Relics of Gen'l Washington. 137 Washington's Two Wine Coasters, Silver Plated on Copper, of English manufacture, six inches in diameter. Washington only possessed four of these coasters, which were used on his table during his Presidency and afterwards at Mount Vernon. These two were inherited by Lawrence Lewis, his nephew, will be sold with the choice of one or both. Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from H. L. D. Lewis. 138 Washington's Snuffer Tray, Silver Plated on Copper, of English Manufacture. Oblong. Handsome design. Used by Gen'l Washington in sealing letters. Some of the wax still adheres to the edge. Inherited by Lawrence Lewis from the General's estate. Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from H. L. D. Lewis. 139 Washington's Punch Glass. Glass, with handle. Old English Rose Cut Used by Washington during his Presidency and afterwards at Mount Vernon. Inherited by Lawrence Lewis from the General's estate. Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from H. L. D. Lewis. 140 Washington's Jelly or Wine Glass. Old English Rose Cut Glass. Used by Washington during his Presidency and afterwards at Mount Vernon. 141 Washington's Salt Cellar. Old English Rose Cut Glass. Oblong. Deep. Beautiful Pattern. Used by the General during his Pres dency and afterwards at Mount Vernon. Inherited by Lawrence Lewis from the Washington estate. Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from H. L. D. Lewis. 142 Another. To match. Slightly Damaged. 143 Washington's Plate. Decorated Blue Canton China Dinner Plate. Octagonal. Diameter, 9 inches. 144 Used by General Washington during his Presidency and afterwards at Mount Vernon, and one of the Set, the balance of which was purchased from the Lewis Family by the United States Government. Inherited by Lawrence Lewis from the Washington estate. Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from H. L. D. Lewis. Washington's Plate. Decorated French China Tea - Plates. Diameter, 81⁄2 inches. Used by General Washington during his Presidency and afterwards at Mount 150 151 152 Painting by Nelly Custis. An Engraved Portrait of A beautiful memento, accompanied with the certificate of genuineness from H. Nelly Custis' Portrait of Gen. Taylor. An exceedingly beautiful Painted Portrait of Zachary Taylor, in a Little Black Oval Frame, mounted with Gilt work. Presented by him to Nelly Custis. Size, 31⁄2 x 234. In this little work of art is embodied probably the choicest relic of President Taylor, and Nelly Custis to be had. It portrays the General in full uniform (Bust), the face in full profile to the left, and is certainly (although not in the strict sense of the word, a miniature) a very elegant piece of artistic workmanship. Accompanied by the certificate of genuineness from H. L. D. Lewis. General Washington's Violin. General George Washington's Violin, with name of maker inside. "Jacobus Stainer, in Absam prope Oenipontum 1675.” A remarkable fine-toned instrument, inherited by T. B. Washington in a direct line from Gen. Washington. This is the same instrument that was sold in the Washington Relic sale, of last April. Some dispute arising with the buyer of the Washington Will, who also purchased this, we consented to take the will back if he would consent to relinquish his claim to the violin, which he very reluctantly concluded to do. Consequently its re-appearance in our catalogue, to be sold for the account of Thos. B. Washington. Provisional Congress Chairs. 153 Antique Mahogany Arm Chair, Upholstered Seat and Back. Covered with Tan Colored Leather. One of the chairs used by the Provisional Congress at Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War, and formerly belonged to the late Mr. E. D. Ingraham, of Philadelphia. The pattern is well known, being straight back and arms and grooved legs. In excellent order. Of course the covering is not contemporary. 154 Another. Matches the above, with the exception of the covering, which is Maroon Leather. Other Interesting Relics. 155 Grand Duke Alexis. China Pitcher and Basin used by the Grand Duke Alexis, of Russia, whilst sojourning in the United States. Decorated with the Imperial Crest, painted in colors. 156 Prince of Wales. The Jordan used by the Prince of Wales whilst sojourning in the United States. White French China. Decorated with the Royal Crest. Painted in colors. 157 Prince of Wales. The Hair Brush used by the Prince of Wales during his trip through the United States. Ivory Back, decorated with the Royal Crest. 158 Prince of Wales. Two Large Irish Linen Towels used by the Prince of Wales during his trip through the United States. Decorated with the Royal Crest. 159 160 161 Prince of Wales. Three Irish Linen Napkins used by the Prince of Wales during his trip through the United States. Decorated with the Royal Crest. Charles Dickens. The Canton China Jordan made to perpetuate the memory of Chas. Dickens by order of Mr. E. D. Ingraham. Handsomely decorated in the wild artistic highly colored style of the Chinese, with the name Chas. Dickens burnt in on the bottom (the inside). Mr. E. D. Ingraham, who was one of the leading entertainers of Mr. Dickens during his visit to Philadelphia, became greatly incensed at the ingratitude of Mr. Dickens for writing the American Notes after having accepted the unbounded hospitalities of the American people. He caused this little memento to be made, in order that he might positively express each night and morning, in a practical way, his supreme contempt for a man capable of such ingratitude. Colonial Relic. Large Ivory Winder, used by Dames of the Colonial Period for winding yarn or silk, with screw clasp attachment for fastening to table. It opens and shuts like an umbrella, only with the double action. The whole made of Ivory, and forming an exceedingly interesting relic. The Earliest Philadelphia Receipt Book. 162 John Cadwalader's Receipt Book, from March 22, 1711, to May 4, 1724. Oblong small 4to. Contemporary binding. Contains 404 signatures, amongst which will be found that of Thos. Willing, Thos. Chalkley, Jos. Shippen, Chas. Read, Wm. Rawle, Jno. Yeates, Richard Willing, Jas. Logan, David Ewing, Jas. Gordon, Abraham DePeyster, Francis Richardson. James Bingham, Thos. Griffiths, Benj. Godeffrey, Jno. Hunt, Clement Plumsted, John Boudenot, James |