Greg Martin Auctions Auction Catalog - Day 2 of 3 - Fine Arms, Armor and Sporting Guns

SOLD: $4,500.00

Lot # 1000

Reproduction Of A Renaissance Parade Shield In The Style Of The Original By Georg Sigman Created In

The deep-relief cast decorative Renaissance parade shield of silver-plated copper, a design consisting of two embossed concentric circles, surrounding a gorgon's head in high relief. The inner circle is decorated with six wreaths, each composed of laurel or myrtle, enclosing the Latin name of one of the crowns for the city of Rome. The outer border consists of a continuous frieze of figures symbolizing the foundation of Rome and its illustrious military history. Georg Sigman was world famous for his scuptural skill as an armourer and assisted the Helmschmied of Augsburg, Desiderius Colman in his construction of the armor of Prince Philip, later Philip II of Spain. This shield bears a striking similarity in design to that utilized by Sigman on that particular armor. 23-inches in diameter.
Condition: Very good. Showing age wear and patina.
Notes: The original shield from which this reproduction was inspired is discussed at length by J.F. Hayward, "The Sigman Shield", Journal of the Arms and Armour Society, London, Volume II, 1956-58, pp. 21-42.
Estimate: 700 - 1000

SOLD: $5,500.00

Lot # 1001

Lot Of Two Reproduction Decorative Commemorative Shields, C.1890

The two circular brass commemorative decorative shields, both diestruck in deep relief with historical scenes, one example depicting the coronation of Charlemagne, the other with vignettes of hand-to-hand combat between soldiers. Both shields are 38-inches in diameter. Both have integral hanging loops on reverse.
Condition: Both with wear and age patina.
Estimate: 300 - 500

SOLD: $750.00

Lot # 1002

Mid-17th Century English Cavalry Breastplate Of Blackened Steel

Of small size and traditional form, the cavalry breastplate of blackened steel with central ridge. The edges of the neck and gussets of the arm holes are flanged. The perimeter of the neck is dressed with a row of rivets. The breast has four studs for the attachment of the back straps. The lower frontal edge is flanged and bordered with rivets.
Condition: Good. Showing heavy pitting, age wear and patina. Minor crack on right side of flange and period repairs to neck area. Two rivets missing from neck.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

SOLD: $1,700.00

Lot # 1003

Rare Medieval Peasant's Weapon With Spike

The primitive short pike, with octagonal faceted head imbedded with 14 four-sided spikes and 9 1/2-inch frontal spike. Overall length: 70 1/2-inches.
Condition: Very good with light age wear and patina.
Notes: See Arms & Armor by Mowbray, page 39.
Estimate: 5000 - 7000

SOLD: $1,900.00

Lot # 1004

17th Century European Partizan

The forged steel lance head of complex form the blade with median ridge and faceted base with winged hooks and down turned spikes. Molded collar and ferrule. Integral steel languets. Hardwood older replacement shaft of octagonal section. Overall length: 90-inches.
Condition: Good. Metal with heavy pitting, grey patina and light surface rust. Shaft with age wear.
Estimate: 700 - 1000

SOLD: $2,500.00

Lot # 1005

Rare Medieval Morning Star For Foot Soldiers

Having a wooden shaft with enlarged upper section mounted with five rows of double iron spikes, the top with four-sided spike and flanked by a hook and lateral curved spike. Iron ferrule and re-enforcement strapwork. Overall length: 77-inches.
Condition: Very good. Iron with heavy pitting and dark age patina. Shaft with scattered light worming and overall wear.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

SOLD: $2,500.00

Lot # 1006

Medieval European Halberd

The halberd with 26-inch top spike and bill head pierced with trefoils with armorer's mark present. Four-sided languets. Replacement wooden shaft of octagonal section. Overall length: 96-inches.
Condition: Good. Metal with scattered heavy pitting and grey patina. Replacement shaft with wear and areas of worming.
Estimate: 700 - 1000

SOLD: $3,750.00

Lot # 1007

Medieval European Partizan

Having a double-edged lance head with median ridge and flanking reverse cutting wings. Five-inch languets. Octagonal wooden shaft. Overall length: 100-inches.
Condition: Good. Metal with age patina, minor pitting and light surface rust.
Estimate: 700 - 1000

SOLD: $2,500.00

Lot # 1008

Medieval Military Trident

The medieval pole arm with three-tined head with straight central pike and flanking outward spikes, Molded collar and riveted languets. Wooden shaft of circular section. Overall length: 96-inches.
Condition: Good. Metal with light age pitting and grey patina. Minor stress cracks in tines. Older replacement shaft with minor wear and worming.
Estimate: 600 - 800

SOLD: $850.00

Lot # 1009

Medieval Barbed Trident Harpoon

The triangular barbed spearpoint harpoon with molded iron collar and 18-inch iron mount. Circular wooden shaft. Overall length: 84-inches.
Condition: Good. Showing heavy pitting and age patina. Shaft an early replacement.
Estimate: 300 - 500

SOLD: $2,750.00

Lot # 1010

Medieval Boar Spear

The medieval boar spear with octagonal shaft and iron spear tip with integral lateral blocking vanes. Overall length: 71 3/8-inches.
Condition: Very good. Metal with age wear, light pitting and patina. Old replacement shaft with handling marks and age patina.
Estimate: 500 - 700

SOLD: $250.00

Lot # 1011

Medieval European Shipbuilder's Ax

Having an elongated offset blade with maker's mark present. Older replacement hardwood shaft with ex-museum inventory number [647]. Overall length: 50 1/2-inches.
Condition: Fair to good. Metal showing pitting and grey patina. Numerous repairs to blade and scattered surface rust present.
Estimate: 500 - 700

SOLD: $1,300.00

Lot # 1012

17th Century European Dagger Or Main Gauche

9 1/2-inch tapered straight blade with median fuller etched: III III MARIA III III III; reverse: III III III I N R I I III III III III. Lateral recurved quillons with ball finials. Vented or pierced one-piece grip with beaded flutes and central disecting band. Hexagonal pod-shaped pommel with button-type cap.
Condition: Good. Metal with wear and scattered pitting. No scabbard.
Estimate: 800 - 1200

SOLD: $500.00

Lot # 1013

Unmarked Medieval Iron Dagger, Probably Celtic

15 1/4-inch tapered straight blade of diamond section. One-piece ironwood grip with circular guard and horn pommel.
Condition: Good. Blade with dark age patina and scattered light to moderate pitting overall. Tip broken. Grip worn, with age patina.
Estimate: 700 - 1000

SOLD: $5,000.00

Lot # 1014

Late-16th Century Medieval European Mace

The forged iron mace, the head formed of eight evenly-spaced triangular blades. Acorn-shaped finial. Faceted iron haft with molded bands at base terminating in a wooden grip. Length 24 1/2-inches.
Condition: Very good. Grey patina and age wear overall.
Estimate: 3000 - 5000

SOLD: $475.00

Lot # 1015

Rare 17th Century Serrated Fighting Sickle

10 1/2-inch engraved wrought iron circular blade with serrated inner edge. Wooden handle with engraved copper alloy backstrap and carved pommel.
Condition: Good. Metal showing age wear, pitting and patina. Grip with wear and hairline cracks.
Estimate: 250 - 350

SOLD: $850.00

Lot # 1016

Victorian Era Reproduction Medieval Battle Axe, C.1870-80

Steel axe head, the blade engraved with floral scrolls. Beaded ferrule. Spherical socket flanked with rosettes. Two-tier domed finial engraved with dentate borders. Faceted spike with roped edge collar. Varnished hickory haft with brass base cap. Overall length: 30 1/2-inches.
Condition: Very good. Metal with light wear and patina. Haft excellent.
Estimate: 200 - 300

SOLD: $1,400.00

Lot # 1017

Gold-inlaid 17th-century War Hammer

The forged iron war hammer having a square flat hammer head, the opposite end with a faceted spike. Traces of gold inlay remaining. Wooden haft with re-enforcement iron languets. Grip lacking leather wrap. Size: 21 1/4-inches long.
Condition: Good. Metal showing heavy wear and pitting overall. Haft a probable 19th-century replacement. Grip wrap missing.
Estimate: 800 - 1200

SOLD: $12,000.00

Lot # 1018

Detailed And Finely Executed 19th-century Copy Of The Famous Armor Of Mad King Ludwig Ii From The Wo

Detailed and Finely Executed 19th-Century Copy of the Famous Armor of Mad King Ludwig II from the Workshop of Ernst Schmidt c. 1920 Sold together with accompanying sword and number 101 of 1000 limited edition reference volume on Schmidt armor by E. Andrew Mowbray.
Condition: Fine to excellent with light age patina and minor repairs present.
Estimate: 15000 - 25000

SOLD: $3,500.00

Lot # 1019

Early-17th Century Florentine Prodd Or Stonebow

Having an unmarked steel bow with missing cord. Molded steel bridle and tapered foresight pillars with chiseled steel bases. Tiller or stock of yew wood relief-carved with grotesque mythical figure motifs. Chiseled steel trigger, arched backsight and cord release. A rare and attractive example.
Condition: Very good. Metal with wear and dark age patina. Wood with wear and crack repairs.
Notes: Cf: Wallace Collection A1046 with repairs and missing pommel
Estimate: 3000 - 5000

SOLD: $300.00

Lot # 1020

17th-century German Short Hanger

18-inch unmarked slightly curved blade with double narrow fullers. Two-bar brass guard, the clamshell with embossed cherub head flanked by deep-relief floral scrolls. "D"-guard knucklebow with embossed floral motifs. One-piece stag grip with oval brass pommel cap with button finial. No scabbard.
Condition: Good as configured. Blade shortened and showing heavy pitting and wear overall. Hilt with light age patina. Grip with age patina.
Estimate: 400 - 600

SOLD: $1,100.00

Lot # 1021

17th-century Short Hanger Hunting Sword

20 3/4-inch slightly curved blade with single narrow fuller having star pattern and copper inlaid running wolf markings. Saw-toothed back edge. Spiral wood grip with chisel-cut steel knucklebow and scalloped forged steel ferrules. Flat pommel cap of floral pattern with cone-shaped finial.
Condition: Good. Metal with dark age patina with scattered light to moderate pitting. Grip with worming and losses.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

SOLD: $1,000.00

Lot # 1022

Rare 17th-century European Boy's Court Sword

Unmarked 18-inch straight blade of triangular section. Double kidney-shaped guard pierced with floral scrolls and wreath panels. Steel wire-wrapped grip with single bar knucklebow. Orb-shaped pommel. No scabbard.
Condition: Good. Metal showing wear and scattered light pitting overall. Wire-wrap a later replacement. No scabbard.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

SOLD: $950.00

Lot # 1023

17th-century Small Sword

28 1/2-inch tapered blade of diamond section, the lower section with gold-inlaid decoration on top flat. Recurved quillons with fig-shaped finials. Brass multi-pattern wire-wrap grip of rectangular section with turk's heads. Flattened ovoid pommel cap with button finial. No scabbard.
Condition: Good. Blade showing wear and scattered pitting with minor nicks in edge. Turk's heads and grip wire are later replacements. No scabbard.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800

SOLD: $3,250.00

Lot # 1024

17th-century European Court Or Small Sword

35-inch tapered straight blade of diamond section with narrow median fuller marked: ABHBABHBABH. Clam shell guard pierced with floral meander. Clam shell backed with three-bar guard with finger rings and single knuckebow. Braided steel wire-wrapped grip with turk's heads. Spiral-orb pommel cap with floral base and finial. No scabbard.
Condition: Very good. Blade and hilt with light wear and age patina. Scattered pitting to guard.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

SOLD: $1,400.00

Lot # 1025

Pappenheimer Swept Hilt Rapier In The Style Of The Early 17th-century

Unmarked 47 1/2-inch tapered straight blade of diamond section. Copper-alloy swept hilt, the right side with pierced lobiate panel. Compound fine twist brass and steel wire-wrapped grip with turk's heads on ends. Faceted egg-shaped pommel with fluted finial. No scabbard.
Condition: Good. Metal with dark age patina and wear, showing faint traces of gilt finish on hilt and light pitting on blade.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

SOLD: $1,800.00

Lot # 1026

Late 17th-century "walloon" Continental Broadsword

31 1/2-inch straight tapered blade with a 7-inch median narrow fuller and running wolf or Passau mark. Incomplete Amsterdam mark at base of blade. Lobiate form guard with side panels finely pierced with tiny stars and circles . Recurved quillon, knucklebow and thumb ring. Braided steel wire-wrapped grip. Orb-shaped pommel.
Condition: Good to very good. Metal with grey age patina and scattered light pitting.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

SOLD: $1,900.00

Lot # 1027

Early 17th-century Dutch Backsword

31 1/2-inch tapered single-edge straight blade with double fullers, Blade marked: SALINGEN. Symetrical three-bar guard the front guard engraved with grotesque faces with floral scroll borders. Complex wire-wrapped fishskin spiral grip with turk's heads. Orb-shaped pommel with leaf motif. No scabbard.
Condition: Good. Blade heavily cleaned with scattered moderate to heavy pitting overall. Hilt with wear and pitting. Turk's heads are replacements.
Estimate: 1800 - 2200

SOLD: $3,000.00

Lot # 1028

Early 18th-century French Baskethilt Backsword

34-inch tapered straight blade with single narrow fuller. Fleur-de-Lys touchmark. Semi-baskethilt pierced with three-bar panels on each side. Wire-wrapped fishskin spiral grip with turk's heads. Flattened spherical pommel with circular finial. No scabbard.
Condition: Good. Metal showing wear and scattered pitting. Grip with losses to fishskin and minor worming.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

SOLD: $4,500.00

Lot # 1029

Rare And Historic Italian Schiavona-style Military Officers Sword Inscribed To Napoleon General Bapt

35-inch straight blade with full-length double fullers. Complex schiavona-style hilt with integral thumb ring. Knucklebow bar inscribed: General Bisson. 1809/Unter Wrede In Tirol. Wire-wrapped leather grip with plain steel ferrules. Chevron-shaped pommel flanked with hemispherical projections. Contained in original steel scabbard with two ring mounts.
Condition: Very good. Metal lightly cleaned with scattered light pitting and wear overall. Scabbard with light spotting and age patina.
Notes: General Baptiste Pierre Francois Bisson was born February 16, 1767; he served in Napoleon's 43rd d'Infantrie de Ligne, promoted Chef-de-Brigade September 19, 1794 (26e Demi-brigade de bataille); Chef-de-Brigade: May 23, 1796 43e demi-brigade d'Infantrie de Ligne; General-de-Brigade: July 5, 1800; General-de-Divison February 1, 1805; Grand Officer of the Legion d'Honneur, December 25, 1805. Awarded Count of the Empire March 10, 1810. Bisson served under Karl Wrede in the Tirolian campaign, he distinguished himselt in many engagements, including the battles of Marengo and Friedland. He died in Mantoue on July 26, 1811.
Estimate: 5000 - 7000

SOLD: $32,500.00

Lot # 1030

A Fine And Homogeneous Example Of A Full Maxmillian Fluted Armor In The Style Of The First Quarter O

A full suit with all elements present, Mounted on an armature and wooden plinth.
Condition: Very good as configured. Metal showing wear and age patina. All fittings are later replacements. Helmet a possible period replacement. Some fittings may need to be replaced.
Provenance: Henry Heilbrunner Collection"Jack" Morgan
Estimate: 20000 - 30000

SOLD: $3,500.00

Lot # 1031

16th-century Morion Cabasset, Probably Spanish

The one-piece forged helmet of traditional form, having a high comb crown with roped edge brim and single row of brass rivets near base.
Condition: Good. Metal with scattered wear and pitting overall. Period repairs to brim and some rivets replaced. Interior showing dark age patina.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

SOLD: $1,200.00

Lot # 1032

Mid-17th Century European Cabasset

One-piece cabasset of traditional form, having a pear-shaped skull, lipped brim with roped edge and single row of rivets embellished with brass rosettes. These at one time secured the lining, now missing. Brim perforated with single hole for hanging. A good example.
Condition: Good. Metal showing wear and age patina. Two rivets missing. Interior showing heavy age and dark patina.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

SOLD: $1,100.00

Lot # 1033

Early 17th-century European Cabasset

Of traditional form, the unmarked cabasset with crimped edge brim and single row of brass rivets at base.
Condition: Very good with scattered patches of light to moderate pitting and age patina overall. Interior with dark patina throughout. Holes have been drilled in brim at front and back for hanging.
Notes: The term 'cabasset' helmet design originated in Italy in the 16th-century and the word means 'pear'. The tiny little angled point on the crown was the "stalk" where the armourer held the helmet with pliers. After completion, it was bent backward and finished off with a file.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

SOLD: $5,000.00

Lot # 1034

17th-century European Burgonet

The forged armored helmet with on-piece skull, having a spiked faceted crown, struck with armourer's mark. Visor with roped edge. Hinged cheek pieces with ear vents. Flared collar with roped edge.
Condition: Excellent with light wear overall. Interior with dark age patina and remnants of old leather liner and peined rivets. An excellent example.
Estimate: 7000 - 9000

SOLD: $18,000.00

Lot # 1035

A Superb Example Of A Full German Gothic Armor In The Style Of The Last Half Of The 15th Century, Pe

A complete suit together with helmet, breastplate, gorget, rerebraces, elbow-cops, vambraces, gauntlets, cuisse, knee-cops, greaves and pointed sollerets. Mounted on wooden plinth.
Condition: Excellent as configured with age wear and patina. Fittings are later replacements.
Provenance: Baron de Noiremont CollectionHenry Heilbrunner Collection (1912)"Jack" Morgan
Estimate: 25000 - 35000

SOLD: $2,250.00

Lot # 1036

Lot Of Original Individual Medieval Armor Elements

Comprising: 1) Pair of matching elbow assemblies including rerebraces, couter, elbow-cops and vambraces. Borders chased with figural designs.[old repairs and minor rust losses at edges]. 2) Set of matching pauldrons, possibly from the same armor as number one. 3) Another single paldron from a different suit. 4) Single right hand gauntlet with no fingers present. 5) Another single pauldron element with brass rivets and roped edge. 6) Single besague for the right arm. 7) Articulated lower section of a paldron.
Condition: All showing heavy pitting, wear and minor attrition losses to edges of some items.
Estimate: 3000 - 4000

SOLD: $1,700.00

Lot # 1037

Lot Of Three Medieval Armor Elements

Comprising: 1) A gorget, having a roped edge and border etched with figural motifs. A row of brass rivets equally spaced along the outer edge. Two sculpted steel strap eyelets present on back section. Gorget appears of small size, possibly that from a child's suit. 2) A right pauldron, highly decorated with circular panels of portraiture and borders with etched panels of figural and floral scrolls. Three articulated spalders ornamented with brass rivets. 3) Two articulated spalders of another suit, this element with scalloped edge decoration and ornately etched panels. Two brass rivets present.
Condition: All are good to very good with minor edge erosion in places and period repairs present. Scattered areas of pitting and spalling of metal.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

SOLD: $4,250.00

Lot # 1038

Original 16th-century European Chain Mail Shirt

Constructed of riveted 3/8-inch diameter iron links, fully-sleeved with "V" neck opening and open back. Leg portion designed to cover thighs.
Condition: Very good with minor holes and scattered repairs present.
Estimate: 6000 - 9000

SOLD: $350.00

Lot # 1039

Lot Of Three Medieval Chain Mail Armor Elements

Comprising: 1) A full sleeve with a portion of upper yolk made of finely constructed 1/4-inch diameter riveted mail, the lower 1-inch of sleeve in brass. 2) A strip of 3/8-inch diameter double riveted ring mail, probably a fragment of a mail shirt measuring 4-inches X 22-inches. 3) A tiny triangular shaped fragment of multi-size riveted mail, measuring 3-inches X 4-inches.
Condition: All are good to very good with age wear and patina.
Estimate: 500 - 700

SOLD: $1,000.00

Lot # 1040

Lot Of Fourteen Assorted Antique And Medieval Equestrian Spurs

Lot includes many unusual and unique designs, all appear to be single examples and include the following: 1) a child's spur. 2) An extra large military spur. 3) a16th-century spur with elongated shank. 4) A 17th-century brass spur with six-pointed rowel. 5) A bronze "V" band military spur and other examples. An interesting and varied typology collection.
Condition: All are fair to good, showing wear and broken elements. Some are excavated examples. All showing pitting and age patina.
Notes: Cf: Boccia Museo Stibbert, Vol.III nos. 192, 193, plate 185, 186 12th through 18th-century.
Estimate: 400 - 600

SOLD: $1,900.00

Lot # 1041

Lot Of Three Antique Weapons And One Buckler

Comprising: 1) 17th-century war club, being an antique curved wooden haft fitted with a wrought iron spike of square section. 2) Wrought iron spearhead, Chiseled with incised borders and molded collar. Probably 17th-century. 3) Eight-sided finned head mace. Wooden haft missing. Probably 17th-century. 4) Small wrought iron buckler or war shield. Constructed of multi-element wrought iron filigree elements hammered and fastened with small minted coins or tokens as rivets. Some coins read: "Plus Ultra Lud Lauer Rech". Probably Bavarian. Cone-shaped obverse with stud finial. Ancient fabric lining with two iron handle rings. Diameter: 9 5/8-inches.
Condition: All are fair to very good, showing age wear, rust deposits and scattered pitting.
Estimate: 300 - 400

SOLD: $300.00

Lot # 1042

Lot Of Five Wrought Iron Weapons

Comprising: 1) 19th-Century iron whaling harpoon head with lanyard ring and expandable barb. 2) Morlund's Patent game grabber, being a spring-loaded grabbing hook allowing the trapping of small animals or snakes in vise-like tool. Designed to have a wooden haft, not present. 3) Two wrought iron forks and one spike, probably used in grilling meat over a fire.
Condition: All are good to very good with age wear, minor rust and patina.
Estimate: 300 - 500

SOLD: $1,600.00

Lot # 1043

Unsigned Small 19th-century Erotic Figural Bronze, C.1885

The small Victorian tabletop erotic bronze depicting a young pubescent female standing on a Persian carpet, being "groomed" by her Irish setter. Size: 4 1/2-inches high. No signature.
Condition: Excellent with mellow age patina.
Estimate: 400 - 500

SOLD: $200.00

Lot # 1044

Signed 19th-century Bronze Decorative Desktop Castle By L. Vigier

Scale model bronze castle with detailed doorways, windows and staircases, the top of main turret removable with accessible internal storage compartment. Size: 9-inches high.
Condition: Excellent with age wear and patina.
Estimate: 400 - 600

SOLD: $17,000.00

Lot # 1045

Rare German Baroque Hapsburg Treasure Trunk With Original Key, Probably Late-17th/early-18th Century

The rare and ornate money chest, the front with false keyhole lock mechanism with chased iron escutcheon plate of floral scrolls with eagle crest. Flanked with pierced decorative metal panels and molded iron frame. The heavy lid with complex internal "shooting bolt" locking mechanism and double-headed "Hapsburg" eagle key escutcheon plate. Double padlock hasps and riveted iron outer frame. Molded end handles and double-footed pedestal supports. Removable internal lock mechanism with pierced grill work guard. Size: 32-inches long x 18-inches high and 20-inches deep.
Condition: Very good. Showing dark age patina overall. Grill separated from lid, needing repair.
Estimate: 30000 - 50000

SOLD: $6,000.00

Lot # 1046

Fine Early-19th Century English Stone Crossbow By Conway, Manchester

The double-string English steel crossbow with ivory separators. Engraved steel lock mechanism with integral compression lever cocking system [lever locking hammer at rear of buttstock] and trigger activated lock-firing system. Trigger cover engraved and marked:Conway/Manchester. Checkered carbine-style walnut stock. Folding front sight. A fine example with rare intact string assembly.
Condition: Very good. Metal with light age wear and patina. Projectile pocket missing from bowstring.
Notes: T. Conway, Manchester 1820-1840 Maker of pistols and crossbows.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

PASSED

This lot was not sold.

Lot # 1047

Unmarked Victorian Crossbow Cocking Lever

Forged iron construction with hinged bowstring hooks and ivory-handled tension cocking lever. Length: 23 inches.
Condition: Very good. Metal showing age wear and patina.
Estimate: 300 - 500

SOLD: $150.00

Lot # 1048

Lot Of Five Assorted Ethnographic Arrows, Probably Sikkim

Five assorted antique arrows fashioned from bamboo shafts with leaf fleshettes and wrought iron points. Length: 18-inches.
Condition: Good to very good with light age wear overall.
Estimate: 300 - 500

SOLD: $150.00

Lot # 1049

Lot Of Two Wrought "goat's Foot" Iron Tridents

The two wrought iron tridents, both of triangular design with barbs on inner side. Both have molded tangs and show much age. No hafts present. Lenth: 21-inches long.
Condition: Both are fair to good. Both showing dark age patina and light rust overall.
Estimate: 200 - 300

SOLD: $700.00

Lot # 1050

Finely Formed And Made Steel Combination Spanner Wrench For Wheellock Gun

6 1/4-inch overall length, with three apertures in head for cocking action. Pierced 8-pointed star motif in flat handle. Decorative devices of beveled and curved shaft, and finely formed terminal which could serve as small chisel or wedge. Ring mount inserted into faceted 8-sided bulbous section file-formed between curved shaft and flat handle.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina with pitting and marks. Apertures show light marks from use.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

SOLD: $750.00

Lot # 1051

Finely Formed And Made Steel Combination Spanner Wrench For Wheellock Pistol

5 1/4-inch overall length, with two apertures in octagonal T-head for cocking action, one at each end. Finely formed eight-sided shaft to handle, with ring mount eyelet. The gracefully formed shaft constricting at bottom, and then terminating in butt with neatly faceted small turn screw.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina with pitting and marks. Apertures and turn screw show marks from use.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

SOLD: $700.00

Lot # 1052

Finely Made Steel Combination Spanner Wrench For Wheellock Gun

6 3/16-inch overall length with three apertures in spanner head for cocking action. Neatly engraved "2" on shaft, with four equally professional filed decorative border motifs at the number's central position. Butt end of spanner tapered to chisel point or turn screw of 3/8-inch width.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina with scattered pitting. Apertures show marks from use.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

SOLD: $1,900.00

Lot # 1053

Relief Embellished And Gilt Bronze 16th Century German Wheellock Priming Flask

4 1/2-inches overall including engraved spout. The flask body 3-inches in diameter and 2-inches thick. Steel release lever, lever spring and eyelets for carrying strap. Small trapdoor one side of spout for loading powder. Each side of flask of domed contour, with relief cast and chased decoration of center panel scene of landscape, castle, horses and men, overseen by benevolent face on sun. All enclosed within relief border motifs. Flat band of decorated gilt bronze encircles body on which is mounted charging spout and eyelets.
Condition: Very good. 50% gilt finish, with wear, marks, dents and patina. Pitting and dark patina on steel parts.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

SOLD: $550.00

Lot # 1054

17th-century Powder Flask Bandolier

Comprising six individual powder flasks or pods, each holding an individual musket charge. Each unit consisting of a tapered teardrop-shaped wooden flask with horn eyelets, brass ferrules and leather stoppers. All strung together on a leather thong. Designed to assure that each charge of the musket is of consistent measurement.
Condition: Good. Showing age wear and patina. Thong with broken ends.
Estimate: 300 - 500

SOLD: $1,500.00

Lot # 1055

Priming Powder Flask Attributed To Maastricht Manufacture, Relief Carved Ivory Figure Of Gentleman W

3 7/8-inch tall, finely executed relief carved figure of gentleman in formal coat. Turned hardwood spout with threads, which screws into figure at top of head. Visible portion of spout measures 1 1/2-inches long. Old paper label on back of figure with typed information "Wheel-lock powder holding/flask. Used by Sir Vincent/Oorbo....Kt [Knight]. for [traveling] a Pilgri[mage]...ar. c. 174[?]." Carved and brown colored base integral with figure measuring 1 7/16-inches front to rear.
Condition: Fine. Mellow patina, surface cracks. Paper label faded tan from handling and with some typed description missing. Small chip at front of base.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

SOLD: $175.00

Lot # 1056

Copper Ordnance Bucket And Other Implements

Comprising: 1) Copper ordnance bucket with forged iron re-enforcement braces and hanging ring. Circa early 19th-century. 2) Forged steel ladle or spoon. 3) Pair of wrought iron tongs. 4) Iron pestle.
Condition: All with age wear and patina.
Estimate: 300 - 400

SOLD: $7,500.00

Lot # 1057

Pair Of Unmarked Snaphaunce Pistols In The Style Of The 17th-century With Ornate Faceted Steel Mount

.54 caliber, 11 3/4-inch unmarked tapered two-stage part round, part octagonal barrels with molded girdles. Plain, unadorned snaphaunce locks of polished steel signed on the inside C.O. Rosewood. Black ebony relief-carved stocks with finely rendered mythical beast at base of ramrod channel. Ornate floral leaf motif polished steel mountings and pommel caps. A handsome and unusual pair of snaphaunce pistols.
Condition: Both are fine to excellent, showing light age wear and patina. Steel elements polished bright. Stocks with light wear and minor bruises. One fine hairline crack present in buttstock of one example. Barrels shortened. One example needing mechanical repair as it will not stay on cock,
Provenance: W.G. Renwick Collection, Sotheby's London, 1973 Lot 23. These piatols are listed in the 1971 inventory of Renwick's collection as "Swiss" and numbered as 917.
Estimate: 8000 - 10000

SOLD: $11,000.00

Lot # 1058

Pair Of Unmarked Victorian German Wheellock Holster Pistols

.52 caliber, 16 1/2-inch round barrels with faceted breeches. Unadorned wheelock mechanisms. Fruitwood stocks profusely inlaid with engraved bone and ivory panels featuring geometric patterns, pellets, birds, mythical creatures and line borders throughout. Apple-shaped pommels decorated en suite with ball finials. Tapered wooden ramrods with bone caps. Length overall: 25 5/8-inches.
Condition: Very good. Metal lightly cleaned, showing smooth grey patina with one example showing areas of surface rust on barrel near muzzle. Stocks with light wear overall with one example showing minor losses to inlays. One ramrod broken.
Estimate: 6000 - 9000

SOLD: $9,500.00

Lot # 1059

Rare 17th-Century Continental Combination Wheellock Curiosa Hunting Trousse

The three-piece hunting trousse ensemble consisting of a knife, a two-tine fork and an expanding fork. All handles decorated en suite with tortoiseshell scales, each one beautifully inlaid with engraved scrolling dragons of silver. Two utensils with what appears to be primitive internal self-spanning wheellock mechanisms, the third with a ball dispenser. All three contained in original black leather scabbard.
Condition: Very good. Metal with scattered wear and light pitting present. Mottled grey patina. Scabbard showing heavy wear and losses to tip. Mechanisms need repair.
Estimate: 3000 - 4000

SOLD: $2,750.00

Lot # 1060

Fine And Exotic Ivory-handled Dagger, C.19th Century, Probably Dieppe

9-inch spearpoint blade bisected by three lateral raised bands. Browned steel crossguard and ferrule with gold-inlaid linework and brass spots overall. Orb-shaped finials. Exquisitely carved metaphorical figural one-piece ivory grip featuring what appears to be an elderly gentleman carrying a satyr. The "satyr" represents the Devil wrapped him, whispering in his ear. Dagger contained in associated silver scabbard chased with scrolling griffins, the center with vacant oval brass escutcheon. Brass throat and tip.
Condition: Fine as configured. Blade with light wear and minor pitting. Grip with pleasant age patina. Scabbard with light wear.
Estimate: 5000 - 7000

SOLD: $2,000.00

Lot # 1061

Relief-carved Ivory Maastricht Dagger

8 3/8-inch spearpoint blade, secured to 1 3/4-inch forged steel collar and to 3 1/2-inch relief carved ivory grip. Carved motifs in line with top of blade with portrait heads, the upper wearing exotic turban. Seated and roaring lion motif in line with blade's cutting edge, the lion's front paws gripping shield. Lower 1/3 of grip above steel collar with relief carved twist motif. Overall length, 13 5/8-inches.
Condition: Very good. Mellow and dark patina to ivory, with light cracks and wear. Chipping from upper mouth and face of lion. Steel of gray patina and with surface pitting and wear, and nicks, slight bend and small break at tip of blade. Collar with old brass repair.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

SOLD: $750.00

Lot # 1062

German Knife Marked "+" And "trikit," With Elaborately Carved Bone Handle, With Robed Women In Varie

5 1/2-inch steel blade marked on left side "+" and "Trikit." Unfinished slightly curved single edge blade with ribbed and fluted integral bolster, the carved bone handle measuring 4 1/8-inches. Standing relief carved figures of four women in robes, each clutching different object. Among objects, a cross, book, mandolin, fan and anchor. Carved above their heads, repeated four additional heads, all eight with regal and prosperous appearance, including finely figured hair. Lion-like crest motif serves as a symbolic pommel. Overall length, 10 3/8-inches.
Condition: Very good to fine. Gray patina to blade with pitting and patina, some cleaning. Handle with mellow patina, crack at bottom and minor crack in one of upper group of heads. Collar mount at grooved base of handle missing.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

SOLD: $1,200.00

Lot # 1063

European Figural Satanic Guild Dirk

Having an unmarked 3 1/2-inch tapered double-edged steel blade of diamond section. Cast bronze hilt with integral crossguard, the grip with satanic spectral and demonic figure motifs. Cast bronze scabbard, decorated en suite with molded Gothic designs in relief. Overall length: 8 1/4-inches.
Condition: Good to very good. Blade shows sharpening and grey patina. Hilt and scabbard with age wear and patina.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

SOLD: $700.00

Lot # 1064

Ornate Bronze Dirk Marked: Ixl

Having a 3 3/8-inch spike blade of diamond section. Ornate cast bronze hilt, having floral motifs in relief. Pommel with raised letters: IXL. Cast bronze scabbard decorated en suite. Overall length: 9 1/2-inches.
Condition: Good. Blade showing wear, light pitting and grey patina. Hilt and scabbard with wear, marks and age patina.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

SOLD: $450.00

Lot # 1065

Unique Unmarked 19th-century Satanic Ceremonial Dagger

Having an unmarked 6-inch triangular spike blade of polished steel with hollow chamber near tip for adding poison to blade. The blade narrows toward rear and is sharpened near base. Integral spool-shaped bolster. Unique circular grip of braided ivory strips woven between a coil-type armature. Gilt brass ferrules and skull-shaped pommel. Lanyard ring.
Condition: Good to very good. Blade polished bright with scattered light spotting and pitting. Grip with wear and losses to ivory.
Estimate: 500 - 700

SOLD: $1,700.00

Lot # 1066

Rare Erotic 19th-century South American Gaucho Knife

11 3/4-inch clip-point blade chisel-engraved with band of scrolls and figural motifs of horses and dogs. Narrow median fuller. Obverse base of blade with pictorial panel of man greeting a woman, reverse with erotic scene between man and woman. Banded steel ferrule. Engraved German silver framed grip, the inner portion made of stacked variegated circular horn discs. Engraved German silver pommel cap. No scabbard.
Condition: Very good with light wear and age patina.
Estimate: 800 - 1200

SOLD: $150.00

Lot # 1067

African Ethnographic Knife

20-inch unmarked single-edge blade with with back edge. Recurved brass quillons. Brass ferrule. Ribbed teak spiral grip with knob-shaped pommel. Contained in brown leather scabbard with border line decoration.
Condition: Good. Blade extremely sharp with light wear and scattered light pitting overall. Grip excellent. Scabbard with light wear and patina.
Estimate: 300 - 500

SOLD: $375.00

Lot # 1068

Antique Ceremonial Push Dagger

Unmarked 6 3/4-inch tri-angular spike blade. Cast brass hilt with floral scroll design with ball finial. Designed to be gripped in fist between knuckles. Possibly fashioned from a bayonet blade.
Condition: Good. Blade cleaned, showing scattered wear and pitting overall. Grip with light age patina.
Estimate: 200 - 300

SOLD: $1,200.00

Lot # 1069

English Wine Girl Figural Dirk With Scabbard

Having an unmarked 6-inch spearpoint blade etched with floral scrolls. Silver-plated crossguard with lobated quillons. Statuary silver hilt, being a detailed three-dimensional image of a wine girl in ethnic dress and shown displaying wares. Hallmarks at base, the first a lion passant, the others unclear. Contained in brown leather covered pasteboard scabbard with silver-plated mounts. Belt stud. Overall length: 10 1/4-inches.
Condition: Very good. Blade showing light age patina, minor spots of fine pitting and minor nicks in edge. Hilt with age patina. Scabbard with wear and scuffs to leather with seam separations near bottom.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

SOLD: $800.00

Lot # 1070

Lot Of Four Assorted European Dirks

Comprising: 1) Unmarked small dirk, probably German, having a 4 3/4-inch tapered blade of diamond section. Recurved steel quillons. One-piece stag grip with thimble-shaped brass ferrule. 2) Unmarked small dirk with 5 1/8-inch triangular spike blade, dogbone-shaped steel crossguard and one-piece stag grip. Pommel cap missing. 3) Two early 20th-century German cutlery-style dirks, both with 4-inch blades, the ricassos with etched panels of a stag in a woodland vignette. Ribbed bolsters. Hollow ivoroid handles with floral motifs. One example with matching celluloid scabbard with brass mountings.
Condition: All showing wear and age patina. Celluloid handles on #3 with cracks, chips and wear.
Estimate: 600 - 800

SOLD: $1,200.00

Lot # 1071

Large French Folding Knife Marked: Laval

Having a 6-inch spearpoint lock-back folding blade of polished steel. Left side marked: Laval/????. Die-struck German silver mounts with animal motifs. Mother-of-pearl grip scales engraved with a shield and leafy meander. Dog or wolf's head on pommel.
Condition: Fine to excellent. Blade excellent with minor pitting and spotting present. Two micro edge nicks. Right grip scale with several crack repairs. Light age patina overall.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

SOLD: $1,000.00

Lot # 1072

Large Unmarked French Folding Stiletto With Pearl Grips

Having an unmarked lock-back, folding stiletto double-edged blade of diamond section. Nickel-plated crossguard and bolsters with relief floral motifs. Quillons reminescent of field mortars, the pommel mounts with grotesque faces. Serrated brass liners. Mother-of-pearl scales engraved with floral motifs.
Condition: Very good. Blade with scattered wear and spotting. Hing joint loose. Grip with light age wear and patina.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

SOLD: $850.00

Lot # 1073

Large French Folding Stiletto With Pearl Scales

Having an unmarked 6 1/2-inch folding lock-back dagger blade of diamond section. Embossed German silver mounts and pommel with figural motifs and integral quillons. Beautiful mother-of-pearl grip scales engraved with flower motifs. Overall length: 13 7/8-inches.
Condition: Excellent. Blade with light wear and grey patina. Grip excellent.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800

SOLD: $900.00

Lot # 1074

Large No. 40 French Folding Stiletto By Vauthier, Rue Dauphine

Having a 5 1/2-inch lock-back folding dagger blade, faintly etched with geometric and floral motifs. Ricasso marked: Vauthier Rue/Dauphine No. 40. Ribbed steel bolsters with split, recurved quillons. Ivory grip scales engraved with floral meander. Length overall. 12 3/8-inches.
Condition: Very good. Blade with scattered patches of pitting and grey patina. Mounts with light pitting. Grip scales with repair and hairline crack.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800

SOLD: $800.00

Lot # 1075

Large Unmarked French Folding Knife

Having an unmarked 5 1/2-inch lock-back, drop-point blade. German silver bolsters with split ball-tipped crossguard. Mothe-of-pearl grip scales engraved with floral meander. Brass liners. Bulbous German silver pommel mounts with line decoration. Length overall: 12 1/4-inches.
Condition: Very good to excellent. Blade with light wear and age patina. Grip scales excellent.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800

SOLD: $4,250.00

Lot # 1076

Fine Large Folding Bowie Knife Of English Manufacture

8 1/4-inch spearpoint lockback blade, with single cutting edge. Unmarked. Embossed German silver crossguard with shell and scroll decor. Stag grip panels secured with steel bullseye rivets. German silver rectangular escutcheon inlay on one of grip panels. Roped edging to brass liners. Overall length when open, 17 1/8-inches.
Condition: Fine. Minor surface pitting on blade, more pronounced on spring and lock. Minor nick and patina on cutting edge. Dull patina to German silver mount and dark patina to panel rivets. Grip panels fine, with slight warping at juncture with crossguard.
Estimate: 5000 - 7000

SOLD: $1,100.00

Lot # 1077

Large French Folding Bowie Knife With Ivory Grip Panels

8-inch lockback spearpoint blade, with single cutting edge. Unmarked. Grooved and fluted German silver bolsters to ivory grip panels with matching decoration. Panels secured with German silver pins. Beaded brass liners. German silver ring mount pull releases blade to allow closing. Overall length with blade opened, 17-inches.
Condition: Very good. Blade with gray patina, light pitting, old cleaning. Bends and wear to liners. Bolsters with denting, patina. Minor cracks on ivory with mellow patina.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

SOLD: $4,250.00

Lot # 1078

Large Folding Bowie Knife By Bunting, Sheffield, With Double Lock Blade

7 7/8-inch clipped point lockable blade, the ricasso stamped "12857/R. Bunting/and Sons/Sheffield." Left side of blade stamped "Manufactured by R. Bunting & Sons/Warranted of the Best Quality." Fluted German silver bolsters at juncture with blade. Select hardwood grip panels secured by German silver pins, and with oval escutcheon inlaid on one side. Beaded brass liners. Rounded butt profile to handle. Double lock system, including securing blade when closed. Overall length when opened, 16 3/4-inches.
Condition: Very good. Gray and brown patina to steel, with pitting. Sharpening has reduced tip of blade slightly. Mellow patina to bolster, with marks and wear. Grip panels with wear, marks, some chipping, and old revarnish. Old 1 1/2-inch long wood repair near bolster on right grip panel.
Estimate: 6000 - 8000

SOLD: $1,300.00

Lot # 1079

French Folder And Corkscrew Knife Marked Charles, With Gold Mounts And Ivory Grip Panels

Sheepfoot blade of 4 1/16-inches, the left side marked "Charles." Accessory of corkscrew. Handsomely engraved gold bolsters, with similarly decorated gold circular mounts to ivory grip panels, and shield escutcheons. Steel liners. Overall length with blade opened, 8 1/2-inches.
Condition: Very good. Gray and black patina and wear to steel with pitting, and tiny tip missing from blade. Wear to gold, with small dent on right bolster and tiny nicks on right shield escutcheon and right rear inlay at butt. Small repair on left bolster adjacent to ricasso. Replacement circular inlay left side at butt. Mellow patina to grip panels, wear.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

SOLD: $800.00

Lot # 1080

Rare Unmarked Round Handle Push Dagger

Having a 3-inch curved blade with tapered tang, terminating into a circular palm grip with knurled back strap and ivory lozenge-shaped grip scales. Scales held by three brass rivets. Length overall: 5 5/8-inches.
Condition: Excellent with light wear and age patina.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

SOLD: $1,100.00

Lot # 1081

English Folder With Decorative Embossed Mounts And Stag Grip Panels

4 7/8-inch lockable spearpoint blade, the ricasso marked "Best/English/Cutlery." Relief embossed German silver crossguard and pommel, with scroll, floral and vine motifs, the pommel also with shell detail finial. Brass liners. Stag grip panels secured by German silver pins, one panel with German silver escutcheon. Overall length with blade opened, 10 5/16-inches.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel, with light pitting. The blade cleaned. Spring with dark patina. German silver mounts fine, with mellow patina and light marks and wear. Stag grip panels fine.
Estimate: 800 - 1200

SOLD: $850.00

Lot # 1082

Two-blade Folder By G. Crooke & Co., Sheffield

4 1/8-inch spearpoint lockable main blade marked on ricasso "G. Crooke/& Co./Sheffield." Penknife blade of 2 1/4-inches with like marking. Relief embellished German silver mountings, with rounded and grooved pommel with grape and leaf detailing at top. Horn grip panels with small escutcheon one side. Brass liners. Overall length with large blade opened, 9-inches.
Condition: Good. Gray patina to blades, the springs with dark patina, steel pitted, light nicks on blade cutting edges. Penknife blade heavily sharpened. Mellow patina to mounts, with nicks and mars on pommel. Grip panels worn.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800

SOLD: $750.00

Lot # 1083

Small Unmarked Folding Dirk With Pearl Grips

Having a 3 5/8-inch tapered lock-back dirk style blade with false back edge. German silver ribbed bolsters with recurved quillons. Mother-of-pearl grip scales held with four brass rivets. German silver escutcheon. Flared pommel. Serrated brass liners. Overall length: 7 3/4-inches.
Condition: Excellent. Blade and grip with only light handling wear, otherwise, near mint.
Estimate: 800 - 1200

SOLD: $1,400.00

Lot # 1084

English Folder With Cutlery Grip Panels, Of Sheffield Manufacture

4 5/16-inch lockable spearpoint blade, without ricasso marking. Grip panels of embossed German silver, with leaf, shell and border decorations. Grip scales secured by steel pins. Brass liners. Overall length with blade opened, 9 1/2-inches.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel, with light pitting. Blade polished. Grip panels with denting, small pieces broken off each side, primarily at ends, and tip of one leaf at which is tiny crack across panel. Slight separation of panel from liner at hilt.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

SOLD: $2,750.00

Lot # 1085

Large Folding Knife Marked "beeley/shear Steel" With Decoratively Stained Bone Grip Panels

8 1/8-inch lockback spearpoint blade, the left side marked "Beeley/Shear Steel." Decoratively stained grip panels secured with brass pins. Fluted and lined brass bolsters, with brass centerband. Steel liners. Overall length with blade opened, 17 3/16-inches.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel, with pitting, sharpening marks. Mellow patina to brass, minor nicks. Wear, light denting and cracks to grip panels, with some small repairs. Few panel pins missing.
Provenance: William R. Williamson
Estimate: 3500 - 4500

SOLD: $1,900.00

Lot # 1086

Sportsman's Folding Hunter Knife With Etched Blade Panels Marked "e. Bright Superior Cutlery," The B

5 5/8-inch blade marked on left side of ricasso "E. Bright/Superior/Cutlery." Blade with etched scene left side depicting two men viewing dog fighting scene in left panel and two men viewing cock fighting scene at right. Right side of blade with etched panel of horse-racing scene, with three horses and jockeys competing. File-serrated top to both sides of contoured blade bias cut. Horn grip panels secured with steel pins. Three small notches cut near bolster on left grip panel. Border decorated German silver bolsters. German silver escutcheon on left grip panel. Steel liners. Overall length with blade opened, 12 5/8-inches.
Condition: Very good. Gray and brown patina to steel with scattered pitting. Nick on cutting edge. Etched scenes worn. Light marks and minor dents on polished bolsters. Grip panels with polished patina, minor marks.
Estimate: 3500 - 4500

SOLD: $325.00

Lot # 1087

Knife And Fork Lockback Folder With Horn Grip Panels Inlaid With Brass Pins, Including Inscription "

3-inch clipped point single edge steel knife blade. 2 3/4-inch steel three-pronged fork. Beveled steel lockback spring bar. Brass bolster with brass pommel plate, pierced for steel eyelet extending from frame. Bone grip panels, neatly inlaid with brass pins in decorative motifs and forming inscription "Waryl" on left side and "Brechlicruk" on right. Brass liners. Overall length with knife blade opened, 7-inches.
Condition: Very good. Steel with gray and brown patina, pitting. Bone grip panels with mellow patina, minor crack on right side. Pommel plate loose. Mellow patina, wear, small nicks and denting on brass.
Estimate: 400 - 600

SOLD: $700.00

Lot # 1088

English Folder By Wragg, Sheffield, With Horn Grip Panels And Inca Theme Decoration On Bolsters Of C

4 3/4-inch clipped point blade, the left side of ricasso with partially readable six-line markings of Wragg & Sons, Furnace Hill, Sheffield. German silver bolsters stamped with Inca theme decorations, including frontal face portrait with polearm on coffin profile pommel. Horn grip panels secured with steel pins. German silver oval escutcheon inlay on left side. Steel liners. Overall length with blade open, 10 3/4-inches.
Condition: Very good. Blade polished, pitting, some of which obscures much of marking. Blade shortened approximately 1/2-inch due to extensive sharpening. Cracks, wear, repair and dents in bolsters. Grip panels polished, with cracks on left side, light repair and filler.
Estimate: 700 - 900

SOLD: $900.00

Lot # 1089

Large Folder Made For English Sportsman, The Bone Panels Engraved With Hunting And Fishing Scenes

5 7/8-inch lockable spearpoint single edge blade, the left side marked "[crown]/GBP." The bone grip panels secured with steel pins with round German silver escutcheons. Grip panels decorated with fluted, lined, ribbed edge, and shell motifs, and engraved center panels. The right side panel with fishing scene of single angler. The left side with hunting scene of two birds in flight, three game dogs and two huntsman. Brass liners. Overall length with blade open, 12 3/4-inches.
Condition: Very good. File marks on blade, with pitting and gray patina. Light chipping from right panel at front shell motif. Grip panels with wear, nicks, cracks and stains, and tiny filler by two of escutcheons.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

SOLD: $3,250.00

Lot # 1090

Large Sheffield Bowie Knife With Rare And Unique Dice Cup Pommel By J. Burnand & Sons

Having a 7 1/4-inch clip-point blade of highly polished steel, the left side marked: Combination/Patent 8792/J. Burnand & Sons/Sheffield. False back edge. Ricasso with Indian Chief logo and marked: DEFENCE. German silver oval crossguard. Ribbed ferrule. One-piece ebony grip with ribbed sections and ribbed brass cylindrical dice cup pommel, the cap with coined edge, threaded on grip and containing a pair of tiny bone dice. Banded central panel engraved with maple leaf motif. Contained in original black leather scabbard with German silver throat. A very rare and unique bowie knife.
Condition: Near mint blade, the grip with light wear and age patina. Scabbard with light wear and scuffs. Missing belt stud.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

SOLD: $550.00

Lot # 1091

Small English Bowie Knife Marked E.K. Tryon & Co., Philadelphia

Having a 6-inch clipped spear-point polished steel blade, the left side marked: Warranted 3/T Cutlery. Ricasso marked: E.K. Tryon & Co/Phila. Pa./Made in England. Oval German silver crossguard. Jigged bone stag grip scales. Contained in original gold embossed red leather covered pasteboard scabbard with German silver mounts.
Condition: Fine to excellent. Blade with light sharpening, spotting and minor nicks to edge. Grip with light age patina. Scabbard with wear and scuffs to leather. Mounts with dents and patina.
Estimate: 700 - 1000

SOLD: $550.00

Lot # 1092

Fine Unmarked American Bowie Knife

Having an unmarked 5 3/4-inch clip-point blade with false back edge. German silver rectangular crossguard with rounded corners. Ebony scales with three German silver rivets. German silver bird's head pommel.
Condition: Very good. Blade showing light wear with grey-brown patina overall. Hilt excellent. No scabbard.
Estimate: 300 - 500

SOLD: $400.00

Lot # 1093

San Francisco Marked Bowie Knife By J.S. Holler, Germany

4 7/8-inch clip-point blade, the ricasso marked: J.S. Holler & Co./Adolf ???ich/San Francisco. Reverse marked: Razor Steel/Germany. German silver oval crossguard. Jigged bone scales with bird beak pommel. German silver rectangular escutcheon. Length overall: 9 1/4-inches.
Condition: Good. Blade retaining 30-40% blued finish with scattered wear, minor nicks to edge and light pitting present. Left grip scale with chip and crack near end and age wear overall.
Estimate: 600 - 800

SOLD: $300.00

Lot # 1094

American No. 521 Bowie Knife By B.G.I. Co., Bridgeport, Conn.

5 3/4-inch clip-point blade with ricasso marked: B.G>I. Co./Bridgeport, Conn./No. 521. Nickel-plated recurved brass crossguard with integral bolster, the back stamped 72. Checkered black composition grip scales with zig-zag border pattern and three brass rivets. Contained in a brown leather scabbard with hand-cut belt loops.
Condition: Good. Blade sharpened, showing grey patina and minor spots of fine pitting. Crossguard with wear to relief edges. Grips very good. Scabbard with age wear and patina. Minor tear near one rivet.
Estimate: 300 - 500

SOLD: $275.00

Lot # 1095

19th-century British Sheffield Dirk By George Fisher

4-inch spearpoint blade of diamond section, the ricasso marked: Geo Fisher/Sheffield. Ovoid German silver crossguard. Horn scales. Sterling silver escutcheon.
Condition: Good. Blade with wear, pitting and age patina. Grip with wear and minor scratches.
Estimate: 300 - 500

SOLD: $475.00

Lot # 1096

Small Ornate Bowie Knife

Having a 6 1/2-inch narrow cutlery-style clip-point blade with sharpened back edge. Left side etched in floral scrolls. Ricasso with Indian Chief logo and marked: Defence. Spooled base with scalloped silver ferrule. One-piece composition grip, inlaid with German silver flower rosettes. Top of grip marked: B & Co. with raised logo on reverse. Contained in original brown leather scabbard with single belt loop.
Condition: Excellent with light wear and age patina. Scabbard with light wear and scuffs.
Estimate: 700 - 900

SOLD: $750.00

Lot # 1097

Gentleman's Ornate English Dirk By ???, Eyre St., Sheffield

Having a 6-inch double-sided dagger blade of diamond section, the right side with faintly etched illegible name in script. Ricasso marked with an arrow through a diamond and the legend: ??? 6 Eyre St./Sheffield. German silver mounts with leaf or vitaculture motifs. Mother-of-pearl grip scales. Contained in original German silver scabbard. Engraved in floral scrolls and bird motifs. Integral belt stud and ball finial.
Condition: Very good. Blade showing wear, minor pitting and grey patina. Hilt with light wear. Scabbard with age patina and minor dents.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

SOLD: $750.00

Lot # 1098

Vendetta Style Dagger With Mother-of-pearl Grip And Silvered Mountings, With Scabbard

5 3/4-inch spearpoint bright-finished single edge blade with etched floral motifs on both sides of ricasso. Fluted and faceted steel bolster integral with blade, and adjacent to silvered mount. Silvered pommel with fluted cap and slotted ball finial. Mountings of silvered bronze. Grip of four fitted panels of mother-of-pearl. Overall length, 9 11/16-inches. Leather scabbard with silver-finished and decorated bronze mounts, with belthook on throat.
Condition: Fine. Etching excellent. Light patina on steel, minor pitting. One grip panel loose. Silvered mounts with 90% finish, the silver with dark tarnish. Scabbard very good to fine with light wear, 95% tarnished silver finish, and minor bend near tip.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800

SOLD: $5,000.00

Lot # 1099

Fine George Wostenholm & Son "i*xl" Spearpoint Bowie Knife With Gold-tooled Leather Scabbard, C. 185

8 1/16-inch bright steel spearpoint blade, marked on left side "G. Wostenholm & Son/Washington Works/Sheffield." The ricasso stamped "I*XL." German silver crossguard relief stamped with scroll and leaf motifs. Stag grip panels with German silver escutcheon inlay. Milled brass liners. Overall length, 12 9/16-inches. Gold-tooled leather scabbard with border motifs both sides and "I*XL" one side, and with German silver mounts.
Condition: Fine. Blade in unsharpened condition with original crocus of iron polish. Minor light surface pitting on steel and minor scratches. Mellow patina and light wear to German silver. Grip panels with light cracking at butt. Original scabbard worn. Patina to German silver with light dents.
Notes: For a Wostenholm I*XL Bowie with identical belt loop on scabbard throat, see The Bowie Knife Book, pages 306-307.
Estimate: 8000 - 10000

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