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The Susquehanna Collection

Morphy Auctions, North Reading Road 2000, Denver PA 17517, United States
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Date of the auction: 16.01.2020

Lot number 1051
FINE AND RARE WELL-MOUNTED COMPOSITE MAXIMILIAN SUIT OF ARMOR.

For a similar example, see plate 66 on page 41 in "Of Arms and Men: Arms and Armor at the...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$75,000 - US$150,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1052
GOOD AND EARLY MINIATURE SUIT OF ARMOR.

This miniature suit is accurate and is in the 16th century style. It is a nicely formed suit made by...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$3,000 - US$6,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1053
PAIR OF CHIPPENDALE ARMCHAIRS. POSSIBLY MARYLAND. MAHOGANY. CIRCA 1750 - 1760.

The crest with a central carved shell over fluted stiles with a solid splat. The shaped arms with...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$30,000 - US$60,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1054
CAMEL-BACK SOFA. NEW YORK OR PHILADELPHIA. MAHOGANY. CIRCA 1790.

The sofa has a deep serpentine, arched crest with outward scrolled arms on downswept supports. The...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$40,000 - US$60,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1055
WILLIAM AND MARY BURL-VENEERED TWO-PART HIGH CHEST. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS...

The upper section with a molded cornice above two short and three long graduated drawers. The lower...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$10,000 - US$20,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1056
MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS. DELAWARE VALLEY, CIRCA 1770.

Walnut, pine and white cedar. This is an exceptionally successful example of a miniature Delaware...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$5,000 - US$10,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1057
VERY RARE WILLIAM AND MARY ARMCHAIR. PENNSYLVANIA. CIRCA 1720.

The armchair has a serpentine shaped crest over a paneled back and early shaped arms on turned arm...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$3,000 - US$7,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1058
PHILADELPHIA SIDE CHAIR. MAHOGANY. CIRCA 1750 - 1760.

The chair is one of a small group associated with the early cabinetmaker, Samuel Harding of...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$2,000 - US$4,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1059
LADDERBACK ARMCHAIR.

Pennsylvania ladder-back armchair, walnut, circa 1760. The four graduated slats with serpentine tops...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1060
LADDERBACK ARMCHAIR.

Pennsylvania ladder-back armchair, maple, circa 1750 - 1775. The armchair has raked rear stiles...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$3,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1061
PAIR OF PHILADELPHIA FEDERAL STYLE SIDE CHAIRS. MAHOGANY. CIRCA 1790.

The chairs consist of square molded stiles and crest rail centering acanthus leaf carving and are...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$2,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1062
PETER STRETCH TALL CASE CLOCK. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. CIRCA 1740.

Sarcophagus bonnet with pierced fret stepped moldings and ball finials. Arched brass face, depicting...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$50,000 - US$80,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1063
PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB EICHOLTZ (1776 - 1842...

The subject of the portrait is unidentified. CONDITION: Pencil writing on back. Frame replaced. Item...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$3,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1064
FINE PAIR OF OIL PORTRAITS OF JUDGE WALTER FRANKLIN AND HIS WIFE, MRS...

Mr. and Mrs. Franklin (Ann Emlen) painted by Jacob Eicholtz (1776 - 1842). Judge Franklin wears...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$5,000 - US$15,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1065
PORTRAIT OF A BOY ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB EICHOLTZ (1776 - 1842). LANCASTER...

Labeled on back of panel "E. Leman 8th year". The sitter was Eicholtz's nephew, age 8. This portrait...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$2,000 - US$4,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1066
PORTRAIT OF A MAN ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB EICHOLTZ (1776 - 1842). LANCASTER...

The subject of the portrait is unidentified. CONDITION: Back of panel cradled to correct warpage...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$1,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1067
ENGRAVING OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA ENGLISH DATED 1762.

Desirable engraving of "The City of Philadelphia" taken from the London Gentleman's Magazine for the...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$2,000 - US$4,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1068
RELIGIOUS TEXT. GERMANTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA. CIRCA 1763.

This monochromatic pen and ink religious text is derived from Psalm 119, verses 52 - 54. It is...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$500 - US$1,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1069
FINE LARGE BRISTOL DELFT POSSET POT. ENGLISH. CIRCA 1720.

This pot is of particularly nice form with blue foliated and dash design on a typical white ground...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1070
PAIR OF SMALL OIL PORTRAITS. LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA. CIRCA 1810.

On poplar panels, the pair of oil portraits is attributed to Jacob Eichholtz (1776-1842). A man and...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$3,000 - US$5,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1071
LOT OF 4: TWO PAIRS OF SHEFFIELD CANDLESTICKS.

The first is a very fine pair of Sheffield silver classic candlesticks in the Adams style, circa...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$2,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1072
LOT OF 3 VERY FINE EARLY PAIR OF BRASS CANDLESTICKS AND EARLY NUREMBERG...

The pair of candlesticks is probably Spanish, circa 1670, and consist of a ribbed or flanged candle...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$2,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1073
TWO PAIR OF BATTERSEA ENAMELED PICTURE HANGERS.

English, enamel on brass, circa 1790. One pair nautical themed, the second a memorial to friendship...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$500 - US$800
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1074
LOT OF 3: EXTREMELY LARGE ENGLISH PEWTER CHARGER WITH 2 PEWTER CHARGERS BY...

The first charger circa 1760 with English marks. The second and third chargers circa 1810 with the...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$300 - US$800
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1075
TWO PAIR OF "BELL METAL" CANDLESTICKS. ENGLISH. CIRCA 1770 - 1780.

Tapered and faceted candlesticks in the Adam style with engraved ornament on the shaft of the...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$250 - US$750
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1076
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN SGRAFFITO POLYCHROME REDWARE JAR/TEA CANISTER. UPPER...

Cylindrical form with polychrome decorated tulips and flowing vines in copper oxide and cobalt with...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$5,000 - US$10,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1077
EARLY ENGLISH DELFT BLUE DASH CHARGER. ENGLISH. CIRCA 1700.

This charger depicts a naïve rendering of Adam and Eve and the Serpent in the Garden of Eden...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1078
TWO REDWARE HANDLED JARS. NORWALK, CONNECTICUT. CIRCA 1820.

Manganese decoration, applied handles. CONDITION: Larger with repaired rim, smaller with crack. Item...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$100 - US$300
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1079
MINIATURE CHEST MADE FOR "BA RI". LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. WALNUT...

An outstanding example of sulfur inlay of an "Eagle" figure. Illustrated in "American Furniture...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$25,000 - US$35,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1080
WRITING SAMPLE FOR JOHN LEMAN. LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. CIRCA 1797.

This writing sample has text in both English and German. It is inscribed in German from John 3:16...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$2,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1081
BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE FOR SCHARLOTTA DEIBLER ATTRIBUTED TO JOHANN...

This certificate records the birth of Scharlotta Deibler on March 2, 1771, in Upper Paxton Township...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$500 - US$1,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1082
COFFEE GRINDER STAMPED "A. KLEIN". YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. CHERRY, IRON...

Made by one of York County, Pennsylvania's outstanding gunsmiths. CONDITION: Outstanding condition...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$750 - US$2,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1083
BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE FOR ELISABETHA LEIBY ATTRIBUTED TO THE...

This certificate records the birth of Elisabetha Leiby on November 27, 1785 in Weisenberg Township...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$500 - US$1,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1084
(A) FINE AS FOUND RELIEF CARVED PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO...

John Noll, Jr. was born in Bart Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1747. He is listed as a...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$8,000 - US$15,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1085
(A) SCARCE RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE EISTER.

This rifle is featured on page 27 of "Accouterments V" by James R. Johnston. It is also shown as...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$15,000 - US$30,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1086
(A) RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED HENRY LECHLER.

This rifle is featured as number 219 on page 522 of "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$15,000 - US$30,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1087
(A) FINE AND RARE RELIEF CARVED KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED MARTIN FRY.

This rifle is shown on page 34 on "Kentucky Rifle, A True American Heritage" published by the...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$20,000 - US$40,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1088
(A) FINE RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED JACOB SELL

This rifle is featured on page 123 of "Gunsmiths of York County" by James B. Whisker. It is also...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$15,000 - US$30,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1089
(A) INCISE CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED J. WELSHANS.

This rifle is featured as number 149 on page 394 on "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$7,000 - US$15,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1090
(A) EARLY RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK RIFLE ATTRIBUTED WOLFGANG HAGA.

This rifle is featured as gun number 73 on page 200 in "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$5,000 - US$8,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1091
(A) FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED JACOB HERSH ON PATCHBOX.

This well-made Bucks County, Pennsylvania rifle is signed by a previously unknown maker, Jacob...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$5,000 - US$10,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1092
(A) DECORATIVE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE IN THE STYLE OF JOHN YOUNG.

For a signed John Young pistol with a nearly identical sideplate, see "The Kentucky Pistol" page...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$5,000 - US$8,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1093
EXTRAORDINARY & IMPORTANT PAIR OF AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR FLINTLOCK...

These fantastic and historic pistols were featured of the front cover of the July 1972 edition of...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$50,000 - US$100,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1094
(A) EARLY AMERICAN FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL

Probably circa 1830, this unsigned Kentucky pistol shows features associated with Lehigh or Bucks...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1095
RARE BRASS PIPE TOMAHAWK SIGNED WELSHANS WITH TIGER MAPLE HAFT.

This is the only known example by Jacob Welshans and is one of the only known examples signed by a...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$8,000 - US$15,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1096
ENGRAVED BRASS HEADED EASTERN PIPE TOMAHAWK.

Last quarter of the 18th century. The head measures 5-1/2" overall including the bowl, blade...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$2,000 - US$4,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1097
ENGRAVED FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR NEW YORK MAP POWDER HORN.

The horn has a curved body of 12 - 1/2" in length overall. The spout section has two sets of relief...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$3,000 - US$6,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1098
1782 DATED POWDER HORN WITH BRASS GANG MOLD

Comprising: A) Powder horn of 10-1/2 inches with curved body and faceted conical spout section. The...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$400 - US$800
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1099
HUNTING POUCH WITH HEART PIERCING, POWDER HORN AND BELT AX.

This is an excellent example of a hunting bag with its original raccoon head flap, which is also...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$2,500 - US$5,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1100
CHIPPENDALE ARMCHAIR. PHILADELPHIA, ATTRIBUTED TO ELIPHALET CHAPIN. WALNUT...

Well-executed chair with delicate back and beautiful arms and arm supports. Articulated trifid feet...

Morphy Auctions, 16 Jan 2020
Estimate
US$15,000 - US$25,000
Price realised:
n. a.
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