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Lot #5 (04/08 Auction) - Original Ernest Schwiebert Salmon Artwork
Coho Salmon Original Artwork. 4th of 30. This lot is one of 30 which represent the complete original set of Ernest Schwiebert watercolor gouache and pencil illustrations used by the artist for the plates that accompany his 1970 historic book Salmon of the World. Each individual piece is signed by Schwiebert "ES 70", all measure 21 7/8" x 14 7/8", and all are in very good condition with a bit of discoloration from the plastic and tissue guard and normal aging. Each description lists the placement of the plates within this important critically acclaimed book.
This lot is one of 303 which encompass the collection of late angling author and acclaimed sportsman Dr.Ernest Schwiebert Jr. More... |
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Lot #523 (04/08 Auction) - Deluxe Derrydale A Book of Trout Flies - Preston Jennings
Jennings, Preston - A Book of Trout Flies: Containing a List of the Most Important American Stream Insects & Their Imitations - 1935, Derrydale Press, New York. Deluxe edition limited to 25 copies of which this is number 10. Signed by the author as well as illustrator Alma W. Frodersrtom. Consists of 190 pages including an afterward by Eugene V. Connett III, with signature. Contains 11 copperplates (7 are hand colored) as well as two photographic plates, one being the frontispiece (all plates have tissue guards). Pages are uncut and unopened, tight copy, never read. Volume I is bound in three quarter green leather with a raised band spine. Volume two opens to reveal 30 tipped in pristine examples of flies tied by the author (12 wet and 18 dry). Jennings also signed the inside of the fly box. The fly collection is housed within a 1/2 green leather box with a raise band spine, matching that of the first volume. Both have the very slightest of rubbing to the spine and corners, inside cover has some residue from ex-libris bookplate and small area of paper tearing from the its removal, the set is missing the slipcase, otherwise fine overall condition of this masterwork of American sporting literature. See Volume I... See Volume II... |
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Lot #1005 (04/08 Auction) - RARE 1925 Zane Grey Wild Horse Mesa Banner
Rare Wild Horse Mesa Advertising Banner. Measuring ten feet by three feet, this striking early banner is an important western movie memorabilia display item. The film was released in 1925 by Paramount pictures, with George B. Seitz directing the cast including Jack Holt, Noah Beery, Billie Dove and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Corner Paramount logo is printed with Famous Players Lasky Corporation name. Printed on linen paper, the piece was published by Grinnell Litho Company of New York and was displayed for the movie's opening at the Fallon Theater in Nevada. Condition is excellent with the exception of small areas of wear around the grommets (one corner has some taping). An exceptional piece of cinematic history, and to our knowledge, the only known example. Enlarged View... |
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Lot #1203A (04/08 Auction) - Important Only Known Brass Bradley Trout Reel
Important Only Known Example of a Brass W.H. Bradley Single Action Trout Size Reel. Willard H. Bradley, of New York, NY, was granted a U.S. patent for his "New and Useful Improvement in Fish-Line Reels" on September 22, 1868. While unmarked, it is unquestionable that this only known trout size example, with a 2 1/8" diameter spool and standing just 2 5/8" tall from the bottom of the foot to the top of the frame, is the work of W.H. Bradley. Discovered behind a wall by a carpenter, along with a small size hard rubber Alonzo Fowler side-mount fly reel, while remodeling a Connecticut estate, this unique reel exhibits several qualities associated with other Bradley reels. The donut shaped spool is supported by a one piece frame that incorporates the reel foot as well. Hand tooling marks are visible with a loop, consistent with the possibility that this was an early prototype of Bradley's work. This single action reel, only the second such Bradley known as other examples are all multipliers, features a crank handle (minus the grasp) secured to the spool shaft with a tiny knurled screw, supported by a brass handle brace. Bradley's patent displays a frame connection above the spool to allow for adjusting the tension between the spool ends and the spool journals. This example has a solid frame, most likely built before this improvement was implemented. Truly a little work of art, worthy of placement in any advanced fishing tackle collection, and in excellent condition. Enlarged View... |
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Lot #1205A (04/08 Auction) - RARE Julius Vom Hofe Perforated Rim Trout Reel
The Most Sought After of All Julius Vom Hofe Reels is this German Silver and Hard Rubber Perforated Rim Trout Reel. Of the three listed sizes in the 1912 Julius Vom Hofe catalog, this size 3 example is smallest, with both the size 2 and size 1 being larger reels. This size #3 has a diameter of 2 3/8" and a 3/4" wide spool. The markings on the rear hard rubber plate are clearly visible, reading "Julius Vom Hofe, Pat. Oct. 8, 89, Brooklyn, NY". While perforated rim trout reels from Julius were only offered for a few years, the German Silver and Hard Rubber is only found in a few catalogs dating from 1911 to 1913. This example is returning to auction after years in a private collection, having been sold at an Oliver's auction years ago. With a rear click switch, removable rear bearing cap with correct washer, screw heads that show only slight use and blemish free hard rubber, this is the nicest size #3 example ever to come to auction, and grades a solid excellent. Enlarged View... |
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Lot #1537 (04/08 Auction) - Rare 8' Carlson "Steamer Special" Fly Rod
8' Carlson "Streamer Special" Trout Rod. This ultra rare 2/2, 6 sided rod is in excellent condition. Master rod maker, Sam Carlson, is noted for his exquisite 4 sided rods, but he occasionally deviated from his norm to produce equally wonderful hexagonal fly rods. This powerful trout rod features evenly flamed cane, bright nickel silver ferrules, a genuine agate stripper, brown wraps with double tipping (gold and black), and a lightweight aluminum screw down-locking reel seat with cork spacer. The tips are wrapped in tissue paper for protection. The butt section bears the following inscription in Carlson's own hand: Streamer Special Made by C.W. "Sam" Carlson. There is very light soiling on the cork handle and a tiny (1/8") dab of varnish on the butt section near the inscription. Otherwise this rod shows very little signs of use. All sections are full and straight. With the original bag and a grey anodized aluminum tube. Enlarged View... |
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Lot #1885 (04/08 Auction) - Heddon Underwater Minnow in Wood Box
Heddon #152 Underwater Minnow. With correct wood box and paperwork, finished in solid white with sweeping red hand painted gill marks, all brass hardware with unmarked nickel plated spinners. Condition of this extremely rare c1905 high forehead model is strong VG+ with fine age lines, pointers, and tiny chips. Wood slide top box is correctly marked Heddon's Dowagiac Minnow, WHITE, No 152 on both ends, about VG+ as well, with staining and a split to one side panel. Paperwork shows the 150 on the front with the 100, slope, 300, and Killer on the back, about VG, fairly clean but split into three section along the fold lines. This is a very difficult color for any c1905 Heddon underwater minnow, with very few known examples. Enlarged View... |
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Lot #1892 (04/08 Auction) - Charles Lane Automatic Minnow in Box
Extraordinary Charles W. Lane Automatic Minnow. Patented July 29, 1913 in Madrid, NY, one of the rarest of all miscellaneous baits, coming in a 2 piece cardboard box. Minnow measures 2 1/2", hollow metal body, tiny yellow glass eyes, uniquely designed so when the marked metal tail rotates, the side fins move up and down. Paint finish features a brown back, silver sides, white belly, hand painted scales, and delicate red gill marks, about VG+ with scattered chips to the right side and rusting to the fine wire leader. Cardboard box measures 6" x 2 1/4" x 1 1/4", about Ex- condition with GREEN hand written in pen on the top. A rare opportunity to add one of New York's finest lures to your collection. Enlarged View... |
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