By Chris Birt

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Carl Larsson. Signed Etching. Circa 1912.

This is a signed etching in black and white. It is referenced in Carl Larsson, Complete Graphic Works by Hjert & Hjert in Upsala, Sweden as one of only 112 signed copies. There were 500 unsigned copies printed in 1912 and a limited (366) edition run by Hjert & Hjert in 1983. This is the only Carl Larsson…

A silver tureen given to my Great Aunt Lucy "Lu" Cobb by her father in 1864 after Lucy returned from a confederate prison (see story.)

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Welcome to Cobb Benner Birt. First launched in 1997, it has been online ever since. Right now it is mainly devoted to our collection of art, antiquities and instruments. Because we are not just interested in the past, you can expect posts about uncommon trends in music, the arts, cars, history, and clothing at any time. As…