Detail of a19th-century American folk art watercolor of brewery, newly discovered in a Maryland estate

Detail of a19th-century American folk art watercolor of brewery, newly discovered in a Maryland estate

19th-century folk art watercolor of brewery (overall)

Rare William Aiken Walker (1838-1921) oil on board New Orleans portrait of a man, inscribed verso "Levee, N.O.", likely in artist's hand, fresh from a family estate collection, 12" x 6" sight

19th-century paint-decorated military drum with Civil War history, descended directly in the family

Rare William Aiken Walker (1838-1921) oil on board New Orleans portrait of a man, inscribed verso "Levee, N.O.", likely in artist's hand, fresh from a family estate collection, 12" x 6" sight

19th-century paint-decorated military drum with Civil War history, descended directly in the family

Rare U. S. House of Representatives double / partner's desk, designed by Thomas Walter (architect of the Capitol Building) and installed for the opening of the current chamber in 1857, manufactured by Doe, Hazelton & Co. of Boston (retains original printed label). This was reportedly the Sergeant at Arms desk from 1857-1873. The present example was gifted to Rep. Nehemiah G. Ordway from New Hampshire, who was Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives from 1863 to 1873. The desk was then purchased by the present consignor's grandparents in New Hampshire in the 1920's. Excellent untouched condition. Completely fresh to the market.

Outstanding American 19th-century folk art portrait of a cat

Unusual painted punched-tin Odd fellows sign (originally lighted) from Front Royal, VA

Good selection of Southern coin silver, including examples by Blanchard (Lexington, Kentucky), Conning (Mobile, Alabama), and Leslie (Mobile, Alabama)

Fine selection of tomahawks, war clubs, and related material from an important West Coast private collection

Fine Charleston, South Carolina portrait miniature of unusually large size, attributed to Charles Fraser (1782-1860), sitter identified as William Cattell

Outstanding American Historical Staffordshire transferware from Part III of the Routson Collection

Outstanding American Historical Staffordshire transferware from Part III of the Routson Collection

19th-century molded-copper hollow-body rooster weathervane of large size, from a good selection of folk art weathervanes

19th-century molded-copper hollow-body running horse weathervane, from a good selection of folk art weathervanes

Detail of Leslie (Mobile, Alabama) coin silver mug

Good selection of punched-tin-paneled food / pie safes, including a Wythe Co., VA example

Fine Philadelphia Chippendale mahogany bachelor's chest / bureau of diminutive size, ex-Israel Sack, from the Joseph and June Hennage collection, to benefit the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation