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The 'Washington' Lafayette Presentation Gold Button

Circa: 1825
Size: 13/16" (20mm)

One of the original long lost 'Washington' buttons, made by Leavenworth, Haydon & Scovill of Waterbury, CT. From a set made from a single nugget of North Carolina gold and presented to General Lafayette in 1825 to commemorate his service during the Revolutionary War and his friendship with George Washington. This is the only known example in private hands.

Antiques & Fine Art, 12th Anniversary Issue, 2012

SOLD

Exceptional Folk Art Seascape: Maine Island

Circa: 1875
Size: 18" x 24" (sight) | 24" x 30" (frame)

A single hilly Maine island within a Milton Avery-esque composition with vibrant waves leading to a private beach.
J. Marsching, NYC artist board label on back.

Antiques & Fine Art, 12th Anniversary Issue, 2012


Southern Folk Art Keepsake Box

found in South Carolina
Circa: 1930
Size: 9 1/2" H

Book form box carved in high relief on all sides with a man and woman holding hands, black cat, woman holding a compact mirror, initials 'WB' and the cartoon characters, Mutt & Jeff.

Antiques & Fine Art, 12th Anniversary Issue, 2012


George Ohr

Breast / Buttocks
Circa: 1897
Size: 7 3/8" l x 5 1/2" h x 6 3/8" d

The Magazine Antiques, Jan/Feb 2011

SOLD

Ojibwa Ash Burl Bow

Circa: 1820
Size: 11 1/16" oal"

The Magazine Antiques, Sept/Oct 2010