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1866 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE
Civil War Percussion "Springfield Model 1866, U.S. Breech Loading Rifle, Allin Conversion A.K.A. 2nd Model Allin 50 Cal center fire - 40" Barrel", marked "1864, U.S. Springfield", with spread winged eagle and shield, with bayonet. (more info about marks on tag).
19TH C. PEPPER BOX PISTOL
"Allens Patent", five-shot, revolving barrel, walnut grip, signed "Allen & Thurber Worcester", some pitting and rust spots, from Solomon Lincoln collection, Hingham, ex. John P. Richardson collection.
CIVIL WAR REVOLVER
19th c. Civil War period revolver, belonged to Maj. E.T. Bouve, 26 Reg. NY Cavalry, 32nd Reg. 2nd Lt. Co. G. Boston, 1867 pinfire, six-shot, marked with "crown over BV" and "BP", carved/signed "EB" on hilt, "discharged July 7, 1865, ex. Mason Foley" (JPR).
PERCUSSION RIFLE
Single barrel percussion underhammer stud lock rifle, adjustable sight, signed on top of barrel "N. Kendall, Windsor, VT. Patent." and "Lane & Read, Boston" and "Smiths Improved Patent Stud lock", and an engraved rectangular name plate "T.T. Bouve", "Thomas Tracy Bouve (1815-?)...Resided in Granite House off Summer St. Hingham." (JPR), barrel is engraved, some rust spots, overall good condition, barrel is 32 1/4" l, stock is 18" l.
THREE CANNON BALLS
Iron, 4 1/2" diameter, "Landing Place of the first Settlers", with paper on a label attached; 3 1/2" diameter, "A gift to me by New England Author Edgar Rowe Snow, found on ocean bottom at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor"; 2 1/2" diameter, "same history as 3 1/2" diameter ball", (JPR).
TWO YOUTH'S RIFLES
"Sterling Model F '500' shot, American Tool Works, St. Joseph, Mich." air rifle; and a patd. 1899 Winchester - Model 1902, "from the attic of the Charles Lane house (Rev. John Norton house) North St. Hingham" (JPR).
STORAGE BOX
19th c. spruce pine storage box, in original green paint, stamped on top "R.S. Babcock", dovetailed construction with cast iron side clasps for holding lid, "salvaged from the cellar of the Howe General Store, North St.", card tag attached to front "from Charles P. Barber...dealer in Choice Family Groceries...Newport, R.I.,...fresh teas, flour, fruit provisions...", 7" h, 24" l, 14 1/2" d.
SIGN "CUSHING HOUSE"
19th c. wood sign "Cushing House", black letters with outlined gray shadow, on an oval beige background, black border, "acquired from a rear storage room in the Cushing House (Hotel) before it was razed for the Post Office, JPR", Hingham, 35 1/2" l, 5" w.
FISH FEEDING SIGN
19th c. wood sign, "The 'fish feeding' is discontinued.", a small girl fed the fish at a Pond within walking distance of the Cushing Mansion at Rocky Nook in the late 19th c. Thousands of curious visitors came, too many for the little girl, and the feeding was discontinued. Story published in DAR publication, 1911, Hingham, 9 1/4" h, 25" l.
PRIMITIVE WOOD STOOL
17th/early 18th c. primitive wood stool, cut from a tree branch that grew back onto itself, with three peg legs, through mortised, paper label "Lincoln", underside used for cutting, another label reads "Samuel son of Samuel"..., Aug 25, 1650, died March 1721.", wonderful patina, 14 1/2" l.
DECORATIVE LOCK PLATE
Rare 17th c. lock plate (escutcheon), hand-hammered steel/tin with drapery swag at the top, over a hinged mustached round face/cover, opening to a keyhole, decorative scrolled sides with mermaids at the lower end (one body is missing), 17" l, 8 12" w, from the door of the 17th c. Pine Tree Tavern, South St., Hingham, ex. Geo. Lincoln Collection via Henry Hersey, via Mason Foley.
WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE
19th c. deep set framed watercolor on paper, of a landscape with early red Cape Cod style house, stone walls and out building, "said to be a scene in Maine from Gen. Longs birthplace", signed l.r. "L F Cleveland '93", 14" x 17".
WATERCOLOR
19th c. watercolor on paper, signed on the mat "Leavitts Ship Block and Box Mill at Shingle Mill Pond, Hingham, Ma., built c. 1800, Water Color by Isaac Sprague", walnut frame with gilt liner, 12" x 14
History of Mill inculding ownership & industries on closeup (back of patinitng).
WOOD DUCK SKETCH
Pencil sketch of a wood duck by Isaac Sprague, "Acquired from his niece Priscilla Sprague in 1969 on Bucket Mill Pond (Cushing Pond)", framed and glazed, 15" x 18".
Isaac Sprague painted for Audubon.
OIL OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
19th c. oil on canvas summer landscape, White Mountains, "attributed to Isaac Sprague, acquired from Priscilla Sprague in 1969, (Note: I. Sprague was the illustrator for Oakes White Mountain Scenery)" (JPR), small scrape in upper right, needs cleaning, 14" x 20".
ISAAC SPRAGUE HORN CUP
Large 19th c. horn cup, "acquired from Priscilla Sprague...belonged to artist Isaac Sprague of Hingham. She thought he had acquired it on his Western trip with Audubon.", it held red powder (pigment) for painting, 9 1/2" h.
BIRD'S NEST AND TURTLE SHELL
Heart-shaped hanging nest, "Priscilla Sprague said that it had been given to Isaac Sprague...", "He went West with Audubon c. 1840 JPR", 11" h, 6 1/2" w; Box turtle shell, "acquired from Isaac Sprague's cabinet", "from Priscilla Sprague in 1969, JPR".
FOUR CERAMIC PIECES
All with bird motif, English cup and saucer, creamer, and 6 1/2" tray with crane in reeds, all "Presented to John P. Richardson by Priscilla Sprague, niece of artist Isaac Sprague, June 29, 1969", all from Isaac Sprague collection.
WOODEN GLOBULAR CONTAINER
19th c. lacquered wooden globular container, depicting two birds sitting on leafy branches, "acquired from Priscilla Sprague, belonged to Isaac Sprague, Audubon artist", 5 1/2" h, 5 1/2" dia.
WATERCOLOR BY ISAAC SPRAGUE
Mic-mac Indian and Canoe, signed in pencil "I. Sprague", matted, exhibited at Massachusetts Audubon Society, 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" (sight).
WATERCOLOR BY ISAAC SPRAGUE
Bird's Foot Violet, signed in pencil "I S, 1850", "acquired from the late Priscilla Sprague by John P. Richardson in 1969", matted and framed, 5 1/4" x 4" (sight).
TAXIDERMY SHADOWBOX OF HERON
Framed taxidermy shadowbox diorama of a Black Crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), painted background river scene, fine oak frame with rare raised and curved glass to accommodate the Heron, "acquired in 1965...from Priscilla Sprague...whose grandfather was the distinguished artist...and has a prominent place in his Cambridge home..." (JPR), 21 1/2" x 15 1/2" (sight).
FIVE 19TH C. ROUND PANTRY BOXES
Each with Hingham history, primarily pine and maple: Smallest berry box stamped "Bartlett" (Daniel Bartlett 1801-1871), 6 1/2" dia; Two-fingered box stamped "T H" on lid (Hersey), 7" dia; Two-finger box stamped "M. Burns", filled with fish hooks, sinkers and weights, ex. Mason Foley, 9" dia; Nail lapped box stamped "I T" (Isaiah Tower 1789-1897); Lapped box stamped "H.A.&H.So.".
FOUR EARLY WOODEN OBJECTS
Ancient pegboard, pine, two pegs, "A relic of King Phillips War, from Israel Hobarts home burned by Indians", "April 20 1676", "JPR", 19" l; Carved maple mortar, "from the Hingham Agricultural & Horticultural Society Kitchen", "JPR", stamped "A.& H.So", 9 1/2" l; 19th c. pine wig or hat stand, dated in pencil "1862" on bottom, "with John Todd and Peter Humphry history JPR", 10" h; 19th c. leather hinged lid box, "found in a closet of the Hingham Agricultural & Horticultural Society Bldg when it was torn down, (corner of East & Leavitt St.)", interior has cage-like section, and top is marked "A.& H.So", JPR.
BLACK BEAR HEAD
Mounted taxidermy black bear's head, glass eyes, teeth intact and bared, on a square oak panel labeled on back "Walter E. Foster, Taxidermy...Parishville, N.Y., Killed by Wm. Scott, 1945, 19" from back, 14" circumference.".
POLAR BEAR
Taxidermy polar bear head, glass eyes, teeth intact and bared, 30" l, 14" w.
RED FOX
Mounted taxidermy red fox, on an oval bark and leaf covered wood platform, with front paws standing on a quail, good overall condition, 19" h, 30" l.
RATTLESNAKE
Taxidermy rearing diamond back rattlesnake, with fangs dripping venom, (rattles are intact), 7" h, 7" dia.
ALLIGATOR
Taxidermy alligator with head lifted, mouth open and teeth exposed, marble eyes, good condition, 39" l.
HARPOON
Forged iron whaling harpoon, "The only known whaling harpoon found and kept in Hingham with Provenance...", 26 1/2" l.
See tag: Found with two others in shipbuilder John Southers, Ship St., Hingham attic. "Found there by Mr & Mrs Henry Beston" after they purchased & moved into house.