Echoes of History: Artifacts & Americana

online only auction | 1 day sale | sale is over
Location
Louisville, KY 40213
Dates

Sale Starts

Wed
Nov 19
11am
2025

Sale Ends

Wed
Nov 19
2025

Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
All questions regarding this auction should be directed to Wardlow Auctions, Inc. Any member of our staff would be happy to answer your questions and make this an enjoyable auction experience for you.

Wardlow Auctions, Inc.
3600 Chamberlain Ln., Suite 222
Louisville, KY 40241
Office: (502) 489-5515
Auctioneer: Caitlin Wardlow
Email: caitlin@wardlowauc.com

Online bidding is offered as a courtesy. The Auctioneers, Wardlow Auctions, Inc., Sellers, and the Internet and Software Providers do not guarantee or warrant the online bidding procedure and/or system to operate without interruption or malfunction, and shall not be held responsible in the event of such.

Open House: Sunday, November 16 from 12-2 p.m. at 3600 Chamberlain Ln., Suite 222, Louisville, KY 40241

Pickups: All purchases can be picked up at our office on Thursday, November 20, from 12-5 p.m. or Friday, November 21, 10 a.m - 2 p.m., by appointment only. Winning bidders will receive a link after the auction to which they can schedule a time slot that will work for them. Please read Failure to Pickup and Abandonment of Property below.

Shipping: We work with a company called Fragile Pack of Louisville to handle customers' shipping needs. Buyers should contact Scott Logsdon of Fragile Pack at (502) 423-0000 for shipping questions and needs, and let the Auction Manager know you plan to ship. All shipping costs shall be paid by the buyer. Email office@wardlowauc.com with any questions or to let us know if you're shipping your item(s).

Close of Bidding: The bidding will begin to close at 11:00 AM (Eastern time zone), Wednesday, November 19, 2025 EST. The closing of items will be consecutively, one lot at a time. Auction will be simulcast on LiveAuctioneers.com with incoming competing bids accepted from both Wardlowauc.com and Liveauctioneers.com. Bidding procedure will closely replicate an in-person event with bidding period extended and terminated at the discretion of the auctioneer. Auctioneer at his, or her, sole discretion reserves the right to declare an item sold once bidding has ended on one website. For example, if the auctioneer?does not receive or advance additional bid due to a simulcast glitch, the auctioneer may deem the item sold for previous bid.

Abandonment of Property: Unless special arrangements are made with the auctioneer, for any items not paid for and/or picked up by the winning bidder within SEVEN (7) days of the date payment was due, the property shall be considered abandoned and any interest the winning bidder may have in the property shall revert back to the seller or auctioneer, and there shall be no refunds to the winning bidder. Additionally, failure to pay for or pick up your items will result in the loss of future bidding opportunities. These terms still apply to any winning bidders who ask us to donate items for them.

All items sell in as-is condition: All descriptions and information are believed correct, but are not guaranteed and as such the Auctioneers, Wardlow Auctions, Inc., and/or the Seller shall not be held liable for inaccuracies in the information. It is the Bidder?s responsibility to obtain or verify, prior to bidding, any information they consider critical to their decision to purchase. Preview times are available for potential bidders to physically inspect the items. All bidders are encouraged to inspect and research all aspects of the items, descriptions and information provided to their complete and full satisfaction prior to bidding. The items are being sold as-is, where-is with no warranties or guarantees of any kind including merchantability and/or fitness for particular purpose.

Statements of Condition: Any statement regarding the condition of the item is given as a courtesy and is only a subjective opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All descriptions and information are believed correct, but are not guaranteed. Items are sold "as-is" "where-is" with no guarantees or warranties. All sales are final.

Bidding: Online bidding is to be understood as a binding contract. Bids will be taken with the understanding that the bidder will honor their winning bid with sufficient funds including all applicable taxes and fees. Do not bid if you do not intend to pay.

Malfunction: While very rare, the Auctioneers, Wardlow Auctions, Inc., Sellers, and the Internet and Software Providers do not guarantee or warrant the online bidding procedure and/or system to operate without interruption or malfunction, and shall not be held responsible in the event of such.

Payment Terms: All items must be paid for in full prior to removal and not later than Friday, November 21 at 2pm. Payments may be made online by credit card, ACH or wire transfer, or in person at checkouts by card, cash or check. We will not accept a personal or business check for payments over $1,000. If you fail to pick up your items, we will charge your credit card. Any payments made by credit card will be subjected to a 2% fee, to be paid by the buyer. Any payments made by wire transfer will be subjected to the $30 wire transfer fee.


Bidding Increments are pre-set as identified below: Bids must at least be the asking amount and in whole dollars. You can bid an amount higher than the next asking amount if you wish.

Up to $200.00 - $5.00 increment
Up to $500.00 - $10.00 increment
Up to $1,000.00 - $25.00 increment
Up to $3,000.00 - $50.00 increment
Up to $5,000.00 - $100.00 increment
Up to $10,000.00 - $250.00 increment
Up to $25,000.00 - $500.00 increment
Over $25,000 - $1,000 increment


Penalties: Any bidding found to be fraudulent and/or negligence to provide proper payment in the allotted time will result in all appropriate legal action. Any invoice not fully and properly paid for in the allotted time will be charged to the credit card account presented at registration and the items forfeited. Delinquencies will be noted and will prevent the individual from participating in any further live or online auctions conducted by Wardlow Auctions, Inc. Wardlow Auctions, Inc. retains the right to prevent anyone from participating in this and future online auctions who does not abide by the terms and conditions of the auction or whose actions are not in the best interest of our client, the Seller.

Auctioneer's Representation and Right to Bid: In accordance with KRS330.220(6)(a), it is hereby disclosed that, with permission from the seller, the auctioneer and any auction staff members have the right to bid. Wardlow Auctions Inc. and the auctioneer are agents of the seller.
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Description & Details

The Fine Arts auction continues the extraordinary journey through history with an impressive mix of militaria, Native American artifacts, sterling Navajo jewelry, antiques, and fine art. Highlights include a Ljutic competition-level trap gun, 18th- and 19th-century swords and firearms, ceremonial pipes and beaded war clubs, and handcrafted sterling silver jewelryfeaturing turquoise and bear claw designs. Collectors will also find antique CDV photographs, colonial-era tools, and engraved maps and lithographs of presidents and historic landmarks. Each piece tells a story of craftsmanship, culture, and legacy?making this session a must-see for history and art enthusiasts alike.
American Southwest Cultural Pottery ShardsBattlefield Surgical-Medical Kit with Utensils in Walnut Hinged BoxSterling Navajo Cuff with Turquoise Stone Signed M. Thomas Jr.Sterling Silver Navajo Ring with Eagle DesignSterling Silver Navajo Ring with Two Round Turquoise StonesSterling Silver Navajo Buffalo RingSterling Silver Navajo Ring with Two Oval Turquoise StonesSterling Silver Bear Claw Native American RingSterling Silver Navajo Ring with Turquoise and Coral StonesNavajo Overlay Eagle Sterling Silver RingBritish Pattern 1861 Hospital Corp's SwordU.S. Militia Officers Sword Circa 1812-1820'sM. 1850 Non Regulation Staff and Field Officer's SwordHunting Style Sword with Antler GripU.S. M. 1852 Naval Officers SwordPattern 1805 British Royal Naval Officers SwordPattern 1845 French Foot Officers SwordAmerican Indian War ClubAntique Colonial-Era Hand AxeAntique Colonial-Era Iron ShearsColonial Hand-Stitched Leather PouchColonial Tapered Spear PointAmerican Indian Metal Projectile PointEarly 19th Century Hide Covered Wooden TrunkAmerican Indian Beaded MoccasinsAmerican Indian Beaded War ClubWatercolor Painting by Leonard Howard ReedyRenaissance Engraving of Mounted Standard-BearersAntique Engraving of a Map of the Tower of LondonAntique Colored Atas of Bardowick Germany by George Braun and Frans HogenbergMid-19th Century Lithograph of George WashingtonMid-19th Century Lithograph of President Zachary TaylorThe Countie of Warwick Map EngravingNova Totivs Terrarvm Orbis GeographicaPhotographs of the Imperial Japanese ArmyTwo Original Wartime PhotographsTwo Original Wartime PhotographsCannonball on Gold-tone StandCast Iron Thunder Mug Signal CannonKentucky State Seal Military Button1800's Cadet Dress Shako Military CapVictorian Top HatCirca 1840 Dragoon HelmetThree World War II U.S. Navy HatsMiller Brothers Western WearGerman Hanger Steel Blade Hunting SwordCarved Ornate Wood Handle Pommel DaggerCirca 1825 Infantry Spanish HangerDouble-Edged Sumatra Indonesia Saber1840 Non-Commissioned Officer SwordAntique German Hunting Sword18th Century German Hunting Sword17th Century Australian European Sword SaberKastane Traditional Ceremonial SwordEarly 1800's  Brown Bess Socket Musket BayonetCirca 1850 Victorian Hunter's CompassFour Collectible KnivesThree Piece Silverplate Carving SetCirca 1800 Nautical Style TelescopeWWII Era U.S. Military GogglesTerracotta Floor TileRemnants of the Socorro Mission La PurismaCollection of Metal RelicsNative American Collection of Projectile PointsAncient Effigy Pot Shaping ToolsNative American Collection of Seven Projectile PointsWarrant Document from 1881U.S. Army Volunteer Enlistment Form18th Century Pennsylvania Land WarrantEarly 19th Century Andrew Jackson Pamphlet1791 Pennsylvania Land Survey with MapJohn J. Crittenden Autographed Letter1821 Massachusetts Militia Commission- Signed by Governor John Brooks19th-Century Hand Colored Engraved Map of KentuckyThe Boston Evening Transcript 1863The New York Times 1862First Edition of "Tenting on the Plains" 1887Set of Two Antique BooksWWI & U.S. Cavalry History BooksExploration Books"The Buccaneers of America" By John Esquemeling"Morgan and His Captors" 1865Circa 19th Century TrunkWorld War II Era Japanese FlagWorld War II Era Japanese FlagWorld War II Era U.S. FlagWorld War II Era U.S. FlagBarbour Silver Plated Serving PlateAntique Ming Dynasty Wooden Warrior StatueHand Carved Seated Buddha StatueHand Carved Wooden Qing Dynasty StatueHand Carved Antique Chinese StatueAntique Miniature Alabaster Vase on StandGeometric Pitcher- Possibly an Ancestral Puebloan Anasazi PitcherPre-Columbian Tripod Leg Pottery VesselBulbous VaseEngraved European Flintlock PistolTurkish Ottoman Flintlock PistolDouble Edge Dagger with Brass GuardLeather Ammo BeltTwo Steer HornsCow Horn Powder FlaskWWII 1943 Crawford Barrel Cover1845 Allen & Wheelock RevolverAntique Pruning Folding KnifeBrass Black Powder FlaskLeather Gun HolsterJapanese Zuhi? 8.5° Field GlassesAntique Buffalo Skinning KnifeScottish Basket Hilt Sword with Maroon TasselScottish Basket Hilt Sword with Red TasselModel 1902 Army Officer Ceremonial Sword1900-1945 Japanese Army Officer Ceremonial SwordAntique European Rapier SwordPoultney & Trimble, .50 Cal. CarbineAntique Percussion RifleThe Blennerhassett Papers, Embodying the Private Journal of Harman Blennerhassett, 1861Collection of Treaties (on spine)American Military Biography: Containing the Lives, Characters, and Anecdotes of the Officers of theOriginal Anecdotes of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, 1806.Memoirs of General La Fayette Embracing Details of His Public and Private Life, 1825.Guadalcanal Diary, 1943The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, vol. 2, 1809The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Emperor of the French, three volumes in one, 1827An Abridgement of the History of England; from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Close of theThe Memorial Life of General (William Tecumseh) Sherman, 1891The Life of George Washington, 1843An Eulogy: On the Life and Character of James Monroe, Fifth President of the United States, 1831.Private Correspondence of Henry Clay, 1855Monument to the Memory of Henry Clay, 1858.Biography of Henry Clay, 1831.The Life and Public Services of Henry Clay Down to 1848.Set of Four Nautical Ship PrintsFramed Bard Relief TileTwo English Letters 1840-1862King Charles II Framed Engraving by R.WhiteKing William III- Queen Mary II Framed Etching1845 Letter addressed to John P. KennedyTwo Antique Profile LithographsMadonna and Child Print in FrameAntique Religious Wall HangingFramed Indenture Dowment Dated April 23, 1840Framed Document Dated April 24, 1529Framed Engraving of Benjamin F. Butler, 1863Two Pieces of Framed Ephemera from the 18th CenturyLarge Framed English Document Circa 1770-1780Large Framed English Document Circa 1850-1870Large Framed English Document Circa 1850-1870Framed Civil War Battle Print Titled "Cavalry Fight at Yellow Tavern, Near Richmond, V.A., May 11thFramed Nautical Oil PaintingFramed Hunt Print Titled "The Death"Framed Print Titled "Portrait of Charles Trelawny"Framed Print Titled "Bonaparte Reviewing the Consular Guards/La Revue du Quintidi"Framed Military Print Titled "The Battle of Chippewa: The U.S. Army in Action"Johnson's Kentucky and Tennessee Map Circa 1860-1872Map Titled "Battle of Donawert Fought on the 2nd of June 1704 Between a Detachment of Allies, and aMap Titled "Plan of the Siege of Tournay"Two Volume Set of Napoleon and his MarshallsRevolutionary Services and Civil Life of General William Hull, 1848.First Edition of The Powder Flask Book, 1953Four WWII Era Life Magazines 1939-1942Four Patriotic Metal AccentsLeather Military Belt/Rifle SlingU.S. Military 1874 Leather Pouch with AmmoU.S. Military Leather PouchLarge African Gourd RattleHeavy Machete with Hand-Forged Double-Edged BladeHandmade Colonial Duckbill KnifeCollection of Projectile Points, Arrowheads, and Stones in Display BoxStone Seals- Possibly from Ancient MesopotamiaAncient Bronze Ring and PendantBronze Ring- Possibly Early ByzantineHide Shield with Woven Sections, Possibly South African ZuluPainted Rawhide- Possibly Native AmericanZulu Hand-Carved Club With BronzeZulu Hand-Carved ClubHand-Carved Two-Toned ClubWooden Club Found in Cape CodWooden Hand ClubCarved Wooden Hand ClubAntique Iron Riding SpursTwo Hunter Brand Rifle Straps, One Padded and One PlainSuede Leather Shoulder BagLast of the Great Scouts, 1899, First EditionHistory of the Early Settlement of the North-Western Territory, 1816Our Whole Country, Vol. 2, 1861Antique Small Traveling Balance ScaleAntique Brass Folding Sovereign ScaleAntique Brass Folding Sovereign ScaleAntique Georgian Faux Tortoise Shell Snuff BoxAntique Black Lacquered Snuff BoxTwo Perfume BottlesAntique Square End Spike Nails in Shadow Box Display and JarVintage Brass and Glass Apothecary WeightsAntique Steel Flint StrikerThree Antique Knife Blades and One Knife in SheathStone Artifacts CollectionCollection of ArtifactsTwelve Projectile PointsFour Metal Buttons, Possibly from Battle of Camden Though UnmarkedGlass BeadsThree Metal Buckles- Possibly 16th-17th Century Bronze or Copper Alloy, Kent, EnglandAntique Iron BuckleIron ArtifactsJapanese Wartime Era Bank NotesThree Pieces of Allied Military CurrencyPresidential Campaign Collectible of William H. Taft with Eagle on a Ribbon and Clip19th Century U.S. Presidential Campaign Buttons and PinsWASA Swedish Warship ModelHMS Bounty Royal Navy Ship ModelNickel Plated Copper and Wood Handled Coffee PotThree Ceramic Beer SteinsFossilized SpecimensEnsayos Sobre Los Verdaderos Principios de la Equitacion, 1805 Spanish book on horsemanship (inThe Young Carpenter's Assistant or a System of Architecture, Adapted to the Style of Building in theA Supplement to the British Carpenter: Containing Palladio Orders of Architecture with the OrnamentsA Collection of the Statutes Made in the Reigns of King Charles the I and King Charles the II, 1667.Tarzan and the Golden Lion, 1923. First edition.The Pirates' Who's Who, 1924. First edition.Compend of History, from the Earliest Times: Comprehending a General View of the Present State ofElements of General History, 1789.Set of Eleven American Revolutionary Plates by the U.S. Bicentennial SocietyStoneware Advertising Jug Engraved with "Price & Lucas Five Sauces & Catsups Louisville, KY"Four Gallon Bangor Stoneware Company JugNorton and Fenton Stoneware Two Gallon CrockAntique Trunk with Leather Skin Finish and Hinged Hump Lift TopAntique Leather-Covered Lightweight Trunk or Document BoxAntique Lightweight Travel TrunkUnio Dissidentium Libellus (in Latin), 1527Politicorum Libri Sex (in Latin), 1641Meditations and Contemplations, 1757Histoire des Aventuriers Flibustiers (in French), 1699Italian Book, "Rime D; Diversi", 1553Latin Book, "Methodus Medicamenta Componendi" 1555"The Young Mans Way", 1850"Titulorum Latin Book", 1555Electrical Time Clock Marked International Time Recording Co. of New York, Endicott, N.Y.Black Lacquered Chinoiserie TableVictorian Style Walnut Spindle Leg Parlor TableAntique Cherry Candle Stand with Bowed Ends and Turned Trefoil-Style LegsEuropean Spear Late 18th-Early 19th CenturyEuropean Pike (Polearm) 1700-1830Throwing Spear- Possibly AfricanThrowing Spear - Possibly African(Assegai)Collection of Twenty-Five Projectile PointsEgyptian-Style Decorative Items (two pieces)Antique 18th Century Pewter Pedestal Master Salt CellarTwo Pewter Portrait Plates: Prinz Eugen and Graf Von SappenheimTwo Pewter Plates: One with an Embossed Crest of a Knight and Shield and One with TS on the RimThe Dulcimer: The New York Collection of Sacred MusicGaleotti Martii Narniensis De Homine, 1610Sketches of Universal History, Sacred and Profane, from the Creation of the World, to the Year 1818Life of the Late General William Eaton, 1813Praeparationes Devotae, Ad Digne Celebrandvm, Sev Commvnicandvm, Cum varijs Orationibus ex bonis. &A Short History if the British Empire from May 1972 to the Close of the Year 1793Vitae Philosophorum: Scriptoribus Diogene Laertio, Evnapio Sardino, Hesychio Illustrio, 1596Memoires Du Regne De George I, 1729Exercicio Quotidiano, Oraciones, y devociones, para antes, y defpues de la Confefsion, y Sagrada

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