Battleship Maine Etched Tumbler Maker unknown, c. 1898 – 3 ½" h x 2 ¼"w. Inscribed " US Battleship Maine – Blown Up in Havana Harbor Feb. 15 1898." This thin walled tumbler with a gold rim is narrower than others, more like a juice glass, and it is slightly out of round. Very fine etching – excellent condition. (6069)

Keywords: Spanish American War, Admiral Dewey, historical, antique glass, eapg,

Circa: 1898
 

American Hen Milk Glass Dish Maker unknown, c. 1898. Covered dish is a commemorative of the Spanish American War. 6 1/8" l x 3 1/8"w x 4" h with lid. "PAT APPLIED FOR" on base. Great fiery opalescence. The lid is in perfect condition. About a 1/32" hairline cut appears on the top rim of the base. (5956)

Keywords: historical, political, antique glass, novelty, Dewey, eapg

Circa: 1898
Manufacturer: American  

USS Maine Album This celluloid and velvet covered photo album depicts the Battleship Maine and Captain Sigsbee. A Spanish American war commemorative, c. 1901-1905. The binding is broken and the clasp latch is missing. There are 15 heavy cardboard photo pages, the edges enhanced with gold leaf or gold paint. The celluloid is free of cracks. 10 ¼" h x 8 ½" l x a ¾" deep. The 20 + photos inside are period photos of family and special occasion events of that era. None of the photos are Span-Am war related. (#994A)

key words: span am historical warship dewey memorabilia
Manufacturer: as described  

Battle of Manila Bay – Vanderhoof Etching Original pencil signed etching by Charles A. Vanderhoof. Vanderhoof is a listed artist who did structures, interiors and illustrations (1853-1918). Outside frame: 18” long x 14” h. Inside frame: 14 ½” l x 10 ½” h. Appears to be original wooden frame. Overall aged light cream tint to etching background and mat board. (#984A)

Key Words: political memorabilia commemorative Spanish American War art artwork
Manufacturer: as described  

Our Nation in War – book by Graham Our Nation in War, copyright 1898, CR. Graham ; published by Historical Publishing Co., Philadelphia, PA. Clothbound. 13 x 11 An amazing hodgepodge of black and white reproductions of famous paintings and illustrations, and photographs from mostly the Spanish American War, but including illustrations from the Revolutionary War, Civil War and the Indian Wars. Also included are photos and illustrations of geographic areas involved in the wars as well as the populace of those areas. Lots of photos of troops from various states. Condition is poor. Book is separated from the spine, at least 8 separate pages were stuck together and unstuck. Although not noticeable, every page has ripples in the middle.

Keywords: catalog reference antique book collectible spanam Spanish American

Circa: 1898
Manufacturer: Historical Publishing Company  

Admiral Dewey Plate The plate commemorates the Spanish American War and Admiral Dewey, c. 1899. Illustrated in Lindsey’s "American Historical Glass", No. 392. 5 ½" d. Excellent condition. (5777)

Key Words: Victorian EAPG pattern pressed early american glass spanam

Manufacturer: American glass company  

USS Maine Pottery Plate This 9" pottery plate was made by the International Pottery Co., Trenton, NJ c.1900. Orange luster edge. Probably transfer printed with some additional hand coloring. Very good condition with a little wear on the black line outlining the inner rim of the plate. (283E)

Key Words: ship naval political memorabilia commemorative Spanish American War historical warship antique

Manufacturer: International Pottery Company  

US Maine Pottery Plate A magnificent multi-colored, transfer printed plate with touches of hand painting , from about 1898. Scroll says" US Battleship Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor Feb. 15 1898." One miniscule flake on the outer red band. The underside shows wear on the foot rim. Made by the Edwin Bennett Pottery Company. (285E)

Key Words: ship naval political memorabilia commemorative Spanish American War historical warship antique

Manufacturer: Edwin Bennett Pottery  

SpanAm War - Hobson Tile This 6" square tile depicts Richmond Pearson Hobson (1870-1937) - done in multi color transfer printing with a clear majolica glaze. Made by the Columbia Encaustic Tiling Company of Anderson, Indiana, which was in business from 1889 - 1903. Hobson served with Admiral Sampson on the USS New York, and is considered one of the heros of the Spanish American War. Tile has 2 edge chips and generally rough edge. There is quite a bit of scratching to the tile surface. An extremely unusual, hard to find, historical commemorative tile. Note that we have another tile in this historical series - one depicting Admiral Sampson. (#1153)

keywords: antique tiles SpanAm war historical commemorative american memorabilia

Manufacturer: Columbia Encaustic Tiling Company  

Admiral Sampson Antique Tile This 6" square tile depicts Admiral William T. Sampson - done in multi color transfer printing with a clear majolica glaze. Made by the Columbia Encaustic Tiling Company of Anderson, Indiana, which was in business from 1889 - 1903. According to Wikipedia, William Thomas Sampson (1840 - 1902) was a Untied State Navy admiral known for his victory in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish American War. Tile has minor edge chips - generally in very nice condition. An unusual, hard to find, historical commemorative tile. Note that we have another tile in this series - Richmond Hobson. (#1329)

keywords: antique tiles SpanAm war historical commemorative american memorabilia
Manufacturer: Columbia Encaustic Tiling Company