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Lighthouse & Life Saving Service Commemorative & Souvenir China, Spoons, Mauchlineware, etc. For Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard items - please visit our Nantucket page. A number of collections just arrived -
27413. (souvenir bowl) c.1900. Most unusual piece measures a full 10 ½” in diameter by 3” high, and features a lovely large hand painted image of Cape Cod’s Highland Light House, North Truro, Mass. This early piece is quite distinctive and the largest that I have ever had. It is enhanced by a hand painted rose floral decoration with a gilt decorated on light green rim. Marked “Wheelock Made in Vienna, Austria for I. Morton Small, North Truro, Mass. Clean, bright, no chips or cracks, as nice as we have yet had. An unusually bright, bold piece for display and an exceptionally rare form. (F-). $865.
28107b. (commemorative dish) A striking, bright commemorative dish featuring a beautiful clear, detailed b/w image of the “Highland Light [House] Cape Cod , Mass.” c. 1900. This dish quite striking, with a bold, detailed image of the tall masonry light tower with the two keeper dwellings to each side as a horse and buggy with driver waits in front. This pretty dish measures 5 5/8” in diameter and is quite bold with the large image on the bright white body and gilt-decorated turned up sides. Marked “Made in Germany for J. Morton Small, Highlands, No. Truro, Mass.”. A very attractive piece. Clean, bright, no wear. (F-). $185 net.
27125b. (commemorative cup/saucer) c.1900. Most unusual set features the “Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station" and a "Wharf Scene, Wellfleet, Mass.” on a bold cup/saucer combination. This early set is quite large and enhanced by a gilt borders and handle decoration. Bold cup likewise features a detailed b/w image of a “Life Saving Station, Wellfleet, Mass”. Attractive saucer likewise features a detailed b/w image of the “Wharf Scene, Wellfleet, Mass.” The cup measures 2 ¼ ” high by 2 ¼” in diameter. Saucer measures 4 7/8” in diameter. Marked Made in England for Mrs. E. B. Ryder, Wellfleet, Mass.”. Set is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just light wear to gilded edge. An unusually bright, bold set for display and an exceptionally rare form. (VG+). $395 set.
26351c. (commemorative plate) c.1900. Superb bright white souvenir plate, featuring a close and detailed image of “West Chop Light [House, Martha’s Vineyard]. ” Plate features a good size, detailed b/w image of the tall white light tower, keeper’s dwelling and steam fog signal building, surrounded by a decorative rim enhanced by gilt borders. Marked “Made in Germany for E. J. Cottle, Vineyard Haven, Mass.” This large collectible measures 7 ” in diameter and would enhance any display. Unusually bright, clean, a beautiful piece, only very light wear. (VG+). $188 net.
2778b. (commemorative dish) c.1900. Superb bright white souvenir plate, featuring a close and detailed image of “Nobska Light Woods Hole, Falmouth Mass. ” Dish features a good size, detailed color image of the tall white iron light tower and keeper’s dwelling, surrounded by a decorative rim enhanced by gilt borders. Marked “Made in Germany for Harry S. Bourne, Falmouth, Mass.” This rare collectible measures 3 ½” by 5 ” oval and would enhance any display. Unusually bright, clean, a beautiful piece. (VG+). $295 net.
932c. (commemorative vase) c.1900. Petite cobalt blue vase, featuring a detailed full color image of “Boon Island Light [house, York], Maine.” This unusual piece features a large though a bit distant, color image of the tall granite light tower, boathouse and keeper’s dwellings. The present lighthouse was constructed between 1852 and 1854, along with a new keeper’s dwelling. The stone tower is 133 feet high -- the tallest lighthouse in New England. The vase is a striking cobalt blue color, with gilt decoration around the fluted border. Backmarked “Wheelock Made in Germany for K. Tsuboyama, York Beach, Me.” Piece measures 2 ¾” in diameter by 2 ¼” high and would enhance any display. Bright, clean, a beautiful piece. (VG+). $88 net.
27467.
(commemorative plate) Ship “County of Edinburgh”
Ashore at Point Pleasant, NJ. c.1900.
Rare shipwreck souvenir china piece features a large, beautiful clear, detailed
image of the ship “County of Edinburgh” ashore. The British ship County of
Edinburgh went ashore in a dense fog at about 10 o'clock at night on February
13, 1900 close to Manasquan Life Saving Station, on the Jersey coast, near Point
Pleasant. The vessel drove on hard and fast and the life-saving crew deemed it
best to remove the crew. Word was sent to the men at the Point Pleasant station,
who hurried to aid the Manasquan crew. As it was impossible to launch the
surfboat, a breeches buoy line was soon rigged and the crew removed. The superb,
bright, floral decorated plate is quite rare and is one of the most attractive
that I have had. This pretty display piece measures 8 3/8” in diameter and is
enhanced by a decorative flowered border around the edge. Back marked
“Wheelock China Made in Austria Vienna for Point Pleasant Hdwr. Co.,
Point Pleasant, N. J. Clean and bright, no cracks or chips, fine large detailed
image. A fine display piece. (VG+). $245 net.
27473. (souvenir plate) Lovely large gilt decorated plate featuring a large, detailed image of Southern Island Lighthouse, Tenants Harbor, Maine c.1900. The 27-foot-tall round brick tower, attached to a wood-frame dwelling, was built in 1854 and originally held a revolving fourth-order Fresnel lens exhibiting a red flash visible for 13 nautical miles. 1854. Plate is striking in its unusual coloration and is in pristine condition. Enhanced by a lovely gilt border. Marked “Made in Germany for W. E. Sheerer, Tenants Harbor, Me.” (F-). $224.
2854. (commemorative spoon) c.1900. Beautiful petite commemorative spoon bears a nicely detailed engraved image of the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, East Providence, Rhode Island. The spoon features a nicely detailed image of the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on a the gold washed spoon. The lighthouse is located on a large rock on the east side of the Providence River. The square, two-story wood-framed keeper’s residence was built in 1871, featuring a mansard roof with the tower and lantern rising from the center front of the house. The spoon measures 4” long and is in marvelous overall condition for its age. Marked “Sterling”. Nicely detailed little commemorative piece and an extremely rare and desirable location, commemorating this remarkable example of its type. (F-). $48 net.
2840. (souvenir dish) U. S. Life-Saving Station, North Scituate, Mass. c.1900. Lovely gilt decorated bright white round dish featuring a large, detailed full color image of the early Bibb #2 Type life saving station on the beach at North Scituate, Massachusetts. Backmarked “Made in Germany for M. G. Seaverns & Co., North Scituate, Mass.” Clean, no cracks or checks, light wear, a very detailed, unusual presentation with bright image for your display. (VG+). $118.
28107.
(commemorative dish) A bright commemorative dish featuring a beautiful clear,
detailed full color image of the “Highland Light,
Highlands,
28138. (commemorative tray) One of the prettier commemorative trays, a superb, bright, crème colored, gilt edged commemorative tea tray featuring a beautiful clear, detailed full color image of the “Sand Dune and Lighthouse, cape Henlopen, Del.” Quite pretty, large items with illustrations this bright are most difficult to find. Measures 6 ¾” x 9 ½” and with a 5/8” raised edge enhanced by a petite, though slightly worn, decorative gilt border. Marked “Made in Germany.” Very little if any wear except for gilding around edge. A very large, pretty display piece. (VG+). $218.
28137.
(souvenir cup/saucer) Lovely large gilt decorated cup and saucer features a
large, detailed b/w image on white of “Marblehead
Neck Light House, Marblehead,
6615c. (commemorative cup) c.1900 A bright commemorative cup and saucer in bright gilt decorated crème, featuring a beautiful, detailed b/w image of “South Light and Mohegan Bluffs, Block Island, Rhode Island” on the cup. This clean cup measures 3 3/8” in diameter, enhanced by a sparkling decorative gilt trim.. Fine clear, great detail, pretty little piece for your display. Marked “Made in Germany for Surf Hotel Bazar, Block Island, RI.” Very scarce design and image, quite collectible, bright, one closed age crack visible primarily on inside. (G+). $34.
2895. (saucer) c.1900 A bright commemorative saucer in bright gilt decorated crème, featuring a beautiful, detailed b/w image of “Pebbly Beach Point” Block Island, on the saucer. This striking 6” diameter saucer is enhanced by a sparkling decorative gilt trim.. Fine clear, great detail, pretty little set for your display. Marked “Made in Germany for J. Eugene Littlefield, Block Island, RI.” Very scarce design and image, quite collectible, in bright, wonderful condition. (F-). $54.
924b.
[commemorative cup/saucer] c.1890 A bright commemorative cup and saucer in
bright gilt decorated crème, featuring a beautiful, detailed b/w image of “Lime
Rock Light, Home of Ida Lewis,
7310b. (souvenir cup/saucer) Lovely large gilt decorated cup and saucer features a large, detailed brown image on crème of Goat Island Lighthouse, Cape Porpoise, Maine c.1900. Large image shows the 1859 tower and house connected by a covered walkway. Cup measures 3 ½” in diameter by 2 5/8” high. Matching saucer measures 5 3/8” in diameter. Both are enhanced by gilt border stripe. Marked “Made in Germany for Bell & Fletcher, Cape Porpoise, Me.” Clean, bright, near fine condition. (VG+). $74.
2804. (souvenir cup) A rare, petite, gilt decorated commemorative cup featuring a beautiful clear, detailed color image of the “Life Saving Station, Holly Beach, NJ.” The superb cup measures 1 5/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a gilt decoration on the handle. The attractive detailed image includes a good look at the rare Jersey-Pattern Type station with the crew standing beside the surfboat on the station ramp. Nice detailed image on the white china make a good contrast on this rare little item. Marked “Wheelock Made in Germany for John N. Martin, Holly Beach, NJ.”. Clean, bright, a pretty display piece. Rare scene. (VG). $144 net.
21207g.
[commemorative plate] An exceptionally rare, bright, gilt decorated and edged
commemorative plate featuring a beautiful clear, detailed color image of the “U.
S. Lighthouse, Newport, Oregon.” c. 1900. One of only a few of this
light that I have had, this fairly large plate has a large 3 ½” full color
image of the tall masonry light tower beside the 2-story keeper’s dwelling,
barn and out-buildings. This detailed image shows the light tower and buildings
the ocean in the background. This pretty display piece measures 7 ½” in
diameter and is enhanced by a decorative gilded and rose decorated edge. Nice
bright, detailed image reminds one of a painting. Marked “Wheelock Made in
Vienna Austria for A. L. Thomas,
2801. (commemorative spoon) c. 1900. Beautiful, bold, silver spoon bears an engraved image of “The [Coquile River] Light House, Bandon, Oregon.” on the dish. This finely detailed piece shows the tall 1891 masonry light tower with attached fog signal building. The 5 ¼” inch spoon boasts a heavy molded handle with Oregon seal and spruce tree. Marked “sterling”. This is one of the nicer pieces, a beautiful, finely detailed commemorative piece and a most rare item for the lighthouse spoon collector. (VG+). $74 net.
2884.
[paperweight] Grace Darling Commemorative paperweight
c.1900. Heavy glass rectangular paperweight featuring an early
engraved image of British Heroine Grace Darling. The daughter of a lighthouse
keeper, Darling grew up on Longstone in the Farne
Islands. Grace become the focus of national attention after the steamship
Forfarshire sank during a severe storm in September 1838. Nine people managed to
find refuge on nearby rocks, and Darling and her father battled rough water to
row to their rescue. The incident inspired numerous poems, paintings, and songs
and made Darling a virtual cult figure. This rare item features a detailed early
image of the lovely heroine, with a lengthy description printed on the bottom by
The Shipwrecked Fisherman and Mariners Royal Benevolent Society. This may have
been given in receipt for donations to the society. Very nice condition, clean,
measures 2 ¾” x 4 ¼” x ¾” h. A most attractive commemorative
piece. (VG+). $54 net.
27415.
[paperweight] Commemorative glass paperweight – pin
dish c.1900. Large heavy glass rectangular paperweight – pin dish
featuring an early photograph of Light House and Fog
Horn on Piers, Life Saving Service Crew, Outer Harbor, Michigan City, Indiana.
This rare item features a detailed early photograph of the two lighthouses on
the piers as the life-saving crew maneuvers their surfboat out of the harbor.
Photo remains clear and sharp, but with some darkening or foxing. Overall in
good condition, light wear. Unusually large size 4” x 7 3/8” x 1
1/8” h. One of the few such items of this desirable location that I have had.
(VG-). $74 net.
26206d. (commemorative plate) Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station, Wellfleet , Mass. c.1900. Most desirable piece features the Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station in Wellfleet, Mass. on a bold 7” diameter plate. This early piece is quite large and enhanced by a fluted surface decoration with gilt border. Marked Made in England for Mrs E. B. Ryder, Wellfleet, Mass.”. Plate is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just light wear to gilded edge. An unusually bright, bold piece for display and an exceptionally rare form. One of the nicest that I have yet had. (F-). $445.
27411. (souvenir dish) Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station, Wellfleet , Mass. c.1900. Most unusual and attractive piece features the Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station in Wellfleet, Mass. on a bold 6 ¼” moon-shaped dish. This early piece is quite large and enhanced by a decorative edge with gilt border. Marked “Carlsbad BFHS China Made in Austria for P. W. Higgins, Wellfleet, Mass.”. Dish is clean, bright, no chips or cracks or wear, near fine condition. An unusually bright, bold piece for display and an exceptionally rare form. One of the nicest that I have yet had. (F-). $495. 27412. (souvenir dish) Billingsgate Light House (Wellfleet Point), Wellfleet , Mass. c.1900. Most unusual and attractive piece features the Billingsgate Light House (Wellfleet Point), in Wellfleet, Mass. on a bold 6 ¼” moon-shaped dish. This early piece is quite large and enhanced by a decorative edge with gilt border. Marked “Carlsbad BFHS China Made in Austria for P. W. Higgins, Wellfleet, Mass.”. Dish is clean, bright, no chips or cracks or wear, near fine condition. An unusually bright, bold piece for display and an exceptionally rare form. One of the nicest that I have yet had. (F-). $495. 2366b.
[commemorative cup/custard] ] c.1900 An unusual, bright commemorative cup
featuring a beautiful, detailed color image of the “Tawas
Point Lighthouse, Tawas City, Michigan.” This bright, intricately
decorated cup measures 2 ¼” high by 3” diameter, and is enhanced by a
decorative gilt trim and creme colored cup body. Very clean, no cracks or
checks, some wear to gilt trim. A pretty little item for your display of a
rarely seen view. (VG+).
$58. 22114b.
(souvenir creamer) Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse,
Cohasset, Mass. c.1900. A striking creamer is decorated in a bright
rose pattern, and bears a large full color image of the tall masonry lighthouse
perched on the rocks off Cohasset, Mass. The unusually detailed image includes
all aspects of the unusual light tower, with the wood lifeboat hanging from the
tower davits. This superb piece is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt
decoration and trim around the image and along the rims and borders. The creamer
measures 4 ¼” high. Marked “Made in Germany for M. G. Seaverns & Co,
North Scituate, Mass.” Very clean, no cracks or checks, bright and bold. . A
very detailed, pretty item for your display. (VG+). $198. 27472.
(commemorative toothpick) c.1900. Exquisite bright, detailed toothpick holder
features a detailed b/w image of “Plum Island
Light” House, Newburyport, Mass. Holder measures 2 ¼” high by
2” in diameter, with fluited rim and provides a striking contrast to the large
detailed image. In 1838 the original twin octagonal lighthouses on this spot
were replaced by a new pair of octagonal towers built on moveable foundations.
In 1856 one of the lighthouses was destroyed by fire and it was decided not to
rebuild. The surviving lighthouse received a fourth order Fresnel lens and
remains today. Marked Made in Austria [for] Chas. Emmerson & Sons,
Importers, Haverhill, Mass. U.S.A.” Very attractive piece. (F-). $138.
9486u.
(commemorative plate) c.1900 An ornate, bright commemorative plate featuring a
detailed full color image of the
22125b.
(souvenir dish) Light House near Lakeside, Ohio.
c.1900. Lovely gilt decorated clipped corner dish measures about 4 ½”
in diameter. Featured in the center is a fine full color image of the tall
light tower amidst the trees in Lakeside, Ohio. Backmarked “Hand Painted
Jonroth Studios Germany for Mrs. C. S. Gould, Lakeside, Ohio”. Clean, no
cracks or checks, light wear to gilding. A very detailed, pretty little item for
your display, unusually attractive coloration. (VG+). $36 27461. (souvenir cup) Life Saving Station, South Haven, Michigan. c.1900. Rare, bright commemorative cup features a bright full color image of the Bibb #3 Type life-saving station as the crew drills in the surfboat in the foreground. This piece is unusual both for the subject and the deep cobalt blue coloration enhanced by gilt borders and trim. Marked “Made in Germany”. Clean, bright, only light wear. (VG+). $96.
27475.
(souvenir sugar) c.1900. A large, clean, bright, gilt decorated commemorative
sugar bowl in bright crème, featuring a large b/w image of the Nauset
‘Three Sisters’ Lights in Eastham, Mass. on one side, and the
“French Cable Station” on the reverse. Quite rare and distinctive, the piece
measures a full 4 ½” tall by nearly 5 ½” in diameter and is enhanced
by decorative gilt border around the base and the rim and cover. The nice bright
images are shown quite close, and are beautifully done in superb detail. Marked
“Made in Germany [ for] A. E. Newcomb, Orleans, Mass.” Clean, bright, as
nice as they come. One of the finest pieces that I have yet had. (F-). $625
net.
27246.
(souvenir cup/saucer) Nauset 3 Sisters Lights, Orleans
Mill, Cape Cod, Mass. Cup 2 ½” high, saucer 5 3/8”. $365.
24413c. (commemorative sugar) c.1898. Most unusual piece features the “Whalesback Light [House], Portsmouth, NH.” on a bold hand painted sugar. This early piece is quite distinctive and enhanced by a hand painted sky background with bright gilt handle and rim decoration. Bold piece features an unusually large, close, detailed full color of the granite offshore lighthouse and steam fog signal. Measures 3 ¾” high by 5 ¼” in diameter. Not marked. Clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just light wear to gilded edge. An unusually bright, bold piece for display and an exceptionally rare form. (F-). $295. 27126. (commemorative cup/saucer) c.1900. Most unusual set features the “Whalesback Light [House], Portsmouth, NH.” on a bold hand painted cup/saucer combination. This early set is quite large and enhanced by a hand painted sky background with gilt borders and handle decoration. Bold saucer features a detailed full color of the granite offshore lighthouse and steam fog signal. The cup measures 2 ¼” high by 3 5/8” in diameter. Saucer measures 5 ¾” in diameter. Marked Made in Germany.”. Set is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just light wear to gilded edge. An unusually bright, bold set for display and an exceptionally rare form. (VG+). $245 set.
24413b. (commemorative sugar) c.1900. Most unusual piece features the “Whalesback Light [House], Portsmouth, NH.” on a bold hand painted sugar. This early piece is quite distinctive and enhanced by a hand painted sky background with bright gilt handle and rim decoration. Bold piece features a detailed full color of the granite offshore lighthouse and steam fog signal. Measures 3 ¾” high by 4 ¾” in diameter. Marked “Made in Germany for Philbrick’s Pharmacy, Portsmouth, N.H. Jonroth.”. Clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just light wear to gilded edge. An unusually bright, bold piece for display and an exceptionally rare form. (VG+). $185. 2805.
(souvenir toothpick / vase) 8466b. (souvenir cup) c.1900. Striking piece features the Minot's Ledge Light House, Cohasset, Mass. on a bold hand painted mug or cup. This early piece is quite distinctive and enhanced by a hand painted image of the tall masonry light tower off Cohasset, with a torquoise background decoration. Measures 3 ¼” high by 2 ¾” in diameter. Marked “Made in Germany for M. G. Seaverns & Co., North Scituate, Mass.” Clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just light wear to rim. A bright, bold piece for display. (VG+). $155.
27238.
(souvenir plate) Bass River Light House, West Dennis,
Mass. 7”. $425.
2839.
(souvenir creamer) U. S. Life Saving Service, Atlantic
City, NJ. c.1900. Lovely gilt decorated cobalt blue creamer
features on the side is a beautiful full color image of the Life Saving Service
crew launching their surfboat into the surf. Beautifully presented, in cobalt
blue with lovely gilt decoration gracing the image, edges and ornate handle.
Backmarked “Wheelock Dresden Germany”. Clean, no cracks or checks, little if
any wear. A nice presentation with bright gilding for your display. (F-).
$148.
2850.
(souvenir covered pin box) Beautiful large covered pin box featuring a large b/w
image of the “South Light and Mohegan Bluffs, Block
Island”. Box is white, decorated and with gilded trim, and measures
2 ½” x 4 ½” by 1 ½” high. Backmarked “Made in Germany for J. Eugene
Littlefield, Block Island”. Clean, bright, only light wear to gilding. (VG).
$185.
27363.
(commemorative mauchlineware letter holder) c.1900. Superb, rare wooden
Victorian letter holder features a beautiful b/w lithograph image of the “Grindle
Point Light House, Isleboro, Me.” A pretty little piece meant to
hand on the wall to hold letter mail is of hardwood, varnished and measures 5 ½”
high x 5” wide. The pretty image shows the tall square masonry light
tower, keeper’s dwelling and fog signal bell perched on the rock shore. Such
wooden Victorian era commemorative pieces, known as Mauchlineware, are
exceptionally difficult to find and are beautiful for display. Clean, some light
wear. (VG). $184 net.
27464.
(commemorative salt & pepper shakers) A bright commemorative salt &
pepper shaker set featuring a beautiful clear, detailed full color image of the Owls
Head Light House, 27468. (commemorative creamer) A bright commemorative creamer featuring a beautiful clear, detailed full color image of the U. S. Life Saving Station, South Haven, Michigan. c. 1900. This piece is quite attractive, with bright color image of the Bibb #3 Type life saving station with distinctive lookout and boat ramp. This pretty piece measures 3 ¼” in height and is quite pretty with the color image on the mixed white and sea green background. A very attractive piece in a rare form. Clean, bright, very little if any wear. (VG). $68 net. 937c.
(souvenir plate) Highland Light, North Truro, Mass.
7”. $265.
27242.
(souvenir dish) Hendrick’s Head Light, Southport,
Maine. 4 ¾”. $265. 22570c.
(souvenir creamer) Long Point Light, Provincetown, Mass.
4” high. $285.
26207b.
(souvenir cup/saucer) Billingsgate Lighthouse, Wharves,
Wellfleet, Mass. Cup 2 1/8” high, saucer 5 ½” . $365.
9486t.
(commemorative plate) c.1900 An ornate, bright commemorative plate featuring a
detailed full color image of the 6530k. (commemorative plate) c.1900. A rare, bright, gilt edged commemorative plate featuring a beautiful clear, full color hand painted image of the Nubble Lighthouse, York Beach, Maine. One of only a few like this that I have had, this attractive plate has a bright, colorful image as if from a painting, of the far off iron light tower with attached keeper’s dwelling perched on the rocky nubble. This beautiful display piece measures 4 1/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a petite decorative gilt trim around the edge. Nice painting quality image makes this a striking piece. Marked “Made in Germany.” Very little wear, a bright display piece and quite rare. (VG+). $54 net.
2743b.
(commemorative spoon) c.1910. Beautiful bold commemorative spoon bears a
detailed raised relief image of the Tillamook Rock
Lighthouse, Astoria, Oregon. The spoon features a highly-detailed
image of the lighthouse perched high upon Tillamook Rock. The spoon measures 5
1/8” long and is in marvelous overall condition for its age. Marked
“Copyrighted Sterling”. Nicely detailed little commemorative piece and an
extremely rare and desirable location, commemorating this important station.
(F-). $84.
27327.
[paperweight] Commemorative paperweight c.1900. Heavy glass rectangular
paperweight featuring an early c.1900 photograph of Bishop
and Clerk Light House, Hyannis, Mass. This rare item features a close
photograph of the unusual offshore masonry light tower with attached fog bell
tower as a visitor lands by sailboat. Built in the 1850’s, the lighthouse was
a dramatic 65-foot tower standing in open water. It was fitted with a
fourth-order Fresnel lens, with an automatic fog bell, operated by a clockwork
mechanism. Photo remains clear and sharp, overall in excellent condition, some
scuffing to back. 2 ½” x 4” x ¾” h. One of the few such items of this
remote 7258.
[paperweight] Commemorative paperweight c.1900. Heavy glass rectangular
paperweight featuring an early photograph of Race Point
Light House, Provincetown, Mass. This rare item features a detailed
early photograph of the dark iron light tower with nearby keeper’s
dwellings, out buildings and steam fog signal building. Photo remains clear and
sharp, but with some darkening or foxing. Overall in good condition, some
scratches to back that do show through. 2 ½” x 4” x ¾” h. One of the few
such items of this remote
27239.
(souvenir plate) New Life Saving Station, Jonesport,
Maine. 5 3/8”. $265 27240.
(souvenir plate) Life Saving Station, Orleans, Mass.
5 ¼” $325.
27247a.
(souvenir creamer) Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station,
Wellfleet, Mass. 4 ¼” high. $585. 27247b.
(souvenir creamer) Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station,
Wellfleet, Mass. 3 7/8” high. $495.
27244.
(souvenir dish) Monomoy Life Savers at Wychmere,
Harwichport, Mass. 3 ¾” diameter. $365. 27245.
(souvenir match box) Evans Only Survivor Ship Jason
(wrecked Cape Cod, December 5, 1893), Mass. 4 ¼” x 2 ½”. $395.
27256.
[commemorative butter pat] Striking bright white butter pat, featuring a close
b/w image of Evans, The Only Survivor From The Ship
Jason. It was on the dreaded Peaked Hill Bars that the terrible ocean
tragedy, the wreck of the ship Jason, occurred in a furious winter storm on
December 5, 1893. The wreck of the Jason was one of the most appalling disasters
that has ever taken place on the shores of Cape Cod, twenty-six lives being
lost. Of the whole crew, Evans, the ship’s apprentice, was the only person
that managed to reach the shore. Butter pat features a large image of seaman
Evans in his cork life jacket, standing on the Cape Cod beach. Marked “Made in
Germany for O. E. Kelley, Dennisport, Mass.” Dish measures 3 ½” in diameter
and is enhanced by a decorative gilded rim. This is a wonderful, early
commemorative piece and is one of the few Jason shipwreck pieces that I have
found. No crazing from age, clean, bright, a striking piece. (VG+). $144.
27218a,b,c.
[commemorative butter pat] Striking bright white butter pat, featuring a close
b/w image of “Nobska Lighthouse, Woods Hole, Mass.”
Prominent Nobska Point was an ideal place for a lighthouse and in 1828 the first
lighthouse was built. Butter pat features a large b/w image of the later iron
light tower with keeper’s dwelling behind. Today, the charming Victorian
dwelling is home to Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Group Woods Hole. Marked
“Made in Germany for S. I. Snow, Woods Hole, Mass.” Dish measures 3 ½” in
diameter and is enhanced by a decorative gilded rim. This is a wonderful,
early commemorative piece and is one of the few Nobska lighthouse pieces that I
have found. Clean, bright, a striking piece. (VG+). $78. 27219a,b.
[commemorative butter pat] Striking bright white butter pat, featuring a close
b/w image of “Headquarters U. S. Fish Commission,
Woods Hole, Mass.” Butter pat features a large b/w image of the
large Vistorian headquarters building in Woods Hole, Mass. Marked “Made in
Germany for S. I. Snow, Woods Hole, Mass.” Dish measures 3 ½” in diameter
and is enhanced by a decorative gilded rim. This is a wonderful, early
commemorative piece and is one of the few od a Woods Hole location that I have
found. Clean, bright, a striking piece. (VG+). $38.
27300a,b,c.
(souvenir dish) Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse, Hyannis,
Mass. c.1900. Lovely gilt decorated rectangular dish measures 4” x
6 ¼” , with upturned sides. Featured in the center is a large detailed b/w
image of the takk granite light and attached fog bell tower perched on the rocky
shoal in Nantucket Sound. Backmarked “Made in Germany for Myron G. Bradford,
Hyannis, Mass.” Clean, no cracks or checks, little if any wear. A very
detailed, pretty little item for your display, unusually attractive
presentation. (F-). $96.
27282.
(commemorative vase) c.1898 A superb, large commemorative vase featuring a
beautiful, detailed full color image of “Minot’s
Ledge Light (house), Boston Harbor.” The beautiful vase measures a
full 5 ½” high and 3 ¼” in diameter, and is enhanced by a beautiful
decorative gilt trim and ornate handles on the sides. Bulbous base of the vase
sweeps upward into a slender upper rim, making this a most attractive piece.
Very clean, no cracks or checks, a very detailed, pretty little item for your
display and quite rare lighthouse piece. (VG+). $68 net. 6517c.
(commemorative vase) c.1900 A superb, tall commemorative vase featuring a
beautiful, detailed full color image of “Spring Point
Ledge Light (house)”, Portland, Maine. The beautiful piece measures
4 ¼” high and 3 ½” in diameter, and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative
gilt trim and ornate handles on the sides. Bulbous base of the vase sweeps
upward into a slender upper rim, making this a most attractive piece. Marked
“Made in Germany”. Very clean, no cracks or checks, some wear to gilding. A
very detailed, pretty little item for your display and quite rare lighthouse
piece. (VG+). $124 net. 27144.
(commemorative vase) c.1900. A pretty, bright, gilt decorated commemorative vase
featuring a beautiful, full color image of the “South
Light, Block Island, RI.”. Unusual vase measures 3 ¼” high and
is enhanced by a bright gilt edging and emerald green body color. Marked “Made
in Germany ”. Clean, bright, a very pretty display piece for your collection
and a rare Southeast Lighthouse and Block Island piece. (VG+). $110 net.
27125. (commemorative cup/saucer)
c.1900. Most unusual set features the Cahoon Hollow
Life Saving Station, and a wharf scene, Wellfleet, Mass., on a bold
cup/saucer combination. This early set is quite large and enhanced by a fluted
surface decoration with gilt borders and handle decoration. Bold saucer features
a detailed b/w image of the “Life Saving Station, Wellfleet, Mass”.
Attractive cup likewise features a detailed b/w image of a “Wharf Scene,
Wellfleet, Mass.” The cup measures 2 ¾” high by 3” in diameter. Saucer
measures 5 ½” in diameter. Marked Made in England for Mrs E. B. Ryder,
Wellfleet, Mass.”. Set is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just light wear
to gilded edge. An unusually bright, bold set for display and an exceptionally
rare form. (VG+). $445 set.
26206c. (commemorative plate) Cahoon
Hollow Life Saving Station,
9844c. (commemorative cup/saucer)
c.1900. Most unusual set features the Mayo’s Beach
Lighthouse and the M.E. Church in Wellfleet,
Mass. on a bold cup/saucer combination. This early set is quite
charming and enhanced by a fluted surface decoration with gilt borders and
handle decoration. Bold saucer features a detailed b/w image of the “M.
E. Church (Methodist Episcopal), Wellfleet, Mass”. Attractive cup likewise
features a detailed b/w image of the “Wellfleet Light House” at Mayo’s
Beach. The cup measures 1 ¾” high by about 3” (oval) in diameter.
Saucer measures 4 ¾” (oval) in diameter. Marked Made in Austria Carlsbad P.
W. Higgins, Wellfleet, Mass.”. Set is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just
light wear to gilded edge. An unusually bright, bold set for display and an
exceptionally rare form. (VG+). $348 set.
21144d.
(commemorative cup) c.1900. Beautiful bright bold cup features a detailed b/w
image of “Bishop and Clerk Lighthouse off Hyannis”,
Mass. Cup is decorated with gilded rim and handle on a bright white
body. Cup measures 3” diameter by 2 ¾” high. Marked “Made in
Germany for Myron G. Bradford, Hyanis, Mass.” A rare light and a bright,
beautiful piece. (F-). $186. 24141c.
(commemorative creamer) c.1900. Beautiful bright bold creamer features a
detailed b/w image of “Nub[b]les Light [house], York
beach, Me." Creamer is decorated with gilded rim and handle on a
bright white body. Two small chips to rim but do not detract. Piece
measures 3 ½” wide by 4 ¾” wide. Marked “Made in Germany for M. Wolf,
York beach, Me.” A rare size and style and a bright, beautiful piece. (VG-).
$58.
27180.
(commemorative cup) c.1900. Most unusual piece features the Lighthouse
at Mackinaw City, Michigan. This early piece is quite charming and
enhanced by a large gilt decorated area around the image and on the handle.
Attractive cup features a detailed full color image of the lighthouse and
keeper’s dwelling. Erected in 1892, the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse served
as a beacon of safety in the Straits for more than 60 years. The castle-like
structure, whose design is unique in the Great Lakes, has today been restored to
its 1910 appearance. The cup measures 2 ¾” high and is marked “Made in
Germany” Piece is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just very light wear to
gilded edge. An unusually difficult location to find, and quite nice for
display. (VG+). $68. 20306e. (commemorative creamer)
c.1900. Superb large creamer, featuring a detailed full color image of Portland
Head Light [house], Portland, Me. This is one of the more striking
that I have found, featuring a very pretty and quite detailed full color image
of this tall masonry tower, with the keeper’s dwelling and fog signal building
perched on the rocky point. The creamer is of a classic style, enhanced by a
short spout and handle on top with a very pretty gilt borders and trim. Marked
“Made in Germany for J. R. Libby Co., Portland, Maine.” This beautiful
collector’s piece measures 5” high x 3” in diameter. This is a
wonderful, early commemorative piece, clean and bright, striking. With slight
closed age crack on back only. (VG-). $48 net.
6530J. (souvenir plate) c.1900. “Nubble
Light [House], York Beach, Me.” A bold, detailed commemorative
plate featuring a detailed full color hand painted period image of the tall cast
iron lighthouse and keeper’s house perched upon the rocky Cape Neddick “Nubble”.
The superb piece is round and measures 6 3/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a
beautiful decorative rose color and gilt trim on the rim. Marked “Made in
Germany.” Clean, no cracks or checks, only one ¼” manufacturing mark in the
glaze, little wear, a very detailed, pretty little item for your display.
Unusually bright piece. (VG+). $58. 8197c. (souvenir horseshoe
dish) c.1900. “Owl’s Head Light [House], Rockland,
Me.” A bold, detailed commemorative dish in a horse shoe
configuration featuring a bright full color hand painted period image of the
masonry lighthouse perched high on the headland guarding Rockland harbor on the
south. The superb piece is round with a horseshoe border in cobalt blue and
measures 4 5/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a decorative gilt trim on the
rim. Marked “Wheelock Dresden Germany.” Clean, no cracks or checks, light
wear to rim, a very detailed, pretty little item for your display. (VG+). $78.
6529c. (souvenir sugar) Nubble
Lighthouse, York Beach, Maine. c.1900. Lovely light green covered
sugar measures 3 ½” high, with delicate upturned handles on the sides.
Featured is a lovely hand painted full color image of the cast iron light tower
and keeper’s house and oil house perched on the rocky nubble. Backmarked
“Made in Germany.” Clean, no cracks or checks, little if any wear. A very
detailed, pretty little item for your display, unusually attractive coloration.
(VG+). $138 24141b. (souvenir creamer) Nubble
Lighthouse, York Beach, Maine. c.1900. Lovely alabaster creamer
measures 3 ¾” high, with a bold gilded handle and spout. Featured is a
lovely hand painted full color image of the cast iron light tower and keeper’s
house perched on the rocky nubble. Backmarked “Made in Germany.” Clean, no
cracks or checks, little if any wear. A very detailed, striking piece for your
display, unusually attractive coloration. (VG+). $138
27276. (souvenir plate) Mount
Desert Rock Light Station, Maine c.1900. Superb bright decorated
souvenir plate, featuring a close and detailed image of the Mount Desert Rock
Lighthouse , perched over 20 miles from the nearest port at Mount Desert Island.
The tiny rock is only about 17 feet above sea level at its highest point and
waves mercilessly batter the station. The 58-foot granite tower was built in
1847. The present keeper's dwelling is the third and was built in 1893. Plate
features a large, detailed full color image of the large granite tower and
attached dwelling on the wave-swept rock. Back marked “Made in Germany.”
This large collectible measures 6 ¼” in diameter and would enhance any
display. Bright, clean, little if any wear, an attractive piece. (VG+).
$286 net.
27193.
(commemorative vase) c.1890. Harbor Beach [Sand Beach]
Life Saving Station, Harbor Beach, Michigan. Rare early form features
a large full color image of the early 1879-Type Lake Huron station as the crew
poses in front with their surfboat. Large full color image covers fully half of
the surface area and provides good detail and an attractive form. The vase is
tall, measuring 4 7/8” high by 2 ¼” in diameter at the base. This important
Lake Huron station was built in 1881 and survived until only recently, when it
was sadly demolished. Piece is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, little if any
wear to gilded edge. An unusually difficult location to find, and quite nice for
display. (VG+). $210. 27195.
(commemorative toothpick) c.1898. Harbor Beach [Sand
Beach] Life Saving Station, Harbor Beach, Michigan. Rare early form
features a large full color image of the early 1879-Type Lake Huron station as
the crew poses in front with their surfboat. Large full color image covers fully
half of the surface area and provides good detail and an attractive form. The
vase is tall, measuring 4 7/8” high by 2 ¼” in diameter at the base. This
important Lake Huron station was built in 1881 and survived until only recently,
when it was sadly demolished. Piece is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, little
if any wear to gilded edge. An unusually difficult location to find, and quite
nice for display. (VG+). $168.
27204. (souvenir bowl) c.1900. Striking black on white souvenir bowl featuring a lovely, detailed b/w image of the “Wreck of the Pilot Boat Columbia at Sand Hills, Gale of Nov. 27th, 1898.” Detailed image shows the wrecked vessel on the sand against an area house. Fine, clear detail makes this a great display piece. Bowl measures 6” in diameter by 1 ¾” high. Marked “Made in Germany for Chas. W. Frye, Scituate, Mass.” A hint of gilding on the rim, clean. (VG+). $116.
2321d . (commemorative creamer)
c.1900. Early, attractive, stout creamer, featuring a detailed full color image
of the Chatham Twin Lights,
8153p.
(commemorative spoon) c.1900. Beautiful large commemorative spoon bears a
detailed raised relief image of the Absecon Light House
and Life Saving Station at Atlantic City, NJ. The spoon features a
highly-detailed image of the tall, striking light tower standing beside
the Deal-type life saving station on the beach at Atlantic City. The spoon
measures 5 ¼” long and is in marvelous overall condition for its age.
Marked “Sterling”. Nicely detailed little commemorative piece and an
extremely rare and desirable location, commemorating these interesting early
stations. (F-). $56 net.
27220p.
(commemorative spoon) c.1910. Beautiful large commemorative spoon bears a
detailed raised relief image of the Tillamook Bay Life
Saving Station in Oregon. The spoon features a highly-detailed image
of the 1908 Petersons Point-style station that served for years and is today a
private residence at Barview, Oregon. The spoon measures 5 ½” long and
is in marvelous overall condition for its age. Marked “Sterling”. Nicely
detailed little commemorative piece and an extremely rare and desirable
location, commemorating this only remaining station of its type. (F-). $116 net.
20306d.
(commemorative creamer) c.1900. Unusual creamer features Head
Light [house], Portland, Maine on a striking creamer. Piece is
enhanced by cobalt blue border over a crème body, with gilt decoration
throughout. Creamer features a detailed b/w image of the tall light tower,
keeper’s dwelling and fog signal building perched on the rocky point. Creamer
measures 3” high and is marked “Germany”. Clean, bright, a nice addition
to your collection. (VG+). $38. 27257.
(souvenir creamer) “Whale’s Back Light [house],
Portsmouth, N.H.” c.1900. A bright, gilt decorated
commemorative creamer in white, features a large, detailed, full color
image of the large granite offshore lighthouse and steam fog signal. This early
piece is quite distinctive and enhanced by a hand painted sky background with
decorated gilt handle and rim decoration. Marked “Wheelock Made in Germany
Dresden.” Very clean, no cracks or checks, no wear. A very detailed, pretty
little item for your display, unusually attractive piece. (VG+). $158
27251.
(commemorative vase) c.1900 A superb, large, striking with with gilt decoration
commemorative vase featuring a beautiful, detailed full color image of “Negro
Island Light (House), Camden, Me.” The beautiful piece
measures 4 ¾” high and 2 ½” wide, and is enhanced by a beautiful
decorative gilt trim and ornate handles. This item bears a full color, close
image of the white lighthouse tower and attached keeper’s dwelling perched on
the rocky island Marked “Made in Germany for Fred S. Beals, Camden, Me.”
Clean, no cracks, light wear, a very detailed, striking item for your display
and quite rare lighthouse piece. (VG+). $48 net.
27243.
(commemorative trivet) Wood End Lighthouse,
Provincetown, Mass. c.1900. A large, detailed commemorative trivet or
hotplate featuring an unusually large, detailed b/w image of the square white
brick lighthouse and keeper’s dwelling at Wood End in Provincetown Harbor.
This bright distinctive piece is square with rounded corners and measures 6
3/8” in diameter and. Trivet is enhanced by a gilt decorated embossed rim.
Trivet is clean, but with some wear to image. Marked “B.F.H.S. China, Made in
Austria, [for] M. Chapman, Provincetown, Mass.” A large, rare, unusual item
for your display. (VG-). $168.
2331c.
(souvenir dish) Owls Head Lighthouse, Rockland, Maine.
c.1900. A bright, gilt decorated commemorative dish in white,
features a large, detailed, clear full color image of the high light tower at
Owls head, with the keeper’s dwelling and boat-house below. This superb piece
measures 6” in diameter with upturned edges, brightly decorated with a
gilt rim. Marked "Made in Germany for A. E. Green & Son, Rockland,
Maine." Very clean, no cracks or checks, no wear. A very detailed, pretty
little item for your display, unusually attractive piece. (VG+).
$118 2596c.
(commemorative sugar bowl) A bright unusual commemorative sugar bowl in cobalt
blue featuring a clear, detailed full color image of the "Absecon
Lighthouse, Atlantic City.” c. 1900. This piece quite bright and
nice, with a large, bold, detailed multi color image of the tall masonry
lighthouse with surrounding cityscape. This is an unusual sugar bowl design with
a deep blue body and a striking gilt decoration on the handles and surrounding
the image. This pretty piece measures 3 ½” high with cover by 4 ¾”
wide. A very attractive piece. Clean, bright. (VG+). $54 net.
27269b.
(souvenir dish)
27249.
(commemorative trivet) Block Island Southeast
Lighthouse, RI. c.1898. A large, detailed commemorative trivet or
hotplate featuring a one color image of the large brick lighthouse and 3-story
keeper’s dwelling on Block Island’s Mohegan Bluffs. The lighthouse, built in
the a870’s, was designated a primary seacoast aid to navigation and was
equipped with the most powerful lighting apparatus available. This bright
distinctive piece is square and measures 6” in diameter and is enhanced by a
lightly decorated raised rim. Trivet is clean, little wear. A rare, unusual
Block Island item for your display. (VG). $74. 27156. (souvenir dish) Methodist Church, Downs, Kansas. c.1900. A bright, gilt decorated commemorative dish in white, features a large, detailed, clear full color image of the Victorian Methodist Church on Downs, Kansas. This superb piece measures 5 ¾” in diameter with upturned decorated edges, and decorated with a gilt rim. Marked "Made in Germany for W. R. Bird, Downs, Kans." Very clean, no cracks or checks, wear to gilding on rim only. A very detailed, pretty little item for your display, unusually attractive piece. (VG+). $28.
27232b. (souvenir dish) Nubble Lighthouse, York Beach, Maine. c.1900. Lovely rose decorated flueted dish measures about 6” in diameter, with upturned rose colored decorated sides. Featured in the center is a distant b/w image of the cast iron light tower, fog bell tower, keeper’s house and oil house perched on the rocky nubble. Backmarked “Made in Austria Chas. Emerson & Sons Importers, Haverhill, Mass. U.S.A.” Clean, no cracks or checks, near fine. A very detailed, pretty little item for your display, unusually attractive coloration. (F-). $56 27232.
(souvenir dish) Nubble Lighthouse, Cape Neddick, Maine.
c.1900. Lovely rose decorated oval dish measures 4” x 6 ½” ,
with upturned sides. Featured in the center is a large full color image of the
cast iron light tower, fog bell tower, keeper’s house and oil house perched on
the rocky nubble. Backmarked “Made in Germany for N. Gleakxnan, York
Beach, Me.” Clean, no cracks or checks, some wear to gilding on rim. A very
detailed, pretty little item for your display, unusually attractive coloration.
(VG). $78 27255.
[commemorative creamer] Striking bright white gilt decorated creamer, featuring
a full color image of the “Hockomock Head, Swans
Island, Lighthouse, Maine” c.1900. To mark the entrance to Burnt
Coat Harbor, a light station was established on the promontory called Hockamock
Head in 1872. Two towers were erected to serve as range lights. In 1884, after
numerous complaints that the range lights were confusing, the front light was
discontinued, leaving the present tower standing. Creamer features a beautifully
colored though distant image of the square masonry light tower with attached
keeper’s dwelling. Marked “Made in Germany for S. J. Morse, Swans Island,
Maine.” Creamer measures 3 ¾” high and is enhanced by a stunning
decorative gilded rim. This is a wonderful, early commemorative piece and
is one of the few of this light that I have found. Clean, bright, a
striking piece that will stand out in your display. (F-). $188. 6794d. (souvenir cup / saucer) Old Scituate Lighthouse, Scituate, Mass. c.1900. A striking cup and saucer set is decorated in a bright rose pattern, and bears a large full color image of the old lighthouse and attached keeper’s dwelling at Scituate, Mass. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the unusual light tower, with early wooden walkway and keeper’s dwelling. This superb set is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt decoration and trim around the image and along the rims and borders. The cup measures 2 ¾” high, the saucer 5” in diameter. Marked “Made in Germany for Chas. W. Frye, Scituate, Mass.” Very clean, no cracks or checks, little if any wear. A very detailed, pretty little item for your display. (F-). $168
24383a. (commemorative pitcher) c.1900 A superb, large, striking emerald green commemorative vase featuring a beautiful, detailed full color image of “The Nubble (Light House), York Beach, Me.” The beautiful piece measures 6”h in high and 4” in diameter, and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim and ornate handle on one side. Bulbous base of the vase sweeps upward into a slender upper rim, making this a most attractive piece. This item bears a fine, full color, close image of the white iron lighthouse tower and nearby keeper’s dwelling perched on the rocky island Very clean, no cracks, light wear near rim. A very detailed, striking item for your display and quite rare lighthouse piece. (VG). $138 net. 24383b. (commemorative vase) c.1900 A superb, large, striking emerald green commemorative vase featuring a beautiful, detailed full color image of “The Nubble (Light House), York Beach, Me.” The beautiful piece measures 5 ½” h in high and 4 ½” in diameter, and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim and ornate handles on two sides. Bulbous base of the vase sweeps upward into a slender upper rim, making this a most attractive piece. This item bears a fine, full color, close image of the white iron lighthouse tower and nearby keeper’s dwelling perched on the rocky island Very clean, no cracks, light wear, a very detailed, striking item for your display and quite rare lighthouse piece. (VG). $138 net. Pair $264.
27222.
(souvenir cup) Owls Head Lighthouse, Rockland, Maine.
c.1900. A bright, gilt decorated commemorative dish in white,
features a large, detailed, clear full color image of the high light tower at
Owls head, with the keeper’s dwelling and boat-house below. This superb piece
measures 2 ¾” in diameter, and is brightly decorated with a gilt
rim. Marked "Made in Germany." Very clean, no cracks or checks, little
if any wear to image, light wear to gilding on rim. A very detailed, pretty
little item for your display, unusually attractive piece. (VG). $118
27196. (commemorative vase) c.1900.
A pretty, bright, gilt decorated cobalt blue commemorative vase featuring a
beautiful, detailed full color image of the Graves
Light House, Boston Harbor, Mass. A rare graves lighthouse piece,
vase measures 3 ½” high and is enhanced by a bright gilt edging. Marked
“Made in Germany Expressly for R. W. Austin”. Clean, bright, a very pretty
display piece for your collection. (VG+). $68 net. 6794d. (souvenir cup / saucer) Old Scituate Lighthouse, Scituate, Mass. c.1900. A striking cup and saucer set is decorated in a bright rose pattern, and bears a large full color image of the old lighthouse and attached keeper’s dwelling at Scituate, Mass. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the unusual light tower, with early wooden walkway and keeper’s dwelling. This superb set is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt decoration and trim around the image and along the rims and borders. The cup measures 2 ¾” high, the saucer 5” in diameter. Marked “Made in Germany for Chas. W. Frye, Scituate, Mass.” Very clean, no cracks or checks, little if any wear. A very detailed, pretty little item for your display. (F-). $168 set.
21465b. (commemorative dish) c.1900. Superb bright white souvenir plate, featuring a close and detailed image of the “U. S. Life Saving Service Station, Two Rivers, Wis.” Dish features a good size, detailed color image of the Port Huron-type station with the unusual octagonal watch tower, surrounded by a decorative rim enhanced by gilt borders. Marked “Made in Germany J&R Co..” This rare collectible measures 5 ¾” in diameter and would enhance any display. Bright, clean, does have a number of closed age lines. (G+). $32 net.
27378.
(souvenir dish) Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Bristol. Me.
c.1900. Lovely gilt decorated round dish measures 5 ½” with
upturned decorated sides. Featured on the dish is a good size detailed b/w image
of the early rubble-stone light and attached keeoer’s dwelling perched on the
rocky shore. Backmarked “Made in Germany for J. L. Clifford, Damariscotta,
Me.” Clean, no cracks or checks, only light wear to edge. A very detailed,
pretty little item for your display, attractive presentation. (VG+). $68. 27376.
(souvenir teapot) Sperry Light, New Haven, Conn.
Souvenir Savin Rock. c.1900. Lovely gilt decorated souvenir teapot
with decorative cover. Eapot measures 3 ½” wide by 2 ¼” high. Featured on
the side is a good size detailed full color image of the iron light tower
perched on the caisson base. Backmarked “Made in Germany.” Clean, no cracks
or checks, slight chip on rim but barely visible. A very detailed, unusual
presentation with bright gilding for your display. (VG+). $64.
27269. (souvenir dish) Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Me. c.1900. Lovely gilt decorated oval dish with decorative smoking pipe attached, 6 ¼” long with upturned gilt decorated sides. Featured on the dish is a good size detailed full color image of the tall light tower, fog signal building and keeper’s dwelling perched on the rocky shore. Backmarked “Made in Germany.” Clean, no cracks or checks, only light wear to edge. A very detailed, unusual presentation with bright gilding for your display. (VG+). $54. 27260. (souvenir shoe dish) Old Lighthouse, New Haven, Conn. c.1898. Lovely gilt decorated commemorative shoe, features a good size detailed full color image of the tall light tower and attached keeper’s dwelling. Not backmarked. Clean, no cracks or checks, only light wear to edge. A very detailed, unusual presentation with bright gilding for your display. (VG+). $66.
7153L.
(commemorative plate) c.1900. Superb bright white souvenir plate, featuring a
close and detailed image of “Old 21232d.
(commemorative plate) c.1898. Striking large souvenir plate, featuring a
detailed image of “Boon Island Light [house], York,
Maine.” This unusual plate features a large, color image of the
tall granite light tower, boathouse and keeper’s dwellings. The present
lighthouse was constructed between 1852 and 1854, along with a new keeper’s
dwelling. The stone tower is 133 feet high -- the tallest lighthouse in New
England. The plate is a lovely crème color, with gilt decoration around the
flueted border. Not backmarked, dating this before 1900. This large collectible
measures 7 5/8” in diameter and would enhance any display. Bright, clean, a
beautiful piece. (VG+). $148 net.
9484e. (souvenir cup) Chatham
Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass. c.1900. A bright, gilt decorated
commemorative cup in white, features a large, detailed, clear full color
image of the twin "Chatham Lights, Chatham, Mass." The superb cup
measures 3 ¼” high and 3 1/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a beautiful
decorative gilt trim around the image and on the handle and on the rim and is
enhanced by colorful roses decorating the rim as well. The unusually detailed
image includes all aspects of the two iron light towers and the clipped-gable
keeper's dwelling. Labeled "Made in 8496k. (souvenir pin dish) Chatham
Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass. c.1900. A bright, gilt decorated
commemorative pin dish in white, features a large, detailed, clear b/w
image of the twin "Chatham Lights” in Chatham, Mass. The superb piece
measures about 4” in diameter and is in the form of a leaf with turned-up
edges, and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim around the image and
an applied handle. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the two
iron light towers, the clipped-gable keeper's dwelling and out-buildings.
Labeled "Made in Austria (for) A. Howes, Chatham, Mass. Carlsbad BFHS
China." Very clean, no cracks or checks, some expected wear to rim. A very
detailed, pretty little item for your display.
27169. (commemorative spoon) c.1900.
Beautiful large commemorative spoon bears a detailed engraved image of the Light
House at Pulaski, New York. The spoon is engraved “1900” and
features a highly-detailed engraved image of the striking stone keeper’s
dwelling with the rooftop lantern room. The Selkirk Lighthouse sits at the mouth
of the Salmon River. Originally called the Salmon River Light Station, the
lighthouse was constructed in 1838 and remains today, complete with its original
style early lantern room. The spoon measures 6" long and is in marvelous
overall condition for its age, with surprisingly little surface wear from
decades of polishing. The gold washed bowl is engraved “Pulaski Lighthouse,
NY“ with “1900” on the handle back (rare to have a date engraved.). Nicely
detailed little commemorative piece and an extremely rare and desirable
location, commemorating this interesting early light station. (VG). $118 net.
9267k. [commemorative glass vase]
c.1900 A most unusual, large, light green commemorative glass bud vase featuring
a, detailed full color image of the “Absecon
Lighthouse [and Life-Saving Station],
24140b. (commemorative trivet) Minot’s
Ledge Light House, Cohasset, Mass.. c.1900. A large, detailed
commemorative trivet or hotplate featuring a one color image of the tall granite
“Minot’s Ledge Light House”. This bright distinctive piece is round and
measures 6 ¼” in diameter and is enhanced by a lightly decorated raised rim.
Trivet is clean, some wear to rim decoration, closed age lines radiating from
glaze defect visible on back only. A detailed, unusual little item for your
display. (VG-). $64.
21255b. (commemorative creamer)
c.1900. Attractive, stout creamer, featuring a detailed full color image of the “Light-House,
Biloxi, Miss”. A distinctive piece, featuring a fine, full color
image detailing the tall cast iron light tower, walkway and keeper’s dwelling
perched on the watery point. The Biloxi Lighthouse was one of three Mississippi
Sound Lighthouses authorized in 1847. Cast iron plates were bolted together to
form a metal wrapper around a brick liner. The tower was completed in the spring
of 1848. The creamer is of a classic style, enhanced by a short spout and handle
on top with a very pretty gilded borders and cobalt blue body color. Marked
“Wheelock China, Made in Germany for Biloxi Hardware Co., Biloxi, Miss.
Dresden”. This beautiful collector’s piece measures a full 3 ¾” high x 3
½” wide. This is a wonderful, early commemorative piece, clean and bright,
very little if any wear. (VG+). $88.
27113. (souvenir plate) c.1898. A
rare, bright, decorated edged commemorative plate featuring a beautiful clear,
full color hand painted image of the Life Saving
Station, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. One of only a few like this station
that I have had, this attractive plate has a quite detailed image as if from a
painting, of the 1889 Bibb #3 Type life-saving station. This beautiful display
piece measures 6 1/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a petite decorative trim
around the edge. Nice painting quality image makes this a striking piece. Not
marked making this c.1898. Very little if any wear, a striking display piece and
quite rare. (F-). $94 net.
27132.
[commemorative spoon] c. 1906. Beautiful large commemorative spoon with a copper
wash bears a detailed engraved image of the “Quonochontaug,
Rhode Island Life Saving Station” on the dish. This finely detailed
little piece shows a close view of the distinctive station with the crew and
boat on the ramp. One boat is pictured in the boat doorway, another at water's
edge and one on the ramp with six figures maneuvering it. The handle is Paye and
Baker's 1900 raised relief Pattern “Daphne”. The back is marked
“STERLING” and the trademark of Simmons & Baker, predecessor of Paye
& Baker. The gold washed bowl is engraved “I.F.L. Dec. 25, 1906 (rare to
have a date engraved.) Quonochontaug”. Measures 5 ¼” long and is in
excellent condition. Nicely detailed little commemorative piece and an extremely
rare and desirable location, commemorating this interesting life saving station.
(VG+). $134 net.
2321b . (souvenir creamer)
c.1900. Attractive, stout creamer, featuring a detailed b/w image of the Twin
"Chatham Lights." The superb creamer is quite large and
measures 4 ½" in high and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim
on the rim and handle. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the
two iron light towers, the clipped-gable keeper's dwelling and out buildings.
Labeled "Made in 26295.
(pin dish) c.1900. Lovely pin dish features a full color image of the “Life
Saving Station,
9455J.
(commemorative creamer) c.1900. An unusual, bold, bright commemorative creamer
featuring a beautiful full color image of the Absecon
Lighthouse and Life Saving Station,
8165i.
[commemorative dish] c.1989 A very unusual, detailed commemorative dish
featuring a detailed full color image of the Absecon
Lighthouse and Life Saving Station, Atlantic City, N. J. This bright
distinctive piece is oval and measures 8 ¼” long by 5” wide and is enhanced
by a lightly decorated raised sides and handles in a gilt decorated fluted
pattern. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the lighthouse,
keeper’s house and adjacent Life-Saving Service station including drill tower.
Marked “Made in Germany”. Clean, no cracks or checks, some wear to gilding
on rim. A very detailed, bold item for your display and quite rare. (VG). $25.
6619i.
(commemorative vase) c.1900. A pretty, bright, gilt decorated commemorative vase
featuring a beautiful, detailed full color image of the “Portland
Head Light, Portland, Me.”. Unusual vase measures 3 ¼” high and
is enhanced by a bright gilt edging. Marked “Made in
20514b.
(commemorative butter pat or pin dish) c.1900 A remarkable little commemorative
butter pat or pin dish featuring a beautiful, detailed full color image of “Neds
Point Light [house], Mattapoisett, Mass.”. The petite little dish
measures 3 5/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a pretty gilt decorated
scalloped rim. Labeled “Made in Austria for Abbe & Griffin, Mattapoisett,
Mass.” Very clean, no cracks or checks, a very detailed, pretty little piece
for your display and a wonderful Cape Cod area lighthouse collectible. (F-).
$188.
2779.
(souvenir trivet) c.1900. “Minot’s Ledge Light
House, Cohasset, Mass.” A bold, detailed commemorative trivet
featuring a detailed b/w period image of the tall granite lighthouse perched on
this dangerous offshore ledge. The superb trivet is square and measures 6 ¼”
and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim on the rim. Marked
“Wheelock China, Made in Austria for Estate of Allen O. Sates (sp), Cohasset,
Mass. Clean, bright, , no cracks or checks, a very detailed, pretty little item
for your display. Unusually bright piece. (VG+). $194.
2778.
(souvenir trivet) c.1900. “Nobska Light [House],
Woods Hole, Mass.” A large, detailed commemorative trivet featuring
a detailed b/w period image of the tall iron light tower and keeper’s dwelling
perched on this grassy knoll overlooking Nantucket Sound. The rare trivet is
round and measures 6 5/8” and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim
on the rim. Marked “Made in Germany [for] S. I. Snow, Woods Hole, Mass. Clean,
bright, no cracks or checks, some wear to gilding, a very detailed, pretty
little item for your display. A bright, bold item for your display of a
rarely featured light station. (VG). $214.
6603e. [Wedgwood
Boston Lighthouse Calendar Tile] c.1918. An extremely scarce
commemorative tile manufactured by Wedgwood in
23167b. (souvenir sugar or urn) MONOMOY
LIFE SAVERS AT WYCHMERE HARWICHPORT, MASS. c.1900. Superb large
commemorative urn or sugar bears a detailed b/w image of the Monomoy life savers
standing up, posing as they arrive in their surfboat. Commemorative pieces
featuring Life Saving Service images from the Monomoy area of Cape Cod are
extremely rare and desirable and we have been only able to find a few in our
career. This is certainly one of the nicer pieces yet found. Extremely large urn
measures 4 ¼” high by 5” in diameter. Large b/w image is extremely detailed
right down to the facial hair. Marked “Made in
9455i. (commemorative creamer)
c.1900. An unusual, bold, bright commemorative creamer featuring a beautiful
full color image of the Absecon Lighthouse and Life
Saving Station,
2749. (souvenir dish) One of the larger commemorative dishes, a superb, bright, white, gilt edged commemorative dish featuring a beautiful clear, detailed full color image of the Life Saving Station, Ottowa Point, East Tawas, Michigan c.1900. Dish features a large image of the early 1875-Type station and boat ramp. Marked “Made in Germany.” Piece measures 7 1/2" long by 4 1/4" wide, this is a striking piece. (VG+). $225.
829e.
(commemorative vase) c.1900. An unusual, bold, bright cobalt blue commemorative
vase featuring a beautiful full color image of “The
Old Light, Lighthouse Point, New Haven, Conn.”. This unusual item
is quite attractive and bears a fine, full color image of the tall old
lighthouse tower and nearby areas on the rocky point. Vase is quite bright and
distinctive, and measures 2 ¾” high by 4” wide and is enhanced by
distinctive ornate handles on each side, and by a bit of a decorative gilt trim
on the handle and around the image and rim. Marked “Made in
25347c.
(commemorative dish) One of the largest commemorative dishes or trays, a superb,
bright, white, gilt edged commemorative dish or tray featuring a beautiful
clear, detailed full b/w image of the “Ship Jason,
Wrecked Dec. 5, 1893 Cape Cod”. It was on the dreaded Peaked Hill
Bars that the terrible ocean tragedy, the wreck of the ship Jason, occurred in a
furious winter storm on December 5, 1893. The wreck of the Jason was one of the
most appalling disasters that has ever taken place on the shores of Cape Cod,
twenty-six lives being lost. Of the whole crew, Evans, the ship’s apprentice,
was the only person that managed to reach the shore. Dish features a large image
of the ship wrecked offshore as the life-saving crew rows out to the vessel.
Marked “Made in Germany for O. E. Kelley, Dennisport, Mass.” Piece measures
6 ½” x 9 ¾”, and with a ½” raised edge enhanced by a petite,
decorative gilt border. A very large, pretty display piece. (VG).
$166.
2464b.
(commemorative toothpick) c.1900. An unusual, petite, bright cobalt blue green
commemorative toothpick holder featuring a beautiful full color image of the Life
Saving Service Crew, Atlantic City, NJ. This unusual item is quite
attractive and bears a fine close, full color image of the seven Life Saving
Service crewmen as they return to the beach with their surfboat. Holder is quite
bright and distinctive, and measures 2 ½” high by 2” wide and is
enhanced by a bit of a decorative gilt trim around the image and rim. Labeled
“Wheelock Dresden
23218b. (souvenir cup/saucer)
c.1898. Most unusual, commemorative cup and saucer featuring a detailed b/w
image of “Yarmouth Light [house, NS]”
This is one of the very few in this form that I have yet found, featuring a
clear, bright image of the octagonal lighthouse tower and adjacent
keeper’s house and whistle house, surrounded by the wooden rail fence.
Quite an attractive set with gilt border decoration, the cup measures 2 ½”
high by 3” in diameter. Saucer measures 5 ¾” in diameter. Not marked,
which dates it before 1898. This is a wonderful, early commemorative set,
beautiful for display and an exceptionally rare form. Clean, bright, near fine.
(F-). $88.
6530i. (souvenir trivet) c.1900. “Nubble
Light [House], York Beach, Me.” A bold, detailed commemorative
trivet featuring a detailed full color hand painted period image of the tall
cast iron lighthouse and keeper’s house perched upon the rocky Cape Neddick
“Nubble”. The superb trivet is round and measures 6 5/8” in diameter and
is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim on the rim. Marked “Made in
Germany for Gleekman’s Inc. York Beach, Maine.” Clean, no cracks or checks,
only light edge wear, a very detailed, pretty little item for your display.
Unusually bright piece. (VG+). $54.
8164f.
(souvenir dish) Striking early c.1900 souvenir china plate bears a large, bold
b/w view of the “Portland Head Light [House],
Portland, Maine”. The unusually large 2 ¾” image provides great
detail of the tall light tower, 2-story keeper’s house, fog signal building
and more. Dish is marked “Made in Germany.” Gilded accents and a striking
floral design painted around the decorative rim make this a charming piece.
Measures 7” in diameter. Excellent condition, a beautiful display piece, sure
to catch your eye. (VG+). $78.
851b.
(souvenir plate) c.1900. A rare, bright, gilt edged commemorative plate
featuring a beautiful clear, full color hand painted image of the Lighthouse
and Pier, Michigan City, Indiana. One of only a few like this that I
have had, this attractive plate has a quite detailed image as if from a
painting, of the pierhead lighthouse and intricate walkway with the breakers
rolling in. This beautiful display piece measures 6 ½” in diameter and is
enhanced by a petite decorative gilt trim around the edge. Nice painting quality
image makes this a striking piece. Marked “Hand Painted Jonroth Made in
2717.
[souvenir spoon] c. 1900. Beautiful petite commemorative spoon bears a lovely
detailed engraved image of the “Lighthouse at Belle
Isle, Detroit, Michigan” on the dish. This finely detailed little
piece shows a close view of the tall keeper’s dwelling with attached light
tower. The handle of the spoon is decorated in raised relief. Measures 4”
long and is in excellent condition. Marked “Sterling”. Beautifully
detailed little commemorative piece and a rare location, commemorating this
interesting coastal light station, one of the nicest that I have had. (VG+). $78
net.
26272. (souvenir hair receiver) c.1900. Most unusual commemorative Victorian hair receiver featuring detailed b/w images of “Scituate Light House of Rebecca and Abigail Bates Heroines of the War of 1812”, and “The Original Old Oaken Bucket [house) Scituate Mass." Although rare today, the hair receiver was a common fixture on the dressing tables of women from Victorian times to the early decades of the 20th century. Its purpose was to save hair culled from the hairbrush and comb, which were used vigorously on a daily basis. The hair could then be stuffed into pincushions or pillows. Such pieces in commemorative china are extremely rare and with lighthouses even more so. Cover is removable, with 1 ½” hole in the top to receive the hair. Piese is enhanced by a gilded trip around the edges. Piece measures 4 ¾” in diameter by 3” high. “Made in Germany for Chas. W. Frye, Scituate, Mass. Light wear to gilding. Extremely rare form. (VG). $240.
24129b. (souvenir spoon) c.
1900. Beautiful petite commemorative spoon with a copper wash bears an engraved
image of the “Lighthouse at Marquette, Michigan”
on
the dish. This finely detailed little piece shows a distant view of the tall
light tower with attached keeper’s dwelling. The handle of the spoon is
decorated in raised relief in an Indian motif. Measures 5 1/8” long and
is in excellent condition. Nicely detailed little commemorative piece and a rare
location, commemorating this interesting coastal light station. (VG+). $58 net. |
