A circa 1927 business card made with wood taken from the White House during a 1927 renovation of the roof by Lank Woodwork Co. Inc. of Washington, D.C. Lank made a number of pieces from the White House wood, primarily gavels and desks. Condition Report Very good, original condition.
Stamped “14K” inside shank. Stone tests electronically for ruby. Size 7.5. In very good condition without damage to stone or setting. | This lot has a reserve. Condition Report In very good condition without damage to stone or setting.
An advertising cabinet photo from L. W. Stillwell, depicting Chief High Bear of the Brule Lakota. High Bear was frequently photographed, though this is a rarer variant of one portrait sitting where he is pictured standing up. L. W. Stillwell was a Native artifacts dealer in Deadwood, and the back of the cabinet photo includes … Read more
WWII Imperial Japanese sword bayonet with scabbard for the Arisaka Type 30 rifle. “Last-ditch” example manufactured in Japanese-occupied Korea. Ricasso has mark of Jinsen Rikugun Zoheisho (Jinsen Army Ministry Armory). Wood scabbard secured with lacquered string and steel chape. Blade length 15.5 inches. Overall length 20 inches. Muzzle ring diameter 14mm. Condition Report Very good … Read more
A Zuni-inspired Filipino silver cuff bracelet with gemstone inlay; features a space scene with stars and planets made from mother of pearl, opal, and turquoise. Edges are embellished with braid and circle motifs, also in silver. Marked Sterling with manufacturer’s signature hand-engraved ‘Allan Lumbab ’06.’ Opening measures 2.75 inches at widest point; gap measures approximately … Read more
Stamped “14K” inside shank. Citrine measures 6.7×4.3 millimeters. Emeralds are cabochon cut. Each stone is set in independently hinged section of gold, making the ring flexible. Size 5.5 but flexibility allows for navigation over knuckle and fits more like a 6 or so. | This lot has a reserve. Condition Report In very good condition … Read more
Hirschfanger type stag grip forestry dagger with scabbard and frog. Blade has mark of high-end Vienna blade boutique J. Kulhanek. Steel clamshell guard with martial symbols of Hannover: a crown over rampant stallion, as well as a Wolfsangel. Behind the clamshell, a gently curved steel S-guard with acorn finials. Sturdy, single-edged drop point blade. Retains … Read more
WWII US Everitt 2nd Model trench knife with factory leather scabbard. Knuckle duster grip painted green. Parkerized steel blade. Scabbard has steel reinforcement plate on reverse, row of 6 staples at throat, 10 rivets and lanyard grommet. Blade length 6-7/8 inches. Overall length 11-3/4 inches. | This lot has a reserve. Condition Report Fine. Light … Read more
WWI Imperial German telegraph operator’s “Gott Mit Uns” painted steel belt buckle. Convex, with brackets for mounting the reel used to spool out telegraph wire. Height 48mm. Width 104mm.
A bronze medal produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu campaign (1952-1953). Both sides feature relief portraits and inscriptions. One side has two smiling Vietnamese people on the lower left side with ’50 EME ANNIVERSAIRE 7 MAI 2004′ above it at the center, and is inscribed around the edge, ‘ASSOCIATION NATIONALE … Read more