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tank001
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18th century Sheffield plate tankard
hand hammerred copper with much of the original silver intact, not dented up, lid works well and keeps the flies out
Condition: very good some wear
Size: 12 ht X 6inch dia base
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gun001
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miniature pistol watch fob hand made
2inch lg handmade brass pistol with moveable cylinder and break down with green grips, circa 1930, fine condition
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boxblood001
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gilt brass box w/ inlaid bloodstone
2 1/2 X 3inch fancy gilt brass box w/1 1/8inch dia bloodstone inset, fine detain and condition, 19th cent
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liz001
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gilt bronze & white marble blotter w/lizard decoration
5 inch lg w/no marking, French or Austrian bronze, finely detailed, great gift for reptile fancier. circa 1900
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pat001
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Letters patent chamberstick circa 1875
tin stick with marked candle holder, Letters patent USA #?
Circa: 1875
Condition: very fine
Size: 3 1/2inch X 5 1/2inch X 2 1/2inch ht
Country of Origin: US
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bach003
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Oscar Bach aluminum charger w/ duck
stamped on reverse[see image]
Circa: 1930
Condition: light surface scratching
Size: 12inch dia
Country of Origin: US
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tazza0001
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Neoclassical scene on silver over copper tazza
German or English silver over copper or bronze with highly detailed casting of Neoclassical scene with cadussis, globe, musical instruments, books, drawing instruments, statuary, classic buildings, winged cherub, lizard, insect, birds, etc
no markings.
Circa: 1890
Condition: copper shows through
Size: 12inch dia X 4inch ht
Country of Origin: DE
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kkk001
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Ku Klux Klan Pennsylvania 1928 bronze token
This coin has the legend {Knights of Ku Klux Klan Realm of Pennsylvania} on the obverse and {Pennsylvania 1928 I Was There} on the reverse side of this token. Note this is an especially sharp die stuck coin with a very clearly readable Whitehead & Hoag raised maker mark along the edge on the back.
It is bronze, measuring 32mm in diameter.
The condition is very fine, with sharp detail.
This is identified as the "1928 Pennsylvania" token, numbered KK-229 in the exonumia reference, Ku Klux Klan TOKENS Exonumia Catalog and Price Guide by D. E. Birdsell Reference Book.
The item on this page is an historical collectible item and is not to be construed as advocating nor supporting the positions of the organization represented. It is being offered and sold for the historical content only and is not intended for any use other than appropriate display.
Whitehead & Hoag are best known as manufacturers of celluloid pins and advertising but they also did bronze casting in the 20's. The following information was found indicating how involved they were yet little information has survived about their endevours.
The Lincoln Highway bronze medallions for the concrete markers were manufactured by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, NJ. There are no known records of how the markers and medallions were designed, manufactured or the logistics of delivery around the country. The project was referenced in the minutes of the Lincoln Highway Association Directors meeting in late 1927. This was supposed to be a final and permanent marking of the Lincoln Highway, with the participation of the Boy Scouts. Markers were delivered around the country to be installed by the Boy Scouts on September 1, 1928. Some markers were saved for future road improvements, and/or erected later. Spares to replace damaged ones were also thought to be available. The original Lincoln Highway Association's archives, as donated to the Transportation Section of the Special Collections Library at the University of Michigan, contain a type written log of placement locations for 2,440 concrete markers and thousands of porcelain signs for this effort. Besides the Directors' minutes and this log there are no other official records regarding the markers except for a blueprint of a very rough sketch of the top of a marker. The markers were rumored to have been manufactured by a concrete manufacturer in Detroit. The National Boy Scouts Archives were similarly bereft of any details of this magnificent project.
Circa: 1928
Condition: very fine
Size: 1 1/4inch dia
Country of Origin: US
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tiffpl001
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Tiffany Studios, New York bronze plate #1749
shallow bowl signed underneath, original intended use unknown, perfect
Circa: 1920
Condition: perfect
Size: 7 3/4inch dia X 5/8inch thk
Country of Origin: US
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frbrz001
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French gilt & silvered figural candelabra
unique design w/winged griffins and masks with much silver plating and gilt areas combined to create a wonderful pair of bronze candelabara, all parts are present including 6 bobeches.
Circa: 1875
Condition: perfect w/some plate wear
Size: 14inch ht X 9inch wd
Country of Origin: FR
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bach004
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Oscar Bach aluminum charger w/ dolphin
stamped on reverse[see image] #12
Circa: 1930
Condition: light surface scratching
Size: 12inch dia
Country of Origin: US
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snuff001
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gilt bronze snuff box early 19th cent
3 1/4inch dia X 1 1/4inch ht snuff box with gilt intact, circa 1825, great cond.
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battbx001
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Battersea enameled brass box w/roses, circa 1790
1 X 1 1/2inch, no marks, minor chip at corner, otherwise perfect
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