Hake’s Auctions Lot 50: W.H. HARRISON 1840 CAMPAIGN “THE SAKE OF UNION” COPPER LUSTER PITCHER
5.5″ tall. Striking graphic panels & full copper luster. Possible minor restoration at base. Displays Exc. Rex & Patti Stark Collection.
Hake’s Auctions Lot 49: HARRISON: “TIP & TY” 1840 LOG CABIN MOTIF CANE TOPPER
33″ long overall. Metal topper has log cabin, the symbol of the Harrison campaign. Below that is “H. L. Bascom.” Embedded in the shaft are two small metal cider barrels. Moderate wear on metal and wood components; metal maintains near full luster. Extremely Fine. Among the most impressive Harrison canes we’ve seen. Rex & Patti […]
Hake’s Auctions Lot 48: JOHN TYLER HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT FRENCH PORCELAIN PLATE W/ GILT
6.75″ dia. Exceptional hand painting w/ gold rim. Presumably produced (in France) for the 1840 presidential election campaign. Companion Harrison piece is also available in this auction. NM. Rex & Patti Stark Collection.
Hake’s Auctions Lot 47: W.H. HARRISON HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT FRENCH PORCELAIN PLATE W/ GILT
6.75″ dia. Finely painted profile rimmed w/ gold. Likely produced on the French market for American export during the 1840 presidential election campaign. See matching Tyler piece also available in this auction. Trivial brush marks of additional paint right edge of background color technically keep this Exc, displays NM. Rex & Patti Stark Collection.
Hake’s Auctions Lot 46: MARTIN VAN BUREN 1837 PRESIDENTIAL ENGRAVED PRINT
12×16″ framed. Published by N. Dearborn (Boston). Features Martha Washington in center, w/ the first eight presidents surrounding her. Sitting president, Martin Van Buren, in bottom right corner. A few faint moisture stains, most notably along bottom edge in margin. Otherwise moderate scattered wear. Fine. Not examined outside of frame.
Hake’s Auctions Lot 45: VAN BUREN & JACKSON “THE UNION MUST BE PRESERVED” 1839 PRINT
19.5×22.25″ on stock. Thomas Moore’s Lithography (Boston). Published in 1839 by Joseph A. Arnold. Features all the presidents up through Van Buren, w/ Van Buren and Jackson depicted as a “jugate” at the bottom. Below them is Jackson’s famous quote, “The Union Must Be Preserved.” Lafayette and General Warren pictured at the base of the […]
Hake’s Auctions Lot 44: C.1860s SECOND MEXICAN EMPIRE HABSBURG ARCHDUKE MAXMILIAN EMPEROR TRANSFERWARE PLATE
8.75″ dia. Born Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria, he renounced the title to become the only emperor of the Second Mexican Empire (1863-67). This government ran parallel to the presidency of Benito Juarez (1858-72). Young Austrian archduke Maximilian was placed on the French-created throne of Mexico as emperor in 1864 and attempted sweeping reforms. These were […]
Hake’s Auctions Lot 43: 1820s VIVA MEXICO MEXICAN WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE FLAG ENGLISH SOFT PASTE PLATE
8.25″ dia. First Mexican Empire (1821-23) flag designed by First Emperor, Agustin de Iturbide. Depicts a crowned eagle, atop a Nopale cactus w/ snake in its mouth. Green & red national colors at rim. Surface wear from use does not affect transfer. Fine. Exquisitely rare example. Rex & Patti Stark Collection.
Hake’s Auctions Lot 42: 1830s ANDREW JACKSON SULFIDE BAKEWELL UNUSUAL HANGING GLASS MEDALLION
3.25×2.25W tall. Previously unseen pocket-watch shape w/ Jackson sulfide inset. This was cutting edge work by Bakewell, presumably made to catch light while hanging — from a lamp or curtain tassel. Edge chips, primarily at the most intricate cuts. Otherwise, nothing more than trivial surface scuffs. Fine. Rex & Patti Stark Collection.
Hake’s Auctions Lot 41: GENERAL JACKSON HERO OF NEW ORLEANS STRAWBERRY LUSTER PORTRAIT PLATE
8.75″ dia. Strong portrait transfer accented intricate hand applied decorations at rim. Evidence of use w/ expected crazing & light soiling. VF. Rex & Patti Stark Collection.