Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Tuesday, November 15, 2022  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

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(A) REGIMENTALLY MARKED FRENCH MODEL 1766 CHARLEVILLE MUSKET, 69TH REGIMENT BRAND, MARYLAND "M" ON B

Lot # 1026 (Sale Order: 26 of 326)      

This standard Model 1766 Charleville with Maryland markings. This musket features a standard tapered barrel with lug mounted on bottom, but turned slightly to the right side. Marked on the breech with an "S", an "M" and eagle head over "CT" in an oval cartouche. The flat lockplate of 6 - 1/4" has beveled edges and is inscribed "Charleville" in the center. Standard Model 1766 furniture. Walnut stock marked "69 REGT" on left side of wrist. Left side of buttstock marked with large "D" for Charleville arsenal inspection, as well as carved initials "DL" and "HM". Complete with a 28" portion of its original flared ramrod. CONDITION: All iron components retain a heavy dark patina with some scattered pitting. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and marking is clear. Mechanism is strong and functions well, lock retains a dark patina. Top jaw and top jaw screw are replacements. Furniture shows heavy patina and stock shows scattered marks from use and some staining from iron oxidation. Comb and wrist show hairline cracks and there are some scattered minor marks and chips to forend. A historic Maryland marked and regimentally marked Charleville musket. DMG Barrel Length: 44 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore Manufacturer: Charleville Model: 1766 Serial Number: NSN
This standard Model 1766 Charleville with Maryland markings. This musket features a standard tapered barrel with lug mounted on bottom, but turned slightly to the right s...moreide. Marked on the breech with an "S", an "M" and eagle head over "CT" in an oval cartouche. The flat lockplate of 6 - 1/4" has beveled edges and is inscribed "Charleville" in the center. Standard Model 1766 furniture. Walnut stock marked "69 REGT" on left side of wrist. Left side of buttstock marked with large "D" for Charleville arsenal inspection, as well as carved initials "DL" and "HM". Complete with a 28" portion of its original flared ramrod. CONDITION: All iron components retain a heavy dark patina with some scattered pitting. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and marking is clear. Mechanism is strong and functions well, lock retains a dark patina. Top jaw and top jaw screw are replacements. Furniture shows heavy patina and stock shows scattered marks from use and some staining from iron oxidation. Comb and wrist show hairline cracks and there are some scattered minor marks and chips to forend. A historic Maryland marked and regimentally marked Charleville musket. DMG Barrel Length: 44 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore Manufacturer: Charleville Model: 1766 Serial Number: NSN

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(A) FRENCH MODEL 1766/68 MUSKET MARKED WINTERS AND MARYLAND.

Lot # 1027 (Sale Order: 27 of 326)      

According to the correspondence between Elisha Winters and the Council of Safety outlined in "Arms Makers of Maryland" by Dan Hartzler, Winters made several hundred arms for Marylands use beginning in 1776. The Council often provided him with locks, barrels, and balls and powder for proving. He was then to stock the muskets. In a letter dated July 2, 1776, in a letter from the Smyth to Council, the Smyth explains that the gun barrels agreeable to his contract were not supplied to Winters. It also requests that he be furnished with locks from the Frederick Manufactory. With this, he would be able to complete 50 stands of arms per week. The musket is a standard Model 1766/68 Charleville. Barrel markings have been removed on left side of breech and a dished area can be felt with the finger. Now marked "EW" and top of barrel marked "MARYLAND". The lock is of the French type and is unmarked inside, although some polishing has occurred and a couple screws are modern replacements. Lock has a swan neck cock and is marked "WINTERS" in the center. Furniture is French, trigger guard stamped with large Charleville "R" inspectors mark inside bow. The walnut stock is French and marked on the left side of the buttstock the the Charleville "D". Someone at a later time has added "HOO" before the "D" and now it reads "HOOD". Complete with its period iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel and all iron components were cleaned and now retain a freckled surface with grey/brown surface. Lock appears to be in its original flintlock configuration. Stock shows scattered age cracks and marks from use. Barrel Length: 45" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Charleville Model: 1766/68 Serial Number: NSN
According to the correspondence between Elisha Winters and the Council of Safety outlined in "Arms Makers of Maryland" by Dan Hartzler, Winters made several hundred arms ...morefor Marylands use beginning in 1776. The Council often provided him with locks, barrels, and balls and powder for proving. He was then to stock the muskets. In a letter dated July 2, 1776, in a letter from the Smyth to Council, the Smyth explains that the gun barrels agreeable to his contract were not supplied to Winters. It also requests that he be furnished with locks from the Frederick Manufactory. With this, he would be able to complete 50 stands of arms per week. The musket is a standard Model 1766/68 Charleville. Barrel markings have been removed on left side of breech and a dished area can be felt with the finger. Now marked "EW" and top of barrel marked "MARYLAND". The lock is of the French type and is unmarked inside, although some polishing has occurred and a couple screws are modern replacements. Lock has a swan neck cock and is marked "WINTERS" in the center. Furniture is French, trigger guard stamped with large Charleville "R" inspectors mark inside bow. The walnut stock is French and marked on the left side of the buttstock the the Charleville "D". Someone at a later time has added "HOO" before the "D" and now it reads "HOOD". Complete with its period iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel and all iron components were cleaned and now retain a freckled surface with grey/brown surface. Lock appears to be in its original flintlock configuration. Stock shows scattered age cracks and marks from use. Barrel Length: 45" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Charleville Model: 1766/68 Serial Number: NSN

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(A) RARE 1ST AMERICAN 1ST BATTALION MARKED SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS, EX STEVE HENCH.

Lot # 1028 (Sale Order: 28 of 326)      

It is well documented that these Pattern 1759 Marine Militia muskets were issued to Loyalist troops. This example is possibly the only one still in existence with these markings, according to "Insignia of Independence" by Don Troiani and James Kochan, pages 169-172. In May of 1779 the Queen's Rangers were designated as the 1st American Regiment, this was the beginning of the Loyalist units. It is interesting to note that this musket came out of an attic in Long Island, which was a highly concentrated Loyalist stronghold. Round, steel barrel with bayonet lug mounted on top near muzzle. The top is engraved "1A No 1B" for 1st American 1st Battalion. Customary Government view and proof marks are partially visible; and crown over "FG" at breech. Lockplate is marked "TOWER" behind cock, crown over "GR" between the cock and pan. The lock is a second lock replaced during the period of use. Standard Pattern 1759 Marine Militia furniture including buttplate tang with a screw which is also inscribed with a series of punched dots forming the date "1778". At the time of issue, just as was done with the Queen's Rangers, a wrist escutcheon was added. The wrist escutcheon has a worn inscription which appears to read "E / 50". As this is the Pattern 1759, there is a brass ramrod entry ferrule. Walnut stock of classic British form with a bulge at the ramrod entry ferrule and a carved beavertail with an added incised line which was done during the period. There is also a partially visible crown stamped behind the trigger guard tang and a large "I" carved into the stock on the right side. Complete with its original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy brown patina with some scattered areas of pitting and some light wear to markings. Lock retains a matching surface, frizzen was resleeved during the period, and at the time the lock was replaced the sideplate was recessed slightly for fitting purposes. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass retains a very dark green, unpolished surface. Stock retains its original surface with some light added finish, showing scattered marks from use, age cracks, and a small in-period repair where the mainspring was broken out below the lockplate. There is some minor chipping around the back of the lock tang and one minor splinter on the left side of the forend towards the muzzle. A rare opportunity to own a regimentally marked and dated Loyalist musket in untouched condition. PROVENANCE: Ex. Steve Hench Collection, sold as lot 1141 on October 30, 2019 at Morphy Auctions. DMG Barrel Length: 41 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .80 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tower Model: Short Land Pattern Brown Bess Paperwork: Provenance, Information Serial Number: NSN

CORRECTION: Please disregard the reference below, as the implication was incorrect.
"This example is possibly the only one still in existence with these markings, according to "Insignia of Independence" by Don Troiani and James Kochan, pages 169-172."

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(A) MASSIVE GERMAN FLINTLOCK WALL GUN BY J.J. BEHR, C. 1750-1770.

Lot # 1029 (Sale Order: 29 of 326)      

This wall gun is featured on pg. 9 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker. For another example with similar hardware, see plate 14.MM on pg. 194 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George Neumann. This circa 1750 wall gun was most likely used here during the Revolutionary War. It may be one of those purchased or procured by the Continental Congress from one of their many sources. The heavy swamped octagonal barrel features an iron front sight and a large iron rear sight. The early flat banana lockplate has beveled edges and a molding at the tail; center marked "I.I. BEHR". The iron furniture is of classic German form. There is an oval wrist escutcheon and serpentine sideplate. Large faceted ramrod ferrules. Buttplate tang extends nearly the entire length of the top of the comb. The walnut stock is carved with shaped relief panels around the lock, sidelock, ramrod entry ferrule, and barrel tang. There is also a relief molding along the ramrod channel. Complete with its original iron-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a light grey patina with some scattered areas of light brown patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and the mechanism is very strong and functions well. Lock retains a mostly bright patina. Furniture retains a light patina. The stock is completely original, but has a straight cut 38 - 1/2" from the muzzle. The ramrod was also cut in the same place. Stock shows scattered cracks, bruises and other minor marks from use. A very nice signed wall gun. DMG Barrel Length: 57 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .80 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J. J. Behr Model: Wall Gun Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN
This wall gun is featured on pg. 9 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker. For another example with similar hardware, see plate 14.MM on pg. 194 of "Battle We...moreapons of the American Revolution" by George Neumann. This circa 1750 wall gun was most likely used here during the Revolutionary War. It may be one of those purchased or procured by the Continental Congress from one of their many sources. The heavy swamped octagonal barrel features an iron front sight and a large iron rear sight. The early flat banana lockplate has beveled edges and a molding at the tail; center marked "I.I. BEHR". The iron furniture is of classic German form. There is an oval wrist escutcheon and serpentine sideplate. Large faceted ramrod ferrules. Buttplate tang extends nearly the entire length of the top of the comb. The walnut stock is carved with shaped relief panels around the lock, sidelock, ramrod entry ferrule, and barrel tang. There is also a relief molding along the ramrod channel. Complete with its original iron-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a light grey patina with some scattered areas of light brown patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and the mechanism is very strong and functions well. Lock retains a mostly bright patina. Furniture retains a light patina. The stock is completely original, but has a straight cut 38 - 1/2" from the muzzle. The ramrod was also cut in the same place. Stock shows scattered cracks, bruises and other minor marks from use. A very nice signed wall gun. DMG Barrel Length: 57 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .80 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J. J. Behr Model: Wall Gun Paperwork: Information Serial Number: NSN

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(A) MASSIVE GERMANIC FLINTLOCK WALL GUN MARKED J.J. BEHR.

Lot # 1030 (Sale Order: 30 of 326)      

For an example with similar hardware, see plate 14.MM on pg. 194 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George Neumann. This circa 1750 wall gun is most likely used here during the Revolutionary War. It may be one of those purchased or procured by the Continental Congress from one of their many sources. The heavy swamped octagonal barrel features an iron front sight and a large iron rear sight. The early flat banana lockplate has beveled edges and a molding at the tail; center marked "I.I. BEHR". The iron furniture is of classic German form. There is an oval wrist escutcheon and serpentine 3-screw sideplate. Large faceted ramrod ferrules. Buttplate tang extends nearly the entire length of the top of the comb. The stock is carved with shaped relief panels around the lock, sidelock, ramrod entry ferrule, and barrel tang. There is also a relief molding along the ramrod channel. Complete with an old wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy dark brown patina with one area partially cleaned long ago towards the breech. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and the mechanism is very strong and functions well. Lock retains a mostly brown patina with a couple areas of lighter patina. Furniture retains a dark heavy brown patina. The sideplate evidently took a heavy hit during the period and has a dent towards the front. The second ramrod ferrule from the muzzle has been somewhat flattened, probably from resting the gun while it was fired. Stock shows scattered cracks, bruises and other minor marks from use. Ramrod has been broken and repaired. A very nice as-found and untouched wall gun. DMG Barrel Length: 58" Caliber/Bore: .78 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J J Behr Model: Wall Gun Serial Number: NSN
For an example with similar hardware, see plate 14.MM on pg. 194 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George Neumann. This circa 1750 wall gun is most likely...more used here during the Revolutionary War. It may be one of those purchased or procured by the Continental Congress from one of their many sources. The heavy swamped octagonal barrel features an iron front sight and a large iron rear sight. The early flat banana lockplate has beveled edges and a molding at the tail; center marked "I.I. BEHR". The iron furniture is of classic German form. There is an oval wrist escutcheon and serpentine 3-screw sideplate. Large faceted ramrod ferrules. Buttplate tang extends nearly the entire length of the top of the comb. The stock is carved with shaped relief panels around the lock, sidelock, ramrod entry ferrule, and barrel tang. There is also a relief molding along the ramrod channel. Complete with an old wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy dark brown patina with one area partially cleaned long ago towards the breech. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and the mechanism is very strong and functions well. Lock retains a mostly brown patina with a couple areas of lighter patina. Furniture retains a dark heavy brown patina. The sideplate evidently took a heavy hit during the period and has a dent towards the front. The second ramrod ferrule from the muzzle has been somewhat flattened, probably from resting the gun while it was fired. Stock shows scattered cracks, bruises and other minor marks from use. Ramrod has been broken and repaired. A very nice as-found and untouched wall gun. DMG Barrel Length: 58" Caliber/Bore: .78 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J J Behr Model: Wall Gun Serial Number: NSN

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(A) I.I. BEHR FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Lot # 1031 (Sale Order: 31 of 326)      

Behr is recorded variously in Wurzburg, Liege, Wallerstein, and Darmstadt between 1700 and 1740, with most of his production between 1720-174. This example has a 12 - 3/4" round barrel with a flat sighting rib, light engraving, and 4 deeply stuck poincons, 3 depicting a crown over "DP" and a third that is indiscernible, but appears to have a "P" and a "V". Beveled edge banana lock engraved with scroll, faceted pan, bridled pan cover. Swan neck cock engraved en suite, with the head of a mythical creature. Full length stock with relief geometric carving around reinforced mouth, last 6" is a well-spliced replacement. Ramrod, probably the original, retained by a single faceted ferrule before feeding into a reinforced mouth. Plain iron trigger guard with an unengraved finial in the shape of an urn. Relief carving around tang. Elaborate sideplate with floral scroll, missing one lockbolt. Flared butt with faceted cap and long stirrups. CONDITION: Overall good. Iron is turning a chocolate brown patina throughout with flashes of dove grey. Stock is good showing evidence of use throughout, showing softness to the carving, and with some chipping and cracks, primarily to buttcap but a few others scattered about; reinforced ramrod mouth is missing the tip of the finial. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. Barrel Length: 12 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .65 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: I.I. Behr Model: Flintlock Serial Number: NSN
Behr is recorded variously in Wurzburg, Liege, Wallerstein, and Darmstadt between 1700 and 1740, with most of his production between 1720-174. This example has a 12 - 3/4...more" round barrel with a flat sighting rib, light engraving, and 4 deeply stuck poincons, 3 depicting a crown over "DP" and a third that is indiscernible, but appears to have a "P" and a "V". Beveled edge banana lock engraved with scroll, faceted pan, bridled pan cover. Swan neck cock engraved en suite, with the head of a mythical creature. Full length stock with relief geometric carving around reinforced mouth, last 6" is a well-spliced replacement. Ramrod, probably the original, retained by a single faceted ferrule before feeding into a reinforced mouth. Plain iron trigger guard with an unengraved finial in the shape of an urn. Relief carving around tang. Elaborate sideplate with floral scroll, missing one lockbolt. Flared butt with faceted cap and long stirrups. CONDITION: Overall good. Iron is turning a chocolate brown patina throughout with flashes of dove grey. Stock is good showing evidence of use throughout, showing softness to the carving, and with some chipping and cracks, primarily to buttcap but a few others scattered about; reinforced ramrod mouth is missing the tip of the finial. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. Barrel Length: 12 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .65 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: I.I. Behr Model: Flintlock Serial Number: NSN

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(A) I.I. BEHR FLINTLOCK COMMITTEE PISTOL.

Lot # 1032 (Sale Order: 32 of 326)      

Behr is recorded variously in Wurzburg, Liege, Wallerstein, and Darmstadt between 1700 and 1740, with most of his production between 1720-1740. This example has a 13 - 1/2" octagonal-to-hexagonal-to-round barrel with a partially flattened sighting rib, 2 wedding bands at transition of faceted barrel portion to round portion. Beveled edge banana lock with faceted pan, unbridled pan cover, signed "I I BEHR". Swan neck cock. Ramrod, probably a replacement, retained by a single faceted ferrule before feeding into a reinforced mouth. Full length stock with pointed finial relief carving around reinforced mouth. Plain brass trigger guard with an unengraved finial in the shape of a bulbous urn. Relief floral carving around tang. Elaborate serpentine sideplate with a dragon's head engraved towards fore bolt. Flared butt with faceted cap and long stirrups. Dan Hartzler has attributed Behr as a gunmaker for the Maryland Committee of Safety. CONDITION: Overall good. Iron is turning a chocolate brown patina throughout with flashes of dove grey, primarily along stockline and on lock. Stock is fair showing evidence of use throughout, showing softness to the carving, and with some chipping and cracks, primarily to buttcap but a few others scattered about. More significant pieces missing on left side of barrel tang, and along buttcap. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. Barrel Length: 13 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: I.I. Behr Model: Committee Serial Number: NSN
Behr is recorded variously in Wurzburg, Liege, Wallerstein, and Darmstadt between 1700 and 1740, with most of his production between 1720-1740. This example has a 13 - 1/...more2" octagonal-to-hexagonal-to-round barrel with a partially flattened sighting rib, 2 wedding bands at transition of faceted barrel portion to round portion. Beveled edge banana lock with faceted pan, unbridled pan cover, signed "I I BEHR". Swan neck cock. Ramrod, probably a replacement, retained by a single faceted ferrule before feeding into a reinforced mouth. Full length stock with pointed finial relief carving around reinforced mouth. Plain brass trigger guard with an unengraved finial in the shape of a bulbous urn. Relief floral carving around tang. Elaborate serpentine sideplate with a dragon's head engraved towards fore bolt. Flared butt with faceted cap and long stirrups. Dan Hartzler has attributed Behr as a gunmaker for the Maryland Committee of Safety. CONDITION: Overall good. Iron is turning a chocolate brown patina throughout with flashes of dove grey, primarily along stockline and on lock. Stock is fair showing evidence of use throughout, showing softness to the carving, and with some chipping and cracks, primarily to buttcap but a few others scattered about. More significant pieces missing on left side of barrel tang, and along buttcap. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. Barrel Length: 13 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: I.I. Behr Model: Committee Serial Number: NSN

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(A) I.I. BEHR FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL.

Lot # 1033 (Sale Order: 33 of 326)      

Behr is recorded variously in Wurzburg, Liege, Wallerstein, and Darmstadt between 1700 and 1740, with most of his production between 1720-1740. This example has a 13 - 1/2" octagonal-to-round barrel with 2 wedding rings at the girdle and a simple brass blade front sight. Beveled edge banana lock with faceted pan, plain swan neck cock, signed "I. I. BEHR" under pan. Ramrod, probably a replacement, with a brass tip retained by a single line-decorated ferrule before feeding into a reinforced mouth. Full length stock with relief pointed carving around reinforced mouth. Plain brass trigger guard with an unengraved finial in the shape of an urn, protecting a single tailed trigger. Relief carving around tang with a brass geometric thumbpiece and serpentine sideplate, engraved with a draconic head. Flared butt with raised staged cap and long stirrups. Dan Hartzler has attributed Behr as a gunmaker for the Maryland Committee of Safety. CONDITION: Overall good. Barrel is essentially dove grey with some even light oxidation. Stock is good showing evidence of wear throughout with some spots of dryness, handling, and pressure marks. Some spots of shrinkage away from furniture at buttcap and bottom of trigger guard tang. Some minor crazing to varnish and a crack near fore barrel pin. Wood has an extra layer of varnish. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. Barrel Length: 13 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: I.I. Behr Model: Flintlock Serial Number: NSN
Behr is recorded variously in Wurzburg, Liege, Wallerstein, and Darmstadt between 1700 and 1740, with most of his production between 1720-1740. This example has a 13 - 1/...more2" octagonal-to-round barrel with 2 wedding rings at the girdle and a simple brass blade front sight. Beveled edge banana lock with faceted pan, plain swan neck cock, signed "I. I. BEHR" under pan. Ramrod, probably a replacement, with a brass tip retained by a single line-decorated ferrule before feeding into a reinforced mouth. Full length stock with relief pointed carving around reinforced mouth. Plain brass trigger guard with an unengraved finial in the shape of an urn, protecting a single tailed trigger. Relief carving around tang with a brass geometric thumbpiece and serpentine sideplate, engraved with a draconic head. Flared butt with raised staged cap and long stirrups. Dan Hartzler has attributed Behr as a gunmaker for the Maryland Committee of Safety. CONDITION: Overall good. Barrel is essentially dove grey with some even light oxidation. Stock is good showing evidence of wear throughout with some spots of dryness, handling, and pressure marks. Some spots of shrinkage away from furniture at buttcap and bottom of trigger guard tang. Some minor crazing to varnish and a crack near fore barrel pin. Wood has an extra layer of varnish. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. Barrel Length: 13 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: I.I. Behr Model: Flintlock Serial Number: NSN

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(A) AMERICAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH LOCK STAMPED "PK", ATTRIBUTED TO PETER KEENER SR, PATTERNED AFTER

Lot # 1034 (Sale Order: 34 of 326)      

For pistols of similar style and construction and attributed to various Committees of Safety, see "Historic Pistols" by Smith & Bitter, pgs. 14-19. Round barrel without sights proofed over the breach with "(Crown) / CP", "(Fleur de Lis) / I (?)" second character indistinct, possibly B for James Barber, and "(Crown) / V". Convex banana lock of a crude form, indicative of the kind of surreptitious activity that produced guns like this, with unbridled pan, double bolts, swan neck cock, and gradual teat at rear; stamped "P K" at rear, a mark that has been attributed to Peter Keener. Keener is recorded as manufacturing Committee of Safety firearms in "American Gunsmiths" by Sellers. Double lock bolts connected by a brass sideplate. Full length stock with a brass nosecap, ramrod retained by a single brass ferrule and feeding into a reinforced mouth with a pointed finial. Plain brass trigger guard with short trigger and a plain acorn finial. Tightly curved bag grip with brass buttcap. Accompanied by a number of photos of this pistol. CONDITION: Barrel has an even mottled patina with flashes of dove grey throughout, lock a more consistent chocolate patina with fewer flashes. Cock appears to have been cleaned. Stock is overall very good with several extremely well executed repairs and spliced in pieces, including an area ahead of lock, a sliver ahead of ramrod mouth, wrist, and behind trigger guard. Brass trigger guard has a well executed repair at rear. Brass has a pleasant deep gold color. Mechanically fine, bore is very good. Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .62 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Peter Keener Model: Flintlock Pistol Paperwork: Photos Serial Number: NSN
For pistols of similar style and construction and attributed to various Committees of Safety, see "Historic Pistols" by Smith & Bitter, pgs. 14-19. Round barrel without s...moreights proofed over the breach with "(Crown) / CP", "(Fleur de Lis) / I (?)" second character indistinct, possibly B for James Barber, and "(Crown) / V". Convex banana lock of a crude form, indicative of the kind of surreptitious activity that produced guns like this, with unbridled pan, double bolts, swan neck cock, and gradual teat at rear; stamped "P K" at rear, a mark that has been attributed to Peter Keener. Keener is recorded as manufacturing Committee of Safety firearms in "American Gunsmiths" by Sellers. Double lock bolts connected by a brass sideplate. Full length stock with a brass nosecap, ramrod retained by a single brass ferrule and feeding into a reinforced mouth with a pointed finial. Plain brass trigger guard with short trigger and a plain acorn finial. Tightly curved bag grip with brass buttcap. Accompanied by a number of photos of this pistol. CONDITION: Barrel has an even mottled patina with flashes of dove grey throughout, lock a more consistent chocolate patina with fewer flashes. Cock appears to have been cleaned. Stock is overall very good with several extremely well executed repairs and spliced in pieces, including an area ahead of lock, a sliver ahead of ramrod mouth, wrist, and behind trigger guard. Brass trigger guard has a well executed repair at rear. Brass has a pleasant deep gold color. Mechanically fine, bore is very good. Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .62 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Peter Keener Model: Flintlock Pistol Paperwork: Photos Serial Number: NSN

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(A) KEENER MARKED FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOL, EX. WILLIAM LOCKE COLLECTION.

Lot # 1035 (Sale Order: 35 of 326)      

There are multiple Keeners recorded in Stockel (all were working in Maryland); given the working dates it is most like a very late Peter Keener or a very early John (John was Peter's son). Octagonal barrel with bead front sight, light stiff leaf engraving over the breech underside with British CP proofs and a faint "TWISTED", key anchor has evidence of an interesting period brass repair. Gold touch hole. Flat stepped lock converted back to flintlock with single bolt, fenced waterproof pan, bridled pan cover, roller bearing frizzen, engraved with florals at rear, rays around end of lock bolt and signed "KEENER" under the pan. Push on English safety. Diminutive swan neck cock. Safety, cock, and gold bushing are replacements, possibly from a reconversion. Horn tipped ramrod with a jag on reverse, covered by a threaded cap, retained by a single ferrule feeding into a reinforced mouth. Half stock with silver forearm tip, silver barrel key escutcheon, Trigger guard with spur, engraved in with a stand of arms, and pineapple finial. Silver thumbpiece in the shape of a shield. Well checkered bag grip. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrel has been cleaned to a bright silver with some spots of patina and polishing marks. Stock is good, with evidence of a mainspring kick underneath the lock, which has been repaired with a modern nail. Other light handling marks to stock. Checkering is very good with some abrasions to heads. Mechanics not checked to avoid worsening mainspring kick, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. PROVENANCE: This pistol is photographed in "The William M. Locke Collection", The Antique Armory, pg. 408. EMW Barrel Length: 8 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .65 Caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Keener Model: Flintlock Serial Number: NSN
There are multiple Keeners recorded in Stockel (all were working in Maryland); given the working dates it is most like a very late Peter Keener or a very early John (John...more was Peter's son). Octagonal barrel with bead front sight, light stiff leaf engraving over the breech underside with British CP proofs and a faint "TWISTED", key anchor has evidence of an interesting period brass repair. Gold touch hole. Flat stepped lock converted back to flintlock with single bolt, fenced waterproof pan, bridled pan cover, roller bearing frizzen, engraved with florals at rear, rays around end of lock bolt and signed "KEENER" under the pan. Push on English safety. Diminutive swan neck cock. Safety, cock, and gold bushing are replacements, possibly from a reconversion. Horn tipped ramrod with a jag on reverse, covered by a threaded cap, retained by a single ferrule feeding into a reinforced mouth. Half stock with silver forearm tip, silver barrel key escutcheon, Trigger guard with spur, engraved in with a stand of arms, and pineapple finial. Silver thumbpiece in the shape of a shield. Well checkered bag grip. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrel has been cleaned to a bright silver with some spots of patina and polishing marks. Stock is good, with evidence of a mainspring kick underneath the lock, which has been repaired with a modern nail. Other light handling marks to stock. Checkering is very good with some abrasions to heads. Mechanics not checked to avoid worsening mainspring kick, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. PROVENANCE: This pistol is photographed in "The William M. Locke Collection", The Antique Armory, pg. 408. EMW Barrel Length: 8 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .65 Caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Keener Model: Flintlock Serial Number: NSN

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(A) PAIR OF HODGSON & THOMPSON FLINTLOCK PISTOLS WITH BRASS BARRELS MARKED "BALTIMORE".

Lot # 1036 (Sale Order: 36 of 326)      

Hodgson & Thompson are recorded as being active in Baltimore, circa 1800-1804, as a dealer and importer. Manufactured as a pair and in identical configuration. Octagonal brass barrels signed "Baltimore" on top flat, with Tower private proofs and "IR" barrel maker mark on offset flat, retained by 4 pins. Horn tipped ramrod, probably the originals, retained by a single ferrule and feeding into a reinforced mouth. Double bolted flat stepped lock with bridled pan, roller bearing frizzen, swan neck cock. Lock has very light stiff leaf engraving at step, and is signed "Hodgson & Thompson" under pan. Double bolts with brass escutcheons. Silver thumbpiece. Simple brass trigger guard with a bell finial engraved with a United States eagle with the iconic arrows and olive branch clasped in its talons, and surmounted by 13 stars. Walnut bag slabside grips. CONDITION: Overall very good, brass has a deep untouched gold patina, barrels have numerous little handling marks and dings throughout. Locks are essentially chocolate patina throughout, with engraving softened. Stocks are very good, with some minor handling marks and pressure marks. There is an almost invisible repair to pistol (A) underneath the lock, probably from a mainspring kicking, and a less professional splice job at the rear of the back grip that measures approximately 1" across. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with a minimum of oxidation. EMW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 7 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Hodgson & Thompson Model: (BOTH) Flintlock Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Hodgson & Thompson are recorded as being active in Baltimore, circa 1800-1804, as a dealer and importer. Manufactured as a pair and in identical configuration. Octagonal ...morebrass barrels signed "Baltimore" on top flat, with Tower private proofs and "IR" barrel maker mark on offset flat, retained by 4 pins. Horn tipped ramrod, probably the originals, retained by a single ferrule and feeding into a reinforced mouth. Double bolted flat stepped lock with bridled pan, roller bearing frizzen, swan neck cock. Lock has very light stiff leaf engraving at step, and is signed "Hodgson & Thompson" under pan. Double bolts with brass escutcheons. Silver thumbpiece. Simple brass trigger guard with a bell finial engraved with a United States eagle with the iconic arrows and olive branch clasped in its talons, and surmounted by 13 stars. Walnut bag slabside grips. CONDITION: Overall very good, brass has a deep untouched gold patina, barrels have numerous little handling marks and dings throughout. Locks are essentially chocolate patina throughout, with engraving softened. Stocks are very good, with some minor handling marks and pressure marks. There is an almost invisible repair to pistol (A) underneath the lock, probably from a mainspring kicking, and a less professional splice job at the rear of the back grip that measures approximately 1" across. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with a minimum of oxidation. EMW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 7 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Hodgson & Thompson Model: (BOTH) Flintlock Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) AN EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE PHILIP CREAMER FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH SILVER INLAYS AND COPPER BANDS, EX.

Lot # 1037 (Sale Order: 37 of 326)      

Philip Creamer is recorded in Stockel as leaving Taneytown circa 1805, before being listed in Pennsylvania circa 1815-1820, Illinois in 1820, and 1859 in St. Louis. Octagonal barrel with copper inlaid panels, with a strip at breech, across the top flat, and a rebounding design at muzzle, with "P. Creamer" signed on top rib. Bead front sight, notch rear sight at tang. Ramrod with horn tip and attachment point at rear, probably the original, retained by a single ferrule and feeding into a reinforced mouth. Barrel retained by a single key with an escutcheon. Flat stepped lock with double lock bolts, swan neck cock, roller bearing frizzen, bridled pan cover, fenced waterproof pan, engraved with light wriggled borders, rays at rear step and behind fence. Trigger guard with an urn finial and a period added spur. Bag grips with checkered panels and a debossed medial ridge, accented with a silver band around the circumference of the grip and an elongated tear drop along the spine. Silver inlays throughout stock including a pair of cogs around lock bolts, a set of stylized waves in the form of a W, a thumbpiece. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrel has been carefully cleaned in the European fashion with some scattered darkness, with copper turning a deep brown or ochre color. Lock is very good with some darkness and a very small area of wood infill at rear of lock. Stock is excellent with some minor handling marks and a few scrapes but free from cracks. Creamer was the gunsmith who made Andrew Jackson's pistols, the survivor of which was on display in the Smithsonian as part of their "Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations" exhibit, and John C. Calhoun, representing some of the finest American craftsmanship of the period. Accompanied by of folder of information on Creamer, including an inventory record, detailed photos, photocopies of where this pistol was illustrated in "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker, a photocopy of the Winter 1988 copy of the KRA Newsletter which includes the article "Philip Creamer: One of Maryland's and Illinois' Best" by Hartzler, and photocopy of the March 1989 Vol. 34 No. 10 The Gun Report with article entitled same. PROVENANCE: This pistol is photographed on pg. 412 of "The William M. Locke Collection", The Antique Armory, and pg. 40 of "The Kentucky Pistol" by Chandler and Whisker, Old Bedford Village Press. EMW Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Phillip Creamer Model: Flintlock Pistol Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: NSN
Philip Creamer is recorded in Stockel as leaving Taneytown circa 1805, before being listed in Pennsylvania circa 1815-1820, Illinois in 1820, and 1859 in St. Louis. Octag...moreonal barrel with copper inlaid panels, with a strip at breech, across the top flat, and a rebounding design at muzzle, with "P. Creamer" signed on top rib. Bead front sight, notch rear sight at tang. Ramrod with horn tip and attachment point at rear, probably the original, retained by a single ferrule and feeding into a reinforced mouth. Barrel retained by a single key with an escutcheon. Flat stepped lock with double lock bolts, swan neck cock, roller bearing frizzen, bridled pan cover, fenced waterproof pan, engraved with light wriggled borders, rays at rear step and behind fence. Trigger guard with an urn finial and a period added spur. Bag grips with checkered panels and a debossed medial ridge, accented with a silver band around the circumference of the grip and an elongated tear drop along the spine. Silver inlays throughout stock including a pair of cogs around lock bolts, a set of stylized waves in the form of a W, a thumbpiece. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrel has been carefully cleaned in the European fashion with some scattered darkness, with copper turning a deep brown or ochre color. Lock is very good with some darkness and a very small area of wood infill at rear of lock. Stock is excellent with some minor handling marks and a few scrapes but free from cracks. Creamer was the gunsmith who made Andrew Jackson's pistols, the survivor of which was on display in the Smithsonian as part of their "Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations" exhibit, and John C. Calhoun, representing some of the finest American craftsmanship of the period. Accompanied by of folder of information on Creamer, including an inventory record, detailed photos, photocopies of where this pistol was illustrated in "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker, a photocopy of the Winter 1988 copy of the KRA Newsletter which includes the article "Philip Creamer: One of Maryland's and Illinois' Best" by Hartzler, and photocopy of the March 1989 Vol. 34 No. 10 The Gun Report with article entitled same. PROVENANCE: This pistol is photographed on pg. 412 of "The William M. Locke Collection", The Antique Armory, and pg. 40 of "The Kentucky Pistol" by Chandler and Whisker, Old Bedford Village Press. EMW Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Phillip Creamer Model: Flintlock Pistol Paperwork: Folder of Provenance Serial Number: NSN

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(A) STUNNING, NEVER PUBLICLY OFFERED, PAIR OF DANIEL MOORE PRESENTATION PISTOLS WITH SOLID SILVER MO

Lot # 1038 (Sale Order: 38 of 326)      

Daniel Moore is recorded in Stockel as being active circa 1758-1800 after he was declared a master in 1758; Gunmakers of London by Blackmore expands on this, indicating that he apprenticed to John Markby starting in 1746, free of the company in 1756, proof piece and mark in 1758, and was the Furbisher for the Tower of London in 1754; he was recorded in 24 Fenchurch Street and 34 Lime Street circa 1767-1775, and began working for the East India Company circa 1790. This magnificent pair of pistols was owned by Edward Lloyd IV, also known by the epithet "The Patriot". Lloyd was born on December 15th, 1744 to Edward Lloyd III (with his own epithet of "The Councilor") and Ann Lloyd, nee Rousby. Lloyd IV was born at the original Wye House and, while details about his adolescence and his young adult life are scant, when he came of age undertook the management of the estate and expanded into the newly enlarged world of politics, cutting his teeth at the same time as the infamous Stamp Act. In 1771, after the General Assembly was prorogued by Governor Robert Eden, Lloyd became a member of the Lower House, a position he held until 1776; in 1777 he sat on the Assembly's Executive Counsel until 1779, and between 1781-1791 was the State Senator for Eastern Shore. In 1783 and 1784, he also served as a delegate to Congress and represented Talbot County at the Constitutional Convention of 1788. Edward Lloyd also made significant strides in cementing early American culture, purchasing an unfinished mansion from Samuel Chase and finishing it into the Chase-Lloyd house, still visible today in Maryland and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970; the Wye House was similarly designated as a National Historic Landmark and registered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. During the Revolution, Lloyd was also impressive, with his actions in the colonial militia earning him the rank of Colonel, aiding the formation of the Association of Freemen of Maryland (his signature is visible in the first column of The Declaration of the Association of Freemen of Maryland), and election to the Council of Safety. During the Revolutionary War he acquired his "The Patriot" epithet. After the war he served as a senator from 1786-1791; his death in 1791 terminated his second sitting. Lloyd also was responsible for the Wye House as it stands today, with a group of British looting and burning the house in 1781. Lloyd rebuilt the house, which is believed to be very near the original site. Lloyd died July 8th 1796, and is buried in the family cemetery, where his tombstone still stands. This pair of pistols, in identical configuration, are magnificent with half-octagonal half-round barrels separated by a wedding ring decorated with a beaded band and retained by a pair of keys. Silver spider front sights. Octagonal section of barrel is decorated with inlaid silver, with shell motifs over the breach and florals behind the wedding band. "D. MOORE LONDON" is engraved in a ribbon. Left side of barrels have deeply struck proofs that are partly obscured by the stock, but appear to be Moore's DM poincon and English proofs; due to the condition of the pistols we have elected to leave the barrel keys in place. Striking sideplate with pieced work depicting a finely detailed horse, a snake wrapped around a cannon (possibly a reference to the famous rattlesnake motif favored by early Americans), a pair of drums, a bed of flowers, a flag, and a helmet (which superficially resembles the Cromwellian lobstertail helmet); lock screws are connected via flowing silver cloth strips. Stepped lock with English push-on safeties signed in center "D. MOORE" with detailed engraving of a building (Wye House?) florals, a keg, and a flag. Cocks are replaced by William Bankard with two stories related regarding the cocks: in the notarized affidavit Elizabeth Schiller (10th generation Lloyd) says that the cocks were broken by children in the past. In a letter from Martin Urner, dated 1991, he relates a different story told to him by Harry Berry, who originally acquired them from the Wye House, that the pistols were damaged circa 1814 when the British were in Maryland and confiscating weapons that could be used against them. Click here to see the full description.

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(A) AN EXCELLENT PAIR OF HIGH QUALITY JAMES HASLETT SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

Lot # 1039 (Sale Order: 39 of 326)      

Haslett is recorded in Stockel as being active in Philadelphia and Baltimore circa 1773 - 1833, and immigrated to the US in 1798. Born in Ireland, Haslett initially trained with Robert McCormick of McCormick horse pistol fame, before he opened his own shop in 1803. Having trained in Europe, Haslett's pistols demonstrate a significant European influence, producing an extremely attractive form. This example is fitted with somewhat longer than usual 9 - 5/8" octagonal Damascus barrels, decorated with gold bvands at muzzle and breech, which are further accented by fine wrigglework. Top rib with a single long sighting flute with an elongated oval gold inlay over patent section of breech, and bead front sight. Ramrod sits in a half-length rib and is retained by a single ferrule before feeding into a reinforced mouth. Underside of barrels marked with a pair of eagle head proofs on either side of "NARROW / TWISTED" Damascus designation, "HASLETT / BALTIMORE" on underside of patent breech, and truing strike. Flat, stepped lock showing distinctly European traits with "HASLET" poincon deeply and clearly struck under the pan, roller bearing frizzen, fenced waterproof pan with gold lining, diminutive swan necked gold, and rays engraved at rear of step and behind pan; bevelled edges engraved with stiff leaf engraving. English push on safeties and single lock bolts. American walnut half stocks with bag shaped grips, checkered in two panels, and separated by a flat land on either side of the grip. Silver forearm cap engraved with floral borders, ramrod mouth with rays, plain barrel key escutcheon, trigger guard with spur and engraved with a patriotic stand of arms and extending into a pineapple finial. Single set triggers. Vacant silver thumbpieces. Of the two ramrods, horn tipped rod with worm is most likely original, while other is a period replacement. CONDITION: Very good plus, with approximately half of the browning remaining on the barrels, mixed with some patches of oxidation. Visible Damascus twist, and some rubbing to silver at stock line and underneath from contact with wood. Engraving is crisp throughout, silver mounts have some very mild tarnishing that could easily be cleaned by their new owner should they desire. One English safety is broken but other operates appropriately. Barrel keys with some minor chipping from improper handling. Stocks are very good, pistol with damaged safety has some openings in grain on left side of butt that appears stable. Mechanically fine (excepting set triggers, which need attention to set), bores are good with a minimum of oxidation. Accompanied by photocopies of pages of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Daniel Hartzler and James Biser Whisker and "Maryland Longrifles", also by Hartzler and Whisker, documenting these pistols. Haslett pistols are extremely well regarded and his pistols represent not only the finest echelon of American pistols but also the top tier of European craftsmanship. CF: The Renwick-Locke Halsett pistols, JDJ, Lot 2301, Fall 2013; Pair of Haslett pistols made for Jerome-Napoleon Bonaparte, Napoleon's youngest brother, JDJ, Lot 2366, Spring 2014. There are very few better pairs of American pistols in existence. EMW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 9 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Halsett Model: (BOTH) Flintlock Paperwork: Photos and Copy of book page Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Haslett is recorded in Stockel as being active in Philadelphia and Baltimore circa 1773 - 1833, and immigrated to the US in 1798. Born in Ireland, Haslett initially train...moreed with Robert McCormick of McCormick horse pistol fame, before he opened his own shop in 1803. Having trained in Europe, Haslett's pistols demonstrate a significant European influence, producing an extremely attractive form. This example is fitted with somewhat longer than usual 9 - 5/8" octagonal Damascus barrels, decorated with gold bvands at muzzle and breech, which are further accented by fine wrigglework. Top rib with a single long sighting flute with an elongated oval gold inlay over patent section of breech, and bead front sight. Ramrod sits in a half-length rib and is retained by a single ferrule before feeding into a reinforced mouth. Underside of barrels marked with a pair of eagle head proofs on either side of "NARROW / TWISTED" Damascus designation, "HASLETT / BALTIMORE" on underside of patent breech, and truing strike. Flat, stepped lock showing distinctly European traits with "HASLET" poincon deeply and clearly struck under the pan, roller bearing frizzen, fenced waterproof pan with gold lining, diminutive swan necked gold, and rays engraved at rear of step and behind pan; bevelled edges engraved with stiff leaf engraving. English push on safeties and single lock bolts. American walnut half stocks with bag shaped grips, checkered in two panels, and separated by a flat land on either side of the grip. Silver forearm cap engraved with floral borders, ramrod mouth with rays, plain barrel key escutcheon, trigger guard with spur and engraved with a patriotic stand of arms and extending into a pineapple finial. Single set triggers. Vacant silver thumbpieces. Of the two ramrods, horn tipped rod with worm is most likely original, while other is a period replacement. CONDITION: Very good plus, with approximately half of the browning remaining on the barrels, mixed with some patches of oxidation. Visible Damascus twist, and some rubbing to silver at stock line and underneath from contact with wood. Engraving is crisp throughout, silver mounts have some very mild tarnishing that could easily be cleaned by their new owner should they desire. One English safety is broken but other operates appropriately. Barrel keys with some minor chipping from improper handling. Stocks are very good, pistol with damaged safety has some openings in grain on left side of butt that appears stable. Mechanically fine (excepting set triggers, which need attention to set), bores are good with a minimum of oxidation. Accompanied by photocopies of pages of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Daniel Hartzler and James Biser Whisker and "Maryland Longrifles", also by Hartzler and Whisker, documenting these pistols. Haslett pistols are extremely well regarded and his pistols represent not only the finest echelon of American pistols but also the top tier of European craftsmanship. CF: The Renwick-Locke Halsett pistols, JDJ, Lot 2301, Fall 2013; Pair of Haslett pistols made for Jerome-Napoleon Bonaparte, Napoleon's youngest brother, JDJ, Lot 2366, Spring 2014. There are very few better pairs of American pistols in existence. EMW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 9 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Halsett Model: (BOTH) Flintlock Paperwork: Photos and Copy of book page Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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THOMAS WARNER HALLMARKED MARYLAND SILVER HILTED EAGLE POMMEL SWORD WITH FOLDING GUARD, SCABBARD AND

Lot # 1040 (Sale Order: 40 of 326)      

An absolutely remarkable example of a Maryland silver hilted eagle pommel sword with stunning patriotic blade inscription. This attractive sword's hilt was crafted by Thomas H. Warner, who was born in 1780 and learned the trade from his father, later following in his footsteps and going into business for himself. Thomas and his brother Andrew Warner became partners during the early years of the 19th century and are known to have worked together through 1813, before Thomas closed their shop to become the city assayer of silver. In 1827, he is recorded as working on his own using three known hallmarks as signatures of his work. This sword is hallmarked "T WARNER" along with a separate eagle head cartouche and "STERg" inside the knucklebow. The eagle head cartouche designates sterling purity. According to the book "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume I" by Dan Hartzler, in which this sword is featured on pgs. 326-327, it is believed that the "T WARNER" hallmark predates the Warner Brother's partnership in 1805. The eagle head is prominent, each feather is individual and features vague rachis and vanes. Significant crest with wide mouth, hooked beak, and football shaped nares. The eyes are in the shape of elongated football, with round centers and deep pupils. A doorknob capstan completes the pommel. The knucklebow is heavy and D-shaped, featuring a sophisticated, rotating hinged branch while the sturdy mainframe has four wonderfully executed slots in the guard. The crossguard terminates in a slightly forward-curved quillon. The folding branch also features similar smaller scaled open slot decorations. A low ferrule holds the center swelled spiraled ivory grip that accommodates twisted silver wire in its grooves. The blade is slightly curved with double fuller, a wide, shallow center fuller, and a deeper, short fuller just beneath the spine. The forte is adorned with the words "HONOUR ~ COUNTRY" on the obverse and "LIBERTY" on the reverse contained in a blued panel with scrolled ends, reading as a parchment scroll when viewed horizontally and a column when viewed vertically. The letters are gilded and terminate in a long stemmed tulip. The word "LIBERTY" is flanked by a leafy branch at each end which include an intertwined pole topped by a liberty cap towards the guard. Complete with its back leather scabbard with scalloped silver mounts. CONDITION: The blade is bright with generous traces of faded blue and strong gilding. A few minor shallow nicks throughout the length of the edge. Evidence of fire bluing remains towards the top of the panel while the lower half is rubbed, most likely from the friction caused by a tight scabbard throat. The hilt is mostly polished with scattered areas of dark patina. Folding guard functions properly. The ivory grip exhibits a pleasing honey patina with some hairline cracks, minor chipping above ferrule at base. The twisted silver wire is tight. The hilt is tight to blade. The scabbard is in 2 pieces, as the drag has separated. Center mount is missing the suspension ring while the top mount remains in place and has a damaged suspension ring. Seam remains tight with some minor cracking crazing. An attractive and patriotic example of an early and innovative eagle head sword. Blade Length: 28 - 3/4" Overall Length: 34 - 1/2" Paperwork: Book Exceprt
An absolutely remarkable example of a Maryland silver hilted eagle pommel sword with stunning patriotic blade inscription. This attractive sword's hilt was crafted by Tho...moremas H. Warner, who was born in 1780 and learned the trade from his father, later following in his footsteps and going into business for himself. Thomas and his brother Andrew Warner became partners during the early years of the 19th century and are known to have worked together through 1813, before Thomas closed their shop to become the city assayer of silver. In 1827, he is recorded as working on his own using three known hallmarks as signatures of his work. This sword is hallmarked "T WARNER" along with a separate eagle head cartouche and "STERg" inside the knucklebow. The eagle head cartouche designates sterling purity. According to the book "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume I" by Dan Hartzler, in which this sword is featured on pgs. 326-327, it is believed that the "T WARNER" hallmark predates the Warner Brother's partnership in 1805. The eagle head is prominent, each feather is individual and features vague rachis and vanes. Significant crest with wide mouth, hooked beak, and football shaped nares. The eyes are in the shape of elongated football, with round centers and deep pupils. A doorknob capstan completes the pommel. The knucklebow is heavy and D-shaped, featuring a sophisticated, rotating hinged branch while the sturdy mainframe has four wonderfully executed slots in the guard. The crossguard terminates in a slightly forward-curved quillon. The folding branch also features similar smaller scaled open slot decorations. A low ferrule holds the center swelled spiraled ivory grip that accommodates twisted silver wire in its grooves. The blade is slightly curved with double fuller, a wide, shallow center fuller, and a deeper, short fuller just beneath the spine. The forte is adorned with the words "HONOUR ~ COUNTRY" on the obverse and "LIBERTY" on the reverse contained in a blued panel with scrolled ends, reading as a parchment scroll when viewed horizontally and a column when viewed vertically. The letters are gilded and terminate in a long stemmed tulip. The word "LIBERTY" is flanked by a leafy branch at each end which include an intertwined pole topped by a liberty cap towards the guard. Complete with its back leather scabbard with scalloped silver mounts. CONDITION: The blade is bright with generous traces of faded blue and strong gilding. A few minor shallow nicks throughout the length of the edge. Evidence of fire bluing remains towards the top of the panel while the lower half is rubbed, most likely from the friction caused by a tight scabbard throat. The hilt is mostly polished with scattered areas of dark patina. Folding guard functions properly. The ivory grip exhibits a pleasing honey patina with some hairline cracks, minor chipping above ferrule at base. The twisted silver wire is tight. The hilt is tight to blade. The scabbard is in 2 pieces, as the drag has separated. Center mount is missing the suspension ring while the top mount remains in place and has a damaged suspension ring. Seam remains tight with some minor cracking crazing. An attractive and patriotic example of an early and innovative eagle head sword. Blade Length: 28 - 3/4" Overall Length: 34 - 1/2" Paperwork: Book Exceprt

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IDENTIFIED SILVER HILTED EAGLE POMMEL SWORD BY WILLIAM FARIS, WAR OF 1812 USE.

Lot # 1041 (Sale Order: 41 of 326)      

This impressive sword uses a double-fullered short saber or cuttoe blade made and marked on the spine by William Rose mounted in silver by Annapolis silversmith William Faris, using a beautiful silver eagle head pommel, shallow reverse-P knuckleguard, and an openwork counterguard in the shape of Federal eagle with raised wings, having feathers, eyes and beak finely rendered on both the interior and exterior. The pommel eagle uses a single-cut mouth with line decoration, prominent brow, and incised overlapping feathers. The flat knuckle bow has narrow depressed channel borders with a raised zig-zag or wavy interior line. This merges with the tail feathers of the eagle on the underside of the guard. The quillon is formed by the head of the eagle employed for the counterguard, which is open between the raised curve of the wings and the eagle's neck and between the lower curve of each wing and the eagle's outstretched leg, with its claw merging with its wing tip. Feathers are delineated by narrow, vertical roped lines. The eagle was also fashioned with a United States shield on its chest, portions of which are visible on either side of the blade. All 3 scabbard mounts are silver. The middle mount bears Faris's raised "WF" in rectangular cartouche. The upper mount bears a later engraved U.S. eagle and flag with delicate script inscription, "Harry Woodward / War 1812." Hartzler (Silver-hilted Rev. and Early Fed. Swords, 1. 332) attributes the sword to William Faris, Jr. (1762-?,) who left Annapolis by 1790 and was working in Edenton, NC by 1799 and at least to 1803, but there seems no good reason not to see it as the work of Willam Faris, Sr. (1728-1804.) Though sometimes thought to postdate 1810, the "W. Rose" blade mark is known on an officer's sword dated to 1805 by Peterson (Silver Hilt addendum to the American Sword, Plate 24.) The configuration of the sword is clearly early and the eagle used for the guard has a wonderfully early Federal period "chicken-legged" look. Hartzler reports Harry Woodward served in the Anne Arundel County militia in the War of 1812. A family connection to the owner is suspected through the wife of William Faris, Sr.: Priscilla Woodward. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is smooth metal with good edge and point, muted silver gray with some darker stains. Hilt is tight. Cream color grip with light brown spotting. Some narrow hairlines obverse. Some minor chipping near guard. Twisted wire binding in place with gold tone. Minor tarnish in places to silver. Scabbard good, minor scuffs, reverse seam good, lower edge separated for 4" starting about 9" from tip. Middle carrying ring missing with replacement simply wired in place. Blade Length: 29" Overall Length: 34" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
This impressive sword uses a double-fullered short saber or cuttoe blade made and marked on the spine by William Rose mounted in silver by Annapolis silversmith William F...morearis, using a beautiful silver eagle head pommel, shallow reverse-P knuckleguard, and an openwork counterguard in the shape of Federal eagle with raised wings, having feathers, eyes and beak finely rendered on both the interior and exterior. The pommel eagle uses a single-cut mouth with line decoration, prominent brow, and incised overlapping feathers. The flat knuckle bow has narrow depressed channel borders with a raised zig-zag or wavy interior line. This merges with the tail feathers of the eagle on the underside of the guard. The quillon is formed by the head of the eagle employed for the counterguard, which is open between the raised curve of the wings and the eagle's neck and between the lower curve of each wing and the eagle's outstretched leg, with its claw merging with its wing tip. Feathers are delineated by narrow, vertical roped lines. The eagle was also fashioned with a United States shield on its chest, portions of which are visible on either side of the blade. All 3 scabbard mounts are silver. The middle mount bears Faris's raised "WF" in rectangular cartouche. The upper mount bears a later engraved U.S. eagle and flag with delicate script inscription, "Harry Woodward / War 1812." Hartzler (Silver-hilted Rev. and Early Fed. Swords, 1. 332) attributes the sword to William Faris, Jr. (1762-?,) who left Annapolis by 1790 and was working in Edenton, NC by 1799 and at least to 1803, but there seems no good reason not to see it as the work of Willam Faris, Sr. (1728-1804.) Though sometimes thought to postdate 1810, the "W. Rose" blade mark is known on an officer's sword dated to 1805 by Peterson (Silver Hilt addendum to the American Sword, Plate 24.) The configuration of the sword is clearly early and the eagle used for the guard has a wonderfully early Federal period "chicken-legged" look. Hartzler reports Harry Woodward served in the Anne Arundel County militia in the War of 1812. A family connection to the owner is suspected through the wife of William Faris, Sr.: Priscilla Woodward. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is smooth metal with good edge and point, muted silver gray with some darker stains. Hilt is tight. Cream color grip with light brown spotting. Some narrow hairlines obverse. Some minor chipping near guard. Twisted wire binding in place with gold tone. Minor tarnish in places to silver. Scabbard good, minor scuffs, reverse seam good, lower edge separated for 4" starting about 9" from tip. Middle carrying ring missing with replacement simply wired in place. Blade Length: 29" Overall Length: 34" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA BALTIMORE EAGLE HEAD POMMEL HANGER WITH 1776 BLADE.

Lot # 1042 (Sale Order: 42 of 326)      

Ornate Baltimore style eagle head sword with attractive completely silver-wrapped grip. The sword features a slightly curved blade with a single fuller below the spine. The blade features a running fox followed by the mark "X 1776 X" just below the fuller. The pierced and scalloped S-shaped guard is silver and is engraved and chased with shell designs and florals. Shell quillons compliment the guard. The downward quillon features a looped chain guard that connects to the beak of the eagle head pommel. The grip is wood, and is wrapped with alternating double twisted wire and smooth bands. The eagle head is of the Baltimore style which features deeply undercut plumage. The feathers on the top of the head flow backwards, while on both sides they start flowing vertically before transitioning to a horizontal pattern. Fine detail is exhibited on the feathers which feature neatly defined rachis, vanes, and barbs. As is typical of Baltimore style eagle head's, this eagle's eyes are in the shape of a football. CONDITION: The blade has a dark heavy patina with pitting throughout, especially towards the tip. The guard is polished bright with dark patina in protected areas. Double twisted wire and bands are tight. Hilt remains quite tight to blade. This sword is featured on page 294 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I". by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 28 - 1/4" Overall Length: 34" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
Ornate Baltimore style eagle head sword with attractive completely silver-wrapped grip. The sword features a slightly curved blade with a single fuller below the spine. T...morehe blade features a running fox followed by the mark "X 1776 X" just below the fuller. The pierced and scalloped S-shaped guard is silver and is engraved and chased with shell designs and florals. Shell quillons compliment the guard. The downward quillon features a looped chain guard that connects to the beak of the eagle head pommel. The grip is wood, and is wrapped with alternating double twisted wire and smooth bands. The eagle head is of the Baltimore style which features deeply undercut plumage. The feathers on the top of the head flow backwards, while on both sides they start flowing vertically before transitioning to a horizontal pattern. Fine detail is exhibited on the feathers which feature neatly defined rachis, vanes, and barbs. As is typical of Baltimore style eagle head's, this eagle's eyes are in the shape of a football. CONDITION: The blade has a dark heavy patina with pitting throughout, especially towards the tip. The guard is polished bright with dark patina in protected areas. Double twisted wire and bands are tight. Hilt remains quite tight to blade. This sword is featured on page 294 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I". by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 28 - 1/4" Overall Length: 34" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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WILLIAM CAMPBELL HALLMARKED SILVER HILTED EAGLE HEAD POMMEL HORSEMAN'S SABER.

Lot # 1043 (Sale Order: 43 of 326)      

Maryland silver hilts which utilized this large headed, wide mouthed profile eagle are most notably traced to William Campbell or Thomas Warner. This saber was crafted by the latter, and is marked as such on the interior knucklebow with the hallmark "Campbell" in script with a sweeping C contained in a rectangle. The saber is quite impressive and features an imported, curved blade with single, wide fuller. The blade is decorated on both sides with engraved floral designs and patriotic motifs. Silver stirrup hilt. The crossguard terminates with a small rounded quillon. Ivory grip with deep grooves, never had a wire wrap. The eagle head is distinctive with a large head and mouth, prominent beak, dominant forehead and molding comb, and long eye sockets in the classic Baltimore "football" shape. Doorknob capstan. The sword is complete with black leather scabbard with large scalloped mounts simply decorated with line engravings. CONDITION: The blade retains a gray patina with scattered areas of darker patina, some scattered pitting. The guard exhibits a light patina with areas of dark oxidation protected areas. Grip retains a honey patina with scattered age cracks. Scabbard remains firm with tight seam. Mounts show a matching patina to the hilt and remain firmly in place. Drag has a few dents. Ring on center mount is absent. This saber is featured on pg. 325 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 32 - 3/4" Overall Length: 38 - 3/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
Maryland silver hilts which utilized this large headed, wide mouthed profile eagle are most notably traced to William Campbell or Thomas Warner. This saber was crafted by...more the latter, and is marked as such on the interior knucklebow with the hallmark "Campbell" in script with a sweeping C contained in a rectangle. The saber is quite impressive and features an imported, curved blade with single, wide fuller. The blade is decorated on both sides with engraved floral designs and patriotic motifs. Silver stirrup hilt. The crossguard terminates with a small rounded quillon. Ivory grip with deep grooves, never had a wire wrap. The eagle head is distinctive with a large head and mouth, prominent beak, dominant forehead and molding comb, and long eye sockets in the classic Baltimore "football" shape. Doorknob capstan. The sword is complete with black leather scabbard with large scalloped mounts simply decorated with line engravings. CONDITION: The blade retains a gray patina with scattered areas of darker patina, some scattered pitting. The guard exhibits a light patina with areas of dark oxidation protected areas. Grip retains a honey patina with scattered age cracks. Scabbard remains firm with tight seam. Mounts show a matching patina to the hilt and remain firmly in place. Drag has a few dents. Ring on center mount is absent. This saber is featured on pg. 325 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 32 - 3/4" Overall Length: 38 - 3/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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AWE-INSPIRING GRIFFITH AND GAITHER HUGE SILVER HILT SABER.

Lot # 1044 (Sale Order: 44 of 326)      

Perhaps Dan Hartzler phrased it perfectly when he described this saber as "Awe-inspiring". The weapon is quite impressive and would be desired by any mounted officer during the Federal Period as well as the modern collector. This saber features a curved blade with a wide fuller and narrow ricasso. The blade is decorated for about 30% of length with fire blued panels that feature elegantly gilded decorations. The decorations are mostly patriotic in nature, and although they only highlight a small portion of the blade, they emphasize the saber as a whole. The obverse panel features a shining sun above a crown of olive branches that are followed by a beautiful perched federal eagle with a banner draped over its head inscribed with the de facto national motto. The eagle is followed by a panoply of arms and the maker initials "K&S" which are presented in a rococo placard. The reverse panel features a panoply of arms, followed by the words "HONOUR / AND MY / COUNTRY" above a foliate spread and before the blade maker "Solingen" presented in a rococo placard. Nearly overshadowing the blade decorations is the massive silver hilt. The knucklebow and counterguard were made together, while the 3 heavy branches that terminate in buds are connected by being soldered on the sides. The lower portion of the knucklebow exhibits 5 lush leaves which are 3-dimensional and rise as they travel towards the buds. Grip is ribbed for about 2/3 of its length and terminates at the eagle head. Extremely well defined, bold eagle with a prominent mouth, forehead, and eyes. The large feathering is in high relief with a 2 line center vein which flow down. Engraved feathers are noticed under the beak. A small doorknob capstan tops the eagle's head. The knucklebow features the Griffith and Gaither "GG" hallmark in Old English letters contained in a rectangle on the reverse side. The saber is complete with its black leather scabbard which features 2 large scalloped mounts. The upper mount features a carry ring with evidence of a missing stud. CONDITION: The blade remains bright with scattered areas of pitting and spotting. Evident small areas of delamination. Fire blued panels exhibit fading and areas of loss. Decorations speak for themselves and are nicely preserved with scattered areas of fading. Saber remains tight with no wobbling when handled. Hilt exhibits handling wear with yellowing in areas and a few small casting flaws. Scabbard exhibits scattered scuffs and creases throughout its length with a tight seam. Leather loss in some areas, with 1 repaired crack. Mounts exhibit tarnishing with scattered blemishes. Overall very good. An alluring saber that would present well in any edged weapon collection. This sword is featured on page 612 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume II. Blade Length: 33 - 3/4" Overall Length: 39 - 1/2" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
Perhaps Dan Hartzler phrased it perfectly when he described this saber as "Awe-inspiring". The weapon is quite impressive and would be desired by any mounted officer duri...moreng the Federal Period as well as the modern collector. This saber features a curved blade with a wide fuller and narrow ricasso. The blade is decorated for about 30% of length with fire blued panels that feature elegantly gilded decorations. The decorations are mostly patriotic in nature, and although they only highlight a small portion of the blade, they emphasize the saber as a whole. The obverse panel features a shining sun above a crown of olive branches that are followed by a beautiful perched federal eagle with a banner draped over its head inscribed with the de facto national motto. The eagle is followed by a panoply of arms and the maker initials "K&S" which are presented in a rococo placard. The reverse panel features a panoply of arms, followed by the words "HONOUR / AND MY / COUNTRY" above a foliate spread and before the blade maker "Solingen" presented in a rococo placard. Nearly overshadowing the blade decorations is the massive silver hilt. The knucklebow and counterguard were made together, while the 3 heavy branches that terminate in buds are connected by being soldered on the sides. The lower portion of the knucklebow exhibits 5 lush leaves which are 3-dimensional and rise as they travel towards the buds. Grip is ribbed for about 2/3 of its length and terminates at the eagle head. Extremely well defined, bold eagle with a prominent mouth, forehead, and eyes. The large feathering is in high relief with a 2 line center vein which flow down. Engraved feathers are noticed under the beak. A small doorknob capstan tops the eagle's head. The knucklebow features the Griffith and Gaither "GG" hallmark in Old English letters contained in a rectangle on the reverse side. The saber is complete with its black leather scabbard which features 2 large scalloped mounts. The upper mount features a carry ring with evidence of a missing stud. CONDITION: The blade remains bright with scattered areas of pitting and spotting. Evident small areas of delamination. Fire blued panels exhibit fading and areas of loss. Decorations speak for themselves and are nicely preserved with scattered areas of fading. Saber remains tight with no wobbling when handled. Hilt exhibits handling wear with yellowing in areas and a few small casting flaws. Scabbard exhibits scattered scuffs and creases throughout its length with a tight seam. Leather loss in some areas, with 1 repaired crack. Mounts exhibit tarnishing with scattered blemishes. Overall very good. An alluring saber that would present well in any edged weapon collection. This sword is featured on page 612 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume II. Blade Length: 33 - 3/4" Overall Length: 39 - 1/2" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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FINE MARYLAND SILVER HILTED EAGLE HEAD POMMEL SWORD WITH LEATHER SCABBARD.

Lot # 1045 (Sale Order: 45 of 326)      

A fine example of an unmarked late 18th century silver hilt eagle head pommel hanger. The sword features an English style blade with double fuller, narrow ricasso, and a small section of blade decorations. About 6" of the blade features rococo style foliate decorations on each side. Constructed of sheet silver, the crossguard is quite attractive and features a pierced bellflower on each side. Center swelled, spiraled cherry grip wrapped with thick double twisted wire that fits neatly into the grooves. The wire is so heavy that the silver ferrules at each end of the grip are notched to accommodate them. The eagle head features individual semi-rounded feathers detailed with rachis and vanes, turned capstan. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard with neatly tooled X designs and rectangles, as well as differently scalloped silver mounts. Upper and center mounts each feature a suspension ring. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with areas of pitting and spotting throughout its length. Shows edge wear and blade decorations are worn. The guard is mostly polished with some areas of dark patina. Grip exhibits handling wear with scattered age cracks. Hilt slightly loose to blade. Eagle head shows some high edge wear. The scabbard has come apart in 2 pieces between the middle mount and drag. Tight seam with scattered cracks and creases. Mounts exhibit some oxidation and remain secure, except for the upper mount which slides off the scabbard. This sword is featured on pg. 331 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 24 - 3/4" Overall Length: 30 - 1/2" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
A fine example of an unmarked late 18th century silver hilt eagle head pommel hanger. The sword features an English style blade with double fuller, narrow ricasso, and a ...moresmall section of blade decorations. About 6" of the blade features rococo style foliate decorations on each side. Constructed of sheet silver, the crossguard is quite attractive and features a pierced bellflower on each side. Center swelled, spiraled cherry grip wrapped with thick double twisted wire that fits neatly into the grooves. The wire is so heavy that the silver ferrules at each end of the grip are notched to accommodate them. The eagle head features individual semi-rounded feathers detailed with rachis and vanes, turned capstan. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard with neatly tooled X designs and rectangles, as well as differently scalloped silver mounts. Upper and center mounts each feature a suspension ring. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with areas of pitting and spotting throughout its length. Shows edge wear and blade decorations are worn. The guard is mostly polished with some areas of dark patina. Grip exhibits handling wear with scattered age cracks. Hilt slightly loose to blade. Eagle head shows some high edge wear. The scabbard has come apart in 2 pieces between the middle mount and drag. Tight seam with scattered cracks and creases. Mounts exhibit some oxidation and remain secure, except for the upper mount which slides off the scabbard. This sword is featured on pg. 331 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 24 - 3/4" Overall Length: 30 - 1/2" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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IDENTIFIED SILVER HILTED WILLIAM BALL ATTRIBUTED PILLOW POMMEL SWORD WITH SCABBARD.

Lot # 1046 (Sale Order: 46 of 326)      

Unmarked pillow pommel sword attributed to William Ball, who worked from 1790-1811 as a silversmith in Baltimore, Maryland. The sword features a double fullered blade with narrow ricasso. Blade inscribed with phrase translating to "Do Not Draw Me Without Reason" on the obverse and "Do Not Sheath Me Without Honor" on the reverse. The sword also features a silver crossguard which terminates into a teardrop quillon and a stirrup knucklebow. The guard features an open diamond design. Reeded ivory grip held in place between octagonal silver ferrules. The octagonal pillow pommel of this style is a signature of Ball's work. The sword is complete with its original black leather scabbard with plain silver mounts with scalloped edges. A stud is also present on the upper mount. The scabbard bears an old museum tag which reads "Loaned by W.H. Gassaway Annapolis Maryland". This sword is featured on page 336 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. The caption states that there was a further inscription which read "Ensign William Pitt Gassaway 4th Subsistence Legion" followed by the present caption. Ensign William Pitt Gassaway was from Anne Arundel County and was part of The Legion of the United States, a reorganization and extension of the United States Army from 1792 to 1796 under the command of Major General Anthony Wayne. He was listed as being killed in a duel between Lt. Daniel Jenifer and himself on March 22, 1793. CONDITION: The blade has a gray patina with scattered darker spots. Silver components of hilt show scattered areas of dark oxidation. Guard slightly loose to blade, shows some slight bends. Grip has a honey patina. Scabbard shows some crazing and wear, seam is tight with the exception of a 6" area which has separated near the drag. A 1 - 1/4" piece of leather is missing just above the drag on the back side. A very nice identified and Ball attributed sword. Blade Length: 29 - 3/4" Overall Length: 35" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
Unmarked pillow pommel sword attributed to William Ball, who worked from 1790-1811 as a silversmith in Baltimore, Maryland. The sword features a double fullered blade wit...moreh narrow ricasso. Blade inscribed with phrase translating to "Do Not Draw Me Without Reason" on the obverse and "Do Not Sheath Me Without Honor" on the reverse. The sword also features a silver crossguard which terminates into a teardrop quillon and a stirrup knucklebow. The guard features an open diamond design. Reeded ivory grip held in place between octagonal silver ferrules. The octagonal pillow pommel of this style is a signature of Ball's work. The sword is complete with its original black leather scabbard with plain silver mounts with scalloped edges. A stud is also present on the upper mount. The scabbard bears an old museum tag which reads "Loaned by W.H. Gassaway Annapolis Maryland". This sword is featured on page 336 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. The caption states that there was a further inscription which read "Ensign William Pitt Gassaway 4th Subsistence Legion" followed by the present caption. Ensign William Pitt Gassaway was from Anne Arundel County and was part of The Legion of the United States, a reorganization and extension of the United States Army from 1792 to 1796 under the command of Major General Anthony Wayne. He was listed as being killed in a duel between Lt. Daniel Jenifer and himself on March 22, 1793. CONDITION: The blade has a gray patina with scattered darker spots. Silver components of hilt show scattered areas of dark oxidation. Guard slightly loose to blade, shows some slight bends. Grip has a honey patina. Scabbard shows some crazing and wear, seam is tight with the exception of a 6" area which has separated near the drag. A 1 - 1/4" piece of leather is missing just above the drag on the back side. A very nice identified and Ball attributed sword. Blade Length: 29 - 3/4" Overall Length: 35" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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JOHN WALRAVEN HALLMARKED MARYLAND SILVER HILTED EAGLE HEAD POMMEL SWORD WITH LEATHER SCABBARD.

Lot # 1047 (Sale Order: 47 of 326)      

A very nice, early example of a John Walraven silver hilted eagle head sword. The sword is double hallmarked "JW" in Roman capital letters under the crossguard. Walraven's early hallmark was just his initials before he transitioned to his surname in a conforming cartouche that was often accompanied by an eagle head. This example features a slightly curved blade with single, unstopped fuller just beneath the squared spine. The imported blade is relatively plain but is stamped on both sides with a crude crescent moon and 3 5-pointed stars. The crossguard is somewhat narrow and features 4 shaped slots that taper into a twisted knucklebow. Grooved bone grip decorated with twisted silver wire. Walraven style wide-headed, short beaked eagle head with a bulging comb. His eagles exhibit many distinctive attributes to the classic Baltimore style eagle head. Nicely detailed feathers which flow backwards under a small capstan. The sword is complete with its original black leather scabbard with silver mounts. CONDITION: The blade retains a mostly dark patina for most of its length, some nicks to cutting edge. The silver hilt has scattered areas of black silver oxidation, hallmarks very good. Grip shows some scattered hairline age cracks and has a pleasing light honey patina. Hilt slightly loose to blade. Scabbard has detached at the drag. Middle silver mount is separating along the top, but is held in place by a single link. Mounts have scattered areas of silver oxidation and drag is heavily bent at the tip. Leather exhibits scuffs, chips, and areas of cracking with a tight seam. This sword is featured on pg. 320 of American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 26 - 1/4" Overall Length: 31 - 3/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
A very nice, early example of a John Walraven silver hilted eagle head sword. The sword is double hallmarked "JW" in Roman capital letters under the crossguard. Walraven'...mores early hallmark was just his initials before he transitioned to his surname in a conforming cartouche that was often accompanied by an eagle head. This example features a slightly curved blade with single, unstopped fuller just beneath the squared spine. The imported blade is relatively plain but is stamped on both sides with a crude crescent moon and 3 5-pointed stars. The crossguard is somewhat narrow and features 4 shaped slots that taper into a twisted knucklebow. Grooved bone grip decorated with twisted silver wire. Walraven style wide-headed, short beaked eagle head with a bulging comb. His eagles exhibit many distinctive attributes to the classic Baltimore style eagle head. Nicely detailed feathers which flow backwards under a small capstan. The sword is complete with its original black leather scabbard with silver mounts. CONDITION: The blade retains a mostly dark patina for most of its length, some nicks to cutting edge. The silver hilt has scattered areas of black silver oxidation, hallmarks very good. Grip shows some scattered hairline age cracks and has a pleasing light honey patina. Hilt slightly loose to blade. Scabbard has detached at the drag. Middle silver mount is separating along the top, but is held in place by a single link. Mounts have scattered areas of silver oxidation and drag is heavily bent at the tip. Leather exhibits scuffs, chips, and areas of cracking with a tight seam. This sword is featured on pg. 320 of American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 26 - 1/4" Overall Length: 31 - 3/4" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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WILLIAM BALL HALLMARKED MARYLAND SILVER HILTED EAGLE POMMEL SWORD.

Lot # 1048 (Sale Order: 48 of 326)      

William Ball elongated eagle head pommel with slight forehead with football shaped mask style eyes. Squared off mouth has similar stippling decorations as the eyes. Long feathers which flow downward and featured detailed rachis and vanes. Small doorknob capstan. The D-shaped knucklebow is connected to the pommel just under the beak and is almost squared as it meets the 4-slot crossguard. The hallmark "W BALL" is inside the knucklebow. Ivory grip is decorated with twisted silver wire. A red wool buffer rests between the crossguard and narrow ricasso. Like many Ball swords, this example features a Spanish blade with double fuller. The center fuller features the Spanish slogan "NO ME SAQUES SIN RAZON" on one side and "NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOR" on the other. This translates to "Do not draw me without reason, nor sheath me without honor". CONDITION: The blade retains a brown patina with scattered areas of pitting and heavier patina. Hilt mostly polished, some typical silver oxidation with slight warps and bends to guard. Grip shows scattered age cracks and retains a honey patina. Tight wire, ferrule at base of grip is absent. This sword is featured on pg. 308 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 30 - 3/4" Overall Length: 36 - 1/2" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book
William Ball elongated eagle head pommel with slight forehead with football shaped mask style eyes. Squared off mouth has similar stippling decorations as the eyes. Long ...morefeathers which flow downward and featured detailed rachis and vanes. Small doorknob capstan. The D-shaped knucklebow is connected to the pommel just under the beak and is almost squared as it meets the 4-slot crossguard. The hallmark "W BALL" is inside the knucklebow. Ivory grip is decorated with twisted silver wire. A red wool buffer rests between the crossguard and narrow ricasso. Like many Ball swords, this example features a Spanish blade with double fuller. The center fuller features the Spanish slogan "NO ME SAQUES SIN RAZON" on one side and "NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOR" on the other. This translates to "Do not draw me without reason, nor sheath me without honor". CONDITION: The blade retains a brown patina with scattered areas of pitting and heavier patina. Hilt mostly polished, some typical silver oxidation with slight warps and bends to guard. Grip shows scattered age cracks and retains a honey patina. Tight wire, ferrule at base of grip is absent. This sword is featured on pg. 308 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 30 - 3/4" Overall Length: 36 - 1/2" Paperwork: Excerpt from Book

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SILVER HILTED MARYLAND EAGLE POMMEL SWORD WITH PATRIOTIC BLADE INSCRIBED "FOR MY COUNTRY".

Lot # 1049 (Sale Order: 49 of 326)      

Patriotic silver hilted sword with Baltimore style eagle head pommel. The silver eagle head is small, the forehead band is like a ribbon while the mouth is decorated in 2 sections resembling long teardrops. Eyes are more rounded than football shaped and contain different accents than the brows. Feathers are individual and only slightly detailed, with no rachis, while the vanes appear to be a checkered type pattern. The knucklebow originates from below the beak and is quite narrow until it forms into the counterguard which features four slots. The outer branch and center are scalloped while the inside branch is plain. The ivory grip is center swelled and features straight spirals with thick twisted silver wire in the grooves, silver ferrule at base. Blade is slightly curved with 2 fullers through the midsection. The tops of the fullers are engraved with ornate gilded foliate scrollwork on both sides of the blade and are followed by a vignette flanked by more scrollwork at both ends. The center of the vignette features an arm holding a sword over a ribbon in which the words "FOR MY COUNTRY" are engraved. CONDITION: The blade retains a dark gray patina with scattered nicks to edge. The decorations still retain much of their gilt wash. Hilt mostly polished with some areas of yellow staining, crisp details remaining on the pommel. Ivory grip retains a nice honey patina with some dark patina. Twisted wire remains tight. No wobble when handled. Great example of a patriotic sword. This sword is featured on pg. 312 in "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 25 - 1/4" Overall Length: 31"
Patriotic silver hilted sword with Baltimore style eagle head pommel. The silver eagle head is small, the forehead band is like a ribbon while the mouth is decorated in 2...more sections resembling long teardrops. Eyes are more rounded than football shaped and contain different accents than the brows. Feathers are individual and only slightly detailed, with no rachis, while the vanes appear to be a checkered type pattern. The knucklebow originates from below the beak and is quite narrow until it forms into the counterguard which features four slots. The outer branch and center are scalloped while the inside branch is plain. The ivory grip is center swelled and features straight spirals with thick twisted silver wire in the grooves, silver ferrule at base. Blade is slightly curved with 2 fullers through the midsection. The tops of the fullers are engraved with ornate gilded foliate scrollwork on both sides of the blade and are followed by a vignette flanked by more scrollwork at both ends. The center of the vignette features an arm holding a sword over a ribbon in which the words "FOR MY COUNTRY" are engraved. CONDITION: The blade retains a dark gray patina with scattered nicks to edge. The decorations still retain much of their gilt wash. Hilt mostly polished with some areas of yellow staining, crisp details remaining on the pommel. Ivory grip retains a nice honey patina with some dark patina. Twisted wire remains tight. No wobble when handled. Great example of a patriotic sword. This sword is featured on pg. 312 in "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 25 - 1/4" Overall Length: 31"

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WILLIAM BALL HALLMARKED SILVER HILTED MARYLAND EAGLE POMMEL SABER.

Lot # 1050 (Sale Order: 50 of 326)      

A handsome example of William Ball's craftsmanship. This eagle head saber features the conventional Baltimore eagle pommel, typical of Ball's work. Individual feathers decorate the head and each are finely detailed with rachis and vanes. The plumage flows down and then back, each with individual depth between them. Football shaped eyes compliment the small head. Turned capstan on top. Forehead molding extends across and there is a slight area with feathers underneath which travel towards the mouth, which is very typical of Ball's work. Rounded D-shaped knucklebow connects to the 4-slot crossguard. The hallmark "W BALL" is stamped inside of the knucklebow. A small ferrule rests at the base of the swelled ivory grip decorated with twisted silver wire accents. A leather buffer rests between the crossguard and narrow ricasso. The slightly curved blade features 3 unstopped fullers in the Spanish style and has a 8 - 3/4" false edge. CONDITION: The blade retains a gray patina with scattered areas of spotting and a few nicks to cutting edge. Guard mostly polished with some scattered dark patina. Hilt remains firm to blade, while the twisted wire is slightly loose. A very attractive William Ball saber featured on pg. 303 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 30" Overall Length: 36"
A handsome example of William Ball's craftsmanship. This eagle head saber features the conventional Baltimore eagle pommel, typical of Ball's work. Individual feathers de...morecorate the head and each are finely detailed with rachis and vanes. The plumage flows down and then back, each with individual depth between them. Football shaped eyes compliment the small head. Turned capstan on top. Forehead molding extends across and there is a slight area with feathers underneath which travel towards the mouth, which is very typical of Ball's work. Rounded D-shaped knucklebow connects to the 4-slot crossguard. The hallmark "W BALL" is stamped inside of the knucklebow. A small ferrule rests at the base of the swelled ivory grip decorated with twisted silver wire accents. A leather buffer rests between the crossguard and narrow ricasso. The slightly curved blade features 3 unstopped fullers in the Spanish style and has a 8 - 3/4" false edge. CONDITION: The blade retains a gray patina with scattered areas of spotting and a few nicks to cutting edge. Guard mostly polished with some scattered dark patina. Hilt remains firm to blade, while the twisted wire is slightly loose. A very attractive William Ball saber featured on pg. 303 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler. Blade Length: 30" Overall Length: 36"

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