1900S ORIGINAL ANTEBELLUM BRONZE STATUE STREET LIGHTS

Original antebellum architecture inspired bronze male and female statue streetlights. They each have lived their entire lives on the grounds of an old beautiful estate in Hancock Park from the roaring 1900s. Jon was contacted by the grandchildren of the original owners of the property, as they were putting the property on the market to sell. They told him stories of growing up around these on the property and how they were their grandparent's favorite pieces. They were not working and dirty but in all the years Jon had never seen anything quite like these. They are very heavy, weighing approx. 400 lbs. each and over 10 feet tall. This matching art deco numbered set, made of bronze, fantastic, clawed feet with nails and incredible patina. It was gently cleaned and detailed to conserve the patina and the gorgeous look that only time came give something like this. Jon carefully took the pole apart which was hard because of 90 years of corrosion on the huge bolts and then repaired all of the wiring. The other plug looks to have been replaced in the 1950's. Hancock Park is a historic and affluent residential neighborhood in the central region of the City of Los Angeles, California, developed in 1920. Today, Hancock Park consists of about 1,200 homes within the boundaries of Melrose Avenue, Wilshire Boulevard and both sides of Highland and Rossmore avenues. 

GENTLEMAN on horseback FOX HOUND HUNT OIL on canvas PAINTING

Portrait of a Gentleman on horseback accompanied by their hounds at the finale of a fox hunt. Oil on canvas, signature by E. H. James. Circa mid 1800s. Light overall craquelure and minor paint loss to frame. Housed in the original beautiful gilt frame measuring 4" wide. 
Size: 32" x 38" ​

1870 general William Tecumseh Sherman hand written letter and Portrait

An original letter written and signed by General William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891), accompanied by a portrait. The letter is written on Headquarters Army of the United States stationery and is dated April 2, 1870. It reads, in part: "It is pleasant to realize that some people think if the old Army with some degree of affection and respect, though, it may avail little with those who hold our future in their hand. With them the truth is secondary--the temporary effort is all they care for. The Cry of Economy must be sustained whether there be real Economy or not. The good of the Army, or permanent good of the Country are as nothing on comparison with some specious promise to be used in some local election. I regret always to be drawn into Controversy, but it is sometimes forced on me, and I cannot without Cowardice avoid it. I suppose I do not manifest that deep sense of inferiority in the persons of members of Congress that claim as the Law makers - but my notion was & is that whilst the aggregate we are commanded to respect them. As individuals they are no better or worse than their individual arts demonstrate." The prominent General Sherman served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, receiving recognition for his command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the scorched earth policies he implemented in conducting total war against the Confederate States. British military theorist and historian B. H. Liddell Hart declared that Sherman was "the first modern general." This exceptional Civil War display is professionally framed, matted and finished with museum glass. The dimensions are 16" x 25". 

​1953 HMH PUBLISHING CO. PLAYBOY MAGAZINE

1953 HMH Publishing Company Playboy Magazines Issue numbers 1 - 9. CGC grading average 9.0. Playboy was created in 1953 as the HMH Publishing Co. for the purpose of publishing Playboy. It was founded by Hugh Hefner and was a monthly men's magazine. Marilyn Monroe was the magazine's first cover model in Playboy magazine's very first issue. The business rapidly expanded and began to develop and distribute a larger range of adult entertainment. The magazine featured articles about men's interests including politics, clothing, sports, consumer goods and more. Each issue contained a provocatively posed "Playmate of the Month". Playboy monthly sales peaked in 1972 at over seven million copies per month. By 2015 circulation had fallen to eight hundred thousand copies per month. Today the company derives over forty percent of its revenues from its media division and about half of the revenue comes from the licensing of consumer products. Hugh Hefner passes away on September 27, 2017. In 2018, less than a year after Heugh Hefner's death, his estate sold its remaining Playboy stock shares of thirty three percent worth $35 million to Icon Acquisition Holdings LP. The money was split between Hefner's widow and children. Professionally framed, matted and engraved. Truly a one-of-a-kind presentation of the first nine issues and Playboy history. 

ITALIAN BRONZE SCULPTURE OF saint michael the ​ARCHANGEL 

20th century Italian life size bronze sculpture of Saint Michael The Arcangel. Saint Michael the Archangel was an angel, and the leader of all angels of the army of God. This is what the title "Archangel" means, that he is above all the others in rank. Saint Michael has four main responsibilities know from scripture and Christian tradition. The first is to combat Satan. The second is to escort the faithful to heaven at their hour of death. The third is to be a champion of all Christians, and the Church itself. The fourth is to call men from life on Earth to their heavenly judgment. Angelic statuary represent a prominent role in the affairs of mankind, with some viewed as warriors, others as messengers, and still others as protectors. These can be seen near the tops of buildings overlooking many cities of the world, or in cemeteries watching over the souls of the deceased. Angels have been adopted by many for decorative or figurative purposes in numerous yards and gardens, providing atmosphere, solace, peace and beauty. 

HARRAH'S hotel and casino - "THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS" MUSEUM DISPLAY

Large museum display filled with Harrah's Hotel and Casino memorabilia including photographs autographed by their famous subjects, poker chips, dice, neon lights, slot machine reels, and more. The upper plaque reads: "This collage was created in 1987 to commemorate Harrah's (50th) Silver Anniversary. It contains memorabilia from throughout Harrah's history. This display is lighted and is mounted on casters for mobility. A fantastic Las Vegas collectible. 20"D x 98-1/2"W x 77-1/2"T.

1898 SAMRI BALDWIN "THE WHITE MAHATMA" LOBBY DISPLAY

Original and an extremely rare piece of history in the world of Illusion and Magic. Original Samri Baldwin commonly known as The White Mahatma, Hartford, Calhoun Print, 1898. Before Harry Houdini, Baldwin was the very first magician to perform the famous handcuff escape on stage in the year 1871. He was also the first to take the "question and answer" mentalism act to the stage. Known for most of his career as The White Mahatma (as opposed to the billing given here, as, simply, The Mahatma), he made numerous world tours with a show focused mainly on spiritualism-related effects like those of the Davenport Brothers and mind-reading and mental-type tricks. Baldwin also famous for being the first to expose the tricks of fraudulent mediums. Detailed and attractive multi-color portrait poster lobby board of the famous mind reader, his image surrounded with an elaborate frame incorporating skulls, devils, snakes, and bats. A medallion of text in the lower left states, Fifth tour around the world. The favorites of five continents. Huge in size with a ton of eye candy, It is almost 10 feet tall (80" x 110"). Professionally mounted to four sheets of foam core, a few old folds prominent, but very attractive and well-preserved. Rare! 

Authored: Spirit Mediums Exposed (1879), The Secrets of Mahatma Land Explained (1895)

the great raymond lobby banner

Born Morris Raymond Saunders in Akron, Ohio in 1877. He later had his name legally changed to Maurice Francois Raymond. He toured the world as "The Great Raymond". He began performing as a young man in the United States but achieved initial success in England. He played in the Vaudeville circuits and in 1910 he made a tour of Australia, spending considerable time in the Far East. He also visited Japan, China, Manila and Hawaii. One act that Mr. Raymond was widely known for was his "Mytempsicosis — The fastest trunk escape in the world", performed with his wife, Lipzka. Raymond was sponsored into the Society of American Magicians by the legendary Harry Houdini in 1921. This beautiful lobby banner is custom framed and measures a staggering 8' x 15'. It was painstakingly reproduced to the exact specifications of the original. A wonderful piece of history in the world of Illusion and Magic.

​ "BONNIE AND CLYDE SHOT DEAD" ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER DISPLAY

​May 23, 1934. Original frontpage Brooklyn Daily Eagle Newspaper. "Outlaw Barrow and Girl Shot Dead". Also known as Bonnie and Clyde. Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (October 1, 1910 - May 23, 1934) and Clyde Chestnut Barrow (March 24, 1909 - May 23, 1934) were an American couple from Texas who traveled the Central United States together along with their gang during the Great Depression. Known for their bank robberies, their exploits were legendary and gained the attention of the newspaper press and their readership during the public enemy era between 1931 - 1934. They are believed to have murdered at the very least nine police officers and four civilians. Bonnie and Clyde were fatally killed during an ambush on May 23, 1934 on a rural road near Gibsland, Louisiana. Bonnie and Clyde's bodies were brought back to Texas, and they had wished to be buried together side by side, but the Parker family would not allow it. More than 20,000 people attended Bonnie's funeral in Dallas and Clyde was buried in another cemetery in Dallas next to his brother Marvin. The Barrow brothers share a single granite marker with their names on it and an epitaph that reads "Gone but not forgotten". Professionally framed, matted and engraved.

Early 1900s life size marble statue of woman holding vase of grapes

This is a life size, hand carved marble sculpture from the early 1900s of a woman with a vase of grapes at her waist and some worn in her hair. She stands over five feet tall on a naturalized plinth, on a circular socle. She is three-quarters draped, with grapes covering the exposed breast, and standing contrappasto. Very high quality and the detail work is incredible. Approx. 750 lbs. 

​EARLY 1900S LIFE SIZE MARBLE STATUE OF WOMAN HOLDING bouquet of flowers

This is a life size, hand carved marble sculpture from the early 1900s that depicts a half-nude woman with a bouquet of flowers. She stands over five feet tall on a naturalized plinth with a supporting limbless tree stump, on a circular socle. She is half-draped, standing contrapposto, and holding the ornately carved bouquet in a tapered basket. Extremely high quality and the remarkably delicate flower petals are completely intact. Approx. 750 lbs. 

 venice italy waterway OIL on canvas PAINTING

Venice Italy waterway. Executed in oil on canvas, circa mid-1900s. Landscape depicting Venice waterway with boats and buildings in the background. Size with frame is a large scale 46” x 58”. Having no apparent signature. Professionally framed and canvas stretched. Outstanding example.