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36 . “ GENERAL JACKSON THE HERO OF NEW ORLEANS ” STRAWBERRY LUSTERWARE PLATE . 8.75 ” dia . soft paste w / crimson transfer that pairs beautifully w / pink luster wreath accenting the outer edges . Trivial cutlery wear . VF . A striking design that is a standout among it ’ s peers . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( I ) $ 200.00 37 . “ GEN . ANDREW JACKSON ” REVERSE PAINTED GLASS PORTRAIT . 9.5x12 ” framed . Youthful military portrait of Andrew Jackson w / name and military rank below in margin . Scattered air marks on glass w / moderate wear on original frame , most notably a small chip in bottom right corner . Retains vibrant color on portrait . Overall VF . See next lot for similar Van Buren portrait . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( J ) $ 300.00 38 . “ MARTIN VAN BUREN ” REVERSE PAINTED GLASS PORTRAIT . 14x16.5 ” overall w / 9.5x12 ” mat backing . Colorful portrait of the eighth President w / name below in margin . Moderate wear on painting , most notably a few specks of paint loss in green background and along bottom margin . Frame has moderate wear w / area of loss in bottom left . Frame adhered to mat . Overall Fine . See related Andrew Jackson portrait in previous lot . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( J ) $ 300.00 39 . “ GREAT FIRE OF CITY OF NEW YORK ” 1835 NY STOCK EXCHANGE TRANSFERWARE PLATE . 10 ” dia . Dinner plate w / dramatic border showing fire pumpers ( probably state-of-the-art equipment for the period ) and eagles w /“ Dec . 16 / 1935 ” date below , separated by banners reading “ Great Fire , City Of New York .” One of three designs depicting the tragedy . The fire burned 17 city blocks , nearly 50 acres of territory , in lower Manhattan . Included among the hundred of buildings lost was the New York Stock Exchange dramatically depicted here . Damages were estimated at $ 20,000,000 in 1835 translating to over $ 700 million in 2025 money . Back marked “ Stone Ware / Exchange New York .” Exc . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( I ) $ 200.00 40 . HENRY “ CLAY FOREVER ” PUNCHED TIN 1840 CAMPAIGN CANDLE LANTERN . 14 ” tall . 5 ” dia . Punched tin lantern . Text “ Clay Forever ” appears on straight sided cylinder portion of the lantern surrounded by two stars and geometric designs . The cone top / tapered portion of the lantern includes three hearts and two stars . A star and Masonic design appears on the door . These provide ventilation and allows for the light to escape . A wire hanger and tin loop is attached to the top for hanging and display . The original door latch and two hinges remain . General oxidation overall . This item remains true to its original form . An impressive and historic campaign item . VF . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( L ) $ 1,000.00 41 . WM . H . HARRISON “ OLD HICKORY FOREVER ” PUNCHED TIN 1840 CAMPAIGN CANDLE LANTERN . 14 ” tall . 5 ” dia . Punched tin lantern . Text “ Old Hickory Forever ” appears on straight sided cylinder portion of the lantern surrounded by three star bursts and punched hole designs . The cone top / tapered portion of the lantern includes more punched areas for ventilation and for the light to escape . A wire hanger and tin loop is attached to the top for hanging and display . The original door latch remains . The two door hinges were compromised and replaced by two wires long ago . General oxidation and light dents appear at lower door and base . An impressive and historic campaign item . Fine . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( L ) $ 1,000.00