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Atlantic City, New Jersey
We are continually acquiring wonderful and rare original books, documents, antiques and implements. Below are photos and information. Inquiries welcomed.
11315. (cabinet photo) Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City, NJ. c.1880. Fine early view of the tall Absecon light tower with the U.S. Life-Saving station behind. This professional view measures 4 ¼” x 6 ½” and is clear and close, a few marks or spots. (VG). $78.
12187. (photo) Absecon Lighthouse IOV lamp, Atlantic City, NJ c.1900. Rare image taken by a lighthouse visitor shows the 55mm IOV lamp inside the large 1st Order Fresnel lens. A most unusual view as it was extremely difficult to take interior photographs at the time. Image includes tank, burner and mantle as well as segments of the lens and the curtain (pulled back) from inside the lens ! Photo measures 2 ½” x 3 ½” and is mounted to portion of album page. A bit light but still some detail. (VG). $45.
8468L. (souvenir cup/saucer) A rare, bright, gilt decorated and edged cobalt blue colored commemorative cup and saucer featuring a beautiful clear, detailed color image of the Atlantic City, Lighthouse. The superb cup measures 2 ¼” in diameter and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilded border and handle. The detailed image includes all aspects of the lighthouse, keeper’s house and adjacent neighborhood. Saucer is matching and measures 3 7/8” in diameter. Nice detailed image on the bright china piece and deep blue coloration make a good contrast on this rare item. Marked “Made in Germany ”. Clean, bright, some wear to gilding on rim, a beautiful display piece. (VG). $32 net.
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
21289. [Life-Saving Station, New Jersey] THE NEWBURGH REGISTER ALMANAC FOR 1881. H. P. Kimber & Co., Newburgh, NY. 1880. 44p. Soft wraps. Typical almanac of the day includes all forms of date and astrological information. Of particular interest are the wonderful full page engraved views of scenery across the country and particularly a half-page view of an extremely early life-saving station on the New Jersey coast. With the engraving is a half-page article describing this new service, its evolution from the Massachusetts Humane Society, staffing and more. A wonderful early view, the first I have ever seen of this style station. Clean, crisp, unusually good condition. (F-). $46.
1160. na. He
Flung the First Life Line – The Story of William A. Newell, of New Jersey,
Founder of the United States Life Saving Service – A Career of Practical
Philanthropy. The Christian Herald and Sign of Our Times. April 5,
1899. After witnessing a shipwreck on the coast of
29207. [Victorian commemorative covered Mauchlineware box] c.1900. Superb, rare wooden Victorian covered box features a beautiful b/w lithograph of the “Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City”. A pretty piece, the box is of hardwood, varnished and measures 3 3/8” x 2 3/8” x 1 ¾” h. The pretty image measures about 2 ½” oval and shows the tall light tower with attached keeper’s dwellings and adjacent buildings. The box has a nicely hinges cover with a brass latch. Such wooden Victorian era commemorative pieces, known as Mauchlineware, are exceptionally difficult to find and are quite pretty for display. Clean, little if any wear, only one slight mark on cover. Most Rare! (VG+). $118.
1117. (press photo) CG 44333 (Atlantic City) standing by after towing several boats to safety from a general alarm fire which destroyed docks and buildings along about three-quarters of the waterfront block. March 29, 1971. 6” x 7”. b/w. Photo is b/w and includes date and credit line on back. Clear and close view. (VG). $28.
29133. (stereoview) Atlantic City Life Saving Station with crew and Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City, N. J. c.1890 by S. R. Fisher Photographer, Norristown, Pa. . This unusual clear, close view shows the Life-Saving Service crewmen posing on the beach with their surfboat and carriage. In addition, this unusually detailed image includes good view of the 1884 Deal-type Life-Saving Service station with other boats inside, as well as the drill tower, the lighthouse, keeper’s house and adjacent buildings. Oversize view provides good detail, clear with great toning. Overall clean, light occasional foxing. (VG). $110.
9455k. (souvenir creamer) Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City, NJ. c.1898. Lovely gilt decorated cobalt blue creamer features on the side is a beautiful full color image of the tall lighthouse with waves crashing on the beach. Beautifully presented, in cobalt blue with lovely gilt decoration gracing the image, edges and ornate handle. Not backmarked. Clean, no cracks or checks, only light wear to rim. Measures 3 ¾” high. A nice presentation with bright gilding for your display. (VG+). $48. 8468b. [commemorative cup & saucer] c.1900 A more petite, bright commemorative cup and saucer featuring a beautiful, detailed full color image of "Atlantic City Lighthouse [and Life-Saving Station]" on a rose color background. The delicate, bright cup measures 2 ½" in diameter and 2 ½" high with a 5 ¼" saucer, and both are enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim. Labeled "Made in Germany." Very clean, no cracks or checks, a very detailed, pretty little item for your display and quite rare. (VG). $78.
8468k.
(souvenir cup/saucer) A rare, bright, gilt decorated and edged rose and crème
colored commemorative cup and saucer featuring a beautiful clear, detailed color
image of the “Atlantic City, Lighthouse (and
Life-Saving Station).” The superb cup measures 3” in diameter and
is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilded border and handle. The unusually
detailed image includes all aspects of the lighthouse, keeper’s house and
adjacent Life-Saving Service station including drill tower. Saucer is matching
and measures 5 7/8” in diameter. Nice detailed image on the bright china piece
and rose coloration make a good contrast on this rare item. Marked “Made in
9486u.
(commemorative plate) c.1900 An ornate, bright commemorative plate featuring a
detailed full color image of the
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.
29144. (news photo) Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City, N. J. c.1936 by International News Photos. This unusual clear, close view shows the tall light tower with attached keeper’s dwellings and adjacent buildings. Includes news caption noting that the light tower is being offered for sale by the Government, and date on back. Unusually close view provides great detail, clear with great toning. Overall clean, crisp. (VG+). $38.
9486t.
(commemorative plate) c.1900 An ornate, bright commemorative plate featuring a
detailed full color image of the
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. 8153q. (commemorative spoon) c.1900. Charming commemorative spoon bears a nice raised image of the tall Absecon Lighthouse and life-saving station in Atlantic City, NJ. This spoon measures 5” long and is in very good condition. Nicely detailed commemorative piece and a desirable location. Marked L.D.A. Sterling. (VG+). $32 net.
2736.
(photo) “The Only Remaining Remnant of the Ill-Fated
Akron”. April 4, 1933. Wide World News Photo. 7” x 9” b/w. From
the credit line on obverse: “Photo shows left to right William Lewis and Mel
Cramer of the Coast Guard station at Atlantic City, holding a piece of the
fabric of the ill-fated dirigible Akron, the only remnant of the air-ship
found thus far, which picked up 20 miles off Beach Haven , N.J. Rare view.
(VG+). $34. 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.
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],
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.
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,
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
20372b.
[paperweight) Heavy glass square paperweight featuring an early c.1900 printed
image of Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City, NJ.
This rare item features a close image of the tall striped light tower, flanked
by the 2-story keeper’s dwellings. By A. C. Bosselman & Co.,
8468j.
(souvenir cup) A rare, petite, gilt decorated and edged commemorative cup
featuring a beautiful clear, detailed color image of the “Atlantic
City, Lighthouse (and Life-Saving Station).” The superb cup
measures 2 1/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilded
lace decoration around the border. The unusually detailed image includes all
aspects of the lighthouse, keeper’s house and adjacent Life-Saving Service
station including drill tower. Nice detailed image on the bright white china and
wide gilt border make a good contrast on this rare little item. Marked
“Carlsbad
9455h.
(souvenir creamer) c.1900. An unusual, bold, bright cobalt blue
commemorative creamer featuring a beautiful full color image of “The
(Absecon) Lighthouse,
8165g.
(souvenir dish) c.1989 A very unusual, detailed commemorative dish
featuring three, detailed full color images of the Absecon
Lighthouse and Life Saving Station, Atlantic City, N. J. This bright
distinctive piece is oval and measures 8 ¼” long by 6” wide and is enhanced
by a lightly decorated raised sides and handles in a rose colored fluted
pattern. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the lighthouse,
keeper’s house and adjacent Life-Saving Service station including drill tower.
Not marked c.1898. Very clean, no cracks or checks, a very detailed, pretty
little item for your display and quite rare. (VG+). $58.
2596b. (souvenir 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 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 hint of gilt decoration. This pretty piece measures 3” high by 4 ½” wide. A very attractive piece. Clean, bright. (VG+). $48 net.
25384. (souvenir bottle)
Beautiful commemorative Victorian art glass bottle c.1900 features a large,
detailed full color image of the “
8224g. (souvenir creamer)
c.1900. An unusual, bold, bright commemorative creamer featuring a beautiful
full color image of “[The Absecon) Light House [
25192. (souvenir
mauchlineware pin cushion) c.1900. Superb, rare wooden Victorian
covered pin chshion and sewing and thread storage container features a beautiful
b/w lithograph image of the “Light House Atlantic
City.” A pretty little piece, the bucket-shaped box is of hardwood,
varnished and measures 2 ½” h x 2 ¼” dia. The pretty image shows the tall
Absecon light towers flanked by the U. S. Life Saving station and drill pole.
The top bears an original wine colored velvet pin cushion. Removing the top of
the “bucket” reveals a container for pins, thimble, etc. Such wooden
Victorian era commemorative pieces, known as Mauchlineware, are exceptionally
difficult to find and are beautiful for display. Also included is a vintage
souvenir postcard folder of Atlantic City. Clean, very little wear. (F-).
Quite Rare! $228 net.
9455g. (souvenir creamer)
c.1900. An unusual, bold, large, bright commemorative creamer featuring a
beautiful full color image of the (Absecon) Light House,
9455b. (souvenir
creamer) c.1900. An unusual, bold, bright commemorative teapot
style creamer featuring a beautiful full color image of “The
[Absecon) Lighthouse, 9486e. (souvenir plate) c.1900 An ornate, detailed commemorative plate featuring a detailed full color image of the "Atlantic City, Lighthouse [and Life-Saving Station)." The superb plate measures 5 ½" in diameter and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim on a scalloped border. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the lighthouse, keeper’s house and adjacent Life-Saving Service station including drill tower. Labeled "Made in Germany." Very clean, no cracks or checks, a very detailed, pretty little item for your display and quite rare. Unusually attractive piece. Near fine. (VG+). $48.
9486n. (souvenir plate) c.1900. A rare, hand painted commemorative pin plate featuring a beautiful clear, full color image of the "Atlantic City [Absecon) Lighthouse and Life-Saving Station, NJ. c.1900. The only one of this style that I have had, this attractive plate has a quite detailed painted image of lighthouse, life-saving station and surrounding buildings. This bright distinctive piece is round and measures 4 7/8" in diameter with the image extending the full width of the plate. Unusually large image make this a striking piece. Marked "Made in Germany". Very little wear, an interesting display piece and quite rare. (VG+). $68 net. 9486f, e. (souvenir plate) c.1900 An ornate, detailed commemorative plate featuring a detailed full color image of the "Atlantic City, Lighthouse [and Life-Saving Station)." The superb plate measures 5 ½" in diameter and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim on a scalloped border. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the lighthouse, keeper’s house and adjacent Life-Saving Service station including drill tower. Labeled "Made in Germany." Very clean, no cracks or checks, a very detailed, pretty little item for your display and quite rare. Unusually attractive piece. Near fine. (VG+). $48.
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