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	VICTORIAN ERA GIRANDOLES WALL MIRRORS WITH SCONCES A fabulous pair of completely restored Victorian Era Girandoles. Webster defines a girandole as an ornamental branched candlestick. These particular girandoles are wall mirrors with sconces, done in the Rococo Revival style, which is based on the Louis XV Rococo style of the mid 1700s. We purchased these Girandoles a few years ago from an antique dealer, who had owned them for many decades. She had been told that they had arrived in the United States by Clipper Ship in the late 1800s. A section of newspaper, used as backing behind the mirror, is dated August 15, 1879. These Girandoles were completely restored in 2001 by Katherine Lee Taylor, a noted restoration expert in West Hollywood, California. Her work order and invoice, detailing the conservation work undertaken, are available for serious buyers. Measurements are 52" tall, 27" wide, and 10.5" deep.	Item #1136
	19TH CENTURY LEATHER FIRE BUCKET 19th century leather fire bucket from packet ship. Made of black leather with gold floral design painted on one side. 9" diameter at top, 12" high. In good condition considering it's from the 19th century. Museum quality.	Item # 0049 Price: $795.00
	AUTHENTIC CIVIL WAR BALLOT BOX MUSEUM QUALITY This is a Civil War ballot box of the 5th regimental Massachusetts volunteers. Early in the Civil War, many State Regiments elected their own officers. Soldiers voted by placing colored balls in the wood box. This ballot box bears the markings on its side of the 5th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Made of mahogany, the box is 9.5" x 6" x 4.25" high, and the top is hinged in the middle. Has a 5" handle. Weighs almost 2 pounds. Comes with six (6) numbered voting balls. An authentic historic Civil War museum piece!	Item # 1238 Price: $1,875.00
	HAND BUILT DIVER MODEL In our 32 years in the nautical antiques business, this is the highest-quality model of a full-suited deep sea diver we've ever seen. The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic, as you can see from the photos. Signed by the maker, J. Niemcyk, and under his name are the letters MDMM16. The tag on the bottom reads, "U. S. N. T. S. Ship Salvage." The diver's miniature breastplate reads, "U. S. N. T. S., Ship Salvage, Pier 88, N.Y., J. N. AJ-1944." All weights on the belt are stamped USN. The box measures 17.5" h x 13" w x 13" deep, while the seated diver is 15" tall. A magnificent model for those who collect only the finest.	Item # 0008
	SILVER SPANISH REAL DATED 1704 AUTHENTIC almost 300 year old Spanish Real. Dated 1704, recovered from sunken Spanish treasure ship. This valuable coin is mounted in a 14K gold custom made bezel. The markings very clearly show all details and 1704 date on both sides. LIMA MINT - 8. Chain not included.	Item # 1030 Price: $1,595.00
	VINTAGE PERCUSSION PISTOL Bram Surquin, a collector of antique arms, has a pistol like this on display, He tells us that the inscription in the lock plate -- the lion holding a crown -- is the mark of the East Indian Company (commonly called EIC). In Europe this pistol is known as an EIC pistol, and is commonly accepted as a British colonial weapon. Ours is in good condition for its age, with a nice patina on both metal and wood. Butt has been fitted with a lanyard hook, possibly for sea service. Great collectors item.	Item # 1047 SOLD