John McInnis Important May Estates Auction
In Two Sessions
Friday May 10 and Saturday May 11
At Our Gallery – 76 Main Street
Amesbury, MA
PREVIEWS: Wednesday May 8 and
Thursday May 9 • 9 am – 6 pm
Auction Day Preview Opens At 9 Am Throughout Sale

Featuring the Estate of Robert S. Houston (1923-2018), Former President University of Wyoming and
Research Geologist. This two day event will also include property from several other Fine Estate Collections.
SESSION I • FRIDAY, MAY 10 at 11 am
Historical, Native American, Ethnographic,
Firearms, Militaria, Civil War, Western Fine Art, Folk Art
GEN. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN SILVER PRESENTATION PIECE
An Impressive Silver Presentation Covered Cup. A gift from Emperor of Mexico Maximilion I (1832-1867) to General William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891).
Cover is hand-chased with repeating floras and finial with a sculpted infant holding a snake. Font with semi-sphere drop is applied with bead-work and swags of flowers centering a shield inlaid “Gl Sherman” and (3) stars. Scrolled tripod legs support font with (3) scallop shells and rest on a base of complementary chase work and beads.
Engraved in cursive under base in French “Memoria de Gratitud – Un Mexicano”. Postbellum. circa 1866-1867. Stamped A. HERRERA and CAMACHO on base, font and cover. 75.00 troy ounces (over 4 pounds).
Provenance: Consigned by a direct lineal descendant of William T. Sherman.
Note: Sherman was sent to Vera Cruz at the behest of President Johnson to ensure that Maximilian I together with 28,000 French troops were to indeed exodus Mexico as laid out in an agreement between the United States and France in 1866. This presentation cup was (by family tradition) given to Sherman as a gift from Maximilian having been invited by Marshal Bazaine with a courteous and pressing invitation to come up to Mexico City.
Olaf Carl Wieghorst Navajo
(18th c) Rare and Important Engraved Powder Horn
Rare Fireman Engraved Presentation Horn
Blunderbuss
SESSION II
SATURDAY, MAY 11 at 11 am
Decorative Arts, Bronzes, Lighting, Porcelain, Modernism, High End Victoriana,
Asian, Silver, Model Trains, Oriental Carpets, Carousel and Carnival Related
Hotel Accommodations:
Hampton Inn, 284 Elm St-Amesbury • 978-834-5080
Fairfield Inn, 35 Clarks Rd-Amesbury • 978-388-3400
For an online color catalog and terms visit: www.mcinnisauctions.com
800-822-1417 • MA Lic# 770
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Chinese
Carrera
Tiffany
Willie Beck
Louis Feron
Carousel Bench
Imperial Jade
Hotel Accommodations: Hampton Inn, 284 Elm St-Amesbury • 978-834-5080
Fairfield Inn, 35 Clarks Rd-Amesbury • 978-388-3400
For an online color catalog and terms visit:
www.mcinnisauctions.com
800-822-1417 • MA Lic# 770