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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small Victorian Gentleman's Dirk By G. Woodhead, Sheffield

Having a 5 1/2-inch double-edged straight blade of diamond section, the ricasso marked: G. Woodhead/Warranted. Flat German silver crossguard with ovoid quillons. One-piece silver grip with embossed rose, shamrock and thistle motifs. Queen's crown pommel. Contained in original black leather scabbard with embossed gold border detail and German silver mountings.
Condition: Excellent. Blade with scattered light spots of fine pitting and grey patina. Hilt with light age patina. Scabbard excellent.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

Fine 0i0 Dress Bowie Knife By William Shirley, Sheffield, With German Silver Scabbard, C. 1860

6 13/16-inch spearpoint blade, the left side stamped "0I0" and "Hunters Companion" over banner motif enclosing marking "The Real 0I0 Knife." Ricasso marked "0I0/Shirley/Sheffield." Crossguard measuring 2 3/4-inches, each side with snowman profile. Cast German silver grip of round and octagonal contour, the tang from blade extending through to domed pommel. Overall length, 11 3/4-inches. The German silver scabbard with steel frog near throat on German silver mount of similar profile design to crossguard. Hexagon plate and pierced bottom ball finial at tip of scabbard.
Condition: Fine. Original crocus of iron blade polish with scattered light pitting and minor scratches, and no signs of sharpening. Mellow patina and minor wear to German silver, with light specks from original casting process. Mellow patina to original German silver scabbard, minor wear and marks.
Notes: The use of cast German silver for a Bowie knife's hilt, and for the scabbard is seldom encountered.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

Large Bowie Knife By Weiss, London, With Pearl Grips, And Leather Sheath

15 11/16-inch clipped point blade, 3/1-inches at thickest point. Ricasso stamped "Weiss London." Steel crossguard with circular center section. Relief German silver mounts to mother-of-pearl grip, latter composed of four panels. Overall length, 15 5/8-inches. Sheath with blind-tooled decoration.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel, with scattered pitting. Mellow patina to German silver. Fading to pearl color. Sheath fine, reproduction.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

Large And Unique Sheffield Bowie Knife With Curved Blade By Aaron Harrop & Son From The Robert Abels

Having a 9 1/2-inch heavy curved blade the left side stamped: Aaron Harrop & Son/Cutlers Sheffield [with trophy cup logo]. Reverse with red Robert Abels inventory number 19. Heavy ovoid crossguard of German silver with integral bolster. German silver grip with horn scales held in place by five rivets. Integral pommel.
Condition: Excellent. Blade and grip with light age wear and patina.
Notes: From the noted knife collections of Robert Abels and Bill Williamson
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

Early Woodhead & Hartley, Sheffield, Half Horse, Half Alligator Bowie Knife, With Ivory Grip Panels

8 5/8-inch clipped point blade, 7/32-inches at thickest point. Ricasso on left side stamped "Woodhead & Hartley/.... Street/Sheffield." German silver crossguard. Ivory grip panels secured with German silver pins, and with shield-shaped German silver escutcheon on left side. Tang mounted in German silver with relief half horse, half alligator motif on German silver pommel, with relief floral scroll motifs. Overall length, 13-inches.
Condition: Good. Gray and dark patina to blade, with nicks on cutting edge and deep pitting, including on markings. Mellow patina to ivory grip panels and to German silver, including pommel. Wear.
Estimate: 5000 - 7000

Fine And Rare Prototype Extended Blade Folding Bowie Knife With Dirk Blade And Reclining Lion Coffin

11 9/16-inch lockback spearpoint blade etched marking within oval on left side "J. Beal & Sons/Endure/Sheffield." Left side of ricasso etched "Endure/[facing boar's head logo]/Sheffield." Blade 1/4-inches at thickest point. Sharpened false edge measuring 6-inches. Embossed German silver mountings, crossguard bolsters with shell and scroll motifs in relief. Coffin hilt pommel with reclining lion and leaf scroll motifs within embossed border. Stag grip panels with German silver escutcheon left side, secured with steel and brass pins. Brass liners. Overall length with blade open, 17 3/8-inches.
Condition: Fine. Minor patina and tiny spots surface pitting on original crocus of iron blade polish. Mellow patina to German silver, light marks and denting. Inward bend to one quillon on crossguard. Grip panels fine. Blade locks tightly and snaps closed as new.
Notes: Believed to be the only reclining lion hilt folding Bowie knife with a dirk style blade, and the only dirk bladed knife known in a folding Bowie frame. J. Beal & Sons oval motif and ricasso marking factory etched at later date. This pattern knife believed to have been manufactured circa 1840s, but sold by the company early in the 1870s.
Estimate: 15000 - 18000

Large Horsehead Pommel Bowie Knife By Edward Barnes & Sons, Sheffield, With Leather Sheath

8 1/16-inch clipped point blade. 7/32-inches at thickest point. Ricasso marked "Manufactured by/Edward Barnes & Sons/+Sheffield+" within line border. Relief embossed German silver crossguard, the matching pommel a large horsehead, with scroll terminals to mane. Ebony grip. Overall length, 14 1/4-inches. Stitched leather sheath.
Condition: Good to very good. Gray patina to polished blade, with pitting, some spots deep. Mellow patina and wear to German silver, with repair to one arm of crossguard. Grip with one small and three large cracks, two spots chipping and single pin repair at center. Associated antique sheath, with old restitching, some of which separated.
Provenance: Robert Abels
Illustrations: Pictured in Robert Abels, Classic Bowie Knives, No. 94, page 54 and Robert Abels Bowie Knives No. 55, page 24 respectively. Knife with similar horsehead pommel pictured in Norm Flayderman The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend, page 420.
Estimate: 15000 - 25000

Historic Single Shot Percussion Pistol Attributed To Texas Patriot And Veteran Of The Battle Of San

.65 caliber, 9 3/4-inch tapered barrel with molded bands and brass front sight. Lock marked: M. Behr. Relief-carved walnut stock with brass furniture, shield-shaped wrist escutcheon, pierced scroll counterplate and bird's head pommel cap with grotesque mask. Sold together with notarized letter of provenance from the great-great grand nephew of Peveto, Steve West, stating how he came to own the pistol and a diagram of the family tree, showing the descendents of Peveto and the pistol's lineage of ownership. A rare historic gun from a Texas patriot.
Condition: Fair. Metal with dark age patina and scattered light pitting. Stock with wear, sliver chips to fore-end. Period wire repair to wrist. Chip to butt. Ramrod missing. Lock mechanism needing repair.
Notes: The notarized letter of provenance accompanying the pistol reads: "For over 170 years, this "San Jacinto" pistol has been in my family. It was used by my great-great uncle, Michael Peveto, Jr., in the Battle of San Jacinto near present day Houston, Texas. The story that has been passed down with the pistol is as follows: 'When Michael Peveto, Jr. was around 18-19 years of age, he became a volunteer in Sam Houston's army. It has been understood that this pistol belonged to and was used by Michael Peveto, Jr., during that time, including the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. Ammunition was in short supply and many of the volunteers used their guns as clubs when their ammo was spent. By tradition, this is how the stock was broken on the gun. The gun was converted to percussion from flintlock sometime after the battle. Michael died about three weeks after the battle from injuries sustained during the fighting. This gun could have also seen action by Michael Peveto, Sr. during the War of 1812 if the gun had previously belonged to the senior Peveto". Michael Peveto, Jr. was a member of the 2nd Regiment of Texas Volunteers, 3rd Infantry Company comm
Estimate: 8000 - 12000

Rare Bowie Knife With Small Horsehead Pommel, Early "bowie Knife" Marking And Etched Blade "general

9 1/16-inch clipped point blade, the left side etched with panel of floral scrolls and with banners "General Taylor" and "Never Surrenders." Blade 7/32-inches at thickest point. Ricasso marked "John Lingards./Celebrated Bowie/Knife, Peacroft./Sheffield." 3 3/4-inch long German silver crossguard, the bottom surface with relief scroll and shell decoration. Small horsehead pommel motif, each side with seated officer amidst flags, cannon barrel and wheel. Checkered ebony grip, one side with oval German silver escutcheon inlay. Leather sheath with German silver mounts.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel with pitting. Tiny piece at tip of blade broken off. Mellow patina and wear to German silver mounts. Crack on reverse side of grip. Sheath mounts dented, throat missing frog.
Notes: For reference to early use of "Bowie Knife" marked on blade, see Norm Flayderman, The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend, page 426. The knife also has similar small horsehead pommel and crossguard.
Illustrations: References to Bowie knives with similar "General Taylor" etched blades are on page 418 of The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend. Text indicates scarcity and desirability of these patriotic inscriptions: "Many interesting variations honoring the General are encountered, all of them highly desirable. . . ." Page 423 pictures a Bowie knife of Sheffield make, with "General Taylor Never Surrenders" etched on the blade.
Estimate: 12000 - 15000

Rare "old Zack" Coffin Pommel Folding Two-blade Knife With Primary Blade Etched "californian Bowie K

Lockback main blade of 6-inches, left side etched "Californian Bowie Knife" and with profuse scrollwork. Ricasso marked on shield motif "Wragg & Sons/XLNT/Furnace Hill/Sheffield." Penknife blade of 4-inches with abbreviated maker marking. German silver grip panels, coffin end with stamped portrait of hatless military officer, marked "Old Zack" beneath. Overall length, 12 1/2-inches.
Condition: Good. Blades and steel parts pitted. German silver grip panels very good with patina, marks and wear.
Notes: Old Zack refers to General Zachary Taylor, President of the United States from 1848-50. His heroism in the Mexican War and subsequent Presidency during the discovery of gold in California are major factors in his historical importance.
Provenance: Norm Flayderman
Illustrations: Pictured in color on page 423, Norm Flayderman, The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend, in chapter 14, regarding the "Sheffield Cutlers Exploit American Patriotism, Imagery, and Errant Passions."
Estimate: 6000 - 7500

Scarce "old Zack" Folding Bowie Knife With Coffin Shape Hilt By Wragg & Sons, Sheffield, C. 1848-50

6-inch lockback clipped point blade, the ricasso marked within banner motif, "Wragg & Sons/XLNT/Furnace Hill/Sheffield." Cast German silver bolsters, at pommel with coffin profile and marked each side with portrait of hatless military officer, with identification beneath, "Old Zack." Scarce original cocobolo grip panels secured by brass pins. Steel pins secure steel blade lock. Unusual original double steel liners. Overall length with blade opened, 12 7/8-inches.
Condition: Very good. Gray and brown patina to steel, with pitting and sharpening marks. Deeper pitting appears to be from blood. Spot caked rust and patina on end of pommel. Wear, including to ricasso marking. Patina and marks on German silver mounts. Grip panels worn and with light marks and minor cracking. Blade locks tightly, with good snap when closed.
Notes: For two similar folding knives commemorating Zachary Taylor, see Norm Flayderman The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend, page 423. One of these also manufactured by Wragg & Sons.
Estimate: 7000 - 9000

Rare Clarenbach & Herder, Philadelphia, Bowie Knife

12 9/16-inch spearpoint blade, 7/32-inches at thickest point. Left side of ricasso marked "Clarenbach/& Herder." Left side of blade with identical marking, as well as "Phila." An indecipherable marking also appears between city and the ricasso maker marking. Brass crossguard. Varnished and checkered hardwood grip panels, secured by brass pins. Overall length, 12 5/8-inches. German silver mounted sheath, gold-tooled leather-covered wood.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel, with scattered light pitting. Brown and gray patina to tang. Mellow patina to brass crossguard. Grip panels with freshened checkering and varnish. Scabbard restored.
Notes: Only four examples presently known to collectors of a Clarenbach & Herder Bowie knife.
Illustrations: Similar knife by same maker pictured in Norm Flayderman The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend, page 321.
Estimate: 7000 - 9000

Rare Bowie Knife By H. Wilkinson, Hartford, Connecticut, Of Early Date, With Leather Sheath

8-inch spearpoint blade with unusual configuration, including notch each side near ricasso. Blade measures 7/32-inches at thickest point. Ricasso marked on both sides, "H. Wilkinson/Hartford Ct." Thin German silver crossguard with symmetrical curved terminals. Varnished rosewood grip with brass mount adjacent to crossguard. Overall length, 13 1/4-inches. German silver mounts to blind-tooled leather sheath, the throat with belt hook.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel, light pitting and minor nicks on cutting edges. Wear and two cracks on grip, with light nicks. Patina and file marks on crossguard. Associated sheath with patina on mounts and light wear to leather, and some separation in seam on back.
Provenance: William ShemerlukRobert Abels
Illustrations: This knife pictured in Norm Flayderman The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend, page 366 (sheath not included). Pictured in Robert Abels Book on Bowie Knives; also pictured in Harold L. Peterson, American Knives, figure 85, page 63.
Estimate: 8000 - 12000

Large Ivory-hilted Bowie Knife By Mappin Bros. With Unique Pierced German Silver Scabbard

Having a 7 3/4-inch spearpoint blade with false back edge. Nickel-plated German flat crossguard with scalloped edge. German silver ferrule of octagonal section. One-piece ivory grip with FRL script monogram. Flat diamond German silver pommel cap. Unique German silver scabbard the sides pierced with dentate designs throughout. A unique and stylish gentleman's bowie.
Condition: Very good. Blade showing scattered wear, light pitting and grey patina overall. Hilt with age wear and patina. Stable linear crack in grip. Scabbard lacking belt stud and showing minor dents and patina.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

Large Single Blade Folding Knife Signed Wood, With Ivory Grip Panels

Long clipped point blade measuring 5 7/16-inches, the left side of ricasso stamped "Wood." German silver bolsters. Ivory grip panels secured by German silver pins. Small steel eyelet in steel spring near top of blade, for ring to unlock blade. Brass liners. Overall length with blade opened, 12 5/16-inches.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel, with pitting. Tip of blade sharpened down. Stud on top of ricasso to engage hole to lock blade worn down. Ring in eyelet for unlocking blade missing. Light nicks and wear to bolsters. Grip panels with wear and minor marks, and light cracking.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

Arkansas Toothpick Bowie Knife With Ricasso Marked J. Hinchliff, Royal Cutler

9 7/8-inch clipped point blade, the left side marked "Arkansas" [in arc] over "Tooth/Pick." Left side of ricasso marked "J. Hinchliff/Royal/Cutler." 1/4-inch thick blade. Ivory grip panels secured by German silver pins and with oval German silver escutcheon each side. One piece German silver mount to hilt, with engraved and stamped American eagle motif on each side of crossguard. Overall length, 14 5/8-inches.
Condition: Good. Pitted blade. Mellow patina to German silver. Cracks on ivory grip panels, with mellow patina.
Provenance: Norm Flayderman
Illustrations: Pictured in color on page 273, Norm Flayderman, The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend, in chapter 8, regarding the "Arkansas Toothpick" Bowies.
Estimate: 12000 - 15000

Large American Bowie Knife By W.C. Epperson From The Bill Williamson Collection

Having an 8 7/16-inch clip-point blade made from heavy 3/8-inch cutlery steel. Left side of blade stamped: W.C. Epperson. Steel crossguard with German silver ferrule. Rosewood bird's head grip with two small octagonal German silver inlays. Original leather scabbard with scalloped German silver throat and tip. Delicate octagonal belt stud. Length overall: 13 1/8-inches.
Condition: Excellent. Blade with scattered light pitting and two patches of heavier pitting. Scabbard with light wear and patina.
Notes: From the knife collection of Bill Williamson
Estimate: 8000 - 10000

Large American Bowie Knife By Buck Brothers, Worcester, Massachusetts

Having a 7 5/8-inch heavy clip-point blade with false back edge. Left side of blade marked: Buck Brothers/Cast Steel. Butterfly sheet brass crossguard. Plain German silver ferrule. Finger-form carved ebony grip with faceted corners. German silver rivets. Contained in associated hand-crafted black leather scabbard.
Condition: Blade excellent with light wear and patina. Grip with light wear, one hairline crack rivet repair and two brass pins added. Scabbard with wear and scuffs.
Notes: Illustrated in Norm Flayderman The Bowie Knife Unsheathing An American Legend, p. 129 (without sheath).
Estimate: 6000 - 8000

Large American No. 521 Bowie Knife And Leather Scabbard By B.G.I. & Co., Bridgeport, Conn.

8 3/4-inch heavy clip-point blade of polished mirror-bright steel, the ricasso marked: B.G.I. & Co. /Bridgeport, Conn./No. 521. Nickel-plated brass ovoid crossguard with integral bolster. Back of guard stamped: 98. Checkered black composition grips scales with scalloped edges and three brass rivets. Contained in original brown leather scabbard with single belt loop stamped: B.G.I. Co./No. 501.
Condition: Blade near mint with light wear to finish on crossguard. Right grip scale repaired. Scabbard with wear, checking and scuffs. Tip with wear.
Estimate: 5000 - 7000

Scarce Large Bowie By Ames With Etched Blade And Gold-plated Mounts, C. 1870s To 1880s

12 5/8-inch spearpoint blade, etched both sides with scroll, floral and left panels of contrasting designs and sizes. Ricasso etched on one side with maker marking, including "Ames . . . . Chicopee, Mass." Gold-plated brass mountings, the crossguard 4- x 7/8-inches, and 1/4-inch at thickest point. The screw-on pommel a royal crown motif. Fluted bone grip. Overall length, 18 5/16-inches.
Condition: Good. Blade with extensive, sometimes deep, pitting and gray and dark patina. Etched decorations 70% visible on one side and 55% on other. 20% of maker marking distinguishable, the remainder pitted over. 70% gold-plating on mounts, with mellow patina, stains and wear. Grip with light cracks and stains, minor chips and mellow patina.
Notes: The crossguard should be compared with those used on the Ames Rifleman's knife. Norm Flayderman The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend indicates (p. 345): "Crossguard almost identical to that found on the earlier Ames Rifleman's knife and likely made from same mold or remainders from that earlier contract."
Illustrations: Illustrated in Norm Flayderman, The Bowie Knife Unsheathing an American Legend, page 345.
Estimate: 8000 - 10000

Rare California Carving Knife By Michael Price, San Francisco

Having a 7 1/4-inch carving blade marked: M.Price/San Francisco. Steel ferrule engraved with rosettes. One-piece ivory grip [see Knife Makers of Old San Francisco by Levine, p.115].
Condition: Excellent with light wear and patina. Fine hairline crack in grip.
Estimate: 200 - 300

Unmarked California-style Bowie Knife With Marine Ivory Grip

Having a 6-inch unmarked clip-point blade with sharpened back edge. Grip constructed of carved marine ivory elements with integral crossguard and pommel. Overall length: 10 1/2-inches.
Condition: Very good. Blade showing light sharpening, minor pitting and grey patina. Grip with minor age cracks and patina.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

Large Collins & Co. No. 17 Bowie Knife With Bronze Grip And Original Factory Leather Scabbard

Having a large clip-point blade with double fullers and ricasso marked: Legitimus/Collins & Co./Hartford/Acero Fino/Calidad/Garantiz...da/No.17. One-piece cast bronze grip with integral recurved crossguard, cast with raised floral scrolls and flower motifs. Contained in original brown leather scabbard with Collins & Co. logo stamp, riveted leather belt hook and German silver tip.
Condition: Very good to excellent, the blade brightly polished and showing minor nicks to edge; grip with light age patina. Scabbard excellent with light age wear, minor surface checking and patina.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

Deluxe Cased Bowie Knife By Alvin A. White, No. 5 Of 12 In Special Series Issued By A.A. White Engra

9 1/2-inch clipped point blade, the flat top near German silver crossguard with engraved marking: "5/12." Blade 1 1/2-inches at widest point, and 7/32-inches at thickest point. Left side of blade engraved with 4-inch long folk art style half horse, half alligator motif. Oval German silver crossguard with engraved border motif on 1/8-inch thick edge. Signature stamp of "A.A. White/Eng." on top of crossguard in line with cutting edge of blade. Ivory grip panels secured by steel pins, left panel with border and floral engraved escutcheon plate. Pommel panels of rosewood, secured by steel pins, with German silver spacer at juncture with ivory. Edge of steel tang scroll engraved. Overall length of knife, 14 1/4-inches. Wood case by master bookbinder Arno Werner, covered in green leather with gold leaf tooling on lid, and gold-embossed marking: "Bowie Knife/by/Alvin A. White/No. 5 of 12." Brass hinges, with brass clasps securing lid. Case lid lined in red velvet with gold-bordered leather label gold-embossed "A.A. White Engravers, Inc./Manchester, Connecticut, U.S.A." Contour lining to knife resting in red velvet, bordered by green leather, with gold-embossed edging, and gold velvet outside border. Red velvet pull to assist in removing knife. Bottom of case with green fabric cover, and four brass ball feet.
Condition: Fine. Light crack in rosewood pommel left side panel.
Notes: Alvin A. White (1915-2006), one of the 20th century's most distinguished arms engravers, gunmakers and multi-talented craftsmen, has been widely published in numerous books and articles, including volumes I and II of The Colt Engraving Book. Each of the twelve knives in this special series, from the 1970s, was of a different Bowie style, and each was given an individual number. White's concept was to style the knives as if they were by American makers of the middle to second half of the 19th century, including in style of e
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

Unique Multi-element Composite Roundel Dagger

11 3/8-inch triangular spike blade, the ricasso marked with two circles and two crosses. Unusual double copper roundel crossguard and pommel. Ribbed one-piece leather grip.
Condition: Good. Blade polished and showing scattered wear and pitting. Grip with age wear and patina.
Estimate: 200 - 300

Vietnam Era Theater-made Fighting Knife

Having a 7 3/4-inch clip-point blade with single fuller and ricasso marked: Western/Pat'd. Standard sheet steel crossguard. Creative theater-made grip, made by imbedding wasps in clear polyester resin and sanding to shape with a red layer separating the two sides.
Condition: Very good. Blade sharpened and showing grey patina, scattered light pitting and minor surface rust. Grip with light wear and minor hairline cracks.
Estimate: 500 - 700

Wwii Theater-made Fighting Knife

8-inch unmarked straight blade with single fuller and sharpened back edge at tip. Nickel-plated recurved steel crossguard. German silver ferrule. One-piece octagonal bone grip. No pommel cap.
Condition: Good. Blade sharpened and showing light pitting, grey age patina with traces of blue finish remaining. Crossguard with losses to plating and age wear. Ferrule chipped. Grip with age patina and light wear.
Estimate: 400 - 600

Antique Sheffield Bowie Knife With Unique Wwii Custom Theater-made Handle

Having a 7 3/4-inch tapered blade with false back edge and etched panel of a federal eagle with legend reading: American Hunting Knife. Ricasso marked: J. Nicholson & Sons/Sheffield. Flat German silver crossguard with scalloped edges. Unique WWII theater-made stacked plexiglas and leather grip with heavy one-piece brass pommel cap. Contained in a stylish WWII theater hand-crafted brown leather scabbard fashioned from harness leather salvaged from a machine belt. Front of scabbard faintly marked: "To The Pulley". A unique and finely made WWII fighting knife.
Condition: Very good. Blade showing grey patina and scattered light pitting. Grip excellent. Scabbard with light wear and scuffs.
Estimate: 500 - 700

19th-century Cinqueda

15 1/4-inch tapered double-sided blade with double and triple median fullers, the lower section of both sides etched with pictorial panels. Curved crossguard etched with floral scrolls. One-piece walnut slab grip with brass rosette rivets. Brass pommel cap with button finial. No scabbard present.
Condition: Very good. Metal with dark age patina and light wear overall. Grip very good with patina and light marks.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

Unusual Late 18th-century Spanish Military Officer's Sword

29 1/4-inch curved blade etched with arms and flag panoplies with legend: No Me Sayues Sin Razon-No Me Enbaines Sin Honor ["Draw me not without reason; sheath me not without honor."]. Ricasso marked: Brmscherd; reverse: YC.Pr. Bithin. Unusual hand-crafted period replacement wooden hilt with rayed wooden guard, two-piece faceted grip and single-bar knucklebow. No scabbard.
Condition: Good. Blade showing wear, nicks and scattered light pitting. Grip with dark age patina, minor worming and wear. No scabbard.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

U.S. Revolutionary War Era Infantry Non-commissioned Officer's Sword

26-inch curved blade with single wide fuller. Back edge faintly marked "U" at guard. Brass stirrup hilt with single knucklebow and fluted one-piece grip of horn with tapered faceted brass pommel. No scabbard.
Condition: Good. Blade cleaned and showing scattered wear and light pittting. Hilt with wear and scattered dents and scratches. Knucklebow slightly bent.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800

Composite Unmarked Early 19th-century Continental Military Sword

Older 22-inch unmarked double-edged straight blade. Unmarked german silver three-bar guard of later manufacture. Spearpoint languets. Replacement one-piece stag grip.
Condition: Fair to good as configured. Blade showing dark age patina and scattered light to moderate pitting overall. Blade much older than hilt. Guard showing age wear and patina. Grip a modern replacement. No scabbard.
Estimate: 400 - 600

Fine Unmarked 19th-century European Hunting Sword

19 3/8-inch straight blade with narrow median fuller. Steel crossguard chisel-engraved with floral scrolls with clamshell decorated en suite with vacant shield-shaped escutcheon. One-piece carved ivory grip with diamond-shaped pommel cap. No scabbard.
Condition: Very good. Blade with light wear and scattered light pitting. Grip with light age patina.
Estimate: 600 - 800

Early 19th-century Continental Dirk Or Cuttoe

13 1/4-inch tapered blade of diamond section, engraved with wreaths and floral motifs. Chisel-engraved brass crossguard with recurved quillons in the form of an eaglehead and flower bud, the rectangular mid-section with elongated rosette. Ribbed brass ferrule. One-piece tapered spiral-carved ivory grip. Brass spiral hemispherical pommel cap with button finial. Contained in original black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Brass belt stud.
Condition: Good. Blade with wear and scattered light to moderate pitting. Grip with age patina. Scabbard with wear and checking to leather. Minor seam separation. Minor dents to scabbard mounts.
Estimate: 700 - 900

Unique Silver-mounted European Hunting Sword Or Cuttoe

20-inch straight blade with single wide fuller. Traces of talisman markings on blade. Finely detailed sterling silver recurved quillons with scroll and shell motifs. Sterling silver ferrule. One-piece ivory grip with spiral sterling silver beading and rosette pommel cap. Contained in black leather scabbard with sterling silver mountings and lanyard loop.
Condition: Fine. Blade worn and polished to bright metal with traces of designs remaining in places. Hilt excellent with light wear and patina. Scabbard with light wear and age patina.
Estimate: 3500 - 4500

Rare 19th-century Takedown Theatrical Sword By Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia C.1860

31 1/2-inch tapered blade of diamond section with doll's head takedown joint allowing sword to be dismantled for carrying in luggage. Ricasso marked: Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia. Brass hilt with straight crossguard with ball finials. Braided brass wire-wrapped grip with banded ferrules. Teardrop brass pommel with hex nut finial. No scabbard. This type of sword was used by 19th-century classical actors such as Edwin Forrest and John Wilkes Booth.
Condition: Very good. Metal showing wear and age patina. Tip of blade with pitting. Joint a little loose. Hilt with light age patina and minor marks.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

19th-century French Fencing Eppee

33-inch tapered blade of square section, the base marked FRANCE & 5. Cast brass handguard pierced with floral scrolls. Wooden grip of square section with brass helmet pommel cap.
Condition: Fair. Blade showing dark age patina and light surface rust. Grip with major losses to wrap.
Estimate: 200 - 300

Shortened 19th Century Cavalry Sword, Probably Mexican

22 1/2-inch slightly curved blade with beaded back edge and no fullers. Ricasso marked: RDL.Three-bar steel guard, the entire grip and hilt covered in leather. Accompanied by matching russet leather scabbard that appears to have been shortened at the same time as the sword.
Condition: Fair to good as configured. Blade shortened and showing dark age patina with scattered pitting and rust deposits overall. Leather on grip and scabbard showing wear and checking.
Estimate: 250 - 350

Unmarked 19th-century Plug Bayonet

10 1/2-inch straight blade with one narrow and one wide fuller. Baluster-shaped brass crossguard with cylindrical ferrule. Slender teardrop-shaped one-piece walnut grip, tapered to fit in musket barrel. Brass cylindrical pommel with acorn-shaped pommel.
Condition: Good. Metal with scattered light pitting and wear overall. Grip with wear and light marks.
Estimate: 600 - 800

British Model 1845 Infantry Officer's Sword

26 1/2-inch unmarked slightly curved blade with beaded back edge and no fuller. 4-bar brass guard, pierced with raised image of a lion rampant, holding crown. Spring-loaded inside guard. Wire-wrapped spiral fishskin grip with brass backstrap and integral ovoid pommel cap.
Condition: Good. Blade polished showing wear and scattered pitting overall. Hilt with light wear and scratches. Grip with light wear and patina. No scabbard present.
Estimate: 500 - 700

Unmarked "d" Guard Hanger, C.1840

Unmarked 23 1/4-inch curved blade with 5 1/2-inch back edge and single wide fuller. Single "D" guard knucklebow of steel. Leather-wrapped spiral grip. Similar in design to the U.S. Model 1840 light artillery sword but with a shorter blade. No scabbard.
Condition: Good. Metal with mottled grey patina and scattered light to moderate pitting. Blade probably shortened for maritime service. Grip with heavy wear. Leather wrap a period repair.
Estimate: 600 - 800

British Sapper's Or Naval Boarding Axe, Probably Late-18th Century

Standard pattern axe the forged iron head with cutting blade and spike. Blade marked with British broad arrow stamp and letters JD. Hickory haft.
Condition: Good. Axe head with dark age patina and scattered pitting. Haft with stable linear crack and age wear overall.
Estimate: 300 - 500

British 1892 Pattern Military Officer's Sword For The 11th Hussars C. 1914

35-inch straight blade etched with floral scrolls, latticework, Royal cypher and ABL monogram. Ricasso marked: Wilkinson/Pall Mall/London. Reverse of blade with Regimental crest and markings of 11th Hussars. Single wide fuller. Back edge of blade with number: 38769. Pierced steel guard engraved with scroll motif. Wire-wrapped fishskin grip with cross-hatched backstrap and knurled pommel cap. Standard steel scabbard with double ring mounts. Sold with provenance research material.
Condition: Very good. Metal with light age patina and wear overall.
Notes: Based on the ABL monogram, this sword was probably that of Lieutenant Arthur Bertram Lawson, D.S.O. & Bar- Killed June 24th, 1918. 2/5 Battalion. Lawson was commissioned into the 11th Hussars. Took over command of the 2/5 Glosters in March, 1918. According to reports, "Lt. Lawson was walking in front of his line on the south side of th Noc stream, he had gone out alone to satisfy himself personally as to certain enemy dispositions. He was seen a few yards from a German post and then disappeared behind a hedge. The sound of rifle shots and bombs was heard and he was not seen again. His body was found some days later and buried close to the Noc (Robecq)...To the 2/5 Glosters it was like a personal bereavement. " Brigadier -General Pagan said of Lawson: "This officer was only approached by one other as a battalion commander among the many I met in France. He was absolutely fearless, very able, and was devoted to the welfare of his men. He was always unruffled and was a very fine leader of men." He is buried at St. Venant-Robecq Cemetery, Robecq.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Imperial German Hunting Sword

Having a 22-inch tapered steel blade with single narrow fuller. Ricasso engraved with floral and geometric designs with gold-washed background. Brass ornate shell-type guard and D-form knucklebow with pierced panels on fluted walnut grip with stag motifs. Brass pommel cap. No scabbard.
Condition: Very good. Metal showing wear, light pitting and grey patina. Traces of gold-washed finish on ricasso. No scabbard.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

Scarce Imperial German Navy Officers Dagger With Scabbard And Portapee

Having a 9 3/4-inch straight blade, the center panel etched with anchors and other naval motifs. Two fullers. No maker's mark present. Gold-plated brass hilt with standard crossguard, cream celluloid spiral grip with wire wrap. Crown pommel cap. Standard gold-plated hammer finished scabbard with two ring mounts. Aluminum wire portapee.
Condition: Fine. Retaining approximately 85-90% finish with light wear to relief edges. Blade with light wear. Grip with stable hairline crack present.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Fine German Imperial Officers Sword By Ewald Von Cleff And Belonging To Stephan Von Sydow

34 1/4-inch damascus blade with ribbed back edge. Ricasso with gold-washed, engraved and fire-blued panel featuring leafy meander on back edge with legend: Ewald Cleff Solingen. Left side engraved with Imperial crest and legend: Eisenhauer Damaststahl. Left ricasso stamped: Ewald Cleff/Solingen. Deep-relief engraved heavily gold-plated stirrup hilt, the languets appliqued with German silver crossed guidons. Deep-relief engraved backstrap with arms panoplies. Wire-wrapped fishskin grip with lion's head pommel. Faux ruby eyes. Nickel-plated steel scabbard with two ring mounts.
Condition: Very good to excellent. Blade sharpened and showing grey patina, the hilt with light age wear and patina. Minor scuffs to drag of scabbard.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

Caucasian Russian Kindjal

12-inch straight blade with three fullers. German silver hilt with roped silver wire decoration. German silver scabbard decorated en suite with central brass panels with raised floral scroll patterns. Silver wire-wrapped tip with ball finial. Single ring mount.
Condition: Very good with light wear and age patina.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Composite Russian Guard A Cheval Double-eagle Head Parade Helmet

The brass lobster tail helmet with brass chinscales, raised enamel sunburst helmet plate and two-headed eagle crest device. Leather liner.
Condition: Very good as a composite. Retaining original helmet shell with top re-drilled and replacement eagle added. Helmet star a replacement with holes added to facilitate new plate.
Estimate: 3500 - 4500

Unmarked European Curiassier's Chest Armor

The breast and back brass armor plates with brass stud rivet decoration and crimped edges. Lacking interior lining. No markings.
Condition: Good. Armor heavily polished and showing losses to rivets and patches of exfoliation on front of brast plate and interior of armor.
Estimate: 800 - 1200

Ornate And Unique Gold-inlaid Persian Jambiya With Matching Scabbard

Having a narrow, slightly curved fine damascus blade, the right side with circular gold-inlaid talisman or maker's mark. Highly ornate hilt pierced with image of a tiger and gold-inlaid with floral and scale motifs. Red velvet backing.Gold-inlaid tiger's head pommel with open mouth revealing teeth. Contained in matching gold-inlaid scabbard decorated en suite with pierced panels of animals, the end terminating in a tiger's head matching the pommel. Overall length: 11 3/4-inches. A rare and unique Persian jambiya.
Condition: Excellent. Blade with light wear and micro nicks to edge. Hilt and scabbard near mint.
Estimate: 2000 - 3500

Katar Combination Knife, With Elaborate Silver Damascene Decorations And Center Blade Of Damascus St

8-inch primary blade, which sheathes interior Damascus blade measuring approximately 7-inches to two steel pin attachments. Parallel steel handles, the bar at center sliding when squeezed to open primary blade. Profuse damascene silver vine and floral decorations and silver finish to faceted handles. Panel of silver floral motif on both sides of interior blade. Overall length, 15 1/4-inches.
Condition: Very good. Blue patina to main blade. Gray patina to Damascus blade with some marks. Balance of steel with brown patina. Wear to silver on grip bars, 85% remaining. Minor silver missing from Damascene. Steel pins securing Damascus blade replacements. Outer blades possibly a later conversion.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

Unique Indo-persian Devil Mace

The wrought iron-hafted mace with figural head of a horned devil. Traces of silver inlay decoration still visible on surface of metal. Length overall. 28 1/2-inches.
Condition: Good. Metal with dark age patina with traces of silver inlay remaining.
Estimate: 400 - 600

Medieval Wrought Iron Ceremonial Javelot

Having a 30-inch spike of 4-sided section with pierced octagonal band flanked by molded bands. 21-inch grip engraved with floral designs and having a ball pommel. Overall length: 53-inches.
Condition: Good. Metal showing heavy pitting and dark age patina.
Estimate: 400 - 600

Silver-inlaid Indian Ankus Or Elephant Goad

Having a wrought iron axe head with spearhead finial and hooked blade, both silver-inlaid with floral motifs. The vented hollow wrought iron haft containing a bell which was used as a signal tool for directing elephant. Ovoid pommel. Length 20 1/2-inches overall.
Condition: Good. Metal with dark age patina with scattered pitting and minor losses to inlays.
Estimate: 300 - 400

Indian Zagnal

The ceremonial battle axe, having a pierced spearpoint blade appliqued with brass figurals with inlaid copper wire borders. Opposite end of blade in the form of a domed temple. Wooden haft appliqued with four-pointed brass stars. Length: 25-inches.
Condition: Very good to excellent with light age wear overall.
Estimate: 500 - 700

Rare Persian Horseman's Lion Head Axe, C.1650

The steel head axe with rear portion made in the form of a lion head, the mouth providing the opening for the haft. The borders of the blade engraved with leafy motifs. Green velvet covered replacement wooden haft. Toatal length: 25-inches.
Condition: Excellent with light age wear and patina. Haft a modern replacement.
Notes: This exact axe pictured on page 41 of Axes of War & Power by James Douglas Gamble
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

Scarce And Fine Persian Gold-inlaid Presentation Axe Head

The small gold-inlaid iron Persian presentation axe head with heavy koftgari floral and geometric border wirework motifs. Star of Damascus on both sides of blade. Replacement wooden haft.
Condition: Fine to excellent with light wear overall.
Notes: Pictured on page 38 of Axes of War and Power by James Douglas Gamble.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Scarce Indo-persian Battle Axe

The Indo-Persian battle axe, having a rounded blade of traditional form, spear head on either end and curved spike opposite axe head. Entire axe surface covered in Islamic writing together with gold-inlaid linework and scrolls. Axe head center panel with gold-inlaid Islamic date. Overall length: 40-inches.
Condition: Very good. Metal showing a dark age patina overall. Two tiny holes drilled into shaft.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

Indo-persian Axe

Having a spearpoint blade with integral flanking mirror-image curved edge axe blades, all inlaid with brass and silver wire floral designs. Purple velvet-covered wooden haft with steel tip. Length: 46-inches.
Condition: Good. Metal with age wear and patina. Haft with heavy wear and major losses to velvet covering.
Estimate: 400 - 600

Gold-inlaid Indo-persian Battle Axe

The Indo-Persian gold-inlaid axe, the single crescent-shaped blade engraved with floral scrolls, portraiture panels and gold-inlaid borders. Spike finial. Damascus steel haft with button pommel. 30 1/2-inches long.
Condition: Very good. Metal with dark age patina, light surface rust and scattered losses of gold-inlay.
Estimate: 800 - 1200

Double-bladed Indo-persian Battle Axe

The Indo-Persian double-bladed battle axe with floral scroll-engraved panels. Gold-inlaid border decoration. Central spearpoint finial with pierced base. Damascus steel haft with button finial. 38-inches long.
Condition: Very good. Metal showing grey patina, scattered pitting and wear overall. Scattered losses to gold-inlay.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Gold-inlaid Indo-persian Dhal

The Indo-Persian shield of traditional form, ornately chased with floral scrolls and embossed mounted warriors in pictorial scenes of combat and hunting. The outer ring with gold-inlaid Islamic writing. Four domed bosses and central circular pictorial panel with mounted warrior engaged in combat with a tiger. Diameter of shield: 19-inches.
Condition: Very good with dark age patina, minor losses to gold-inlay and missing handles.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Gold-inlaid And Appliqued Indo-persian Shield

The gold & silver inlaid Indo-Persian shield with unique appliqued raised brass floral scroll and line decoration. Four silver and gold-inlaid bosses with scalloped edges. Rolled edge. Size: 14-inches wide. No interior lining present.
Condition: Very good. Retaining strong traces of silver and gold inlay with dark age patina overall. No lining present.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

Silver-inlaid Indo-persian Dhal

The Indo-Persian shield of traditional form, silver inlaid throughout with floral scrolls and two concentric bands of Islamic writing. Four domed bosses with scalloped borders. Brass outer ring. Reverse side with faded red quilted lining with original bullion tape border. Handles missing. Width in diameter: 18 1/2-inches.
Condition: Good. Metal with scattered age wear and patina. Minor losses to silver inlay. Lining showing much age and fading. Handles missing.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Exceptional Gold-inlaid Indo-persian Kulah Khud Helmet And Shield Ensemble

Comprising: 1) Gold-inlaid Indo-Persian helmet of typical form with pierced floral scroll panels outlined in gold-inlaid border detail. Plume holders flanking nose guard. Islamic prayers on lower border. Fine chain mail neck guard. Four-sided spike finial. 2) Gold-inlaid Indo-Persian shield. With pierced floral panels with Islamic poems or letters. Four bosses engraved and gold-inlaid en suite. Fine gold-inlaid border detail. Reinforced and padded backing. Width: 16-inches. An exceptional ensemble.
Condition: Excellent for this type of item. Metal with dark age patina and minor losses to gold inlay. Chain mail excellent. Shield with light wear and fading to red lining; minor losses to gold-inlay.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

Gold-inlaid Indo-persian Kulah Khud Helmet

The gold-inlaid Persian helmet of traditional form, the surface engraved with floral scrolls and embellished with gold border line inlays throughout. Lower border with engraved Islamic characters. Fine chain mail skirt. Nose guard and plume holders. Threaded four-sided spike finial. No lining present.
Condition: Very good. Retaining approximately 65-75% gold inlay, the remainder of helmet with dark age patina. Interior lining missing.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

Indo-persian Arm Guard

The steel hinged lower arm guard with gold-inlaid floral scroll borders. Padded red velvet lining. Chain mail hand guard with red velvet padded lining. Size: 19-inches long.
Condition: Very good to excellent. Retaining approximately 80-85% gold inlay with area in center panel and top of arm worn and showing minor suface rust. Chain mail glove with minor pricks to mail, otherwise fine. Hinge pin missing on one side.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Lot Of Three Assorted Daggers

Comprising: 1) Middleastern Dagger. 7 5/8-inch spearpoint blade with single median fuller and inscribed with line decoration. Ricasso inlaid with inscribed brass panel and perforated with two keystone-shaped openings. Inscribed brass crossguard. Thin hardwood one-piece grip with brass wire inlays. Brass pommel with ovoid cap. No scabbard. 2) Small Silver-Mounted Indian Dagger. 4 3/4-inch double-sided blade. German silver crossguard. cylindrical grip with silver filigree band and ivory gripped pommel. Contained in hardwood scabbard with engraved silver mountings. 3) 17th-Century European Dagger. 8-inch triangular blade with 4-inch false edge. Spool-type finger stud. One-piece horn grip. Steel pommel cap.
Condition: All three are good to very good with scattered wear, pitting and age patina.
Estimate: 400 - 600

Indo-persian Tulwar

31 3/4-inch unmarked curved blade. Iron hilt of traditional form, the entire surface with fine gold-inlaid filigree. Disc pommel and ball finial. No scabbard.
Condition: Very good. Blade cleaned to bright metal. Hilt with minor wear and patina.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

Indo-persian Tulwar

31 1/2-inch unmarked curved blade. Iron hilt of traditional form with integral languets and crossguard, the entire hilt gold-inlaid with cross-hatched quilted pattern with central rosette motif. Disc pommel gold-inlaid en suite with conical finial. No scabbard.
Condition: Very good. Blade cleaned and polished to bright metal. Hilt with dark age patina and minor losses to gold inlay.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

Indo-persian Tulwar

Rare 30-inch straight, spearpoint blade with single narrow fuller and illegible proofmarks. Iron hilt of traditional form gold-inlaid with floral motifs. Disc pommel and ball finial. No scabbard.
Condition: Very good. Blade cleaned, showing light patina and minor pitting. Hilt very good with dark age patina and minor losses to inlay.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

Lot Of Two Victorian Era Indo-persian Tulwars

Comprising: 1) Of plain construction, having a 32-inch unmarked curved blade with single median fuller. Hilt of traditional form, constructed of plain steel with integral languets, crossguard and disc pommel. No scabbard. 2) Another of similar design with wider unmarked blade. Similar hilt. No scabbard.
Condition: Both are very good. Blades are sharpened and showing wear and light pitting.
Estimate: 700 - 900

Cased Lot Of Five Bronze Age Daggers, Spearpoints And Axe Heads

Comprising: 1) 18-inch dagger with spearpoint blade with double fullers and integral cylindrical handle. 2) 13-inch spearpoint with slotted vents. Hollow collar for haft. 3) 9-inch spearpoint with median ridge and hollow collar for haft. 4) Two small bronze axe heads. All are contained in a glass topped walnut display case with locking hasps.
Condition: All showing age wear, patina and corrosion.
Estimate: 800 - 1200

Rare Antique Chinese Bronze Field Mortar, C.1300-1400s

4 1/4-inch tapered bore, 12 1/4-inch baluster-shaped heavy bronze tube with molded bands and spherical breech with vent hole at base. Mounted on a black lacquered modern plinth. These mortars were some of the earliest field guns made. Designed to fire either a single ball or a broad swath of projectiles, even in their primitive simplicity they could decimate a charging enemy at close range. Weight: 20.70 lbs.
Condition: Excellent with beautiful green age patina.
Notes: Mortar extremely rare, this specimen believed the only one yet encountered. The mortar was uncovered with a hoard of 14th century Chinese coins. Mortar may have been used in defense of the coin storage hoard. Such bronze cannon/mortars were sand castings, showing the sometimes peppered effect in the early pouring of bronze.
Estimate: 3500 - 5000

Philippine Bronze Signal Mortar, C.18th-19th Century

The solid cylindrical form hollowed at the top, cast with a vertical handle, raised on a rounded flaring foot with a rounded platform base. Vent hole at bottom. Height 9-inches.
Condition: Good. Showing heavy age wear and patina.
Estimate: 500 - 700

Philippine Bronze Signal Mortar, C.18th-19th Century

The solid cylindrical form hollowed at the top, cast with a vertical handle, raised on a rounded flaring foot with a rounded platform base with vent hole. Height 6-inches).
Condition: Good. Showing repair to arm, age wear and patina.
Estimate: 500 - 700

Philippine Bronze Signal Mortar, C.18th-19th Century

The solid cylindrical form hollowed at the top, cast with a vertical handle, raised on a rounded flaring foot with a rounded platform base. Vent hole at bottom. Height 4 3/4-inches.
Condition: Good. Losses to rim, wear and age patina.
Estimate: 500 - 700

Rare Breech To Large Antique Chinese Hand Cannon, With Iron Ball Still Encased, C. 14th Century

1 1/8-inch bore with shot present at muzzle. 10-inch tapered heavy bronze tube with integral carrying handle and raised vent at breech. Rear end with rabbet for attachment of stock or wooden mount. Signature of maker inscribed on top of cannon near right side of handle. Weight: 10.90 lbs. Sold together with steel cradle display stand.
Condition: Good. Barrel opening blocked with ball. Vent clogged. Age wear and green patina overall. Minor marks on tube.
Notes: Rare to find load still intact, ready for firing. Found with same hoard of Chinese coins of the 14th century noted on lot "Antique Chinese Bronze Field Mortar." Cannon may have been used in defense of the coin storage hoard.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

Small Antique Chinese Bronze Hand Cannon With Display Stand

.58 caliber bore. 12 1/2-inch tapered bronze tube with 2 1/4-inch rear banded cavity for mounting on a pole or stock. Tiny vent hole at base of breech. Weight: 3.60 lbs. Sold together with black lacquered wooden disply stand.
Condition: Very good, showing dark green age patina and minor marks on tube.
Notes: Found with same hoard of Chinese coins of the 14th century noted on lot "Antique Chinese Bronze Field Mortar." Cannon may have been used in defense of the coin storage hoard.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Small Antique Chinese Bronze Hand Cannon With Display Stand

.56 caliber bore. 12 1/2-inch tapered bronze tube with 2 7/8-inch rear banded cavity for mounting on a pole or stock. Tiny vent hole at base of breech. Weight: 4.40 lbs. Sold together with black lacquered wooden disply stand.
Condition: Very good, showing dark green age patina and minor marks on tube.
Notes: The hand cannon, as it was called, was the first handheld, portable firearm. The hand cannon was invented around 1300 (or perhaps earlier) and was used until at least the 1520s in Europe, and until modern times in the Far East. However, where it was invented remains an area of intense controversy. The Chinese, Mongols, and Arabs all have a claim - as do the Europeans. A 16th-century legend about a 14th-century German or Greek monk called Berthold Schwarz (Black Berthold, Bertholdus Niger) having invented gunpowder has long been proved to be fictitious. The hand cannon was a simplistic weapon, but effective in sieges and ambushes. It was less effective in open battle and in wet or windy conditions. Despite its crude appearance, the hand cannon could kill armoured or unarmoured opponents at short ranges - if the gunner could manage to hit them. Experiments indicate an effective range of about 50 metres and a maximum range of about 300 metres, depending on calibre and type of powder used.Found with same hoard of Chinese coins of the 14th century noted on lot "Antique Chinese Bronze Field Mortar." Cannon may have been used in defense of the coin storage hoard.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Small Antique Chinese Bronze Hand Cannon With Display Stand

.58 caliber bore. 12 1/2-inch tapered bronze tube with 2 1/8-inch cavity at base for mounting on a pole or stock. Tiny vent hole at base of breech. Weight: 3.8 lbs. Sold together with black lacquered wooden disply stand.
Condition: Very good, showing dark green age patina and minor marks on tube.
Notes: Found with same hoard of Chinese coins of the 14th century noted on lot "Antique Chinese Bronze Field Mortar." Cannon may have been used in defense of the coin storage hoard.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Antique Chinese Bronze Cannon

1 1/8-inch bore, 21-inch long tapered bronze cannon with molded bands and muzzle. Vented breech. 3 1/2-inch rear cavity for wooden pole or stock to adjust aiming and control when firing the cannon. Weight: 34.25 lbs. Mounted on a black lacquered wooden plinth.
Condition: Very good with green age patina and light pitting from sand casting technique overall.
Notes: Found with same hoard of Chinese coins of the 14th century noted on lot "Antique Chinese Bronze Field Mortar." Cannon may have been used in defense of the coin storage hoard.
Estimate: 3000 - 3500

German Silver Mounted And Inlaid Turkish Flintlock Pistol With Embossed Ramrod And In Gilt Frame

.60 caliber, the rounded and plain flint lock with waterproof pan. 13 1/2-inch Damascus twist barrel with relief carved decoration, as well as gold damascene accents and three cartouche Arabic motifs at breech. Arabic cartouche marking on lockplate. Wood stock profusely inlaid with German silver, including six-pointed star and mooncrest motifs, wires and pins. Stamped motifs on matching sideplate, triggerguard and buttcap, the latter terminating in relief decoration. Overall length, 19 3/4-inches. Ramrod of steel with cast and chased bronze handle, overall length 18 1/2-inches. 29- x 17-inch gilt display frame with two hooks to hold pistol.
Condition: Very good. Wear and patina. Broken and missing tip of nonfunctioning ramrod attached to stock fore-end. Dents to mounts and some wire inlay missing. Frame and display ramrod fine.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

Richly Embellished Flintlock Holster Pistol For The Middle Eastern Market, By Blanch Of London

.60 caliber flintlock, the lockplate inscribed "Blanch," the barrel inscribed "London." 12 1/8-inch part round, part octagonal barrel, profusely engraved with floral, scroll, border and stand of arms and flags motifs, accentuated in gold. Proofmarks on left angle flat of barrel breech. Steel pin front sight and plain open rear at juncture of tang with barrel. Lock with matching decoration, and with sliding hammer safety. Relief cast and chased gilt bronze mountings, including pierced sideplate with stand of flags and cannon, thumbpiece escutcheon with elaborate borders, buttcap, main ramrod ferrule, and engraved triggerguard. Select walnut stock profusely and elaborately inlaid with silver floral motifs, as well as intricate silver wire. Ramrod with steel mount with screw for removing projectiles.
Condition: Very good. Brown patina to steel, with gilt decoration 75%, wear and light pitting. 95% gilt to bronze parts. Silver fine, with minor marks, light tarnish. Safety device on lock modified and replacement hammer jaw screw and frizzen. Front tip of ramrod missing. Light denting to stock, which has rich patina.
Estimate: 5000 - 7000

English Flintlock Pistol Decorated In Gold And Silver For The Arabian Market

.64 caliber. 11-inch round barrel with engraved relief bands at breech and at two stages up barrel, with muzzle sheathed in engraved German silver and with ribbed and fluted cannon style terminal at muzzle. Thick gold damascene embellishments at breech, and more sparse towards muzzle. Gold damascene marking on upper tang. Matching gold damascene embellishments on lock including stand of arms and flags as well as cannon and scroll motif on lock. Scroll and floral motifs on hammer and frizzen in matching gold. Silver and German silver mounted, the sideplate pierced and with floral and serpent head motifs. Silver buttcap with grotesque face motif. Pierced thumbpiece escutcheon. Border carved walnut stock sheathed in engraved and pierced sheet German silver.
Condition: Good to very good. Steel with pitting, wear, and gray and dark patina. Spots gold damascene and pierced stock overlay missing. Some repairs to metal, including terminal to front bow of triggerguard and front and rear tang terminals. Chips, wear and nicks to wood. Wood repairs including at fore-end and at front of butt and at left of main ramrod ferrule with filler. Replacement ramrod.
Estimate: 8000 - 10000

Fine, Regal And Historic Pair Of Gold And Silver High Relief Decorated Ebony-stocked Flintlock Pisto

.62 caliber smoothbore. 12-inch stepped-down barrels sculpted in steel relief with engraved and stippled gold damascene decor, gold wreath forward of variously decorated center bands, and gold blade front sights on heart-profile bases. Muzzles turned in cannon style and mounted in silver. Motifs on each barrel breech include 3/4 suit of armor and helmet within stand-of-arms, drums and flags, floral decor, wreaths and banners. Gold mounted touch-holes and pans. Matching bright steel and gilt barrel tangs each with integral groove for rear sight. Boxlock actions with interior frizzen springs. Sliding hammer safeties, each of miniature treasure-chest configuration, the lids open to reveal valuable contents. Locks sculpted in bright relief steel with floral and scroll motifs, and piercings on hammers, the backs also decorated. The frizzens sculpted bright steel with gilt floral and arrow motifs. One lockplate relief sculpted with stern of galleon, including rigging and sails, the other with side view of galleon. Trade goods sculpted in relief on both locks. One lock signed in gilt hand-engraved letters "Louis Lamotte," and the mate completing the inscription "A St Etienne." Silver mountings of relief cast and chased buttcaps, triggerguards, pierced sideplates, and two thumbpiece escutcheons, each with some degree of gold embellishment, continuing in varying degree themes from decoration of barrels and locks. Escutcheons immediately behind barrel tangs with gold and silver crescent and sunburst crest of the Sultan of Turkey and Turkish imperial family. Matching crest in gold and silver relief on buttcaps. Sides of buttcaps include stand-of-arms, axes and military drums. Ebony stocks finely 3/4 inlaid with gold and silver wire, and with floral motifs, latter principally in delicate relief engraved and sculpted gold. Stocks also relief carved with delicate floral motifs between rear of locks and sideplates and extended tang
Estimate: 50000 - 70000

French Flintlock Pistol Signed "louis Lamotte" And With Profuse Brass And Silver Decoration, Likely

.43 caliber smoothbore. 12 1/8-inch stepped-down barrel with chased brass relief breech sheathed over steel barrel and measuring 5 3/8-inches, with engraved and stippled decor including 3/4 suit of armor and helmet within stand-of-arms, drums and flags, floral decor, wreaths, scrolls and banners. Bottom of barrel breech with sunburst stamping and "Tordu." At juncture with steel, three detailings of integral brass band motifs. Muzzle finial mount of turned brass in cannon style. Relief decorated brass barrel tang. Brass boxlock action with interior frizzen spring. Sliding chiseled hammer safety. Lock cast and chased in relief brass. The frizzen cast and chased to match hammer, but in mortar motif with scroll and ball emerging from barrel. Lockplate relief chased with cannon, flag, drum and scroll and floral motifs, and engraved at front "Louis/Lamotte." German silver mountings of relief cast and chased buttcap, triggerguard, sideplates and thumbpiece escutcheon, continuing in varying degree themes from decoration of barrel and lock. Hardwood stock profusely inlaid with silver wire, and with leaf and floral motifs. German silver ramrod. Two steel barrel keys with German silver keyplates. Overall length, 18 3/4-inches.
Condition: Very good. Mellow patina to brass, silver and German silver. Pitting on sideplate screws. File marks on muzzle of barrel and at breech, latter visible when removed. Mechanism needs adjustment to remain cocked.
Notes: Volume I of Le Qui est qui de l'arme en France de 1350 a 1970 lists on page 241, "Lamotte Louis - Arquebusier a Saint-Etienne (Loire) en 1740-1760. Fourmit de l'armement pour CONTI-cavalerie en 1759.
Estimate: 15000 - 25000

Rare English Flintlock Pistol By Henry Nock, Ordered By British Government For Captains And Crew Of

Measures .68 caliber smoothbore. 10-inch brass barrel with two proofmarks and HN stamped on breech. Top of barrel breech engraved "H. Nock London." Lockplate engraved "H.Nock" and with two-line border, latter also on hammer. Brass mountings. Buttcap engraved "General-Post -Office." Steel belthook secured by rear sideplate screw. Wood ramrod with brass tip. With folder of background data.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina, pitting to steel. Replacement topjaw screw. Mellow patina, wear and scattered nicks to brass. Stock with old revarnish, and with wear, nicks and light chipping, latter including at top of right fore-end.
Notes: Only a few examples known of this pistol, including in the British Postal service museum, but reportedly none in the Royal Armouries Museum, or at their displays in H.M. Tower of London.
Estimate: 12000 - 18000

Scarce Pair Of Bohemian Steel-mounted Flintlock Holster Pistols, The Stocks With Profuse Inlays Of B

.50 caliber. 11 3/8-inch stepped down smoothbore barrels with brass blade front sights. Scroll and border engraved at breeches, with finely formed center section between multi-faceted front of octagon breech and rounded balance of barrels to muzzle. Locks engraved with floral scrolls and with small angelic figure blowing horn beneath each flashpan. Light decorative engraving on some of interior lock parts. Matching decoration engraved on steel buttcaps. Finely formed and faceted steel triggerguards and single fluted ramrod ferrule. Hardwood fullstocks profusely inlaid with bone and horn, including handsomely engraved serpentine sideplates, imaginative fish and scroll forms on each side of fore-ends, and double-ended floral device separated by checkered circular panel parallel on back of each grip, above each of which is a circular mother-of-pearl inlay engraved with human face. Bone and horn scrollwork extensive, with numerous mother-of-pearl circular inlays, some engraved, some plain. Forward of front finial to triggerguards an inlaid panel of mother-of-pearl, with engraved floral motif. Scroll and border engraved bone rear ramrod ferrules. Fore-end caps of engraved bone, complimenting engraved bone mounts to wood ramrods.
Condition: Very good. Steel parts with gray patina, cleaned bright, light pitting, including on frizzens. Light repairs to stocks, and light chipping, cracks, dents and nicks. Replaced ramrods. Pitted bores.
Provenance: Draeger Collection
Estimate: 25000 - 35000

Scarce Pair Of Belgian Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols, By M. Minick, The Locks With Hidden Frizzen

.64 caliber smoothbore side-by-side 7 1/2-inch barrels, octagonal at breech and tapering to round, with fluted center rib. Breech stampings of each barrel of various silver and gold touchmarks, including indication of Spanish barrel maker L. Santos. Each lock engraved "M Minick" in decorative lettering. Rounded lockplates with pointed tails. Frizzen springs hidden on inside lock surfaces. Lightly embellished brass mountings, with handsomely formed brass ramrod ferrules. Ramrods with bone tips. Oil-finished walnut stocks with checkered grips. Overall length, 13 1/4-inches.
Condition: Good to very good. Gray patina with light and scattered pitting to steel. Mellow patina to brass. Adjustments needed to locks for proper functioning. Light repairs on locks. Repairs with wood filler adjacent to rear of each barrel tang and at triggerguard front finial of one pistol. Latter pistol with repair to break at right fore-end and small crack at muzzle of left fore-end. Broken rear tip to right lock of one pistol and light nicks and minor chipping to wood around locks of other.
Estimate: 3000 - 5000

Pair Of English Pistols By D. Moore, Converted From Flintlock To Percussion, With Brass Locks And B

.65 caliber smoothbore, 9 1/8-inch brass stepped down barrels, each breech inscribed "D. Moore-London," the brass locks inscribed "Dl. Moore" within banner motif. Stamped on one barrel breech "ST 3779" and on the other, "ST 3778." Proofmarks crown over V and crown over GP on each barrel, with maker stamp DM. Georgian style mounts appear to be of silver, including pierced sideplate, shield thumbpiece, relief grotesque mask buttcaps and ramrod ferrules. Lightly carved walnut stocks. Varnished mahogany case, relined in green felt, with embossed powder and ball flask .
Condition: Good. Mellow patina to brass. Steel with pitting and brown patina. Missing hammer on "ST 3778." Number stamps on barrels of much later date than pistols. Restored and altered triggerguards. Stocks with wear, nicks, chipping and some alterations, primarily in area of triggerguards, as well as old revarnish. Replacement ramrods. Associated case, relined and revarnished, the flask of 19th century date, and later than pistols.
Estimate: 3500 - 4500

Scarce And Finely Made Breechloading Percussion Howdah Type Double Barrel Pistol Of French Or Belgia

No visible serial number or markings. 11mm caliber. 6 1/8-inch side-by-side round barrels with steel post front sight, fluted top rib and 6-groove rifling. Thumb release lever on top of frame notched for rear sight. Barrel cluster pivots downward for loading. Double triggers and hammers, with back action locks. Browned barrels, balance of steel locks and mountings case-hardened. Buttcap with lanyard ring. Varnished walnut stock. Weight of 2.8 lbs.
Condition: Good to very good. Barrel cluster partially cleaned, with pitting, most pronounced on left barrel. 25% brown remaining. 60% case-hardening, fading, with scattered pitting primarily on left hammer. Stock with light wear, nicks. Old wood insert near left side of butt.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

European Flintlock Pistol, With Engraved Steel Mountings And Partially Gilt Side-by-side Barrels, La

.45 caliber smoothbore 5 13/16-inch barrels, blued finish with gilt floral and riband decorative motifs on top and on fluted center rib. Floral and border engraved locks, as well as upper tang, and steel buttcap and triggerguard. Relief carved scroll and border motifs to varnished walnut fullstock. Overall length, 10 1/2-inches.
Condition: Very good. Traces blue on barrels with 80% gilding. Gray and brown patina to balance of steel. Light pitting on pans, frizzens and barrels at breech. Stock with light nicks and wear on varnish. Chip missing from right fore-end at muzzle and gouge near front of triggerguard up to right lockplate.Tiny crack on left frizzen (at screw) and on stock forward of left frizzen. One jaw screw old replacement.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

Cat & Mouse Percussion Single Shot Pocket Pistol By Lepage, Paris

.34 caliber smoothbore octagon barrel, measuring 3 3/16-inches. Engraving on top of breech includes name of probable maker, "Delvigne." Cast and chased dragon head serves as hammer, which is cocked by pulling to rear the rod beneath barrel. Trigger embellished to appear as dragon's tail. Black molded two-piece composition grip with fox motif each side lunging toward body of dragon. Left side of grip with embossed marking "Seuls Depositaires." Right side embossed "LePage Fre . . . a Paris." Steel ramrod in butt. Overall length, 3 3/4-inches. Grip panels secured by screws and bolsters.
Condition: Very good. Steel with brown and gray patina, light pitting. Repaired crack on right grip panel through "LePage," with some adjacent chipping and repair. Front bolster on left side broken and missing top portion.
Notes: Firearm sometimes referred to as the "Mouse Pistol," due to appearance of head depicted on the hammer.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

English Flintlock Pistol By Patrick, Liverpool, With Silver Mountings

.69 caliber. 8 15/16-inch part round, part octagon smoothbore barrel. Engraved "Liverpool" in script on top flat of barrel breech, with British proofmarks crown over "V" and crown over "P" on left angle flat. Silver or platinum touch-hole bushing. Lockplate inscribed in script, "Patrick." Light engraving on barrel, lock and silver mountings. Shield-shaped silver thumbpiece escutcheon inlay. Silver touchmarks on triggerguard strap. Varnished walnut fullstock with flat-sided grip. Wood ramrod with horn tip and steel mount with worm.
Condition: Very good. Wear, brown patina and pitting to steel. Mellow patina to silver with wear. Stock, with few nicks and wear, including dent on side of escutcheon.
Notes: Jeremiah Patrick listed as gunmaker, Liverpool, Lancashire, c. 1795-1832.
Estimate: 3500 - 4500

Officer's English Flintlock Pistol, Marked Ketland & Co. On Lock And With Silver Wire Stock Inlay

.65 caliber. 8-inch part round, part octagon smoothbore barrel with proofmarks on left angle flat of crown over "P" and crown over "V." Lock marked "Ketland/& Co." and lightly engraved. Brass mountings, including engraved and pierced sideplate and shell and vase motif thumbpiece escutcheon. Acorn front terminal to floral engraved triggerguard. Grotesque mask in relief on floral and border-engraved buttcap. Walnut fullstock with silver wire inlay adjacent to barrel tang. Brass tip to wood ramrod.
Condition: Good. Gray patina to steel, with pitting and wear. Possible reconversion from percussion. Stamped at front of left angle flat of barrel "MA 701" in modern style letters and numbers. Mellow patina to brass, with wear and light nicks. Stock with light cracks and chips, and repairs on fore-end. Small area silver wire missing and some denting to wood and silver.
Estimate: 3500 - 4500

Cased Pair Of Gastinne Renette Percussion Target Pistols, With Accessories, And Signed Letter From G

Numbers 49-1 and 49-2, .45 caliber percussion, 10 3/8-inch multifaceted hexagonal and octagonal multi-groove rifled patent breech barrels. Bottom of breech of barrel no. 49-2 marked "AE 11.3 [star over]w EL [script] [crown over] R." "49 - 2" on bottom of barrel forward of fore-end, and "49/2" on bottom of barrel breech. Steel blade front sight dovetailed at muzzle. Blued barrels, with case-hardened breech, tang, bolster, lock, nipple shield, trigger and mountings. Blued triggerguards, nipples and sights. Elegant and richly detailed and executed fine scroll and border engraving on barrel breech and tang assembly, locks, steel mounts, and buttcaps, including wedges and screws. Finely checkered oil finished select French walnut stocks. Oak case with shield profile brass escutcheon inlay on lid and brass keyplate. Case contour lined with green felt, the lid lining gold-embossed "Gastinne-Renette/Paris." Accessories of turned walnut mallet, bright steel bullet mold with sprue cutter, steel powder measurer, screwdriver and nipple wrench with turned select walnut handles and German silver mounts, turned small wood container for percussion caps and large container for balls and miscellaneous. Brass mounted hardwood ramrod and cleaning rod with brass tip. Steel key. Accompanied by letter measuring 8 1/4- x 10 1/2-inches, on Gastinne Renette letterhead, and signed Gastinne Renette, dated Paris, May 2, 1850.
Condition: Fine, as expertly refinished. Pitting on nipples and adjacent on nipple shields. Light wear, 60% blue on triggerguards, balance turned brown. Bright bores. Scattered primarily light nicks to stocks. Case with lid pieced together from two sections, as is bottom surface. Case cleaned and relined and with some wood repairs. Autographed letter faded, with folds, light tears, some foxing.
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Estimate: 5000 - 8000

Cased Pair Of Engraved Belgian Percussion Pistols With Damascus Twist Barrels Gold Inlaid "damas D'a

Serial no. 1344 on bottom of each .54 caliber multi-groove rifled 9 7/8-inch Damascus twist and slightly swamped patent breech barrels. Flush gold inlaid "Damas D'Acier Superfin" within engraved panel on top of barrels. Liege proof stamping on left side of each barrel at breech. Profusely scroll engraved steel mounts. Varnished and relief carved select walnut half-stocks with fluted grip motif. In select walnut case lined in maroon velvet, with various accessories, including bullet mold, mallet, cleaning rod, ramrod, screwdriver/nipple wrench, key and embossed powder flask. Smaller bullet mold of .36 caliber for pair of single shot pocket pistols.
Condition: Good to very good. Steel of pistols with gray patina, pitting and some rust on barrels. Stocks with wear and extensive nicks. Need careful cleaning. Wear and extensive nicks on case exterior, and frayed and faded lining, plaque missing from lid, and flask needs repair to spout. Pitting and gray patina to steel. Pair of pocket pistols missing from set, as is cap container. Mallet associated.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

Cased Pair Of Belgian Percussion Pistols With Damascus Twist Barrels

Serial no. 1304 on bottom of breech of each .58 caliber multi-groove rifled octagon 8-inch patent breech Damascus twist slightly swamped barrel. Liege proofmark on left side of each barrel breech. Scroll and border engraved steel mountings, with shell motif cover to buttcap compartment. Varnished and scale-checkered select walnut half-stocks. Ivory-tipped ramrods. Wood case lined in green felt. Accessories of bullet mold, nipple wrench, cleaning rod, turned wood cap container, powder flask, two cardboard containers of percussion caps, and cleaning rod tip.
Condition: Good to very good. Gray patina to steel, with light pitting. Stocks with light nicks and 95% old re-varnish. Missing nipple on one pistol and broken nipple on other. Ivory finial tip present and broken from one of ramrods. Case very good, worn and with nicks. Some associated accessories.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Pair Of Belgian Single-shot Percussion Salon Pistols Contained With Accoutrements In Associated Mode

.60 caliber, 6 1/4-inch unmarked octagonal variegated damascus barrels. Belgian proofs. Scroll-engraved breeches, hammers, locks and tangs. Walnut stocks with steel furniture and checkered stocks. Engraved triggerguards. Engraved screws. German silver oval wedge escutcheons. Wooden ramrods with horn tips. Contained in modern partitioned case together with powder flask, single chamber bullet mold, powder measure and ball supply.
Condition: Both are good, showing grey patina and light wear overall. One example with light rust deposits. Minor worming on ramrods. Wood stocks with light wear and two hairline cracks present. Accoutrements with light wear and patina. Case with wear and scuffs to exterior. Actions good.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Pair Of Finely Made French Percussion Single Shot Pistols, C. 1850

.60 caliber micro-groove rifled 6 1/16-inch swamped octagonal barrels. Open sights. Light gold decor on barrels at breech and muzzle. French proofmarkings on left side of each barrel. Bright steel mountings to checkered and oil-finished walnut stocks, including buttcaps. Ramrods made with bone finials.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel with light surface pitting. Stocks with light wear, nicks. Repair to one hammer at spur. Light cracks to wrist of one pistol within checkering. One ramrod missing bone finial.
Estimate: 1200 - 1500

Belgian Single-shot Flobert Salon Pistol

Serial no. 8939, .22 caliber, 8-inch blued octagonal barrel with Belgian proofs. Dove-tailed front and rear sights. Offset hammer spur. Scroll-engraved and nickel-plated breechblock, hammer, trigger, spurred triggerguard and pommel cap with baluster-shaped finial. Walnut stock with fluted grip.
Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 85-90% finish with scattered light wear to barrel and relief edges. Wood with light wear and minor marks, chips to butt. Action tight and crisp.
Estimate: 700 - 1000

Swiss Percussion Martial Single Shot Pistol

.70 caliber percussion. 7 1/4-inch smoothbore round barrel octagon at breech, "H" on left side. Crown over "MG" on lock to right of hammer. Crown over "PA" on hammer. Brass mountings with steel triggerplate and backstrap. Brass buttcap marked "S/201/1831." Various screws marked "M." Varnished walnut half stock, lanyard ring on butt.
Condition: Good. Gray patina to steel, pitting. Period conversion from flintlock. Chip from hammer where strikes nipple. Replacement nipple. Old revarnish on stock, with nicks, dents and wear.
Estimate: 600 - 800

10-shot Double Action Pinfire Revolver Of Belgian Manufacture

11mm caliber. 10-shot fluted cylinder, marked in one flute with partially decipherable maker stamp, and on face with Liege proofmarking. 6 1/4-inch barrel with steel blade front sight. Scroll engraving on various parts. Wood grips. Lanyard ring on butt.
Condition: Good. Gray patina, with pitting and patina. Trigger return spring not functioning.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

Extremely Rare Transitional Prototype French Tip-up Self-extracting Double Action D.D. Le Vaux Revol

Serial no. 14951. 9mm centerfire caliber. 6 shot non-fluted cylinder. 5 7/8-inch octagon barrel with high front sight blade. Right side of gripstrap marked "MR" and with number "2," visible when grips removed. Left side of barrel stamped "D.D. Levaux/Rtf." Right side of barrel marked "Acilp Fondu." Left side of frame with star over VC. Topstrap engraved "Donaghy-Van Egmond/Amsterdam." Face of cylinder stamped with JS within circle between two chambers, and Liege proofmark E/LG/* in circle stamped between adjacent chambers. Prototype manufactured in the white, without finish. Checkered one-piece ebony grip. Steel buttcap with lanyard ring. With data from A.W.F. Taylerson, The Revolver 1865-1888, and the French translation Le Revolver 1865-1888 regarding the Le Vaux.
Condition: Very good. Light surface gray patina and surface pitting. Some hand filing markings from original manufacture. Metal carefully re-cleaned to original in the white state.
Notes: Only a few examples believed produced, of which this is the only specimen known to collectors. The clever design of this revolver allows for removal of the grips by simply pushing forward the lanyard ring at the butt, allowing the grip to snap out automatically. Replacement is just as readily accomplished. The grips removed allows easy access to the spring and inner working parts. The left side plate, which is dovetailed, slips down for further field stripping and maintenance. The mainspring is then easily removable.
Estimate: 2000 - 2500

Elaborately Decorated Set Of French Single Shot Pinfire Pistols, Gold Inlaid "systeme Lefaucheux" On

.69 caliber. One pistol with 11 1/16-inch, the other with 11 11/16-inch octagon barrel, each with 11-groove deep rifling. Gold inlaid "Systeme Lefaucheux" on each breech in old English. Browned barrels in twist motif, with finely formed groove rear sight and German silver blade front sight. Pivoting lever for barrel release. Bottom of each barrel lug with oval stamp "P. & J./Brevete/S.G.D.G." Gray-finished frame and steel mountings with elaborate semi-relief engraving in Gothic revival motifs, with flutings, and circular and tongue detailing. Finely sculpted hammer and breech decor. Select walnut grips relief carved in leaf, shell and floral designs with ribs and flutes matching steel engravings. Lanyard ring on each buttcap.
Condition: Very good. 75% brown on barrels with patina, scattered pitting. Gray patina to balance of steel with light patina, scattered surface and light pitting. Stocks with dark patina, wear.
Notes: Subtle differences are evident in engravings and stock carvings between the set. The embellishments suggest possible use as exhibition pistols. The marking on the slightly longer barrel terminates in a gold inlaid dot at each end, while the other pistol's marking terminates in slightly larger gold floral motifs.
Estimate: 2000 - 4000

Antique Scottish Dirk & Trousse

11-inch tapered blade with single fuller and scalloped back edge. Both sides of blade etched with Celtic latticework and traditional motifs. Ricasso marked: R.W. Forsyth Ltd./Makers/Glasgow and Edinburgh. Simulated braided knot grip with large citrine cairngorm stone mounted in silver mount. Scabbard decorated en suite with matching trousse. Scottish proofs.
Condition: Very good. Metal showing light wear and age patina. Cairngorm stone loose in fork and needs minor jeweler's repair to mount.
Notes: Manufactured in 1913.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Engraved 18th-century Scottish Powder Horn Inscribed: C. Oliver

The flattened bovine powder horn, hand-engraved on obverse with lattice work surrounding image of a crown with date of 1744 [the year preceding the Jacobite uprising of '45] inscribed above and cryptic inscription beneath reading: T. TYMADU[?]. Below this are fraternal or Masonic symbols of a face, the numeral 18 and a key. The spout end bears cryptic lattice patterns, two brass ormolu emblems, one of a Greek warrior and woman, the other of a figure in front of an X. A threaded brass spout plug in the shape of a thistle is a later addition. Reverse with engraved image of a thistle with crest above showing three crosses in shields with letters MA above and H.A.P. below and card symbols, heart, spade and club flanked by the letters TE/DG/AP/IM. Later period hanging chain and eyelets. An attractive and desirable Culloden era Scottish horn.
Condition: Very good. Showing dark age patina and wear overall. Screw spout and chain are later replacements.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Scottish Targe C.1850-60

Of typical wood and leather construction, the obverse with seven large brass stud bosses, each surrounded with concentric circles of domed brass upholstery nails. Reverse with leather over wooden base with pattern evidence suggestive of carrying straps now missing. A decorative or ceremonial example. Diameter: 18-inches.
Condition: Good. Leather surface cracked and checked with brass nails and bosses showing dark age patina. Reverse with warpage to wood and missing all straps. Leather with wear pattern and scattered checking.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800

Miniature Scottish Baskethilt Sword Letter Opener

Fine jeweler made silver miniature of a 17th-century Stirling-style Scottish baskethilt sword with following touchmarks on blade: JF[maker mark], [anchor assay mark/Birmingham], [lion passant = 92.5% silver] and a W. Highly detailed basket hilt pierced with hearts and circles. Red wool blood liner. Ebony grip. Ball finial. Overall length: 7 1/2-inches.
Condition: Excellent, with light wear and age patina.
Estimate: 500 - 700

Miniature Copy Letter Opener Of A U.S. Model 1902 Cavalry Sword

7-inch slightly curved nickel-plated blade with ricasso marked: Germany. Four-bar guard with finger-form grip and remnants of a miniature sword knot. Nickel-plated scabbard with mounts.
Condition: Very good. Showing light wear and oxidation.
Estimate: 200 - 300

Richly Carved Meerschaum Pipe Bowl, Signed, Monogrammed And Dated 1845, Featuring Portrait Of Pipe C

5 7/8-inches in height, 2 3/8-inches wide, and 5 1/2-inches from front to back. Silver-mounted lid and top to bowl with touchmarks including "ws" and circular mark bordered by four numbers. Carving depicts collector clutching three likely favorite pipes, and surrounded by others, as well as memorabilia and decorative scrolls. Relief carved band encircling stem inscribed with inscription and date: "Dampf Ohne Agtie.1845." Stem beneath silver mounting with front signed by carver, "J. Schweger" and with shell motif. Relief carved pipe bowls at rear of stem silver mount, from which are billowing smoke decor. What appear to be owner's initials are on top of bridge between bowl and where stem inserts, "IL." Beneath the initials, a beehive motif in relief, with scattered bees, the hive believed to represent the owner's dedication to masonry. Relief decorative edging to silver mountings and pierced domed cap to top of bowl. In relief blind-tooled brown leather case, the bottom contour lined in maroon velvet with tooled gold leaf edging. The lid lined in white cloth. Brass hinges and hook clasp.
Condition: Fine. Tarnish to silver. Light wear to case.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

Rare Cased Pair Of Miniature Percussion Boxlock Screwbarrel Muff Pistols Marked Blissett, London, Wi

.19 caliber. 3/4-inch octagon smoothbore screwbarrels, scroll and leaf engraved on top. German silver frames with matching engraving, inscribed "Blissett" on left side and "London" on right. Proofmarks of crown over V and crown over GP on bottom angle flats of each frame, beneath maker and city markings. Engraved German silver buttcaps. Gold thumbpiece escutcheon inlays on checkered select walnut stocks with German silver inlaid pins. Blued fold down triggers and screws. Overall length of each pistol, 2 5/8-inches. Varnished select mahogany case with circular brass escutcheon inlay on lid, brass hinges and lock and keyplate. Lining in burgundy velvet, bone pull to compartment lid. Accessories of steel bullet mold marked "No. 500" and "WD," ivory-handled screwdriver with German silver mounts, German silver powder flask with brass spout, key and one round ball. Case measuring 4 5/8- x 3 7/16- x 1 1/4-inches.
Condition: Very good to fine. Gray patina to steel, minor, miniature degree pitting. Mellow patina to German silver. Minor wear, two bends in lockplate. Case shows some nicks and marks. Minor pitting on steel key and bullet mold. Small chip to compartment lid and missing lid to one compartment.
Provenance: J. Tralins
Estimate: 10000 - 15000

Cased Pair Of Osborne & Jackson Percussion Folding-trigger Screw-barrel Muff Pistols, With Accessori

1 1/4-inch smoothbore screw-barrels, engraved at muzzles and finished in blue. Birmingham proofmarks on bottom of barrels and bottom of breech, forward of folding blued steel triggers. German silver frames, profusely scroll engraved on right sides, the left sides inscribed "Osborne /& Jackson" and with matching scrolls and borders. Hammers and sliding safeties engraved. Finely checkered select walnut grips with carved and fluted mushroom shaped butts. Silver finial inlay on each butt and oval silver thumbpiece escutcheon inlaid behind each upper tang. Blind tooled brown calfskin-covered wood case, with button release and brass hinges. Lined in mauve velvet, bottom covered in green leather. With steel single cavity bullet mold marked "H.H" and "No 105," steel combination barrel and nipple wrench, and brass cleaning rod device marked "Alfred Parker/Bath Street/Birmingham." Combination copper-body powder and ball flask, the pivoting brass lid to ball compartment marked "Dixon & Sons Sheffield" in circular motif. Pivoting brass lid to flask bottom exposes compartment containing percussion caps. Flask and case with lead balls. With German silver collection tag no. C 243 from the William Keith Neal Collection.
Condition: Fine. Mellow patina to German silver. Light wear and pitting on steel, latter more pronounced at nipples, which have brown patina. 85% blue, tarnish to silver, mellow patina to German silver. 99% varnish and sharp checkering to grips. Case with wear, some tears and light stains to leather. Lining fading except where protected from light by contents. Accessories very good to fine, gray and brown patina and light pitting to mold and wrench, mellow patina to cleaning device. Flask with scattered patina to brass, and light patina to copper.
Notes: Osborne & Jackson, Birmingham, listed in Der Neue Stockel, volume 2, as active 1838-45, at 49 Ellis Street, Birmingham, England.
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Estimate: 3500 - 4500

Scarce Percussion Knife Pistol With Ivory Grip Panels, Of European Manufacture

.34 caliber percussion. 3 3/4-inch round smoothbore barrel. 4 1/8-inch spearpoint single edge main blade. Left side of blade with circular maker mark, partially legible, "ACA." Accessories of awl with screw head. and rod by hammer to assist in securing pistol for firing. All steel construction, with bone grip panels. Awl serves as trigger for firing. Overall length with blade opened, 9-inches.
Condition: Good. Gray and brown patina to steel, wear, nicks and pitting. Tip of awl broken off. Cracks, chips and stains to grip panels.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

Unwin & Rodgers Style Combination Knife And Percussion Pistol

.32 caliber. 3 5/16-inch octagon barrel of German silver, with proofmarks. Two blades, measuring 3 3/8- and 2 11/16-inches. German silver bolster. Grip panels of horn. Slide-out steel accessories of tweezers and pricker. Overall length with longest of the two blades opened, 9 1/2-inches.
Condition: Good to very good. Steel with pitting and patina. Shorter blade sharpened.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

18th-century Wrought Iron Slave Shackles

The early blacksmith made leg shackles with interlocking ring design, one leg with primitive lock mechanism [no key present].
Condition: Very good. Metal with dark brown age patina.
Estimate: 400 - 600

***rare British "day's Patent" Single-shot Percussion Cane Rifle

Serial no. 27, .54 caliber, 28 3/8-inch tapered barrel. Single-shot underhammer action with London proofs. Faux wood bark lacquer finish. Cane grip threaded to accept screw-in buttstock. Varnished walnut buttstock with scroll-engraved steel mounts. Vacant oval german silver escutcheon in bottom of buttstock. Steel buttplate.
Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 90-95% finish with scattered light wear and chips to finish. Action excellent. Stock with light handling wear, otherwise excellent.
Notes: This lot is restricted from sale to residents of the State of California or requires buyers to have special Federal licenses to purchase. Lots will be transferred and delivered through our New Hampshire affiliated licensee. Prior to bidding, please consult our office should you require any additional information.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

French Pinfire Knife Revolver By Dumonthier With Etched Blade

7.65mm caliber pinfire. Left side of barrel at breech marked "Dumon". Marking left side on rib in line forward of cylinder pin, "16[?]." Folding trigger, the mechanism operating single or double action. 3 1/8-inch five-side barrel with integral knife blade beneath, the blade and barrel together measuring 6 5/16-inches. Each side of slightly swamped blade etched with flags and stands-of-arms and scroll motif within panel and scalloped etched border. 6-shot cylinder engraved with scroll and border designs, with matching decor on frame and buttstrap. Blued steel with varnished select walnut grips. Overall length, 10 3/8-inches.
Condition: Very good. Gray and brown patina, with pitting and wear. Grips worn and with old revarnish. Repaired break on right grip panel.
Estimate: 4000 - 5000

French Or Belgian Pinfire Knife Revolver With Horn Grips And Scabbard With Ejector Rod

Serial no. 2765. 8mm pinfire caliber. 3 1/4-inch hexagon rifled barrel integral with 5 5/16-inch bowie style single edge clipped point blade. 5-shot cylinder, with crown over B proofmark. Double action with folding trigger. Blued finish. Bag shaped grip of horn, with lanyard ring at butt. Leather scabbard with steel throat, frog, ejector rod and German silver tip.
Condition: Good. Gray and brown patina, extensive pitting. Grip with light marks and minor crack. Scabbard good, with worn and cracked leather, repair at separation at intersection with cutting edge of blade. Patina and pitting to steel mount, and patina and light denting to tip.
Estimate: 4000 - 5000

Horse Head Fob Of Gold And With California Gold Quartz Setting, Secured By Bit To Gold Plaque Inscri

7/16- x 11/16-inch oval gold quartz disk set in gold horse's neck and secured at top by mane and by two pins at bottom. Head measuring 1 1/4-inches in length, attached by gold bit in mouth to pin on 7/8-inch long gold plaque with engraved star motif and inscribed "Almaden." Loop on back of plaque for attaching watch chain. Overall length, 2 13/16-inches.
Condition: Fine. Light wear. Mane slightly loose in attachment to horse's head.
Estimate: 500 - 700

Gold Horsehoe Stick Pin Set In White Gold With Faceted Sapphires

3/4- x 3/4-inches. Gold stick pin mounted on gold horsehoe shaped backing, faced with white gold in which are set 8 faceted blue sapphires. Length of stick pin, 3-inches.
Condition: Fine. Light wear and light bend to stick pin shaft.
Estimate: 150 - 250

Lot Of Two California Gold Quartz Jewelry Items

Comprising: 1) Pair of California Gold Quartz Cuff Links25/32-inch diameter. 1/8-inch thickness without back mount. With back mount, 5/32-inch thickness. Mountings of low karat gold and with red gold coloration. 2) California Gold Quartz Brooch, with Inset Faceted Stone and Inscription "Xmas 1888" 2 1/2- x 3/8- x 3/32-inches, the mount of red gold with clasp on back. Thickness including clasp, 9/32-inches. Mount inscribed on back "Xmas 1888." Two panels of rose hue gold quartz with center of mount inset with four triangles of black stone bordering panel of red gold with faceted diamond or paste in 8-pointed star setting secured by four tiny gold pins.
Condition: 1) Very good. Repair to back mount of one cuff link, which appears to have broken off and was resoldered inserting small square of gold or brass onto back. Same cufflink with light chipping to quartz, and light denting at back. Minute chipping to mate. 2) Very good. Light wear and dents. Minor cracks in gold quartz. Diamond may be paste, chipping evident, and shifted slightly in setting.
Estimate: 500 - 700

Lot Of Two California Gold Quartz Jewelry Items

Comprising: 1) California Gold Quartz Brooch Edged with Pearl and Black Stone Settings. 1 5/16- x 1 11/16-inches. 5/16-inches thick including gold mounting. 7/16-inches thick including pin attachment. Center oval of gold quartz, encircled by faceted black stones, in turn encircled by small pearls, all set in gold mounting. Back of gold with pin mount and clasp of gold. 2) California Gold Quartz Heart Fob Pendant 1-inch wide by 1 3/8-inch high including gold loop. Heart-shaped gold quartz in gold mounting, the edge of roped configuration. 1/4-inch thick including quartz heart and gold mounting. Open back.
Condition: 1) Fine. Patina to gold mount and minor marks from wear. Minor bend to pin mount. Pearls with fading color. 2) Very good. Pendant appears to have had backing to serve as locket, with hinge on right side of back and latch on left side. Light chipping and cracking to gold quartz heart with light repairs.
Estimate: 600 - 800

California Gold Quartz Stick Pin

1/2-inch diameter circular gold disk enclosing square of gold quartz, mounted on 2 1/8-inch long partially twist-motif gold stem. Disk 1/16-inch thick. Engraved border and leaf decoration. Two colors of gold to disk mount.
Condition: Fine. Minor dent on back of mount near top. Minor bend in pin.
Estimate: 150 - 250

Silver Fob With Four Relief Cast Portrait Head Medallions Of American Indians

5 11/16-inches overall. Smallest medallion with child, second and third with braves, and largest with chief wearing full eagle headdress. Each panel with relief portraits both sides, and with relief borders, the medallions secured to each other and ultimately to eyelet clasp by silver link chains.
Condition: Fine. Tarnished.
Estimate: 300 - 500

Rare And Finely Engraved Solid Gold California Hat Buckle, With Civil War Era Patriotic Motifs And S

2 9/16- x 1 19/32-inches, with curved surface and finely executed pierced center. Clasp mounted on back with pivoting catch. Left side of reverse engraved with script initials "MAG." Profusely low relief engraved obverse with angelic figure at top center holding banner on which is engraved "Union" beneath an arched motif of 11 stars. Stars 12 and 13 border "Union" at each end. Bottom of buckle with American eagle and shield motif and stand of U.S. flags. Panel at left of Goddess of Liberty with shield and American flag. Panel at right of Figure of Justice with sword and scales. Embellishments within decorative borders including vines, scrolls and floral motifs. Stippled background. The elegant decorative border is accentuated by finely filed and formed edging.
Condition: Fine. Mellow patina with minor wear.
Notes: Engraver appears to be the yet-to-be identified San Francisco artisan responsible for the engraving on such special California Gold Rush objects as the Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver pictured in volume I, The Colt Engraving Book (p. 354). The special Gold Rush decorative features on that revolver are signed by jeweler J.W. Tucker, including "San Francisco/Cala."
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

Dice Fob Of Paired Set Within Gold-plated Metal Cage

1 1/4- x 5/8- x 5/8-inches with two links measuring 9/16-inches. Dice set within cage of formed steel, plated in gold.
Condition: Very good. Wear, with scattered blistering to gold finish.
Estimate: 200 - 300

Erotic Pipe Tamper Of Buxom Nude Lass With Long Flowing Hair, Relief Carved And Detailed In Ivory

3 3/8-inches, posed standing with hands on thighs below buttocks and knees bent in anticipation of tamping tobacco. Her bare feet rest on fluted pedestal, with leather wrapping. Her long, flowing and thick hair with tiny headband, her features buxom and pronounced.
Condition: Very good to fine. Light patina, minor cracks.
Estimate: 800 - 1200

Scarce Disk Hammer North & Couch Animal Trap Pepperbox Pistol

Serial no. 66. .28 caliber. 1 7/8-inch unfluted 6-shot barrel cluster. Steel frame with walnut grip panels. No visible markings other than serial number, on front of frame.
Condition: Good to very good. Gray and brown patina, with pitting, nicks and wear. Grips worn and with small repair at bottom right at toe and light filler at juncture of grips with frame at trigger.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

Scarce Large 18th-century French Flintlock Grave Robber Trap Gun

12-inch blunderbuss barrel wrapped with wooden panels held in place by two brass alloy bands. Charleville marked flintlock mechanism with brass pan. Iron mounting pin and tripping lever. Steel anchor chain. Length: 20 1/2-inches long. Sold together with associated wooden stand and Photostatic reference notes on the history of the trap or
Condition: Fair to good. Metal with dark age patina and scattered heavy pitting. Wood with wear and minor worming.
Notes: This particular type of flintlock trap gun was often called a "chicken thief gun" used to trap would be chicken thieves or grave robbers. These guns were often mounted on a base and either camouflaged or hidden from sight with trip wires rigged to be triggered by violators. The theft of human bodies from gravesites in the 19th-century for profit caused the rise in the use of trap guns to secure gravesites from violation. The thieves however, were often smarter by sending a man dressed like a mourning woman during the day to defuse the guns, thus allowing easy access for body snatchers later in the night. A rare and macabre firearm.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

Japanese Netsuke Flintlock Tinderlighter, Pierced And Silver-mounted Brass With Steel Hammer And Fri

Pierced brass case, the hinged lid decorated in low relief with numerous silver flowers on beaded ground. Matching beaded decor on bottom. Case lid and bottom with circular piercings. Lanyard ring and stud secured to bottom with beaded mount. Brass hinge to steel frizzen. Steel flintlock hammer pivots in slot of brass plate cover to bottom. Hammer cocked manually and released by 3/16-inch diameter button trigger. Slotted smaller button adjacent serves to release lid. 1 3/4-inch overall length. 1 1/8-inches high not including lanyard ring and mount. 7/8-inches wide.
Condition: Very good to fine. Mellow patina and light wear to brass. Brown patina to steel with light pitting. Some petals to silver flowers missing.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

Rare Japanese Matchlock Pistol

.36 caliber, 6-inch octagonal barrel with brass and silver-inlaid dragon motif. Flared muzzle with silver band decoration. Silver band at breech. Hinged pan safety. Brass lock and trigger. Walnut stock.
Condition: Excellent with light wear and age patina overall. Wood with minor marks.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800

Japanese Smoothbore Matchlock Longarm With Silver Decoration On Barrel And Stamped Marking On Lock

.52 caliber smoothbore. 39 1/2-inch octagon barrel with circular floral marking at breech, and various decorative motifs including duck and dragon, embellishments extending at intervals from breech to muzzle. Barrel swamped toward muzzle. Open sights. Brass matchlock system with stamp on lock near stockband. Brass cover to pan. Brass ball trigger with curved brass triggerguard. Brass floral motifs on varnished hardwood stock, including in form of barrel pin plate inlays. Two brass barrel bands.
Condition: Very good. Brown patina to barrel, with pitting and spots of encrustation. Mechanism needs minor adjustment so serpentine will remain cocked. Stock with nicks, marks and wear. Missing barrel pins and one front barrel band, as well as ramrod. Pitted bore.
Estimate: 1800 - 2250

Japanese Smoothbore Matchlock Longarm With Engraved Stock Inlays

.46 caliber smoothbore round barrel with octagon breech and open sights. The front sight a steel blade integral with crowned muzzle. Brass matchlock mechanism. Brass pan cover to barrel breech and brass ball trigger and curved triggerguard. Engraved brass band at barrel breech, inlaid adjacent at rear an engraved and overlaid brass plate. Engraved floral inlays on butt, with engraved circular brass disk inlay on bottom of stock at butt. Varnished hardwood stock with two barrel bands.
Condition: Very good. Brown, black and rust patina to barrel, with pitting. Stock with nicks and marks, and light wear. Light chipping beneath and above lock, and crack near eyelet above lock. Ramrod missing. Pitted bore.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

Japanese Smoothbore Matchlock Longarm With Faceted Barrel And Floral Brass Decorations On Stock

.45 caliber smoothbore. 33 3/4-inch octagon barrel with open sights, the front a silver blade. Faceted barrel with crowned muzzle, including silver collar. Brass matchlock mechanism including cloth wick. Brass pan cover to barrel breech and brass ball trigger and curved triggerguard. Floral engraved sheet brass decorations to stock, including primarily at butt and breech, with matching smaller inlays at wrist and wedgeplates for pins securing barrel. Wooden ramrod. Varnished hardwood stock.
Condition: Good to very good. Pitted barrel with brown and rust patina. Stock with scattered mars, light cracks, repair on left side of breech, and spot chipping from opposite side. Trigger pin missing. Pitted bore.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Japanese Smoothbore Matchlock Longarm With Silver Marking And Engraved Decoration On Barrel

.56 caliber smoothbore. 36-inch octagon barrel with crowned muzzle, open sights, with brass cap to front. Breech with relief silver marking of two characters. Engraved decorative motifs on barrel, including extended dragon. Brass matchlock system including ball trigger and sheath-like guard. Brass trim to varnished hardwood stock. Wood cleaning rod.
Condition: Good to very good. Barrel pitted and of brown patina. Missing pan cover and pins securing stock to barrel. Stock with light wear, dents, marks and light cracks. Missing two small mounts for pins securing barrel to stock. Pitted bore.
Estimate: 1800 - 2250

Japanese Smoothbore Matchlock Longarm With Silver Decoration On Barrel

.45 caliber smoothbore. 36 1/4-inch octagon barrel slightly swamped toward muzzle, and fitted with open sights. Six silver overlay floral motifs on barrel, with intricate circular silver floral motif behind rear sight. Brass matchlock mechanism including pan cover. Varnished hardwood stock. Wood ramrod.
Condition: Good. Barrel pitted, with surface encrustations and of brown patina. Silver tarnished. Stock with wear and mars and old revarnish. Missing two of pins securing stock to barrel. Connector to trigger for holding hammer at full cock inoperative. Pitted bore.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

Japanese Medium Sword With Elaborate Shibayama Inlay On Ivory Hilt And Scabbard

15 5/8-inch blade with 1-inch collar of copper near relief carved crossguard or tsuba. Hilt with scalloped bands of low relief carving, of vine and floral motifs. Areas of polished ivory with relief inlays of carved mother-of-pearl and other materials, in multi-colors, depicting aquatic birds, butterflies, leaves, flowers, and vines. The decoration continued on scabbard, with a 8 5/8-inch long relief carved mother-of-pearl dragon extending from bottom approximately half way up to just below lower of two relief carved bands. Each of the two bands with carved apertures allowing for wrapping or sash to secure to owner, one with lady bug inlay motif, the other with similar small insect, both finely depicted in colors. Pommel, hilt, crossguard and sections of scabbard pieced together. Overall length of sword, 23 3/16-inches. Overall length of scabbard, 16 1/16-inches.
Condition: Gray patina to steel, with scattered light pitting. Blade cleaned. Ivory of mellow patina. Low relief carved bands with brown and gray pigmentation. Ivory needs careful cleaning.
Estimate: 12000 - 18000

Imperial Japanese Naval Officer's Shin-gunto

Having a 26-inch blade with straight temper line. White metal bolster. Gilt seppa, menuki and kashira. Plain black iron tsuba. Cord-wrapped black rayskin grip. Unsigned tang with Toyokawa arsenal naval stamps present. Black lacquered wooden scabbard with gilt mounts.
Condition: Very good to fine. Blade clean with minor wear overall. Grip and scabbard showing minor handling wear and age patina. Minor chips to scabbard finish.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500

Rare Antique Miniature Flintlock Big Game Sporting Rifle, Signed By Cogswell, 224 Strand, London

.20 caliber. 4 1/4-inch barrel with patent breech, top flat engraved "Cogswell, 224 Strand, London." Lockplate engraved "Cogswell." Integral rear sight on barrel tang, and brass pin front sight. Decorative engraving on barrel including sunburst motif near center, and on upper tang, lock, triggerguard, buttplate and major screws. Steel mountings and ramrod, the cock with double neck and the triggerguard squareback. Pineapple finial to forward triggerguard tang. Varnished and checkered walnut halfstock. Functioning action. Overall length, 7 1/2-inches.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina to steel, with light surface pitting.
Notes: Believed made as miniature of 4-bore big game rifle for hunting Africa and India early in the 19th century. Steel cleaned.
Estimate: 10000 - 15000

Exceptional Early Special Militia Pattern British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket By I. Freeman With Rar

.78 caliber, 38 1/4-inch barrel of bright steel, the top marked: Freeman London. British proofs. Banded breech. Lock marked: Freeman. Standard relief-carved, varnished English walnut stock with brass furniture and vacant oval wrist escutcheon. Marked: HI behind lower tang. Sling mounts. Steel ramrod marked SGS. Together with correct triangular bayonet, marked "2" at base. Twist-lock collar. Original black leather scabbard with brass belt hook and tip.
Condition: Excellent, unfired. Metal bright with scattered light wear overall. Stock excellent with light worming overall. Bayonet very good to excellent with light wear overall. Scabbard showing wear and light scuffing. Belt hook wired to scabbard.
Notes: Rare shorter version of the Brown Bess of the period. Believed only four of this barrel length currently known to collectors.
Provenance: Shirburn Castle
Estimate: 12000 - 15000

British Brown Bess Revolutionary War Flintlock Musket With Bayonet And Single Western Spur

.76 caliber, 39-inch barrel with British proofs. Lock marked PRITCHETT. Walnut stock with brass hardware. Left side of stock marked: 20 and V./BY/IM[within circle]. Ramrod missing. Triangular bayonet stamped: H/o/N-10. Sold together with unrelated single western cowboy spur.
Condition: Good. Metal showing dark age patina and scattered light pitting overall. Barrel locking pins missing. Stock with wear and scattered dents and bruises. Bayonet and spur with dark age patina and pitting.
Notes: According to accompanying documentation, this musket was handed down through the consignor's family. It originally belonged to Major William B. Gifford of the Third New Jersey Regiment from 1776 to the Fall of 1780. Gifford was born in Ireland in 1750. Sold with a notarized letter from consignor, attesting to the history of the musket.
Estimate: 3000 - 5000

Rare British East India Company Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

.77 caliber, 38 7/8-inch barrel stamped: JPK/EXR/88 and breech marked: GP under a crown [definite black powder proof since 1637]; East India Proof [4 over a heart containing V/EI/C] and a V. Lockplate with rampant lion emblem of the East India Company and lock dated 1810. Standard walnut stock with brass furniture and sling mounts. East India cartouche on right side of buttstock. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Very good for this model. Metal with grey-brown age patina and scattered light pitting. Wood with age wear, small stable hairline crack in front of lockplate and numerous dents and bruises. Action good.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

Rare East India Company Bronze Ship's Cannon

Having a 3-ft long cast bronze tube with 2-inch bore and integral trunnions. Molded inscription on top: A/VOC. Marked: 24 near muzzle and inscribed with an Indian inscription. Fitted to a reproduction oak truck with oversize iron wheels.
Condition: Excellent as configured. Tube showing light age wear and mellow patina. Reproduction truck with light age wear and wheels with minor rust and patina.
Estimate: 6000 - 8000

Brass 3/4 Scale Model Of An English Model 1760 Ship's Cannon

The scale model ship's cannon, having an 18-inch lathed solid brass tube, 3.5-inches wide at the breech and 1 1/4-inch bore. Hand-crafted wheeled truck of white oak constructed with blind mortise and tenons as with the originals and with scale hardware and wooden wheels. One of a limited edition manufactured in the mid 1990s. An excellent scale model no longer manufactured. Fully functional with cannon balls. Four scale cannon balls are included with this lot.
Condition: Excellent with light wear and age patina.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

French Model 1868 Charleville Flintlock Musket

.73 caliber, 44 3/4-inch barrel with three steel bands. French proofs at breech. Standard pattern lock marked: Charleville. Ring style cock. Counterplate marked: MC. Walnut stock, the left side of butt stamped: D. Bottom of buttstock stamped: C. Top of buttplate stamped: 4. Sling mounts. Steel ramrod [see page 94 of Battle Weapons of the American Revolution by Neumann].
Condition: Good. Metal showing dark age patina with scattered light pitting. Wood showing heavy wear with stable crack in buttstock and sliver chips from stock at fore-end. Action good. No flint.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

Scarce British Paget Flintlock Cavalry Carbine

.67 caliber, 16-inch barrel with British proofs at breech. Swivel steel ramrod. Lock marked: Warranted. Sliding safety. Saddle ring. Standard walnut stock with brass furniture.
Condition: Very good. Barrel in-the-white with scattered spotting overall. Saddle ring heavily pitted. Wood with minor wear and tiny sliver chips adjacent rear of lock. brass furniture with age patina.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

Rare And Exceptional Officers Volunteer Model British T. Murcott Snider .577 Breechloading Rifle

Serial no. 1832, .577 caliber, 30 3/4-inch barrel with hooded pedestal front sight marked: C.R. Walker's/Patent. Bayonet lug. Two barrel bands. Blued finish. Case-hardened swing-open breechblock marked: Snider's/Patent. British proofs. Case-hardened hammer and lock marked: T. Murcott. Chained nipple cover. Bold and finely checkered deluxe walnut stock with sling mounts. Steel ramrod. Case-hardened buttplate dated 1832.
Condition: Excellent to mint. Retaining approximately 90-95% finish overall with scattered light wear to relief edges and some areas of faded case-hardening. Wood with excellent checkering and light handling wear. Excellent bore.
Notes: The Murcutt Snider manufactured in deluxe grade is rarely encountered.
Estimate: 5000 - 6000

Unique Revolutionary War Era Flat Powder Horn Belonging To 11th Pennsylvania Regiment Officer, Lt.

The flattened powder horn, one side inscribed with a panoply of arms and flags with the legend below reading: 11th Pa. Rgt. 1779. Reverse inscribed with an urban scene viewed from a harbor with ship in the foreground. Legend at top reading: PHILADELPHIA. Legend at bottom reading: Lt. Edward Burke. Wooden ball stopper. Ovoid wooden plug marked: L.S. Length overall: 9-inches. Designed to be carried in the pocket of a greatcoat.
Condition: Very good with age wear and patina.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000

Engraved Fort Edward Powder Horn Of Thomas Packard C.1771

The fine engraved powder horn with detailed images of 4 sailing ships, Fort Edward and environs. Carved legend reading: Fort Edward [broad arrow] 1771/made by Thomas Packard. Wood plug and carved spout. A quality carved horn. No stopper.
Condition: Fine. Showing mellow age wear and patina.
Estimate: 3000 - 4000

Sioux Buffalo Hoof Trade Knife With Beaded Rawhide Leather Sheath, C. 1870s

9 7/16-inch clipped point blade, of 1/32-inch thickness. Hardwood grip in buffalo hoof profile with swelled center section. Grip with inlaid pewter mountings. Six decorative early style brass tacks each side and four tacks on top of butt. Overall length, 14 13/16-inches. Beaded rawhide leather scabbard measuring 10 1/2-inches, 3 1/4-inches at widest point. Four colors of beads secured with sinew. Deerskin thong, hanger loop at throat.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina and stains, scattered surface pitting and sharpening marks on blade. Light nicks on top of blade. Mellow patina to pewter and brass, with wear. Grip smooth with wear and minor nicks. Sheath with patina, wear, and no beads missing.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

Deluxe Engraved, Carved And Silver And Brass Inlaid Pipe Tomahawk By Philip Cravener, Made In The St

7 3/16-inch high steel head, engraved in flush and relief with scroll, floral and border motifs, and with complementing file cut decor. Roped border to base of bowl. Signed on front edge of blade in engraved script, "Cravener." Front of oil-finished curly maple haft sheathed in engraved silver, secured by two blued screws, and with clean out plug of turned bone. Tapered haft inlaid with engraved and pierced brass scrolls, silver wire, engraved brass and silver floral motifs, and terminating with inlaid and engraved silver scroll motifs, light relief carving, and turned bone mouthpiece. Three silver bands near haft center with zig-zag line decor. Relief carved rococo scrolls on haft repeating engraved design of main brass inlay both sides near head. Engraved brass and silver inlays secured with steel and brass pins. 19 3/8-inches overall length.
Condition: Fine. Steel head with aged patina and surface pitting, to lend antique appearance. Minor denting to silver bands.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

British Colonial Maritime Provinces Flintlock Musket Marked: Thomas Lynch

.82 caliber, 56 1/4-inch barrel with three barrel bands and British proofs near breech. Unmarked lockplate. Walnut stock with period triggerguard replaced with leather substitute. Right side of buttstock inscribed: Thomas Lynch. Steel buttplate.
Condition: Good. Metal showing dark age patina with scattered pitting overall. One lock screw missing. Wrist and area around tang showing period crack repairs. Wood with wear and numerous marks and blemishes. Minor cracks in fore-end near muzzle. Ramrod a possible later replacement.
Estimate: 4000 - 5000

Composite French Model 1777 Flintlock Musket

.73 caliber, 42 5/8-inch barrel with breech faintly marked: N o 4. French proofs. Tang crudely inscribed: 11o3,5. Left side of stock and top of wrist marked: 17. Unmarked lock with brass pan [markings possibly eroded away]. Brass counterplate, front band and 1774 pattern triggerguard. Standard 1777 pattern walnut stock with carved cheekrest in high combing of buttstock. Sling mounts. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Good. Metal with dark age patina and scattered pitting overall. Wood cleaned and showing sliver cracks, minor dents and period repairs. Large sliver repair on left side of stock near counterplate.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

Rare French Model 1777 Napoleonic Infantry Musket By P.J. Malherbe, Leige

.73 caliber, 42 3/4-inch barrel with three steel bands. Belgian proofs throughout. Marked at breech: TH263. Tang marked: M1777. Lockplate marked: P.J. Malherbe/A Liege, Brass pan. Standard walnut stock with steel furniture, faint cartouches on left side of stock and butt together with number 184. Sling mounts. Steel ramrod [see page 97 of Battle Weapons of the American Revolution by Neumann].
Condition: Good. Metal cleaned throughout with scattered light pitting present. Wood sanded and refinished. Action good.
Notes: Prosper .J. Malherbe: One of a family of prolific gunmakers by that name from Belgium.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500

French Model 1777 Flintlock Musket

,73 caliber, 40 5/8-inch barrel with three steel bands. Bayonet lug on bottom side of barrel. French proofs. Left side of breech marked: C 18 5/B. Lockplate marked: Mre Imple/Francaise. Brass pan. Standard walnut stock with steel furniture. Cheek rest cut into combing of buttstock. Sling mounts. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Fair. Metal cleaned and showing scattered light pitting and age patina. Wood cleaned and refinished, showing numerous cracks, repairs and patch splices on fore-end an next to lock.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800

U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type Iii Flintlock Musket

.69 caliber, 44 3/4-inch barrel with three steel bands. Breech marked with letter P, eagle head and letters V & S. Standard lockplate dated 1812 and marked: US/Springfield [with eagle]. Lead-wrapped flint. Walnut stock stamped 14/A in front of the buttplate. Buttplate marked: 1813. Bottom of buttstock stamped N in front of lower tang. Sling eyes. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Very good for this model. Metal showing grey-brown age patina with scattered light pitting overall. Wood showing wear with minor dents, bruises and minor chip fo left side of fore-end. Ramrod broken or shortened. Action good.
Estimate: 3500 - 4500

Rare Spanish Miquelet Flintlock Fowler Dated 1808

.69 caliber, 35 1/2-inch part round/part octagonal tapered barrel with molded bands and inlaid gold and silver proofs at breech and legend reading:Fabricado/En Eibar/Ano D 1808. Two pierced barrel bands. Miquelet lock with oval touchmark reading: Y/AI/GO/EN. Fluted and relief-carved walnut stock with raised floral designs and engraved steel furniture. Scrolling triggerguard with illegible touchmark. Steel triggerguard.
Condition: Good. Metal showing dark age patina and scattered light pitting. Minor losses to silver and gold inlays. Wood showing wear and minor crack repairs at wrist with minor dents and bruises present.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

U.S. Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Musket By L. Pomeroy, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Dated 1815 On Lo

.69 caliber. 42-inch barrel. Lockplate marked "L. Pomeroy/Pittsfield" and dated "1815" at pointed tail. Walnut stock.
Condition: Fair to good. Brown and gray patina to steel, wear and pitting. Barrel breech with filing and markings removed. Stock worn, with mars, nicks, chips, repairs and cracks.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 2000 - 2500

Cast Bronze Cannon Barrel, With Embossed Date Mdxvii And Spanish Coat Of Arms

2-inch irregular bore, barrel measuring 27 1/4-inches long, approximately 13-inches in circumference at ribbed breech. Two 3 1/4-inch dolphin motif handles near trunnions, which measure total of 6-inches end to end. Relief cast decoration of Spanish coat-of-arms on top of breech. Breech with relief cast leaf motifs and stippling, and with acanthus leaf decorated ball terminal. Leaf border decor at forward half of barrel, in relief within which are the date banner (MDXVII=1517), and garland of flowers, above two facing wheeled cannon. Muzzle with graduated bands, aperture at left side for unknown purpose. Weight, 25.92 lbs.
Condition: Very good. Rich, brown patina, wear, casting marks. Likely 19th-century manufacture.
Estimate: 3000 - 5000

Whitney 1812 Flintlock Musket With "n. Haven" On Lockplate And "sny" For State Of New York Militia I

.69 caliber smoothbore, 42-inch barrel. SNY and sunken P on barrel breech. Left side of oil-finished stock stamped with diamond motif with SP over V. Indiscernable mark also on barrel breech.
Condition: Very good. Gray patina, pitting. Patina on brass pan. Wear, nicks and marks on stock.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000

U.S. Harpers Ferrry Model 1816 Flintlock Musket Dated 1839

.69 caliber, 42-inch barrel with three steel bands. Barrel marked at breech: V/P/[eagle head] and E/66. Tang stamped: 1839. Standard pattern lockplate marked: Harpers/Ferry/1839 [with small eagle over US]. Brass pan. Lower tang stamped: 4. Illegible number stamped on bottom of buttstock. Left side of stock stamped: V/AS. Steel buttplate stamped US/4. Sling mounts. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Very good for this model. Metal with mottled grey-brown patina with scattered light spots of pitting present. Wood very good with light wear and scattered dents and blemishes. Action very good.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500

U.S. E. Whitney Second Contract Model 1822 Flintlock Musket Dated 1838

.69 caliber, 42-inch round barrel with three barel bands. Breech marked: US/LF/P/S. Tang dated 1838. Lock marked: U.S./E. Whitney/New /Haven/1838. Walnut stock with inspector cartouche. No ramrod. Reproduction leather sling.
Condition: Good. Metal with dark age patina and scattered light pitting. Cock jaw missing. Wood with minor chips, wear and numerous handling marks.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

U.S. Philadelphia Model 1861 Percussion Civil War Musket, With New Jersey Markings, Believed Made By

.58 caliber. 40-inch barrel, dated 1863 at breech and marked "N.J." Lock with American eagle motif, "U.S./Philadelphia" and dated 1862 at tail. Walnut stock with "N.J" stamped on left side. "U.S." on buttplate.
Condition: Very good. Cleaned. Gray patina to steel, light pitting, more pronounced on brown patina buttplate. Nicks on stock.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Daniel J. Robinson
Estimate: 2000 - 3000

Magnificent 1:5 Scale Miniature Cased, Inlaid And Relief-carved Kentucky Flintlock Rifle Of Lancaste

.098 caliber, rifled with seven grooves at one turn in 60" twist. Profiled with a swamped taper, and representing a full-sized barrel of .49 caliber and 46-inches in length. Overall length, 12 1/4-inches. 9-inch rifled octagon barrel with open rear sight dovetailed at breech, and blade front sight on base dovetailed at muzzle. Maker's signature "Connolly" in script engraved on fully functioning lock, accompanied by engraved rococo leaf scrolls and radiating leaf motif at pointed tail of lock. Finely articulated, partially pierced gooseneck hammer engraved to match. Frizzen with roller engaging frizzen spring. Elegantly delineated waterproof pan. Internals of lock highly polished, engraved, and fitted with fly to suit fully functioning double set triggers. Faceted triggerguard with relief carved acanthus leaf motifs bordering forward tang. Faceted rear tang to triggerguard, mounted on flat bottom to butt, the butt end with inlaid and pierced toe piece. Triggerguard secured with stock pins in the traditional manner. Pierced, engraved and inlaid patchbox with manually opening, spring-secured cover. Patchbox wedded to stock by perfection of inlaying, and secured by nine tiny screws.Oil finished curly maple full stock with relief-carved rococo scrollwork behind faceted cheekpiece. Cheekpiece inlaid with pierced crooked heart, scroll and tear drop motifs. The crooked heart representing the fifth wound of Christ. Relief carved teardrop to rear and acanthus leaf carving forward of elaborately pierced, relief sculpted and inlaid rococo sideplate. Relief carved teardrop to rear and acanthus leaf carving forward of engraved and signed lockplate. Relief carved acanthus motif bordering main ramrod ferrule. Hickory ramrod with steel tip, the rear end a fixed steel worm. Traditional 8-pointed star barrel escutcheon keyplates, inlaid, the barrel secured by four tiny wedges, as well as by tang screw. Each escutcheon plate secured to
Estimate: 20000 - 30000

Historic Mid-18th Century Pennsylvania Fullstock Flintlock Smooth Rifle With Inscribed Fore-end Escu

.60 caliber smoothbore, 47 7/8-inch unmarked part-round part octagon barrel with brass blade front sight at muzzle and made without rear sight. Lock with cartouche stamping inside of lockmaker "HVE." Relief-carved walnut stock with floral motifs bordering tang and floral scrolls to rear of long cheekpiece consistent with Bucks County guns of the period. Elegant low relief curve extended from main scroll and continued beneath up to left edge of cheekpiece. Low relief semi-floral border to rear ramrod ferrule, continued parallel to ramrod as groove on each side up to fore-end. Fine, handsomely and elegantly semi-relief engraved brass mountings with rococo flower and border motifs, the Germanic triggerguard and sideplate typical of parts of the period shipped in from Germany. Bottom of fore-end with 5 1/16-inch long and 1 1/8-inch wide brass escutcheon with lengthy engraved inscription: "Purchased by H.B. Harmer/Near/Marshall's Island/on the Delaware River/from Elizabeth F. Hinkle daughter of Philip Hinkle/The Son of Joseph Hinkle and Becky Marshall-his wife/who was the daughter of Edward Marshall."
Condition: Very good. Metal showing mellow age patina throughout with light pitting around breech and on lock. Fine hairline crack repair on buttstock including around heel of buttplate. Minor losses of wood near breech and repairs around lock. Short crack from left side of barrel breech to sideplate screw. Wood repair in region of middle ramrod ferrule. Remaining wood with light wear and minor marks. Replacement ramrod.
Notes: Citations to Edward Marshall and the Historic Walk of 1737 appear in various works, including Captain John G.W. Dillin, The Kentucky Rifle (pages 3-6), in Henry J. Kauffman, The Pennsylvania-Kentucky Rifle (page 48), and in George Shumway, Rifles of Colonial America (volume I, rifle no. 41, pages 178-181). Quoting from Shumway (p. 178), in describing Marshall's own rifle:
Estimate: 15000 - 20000

Fine Quality Contemporary Engraved Powder Horn By Artist Philip Cravener

The finely carved powder horn with a detailed frontier style map of the Ohio river valley, showing all the forts including Ft. Presque Isle, Ft. LeBoeuf, Ft. Machalt, Ft. Duquesne, Ft. Ligonier, Ft. Necessity, Ft. Cumberland and Ft. Bedford. Horn also has two finely detailed drawings of two forts, the British Royal coat-of-arms and a compass rose. The horn has finely carved bands and faceted spout with turned and threaded plug. Carved wooden stopper and end plug with staple for leather sling. The horn is expertly carved, inscribed and finely patinaed to appear old. Signed by the artist: "Cravener Fecit". Overall length: 13 1/2-inches.
Condition: Excellent with light patina.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800

Fullstock Brass Mounted Kentucky Rifle With G. Goulcher Lock, Conversion To Percussion

.56 caliber, 43 1/2-inch octagonal barrel, signed in script J.G. on breech. Lockplate with light engraving, marked "G. Goulcher" within banner motif. Brass sideplate stamped "Gonter." Brass mountings, including engraved patchbox. Stock with checkered wrist, brass studs.
Condition: Good. Various repairs to wood and appears restocked. Replacement hammer later than date of conversion. Patchbox partially replaced due to repairs.
Estimate: 800 - 1000

Scarce California Percussion Half Stock Plains Rifle Attributed To Benjamin Green, With Documenting

.47 caliber, no visible markings. 31-inch patent breech octagon heavyweight barrel with open sights, the front a silver or German silver blade on steel base dovetailed into position. Double set triggers and spurred triggerguard. German silver mountings to semi-pistolgrip stock, with pewter fore-end cap. 6 1/2-inch steel mount to bottom of stock from buttplate toward pistolgrip. Accompanied by envelope and hand-written signed letter in ink, dated "Placerville [California] Aug 19th [19]25" and addressed to H.P. Blanchard, San Francisco. Letter from Mrs. W.W. Stone indicating she had access to "an old styled Rifle with a hardwood polished stsock and set in German silver that was made by Bennie Green an old timer here for your father and that they wanted it for the museum here . . . . I can get it and not cost you any-thing only the price of send[ing] it down. I saw it and it is sure a nice old pioneer if you want to have let me know."
Condition: Good to very good. Steel with gray and brown patina, pitting and wear. Crack in stock at tip of fore-end. Old replacement hammer. Missing ramrod, wedge and nipple.
Notes: Benjamin Green listed as gunmaker, Placerville, California, 1878-1881. Styling of rifle of the 1850s.
Provenance: George G. Blanchard, original owner of the rifle, died in 1891, in Placerville.
Estimate: 800 - 1200