American Antiques & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: Wonderful circa 1900 Admiral Dewey, Battle of Manila Bay Commemorative pressed glass pitcher by Beatty-Brady Glass Company of Steubenville, Ohio and Dunkirk, Indiana. The front features the bust of Admiral Dewey surrounded by a wreath and...

ARTIFACT: Nice, attic-fresh example of a Civil War .58 Musket Cartridge Box. The front features the brass box plate which reads: "US" in raised letters and the reverse features two lugs/loops for attachment to the front flap closure. The inside of the...

ARTIFACT: Great pose! Circa 1901 photo of Maine National Guard 1st Infantry Regiment Company A 2nd Lieutenant Frank E. Cummings of Portland, Maine. The photo shows 2nd Lieutenant Cummings in a relaxed pose, sitting on a trunk with his sword across his...

ARTIFACT: Wonderful 1915 Amackassin Club Yonkers, New York, sterling cigarette case awarded for Men's Double Tennis Tournament. The beautifully embellished front shows the entwined initials: "EHH" surrounded by scrolls and floral details. The...

ARTIFACT: Wonderful 1875 Boston & Albany Railroad Company date stamped receipt. The receipt shows a nicely detailed locomotive in the upper corner and to the side reads: "BOSTON AND ALBANY RAILROAD COMPANY." and just below is dated:...

ARTIFACT: Great, vintage 1870's - 1880's American Express Co. coin or money bag. The front reads: PROPERTY OF AMERICAN EXPRESS CO." and shows US Shield in the center with thirteen stars and vertical stripes below. VINTAGE: Circa 1870's - 1880's...

ARTIFACT: Great vintage circa 1902 Teddy Roosevelt Teddy Bear button in gilt brass and painted tin. The button features the iconic teddy bear from the campaign in gilt brass in high relief detail, the bear is surrounded by painted tin and encased in a...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful circa eighteenth century night watchman's alarm bell, most likely from Massachusetts. It is in bronze with an iron handle. It is of simple construction with a single bead line. The clapper makes a strong and resonant tone...

ARTIFACT: Great mid – 19th century Sailor Art marine ivory fish from toothpick, scrimshawed details on tail, brass pin serves as eye. VINTAGE: Circa mid- 19th C. SIZE: Approximately 2-1/8" x 2-1/2" CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Ivory, brass...

ARTIFACT: Wonderful, old bronze signal cannon, uses cartridge-style charge and features a hinged striker, retaining plate (for charge) and rolling wheels. VINTAGE: Circa early 20th century SIZE: Approximately 9-1/8" x 3-7/8"; Wheels: 3"...

ARTIFACT: This is an antique tuning fork. The neck of the fork has an "A" mark on one side and "PHILHARMONIC" on the reverse. VINTAGE: Circa 1870s or 1880s. SIZE: Approximately 3/8" in width and 4-1/8" in length and...

ARTIFACT: This is a fleam from the Civil War era or an earlier period. It has three posts with puncture points, and was made by Joseph Rodgers and Sons. It is in excellent condition. The fleam was a tool used by surgeons for bloodletting: this design may...