Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Medical & Optical
Lot 475

ANTIQUE U.S. PRESIDENT STANHOPE ARTICLES, LOT OF FOUR

Estimate: $100 - $200
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ANTIQUE U.S. PRESIDENT STANHOPE ARTICLES, LOT OF FOUR, comprising two carved bone monocular charms/fobs with stanhopes each featuring a memorial for President James A. Garfield based on the "From The Cradle To The Grave" print, a small silver teapot charm with engraved decoration to one side and possibly later added stanhope of President George Washington, and a pair of steel sewing/needleworking scissors having a stanhope with the leaders of World War I (WWI) Allied Forces including President Woodrow Wilson, titled "Honneur aux Artisans de la Victoire". Late 19th/first quarter 20th century. Scissors 4 1/2" LOA.

Condition

Good to very good overall condition with minor to moderate wear and other imperfections including surface scratches, discoloration, and/or worn spots; teapot charm with solder around stanhope holes, possibly a repair or evidence the stanhope was later added, a few minor dents to teapot.

From the private collection of John and Val Tull, York, PA.