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10148. (Etching) (after) Cozzens,
Frederick Schiller, The Rescue! (1887) Image 21” x 14”. Overall
frame 34” x 28”. The original painting was done in 1887 by renowned marine
artist Fred S. Cozzens (1856-1928) who studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute in
New York
. Cozzens did many watercolors of yachting scenes and some views of the U. S.
Life-Saving Service as we see here. His works are sought after my museums and
collectors alike. The pictured boat appears to be one of the very few
clinker-built 27 foot Beebe-McLellan pulling surfboats that were equipped with
raised end air cases to provide a self-righting capability. About 6 to 10 of
these were built as prototypes and assigned to a few US Life Saving Service
stations for evaluation, but this version was not adopted service-wide. The
etching exhibits an impression as a border from the pressure of the printing
plate and is by William Wellstood in 1888, New York. Wellstood’s works as well
are well known and sought after by collectors. This is a fine p[iece by
anyone’s standards and would look wonderful hung for a display or wall
decoration. $785. Reduced $645.
20292.
[stereoview] A Crowded Double-Deck Ferry Boat, New York
City #23090. c.1907 by Keystone View Company. Beautiful clear b/w
image of the ferry Newark docking in New York carrying crows of people, autos,
horses and carts. On the back is a lengthy description of the work of the New
York ferries. Crisp clear view, some soiling. (VG). $14.
11427a,b.
(photo) Christiana Beacon Light c.1900. Also
known as the Christiana North Jetty Light, it was first established as a beacon
on a post in1884 near
Wilmington
,
Delaware
. Later a lens lantern or acetylene light was mounted on this wood frame tower
at the end of the jetty that housed a fog bell. The light operated in
conjunction with the Christiana Lighthouse and was connected by an electrical
line to activate the fog bell striker. The bell was a 2,100 pound fog bell. In
1884 the beacon is listed as showing a fixed white light and in 1901 a fixed red
light. Rare image of this little known light. Measures 2 ¼” x 3 ¼” on
remains of album page. Clean, clear. (VG+). $16.
1263.
(photo) Chenequa Fire Department Engine 2, Hartland,
Wisconsin c.1970. Pierce Fire Apparatus original delivery photograph
taken c.1970 at the factory before delivery. 8” x 10”. International 1300
with 750 GPM front-end pump. The Village of Chenequa is located in the “lake
country” portion of Waukesha County, about 30 miles west of downtown
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fire coverage is provided by the Hartland Fire Department.
(VG). $6.
26187a. (mounted photo) Sailing
off lighthouse / breakwater c.1920. Mounted photo, good view of
sailboat passing breakwater lighthouse. May be Edgartown lighthouse or New
England area, not sure yet. Large image measures 4 ½” x 6 ½” on 6 ½” x
8 ½” mount. Light wear. (VG). $16.
1201. (cabinet photo) Sailor,
Astoria, Oregon c.1880. Early image, clear and close by W.A. Mooers
in Astoria, Oregon. Can make out some letters on cap tally “…ST HOUSE
…. “. Clean, clear. (VG+). $18.
7499e.
(photo) Long Beach Bar Light Station, Gardiner’s Bay,
New York c.1950.Close clear view of the Long Beach Bar Light Station.
Built in 1848, it served until 1956 when it was sold. It was burned by vandals
July 4, 1963. Great view, b/w, 8” x 10”, clear and close. Official
Coast Guard photograph with credit line on back. (F-). $28.
4636b.
(photo) West Bank Front Range Lighthouse, New York
Lower Bay c.1945. Close clear view of the tall iron “sparkplug
type” light tower marking Ambrose channel. Dated August 4, 1945. Great view,
b/w, 8” x 10”, clear and close. Official Coast Guard photograph with
credit line on back. (F-). $28.
11314. (framed colored
chromolithograph) ” COHANSEY LIGHTHOUSE NJ - During
the Great Storm, Oct. 23rd, 1878.” Chromolithograph by W.H. Rease of
Philadelphia" c.1878. The scene depicts a storm with three ships
in distress around the lighthouse. The ships are the Anna B. Worrill, Ester and
the Anna B. Russell. Overall this beautiful piece measures 21 x 13 inches in
early frame. The chromolithograph is mounted behind original reverse painted and
gilded glass. There are some worn areas and chips to paint but this is still a
striking presentation. The frame is original painted wood with gilded
decoration. It is unrestored, with some expected edge wear. Outer dimensions are
24 ½” x 17 ¼”. The image is stunning, with beautiful coloration
throughout. There is some light toning from sun and age. Margin has one taped
tear but it does not enter image. The overall dimension of the lithograph is
21” x 13”, image area 18” x 10”. The first lighthouse built by the
Lighthouse Service was constructed in 1838 and described as being built near the
mouth of the Cohansey Creek An 1838 report by William D. Porter, Lieutenant,
U.S.N., describes the lighthouse as: ”Cohansey light.–Light on keeper's
dwelling; burns eleven lamps with spherical reflectors. The house badly built;
walls crumbling; cistern leaks. Badly kept.’ Though no photographs of the
lighthouse are known to exist, two engravings by W. H. Rease of Philadelphia,
were produced. In the Spring of 1973 in an issue of South Jersey Magazine
contained copies of the two engravings. On October 23, 1878 a storm damaged the
lighthouse. Emergency repairs were made to the lighthouse to make it habitable.
W. H. Rease created a hand colored engraving of the lighthouse and the Great
Storm. In 1883, the new Cohansey Lighthouse was completed. The remains of the
1838 lighthouse were sold for salvage. The later lighthouse was destroyed by a
mysterious fire on July 21, 1933. Overall a beautiful piece that will grace any
wall. (VG-). $295.
11354. (photo) Keeper
cleans lighthouse lens c.1949. Rare view of unknown lighthouse keeper
cleaning the Fresnel lens in the lantern room. Dated May 27, 1949. 8” x 10”.
With credit line on back. Great clear, close view. (VG) $26.
11343.
(photo) Keeper Climbs Stairway to Lantern Room c.1970.
Nice view as the Coast Guard keeper climbs the long iron stairway to the
lighthouse lantern room. Great detail. Unidentified light tower. Dated August
12, 1970. 7 ½” x 9 ½”. With credit line or description on back. Great
clear, close view. (VG+) $28.
11318. (photo) Early
Lighthouse Service Bell Buoy c.1900. Rare photo shows early
c.1800’s Lighthouse Service bell buoy details that we rarely get to see. Image
measures 3” x 3 ½” and is clear and close. Mounted on album page. (VG).
$20.
11225.
(copy photo) U.S. Lighthouse Depot. Fresnel Lens and
Lamp with Occulting Apparatus, Liston Front Range Light c.1916. 8”
x 10” b/w from National Archives image. Image dated June 12, 1916. $14.
11275. (photo) Keeper
Frank Schubert, Coney Island Lighthouse c.1991. Color photo 8” x
10” shows Keeper Schubert, last civilian keeper at Coney Island Light Station.
The last civilian keeper at Coney Island Lighthouse was Frank Schubert, who
began his lighthouse career in 1938 aboard the buoy tender Tulip. He followed
that with time at the offshore Old Orchard Lighthouse, and then was assigned to
the Army Transportation Service during World War II. After the war, he served as
the keeper of three lights at Governors Island. While stationed there, his wife,
Marie, and their three children lived on Staten Island. In 1960, Schubert
accepted an assignment to the Coney Island Light as his family would finally be
able to live with him at the station to which he was assigned. When interviewed
by New York Times reporter, Mrs. Shubert explained “We’ve gone from one
extreme to another. We never used to see Frank. Now he never leaves home.”
Keeper Shubert’s duties included tending the light and the 1,000-pound fog
bell. When he could no longer see Hoffman and Swinburne Islands, he would turn
the bell on. In an emergency, or if the power went out, Schubert said that the
fog bell could be hit “with a sledgehammer.” Schubert’s wife passed away
in the late 1980s. When the station was automated in 1989, he was allowed to
stay on as a caretaker, continuing to climb the 87 steps to the lantern every
day to perform required maintenance duties. During his years of service, Shubert
was credited with saving the lives of fifteen sailors and was invited for a
visit to the White House by President George H. W. Bush. He and his dog, Blazer,
remained on duty until December 11 of 2003, when Schubert passed away at the age
of 88 as the last of the Coast Guard’s civilian lighthouse keepers. His
lighthouse career had lasted 65 years, including the final 43 years at Coney
Island Lighthouse. "The Coast Guard mourns the loss of its most courageous
sentry of the sea," said Capt. Craig T. Bone, commander of Coast Guard
Activities New York. "His devotion to duty and courage are unequaled."
Wonderful photo by Marvin E. Newman. $22.
U. S. Lighthouse Service b/w presentation
slides c.1920-30
28450. (Lot over 117 glass projection
slides) U. S. Lighthouse Service b/w presentation
slides c.1920-30. This lot was found in the Ludington Coast Guard
station in the 1970’s-80’s. The lot was produced by the Lighthouse Service
and was likely used in various presentations put on by the U.S. Lighthouse
Service and Coast Survey in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Slides measure 3 ¼” x
4” and contain fine, clear b/w photographic images of all aspects of the
operation of the U.S. Lighthouse Service including light vessels, tenders,
construction of lighthouses, lenses, lamps, fog signal equipment, radiobeacons,
clock rotation equipment, airways beacons, interior views, flasher and burner
mechanisms, lamp changers, models, buoys, historical letters, submarine signals
and much more. Glass slides are all in very good condition, most excellent.
There are only three or four that have an cracks or damage at all, and these are
minor cracks in the corner of the glass. Each is nicely labeled as to subject
and/or location, sometimes with date of image. Please inquire.
10468.
(framed albumen photograph) Steamship Portland -
Portland Steam Packet Company c.1890’s. Large format albumen photo
of the Portland Steam Packet Company Steamer 'Portland' 'Only line between
Boston and Portland and Northern and Eastern Resorts', a broadside view of the
side-wheeler underway with crowd on deck, in original pressed golden oak frame,
with captioned mount, original rippled glass. 19 ½” x 29 ¼” image, frame
33 ¼” x 43”. Please inquire.
1172. (print) “Kate’s
Light” by Len F. Tantillo. 21” x 28” on heavy weight stock.
Superb print is from the painting of Robbins Reef Lighthouse by New York State
historical and marine artist Len F. Tantillo. Robbins Reef lighthouse is on
the West Side Main Channel in
Upper New York Bay
. In 1839, the first lighthouse to mark this navigational hazard was
constructed: an octagonal stone tower, painted white, that stood atop a stone
base. In 1883 this four-story, iron “sparkplug” tower was erected. The
bottom story served as a kitchen and dining room, and was originally encircled
by a partially enclosed porch. A pair of bedrooms was located on the second
floor. To give the tower a distinctive marking, the top half was painted white
and the bottom portion brown. The brown and white cylindrical lighthouse stands
as monument to the lady who "kept the good light" for over 30 years.
Her name was Kate Walker and the captains in the harbor affectionately refer to
Robbin's Reef as "Kate's Light". Kate was respected by all for her
courage and stamina. She could be seen rowing her children to school each day on
Staten Island
and is responsible for saving many a stranded boater. If you look closely, you
will see Keeper Kate Walker standing on the lower gallery as she watches the
U.S. Lighthouse Service Buoy tender working the waters around the lighthouse. To
the right, in the distance, you can see the Statue of Liberty. Quality print is
on heavy weight stock and is rich in color and includes superb detail of the
turn-of-the-century scene. Perfect for framing. $139.
11125. (photo) Lighthouse
Keeper Poses With His Family c.1890. Great detail in this rare early
image. The keeper stands against a stone wall in the foreground with his wife,
and child holding her doll. Beside them stands a young man holding his bicycle.
Behind them can be seen the keeper’s well kept home. The keeper’s hat
insignia and a few buttons can be clearly seen. Believe this to be a southern
New England lighthouse keeper. Photo is large, measuring 7” x 10” and is in
original 12 ½” x 15 ½” oak frame. Photo was re-matted in the 1990’s with
a double mat. Unusually large, rare early image. Very light foxing. (VG). $225.
1180. (photo) Fog
Signal Trumpet and Gallery Railing, Caisson-style Lighthouse c.1939.
Clear, close original 7” x 9” press photo shows great detail of the large
fog signal trumpet extending over the gallery of this offshore caisson-style
lighthouse. Probably Chesapeake Bay area. Photo is b/w and includes date and
credit line and description on back. Dated July 26, 1939. Clear and close view.
(VG+). $56.
1122.
(tintype) Life Guard c.1860- 1870. 1/6th
plate. Offered is an incredibly rare occupational tintype of a lifeguard posing
for the camera. The subject is standing in the photographer’s studio, with a
lifeboat image in the background. Clearly visible is the gentleman’s sweater,
with the words “LIFE GUARD” visible to the camera. Tintypes, also known as a
ferrotypes, originated in the early 1850’s and became the choice for
photographers before photographic paper was invented. The use of this form
peaked in the 1861-1870 period and began to give way to other forms of
photography by 1900. Tintypes were produced on a metallic sheet (not actually
tin) instead of the more common glass plates. The sheet was coated and
sensitized just before use, as in the wet plate process. These early metal
plates were then placed in the back of a box camera and exposed directly though
the camera lens. Because of this all forms of early photography resulted in a
mirror image of the subject, as is this image. The most common size for a
tintype was 2 5/8” x 3 ¼” [1/6 plate], but they were made in numerous
sizes. Tintypes were the first inexpensive photographic print and as such, made
photography available to the working class. Also, being quite rugged, tintypes
could be sent by mail, and many photographers did quite a trade visiting the
encampments during the Civil War. Measures 2 3/8” x 3 9/16”. Condition is
very good, clear, good contrast, light scratches. (VG). $225.
 
10482. (photo in metal frame) Lighthouse
Service Officer on Tender c.1930. 2 ½” x 4 ½” portrait photo
shows a young officer posing as he leans against the rail of a lighthouse
tender. Nice clear view includes his rarely seen “USLHS” embroidered hat
insignia. Also intriguing is the original gray painted steel frame which houses
the portrait. Nice clean, clear view. Light soiling and chipping to frame, photo
in very good condition. Rare original piece. (VG+). $144.
1118. (photo) Keeper
Checks Lamp in First Order Lens, Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas c.1964. Clear,
close original 8” x 10” press photo shows great detail of the keeper
lighting the mantle of the IOV lamp within the large First Order lens. The lens
magnifies the flame to 325,000 candle power, which can be seen for 17 miles.
Photo is b/w and includes date and credit line on back. Dated October 23, 1964.
Clear and close view. (VG+). $48.
10383. (photo) Lighthouse
Keeper Cleans Lens, Tarrytown Lighthouse. c.1940. Clear, close 8” x
10” newspaper photo shows as the Coast Guard Keeper watches while his son
cleans the lens and rotating mechanism at the Tarrytown Lighthouse. The
Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow, formerly known as the Tarrytown Lighthouse or the
Kingsland Point Lighthouse, is the only Caisson-style lighthouse on the Hudson
River. Erected in 1882-1883, the lighthouse provided navigational aid to
shipping on the Hudson and warned captains away from the dangerous shoals on the
river's eastern shore. Great detail. January 9, 1940. With credit line or
description on back. (VG+) $88.
10108. (photo) U.S.
Lighthouse Service General Depot, Thompkinsville, Staten Island, New York
c.1900. Lovely hand colored image measures 3 ½” x 4 ½” on 4 ½”
x 5 ½” mount. Moored at the pier can be seen Lightship No 16, used as Relief
in New York waters. The lighthouse visible on the pier has no lens and may have
been used to evaluate lamps, oil, lens apparatus, etc. Note the lighthouse
lantern sitting on the pier beside the lighthouse. In the background can be seen
a lighthouse tender (note the walking beam of the steam engine), as well as
buoys and other equipment. On Staten Island, the General Lighthouse Depot was
established in 1863, where many of the supplies for the whole Service were
purchased and stored and sent out for distribution, and where much of the
special apparatus of the Service was manufactured or repaired. It is also where
there was carried on various technical work in the way of testing apparatus and
supplies and designing or improving apparatus. At one point this site employed
some 200 men. Striking image is clear and crisp, beautifully hand colored.
(VG+). $188.
10104.
(copy photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service, Tompkinsville
Depot, Staten Island c.1900. 8” x 10”. Great digital copy
photograph, clear image from original photo, shows the pier at the Lighthouse
Depot with stores stockpiled for the lightships moored alongside. Labeled
“Loading lightships with stores, Thompkinsville”. Shipped flat. $18.
 
1090.
(photo lot) Collision and Sinking of the Italian Liner
Andrea Doria, July 25, 1956. Lot of 15 Associated Press Wire Photos
with captions show the Italian liner Andrea Doria and the Stockholm, Coast Guard
cutters Evergreen and Campbell sent to the scene, and many of the rescued
passengers on board the rescue liner Ile de France, on the Stockholm, and at St.
Vincent’s Hospital. 8” x 10” b/w clear, crisp images. Excellent lot.
(VG+). $215.
1020. (painting) Packet
Ship Blackball Line in Storm attr. Clement Drew (1806-1889) or possibly
Samuel Walters (1811-1882). Clement Drew was born in Kingston,
Massachusetts. He was a marine painter, settling in Boston, as well as a
figurehead carver, photographer, and art dealer, but was best known as a
painter of New England coastal scenes, often with ships in rough seas. His
works date from 1836-1886. Work: Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Mass. (over
40 works); Penobscot Mar. Mus.; Mariners Mus., Newport News, VA; U.S.
Naval Acad.; Shelburne (VT) Mus.; Mystic (CT) Mus.; Oakland (CA) Mus. A.;
Gore Place Soc., Waltham, Mass.; Strong Mus., Rochester, NY; Mus. of the
America China Trade, Milton, Mass.; Beverly (Mass.) Hist. Soc. The
Black Ball Line was the most famous of New York’s packet firms. The
Black Ball ships carried a large painted black ball below the close-reef
band in their foretop-sails. Painting is oil on canvas 18” x 26”, on
original wood stretcher in original gilded wood frame. $7,400.
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