Historical Memorabilia

Vintage lot of six brass bells. Includes: - Indian Hindu Puja bell or Ghanta featuring the monkey god Hanuman or Garuda - kneeling praying figure with a turban. - Queen Elizabeth I ...

c. 1950s; The Dahlberg Co. - Minneapolis, MN This example retains its matching Dahlberg pillow speaker and comes stored in a fitted carrying case, an uncommon configuration compared...

Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio in biscuit. Italy, 19th Century. Good condition.

Presented here is a rare printed Postscript to The Massachusetts Spy, or Thomas’s Boston Journal, issued in Boston on May 5, 1774. Founded by Isaiah Thomas and Zechariah Fowle in 177...

Antique walking stick with an L-shape, featuring a hardwood shaft and a decorative metal cap hallmarked sterling at the end of the handle reminiscent of Victorian-era designs. The s...

Very beautiful italian medallion plaque in gilded and patinated bronze decorated in the style of pieces from the Northern Renaissance period. The pla...

Early 20th Century Copper Switch Board once used in Industrial settings, power stations and buildings to manually connect or disconnect electrical circuits. This board has five tripl...

A rare and charming pre-electric Christmas lighting ornament, beautifully crafted from mouth-blown glass. This delicate piece reflects the artistry and care of early holiday decorations, created before the advent of electric tree lights. Its elegant form and subtle variations in the glass highlight its handmade nature, making it a wonderful addition to a traditional Christmas display or an antique feather...

A spooky French moyenne poster by prolific French poster artist Boris Grinsson for the original release of Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 psychological masterpiece 'The Birds,' starring blonde beauty Tippi Hendren in her debut role. Based on Daphne du Maurier...

An original pressing of Neil Diamond’s Hot August Night, released by MCA Records in 1972. Recorded live at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, this album captures Diamond’s electrifyin...

French Empire Bronze Mount of an Eagle Subduing a Serpent, circa 1800–1820 School or Workshop Jacob-Desmalter/Thomire A finely cast French Empire bronze mount depicting Napoleon’s ...

An incredible amethyst formation with central calcite "arch" and calcite spear. Two special calcite formations are shown here; the first is a beautiful arch covered with a blanket...

An extremely rare pair of hand-crafted wooden replicas of the famous stone throne from the Minoan Palace at Knossos, Crete. The original artifact dates...

Antique 19th Century French gold mounted on mother of pearl, extensive traveling etui set, of elongated octagonal form, the gold mounted with polished mother of pearl panels and the lid applied with cast and enamelled floral decoration, the lid opens with a push-button. Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife...

REX first class passenger list on the Genoa Villafranca Naples New York route on October 14, 1936. Good condition slight yellowing of paper. Measures 11 x 20 cm - 4.3 x 7.8 in. Th...

WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars by Jos Schneider & Co (Kreuznach, Germany). These Jos Schneider & Co DKL Binoculars were utilised by Luftwaffe Flak Artillery ground crews for spotting and...

A wonderful heavy cast bronze, hinged/lidded box, lightly polished, and glowing. Depicting ancient relief scenes / characters of Ancient Roman or Greek...

This is an intriguing ornament of a silver mercury glass blue eyed, red lippedface surrounded by shiny and white glitter, looking like a moon peering out of a snow filled sky. It wou...

EXQUISITE Antique French Pair of Patinated Spelter Sculptures of Knights on Horseback ~~Masterfully crafted inspired by the works of Theo Doriot~~ Right facing knight is 19" tall x...

Patriotic Native American Sioux beaded doctor's bag. 62 American flags and crests. Large doctors bag; Sioux beaded. Came from a trading post in South Dakota; estimate first half 20th century, sold in the 1970's for $16,500. Bright, visual, patriotic and great condition for age (see photos). Beadwork over a vintage leather doctor's bag. Period: 1st half 20th century Origin: Sioux, Plains Size: 10" x 12" x 18". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American beadwork native American Indian beadwork...

Estate English Wedgwood Porcelain Telephone, Circa 1970's.

Japy Frères Antique French Coffee Grinder, Beechwood & Cast Iron, Beaucourt, circa 1920 An authentic antique moulin à café by Japy Frères & Cie, produced in Beaucourt in the ...

Arapaho beaded men’s moccasins of brain tanned deer skin with parfleche soles. Trunk piece, unused condition. Great display piece. Period: First quarte...

Early to mid 20th century Marbles Gladstone fixed blade hunting / camping / combat knife. 4.5" blade with ridged thumb rest; aluminum pommel, leather wrapped grip. Includes leather s...

Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board. Imposing circa 1700’s Venetian bed detailed with cartouches. Composed of two smaller frames. Exquisit...

The colorful orange face on this old Halloween noise makers are obvious devils. Each has sinister eyes and a smile that shouldn’t be trusted. There is a s...

This is a 19th-century Polish terrazzo tile, dating to around the 1880s, originally used in a synagogue. The rectangular tile features a light blue background adorned with a white St...

circa 1970. We offer this unique pair of never used CANADA sneakers with original box. About CANADA: CANADA was a very successful Mexican shoes and sneakers brand, during the 70s and 80s. In the book Shoe Dog...

ww1 commemorative plaquette, medal or trophy. Signed indistinguishable to its right corner. It depicts a ww1 infantry soldier shooting a Krag-Jorgenson riffle. It is executed in silv...

Rare 19th C handheld muffin bell town crier fire alarm bell. The bell features two Brass domes mounted back to back with iron, a turned wood handle, and a b...

First class menu of the September 26, 1932 REX made by Edina Altara and Vittorio Accornero. The menu cover depicts an elegantly dressed couple dining on a terrace overlooking the sea...

A 19th century Spanish scoop or plow of wood and iron. This antique farming tool from Spain features a wonderfully weathered wood scoop jointed w...

Ottoman brass incense burner with incised and openwork decoration. The domed lid is topped with a grip, it is decorated with openwork scrolls. The incense burner rests on a circular base with three feet The whole is in gilded brass. Turkey, Ottoman art, 18th century Burner diameter: 11 cm Very beautiful decorative object Can be used to burn incense or diffuse perfume.

This is a vintage dairy set. An English, copper milk churn and pail, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Appealing country kitchen or courtyard duo Displaying a desirable ag...

A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...

Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th century, Mexican With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forward sections polygonal and inlaid with silver fronds, octagonal breeches with silver foliage on the flats either side, a broad silver band at the rear, foliate engraved tangs, characteristic locks with fluted mount beneath the pan enclosing the steel-spring, full stocks inlaid with silver panels secured by silver pins and pierced and engraved with foliage inhabited by monsters, birds and a pair of rabits, the last forward of the trigger-guards, and studded with further silver pins. The fore-ends en suite and each inlaid with a silver panel pierced and engraved as a double-headed eagle, foliate engraved silver side-plates each pierced for an iron belt hook...

A very rare unique example of British late Victorian 19th century Ivory and rosewood walking stick/cane. Carved Ivory clenched fist holding a r...

This vintage Gilbarco Texico Sky Chief Gas Pump is in very good condition. This pump has been fully restored. Lighting elements are operational, pump elements have been removed.

Babette Schweizer Diessen am Ammersee Antique Dollhouse Birdcage with Bird An exquisite antique miniature birdcage with bird by Babette Schweizer, crafted in Diessen am Ammersee, Ge...

This very large and colorful placard sized store display sign was presumed to have been made in the United States for the Gran Habano Cigar Company of Honduras in the 1960s to advert...

This is an original 1911 edition of the Illustrated London News Coronation Record celebrating the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. This Royal Memorabilia magazine publica...

This is a Guhl & Harbeck style chainstitch hand crank sewing machine. The C shaped cast iron machine is painted black and its rectangular bas...

Antique early-20th Century Edwardian solid silver, blown glass and bound in sumptuous crocodile leather hip flask, unusually large, of rounded rectangular form, with a pull off cup, ...

This antique butcher shop horse meat advertising sign, or Boucherie Chevaline' has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from France a...

This is an antique chemist's counter mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary aid, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1795. Quality Georgian apothecary aid with superb fin...

Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina. Manufactured...

Small booklet illustrating the first class of the REX printed in 12 pages on black and white card stock by the Bozzo and Coccarello firm of Genoa, circa 1935. Bon état. Measures 13 x...

36-page brochure dek REX in English made in 1932 by Vittorio Accornero and his wife Edina Altara, who made drawings and illustrations in pure Deco style. The cover bears the embossed...

Three languages iron and enamel street sign, circa 1920. The sign was made for 58 street in the city of Haifa. The three languages indicate the sig...

PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with OUTSTANDING Provenance. This Secretary Chest was made in Virginia in the Early 19th Century, circa 1810. It is made of cherry, walnut and maple and is most definitely in the Hepplewhite Style of the period, with it’s original Hepplewhite brass drawer pulls. IT IS A REALLY INTRIGUING AND HISTORIC PIECE, ESPECIALLY, WHEN VIEWED IN CONTEXT WITH IT”S AMAZING PROVENANCE! This piece was originally owned by Major William Alexander Obenchain who ‘hailed’ from the State of Virginia. He was an engineer and was in the Virginia Corps of Engineers during the Civil War and served on General Robert E. Lee’s staff. It was acquired by him before the Civil War and we believe that this piece was on campaign with him during the War. We know for a fact that he fought at the Richmond Campaign in 1864, as we have, in our Collection, his original Field Map for that Campaign which ended the War. It has remained in family ownership ever since. It has come directly from the Family Estate, together with other VERY IMPORTANT items belonging to Major Obenchain and other IMPORTANT items that belonged to his wife, Eliza Calvert Hall-Obenchain. ALL these items contained in the Collection, are listed/posted individually on our Website. The top drawer is on retractable curved side hinge supports and pulls outwards and drops to reveal a secretary and writing area. The Bureau/Secretary Gallery has 6 drawers and 6 cubbies, a central tabernacle door with another drawer and 2 cubbies and this is flanked by 2 secret pull out compartments. The central tabernacle door has it’s original key and working lock. Closed, it is almost ‘flush’ like the rest of the drawers, with some very minor bowing through age. The 3 drawers underneath are graduated in size and it ends with a serpentine shaped base and sits on four hand carved legs with original metal casters, marked ‘Universal 3’. It has it’s original brasses and hardware throughout, save the addition to 2 contemporary replacement brass hinges to the drop down desk front, as the original hinges were broken, could not be repaired and were not supporting the weight of the drop down leaf. Some minor repairs but not noticeable. Otherwise, the piece is in it’s entirely, ORIGINAL condition! What makes this piece even MORE INTRIGUING and APPEALING HISTORICALLY, are the 2 ‘historic’ circular holes on the piece:- (1) in the back of the piece as seen in the photos. This hole is not symmetrical or fully round and appears to serve no purpose to the piece whatsoever. Sometimes, pieces have holes for wiring for lighting, put in them over the years, but this one never had such lighting or, indeed, any such explanation for this hole, AND (2) the rear hole is replicated, in the corner portion of the bottom drawer and someone (a very long time ago) has used a tin can top, to cover the hole in the back of the drawer. The tin can top is period to the Civil War Era and is embossed “Minimum Volume 1 Pint”. Our conclusion, is that (whilst we are, by no means ballistic experts) that these holes were created by musket balls, fired during one of the Major’s campaigns in the Civil War. It is entirely conceivable that this piece, being strapped into a covered wagon for carriage, would have been on it’s side. We are of the opinion that both holes, were caused or created by a musket ball entered the chest trough the base and back. We also believe that ‘the Major’, used what he had at his disposal on the battlefield, namely, a tin can lid to repair the hole in the drawer. SO THIS PIECE IS A VERY SPECIAL PIECE OF US HISTORY, INDEED! NOT ONLY IS IT AN EARLY 19th CENTURY AMERICAN PIECE, WITH A CONNECTION TO THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, THE CIVIL WAR, HISTORIC & IMPORTANT FIGURES IN THAT WAR AND IMPECCABLE PROVENANCE AND HISTORY! IT IS TRULY UNIQUE! William Alexander Obenchain. Born April 27, 1841 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia. Parents: Thomas Jefferson Obenchain and Elizabeth Ann Sweetland. Entered VMI on July 18, 1859 as a member of the VMI (Virginia Military Institute...

This is an early 20th century period typewriter by Underwood Universal. The typewriter is functional.. J key sticks a bit. The ribbons can still be acquired for it. It comes with a...

Sir Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington's Silk Handkerchief, Framed with Portrait Engraving and Provenance Letter, circa 1820–1850, in Giltwood Frame with Glass Sir Arthur We...

Faceted Beads; Arapaho/Sioux dress on brain-tanned buffalo. Simple four color design; was probably the first dress made after quilling. Stars on dress, and...

We are pleased to offer a charming early 20th-century souvenir pocket knife produced as an Souvenir of a City in Germany. This vintage pocket knife features a relief of Church and a ...

Antique 19th Century Embossed Copper and Brass Gun Powder Flask.

This is a mid century manual typewriter by Royal. The typewriter is functional.. The ribbons can still be acquired for it. It comes with a matching case.

An interested continental pewter and lead glass tanker, dated 1817 with the initials "I B" incised in the lid. The tanker is heavily Sgraffitoed with a Latin Verso, cartouches and...

Eight antique blacksmith's hammers, Italy, 1930 Found in a bed base factory that belonged to my great-grandfather. The wooden handles need to be added.

This two sided fun house mirror likely came from a carnival. There are small wheels under the base so it can be moved easily. It also had plywood covers than enclosed the mirrors for...

This 16th century Tzedakah Charity Box is an incredibly rare and unique museum quality piece. It’s made out of walnut wood and has an original 16th century silk material all over it from outside as well as in the inside, bronze plug in the front and the Star of David with two lions from the left and right side of the Star. There are also two round bronze handles to lift the box from both sides. The Tzedakah Box...