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January 11th Florida Art & Antiques Auction
Listing ID#: 291636

Sale Location
Clearwater, FL 33764

Sale Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Saturday Jan 11, 2020 Completed

Sale Type
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Company Information
Blackwell Auctions Contact: Shannon Bailey Phone: 727-546-0200 Email: Info@blackwellauctions.com Website: blackwellauctions.com/ EstateSale.com ID#: 7145 View company information and listings

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Listing Terms and Conditions
* All items sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with all faults. * All descriptions believed accurate but not warranteed. * Bidder inspection is encouraged. * By placing a bid, bidder signifies that they have examined the items to their satisfaction, or that they have chosen not to personally examine them. * In the event of tie bids between an online bidder and a floor bidder, the tie will go to the floor bidder. Tied online bids will be assigned a winner by the auctioneer. We do our best to rotate winning tie bids through our online bidding platforms. * We reserve the right to reject any bid at our sole discretion. * Our in-house buyer premium is 15%. This applies to bids placed in person, absentee or by phone. Our online buyer premium is 20%. This applies to bids placed through our website/app, Live Auctioneers, and Invaluable/AuctionZip. Online bidders can save 2% by using Bidsquare for online bidding, which has a buyer premium of only 18%. Absentee and phone bids are accepted for bidders who pre-register with us directly and provide payment information. The absentee bid form available on our website must be submitted by 5 PM the day prior to auction day. The minimum bid for phone bids for online sales is $100, or the starting bid, whichever is greater, and is $50 for discovery sales. The Florida Department of Revenue does not accept out of state resale certificates. If the buyer takes delivery of the item in Florida, either in person or via mail, and does not have a valid FL resale certificate, applicable sales tax of 7% must be collected. Out of state dealers may produce a signed affidavit certifying that items are for resale, and then sales tax can be removed. * We are in full compliance with laws regarding the sale of firearms. Firearms manufactured prior to 1899 do not require shipment to an FFL. Firearms that do require shipment to an FFL are noted in our catalogs and will only be shipped to an FFL. Local transactions are completed through an FFL with whom we have made arrangements, and non-local buyers can provide us with the FFL information of their choosing. Payments: Invoices over $2,000 for USA buyers may require payment via cashiers check or bank wire transfer at our discretion. All international transactions over $500 must be completed via bank wire transfer. Online bidders will be invoiced the week after the auction directly via email with payment instructions. If you bid on Bidsquare, Invaluable or our own app and have not paid within 7 days, we will also invoice you through your bidding venue IF a credit card can be taken for your transaction, and your card may be charged 4 days after that invoice has been sent. If a wire transfer is necessary, payment is expected within 7 days of invoicing, after which time an unpaid item dispute will be opened. Items will no longer be available one week after a dispute is opened. Personal checks are accepted -- shipping will be held until the check clears. Partial payment (deposit/layaway) arrangements may be allowable on a case-by-case basis. In any case, however, items not paid for in full (including buyer premium, taxes and shipping, if applicable) within 30 days of auction's close will be considered abandoned. Any deposits collected will be forfeit. Shipping: For some items, we provide in-house packing and shipping via UPS and USPS that is done with excellence and is competitively priced. Your invoice will include a shipping fee if we're able to ship your item, and you are also welcome to contact local third-party shippers or make your own arrangements for pickup or shipping. Some items are noted which must be shipped via 3rd party, freight or cargo services — you can contact them directly for quotes and to make arrangements. Purchases left at the gallery 60 days after the auction will be considered abandoned and will become the property of Blackwell Auctions, with no refund given. We are in full compliance with laws regarding the sale of firearms. Firearms manufactured prior to 1899 do not require shipment to an FFL. Firearms that do require shipment to an FFL are noted in our catalogs and will only be shipped to an FFL. Local transactions are completed through an FFL with whom we have made arrangements, and non-local buyers can provide us with the FFL information of their choosing. Resources for 3rd party/freight/cargo delivery: o UPS store 5980: store5980@theupsstore.com phone: (727)391-6094 o UPS store 4567: store4567@theupsstore.com phone: (727)725-9985 o ORBIT PROFESSIONAL PACKING CRATING (888) 247-8540 or 727-507-7447 lg@orbitppc.com www.orbitppc.com (U.S. & International) o CRATERS & FREIGHTERS (813) 889-9008 ( 877) 448-7447 Fax (813) 884-8393 Tampa@cratersandfreighters.com www.cratersandfreighters.com (U.S. & International) o TOP NOTCH TRANSPORT (US) (309)253-9700 info.topnotchtransport@gmail.com o CADOGAN TATE DESIGNER SERVICES miami@cadogantate.com (305)833-3700 (U.S. & International) o EXPERT MESSENGER sales@expertmessengers.com (866)343-8863 (within Florida) o We've had several buyers be pleased with this service -- https://www.uship.com/

Listing Terms and Conditions

* All items sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with all faults.
* All descriptions believed accurate but not warranteed.
* Bidder inspection is encouraged.
* By placing a bid, bidder signifies that they have examined the items to their satisfaction, or that they have chosen not to personally examine them.
* In the event of tie bids between an online bidder and a floor bidder, the tie will go to the floor bidder. Tied online bids will be assigned a winner by the auctioneer. We do our best to rotate winning tie bids through our online bidding platforms.
* We reserve the right to reject any bid at our sole discretion.
* Our in-house buyer premium is 15%. This applies to bids placed in person, absentee or by phone. Our online buyer premium is 20%. This applies to bids placed through our website/app, Live Auctioneers, and Invaluable/AuctionZip. Online bidders can save 2% by using Bidsquare for online bidding, which has a buyer premium of only 18%.
*Absentee and phone bids are accepted for bidders who pre-register with us directly and provide payment information. The absentee bid form available on our website must be submitted by 5 PM the day prior to auction day. The minimum bid for phone bids for online sales is $100, or the starting bid, whichever is greater, and is $50 for discovery sales.
* The Florida Department of Revenue does not accept out of state resale certificates. If the buyer takes delivery of the item in Florida, either in person or via mail, and does not have a valid FL resale certificate, applicable sales tax of 7% must be collected. Out of state dealers may produce a signed affidavit certifying that items are for resale, and then sales tax can be removed.
* We are in full compliance with laws regarding the sale of firearms. Firearms manufactured prior to 1899 do not require shipment to an FFL. Firearms that do require shipment to an FFL are noted in our catalogs and will only be shipped to an FFL. Local transactions are completed through an FFL with whom we have made arrangements, and non-local buyers can provide us with the FFL information of their choosing.

Payments:
*Invoices over $2,000 for USA buyers may require payment via cashiers check or bank wire transfer at our discretion. All international transactions over $500 must be completed via bank wire transfer.
*Online bidders will be invoiced the week after the auction directly via email with payment instructions. If you bid on Bidsquare, Invaluable or our own app and have not paid within 7 days, we will also invoice you through your bidding venue IF a credit card can be taken for your transaction, and your card may be charged 4 days after that invoice has been sent. If a wire transfer is necessary, payment is expected within 7 days of invoicing, after which time an unpaid item dispute will be opened. Items will no longer be available one week after a dispute is opened.
*Personal checks are accepted -- shipping will be held until the check clears.
*Partial payment (deposit/layaway) arrangements may be allowable on a case-by-case basis. In any case, however, items not paid for in full (including buyer premium, taxes and shipping, if applicable) within 30 days of auction's close will be considered abandoned. Any deposits collected will be forfeit.

Shipping:
*For some items, we provide in-house packing and shipping via UPS and USPS that is done with excellence and is competitively priced. Your invoice will include a shipping fee if we're able to ship your item, and you are also welcome to contact local third-party shippers or make your own arrangements for pickup or shipping.
* Some items are noted which must be shipped via 3rd party, freight or cargo services — you can contact them directly for quotes and to make arrangements.
*Purchases left at the gallery 60 days after the auction will be considered abandoned and will become the property of Blackwell Auctions, with no refund given.
* We are in full compliance with laws regarding the sale of firearms. Firearms manufactured prior to 1899 do not require shipment to an FFL. Firearms that do require shipment to an FFL are noted in our catalogs and will only be shipped to an FFL. Local transactions are completed through an FFL with whom we have made arrangements, and non-local buyers can provide us with the FFL information of their choosing.

Resources for 3rd party/freight/cargo delivery:
o UPS store 5980: store5980@theupsstore.com phone: (727)391-6094
o UPS store 4567: store4567@theupsstore.com phone: (727)725-9985
o ORBIT PROFESSIONAL PACKING CRATING (888) 247-8540 or 727-507-7447 lg@orbitppc.com www.orbitppc.com (U.S. & International)
o CRATERS & FREIGHTERS (813) 889-9008 ( 877) 448-7447 Fax (813) 884-8393 Tampa@cratersandfreighters.com www.cratersandfreighters.com (U.S. & International)
o TOP NOTCH TRANSPORT (US) (309)253-9700 info.topnotchtransport@gmail.com
o CADOGAN TATE DESIGNER SERVICES miami@cadogantate.com (305)833-3700 (U.S. & International)
o EXPERT MESSENGER sales@expertmessengers.com (866)343-8863 (within Florida)
o We've had several buyers be pleased with this service -- https://www.uship.com/

Listing Information
January 11th Florida Art & Antiques Auction Saturday, January 11th, 2020 2PM EST (different time this auction only) Preview Friday, January 10th, 2020, 2-6PM and day of sale 10AM. full catalog here 401 lots of Floridiana, mainly from the collection of renowned Florida historian, collector and author Alfred R. Frankel, MD. Dr. Frankel has written the definitive book on old Florida pottery as well a large number of articles concerning Florida artists. Many of the pieces featured in these publications are available in this sale. This month's highlights include: – An extremely rare Knox Hill Pottery salt glaze pitcher - an original Seaboard Railroad neon sign - An antique St. Petersburg handpainted leaded glass window – Over 60 paintings by Florida artists, including Joe Selby, Ben Austrian, Catherine Stockwell, Roy Mason, G. Howard Hilder and Highwaymen Sam Newton and Willie Daniels – Early Florida pottery from Sulphur Springs, Graack, Orlando Pottery, Manatee River Pottery, Kohler Ware, Royal Hickman and others – Seminole Indian related items including rare antique photographs, dolls, baskets and other items – Souvenirs from every major city and region of the state, including Miami, Tampa, St. Pete, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, St. Augustine, the Keys and others – Antique photographs including an immense hand colored photo by R.H. Lesesne, Burgert Brothers photos, railroad related images and more Online bidding available on Bidsquare, Live Auctioneers and Invaluable. Not local? No problem -- we can ship some items worldwide and provide you with a list of shippers for the other items. Phone bids ($100 minimum) and absentee bids accepted for pre-registered bidders - form is on our website. 1 WILLIE DANIELS, Highwaymen Landscape Painting Willie Daniels (b.1950) Highwaymen painting on board of a Florida backwoods river scene with fire sky. Signed lower right. Excellent condition. Board measures 16" x 20". Framed size is 19 1/4" x 24 1/4". 2 GRAACK POTTERY, Nude, Florida Ovoid vase, decorated with a nude woman seated at the seashore. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 9 1/4" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collec... 3 MIAMI Cobb's Coconut Patties Papier Mache Box Cobb made superb chocolate-covered coconut patties in Miami. Even more interesting (and more collectible) is the molded papier mache box they were sold in, probably holding a pound of these delicacies. The box has similar construction to the 1940's p... 4 ST. AUGUSTINE (2) Glass Souvenir Vases Vintage white translucent glass vases, made in Austria. Much nicer and larger than typical tourist souvenir pieces. Tallest vase 7" high. 5 CONFEDERATE CURRENCY Florida, $1 & 25c note $1 printed on one side only. State of Florida, Tallahassee, March 1, 1863 Picture of cotton picking. Nice condition but has several insect or acid holes and spots. 25c note, State of Florida, Feb 2, 1863. Printed on back of what appears to be part of... 6 SEMINOLE INDIAN Woven Pine Needle Basket Vintage basket made by Florida Seminole Indians from woven pine needles. This piece has a flat botton made of compressed palm tree fiber. Height 9.5", width at waist 12", top opening 10". Rim has small area where thread tying together needle bundle i... 7 ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting Folk art painting depicting the wreck of the Santa Maria, with driving rain and rescue efforts underway. Titled Wreck of the Santa Maria at lower left and signed at lower right. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting un... 8 Cabinet Photograph, Young African American Boy A cabinet photograph of a young black male in a studio holding a pitcher and bucket. Framed, showing the attribution to Blackman, Florida with the city listed but obscured. Very good condition. Photograph with some edge wear and minor soiling. Framed... 9 ST. AUGUSTINE Area Real Photo Stereoviews (114) One hundred fourteen (approx) b/w real photo stereoviews, all Florida, most of St. Augustine and surrounding area. Many buildings, town scenes, rivers, some botanicals. All different, all in fine condition. 10 SEMINOLE INDIAN busts by H. Davis (2) Two painted chalk (plaster) busts, a male and a female Seminole Indian. Helen Davis, a sculptress working at the Community House of Coral Gables in 1935, created these busts as part of a WPA project and the Florida Art Project. She gave them to her s... 11 FLORIDA Marzi & Remy Beer Stein Made by Marzi & Remy, this "Souvenir of Florida" antique beer stein measures about 8-3/4" high. Depicts an alligator, the Spanish Coat of Arms, and an alligator embracing an orange. Fine condition. 12 ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting Folk art painting depicting the baptism of an African American baby in a Florida lake. Signed at lower left. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting until the age of 65, painting both scenes around her as well as histori... 13 GRAACK POTTERY, Peacock Vase, Florida Double handled urn vase, decorated with a peacock on branch. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida ... 14 ST. PETERSBURG Vintage Sunken Gardens Sign Vintagesign for Sunken Gardens - cardboard, in 28" x 5" modern glass frame. Great color. Has several vertical fold lines, not distracting, a few small scuffs and six mounting holes. 15 Collection of Old Florida Pinbacks on Stetson Hat This cowboy hat, a Stetson 3x Beaver size 7-1/4, is covered with an eclectic collection of around 40 various sized pinbacks of all types,ages and sizes. There are political, organizations, sports, conventions, cities..Examples are 1927 Miami; 1938 co... 16 GEORGE BARKER, Ponce de Leon Hotel Photograph Late 1800s photographic glass transparency, photo in the manner of George Barker (unsigned), of the Hotel Ponce de Leon in St. Augustine. Measures about 8" x 10" in metal openwork frame. 17 ALBIN BARANOWSKI, Florida Wetland Landscape Oil on board painting by Albin Baranowski (Russian, 1874-1959). Baranowski was a Russian born artist living in America, active in West Palm Beach, Miami and other locations including Akron and Detroit. Painting is one of his Florida landscapes execut... 18 MIAMI (5) Sterling Souvenir Spoons Five antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all show views of the general Miami area: " (2) Hotel Royal Palm", (1 each) "Over Sea Highway", "Miami", "Key West". Teaspoon and Sugar Spoon 5.5", Demitasse spoon 4". Demi spoon is very thin and light-we... 19 Photo of Steamer "Astatula" Docked, with Tourists Ca. 1880 photograph of the steamboat Astatula, part of the Hart's Line. It sailed the Oklawaha river, which flows from central Florida to the St. John's River near Palatka. Photo is 8" x 6" in a 11-1/2" x 13-1/2" frame and has an old handwritten capt... 20 Native American Stereoviews (3) Three b/w photo stereoviews of a group of Native Americans from several tribes that were transferred from Fort Sill to Fort Marion (St. Augustine) because of their "turbulent disposition." A long caption on the back of each card states that they were... 21 FLORIDA Photo Stereoviews African-Americans (6) Six real-photo stereoviews featuring African-Americans. Various identified Florida cities (2 Jacksonville,1 St. Augustine), plus one generic FL and (2) probably Savannah, GA. Some have additional owner's notes on reverse. All fine condition. 22 FREDERICK HOUGHTON, Cypress Swamp Painting Oil on canvas painting, circa mid-20th century. Cypress trees in a Florida wetalnd scene. Signed Frederick Houghton at lower right corner. Excellent condition. Canvas measures 30" x 24". Framed size is 34" x 28" 23 GRAACK POTTERY, Hummingbird Bowl, Early 1920s A bowl decorated with hummingbird and roses, 4 inches high and 8 inches wide. Stamped on base, THE GRAACK POTTERY, HAND MADE/ HAND Painted BRADENTOWN, FLA. Circa 1921-1923. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the col... 24 MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Florida Dunes, Dogs, 1910s A large vase decorated with Florida dunes and hunting dogs. Unmarked. Attributed to Manatee River Pottery Bradentown, Florida. Circa 1915-1921. Minor surface/edge wear. Repaired base rim chip. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and aut... 25 GEOFFREY BATE, Oil on Canvas, Florida Swamp Oil on canvas scene of a Florida swamp by Geoffrey Bate (American, 20th). Signed "Geoffrey Bate" at lower right. Excellent condition. Canvas measures 24" x 30". Framed size is 24" x 18". 26 WINTER PARK, Baseball Team Photo, 1890 Antique albumen photograph of the Winter Park Florida baseball team, circa 1890. Framed size is 11 3/4" x 10 1/2". Foxing and some loss, particularly at the right side. 27 M. CRUMPLEY, Ortega River Sunset, Oil Oil on canvas painting of a bright red Jacksonville, Florida sunset, signed "M. Crumpley" at the lower right. Signed verso and titled "Sunset down the Ortega River from the Ortega bridge." Dated to 1969. Nicely framed. Canvas measures 28" x 18". Fram... 28 ATLANTIC COAST RAILROAD Broadside Advertisement Broadside poster promoting Atlantic Coast Railroad excursions from Ohio to Florida. Touting the "Greatest Opportunity Ever Offered" and offering land for sale at $15 per acre. Sutherland, McConnel & Co. Circa early 20th century. Very good condition w... 29 TAMPA BAY HOTEL Porcelain Milk Pitcher Ceramic jug with two depictions of the Tampa Bay Hotel, circa 1920s. Measures 5-1/2" high. Fine condition, with no damage. 30 TAMPA Rare G. FERLITA Crock Vintage one-gallon crock with handle, boldy lettered "G. Ferlita". The Ferlitas emigrated from Sicily and wound up in Tampa where they founded a macaroni factory around 1912. In the early 1920s the factory moved to Ybor City. The crock stands 12" hig... 31 FLORIDA ORANGES Porcelain Tea Set Tea pot, two creamers, a demitasse cup, and a covered sugar, all made for El Unico of St. Augustine, as well as a near-matching two-handled souvenir vessel with an applied alligator on the side. Teapot measures 6-1/2" high. No damage. 32 RENA L. CARPENTER, Yacht Basin, Gulfport, 1959 Oil on board painting titled "Around the Bend from the Yacht Basin, Gulfport." Signed Rena L. Carpenter and dated to 1959 at lower left and verso. Carpenter moved to Florida in the 1940s and was active in both Orlando and St. Petersburg. Very good co... 33 SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (5) Five vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls, including male doll with baby. Dolls measure 5-1/2" to 10". 34 SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (5) Five vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls. Dolls measure about 6" to 11". 35 Florida Pottery Candlesticks, Peacocks Matched pair of Florida pottery candlesticks, decorated with peacocks on a fountain. Unmarked. Early 20th century. Measures 8 3/4" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collecto... 36 ST. PETERSBURG Early Postcards, RPPC Seven early 20C post cards, including real photo postcards, of town views. Three are unused. 37 PLANT CITY 1930s Fruit Crate "Jack-S" Vintage circa 1930s wood fruit crate (Jack-S Florida Oranges & Grapefruit, originally in Plant City), 1.6 bushel, measuring about 12x12x27. Paper label at one end covered with screwed down plexiglas. Original stenciling (John S. Barnes Inc.) on sides... 38 ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Cup Rare coffee or tea service cup from the Rolyat Hotel in St. Petersburg (now Stetson University College of Law), circa 1920s. Small bruise on inside edge of rim. 39 MINNIE HUFFMAN, Lake Lamonia Painting Oil on canvas painting of a three-masted ship on Lake Lamonia, near Tallahassee, Florida. Signed, dated 1898 and located in the lower left corner. Very good condition with minor rubbing. Canvas measures 13 1/2" x 28 1/2". Framed size is 32" x 17". 40 SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (7) Seven vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls. Dolls measure about 3" to 11". 41 SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (7) Seven vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber, cloth and bead dolls. Dolls measure about 4" to 9". 42 HILDEGARDE HAMILTON, Orange Trees, O/C Oil on canvas painting of two orange trees by a swimming pool. Executed by Hildegarde Hume Hamilton (American, 1898-1970) of Fort Lauderdale. Signed and dated 1953 at lower left and titled "Nir-Va-Na" at lower right. Canvas measures 24" x 18". Framed... 43 ST. PETERSBURG Real Photo Postcards SHARKS Five RPPC real photo post cards of St. Petersburg giant sharks (dead). (3), ca.1907, are slightly different shots of a crowd around same fish. Three cards are posted. All fine condition. 44 TAMPA Trophy Fish Postcards, Tarpon, Jewfish (14) Fourteen color postcards showing giant salt-water fish caught in the St. Petersburg to Fort Myers area -- 660 lb. sawfish; 240 lb. Tarpon, 262 lb. Jewfish etc. One manatee photo crept in. (7) cards posted, 7 unposted. All fine condition. 45 INDIAN ROCKS RPPC (Real Photo Postcards) (6) Six RPPC (Real Photo Postcards) all of Indian Rocks, FL. (1) titled Maven Beach, (1) Indian Beach Hotel, (1) the bridge from mainland. (1) has slightly chewed corner. rest Excellent condition. All unposted. 46 CATHERINE STOCKWELL, Impressionist Hibiscus Oil on canvas painting by Florida artist Catherine Stockwell (American, 1895-1983). Impressionist floral painting of hibiscus flowers. Catherine Stockwell was perhaps Florida's most proli?c impressionistic artist. Her earliest art training was at Ste... 47 CRARY POTTERY 4 Gallon Storage Jar Four gallon stoneware storage jar by Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. 15-1/2" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and featured on page 102 of his book "Old Florida Pot... 48 ORLANDO POTTERY Orientalist Vase, Signed About 10-3/4" high vase with "ORLANDO POTTERIES, FLORIDA" stamp on bottom, along with dated artist's signature, "BW Merwin, 1923." Stenciled orientalist depiction on one side. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collec... 49 CDV of Rough Rider w Springfield Rifle Carte de visite portrait of a young soldier, presumably Spanish American War era Rough Rider, with an E badge (for Troop E), holding a Springfield Trapdoor rifle. Framed to 5-7/8" x 4-1/8". 50 HOTEL ORMOND Mauchline Ware Trinket Box Antique late 19th century Victorian mauchline ware box depicting "Hotel Ormond, Volusia County, Fla." Measures about 4" wide. Very nice condition. 51 JACKSONVILLE 1/2 gal Stoneware Liquor Jug Antique 1/2 (?) gallon stoneware crock/jug "Hanne Bros./Liquors/ Jacksonville, Fla.". Well-made, nicely glazed jug. No real wear or chips but has a longitudinal crack running most of the way around the middle of the jug plus a few cracks. Jug shows w... 52 CHESTER THRASHER, Tamiami Trail Fishing Oil on canvas painting by Chester Thrasher of Sarasota. Painting depicts a scene of roadside fishing on the Tamiami Trail. Signed "Thrasher" at top right. Circa first half of the 20th century. Thrasher was a student of Harry Davis Fluhart. Excellent ... 53 TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Bank Stock Stock certificate issued in 1893 to J. Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century. 54 TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Cuba Documents Documents from the 1890s-1900s related to Jose Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century. Documents include an insurance rider allowing Cruz to trave... 55 TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Letters Letter and bank draft involving J. Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century. 56 TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, J Vidal Cruz A group of 1890s warranty deeds of Tampa real estate transactions involving J. Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century. 57 TAMPA CIGAR History, Havana Inventory Document 1895-dated inventory pages from the Havana & Tampa Cigar Co. From an accumulation of documents from the descendants of Jose Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and ea... 58 PHIL SAWYER, Sailboats in a Shipyard, Oil on Board Oil on board by Phillip Ayer Sawyer (American, 20th) showing ships being built or repaired at a shipyard. Signed at the lower right corner. Board measures 14" x 12" Framed size is 24" x 29". Excellent condition. Sawyer was a founder and director of t... 59 GRAACK POTTERY, Grapes Bowl, 1920s A bowl decorated with grapes on the vine. 5 1/4 inches high and 9 inches wide. Marked for H.A. Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Circa 1921-1926. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned... 60 FT. MYERS Gay's Stoneware Water Jug Antique nicely glazed, very heavy approx. 2 gallon water jug "Gay's Distilled Water Insures Health/ Fort Myers Florida". Excellent condition. Brass spigot in place but missing control lever. No lid. 61 SEMINOLE INDIAN Portait Painting, 1959 Oil on board painting of a young Seminole Indian. "E. Johnson" at lower right. Signed (Eleanor Johnson), Titled (Little Seminole Indian or Little Papoose) and dated (1959) verso. Board measures 8" x 10". Framed size is 11" x 13". Excellent condition.... 62 JACKSONVILLE (4) Sterling Souvenir Spoons Four antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all marked Jacksonville. (2) teaspoons, longest 5.5", one with full-length alligator handle, the other "Sunny South" with torso of a smiling young African-American man. (2) demitasse spoons 4.5", one "Win... 63 PALM BEACH 4" Lantern Slide ALLIGATOR JOE 4" x 3.75" bizarre glass positive transparency (lantern slide) of ALLIGATOR JOE sitting at the end a boat filled with a thousand or more eggs, eating them as fast as he can. Eggs are not identified; they look like chicken eggs,not gator. Joe wrestled... 64 CATHERINE STOCKWELL, Impressionist Landscape Oil on canvas painting by Florida artist Catherine Stockwell (American, 1895-1983). Impressionist landscape of a lake through trees. Catherine Stockwell was perhaps Florida's most proli?c impressionistic artist. Her earliest art training was at Stets... 65 CRARY POTTERY 3 Gal Crock Three gallon stoneware storage jar by Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. 13-1/2" high. Lid, almost fits -- appears to be a marriage. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and fe... 66 GRAACK POTTERY, Peacock Vase, Florida Ovoid vase, decorated with a peacock on branch. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 10" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Fl... 67 CRARY POTTERY 10 Gal Storage Jar Ten gallon stoneware storage jar by Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. 19" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and featured on page 103 of his book "Old Florida Pottery:... 68 Early Florida Painting, GOLFING in Miami Early Miami painting on board of a woman playing golf. Two men watch as a woman putts, while an African American caddy tends the flag. Signed "F.L. Humeston" at lower right corner. Board measures 15 1/4" x 19 1/4". Framed size is 19" x 22". Fair cond... 69 OCKWALAHA Steamboat Mauchline Ware Ring Box Late 19th century Victorian Mauchline ware ring box, depicting the "Ockwalaha River Steamer." Measures about 1-3/8" high and in excellent condition. 70 LAKELAND 1930s Fruit Crate, Oranges Wood fruit crate (Chandler Davis of Lakeland) with original stenciling on sides and label on one end. Fascination brand label is covered with plexiglas panel. 1.6 bushel crate measures about a little larger than 12" x 12" x 27". 71 MORTON WINSLOW, Sarasota Artist, 1960s Oil on board painting by Morton Winslow of Sarasota. Sailing yacht on a teal sea. Titled on label verso "Keys on the Horizon." Excellent condition with some darkening to varnish. Signed at lower right. Canvas measures 30" x 24". Framed size is 32" x ... 72 BOCA RATON Club Plate 1930s Art Deco Scammell Lamberton plate made for Boca Raton Club, circa 1930s-40s. Measures 10-3/4" diam. Fine condition. 73 ROLYAT HOTEL, Rare 1928 Architecture Book Large, 11" x 16" book, Mediterranean Domestic Architecture in the United States, copyright 1928 and full of photographs, featuring a section on the Rolyat Hotel (pages 212-223), which became a military academy and is now Stetson Law School. Also incl... 74 TAMPA 1927 Gasparilla Festival Program Dated 1927 die-cut booklet including the order of ceremonies for the Gasparilla concert, dance, etc. Measures 6-1/2" high. Fine condition. 75 SAM NEWTON, Highwaymen Landscape Painting Sam Newton (b. 1948) Highwaymen painting of a Florida backwoods river scene with fire sky. Signed lower right. Excellent condition. A few light indentations. Board measures 18" x 24". Framed size is 22" x 28". 76 EVELYN M. WEATHERBY, Florida Wetland, O/C Oil on canvas painting of a Florida wetland with small house and boat. Signed E. Weatherby at lower right for Evelyn Mae Weatherby. She was a teacher at the Jacksonville Federal Art Gallery in the 1930s and was active in Jacksonville and St. Augustin... 77 ORLANDO POTTERIES, Souvenir Vase, 1920s A vase 3 3/4 inches high and 3 inches wide decorated with Florida lake scene. Marked on back of vase, " Souvenir Subtropical Midwinter Festival, Orlando, Florida." Attributed to Orlando Potteries of Orlando. Circa 1921-1926. Minor surface/edge wear. ... 78 ST. AUGUSTINE Sterling Souvenir Spoons (3) Three antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all St. Augustine.Longest at 5.5" is a grapefruit spoon showing the City Gate. (2) shorter demitasse spoons have alligator handles, one has engraved date of 1896 on back of bowl. All are clean, unused, u... 79 ROYAL HICKMAN 2 Nude Flower Frogs Royal Hickman flower frogs, measuring 6" and 10" high, depicting nude women riding a tortoise and another riding a leaping fish. No damage. Paper label intact on the turtle figure. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 19... 80 HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER, Signed Letter Hand signed letter by Henry M. Flagler on Hotel Ponce de Leon, St. Augustine, letterhead. Letter thanks Joseph P. Greaves, a well-known hotel manager (he opened the Alcazar Hotel for Flagler), for a birthday message. The letter is dated January 2nd, ... 81 FLORIDA Different River Steamers, Stereoviews (6) Six sharply detailed stereoviews of early steamboats that plied the rivers of N. Florida in the 1800s. Excellent condition. 82 Oranges, Oil on Board, Early 20th Century Nicely done, early 20th century oil on board painting of oranges still hanging on the tree. Unsigned. Nicely framed. Excellent condition in period frame. Board measures 11" x 17 1/2". Framed size is 14" x 20". 83 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 2-1/4" long. Mounted in cameo frame, pin removed. One of several pieces of Commons'... 84 OLIVE COMMONS Platinumware Cameona Florida scene painted on porcelain in platinum -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Unsigned, but unconditionally guaranteed authentic. Measures 1-3/8" wide. One of several pieces of Common... 85 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona 10k Stick Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- set in 10k gold stick pin by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 1-7/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pie... 86 Vase with Oranges, Kohler Ware Pottery, 1920s A vase decorated with oranges and orange branch and accentuated with swirling pattern of clay. Height 11 3/4 inches and 4 inches in diameter at base. Unmarked. Attributed to Kohler Ware Florida Pottery, St. Petersburg. Circa 1920-1931. Minor surface/... 87 JAMES MCGIBBON BROWN, Egrets, Oil on Board Oil painting on canvas board showing two wetland birds. Information verso for James McGibbon Brown, a Florida artist who was well know in Miami in the mid-20th century. An architect by trade, after retirement he devoted his life to painting, included... 88 STEREOVIEWS of FLORIDA (14) Scenes Fourteen real-photo stereoviews, various Florida locations. Very fine condition. 89 OCALA, (2) Mounted Photos, Early View of Downtown A pair of 19th century mounted photographs of Ocala, Florida by O. Pierre Havens of Jacksonville. Pencil notations at the bottom identify one as the Court House, while the other simply states Ocala and shows a row of shops. Good condition with light ... 90 TAMPA Stereoviews 1898 ROUGHRIDERS (29) Twenty-nine real-photo stereoviews, all of 1898 Spanish-American war, mostly of Roosevelt's Rough Riders at Tampa training grounds, some in action in Cuba. Very fine condition. 91 ROBERT CHASE, Oil on board, Mid-20th century Oil on board painting by Robert Chase (American, 1919-2014) showing a red truck and a flower vendor. Chase was a well known Florida artist whose subjects included landscapes and the circus. Signed at lower left. Circa mid-20th Century. Excellent cond... 92 (3) Early Florida Travel Guides, 19th Century Three hardback Flordia travel guides including Florida of To-Day (1889), Going to Florida? (1925) and Rambler's Guide to Florida (1873). Some with maps. All in good condition. 93 ST. PETERSBURG Don CeSar Hotel 1940s Sign Wooden architectural sign from the Don CeSar, circa 1940s. Measures about 20" across. 94 CRARY POTTERY Large Floor Vase Pot Nearly 20" high red clay pottery vase, attributed to Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. Fine condition. 95 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Oranges Pin Florida oranges painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-3/4" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 96 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 2-1/4" long. Hardware on back seems to make it more of a buckle than a brooch or pi... 97 BEN AUSTRIAN, Florida Wetlands Scene, O/B Oil on board painting by Ben Austrian (American, 1870-1921). Label verso from his Royal Poinciana Studio in Palm Beach, Florida. Signed and dated 1919 at lower left. Excellent condition. Board measures 10" x 12". Framed size is 15" x 17". Ben Austria... 98 Florida East Coast Railway, Early Brochures Three early 20th century FEC brochures, including 1902-03, 1904-05 and 1908-09. The early booklet has fold-out pages and measures 9" x 7". 99 FLORIDA East Coast Railway 1901 Brochure 1901-02 travel brochure from the FEC, with accordion pages bound with original cord. Measures 10" x 6". 100 ST. PETERSBURG City Hall Leaded Glass Sign Vintage circa 1940 or earlier leaded glass St. Pete sign, handpainted and hand-lettered, purported to be from a larger City Hall stained glass window, possibly an archway. Measures about 22" in diameter. A single, clean break through the second "e" i... 101 BOOK: FLORIDA WAR, Second Seminole, 1842 The Origins, Progress and Conclusion of the FLORIDA WAR" by John T. Sprague, Brevet Captain, Eight Regiment, U.S. Infantry. Published by D. Appleton & Company, New York. Foldout map shows the Southern Part of Florida, exhibiting the routes of the det... 102 JACKSONVILLE 2gal Stoneware WHISKEY Jug Antique 2-gallon jug crock,14" tall, "Pure Corn Whiskies" by H. I. Sprinkle Dist. Co, Jacksonville. Shallow lip chip, and small rim chip. General age darkening and crazing. 103 JAMES MONROE, Messages Regarding Florida, 1820s Two published messages from President James Monroe relating to the purchase of Florida from the Spanish, printed by Gales & Seaton, Washington, 1821 & 1822. Includes letters from James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, instuction from the President to Colon... 104 WPA ART PROGRAM, Florida Oil on Board Oil on board landscape of a forest clearing with palms and palmettos. Circa 1930s. Unsigned. Excellent condition in period frame with affixed plaque. Sight size is 21 3/4" x 17 1/2". Framed size is 26" x 22". 105 MIAMI Shark Fishing 1906 Glass Lantern Slide 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparency (lantern slide). A scene of several giant sharks recently caught by the proud fisherman kneeling in front. Scene takes place on a Miami dock (so labeled). It is nicely colorized (hand-tinted?), made by the E.O.M... 106 PALATKA, Cabinet Card, Train Conductor Cabinet card photograph of a railroad conductor in full uniform. Attributed at bottom margin to Mangold, Palatka, Florida. Very good condition with minor soiling at edges. Framed size is 8" x 6-1/4". 107 FLORIDA Seminole Male Palmetto Fiber Doll Vintage Native American Seminole Indian doll, a male, measuring about 11" high. Fine condition. 108 ROLAND WOODS JR. Miami Oil on Board Oil on board painting of patrons in Bill's Bar-B-Q restaurant. Roland Woods Jr. was active in Miami, Florida in the mid-20th century, painting mainly scenes from the lives of African Americans in bold colorful strokes. His work has been exhibited man... 109 MAX HALL, Ybor City, El Pasaje Hotel, Painting Oil on board painting of the Historic El Pasaje Hotel in Ybor City, Tampa. Max Hall was a former Ybor City artist and art teacher in the Tampa Bay region. Excellent condition. Board measures 34" x 22". Framed size is 25" x 36. 110 FLORIDA (4) Labeled Antique TIN CANS Tallest- 5.5", "Senate Coffee" (Tampa) has several dents, light rust, 25% paper label loss. Paper discolored from age and rust. "Key West Perfecto" cigars, minor dent, tight lid, paint quite good, very little rust. "Better Sea Food Crabmeat", (Ft. Pi... 111 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 1-3/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 112 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-5/8" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 113 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona 10k Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 2-1/2" wide. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 114 HOTEL BELLEVIEW, Belleair, Chromolithograph, 19C 19th century chromolithograph advertising print for the HOTEL BELLEVIEW. The hotel was constructed by Henry B. Plant in 1897 as a tourist destination in order to boost travel on his railroad. It would later become the BELLEVIEW BILTMORE, and The BELL... 115 Love Birds Vase, ORLANDO POTTERIES, FL Pottery A vase decorated with love birds, 10 inches high and 4 3/4 inches wide. Marked on base, "Orlando Potteries, Orlando, Florida." Circa 1921-1926. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida c... 116 1898 Framed Photo Rough Riders Camp 1898 Photograph of Teddy's Rough Riders in their Tampa staging camp, getting ready to sail to Cuba. Photo is 8" x 6" in a 10" x 11-1/2" wood frame with glass front. Photo taken by Parlow 316 Franklin St. Excellent condition. 117 JOE SELBY, Watercolor, USS Pensacola Watercolor painting on paper attributed to Joe Selby (American, 1893-1960). Military marine painting of the USS Pensacola, circa WWII. Commanding officer's names listed at bottom. Unsigned. Joe Selby was an African American artist from Miami, who -- ... 118 Antique Florida Glass Medicine Bottles (5) Five clear glass antique Florida medicine bottles: Fort Meade Pharmacy, Ft. Meade Fl, no damage; Webster Little, Tarpon Springs no damage; St. George Pharmacy, St. Augustine small lip fleabite, cloudy glass; Druggist D. W. Budd & Co, St. Petersburg, ... 119 ORLANDO School Class Photo 1898 Photograph of what looks like an elementary school class photo, taken on the front steps of a house. Or maybe it is a huge birthday party. Caption on mounting board is "Choice Florida Views, Orlando". Originally set into a weathered "barn wood" solid... 120 FLORIDA RAILROAD Cast Iron Alligator Matchsafe Hinged, circa 1920 figural gator match safe, with "Monon Route" embossed on the back, as well as several city names on the legs and head, including Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Chicago, Louisville and Atlanta. The tail has "Florida" on it. According to ... 121 (6) Black Americana Postcards, Framed Group of six early 20th century alligator-themed Black Americana Florida Postcards. Excellent condition. Framed size is 26" x 15". 122 FLORIDA Vintage Coconut Vanity Items Two openwork baskets and a footed box, all made of polished coconut, circa 1950s souvenirs of Florida, from estate collection. Box has metal foot, rim and latch. Box measures about 3-1/2" diameter. All pieces in very nice condition. 123 (3) Early Florida Watercolors, Landscape, Signed Three early Florida watercolors showing waterfront landscapes, including a home and an orange tree. One signed "M.K. Clark" at lower edge. Two unsigned. All three likely by the same artist. Circa turn of the 20th century. Largest measures 14" x 10" a... 124 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY Graack, 4 Vases Four Silver Springs pottery vases, including Graack signed vase. Measure 4-3/4" to 6-1/2". Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 115 of his book "Old Florida Pottery:... 125 ORLANDO POTTERIES Lamp Base Ceramic lamp base by Orlando Pottery, bearing stamp on the bottom. Measures just over 10" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 75 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potter... 126 BARNHILL, Orotone Photograph, Tampa Bay Sunset Goltone or Orotone photograph on glass by E. G. Barnhill, circa 1914, showing the sun setting over the waters of Tampa Bay, viewed from St. Petersburg. Very good condition with brightly colored sunset. Framed size is 11" x 13". 127 BARNHILL, Hand Colored Photograph, Wetlands Hand colored photograph by E.G. Barnhill, circa early 20th century, showing palm trees in a Florida wetland swamp. Very good condition with brightly colored sunset. Sight size is 8" x 9 1/2". Framed size is 18" x 24". 128 (4) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace Lot of four antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace homes. One depicts a "Hunting Lodge, Temple Terraces, built by the late Mrs. Potter Palmer." Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measure... 129 (8) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace Lot of eight antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace Country Club and Golf Course. One depicts golfers on Hole #2. Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". Very good c... 130 FLORENCE GIBSON MCCABE, Watercolor, Fishermen Watercolor painting of a group of fishermen sitting on a dock. Signed at lower right for Florida artist Florence Gibson McCabe. Early 20th century. Excellent condition. Sight size is 17 3/4" X 12". Framed size is 24" x 18". 131 FLORIDA Sterling Souvenir Spoons (9) Nine assorted antique sterling silver souvenir spoons. (4) teaspoon & grapefruit spoon size 5-6" including Manavista Hotel Bradenton, Lake Worth, Flamingo. (5) demitasse size (3.5 to 4.5") including (2) with alligator handle, (1) with colored enamel ... 132 PALATKA 1884 Okahumkee Steamship Lading Bill Antique Feb. 13, 1884, bill of lading for deliveries by the Steamship Okahumkee as it chugged between Palatka and Silver Springs carrying items such as oysters, lard, beans, and barrels of beef to be delivered in Orange Springs, Eureka and Ft. Brooke... 133 ST. AUGUSTINE, Ponce De Leon Parade Photo Large antique cabinet photograph of a Ponce de Leon Celebration in St. Augustine, Florida, showing The English Arch. Marked for "J.D. Salama, Photo Artist" in the lower margin. Excellent condition with only minor wear. Measures 10" x 8". 134 ST. PETERSBURG Rogue Club Trophy Cup 1920s This silverplated 8.5" tall trophy shows state winner's name and state from 1922 to 1933, and a final later addition of 1956. Earlier dates are numbered in sequence with 1922 being #1, suggesting that was the start of the St. Petersburg Rogue Club.No... 135 ROBERT A. HERZBERG, Ringling Circus Watercolor Early 20th century watercolor painting by Robert A. Herzberg (American, 1886-1960), showing the big top of the Ringling Brothers Circus, including the tagline "The Greatest Show on Earth." Dated to 1943 on the back of the mat. Excellent condition. Sm... 136 OLIVE COMMONS (aft) Cameona Pins (2) Two porcelain pins -- called cameonas -- both unsigned, handpainted in the manner of Olive Commons. Measure 2-1/8" and 2" high. (Larger pin is almost certainly by Commons.) From a collection of Commons' jewelry pieces, many of whic are in today's auc... 137 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-7/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 138 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Stick Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- on stickpin, by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Porcelain measures 3/4" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces i... 139 Pair of FLAMINGO Watercolors, Signed Matched pair of mid-20th century watercolor paintings of flamingos. Each signed "Therese" at bottom edge. Opposing views with matched frames. Overall a handsome pair. Excellent condition. Sight size is 17 1/2" x 23 1/2". Framed size is 22" x 28". 140 SEMINOLE WAR, Presidential Correspondence, 1831 Rebound original Correspondence between Gen. Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun concerning the Seminole War in Florida. Printed by Duff Green, Washington, 1831. Some foxing, else very good. 141 Old Florida Smoking Stand, Coconut & Palm Frond Rustic (and exceptionally hazardous) smoking stand, early 20th century, made from coconuts and Washingtonia palm fronds. (The fronds are ridiculously sharp and should be avoided.) Measures 26" high. 142 Cypress Knee Magazine Rack A piece of uniquely Florida furniture. This magazine rack measures 20" x 12" on top and stands 24" above the floor, and looks like it was designed to hold a bunch of Life magazines. The cleaned and somewhat varnished knees are attached with countersu... 143 (2) LOULIE ANDERSON, Gouache, White Hibiscus Pair of early 20th century gouache watercolor paintings on paper of white hibiscus flowers by Loulie Anderson (American, b. 1887). Monogram signed at lower right and dated to 1938. Anderson was one of Tampa's first professional artists with exhibitio... 144 ORLANDO 1930s Fruit Crate, Oranges Vintage circa 1930s wood fruit crate (Southland Fruit Co. of Orlando, packed by company in Lake Jem, Fla.), 1.6 bushel, measuring about 12x12x27. Loneoak paper label at one end covered with screwed down plexiglas. Original stenciling (Lonecedar and L... 145 Cypress Knee Stool, 1940s Low stool or footrest measuring 14" x 13" on top, 12" above the floor. The cleaned and varnished knees are attached with a combination of nails and glue, but the piece is quite sturdy and exotic looking.The seat material looks very 1940s and is in ex... 146 SEMINOLE INDIAN Figures by Helen Davis Two painted chalk (plaster) figures, a male and a female Seminole Indian. The male is sitting on the ground busily cleaning a fish, while the sits behind a large flat woven basket. The basket has two rounded notches in it that would perfectly fit a c... 147 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 3 Vases Three Silver Springs swirl vases, the tallest about 6" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 114 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collecto... 148 Early Florida Hand Hooked Rug Antique hand hooked yarn rug with a stripes and the word FLORIDA in block letters. Mounted as a wall hanging. Measures 36" x 24". Excellent condition with only minor age wear. 149 MONTICELLO 1830s-40s Documents, Jefferson County Legal documents dated 1839 and 1848, both from Jefferson County. Older document has separations to the seams. Both measure about 12-1/2" high. 150 JOE SELBY, Watercolor, Steamship Painting Joe Selby (American, 1893-1960). Watercolor marine painting of a steam ship. Ship name is Alpha and it is flying the American flag from its aft. Signed at lower right corner. Joe Selby was an African American artist from Miami who -- after losing his... 151 CRARY, BLUFF SPRINGS 2-Gallon Crock Antique narrow crock with one handle, approx. 2 gallon size. Height 12". Signed Crary Pottery, Bluff Springs. Scarce piece, as the Crary family made pottery from only 1933-1939. The crock is straight sided, nicely made, quite clean, but does have a 3... 152 JACKSONVILLE Photograph Picking Cotton Antique original photo print of harvesting cotton, presumably in the Jacksonville area. 7.5" x 4.75 mounted on slightly larger board. Stamped on back "Havery Artistic Studies Jacksonville, Fla." Fine condition. 153 REGINA STAHL-BRISKEY, Florida Alligator Painting Oil on board painting by Stahl-Briskey (American, 20th Cent.). Measures 3-3/8" x 7-3/4" in 7-5/8" x 12" frame. Signed lower right. 154 JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Stoneware wine jug Antique 1 gallon handled jug "Dawson & Co./ Wine Merchants/ Jacksonville, Fla.". Nice jug, top of opening ground flat. Small shallow rim chip and chip near opening. Still has old cork in opening, but alas, no sound of wine yet inside when shaken. 155 Early 20c Florida Hand Hooked Rug Antique hand hooked yarn rug with a house, palm trees, a monkey and seagulls. Top left corner has Florida spelled "FLORIDE." Mounted as a wall hanging. Measures 21" x 14 1/2". Excellent condition with only minor age wear. Part of a large estate colle... 156 GEORGE BARKER, Photograph Transparency, Late 1800s Photographic transparency of a Florida coastline, circa late 1800s. Marked for George Barker (American, 1844-1894) at lower right. Excellent condition framed between two pieces of glass with die cut metal rim. Minor wear to metal. Measures 8" x 10". 157 GEORGE BARKER, Photograph Transparency, Late 1800s Photographic transparency of a team of oxen and a Florida riverboat in the distance, circa late 1800s. Marked for George Barker (American, 1844-1894) at lower right. Excellent condition framed between two pieces of glass with die cut metal rim. Minor... 158 Land Grant, TALLAHASSEE 1895 Grover Cleveland Land grant giving land to Vann Bell in Tallahassee. Folds, good condition else, with a few spots and toning. President's signature likely secretarial. 159 JACKSONVILLE (2) Souvenir Porcelains Two vintage pieces -- a fat pitcher 3" tall showing "Windsor Hotel Jacksonville" and a handled vase "Windsor Hotel and Park". No damage. 160 PALATKA Steamer Okeehumkee at Dock ca. 1880 Ca. 1880 photograph of the double-decker steamboat Okeehumkee, part of the Hart's Line. It plied the Oklawaha river, which flows from central Florida to the St. John's River near Palatka. Photo is 8" x 6" in a 10-1/2" x 13-1/2" frame. Nicely framed i... 161 1921 St. Petersburg Times, Tropical Storm Damage Front page of the St. Petersburg Times newspaper from October 26, 1921, reporting on the damage caused to the Tampa Bay Area, especially Pass-A-Grille, during a recent tropical storm. Some toning and creases. Some loss including chips to the masthead... 162 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-1/4" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 163 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Sterling Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- set in sterling silver mount, by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 1-1/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry... 164 FLORIDA Cameona Type Florida Theme Pins Three vintage handpainted porcelain souvenir pins with Florida scenes, each measuring about 1-1/8" wide. 165 EDWARD GRASSER, Florida Landscape Painting Oil on canvas painting of a whitewashed house surrounded by palm trees. Label verso for Edward H. Grasser, Florida Gulf Coast Art Center Member's Show, circa 1958. Canvas measures 20" x 16". Framed size is 25" x 21". 166 JACKSONVILLE, souvenir Gator Trio set Vintage pitcher 4" tall; (2) bowls, all picturing an alligator playing a fiddle. 167 ST. PETERSBURG souvenir items (6) Six small pieces, all St. Pete, shoe & mug-"New High School"; pitcher and vase "La Plaza Theatre Group"; 3-handle vase "Central National Bank"; salt shaker "Post Office Building". None has damage. 168 JACKSONVILLE Homemade 1917 Photo Calendar Unique 1917 homemade calendar. 8 heavy cardboad pages 4" x 6", tied together by ribbon at top. Each page has one photo 3" x 4" at top, most hand-colored, though faintly. All have captions. Each page has tiny calendar page with dates at bottom -- some... 169 ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting Folk art painting of a group of men fishing in a Florida marsh. Titled Joy at Sunrise at lower left and signed at lower right. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting until the age of 65, painting both scenes around her ... 170 PALM BEACH 1930s Painting on Coconut Vintage whole coconut with handpainted waterside scene with "Palm Beach Fla" bottom right. Circa 1930s-40s. Measures about 9" wide. 171 FLORIDA Vintage Real Alligator Watch Fob Old Florida gator watch fob, attached to leather strap holding an old pocket watch. All of the teeth are intact. Head measures about 3" long. 172 ORLANDO area Souvenir items (7) Seven vintage souvenir items from the Orlando region: (3) dishes: "Lake Lucerne", College Arms Hotel DeLand, Fla." and "Florida Pets (alligators...!) Eustis Fla."; tiny 2-handle pot "Watkin's Block on Orange Ave."; teapot "Orange Avenue, Orlando"; ... 173 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 7 Vases Seven Silver Springs swirl vases, the tallest about 5" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 117 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collecto... 174 ALICE JEAN SMALL, Seminole Indian Boys, O/B Early 20th century oil on board painting of two yound Seminole Indian boys by Alice Jean Small. Titled and signed at lower left. Small was a teacher and chairman of the design department at the University of Tampa. In 1951 she helped to organize the ... 175 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 7 Vases Seven Silver Springs swirl vases, the tallest about 7-5/8" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 114 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Coll... 176 EXILES OF FLORIDA, Slavery, 1858 Exiles of Florida, by Joshua R. Giddings, published by Follett, Foster and Company, Columbus, OH, 1858. Subtitled, "The crimes committed by our government against the maroons, who fled from South Carolina and other slave states seeking protection und... 177 FLORIDA Real Photo Stereoviews (19) Nineteen real-photo b/w stereoviews, various Florida locations, most identified. Town, hotel, wildlife, fruits and veggies, river etc. Very fine condition. 178 JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Stoneware Liquor jug Antique glazed stoneware 1-gallon jug with handle. "Return this jug to/Chas. Blum & Co./Liquor Dealers/Jacksonville, Fla.". Jug reasonably well glazed and well stencilled. Several noticeable chips along bottom rim. 179 JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Pure Whiskey Jug Antique 1 gallon jug with 2 handle-attachment wings (no handle). "Atlantic Coast Dist. Co./Jacksonville, Fla./PURE WHISKEY/ $1.25 per gallon". Super interesting and rare piece.Has slight neck-top chip but unfortunately has a maze of full-depth cracks... 180 MARY BANNISTER REDFIELD, Florida Landscape, Impres Impressionist landscape of a trail through a Florida forest by Mary Bannister Redfield (American, b. 1901). Circa 1920s. Well known for her impressionist paintings of Florida, Redfield was a native of New Jersey, visiting Florida in the winters. She ... 181 (8) SEMINOLE INDIAN Palmetto Fiber Dolls Eight vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls, including male. Dolls measure about 3" to 11". 182 MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Low Bowl, 1910s A low flower bowl decorated with yellow flowers. Measures 2 1/2 inches high and 9 inches in diameter. Stamped for Manatee River Pottery, Bradentown (Bradenton), Florida. Circa 1915-1921. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage... 183 FLORIDA Mixed Area Souvenir Pieces (6) Six vintage souvenir pieces from around the state of Florida. 4" bowl: "Chautauqua buildings and Lake, De Funiak Springs Fla".;(2) Ft. Myers pieces 4" bowl "Royal Palm Hotel" (small rim chip) and small teacup "Royal Palm Hotel"; (2) Miami pieces:smal... 184 SARASOTA Souvenir Plates (2) Two vintage souvenir plates, largest 12". Indian Mound & Ringling Museum. No damage. 185 ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting Folk art painting depicting a large purple Jacaranda tree in a Florida marsh setting. Signed at lower right. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting until the age of 65, painting both scenes around her as well as histori... 186 SANFORD Steamship Photograph Antique original photo print 7.5" x 4.5" mounted on cardboard of the steamship (side-wheeler) "City of Jacksonville" at dock in Sanford, Florida, probably on Lake Monroe. This steamer traveled up and down the St. Johns River (which goes into Lake Mon... 187 ANTEBELLUM CURRENCY $5 & $1 Bank Notes Two banknotes, mid-1800s, date blank not filled out. Both Appalachicola both printed on one side only. Commercial Bank of Florida, $5, picture of steamboat. Bank of West Florida, $1, picture of lady and sailboat. See photos for grading. 188 CONFEDERATE CURRENCY Florida, $1 note, (3) Three copies of same note, printed on one side only. State of Florida, Tallahassee, $1, 1861. All show wear. See photos for condition. 189 FLORIDA 4" Color Photo Glass Lantern Slides (7) Seven different scenes, 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparencies (lantern slides) , ALL FLORIDA, including Osceola Road, New Smyrna, Orange Blossoms, 3-pronged Palmetto, Kentucky Trail, Ridgewood Ave. Daytona,Moss Embowered Home, End of Water Tomoka.... 190 ALDERMAN, Clarence Hurley, Oil Painting Oil on masonite landscape showing a sailboat between palm trees. Clarence Alderman (American, 1902-1977), often called a "Pre-Highwayman" painted scenes of Florida from the back of an old bread truck which was converted to an art studio. Excellent co... 191 TAMPA (3) Sterling Souvenir Spoons Three antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all showing views of the Tampa Bay Hotel. Teaspoon and sugar spoon 5.5", Demitasse spoon 4". Demi spoon is gold washed with enameled end showing two crossed flags with name "Adriana" engraved on back of ... 192 TAMPA Large Tin Ice Cream Cone Bucket Antique painted approx. 5 gallon tin bucket with handles, paper label " Super Quality Cake Cones/ Florida Cone Co./ Tampa." No lid. Label aged yellow, some chipping along edges, 95% intact. Bucket external paint has many small areas of chipped or rub... 193 BOOKS: Makers of American, Florida Ed. 4 Vol Four volume set of the "Florida Edition" of "Makers of America" featuring historical and biographical works. Published in 1911 by A.B. Caldwell of Atlanta, under the patronage of the Florida Historical Society, Jacksonville. Features 3/4 red leather ... 194 FLORIDA Giant Shuffleboard Trophy 1940s Florida Shuffleboard Trophy, Men's Doubles, from the 1930s-1940s. 15" tall. Silverplate, made by the Forbes Silver Company. Trophy name nicely engraved on the front, and on the back are engraved the names of six winners in the years between 1938 and ... 195 MIAMI Souvenir Plates (4) Four vintage souvenir plates: Open-work plate 10" "Flagler St., Miami"; more modern "Republican National Convention Miami Beach 1968"; "Royal Palm Hotel, Miami"; and smallest one "Seminole Indian Camp, Ft. Lauderdale". 196 Painting, Wrapped Oranges, Early 20th Century Nicely done, early 20th century oil on board painting of wrapped oranges in a woven basket. Unsigned. Nicely framed. Good condition with a few small chips. Board measures 11" x 9". Framed size is 18" x 16". 197 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, Pitcher Silver Springs pottery pitcher, about 5-1/4" high. Some roughness around rim. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 113 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collect... 198 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 3 Vessels Three Silver Springs pottery pieces, the tallest about 6" high. No damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on pages 116 and 118 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The C... 199 JACKSONVILLE Lantern Slide African-Americans 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparency (lantern slide). A scene with man and girl. Scene takes place in front of a Palmetto Hut near Jacksonville. (so labeled). It is nicely colorized (hand-tinted), made by the TH. McAllister-Keller Co., Inc. Early 1... 200 Rare TB ODOM 1850s Knox Hill Pottery Pitcher Extraordinarily rare, wheel-thrown salt-glazed pitcher, circa 1859, one of two known by Knox Hill pottery, Turnley & Odom. Embossed "TB Odom" approximately opposite handle. Measures 10" high. Bottom edge chips, glaze pops. See images for condition. T... 201 WEST PALM BEACH Railroad Photograph An original photographic print of a view of the Terminal and Facilities at Port of Palm Beach Florida, as operated by West Palm Beach Terminal Co., agents for West India Fruit & Steamship Co. Inc. Photo credit lower right for Charles E. Landes. Excel... 202 R.H. LESESNE, Hand Colored Photo, New Smyrna Immense, profusely hand colored photograph showing a dirt road through a canopy of oak and palm trees. Mat states the view is of "New Smyrna Drive, Near Seabreeze, Florida." Hand signed in paint at lower right corner, "R.H. Lesesne." Sight size is 25... 203 1900 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION Jacksonville Photo Large photograph of a view from the stage at a Democratic Convention held in Florida, circa 1900. Candidates include Thomas Palmer of Tampa, Fred Myers of Leon, W.S. Jennings of Homosassa and others. Attribution in lower margin for Moore, Jacksonvill... 204 DAYTONA BEACH Courson Studio Photograph Antique photographic print of men, women and children on horseback. Attribution in pencil at lower right for Coursen Studio of Daytona. Early 20th century. Framed size is 22 1/2" x 18 1/2". Very good condition with some spotting and rubbing. 205 CATHERINE STOCKWELL, Impressionist Landscape Oil on canvas painting by Florida artist Catherine Stockwell (American, 1895-1983). Impressionist landscape of a lake through trees. Catherine Stockwell was perhaps Florida's most proli?c impressionistic artist. Her earliest art training was at Stets... 206 ST. AUGUSTINE Mauchline Ware Souvenirs Antique wooden tourist souvenir items with St. Augustine depictions. (2) boxes, pull-off covers "Old Spanish Fort and Moat," "Ponce de Leon Hotel." (1) Pin holder, opens like book "Treasury Street." (1) rocking ink blotter with 2 scenes: "Hotel San M... 207 ST. PETERSBURG Brochure Collection, 1920s Vintage promotional advertising brochures for St. Pete, "The Sunshine City." (4) old road-map size promotional booklets on St. Petersburg, opening up to about 20 pages of info about the city that would attract tourists or settlers. All seem to have b... 208 TAMPA, 1887 "The Daily News" Newspaper Front page of "The Daily News," a Tampa newspaper from 1887, which contains a "Dead Roll" in which the names of victims of Yellow Fever are listed and "corrected daily." 209 USS FLORIDA Battleship Souvenir Pillow Vintage, 1920 souvenir 18" pillow for the dreadnaught battleship Florida. Felt fringe and designs on satin. Very nice condition, surprisingly clean. The U.S.S. Florida was a major coal-fueled battleship launched in 1910 and scrapped in 1931. She serv... 210 EDWARD LEONARD, Florida Landscape, Impressionist Impressionist landscape of a trail through a Florida forest by Edward Leonard (American, b. 1901). Leonard was an art teacher in New York before moving to Sarasota to teach at the Ringling School of Art in 1949. Not verso states painting was purchase... 211 Butterfly Vase, ORLANDO POTTERIES, Florida Pottery An Orlando Potteries vase with three butterflies. The top and base decorated with typical circumferential decorative lines. The base stamped faintly, ORLANDO POTTERIES FLORlDA and signed, "Vanderpool." Height 8 1/2 inches, base and mouth 3 inches. Or... 212 GRAACK Silver Springs Pottery Rare Teapot Glazed teapot about 8-1/2" high with pink, black and cream colored swirl design, lidded. Stamped "Silver Springs, Fla" and incised "Graack." No chips, cracks or damage -- a couple of fleabites on spout. From the collection of renowned Florida collect... 213 SEMINOLE INDIAN Woman Bookends Pair of cast metal painted bookends depicting a Seminole Indian working with her hands. 1920's. Copyrighted by sculptor Serena Plasikowski of Miami (mark SFP) Fine condition, Felt attached to bottom mostly gone now. Illegible old label on bottom. 214 1906 Photo Glass Lantern Slides (10) Ten different scenes, 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparencies (lantern slides), including Hotel Alcazar, Hotel Ponce de Leon, New Windsor Hotel, Whitehall (Flagler's Residence), DadeCo. Courthouse, Ormond Hotel, Flagler Memorial Church, and 3 other ... 215 LAURA E. LOCK, Oil on Canvas Board, Sailboat Dock Oil on canvas board painting of a fishing boat at harbor with wooden dock and boathouse. Signed "L. E. Lock" at top right corner. Circa early 20th century. Very good condition. Board measures 14" x 19". Framed size is 36" x 29". Laura Lock taught art... 216 ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plates (4) Four rare original 1920s Scammell Lamberton dinner plates from The Rolyat Hotel (now the Stetson University College of Law) in Gulfport. Each measures 10-3/4" diameter. No chips or cracks. Minor wear. Built in 1925, the Rolyat (Taylor spelled backwar... 217 ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plates (2) Two rare original 1920s Scammell Lamberton dinner plates from The Rolyat Hotel (now the Stetson University College of Law) in Gulfport. Each measures 10-3/4" diameter. No chips or cracks. Minor wear. Built in 1925, the Rolyat (Taylor spelled backward... 218 ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plate Rare original 1920s Scammell Lamberton dinner plate from The Rolyat Hotel (now the Stetson University College of Law) in Gulfport. Measures 10-3/4" diameter. No chips or cracks. Thin abrasion along border. Built in 1925, the Rolyat (Taylor spelled ba... 219 FLORIDA Land Grant, President James Buchanan Land grant dated 1860, giving 120 acres in (presumably) Hamilton County to a Florida militia man who fought in the "Seminole Disturbances." Folds and toning. Pres. Buchanan's signature likely secretarial. 220 Rare ST. PETE Railroad Albumen Photo, 1901 Albumen photograph, circa 1901, of the Orange Belt Railroad Pier, connecting Tampa and St. Petersburg. Excellent codition with minor wear. Measures 7 1/2" x 5 1/2". 221 GORDON K. BACHELOR, Oil on Canvas, Seawall Oil on canvas painting by Gordon Bachelor (American, d. 1988) of a boat tied to a seawall at low tide, with two fishermen in the distance. Signed at lower left corner. Circa mid-20th century. Bachelor was a US Navy veteran who later studied at Miami ... 222 FLORIDA JOURNEY BOOK 1886 "Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes", by Silvia Sunshine. Silvia took an extensive trip in the late 1870s from Savannah, Georgia through all parts of Florida, down to Key West and even around Cuba, noting things of interest in nature and mankind. Many ... 223 OCALA FIRE DEPARTMENT, Cabinet Card, Large Large and very rare cabinet card photograph of three officers of the Ocala Fire Department, including the chief, seated in the middle. Marked for Ocala Photo Co, Ocala, Florida in the bottom margin. Framed size is 16-1/4" x 11-1/4". Photo image size ... 224 SEMINOLE INDIAN, Historical Photograph, Family Antique albumen photograph of a large multi-generational Seminole Indian group. A wooden plank home is in the background. Circa late 19th century. Excellent condition, mounted to board. Pencil note on back of board states "Seminole Indians - Florida.... 225 SEMINOLE INDIAN, Historical Photograph, Children Antique albumen photograph of a male Seminole Indian seated beside two small children. A wooden plank home is in the background. Circa 19th century. Pencil note on back of board states "Seminole Indians - Florida." Excellent condition, mounted to boa... 226 ST. AUGUSTINE Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir Engraved "St. Augustine, 1898, Gracie". No damage. Ht.:3". 227 FLORIDA Watercolor, Landscape, 1942 Early 20th century watercolor landscape with two "sweethearts" on a walk in the lush floral landscape of Florida. Signed W.A. Carrie and dated 1942 at lower right. Titled on the mat, "Where Sweethearts Love to Roam." Excellent condition. Sight size i... 228 TARPON SPRINGS Hotel mid-1880's Photo This roughly 5" x 7" b/w photo of the Tarpon Springs Hotel was probably taken not long after it was built in 1884, judging by the newly planted palms in the sandpit front yard. The photo was mounted back on cardboard long ago. The cardboard has both ... 229 Limoges Florida Oranges Pitcher & Tray T&V Limoges for Greenleaf & Crosby, a jug measuring 6-3/4" high and a leaf-form tray, measuring 12-1/2" long. Fine condition, with no damage. 230 Limoges Florida Oranges Serving Pieces Serving bowl and two handled serving boats, all three T&V Limoges, hand decorated for Greenleaf & Crosby. Large boat measures about 13-3/8" long. All three pieces in fine condition, with no damage. 231 Limoges Florida Oranges Luncheon Set for 6 Antique T&V Limoges luncheon set, including six each of cups and lunch plates with cup wells, and a teapot, each decorated with Florida oranges, made for Greenleaf & Crosby. Plates measure about 8-1/2" diameter. All pieces in fine condition, with no ... 232 CHARLES E. SHAW, St. Johns River Watercolor Watercolor on paper painting of a houseboat on the St. Johns River by Charles Edgar Shaw of Mt. Dora. Signed, located and dated to 1943 at lower left. Excellent condition. Sight size is 17" x 11 1/2". Framed size is 24" x 19". Charles Shaw was a form... 233 MIAMI Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir Iridescent ruby flash glass engraved with ornate flourishes "1899, Miami Fla, Mrs. T.H. Seavey". Ht.: 4". No damage. 234 ST. AUGUSTINE Porcelain Souvenir Items (3) Three vintage souvenir tems all depicting the Ponce de Leon Hotel, including 9" plate; teacup; and a short ewer. Plate has small underside rim glaze error. Cup has rim flea-bite. Ewer has one small rim chip. 235 SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (4) Four vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber and cloth dolls, including male dolls. Dolls measure about 7" to 12". 236 SEMINOLE INDIAN Doll Palmetto Fiber 14" Old native American Seminole doll. Measures about 14" high. 237 ORLANDO POTTERY Vase with Butterfly Vintage circa 1920s Orlando Potteries vase, with paper label and stamp on bottom. Two depictions of butterflies in a naive Art Nouveau style handpainted opposite each other. Measures about 8-1/2" high. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection ... 238 ROY MASON, Tampa Water Tower Watercolor, 1957 Watercolor on paper painting of a man piloting a boat down the Hillsborough River, Tampa, Florida, with the old Sulphur Springs Water Tower visible in the distance. Roy Mason (American, 1886-1972) was a member of the National Academy of Design who il... 239 ORLANDO POTTERIES, Speckled Blue Candlesticks A group of candlesticks with speckled Yale blue glaze. Small candlesticks height 5 inches base 4 inches in diarneter. Medium candlestick height 8 inches base 4 inches in diameter. Tall candlesticks height 12 1/4 inches base 4 3/4 inches in diameter, ... 240 SEMINOLE INDIAN Doll Palmetto Fiber 14" Old Native American Seminole doll, apparently a man wearing tails and a hat. Measures about 14" high. 241 JEAN O. MITCHELL, Florida Cockfight Painting Oil on board painting of two roosters cockfighting, with one having a clear advantage. Signed at lower right by artist Jean Ottman Mitchell. Mitchell was an art teacher at the P.K. Yonge School in Gainsville in the 1940s. Excellent condition. St. Aug... 242 ST. PETERSBURG Soreno Hotel Plates (2) Two oval serving plates from the Soreno Hotel in St. Pete. Each measures about 10-1/4" long and is in nice used condition -- each has some minor utensil marks typical of hotel ware. Circa 1950s. 243 ISADOR DONSKOY, Miami Sightseeing Boat O/C Oil on canvas painting by Isador Donskoy Kallman (American, 20th C.) showing the NIKKO II, a sightseeing boat which operated out of Miami, Florida in the 1940s. Painting is signed and dated 1945 at lower left corner. Excellent condition. Sight size i... 244 OCALA BROOKSVILLE Ruby Glass Souvenir Items Pitcher engraved "Brooksville, Fla, Capitola" (no date or damage) 3"; Wine stem engraved "Ocala, Fla." no date. Ht: 4", no damage. 245 (2) JOY POSTLE, Oil on Board Paintings Two paintings on board by Joy Postle (American, 1896-1989). Both signed recto and verso. One titled Snowy Egret and Wild Hibiscus, the other titled Flamingo & Lotus. Manager's label verso with Orlando address. Both in very good condition with minor w... 246 PALM BEACH Souvenir Items (5) Contains (3) small Palm Beach vases - Hotel Alba, Garden of Eden & Lake Worth (tallest 4"); West Palm Beach salt shaker; and copper tray from Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach 5.5 " wide. All undamaged. 247 MIAMI BEACH WATERCOLOR, Circa 1958, Rosson Watercolor on paper painting of ladies bathing on Miami Beach with hotels in the background. Signed "G. Rosson" verso, located and dated to 1958. Excellent condition. Sight size is 13 1/2" x 10 1/2". Framed size is 20" x 17". 248 ROGER BANSEMER, Egret in Wetland, O/C Oil on canvas painting of a white egret in a lush Florida wetland. Roger L. Bansemer (American, b. 1948) is well known for his realist paintings of Florida landscapes. Signed R.L. Bansemer at lower right. Canvas Size is 14 1/2" x 23 3/4". Framed size... 249 Limoges Florida Oranges 18" Serving Tray Massive 18" diameter antique T&V Limoges chop plate or snack tray, decorated with oranges. Made for Greenleaf & Crosby. Fine condition, with no damage. 250 FLORIDA Seaboard Railroad Neon Sign 1950s This great neon sign graced a Seaboard Airline RR terminal. The railway operated all over the Southeast in the 1950s. There were more than a dozen station stops in Florida. The sign measures 57-1/2" high, 10-1/2" wide. Some chipping at top and bottom... 251 FLORIDA Vintage Souvenir Items (9) Nine vintage souvenir items from around Florida, including an older Black memorabilia orange picker doll, cast metal flamingos and dolphin, an orange blossom honey container, etc. 252 Limoges Florida Oranges 14-1/2" Platter Antique T&V Limoges handled plate, retailed by Greenleaf & Crosby. Fine condition, with minimal wear. No chips or other damage. 253 C.S. & R.G. ORR, Watercolor Landscape Southern School watercolor on paper painting of a Florida wetland/swamp scene. Signed "Orr" at lower left corner. The Orrs were watercolorists from Pennsylvania who painted landscapes on visits to Florida. Sight size is 13" x 4 1/2". Framed size is 1... 254 RENA L. CARPENTER, Oil on Canvas, 1955 Oil on canvas painting of lily pads on Lake Eola. Signed Rena L. Carpenter and dated to 1955 at lower left. Carpenter moved to Florida in the 1940s and was active in both Orlando and St. Petersburg. Very good condition with minor wear. Board measures... 255 JACKSONVILLE Souvenir Items (5) Three porcelain pieces and two molded metal beakers, all souvenirs depicting Jacksonville attractions, circa early 20th century. Shoe measures 4-1/2" long. Fine condition. 256 SEMINOLE INDIANS, Folk Art Painting Early 20th century folk art painting of two women in Seminole Indian dresses, running through a cypress swamp. Framed size is 11 3/4" x 10 1/2". Very good condition. 257 FLORIDA Black Americana Picking Oranges Plate German porcelain plate with handpainted scene depicting African American laborer on a ladder, picking oranges. Plate measures 9-1/2" diameter. Fine condition. 258 PALM HARBOR Florida Southern College Plate A rare cake plate, circa 1905, depicting an image captioned "Florida Seminary, Sutherland Fla." Florida Seminary opened in 1902 in Sutherland -- now called Palm Harbor -- and changed its name four years later to Southern College. It then moved to Lak... 259 STRONG, Florida Landscape with Palm Trees, Oil Oil on canvas painting of a stand of palm trees, signed "Strong" at the lower right. Nicely framed. Canvas measures 22" x 16". Framed size is 27" x 21". 260 TAMPA (4) photos Tampa Bay Hotel racetrack Set of four mounted 4.75" x 3.75" b/w original photos of a horse race on the grounds of Flagler's Tampa Bay Hotel (now University of Tampa).The old hotel minarets can be seen in the distance. Flagler added this 1/2 mile track to the hotel grounds in ... 261 MIM GREEN, Seminole Indian Portrait, Pastel Oil pastel portrait drawing of a young Seminole Indian girl. Signed "Mim Green" at lower right. Excellent condition. Framed behind glass. Sight size is 10 1/2" x 14 1/2". Framed size is 18" x 22". 262 CRARY POTTERY, Handled Jug, Stoneware Handled stoneware jug, CRARY POTTERY, FLA with impressed mark under base. Unglazed exterior, interior appears to be salt glaze. Measures 9 1/2" tall. Excellent condition with minor surface wear and no chips, cracks or damage. 263 ALBIN BARANOWSKI, Florida Wetland Landscape Oil on board painting by Albin Baranowski (Russian, 1874-1959). Baranowski was a Russian born artist living in America, active in West Palm Beach, Miami and other locations including Akron and Detroit. Painting is one of his Florida landscapes execut... 264 SILVER SPRINGS Framed Felt Pennant Boat 1940's 1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows glass bottom boat with tourists feeding freeloading fish below. Flat, clean, no previous mounting pin holes. Ve... 265 MIAMI Framed Felt Pennant, 1940's Alligator 1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows what Florida is most famous for: alligators and oranges. Flat, clean, no obvious past mounting pin holes. Very ... 266 ST. AUGUSTINE- Framed Felt Pennant, Oldest House 1940s vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows oldest house and palm tree. Flat, clean, no old bulletin board thumbtack holes. Very fine. 267 GRAACK POTTERY, Lake Sunset Vase, Florida Tapered vase with sunset over lake scene. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 7 1/2" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Flori... 268 BRADENTON, Boat Pier, Oil on Board, 1951 Oil on board folk art painting of the Bradenton Pier, titled and signed J.O. Rosier along the lower edge. Dated 12-22-51. Framed size is 20 1/2" x 14". Very good condition. 269 FLORIDA Patent Medicines & Makeup Early 20th century general store products, all manufactured in Florida, including Grannie's Salve (Orange City), Davis' Best Painless Eye Water (Lakeland), Red Liniment (Tampa), Pino Hot Oil Liniment (Deland), 666 Malarial Preparation (Jacksonville),... 270 MIAMI Framed Folding Fan, painted S.S. FLORIDA The S.S. Florida made the trip from Miami to Havana between 1934 and the demise of Cuba as a travel/casino mecca in 1959. For $24 you had two days at sea, all meals, and a tour of Havana. After 1959 it sailed from Miami to Nassau into the 1960s. The ... 271 ORLANDO Yowell Duckworth Building Plate Souvenir plate depicting Orlando's first four-story commercial block. Circa 1920. Fine condition. 7-3/4" diam. 272 PALM BEACH Seminole Indian Souvenir Plate Vintage souvenir 7.5" plate featuring a Seminole Indian. No damage. 273 FLORIDA Alligator Carved Tobacco Pipes Three vintage carved figural alligator pipes. One appears to be unsmoked, all three are serviceable. Each measures between 6" and 7" long. 274 FLORIDA ORANGES Art Nouveau Tea Set Antique circa 1900 tea set, including tea or coffee pot with lid, two cream pitchers and a sugar bowl (missing lid). Pot marked handpainted for Jacksonville company, other pieces for W.H. Dubois of St. Augustine. Pot measures about 10" high. 275 BABE RUTH in St. Petersburg, Stereoview Well-done Keystone stereoview of the famous BABE RUTH, hands on hips, scowl on face, with other players in background. Caption "32598 Babe Ruth, King of Swat, at St. Petersburg, Florida". Actual photographs, not prints, great detail. 276 SULPHUR SPRINGS, 1927 Panorama Photograph Panoramic photograph of downtown Sulphur Springs, dated March 9, 1927, and signed by Blanche Photo Service of Cleveland. Very good condition. Framed size is 41 3/4" x 12 1/2". 277 ST. PETERSBURG, Panoramic Photo, Rebekah Assembly 1939 Panorama of the 31st Assembly of the Officers of Rebekah for the state of Florida. Photo signed for Clyde Fairfield of St. Pete. Excellent conditon. Wear to framing. Framed size is 30" x 8 1/2". 278 (5) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace Lot of five antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace landscapes. One with notes verso regarding citrus crop viability. Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". Very goo... 279 (5) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace Lot of five antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace landscapes. Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2", one folds out to panorama. Very good condition with minor wear... 280 Tampa, Plant Steamship Line to Havana 1888 March 1888 Timetable and info brochure for steamships connected to the the Plant Railway system, "the short sea route." You could take their trains to Tampa, board their steamship, and go to Cuba ($38) or Key West ($20). Not cheap! The map shows thei... 281 G. HOWARD HILDER, Miami Oil Painting Oil on board painting of clouds over the water by G. Howard Hilder of Coconut Grove, Miami. Hilder was one of the earliest commercial artists to settle in South Florida and was highly influential in the Miami Artist Colony. Excellent condition in per... 282 Florida Pottery, Chinese New Year Figurine A Chinese New Year figure made at The Merritt Island Pottery. Height 8 inches. Unmarked. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and feature... 283 Florida Pottery Candlestick Holders, Handpainted Pair of candle holders, measuring a stately 13" high, each with handpainted Florida waterside scene. Possibly Graack. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery... 284 Florida Pottery Wall Flower Vase, Parrot Thick walled wall sconce ceramic bud vase decorated with a parrot on a branch. Unmarked. 10" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. Rim chip. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery:... 285 PALM BEACH Yacht Club 1898 Pewter Stein Antique stein with glass bottom, engraved "Palm Beach Yacht Club 1898, Sharpie Class, Won by ..." and a few dates, but no victors' names. Raised enamel flag applied. Slightly out of round -- could be pushed back into shape, but carefully, as glass is... 286 ROGER BANSEMER, Lighthouse, Watercolor Watercolor on paper painting of a lighthouse. Roger L. Bansemer (American, b. 1948) is well known for his realist paintings of Florida landscapes. Signed R.L. Bansemer at lower right. Board measures 8" x 10". Framed size is 16" x 14". 287 (3) Early Florida Maps, Bloomfield, Colton, 1880s Three early Florida maps including Bloomfield's Illustrated Historical Guide to St. Augustine, along with two copies of G.W. & C.B. Colton's New Sectional Map of the State of Florida. All circa 1880s. Two in very good condion. Repairs to folded maps.... 288 BOOK: History of Palm Beach, 1928 "The History of Beautiful Palm Beach", hardback book, by J. Wadsworth Travers, Palm Beach Press.1928, 146 pages. AUTHOR SIGNED on front endpaper. The preface briefly mentions this is a second edition. There is no title page. Green cloth cover, sunned... 289 MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Pinecone Vase, 1910s A vase with pine cones. Unmarked. Attributed to the Manatee River Pottery, Bradentown, Florida. Circa 1915- 1921. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R.... 290 Etching, Florida Beach Scene, Signed Etching of a Florida beach scene with sea oats. Titled "Across the Dunes" and illegibly signed in the lower margin. Very good condition with minor toning. Plate size is 5" x 3 1/2". Framed size is 13" x 11". 291 FLORIDA Plant System Railroad Conductor Badge 1880s-90s train conductor's brass hat badge. Engraved "The Plant System, Conductor." The Plant System, founded by Henry B. Plant, operated from 1882-1902. Measures 3-3/4" across. Fine condition. 292 MIAMI, Souvenir Plates (3) Two matching Miami restaurant plates Fleetwood Hotel, with some knife scratches. One multi-scene, no damage. 293 FLORIDA Land Grant, President Millard Fillmore Land grant dated 1852, giving land in Tallahassee to Charles Finch of Madison County. Staining and folds, holes along center fold. Seal in nice condition. Fillmore's signature likely secretarial. 294 JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Blum & Co. Liquor Jug Antique 1 gallon stoneware handled jug "Return jug to /Chas. Blum & Co. / Liquor Dealers/ Jacksonville, Fla.". Well made and glazed jug, a few old shallow rim chips, no cracks. 295 ROGER BANSEMER, Egret in Wetland, O/B Oil on board painting of a white egret in a lush Florida wetland. Roger L. Bansemer (American, b. 1948) is well known for his realist paintings of Florida landscapes. Signed R.L. Bansemer at lower right. Board measures 8" x 10". Framed size is 16" x ... 296 LAKE WALES Bok Tower Lusterware Items Two antique luster souvenir porcelain items, a vase and a tea cup and saucer, from "The Singing Tower," aka Bok Tower, located outside Lake Wales in Polk County. Fine condition. Vase measures 5" high. 297 PENSACOLA Mammie Black Americana Plate Souvenir plate from Pensacola, depicting African American domestic worker sweeping, with the caption "Mammie Pensacola, Fla." Measures about 8-3/8" diam. No damage. 298 Early Florida Watercolor, Palm Trees, 1927 Early Florida watercolor landscape showing palm trees on a shore. Illegibly signed and dated to 1927 at lower right corner. Good condition with some foxing. Sight size is 5 1/2" x 9". Framed size is 12 1/2" x 16 1/2". 299 Color Photo Glass Lantern Slides (11) Eleven different scenes, 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparencies (lantern slides), mostly Florida, including George Street house, S.S. Miami at sea, Eating fruit on Hogg Island, Ostrich Farm Jacksonville, fort scene, Obispo Street, Old Vedder House,... 300 OLIVE COMMONS Miami Handpainted Tea Set Exceedingly rare porcelain tea set, including teapot, creamer, sugar, cake plate and handled tidbit tray, all hand-decorated by Miami artist Olive Commons, best known for her miniatures on porcelain jewelry. Teapot measures 7" high, cake plate 9-3/8"... 301 PENSACOLA Lewis Bear Rye Whiskey Jug Antique circa 1890s rye whiskey crock decanter embossed with "Albert Moore Pure Old Rye, The Lewis Bear Co., Pensacola, Fla." Measures 12-1/2" high and is in very fine condition. 302 PATSIE MCCANDLESS, Anhinga Gold Mixed Media Mixed media painting on paper of an Anhinga bird. Signed P. McCandless at lower left corner. Nicely framed and in excellent condition. Sheet size is 17" x 13". Framed size is 23" x 19". 303 ST. PETERSBURG Green Bench Miniatures (4) Four wood green benches, miniatures of those that dotted downtown St. Pete from about 1915 to the 1960s. Benches measure 3-1/2" to 6-3/4" long. (The largest appears to be an advertising bench for Disston Manual Training.) 304 FLORIDA East Coast RY (36) postcards 1912 This collection of 36 (hand-counted 38 but they may have added cards later) Photostint color postcards showing scenes up and down Florida's East Coast was given to selected patrons riding on the Florida East Coast Railway (Flagler's Line) in 1912. Th... 305 ORLANDO Old 1886 Portrait Plate Handpainted portrait plate of early Orlando resident, Josephine Wheeler McGee, who died in 1886, one year after the city was founded. Framed in round, gilt gesso (extensive losses on frame near bottom), memorial inscription written on frame. Glass pl... 306 ORLANDO POTTERIES, Pine Cone Bowl, 1920s A bowl decorated with pine cones and a circular band below and around neck of bowl. 4 inches high and 6 1/2 inches wide. Base has characteristic indentation and circular turning marks. Base marked in pencil, "#7- S". Attributed to Orlando Potteries o... 307 Vintage Florida Bud Vase, Indian Woman About 8-1/4" high bud vase, possibly Graack Pottery, but unsigned. Illegible word on bottom written in pencil. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Potte... 308 1894 MAP Florida Counties, Hand Colored 1894 County Map of Florida by A. L. Smith. Inset shows "Southern Portion" of Florida including individually labeled keys, continuing on through the Marquesas Keys. Very good condition with some fading to hand coloring, a few light creases and small c... 309 TAMPA "Purity Spring Water Co" Bottle Antique 14" (gallon?) tall bottle, raised molded lettering. No chips, cracks. Slight external wear, some iridescence. 310 GAINESVILLE Florida Gators Football Decanter Vintage 1975 Ezra Brooks bourbon whiskey decanter in the shape of a University of Florida Gators football player ... or, more accurately, an anthropomorphic alligator wearing a UF football uniform. Measures about 11-1/2" high. Unopened. Contents are ... 311 GAINESVILLE Florida Gators Football Decanter Vintage 1973 Ezra Brooks bourbon whiskey decanter in the shape of a University of Florida Gators football player ... or, more accurately, an anthropomorphic alligator wearing a UF football uniform. Measures about 13" high. Lid appears to be sealed on... 312 SEMINOLE CHIEF, 19th C McKenney & Hall Lithograph MCKENNEY, Thomas L. (1785-1859) and James HALL (1793-1868), Nea-Math-La, a Seminole Chief. Published by F.W. Greenough, 1836. Hand-colored lithograph with excellent color. Light soiling, minor foxing and slight ghosting of text. Sight size is 10 1/2"... 313 INDIAN RIVER, All Sports Library Magazine, #48 All Sports Library magazine No. 48, featuring a story titled Jack Lightfoot's Plans or Wrecked on the Indian River, by Maurice Stevens. The mentions the heroes' run in with a "raw-bone Florida cracker." Circa 1906. Very good condition with some edgew... 314 DELAND, Antique Logging Photographs Three early 20th century silver gelatin photographs of employees and railroad equipment of the Bond Lumber Company, Deland. Each mounted to board and titled in pencil verso. Photos in very good condition with some edgewear and minor silvering. Each m... 315 OCALA Government Land Sale 1885 Marion County Original sale document of 80 acres of land in 1885 to Houston Elledge by the U.S. Government General Land Office, signed by president Grover Cleveland (likely secretarial). Will display nicely. 316 FLORIDA Alligator Souvenir Items (8) Eight vintage gator-related Florida souvenirs, including a real alligator head letter opener, various carved openers, a tin gator bobblehead toy and more. Largest letter opener measures about 15" long. 317 1836 FLORIDA "Seat of War" Map, Tampa Bay Antique map showing the Seat of War in Florida, 1836, including Indian Villages, General Gains Camps, Battles Fought, Houses Picketed and the Camps of General Scott's Army. Nicely framed. Some light soiling. Sight size is 10 1/2" x 14 1/2". Framed si... 318 ST. PETERSBURG, LARGO Souvenir Pieces Plate 8.5" showing swampy Lake Largo (made for Farmer's Alliance Exchange), (2 ) vases picturing the Public Library and Hotel Detroit in St. Pete 319 FLORIDA Land Grant, 1848 President James Polk Land grant dated 1848, giving land to Andrew Charles of Madison County. Staining and folds. Polk's signature likely secretarial. 320 Hotel Mason PRINCESS MARTHA St. Pete Plate and cover from the Hotel Mason, St. Petersburg, built in 1924. It went bankrupt two years later. It was renamed the Princess Martha, which exists to this day as a retirement community. Plate measures 8-1/2" diameter. Both plate and cover in exc... 321 SEMINOLE INDIAN Male Doll Palmetto Fiber 11" Old native American Seminole male doll. Measures about 11" high. 322 ALICE JEAN SMALL, Watercolor Tropical Shell Ginger Early 20th century watercolor on paper painting of Tropical Shell Ginger flowers by Alice Jean Small. Signed at lower right. Excellent condition. Sight size is 15" x 21". Framed size is 24" x 30". Small was a teacher and chairman of the design depart... 323 FLORIDA Clyde Steamship Brochure & Buttons Rare circa 1900 brochure from the Clyde Steamship Co., as well as two metal jacket buttons from a Clyde uniform. Brochure has some tape repairs and a few cover losses, as shown. 324 PALM BEACH Handpainted Openwork Plate Plate with nicely painted waterside scene with palm trees, captioned "Palm Beach Fla" and artist initialed on back. Measures a little over 9" diam. No damage. 325 SEMINOLE INDIAN Woven Pine Needle Basket Vintage basket, woven from pine tree needles by Seminole Indians in southern Florida. Height 8", width at waist 13", opening 9".. Still quite supple. Rim has small area where thread tying together needle bundle is gone, leaving loose needles. Otherwi... 326 Florida Primitive Landscape Painting Old folk art landscape handpainted on cross section of palm tree. Unsigned. Measures 12" diameter. 327 FLORIDA Old Primitive Painting on Fruit Wood Still life of Florida orange on cross section of tree, believed to be a fruit wood. Unsigned. Measures 15" wide. Circa early 20th century. 328 FLORIDA Portrait Painting, possibly Seminole Vintage portrait on cross section of palm tree, appears to be a Seminole Indian (or at least someone wearing a Seminole shirt). Measures about 11" diameter. 329 DAYTONA, Haberletone Photograph, Spanish Moss Photograph showing Spanish Moss on oak trees. Stated verso, "Haberletones are photographs on glass... toned in sepia and gold..." Made by R. H. LeSesne, Daytona. Very good condition. Wear to framing. Framed size is 12 1/2" x 10 3/4". 330 ELEANOR BLAIR, Florida Landscape Painting Small oil on canvas by Florida artist Blair (American, 20th cent.), measuring 2-3/8" x 4-3/8" visible in 6-3/8" x 8-1/4" frame. Signed lower left. 331 TAMPA, Burgert Brothers, CDV, Ybor City Carte de visite portrait of a young man. Labeled "Burgert, Ybor City, Tampa, Fla." at bottom margin. In period frame with family photo mounted verso. Excellent condition. Framed size is 4 3/4" x 6 1/2". 332 CDV, Young African American Couple, Jacksonville A carte de visite photograph of two finely dressed black teenagers. Framed, showing the applied attribution to Wildenhain, Jacksonville Florida. Very good condition. Photograph with some scratches. Framed size is 3 1/2" X 5 1/8". 333 PAUL DiNEGRO, Key West Painting of Palm Trees Early 20th century Florida painting of palm trees on the shore. Signed and titled verso, "Paul DiNegro, Key West, FLA." Excellent condition. Framed size is 9 3/4" x 7 1/2". 334 BELLEVIEW City Brochure 1884 Belleview was a newly created town in Marion Co, FL back in 1884. They produced this brochure to extoll the virtues of this great town: rich farm lands, orange tree wonderland, thriving town with two sawmills, a handsome passenger depot and "nearly 1... 335 FLORIDA Antique Engravings of Native Americans Five 18th and 19th century engravings of Florida Native Americans in action. The largest is matted with drawing about 16" tall, caption in French, but with a cut-out printed English translation hidden under the bottom flap of the mat "Manner of buryi... 336 ST. AUGUSTINE, (6) Porcelain Souvenir items Five vintage pitchers & vases, all similar style, includes (3)"Old City Gate", tallest 3"; and palette-shaped plate 5", "Ponce de Leon Hotel". No damage on any. 337 JOY POSTLE, Oil on Board Painting, Wood Duck Painting on board by Joy Postle (American, 1896-1989). Signed recto and verso. Titled "Wood Duck" verso along with the artist's Orlando address.Very good condition with minor wear. Board measures 9" x 12". 338 WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, Florida Riverboat Photo Sepia tone enlargement photograph of a tour riverboat on "The Tomoka, Near Ormond Florida." Two finely dressed ladies near the front of the boat. The photo was taken by William Henry Jackson, well-known for his historical Western photography, on one ... 339 (2) GRAACK & SON Vases or Candlesticks, Palm Trees Two candlesticks or bud vases. One decorated with poinsettias, 8 inches high and 3 3/4 inches wide at the base. Marked on the base, " The H. A. Graack and Son Art Pottery, Bradentown, Florida. ca 1921-1923. The second, with palm trees and water. Stam... 340 ORLANDO POTTERIES, Three Pottery Items Three Orlando Pottery ceramic pieces, including two vases and a orange -- presumably a paperweight. Taller vase measures just under 6" high. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Pot... 341 MIAMI Framed Felt Pennant, 1930s-1940's Scenes 1940's, possibly 1930s, vintage souvenir 28" full-sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 39" frame with plastic window. Shows Biltmore Hotel, the beach, and Lummus Park. Flat, clean, no old mounting holes. Very Fine. 342 PANAMA CITY Framed Felt Pennant, 1940's Beach 1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows girl on beach in 1940s swim suit. Flat, clean, only small mounting pin hole at tip and left corners. Very fine. 343 FT. LAUDERDALE Framed Felt Pennant, Beach Girl 1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows girl on beach in 40's swim suit. Flat, clean, only one small mounting pin hole at top left corner. Tip cut back... 344 Old Painting of Florida Bobcat on Fruit Wood Handpainted Florida bob cat on cross section of tree, believed to be a fruit wood. Unsigned. Measures 11-1/2" wide. Circa early 20th century. 345 FLORIDA Primitive Painting of House on Wood Handpainted Florida house scene with palm trees on cross section of tree, believed to be a fruit wood. Unsigned. Measures 8-1/2" wide. Circa early 20th century. 346 FLORIDA Primitive Black Americana Painting Handpainted scene on cross section of tree (believed to be a fruit wood) depicting an elderly African American man sitting on a porch, smoking with a woman who is visible through a narrow window. On the back is written, "Smoke got sociable ways, ain'... 347 WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, Florida Riverboat Photo Sepia tone enlargement photograph of a steam-powered tour riverboat named NEMO, on "The Tomoka, Near Ormond Florida." The man who appears to be the guide is standing at the front of the boat pointing a rifle or shotgun toward the bank. The photo was ... 348 ORLANDO Grand Theatre 1915 Ashtray Ashtray from Grand Theater in Orlando, which opened in 1884. Silent movies began playing there in 1915. Measures about 5" diameter. Good condition. 349 JACKSONVILLE 1-gal Stoneware Distiller's Jug Antique 1-gallon jug crock with handle,11" tall, "Rose/ Distiller/Jacksonville". Small bottom edge chip,otherwise quite clean and nice. Handle was broken off, rough edges ground, and breaks painted to match dark brown color of jug top. It is not clea... 350 SAINT AUGUSTINE Antique Handpainted Plate Handpainted antique plate with the old Spanish coat of arms for St. Augustine. Measures about 9-3/4" diam. No damage. 351 ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Items (6) Six-item vintage small eclectic collection, all St. Petersburg. (2) vases, Shell Mound & Railroad Dock, tallest 4"; handle basket "Fishing from Railroad Dock"; woman's compact; wood box; cast metal seahorse thermometer (still working!) heavy patina. ... 352 ROYAL HICKMAN Flamingo Pottery Flower Frog Royal Hickman flamingo flower frog, measuring 10-1/2" high. No damage. Paper label intact, with some edge wear. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 1950s, but during the mid-1940s, operated his own pottery business out ... 353 ROYAL HICKMAN Pottery Horse Head Ceramic horse bust by Royal Hickman, 1940s. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 1950s, but during the mid-1940s, operated his own pottery business out of Tampa. Horse measures over 13" high. Excellent condition. Unsigne... 354 JACKSONVILLE Souvenir Plates (4) Windsor Hotel Four vintage souvenir plates of Jacksonville area buildings. Largest measures 8" diam., from Women's Exchange. Includes Rhodes Futch Collins furniture company, Windsor Hotel and the St. James Building. No damage. 355 Florida Alligator Souvenir Smoking Items, Pipe Vintage St. Augustine gator ashtray/matchbox holder and handcarved alligator tobacco pipe. 356 TAMPA, Souvenir Plates (4) Four vintage souvenir plates, largest 9' diam. Includes Cypress Gardens, Lafayette St. Bridge, and {2} prominent Tampa buldings. No damage. 357 BOOK: "FLORIDA LADS" 1903 "Florida Lads" and "For King or Congress", by William Perry Brown, Saalfield, 1903 fiction hardback. Two books for the price of one- bound together. "Lads" occupies the first 289 pages; "King" adds another 20 pages at the end. The lads of course have... 358 MIAMI 1920s Hotel Ware Carl G. Fisher Bowl Circa 1920s Lamberton Scammell hotel ware bowl made for Carl G Fisher properties. Fisher was responsible for the early development of Miami Beach. Bowl measures 8-1/2" diameter. Fine condition. 359 SNEADS Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir Engraved "1900, Thos. B. Brown, Sneads, Fla.". Height 3.5". A few small scratches. 360 Tampa Blob-top Glass, Beer or Soda Bottle Antique heavy glass Blobtop bottle, 6.5" high. "The Florida Brewing Co./ Tampa, Fla.". Has 3/4 high mold line. Looks hand-blown with thick bottom. Typical air bubbles. No chips, very light external wear. 361 ST. PETERSBURG Webb's City Shopping Cart Sign Vintage metal sign, presumed to have been mounted on wire -- possibly on shopping carts themselves. Some oxidation, but most original paint remains intact. Measures about 3" x 6". 362 ORLANDO POTTERIES, Two Handpainted Vases Two small vases, measuring about 5-1/4" and 5-3/4" high. One has a painting of palm trees, the other of oranges. The latter has an Orlando Pottery label on the bottom, the former is attributed to that pottery. Both free of chips and cracks. From the ... 363 PALM BEACH Hotel Royal Poinciana Tumbler Mettlach Villeroy & Boch ceramic tumbler, circa 1900. Depicts Ocean Avenue, Morning Side Walk and the Royal Poinciana Hotel in Palm Beach. Measures 5" high. Has three rim chips and two short hairlines. 364 FLORIDA Railroad Brochures Vintage Florida Railroad company informational brochures, early 1900s. Not timetables, but descriptions of cities they serve, vacation spots, hotels, tours, maps. All fold-out "old road map" pocket size style and size, 9" x 4". There are (2) from Atl... 365 DAYTONA Antique Photos Houses, Gardens (5) Original mounted photo prints probably 1890s of several different presumably Daytona area houses and gardens. Prints approx. 5.5" x 7.5" mounted on original heavy cardboard pieces 8.5" x 6.5" in the style of the times. Backs all have photographer's n... 366 GRAACK POTTERY, Palm Tree Sunset Vase, Florida Ovoid vase, decorated with palm trees at sunset. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 9" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Fl... 367 GRAACK POTTERY, Palm Tree Sunset Vase, Florida Ovoid vase with flared rim, decorated with palm trees at sunset. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 8 1/4" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the colle... 368 CLEARWATER Fort Harrison Hotel Plate Service plate from the Fort Harrison Hotel in Clearwater. Measures just under 11" diam. Maas Bros. mark on verso, as well as hotel name. Made by Lamberton. 369 BARTOW, (2) Mounted Logging Company Photos A pair of 19th century logging company photographs by G. P. Freeman of Bartow. Photos show a large mill and the grounds of a lumber operation, including 19 employees, many of whom are African-American. Good condition with light wear and some soiling.... 370 FLORIDA Map Louisville & Nashville RR Land 1898 This huge fold-out 1898 map shows not only "Lands held by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co" but also "those Vacant Government Land Subject to Homestead Entry." The map is detailed enough to show township numbers. These are color coded. As this ... 371 TAMPA Brochures, Maps, Advertising (7) Seven assorted Tampa items, mostly from the 1920s. (3) Tampa Bay Hotel brochures, several city brochures and booklet, program for 1919 South Florida Fair. All in good used condition. 372 ST. AUGUSTINE, Souvenir Plates (6) Six vintage St. Augustine souvenir plates, largest 10" diameter. (2) multi-scene, (2) Ponce de Leon Hotel; Slave Market; Old Fort Marion. 373 ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Plates (4) Three vintage VINOY Hotel scenes restaurant plates largest 10", some knife scratches. One advertising plate, a few spots of "paint loss". 374 ROYAL HICKMAN Ceramic BULL Advertising Ashtray Two ceramic bulls by Royal Hickman, 1940s. One has been affixed to a ceramic ashtray as an advertising piece for Leo's Steaks -- location unknown. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 1950s, but during the mid-1940s, ope... 375 MIAMI BILTMORE HOTEL Silverplate Serving Trays Two 18" x 11-1/2" silverplated Gorham serving trays, heavyweight restaurant ware. The end handles have a scroll "B" in them for Biltmore and the maker's stamp on the back has the Gorham name and logo, Miami Biltmore, and 1926 date. As the hotel was b... 376 FLORIDA Engravings From Harper's Weekly, 1870s Four full-page engravings, 12" x 9.5", taken from Harper's Weekly Magazine, dates between 1870-1880. All 4 are matted in thin cardboard, done long ago. Scenes include: "The Home of the Alligator-A Scene on Lake Kissinee [sic]"; "Florida Oranges- From... 377 TAMPA Lovera Havana Cuban Cigar Decals Group of four early 20th century Cigar Industry window decals showing the eagle crest for LOVERA Havana Cigars, with the city listed as TAMPA, FLA. Each in excellent condition and measuring 8" diameter. 378 SUWANNEE RIVER, Hand Colored Photograph Turn of the century hand-colored photograph of mossy trees overhanging the Suwannee River. Labeled "Swanee River" at lower right. Excellent condition in a thin gilt frame. Framed size is 9 1/4" x 14 1/4". 379 ARCADIA Fruit Crate end with Airplane Label 1930s Fruit shipping crate end panel with full label featuring the "Arcadia Ace" single-engine plane. The company name "Sunny South Packing Co./ Arcadia, Florida" surrounds the airplane. Total piece is 12" square. Good condition. Label a little puckered, l... 380 EVERGLADES Rod & Gun Club, 1920s Silver Covered silver soldered serving piece, circa 1920s-30s, by Jos Heinrichs. Engraved on bottom and on underside of lid, Everglades Rod & Gun Club. This club was founded (officially) in 1922, and hosted multiple U.S. presidents. Measures about 8" long. 381 BOOK: A LITTLE DUSKY HERO, Published 1902 A Little Dusky Hero, by Harriet T. Comstock, Published by Thomas Y. Crowell, New York, 1902. The story, set in Tampa, tells of an African American soldier. Solid binding and very little wear to cover decorations in white, black and gilt. Bumped corne... 382 BOOK: 1883 Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes, by Sylvia Sunshine, Published by Southern Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, 1883. Frontispiece shows the founding of St. Augustine, Florida. Includes fold-out map. Solid binding and very little wear to cover dec... 383 FLORIDA 1940 Exhibit NY World's Fair photo book Florida had a large state exhibit at the 1939-1940 World's Fair held in New York City. A great book of photographs "FLORIDA- The land where Dreams Come True," which proudly displays the wonders produced in Florida, was printed, and personalized copie... 384 FLORIDA "Historical Industrial Biographical" Webb 1885 soft-cover large book; screw-type 3-ring binding.. "Webbs Historical, Industrial, Biographical Florida" by Wanton S. Webb. 1885, W.S. Webb, publisher. , 206 pages. 12" x 9.5". Stated as complete unto itself but part of a larger volume in progres... 385 ST. AUGUSTINE, Souvenir Ceramic Items (5) Vintage porcelain plates (3)- Old Watchtower, multi-scene, old City Gate. Largest 12". Trivet multi-scene. Deep 3-dimensional ceramic plate City Gate (under-rim chip above hanger). No damage to others. 386 MANATEE RIVER POTTERY Bradenton Vase Vintage bottle shape vase with Asian-inspired painting on side of bird and tree. Measures about 6" high. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in ... 387 FORT TICONDEROGA Swirl Pottery Vase Vintage Florida stamped Fort Ticonderoga vase, 8" high. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collector's Guide to History... 388 GRAACK & SON Pottery Vase, Lighthouse, Florida A vase decorated with 2 palm trees on water with light house in background, 8 1/2 inches high and 5 inches wide. Stamped on base, THE GRAACK POTTERY, HAND MADE HAND PAINTED, BRADENTOWN, FLA. Circa 1921-1923. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant ch... 389 Colored Engravings, Native Americans 1859 Two hand-colored engravings, apparently plates taken from a book, approximately 7.5" x 10". Both depict Native Americans, probably Floridians. Each plate has a printed date (1859) and either a plate or page number. #23 shows a group of men, some in a... 390 FLORIDA Antique History Books (8) Eight mixed topic books, mostly history of Florida. All hardcover. Includes "History and Government of Florida", Brevard, 1904, 272 pages. Text book? Many drawings, scribbles, smudges. Some page damage. Cover worn, bleached spots. Covers tight. "Song... 391 PALM BEACH Souvenir Plates, Matched Pair Two vintage 8" plates, hand-painted scene "Hotel Royal Poinciana". Painted for W.C. Hart. No damage. 392 ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Creamer Vintage 3" restaurant-ware cream pitcher, Hotel Detroit, St. Petersburg. No damage. 393 ORMOND BEACH Hotel Flagler Pitcher Jug 1920s service pitcher from The Ormond Hotel (aka The Flagler Hotel) in Ormond Beach. Measures about 5" high. Good condition. 394 ST. PETERSBURG, Souvenir Plates (2) Two vintage St. Pete souvenir plates, largest 7" diameter. National Bank Bldg.; Multi-scene. 395 MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Flower Bowl w/ Frog, 1910s A flower bowl with center frog decorated with oranges. Measures 2 1/2" high and 7 1/2" in diameter. Stamped faintly on base, but unreadable. Attributed to the Manatee River Pottery, Bradentown, Florida. Circa 1915-1921. Minor surface/edge wear. No si... 396 FLORIDA "Chronological History pre-1722" Barcia This is a 1951 translation, limited edition copy # 462 of 999, of Barcia's "Chronological History of the Continent of Florida", published in Spanish 1723 and laboriously translated by Anthony Kerrigan into English, published by the University of Flor... 397 ST AUGUSTINE 19C Souvenir Fan Antique souvenir wood and paper fan from late 1800s, picturing the Hotel Alcazar and Ponce de Leon, as well as the St. Augustine fort. Vanes measure 13-1/2" long. Some separation and archival tape repairs. 398 ST. AUGUSTINE "The Exile" Poem, Fontaine, 1878 "The Exile, A Tale of St. Augustine," Francis Fontaine, Putnam, 1878. This poem fills an entire 114-page small size book. Written in florid Victorian-ese. Tightly bound, gold gilt lettering on cover and spine mostly complete. Slight even light age ye... 399 USS FLORIDA Ship Crew Photograph 1920s photo of the crew of the USS Florida. The Florida was a major coal-fueled battleship launched in 1910 and scrapped in 1931. She served in the North Sea during WWI, otherwise visited various ports on training missions. Measures 11" x 18-1/2". 400 1940s SEMINOLE Toilet Paper (4) rolls Organic toilet paper (unbleached), unwiped, brand name Seminole, made by the Seminole Paper Company. The wrapper contains a coupon offer dated 1940. These would make unique bathroom decor, especially for an FSU fan (or, for that matter, a Gator fan -... 401 VINOY HOTEL, 1920s St. Pete Mermaid Plate Original mermaid Vinoy Park Hotel plate by Onondaga Pottery. This hard-to-find vintage original dates from 1925. Signed "Made Expressly for the Vinoy Park Hotel, St. Petersburg, Florida" etc. See images for detail. Measures 10 1/4" in diameter. Authe...

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January 11th Florida Art & Antiques Auction

Saturday, January 11th, 2020 2PM EST (different time this auction only)

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401 lots of Floridiana, mainly from the collection of renowned Florida historian, collector and author Alfred R. Frankel, MD. Dr. Frankel has written the definitive book on old Florida pottery as well a large number of articles concerning Florida artists. Many of the pieces featured in these publications are available in this sale.

This month's highlights include: – An extremely rare Knox Hill Pottery salt glaze pitcher - an original Seaboard Railroad neon sign - An antique St. Petersburg handpainted leaded glass window – Over 60 paintings by Florida artists, including Joe Selby, Ben Austrian, Catherine Stockwell, Roy Mason, G. Howard Hilder and Highwaymen Sam Newton and Willie Daniels – Early Florida pottery from Sulphur Springs, Graack, Orlando Pottery, Manatee River Pottery, Kohler Ware, Royal Hickman and others – Seminole Indian related items including rare antique photographs, dolls, baskets and other items – Souvenirs from every major city and region of the state, including Miami, Tampa, St. Pete, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, St. Augustine, the Keys and others – Antique photographs including an immense hand colored photo by R.H. Lesesne, Burgert Brothers photos, railroad related images and more Online bidding available on Bidsquare, Live Auctioneers and Invaluable. Not local? No problem -- we can ship some items worldwide and provide you with a list of shippers for the other items. Phone bids ($100 minimum) and absentee bids accepted for pre-registered bidders - form is on our website.

WILLIE DANIELS, Highwaymen Landscape Painting
Willie Daniels (b.1950) Highwaymen painting on board of a Florida backwoods river scene with fire sky. Signed lower right. Excellent condition. Board measures 16" x 20". Framed size is 19 1/4" x 24 1/4".

GRAACK POTTERY, Nude, Florida
Ovoid vase, decorated with a nude woman seated at the seashore. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 9 1/4" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collec...

MIAMI Cobb's Coconut Patties Papier Mache Box
Cobb made superb chocolate-covered coconut patties in Miami. Even more interesting (and more collectible) is the molded papier mache box they were sold in, probably holding a pound of these delicacies. The box has similar construction to the 1940's p...

ST. AUGUSTINE (2) Glass Souvenir Vases
Vintage white translucent glass vases, made in Austria. Much nicer and larger than typical tourist souvenir pieces. Tallest vase 7" high.

CONFEDERATE CURRENCY Florida, $1 & 25c note
$1 printed on one side only. State of Florida, Tallahassee, March 1, 1863 Picture of cotton picking. Nice condition but has several insect or acid holes and spots. 25c note, State of Florida, Feb 2, 1863. Printed on back of what appears to be part of...

SEMINOLE INDIAN Woven Pine Needle Basket
Vintage basket made by Florida Seminole Indians from woven pine needles. This piece has a flat botton made of compressed palm tree fiber. Height 9.5", width at waist 12", top opening 10". Rim has small area where thread tying together needle bundle i...

ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting
Folk art painting depicting the wreck of the Santa Maria, with driving rain and rescue efforts underway. Titled Wreck of the Santa Maria at lower left and signed at lower right. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting un...

Cabinet Photograph, Young African American Boy
A cabinet photograph of a young black male in a studio holding a pitcher and bucket. Framed, showing the attribution to Blackman, Florida with the city listed but obscured. Very good condition. Photograph with some edge wear and minor soiling. Framed...

ST. AUGUSTINE Area Real Photo Stereoviews (114)
One hundred fourteen (approx) b/w real photo stereoviews, all Florida, most of St. Augustine and surrounding area. Many buildings, town scenes, rivers, some botanicals. All different, all in fine condition.

SEMINOLE INDIAN busts by H. Davis (2)
Two painted chalk (plaster) busts, a male and a female Seminole Indian. Helen Davis, a sculptress working at the Community House of Coral Gables in 1935, created these busts as part of a WPA project and the Florida Art Project. She gave them to her s...

FLORIDA Marzi & Remy Beer Stein
Made by Marzi & Remy, this "Souvenir of Florida" antique beer stein measures about 8-3/4" high. Depicts an alligator, the Spanish Coat of Arms, and an alligator embracing an orange. Fine condition.

ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting
Folk art painting depicting the baptism of an African American baby in a Florida lake. Signed at lower left. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting until the age of 65, painting both scenes around her as well as histori...

GRAACK POTTERY, Peacock Vase, Florida
Double handled urn vase, decorated with a peacock on branch. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida ...

ST. PETERSBURG Vintage Sunken Gardens Sign
Vintagesign for Sunken Gardens - cardboard, in 28" x 5" modern glass frame. Great color. Has several vertical fold lines, not distracting, a few small scuffs and six mounting holes.

Collection of Old Florida Pinbacks on Stetson Hat
This cowboy hat, a Stetson 3x Beaver size 7-1/4, is covered with an eclectic collection of around 40 various sized pinbacks of all types,ages and sizes. There are political, organizations, sports, conventions, cities..Examples are 1927 Miami; 1938 co...

GEORGE BARKER, Ponce de Leon Hotel Photograph
Late 1800s photographic glass transparency, photo in the manner of George Barker (unsigned), of the Hotel Ponce de Leon in St. Augustine. Measures about 8" x 10" in metal openwork frame.

ALBIN BARANOWSKI, Florida Wetland Landscape
Oil on board painting by Albin Baranowski (Russian, 1874-1959). Baranowski was a Russian born artist living in America, active in West Palm Beach, Miami and other locations including Akron and Detroit. Painting is one of his Florida landscapes execut...

MIAMI (5) Sterling Souvenir Spoons
Five antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all show views of the general Miami area: " (2) Hotel Royal Palm", (1 each) "Over Sea Highway", "Miami", "Key West". Teaspoon and Sugar Spoon 5.5", Demitasse spoon 4". Demi spoon is very thin and light-we...

Photo of Steamer "Astatula" Docked, with Tourists
Ca. 1880 photograph of the steamboat Astatula, part of the Hart's Line. It sailed the Oklawaha river, which flows from central Florida to the St. John's River near Palatka. Photo is 8" x 6" in a 11-1/2" x 13-1/2" frame and has an old handwritten capt...

Native American Stereoviews (3)
Three b/w photo stereoviews of a group of Native Americans from several tribes that were transferred from Fort Sill to Fort Marion (St. Augustine) because of their "turbulent disposition." A long caption on the back of each card states that they were...

FLORIDA Photo Stereoviews African-Americans (6)
Six real-photo stereoviews featuring African-Americans. Various identified Florida cities (2 Jacksonville,1 St. Augustine), plus one generic FL and (2) probably Savannah, GA. Some have additional owner's notes on reverse. All fine condition.

FREDERICK HOUGHTON, Cypress Swamp Painting
Oil on canvas painting, circa mid-20th century. Cypress trees in a Florida wetalnd scene. Signed Frederick Houghton at lower right corner. Excellent condition. Canvas measures 30" x 24". Framed size is 34" x 28"

GRAACK POTTERY, Hummingbird Bowl, Early 1920s
A bowl decorated with hummingbird and roses, 4 inches high and 8 inches wide. Stamped on base, THE GRAACK POTTERY, HAND MADE/ HAND Painted BRADENTOWN, FLA. Circa 1921-1923. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the col...

MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Florida Dunes, Dogs, 1910s
A large vase decorated with Florida dunes and hunting dogs. Unmarked. Attributed to Manatee River Pottery Bradentown, Florida. Circa 1915-1921. Minor surface/edge wear. Repaired base rim chip. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and aut...

GEOFFREY BATE, Oil on Canvas, Florida Swamp
Oil on canvas scene of a Florida swamp by Geoffrey Bate (American, 20th). Signed "Geoffrey Bate" at lower right. Excellent condition. Canvas measures 24" x 30". Framed size is 24" x 18".

WINTER PARK, Baseball Team Photo, 1890
Antique albumen photograph of the Winter Park Florida baseball team, circa 1890. Framed size is 11 3/4" x 10 1/2". Foxing and some loss, particularly at the right side.

M. CRUMPLEY, Ortega River Sunset, Oil
Oil on canvas painting of a bright red Jacksonville, Florida sunset, signed "M. Crumpley" at the lower right. Signed verso and titled "Sunset down the Ortega River from the Ortega bridge." Dated to 1969. Nicely framed. Canvas measures 28" x 18". Fram...

ATLANTIC COAST RAILROAD Broadside Advertisement
Broadside poster promoting Atlantic Coast Railroad excursions from Ohio to Florida. Touting the "Greatest Opportunity Ever Offered" and offering land for sale at $15 per acre. Sutherland, McConnel & Co. Circa early 20th century. Very good condition w...

TAMPA BAY HOTEL Porcelain Milk Pitcher
Ceramic jug with two depictions of the Tampa Bay Hotel, circa 1920s. Measures 5-1/2" high. Fine condition, with no damage.

TAMPA Rare G. FERLITA Crock
Vintage one-gallon crock with handle, boldy lettered "G. Ferlita". The Ferlitas emigrated from Sicily and wound up in Tampa where they founded a macaroni factory around 1912. In the early 1920s the factory moved to Ybor City. The crock stands 12" hig...

FLORIDA ORANGES Porcelain Tea Set
Tea pot, two creamers, a demitasse cup, and a covered sugar, all made for El Unico of St. Augustine, as well as a near-matching two-handled souvenir vessel with an applied alligator on the side. Teapot measures 6-1/2" high. No damage.

RENA L. CARPENTER, Yacht Basin, Gulfport, 1959
Oil on board painting titled "Around the Bend from the Yacht Basin, Gulfport." Signed Rena L. Carpenter and dated to 1959 at lower left and verso. Carpenter moved to Florida in the 1940s and was active in both Orlando and St. Petersburg. Very good co...

SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (5)
Five vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls, including male doll with baby. Dolls measure 5-1/2" to 10".

SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (5)
Five vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls. Dolls measure about 6" to 11".

Florida Pottery Candlesticks, Peacocks
Matched pair of Florida pottery candlesticks, decorated with peacocks on a fountain. Unmarked. Early 20th century. Measures 8 3/4" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collecto...

ST. PETERSBURG Early Postcards, RPPC
Seven early 20C post cards, including real photo postcards, of town views. Three are unused.

PLANT CITY 1930s Fruit Crate "Jack-S"
Vintage circa 1930s wood fruit crate (Jack-S Florida Oranges & Grapefruit, originally in Plant City), 1.6 bushel, measuring about 12x12x27. Paper label at one end covered with screwed down plexiglas. Original stenciling (John S. Barnes Inc.) on sides...

ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Cup
Rare coffee or tea service cup from the Rolyat Hotel in St. Petersburg (now Stetson University College of Law), circa 1920s. Small bruise on inside edge of rim.

MINNIE HUFFMAN, Lake Lamonia Painting
Oil on canvas painting of a three-masted ship on Lake Lamonia, near Tallahassee, Florida. Signed, dated 1898 and located in the lower left corner. Very good condition with minor rubbing. Canvas measures 13 1/2" x 28 1/2". Framed size is 32" x 17".

SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (7)
Seven vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls. Dolls measure about 3" to 11".

SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (7)
Seven vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber, cloth and bead dolls. Dolls measure about 4" to 9".

HILDEGARDE HAMILTON, Orange Trees, O/C
Oil on canvas painting of two orange trees by a swimming pool. Executed by Hildegarde Hume Hamilton (American, 1898-1970) of Fort Lauderdale. Signed and dated 1953 at lower left and titled "Nir-Va-Na" at lower right. Canvas measures 24" x 18". Framed...

ST. PETERSBURG Real Photo Postcards SHARKS
Five RPPC real photo post cards of St. Petersburg giant sharks (dead). (3), ca.1907, are slightly different shots of a crowd around same fish. Three cards are posted. All fine condition.

TAMPA Trophy Fish Postcards, Tarpon, Jewfish (14)
Fourteen color postcards showing giant salt-water fish caught in the St. Petersburg to Fort Myers area -- 660 lb. sawfish; 240 lb. Tarpon, 262 lb. Jewfish etc. One manatee photo crept in. (7) cards posted, 7 unposted. All fine condition.

INDIAN ROCKS RPPC (Real Photo Postcards) (6)
Six RPPC (Real Photo Postcards) all of Indian Rocks, FL. (1) titled Maven Beach, (1) Indian Beach Hotel, (1) the bridge from mainland. (1) has slightly chewed corner. rest Excellent condition. All unposted.

CATHERINE STOCKWELL, Impressionist Hibiscus
Oil on canvas painting by Florida artist Catherine Stockwell (American, 1895-1983). Impressionist floral painting of hibiscus flowers. Catherine Stockwell was perhaps Florida's most proli?c impressionistic artist. Her earliest art training was at Ste...

CRARY POTTERY 4 Gallon Storage Jar
Four gallon stoneware storage jar by Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. 15-1/2" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and featured on page 102 of his book "Old Florida Pot...

ORLANDO POTTERY Orientalist Vase, Signed
About 10-3/4" high vase with "ORLANDO POTTERIES, FLORIDA" stamp on bottom, along with dated artist's signature, "BW Merwin, 1923." Stenciled orientalist depiction on one side. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collec...

CDV of Rough Rider w Springfield Rifle
Carte de visite portrait of a young soldier, presumably Spanish American War era Rough Rider, with an E badge (for Troop E), holding a Springfield Trapdoor rifle. Framed to 5-7/8" x 4-1/8".

HOTEL ORMOND Mauchline Ware Trinket Box
Antique late 19th century Victorian mauchline ware box depicting "Hotel Ormond, Volusia County, Fla." Measures about 4" wide. Very nice condition.

JACKSONVILLE 1/2 gal Stoneware Liquor Jug
Antique 1/2 (?) gallon stoneware crock/jug "Hanne Bros./Liquors/ Jacksonville, Fla.". Well-made, nicely glazed jug. No real wear or chips but has a longitudinal crack running most of the way around the middle of the jug plus a few cracks. Jug shows w...

CHESTER THRASHER, Tamiami Trail Fishing
Oil on canvas painting by Chester Thrasher of Sarasota. Painting depicts a scene of roadside fishing on the Tamiami Trail. Signed "Thrasher" at top right. Circa first half of the 20th century. Thrasher was a student of Harry Davis Fluhart. Excellent ...

TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Bank Stock
Stock certificate issued in 1893 to J. Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century.

TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Cuba Documents
Documents from the 1890s-1900s related to Jose Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century. Documents include an insurance rider allowing Cruz to trave...

TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Letters
Letter and bank draft involving J. Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century.

TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, J Vidal Cruz
A group of 1890s warranty deeds of Tampa real estate transactions involving J. Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century.

TAMPA CIGAR History, Havana Inventory Document
1895-dated inventory pages from the Havana & Tampa Cigar Co. From an accumulation of documents from the descendants of Jose Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and ea...

PHIL SAWYER, Sailboats in a Shipyard, Oil on Board
Oil on board by Phillip Ayer Sawyer (American, 20th) showing ships being built or repaired at a shipyard. Signed at the lower right corner. Board measures 14" x 12" Framed size is 24" x 29". Excellent condition. Sawyer was a founder and director of t...

GRAACK POTTERY, Grapes Bowl, 1920s
A bowl decorated with grapes on the vine. 5 1/4 inches high and 9 inches wide. Marked for H.A. Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Circa 1921-1926. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned...

FT. MYERS Gay's Stoneware Water Jug
Antique nicely glazed, very heavy approx. 2 gallon water jug "Gay's Distilled Water Insures Health/ Fort Myers Florida". Excellent condition. Brass spigot in place but missing control lever. No lid.

SEMINOLE INDIAN Portait Painting, 1959
Oil on board painting of a young Seminole Indian. "E. Johnson" at lower right. Signed (Eleanor Johnson), Titled (Little Seminole Indian or Little Papoose) and dated (1959) verso. Board measures 8" x 10". Framed size is 11" x 13". Excellent condition....

JACKSONVILLE (4) Sterling Souvenir Spoons
Four antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all marked Jacksonville. (2) teaspoons, longest 5.5", one with full-length alligator handle, the other "Sunny South" with torso of a smiling young African-American man. (2) demitasse spoons 4.5", one "Win...

PALM BEACH 4" Lantern Slide ALLIGATOR JOE
4" x 3.75" bizarre glass positive transparency (lantern slide) of ALLIGATOR JOE sitting at the end a boat filled with a thousand or more eggs, eating them as fast as he can. Eggs are not identified; they look like chicken eggs,not gator. Joe wrestled...

CATHERINE STOCKWELL, Impressionist Landscape
Oil on canvas painting by Florida artist Catherine Stockwell (American, 1895-1983). Impressionist landscape of a lake through trees. Catherine Stockwell was perhaps Florida's most proli?c impressionistic artist. Her earliest art training was at Stets...

CRARY POTTERY 3 Gal Crock
Three gallon stoneware storage jar by Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. 13-1/2" high. Lid, almost fits -- appears to be a marriage. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and fe...

GRAACK POTTERY, Peacock Vase, Florida
Ovoid vase, decorated with a peacock on branch. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 10" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Fl...

CRARY POTTERY 10 Gal Storage Jar
Ten gallon stoneware storage jar by Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. 19" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and featured on page 103 of his book "Old Florida Pottery:...

Early Florida Painting, GOLFING in Miami
Early Miami painting on board of a woman playing golf. Two men watch as a woman putts, while an African American caddy tends the flag. Signed "F.L. Humeston" at lower right corner. Board measures 15 1/4" x 19 1/4". Framed size is 19" x 22". Fair cond...

OCKWALAHA Steamboat Mauchline Ware Ring Box
Late 19th century Victorian Mauchline ware ring box, depicting the "Ockwalaha River Steamer." Measures about 1-3/8" high and in excellent condition.

LAKELAND 1930s Fruit Crate, Oranges
Wood fruit crate (Chandler Davis of Lakeland) with original stenciling on sides and label on one end. Fascination brand label is covered with plexiglas panel. 1.6 bushel crate measures about a little larger than 12" x 12" x 27".

MORTON WINSLOW, Sarasota Artist, 1960s
Oil on board painting by Morton Winslow of Sarasota. Sailing yacht on a teal sea. Titled on label verso "Keys on the Horizon." Excellent condition with some darkening to varnish. Signed at lower right. Canvas measures 30" x 24". Framed size is 32" x ...

BOCA RATON Club Plate 1930s Art Deco
Scammell Lamberton plate made for Boca Raton Club, circa 1930s-40s. Measures 10-3/4" diam. Fine condition.

ROLYAT HOTEL, Rare 1928 Architecture Book
Large, 11" x 16" book, Mediterranean Domestic Architecture in the United States, copyright 1928 and full of photographs, featuring a section on the Rolyat Hotel (pages 212-223), which became a military academy and is now Stetson Law School. Also incl...

TAMPA 1927 Gasparilla Festival Program
Dated 1927 die-cut booklet including the order of ceremonies for the Gasparilla concert, dance, etc. Measures 6-1/2" high. Fine condition.

SAM NEWTON, Highwaymen Landscape Painting
Sam Newton (b. 1948) Highwaymen painting of a Florida backwoods river scene with fire sky. Signed lower right. Excellent condition. A few light indentations. Board measures 18" x 24". Framed size is 22" x 28".

EVELYN M. WEATHERBY, Florida Wetland, O/C
Oil on canvas painting of a Florida wetland with small house and boat. Signed E. Weatherby at lower right for Evelyn Mae Weatherby. She was a teacher at the Jacksonville Federal Art Gallery in the 1930s and was active in Jacksonville and St. Augustin...

ORLANDO POTTERIES, Souvenir Vase, 1920s
A vase 3 3/4 inches high and 3 inches wide decorated with Florida lake scene. Marked on back of vase, " Souvenir Subtropical Midwinter Festival, Orlando, Florida." Attributed to Orlando Potteries of Orlando. Circa 1921-1926. Minor surface/edge wear. ...

ST. AUGUSTINE Sterling Souvenir Spoons (3)
Three antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all St. Augustine.Longest at 5.5" is a grapefruit spoon showing the City Gate. (2) shorter demitasse spoons have alligator handles, one has engraved date of 1896 on back of bowl. All are clean, unused, u...

ROYAL HICKMAN 2 Nude Flower Frogs
Royal Hickman flower frogs, measuring 6" and 10" high, depicting nude women riding a tortoise and another riding a leaping fish. No damage. Paper label intact on the turtle figure. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 19...

HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER, Signed Letter
Hand signed letter by Henry M. Flagler on Hotel Ponce de Leon, St. Augustine, letterhead. Letter thanks Joseph P. Greaves, a well-known hotel manager (he opened the Alcazar Hotel for Flagler), for a birthday message. The letter is dated January 2nd, ...

FLORIDA Different River Steamers, Stereoviews (6)
Six sharply detailed stereoviews of early steamboats that plied the rivers of N. Florida in the 1800s. Excellent condition.

Oranges, Oil on Board, Early 20th Century
Nicely done, early 20th century oil on board painting of oranges still hanging on the tree. Unsigned. Nicely framed. Excellent condition in period frame. Board measures 11" x 17 1/2". Framed size is 14" x 20".

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona
Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 2-1/4" long. Mounted in cameo frame, pin removed. One of several pieces of Commons'...

OLIVE COMMONS Platinumware Cameona
Florida scene painted on porcelain in platinum -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Unsigned, but unconditionally guaranteed authentic. Measures 1-3/8" wide. One of several pieces of Common...

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona 10k Stick Pin
Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- set in 10k gold stick pin by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 1-7/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pie...

Vase with Oranges, Kohler Ware Pottery, 1920s
A vase decorated with oranges and orange branch and accentuated with swirling pattern of clay. Height 11 3/4 inches and 4 inches in diameter at base. Unmarked. Attributed to Kohler Ware Florida Pottery, St. Petersburg. Circa 1920-1931. Minor surface/...

JAMES MCGIBBON BROWN, Egrets, Oil on Board
Oil painting on canvas board showing two wetland birds. Information verso for James McGibbon Brown, a Florida artist who was well know in Miami in the mid-20th century. An architect by trade, after retirement he devoted his life to painting, included...

STEREOVIEWS of FLORIDA (14) Scenes
Fourteen real-photo stereoviews, various Florida locations. Very fine condition.

OCALA, (2) Mounted Photos, Early View of Downtown
A pair of 19th century mounted photographs of Ocala, Florida by O. Pierre Havens of Jacksonville. Pencil notations at the bottom identify one as the Court House, while the other simply states Ocala and shows a row of shops. Good condition with light ...

TAMPA Stereoviews 1898 ROUGHRIDERS (29)
Twenty-nine real-photo stereoviews, all of 1898 Spanish-American war, mostly of Roosevelt's Rough Riders at Tampa training grounds, some in action in Cuba. Very fine condition.

ROBERT CHASE, Oil on board, Mid-20th century
Oil on board painting by Robert Chase (American, 1919-2014) showing a red truck and a flower vendor. Chase was a well known Florida artist whose subjects included landscapes and the circus. Signed at lower left. Circa mid-20th Century. Excellent cond...

(3) Early Florida Travel Guides, 19th Century
Three hardback Flordia travel guides including Florida of To-Day (1889), Going to Florida? (1925) and Rambler's Guide to Florida (1873). Some with maps. All in good condition.

ST. PETERSBURG Don CeSar Hotel 1940s Sign
Wooden architectural sign from the Don CeSar, circa 1940s. Measures about 20" across.

CRARY POTTERY Large Floor Vase Pot
Nearly 20" high red clay pottery vase, attributed to Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. Fine condition.

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Oranges Pin
Florida oranges painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-3/4" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction.

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona
Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 2-1/4" long. Hardware on back seems to make it more of a buckle than a brooch or pi...

BEN AUSTRIAN, Florida Wetlands Scene, O/B
Oil on board painting by Ben Austrian (American, 1870-1921). Label verso from his Royal Poinciana Studio in Palm Beach, Florida. Signed and dated 1919 at lower left. Excellent condition. Board measures 10" x 12". Framed size is 15" x 17". Ben Austria...

Florida East Coast Railway, Early Brochures
Three early 20th century FEC brochures, including 1902-03, 1904-05 and 1908-09. The early booklet has fold-out pages and measures 9" x 7".

FLORIDA East Coast Railway 1901 Brochure
1901-02 travel brochure from the FEC, with accordion pages bound with original cord. Measures 10" x 6".

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ST. PETERSBURG City Hall Leaded Glass Sign
Vintage circa 1940 or earlier leaded glass St. Pete sign, handpainted and hand-lettered, purported to be from a larger City Hall stained glass window, possibly an archway. Measures about 22" in diameter. A single, clean break through the second "e" i...

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BOOK: FLORIDA WAR, Second Seminole, 1842
The Origins, Progress and Conclusion of the FLORIDA WAR" by John T. Sprague, Brevet Captain, Eight Regiment, U.S. Infantry. Published by D. Appleton & Company, New York. Foldout map shows the Southern Part of Florida, exhibiting the routes of the det...

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JACKSONVILLE 2gal Stoneware WHISKEY Jug
Antique 2-gallon jug crock,14" tall, "Pure Corn Whiskies" by H. I. Sprinkle Dist. Co, Jacksonville. Shallow lip chip, and small rim chip. General age darkening and crazing.

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JAMES MONROE, Messages Regarding Florida, 1820s
Two published messages from President James Monroe relating to the purchase of Florida from the Spanish, printed by Gales & Seaton, Washington, 1821 & 1822. Includes letters from James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, instuction from the President to Colon...

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WPA ART PROGRAM, Florida Oil on Board
Oil on board landscape of a forest clearing with palms and palmettos. Circa 1930s. Unsigned. Excellent condition in period frame with affixed plaque. Sight size is 21 3/4" x 17 1/2". Framed size is 26" x 22".

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MIAMI Shark Fishing 1906 Glass Lantern Slide
4" x 3.75" glass positive transparency (lantern slide). A scene of several giant sharks recently caught by the proud fisherman kneeling in front. Scene takes place on a Miami dock (so labeled). It is nicely colorized (hand-tinted?), made by the E.O.M...

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PALATKA, Cabinet Card, Train Conductor
Cabinet card photograph of a railroad conductor in full uniform. Attributed at bottom margin to Mangold, Palatka, Florida. Very good condition with minor soiling at edges. Framed size is 8" x 6-1/4".

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FLORIDA Seminole Male Palmetto Fiber Doll
Vintage Native American Seminole Indian doll, a male, measuring about 11" high. Fine condition.

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ROLAND WOODS JR. Miami Oil on Board
Oil on board painting of patrons in Bill's Bar-B-Q restaurant. Roland Woods Jr. was active in Miami, Florida in the mid-20th century, painting mainly scenes from the lives of African Americans in bold colorful strokes. His work has been exhibited man...

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MAX HALL, Ybor City, El Pasaje Hotel, Painting
Oil on board painting of the Historic El Pasaje Hotel in Ybor City, Tampa. Max Hall was a former Ybor City artist and art teacher in the Tampa Bay region. Excellent condition. Board measures 34" x 22". Framed size is 25" x 36.

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FLORIDA (4) Labeled Antique TIN CANS
Tallest- 5.5", "Senate Coffee" (Tampa) has several dents, light rust, 25% paper label loss. Paper discolored from age and rust. "Key West Perfecto" cigars, minor dent, tight lid, paint quite good, very little rust. "Better Sea Food Crabmeat", (Ft. Pi...

111

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin
Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 1-3/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction.

112

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin
Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-5/8" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction.

113

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona 10k Pin
Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 2-1/2" wide. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction.

114

HOTEL BELLEVIEW, Belleair, Chromolithograph, 19C
19th century chromolithograph advertising print for the HOTEL BELLEVIEW. The hotel was constructed by Henry B. Plant in 1897 as a tourist destination in order to boost travel on his railroad. It would later become the BELLEVIEW BILTMORE, and The BELL...

115

Love Birds Vase, ORLANDO POTTERIES, FL Pottery
A vase decorated with love birds, 10 inches high and 4 3/4 inches wide. Marked on base, "Orlando Potteries, Orlando, Florida." Circa 1921-1926. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida c...

116

1898 Framed Photo Rough Riders Camp
1898 Photograph of Teddy's Rough Riders in their Tampa staging camp, getting ready to sail to Cuba. Photo is 8" x 6" in a 10" x 11-1/2" wood frame with glass front. Photo taken by Parlow 316 Franklin St. Excellent condition.

117

JOE SELBY, Watercolor, USS Pensacola
Watercolor painting on paper attributed to Joe Selby (American, 1893-1960). Military marine painting of the USS Pensacola, circa WWII. Commanding officer's names listed at bottom. Unsigned. Joe Selby was an African American artist from Miami, who -- ...

118

Antique Florida Glass Medicine Bottles (5)
Five clear glass antique Florida medicine bottles: Fort Meade Pharmacy, Ft. Meade Fl, no damage; Webster Little, Tarpon Springs no damage; St. George Pharmacy, St. Augustine small lip fleabite, cloudy glass; Druggist D. W. Budd & Co, St. Petersburg, ...

119

ORLANDO School Class Photo 1898
Photograph of what looks like an elementary school class photo, taken on the front steps of a house. Or maybe it is a huge birthday party. Caption on mounting board is "Choice Florida Views, Orlando". Originally set into a weathered "barn wood" solid...

120

FLORIDA RAILROAD Cast Iron Alligator Matchsafe
Hinged, circa 1920 figural gator match safe, with "Monon Route" embossed on the back, as well as several city names on the legs and head, including Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Chicago, Louisville and Atlanta. The tail has "Florida" on it. According to ...

121

(6) Black Americana Postcards, Framed
Group of six early 20th century alligator-themed Black Americana Florida Postcards. Excellent condition. Framed size is 26" x 15".

122

FLORIDA Vintage Coconut Vanity Items
Two openwork baskets and a footed box, all made of polished coconut, circa 1950s souvenirs of Florida, from estate collection. Box has metal foot, rim and latch. Box measures about 3-1/2" diameter. All pieces in very nice condition.

123

(3) Early Florida Watercolors, Landscape, Signed
Three early Florida watercolors showing waterfront landscapes, including a home and an orange tree. One signed "M.K. Clark" at lower edge. Two unsigned. All three likely by the same artist. Circa turn of the 20th century. Largest measures 14" x 10" a...

124

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY Graack, 4 Vases
Four Silver Springs pottery vases, including Graack signed vase. Measure 4-3/4" to 6-1/2". Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 115 of his book "Old Florida Pottery:...

125

ORLANDO POTTERIES Lamp Base
Ceramic lamp base by Orlando Pottery, bearing stamp on the bottom. Measures just over 10" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 75 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potter...

126

BARNHILL, Orotone Photograph, Tampa Bay Sunset
Goltone or Orotone photograph on glass by E. G. Barnhill, circa 1914, showing the sun setting over the waters of Tampa Bay, viewed from St. Petersburg. Very good condition with brightly colored sunset. Framed size is 11" x 13".

127

BARNHILL, Hand Colored Photograph, Wetlands
Hand colored photograph by E.G. Barnhill, circa early 20th century, showing palm trees in a Florida wetland swamp. Very good condition with brightly colored sunset. Sight size is 8" x 9 1/2". Framed size is 18" x 24".

128

(4) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace
Lot of four antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace homes. One depicts a "Hunting Lodge, Temple Terraces, built by the late Mrs. Potter Palmer." Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measure...

129

(8) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace
Lot of eight antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace Country Club and Golf Course. One depicts golfers on Hole #2. Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". Very good c...

130

FLORENCE GIBSON MCCABE, Watercolor, Fishermen
Watercolor painting of a group of fishermen sitting on a dock. Signed at lower right for Florida artist Florence Gibson McCabe. Early 20th century. Excellent condition. Sight size is 17 3/4" X 12". Framed size is 24" x 18".

131

FLORIDA Sterling Souvenir Spoons (9)
Nine assorted antique sterling silver souvenir spoons. (4) teaspoon & grapefruit spoon size 5-6" including Manavista Hotel Bradenton, Lake Worth, Flamingo. (5) demitasse size (3.5 to 4.5") including (2) with alligator handle, (1) with colored enamel ...

132

PALATKA 1884 Okahumkee Steamship Lading Bill
Antique Feb. 13, 1884, bill of lading for deliveries by the Steamship Okahumkee as it chugged between Palatka and Silver Springs carrying items such as oysters, lard, beans, and barrels of beef to be delivered in Orange Springs, Eureka and Ft. Brooke...

133

ST. AUGUSTINE, Ponce De Leon Parade Photo
Large antique cabinet photograph of a Ponce de Leon Celebration in St. Augustine, Florida, showing The English Arch. Marked for "J.D. Salama, Photo Artist" in the lower margin. Excellent condition with only minor wear. Measures 10" x 8".

134

ST. PETERSBURG Rogue Club Trophy Cup 1920s
This silverplated 8.5" tall trophy shows state winner's name and state from 1922 to 1933, and a final later addition of 1956. Earlier dates are numbered in sequence with 1922 being #1, suggesting that was the start of the St. Petersburg Rogue Club.No...

135

ROBERT A. HERZBERG, Ringling Circus Watercolor
Early 20th century watercolor painting by Robert A. Herzberg (American, 1886-1960), showing the big top of the Ringling Brothers Circus, including the tagline "The Greatest Show on Earth." Dated to 1943 on the back of the mat. Excellent condition. Sm...

136

OLIVE COMMONS (aft) Cameona Pins (2)
Two porcelain pins -- called cameonas -- both unsigned, handpainted in the manner of Olive Commons. Measure 2-1/8" and 2" high. (Larger pin is almost certainly by Commons.) From a collection of Commons' jewelry pieces, many of whic are in today's auc...

137

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin
Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-7/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction.

138

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Stick Pin
Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- on stickpin, by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Porcelain measures 3/4" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces i...

139

Pair of FLAMINGO Watercolors, Signed
Matched pair of mid-20th century watercolor paintings of flamingos. Each signed "Therese" at bottom edge. Opposing views with matched frames. Overall a handsome pair. Excellent condition. Sight size is 17 1/2" x 23 1/2". Framed size is 22" x 28".

140

SEMINOLE WAR, Presidential Correspondence, 1831
Rebound original Correspondence between Gen. Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun concerning the Seminole War in Florida. Printed by Duff Green, Washington, 1831. Some foxing, else very good.

141

Old Florida Smoking Stand, Coconut & Palm Frond
Rustic (and exceptionally hazardous) smoking stand, early 20th century, made from coconuts and Washingtonia palm fronds. (The fronds are ridiculously sharp and should be avoided.) Measures 26" high.

142

Cypress Knee Magazine Rack
A piece of uniquely Florida furniture. This magazine rack measures 20" x 12" on top and stands 24" above the floor, and looks like it was designed to hold a bunch of Life magazines. The cleaned and somewhat varnished knees are attached with countersu...

143

(2) LOULIE ANDERSON, Gouache, White Hibiscus
Pair of early 20th century gouache watercolor paintings on paper of white hibiscus flowers by Loulie Anderson (American, b. 1887). Monogram signed at lower right and dated to 1938. Anderson was one of Tampa's first professional artists with exhibitio...

144

ORLANDO 1930s Fruit Crate, Oranges
Vintage circa 1930s wood fruit crate (Southland Fruit Co. of Orlando, packed by company in Lake Jem, Fla.), 1.6 bushel, measuring about 12x12x27. Loneoak paper label at one end covered with screwed down plexiglas. Original stenciling (Lonecedar and L...

145

Cypress Knee Stool, 1940s
Low stool or footrest measuring 14" x 13" on top, 12" above the floor. The cleaned and varnished knees are attached with a combination of nails and glue, but the piece is quite sturdy and exotic looking.The seat material looks very 1940s and is in ex...

146

SEMINOLE INDIAN Figures by Helen Davis
Two painted chalk (plaster) figures, a male and a female Seminole Indian. The male is sitting on the ground busily cleaning a fish, while the sits behind a large flat woven basket. The basket has two rounded notches in it that would perfectly fit a c...

147

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 3 Vases
Three Silver Springs swirl vases, the tallest about 6" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 114 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collecto...

148

Early Florida Hand Hooked Rug
Antique hand hooked yarn rug with a stripes and the word FLORIDA in block letters. Mounted as a wall hanging. Measures 36" x 24". Excellent condition with only minor age wear.

149

MONTICELLO 1830s-40s Documents, Jefferson County
Legal documents dated 1839 and 1848, both from Jefferson County. Older document has separations to the seams. Both measure about 12-1/2" high.

150

JOE SELBY, Watercolor, Steamship Painting
Joe Selby (American, 1893-1960). Watercolor marine painting of a steam ship. Ship name is Alpha and it is flying the American flag from its aft. Signed at lower right corner. Joe Selby was an African American artist from Miami who -- after losing his...

151

CRARY, BLUFF SPRINGS 2-Gallon Crock
Antique narrow crock with one handle, approx. 2 gallon size. Height 12". Signed Crary Pottery, Bluff Springs. Scarce piece, as the Crary family made pottery from only 1933-1939. The crock is straight sided, nicely made, quite clean, but does have a 3...

152

JACKSONVILLE Photograph Picking Cotton
Antique original photo print of harvesting cotton, presumably in the Jacksonville area. 7.5" x 4.75 mounted on slightly larger board. Stamped on back "Havery Artistic Studies Jacksonville, Fla." Fine condition.

153

REGINA STAHL-BRISKEY, Florida Alligator Painting
Oil on board painting by Stahl-Briskey (American, 20th Cent.). Measures 3-3/8" x 7-3/4" in 7-5/8" x 12" frame. Signed lower right.

154

JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Stoneware wine jug
Antique 1 gallon handled jug "Dawson & Co./ Wine Merchants/ Jacksonville, Fla.". Nice jug, top of opening ground flat. Small shallow rim chip and chip near opening. Still has old cork in opening, but alas, no sound of wine yet inside when shaken.

155

Early 20c Florida Hand Hooked Rug
Antique hand hooked yarn rug with a house, palm trees, a monkey and seagulls. Top left corner has Florida spelled "FLORIDE." Mounted as a wall hanging. Measures 21" x 14 1/2". Excellent condition with only minor age wear. Part of a large estate colle...

156

GEORGE BARKER, Photograph Transparency, Late 1800s
Photographic transparency of a Florida coastline, circa late 1800s. Marked for George Barker (American, 1844-1894) at lower right. Excellent condition framed between two pieces of glass with die cut metal rim. Minor wear to metal. Measures 8" x 10".

157

GEORGE BARKER, Photograph Transparency, Late 1800s
Photographic transparency of a team of oxen and a Florida riverboat in the distance, circa late 1800s. Marked for George Barker (American, 1844-1894) at lower right. Excellent condition framed between two pieces of glass with die cut metal rim. Minor...

158

Land Grant, TALLAHASSEE 1895 Grover Cleveland
Land grant giving land to Vann Bell in Tallahassee. Folds, good condition else, with a few spots and toning. President's signature likely secretarial.

159

JACKSONVILLE (2) Souvenir Porcelains
Two vintage pieces -- a fat pitcher 3" tall showing "Windsor Hotel Jacksonville" and a handled vase "Windsor Hotel and Park". No damage.

160

PALATKA Steamer Okeehumkee at Dock ca. 1880
Ca. 1880 photograph of the double-decker steamboat Okeehumkee, part of the Hart's Line. It plied the Oklawaha river, which flows from central Florida to the St. John's River near Palatka. Photo is 8" x 6" in a 10-1/2" x 13-1/2" frame. Nicely framed i...

161

1921 St. Petersburg Times, Tropical Storm Damage
Front page of the St. Petersburg Times newspaper from October 26, 1921, reporting on the damage caused to the Tampa Bay Area, especially Pass-A-Grille, during a recent tropical storm. Some toning and creases. Some loss including chips to the masthead...

162

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin
Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-1/4" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction.

163

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Sterling Pin
Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- set in sterling silver mount, by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 1-1/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry...

164

FLORIDA Cameona Type Florida Theme Pins
Three vintage handpainted porcelain souvenir pins with Florida scenes, each measuring about 1-1/8" wide.

165

EDWARD GRASSER, Florida Landscape Painting
Oil on canvas painting of a whitewashed house surrounded by palm trees. Label verso for Edward H. Grasser, Florida Gulf Coast Art Center Member's Show, circa 1958. Canvas measures 20" x 16". Framed size is 25" x 21".

166

JACKSONVILLE, souvenir Gator Trio set
Vintage pitcher 4" tall; (2) bowls, all picturing an alligator playing a fiddle.

167

ST. PETERSBURG souvenir items (6)
Six small pieces, all St. Pete, shoe & mug-"New High School"; pitcher and vase "La Plaza Theatre Group"; 3-handle vase "Central National Bank"; salt shaker "Post Office Building". None has damage.

168

JACKSONVILLE Homemade 1917 Photo Calendar
Unique 1917 homemade calendar. 8 heavy cardboad pages 4" x 6", tied together by ribbon at top. Each page has one photo 3" x 4" at top, most hand-colored, though faintly. All have captions. Each page has tiny calendar page with dates at bottom -- some...

169

ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting
Folk art painting of a group of men fishing in a Florida marsh. Titled Joy at Sunrise at lower left and signed at lower right. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting until the age of 65, painting both scenes around her ...

170

PALM BEACH 1930s Painting on Coconut
Vintage whole coconut with handpainted waterside scene with "Palm Beach Fla" bottom right. Circa 1930s-40s. Measures about 9" wide.

171

FLORIDA Vintage Real Alligator Watch Fob
Old Florida gator watch fob, attached to leather strap holding an old pocket watch. All of the teeth are intact. Head measures about 3" long.

172

ORLANDO area Souvenir items (7)
Seven vintage souvenir items from the Orlando region: (3) dishes: "Lake Lucerne", College Arms Hotel DeLand, Fla." and "Florida Pets (alligators...!) Eustis Fla."; tiny 2-handle pot "Watkin's Block on Orange Ave."; teapot "Orange Avenue, Orlando"; ...

173

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 7 Vases
Seven Silver Springs swirl vases, the tallest about 5" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 117 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collecto...

174

ALICE JEAN SMALL, Seminole Indian Boys, O/B
Early 20th century oil on board painting of two yound Seminole Indian boys by Alice Jean Small. Titled and signed at lower left. Small was a teacher and chairman of the design department at the University of Tampa. In 1951 she helped to organize the ...

175

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 7 Vases
Seven Silver Springs swirl vases, the tallest about 7-5/8" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 114 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Coll...

176

EXILES OF FLORIDA, Slavery, 1858
Exiles of Florida, by Joshua R. Giddings, published by Follett, Foster and Company, Columbus, OH, 1858. Subtitled, "The crimes committed by our government against the maroons, who fled from South Carolina and other slave states seeking protection und...

177

FLORIDA Real Photo Stereoviews (19)
Nineteen real-photo b/w stereoviews, various Florida locations, most identified. Town, hotel, wildlife, fruits and veggies, river etc. Very fine condition.

178

JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Stoneware Liquor jug
Antique glazed stoneware 1-gallon jug with handle. "Return this jug to/Chas. Blum & Co./Liquor Dealers/Jacksonville, Fla.". Jug reasonably well glazed and well stencilled. Several noticeable chips along bottom rim.

179

JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Pure Whiskey Jug
Antique 1 gallon jug with 2 handle-attachment wings (no handle). "Atlantic Coast Dist. Co./Jacksonville, Fla./PURE WHISKEY/ $1.25 per gallon". Super interesting and rare piece.Has slight neck-top chip but unfortunately has a maze of full-depth cracks...

180

MARY BANNISTER REDFIELD, Florida Landscape, Impres
Impressionist landscape of a trail through a Florida forest by Mary Bannister Redfield (American, b. 1901). Circa 1920s. Well known for her impressionist paintings of Florida, Redfield was a native of New Jersey, visiting Florida in the winters. She ...

181

(8) SEMINOLE INDIAN Palmetto Fiber Dolls
Eight vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls, including male. Dolls measure about 3" to 11".

182

MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Low Bowl, 1910s
A low flower bowl decorated with yellow flowers. Measures 2 1/2 inches high and 9 inches in diameter. Stamped for Manatee River Pottery, Bradentown (Bradenton), Florida. Circa 1915-1921. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage...

183

FLORIDA Mixed Area Souvenir Pieces (6)
Six vintage souvenir pieces from around the state of Florida. 4" bowl: "Chautauqua buildings and Lake, De Funiak Springs Fla".;(2) Ft. Myers pieces 4" bowl "Royal Palm Hotel" (small rim chip) and small teacup "Royal Palm Hotel"; (2) Miami pieces:smal...

184

SARASOTA Souvenir Plates (2)
Two vintage souvenir plates, largest 12". Indian Mound & Ringling Museum. No damage.

185

ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting
Folk art painting depicting a large purple Jacaranda tree in a Florida marsh setting. Signed at lower right. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting until the age of 65, painting both scenes around her as well as histori...

186

SANFORD Steamship Photograph
Antique original photo print 7.5" x 4.5" mounted on cardboard of the steamship (side-wheeler) "City of Jacksonville" at dock in Sanford, Florida, probably on Lake Monroe. This steamer traveled up and down the St. Johns River (which goes into Lake Mon...

187

ANTEBELLUM CURRENCY $5 & $1 Bank Notes
Two banknotes, mid-1800s, date blank not filled out. Both Appalachicola both printed on one side only. Commercial Bank of Florida, $5, picture of steamboat. Bank of West Florida, $1, picture of lady and sailboat. See photos for grading.

188

CONFEDERATE CURRENCY Florida, $1 note, (3)
Three copies of same note, printed on one side only. State of Florida, Tallahassee, $1, 1861. All show wear. See photos for condition.

189

FLORIDA 4" Color Photo Glass Lantern Slides (7)
Seven different scenes, 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparencies (lantern slides) , ALL FLORIDA, including Osceola Road, New Smyrna, Orange Blossoms, 3-pronged Palmetto, Kentucky Trail, Ridgewood Ave. Daytona,Moss Embowered Home, End of Water Tomoka....

190

ALDERMAN, Clarence Hurley, Oil Painting
Oil on masonite landscape showing a sailboat between palm trees. Clarence Alderman (American, 1902-1977), often called a "Pre-Highwayman" painted scenes of Florida from the back of an old bread truck which was converted to an art studio. Excellent co...

191

TAMPA (3) Sterling Souvenir Spoons
Three antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all showing views of the Tampa Bay Hotel. Teaspoon and sugar spoon 5.5", Demitasse spoon 4". Demi spoon is gold washed with enameled end showing two crossed flags with name "Adriana" engraved on back of ...

192

TAMPA Large Tin Ice Cream Cone Bucket
Antique painted approx. 5 gallon tin bucket with handles, paper label " Super Quality Cake Cones/ Florida Cone Co./ Tampa." No lid. Label aged yellow, some chipping along edges, 95% intact. Bucket external paint has many small areas of chipped or rub...

193

BOOKS: Makers of American, Florida Ed. 4 Vol
Four volume set of the "Florida Edition" of "Makers of America" featuring historical and biographical works. Published in 1911 by A.B. Caldwell of Atlanta, under the patronage of the Florida Historical Society, Jacksonville. Features 3/4 red leather ...

194

FLORIDA Giant Shuffleboard Trophy 1940s
Florida Shuffleboard Trophy, Men's Doubles, from the 1930s-1940s. 15" tall. Silverplate, made by the Forbes Silver Company. Trophy name nicely engraved on the front, and on the back are engraved the names of six winners in the years between 1938 and ...

195

MIAMI Souvenir Plates (4)
Four vintage souvenir plates: Open-work plate 10" "Flagler St., Miami"; more modern "Republican National Convention Miami Beach 1968"; "Royal Palm Hotel, Miami"; and smallest one "Seminole Indian Camp, Ft. Lauderdale".

196

Painting, Wrapped Oranges, Early 20th Century
Nicely done, early 20th century oil on board painting of wrapped oranges in a woven basket. Unsigned. Nicely framed. Good condition with a few small chips. Board measures 11" x 9". Framed size is 18" x 16".

197

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, Pitcher
Silver Springs pottery pitcher, about 5-1/4" high. Some roughness around rim. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 113 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collect...

198

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 3 Vessels
Three Silver Springs pottery pieces, the tallest about 6" high. No damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on pages 116 and 118 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The C...

199

JACKSONVILLE Lantern Slide African-Americans
4" x 3.75" glass positive transparency (lantern slide). A scene with man and girl. Scene takes place in front of a Palmetto Hut near Jacksonville. (so labeled). It is nicely colorized (hand-tinted), made by the TH. McAllister-Keller Co., Inc. Early 1...

200

Rare TB ODOM 1850s Knox Hill Pottery Pitcher
Extraordinarily rare, wheel-thrown salt-glazed pitcher, circa 1859, one of two known by Knox Hill pottery, Turnley & Odom. Embossed "TB Odom" approximately opposite handle. Measures 10" high. Bottom edge chips, glaze pops. See images for condition. T...

201

WEST PALM BEACH Railroad Photograph
An original photographic print of a view of the Terminal and Facilities at Port of Palm Beach Florida, as operated by West Palm Beach Terminal Co., agents for West India Fruit & Steamship Co. Inc. Photo credit lower right for Charles E. Landes. Excel...

202

R.H. LESESNE, Hand Colored Photo, New Smyrna
Immense, profusely hand colored photograph showing a dirt road through a canopy of oak and palm trees. Mat states the view is of "New Smyrna Drive, Near Seabreeze, Florida." Hand signed in paint at lower right corner, "R.H. Lesesne." Sight size is 25...

203

1900 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION Jacksonville Photo
Large photograph of a view from the stage at a Democratic Convention held in Florida, circa 1900. Candidates include Thomas Palmer of Tampa, Fred Myers of Leon, W.S. Jennings of Homosassa and others. Attribution in lower margin for Moore, Jacksonvill...

204

DAYTONA BEACH Courson Studio Photograph
Antique photographic print of men, women and children on horseback. Attribution in pencil at lower right for Coursen Studio of Daytona. Early 20th century. Framed size is 22 1/2" x 18 1/2". Very good condition with some spotting and rubbing.

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206

ST. AUGUSTINE Mauchline Ware Souvenirs
Antique wooden tourist souvenir items with St. Augustine depictions. (2) boxes, pull-off covers "Old Spanish Fort and Moat," "Ponce de Leon Hotel." (1) Pin holder, opens like book "Treasury Street." (1) rocking ink blotter with 2 scenes: "Hotel San M...

207

ST. PETERSBURG Brochure Collection, 1920s
Vintage promotional advertising brochures for St. Pete, "The Sunshine City." (4) old road-map size promotional booklets on St. Petersburg, opening up to about 20 pages of info about the city that would attract tourists or settlers. All seem to have b...

208

TAMPA, 1887 "The Daily News" Newspaper
Front page of "The Daily News," a Tampa newspaper from 1887, which contains a "Dead Roll" in which the names of victims of Yellow Fever are listed and "corrected daily."

209

USS FLORIDA Battleship Souvenir Pillow
Vintage, 1920 souvenir 18" pillow for the dreadnaught battleship Florida. Felt fringe and designs on satin. Very nice condition, surprisingly clean. The U.S.S. Florida was a major coal-fueled battleship launched in 1910 and scrapped in 1931. She serv...

210

EDWARD LEONARD, Florida Landscape, Impressionist
Impressionist landscape of a trail through a Florida forest by Edward Leonard (American, b. 1901). Leonard was an art teacher in New York before moving to Sarasota to teach at the Ringling School of Art in 1949. Not verso states painting was purchase...

211

Butterfly Vase, ORLANDO POTTERIES, Florida Pottery
An Orlando Potteries vase with three butterflies. The top and base decorated with typical circumferential decorative lines. The base stamped faintly, ORLANDO POTTERIES FLORlDA and signed, "Vanderpool." Height 8 1/2 inches, base and mouth 3 inches. Or...

212

GRAACK Silver Springs Pottery Rare Teapot
Glazed teapot about 8-1/2" high with pink, black and cream colored swirl design, lidded. Stamped "Silver Springs, Fla" and incised "Graack." No chips, cracks or damage -- a couple of fleabites on spout. From the collection of renowned Florida collect...

213

SEMINOLE INDIAN Woman Bookends
Pair of cast metal painted bookends depicting a Seminole Indian working with her hands. 1920's. Copyrighted by sculptor Serena Plasikowski of Miami (mark SFP) Fine condition, Felt attached to bottom mostly gone now. Illegible old label on bottom.

214

1906 Photo Glass Lantern Slides (10)
Ten different scenes, 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparencies (lantern slides), including Hotel Alcazar, Hotel Ponce de Leon, New Windsor Hotel, Whitehall (Flagler's Residence), DadeCo. Courthouse, Ormond Hotel, Flagler Memorial Church, and 3 other ...

215

LAURA E. LOCK, Oil on Canvas Board, Sailboat Dock
Oil on canvas board painting of a fishing boat at harbor with wooden dock and boathouse. Signed "L. E. Lock" at top right corner. Circa early 20th century. Very good condition. Board measures 14" x 19". Framed size is 36" x 29". Laura Lock taught art...

216

ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plates (4)
Four rare original 1920s Scammell Lamberton dinner plates from The Rolyat Hotel (now the Stetson University College of Law) in Gulfport. Each measures 10-3/4" diameter. No chips or cracks. Minor wear. Built in 1925, the Rolyat (Taylor spelled backwar...

217

ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plates (2)
Two rare original 1920s Scammell Lamberton dinner plates from The Rolyat Hotel (now the Stetson University College of Law) in Gulfport. Each measures 10-3/4" diameter. No chips or cracks. Minor wear. Built in 1925, the Rolyat (Taylor spelled backward...

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ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plate
Rare original 1920s Scammell Lamberton dinner plate from The Rolyat Hotel (now the Stetson University College of Law) in Gulfport. Measures 10-3/4" diameter. No chips or cracks. Thin abrasion along border. Built in 1925, the Rolyat (Taylor spelled ba...

219

FLORIDA Land Grant, President James Buchanan
Land grant dated 1860, giving 120 acres in (presumably) Hamilton County to a Florida militia man who fought in the "Seminole Disturbances." Folds and toning. Pres. Buchanan's signature likely secretarial.

220

Rare ST. PETE Railroad Albumen Photo, 1901
Albumen photograph, circa 1901, of the Orange Belt Railroad Pier, connecting Tampa and St. Petersburg. Excellent codition with minor wear. Measures 7 1/2" x 5 1/2".

221

GORDON K. BACHELOR, Oil on Canvas, Seawall
Oil on canvas painting by Gordon Bachelor (American, d. 1988) of a boat tied to a seawall at low tide, with two fishermen in the distance. Signed at lower left corner. Circa mid-20th century. Bachelor was a US Navy veteran who later studied at Miami ...

222

FLORIDA JOURNEY BOOK 1886
"Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes", by Silvia Sunshine. Silvia took an extensive trip in the late 1870s from Savannah, Georgia through all parts of Florida, down to Key West and even around Cuba, noting things of interest in nature and mankind. Many ...

223

OCALA FIRE DEPARTMENT, Cabinet Card, Large
Large and very rare cabinet card photograph of three officers of the Ocala Fire Department, including the chief, seated in the middle. Marked for Ocala Photo Co, Ocala, Florida in the bottom margin. Framed size is 16-1/4" x 11-1/4". Photo image size ...

224

SEMINOLE INDIAN, Historical Photograph, Family
Antique albumen photograph of a large multi-generational Seminole Indian group. A wooden plank home is in the background. Circa late 19th century. Excellent condition, mounted to board. Pencil note on back of board states "Seminole Indians - Florida....

225

SEMINOLE INDIAN, Historical Photograph, Children
Antique albumen photograph of a male Seminole Indian seated beside two small children. A wooden plank home is in the background. Circa 19th century. Pencil note on back of board states "Seminole Indians - Florida." Excellent condition, mounted to boa...

226

ST. AUGUSTINE Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir
Engraved "St. Augustine, 1898, Gracie". No damage. Ht.:3".

227

FLORIDA Watercolor, Landscape, 1942
Early 20th century watercolor landscape with two "sweethearts" on a walk in the lush floral landscape of Florida. Signed W.A. Carrie and dated 1942 at lower right. Titled on the mat, "Where Sweethearts Love to Roam." Excellent condition. Sight size i...

228

TARPON SPRINGS Hotel mid-1880's Photo
This roughly 5" x 7" b/w photo of the Tarpon Springs Hotel was probably taken not long after it was built in 1884, judging by the newly planted palms in the sandpit front yard. The photo was mounted back on cardboard long ago. The cardboard has both ...

229

Limoges Florida Oranges Pitcher & Tray
T&V Limoges for Greenleaf & Crosby, a jug measuring 6-3/4" high and a leaf-form tray, measuring 12-1/2" long. Fine condition, with no damage.

230

Limoges Florida Oranges Serving Pieces
Serving bowl and two handled serving boats, all three T&V Limoges, hand decorated for Greenleaf & Crosby. Large boat measures about 13-3/8" long. All three pieces in fine condition, with no damage.

231

Limoges Florida Oranges Luncheon Set for 6
Antique T&V Limoges luncheon set, including six each of cups and lunch plates with cup wells, and a teapot, each decorated with Florida oranges, made for Greenleaf & Crosby. Plates measure about 8-1/2" diameter. All pieces in fine condition, with no ...

232

CHARLES E. SHAW, St. Johns River Watercolor
Watercolor on paper painting of a houseboat on the St. Johns River by Charles Edgar Shaw of Mt. Dora. Signed, located and dated to 1943 at lower left. Excellent condition. Sight size is 17" x 11 1/2". Framed size is 24" x 19". Charles Shaw was a form...

233

MIAMI Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir
Iridescent ruby flash glass engraved with ornate flourishes "1899, Miami Fla, Mrs. T.H. Seavey". Ht.: 4". No damage.

234

ST. AUGUSTINE Porcelain Souvenir Items (3)
Three vintage souvenir tems all depicting the Ponce de Leon Hotel, including 9" plate; teacup; and a short ewer. Plate has small underside rim glaze error. Cup has rim flea-bite. Ewer has one small rim chip.

235

SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (4)
Four vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber and cloth dolls, including male dolls. Dolls measure about 7" to 12".

236

SEMINOLE INDIAN Doll Palmetto Fiber 14"
Old native American Seminole doll. Measures about 14" high.

237

ORLANDO POTTERY Vase with Butterfly
Vintage circa 1920s Orlando Potteries vase, with paper label and stamp on bottom. Two depictions of butterflies in a naive Art Nouveau style handpainted opposite each other. Measures about 8-1/2" high. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection ...

238

ROY MASON, Tampa Water Tower Watercolor, 1957
Watercolor on paper painting of a man piloting a boat down the Hillsborough River, Tampa, Florida, with the old Sulphur Springs Water Tower visible in the distance. Roy Mason (American, 1886-1972) was a member of the National Academy of Design who il...

239

ORLANDO POTTERIES, Speckled Blue Candlesticks
A group of candlesticks with speckled Yale blue glaze. Small candlesticks height 5 inches base 4 inches in diarneter. Medium candlestick height 8 inches base 4 inches in diameter. Tall candlesticks height 12 1/4 inches base 4 3/4 inches in diameter, ...

240

SEMINOLE INDIAN Doll Palmetto Fiber 14"
Old Native American Seminole doll, apparently a man wearing tails and a hat. Measures about 14" high.

241

JEAN O. MITCHELL, Florida Cockfight Painting
Oil on board painting of two roosters cockfighting, with one having a clear advantage. Signed at lower right by artist Jean Ottman Mitchell. Mitchell was an art teacher at the P.K. Yonge School in Gainsville in the 1940s. Excellent condition. St. Aug...

242

ST. PETERSBURG Soreno Hotel Plates (2)
Two oval serving plates from the Soreno Hotel in St. Pete. Each measures about 10-1/4" long and is in nice used condition -- each has some minor utensil marks typical of hotel ware. Circa 1950s.

243

ISADOR DONSKOY, Miami Sightseeing Boat O/C
Oil on canvas painting by Isador Donskoy Kallman (American, 20th C.) showing the NIKKO II, a sightseeing boat which operated out of Miami, Florida in the 1940s. Painting is signed and dated 1945 at lower left corner. Excellent condition. Sight size i...

244

OCALA BROOKSVILLE Ruby Glass Souvenir Items
Pitcher engraved "Brooksville, Fla, Capitola" (no date or damage) 3"; Wine stem engraved "Ocala, Fla." no date. Ht: 4", no damage.

245

(2) JOY POSTLE, Oil on Board Paintings
Two paintings on board by Joy Postle (American, 1896-1989). Both signed recto and verso. One titled Snowy Egret and Wild Hibiscus, the other titled Flamingo & Lotus. Manager's label verso with Orlando address. Both in very good condition with minor w...

246

PALM BEACH Souvenir Items (5)
Contains (3) small Palm Beach vases - Hotel Alba, Garden of Eden & Lake Worth (tallest 4"); West Palm Beach salt shaker; and copper tray from Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach 5.5 " wide. All undamaged.

247

MIAMI BEACH WATERCOLOR, Circa 1958, Rosson
Watercolor on paper painting of ladies bathing on Miami Beach with hotels in the background. Signed "G. Rosson" verso, located and dated to 1958. Excellent condition. Sight size is 13 1/2" x 10 1/2". Framed size is 20" x 17".

248

ROGER BANSEMER, Egret in Wetland, O/C
Oil on canvas painting of a white egret in a lush Florida wetland. Roger L. Bansemer (American, b. 1948) is well known for his realist paintings of Florida landscapes. Signed R.L. Bansemer at lower right. Canvas Size is 14 1/2" x 23 3/4". Framed size...

249

Limoges Florida Oranges 18" Serving Tray
Massive 18" diameter antique T&V Limoges chop plate or snack tray, decorated with oranges. Made for Greenleaf & Crosby. Fine condition, with no damage.

250

FLORIDA Seaboard Railroad Neon Sign 1950s
This great neon sign graced a Seaboard Airline RR terminal. The railway operated all over the Southeast in the 1950s. There were more than a dozen station stops in Florida. The sign measures 57-1/2" high, 10-1/2" wide. Some chipping at top and bottom...

251

FLORIDA Vintage Souvenir Items (9)
Nine vintage souvenir items from around Florida, including an older Black memorabilia orange picker doll, cast metal flamingos and dolphin, an orange blossom honey container, etc.

252

Limoges Florida Oranges 14-1/2" Platter
Antique T&V Limoges handled plate, retailed by Greenleaf & Crosby. Fine condition, with minimal wear. No chips or other damage.

253

C.S. & R.G. ORR, Watercolor Landscape
Southern School watercolor on paper painting of a Florida wetland/swamp scene. Signed "Orr" at lower left corner. The Orrs were watercolorists from Pennsylvania who painted landscapes on visits to Florida. Sight size is 13" x 4 1/2". Framed size is 1...

254

RENA L. CARPENTER, Oil on Canvas, 1955
Oil on canvas painting of lily pads on Lake Eola. Signed Rena L. Carpenter and dated to 1955 at lower left. Carpenter moved to Florida in the 1940s and was active in both Orlando and St. Petersburg. Very good condition with minor wear. Board measures...

255

JACKSONVILLE Souvenir Items (5)
Three porcelain pieces and two molded metal beakers, all souvenirs depicting Jacksonville attractions, circa early 20th century. Shoe measures 4-1/2" long. Fine condition.

256

SEMINOLE INDIANS, Folk Art Painting
Early 20th century folk art painting of two women in Seminole Indian dresses, running through a cypress swamp. Framed size is 11 3/4" x 10 1/2". Very good condition.

257

FLORIDA Black Americana Picking Oranges Plate
German porcelain plate with handpainted scene depicting African American laborer on a ladder, picking oranges. Plate measures 9-1/2" diameter. Fine condition.

258

PALM HARBOR Florida Southern College Plate
A rare cake plate, circa 1905, depicting an image captioned "Florida Seminary, Sutherland Fla." Florida Seminary opened in 1902 in Sutherland -- now called Palm Harbor -- and changed its name four years later to Southern College. It then moved to Lak...

259

STRONG, Florida Landscape with Palm Trees, Oil
Oil on canvas painting of a stand of palm trees, signed "Strong" at the lower right. Nicely framed. Canvas measures 22" x 16". Framed size is 27" x 21".

260

TAMPA (4) photos Tampa Bay Hotel racetrack
Set of four mounted 4.75" x 3.75" b/w original photos of a horse race on the grounds of Flagler's Tampa Bay Hotel (now University of Tampa).The old hotel minarets can be seen in the distance. Flagler added this 1/2 mile track to the hotel grounds in ...

261

MIM GREEN, Seminole Indian Portrait, Pastel
Oil pastel portrait drawing of a young Seminole Indian girl. Signed "Mim Green" at lower right. Excellent condition. Framed behind glass. Sight size is 10 1/2" x 14 1/2". Framed size is 18" x 22".

262

CRARY POTTERY, Handled Jug, Stoneware
Handled stoneware jug, CRARY POTTERY, FLA with impressed mark under base. Unglazed exterior, interior appears to be salt glaze. Measures 9 1/2" tall. Excellent condition with minor surface wear and no chips, cracks or damage.

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264

SILVER SPRINGS Framed Felt Pennant Boat 1940's
1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows glass bottom boat with tourists feeding freeloading fish below. Flat, clean, no previous mounting pin holes. Ve...

265

MIAMI Framed Felt Pennant, 1940's Alligator
1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows what Florida is most famous for: alligators and oranges. Flat, clean, no obvious past mounting pin holes. Very ...

266

ST. AUGUSTINE- Framed Felt Pennant, Oldest House
1940s vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows oldest house and palm tree. Flat, clean, no old bulletin board thumbtack holes. Very fine.

267

GRAACK POTTERY, Lake Sunset Vase, Florida
Tapered vase with sunset over lake scene. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 7 1/2" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Flori...

268

BRADENTON, Boat Pier, Oil on Board, 1951
Oil on board folk art painting of the Bradenton Pier, titled and signed J.O. Rosier along the lower edge. Dated 12-22-51. Framed size is 20 1/2" x 14". Very good condition.

269

FLORIDA Patent Medicines & Makeup
Early 20th century general store products, all manufactured in Florida, including Grannie's Salve (Orange City), Davis' Best Painless Eye Water (Lakeland), Red Liniment (Tampa), Pino Hot Oil Liniment (Deland), 666 Malarial Preparation (Jacksonville),...

270

MIAMI Framed Folding Fan, painted S.S. FLORIDA
The S.S. Florida made the trip from Miami to Havana between 1934 and the demise of Cuba as a travel/casino mecca in 1959. For $24 you had two days at sea, all meals, and a tour of Havana. After 1959 it sailed from Miami to Nassau into the 1960s. The ...

271

ORLANDO Yowell Duckworth Building Plate
Souvenir plate depicting Orlando's first four-story commercial block. Circa 1920. Fine condition. 7-3/4" diam.

272

PALM BEACH Seminole Indian Souvenir Plate
Vintage souvenir 7.5" plate featuring a Seminole Indian. No damage.

273

FLORIDA Alligator Carved Tobacco Pipes
Three vintage carved figural alligator pipes. One appears to be unsmoked, all three are serviceable. Each measures between 6" and 7" long.

274

FLORIDA ORANGES Art Nouveau Tea Set
Antique circa 1900 tea set, including tea or coffee pot with lid, two cream pitchers and a sugar bowl (missing lid). Pot marked handpainted for Jacksonville company, other pieces for W.H. Dubois of St. Augustine. Pot measures about 10" high.

275

BABE RUTH in St. Petersburg, Stereoview
Well-done Keystone stereoview of the famous BABE RUTH, hands on hips, scowl on face, with other players in background. Caption "32598 Babe Ruth, King of Swat, at St. Petersburg, Florida". Actual photographs, not prints, great detail.

276

SULPHUR SPRINGS, 1927 Panorama Photograph
Panoramic photograph of downtown Sulphur Springs, dated March 9, 1927, and signed by Blanche Photo Service of Cleveland. Very good condition. Framed size is 41 3/4" x 12 1/2".

277

ST. PETERSBURG, Panoramic Photo, Rebekah Assembly
1939 Panorama of the 31st Assembly of the Officers of Rebekah for the state of Florida. Photo signed for Clyde Fairfield of St. Pete. Excellent conditon. Wear to framing. Framed size is 30" x 8 1/2".

278

(5) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace
Lot of five antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace landscapes. One with notes verso regarding citrus crop viability. Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". Very goo...

279

(5) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace
Lot of five antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace landscapes. Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2", one folds out to panorama. Very good condition with minor wear...

280

Tampa, Plant Steamship Line to Havana 1888
March 1888 Timetable and info brochure for steamships connected to the the Plant Railway system, "the short sea route." You could take their trains to Tampa, board their steamship, and go to Cuba ($38) or Key West ($20). Not cheap! The map shows thei...

281

G. HOWARD HILDER, Miami Oil Painting
Oil on board painting of clouds over the water by G. Howard Hilder of Coconut Grove, Miami. Hilder was one of the earliest commercial artists to settle in South Florida and was highly influential in the Miami Artist Colony. Excellent condition in per...

282

Florida Pottery, Chinese New Year Figurine
A Chinese New Year figure made at The Merritt Island Pottery. Height 8 inches. Unmarked. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and feature...

283

Florida Pottery Candlestick Holders, Handpainted
Pair of candle holders, measuring a stately 13" high, each with handpainted Florida waterside scene. Possibly Graack. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery...

284

Florida Pottery Wall Flower Vase, Parrot
Thick walled wall sconce ceramic bud vase decorated with a parrot on a branch. Unmarked. 10" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. Rim chip. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery:...

285

PALM BEACH Yacht Club 1898 Pewter Stein
Antique stein with glass bottom, engraved "Palm Beach Yacht Club 1898, Sharpie Class, Won by ..." and a few dates, but no victors' names. Raised enamel flag applied. Slightly out of round -- could be pushed back into shape, but carefully, as glass is...

286

ROGER BANSEMER, Lighthouse, Watercolor
Watercolor on paper painting of a lighthouse. Roger L. Bansemer (American, b. 1948) is well known for his realist paintings of Florida landscapes. Signed R.L. Bansemer at lower right. Board measures 8" x 10". Framed size is 16" x 14".

287

(3) Early Florida Maps, Bloomfield, Colton, 1880s
Three early Florida maps including Bloomfield's Illustrated Historical Guide to St. Augustine, along with two copies of G.W. & C.B. Colton's New Sectional Map of the State of Florida. All circa 1880s. Two in very good condion. Repairs to folded maps....

288

BOOK: History of Palm Beach, 1928
"The History of Beautiful Palm Beach", hardback book, by J. Wadsworth Travers, Palm Beach Press.1928, 146 pages. AUTHOR SIGNED on front endpaper. The preface briefly mentions this is a second edition. There is no title page. Green cloth cover, sunned...

289

MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Pinecone Vase, 1910s
A vase with pine cones. Unmarked. Attributed to the Manatee River Pottery, Bradentown, Florida. Circa 1915- 1921. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R....

290

Etching, Florida Beach Scene, Signed
Etching of a Florida beach scene with sea oats. Titled "Across the Dunes" and illegibly signed in the lower margin. Very good condition with minor toning. Plate size is 5" x 3 1/2". Framed size is 13" x 11".

291

FLORIDA Plant System Railroad Conductor Badge
1880s-90s train conductor's brass hat badge. Engraved "The Plant System, Conductor." The Plant System, founded by Henry B. Plant, operated from 1882-1902. Measures 3-3/4" across. Fine condition.

292

MIAMI, Souvenir Plates (3)
Two matching Miami restaurant plates Fleetwood Hotel, with some knife scratches. One multi-scene, no damage.

293

FLORIDA Land Grant, President Millard Fillmore
Land grant dated 1852, giving land in Tallahassee to Charles Finch of Madison County. Staining and folds, holes along center fold. Seal in nice condition. Fillmore's signature likely secretarial.

294

JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Blum & Co. Liquor Jug
Antique 1 gallon stoneware handled jug "Return jug to /Chas. Blum & Co. / Liquor Dealers/ Jacksonville, Fla.". Well made and glazed jug, a few old shallow rim chips, no cracks.

295

ROGER BANSEMER, Egret in Wetland, O/B
Oil on board painting of a white egret in a lush Florida wetland. Roger L. Bansemer (American, b. 1948) is well known for his realist paintings of Florida landscapes. Signed R.L. Bansemer at lower right. Board measures 8" x 10". Framed size is 16" x ...

296

LAKE WALES Bok Tower Lusterware Items
Two antique luster souvenir porcelain items, a vase and a tea cup and saucer, from "The Singing Tower," aka Bok Tower, located outside Lake Wales in Polk County. Fine condition. Vase measures 5" high.

297

PENSACOLA Mammie Black Americana Plate
Souvenir plate from Pensacola, depicting African American domestic worker sweeping, with the caption "Mammie Pensacola, Fla." Measures about 8-3/8" diam. No damage.

298

Early Florida Watercolor, Palm Trees, 1927
Early Florida watercolor landscape showing palm trees on a shore. Illegibly signed and dated to 1927 at lower right corner. Good condition with some foxing. Sight size is 5 1/2" x 9". Framed size is 12 1/2" x 16 1/2".

299

Color Photo Glass Lantern Slides (11)
Eleven different scenes, 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparencies (lantern slides), mostly Florida, including George Street house, S.S. Miami at sea, Eating fruit on Hogg Island, Ostrich Farm Jacksonville, fort scene, Obispo Street, Old Vedder House,...

300

OLIVE COMMONS Miami Handpainted Tea Set
Exceedingly rare porcelain tea set, including teapot, creamer, sugar, cake plate and handled tidbit tray, all hand-decorated by Miami artist Olive Commons, best known for her miniatures on porcelain jewelry. Teapot measures 7" high, cake plate 9-3/8"...

301

PENSACOLA Lewis Bear Rye Whiskey Jug
Antique circa 1890s rye whiskey crock decanter embossed with "Albert Moore Pure Old Rye, The Lewis Bear Co., Pensacola, Fla." Measures 12-1/2" high and is in very fine condition.

302

PATSIE MCCANDLESS, Anhinga Gold Mixed Media
Mixed media painting on paper of an Anhinga bird. Signed P. McCandless at lower left corner. Nicely framed and in excellent condition. Sheet size is 17" x 13". Framed size is 23" x 19".

303

ST. PETERSBURG Green Bench Miniatures (4)
Four wood green benches, miniatures of those that dotted downtown St. Pete from about 1915 to the 1960s. Benches measure 3-1/2" to 6-3/4" long. (The largest appears to be an advertising bench for Disston Manual Training.)

304

FLORIDA East Coast RY (36) postcards 1912
This collection of 36 (hand-counted 38 but they may have added cards later) Photostint color postcards showing scenes up and down Florida's East Coast was given to selected patrons riding on the Florida East Coast Railway (Flagler's Line) in 1912. Th...

305

ORLANDO Old 1886 Portrait Plate
Handpainted portrait plate of early Orlando resident, Josephine Wheeler McGee, who died in 1886, one year after the city was founded. Framed in round, gilt gesso (extensive losses on frame near bottom), memorial inscription written on frame. Glass pl...

306

ORLANDO POTTERIES, Pine Cone Bowl, 1920s
A bowl decorated with pine cones and a circular band below and around neck of bowl. 4 inches high and 6 1/2 inches wide. Base has characteristic indentation and circular turning marks. Base marked in pencil, "#7- S". Attributed to Orlando Potteries o...

307

Vintage Florida Bud Vase, Indian Woman
About 8-1/4" high bud vase, possibly Graack Pottery, but unsigned. Illegible word on bottom written in pencil. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Potte...

308

1894 MAP Florida Counties, Hand Colored
1894 County Map of Florida by A. L. Smith. Inset shows "Southern Portion" of Florida including individually labeled keys, continuing on through the Marquesas Keys. Very good condition with some fading to hand coloring, a few light creases and small c...

309

TAMPA "Purity Spring Water Co" Bottle
Antique 14" (gallon?) tall bottle, raised molded lettering. No chips, cracks. Slight external wear, some iridescence.

310

GAINESVILLE Florida Gators Football Decanter
Vintage 1975 Ezra Brooks bourbon whiskey decanter in the shape of a University of Florida Gators football player ... or, more accurately, an anthropomorphic alligator wearing a UF football uniform. Measures about 11-1/2" high. Unopened. Contents are ...

311

GAINESVILLE Florida Gators Football Decanter
Vintage 1973 Ezra Brooks bourbon whiskey decanter in the shape of a University of Florida Gators football player ... or, more accurately, an anthropomorphic alligator wearing a UF football uniform. Measures about 13" high. Lid appears to be sealed on...

312

SEMINOLE CHIEF, 19th C McKenney & Hall Lithograph
MCKENNEY, Thomas L. (1785-1859) and James HALL (1793-1868), Nea-Math-La, a Seminole Chief. Published by F.W. Greenough, 1836. Hand-colored lithograph with excellent color. Light soiling, minor foxing and slight ghosting of text. Sight size is 10 1/2"...

313

INDIAN RIVER, All Sports Library Magazine, #48
All Sports Library magazine No. 48, featuring a story titled Jack Lightfoot's Plans or Wrecked on the Indian River, by Maurice Stevens. The mentions the heroes' run in with a "raw-bone Florida cracker." Circa 1906. Very good condition with some edgew...

314

DELAND, Antique Logging Photographs
Three early 20th century silver gelatin photographs of employees and railroad equipment of the Bond Lumber Company, Deland. Each mounted to board and titled in pencil verso. Photos in very good condition with some edgewear and minor silvering. Each m...

315

OCALA Government Land Sale 1885 Marion County
Original sale document of 80 acres of land in 1885 to Houston Elledge by the U.S. Government General Land Office, signed by president Grover Cleveland (likely secretarial). Will display nicely.

316

FLORIDA Alligator Souvenir Items (8)
Eight vintage gator-related Florida souvenirs, including a real alligator head letter opener, various carved openers, a tin gator bobblehead toy and more. Largest letter opener measures about 15" long.

317

1836 FLORIDA "Seat of War" Map, Tampa Bay
Antique map showing the Seat of War in Florida, 1836, including Indian Villages, General Gains Camps, Battles Fought, Houses Picketed and the Camps of General Scott's Army. Nicely framed. Some light soiling. Sight size is 10 1/2" x 14 1/2". Framed si...

318

ST. PETERSBURG, LARGO Souvenir Pieces
Plate 8.5" showing swampy Lake Largo (made for Farmer's Alliance Exchange), (2 ) vases picturing the Public Library and Hotel Detroit in St. Pete

319

FLORIDA Land Grant, 1848 President James Polk
Land grant dated 1848, giving land to Andrew Charles of Madison County. Staining and folds. Polk's signature likely secretarial.

320

Hotel Mason PRINCESS MARTHA St. Pete
Plate and cover from the Hotel Mason, St. Petersburg, built in 1924. It went bankrupt two years later. It was renamed the Princess Martha, which exists to this day as a retirement community. Plate measures 8-1/2" diameter. Both plate and cover in exc...

321

SEMINOLE INDIAN Male Doll Palmetto Fiber 11"
Old native American Seminole male doll. Measures about 11" high.

322

ALICE JEAN SMALL, Watercolor Tropical Shell Ginger
Early 20th century watercolor on paper painting of Tropical Shell Ginger flowers by Alice Jean Small. Signed at lower right. Excellent condition. Sight size is 15" x 21". Framed size is 24" x 30". Small was a teacher and chairman of the design depart...

323

FLORIDA Clyde Steamship Brochure & Buttons
Rare circa 1900 brochure from the Clyde Steamship Co., as well as two metal jacket buttons from a Clyde uniform. Brochure has some tape repairs and a few cover losses, as shown.

324

PALM BEACH Handpainted Openwork Plate
Plate with nicely painted waterside scene with palm trees, captioned "Palm Beach Fla" and artist initialed on back. Measures a little over 9" diam. No damage.

325

SEMINOLE INDIAN Woven Pine Needle Basket
Vintage basket, woven from pine tree needles by Seminole Indians in southern Florida. Height 8", width at waist 13", opening 9".. Still quite supple. Rim has small area where thread tying together needle bundle is gone, leaving loose needles. Otherwi...

326

Florida Primitive Landscape Painting
Old folk art landscape handpainted on cross section of palm tree. Unsigned. Measures 12" diameter.

327

FLORIDA Old Primitive Painting on Fruit Wood
Still life of Florida orange on cross section of tree, believed to be a fruit wood. Unsigned. Measures 15" wide. Circa early 20th century.

328

FLORIDA Portrait Painting, possibly Seminole
Vintage portrait on cross section of palm tree, appears to be a Seminole Indian (or at least someone wearing a Seminole shirt). Measures about 11" diameter.

329

DAYTONA, Haberletone Photograph, Spanish Moss
Photograph showing Spanish Moss on oak trees. Stated verso, "Haberletones are photographs on glass... toned in sepia and gold..." Made by R. H. LeSesne, Daytona. Very good condition. Wear to framing. Framed size is 12 1/2" x 10 3/4".

330

ELEANOR BLAIR, Florida Landscape Painting
Small oil on canvas by Florida artist Blair (American, 20th cent.), measuring 2-3/8" x 4-3/8" visible in 6-3/8" x 8-1/4" frame. Signed lower left.

331

TAMPA, Burgert Brothers, CDV, Ybor City
Carte de visite portrait of a young man. Labeled "Burgert, Ybor City, Tampa, Fla." at bottom margin. In period frame with family photo mounted verso. Excellent condition. Framed size is 4 3/4" x 6 1/2".

332

CDV, Young African American Couple, Jacksonville
A carte de visite photograph of two finely dressed black teenagers. Framed, showing the applied attribution to Wildenhain, Jacksonville Florida. Very good condition. Photograph with some scratches. Framed size is 3 1/2" X 5 1/8".

333

PAUL DiNEGRO, Key West Painting of Palm Trees
Early 20th century Florida painting of palm trees on the shore. Signed and titled verso, "Paul DiNegro, Key West, FLA." Excellent condition. Framed size is 9 3/4" x 7 1/2".

334

BELLEVIEW City Brochure 1884
Belleview was a newly created town in Marion Co, FL back in 1884. They produced this brochure to extoll the virtues of this great town: rich farm lands, orange tree wonderland, thriving town with two sawmills, a handsome passenger depot and "nearly 1...

335

FLORIDA Antique Engravings of Native Americans
Five 18th and 19th century engravings of Florida Native Americans in action. The largest is matted with drawing about 16" tall, caption in French, but with a cut-out printed English translation hidden under the bottom flap of the mat "Manner of buryi...

336

ST. AUGUSTINE, (6) Porcelain Souvenir items
Five vintage pitchers & vases, all similar style, includes (3)"Old City Gate", tallest 3"; and palette-shaped plate 5", "Ponce de Leon Hotel". No damage on any.

337

JOY POSTLE, Oil on Board Painting, Wood Duck
Painting on board by Joy Postle (American, 1896-1989). Signed recto and verso. Titled "Wood Duck" verso along with the artist's Orlando address.Very good condition with minor wear. Board measures 9" x 12".

338

WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, Florida Riverboat Photo
Sepia tone enlargement photograph of a tour riverboat on "The Tomoka, Near Ormond Florida." Two finely dressed ladies near the front of the boat. The photo was taken by William Henry Jackson, well-known for his historical Western photography, on one ...

339

(2) GRAACK & SON Vases or Candlesticks, Palm Trees
Two candlesticks or bud vases. One decorated with poinsettias, 8 inches high and 3 3/4 inches wide at the base. Marked on the base, " The H. A. Graack and Son Art Pottery, Bradentown, Florida. ca 1921-1923. The second, with palm trees and water. Stam...

340

ORLANDO POTTERIES, Three Pottery Items
Three Orlando Pottery ceramic pieces, including two vases and a orange -- presumably a paperweight. Taller vase measures just under 6" high. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Pot...

341

MIAMI Framed Felt Pennant, 1930s-1940's Scenes
1940's, possibly 1930s, vintage souvenir 28" full-sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 39" frame with plastic window. Shows Biltmore Hotel, the beach, and Lummus Park. Flat, clean, no old mounting holes. Very Fine.

342

PANAMA CITY Framed Felt Pennant, 1940's Beach
1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows girl on beach in 1940s swim suit. Flat, clean, only small mounting pin hole at tip and left corners. Very fine.

343

FT. LAUDERDALE Framed Felt Pennant, Beach Girl
1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows girl on beach in 40's swim suit. Flat, clean, only one small mounting pin hole at top left corner. Tip cut back...

344

Old Painting of Florida Bobcat on Fruit Wood
Handpainted Florida bob cat on cross section of tree, believed to be a fruit wood. Unsigned. Measures 11-1/2" wide. Circa early 20th century.

345

FLORIDA Primitive Painting of House on Wood
Handpainted Florida house scene with palm trees on cross section of tree, believed to be a fruit wood. Unsigned. Measures 8-1/2" wide. Circa early 20th century.

346

FLORIDA Primitive Black Americana Painting
Handpainted scene on cross section of tree (believed to be a fruit wood) depicting an elderly African American man sitting on a porch, smoking with a woman who is visible through a narrow window. On the back is written, "Smoke got sociable ways, ain'...

347

WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, Florida Riverboat Photo
Sepia tone enlargement photograph of a steam-powered tour riverboat named NEMO, on "The Tomoka, Near Ormond Florida." The man who appears to be the guide is standing at the front of the boat pointing a rifle or shotgun toward the bank. The photo was ...

348

ORLANDO Grand Theatre 1915 Ashtray
Ashtray from Grand Theater in Orlando, which opened in 1884. Silent movies began playing there in 1915. Measures about 5" diameter. Good condition.

349

JACKSONVILLE 1-gal Stoneware Distiller's Jug
Antique 1-gallon jug crock with handle,11" tall, "Rose/ Distiller/Jacksonville". Small bottom edge chip,otherwise quite clean and nice. Handle was broken off, rough edges ground, and breaks painted to match dark brown color of jug top. It is not clea...

350

SAINT AUGUSTINE Antique Handpainted Plate
Handpainted antique plate with the old Spanish coat of arms for St. Augustine. Measures about 9-3/4" diam. No damage.

351

ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Items (6)
Six-item vintage small eclectic collection, all St. Petersburg. (2) vases, Shell Mound & Railroad Dock, tallest 4"; handle basket "Fishing from Railroad Dock"; woman's compact; wood box; cast metal seahorse thermometer (still working!) heavy patina. ...

352

ROYAL HICKMAN Flamingo Pottery Flower Frog
Royal Hickman flamingo flower frog, measuring 10-1/2" high. No damage. Paper label intact, with some edge wear. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 1950s, but during the mid-1940s, operated his own pottery business out ...

353

ROYAL HICKMAN Pottery Horse Head
Ceramic horse bust by Royal Hickman, 1940s. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 1950s, but during the mid-1940s, operated his own pottery business out of Tampa. Horse measures over 13" high. Excellent condition. Unsigne...

354

JACKSONVILLE Souvenir Plates (4) Windsor Hotel
Four vintage souvenir plates of Jacksonville area buildings. Largest measures 8" diam., from Women's Exchange. Includes Rhodes Futch Collins furniture company, Windsor Hotel and the St. James Building. No damage.

355

Florida Alligator Souvenir Smoking Items, Pipe
Vintage St. Augustine gator ashtray/matchbox holder and handcarved alligator tobacco pipe.

356

TAMPA, Souvenir Plates (4)
Four vintage souvenir plates, largest 9' diam. Includes Cypress Gardens, Lafayette St. Bridge, and {2} prominent Tampa buldings. No damage.

357

BOOK: "FLORIDA LADS" 1903
"Florida Lads" and "For King or Congress", by William Perry Brown, Saalfield, 1903 fiction hardback. Two books for the price of one- bound together. "Lads" occupies the first 289 pages; "King" adds another 20 pages at the end. The lads of course have...

358

MIAMI 1920s Hotel Ware Carl G. Fisher Bowl
Circa 1920s Lamberton Scammell hotel ware bowl made for Carl G Fisher properties. Fisher was responsible for the early development of Miami Beach. Bowl measures 8-1/2" diameter. Fine condition.

359

SNEADS Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir
Engraved "1900, Thos. B. Brown, Sneads, Fla.". Height 3.5". A few small scratches.

360

Tampa Blob-top Glass, Beer or Soda Bottle
Antique heavy glass Blobtop bottle, 6.5" high. "The Florida Brewing Co./ Tampa, Fla.". Has 3/4 high mold line. Looks hand-blown with thick bottom. Typical air bubbles. No chips, very light external wear.

361

ST. PETERSBURG Webb's City Shopping Cart Sign
Vintage metal sign, presumed to have been mounted on wire -- possibly on shopping carts themselves. Some oxidation, but most original paint remains intact. Measures about 3" x 6".

362

ORLANDO POTTERIES, Two Handpainted Vases
Two small vases, measuring about 5-1/4" and 5-3/4" high. One has a painting of palm trees, the other of oranges. The latter has an Orlando Pottery label on the bottom, the former is attributed to that pottery. Both free of chips and cracks. From the ...

363

PALM BEACH Hotel Royal Poinciana Tumbler
Mettlach Villeroy & Boch ceramic tumbler, circa 1900. Depicts Ocean Avenue, Morning Side Walk and the Royal Poinciana Hotel in Palm Beach. Measures 5" high. Has three rim chips and two short hairlines.

364

FLORIDA Railroad Brochures
Vintage Florida Railroad company informational brochures, early 1900s. Not timetables, but descriptions of cities they serve, vacation spots, hotels, tours, maps. All fold-out "old road map" pocket size style and size, 9" x 4". There are (2) from Atl...

365

DAYTONA Antique Photos Houses, Gardens (5)
Original mounted photo prints probably 1890s of several different presumably Daytona area houses and gardens. Prints approx. 5.5" x 7.5" mounted on original heavy cardboard pieces 8.5" x 6.5" in the style of the times. Backs all have photographer's n...

366

GRAACK POTTERY, Palm Tree Sunset Vase, Florida
Ovoid vase, decorated with palm trees at sunset. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 9" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Fl...

367

GRAACK POTTERY, Palm Tree Sunset Vase, Florida
Ovoid vase with flared rim, decorated with palm trees at sunset. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 8 1/4" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the colle...

368

CLEARWATER Fort Harrison Hotel Plate
Service plate from the Fort Harrison Hotel in Clearwater. Measures just under 11" diam. Maas Bros. mark on verso, as well as hotel name. Made by Lamberton.

369

BARTOW, (2) Mounted Logging Company Photos
A pair of 19th century logging company photographs by G. P. Freeman of Bartow. Photos show a large mill and the grounds of a lumber operation, including 19 employees, many of whom are African-American. Good condition with light wear and some soiling....

370

FLORIDA Map Louisville & Nashville RR Land 1898
This huge fold-out 1898 map shows not only "Lands held by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co" but also "those Vacant Government Land Subject to Homestead Entry." The map is detailed enough to show township numbers. These are color coded. As this ...

371

TAMPA Brochures, Maps, Advertising (7)
Seven assorted Tampa items, mostly from the 1920s. (3) Tampa Bay Hotel brochures, several city brochures and booklet, program for 1919 South Florida Fair. All in good used condition.

372

ST. AUGUSTINE, Souvenir Plates (6)
Six vintage St. Augustine souvenir plates, largest 10" diameter. (2) multi-scene, (2) Ponce de Leon Hotel; Slave Market; Old Fort Marion.

373

ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Plates (4)
Three vintage VINOY Hotel scenes restaurant plates largest 10", some knife scratches. One advertising plate, a few spots of "paint loss".

374

ROYAL HICKMAN Ceramic BULL Advertising Ashtray
Two ceramic bulls by Royal Hickman, 1940s. One has been affixed to a ceramic ashtray as an advertising piece for Leo's Steaks -- location unknown. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 1950s, but during the mid-1940s, ope...

375

MIAMI BILTMORE HOTEL Silverplate Serving Trays
Two 18" x 11-1/2" silverplated Gorham serving trays, heavyweight restaurant ware. The end handles have a scroll "B" in them for Biltmore and the maker's stamp on the back has the Gorham name and logo, Miami Biltmore, and 1926 date. As the hotel was b...

376

FLORIDA Engravings From Harper's Weekly, 1870s
Four full-page engravings, 12" x 9.5", taken from Harper's Weekly Magazine, dates between 1870-1880. All 4 are matted in thin cardboard, done long ago. Scenes include: "The Home of the Alligator-A Scene on Lake Kissinee [sic]"; "Florida Oranges- From...

377

TAMPA Lovera Havana Cuban Cigar Decals
Group of four early 20th century Cigar Industry window decals showing the eagle crest for LOVERA Havana Cigars, with the city listed as TAMPA, FLA. Each in excellent condition and measuring 8" diameter.

378

SUWANNEE RIVER, Hand Colored Photograph
Turn of the century hand-colored photograph of mossy trees overhanging the Suwannee River. Labeled "Swanee River" at lower right. Excellent condition in a thin gilt frame. Framed size is 9 1/4" x 14 1/4".

379

ARCADIA Fruit Crate end with Airplane Label 1930s
Fruit shipping crate end panel with full label featuring the "Arcadia Ace" single-engine plane. The company name "Sunny South Packing Co./ Arcadia, Florida" surrounds the airplane. Total piece is 12" square. Good condition. Label a little puckered, l...

380

EVERGLADES Rod & Gun Club, 1920s Silver
Covered silver soldered serving piece, circa 1920s-30s, by Jos Heinrichs. Engraved on bottom and on underside of lid, Everglades Rod & Gun Club. This club was founded (officially) in 1922, and hosted multiple U.S. presidents. Measures about 8" long.

381

BOOK: A LITTLE DUSKY HERO, Published 1902
A Little Dusky Hero, by Harriet T. Comstock, Published by Thomas Y. Crowell, New York, 1902. The story, set in Tampa, tells of an African American soldier. Solid binding and very little wear to cover decorations in white, black and gilt. Bumped corne...

382

BOOK: 1883 Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes
Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes, by Sylvia Sunshine, Published by Southern Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, 1883. Frontispiece shows the founding of St. Augustine, Florida. Includes fold-out map. Solid binding and very little wear to cover dec...

383

FLORIDA 1940 Exhibit NY World's Fair photo book
Florida had a large state exhibit at the 1939-1940 World's Fair held in New York City. A great book of photographs "FLORIDA- The land where Dreams Come True," which proudly displays the wonders produced in Florida, was printed, and personalized copie...

384

FLORIDA "Historical Industrial Biographical" Webb
1885 soft-cover large book; screw-type 3-ring binding.. "Webbs Historical, Industrial, Biographical Florida" by Wanton S. Webb. 1885, W.S. Webb, publisher. , 206 pages. 12" x 9.5". Stated as complete unto itself but part of a larger volume in progres...

385

ST. AUGUSTINE, Souvenir Ceramic Items (5)
Vintage porcelain plates (3)- Old Watchtower, multi-scene, old City Gate. Largest 12". Trivet multi-scene. Deep 3-dimensional ceramic plate City Gate (under-rim chip above hanger). No damage to others.

386

MANATEE RIVER POTTERY Bradenton Vase
Vintage bottle shape vase with Asian-inspired painting on side of bird and tree. Measures about 6" high. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in ...

387

FORT TICONDEROGA Swirl Pottery Vase
Vintage Florida stamped Fort Ticonderoga vase, 8" high. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collector's Guide to History...

388

GRAACK & SON Pottery Vase, Lighthouse, Florida
A vase decorated with 2 palm trees on water with light house in background, 8 1/2 inches high and 5 inches wide. Stamped on base, THE GRAACK POTTERY, HAND MADE HAND PAINTED, BRADENTOWN, FLA. Circa 1921-1923. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant ch...

389

Colored Engravings, Native Americans 1859
Two hand-colored engravings, apparently plates taken from a book, approximately 7.5" x 10". Both depict Native Americans, probably Floridians. Each plate has a printed date (1859) and either a plate or page number. #23 shows a group of men, some in a...

390

FLORIDA Antique History Books (8)
Eight mixed topic books, mostly history of Florida. All hardcover. Includes "History and Government of Florida", Brevard, 1904, 272 pages. Text book? Many drawings, scribbles, smudges. Some page damage. Cover worn, bleached spots. Covers tight. "Song...

391

PALM BEACH Souvenir Plates, Matched Pair
Two vintage 8" plates, hand-painted scene "Hotel Royal Poinciana". Painted for W.C. Hart. No damage.

392

ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Creamer
Vintage 3" restaurant-ware cream pitcher, Hotel Detroit, St. Petersburg. No damage.

393

ORMOND BEACH Hotel Flagler Pitcher Jug
1920s service pitcher from The Ormond Hotel (aka The Flagler Hotel) in Ormond Beach. Measures about 5" high. Good condition.

394

ST. PETERSBURG, Souvenir Plates (2)
Two vintage St. Pete souvenir plates, largest 7" diameter. National Bank Bldg.; Multi-scene.

395

MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Flower Bowl w/ Frog, 1910s
A flower bowl with center frog decorated with oranges. Measures 2 1/2" high and 7 1/2" in diameter. Stamped faintly on base, but unreadable. Attributed to the Manatee River Pottery, Bradentown, Florida. Circa 1915-1921. Minor surface/edge wear. No si...

396

FLORIDA "Chronological History pre-1722" Barcia
This is a 1951 translation, limited edition copy # 462 of 999, of Barcia's "Chronological History of the Continent of Florida", published in Spanish 1723 and laboriously translated by Anthony Kerrigan into English, published by the University of Flor...

397

ST AUGUSTINE 19C Souvenir Fan
Antique souvenir wood and paper fan from late 1800s, picturing the Hotel Alcazar and Ponce de Leon, as well as the St. Augustine fort. Vanes measure 13-1/2" long. Some separation and archival tape repairs.

398

ST. AUGUSTINE "The Exile" Poem, Fontaine, 1878
"The Exile, A Tale of St. Augustine," Francis Fontaine, Putnam, 1878. This poem fills an entire 114-page small size book. Written in florid Victorian-ese. Tightly bound, gold gilt lettering on cover and spine mostly complete. Slight even light age ye...

399

USS FLORIDA Ship Crew Photograph
1920s photo of the crew of the USS Florida. The Florida was a major coal-fueled battleship launched in 1910 and scrapped in 1931. She served in the North Sea during WWI, otherwise visited various ports on training missions. Measures 11" x 18-1/2".

400

1940s SEMINOLE Toilet Paper (4) rolls
Organic toilet paper (unbleached), unwiped, brand name Seminole, made by the Seminole Paper Company. The wrapper contains a coupon offer dated 1940. These would make unique bathroom decor, especially for an FSU fan (or, for that matter, a Gator fan -...

401

VINOY HOTEL, 1920s St. Pete Mermaid Plate
Original mermaid Vinoy Park Hotel plate by Onondaga Pottery. This hard-to-find vintage original dates from 1925. Signed "Made Expressly for the Vinoy Park Hotel, St. Petersburg, Florida" etc. See images for detail. Measures 10 1/4" in diameter. Authe...

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WILLIE DANIELS, Highwaymen Landscape Painting

GRAACK POTTERY, Nude, Florida

MIAMI Cobb's Coconut Patties Papier Mache Box

ST. AUGUSTINE (2) Glass Souvenir Vases

CONFEDERATE CURRENCY Florida, $1 & 25c note

SEMINOLE INDIAN Woven Pine Needle Basket

ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting

Cabinet Photograph, Young African American Boy

ST. AUGUSTINE Area Real Photo Stereoviews (114)

SEMINOLE INDIAN busts by H. Davis (2)

FLORIDA Marzi & Remy Beer Stein

ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting

GRAACK POTTERY, Peacock Vase, Florida

ST. PETERSBURG Vintage Sunken Gardens Sign

Collection of Old Florida Pinbacks on Stetson Hat

GEORGE BARKER, Ponce de Leon Hotel Photograph

ALBIN BARANOWSKI, Florida Wetland Landscape

MIAMI (5) Sterling Souvenir Spoons

Photo of Steamer "Astatula" Docked, with Tourists

Native American Stereoviews (3)

FLORIDA Photo Stereoviews African-Americans (6)

FREDERICK HOUGHTON, Cypress Swamp Painting

GRAACK POTTERY, Hummingbird Bowl, Early 1920s

MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Florida Dunes, Dogs, 1910s

GEOFFREY BATE, Oil on Canvas, Florida Swamp

WINTER PARK, Baseball Team Photo, 1890

M. CRUMPLEY, Ortega River Sunset, Oil

ATLANTIC COAST RAILROAD Broadside Advertisement

TAMPA BAY HOTEL Porcelain Milk Pitcher

TAMPA Rare G. FERLITA Crock

FLORIDA ORANGES Porcelain Tea Set

RENA L. CARPENTER, Yacht Basin, Gulfport, 1959

SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (5)

Florida Pottery Candlesticks, Peacocks

ST. PETERSBURG Early Postcards, RPPC

PLANT CITY 1930s Fruit Crate "Jack-S"

ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Cup

MINNIE HUFFMAN, Lake Lamonia Painting

SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (7)

HILDEGARDE HAMILTON, Orange Trees, O/C

ST. PETERSBURG Real Photo Postcards SHARKS

TAMPA Trophy Fish Postcards, Tarpon, Jewfish (14)

INDIAN ROCKS RPPC (Real Photo Postcards) (6)

CATHERINE STOCKWELL, Impressionist Hibiscus

CRARY POTTERY 4 Gallon Storage Jar

ORLANDO POTTERY Orientalist Vase, Signed

CDV of Rough Rider w Springfield Rifle

HOTEL ORMOND Mauchline Ware Trinket Box

JACKSONVILLE 1/2 gal Stoneware Liquor Jug

CHESTER THRASHER, Tamiami Trail Fishing

TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Bank Stock

TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Cuba Documents

TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Letters

TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, J Vidal Cruz

TAMPA CIGAR History, Havana Inventory Document

PHIL SAWYER, Sailboats in a Shipyard, Oil on Board

GRAACK POTTERY, Grapes Bowl, 1920s

FT. MYERS Gay's Stoneware Water Jug

SEMINOLE INDIAN Portait Painting, 1959

JACKSONVILLE (4) Sterling Souvenir Spoons

PALM BEACH 4" Lantern Slide ALLIGATOR JOE

CATHERINE STOCKWELL, Impressionist Landscape

CRARY POTTERY 3 Gal Crock

GRAACK POTTERY, Peacock Vase, Florida

CRARY POTTERY 10 Gal Storage Jar

Early Florida Painting, GOLFING in Miami

OCKWALAHA Steamboat Mauchline Ware Ring Box

LAKELAND 1930s Fruit Crate, Oranges

MORTON WINSLOW, Sarasota Artist, 1960s

BOCA RATON Club Plate 1930s Art Deco

ROLYAT HOTEL, Rare 1928 Architecture Book

TAMPA 1927 Gasparilla Festival Program

SAM NEWTON, Highwaymen Landscape Painting

EVELYN M. WEATHERBY, Florida Wetland, O/C

ORLANDO POTTERIES, Souvenir Vase, 1920s

ST. AUGUSTINE Sterling Souvenir Spoons (3)

ROYAL HICKMAN 2 Nude Flower Frogs

HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER, Signed Letter

FLORIDA Different River Steamers, Stereoviews (6)

Oranges, Oil on Board, Early 20th Century

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona

OLIVE COMMONS Platinumware Cameona

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona 10k Stick Pin

Vase with Oranges, Kohler Ware Pottery, 1920s

JAMES MCGIBBON BROWN, Egrets, Oil on Board

STEREOVIEWS of FLORIDA (14) Scenes

OCALA, (2) Mounted Photos, Early View of Downtown

TAMPA Stereoviews 1898 ROUGHRIDERS (29)

ROBERT CHASE, Oil on board, Mid-20th century

(3) Early Florida Travel Guides, 19th Century

ST. PETERSBURG Don CeSar Hotel 1940s Sign

CRARY POTTERY Large Floor Vase Pot

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Oranges Pin

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona

BEN AUSTRIAN, Florida Wetlands Scene, O/B

Florida East Coast Railway, Early Brochures

FLORIDA East Coast Railway 1901 Brochure

ST. PETERSBURG City Hall Leaded Glass Sign

BOOK: FLORIDA WAR, Second Seminole, 1842

JACKSONVILLE 2gal Stoneware WHISKEY Jug

JAMES MONROE, Messages Regarding Florida, 1820s

WPA ART PROGRAM, Florida Oil on Board

MIAMI Shark Fishing 1906 Glass Lantern Slide

PALATKA, Cabinet Card, Train Conductor

FLORIDA Seminole Male Palmetto Fiber Doll

ROLAND WOODS JR. Miami Oil on Board

MAX HALL, Ybor City, El Pasaje Hotel, Painting

FLORIDA (4) Labeled Antique TIN CANS

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona 10k Pin

HOTEL BELLEVIEW, Belleair, Chromolithograph, 19C

Love Birds Vase, ORLANDO POTTERIES, FL Pottery

1898 Framed Photo Rough Riders Camp

JOE SELBY, Watercolor, USS Pensacola

Antique Florida Glass Medicine Bottles (5)

ORLANDO School Class Photo 1898

FLORIDA RAILROAD Cast Iron Alligator Matchsafe

(6) Black Americana Postcards, Framed

FLORIDA Vintage Coconut Vanity Items

(3) Early Florida Watercolors, Landscape, Signed

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY Graack, 4 Vases

ORLANDO POTTERIES Lamp Base

BARNHILL, Orotone Photograph, Tampa Bay Sunset

BARNHILL, Hand Colored Photograph, Wetlands

(4) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace

(8) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace

FLORENCE GIBSON MCCABE, Watercolor, Fishermen

FLORIDA Sterling Souvenir Spoons (9)

PALATKA 1884 Okahumkee Steamship Lading Bill

ST. AUGUSTINE, Ponce De Leon Parade Photo

ST. PETERSBURG Rogue Club Trophy Cup 1920s

ROBERT A. HERZBERG, Ringling Circus Watercolor

OLIVE COMMONS (aft) Cameona Pins (2)

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Stick Pin

Pair of FLAMINGO Watercolors, Signed

SEMINOLE WAR, Presidential Correspondence, 1831

Old Florida Smoking Stand, Coconut & Palm Frond

Cypress Knee Magazine Rack

(2) LOULIE ANDERSON, Gouache, White Hibiscus

ORLANDO 1930s Fruit Crate, Oranges

Cypress Knee Stool, 1940s

SEMINOLE INDIAN Figures by Helen Davis

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 3 Vases

Early Florida Hand Hooked Rug

MONTICELLO 1830s-40s Documents, Jefferson County

JOE SELBY, Watercolor, Steamship Painting

CRARY, BLUFF SPRINGS 2-Gallon Crock

JACKSONVILLE Photograph Picking Cotton

REGINA STAHL-BRISKEY, Florida Alligator Painting

JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Stoneware wine jug

Early 20c Florida Hand Hooked Rug

GEORGE BARKER, Photograph Transparency, Late 1800s

Land Grant, TALLAHASSEE 1895 Grover Cleveland

JACKSONVILLE (2) Souvenir Porcelains

PALATKA Steamer Okeehumkee at Dock ca. 1880

1921 St. Petersburg Times, Tropical Storm Damage

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin

OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Sterling Pin

FLORIDA Cameona Type Florida Theme Pins

EDWARD GRASSER, Florida Landscape Painting

JACKSONVILLE, souvenir Gator Trio set

ST. PETERSBURG souvenir items (6)

JACKSONVILLE Homemade 1917 Photo Calendar

ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting

PALM BEACH 1930s Painting on Coconut

FLORIDA Vintage Real Alligator Watch Fob

ORLANDO area Souvenir items (7)

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 7 Vases

ALICE JEAN SMALL, Seminole Indian Boys, O/B

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 7 Vases

EXILES OF FLORIDA, Slavery, 1858

FLORIDA Real Photo Stereoviews (19)

JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Stoneware Liquor jug

JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Pure Whiskey Jug

MARY BANNISTER REDFIELD, Florida Landscape, Impres

(8) SEMINOLE INDIAN Palmetto Fiber Dolls

MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Low Bowl, 1910s

FLORIDA Mixed Area Souvenir Pieces (6)

SARASOTA Souvenir Plates (2)

ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting

SANFORD Steamship Photograph

ANTEBELLUM CURRENCY $5 & $1 Bank Notes

CONFEDERATE CURRENCY Florida, $1 note, (3)

FLORIDA 4" Color Photo Glass Lantern Slides (7)

ALDERMAN, Clarence Hurley, Oil Painting

TAMPA (3) Sterling Souvenir Spoons

TAMPA Large Tin Ice Cream Cone Bucket

BOOKS: Makers of American, Florida Ed. 4 Vol

FLORIDA Giant Shuffleboard Trophy 1940s

MIAMI Souvenir Plates (4)

Painting, Wrapped Oranges, Early 20th Century

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, Pitcher

SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 3 Vessels

JACKSONVILLE Lantern Slide African-Americans

Rare TB ODOM 1850s Knox Hill Pottery Pitcher

WEST PALM BEACH Railroad Photograph

R.H. LESESNE, Hand Colored Photo, New Smyrna

1900 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION Jacksonville Photo

DAYTONA BEACH Courson Studio Photograph

CATHERINE STOCKWELL, Impressionist Landscape

ST. AUGUSTINE Mauchline Ware Souvenirs

ST. PETERSBURG Brochure Collection, 1920s

TAMPA, 1887 "The Daily News" Newspaper

USS FLORIDA Battleship Souvenir Pillow

EDWARD LEONARD, Florida Landscape, Impressionist

Butterfly Vase, ORLANDO POTTERIES, Florida Pottery

GRAACK Silver Springs Pottery Rare Teapot

SEMINOLE INDIAN Woman Bookends

1906 Photo Glass Lantern Slides (10)

LAURA E. LOCK, Oil on Canvas Board, Sailboat Dock

ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plates (4)

ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plates (2)

ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plate

FLORIDA Land Grant, President James Buchanan

Rare ST. PETE Railroad Albumen Photo, 1901

GORDON K. BACHELOR, Oil on Canvas, Seawall

FLORIDA JOURNEY BOOK 1886

OCALA FIRE DEPARTMENT, Cabinet Card, Large

SEMINOLE INDIAN, Historical Photograph, Family

SEMINOLE INDIAN, Historical Photograph, Children

ST. AUGUSTINE Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir

FLORIDA Watercolor, Landscape, 1942

TARPON SPRINGS Hotel mid-1880's Photo

Limoges Florida Oranges Pitcher & Tray

Limoges Florida Oranges Serving Pieces

Limoges Florida Oranges Luncheon Set for 6

CHARLES E. SHAW, St. Johns River Watercolor

MIAMI Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir

ST. AUGUSTINE Porcelain Souvenir Items (3)

SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (4)

SEMINOLE INDIAN Doll Palmetto Fiber 14"

ORLANDO POTTERY Vase with Butterfly

ROY MASON, Tampa Water Tower Watercolor, 1957

ORLANDO POTTERIES, Speckled Blue Candlesticks

SEMINOLE INDIAN Doll Palmetto Fiber 14"

JEAN O. MITCHELL, Florida Cockfight Painting

ST. PETERSBURG Soreno Hotel Plates (2)

ISADOR DONSKOY, Miami Sightseeing Boat O/C

OCALA BROOKSVILLE Ruby Glass Souvenir Items

(2) JOY POSTLE, Oil on Board Paintings

PALM BEACH Souvenir Items (5)

MIAMI BEACH WATERCOLOR, Circa 1958, Rosson

ROGER BANSEMER, Egret in Wetland, O/C

Limoges Florida Oranges 18" Serving Tray

FLORIDA Seaboard Railroad Neon Sign 1950s

FLORIDA Vintage Souvenir Items (9)

Limoges Florida Oranges 14-1/2" Platter

C.S. & R.G. ORR, Watercolor Landscape

RENA L. CARPENTER, Oil on Canvas, 1955

JACKSONVILLE Souvenir Items (5)

SEMINOLE INDIANS, Folk Art Painting

FLORIDA Black Americana Picking Oranges Plate

PALM HARBOR Florida Southern College Plate

STRONG, Florida Landscape with Palm Trees, Oil

TAMPA (4) photos Tampa Bay Hotel racetrack

MIM GREEN, Seminole Indian Portrait, Pastel

CRARY POTTERY, Handled Jug, Stoneware

ALBIN BARANOWSKI, Florida Wetland Landscape

SILVER SPRINGS Framed Felt Pennant Boat 1940's

MIAMI Framed Felt Pennant, 1940's Alligator

ST. AUGUSTINE- Framed Felt Pennant, Oldest House

GRAACK POTTERY, Lake Sunset Vase, Florida

BRADENTON, Boat Pier, Oil on Board, 1951

FLORIDA Patent Medicines & Makeup

MIAMI Framed Folding Fan, painted S.S. FLORIDA

ORLANDO Yowell Duckworth Building Plate

PALM BEACH Seminole Indian Souvenir Plate

FLORIDA Alligator Carved Tobacco Pipes

FLORIDA ORANGES Art Nouveau Tea Set

BABE RUTH in St. Petersburg, Stereoview

SULPHUR SPRINGS, 1927 Panorama Photograph

ST. PETERSBURG, Panoramic Photo, Rebekah Assembly

(5) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace

Tampa, Plant Steamship Line to Havana 1888

G. HOWARD HILDER, Miami Oil Painting

Florida Pottery, Chinese New Year Figurine

Florida Pottery Candlestick Holders, Handpainted

Florida Pottery Wall Flower Vase, Parrot

PALM BEACH Yacht Club 1898 Pewter Stein

ROGER BANSEMER, Lighthouse, Watercolor

(3) Early Florida Maps, Bloomfield, Colton, 1880s

BOOK: History of Palm Beach, 1928

MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Pinecone Vase, 1910s

Etching, Florida Beach Scene, Signed

FLORIDA Plant System Railroad Conductor Badge

MIAMI, Souvenir Plates (3)

FLORIDA Land Grant, President Millard Fillmore

JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Blum & Co. Liquor Jug

ROGER BANSEMER, Egret in Wetland, O/B

LAKE WALES Bok Tower Lusterware Items

PENSACOLA Mammie Black Americana Plate

Early Florida Watercolor, Palm Trees, 1927

Color Photo Glass Lantern Slides (11)

OLIVE COMMONS Miami Handpainted Tea Set

PENSACOLA Lewis Bear Rye Whiskey Jug

PATSIE MCCANDLESS, Anhinga Gold Mixed Media

ST. PETERSBURG Green Bench Miniatures (4)

FLORIDA East Coast RY (36) postcards 1912

ORLANDO Old 1886 Portrait Plate

ORLANDO POTTERIES, Pine Cone Bowl, 1920s

Vintage Florida Bud Vase, Indian Woman

1894 MAP Florida Counties, Hand Colored

TAMPA "Purity Spring Water Co" Bottle

GAINESVILLE Florida Gators Football Decanter

SEMINOLE CHIEF, 19th C McKenney & Hall Lithograph

INDIAN RIVER, All Sports Library Magazine, #48

DELAND, Antique Logging Photographs

OCALA Government Land Sale 1885 Marion County

FLORIDA Alligator Souvenir Items (8)

1836 FLORIDA "Seat of War" Map, Tampa Bay

ST. PETERSBURG, LARGO Souvenir Pieces

FLORIDA Land Grant, 1848 President James Polk

Hotel Mason PRINCESS MARTHA St. Pete

SEMINOLE INDIAN Male Doll Palmetto Fiber 11"

ALICE JEAN SMALL, Watercolor Tropical Shell Ginger

FLORIDA Clyde Steamship Brochure & Buttons

PALM BEACH Handpainted Openwork Plate

SEMINOLE INDIAN Woven Pine Needle Basket

Florida Primitive Landscape Painting

FLORIDA Old Primitive Painting on Fruit Wood

FLORIDA Portrait Painting, possibly Seminole

DAYTONA, Haberletone Photograph, Spanish Moss

ELEANOR BLAIR, Florida Landscape Painting

TAMPA, Burgert Brothers, CDV, Ybor City

CDV, Young African American Couple, Jacksonville

PAUL DiNEGRO, Key West Painting of Palm Trees

BELLEVIEW City Brochure 1884

FLORIDA Antique Engravings of Native Americans

ST. AUGUSTINE, (6) Porcelain Souvenir items

JOY POSTLE, Oil on Board Painting, Wood Duck

WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, Florida Riverboat Photo

(2) GRAACK & SON Vases or Candlesticks, Palm Trees

ORLANDO POTTERIES, Three Pottery Items

MIAMI Framed Felt Pennant, 1930s-1940's Scenes

PANAMA CITY Framed Felt Pennant, 1940's Beach

FT. LAUDERDALE Framed Felt Pennant, Beach Girl

Old Painting of Florida Bobcat on Fruit Wood

FLORIDA Primitive Painting of House on Wood

FLORIDA Primitive Black Americana Painting

WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, Florida Riverboat Photo

ORLANDO Grand Theatre 1915 Ashtray

JACKSONVILLE 1-gal Stoneware Distiller's Jug

SAINT AUGUSTINE Antique Handpainted Plate

ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Items (6)

ROYAL HICKMAN Flamingo Pottery Flower Frog

ROYAL HICKMAN Pottery Horse Head

JACKSONVILLE Souvenir Plates (4) Windsor Hotel

Florida Alligator Souvenir Smoking Items, Pipe

TAMPA, Souvenir Plates (4)

BOOK: "FLORIDA LADS" 1903

MIAMI 1920s Hotel Ware Carl G. Fisher Bowl

SNEADS Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir

Tampa Blob-top Glass, Beer or Soda Bottle

ST. PETERSBURG Webb's City Shopping Cart Sign

ORLANDO POTTERIES, Two Handpainted Vases

PALM BEACH Hotel Royal Poinciana Tumbler

FLORIDA Railroad Brochures

DAYTONA Antique Photos Houses, Gardens (5)

GRAACK POTTERY, Palm Tree Sunset Vase, Florida

CLEARWATER Fort Harrison Hotel Plate

BARTOW, (2) Mounted Logging Company Photos

FLORIDA Map Louisville & Nashville RR Land 1898

TAMPA Brochures, Maps, Advertising (7)

ST. AUGUSTINE, Souvenir Plates (6)

ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Plates (4)

ROYAL HICKMAN Ceramic BULL Advertising Ashtray

MIAMI BILTMORE HOTEL Silverplate Serving Trays

FLORIDA Engravings From Harper's Weekly, 1870s

TAMPA Lovera Havana Cuban Cigar Decals

SUWANNEE RIVER, Hand Colored Photograph

ARCADIA Fruit Crate end with Airplane Label 1930s

EVERGLADES Rod & Gun Club, 1920s Silver

BOOK: A LITTLE DUSKY HERO, Published 1902

BOOK: 1883 Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes

FLORIDA 1940 Exhibit NY World's Fair photo book

FLORIDA "Historical Industrial Biographical" Webb

ST. AUGUSTINE, Souvenir Ceramic Items (5)

MANATEE RIVER POTTERY Bradenton Vase

FORT TICONDEROGA Swirl Pottery Vase

GRAACK & SON Pottery Vase, Lighthouse, Florida

Colored Engravings, Native Americans 1859

FLORIDA Antique History Books (8)

PALM BEACH Souvenir Plates, Matched Pair

ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Creamer

ORMOND BEACH Hotel Flagler Pitcher Jug

ST. PETERSBURG, Souvenir Plates (2)

MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Flower Bowl w/ Frog, 1910s

FLORIDA "Chronological History pre-1722" Barcia

ST AUGUSTINE 19C Souvenir Fan

ST. AUGUSTINE "The Exile" Poem, Fontaine, 1878

USS FLORIDA Ship Crew Photograph

1940s SEMINOLE Toilet Paper (4) rolls

VINOY HOTEL, 1920s St. Pete Mermaid Plate

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January 11th Florida Art & Antiques Auction Saturday, January 11th, 2020 2PM EST (different time this auction only) Preview Friday, January 10th, 2020, 2-6PM and day of sale 10AM. full catalog here 401 lots of Floridiana, mainly from the collection of renowned Florida historian, collector and author Alfred R. Frankel, MD. Dr. Frankel has written the definitive book on old Florida pottery as well a large number of articles concerning Florida artists. Many of the pieces featured in these publications are available in this sale. This month's highlights include: – An extremely rare Knox Hill Pottery salt glaze pitcher - an original Seaboard Railroad neon sign - An antique St. Petersburg handpainted leaded glass window – Over 60 paintings by Florida artists, including Joe Selby, Ben Austrian, Catherine Stockwell, Roy Mason, G. Howard Hilder and Highwaymen Sam Newton and Willie Daniels – Early Florida pottery from Sulphur Springs, Graack, Orlando Pottery, Manatee River Pottery, Kohler Ware, Royal Hickman and others – Seminole Indian related items including rare antique photographs, dolls, baskets and other items – Souvenirs from every major city and region of the state, including Miami, Tampa, St. Pete, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, St. Augustine, the Keys and others – Antique photographs including an immense hand colored photo by R.H. Lesesne, Burgert Brothers photos, railroad related images and more Online bidding available on Bidsquare, Live Auctioneers and Invaluable. Not local? No problem -- we can ship some items worldwide and provide you with a list of shippers for the other items. Phone bids ($100 minimum) and absentee bids accepted for pre-registered bidders - form is on our website. 1 WILLIE DANIELS, Highwaymen Landscape Painting Willie Daniels (b.1950) Highwaymen painting on board of a Florida backwoods river scene with fire sky. Signed lower right. Excellent condition. Board measures 16" x 20". Framed size is 19 1/4" x 24 1/4". 2 GRAACK POTTERY, Nude, Florida Ovoid vase, decorated with a nude woman seated at the seashore. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 9 1/4" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collec... 3 MIAMI Cobb's Coconut Patties Papier Mache Box Cobb made superb chocolate-covered coconut patties in Miami. Even more interesting (and more collectible) is the molded papier mache box they were sold in, probably holding a pound of these delicacies. The box has similar construction to the 1940's p... 4 ST. AUGUSTINE (2) Glass Souvenir Vases Vintage white translucent glass vases, made in Austria. Much nicer and larger than typical tourist souvenir pieces. Tallest vase 7" high. 5 CONFEDERATE CURRENCY Florida, $1 & 25c note $1 printed on one side only. State of Florida, Tallahassee, March 1, 1863 Picture of cotton picking. Nice condition but has several insect or acid holes and spots. 25c note, State of Florida, Feb 2, 1863. Printed on back of what appears to be part of... 6 SEMINOLE INDIAN Woven Pine Needle Basket Vintage basket made by Florida Seminole Indians from woven pine needles. This piece has a flat botton made of compressed palm tree fiber. Height 9.5", width at waist 12", top opening 10". Rim has small area where thread tying together needle bundle i... 7 ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting Folk art painting depicting the wreck of the Santa Maria, with driving rain and rescue efforts underway. Titled Wreck of the Santa Maria at lower left and signed at lower right. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting un... 8 Cabinet Photograph, Young African American Boy A cabinet photograph of a young black male in a studio holding a pitcher and bucket. Framed, showing the attribution to Blackman, Florida with the city listed but obscured. Very good condition. Photograph with some edge wear and minor soiling. Framed... 9 ST. AUGUSTINE Area Real Photo Stereoviews (114) One hundred fourteen (approx) b/w real photo stereoviews, all Florida, most of St. Augustine and surrounding area. Many buildings, town scenes, rivers, some botanicals. All different, all in fine condition. 10 SEMINOLE INDIAN busts by H. Davis (2) Two painted chalk (plaster) busts, a male and a female Seminole Indian. Helen Davis, a sculptress working at the Community House of Coral Gables in 1935, created these busts as part of a WPA project and the Florida Art Project. She gave them to her s... 11 FLORIDA Marzi & Remy Beer Stein Made by Marzi & Remy, this "Souvenir of Florida" antique beer stein measures about 8-3/4" high. Depicts an alligator, the Spanish Coat of Arms, and an alligator embracing an orange. Fine condition. 12 ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting Folk art painting depicting the baptism of an African American baby in a Florida lake. Signed at lower left. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting until the age of 65, painting both scenes around her as well as histori... 13 GRAACK POTTERY, Peacock Vase, Florida Double handled urn vase, decorated with a peacock on branch. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida ... 14 ST. PETERSBURG Vintage Sunken Gardens Sign Vintagesign for Sunken Gardens - cardboard, in 28" x 5" modern glass frame. Great color. Has several vertical fold lines, not distracting, a few small scuffs and six mounting holes. 15 Collection of Old Florida Pinbacks on Stetson Hat This cowboy hat, a Stetson 3x Beaver size 7-1/4, is covered with an eclectic collection of around 40 various sized pinbacks of all types,ages and sizes. There are political, organizations, sports, conventions, cities..Examples are 1927 Miami; 1938 co... 16 GEORGE BARKER, Ponce de Leon Hotel Photograph Late 1800s photographic glass transparency, photo in the manner of George Barker (unsigned), of the Hotel Ponce de Leon in St. Augustine. Measures about 8" x 10" in metal openwork frame. 17 ALBIN BARANOWSKI, Florida Wetland Landscape Oil on board painting by Albin Baranowski (Russian, 1874-1959). Baranowski was a Russian born artist living in America, active in West Palm Beach, Miami and other locations including Akron and Detroit. Painting is one of his Florida landscapes execut... 18 MIAMI (5) Sterling Souvenir Spoons Five antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all show views of the general Miami area: " (2) Hotel Royal Palm", (1 each) "Over Sea Highway", "Miami", "Key West". Teaspoon and Sugar Spoon 5.5", Demitasse spoon 4". Demi spoon is very thin and light-we... 19 Photo of Steamer "Astatula" Docked, with Tourists Ca. 1880 photograph of the steamboat Astatula, part of the Hart's Line. It sailed the Oklawaha river, which flows from central Florida to the St. John's River near Palatka. Photo is 8" x 6" in a 11-1/2" x 13-1/2" frame and has an old handwritten capt... 20 Native American Stereoviews (3) Three b/w photo stereoviews of a group of Native Americans from several tribes that were transferred from Fort Sill to Fort Marion (St. Augustine) because of their "turbulent disposition." A long caption on the back of each card states that they were... 21 FLORIDA Photo Stereoviews African-Americans (6) Six real-photo stereoviews featuring African-Americans. Various identified Florida cities (2 Jacksonville,1 St. Augustine), plus one generic FL and (2) probably Savannah, GA. Some have additional owner's notes on reverse. All fine condition. 22 FREDERICK HOUGHTON, Cypress Swamp Painting Oil on canvas painting, circa mid-20th century. Cypress trees in a Florida wetalnd scene. Signed Frederick Houghton at lower right corner. Excellent condition. Canvas measures 30" x 24". Framed size is 34" x 28" 23 GRAACK POTTERY, Hummingbird Bowl, Early 1920s A bowl decorated with hummingbird and roses, 4 inches high and 8 inches wide. Stamped on base, THE GRAACK POTTERY, HAND MADE/ HAND Painted BRADENTOWN, FLA. Circa 1921-1923. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the col... 24 MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Florida Dunes, Dogs, 1910s A large vase decorated with Florida dunes and hunting dogs. Unmarked. Attributed to Manatee River Pottery Bradentown, Florida. Circa 1915-1921. Minor surface/edge wear. Repaired base rim chip. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and aut... 25 GEOFFREY BATE, Oil on Canvas, Florida Swamp Oil on canvas scene of a Florida swamp by Geoffrey Bate (American, 20th). Signed "Geoffrey Bate" at lower right. Excellent condition. Canvas measures 24" x 30". Framed size is 24" x 18". 26 WINTER PARK, Baseball Team Photo, 1890 Antique albumen photograph of the Winter Park Florida baseball team, circa 1890. Framed size is 11 3/4" x 10 1/2". Foxing and some loss, particularly at the right side. 27 M. CRUMPLEY, Ortega River Sunset, Oil Oil on canvas painting of a bright red Jacksonville, Florida sunset, signed "M. Crumpley" at the lower right. Signed verso and titled "Sunset down the Ortega River from the Ortega bridge." Dated to 1969. Nicely framed. Canvas measures 28" x 18". Fram... 28 ATLANTIC COAST RAILROAD Broadside Advertisement Broadside poster promoting Atlantic Coast Railroad excursions from Ohio to Florida. Touting the "Greatest Opportunity Ever Offered" and offering land for sale at $15 per acre. Sutherland, McConnel & Co. Circa early 20th century. Very good condition w... 29 TAMPA BAY HOTEL Porcelain Milk Pitcher Ceramic jug with two depictions of the Tampa Bay Hotel, circa 1920s. Measures 5-1/2" high. Fine condition, with no damage. 30 TAMPA Rare G. FERLITA Crock Vintage one-gallon crock with handle, boldy lettered "G. Ferlita". The Ferlitas emigrated from Sicily and wound up in Tampa where they founded a macaroni factory around 1912. In the early 1920s the factory moved to Ybor City. The crock stands 12" hig... 31 FLORIDA ORANGES Porcelain Tea Set Tea pot, two creamers, a demitasse cup, and a covered sugar, all made for El Unico of St. Augustine, as well as a near-matching two-handled souvenir vessel with an applied alligator on the side. Teapot measures 6-1/2" high. No damage. 32 RENA L. CARPENTER, Yacht Basin, Gulfport, 1959 Oil on board painting titled "Around the Bend from the Yacht Basin, Gulfport." Signed Rena L. Carpenter and dated to 1959 at lower left and verso. Carpenter moved to Florida in the 1940s and was active in both Orlando and St. Petersburg. Very good co... 33 SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (5) Five vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls, including male doll with baby. Dolls measure 5-1/2" to 10". 34 SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (5) Five vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls. Dolls measure about 6" to 11". 35 Florida Pottery Candlesticks, Peacocks Matched pair of Florida pottery candlesticks, decorated with peacocks on a fountain. Unmarked. Early 20th century. Measures 8 3/4" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collecto... 36 ST. PETERSBURG Early Postcards, RPPC Seven early 20C post cards, including real photo postcards, of town views. Three are unused. 37 PLANT CITY 1930s Fruit Crate "Jack-S" Vintage circa 1930s wood fruit crate (Jack-S Florida Oranges & Grapefruit, originally in Plant City), 1.6 bushel, measuring about 12x12x27. Paper label at one end covered with screwed down plexiglas. Original stenciling (John S. Barnes Inc.) on sides... 38 ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Cup Rare coffee or tea service cup from the Rolyat Hotel in St. Petersburg (now Stetson University College of Law), circa 1920s. Small bruise on inside edge of rim. 39 MINNIE HUFFMAN, Lake Lamonia Painting Oil on canvas painting of a three-masted ship on Lake Lamonia, near Tallahassee, Florida. Signed, dated 1898 and located in the lower left corner. Very good condition with minor rubbing. Canvas measures 13 1/2" x 28 1/2". Framed size is 32" x 17". 40 SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (7) Seven vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls. Dolls measure about 3" to 11". 41 SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (7) Seven vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber, cloth and bead dolls. Dolls measure about 4" to 9". 42 HILDEGARDE HAMILTON, Orange Trees, O/C Oil on canvas painting of two orange trees by a swimming pool. Executed by Hildegarde Hume Hamilton (American, 1898-1970) of Fort Lauderdale. Signed and dated 1953 at lower left and titled "Nir-Va-Na" at lower right. Canvas measures 24" x 18". Framed... 43 ST. PETERSBURG Real Photo Postcards SHARKS Five RPPC real photo post cards of St. Petersburg giant sharks (dead). (3), ca.1907, are slightly different shots of a crowd around same fish. Three cards are posted. All fine condition. 44 TAMPA Trophy Fish Postcards, Tarpon, Jewfish (14) Fourteen color postcards showing giant salt-water fish caught in the St. Petersburg to Fort Myers area -- 660 lb. sawfish; 240 lb. Tarpon, 262 lb. Jewfish etc. One manatee photo crept in. (7) cards posted, 7 unposted. All fine condition. 45 INDIAN ROCKS RPPC (Real Photo Postcards) (6) Six RPPC (Real Photo Postcards) all of Indian Rocks, FL. (1) titled Maven Beach, (1) Indian Beach Hotel, (1) the bridge from mainland. (1) has slightly chewed corner. rest Excellent condition. All unposted. 46 CATHERINE STOCKWELL, Impressionist Hibiscus Oil on canvas painting by Florida artist Catherine Stockwell (American, 1895-1983). Impressionist floral painting of hibiscus flowers. Catherine Stockwell was perhaps Florida's most proli?c impressionistic artist. Her earliest art training was at Ste... 47 CRARY POTTERY 4 Gallon Storage Jar Four gallon stoneware storage jar by Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. 15-1/2" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and featured on page 102 of his book "Old Florida Pot... 48 ORLANDO POTTERY Orientalist Vase, Signed About 10-3/4" high vase with "ORLANDO POTTERIES, FLORIDA" stamp on bottom, along with dated artist's signature, "BW Merwin, 1923." Stenciled orientalist depiction on one side. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collec... 49 CDV of Rough Rider w Springfield Rifle Carte de visite portrait of a young soldier, presumably Spanish American War era Rough Rider, with an E badge (for Troop E), holding a Springfield Trapdoor rifle. Framed to 5-7/8" x 4-1/8". 50 HOTEL ORMOND Mauchline Ware Trinket Box Antique late 19th century Victorian mauchline ware box depicting "Hotel Ormond, Volusia County, Fla." Measures about 4" wide. Very nice condition. 51 JACKSONVILLE 1/2 gal Stoneware Liquor Jug Antique 1/2 (?) gallon stoneware crock/jug "Hanne Bros./Liquors/ Jacksonville, Fla.". Well-made, nicely glazed jug. No real wear or chips but has a longitudinal crack running most of the way around the middle of the jug plus a few cracks. Jug shows w... 52 CHESTER THRASHER, Tamiami Trail Fishing Oil on canvas painting by Chester Thrasher of Sarasota. Painting depicts a scene of roadside fishing on the Tamiami Trail. Signed "Thrasher" at top right. Circa first half of the 20th century. Thrasher was a student of Harry Davis Fluhart. Excellent ... 53 TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Bank Stock Stock certificate issued in 1893 to J. Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century. 54 TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Cuba Documents Documents from the 1890s-1900s related to Jose Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century. Documents include an insurance rider allowing Cruz to trave... 55 TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, Letters Letter and bank draft involving J. Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century. 56 TAMPA OCALA CIGAR History, J Vidal Cruz A group of 1890s warranty deeds of Tampa real estate transactions involving J. Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and early 20th century. 57 TAMPA CIGAR History, Havana Inventory Document 1895-dated inventory pages from the Havana & Tampa Cigar Co. From an accumulation of documents from the descendants of Jose Vidal Cruz, owner of El Arte Cigar Co. and J. Vidal Cruz & Co., which operated in both Ocala and Tampa in the late 19th and ea... 58 PHIL SAWYER, Sailboats in a Shipyard, Oil on Board Oil on board by Phillip Ayer Sawyer (American, 20th) showing ships being built or repaired at a shipyard. Signed at the lower right corner. Board measures 14" x 12" Framed size is 24" x 29". Excellent condition. Sawyer was a founder and director of t... 59 GRAACK POTTERY, Grapes Bowl, 1920s A bowl decorated with grapes on the vine. 5 1/4 inches high and 9 inches wide. Marked for H.A. Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Circa 1921-1926. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned... 60 FT. MYERS Gay's Stoneware Water Jug Antique nicely glazed, very heavy approx. 2 gallon water jug "Gay's Distilled Water Insures Health/ Fort Myers Florida". Excellent condition. Brass spigot in place but missing control lever. No lid. 61 SEMINOLE INDIAN Portait Painting, 1959 Oil on board painting of a young Seminole Indian. "E. Johnson" at lower right. Signed (Eleanor Johnson), Titled (Little Seminole Indian or Little Papoose) and dated (1959) verso. Board measures 8" x 10". Framed size is 11" x 13". Excellent condition.... 62 JACKSONVILLE (4) Sterling Souvenir Spoons Four antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all marked Jacksonville. (2) teaspoons, longest 5.5", one with full-length alligator handle, the other "Sunny South" with torso of a smiling young African-American man. (2) demitasse spoons 4.5", one "Win... 63 PALM BEACH 4" Lantern Slide ALLIGATOR JOE 4" x 3.75" bizarre glass positive transparency (lantern slide) of ALLIGATOR JOE sitting at the end a boat filled with a thousand or more eggs, eating them as fast as he can. Eggs are not identified; they look like chicken eggs,not gator. Joe wrestled... 64 CATHERINE STOCKWELL, Impressionist Landscape Oil on canvas painting by Florida artist Catherine Stockwell (American, 1895-1983). Impressionist landscape of a lake through trees. Catherine Stockwell was perhaps Florida's most proli?c impressionistic artist. Her earliest art training was at Stets... 65 CRARY POTTERY 3 Gal Crock Three gallon stoneware storage jar by Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. 13-1/2" high. Lid, almost fits -- appears to be a marriage. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and fe... 66 GRAACK POTTERY, Peacock Vase, Florida Ovoid vase, decorated with a peacock on branch. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 10" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Fl... 67 CRARY POTTERY 10 Gal Storage Jar Ten gallon stoneware storage jar by Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. 19" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and featured on page 103 of his book "Old Florida Pottery:... 68 Early Florida Painting, GOLFING in Miami Early Miami painting on board of a woman playing golf. Two men watch as a woman putts, while an African American caddy tends the flag. Signed "F.L. Humeston" at lower right corner. Board measures 15 1/4" x 19 1/4". Framed size is 19" x 22". Fair cond... 69 OCKWALAHA Steamboat Mauchline Ware Ring Box Late 19th century Victorian Mauchline ware ring box, depicting the "Ockwalaha River Steamer." Measures about 1-3/8" high and in excellent condition. 70 LAKELAND 1930s Fruit Crate, Oranges Wood fruit crate (Chandler Davis of Lakeland) with original stenciling on sides and label on one end. Fascination brand label is covered with plexiglas panel. 1.6 bushel crate measures about a little larger than 12" x 12" x 27". 71 MORTON WINSLOW, Sarasota Artist, 1960s Oil on board painting by Morton Winslow of Sarasota. Sailing yacht on a teal sea. Titled on label verso "Keys on the Horizon." Excellent condition with some darkening to varnish. Signed at lower right. Canvas measures 30" x 24". Framed size is 32" x ... 72 BOCA RATON Club Plate 1930s Art Deco Scammell Lamberton plate made for Boca Raton Club, circa 1930s-40s. Measures 10-3/4" diam. Fine condition. 73 ROLYAT HOTEL, Rare 1928 Architecture Book Large, 11" x 16" book, Mediterranean Domestic Architecture in the United States, copyright 1928 and full of photographs, featuring a section on the Rolyat Hotel (pages 212-223), which became a military academy and is now Stetson Law School. Also incl... 74 TAMPA 1927 Gasparilla Festival Program Dated 1927 die-cut booklet including the order of ceremonies for the Gasparilla concert, dance, etc. Measures 6-1/2" high. Fine condition. 75 SAM NEWTON, Highwaymen Landscape Painting Sam Newton (b. 1948) Highwaymen painting of a Florida backwoods river scene with fire sky. Signed lower right. Excellent condition. A few light indentations. Board measures 18" x 24". Framed size is 22" x 28". 76 EVELYN M. WEATHERBY, Florida Wetland, O/C Oil on canvas painting of a Florida wetland with small house and boat. Signed E. Weatherby at lower right for Evelyn Mae Weatherby. She was a teacher at the Jacksonville Federal Art Gallery in the 1930s and was active in Jacksonville and St. Augustin... 77 ORLANDO POTTERIES, Souvenir Vase, 1920s A vase 3 3/4 inches high and 3 inches wide decorated with Florida lake scene. Marked on back of vase, " Souvenir Subtropical Midwinter Festival, Orlando, Florida." Attributed to Orlando Potteries of Orlando. Circa 1921-1926. Minor surface/edge wear. ... 78 ST. AUGUSTINE Sterling Souvenir Spoons (3) Three antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all St. Augustine.Longest at 5.5" is a grapefruit spoon showing the City Gate. (2) shorter demitasse spoons have alligator handles, one has engraved date of 1896 on back of bowl. All are clean, unused, u... 79 ROYAL HICKMAN 2 Nude Flower Frogs Royal Hickman flower frogs, measuring 6" and 10" high, depicting nude women riding a tortoise and another riding a leaping fish. No damage. Paper label intact on the turtle figure. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 19... 80 HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER, Signed Letter Hand signed letter by Henry M. Flagler on Hotel Ponce de Leon, St. Augustine, letterhead. Letter thanks Joseph P. Greaves, a well-known hotel manager (he opened the Alcazar Hotel for Flagler), for a birthday message. The letter is dated January 2nd, ... 81 FLORIDA Different River Steamers, Stereoviews (6) Six sharply detailed stereoviews of early steamboats that plied the rivers of N. Florida in the 1800s. Excellent condition. 82 Oranges, Oil on Board, Early 20th Century Nicely done, early 20th century oil on board painting of oranges still hanging on the tree. Unsigned. Nicely framed. Excellent condition in period frame. Board measures 11" x 17 1/2". Framed size is 14" x 20". 83 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 2-1/4" long. Mounted in cameo frame, pin removed. One of several pieces of Commons'... 84 OLIVE COMMONS Platinumware Cameona Florida scene painted on porcelain in platinum -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Unsigned, but unconditionally guaranteed authentic. Measures 1-3/8" wide. One of several pieces of Common... 85 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona 10k Stick Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- set in 10k gold stick pin by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 1-7/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pie... 86 Vase with Oranges, Kohler Ware Pottery, 1920s A vase decorated with oranges and orange branch and accentuated with swirling pattern of clay. Height 11 3/4 inches and 4 inches in diameter at base. Unmarked. Attributed to Kohler Ware Florida Pottery, St. Petersburg. Circa 1920-1931. Minor surface/... 87 JAMES MCGIBBON BROWN, Egrets, Oil on Board Oil painting on canvas board showing two wetland birds. Information verso for James McGibbon Brown, a Florida artist who was well know in Miami in the mid-20th century. An architect by trade, after retirement he devoted his life to painting, included... 88 STEREOVIEWS of FLORIDA (14) Scenes Fourteen real-photo stereoviews, various Florida locations. Very fine condition. 89 OCALA, (2) Mounted Photos, Early View of Downtown A pair of 19th century mounted photographs of Ocala, Florida by O. Pierre Havens of Jacksonville. Pencil notations at the bottom identify one as the Court House, while the other simply states Ocala and shows a row of shops. Good condition with light ... 90 TAMPA Stereoviews 1898 ROUGHRIDERS (29) Twenty-nine real-photo stereoviews, all of 1898 Spanish-American war, mostly of Roosevelt's Rough Riders at Tampa training grounds, some in action in Cuba. Very fine condition. 91 ROBERT CHASE, Oil on board, Mid-20th century Oil on board painting by Robert Chase (American, 1919-2014) showing a red truck and a flower vendor. Chase was a well known Florida artist whose subjects included landscapes and the circus. Signed at lower left. Circa mid-20th Century. Excellent cond... 92 (3) Early Florida Travel Guides, 19th Century Three hardback Flordia travel guides including Florida of To-Day (1889), Going to Florida? (1925) and Rambler's Guide to Florida (1873). Some with maps. All in good condition. 93 ST. PETERSBURG Don CeSar Hotel 1940s Sign Wooden architectural sign from the Don CeSar, circa 1940s. Measures about 20" across. 94 CRARY POTTERY Large Floor Vase Pot Nearly 20" high red clay pottery vase, attributed to Crary Pottery of Bluff Springs. Circa 1930s. Fine condition. 95 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Oranges Pin Florida oranges painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-3/4" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 96 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 2-1/4" long. Hardware on back seems to make it more of a buckle than a brooch or pi... 97 BEN AUSTRIAN, Florida Wetlands Scene, O/B Oil on board painting by Ben Austrian (American, 1870-1921). Label verso from his Royal Poinciana Studio in Palm Beach, Florida. Signed and dated 1919 at lower left. Excellent condition. Board measures 10" x 12". Framed size is 15" x 17". Ben Austria... 98 Florida East Coast Railway, Early Brochures Three early 20th century FEC brochures, including 1902-03, 1904-05 and 1908-09. The early booklet has fold-out pages and measures 9" x 7". 99 FLORIDA East Coast Railway 1901 Brochure 1901-02 travel brochure from the FEC, with accordion pages bound with original cord. Measures 10" x 6". 100 ST. PETERSBURG City Hall Leaded Glass Sign Vintage circa 1940 or earlier leaded glass St. Pete sign, handpainted and hand-lettered, purported to be from a larger City Hall stained glass window, possibly an archway. Measures about 22" in diameter. A single, clean break through the second "e" i... 101 BOOK: FLORIDA WAR, Second Seminole, 1842 The Origins, Progress and Conclusion of the FLORIDA WAR" by John T. Sprague, Brevet Captain, Eight Regiment, U.S. Infantry. Published by D. Appleton & Company, New York. Foldout map shows the Southern Part of Florida, exhibiting the routes of the det... 102 JACKSONVILLE 2gal Stoneware WHISKEY Jug Antique 2-gallon jug crock,14" tall, "Pure Corn Whiskies" by H. I. Sprinkle Dist. Co, Jacksonville. Shallow lip chip, and small rim chip. General age darkening and crazing. 103 JAMES MONROE, Messages Regarding Florida, 1820s Two published messages from President James Monroe relating to the purchase of Florida from the Spanish, printed by Gales & Seaton, Washington, 1821 & 1822. Includes letters from James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, instuction from the President to Colon... 104 WPA ART PROGRAM, Florida Oil on Board Oil on board landscape of a forest clearing with palms and palmettos. Circa 1930s. Unsigned. Excellent condition in period frame with affixed plaque. Sight size is 21 3/4" x 17 1/2". Framed size is 26" x 22". 105 MIAMI Shark Fishing 1906 Glass Lantern Slide 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparency (lantern slide). A scene of several giant sharks recently caught by the proud fisherman kneeling in front. Scene takes place on a Miami dock (so labeled). It is nicely colorized (hand-tinted?), made by the E.O.M... 106 PALATKA, Cabinet Card, Train Conductor Cabinet card photograph of a railroad conductor in full uniform. Attributed at bottom margin to Mangold, Palatka, Florida. Very good condition with minor soiling at edges. Framed size is 8" x 6-1/4". 107 FLORIDA Seminole Male Palmetto Fiber Doll Vintage Native American Seminole Indian doll, a male, measuring about 11" high. Fine condition. 108 ROLAND WOODS JR. Miami Oil on Board Oil on board painting of patrons in Bill's Bar-B-Q restaurant. Roland Woods Jr. was active in Miami, Florida in the mid-20th century, painting mainly scenes from the lives of African Americans in bold colorful strokes. His work has been exhibited man... 109 MAX HALL, Ybor City, El Pasaje Hotel, Painting Oil on board painting of the Historic El Pasaje Hotel in Ybor City, Tampa. Max Hall was a former Ybor City artist and art teacher in the Tampa Bay region. Excellent condition. Board measures 34" x 22". Framed size is 25" x 36. 110 FLORIDA (4) Labeled Antique TIN CANS Tallest- 5.5", "Senate Coffee" (Tampa) has several dents, light rust, 25% paper label loss. Paper discolored from age and rust. "Key West Perfecto" cigars, minor dent, tight lid, paint quite good, very little rust. "Better Sea Food Crabmeat", (Ft. Pi... 111 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 1-3/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 112 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-5/8" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 113 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona 10k Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 2-1/2" wide. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 114 HOTEL BELLEVIEW, Belleair, Chromolithograph, 19C 19th century chromolithograph advertising print for the HOTEL BELLEVIEW. The hotel was constructed by Henry B. Plant in 1897 as a tourist destination in order to boost travel on his railroad. It would later become the BELLEVIEW BILTMORE, and The BELL... 115 Love Birds Vase, ORLANDO POTTERIES, FL Pottery A vase decorated with love birds, 10 inches high and 4 3/4 inches wide. Marked on base, "Orlando Potteries, Orlando, Florida." Circa 1921-1926. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida c... 116 1898 Framed Photo Rough Riders Camp 1898 Photograph of Teddy's Rough Riders in their Tampa staging camp, getting ready to sail to Cuba. Photo is 8" x 6" in a 10" x 11-1/2" wood frame with glass front. Photo taken by Parlow 316 Franklin St. Excellent condition. 117 JOE SELBY, Watercolor, USS Pensacola Watercolor painting on paper attributed to Joe Selby (American, 1893-1960). Military marine painting of the USS Pensacola, circa WWII. Commanding officer's names listed at bottom. Unsigned. Joe Selby was an African American artist from Miami, who -- ... 118 Antique Florida Glass Medicine Bottles (5) Five clear glass antique Florida medicine bottles: Fort Meade Pharmacy, Ft. Meade Fl, no damage; Webster Little, Tarpon Springs no damage; St. George Pharmacy, St. Augustine small lip fleabite, cloudy glass; Druggist D. W. Budd & Co, St. Petersburg, ... 119 ORLANDO School Class Photo 1898 Photograph of what looks like an elementary school class photo, taken on the front steps of a house. Or maybe it is a huge birthday party. Caption on mounting board is "Choice Florida Views, Orlando". Originally set into a weathered "barn wood" solid... 120 FLORIDA RAILROAD Cast Iron Alligator Matchsafe Hinged, circa 1920 figural gator match safe, with "Monon Route" embossed on the back, as well as several city names on the legs and head, including Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Chicago, Louisville and Atlanta. The tail has "Florida" on it. According to ... 121 (6) Black Americana Postcards, Framed Group of six early 20th century alligator-themed Black Americana Florida Postcards. Excellent condition. Framed size is 26" x 15". 122 FLORIDA Vintage Coconut Vanity Items Two openwork baskets and a footed box, all made of polished coconut, circa 1950s souvenirs of Florida, from estate collection. Box has metal foot, rim and latch. Box measures about 3-1/2" diameter. All pieces in very nice condition. 123 (3) Early Florida Watercolors, Landscape, Signed Three early Florida watercolors showing waterfront landscapes, including a home and an orange tree. One signed "M.K. Clark" at lower edge. Two unsigned. All three likely by the same artist. Circa turn of the 20th century. Largest measures 14" x 10" a... 124 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY Graack, 4 Vases Four Silver Springs pottery vases, including Graack signed vase. Measure 4-3/4" to 6-1/2". Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 115 of his book "Old Florida Pottery:... 125 ORLANDO POTTERIES Lamp Base Ceramic lamp base by Orlando Pottery, bearing stamp on the bottom. Measures just over 10" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 75 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potter... 126 BARNHILL, Orotone Photograph, Tampa Bay Sunset Goltone or Orotone photograph on glass by E. G. Barnhill, circa 1914, showing the sun setting over the waters of Tampa Bay, viewed from St. Petersburg. Very good condition with brightly colored sunset. Framed size is 11" x 13". 127 BARNHILL, Hand Colored Photograph, Wetlands Hand colored photograph by E.G. Barnhill, circa early 20th century, showing palm trees in a Florida wetland swamp. Very good condition with brightly colored sunset. Sight size is 8" x 9 1/2". Framed size is 18" x 24". 128 (4) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace Lot of four antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace homes. One depicts a "Hunting Lodge, Temple Terraces, built by the late Mrs. Potter Palmer." Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measure... 129 (8) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace Lot of eight antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace Country Club and Golf Course. One depicts golfers on Hole #2. Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". Very good c... 130 FLORENCE GIBSON MCCABE, Watercolor, Fishermen Watercolor painting of a group of fishermen sitting on a dock. Signed at lower right for Florida artist Florence Gibson McCabe. Early 20th century. Excellent condition. Sight size is 17 3/4" X 12". Framed size is 24" x 18". 131 FLORIDA Sterling Souvenir Spoons (9) Nine assorted antique sterling silver souvenir spoons. (4) teaspoon & grapefruit spoon size 5-6" including Manavista Hotel Bradenton, Lake Worth, Flamingo. (5) demitasse size (3.5 to 4.5") including (2) with alligator handle, (1) with colored enamel ... 132 PALATKA 1884 Okahumkee Steamship Lading Bill Antique Feb. 13, 1884, bill of lading for deliveries by the Steamship Okahumkee as it chugged between Palatka and Silver Springs carrying items such as oysters, lard, beans, and barrels of beef to be delivered in Orange Springs, Eureka and Ft. Brooke... 133 ST. AUGUSTINE, Ponce De Leon Parade Photo Large antique cabinet photograph of a Ponce de Leon Celebration in St. Augustine, Florida, showing The English Arch. Marked for "J.D. Salama, Photo Artist" in the lower margin. Excellent condition with only minor wear. Measures 10" x 8". 134 ST. PETERSBURG Rogue Club Trophy Cup 1920s This silverplated 8.5" tall trophy shows state winner's name and state from 1922 to 1933, and a final later addition of 1956. Earlier dates are numbered in sequence with 1922 being #1, suggesting that was the start of the St. Petersburg Rogue Club.No... 135 ROBERT A. HERZBERG, Ringling Circus Watercolor Early 20th century watercolor painting by Robert A. Herzberg (American, 1886-1960), showing the big top of the Ringling Brothers Circus, including the tagline "The Greatest Show on Earth." Dated to 1943 on the back of the mat. Excellent condition. Sm... 136 OLIVE COMMONS (aft) Cameona Pins (2) Two porcelain pins -- called cameonas -- both unsigned, handpainted in the manner of Olive Commons. Measure 2-1/8" and 2" high. (Larger pin is almost certainly by Commons.) From a collection of Commons' jewelry pieces, many of whic are in today's auc... 137 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-7/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 138 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Stick Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- on stickpin, by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Porcelain measures 3/4" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces i... 139 Pair of FLAMINGO Watercolors, Signed Matched pair of mid-20th century watercolor paintings of flamingos. Each signed "Therese" at bottom edge. Opposing views with matched frames. Overall a handsome pair. Excellent condition. Sight size is 17 1/2" x 23 1/2". Framed size is 22" x 28". 140 SEMINOLE WAR, Presidential Correspondence, 1831 Rebound original Correspondence between Gen. Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun concerning the Seminole War in Florida. Printed by Duff Green, Washington, 1831. Some foxing, else very good. 141 Old Florida Smoking Stand, Coconut & Palm Frond Rustic (and exceptionally hazardous) smoking stand, early 20th century, made from coconuts and Washingtonia palm fronds. (The fronds are ridiculously sharp and should be avoided.) Measures 26" high. 142 Cypress Knee Magazine Rack A piece of uniquely Florida furniture. This magazine rack measures 20" x 12" on top and stands 24" above the floor, and looks like it was designed to hold a bunch of Life magazines. The cleaned and somewhat varnished knees are attached with countersu... 143 (2) LOULIE ANDERSON, Gouache, White Hibiscus Pair of early 20th century gouache watercolor paintings on paper of white hibiscus flowers by Loulie Anderson (American, b. 1887). Monogram signed at lower right and dated to 1938. Anderson was one of Tampa's first professional artists with exhibitio... 144 ORLANDO 1930s Fruit Crate, Oranges Vintage circa 1930s wood fruit crate (Southland Fruit Co. of Orlando, packed by company in Lake Jem, Fla.), 1.6 bushel, measuring about 12x12x27. Loneoak paper label at one end covered with screwed down plexiglas. Original stenciling (Lonecedar and L... 145 Cypress Knee Stool, 1940s Low stool or footrest measuring 14" x 13" on top, 12" above the floor. The cleaned and varnished knees are attached with a combination of nails and glue, but the piece is quite sturdy and exotic looking.The seat material looks very 1940s and is in ex... 146 SEMINOLE INDIAN Figures by Helen Davis Two painted chalk (plaster) figures, a male and a female Seminole Indian. The male is sitting on the ground busily cleaning a fish, while the sits behind a large flat woven basket. The basket has two rounded notches in it that would perfectly fit a c... 147 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 3 Vases Three Silver Springs swirl vases, the tallest about 6" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 114 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collecto... 148 Early Florida Hand Hooked Rug Antique hand hooked yarn rug with a stripes and the word FLORIDA in block letters. Mounted as a wall hanging. Measures 36" x 24". Excellent condition with only minor age wear. 149 MONTICELLO 1830s-40s Documents, Jefferson County Legal documents dated 1839 and 1848, both from Jefferson County. Older document has separations to the seams. Both measure about 12-1/2" high. 150 JOE SELBY, Watercolor, Steamship Painting Joe Selby (American, 1893-1960). Watercolor marine painting of a steam ship. Ship name is Alpha and it is flying the American flag from its aft. Signed at lower right corner. Joe Selby was an African American artist from Miami who -- after losing his... 151 CRARY, BLUFF SPRINGS 2-Gallon Crock Antique narrow crock with one handle, approx. 2 gallon size. Height 12". Signed Crary Pottery, Bluff Springs. Scarce piece, as the Crary family made pottery from only 1933-1939. The crock is straight sided, nicely made, quite clean, but does have a 3... 152 JACKSONVILLE Photograph Picking Cotton Antique original photo print of harvesting cotton, presumably in the Jacksonville area. 7.5" x 4.75 mounted on slightly larger board. Stamped on back "Havery Artistic Studies Jacksonville, Fla." Fine condition. 153 REGINA STAHL-BRISKEY, Florida Alligator Painting Oil on board painting by Stahl-Briskey (American, 20th Cent.). Measures 3-3/8" x 7-3/4" in 7-5/8" x 12" frame. Signed lower right. 154 JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Stoneware wine jug Antique 1 gallon handled jug "Dawson & Co./ Wine Merchants/ Jacksonville, Fla.". Nice jug, top of opening ground flat. Small shallow rim chip and chip near opening. Still has old cork in opening, but alas, no sound of wine yet inside when shaken. 155 Early 20c Florida Hand Hooked Rug Antique hand hooked yarn rug with a house, palm trees, a monkey and seagulls. Top left corner has Florida spelled "FLORIDE." Mounted as a wall hanging. Measures 21" x 14 1/2". Excellent condition with only minor age wear. Part of a large estate colle... 156 GEORGE BARKER, Photograph Transparency, Late 1800s Photographic transparency of a Florida coastline, circa late 1800s. Marked for George Barker (American, 1844-1894) at lower right. Excellent condition framed between two pieces of glass with die cut metal rim. Minor wear to metal. Measures 8" x 10". 157 GEORGE BARKER, Photograph Transparency, Late 1800s Photographic transparency of a team of oxen and a Florida riverboat in the distance, circa late 1800s. Marked for George Barker (American, 1844-1894) at lower right. Excellent condition framed between two pieces of glass with die cut metal rim. Minor... 158 Land Grant, TALLAHASSEE 1895 Grover Cleveland Land grant giving land to Vann Bell in Tallahassee. Folds, good condition else, with a few spots and toning. President's signature likely secretarial. 159 JACKSONVILLE (2) Souvenir Porcelains Two vintage pieces -- a fat pitcher 3" tall showing "Windsor Hotel Jacksonville" and a handled vase "Windsor Hotel and Park". No damage. 160 PALATKA Steamer Okeehumkee at Dock ca. 1880 Ca. 1880 photograph of the double-decker steamboat Okeehumkee, part of the Hart's Line. It plied the Oklawaha river, which flows from central Florida to the St. John's River near Palatka. Photo is 8" x 6" in a 10-1/2" x 13-1/2" frame. Nicely framed i... 161 1921 St. Petersburg Times, Tropical Storm Damage Front page of the St. Petersburg Times newspaper from October 26, 1921, reporting on the damage caused to the Tampa Bay Area, especially Pass-A-Grille, during a recent tropical storm. Some toning and creases. Some loss including chips to the masthead... 162 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower right. Measures 1-1/4" high. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry pieces in today's auction. 163 OLIVE COMMONS Cameona Sterling Pin Florida scene painted on porcelain -- called a cameona -- set in sterling silver mount, by noted Florida artist Olive Wesler Commons, who came to Florida in 1908. Signed "OC" lower left. Measures 1-1/8" long. One of several pieces of Commons' jewelry... 164 FLORIDA Cameona Type Florida Theme Pins Three vintage handpainted porcelain souvenir pins with Florida scenes, each measuring about 1-1/8" wide. 165 EDWARD GRASSER, Florida Landscape Painting Oil on canvas painting of a whitewashed house surrounded by palm trees. Label verso for Edward H. Grasser, Florida Gulf Coast Art Center Member's Show, circa 1958. Canvas measures 20" x 16". Framed size is 25" x 21". 166 JACKSONVILLE, souvenir Gator Trio set Vintage pitcher 4" tall; (2) bowls, all picturing an alligator playing a fiddle. 167 ST. PETERSBURG souvenir items (6) Six small pieces, all St. Pete, shoe & mug-"New High School"; pitcher and vase "La Plaza Theatre Group"; 3-handle vase "Central National Bank"; salt shaker "Post Office Building". None has damage. 168 JACKSONVILLE Homemade 1917 Photo Calendar Unique 1917 homemade calendar. 8 heavy cardboad pages 4" x 6", tied together by ribbon at top. Each page has one photo 3" x 4" at top, most hand-colored, though faintly. All have captions. Each page has tiny calendar page with dates at bottom -- some... 169 ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting Folk art painting of a group of men fishing in a Florida marsh. Titled Joy at Sunrise at lower left and signed at lower right. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting until the age of 65, painting both scenes around her ... 170 PALM BEACH 1930s Painting on Coconut Vintage whole coconut with handpainted waterside scene with "Palm Beach Fla" bottom right. Circa 1930s-40s. Measures about 9" wide. 171 FLORIDA Vintage Real Alligator Watch Fob Old Florida gator watch fob, attached to leather strap holding an old pocket watch. All of the teeth are intact. Head measures about 3" long. 172 ORLANDO area Souvenir items (7) Seven vintage souvenir items from the Orlando region: (3) dishes: "Lake Lucerne", College Arms Hotel DeLand, Fla." and "Florida Pets (alligators...!) Eustis Fla."; tiny 2-handle pot "Watkin's Block on Orange Ave."; teapot "Orange Avenue, Orlando"; ... 173 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 7 Vases Seven Silver Springs swirl vases, the tallest about 5" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 117 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collecto... 174 ALICE JEAN SMALL, Seminole Indian Boys, O/B Early 20th century oil on board painting of two yound Seminole Indian boys by Alice Jean Small. Titled and signed at lower left. Small was a teacher and chairman of the design department at the University of Tampa. In 1951 she helped to organize the ... 175 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 7 Vases Seven Silver Springs swirl vases, the tallest about 7-5/8" high. Fine condition. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 114 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Coll... 176 EXILES OF FLORIDA, Slavery, 1858 Exiles of Florida, by Joshua R. Giddings, published by Follett, Foster and Company, Columbus, OH, 1858. Subtitled, "The crimes committed by our government against the maroons, who fled from South Carolina and other slave states seeking protection und... 177 FLORIDA Real Photo Stereoviews (19) Nineteen real-photo b/w stereoviews, various Florida locations, most identified. Town, hotel, wildlife, fruits and veggies, river etc. Very fine condition. 178 JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Stoneware Liquor jug Antique glazed stoneware 1-gallon jug with handle. "Return this jug to/Chas. Blum & Co./Liquor Dealers/Jacksonville, Fla.". Jug reasonably well glazed and well stencilled. Several noticeable chips along bottom rim. 179 JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Pure Whiskey Jug Antique 1 gallon jug with 2 handle-attachment wings (no handle). "Atlantic Coast Dist. Co./Jacksonville, Fla./PURE WHISKEY/ $1.25 per gallon". Super interesting and rare piece.Has slight neck-top chip but unfortunately has a maze of full-depth cracks... 180 MARY BANNISTER REDFIELD, Florida Landscape, Impres Impressionist landscape of a trail through a Florida forest by Mary Bannister Redfield (American, b. 1901). Circa 1920s. Well known for her impressionist paintings of Florida, Redfield was a native of New Jersey, visiting Florida in the winters. She ... 181 (8) SEMINOLE INDIAN Palmetto Fiber Dolls Eight vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber dolls, including male. Dolls measure about 3" to 11". 182 MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Low Bowl, 1910s A low flower bowl decorated with yellow flowers. Measures 2 1/2 inches high and 9 inches in diameter. Stamped for Manatee River Pottery, Bradentown (Bradenton), Florida. Circa 1915-1921. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage... 183 FLORIDA Mixed Area Souvenir Pieces (6) Six vintage souvenir pieces from around the state of Florida. 4" bowl: "Chautauqua buildings and Lake, De Funiak Springs Fla".;(2) Ft. Myers pieces 4" bowl "Royal Palm Hotel" (small rim chip) and small teacup "Royal Palm Hotel"; (2) Miami pieces:smal... 184 SARASOTA Souvenir Plates (2) Two vintage souvenir plates, largest 12". Indian Mound & Ringling Museum. No damage. 185 ALVERTA VESEY, Florida Folk Art Painting Folk art painting depicting a large purple Jacaranda tree in a Florida marsh setting. Signed at lower right. Alverta Coffindeffer Vesey (American, b. 1907) did not begin painting until the age of 65, painting both scenes around her as well as histori... 186 SANFORD Steamship Photograph Antique original photo print 7.5" x 4.5" mounted on cardboard of the steamship (side-wheeler) "City of Jacksonville" at dock in Sanford, Florida, probably on Lake Monroe. This steamer traveled up and down the St. Johns River (which goes into Lake Mon... 187 ANTEBELLUM CURRENCY $5 & $1 Bank Notes Two banknotes, mid-1800s, date blank not filled out. Both Appalachicola both printed on one side only. Commercial Bank of Florida, $5, picture of steamboat. Bank of West Florida, $1, picture of lady and sailboat. See photos for grading. 188 CONFEDERATE CURRENCY Florida, $1 note, (3) Three copies of same note, printed on one side only. State of Florida, Tallahassee, $1, 1861. All show wear. See photos for condition. 189 FLORIDA 4" Color Photo Glass Lantern Slides (7) Seven different scenes, 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparencies (lantern slides) , ALL FLORIDA, including Osceola Road, New Smyrna, Orange Blossoms, 3-pronged Palmetto, Kentucky Trail, Ridgewood Ave. Daytona,Moss Embowered Home, End of Water Tomoka.... 190 ALDERMAN, Clarence Hurley, Oil Painting Oil on masonite landscape showing a sailboat between palm trees. Clarence Alderman (American, 1902-1977), often called a "Pre-Highwayman" painted scenes of Florida from the back of an old bread truck which was converted to an art studio. Excellent co... 191 TAMPA (3) Sterling Souvenir Spoons Three antique sterling silver souvenir spoons, all showing views of the Tampa Bay Hotel. Teaspoon and sugar spoon 5.5", Demitasse spoon 4". Demi spoon is gold washed with enameled end showing two crossed flags with name "Adriana" engraved on back of ... 192 TAMPA Large Tin Ice Cream Cone Bucket Antique painted approx. 5 gallon tin bucket with handles, paper label " Super Quality Cake Cones/ Florida Cone Co./ Tampa." No lid. Label aged yellow, some chipping along edges, 95% intact. Bucket external paint has many small areas of chipped or rub... 193 BOOKS: Makers of American, Florida Ed. 4 Vol Four volume set of the "Florida Edition" of "Makers of America" featuring historical and biographical works. Published in 1911 by A.B. Caldwell of Atlanta, under the patronage of the Florida Historical Society, Jacksonville. Features 3/4 red leather ... 194 FLORIDA Giant Shuffleboard Trophy 1940s Florida Shuffleboard Trophy, Men's Doubles, from the 1930s-1940s. 15" tall. Silverplate, made by the Forbes Silver Company. Trophy name nicely engraved on the front, and on the back are engraved the names of six winners in the years between 1938 and ... 195 MIAMI Souvenir Plates (4) Four vintage souvenir plates: Open-work plate 10" "Flagler St., Miami"; more modern "Republican National Convention Miami Beach 1968"; "Royal Palm Hotel, Miami"; and smallest one "Seminole Indian Camp, Ft. Lauderdale". 196 Painting, Wrapped Oranges, Early 20th Century Nicely done, early 20th century oil on board painting of wrapped oranges in a woven basket. Unsigned. Nicely framed. Good condition with a few small chips. Board measures 11" x 9". Framed size is 18" x 16". 197 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, Pitcher Silver Springs pottery pitcher, about 5-1/4" high. Some roughness around rim. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on page 113 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collect... 198 SILVER SPRINGS POTTERY, 3 Vessels Three Silver Springs pottery pieces, the tallest about 6" high. No damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and pictured on pages 116 and 118 of his book "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The C... 199 JACKSONVILLE Lantern Slide African-Americans 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparency (lantern slide). A scene with man and girl. Scene takes place in front of a Palmetto Hut near Jacksonville. (so labeled). It is nicely colorized (hand-tinted), made by the TH. McAllister-Keller Co., Inc. Early 1... 200 Rare TB ODOM 1850s Knox Hill Pottery Pitcher Extraordinarily rare, wheel-thrown salt-glazed pitcher, circa 1859, one of two known by Knox Hill pottery, Turnley & Odom. Embossed "TB Odom" approximately opposite handle. Measures 10" high. Bottom edge chips, glaze pops. See images for condition. T... 201 WEST PALM BEACH Railroad Photograph An original photographic print of a view of the Terminal and Facilities at Port of Palm Beach Florida, as operated by West Palm Beach Terminal Co., agents for West India Fruit & Steamship Co. Inc. Photo credit lower right for Charles E. Landes. Excel... 202 R.H. LESESNE, Hand Colored Photo, New Smyrna Immense, profusely hand colored photograph showing a dirt road through a canopy of oak and palm trees. Mat states the view is of "New Smyrna Drive, Near Seabreeze, Florida." Hand signed in paint at lower right corner, "R.H. Lesesne." Sight size is 25... 203 1900 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION Jacksonville Photo Large photograph of a view from the stage at a Democratic Convention held in Florida, circa 1900. Candidates include Thomas Palmer of Tampa, Fred Myers of Leon, W.S. Jennings of Homosassa and others. Attribution in lower margin for Moore, Jacksonvill... 204 DAYTONA BEACH Courson Studio Photograph Antique photographic print of men, women and children on horseback. Attribution in pencil at lower right for Coursen Studio of Daytona. Early 20th century. Framed size is 22 1/2" x 18 1/2". Very good condition with some spotting and rubbing. 205 CATHERINE STOCKWELL, Impressionist Landscape Oil on canvas painting by Florida artist Catherine Stockwell (American, 1895-1983). Impressionist landscape of a lake through trees. Catherine Stockwell was perhaps Florida's most proli?c impressionistic artist. Her earliest art training was at Stets... 206 ST. AUGUSTINE Mauchline Ware Souvenirs Antique wooden tourist souvenir items with St. Augustine depictions. (2) boxes, pull-off covers "Old Spanish Fort and Moat," "Ponce de Leon Hotel." (1) Pin holder, opens like book "Treasury Street." (1) rocking ink blotter with 2 scenes: "Hotel San M... 207 ST. PETERSBURG Brochure Collection, 1920s Vintage promotional advertising brochures for St. Pete, "The Sunshine City." (4) old road-map size promotional booklets on St. Petersburg, opening up to about 20 pages of info about the city that would attract tourists or settlers. All seem to have b... 208 TAMPA, 1887 "The Daily News" Newspaper Front page of "The Daily News," a Tampa newspaper from 1887, which contains a "Dead Roll" in which the names of victims of Yellow Fever are listed and "corrected daily." 209 USS FLORIDA Battleship Souvenir Pillow Vintage, 1920 souvenir 18" pillow for the dreadnaught battleship Florida. Felt fringe and designs on satin. Very nice condition, surprisingly clean. The U.S.S. Florida was a major coal-fueled battleship launched in 1910 and scrapped in 1931. She serv... 210 EDWARD LEONARD, Florida Landscape, Impressionist Impressionist landscape of a trail through a Florida forest by Edward Leonard (American, b. 1901). Leonard was an art teacher in New York before moving to Sarasota to teach at the Ringling School of Art in 1949. Not verso states painting was purchase... 211 Butterfly Vase, ORLANDO POTTERIES, Florida Pottery An Orlando Potteries vase with three butterflies. The top and base decorated with typical circumferential decorative lines. The base stamped faintly, ORLANDO POTTERIES FLORlDA and signed, "Vanderpool." Height 8 1/2 inches, base and mouth 3 inches. Or... 212 GRAACK Silver Springs Pottery Rare Teapot Glazed teapot about 8-1/2" high with pink, black and cream colored swirl design, lidded. Stamped "Silver Springs, Fla" and incised "Graack." No chips, cracks or damage -- a couple of fleabites on spout. From the collection of renowned Florida collect... 213 SEMINOLE INDIAN Woman Bookends Pair of cast metal painted bookends depicting a Seminole Indian working with her hands. 1920's. Copyrighted by sculptor Serena Plasikowski of Miami (mark SFP) Fine condition, Felt attached to bottom mostly gone now. Illegible old label on bottom. 214 1906 Photo Glass Lantern Slides (10) Ten different scenes, 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparencies (lantern slides), including Hotel Alcazar, Hotel Ponce de Leon, New Windsor Hotel, Whitehall (Flagler's Residence), DadeCo. Courthouse, Ormond Hotel, Flagler Memorial Church, and 3 other ... 215 LAURA E. LOCK, Oil on Canvas Board, Sailboat Dock Oil on canvas board painting of a fishing boat at harbor with wooden dock and boathouse. Signed "L. E. Lock" at top right corner. Circa early 20th century. Very good condition. Board measures 14" x 19". Framed size is 36" x 29". Laura Lock taught art... 216 ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plates (4) Four rare original 1920s Scammell Lamberton dinner plates from The Rolyat Hotel (now the Stetson University College of Law) in Gulfport. Each measures 10-3/4" diameter. No chips or cracks. Minor wear. Built in 1925, the Rolyat (Taylor spelled backwar... 217 ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plates (2) Two rare original 1920s Scammell Lamberton dinner plates from The Rolyat Hotel (now the Stetson University College of Law) in Gulfport. Each measures 10-3/4" diameter. No chips or cracks. Minor wear. Built in 1925, the Rolyat (Taylor spelled backward... 218 ROLYAT HOTEL St. Petersburg, Dinner Plate Rare original 1920s Scammell Lamberton dinner plate from The Rolyat Hotel (now the Stetson University College of Law) in Gulfport. Measures 10-3/4" diameter. No chips or cracks. Thin abrasion along border. Built in 1925, the Rolyat (Taylor spelled ba... 219 FLORIDA Land Grant, President James Buchanan Land grant dated 1860, giving 120 acres in (presumably) Hamilton County to a Florida militia man who fought in the "Seminole Disturbances." Folds and toning. Pres. Buchanan's signature likely secretarial. 220 Rare ST. PETE Railroad Albumen Photo, 1901 Albumen photograph, circa 1901, of the Orange Belt Railroad Pier, connecting Tampa and St. Petersburg. Excellent codition with minor wear. Measures 7 1/2" x 5 1/2". 221 GORDON K. BACHELOR, Oil on Canvas, Seawall Oil on canvas painting by Gordon Bachelor (American, d. 1988) of a boat tied to a seawall at low tide, with two fishermen in the distance. Signed at lower left corner. Circa mid-20th century. Bachelor was a US Navy veteran who later studied at Miami ... 222 FLORIDA JOURNEY BOOK 1886 "Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes", by Silvia Sunshine. Silvia took an extensive trip in the late 1870s from Savannah, Georgia through all parts of Florida, down to Key West and even around Cuba, noting things of interest in nature and mankind. Many ... 223 OCALA FIRE DEPARTMENT, Cabinet Card, Large Large and very rare cabinet card photograph of three officers of the Ocala Fire Department, including the chief, seated in the middle. Marked for Ocala Photo Co, Ocala, Florida in the bottom margin. Framed size is 16-1/4" x 11-1/4". Photo image size ... 224 SEMINOLE INDIAN, Historical Photograph, Family Antique albumen photograph of a large multi-generational Seminole Indian group. A wooden plank home is in the background. Circa late 19th century. Excellent condition, mounted to board. Pencil note on back of board states "Seminole Indians - Florida.... 225 SEMINOLE INDIAN, Historical Photograph, Children Antique albumen photograph of a male Seminole Indian seated beside two small children. A wooden plank home is in the background. Circa 19th century. Pencil note on back of board states "Seminole Indians - Florida." Excellent condition, mounted to boa... 226 ST. AUGUSTINE Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir Engraved "St. Augustine, 1898, Gracie". No damage. Ht.:3". 227 FLORIDA Watercolor, Landscape, 1942 Early 20th century watercolor landscape with two "sweethearts" on a walk in the lush floral landscape of Florida. Signed W.A. Carrie and dated 1942 at lower right. Titled on the mat, "Where Sweethearts Love to Roam." Excellent condition. Sight size i... 228 TARPON SPRINGS Hotel mid-1880's Photo This roughly 5" x 7" b/w photo of the Tarpon Springs Hotel was probably taken not long after it was built in 1884, judging by the newly planted palms in the sandpit front yard. The photo was mounted back on cardboard long ago. The cardboard has both ... 229 Limoges Florida Oranges Pitcher & Tray T&V Limoges for Greenleaf & Crosby, a jug measuring 6-3/4" high and a leaf-form tray, measuring 12-1/2" long. Fine condition, with no damage. 230 Limoges Florida Oranges Serving Pieces Serving bowl and two handled serving boats, all three T&V Limoges, hand decorated for Greenleaf & Crosby. Large boat measures about 13-3/8" long. All three pieces in fine condition, with no damage. 231 Limoges Florida Oranges Luncheon Set for 6 Antique T&V Limoges luncheon set, including six each of cups and lunch plates with cup wells, and a teapot, each decorated with Florida oranges, made for Greenleaf & Crosby. Plates measure about 8-1/2" diameter. All pieces in fine condition, with no ... 232 CHARLES E. SHAW, St. Johns River Watercolor Watercolor on paper painting of a houseboat on the St. Johns River by Charles Edgar Shaw of Mt. Dora. Signed, located and dated to 1943 at lower left. Excellent condition. Sight size is 17" x 11 1/2". Framed size is 24" x 19". Charles Shaw was a form... 233 MIAMI Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir Iridescent ruby flash glass engraved with ornate flourishes "1899, Miami Fla, Mrs. T.H. Seavey". Ht.: 4". No damage. 234 ST. AUGUSTINE Porcelain Souvenir Items (3) Three vintage souvenir tems all depicting the Ponce de Leon Hotel, including 9" plate; teacup; and a short ewer. Plate has small underside rim glaze error. Cup has rim flea-bite. Ewer has one small rim chip. 235 SEMINOLE INDIAN Dolls (4) Four vintage Native American Seminole palmetto fiber and cloth dolls, including male dolls. Dolls measure about 7" to 12". 236 SEMINOLE INDIAN Doll Palmetto Fiber 14" Old native American Seminole doll. Measures about 14" high. 237 ORLANDO POTTERY Vase with Butterfly Vintage circa 1920s Orlando Potteries vase, with paper label and stamp on bottom. Two depictions of butterflies in a naive Art Nouveau style handpainted opposite each other. Measures about 8-1/2" high. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection ... 238 ROY MASON, Tampa Water Tower Watercolor, 1957 Watercolor on paper painting of a man piloting a boat down the Hillsborough River, Tampa, Florida, with the old Sulphur Springs Water Tower visible in the distance. Roy Mason (American, 1886-1972) was a member of the National Academy of Design who il... 239 ORLANDO POTTERIES, Speckled Blue Candlesticks A group of candlesticks with speckled Yale blue glaze. Small candlesticks height 5 inches base 4 inches in diarneter. Medium candlestick height 8 inches base 4 inches in diameter. Tall candlesticks height 12 1/4 inches base 4 3/4 inches in diameter, ... 240 SEMINOLE INDIAN Doll Palmetto Fiber 14" Old Native American Seminole doll, apparently a man wearing tails and a hat. Measures about 14" high. 241 JEAN O. MITCHELL, Florida Cockfight Painting Oil on board painting of two roosters cockfighting, with one having a clear advantage. Signed at lower right by artist Jean Ottman Mitchell. Mitchell was an art teacher at the P.K. Yonge School in Gainsville in the 1940s. Excellent condition. St. Aug... 242 ST. PETERSBURG Soreno Hotel Plates (2) Two oval serving plates from the Soreno Hotel in St. Pete. Each measures about 10-1/4" long and is in nice used condition -- each has some minor utensil marks typical of hotel ware. Circa 1950s. 243 ISADOR DONSKOY, Miami Sightseeing Boat O/C Oil on canvas painting by Isador Donskoy Kallman (American, 20th C.) showing the NIKKO II, a sightseeing boat which operated out of Miami, Florida in the 1940s. Painting is signed and dated 1945 at lower left corner. Excellent condition. Sight size i... 244 OCALA BROOKSVILLE Ruby Glass Souvenir Items Pitcher engraved "Brooksville, Fla, Capitola" (no date or damage) 3"; Wine stem engraved "Ocala, Fla." no date. Ht: 4", no damage. 245 (2) JOY POSTLE, Oil on Board Paintings Two paintings on board by Joy Postle (American, 1896-1989). Both signed recto and verso. One titled Snowy Egret and Wild Hibiscus, the other titled Flamingo & Lotus. Manager's label verso with Orlando address. Both in very good condition with minor w... 246 PALM BEACH Souvenir Items (5) Contains (3) small Palm Beach vases - Hotel Alba, Garden of Eden & Lake Worth (tallest 4"); West Palm Beach salt shaker; and copper tray from Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach 5.5 " wide. All undamaged. 247 MIAMI BEACH WATERCOLOR, Circa 1958, Rosson Watercolor on paper painting of ladies bathing on Miami Beach with hotels in the background. Signed "G. Rosson" verso, located and dated to 1958. Excellent condition. Sight size is 13 1/2" x 10 1/2". Framed size is 20" x 17". 248 ROGER BANSEMER, Egret in Wetland, O/C Oil on canvas painting of a white egret in a lush Florida wetland. Roger L. Bansemer (American, b. 1948) is well known for his realist paintings of Florida landscapes. Signed R.L. Bansemer at lower right. Canvas Size is 14 1/2" x 23 3/4". Framed size... 249 Limoges Florida Oranges 18" Serving Tray Massive 18" diameter antique T&V Limoges chop plate or snack tray, decorated with oranges. Made for Greenleaf & Crosby. Fine condition, with no damage. 250 FLORIDA Seaboard Railroad Neon Sign 1950s This great neon sign graced a Seaboard Airline RR terminal. The railway operated all over the Southeast in the 1950s. There were more than a dozen station stops in Florida. The sign measures 57-1/2" high, 10-1/2" wide. Some chipping at top and bottom... 251 FLORIDA Vintage Souvenir Items (9) Nine vintage souvenir items from around Florida, including an older Black memorabilia orange picker doll, cast metal flamingos and dolphin, an orange blossom honey container, etc. 252 Limoges Florida Oranges 14-1/2" Platter Antique T&V Limoges handled plate, retailed by Greenleaf & Crosby. Fine condition, with minimal wear. No chips or other damage. 253 C.S. & R.G. ORR, Watercolor Landscape Southern School watercolor on paper painting of a Florida wetland/swamp scene. Signed "Orr" at lower left corner. The Orrs were watercolorists from Pennsylvania who painted landscapes on visits to Florida. Sight size is 13" x 4 1/2". Framed size is 1... 254 RENA L. CARPENTER, Oil on Canvas, 1955 Oil on canvas painting of lily pads on Lake Eola. Signed Rena L. Carpenter and dated to 1955 at lower left. Carpenter moved to Florida in the 1940s and was active in both Orlando and St. Petersburg. Very good condition with minor wear. Board measures... 255 JACKSONVILLE Souvenir Items (5) Three porcelain pieces and two molded metal beakers, all souvenirs depicting Jacksonville attractions, circa early 20th century. Shoe measures 4-1/2" long. Fine condition. 256 SEMINOLE INDIANS, Folk Art Painting Early 20th century folk art painting of two women in Seminole Indian dresses, running through a cypress swamp. Framed size is 11 3/4" x 10 1/2". Very good condition. 257 FLORIDA Black Americana Picking Oranges Plate German porcelain plate with handpainted scene depicting African American laborer on a ladder, picking oranges. Plate measures 9-1/2" diameter. Fine condition. 258 PALM HARBOR Florida Southern College Plate A rare cake plate, circa 1905, depicting an image captioned "Florida Seminary, Sutherland Fla." Florida Seminary opened in 1902 in Sutherland -- now called Palm Harbor -- and changed its name four years later to Southern College. It then moved to Lak... 259 STRONG, Florida Landscape with Palm Trees, Oil Oil on canvas painting of a stand of palm trees, signed "Strong" at the lower right. Nicely framed. Canvas measures 22" x 16". Framed size is 27" x 21". 260 TAMPA (4) photos Tampa Bay Hotel racetrack Set of four mounted 4.75" x 3.75" b/w original photos of a horse race on the grounds of Flagler's Tampa Bay Hotel (now University of Tampa).The old hotel minarets can be seen in the distance. Flagler added this 1/2 mile track to the hotel grounds in ... 261 MIM GREEN, Seminole Indian Portrait, Pastel Oil pastel portrait drawing of a young Seminole Indian girl. Signed "Mim Green" at lower right. Excellent condition. Framed behind glass. Sight size is 10 1/2" x 14 1/2". Framed size is 18" x 22". 262 CRARY POTTERY, Handled Jug, Stoneware Handled stoneware jug, CRARY POTTERY, FLA with impressed mark under base. Unglazed exterior, interior appears to be salt glaze. Measures 9 1/2" tall. Excellent condition with minor surface wear and no chips, cracks or damage. 263 ALBIN BARANOWSKI, Florida Wetland Landscape Oil on board painting by Albin Baranowski (Russian, 1874-1959). Baranowski was a Russian born artist living in America, active in West Palm Beach, Miami and other locations including Akron and Detroit. Painting is one of his Florida landscapes execut... 264 SILVER SPRINGS Framed Felt Pennant Boat 1940's 1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows glass bottom boat with tourists feeding freeloading fish below. Flat, clean, no previous mounting pin holes. Ve... 265 MIAMI Framed Felt Pennant, 1940's Alligator 1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows what Florida is most famous for: alligators and oranges. Flat, clean, no obvious past mounting pin holes. Very ... 266 ST. AUGUSTINE- Framed Felt Pennant, Oldest House 1940s vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows oldest house and palm tree. Flat, clean, no old bulletin board thumbtack holes. Very fine. 267 GRAACK POTTERY, Lake Sunset Vase, Florida Tapered vase with sunset over lake scene. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 7 1/2" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Flori... 268 BRADENTON, Boat Pier, Oil on Board, 1951 Oil on board folk art painting of the Bradenton Pier, titled and signed J.O. Rosier along the lower edge. Dated 12-22-51. Framed size is 20 1/2" x 14". Very good condition. 269 FLORIDA Patent Medicines & Makeup Early 20th century general store products, all manufactured in Florida, including Grannie's Salve (Orange City), Davis' Best Painless Eye Water (Lakeland), Red Liniment (Tampa), Pino Hot Oil Liniment (Deland), 666 Malarial Preparation (Jacksonville),... 270 MIAMI Framed Folding Fan, painted S.S. FLORIDA The S.S. Florida made the trip from Miami to Havana between 1934 and the demise of Cuba as a travel/casino mecca in 1959. For $24 you had two days at sea, all meals, and a tour of Havana. After 1959 it sailed from Miami to Nassau into the 1960s. The ... 271 ORLANDO Yowell Duckworth Building Plate Souvenir plate depicting Orlando's first four-story commercial block. Circa 1920. Fine condition. 7-3/4" diam. 272 PALM BEACH Seminole Indian Souvenir Plate Vintage souvenir 7.5" plate featuring a Seminole Indian. No damage. 273 FLORIDA Alligator Carved Tobacco Pipes Three vintage carved figural alligator pipes. One appears to be unsmoked, all three are serviceable. Each measures between 6" and 7" long. 274 FLORIDA ORANGES Art Nouveau Tea Set Antique circa 1900 tea set, including tea or coffee pot with lid, two cream pitchers and a sugar bowl (missing lid). Pot marked handpainted for Jacksonville company, other pieces for W.H. Dubois of St. Augustine. Pot measures about 10" high. 275 BABE RUTH in St. Petersburg, Stereoview Well-done Keystone stereoview of the famous BABE RUTH, hands on hips, scowl on face, with other players in background. Caption "32598 Babe Ruth, King of Swat, at St. Petersburg, Florida". Actual photographs, not prints, great detail. 276 SULPHUR SPRINGS, 1927 Panorama Photograph Panoramic photograph of downtown Sulphur Springs, dated March 9, 1927, and signed by Blanche Photo Service of Cleveland. Very good condition. Framed size is 41 3/4" x 12 1/2". 277 ST. PETERSBURG, Panoramic Photo, Rebekah Assembly 1939 Panorama of the 31st Assembly of the Officers of Rebekah for the state of Florida. Photo signed for Clyde Fairfield of St. Pete. Excellent conditon. Wear to framing. Framed size is 30" x 8 1/2". 278 (5) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace Lot of five antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace landscapes. One with notes verso regarding citrus crop viability. Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". Very goo... 279 (5) BURGERT BROTHERS Photographs, Temple Terrace Lot of five antique Burgert Bros. photographs mounted on linen, consisting of views of Temple Terrace landscapes. Paper labels verso identifying each photo. Each measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2", one folds out to panorama. Very good condition with minor wear... 280 Tampa, Plant Steamship Line to Havana 1888 March 1888 Timetable and info brochure for steamships connected to the the Plant Railway system, "the short sea route." You could take their trains to Tampa, board their steamship, and go to Cuba ($38) or Key West ($20). Not cheap! The map shows thei... 281 G. HOWARD HILDER, Miami Oil Painting Oil on board painting of clouds over the water by G. Howard Hilder of Coconut Grove, Miami. Hilder was one of the earliest commercial artists to settle in South Florida and was highly influential in the Miami Artist Colony. Excellent condition in per... 282 Florida Pottery, Chinese New Year Figurine A Chinese New Year figure made at The Merritt Island Pottery. Height 8 inches. Unmarked. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, and feature... 283 Florida Pottery Candlestick Holders, Handpainted Pair of candle holders, measuring a stately 13" high, each with handpainted Florida waterside scene. Possibly Graack. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery... 284 Florida Pottery Wall Flower Vase, Parrot Thick walled wall sconce ceramic bud vase decorated with a parrot on a branch. Unmarked. 10" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. Rim chip. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery:... 285 PALM BEACH Yacht Club 1898 Pewter Stein Antique stein with glass bottom, engraved "Palm Beach Yacht Club 1898, Sharpie Class, Won by ..." and a few dates, but no victors' names. Raised enamel flag applied. Slightly out of round -- could be pushed back into shape, but carefully, as glass is... 286 ROGER BANSEMER, Lighthouse, Watercolor Watercolor on paper painting of a lighthouse. Roger L. Bansemer (American, b. 1948) is well known for his realist paintings of Florida landscapes. Signed R.L. Bansemer at lower right. Board measures 8" x 10". Framed size is 16" x 14". 287 (3) Early Florida Maps, Bloomfield, Colton, 1880s Three early Florida maps including Bloomfield's Illustrated Historical Guide to St. Augustine, along with two copies of G.W. & C.B. Colton's New Sectional Map of the State of Florida. All circa 1880s. Two in very good condion. Repairs to folded maps.... 288 BOOK: History of Palm Beach, 1928 "The History of Beautiful Palm Beach", hardback book, by J. Wadsworth Travers, Palm Beach Press.1928, 146 pages. AUTHOR SIGNED on front endpaper. The preface briefly mentions this is a second edition. There is no title page. Green cloth cover, sunned... 289 MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Pinecone Vase, 1910s A vase with pine cones. Unmarked. Attributed to the Manatee River Pottery, Bradentown, Florida. Circa 1915- 1921. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector and author, Alfred R.... 290 Etching, Florida Beach Scene, Signed Etching of a Florida beach scene with sea oats. Titled "Across the Dunes" and illegibly signed in the lower margin. Very good condition with minor toning. Plate size is 5" x 3 1/2". Framed size is 13" x 11". 291 FLORIDA Plant System Railroad Conductor Badge 1880s-90s train conductor's brass hat badge. Engraved "The Plant System, Conductor." The Plant System, founded by Henry B. Plant, operated from 1882-1902. Measures 3-3/4" across. Fine condition. 292 MIAMI, Souvenir Plates (3) Two matching Miami restaurant plates Fleetwood Hotel, with some knife scratches. One multi-scene, no damage. 293 FLORIDA Land Grant, President Millard Fillmore Land grant dated 1852, giving land in Tallahassee to Charles Finch of Madison County. Staining and folds, holes along center fold. Seal in nice condition. Fillmore's signature likely secretarial. 294 JACKSONVILLE 1 gal Blum & Co. Liquor Jug Antique 1 gallon stoneware handled jug "Return jug to /Chas. Blum & Co. / Liquor Dealers/ Jacksonville, Fla.". Well made and glazed jug, a few old shallow rim chips, no cracks. 295 ROGER BANSEMER, Egret in Wetland, O/B Oil on board painting of a white egret in a lush Florida wetland. Roger L. Bansemer (American, b. 1948) is well known for his realist paintings of Florida landscapes. Signed R.L. Bansemer at lower right. Board measures 8" x 10". Framed size is 16" x ... 296 LAKE WALES Bok Tower Lusterware Items Two antique luster souvenir porcelain items, a vase and a tea cup and saucer, from "The Singing Tower," aka Bok Tower, located outside Lake Wales in Polk County. Fine condition. Vase measures 5" high. 297 PENSACOLA Mammie Black Americana Plate Souvenir plate from Pensacola, depicting African American domestic worker sweeping, with the caption "Mammie Pensacola, Fla." Measures about 8-3/8" diam. No damage. 298 Early Florida Watercolor, Palm Trees, 1927 Early Florida watercolor landscape showing palm trees on a shore. Illegibly signed and dated to 1927 at lower right corner. Good condition with some foxing. Sight size is 5 1/2" x 9". Framed size is 12 1/2" x 16 1/2". 299 Color Photo Glass Lantern Slides (11) Eleven different scenes, 4" x 3.75" glass positive transparencies (lantern slides), mostly Florida, including George Street house, S.S. Miami at sea, Eating fruit on Hogg Island, Ostrich Farm Jacksonville, fort scene, Obispo Street, Old Vedder House,... 300 OLIVE COMMONS Miami Handpainted Tea Set Exceedingly rare porcelain tea set, including teapot, creamer, sugar, cake plate and handled tidbit tray, all hand-decorated by Miami artist Olive Commons, best known for her miniatures on porcelain jewelry. Teapot measures 7" high, cake plate 9-3/8"... 301 PENSACOLA Lewis Bear Rye Whiskey Jug Antique circa 1890s rye whiskey crock decanter embossed with "Albert Moore Pure Old Rye, The Lewis Bear Co., Pensacola, Fla." Measures 12-1/2" high and is in very fine condition. 302 PATSIE MCCANDLESS, Anhinga Gold Mixed Media Mixed media painting on paper of an Anhinga bird. Signed P. McCandless at lower left corner. Nicely framed and in excellent condition. Sheet size is 17" x 13". Framed size is 23" x 19". 303 ST. PETERSBURG Green Bench Miniatures (4) Four wood green benches, miniatures of those that dotted downtown St. Pete from about 1915 to the 1960s. Benches measure 3-1/2" to 6-3/4" long. (The largest appears to be an advertising bench for Disston Manual Training.) 304 FLORIDA East Coast RY (36) postcards 1912 This collection of 36 (hand-counted 38 but they may have added cards later) Photostint color postcards showing scenes up and down Florida's East Coast was given to selected patrons riding on the Florida East Coast Railway (Flagler's Line) in 1912. Th... 305 ORLANDO Old 1886 Portrait Plate Handpainted portrait plate of early Orlando resident, Josephine Wheeler McGee, who died in 1886, one year after the city was founded. Framed in round, gilt gesso (extensive losses on frame near bottom), memorial inscription written on frame. Glass pl... 306 ORLANDO POTTERIES, Pine Cone Bowl, 1920s A bowl decorated with pine cones and a circular band below and around neck of bowl. 4 inches high and 6 1/2 inches wide. Base has characteristic indentation and circular turning marks. Base marked in pencil, "#7- S". Attributed to Orlando Potteries o... 307 Vintage Florida Bud Vase, Indian Woman About 8-1/4" high bud vase, possibly Graack Pottery, but unsigned. Illegible word on bottom written in pencil. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Potte... 308 1894 MAP Florida Counties, Hand Colored 1894 County Map of Florida by A. L. Smith. Inset shows "Southern Portion" of Florida including individually labeled keys, continuing on through the Marquesas Keys. Very good condition with some fading to hand coloring, a few light creases and small c... 309 TAMPA "Purity Spring Water Co" Bottle Antique 14" (gallon?) tall bottle, raised molded lettering. No chips, cracks. Slight external wear, some iridescence. 310 GAINESVILLE Florida Gators Football Decanter Vintage 1975 Ezra Brooks bourbon whiskey decanter in the shape of a University of Florida Gators football player ... or, more accurately, an anthropomorphic alligator wearing a UF football uniform. Measures about 11-1/2" high. Unopened. Contents are ... 311 GAINESVILLE Florida Gators Football Decanter Vintage 1973 Ezra Brooks bourbon whiskey decanter in the shape of a University of Florida Gators football player ... or, more accurately, an anthropomorphic alligator wearing a UF football uniform. Measures about 13" high. Lid appears to be sealed on... 312 SEMINOLE CHIEF, 19th C McKenney & Hall Lithograph MCKENNEY, Thomas L. (1785-1859) and James HALL (1793-1868), Nea-Math-La, a Seminole Chief. Published by F.W. Greenough, 1836. Hand-colored lithograph with excellent color. Light soiling, minor foxing and slight ghosting of text. Sight size is 10 1/2"... 313 INDIAN RIVER, All Sports Library Magazine, #48 All Sports Library magazine No. 48, featuring a story titled Jack Lightfoot's Plans or Wrecked on the Indian River, by Maurice Stevens. The mentions the heroes' run in with a "raw-bone Florida cracker." Circa 1906. Very good condition with some edgew... 314 DELAND, Antique Logging Photographs Three early 20th century silver gelatin photographs of employees and railroad equipment of the Bond Lumber Company, Deland. Each mounted to board and titled in pencil verso. Photos in very good condition with some edgewear and minor silvering. Each m... 315 OCALA Government Land Sale 1885 Marion County Original sale document of 80 acres of land in 1885 to Houston Elledge by the U.S. Government General Land Office, signed by president Grover Cleveland (likely secretarial). Will display nicely. 316 FLORIDA Alligator Souvenir Items (8) Eight vintage gator-related Florida souvenirs, including a real alligator head letter opener, various carved openers, a tin gator bobblehead toy and more. Largest letter opener measures about 15" long. 317 1836 FLORIDA "Seat of War" Map, Tampa Bay Antique map showing the Seat of War in Florida, 1836, including Indian Villages, General Gains Camps, Battles Fought, Houses Picketed and the Camps of General Scott's Army. Nicely framed. Some light soiling. Sight size is 10 1/2" x 14 1/2". Framed si... 318 ST. PETERSBURG, LARGO Souvenir Pieces Plate 8.5" showing swampy Lake Largo (made for Farmer's Alliance Exchange), (2 ) vases picturing the Public Library and Hotel Detroit in St. Pete 319 FLORIDA Land Grant, 1848 President James Polk Land grant dated 1848, giving land to Andrew Charles of Madison County. Staining and folds. Polk's signature likely secretarial. 320 Hotel Mason PRINCESS MARTHA St. Pete Plate and cover from the Hotel Mason, St. Petersburg, built in 1924. It went bankrupt two years later. It was renamed the Princess Martha, which exists to this day as a retirement community. Plate measures 8-1/2" diameter. Both plate and cover in exc... 321 SEMINOLE INDIAN Male Doll Palmetto Fiber 11" Old native American Seminole male doll. Measures about 11" high. 322 ALICE JEAN SMALL, Watercolor Tropical Shell Ginger Early 20th century watercolor on paper painting of Tropical Shell Ginger flowers by Alice Jean Small. Signed at lower right. Excellent condition. Sight size is 15" x 21". Framed size is 24" x 30". Small was a teacher and chairman of the design depart... 323 FLORIDA Clyde Steamship Brochure & Buttons Rare circa 1900 brochure from the Clyde Steamship Co., as well as two metal jacket buttons from a Clyde uniform. Brochure has some tape repairs and a few cover losses, as shown. 324 PALM BEACH Handpainted Openwork Plate Plate with nicely painted waterside scene with palm trees, captioned "Palm Beach Fla" and artist initialed on back. Measures a little over 9" diam. No damage. 325 SEMINOLE INDIAN Woven Pine Needle Basket Vintage basket, woven from pine tree needles by Seminole Indians in southern Florida. Height 8", width at waist 13", opening 9".. Still quite supple. Rim has small area where thread tying together needle bundle is gone, leaving loose needles. Otherwi... 326 Florida Primitive Landscape Painting Old folk art landscape handpainted on cross section of palm tree. Unsigned. Measures 12" diameter. 327 FLORIDA Old Primitive Painting on Fruit Wood Still life of Florida orange on cross section of tree, believed to be a fruit wood. Unsigned. Measures 15" wide. Circa early 20th century. 328 FLORIDA Portrait Painting, possibly Seminole Vintage portrait on cross section of palm tree, appears to be a Seminole Indian (or at least someone wearing a Seminole shirt). Measures about 11" diameter. 329 DAYTONA, Haberletone Photograph, Spanish Moss Photograph showing Spanish Moss on oak trees. Stated verso, "Haberletones are photographs on glass... toned in sepia and gold..." Made by R. H. LeSesne, Daytona. Very good condition. Wear to framing. Framed size is 12 1/2" x 10 3/4". 330 ELEANOR BLAIR, Florida Landscape Painting Small oil on canvas by Florida artist Blair (American, 20th cent.), measuring 2-3/8" x 4-3/8" visible in 6-3/8" x 8-1/4" frame. Signed lower left. 331 TAMPA, Burgert Brothers, CDV, Ybor City Carte de visite portrait of a young man. Labeled "Burgert, Ybor City, Tampa, Fla." at bottom margin. In period frame with family photo mounted verso. Excellent condition. Framed size is 4 3/4" x 6 1/2". 332 CDV, Young African American Couple, Jacksonville A carte de visite photograph of two finely dressed black teenagers. Framed, showing the applied attribution to Wildenhain, Jacksonville Florida. Very good condition. Photograph with some scratches. Framed size is 3 1/2" X 5 1/8". 333 PAUL DiNEGRO, Key West Painting of Palm Trees Early 20th century Florida painting of palm trees on the shore. Signed and titled verso, "Paul DiNegro, Key West, FLA." Excellent condition. Framed size is 9 3/4" x 7 1/2". 334 BELLEVIEW City Brochure 1884 Belleview was a newly created town in Marion Co, FL back in 1884. They produced this brochure to extoll the virtues of this great town: rich farm lands, orange tree wonderland, thriving town with two sawmills, a handsome passenger depot and "nearly 1... 335 FLORIDA Antique Engravings of Native Americans Five 18th and 19th century engravings of Florida Native Americans in action. The largest is matted with drawing about 16" tall, caption in French, but with a cut-out printed English translation hidden under the bottom flap of the mat "Manner of buryi... 336 ST. AUGUSTINE, (6) Porcelain Souvenir items Five vintage pitchers & vases, all similar style, includes (3)"Old City Gate", tallest 3"; and palette-shaped plate 5", "Ponce de Leon Hotel". No damage on any. 337 JOY POSTLE, Oil on Board Painting, Wood Duck Painting on board by Joy Postle (American, 1896-1989). Signed recto and verso. Titled "Wood Duck" verso along with the artist's Orlando address.Very good condition with minor wear. Board measures 9" x 12". 338 WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, Florida Riverboat Photo Sepia tone enlargement photograph of a tour riverboat on "The Tomoka, Near Ormond Florida." Two finely dressed ladies near the front of the boat. The photo was taken by William Henry Jackson, well-known for his historical Western photography, on one ... 339 (2) GRAACK & SON Vases or Candlesticks, Palm Trees Two candlesticks or bud vases. One decorated with poinsettias, 8 inches high and 3 3/4 inches wide at the base. Marked on the base, " The H. A. Graack and Son Art Pottery, Bradentown, Florida. ca 1921-1923. The second, with palm trees and water. Stam... 340 ORLANDO POTTERIES, Three Pottery Items Three Orlando Pottery ceramic pieces, including two vases and a orange -- presumably a paperweight. Taller vase measures just under 6" high. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Pot... 341 MIAMI Framed Felt Pennant, 1930s-1940's Scenes 1940's, possibly 1930s, vintage souvenir 28" full-sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 39" frame with plastic window. Shows Biltmore Hotel, the beach, and Lummus Park. Flat, clean, no old mounting holes. Very Fine. 342 PANAMA CITY Framed Felt Pennant, 1940's Beach 1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows girl on beach in 1940s swim suit. Flat, clean, only small mounting pin hole at tip and left corners. Very fine. 343 FT. LAUDERDALE Framed Felt Pennant, Beach Girl 1940's vintage souvenir 26" full sized felt pennant with complete end ties. Professionally mounted in 33" frame with plastic window. Shows girl on beach in 40's swim suit. Flat, clean, only one small mounting pin hole at top left corner. Tip cut back... 344 Old Painting of Florida Bobcat on Fruit Wood Handpainted Florida bob cat on cross section of tree, believed to be a fruit wood. Unsigned. Measures 11-1/2" wide. Circa early 20th century. 345 FLORIDA Primitive Painting of House on Wood Handpainted Florida house scene with palm trees on cross section of tree, believed to be a fruit wood. Unsigned. Measures 8-1/2" wide. Circa early 20th century. 346 FLORIDA Primitive Black Americana Painting Handpainted scene on cross section of tree (believed to be a fruit wood) depicting an elderly African American man sitting on a porch, smoking with a woman who is visible through a narrow window. On the back is written, "Smoke got sociable ways, ain'... 347 WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, Florida Riverboat Photo Sepia tone enlargement photograph of a steam-powered tour riverboat named NEMO, on "The Tomoka, Near Ormond Florida." The man who appears to be the guide is standing at the front of the boat pointing a rifle or shotgun toward the bank. The photo was ... 348 ORLANDO Grand Theatre 1915 Ashtray Ashtray from Grand Theater in Orlando, which opened in 1884. Silent movies began playing there in 1915. Measures about 5" diameter. Good condition. 349 JACKSONVILLE 1-gal Stoneware Distiller's Jug Antique 1-gallon jug crock with handle,11" tall, "Rose/ Distiller/Jacksonville". Small bottom edge chip,otherwise quite clean and nice. Handle was broken off, rough edges ground, and breaks painted to match dark brown color of jug top. It is not clea... 350 SAINT AUGUSTINE Antique Handpainted Plate Handpainted antique plate with the old Spanish coat of arms for St. Augustine. Measures about 9-3/4" diam. No damage. 351 ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Items (6) Six-item vintage small eclectic collection, all St. Petersburg. (2) vases, Shell Mound & Railroad Dock, tallest 4"; handle basket "Fishing from Railroad Dock"; woman's compact; wood box; cast metal seahorse thermometer (still working!) heavy patina. ... 352 ROYAL HICKMAN Flamingo Pottery Flower Frog Royal Hickman flamingo flower frog, measuring 10-1/2" high. No damage. Paper label intact, with some edge wear. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 1950s, but during the mid-1940s, operated his own pottery business out ... 353 ROYAL HICKMAN Pottery Horse Head Ceramic horse bust by Royal Hickman, 1940s. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 1950s, but during the mid-1940s, operated his own pottery business out of Tampa. Horse measures over 13" high. Excellent condition. Unsigne... 354 JACKSONVILLE Souvenir Plates (4) Windsor Hotel Four vintage souvenir plates of Jacksonville area buildings. Largest measures 8" diam., from Women's Exchange. Includes Rhodes Futch Collins furniture company, Windsor Hotel and the St. James Building. No damage. 355 Florida Alligator Souvenir Smoking Items, Pipe Vintage St. Augustine gator ashtray/matchbox holder and handcarved alligator tobacco pipe. 356 TAMPA, Souvenir Plates (4) Four vintage souvenir plates, largest 9' diam. Includes Cypress Gardens, Lafayette St. Bridge, and {2} prominent Tampa buldings. No damage. 357 BOOK: "FLORIDA LADS" 1903 "Florida Lads" and "For King or Congress", by William Perry Brown, Saalfield, 1903 fiction hardback. Two books for the price of one- bound together. "Lads" occupies the first 289 pages; "King" adds another 20 pages at the end. The lads of course have... 358 MIAMI 1920s Hotel Ware Carl G. Fisher Bowl Circa 1920s Lamberton Scammell hotel ware bowl made for Carl G Fisher properties. Fisher was responsible for the early development of Miami Beach. Bowl measures 8-1/2" diameter. Fine condition. 359 SNEADS Ruby Glass Mug Souvenir Engraved "1900, Thos. B. Brown, Sneads, Fla.". Height 3.5". A few small scratches. 360 Tampa Blob-top Glass, Beer or Soda Bottle Antique heavy glass Blobtop bottle, 6.5" high. "The Florida Brewing Co./ Tampa, Fla.". Has 3/4 high mold line. Looks hand-blown with thick bottom. Typical air bubbles. No chips, very light external wear. 361 ST. PETERSBURG Webb's City Shopping Cart Sign Vintage metal sign, presumed to have been mounted on wire -- possibly on shopping carts themselves. Some oxidation, but most original paint remains intact. Measures about 3" x 6". 362 ORLANDO POTTERIES, Two Handpainted Vases Two small vases, measuring about 5-1/4" and 5-3/4" high. One has a painting of palm trees, the other of oranges. The latter has an Orlando Pottery label on the bottom, the former is attributed to that pottery. Both free of chips and cracks. From the ... 363 PALM BEACH Hotel Royal Poinciana Tumbler Mettlach Villeroy & Boch ceramic tumbler, circa 1900. Depicts Ocean Avenue, Morning Side Walk and the Royal Poinciana Hotel in Palm Beach. Measures 5" high. Has three rim chips and two short hairlines. 364 FLORIDA Railroad Brochures Vintage Florida Railroad company informational brochures, early 1900s. Not timetables, but descriptions of cities they serve, vacation spots, hotels, tours, maps. All fold-out "old road map" pocket size style and size, 9" x 4". There are (2) from Atl... 365 DAYTONA Antique Photos Houses, Gardens (5) Original mounted photo prints probably 1890s of several different presumably Daytona area houses and gardens. Prints approx. 5.5" x 7.5" mounted on original heavy cardboard pieces 8.5" x 6.5" in the style of the times. Backs all have photographer's n... 366 GRAACK POTTERY, Palm Tree Sunset Vase, Florida Ovoid vase, decorated with palm trees at sunset. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 9" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Fl... 367 GRAACK POTTERY, Palm Tree Sunset Vase, Florida Ovoid vase with flared rim, decorated with palm trees at sunset. Marked under base for Graack & Son, Bradentown (Bradenton), FL. Early 20th century. Measures 8 1/4" tall. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant chips, cracks or damage. From the colle... 368 CLEARWATER Fort Harrison Hotel Plate Service plate from the Fort Harrison Hotel in Clearwater. Measures just under 11" diam. Maas Bros. mark on verso, as well as hotel name. Made by Lamberton. 369 BARTOW, (2) Mounted Logging Company Photos A pair of 19th century logging company photographs by G. P. Freeman of Bartow. Photos show a large mill and the grounds of a lumber operation, including 19 employees, many of whom are African-American. Good condition with light wear and some soiling.... 370 FLORIDA Map Louisville & Nashville RR Land 1898 This huge fold-out 1898 map shows not only "Lands held by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co" but also "those Vacant Government Land Subject to Homestead Entry." The map is detailed enough to show township numbers. These are color coded. As this ... 371 TAMPA Brochures, Maps, Advertising (7) Seven assorted Tampa items, mostly from the 1920s. (3) Tampa Bay Hotel brochures, several city brochures and booklet, program for 1919 South Florida Fair. All in good used condition. 372 ST. AUGUSTINE, Souvenir Plates (6) Six vintage St. Augustine souvenir plates, largest 10" diameter. (2) multi-scene, (2) Ponce de Leon Hotel; Slave Market; Old Fort Marion. 373 ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Plates (4) Three vintage VINOY Hotel scenes restaurant plates largest 10", some knife scratches. One advertising plate, a few spots of "paint loss". 374 ROYAL HICKMAN Ceramic BULL Advertising Ashtray Two ceramic bulls by Royal Hickman, 1940s. One has been affixed to a ceramic ashtray as an advertising piece for Leo's Steaks -- location unknown. Hickman worked with Haeger Potteries in the 1930s and again in the 1950s, but during the mid-1940s, ope... 375 MIAMI BILTMORE HOTEL Silverplate Serving Trays Two 18" x 11-1/2" silverplated Gorham serving trays, heavyweight restaurant ware. The end handles have a scroll "B" in them for Biltmore and the maker's stamp on the back has the Gorham name and logo, Miami Biltmore, and 1926 date. As the hotel was b... 376 FLORIDA Engravings From Harper's Weekly, 1870s Four full-page engravings, 12" x 9.5", taken from Harper's Weekly Magazine, dates between 1870-1880. All 4 are matted in thin cardboard, done long ago. Scenes include: "The Home of the Alligator-A Scene on Lake Kissinee [sic]"; "Florida Oranges- From... 377 TAMPA Lovera Havana Cuban Cigar Decals Group of four early 20th century Cigar Industry window decals showing the eagle crest for LOVERA Havana Cigars, with the city listed as TAMPA, FLA. Each in excellent condition and measuring 8" diameter. 378 SUWANNEE RIVER, Hand Colored Photograph Turn of the century hand-colored photograph of mossy trees overhanging the Suwannee River. Labeled "Swanee River" at lower right. Excellent condition in a thin gilt frame. Framed size is 9 1/4" x 14 1/4". 379 ARCADIA Fruit Crate end with Airplane Label 1930s Fruit shipping crate end panel with full label featuring the "Arcadia Ace" single-engine plane. The company name "Sunny South Packing Co./ Arcadia, Florida" surrounds the airplane. Total piece is 12" square. Good condition. Label a little puckered, l... 380 EVERGLADES Rod & Gun Club, 1920s Silver Covered silver soldered serving piece, circa 1920s-30s, by Jos Heinrichs. Engraved on bottom and on underside of lid, Everglades Rod & Gun Club. This club was founded (officially) in 1922, and hosted multiple U.S. presidents. Measures about 8" long. 381 BOOK: A LITTLE DUSKY HERO, Published 1902 A Little Dusky Hero, by Harriet T. Comstock, Published by Thomas Y. Crowell, New York, 1902. The story, set in Tampa, tells of an African American soldier. Solid binding and very little wear to cover decorations in white, black and gilt. Bumped corne... 382 BOOK: 1883 Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes, by Sylvia Sunshine, Published by Southern Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, 1883. Frontispiece shows the founding of St. Augustine, Florida. Includes fold-out map. Solid binding and very little wear to cover dec... 383 FLORIDA 1940 Exhibit NY World's Fair photo book Florida had a large state exhibit at the 1939-1940 World's Fair held in New York City. A great book of photographs "FLORIDA- The land where Dreams Come True," which proudly displays the wonders produced in Florida, was printed, and personalized copie... 384 FLORIDA "Historical Industrial Biographical" Webb 1885 soft-cover large book; screw-type 3-ring binding.. "Webbs Historical, Industrial, Biographical Florida" by Wanton S. Webb. 1885, W.S. Webb, publisher. , 206 pages. 12" x 9.5". Stated as complete unto itself but part of a larger volume in progres... 385 ST. AUGUSTINE, Souvenir Ceramic Items (5) Vintage porcelain plates (3)- Old Watchtower, multi-scene, old City Gate. Largest 12". Trivet multi-scene. Deep 3-dimensional ceramic plate City Gate (under-rim chip above hanger). No damage to others. 386 MANATEE RIVER POTTERY Bradenton Vase Vintage bottle shape vase with Asian-inspired painting on side of bird and tree. Measures about 6" high. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in ... 387 FORT TICONDEROGA Swirl Pottery Vase Vintage Florida stamped Fort Ticonderoga vase, 8" high. No chips, cracks or damage. From the collection of renowned Florida collector, Alfred R. Frankel, MD, author of "Old Florida Pottery: Potters in Paradise" being "The Collector's Guide to History... 388 GRAACK & SON Pottery Vase, Lighthouse, Florida A vase decorated with 2 palm trees on water with light house in background, 8 1/2 inches high and 5 inches wide. Stamped on base, THE GRAACK POTTERY, HAND MADE HAND PAINTED, BRADENTOWN, FLA. Circa 1921-1923. Minor surface/edge wear. No significant ch... 389 Colored Engravings, Native Americans 1859 Two hand-colored engravings, apparently plates taken from a book, approximately 7.5" x 10". Both depict Native Americans, probably Floridians. Each plate has a printed date (1859) and either a plate or page number. #23 shows a group of men, some in a... 390 FLORIDA Antique History Books (8) Eight mixed topic books, mostly history of Florida. All hardcover. Includes "History and Government of Florida", Brevard, 1904, 272 pages. Text book? Many drawings, scribbles, smudges. Some page damage. Cover worn, bleached spots. Covers tight. "Song... 391 PALM BEACH Souvenir Plates, Matched Pair Two vintage 8" plates, hand-painted scene "Hotel Royal Poinciana". Painted for W.C. Hart. No damage. 392 ST. PETERSBURG Souvenir Creamer Vintage 3" restaurant-ware cream pitcher, Hotel Detroit, St. Petersburg. No damage. 393 ORMOND BEACH Hotel Flagler Pitcher Jug 1920s service pitcher from The Ormond Hotel (aka The Flagler Hotel) in Ormond Beach. Measures about 5" high. Good condition. 394 ST. PETERSBURG, Souvenir Plates (2) Two vintage St. Pete souvenir plates, largest 7" diameter. National Bank Bldg.; Multi-scene. 395 MANATEE RIVER POTTERY, Flower Bowl w/ Frog, 1910s A flower bowl with center frog decorated with oranges. Measures 2 1/2" high and 7 1/2" in diameter. Stamped faintly on base, but unreadable. Attributed to the Manatee River Pottery, Bradentown, Florida. Circa 1915-1921. Minor surface/edge wear. No si... 396 FLORIDA "Chronological History pre-1722" Barcia This is a 1951 translation, limited edition copy # 462 of 999, of Barcia's "Chronological History of the Continent of Florida", published in Spanish 1723 and laboriously translated by Anthony Kerrigan into English, published by the University of Flor... 397 ST AUGUSTINE 19C Souvenir Fan Antique souvenir wood and paper fan from late 1800s, picturing the Hotel Alcazar and Ponce de Leon, as well as the St. Augustine fort. Vanes measure 13-1/2" long. Some separation and archival tape repairs. 398 ST. AUGUSTINE "The Exile" Poem, Fontaine, 1878 "The Exile, A Tale of St. Augustine," Francis Fontaine, Putnam, 1878. This poem fills an entire 114-page small size book. Written in florid Victorian-ese. Tightly bound, gold gilt lettering on cover and spine mostly complete. Slight even light age ye... 399 USS FLORIDA Ship Crew Photograph 1920s photo of the crew of the USS Florida. The Florida was a major coal-fueled battleship launched in 1910 and scrapped in 1931. She served in the North Sea during WWI, otherwise visited various ports on training missions. Measures 11" x 18-1/2". 400 1940s SEMINOLE Toilet Paper (4) rolls Organic toilet paper (unbleached), unwiped, brand name Seminole, made by the Seminole Paper Company. The wrapper contains a coupon offer dated 1940. These would make unique bathroom decor, especially for an FSU fan (or, for that matter, a Gator fan -... 401 VINOY HOTEL, 1920s St. Pete Mermaid Plate Original mermaid Vinoy Park Hotel plate by Onondaga Pottery. This hard-to-find vintage original dates from 1925. Signed "Made Expressly for the Vinoy Park Hotel, St. Petersburg, Florida" etc. See images for detail. Measures 10 1/4" in diameter. Authe...

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January 11th Florida Art & Antiques Auction

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Saturday Jan 11, 2020 Completed

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Clearwater, FL 33764

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