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Sale 56
Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction
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Lot 228 |
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Sailor's or Military Chest, c. 1571, Made From One Piece of Bent Wood. The body of the chest is made from one curved piece of wood. Brass bands and brads run vertically across the chest, which is 12 in. high, 21 in. deep and 15 in. across. Inner cover has several carvings, including a date "1571 A.D.," an Indian, some Masonic designs, XIII, and a cross. A name, "Aamon" appears several times. Faintly visible on one side of the cover is what seems to be "York," and on the other side, "Canada." Carvings could have been made at different times. The chest has a wonderful old patina. The key is present and works. What stories this chest could tell!
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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$2,220 |
Lot 229 |
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[New Hampshire - Early Ship-Related Document]. Manuscript Document, 1 page, 12 x 7¼ in., Hampton, New Hampshire, Feb. 20, 1727/28. Being an indenture by which James Hanyan sold to Edward Shaw "…one half of a Sloope Now Riding at Anker in hampton River And Said Sloope is Called the may Flower…." Shaw paid £82 in "Currant mony of New England." The indenture specifies that the share also includes half of the rigging, "Halfe parte of the Mast & Anker & Sayles…and one halfe parte of the Cable…." Mounted to board; moderate soiling and small losses affecting a few words, else very good.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 230 |
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18th Century English Land Indentures. Three vellum documents from 1742, 1790 and 1791 with revenue stamps. One document has four signatures with wax seals; another has seven, and the third has one. All foxed but attractive. Sizes from double folio to elephant folio. The two later documents are one-year land leases.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$353 |
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