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A Treasure Trove of Discoveries

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  2026-03-18 11:00:00 2026-03-18 11:00:00 America/New_York Gray's Auctioneers LLC Gray's Auctioneers LLC : A Treasure Trove of Discoveries https://auctions.graysauctioneers.com/auctions/grays/a-treasure-trove-of-discoveries-22341
A Cabinet of Wonders for the Discerning Collector.
Art, History, Science & the Gloriously Specific.
What do Pablo Picasso, Commander J.J. Clark, and the Van Sweringen Brothers have in common? Very little — until now. This extraordinary sale brings together objects that span continents, centuries, and disciplines, united only by the conviction that the best things to own are the ones that come with a story worth telling.
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Lot 100

14 American Wars & Flags Magic Lantern Slides

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$100

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
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$1,000 $100
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Fourteen American Wars & Flags Magic Lantern Slides, 19th Century,
Illustrations featuring US flags and American Wars (Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War). Fort Taber [?], Altoona Pass, West Point, Battle of New Orleans, Saratoga and Roosevelt at San Juan.

Largest Dimensions: H: 4 x W: 7 x D: 3/8 in. Wear commensurate with age and use. Stain on an eagle in one of the flag slides.

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