Arms & Armor Auction

Arms & Armor Auction

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Arms & Armor Auction

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Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to offer for our May 5th Premier Auction an eclectic grouping of highly desirable and extremely rare items for the most discerning collectors of any genre or area of interest. Preview available at LewisAndGrant.com.

Opening the auction is a collection of Medieval and Renaissance arms and armor, the equal to which has not been seen in the United States in over a decade. This collection features exceedingly rare, fine condition swords, rapiers, hammers, daggers, and armor, including a Continental Hand and a Half Sword (Lot 3), a fine Italian Eared Dagger (Lot 8), and an intimidating Two-Handed Broadsword (Lot 11). Also crossing the block will be a selection of exceptional Saxon Swords (Lots 12, 13) and sets of Continental Armor and Helmets (Lots 32-41). It is difficult to select lots to highlight, as the entire selection is truly superlative.

Following the early arms and armor, we are privileged to present selections from the collection of distinguished film producer John D. Schofield (Lots 116-196). Mr. Schofield served as a...
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Pieced Pulwar Sword Ca. 18th Century

Lot # 102 (Sale Order: 101 of 325)      

29" curved blade with three small fullers, 1.5" wide. Handle of steel with pierced pommel, engraving on the guard. ** Overall excellent condition. Metal is nice and smooth with only some very minute stains.**
29" curved blade with three small fullers, 1.5" wide. Handle of steel with pierced pommel, engraving on the guard. ** Overall excellent condition. Metal is nice and smoot...moreh with only some very minute stains.**

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Mameluke Hilt Shamshir

Lot # 103 (Sale Order: 102 of 325)      

31" curved blade with ivory handle and gilt crossed guard. Leather scabbard with gilt brass bands. **The blade is nice and cleaned with some light staining scattered. Leather scabbard is in very good condition. All of the brass still retains a lot of the gilt finish. Overall excellent.**
31" curved blade with ivory handle and gilt crossed guard. Leather scabbard with gilt brass bands. **The blade is nice and cleaned with some light staining scattered. Lea...morether scabbard is in very good condition. All of the brass still retains a lot of the gilt finish. Overall excellent.**

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19th Persian Qajar War Axe

Lot # 104 (Sale Order: 103 of 325)      

7" axe head, 26.25" handle, axe head with gold inlay, handle with silver inlay work. **Overall excellent condition.**

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Good Persian Sipar

Lot # 105 (Sale Order: 104 of 325)      

18" in diameter. Deeply chiseled and damascened face with floral and animal motifs accompanied by panels of Arabic calligraphy. Brass rim with bosses of silver damascene decoration. **Good condition overall with some darkening to rear and light oxidation. Gold Damascene remains very attractive. Missing rear liner. Would display very well on a wall.**
18" in diameter. Deeply chiseled and damascened face with floral and animal motifs accompanied by panels of Arabic calligraphy. Brass rim with bosses of silver damascene ...moredecoration. **Good condition overall with some darkening to rear and light oxidation. Gold Damascene remains very attractive. Missing rear liner. Would display very well on a wall.**

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Good Persian Qajar Kuhla- Khud Ca. 1870

Lot # 106 (Sale Order: 105 of 325)      

Skull with chiseled decoration highlighted by gold damascening and silver Arabic calligraphy. Central spike decorated en suite, nasal decorated en suite. Fine mail aventail. **Fine to excellent condition overall. Retains its original lining with damascene remaining attractive and mostly bright.**
Skull with chiseled decoration highlighted by gold damascening and silver Arabic calligraphy. Central spike decorated en suite, nasal decorated en suite. Fine mail aventa...moreil. **Fine to excellent condition overall. Retains its original lining with damascene remaining attractive and mostly bright.**

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Attractive 19th century Caucasian kindjal

Lot # 107 (Sale Order: 106 of 325)      

14 1/2 blade length, 1 ⅞” wide at forte, 20" overall length. Plain broad blade with single fuller, the hilt with gold damascene decoration on sides and hilt rivets. Marine ivory grip scales, a scabbard with silver niello. Niello chape and locket, gold damascene belt loop. Black Morocco leather covered wooden scabbard with velvet insert on back. **Blade with some staining and extremely minor pitting towards point. Grip rates excellent with one minor crack through the front grip scale, does not detract. Scabbard is very good. The niello mounts are fine, loss to chape of characteristic ball finial. A handsome Kindjal.**
14 1/2 blade length, 1 ⅞” wide at forte, 20" overall length. Plain broad blade with single fuller, the hilt with gold damascene decoration on sides and hilt rivets. M...morearine ivory grip scales, a scabbard with silver niello. Niello chape and locket, gold damascene belt loop. Black Morocco leather covered wooden scabbard with velvet insert on back. **Blade with some staining and extremely minor pitting towards point. Grip rates excellent with one minor crack through the front grip scale, does not detract. Scabbard is very good. The niello mounts are fine, loss to chape of characteristic ball finial. A handsome Kindjal.**

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Early Signal Cannon

Lot # 108 (Sale Order: 107 of 325)      

1.125" bore diameter, 23.5" tube length, weighs 30 lbs. Brass tube Original carriage and wheels. Carriage made of oak with iron strapping. 37" length 12" high. **The original carriage has some deterioration to a small piece of wood between the frame. All of the iron straps have a dark patina. The wood carriage has untouched patina. A very attractive signal cannon that would display well in a gunroom.**
1.125" bore diameter, 23.5" tube length, weighs 30 lbs. Brass tube Original carriage and wheels. Carriage made of oak with iron strapping. 37" length 12" high. **The orig...moreinal carriage has some deterioration to a small piece of wood between the frame. All of the iron straps have a dark patina. The wood carriage has untouched patina. A very attractive signal cannon that would display well in a gunroom.**

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Bronze Swivel Cannon

Lot # 109 (Sale Order: 108 of 325)      

1.75" bore diameter, 25" tube, made of Bronze, weighs 61 lbs. Mounted on an Oak base. **Condition is very good retaining a nice untouched patina. Very nice display item and small enough for a gun room.**
1.75" bore diameter, 25" tube, made of Bronze, weighs 61 lbs. Mounted on an Oak base. **Condition is very good retaining a nice untouched patina. Very nice display item a...morend small enough for a gun room.**

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Bronze Swivel Signal Cannon

Lot # 110 (Sale Order: 109 of 325)      

1.75" bore diameter, 19.5" bronze tube, mounted on an oak base. Weighs 40 Lbs. **Condition is very good retaining a very nice dark untouched patina.**

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Exhibition Hunting Sword

Lot # 111 (Sale Order: 110 of 325)      

20" double-edged spearpoint blade with two long fullers. Stamped "Klingenthal" at forte. Elaborate bronze hilt cast in the round with a figure of Hercules dressed in the skin of the Nemean Lion. Scabbard with the chape and locket cast and chased in high relief with the head of Medusa and grotesque lion. Middle mount with a gorgon's head under a sailing ship and Perseus with sword and magic shield and gorgon's head. **Blade is clean with some minor staining. Mounts are good with traces of original silver remaining. Scabbard leather with minor losses. Overall good. a very impressive 19th century French exhibition dagger.**
20" double-edged spearpoint blade with two long fullers. Stamped "Klingenthal" at forte. Elaborate bronze hilt cast in the round with a figure of Hercules dressed in the ...moreskin of the Nemean Lion. Scabbard with the chape and locket cast and chased in high relief with the head of Medusa and grotesque lion. Middle mount with a gorgon's head under a sailing ship and Perseus with sword and magic shield and gorgon's head. **Blade is clean with some minor staining. Mounts are good with traces of original silver remaining. Scabbard leather with minor losses. Overall good. a very impressive 19th century French exhibition dagger.**

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Renaissance Revival Continental Exhibition Hunting Sword

Lot # 112 (Sale Order: 111 of 325)      

19” double-edged blade, unmarked, with two wide and one narrow fuller. The bronze hilt cast with a hunting scene as follows: the top with a lion devouring a bear who is crushing a hound, with a spear-wielding warrior surrounded by deer and hounds attempting to spear the lion. The quillon block with antlered deer and a boar, pursued by hounds. Small monster shell guard, the locket with a high relief stag and crossed hunting swords. The locket with a high relief stag head. Chape with low relief stag in a forest. **Blade condition is brilliant with much original polish, slight pitting at tip from moisture in scabbard. Mounts are fine with little wear and no dents. Shagreen covered scabbard in excellent condition.**
19” double-edged blade, unmarked, with two wide and one narrow fuller. The bronze hilt cast with a hunting scene as follows: the top with a lion devouring a bear who is...more crushing a hound, with a spear-wielding warrior surrounded by deer and hounds attempting to spear the lion. The quillon block with antlered deer and a boar, pursued by hounds. Small monster shell guard, the locket with a high relief stag and crossed hunting swords. The locket with a high relief stag head. Chape with low relief stag in a forest. **Blade condition is brilliant with much original polish, slight pitting at tip from moisture in scabbard. Mounts are fine with little wear and no dents. Shagreen covered scabbard in excellent condition.**

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Composite 18th Century Cup Hilt Rapier Small Sword

Lot # 113 (Sale Order: 112 of 325)      

31.75" plain colichemarde blade. Grip of statue type with female figure in classical habit. Small silver cup, straight quillon D-guard, guard and grip in good condition, blade heavy corroded towards tip. **Some tarnishing to silver with blade remaining in good condition. A very fine addition to anyone's collection.**
31.75" plain colichemarde blade. Grip of statue type with female figure in classical habit. Small silver cup, straight quillon D-guard, guard and grip in good condition, ...moreblade heavy corroded towards tip. **Some tarnishing to silver with blade remaining in good condition. A very fine addition to anyone's collection.**

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A good 18th Century German Hunting Trousse in Early 17th Century Style

Lot # 114 (Sale Order: 113 of 325)      

11.5" Blade length 2.5" wide at its broadest point. The heavy blade is unmarked, made integrally with the hit. The quillon adorned with a well sculpted steel lion in the round, with writhened ring, the opposite with shell design steel thumb ring. The hilt with rough stag horn grip scales, each held with five steel rivets. The steel mounted leather covered wood scabbard with by-knife, fork, and steel stag horn grip en suite with the broad bladed knife. Pierced steel chape and locket shaped with acorn finial fitted with two well forged steel carrying rings. **Blade is good but showing some use, shallow nicks in edges, some staining from animal blood. By-knife and fork are good. Steel scabbard with gray patination and no real pitting. Leather somewhat flake but intact. Overall made very handsome and rare example of an early trousse, the essential accessory for a successful European hunt.**
11.5" Blade length 2.5" wide at its broadest point. The heavy blade is unmarked, made integrally with the hit. The quillon adorned with a well sculpted steel lion in the ...moreround, with writhened ring, the opposite with shell design steel thumb ring. The hilt with rough stag horn grip scales, each held with five steel rivets. The steel mounted leather covered wood scabbard with by-knife, fork, and steel stag horn grip en suite with the broad bladed knife. Pierced steel chape and locket shaped with acorn finial fitted with two well forged steel carrying rings. **Blade is good but showing some use, shallow nicks in edges, some staining from animal blood. By-knife and fork are good. Steel scabbard with gray patination and no real pitting. Leather somewhat flake but intact. Overall made very handsome and rare example of an early trousse, the essential accessory for a successful European hunt.**

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Miniature Full Suit Of Armor

Lot # 115 (Sale Order: 114 of 325)      

Late 19th-early 20th century full gothic suit of miniature armor. Of far better quality than most miniature pieces. Joints are articulated with legs fluted in fine form. Sallet of Tyrolian form ca. 1470. Breastplate fluted. approx. 38" in height. Signed with "[crown]/S".
Late 19th-early 20th century full gothic suit of miniature armor. Of far better quality than most miniature pieces. Joints are articulated with legs fluted in fine form. ...moreSallet of Tyrolian form ca. 1470. Breastplate fluted. approx. 38" in height. Signed with "[crown]/S".

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A Good European Half Suit Of Plate Armour Circa 1600.

Lot # 116 (Sale Order: 115 of 325)      

The breastplate of particularly fine peascod form with fine fluting at apex. Pauldrons of four plates are matching. Well forged cannons are matched as well. Five plate tassets. The backplate ensuite with the breastplate. The visored burgonet helmet with falling buff pierced with vertical breaths, and gorget of three plates. Two piece skull with roped comb. Neck lames of two large plates. All borders with rolled edges. The entire Armour studded with domed rivets. Comprehensively circa 1600 and in excellent condition throughout. This is a most attractive half suit. Provenance: Charles P. Frischmann, 1984, Christie’s New York (Lot 118) John D. Schofield.
The breastplate of particularly fine peascod form with fine fluting at apex. Pauldrons of four plates are matching. Well forged cannons are matched as well. Five plate ta...moressets. The backplate ensuite with the breastplate. The visored burgonet helmet with falling buff pierced with vertical breaths, and gorget of three plates. Two piece skull with roped comb. Neck lames of two large plates. All borders with rolled edges. The entire Armour studded with domed rivets. Comprehensively circa 1600 and in excellent condition throughout. This is a most attractive half suit. Provenance: Charles P. Frischmann, 1984, Christie’s New York (Lot 118) John D. Schofield.

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Continental Swept-Hilt Rapier

Lot # 117 (Sale Order: 116 of 325)      

47" diamond-shaped blade, .75" wide at forte. Swept-hilt guard of good form with trumpet-shaped quillions. Wire-bound grip with braided Turk's heads. Semi-spherical pommel. Ricasso shows "[crown]/H" maker's mark commonly associated with cutlers of Toledo, Spain, however as these were commonly added spuriously, it is impossible to verify its exact origin. **Very good condition overall with blade showing some light pewter patination and scattered salt and pepper oxidation. No major flaws or damage. A very attractive rapier overall.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
47" diamond-shaped blade, .75" wide at forte. Swept-hilt guard of good form with trumpet-shaped quillions. Wire-bound grip with braided Turk's heads. Semi-spherical pomme...morel. Ricasso shows "[crown]/H" maker's mark commonly associated with cutlers of Toledo, Spain, however as these were commonly added spuriously, it is impossible to verify its exact origin. **Very good condition overall with blade showing some light pewter patination and scattered salt and pepper oxidation. No major flaws or damage. A very attractive rapier overall.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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A Fine Italian Baskethilted Broadsword "Schiavona" Circa 1700

Lot # 118 (Sale Order: 117 of 325)      

40.5" blade with center fuller, The basket of classic schiavona form of unusually fine quality well forged with single straight quillon. The spirally fluted leather covered wood grip with integral Turk's head. Cat's head brass pommel. **Condition is untouched throughout with deep age brown but no serious corrosion. One of the best quality and condition schiavonas we have had the pleasure of cataloging. Altogether a cut above the average example of this classic Italian broadsword.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
40.5" blade with center fuller, The basket of classic schiavona form of unusually fine quality well forged with single straight quillon. The spirally fluted leather cover...moreed wood grip with integral Turk's head. Cat's head brass pommel. **Condition is untouched throughout with deep age brown but no serious corrosion. One of the best quality and condition schiavonas we have had the pleasure of cataloging. Altogether a cut above the average example of this classic Italian broadsword.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Italian Pikeman's Cabasset

Lot # 119 (Sale Order: 118 of 325)      

Steel two-piece construction with pear-stalk. 14 liner rivets with brass washers. Brim with folded edge and maker's stamps to rear. Added plume socket. **Exterior shows darkening and oxidation with minor pitting and delamination. Some darkening and rust to interior. Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Steel two-piece construction with pear-stalk. 14 liner rivets with brass washers. Brim with folded edge and maker's stamps to rear. Added plume socket. **Exterior shows d...morearkening and oxidation with minor pitting and delamination. Some darkening and rust to interior. Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Persian Kajar Khula- Khud

Lot # 120 (Sale Order: 119 of 325)      

Steel skull with carved floral motifs highlighted in gold Damascene. Mail aventail of riveted 4-in-1 links attached to skull by butted rings. Retains original red padded cloth lining. 19th Century. **Good condition overall Helmet shows an overall oxidized patina with some visible gold Damascene remaining. Cloth lining is in fair condition with some minor detaching from skull. Mail shows some missing links.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Steel skull with carved floral motifs highlighted in gold Damascene. Mail aventail of riveted 4-in-1 links attached to skull by butted rings. Retains original red padded ...morecloth lining. 19th Century. **Good condition overall Helmet shows an overall oxidized patina with some visible gold Damascene remaining. Cloth lining is in fair condition with some minor detaching from skull. Mail shows some missing links.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Encased Set of Flintlock Dueling Pistols By Twigg

Lot # 121 (Sale Order: 120 of 325)      

.630 bore diameter, 9" Damascus brown octagonal barrels. Boldly signed "Twigg London". Finely engraved breech tangs, plain stepped bolted locks signed "Twigg". Swan-neck cocks with bridled frizzens and steel triggerguards engraved with flowers. Acorn finials with steel ramrod pipes and finely figured checkered walnut full stocks with shell carving behind tang. Owners initials engraved on silver thumb pieces. **Condition of barrel with excellent period re-browned finish. Locks are excellent showing little wear and no corrosion. Triggerguard with traces of original blue finish. Stocks rate excellent with some original varnish and crisp checkering. Actions are excellent, both ramrods are excellent with worms. These early Twiggs are case in original walnut case with split ring in lid, the lining possibly renewed. These are true dueling pistols.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
.630 bore diameter, 9" Damascus brown octagonal barrels. Boldly signed "Twigg London". Finely engraved breech tangs, plain stepped bolted locks signed "Twigg". Swan-neck ...morecocks with bridled frizzens and steel triggerguards engraved with flowers. Acorn finials with steel ramrod pipes and finely figured checkered walnut full stocks with shell carving behind tang. Owners initials engraved on silver thumb pieces. **Condition of barrel with excellent period re-browned finish. Locks are excellent showing little wear and no corrosion. Triggerguard with traces of original blue finish. Stocks rate excellent with some original varnish and crisp checkering. Actions are excellent, both ramrods are excellent with worms. These early Twiggs are case in original walnut case with split ring in lid, the lining possibly renewed. These are true dueling pistols.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Original Cased Pair of English Flintlock Duelers by William Parker

Lot # 122 (Sale Order: 121 of 325)      

.640 bore diameter, 10" octagonal barrels, slightly swelled at the muzzle. Barrels signed in full "W.Parker Holborn London". Double gold bands at breech with engraved barrel tang, front and rear sights. Stepped bottled locks with push on safeties, sparsely engraved signed W.Parker. Swan neck cocks, roller bearing frizzen, waterproof pans. Figured walnut fullstocks with finely checkered wrists and vacant silver shield thumb pieces. The case appears to be original to the pistols not relined, full W.Parke label in lid. Original leather covered powder flask, molds and cleaning tools including bore scraper. Original key present. **Stocks with crisp checkering one tight crack on left side of one pistol, the other side with old glue splinter. The other pistol stock with damage to both sides at muzzle. Barrels retain an old re-browned finish with wear to address and particularly around blow out plug. The locks are most gray metal with one cock a period replacement. Actions function properly Interior lining faded and worn but mostly intact. Exterior of case with old revarnish and brass split ring in lid. A good set by one of England's finest makers equal in quality to the well-known firms of Wogdon, Mortimer, Egg, and Manton.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
.640 bore diameter, 10" octagonal barrels, slightly swelled at the muzzle. Barrels signed in full "W.Parker Holborn London". Double gold bands at breech with engraved bar...morerel tang, front and rear sights. Stepped bottled locks with push on safeties, sparsely engraved signed W.Parker. Swan neck cocks, roller bearing frizzen, waterproof pans. Figured walnut fullstocks with finely checkered wrists and vacant silver shield thumb pieces. The case appears to be original to the pistols not relined, full W.Parke label in lid. Original leather covered powder flask, molds and cleaning tools including bore scraper. Original key present. **Stocks with crisp checkering one tight crack on left side of one pistol, the other side with old glue splinter. The other pistol stock with damage to both sides at muzzle. Barrels retain an old re-browned finish with wear to address and particularly around blow out plug. The locks are most gray metal with one cock a period replacement. Actions function properly Interior lining faded and worn but mostly intact. Exterior of case with old revarnish and brass split ring in lid. A good set by one of England's finest makers equal in quality to the well-known firms of Wogdon, Mortimer, Egg, and Manton.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Pair of German Flintlock Holster Pistols

Lot # 123 (Sale Order: 122 of 325)      

.500 bore diameter, 10" round barrel, NSN. Marked on lock "Spangenberg, Suhl Gottfried", circa 1727-1783. Convex lock indistinctly signed "Spangenberg", lock inlaid at tail with gold and silver vines, hammer and frizzen inlaid en suite. Full brass mounts cast and chased with foliage. Sideplates are extremely unusual in that they have no side nails. Highly carved figured walnut fullstock with horn forend cap and horn tip ramrods. 16.75" overall, aside from the cock screw they are screwless. **Metal having been clean but sharp and crisp. Wood is good with over varnish. One pistol with tight crack forward of triggerguard plate. Pistols are very interesting from a design standpoint.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
.500 bore diameter, 10" round barrel, NSN. Marked on lock "Spangenberg, Suhl Gottfried", circa 1727-1783. Convex lock indistinctly signed "Spangenberg", lock inlaid at ta...moreil with gold and silver vines, hammer and frizzen inlaid en suite. Full brass mounts cast and chased with foliage. Sideplates are extremely unusual in that they have no side nails. Highly carved figured walnut fullstock with horn forend cap and horn tip ramrods. 16.75" overall, aside from the cock screw they are screwless. **Metal having been clean but sharp and crisp. Wood is good with over varnish. One pistol with tight crack forward of triggerguard plate. Pistols are very interesting from a design standpoint.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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18th Century Silver-Mounted Italian Flintlock Belt Pistol Circa 1770

Lot # 124 (Sale Order: 123 of 325)      

.310 bore, 7.5" octagonal to round barrel, Silver mounted furniture, carved walnut stock. Integral bridled pan. **Overall very good. Functional lock with good springs. This pistol has been restocked.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
.310 bore, 7.5" octagonal to round barrel, Silver mounted furniture, carved walnut stock. Integral bridled pan. **Overall very good. Functional lock with good springs. Th...moreis pistol has been restocked.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Silver-Mounted Ottoman Flintlock Pistol

Lot # 125 (Sale Order: 124 of 325)      

.600 bore diameter, 14" barrel. Early curved flintlock wood stock mounted with silver decorated bands, silver escutcheons, and chased silver butt. **All metal has a patinated brown patina with original flint. Stock with untouched black patina.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
.600 bore diameter, 14" barrel. Early curved flintlock wood stock mounted with silver decorated bands, silver escutcheons, and chased silver butt. **All metal has a patin...moreated brown patina with original flint. Stock with untouched black patina.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Japanese Edo period Takeda-Style Jingasa

Lot # 126 (Sale Order: 125 of 325)      

Lacquered wood construction with upturned brim. Interior with cotton pad and tying cords. Interior finished with red lacquer. Exterior shows attractive bamboo motif decoration and hollyhock mon (crest). **Very good condition. Some minor loss of finish and wearing of lacquer, especially on edges of brim.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Lacquered wood construction with upturned brim. Interior with cotton pad and tying cords. Interior finished with red lacquer. Exterior shows attractive bamboo motif decor...moreation and hollyhock mon (crest). **Very good condition. Some minor loss of finish and wearing of lacquer, especially on edges of brim.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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