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Sale 107
The Manuscript & Collectibles Auction
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Lot 156 |
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Rare Original, Late 18th Century French/British Courtier's Frock Coat. In the eighteenth century, men's formal and court attire displayed a lavishness that was notable for the elegance of its finish and the finesse of its application of ornamentation, most especially in fine embroidery. The elite of Western Europe and the Americas emulated styles originating in France since the time of Louis XIV. This vintage original wool, silk-lined frock coat with silver-thread embroidery and accents, exhibits a flaired silhouette favored by the elite. The breeches, which have not survived, likely would have matched the coat. The use of blue wool broadcloth for such a formal ensemble is typical. From the mid-eighteenth century, wool became symbolic of Western European civility and freedom and was adopted as a fashionable fabric. Further investigation seems to reveal this piece may have been cut down at the waist, evidenced by the seam, an alteration not uncommon with fine apparel to extend its use. The cut of the coat and silver bullion embroidery is also very similar to The French Guards (habit de commissaire de guerres des gardes-françaises) an infantry unit to ensure public order in Paris.
This piece was de-accessioned from a museum in the Midwest. Prior to their placing the coat on exhibit, it was restored by Murray Conservation, Oklahoma City. A CD-ROM of photos taken during the process conveys with the coat, but know that the restoration in maintaining so much of the original coat was most impressive, stabilizing the lining and stitching. Estimate Value $750 - UP
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Lot 157 |
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A Petition to the King in Council. Francis Brerewood, Esq.; Against Lord Baltimore; Relating to an Estate in Maryland, c. 1768. Directed "To The King's most Excellent Majesty in Council, The Humble Petition of Francis Brerewood, of St. Martin's in the Fields in the County of Middlesex, Esq., 3 pages, printed on laid paper, 15 x 9¾". The petition involves a 10,000 acre tract of land called "Lord Baltimore's Gift," which Charles, Lord Baltimore, gave to his wife, Margaret Lady Baroness of Baltimore, in 1713 "on the North Side of the Main Falls of Gunpowder River." In 1731 Lady Margaret willed the land to her granddaughter, Charlotte Calvert. The debts of Charlotte's husband, Thomas Brerewood the Younger, complicated matters. Upon Thomas' death, his brother, Francis Brerewood, claims that he is the heir and that he is being cheated out of his inheritance by the present Lord Baltimore. We don't know the result of this interesting petition. Toning, some wear and reinforcement to folds, otherwise clean and in fine condition. Estimate Value $300 - UP
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Lot 158 |
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[Rhode Island] 1768 Receipt for Spermaciti Candles and 1802 Port of Providence Import Document For a Ship Owned by Brown and Ives. Manuscript document, one page, 6 x 8½", Newport, Jan. 1, 1768. A receipt for "6 Boxes Spermacity Candles," bought by Messrs. Samuel & Wm. Vernon from James Robinson for £418.7. Spermaceti was the waxy substance found in the head cavity of the sperm whale and in the oils of other whales. Between 1768 and 1772, whale oil accounted for 53 percent of all sterling earned by direct exports to Great Britain from the northern colonies. Attractively matted and framed to 17½ x 16". With a partly-printed document, one page, 5 x 8¼", Port of Providence, District of Rhode-Island, June 9, 1802. Supervisor J. Dexter certifies that one pipe of brandy, containing 120 gallons, was imported from Malaga by Brown and Ives, in the Eliza. With embossed seal of Supervisor's Office; countersigned by Inspector W. Barton. Handsomely matted and framed to 14¾ x 17". Estimate Value $200 - UP
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