEL FRANK GUERIDON - Antiques, Furniture An original iron gueridon by Jean Michel Frank for Comte Ltda. JEWEL BOX OF RED TORTOISE AND BRONZE DORE - Antiques, Boxes This is a dark red-tortoise jewel coffer with a beveled crystal top. It is mounted with Bronze Dore fittings and lined with tufted crme silk and cord. Feel free to ask about our layaway terms. Shipping/Insurance to be paid by purchaser. JANSEN DINING ROOM TABLE - Antiques, Antiques Stamped JANSEN dining room table from the 1930's. Imported from Buenos Aires. JARDINIERE / PLANT STAND - Antiques, Furniture A finely formed burl elmwood plant stand with brass bowl insert. The lower shelf features a splendidly inlaid segmented fan. Can be used as a champagne or wine server. Width 14" Height 33" Depth 19" J. MONROE & JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SIGNED PATENT - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K01232 James Monroe as President and John Quincy Adams Signed Patent for Improvement in Machine for Cutting straw, hay, stalks & other kinds of fodder, for cattle; for cutting rags and ropes for paper-making; & also tobacco for smoking Document signed "James Monroe" as President and "John Quincy Adams" as Secretary of State, and "W[illia]m Wirt" as Attorney General; Washington, D.C., February 13, 1818, one page, vellum, with white paper presidential seal and ribbon which attaches a two page description of the invention. To Alpheus Bigelow. A rare paper & tobacco related patent! Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MONROE SIGNED MILITARY COMMISSION (K01677) - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K01677 James Monroe Signed Military Commission Document signed "James Monroe" as President and "B[enjamin] W. Crowninshield" as Secretary of the Navy; January 1, 1818, one page on vellum, with large embossed Navy Department seal. "Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Valor, Fidelity, and Abilities of Theodorus Bailey, Jr., I do appoint him a Midshipman in the Navy of the United States." Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MONROE AND JOHN Q. ADAMS SIGNED PATENT - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K01907 James Monroe as President and John Quincy Adams Signed Patent for Improvement in Archimedian Screws Document signed "James Monroe" as President and "John Quincy Adams" as Secretary of State, and "W[illia]m Wirt" as Attorney General to James Cooper; Washington, D.C., December 14, 1819, one page, vellum, with white paper presidential seal and ribbon which attaches a one-half page description of the invention: “The improvement consists in doubling the spiral chamber that carries the water, instead of its being a single channel, as is the case in the Archimedian Screw.” Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES BUCHANAN SIGNED PATENT - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K02003 James Buchanan Signed Patent for Improvement "In the Horse Power" of a Drive Shaft Document signed "James Buchanan" as Secretary of State, and "Edmund Burke" as Commissioner of Patents; Washington, D.C., June 27, 1846, one page, vellum, with white paper Patent Office seal and ribbon which attaches a three page description of the invention, signed by the inventor, and with drawing of the invention. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN P. USHER SIGNED PATENT (K02483) - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K02483 John P. Usher Signed Patent for Improvement in Railroad Car Brakes Document signed "J[ohn] P. Usher" as Secretary of the Interior and "D.P. ___________________" as Commissioner of Patents to Joseph Jones, Washington, D.C., July 23, 1862, one page on vellum, with green paper Patent Office seal and ribbon which attaches a one and three-quarter page description of the invention, signed by the inventor, and with drawing of the invention. "These are therefore to grant, according to law, to the said Joseph Jones his heirs, administrators, or assigns, for the term of seventeen years, from the twenty ninth day of July one thousand eight hundred and sixty two the full and exclusive right and liberty of making, constructing, using, and vending to others to be used, the said improvement; a description whereof is given." Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MONROE AND JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SIGNED PATENT - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K02701 James Monroe as President and John Quincy Adams Signed Patent for Improvement in the Thrashing Machine Document signed "James Monroe" as President and " John Quincy Adams" as Secretary of State, and "W[illia]m Wirt" as Attorney General to Andrew Noble; Washington, D.C., January 12, 1824, one page, vellum, with white paper presidential seal and ribbon which attaches a three and one-half page description of the invention, signed by the inventor. "The machinery for operating by single horsepower consists of an upright shaft with a horizontal which on the head, connected with the large perpendicular wheel of the machine by bands and pulleys, or by spur wheels...” Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MONROE & JOHN Q. ADAMS APPOINTMENT - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K03118.01 James Monroe And John Quincy Adams Re Future Supreme Court Justice John Mclean’s Appointment As Commissioner Of The General Land Office Document signed "James Monroe", as President, and "John Quincy Adams", as Secretary of State, one page; Washington, September 11, 1822. "Know Ye, That reposing special Trust and confidence in the Integrity, Diligence and Discretion of John McLean of the State of Ohio, I do appoint him Commissioner of the General Land Office, and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfil the duties of that Office according to law; and to Have and to Hold the said Office, with all the rights and emoluments thereunto legally appertaining unto him the said John McLean during the pleasure of the President of the United States for the time being, and until the end of the next Session of the Senate of the United States and no longer...". Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JIMMY CARTER FREE FRANK: K04721 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Free frank signed "J Carter", as former President, on envelope to Roland Frye. With Americus, Georgia postmark, August 18, 1987. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availability or to order. JOHN ERICSSON SCIENTIFIC DRAWING SIGNED: K04500 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts John Ericsson, Designer of the Union Ironclad Ship Monitor, Original Scientific Drawing Signed Signed “J. Ericsson”. One page. June 14, 1847, New York. Possibly a version of one of Ericsson’s caloric, or "hot air," engines. The 2000-ton ship was first propelled by a caloric motor, and thereafter Ericsson devoted himself to the improvement of the stationary caloric engine and its application to light mechanical purposes. His engine was especially successful in pumping water in private dwellings. Ericsson designed the famous ironclad Monitor that made history by stopping the Confederate Merrimac on March 9, 1862, putting an end to the era of wooden ships. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availability or to order. JAMES MADISON SIGNED MILITARY COMMISSION - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K04559 James Madison Signed Military Commission Document signed "James Madison" as President and "Paul Hamilton" as Secretary of the Navy; June 18, 1810, one page on vellum, with engravings of eagle and colors and equipment and with white paper seal of the Navy Department. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS & HENRY CLAY SIGNED PATENT - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K04564 John Quincy Adams as President and Henry Clay Signed Patent for Improvement in Preserving Timber Used in the Construction of Wooden Locks for Canals Relating to the Erie Canal Document signed "John Quincy Adams" as President and "H[enry] Clay" as Secretary of State, and "W[illia]m Wirt" as Attorney General to Simeon Guilford; Washington, D.C., July 10, 1826, one page, vellum, with white paper presidential seal and ribbon which attaches a two-thirds page description of the invention, signed by the inventor. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MADISON & ROBERT SMITH SIGNED PATENT - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K05480 James Madison as President and Robert Smith Signed Patent for Improvement in the Diving Dress to be used in the Company of a Boat or Alone Document signed "James Madison" as President and "R[obert] Smith" as Secretary of State, and "C[aesar] A. Rodney" as Attorney General to Chauncy Hall; Washington, D.C., December 24, 1810, one page, vellum, with white paper presidential seal and ribbon which attaches a three and three-quarter page description of the invention, signed by the inventor. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. J. MADISON SIGNED FOUR LANGUAGE SHIP’S SEA LETTER - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K05512.36 James Madison Signed Four Language Ship’s Sea Letter Document signed “James Madison” as President and “R[obert] Smith” as Secretary of State; November 16, 1809, one page, in French, Spanish, English and Dutch, with white paper seal of the United States. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MADISON & JAMES MONROE PATENT SIGNED K05980 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K05980 James Madison as President and James Monroe Patent Signed for Improvement on a Machine for Shearing Cloth Document Signed "James Madison", as President, "Jas. Monroe", as Secretary of State, and "W[illiam]Pinkney", as Attorney General to George Booth. One page on vellum with white paper presidential seal and ribbon that attaches a description of the invention, signed by the inventor. October 13, 1812, Washington, D.C. 30.3 x 36.5 cm. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MADISON & ROBERT SMITH SIGNED PATENT K06138 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts K06138 James Madison as President and Robert Smith Signed Patent for Improvement in Machine for Pumping Document signed "James Madison" as President and "R[obert] Smith" as Secretary of State, and "C[aesar] A. Rodney" as Attorney General to Royal Yeamans; Washington, D.C., May 28, 1810, one page on vellum, with a one and one-third page description of the invention, signed by the inventor. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MADISON & JAMES MONROE SIGNED PATENT K07008 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts k07008 James Madison as President and James Monroe Signed Patent for a Vibrating Shearing Machine Document signed James Madison, as President, and James Monroe as Secretary of State, to David Dewey, December 7, 1814, two pages. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MONROE & JOHN QUINCY ADAMS SIGNED PATENT - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts k07011 James Monroe as President and John Quincy Adams Signed Patent for Improvement in the Machine for Planting Indian Corn Document signed "James Monroe" as President and "John Quincy Adams" as Secretary of State, and "W[illia]m Wirt" as Attorney General to Andrew Cock; Washington, D.C., March 20, 1821, one page on vellum, with embossed white wafer and red wax presidential seal, and ribbon which attaches a two and one-quarter page description of the invention, signed by the inventor. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES BUCHANAN SIGNED PATENT (K07017) - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts k07017 James Buchanan Signed Patent for Improvement in Cast Iron Chairs Document signed “James Buchanan” as Secretary of State, and “Edmund Burke” as Commissioner of Patents to Jordan LeMatt. Washington, D.C., October 2, 1847, one page on vellum, with green paper Patent Office seal and ribbon which attaches a two and three-quarter page description of the invention. Signed by the inventor, with drawings of the invention. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MADISON & JAMES MONROE SIGNED PATENT K07187 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts k07187 James Madison as President and James Monroe Signed Patent for a Method of Drawing and Curing Cancer (on hold) This extremely rare 1815 medical patent is accompanied by a one-half page description of the invention: “A Liquid... is extracted by boiling from the Ashes of the Bark of Red Oak, Spanish Oak and Hickory... The said [liquid] is applied to the cancer on the human body and repeated until the cancer Tumour [sic.] is destroyed.” To Jacob Ware, September 20, 1815. One-and-a-half pages. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JACOB THOMPSON SIGNED PATENT (K07502) - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts k07502 Jacob Thompson as Secretary of the Interior Signed Patent for Improvement in Railroad Brakes Document Signed for an improvement in railroad brakes. Accompanied by a two-page description and one page of illustrations of the invention. To C.F. Solomon, March 30, 1858. One page. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JAMES MONROE MILITARY LAND GRANT SIGNED: K00352 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Signed "James Monroe", as President, and "Josiah Meigs", as Commissioner of the General Land Office. One page on vellum, with "Militi Forti Et Fideli" engraving, with white wafer land office seal. Grant to Solomon Shaner of one hundred sixty acres in Illinois. July 28, 1818. 25.4 x 33 cm Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availability or to order. JACOB THOMPSON SIGNED PATENT (K08676.04) - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts k08676.04 Jacob Thompson as Secretary of the Interior Signed Patent for an Improvement in the Threshing Machine Document Signed for improvement in the threshing machine for beating off Pea Nuts from their Vines. Accompanied by a one-page drawing and a one-and-a-half page description of the invention. To Thomas L. Colville and Samuel Shepard, October 20, 1857. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JACOB THOMPSON SIGNED PATENT (K08676.05) - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts k08676.05 Jacob Thompson as Secretary of the Interior Signed Patent for an Improved Mathematical Dividers Document Signed for Improved Mathematical Dividers [calipers]. Accompanied by a one-page drawing and one-page description of the invention. To John E. Earle, with rights also shared with Samuel Shepard, January 5, 1858. One page Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JENSEN ACORN PATTERN COMPLETE FLATWARE SET FOR 12 - Antiques, Silver Acorn Pattern Silverware Set By Georg Jensen, Complete For 12 People With Serving Pieces J.M.W. TURNER : AGNEW & SONS : LONDON : 1967 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts A good clean copy of the catalog produced to accompany the 150th Anniversary Loan Exhibition, "Paintings and Watercolours by J.M.W.Turner", held by Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd. at 43 Old Bond Street, London, W.1 from November 1st thru December 2nd 1967. Contents comprise, Introduction by Evelyn Joll, List of principal Turner Exhibitions previously held, Catalog of 35 Oil Paintings and 61 Watercolours, all fully described, Index of exhibits and owners, plus 28 Black and white plates. Soft covers, 104 pages of text plus the 28 plates. Pencilled annotation. Packing, Insurance & Shipping via Royal Mail Air Freight : $15.00 USD. SHIPS FREE WITHIN MAINLAND UK. OUR ARCHIVE OF BOOKS AND CATALOGS RUNS TO MANY THOUSANDS OF VOLUMES AND INCLUDES MANY SCARCE AND OUT OF PRINT TITLES. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL US ADVISING OF YOUR REQUIREMENTS. JAPANESE SCREEN: TIGERS - Antiques, Furniture 17th Century Japanese Screen: Tigers. Kano school. Pair of six panel screens JULY 4TH POSTCARD EMBOSSED - Antiques, Collectibles Embossed July 4th Postcard. Wishing you a Glorious 4th of July is the greeting. Very colorful front. Was never used. Back has Copr 3 Nash 1910 and Fourth of July Series No 5. Near mint condition. Measures about 5 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches. Item #206024 JULES BOUY PAINTED WOOD CABINET, 1931 - Antiques, Furniture For Carlos Salcedo. Painted wood cabinet fitted with drawers. JOSEP CUSACHS Y CUSACHS OIL PAINT - Antiques, Paintings Jose Cusachs y Cusachs (b.1851-d.1908). All indicates an original work however, the quality of Cusachs horses cannot be copied easily Would strongly suggest to consider it as a good copy, probably around 1900 according to the general condition of the paint, and the frame. Still a valuable and very good work, !! An original would cost around U$S200.000 JOSEPH MAZER RATTLESNAKE BRACELET - Antiques, Jewelry This very rare bracelet is in beautiful condition, the gold finish excellent, good working clasp, this is an awesome example of Joseph Mazer of Mazer Brothers Fame. The bracelet opens with a rhinestone studded slide in clasp, hinge is in perfect springy condition. http://www.vintagejewelryartsandantiques.com/Briannaphotos.htm for additional photographs JEAN-GABRIEL DOMERGUE OIL PAINTING - Antiques, Paintings Jean-Gabriel Domergue (1899-1962) ~ French Original Oil ~ 1930's Width: 25in., Height: 31in. (Framed: 31 in. X 37 in.) JEAN ROYERE FLOOR LAMP - Antiques, Furniture Jean Royere iron floor lamp France 1947 61.5" h Ref. SG-470 JARDINIERE BY ZSOLNAY, 1899 - Antiques, Decorative Arts Jardiniere with thistle decoration, painted with coloured glazes. JUMBO SPOON HOLDER - Antiques, Antiques Jumbo is a great pattern of the era. The elephant on the serving pieces and the Bartum head on the handle of the spooner makes it very unique. A very rare pattern to collect JUBILEE VASE AKA HICKMAN VASE - Antiques, Antiques Jubilee is a very heavy cut type pattern that was produced in Canada as Jubilee & in the United States as Hickman. JOHN TRUMBULL'S BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL - Antiques, Prints 18th century impression of the classic historic image of the Battle of Bunker's Hill. See our web site for full description. JACOBEAN OAK GATELEG TABLE. - Antiques, Furniture A rare dark oak oval gateleg table with well shaped bold spiral barley twist legs and stretchers. English. Circa 1690. Similar form: Page 311 figure 3:234. “A History of Early Furniture in the British Isles and New England).” By: Victor Chinnery., Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 IDS Length 57”, Height 30”, Width closed 23”, Width open (each leaf is 19½”) 62”. JALLOT SYCAMORE WRITING DESK, 1936 - Antiques, Furniture Important writing desk in sycamore supported by carved, rusticated legs. The lower level consists of a drawer and open shelving supports the top. W 48, D 24, H 29.5 Provenance: Faculty of Franco-Britanico Relations, Citi Universite, Paris, c. 1936. Bibliography: ‘Plaisir de France,’ 1937. Contact Tom Thomas for price. JALLOT CABINET/SIDEBOARD IN SYCAMORE, 1936 - Antiques, Furniture Two Door Cabinet / Sideboard in sycamore made for the Franco-Britanico Faculty at Cite Universitaire, Paris, 1936. Bibliography: pictured in ‘Plaisir de France,’ Paris, 1937. H 33.5, W 54, D 19 Contact Tom Thomas for price. JACQUES ADNET RARE LEATHER QUEEN SIZE BED, C. 1950 - Antiques, Furniture JACQUES ADNET (France, 1900-1984) Queen size leather bed by Adnet, a seminal figure in the history of French decorative arts. Following the Second World War, Adnet began to develop modern furniture composed of a sleek metal frames covered by hand-stitched leather. c. 1950 Please contact Tom Thomas for price. JACQUES ADNET RARE LEATHER SIDE TABLES, C. 1950 - Antiques, Furniture Pair of leather side tables by Adnet, a seminal figure in the history of French decorative arts. Following the Second World War, Adnet began to develop furniture composed of metal frames covered by hand-stitched leather. These were acquired from an collector in the environs of Chateau de Rambouillet. c. 1950 H 23 ¾, Diameter 25 ¾ Please contact Tom Thomas for price. JACQUES ADNET RARE LEATHER DESK, C. 1950 - Antiques, Furniture Desk by Jacques Adnet, a seminal figure in the history of Twentieth Century French Decorative Arts. Desktop and drawer covered in leather; base made of tubular steel in the form of two arcs united by a stretcher. c. 1950 W 36, D 24, H 29 1/4 Please contact Tom Thomas for price. JAJIM - Antiques, Textiles Uzbekistan. A boldly-patterned jajim. Following the jajim tradition, this textile was woven in one long length of cloth, then carefully cut into six equal sections that were then stitched together along the selvedges. JONATHAN WILLIAMS AUTOGRAPH LTR SIGNED: K11919.02 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letter Signed as Inspector of Fortifications [to Unknown], New York, December 1, 1809, 2 pages, 4to. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availability or to order. JAMES MONROE LAND GRANT SIGNED: K00069 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Pictured in sample frame. Framing is extra. Signed “James Monroe”, as President, and “Josiah Meigs”, as Commissioner of the General Land Office. One page on vellum with white paper land office seal. August 31, 1819. Very fine condition. Slight discoloration in top left corner. Grant to assignees of William Price of one hundred acres "...lying north-west of the River Ohio, between the Little Miami and Sciota." Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availability or to order. JAMES CLAY RICE,LOBBIES FOR PROMOTIONS: K11625 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts James Clay Rice, a Soon-to-be Hero of Gettysburg, Lobbies for Promotions Autograph Letter Signed, Head Quarters 44th [New York Volunteers] Camp near Falmouth, VA; to William Kidd, Military Secretary, March 14, 1863. “This regiment is equal in bravery to a brigade… the boys are here who can fill [the] positions.” Rice, who four months later would valiantly defend Little Round Top at Gettysburg with fellow colonel Joshua Chamberlain, shows fighting spirit and pride in his unit. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availability or to order. JOHN TYLER FREE FRANK - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Signed “J Tyler” on address leaf to [John C. Spencer], Secretary of the Treasury. Postmarked April 9, 1844, Washington D.C. With docketing by John C. Spencer: “President about application for ______ of Schooner Hope.” k00179 Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, images or to order. JOHN ADAMS AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED: K11795 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts Autograph letter signed John Adams to Joseph Lyman, Re: "The Independance of the Nation", War with England, and Alexander Hamilton’s "Treachery"; April 20, 1809, Quincy. 3 pages. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availability or to order. JOHN F. KENNEDY AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT: K11830 - Antiques, Books, Manuscripts John F. Kennedy Autograph manuscript, comprising a preliminary draft for a speech by the President on the occasion for a visit by Prime Minister Harold MacMillan of Great Britain, Washington, D.C., [April 1962]. 4 pages, 8vo (8x5in), in bold pencil on rectos only of four sheets of White House stationary. In fine condition. Visit www.AmericaGallery.com for document details, availability or to order. |