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Lot 1300
Mrs Mary Todd Lincoln’s opera glasses, dropped in her theatre box on April 14th, 1865, the fateful night that her husband the President was shot. In lacquered brass adjusting on a thread, with ivory mounts, engraved in a cursive script: ‘Mrs Mary Lincoln left these glasses in the box at Ford’s Theatre, Good Friday, April 14th, 1865, when our beloved President and Leader was cruelly assassinated, found by William Kent Esq.’, 10.5cm wide x 4cm deep x 6.2cm high NB: Whilst the lineage of these glasses cannot be traced the supporting evidence is compelling. William Kent is a well known figure in the proceedings of the assassination. He was near the Theatre by chance on the night and assisted others caring for the wounded President. On later discovering that he had mislaid a key in the mayhem, he returned to the Theatre where he famously discovered the Derringer pistol which fired the fatal shot. His testimony was delivered on May 16th 1865 and published in the New York Times: Judge Holt - ‘State whether or not the pistol you have before you was picked up by you in the box of the President on the night of the assassination? William Kent ‘- Yes, Sir; this is the pistol’ Judge Holt - ‘What is it called?’ Willia Kent ‘A Derringer, I believe, and I see that name marked on it.’ Judge Holt - ‘How long after the President was shot did you pick it up? William Kent ‘I do not know exactly how long. I suppose about three minutes after the President was shot I went into the box. There were two persons in there then. The Surgeon asked me for a knife to cut opon the President's clothes. I handed him mine, and with it he cut the President's clothes open. I left the theatre afterward. I missed my night-key and thought I had dropped it there. I hurried back to the theatre, and when I went into the box my foot knocked against a pistol lying on the floor. I picked it up and cried out "I have found the pistol." Some person then told me to give it to the police, but there was a gentleman who said he represented the Associated Press, and I handed it to him. The next morning I went round to the police station, and recognized it as the pistol I had picked up.’ William Kent was in the President’s box when he lent a knife which the physician Dr. Charles Leale used to loosen the President’s collar, the same blood-stained collar was later taken by William Kent’s friend Newton Feree when both men returned to the theatre box, it seems plausible that whilst William Kent recognised the importance of handing in the found pistol, that he may also have taken the opera glasses at this time as his own keepsake of the occasion. The Ford’s Theatre Museum display an opera glasses case recovered from the theatre box and believed to be that of Mary Todd Lincoln. The case is property of the National Park Service and came into their possession directly from the National States Army where it had been kept as part of items used in evidence in the trial of the conspirators. The artefact is catalogued as follows: "Leather Case. Mrs. Lincoln's opera glass case - 3 3/4" x 4 3/4" across the top x 2 1/8" (at inax.) Black soft leather with gilt clasp. It was said to have been dropped by Mrs. Lincoln in the Presidential box at Ford's Theatre. Case lined, in coral satin.” The dimensions and style would appear to be a fit for the current lot. Correspondence in the National Park files cites historic reference to a pair of glasses in the possession of a Mrs Heath which purported to be Mrs Lincoln’s glasses and which fitted the case although it’s stated in the records that ‘ Since this was a standard case and glasses, it is quite possible that other glasses will turn up to fit the case as well.’ The same records also show that at least three donors approached the National Park Service in the 1960s purporting to have Abraham Lincoln's glasses that were picked up by their ancestors on the night of the assassination. Other academics reference at least three pairs which purport to be Mary Lincoln’s opera glasses. Various academics and Lincoln scholars have been consulted with reference to the current lot. There is a consistent harmony in the opinion that the glasses are of the correct period and style, the engraving is convincing, the script similar to dated scrimshaw work of the period. Lincoln scholar and author Ed Steers said of these opera glasses ‘There is no doubt in my mind that the inscription is authentic and of the period leading me to conclude that if the piece is a fabrication it was done a century ago quite cleverly. Having seen or handled dozens of alleged artifacts associated with Lincoln and his assassination, all bogus, I have a different feeling about your item.’
Lot 231
Fine quality 19th century cut glass claret jug of tapering baluster form, with engraved foliate and floral decoration, on a star cut base, silver plated mounts with similar foliate decoration and hinged domed cover with pierced thumb piece and scroll handle. Approximately 28cm overall height.
Lot 509
Three silver mounted scent bottles one with intaglio frosted decoration of lily of the valley, Birmingham 1911; one cut glass spire form with foliate silver mount, early 20th century; and the third modern, Birm. 1994, blown glass with frosted glass flower to interior; together with two silver mounted hair brushes; two silver moulnted cut glass pots; a silver plate and cut glass pot; and a Country Artists filled silver model of a duck and ducklings, modern; on an Art Deco silver plated tray. (10)
Lot 76
A 19th century Swiss silver mounted cut glass condiment pot, Switzerland Bear mark for Bern, struck twice, maker's mark 'FB' in oval, struck twice to base, the circular base with Greek key design to rim, the stand raised on three hoof and leaf feet, terminating in winged angels on upper legs, the hobnail glass jar fitting snugly, the lift off lid with central flower design, topped by lifting ring, 6¼in. (15.8cm.) high, weight without glass 5 tr.oz.*Condition: the jar with chips and nibbles to rim, possibly later hallmarks, otherwise good.
Lot 574
A large quantity of various silver plate collectables comprising of a pair of weighted candlesticks; pedestal fruit bowl with swing handle, decorated with foliate and berry design; pierced tazza; entree dishes; bon bon dishes; cut glass cruet set; butter dish; cased set of knives and forks; trophy punch bowl; egg stand, various cutlery. (large quantity)
Lot 86
An antique green and clear glass epergne the three flutes with wavy rims and clear glass spiral pinchwork decoration, raised on mirrored oval plate, 14in. (35.5cm.) high, together with two moulded glass & one cut glass decanters a carafe, an art glass vase. and a pair of pierced silver plated coasters with inset wood bases. (8)
Lot 516
A small collection of silver smalls comprising of a pin cushion/ring box; photo frame; pair of weighted bud vases; cut glass dressing table jars with silver mounts; two napkin rings; bone handled knife & fork with silver blades; caddy spoon; glass open salts with silver collars and a quantity of various silver cutlery. (qty)
Lot 731
TWO BOXES OF CERAMICS, GLASS, CLOCKS, PICTURES ETC, to include boxed Hornby Dublo 00 gauge Diesel Electric Locomotive, cased fish servers, cut glass decanters/claret jugs, novelty teapots (South-West Ceramics Ltd boiled egg and another shaped as sewing machine), modern cuckoo clock, three modern carriage clocks (battery operated), limited edition 'Tiger Moth Days' No5 etc
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