FEATURED LOTS, MAY 4, 2013 ANTIQUES / TEXTILES AUCTION

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•May 4, 2013. Three-Session Sale: Textiles, The Maryland Sale, Americana
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May 4, 2013 Three-Session Auction (American Textiles; Semi-Annual Maryland Sale; Americana) Featured Photos

FINE AMERICAN TEXTILES:

Rare Chambersburg, PA and Shepherdstown, VA (WV) 1852 Album Quilt

Rare Northern Shenandoah Valley Appliqued Cotton Album Quilt with Exuberant Floral Motifs, including Chambersburg, PA and Shepherdstown, VA (WV) Signatures, Dated 1852. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example from a long-term collection.

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Exceptional Adams County, PA Birds-in-Tree Quilts

Exceptional Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Quilt with Nesting Birds in Tree Motif, Adams County, PA, origin. Dimensions: 94 1/2" x 83".

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Unusual Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Quilt with Floral Squares Surrounded by a Green and Rust Block Motif, American, second half 19th century.

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Cotton Appliqued Doll Quilt with Fine Bird and Foliate Designs

Fine Appliqued Cotton Doll Quilt with Bird and Foliate Designs, American, 19th century.

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Cotton Appliqued Sampler Quilt with Pig and Horse Blocks

Appliqued Cotton Sampler Quilt including Pig and Horse Blocks, American, late 19th century.

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Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Quilt with Sunflower Decoration, American, second half 19th century.

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Crazy Quilt with Bird and Butterfly Designs

Crazy Quilt with Bird and Butterfly Motifs, American, late 19th century.

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Dated 1900 Crazy Quilt with Bird and Animal Designs

Crazy Quilt with Bird and Animal Designs, American, Dated 1900.

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Red, White and Blue Grapes and Grape Leaves Quilt

Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Quilt with Red, White, and Blue Grape Vine Motif, American, second half 19th century.

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Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Quilt with Elaborate Teal and Brown Foliate Motif, American, second half 19th century.

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Very Rare Linen Educational Handkerchief Explaining Silk Manufacturing Process

Very Rare Linen Educational Handkerchief Depicting the Silk Manufacturing Process, circa 1850-1855. Literature: For an identical example, see Weissman and Lavitt, Labor of Love, p. 16.

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Early Polished Chintz Table Runner with Repeating Pattern of a Fruit Compote Surmounted by a Bird, American, circa 1800.

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Cotton Appliqued Album Quilt with Grapes Border, Pennsylvania, circa 1860

Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Album Quilt with Grapes Border, probably Pennsylvania origin, mid 19th century.

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Magenta, Green and Orange Starburst Quilt with Bird and Floral Border

Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Star Quilt with Bird and Floral Border, American, second half 19th century.

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Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Quilt with Blue-on-White Star Motif, American, second half 19th century.

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Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Quilt with Indigo-and-White Oak Leaf Motif, American, second half 19th century.

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Exceptional "American Independence" Needlework Sampler, Westchester County, NY, 1826

Exceptional Large-Sized "American Independence" Commemorative Needlework Sampler, Westchester County, NY, Signed and Dated "Amelia Treadwell / Jan 12, 1826". Framed Dimensions: 27" x 26".

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Needlework Sampler with Cow, Houses, Birds and Florals, by Maria Harris, 1864

Needlework Sampler with Cow, Houses, Birds and Florals, American, Signed and Dated "Maria Harris / 1864". Framed Dimensions: 20" x 19".

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Outstanding Whig Rose Appliqued Quilt, Kentucky, circa 1855

Outstanding Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Whig Rose Pattern Quilt, Kentucky, circa 1855.

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Red and Green Appliqued Quilt with Floral Pattern, Ohio, 1877

Fine Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Quilt with Red and Green Floral Pattern, Ohio, 1877.

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THE MARYLAND SALE:

Elaborate Chintz and Cotton Appliqued Mariner s Compass Quilt, Maryland, c1830

Elaborate Appliqued Chintz and Cotton Mariner's Compass Quilt, Maryland origin, circa 1830. Provenance: Found approximately twenty years ago in Darlington, Harford County, MD.

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Carved and Painted Wooden Cigar Store Indian, Baltimore or Wilmington Area

Important Carved and Painted Tobacconist's Figure of an American Indian, possibly Baltimore, MD or Wilmington, DE Area, late 19th century. Height (including base) 52 1/2". Literature: For a similar example with distinctive characteristics attributed to this region, see Cigar Artists in Wood, Frederick Fried, 1970, p. 21, fig. 12.

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Important Diary of Civil War Nurse Serving in Douglas General Hospital, Washington, DC

Important 1863 Diary of Civil War Nurse Serving in Douglas General Hospital, Washington, D.C.

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Outstanding 1815 Architectural Needlework Sampler, probably Washington County, MD

Fine Architectural Needlework Sampler Featuring Houses Flanking a Flock of Birds, Signed and Dated "Elizabeth Edmonds / 1815," Maryland origin, probably Washington County. Framed Dimensions: 25 1/4" x 20".

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Rare and Early Eastern Shore of Maryland Watercolor Portrait of Elizabeth Anne Stewart, c1805

Rare and Early Eastern Shore of Maryland Watercolor Portrait of Elizabeth Anne Stewart, Signed on Reverse "E.A. Stewart," circa 1805.

Elizabeth Anne Stewart was born in Somerset County, MD in 1790. She married into the promiment Sudler family of Somerset County, becoming the wife of Tubman Waters "Tubby" Sudler on November 5, 1817. She died in 1863, and was buried at the family's estate, Sudler's Conclusion on Back Creek.

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Important Flintlock Pistol w/ Eagle Butt Cap and Barrel Engraved "INDEPENDENCE," Halbach & Sons, Baltimore

Important and Elaborately-Decorated Flintlock Pistol with Eagle Butt Cap and Barrel Engraved "INDEPENDENCE," attributed to Halbach & Sons, Baltimore, MD, late 18th or early 19th century. L 12 3/4".

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Rare Signed HALBACH & SONS Cap-and-Ball Pistol w/ Eagle and Shield Butt Cap

Rare Cap-and-Ball Pistol with Eagle and Shield Butt Cap, Marked "HALBACH & SONS / U.S.," Baltimore, MD origin, late 18th century. L 9".

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Cap-and-Ball Pistol with Brass Butt Cap and Barrel, possibly Halbach, Baltimore, c1800

Cap-and-Ball Pistol with Brass Butt Cap and Barrel, Baltimore, MD, circa 1800. L 12 3/4".

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Small Flintlock Pistol with Engraved Barrel, European, c1770

Small Flintlock Pistol with Engraved Barrel, circa 1770. L 7".

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Large Pocket Pistol with Brass Hardware, circa 1770's. L 9 1/2".

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Rare Small Flintlock Pistol with Carved Eagle s Head Butt, c1760

Rare Small Flintlock Pistol with Carved Eagle's Head Butt, French and Indian War Period, L 7 1/2".

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57 Piece Baltimore Rose Repousse Silver Service, early 20th century.

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Lot of Two: Stieff Rose Silver including Berry Spoon

Two Pieces of Stieff Rose Silver including a Berry Spoon, early 20th century.

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Pair of Decorative Widgeon Duck Decoys, attributed to R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD, circa 1965. L (of drake) 14".

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Very Rare Stoneware Crock with Stenciled Cobalt Advertising for "Solid Meat Oysters," Ohio, c1880

Very Rare Five-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Stenciled Cobalt Advertising for "SOLID MEAT OYSTERS," Ohio origin, circa 1880. H 13 1/4".

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One-Gallon B.C. MILBURN / ALEXA (Alexandria, VA) Stoneware Jar

One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "B.C. MILBURN / ALEXA," Alexandria, VA origin, circa 1855.

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Fine Classical Paint-decorated Etagere, Baltimore, c1820-25

Fine Classical Paint-Decorated Etagere, Baltimore, MD, circa 1820-1825.

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Kentucky Rifle, Keener & Sons, Baltimore, 1802-1831

Kentucky Rifle, Keener & Sons, Baltimore, 1802-1831.

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1774 Worcester County, MD Vellum Land Patent Signed by Royal Governor Robert Eden

1774 Worcester County, MD Vellum Land Patent, Signed by Royal Governor Robert Eden.

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1755 Worcester County, MD Vellum Land Patent Signed by French and Indian War Governor Horatio Sharpe.

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Rare Handwritten 1741 Somerset County, MD Vellum Land Patent Signed by Royal Governor Samuel Ogle

Rare Handwritten 1741 Somerset County, MD Vellum Land Patent, Signed by Royal Governor Samuel Ogle.

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Lot of Two: Early Maryland Land Deeds (1711 Deed and 1723 Vellum Deed Signed by Richard Tilghman, Esq.)

Lot of Two: Early Maryland Land Deeds including 1711 Paper Deed and 1723 Vellum Deed, Signed by Richard Tilghman, Esq.

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1826 Port of Baltimore Ship's Export Manifest.

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Rare Collection of Material Related to William Murray Stone, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of MD

Rare Collection of Material Related to William Murray Stone, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, incl. Handwritten Sermon, Pamphlets and Estate Inventory Valuing Slaves.

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Very Rare Maryland War of 1812 Contract Saber

Very Rare Maryland War of 1812 Contract Saber, Impressed "M".

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Very Rare 1878 Smith & Wesson Revolver Engraved "Maryland Penitentiary Director"

Very Rare 1878 Smith & Wesson Revolver, Engraved "Maryland Penitentiary Director".

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Extremely Important Springfield Model 1855 Rifled Musket Used during Pratt Street Riot, April 19, 1861

Extremely Important and Historically Significant Springfield Model 1855 Rifled Musket Used During the Pratt Street Riot, April 19, 1861.

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Rare and Important Baltimore Confederate "Ross Winans Pike," Baltimore, 1861, in Uncut Condition.

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Possibly Unique Baltimore Law Enforcement Badge, Inscribed "KEEPER MD PENITENTIARY," third quarter 19th century.

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Lot of Two: Rare 1860 s Pamphlets Describing Criminal Cases against Baltimore Police

Rare 1860's Pamphlets Describing Criminal Cases Against Baltimore Police.

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Lot of 16: Rare Collection of Baltimore Civil War Patriotic Covers, Most Pertaining to Pratt St. Riot

Rare Collection of Baltimore Civil War Patriotic Covers, Most Pertaining to the Pratt Street Riot.

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Lot of Seven: Marshall George P. Kane (Baltimore) Articles

Marshall George P. Kane, Baltimore Items including Oil-on-Celluloid Portrait, Rare Presentation Sheet Music, and Illustrated Patriotic Postal Cover, late 19th century.

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AMERICAN ANTIQUES:

Important American Pilgrim Century Blanket Chest, Dated 1677

Exceedingly Rare and Important Pilgrim Century American White Pine Chest with Elaborate Carving Incorporating Stars, Inscribed "A.C" and "A.W." and Dated 1677, possibly New York State or New Jersey. Provenance: Recently found in a Pennsylvania collection. Wood analysis by Alden Identification Service, Chesapeake Beach, MD.

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Henry Walton (1804-1865), Ithaca, NY, 1849 Oil on Canvas Shipwreck Painting

Important Oil on Canvas Painting of a Shipwreck, Signed "H. Walton / 1849," Henry Walton (American, 1804-1865). Provenance: A recently-discovered work by the New York State portrait and landscape artist, Henry Walton. Literature: For more information, see "Artist of Ithaca: Henry Walton and His Odyssey," the catalog for the 1988 exhibit of Walton's work, held at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art in Ithaca, NY. Framed Dimensions: 41 3/4" x 33 1/4".

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Horn Cup w/ Elaborate Scrimshaw Decoration featuring Surrender of the USS Chesapeake (June 1, 1813)

Rare Scrimshaw Horn Cup Depicting the Surrender of the USS Chesapeake, June 1, 1813. H 4 1/2".

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Outstanding Carved Maple Effigy Ladle with Dog Head and Heart Handle

Outstanding Carved Maple Effigy Ladle with Dog and Heart Handle and Shield-Form Bowl, American, early 19th century. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example from a long-term Midwestern collection. L 10".

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Very Rare Prometheotype of Henry Clay by C. Younglove Haynes, 1850

Very Rare Framed Prometheotype of Henry Clay, C. Younglove Haynes, Philadelphia, PA, 1850. Dimensions: 29" x 24 1/4".

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Rare 1799 Painted Bentwood Box with Heart and Floral Designs

Rare Painted Bentwood Box with Heart and Flowering Urn Decorations, Dated and Initialed "1799 / A S," probably PA origin. Diameter 9 3/4" ; Height 4 3/4".

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Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight, Elgin Wind Power & Pump Co., Elgin, IL

Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight in Old Red Paint, attributed to the Elgin Wind Power & Pump Co., Elgin, IL, circa 1900. H 16" ; L 16".

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Lot of Two Toleware Pcs: Exceptional Tray with Bird and Floral Decoration and Crumber

Exceptional Toleware Tray with Elaborate Bird and Tulip Decorations on a Red Ground, 19th century. Provenance: Ex-Greg Kramer. L 22 1/4".

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Carved and Painted Wooden Swan Decoy, Signed R.W. Schaap, Wisconsin origin, 20th century. L 21".

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Rare Iron Pie Crimper with 1794 Large Cent Make-Do Wheel

Rare Iron Pie Crimper with Whale-Tail Handle and 1794 Large Cent Wheel, American, first half 19th century. L 5 1/2".

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Rare David Rohrer, Lebanon, PA Iron Meat Fork with Heart-Shaped Handle

Rare Wrought Iron Meat Fork with Heart-Form Handle, Stamped "D. ROHRER," David Rohrer (Lebanon, PA, 1800-1843). L 18 3/4".

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Rare Early Wrought Iron Miniature Utensil Set

Unusual Wrought Iron Miniature Cooking Utensil Set, American, circa 1800. L (of spatula) 9 1/2".

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Rare Mathew Brady "Penny Profile" Carte de Visite of Abraham Lincoln, circa 1864.

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Civil War Archive: Letters and Illustrations of Albert Tilton, Union Company Artist

Important Civil War Archive of Albert Tilton, Union Company Artist, including Illustrations and Letters.

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David Y. Ellinger (American, 1913-2003) Theorem on Velvet Painting of a Bird in Canton Bowl

David Y. Ellinger (American, 1913-2003) Theorem on Velvet Painting of a Bird in Bowl of Fruit, 20th century. Framed Dimensions: 21 1/2" x 19 3/8".

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Carved Cane w/ Finely Carved Dog Handle, PA origin, possibly Schtockschnitzler Simmons

Carved Wooden Cane with Dog Handle, attributed to Schtockschnitzler Simmons (active 1885-1910), Pennsylvania origin. L 36 1/4". Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, recently found in a Cumberland County, PA collection.

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Album of 54 London and Holland Albumen Prints, Many by Francis Godolphin Osborne Stuart

Album of 54 London and Holland Albumen Prints, Many by Francis Godolphin Osborne Stuart (Scottish, 1843�1923), late 19th century. Dimensions (of album): 14 1/2" x 11".

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Album of 64 London Albumen Prints, incl. 8 by Francis Frith plus George Washington Wilson & Silvester Parry

Album of 64 London Albumen Prints, including 8 by Francis Frith (English, 1822-1898), plus George Washington Wilson (Scottish, 1823-1893), and Silvester Parry (English, active circa 1880s). Album Dimensions: 14 1/2" x 11".

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18th century Fowler, probably European for American Market

Fowler with Ornate Brass Hardware, probably European for the American Market, late 18th century.

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W. S. C. Clubhouse Gin Bottle, American, circa 1870

Extensive (over 175-Piece) Collection of Gin Bottles.

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Rare LONDON JOCKEY / CLUBHOUSE GIN, American, 1855-1865

Rare LONDON JOCKEY / CLUBHOUSE GIN Gin Bottle, American, 1855-1865.

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Rare COSMOPOLIET / J. J. MELCHERS / W Z SCHIEDAM Embossed Man Gin Bottle, Holland, 1880-90

COSMOPOLIET / J. J. MELCHERS W Z / SCHIEDAM Gin Bottle with Embossed Man, Holland, 1880-1890.

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Very Rare THE OLIVE TREE / JOHN L.LINNENBRINK Embossed Gin Bottle, 1863-1878

Very Rare THE OLIVE TREE / JOHN L. LINNEBRINK / SCHIEDAM Gin Bottle, circa 1863-1878.

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Very Rare New York Case Gin Bottle with L. M & Co. Seal and "Centaur Gin" Label

Very Rare New York Case Gin Bottle with LM & C Seal and "Centaur Gin" Label, 19th century.

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Scarce Marlin "XXX STANDARD" .30 Caliber Revolver with Factory Engraving, 1878

Scarce Marlin "XXX STANDARD" .30 Caliber Revolver with Factory Engraving, 1878.

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Marlin Model 1891 Lever Action Rifle.

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Flintlock Kentucky Rifle, Casper Fordney, Lancaster, PA, 1830-50

Flintlock Kentucky Rifle, Casper Fordney, Lancaster, PA, 1830-1850.

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Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane in Red Paint, American, late 19th or early 20th century.

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