Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 101

Manuscript & Collectibles Sale

Miscellaneous Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 299		19th Century English Field Microscope for Viewing Slides, in Original Box, Possible Sales Sample. From the 1870s, a small, field slide microscope from Thompson & Co. Opticians and Mathematical Instrument Makers, 24 Manchester Street, Liverpool. Consignor thought this to be a salesman's sample and it may well be, but online we noted images of similarly-sized microscopes from the period used in the field. Brass construction, telescopic lens, reflector mirror and stand 3¼" tall. Comes in original wood box with brass hook latch 3½ x 1 x 1½" with manufacturer information on bottom of wood box. Estimate $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $228
Lot 300		An Impressive Collection of over 200 Vintage Post Cards of US Bridges and Dams 1900s -1960s. Post card collectors would be hard pressed to find such a nicely selected and archived vintage post card collection of historic bridges, dams, tunnels and even a few skyscrapers of the US. We note a wonderful post card of the Brooklyn Bridge from 1905, a Washington Bridge from 1905, a Des Moines River Bridge card from 1906, just to name a few of the earliest pieces. But what impresses is the number of bridges represented from virtually every state in the nation. Also included are nine photo panoramic post cards, all from the St. John's Bridge in Portland, which are very impressive. Dams include 12 of Hoover from the 50s and 60s, three of Shasta and several other famous dams. Finally some New York skyscrapers, including a souvenir folder from 1931 with 17 buildings and the Statue of Liberty. Overall in very good to fine condition, many of the postcards stamped and inscribed. Comes in a three-ringed notebook with over 40 pages of sectioned folios. Viewing in person is recommended to fully appreciate. Estimate $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $84
Lot 301		British Memorabilia: Pieces of London Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and the Palace of Westminster, With Autograph of Sir Charles Barry (1) 1¾ x 2" piece of London Bridge, with plaque reading, "Authentic piece of the London Bridge, Harold K. King / City Engineer - Corporation of London." (2) 3¼ x 3¾ x 1¼" paper weight with label reading: "This paper-weight is made of stone removed from the fabric of Westminster Abbey in the course of the restoration work 1955" Signed "Alan C. Don / Dean of Westminister." A brass engraving of Westminster Abbey is set into the opposite side. (3) 9 x 1½" piece of "Ancient Timber From the Palace of Westminster destroyed by Fire 1834. Rebuilt to the design of Sir Charles Barry 1840-60." With a 4¼ x 7" piece of paper bearing Sir Charles' autograph: "Yours truly / Charles Barry Archt / 3 Augt. 1850"; matted with an engraving of Barry in the original wood frame (with glass) to an overall size of 14¾ x 20¼". Estimate $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 302		Coca-Cola Memorabilia - Rare Fan Featuring a Geisha Drinking Coke, c. 1900. Paper and wood, 15¼" long (with handle) x 10" across. Lovely image of a Geisha wearing pink, in an outdoor setting of pink, green, and white, surrounded by cherry blossoms. At top is "Drink Coca-Cola" in white lettering against a pink background. A couple of small edge blemishes and lower edge of paper has small paper loss with small break to wood frame. On the the back is text within a swirling arrow touting Coca-Cola; "Japan" is printed at lower left, and at lower right, "Whenever You See An Arrow Think of Coca-Cola" (this slogan was used before 1907). Exceptionally attractive and desirable. Estimate $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 303		Memorabilia Made From the U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides". Several items with plaque: "This Material was Taken From the Original Hull of the U.S. Frigate Constitution Keel Laid 1794 Rebuilding 1927" or similar wording: a 10" cannon; a pair of bookends, 6" high, in the form of a ship's steering wheel, with image of ship and "Old Ironsides"; a highly-collected pin tray; an attractive box (for cigars?) 4 x 7 x 2¼"; two pieces of oak from the original hull; and one half of a second set of bookends. A desk set with miniature cannon and holders for two pens was presented in 1972 by the civilians and officer personnel of the Boston Naval Shipyard to George A. Sorg / CDR / USN. A second cannon, 8", was made from wood from a 1990s refit; it is set in a carriage and mounted to a wood base. Also, a lovely, oval-shaped, linen-backed litho of the Constitution, 9 x 13¾", with some foxing; and a 12 x 15" frame holding a 22¢ stamp commemorating the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, with a Special Stamp Cancellation, with image of the ship, which was named by President George Washington after the Constitution of the United States of America. She is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. This lot should be examined in person. Estimate $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $656
Lot 304		Memorabilia: Brooklyn Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, La Jolla Pier (1) 2 x 2½ x ¾" piece of granite from the Brooklyn Bridge, marking the 100th anniversary of the building of the bridge over the East River. (2) Commemorative paper weight, 3 x 4 x 1", made from wood removed from the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1982 for the centennial (1883-1983) (3) Seven 3" pieces of Golden Gate Bridge original suspension cable, bound together and quite heavy, removed on 4/14/75 and replaced with new cable; comes with wood stand and COA. (4) A piece of wood, 1 x 6 x 3", and a 5¼" spike from the original wood Scripps Pier (1916-1988) in La Jolla, CA. (4 items). Estimate $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 305		R.M.S. Mauretania Memorabilia. Pair of 6" x 4¼ x 4 5/8" bookends, each with an original cleat from the Mauretania and a miniature wooden white life preserver, with a plaque reading: "Made From the Decking of the Mauretania. The Old Lady of the Atlantic." Also, a wooden bowl, 4¾" in diameter and 2½" tall, with a plaque: "Made from teakwood taken from R.M.S. Mauretania / by the Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Co. Ltd / Blyth, Northumberland." Bowl has a chip and a repair. The R.M.S. Mauretania was in service from 1906-1934. Estimate $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 306		R.M.S. Queen Mary Memorabilia. The Queen Mary was launched in 1934 and was retired in 1967. This lot includes: a 4 1/8" cross link of chain from the Queen Mary's anchor chain; a Budenberg gauge by Broadheath, Manchester, set with a pen, with plaque; a plank nut from the Queen Mary, with plaque; a bronze medal, 2¼" in diameter, commemorating her Maiden Voyage in 1936 and her arrival in Long Beach, California in 1967, as well as her war service, 1940-46; a biographical study entitled, "From the Cradle to the Sea," issued on the occasion of her maiden voyage, with portrait of Edward VIII; a framed list of first class passengers on the Sept. 22, 1967 voyage from New York to Cherbourg and Southampton; an envelope to Master Thomas Seedorff New Jersey, cancelled in London in 1936, framed with a color "Farewell" image of the ship. (7 items). Estimate $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 307		Ships' Memorabilia - Artifacts From the U.S.S. Missouri and Other Ships. Three made from teakwood from the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri, a plank nut from the Missouri, plus a modern commemorative box; a panoramic vintage photo of the U.S.S. Lexington (sunk in the battle of Midway); a 1919 photo of the U.S.S. Monaghan, framed with a piece of a "Homeward Bound Pennant" made of French silk; a red and white sailor's arm band "USS Pompano April, 1937" (the submarine was lost on 8/29/43); a book of the war record of the U.S.S. San Francisco; a pair of cast aluminum bookends with "1944 New Guinea," probably made from a Japanese Zero; a photo of the U.S.S. Oregon; and a photo of the U.S.S. Jack, with four signatures. Should be seen to be appreciated. Estimate $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 308		Sterling Silver Trophy Cup, 1858, Made by William Keyes Vandersuce, Early California. 4" sterling silver trophy. One side is engraved: "Awarded by California State Agricultural Society"; a border of flowers and fruits surrounds the name of the winner: "Miss F.A. Sargent for Monochromatic Drawing / 1858"; one small ding over the "F." The other side holds the California seal. A floral design connects the two sides. Very attractive. 2¼ozt. Estimate $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,260
Lot 309		Trains -- New York Model Train, 1831, and a Spike From the Death Railroad in "Bridge Over the River Kwai". Metal train with an engine and four cars, 7½" long, engraved on base: "First Train Operated on the New York Central R.R. Aug. 1831 / Evans, Stillman & Co., New York / Equipment Trust Securities." The name of the governor, DeWitt Clinton, is engraved on the car behind the engine. With a genuine 5" spike used on the famous Death Railway in World War II which was featured in the 1957 film, The Bridge Over the River Kwai." This is one of 1023 spikes brought to the U.S. by Dr. Robert G. Johnson, Valley Forge, Pa., who sold them to benefit the River Kwai Mission. Estimate $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 310		Two Books of Pressed Flowers From the Holy Land, c. 1930. Two books, 4 x 6½" with covers of olive wood and leather spines, tissue overlays on pressed flowers.One with "Jerusalem" in Hebrew and English on cover, captions in Hebrew, German, English, and French; marquetry inlay on cover. The other book has "Bellehem" on cover, also in Hebrew. Captions in English, French, and German; spine is damaged. Also a blue bottle (empty) which supposedly held Eau de Jourdain/Water from Jordan. Rust around edges and at cap. (3 items). Estimate $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $168