Worldwide Relics - Historic World Relics, Artifacts & Epheme

Blue Box Auction Gallery

Date(s) 12/20/2024 - 1/18/2025

Event Details: This auction will be held online simultaneously across multiple platforms. Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM EST Location: Blue Box Auction Gallery Online Only

What if you could hold a piece of the Titanic in your hands? Or dine at a table inlaid with fragments of dinosaurs and meteors that journeyed through time and space? Imagine owning artifacts that carry the weight of revolutions, global diplomacy, or even the dawn of a nation. This is not just an auction—it’s an invitation to rewrite history by becoming part of it. Take, for example, the two porcelain bowls recovered from the RMS Titanic. These humble yet extraordinary artifacts once served third-class passengers aboard the world’s most iconic ship. Their faded logos and timeworn surfaces, etched by the ocean’s depths, whisper tales of hope, tragedy, and resilience. Accompanied by a wealth of documentation, they represent not just objects but profound connections to the lives and legacies lost on that fateful voyage. Then, there’s the dining table like no other—a handcrafted masterpiece inlaid with agatized dinosaur bone, fragments of meteors that once streaked through the heavens, and the finest old-growth redwood. This is not just furniture; it’s a statement of wonder and awe. Imagine sitting at a table that bridges the cosmic and the terrestrial, bringing millions of years of history into your home as a centerpiece for unforgettable conversations. Among the collection is a signed second edition of Mao Zedong’s "Little Red Book." This artifact encapsulates the ideological force that reshaped nations during the 20th century. Mao’s distinctive calligraphic signature transforms this copy into more than a book—it’s a symbol of a revolution that reverberated across continents, inspiring movements and changing the course of history. Another remarkable piece is the Chinese Delegation Signature Document from 1954. Signed by Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping, and other key figures, it marks a pivotal moment in Cold War diplomacy. Each signature tells a story of power, strategy, and a nation’s rise to global influence. Owning this document is akin to holding the keys to an era that defined modern geopolitics. For art enthusiasts, a minimalist watercolor sketch of Kim Il Sung offers an extraordinary glimpse into the visual narrative of North Korea’s founding leader. Created during the Korean War, its bold brushstrokes capture both the humanity and mythos of a man whose leadership shaped a nation. This artwork is not merely a portrait but a moment in time, preserved with striking authenticity. The auction also features two intricately engraved Deringer pistols from 1863, relics of a tumultuous era in American history. Their craftsmanship, paired with their historical significance, transforms them into more than weaponry—they are artifacts that evoke the stories of the people who carried them, the conflicts they witnessed, and the legacy they left behind. For those fascinated by the birth of a nation, an original 1775 edition of the Pennsylvania Evening Post stands as a voice from the past. This fragile yet defiant newspaper captures the tensions of a fledgling America, chronicling the strife, proclamations, and patriotism that sparked a revolution. Its pages are yellowed with time, but its words remain as stirring as the day they were printed. Finally, the shark vertebrae cane of Captain Isaac Hull from the War of 1812 offers a rare glimpse into the human stories behind naval triumphs. Surrendered to Hull by the defeated captain of the HMS Guerriere, this cane is a symbol of respect and resilience. With its silver handle and intricate construction, it embodies the craftsmanship and honor of an era when battles were fought with bravery and grace. Each of these items is more than a relic—they are vessels of memory, emotion, and timeless stories waiting for their next caretaker. Whether you’re drawn to the Titanic’s enduring legacy, the artistry of a meteor-inlaid table, or the echoes of revolutions and wars, this collection is your chance to own a piece of the extraordinary. What story will you choose to carry forward?

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Prebidding for the auction will run December 20 through January 18, 2025. Auction will be held on January 18, 2025 with the first lot closing at 11:00 AM EST.

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Magyar Köztársaság Alkotmánya ,1989 Edition

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Magyar Köztársaság Alkotmánya ,1989 Edition

English-Korean Wordbook 1977 Edition

"Atomic Weapons In Land Combat" Hungarian Editio

PA Evening Post About Start of Revolutionary War

The Boston Gazette 1760

Green & Russells Boston Post Boy & Advertiser 1762

Massachusetts Gazette and Boston Newsletter 1767

The Roya American Gazatte 1779

The Salem Gazette Newspaper 1783

Nathan Cushing Bank Slip and Document 1813

Old Ironsides, Wendell Holmes Sr. Signed Poem 1842

Handwritten Note from John Burroughs

Rare Royal Thai Mint 32 Coin Comm. Mint Set

Rare - Bhutan Stamp Set, from Post & Tele.

1893 World's Columbian Exposition, Liberty Head

1892 400th Anniversary Columbus Medal

WW2 Soldier Service Medal, 1940 UK Penny Dog Tag

1904 Head of Ceres Medal, Expo Medal

St. Georgivs Patronvs Coin, Security on the water

1926 US Independence, Exposition Medal of Award

High Relief George Washington Grand Lodge Medal

Magicians Token of Anna Eva Fay

Iver Johnson, Safety Automatic Hammerless Pistol

Smith and Wesson Revolver Model 36

Ketland and Co. Flink Lock Pistol

Percussion Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters

Turkish Flintlock Pistols

American Fur Co. Columbia River WA Metal Arrowhead

Half Stock Plains Rifle

Wounded Knee Percussion Rifle

Indian Trade Ketland Percussion Rifle 1840

Cabasset Iron Helmet, Circa 1550 to 1650

Red Cloud 30 Cal Spur Trigger Revolver

Deputy of Indian Nations Pocket Watch

The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War

Hand Carved Wooden Masks

Native American Parfleche Dispatch Bag

Carved Wooden Native American Mask

Navajo YEI Spirit Dance Rug

Mexican Beaded Art

Mola Kuna Panama Needle Work and Mexican Figures

Fez Turkish Ottoman Hat and Gokal Brass Ash Trays

African Woven Grass Mat and Bangladesh Basket

Navajo Rugs

Two Tohono O'odham Papago lidded baskets

Akimel O'odham Pima Woven Basket

Figurative Akimel O'odham Pima Basket

Akimel O?odham Pima Geometric Basket Bowl

Woven Pima baskets and Other Native Baskets

Pima Woven Baskets

Pima Woven Baskets

Pima Woven Baskets

Plaines Indian Tobacco Bag, c 1880's

Native American Bannerstone

Two Long Celt Stones and a Bird stone

Bone Harpoon Point, Late 19th Century

Indian Ledger by BB Strong, 1920

Pre-Columbian Zoomorphic Pottery Double Whistle

Mayan or Aztec Stone Pipe

Hopi Pueblo Wedding Pottery Vase

Zuni Handmade Whiteware Ceramic Jar

Roman Plate Brooch and Silver Bracelet

Islamic Mosaic Glass Bronze Ring

Islamic Mosaic Glass Bronze Ring

Islamic Mosaic Glass Face Bronze Ring

Islamic Mosaic Glass Bronze Ring

Islamic Mosaic Bronze Glass Ring

Silk Persian Prayer Rug

Middle Eastern Calligraphy Ink and Pen holder

Copper Chinese Coins from Sung Dynasty

Chinese Wang Mang Dynasty Bronze Coins

Bronze Chinese Bronze Dynasty Currency

Chinese Knife Shaped Bronze Currency

Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Coins

Chinese Bronze Letter Combination Pad Lock

Porcelain Urn Style Lamp

Hand Painted Chinese Jewelry Box and Lamp

Chinese Painted Clay Teapots