Auction Details
Archives International Auctions LLC presents
The Rudolph P. Laubenheimer Family Archives
Including Original Artwork, Medals, Medal & Die Sinker Design Production Designs and Proofs, Printing and engraving proofs, Security Printing & Historic Ephemera and Americana at public auction
Thursday, June 25th, 2015
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. at The Collector’s Club, 22 E. 35th Street, NY, NY
Also Featuring U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, Scripophily and Ephemera from Various Consignors.
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301New Orleans Cotton Expo Lead Die Splash, ca.1880'sArchives International Auctions
New Orleans, Louisiana. Ind. & Cot. Cent. Exposition. Crescent holding globe showing North America, wheat and corn flanking; suspended below is ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
302Columbus Landing Scene Lead Die Trial, 1892Archives International Auctions
Columbus landing scene in oval with ornate borders. Interesting that Columbus is holding the flag. Perhaps used as a lid to decorative containers. 105
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
312Eugene Sue Hub trial, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Novelist who is credited with the phrase: "Revenge is a dish best served cold." Incuse portrait and legend. Signed Hart Janv. 1844.
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to l**********n for 65.00
313Farragut's Fleet Lead Die Trial, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Farragut's Fleet around central portrait. In looped cross shaped pendant. 32mm, uniface. On larger flan. 2 pieces.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
317General Philip Sheridan Medal Engraved Trial, 1888Archives International Auctions
Hand engraved trial for the medal. Incuse portrait and legends. Guide marks evident. As made. 40mm Brass. Holed at top.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
320Admiral Dewey Lead Die Splash, ca.1900-05Archives International Auctions
Admiral Dewey / U.S.S. Olympic Plaque. Victory standing on globe, hands outstretched holding ribbon with motto: Gridley, You may Fire when ready. 30x3
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
322Montefiore Lead Die Splash, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Montefiore half length bust left. 15x17mm uniface, lead, one with a much smaller portrait (4); Another male bust, laurel below. 5 pieces.
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
323Knickerbocker Greys Lead Die Trial, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Knickerbocker Greys, NY. The youth cadet group associated with the 7th Regiment, N.Y.N.G. Founded in 1881. Eagle above wreath enclosed legend and KG o
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
325Anderson Zouaves 62 Regt. Lead Die Trial, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Anderson Zouaves 62 Regt. N.Y.V. Soldier advancing uphill right with bayonet fixed. 37x50mm. Vertical oval. Signed near bottom of image area within o
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
326Military Theme Lead Die Splash, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Military and award theme. Oval target; Crossed rifles and eagle pin back hanger; Small military themes - oak leaf cluster, star, eagle; Irregular lead
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
327Classical lead die trials, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Oriental Mother with child on back; female heads left (2); Coronet; Joyful boy with closed umbrella advancing right. Medusa head, lyre, engraved patt
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
332Grover Cleveland Lead Die Splash, ca.1880'sArchives International Auctions
Grover Cleveland (?) portrait right in 21mm circular button. Uniface, lead, one on a large flan. 3 pieces.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
336Religious Lead Die Splash Pair, ca.1880'sArchives International Auctions
Pope Pius IX and Cardinal McCloskey portraits in frame. Perhaps found use as a metal cover for a small devotional book. 16x24mm image area on thin lea
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to M**********2 for 60.00
338Lead die splash, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Female at center harnessing lightning. Nice corporate seal impression. Lead, 53mm design within larger uniface planchette.
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
342Allegorical Women Plaster Casts, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Female profile left with wheat ear diadem. Winged electric wheel at left. Plaster positive. 80mm design within 125mm square. Wear on high spots of the
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
344Classical Figures Plaster Cast Assortment, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Oval seals - Several of the labors of Hercules. In addition: a Nike, recumbent stag, female seated with Cornucopia, female seated with owl and peacock
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
347Waterloo Medal by B. Pistrucci Plaster Cast, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Waterloo: Plaster positive. 140mm, about 10mm thick. Wear on high spots, chips at edge. Cow in oval design, Lozenge topped rectangle (both seem to be
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
348U.S. Navy Belt Buckle Plaster Cast, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Eagle standing on anchor, within oak wreath. Positive plaster. 77x47mm design in 85x68mm plaster. Rubs on the high points.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
349Cane Top Lead Trial, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Half round decorative leaf pattern. 53mm tall and 32mm at widest point.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
350George Washington Cane Top Lead Trial, ca.1880'sArchives International Auctions
Full round patriot's head wearing tri-corner hat. Possibly George Washington. 44m tall, 33mm nose to pony tail.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
351Snuff box Case Model, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Copper soldered case and lid. Lid has Roman coin design attached. All that is missing is the hinge to attach cover and case, as well as a latch to kee
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
352Cut out, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
HAPPY NEW YEAR in festive script. 62x37; Floral display cut-out. 93x33mm. Both White metal. As made. 2 pieces.
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
353Lead Die Trials and Drawings, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Fantasy ancient coins (3), horse and rider (3); ancient architectural fragment (2); Figure with lyre and riding sea creature: ARION NY legend (2). Als
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
354Lead Die Trial, Electroplate shell, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Angel with trumpet. High relief, full body wings form oval border. 36x65mm, lead; Electroplate shell: Cherub with staff riding sea creature. High reli
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
355Medal, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Two different designs of a dancing crane. As if for Cloisonn‚ pins. 34mm in 44mm and 37mm Lead, uniface and one a copper electroplate. 3 pieces total.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
356Lead Die Trial, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Messenger Post Boy. Humorous depiction in high relief. 15x29mm on larger uniface lead.
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
357Brass Shell with Female with Lyre in Chariot, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Female with lyre in chariot. High relief brass stamping. 38mm, scalloped edge; Female seated with globe, telescope charts, holding torch; within orna
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
358Brass Shell Assortment, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Lilly stamping (2) and an ornamental brass oval. Thin. First are 43x60mm, and the other 85x50mm; Also a slower in a circle, a peacock and two birds fl
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
359Lead Die Splash With Allegorical Figures, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Man on moon in clouds; Mercury with scales in clouds; Female seated with owl and peacock; Female seated with globe, foot rest on turtle, Cupid behind
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
360Lead Die Splash With Allegorical Figures, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Male profiles. Mostly in classical garb and hairstyles and on patterned background circles. 8 are 15mm, 7 are 20mm. Uniface lead. 16 pieces.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
362Lead Die Splash With Allegorical Woman, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Female profiles. Mostly in classical garb and hairstyles and on patterned background circles. 5 at 15mm, 3 at 22mm and 4 as 19x23mm vertical ovals. Ju
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to p*******o for 80.00
363Lead Die Splash with Animals, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Animals. Grouse or pheasant and hound. Both advancing right. These have a similar concave surface design. 27mm, uniface lead. One of each is a little
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
364Lead Die Splash with Animals, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Stag, Horse jumping fence. Both 17x16mm with linear border; Snake, Cattails both on textured background. Both 15x22mm. Uniface lead. 4 pieces.
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
367Lead Die Splash with Mythological Figures, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Labors of Hercules - wrestling lion (2) with patterned background, minotaur; Poseidon, Hermes (2) in circles. 27mm or so, middle two flattened and rou
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
369Lead Die Splash with Roman Coin Motifs, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Coin motifs. Mostly Roman Imperial designs. Portraits, dual portraits, and seated figure. 17mm or 27mm mostly. Some duplication. Uniface lead. Also a
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*******o for 110.00
370Pen-knife Handle Lead Die Splash, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
One side, Features birds, flora and an area for an engraved initial or name. 77x12mm, lead. Others feature Viking like male and Lion rampant (3); Incl
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
371Sword on Lead Die Splash, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Sword. MA on hilt medallion. 82x18mm, uniface, lead; Knights Templar seal impression in lead; Dewitt Clinton Commandary badge lead; Cross with velvet
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
372Knights Commandery Pencil Sketch of Medal, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil and watercolor. Knights Commandery Medal. Morton 4 at top, knight standing on quatrefoil badge. 4-1/4x5-5/8 on 10-1/4x9-5/8 card stock. Foxing
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
374Corlies, Macy & Co. Sample Check Booklet, ca.1880'sArchives International Auctions
Sample book of checks & Drafts, #119-143. Full book, crayon marks on cover, stains. Interior as made. Distinctive check designs using title of S...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
375Obsolete and Fractional Currency; Cuba noteArchives International Auctions
Obsoletes: Farmers Bank of Buck's County (PA) $2.; Northampton Bank (MA) $1. Both Good or so with paper loss. 10 Cents Fr. 1258; 1265; 25 Cents...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l**********n for 80.00
376Brazil 100 Reis lithographic sampleArchives International Auctions
Fazenda Serra. Unissued remainder cut from a print page of 100 Reis notes. Printed by Metropolitan Bank Note Co. NY. VF +
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l**********n for 80.00
377Banco de Panama, 1869 Issue Banknote With Letter It was Mailed to Rudolph in 1892 From Nicaragua.Archives International Auctions
Colombia, ND (ca.1869), 1 Peso, P-S721, Issued banknote, Black on green under print, A. Planas at upper center, red lines on signature on lower right,
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to g*******o for 800.00
378El Banco De La Union, 1881 Issued Banknote.Archives International Auctions
San Jose. October 21, 1986. 1 Peso, P-S221 Issued banknote. Black on green and red undertint, Cherub in middle, Back green, S/N 065797, Minor edge
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to C*****s for 600.00
379Banco De Nicaragua, 1889-1890 Issue Rarity.Archives International Auctions
Nicaragua, 18xx (ca.1889-90), 50 Centavos, P-S121, Issued banknote, Brown on light yellow under print, faded red seal, signatures and date are faded,
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c*******o for 400.00
380Colombia 1886 Essay Trial Lead Die SplashArchives International Auctions
Columbia. 50 Centavos 1886. KM-unlisted. Obverse very similar to KM-185, Liberty head left with matronly features of the wife of President Nunez, Dona
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to l**********n for 475.00
381Colombia 1886 Essay Trial Lead Die SplashArchives International Auctions
Columbia. 50 Centavos 1886. KM-unlisted. Obverse very similar to KM-185, Liberty head left. Reverse is a totally new rendering of the national arms. A
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
382Colombia 1886 Essay Trial Lead Die SplashArchives International Auctions
Columbia. 50 Centavos 1886. KM-unlisted. Reverse only of this totally new rendering of the national arms. The final example of this new discovery. 30m
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
384Peru Local Token ca. 1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Ocucaje (Peru) / Una Tarea (One Task). 40x20mm white metal. Nice. The area in Peru today is know for wine production as well as an area for marine lif
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to R******e for 180.00
385Hacienda Token Trial, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Manuel Medina / Oncaan. 1/8 on reverse. 19mm white metal.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
386Hacienda Token Trial, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Treo Rios uniface 21mm brass and white metal with starburst reverse; Hose (sic) Castro Retana / Los Anonos. 3 pieces.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g********e.. for 160.00
387Letterpress Cut, ca.1910-20'sArchives International Auctions
Coat of arms, Freeman on scroll under diamond arms. Copper on type-high wood block. This was related to Ernst's wife Myrtle who was a Freeman Fo...
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
388Checks & Receipts Assortment, ca.1890-1920'sArchives International Auctions
Intaglio and Lithographic samples of checks and receipt forms. Many sizes, shapes and paper colors. A few with notations or printer residue. 86 pieces
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
390Litho Samples and artwork, ca.1900-20'sArchives International Auctions
A large group of litho samples, pencil artwork, small booklets, theater programs, Chesapeake and Ohio railroad calendar pages for 1936. Over 50 items
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
391Business Cards and ticket, ca.1900-20's.Archives International Auctions
Business cards for New York Label & Box Works, Union City, NJ and George W. Hunold, Artist and Engraver. Includes a ticket for the American Bank...
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
392Labels for Gimbel Brothers, ca.1900-20'sArchives International Auctions
Drawings for labels for Gimbel Brothers products: Brillantine and Eau de Violette. One on tracing paper, one on paper. Both in pencil. 2 pieces.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
393Baseball Cards, ca.1920'sArchives International Auctions
Large format (5x7) printed baseball cards with images and faux signatures of Hall-of-famers Robert M. Grove, Pitcher and Jimmy Foxx, 1st Baseman. Both
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s****k for 70.00
394Korona II A, Bellows Camera equipment, ca.1900'sArchives International Auctions
Wood and leather (now drying out) bellows folding camera made by Gunlach Optical Co. Rochester, NY. With add on wood tripod mount. Engraved nameplate
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
395National Bank of Good Luck Holiday Check, 1908Archives International Auctions
National Bank of Good Luck, January 1, 1908. Lithographed. Green and black. Mother and 2 children seated feeding pigeon on park bench. Filled out to E
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to r**i for 25.00
398Ridgewood Park Brewery, Brooklyn, NY, ca.1900'sArchives International Auctions
New York. J. George Grauer's Ridgewood Park Brewery. Colorful logo and image of brewery buildings. Gazlay Bros. Litho. NY.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
399Frank Crawford, Butter and Eggs, 1908.Archives International Auctions
New York. Frank Crawford, Merchant in Butter and Eggs. Aetna National Bank form.
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to c****n for 65.00