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The Clock Collection of Mr. Raymond B. Mundt Raymond B. Mundt’s love for clocks began when he was a young child living in Wisconsin. At a young age, he could be found taking clocks apart in his house and fixing minor problems. He was fascinated by their mystery and beauty. A Mr. Mundt grew into an adult, his interest in antique clocks developed. The variety of cases and styles were interesting to this avid [...] Click here to continue reading. Nanking Chinese Export “Nanking” china was mass produced for export in the Nanking region of China though most of the 19th century. It is characterized by the use of Chinese landscapes and most especially by the “dagger and dot” border found on its wares. Most commonly found in blue and white, it is occasionally encountered in red or green. Information courtesy of Eldred’s Auction 2002 Chris Sprague (1887 – 1982) Decoy Carver This collection of Chris Sprague decoys has been consigned by a single consignor (Alderfer Auction June 16, 2007). Chris Sprague was an old family friend and remained so for nearly 80 years. In 1898 the English Family Cottage was built in Beach Haven, New Jersey. This Victorian Cottage was initially owned by our consignor’s grandmother and her three sisters. Apparently Chris Sprague’s father (who was also a [...] Click here to continue reading. Robert Gould Shaw (1837-1863) Harvard-educated Robert Shaw, son of a prominent Boston abolitionist family, was serving as a captain in the 2nd Massachusetts when he was tapped by Governor John Andrew to command the first regiment of black troops organized in a Northern state. Shaw went about the organization of his 54th Massachusetts recruiting free blacks from all over New England and some from beyond. The regiment was mustered into service on May 13, [...] Click here to continue reading. Charles Edenshaw – Daxhiigang (1839-1924) Charles Edenshaw or Daxhiigang, was a Haida chief as well as a highly accomplished carver, painter, and jeweler. Franz Boaz wrote of Edenshaw as “the best carver and painter among the Haida” (Hoover 1983: 63). His carving ability ranks among the best due to not only his technical abilities but his ability to render traditional forms in a manner consistent with his cultural upbringing, creating masterpieces for the tourist [...] Click here to continue reading. Harry A. Parshall (1863 to 1948)-Collector Harry A. Parshall was born in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania and was a contractor for most of his career – building blast furnaces and shooting oil wells. However, in 1895 adventure struck. He, along with six other men from northern Pennsylvania traveled west, searching for Alaskan gold. They ultimately landed at St. Michaels, a town located 125 miles southeast of Nome, and staked claim. Parshall was chosen to winter [...] Click here to continue reading. Robert Coleman James (1865 to 1920) Dr. Robert James, an obstetrician at Belleview Hospital in New York City, was an avid traveler and sporting enthusiast. During numerous trips to the western United States and Canada, he became friends with members of the Cree Nation, including Chief Piapot. Information courtesy of Cowan’s Auctions Inc. September 2005. Olaf Carl Wieghorst (Danish/American 1899-1988) Olaf Wieghorst was born in Viborg, Denmark and made his way to New York around 1917. Fascinated with the Wild West, Wieghorst enlisted in the U.S. Calvary in Mexico. He later worked with the Mounted Police Division in New York City and eventually settled in California. Horses were Wieghorst’s great love: “I try to paint the little natural things, the way a horse turns his tail to the wind [...] Click here to continue reading. Cornelius & Company Among the most successful manufacturers of cast girandoles in the United States was the firm of Cornelius and Co., founded in Philadelphia in 1827 by Christian Cornelius, a silver plater, and his son Robert (1809-1893). The firm became Cornelius and Baker in 1851. No pattern books for the company have come to light so that identification of the casting subjects is not certain. Information courtesy of Northeast Auctions, April 2005 Brassai (French/Hungarian, 1899 to 1984) Gyula Halasz was born in Hungary in the last year of the 19th century, and only used Brassai as a name for his photographic pursuits years later. After serving in World War I at the tender age of 17, Brassai returned home to study fine art. He also started to work in journalism as a means to support his artistic endeavors. When the French finally lifted their ban on [...] Click here to continue reading. |
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