O'Connor's Americana Collection

O'Connor's Americana Collection

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O'Connor's Americana Collection

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Colonel Henry Bouquet Deals With Desertion And A Pending Indian Expedition, 1764

Lot # 76 (Sale Order: 76 of 206)      

BOUQUET, Henry (1719-1765), as Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Battalion, 60th Foot, letter signed, to Governor John Penn of Pennsylvania, dated "Camp at Ligonier", 12 September 1764. 3 pp., quarto, with folds and some marginal staining, docketing on recto of third page. Bouquet acknowledges the receipt of Penn's letter of August 31st concerning deserters from the two battalions of Pennsylvania Provincials, noting that it would also be "utterly detrimental to the service to overlook so enormous a Breach of all the Laws against Perjury, Theft and Treason; such a flagrant Instance of Desertion has never been Seen, much less left unnoticed...." Bouquet informs him that "General Gage having, agreeably to my Expectation, annulled and disavowed Colonel Bradstreet's Treaty, and renewed his orders to attack the Delawares and Shawnee unless they give full satisfaction for their future behaviour. He discusses dealing with the desertion and his expectation of an unknown number of volunteers "from Virginia; They are to join me at Fort Pitt: The Report of a Peace has I hear prevented some Volunteers from your Government from joining me, I hope it will not have the same Effect upon those from Virginia." An important letter dealing with Bouquet's expedition against the Ohio Indians; autograph letters by this officer are extremely rare, the last auction record we have found for such was in 1965. Condition:Dimensions:
BOUQUET, Henry (1719-1765), as Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Battalion, 60th Foot, letter signed, to Governor John Penn of Pennsylvania, dated "Camp at Ligonier", 12 Sept...moreember 1764. 3 pp., quarto, with folds and some marginal staining, docketing on recto of third page. Bouquet acknowledges the receipt of Penn's letter of August 31st concerning deserters from the two battalions of Pennsylvania Provincials, noting that it would also be "utterly detrimental to the service to overlook so enormous a Breach of all the Laws against Perjury, Theft and Treason; such a flagrant Instance of Desertion has never been Seen, much less left unnoticed...." Bouquet informs him that "General Gage having, agreeably to my Expectation, annulled and disavowed Colonel Bradstreet's Treaty, and renewed his orders to attack the Delawares and Shawnee unless they give full satisfaction for their future behaviour. He discusses dealing with the desertion and his expectation of an unknown number of volunteers "from Virginia; They are to join me at Fort Pitt: The Report of a Peace has I hear prevented some Volunteers from your Government from joining me, I hope it will not have the same Effect upon those from Virginia." An important letter dealing with Bouquet's expedition against the Ohio Indians; autograph letters by this officer are extremely rare, the last auction record we have found for such was in 1965. Condition:Dimensions:

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(a) Fess Parker's Iconic Golden Age Carved And John Fondersmith Signed Flintlock Kentucky Rifle.

Lot # 77 (Sale Order: 77 of 206)      

This rifle was purchased in the 1970's from Stembridge Gun Rentals, along with several other Kentucky rifles, by Walter O'Connor. The rifle was used by Fess Parker in the 1960's television series Davy Crockett, the TV film Daniel Boone, as well as being carried by an unidentified actor in John Wayne's "The Fighting Kentuckian" in 1949. It was also used in "The Iroquois Trail" in 1950 by George Montgomery. The rifle is accompanied by a large 8" by 10" original photograph of Fess Parker holding the rifle in a promotional still and signed "To: Walt O'Connor, Best Wishes! Fess Parker". This was a publicity shot taken by Joe Musso from the Disney TV film "Davey Crockett King of the Wild Frontier". The top of the octagonal rifled steel barrel is stamped "J * F * S" in block letters for maker John Fondersmith. Fondersmith was born in Pfuunstatdt, Germany in 1746 and arrived in America in 1750. He became a gunsmith in Strasburg Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and served in the militia before and during the Revolution. He died in 1821. This rifle and another rifle with nearly identical features and signed in script, John Fondersmith, are the subject of an article by Dr. Glenn Marsh in the American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin number 84 from 2001. The rifle is featured and discussed on pages 39 through 54, and a copy of this bulletin is included with the rifle, along with Walter's correspondence concerning this rifle and several stills from scenes where it was used. The rifle is an original Golden Age Lancaster County rifle, the left flat, near the breech is stamped with Stembridge Movie Rental inventory number "S 576". The lock is a replacement, but the proper for the period of the rifle and is a Germanic style lock. The rifle has brass furniture, including a four piece patchbox with the classic Lancaster daisy finial and tastefully engraved with borders and floral designs. The sideplate and toeplate are also engraved with rocker-panel borders. The full length partially figured maple stock is of familiar Lancaster County form and has some of its hand-painted faux striped decoration still visible. The rifle features relief scrolls around the barrel tang, as well as panels of checkering. It has a sleeved butt and relief scrolls on both sides of the wrist, as well as behind the cheekpiece, on the left side. The forend features carved moldings and incised and relief designs around the entry ferrule. The barrel is retained by four bras barrel keys. The hickory ramrod is old, but probably not original. There is a replaced vacant oval-shaped silver wrist ecutcheon, as well. The rifle is in very good condition, overall. the barrel retains a light brown patina with some freckling near the breech and touch-hole. The lock appears to be in original flintlock configuration. The brass retains a mellow mustard patina with some scattered marks from use. The stock has an added coat of finish and shows some wear and marks from use. Some minor wood around the lock has been professionally restored, and is not visible, with an area on the right side, around the tang, slightly deteriorated and devoid of finish. Wrist has a repaired crack. This rifle has great value as an important and iconic American weapon, both a famous piece of well-documented American movie and television history, and as a fantastic work of art and Golden Age Kentucky. Accessories: Photos/Paperwork Barrel Length: .42-1/2" Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Fondersmith Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: NSN.Condition:Dimensions:
This rifle was purchased in the 1970's from Stembridge Gun Rentals, along with several other Kentucky rifles, by Walter O'Connor. The rifle was used by Fess Parker in the...more 1960's television series Davy Crockett, the TV film Daniel Boone, as well as being carried by an unidentified actor in John Wayne's "The Fighting Kentuckian" in 1949. It was also used in "The Iroquois Trail" in 1950 by George Montgomery. The rifle is accompanied by a large 8" by 10" original photograph of Fess Parker holding the rifle in a promotional still and signed "To: Walt O'Connor, Best Wishes! Fess Parker". This was a publicity shot taken by Joe Musso from the Disney TV film "Davey Crockett King of the Wild Frontier". The top of the octagonal rifled steel barrel is stamped "J * F * S" in block letters for maker John Fondersmith. Fondersmith was born in Pfuunstatdt, Germany in 1746 and arrived in America in 1750. He became a gunsmith in Strasburg Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and served in the militia before and during the Revolution. He died in 1821. This rifle and another rifle with nearly identical features and signed in script, John Fondersmith, are the subject of an article by Dr. Glenn Marsh in the American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin number 84 from 2001. The rifle is featured and discussed on pages 39 through 54, and a copy of this bulletin is included with the rifle, along with Walter's correspondence concerning this rifle and several stills from scenes where it was used. The rifle is an original Golden Age Lancaster County rifle, the left flat, near the breech is stamped with Stembridge Movie Rental inventory number "S 576". The lock is a replacement, but the proper for the period of the rifle and is a Germanic style lock. The rifle has brass furniture, including a four piece patchbox with the classic Lancaster daisy finial and tastefully engraved with borders and floral designs. The sideplate and toeplate are also engraved with rocker-panel borders. The full length partially figured maple stock is of familiar Lancaster County form and has some of its hand-painted faux striped decoration still visible. The rifle features relief scrolls around the barrel tang, as well as panels of checkering. It has a sleeved butt and relief scrolls on both sides of the wrist, as well as behind the cheekpiece, on the left side. The forend features carved moldings and incised and relief designs around the entry ferrule. The barrel is retained by four bras barrel keys. The hickory ramrod is old, but probably not original. There is a replaced vacant oval-shaped silver wrist ecutcheon, as well. The rifle is in very good condition, overall. the barrel retains a light brown patina with some freckling near the breech and touch-hole. The lock appears to be in original flintlock configuration. The brass retains a mellow mustard patina with some scattered marks from use. The stock has an added coat of finish and shows some wear and marks from use. Some minor wood around the lock has been professionally restored, and is not visible, with an area on the right side, around the tang, slightly deteriorated and devoid of finish. Wrist has a repaired crack. This rifle has great value as an important and iconic American weapon, both a famous piece of well-documented American movie and television history, and as a fantastic work of art and Golden Age Kentucky. Accessories: Photos/Paperwork Barrel Length: .42-1/2" Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: John Fondersmith Model: Kentucky Rifle Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: NSN.Condition:Dimensions:

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Fess Parker's Signed & Documented Rifle From Tv Series "daniel Boone".

Lot # 78 (Sale Order: 78 of 206)      

In 1954-55 Walt Disney produced the Davy Crockett miniseries, broadcast on ABC starring Fess Parker and Buddy Ebson, creating one of the biggest childhood crazes in modern history. Every marketing firm in American capitalized on the popularity of Davy Crockett and every little boy, and many girls, in the mid-1950's had every Davy Crockett "Everything" including coonskin caps, flintlock rifles and pistols, fringed jackets and pants, canteens, tomahawks, bedroom furniture, bicycles, lamps, and the list goes on and on. In 1964, Fess Parker premiered as legendary Frontiersman Daniel Boone in basically the same attire and adventure theme. This series ran for 165 episodes and ended on May 7th, 1970; firmly establishing the popular Frontiersman and adventurer into the hearts and minds of millions of kids and adults alike. This rifle was acquired from Stembridge Gun Rentals and has a 42" barrel with a .58 bore. Included with the rifle are copies of Walt Disney Production gun orders for medium and long converted .45-70 flintlock rifles to be used by the studios for filming. They were manufactured using converted trapdoor Springfields with parts constructed to look like flintlock longrifles. The finish was powder coated. Stocks were handmade and carved. This particular example is an identical photo match to several stills showing Fess Parker holding the rife. They are not working guns today as workmanship on the actions was simply for filming. We have an original photograph of Mr. O'Connor having this rifle signed on the right side of the stock "Fess Parker Daniel Boone 11-23-91". All pertinent information and photos will accompany the rifle. There are numerous pictures of the consignor and Fess Parker together with this rifle. Imagine the thrill you will have reliving your childhood as you watch old episodes of Daniel Boone while holding the very rifle used in this famous television series. A genuine piece of true Americana that will take you back to those carefree days of yore.Condition:Dimensions:
In 1954-55 Walt Disney produced the Davy Crockett miniseries, broadcast on ABC starring Fess Parker and Buddy Ebson, creating one of the biggest childhood crazes in moder...moren history. Every marketing firm in American capitalized on the popularity of Davy Crockett and every little boy, and many girls, in the mid-1950's had every Davy Crockett "Everything" including coonskin caps, flintlock rifles and pistols, fringed jackets and pants, canteens, tomahawks, bedroom furniture, bicycles, lamps, and the list goes on and on. In 1964, Fess Parker premiered as legendary Frontiersman Daniel Boone in basically the same attire and adventure theme. This series ran for 165 episodes and ended on May 7th, 1970; firmly establishing the popular Frontiersman and adventurer into the hearts and minds of millions of kids and adults alike. This rifle was acquired from Stembridge Gun Rentals and has a 42" barrel with a .58 bore. Included with the rifle are copies of Walt Disney Production gun orders for medium and long converted .45-70 flintlock rifles to be used by the studios for filming. They were manufactured using converted trapdoor Springfields with parts constructed to look like flintlock longrifles. The finish was powder coated. Stocks were handmade and carved. This particular example is an identical photo match to several stills showing Fess Parker holding the rife. They are not working guns today as workmanship on the actions was simply for filming. We have an original photograph of Mr. O'Connor having this rifle signed on the right side of the stock "Fess Parker Daniel Boone 11-23-91". All pertinent information and photos will accompany the rifle. There are numerous pictures of the consignor and Fess Parker together with this rifle. Imagine the thrill you will have reliving your childhood as you watch old episodes of Daniel Boone while holding the very rifle used in this famous television series. A genuine piece of true Americana that will take you back to those carefree days of yore.Condition:Dimensions:

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Documented Angstadt Kentucky Longrifle Used By John Wayne In "allegheny Uprising" And "the Kentuckia

Lot # 79 (Sale Order: 79 of 206)      

This rifle's use is photo documented in two very popular John Wayne motion pictures. The first, RKO Studio's 1939 release of the motion picture "Allegheny Uprising" starring John Wayne and Claire Trevor. Set in the pre-Revolutionary War time period, " Allegheny Uprising" illustrates the American unrest with the British, especially as it was exhibited on the fringes of the wilderness. This exact rifle was used again by John Wayne ten years later in 1949 when Republic Pictures produced the motion picture "Fighting Kentuckian" which also starred the comedic talents of Oliver Hardy. It is also said to have been used in "The Alamo" but we have no stills of that movie to confirm this. At some point, the rifle forestock has been broken off. Left side of the barrel has the Stembridge Studio inventory stamp "S517" and stamped on stock "S101". This same "101" can be found stamped on the trigger guard. This rifle comes with an assortment of reproduction studio stills, in which you can plainly make out many of the unique details of this rifle. There is even a shot of Claire Trevor holding this rifle. There is also a copy of a photograph of Cecil DeMille posed with the rifle. The rifle itself features a .48 caliber smoothbore two-stage iron barrel, 43" in length. The top is signed "AA/87" in script for Adam Angstadt and probably 1787. The top flat also features an engraved face and star. Rear sight is in the center of the block surrounded by double line borders, all typical of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania style. Flat lockplate with some parts replaced. Brass furniture including typical Angstadt four-piece brass patchbox with pierced finial and scattered areas of scroll engraving. Lehigh County triggerguard and sideplate decorated with engraved designs and a star. Vacant brass wrist escutcheon and star engraved on oval inlay above cheekpiece. Plain maple stock of familiar Lehigh County form with Roman nose buttstock. Barrel and lock retain a brown patina, but, showing some wear. Brass retains a dark patina and has not been polished. Stock is missing about 30" of forend, which could be easily and affordably restored. The entry thimble and one of the other original thimbles are included, but one is missing. The other lock screw is also present. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a real Kentucky flintlock long rifle used by the larger-than-life movie star John Wayne in two of his most popular non-cowboy Indian Wars genre. Includes five original "Allegheny Uprising" lobby cards in varied condition and a reproduction "The Fighting Kentuckian" lobby card.Condition:Dimensions:
This rifle's use is photo documented in two very popular John Wayne motion pictures. The first, RKO Studio's 1939 release of the motion picture "Allegheny Uprising" starr...moreing John Wayne and Claire Trevor. Set in the pre-Revolutionary War time period, " Allegheny Uprising" illustrates the American unrest with the British, especially as it was exhibited on the fringes of the wilderness. This exact rifle was used again by John Wayne ten years later in 1949 when Republic Pictures produced the motion picture "Fighting Kentuckian" which also starred the comedic talents of Oliver Hardy. It is also said to have been used in "The Alamo" but we have no stills of that movie to confirm this. At some point, the rifle forestock has been broken off. Left side of the barrel has the Stembridge Studio inventory stamp "S517" and stamped on stock "S101". This same "101" can be found stamped on the trigger guard. This rifle comes with an assortment of reproduction studio stills, in which you can plainly make out many of the unique details of this rifle. There is even a shot of Claire Trevor holding this rifle. There is also a copy of a photograph of Cecil DeMille posed with the rifle. The rifle itself features a .48 caliber smoothbore two-stage iron barrel, 43" in length. The top is signed "AA/87" in script for Adam Angstadt and probably 1787. The top flat also features an engraved face and star. Rear sight is in the center of the block surrounded by double line borders, all typical of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania style. Flat lockplate with some parts replaced. Brass furniture including typical Angstadt four-piece brass patchbox with pierced finial and scattered areas of scroll engraving. Lehigh County triggerguard and sideplate decorated with engraved designs and a star. Vacant brass wrist escutcheon and star engraved on oval inlay above cheekpiece. Plain maple stock of familiar Lehigh County form with Roman nose buttstock. Barrel and lock retain a brown patina, but, showing some wear. Brass retains a dark patina and has not been polished. Stock is missing about 30" of forend, which could be easily and affordably restored. The entry thimble and one of the other original thimbles are included, but one is missing. The other lock screw is also present. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a real Kentucky flintlock long rifle used by the larger-than-life movie star John Wayne in two of his most popular non-cowboy Indian Wars genre. Includes five original "Allegheny Uprising" lobby cards in varied condition and a reproduction "The Fighting Kentuckian" lobby card.Condition:Dimensions:

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Engraved Fort Edward Map Powder Horn Of James Lekey, Dated 1757 And Signed By Carver William Akins O

Lot # 80 (Sale Order: 80 of 206)      

This French and Indian War period horn is inscribed: "the 3 Day 1757" "FORT EDWARD APRIL" "JAMES LEKEY HIS HORN" "William Akin's Writing". Crudely engraved images include four animals which may be deer, fish, a winged griffin and a large, long necked stag. What appears to be a colonist holding (?) is also present, along with a four bastion fort, which is presumed to be Fort Edward. Other abstract, simplistic shapes were also engraved. There are no borders evident on either end. The pine butt plug, which is attached with iron pins, is very slightly domed and has a crude wire staple. This staple also penetrates the edge of the horn in two places. Below the spout is a carved ring. This horn measures 13 - 1/2" overall. There is a William Akin found by Walter in a Rogers Rangers muster roll. He enlisted in 1755. Walter believed it could possibly be the same William Akin. Condition: Good. Horn has a dark brown and amber patina. There is a 1 - 1/2 " linear indentation, which starts below the letter "k" in "Akin's". There is 4 - 1/2" crack, which terminates at the butt plug in a "v" shaped half inch break, which is missing. A small abrasion is present on the ring below the spout. There is normal wear from usage.Condition:Dimensions:
This French and Indian War period horn is inscribed: "the 3 Day 1757" "FORT EDWARD APRIL" "JAMES LEKEY HIS HORN" "William Akin's Writing". Crudely engraved images include...more four animals which may be deer, fish, a winged griffin and a large, long necked stag. What appears to be a colonist holding (?) is also present, along with a four bastion fort, which is presumed to be Fort Edward. Other abstract, simplistic shapes were also engraved. There are no borders evident on either end. The pine butt plug, which is attached with iron pins, is very slightly domed and has a crude wire staple. This staple also penetrates the edge of the horn in two places. Below the spout is a carved ring. This horn measures 13 - 1/2" overall. There is a William Akin found by Walter in a Rogers Rangers muster roll. He enlisted in 1755. Walter believed it could possibly be the same William Akin. Condition: Good. Horn has a dark brown and amber patina. There is a 1 - 1/2 " linear indentation, which starts below the letter "k" in "Akin's". There is 4 - 1/2" crack, which terminates at the butt plug in a "v" shaped half inch break, which is missing. A small abrasion is present on the ring below the spout. There is normal wear from usage.Condition:Dimensions:

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Engraved Powder Horn Of Jonathan Parker, Dated 1747, Attributed To Stephen Parks.

Lot # 82 (Sale Order: 81 of 206)      

This historic powder horn is inscribed: "IONATHAN PARKER" "OCTOBER 6 YE" "1747". All of the lettering and decoration on this horn is contained in panels. On both sides of the name panel are panels of stylized vine and leaf patterns. At the spout end of the horn is a narrow, abstract border and at the plug end there is an extensive 1 1/2" border of stylized leaves, vines, and a heart. There is an impressive peacock carved in good detail, as well as two other animals, which may be deer. The flat, pine plug is attached with eight wooden pins. There are two holes on each side of the plug that go through the horn and into the plug for a strap attachment. On the spout end, there are two rings for the strap just below the applied charger. This charger is no longer secured to the horn due to two missing pins. The brass charger has a broken spring. This horn measures 9 - 1/2" overall. According to William H. Guthman in his book, "Drums Abeating Trumpets Sounding", "Many men with the Name John Parker are listed as serving in New England and New York in 1775. A John Parker was Captain of a company of Ranger of Col. Timothy Bedel's Regiment of Rangers raised by the Colony of New Hampshire in 1775. A John Parker is listed in the First New York Regiment for 1775 and another was a Minuteman from the town of Coventry, Connecticut in 1775. Nine men of that name are listed in the Massachusetts rolls for 1775. The most famous was John Parker (1729-1775) who commanded the detachment of the Lexington Militia that engaged the British at Lexington on April 19, 1775." Walter attributed this horn to the carver Stephen Parks. Parks was a farmer in Lincoln, Massachusetts. His son, Willard Parks, was listed as a member of the Lincoln Minute Man Company on the 19th of April, 1775 "when the shot was fired that was heard around the world". Willard Parks carried a horn carved by his father at Concord Bridge. An additional Stephen Parks horn, which is in the collection of the Concord Antiquarian Society, is believed to have been used at Concord Bridge. A very similar horn, dated 1749 and inscribed to Johnathan Conant, is being offered in this sale. He was mustered and lived in New Hampshire. This horn was also attributed by Walter to the hand of carver Stephen Parks. Condition: Very Good, as described. This horn displays a nice, warm, honey colored patina. All images and lettering are intact and easy to read.The plug has some minor chips and scratches. Also at the plug end of the horn there is a 1/4 inch hairline crack. There are some additional minor chips and two smooth, flattened areas from wear on the rings below the spout. Normal scratches, abrasions, and minor brown staining from use during the period are present. Condition:Dimensions:
This historic powder horn is inscribed: "IONATHAN PARKER" "OCTOBER 6 YE" "1747". All of the lettering and decoration on this horn is contained in panels. On both sides of...more the name panel are panels of stylized vine and leaf patterns. At the spout end of the horn is a narrow, abstract border and at the plug end there is an extensive 1 1/2" border of stylized leaves, vines, and a heart. There is an impressive peacock carved in good detail, as well as two other animals, which may be deer. The flat, pine plug is attached with eight wooden pins. There are two holes on each side of the plug that go through the horn and into the plug for a strap attachment. On the spout end, there are two rings for the strap just below the applied charger. This charger is no longer secured to the horn due to two missing pins. The brass charger has a broken spring. This horn measures 9 - 1/2" overall. According to William H. Guthman in his book, "Drums Abeating Trumpets Sounding", "Many men with the Name John Parker are listed as serving in New England and New York in 1775. A John Parker was Captain of a company of Ranger of Col. Timothy Bedel's Regiment of Rangers raised by the Colony of New Hampshire in 1775. A John Parker is listed in the First New York Regiment for 1775 and another was a Minuteman from the town of Coventry, Connecticut in 1775. Nine men of that name are listed in the Massachusetts rolls for 1775. The most famous was John Parker (1729-1775) who commanded the detachment of the Lexington Militia that engaged the British at Lexington on April 19, 1775." Walter attributed this horn to the carver Stephen Parks. Parks was a farmer in Lincoln, Massachusetts. His son, Willard Parks, was listed as a member of the Lincoln Minute Man Company on the 19th of April, 1775 "when the shot was fired that was heard around the world". Willard Parks carried a horn carved by his father at Concord Bridge. An additional Stephen Parks horn, which is in the collection of the Concord Antiquarian Society, is believed to have been used at Concord Bridge. A very similar horn, dated 1749 and inscribed to Johnathan Conant, is being offered in this sale. He was mustered and lived in New Hampshire. This horn was also attributed by Walter to the hand of carver Stephen Parks. Condition: Very Good, as described. This horn displays a nice, warm, honey colored patina. All images and lettering are intact and easy to read.The plug has some minor chips and scratches. Also at the plug end of the horn there is a 1/4 inch hairline crack. There are some additional minor chips and two smooth, flattened areas from wear on the rings below the spout. Normal scratches, abrasions, and minor brown staining from use during the period are present. Condition:Dimensions:

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Roxbury "liberty Or Death" Powder Horn Of Captain Daniel Allen.

Lot # 83 (Sale Order: 82 of 206)      

This Revolutionary War powder horn is inscribed: "CAP.t : DANIEL : ALLEN" "LIBERTY : OR ~ DEATH 17__" "KILL : OR * BE * KILD : ROXBURY" "WAR". The word "WAR" is engraved in the center of whimsical foliage. There are also several animals and a bearded man's face engraved between the panels of text. It is fitted with a flat, wooden butt plug secured with five wooden pins. There is a carved scalloped edge that decorates the beginning of the darker, recessed portion of the horn. It has a border of half circles and dots which accentuate the scalloping. The decorative ring below the spout is scalloped on both sides. Overall, the horn measures 14". Walter believed the engraver may have intended the owners to engrave their own names as the Allen horn appears to have had his name and rank put in by another period hand when he became Captain in January of 1776. It appears to be of the same hand as the horn shown on page 188 of Jim Johnston's " Accouterments II" were he states: "This Horn Was made At Cambridge" in "1776". Included with this horn are four original pay orders to Captain Daniel Allen from the state of Connecticut. A copy of the Arms Gazette from February 1976 has a picture of Allen's musket inscribed "Lieut Danl Allen" Condition: Very Good, as described. The horn was also slightly shortened during its period of use. There is a small notch and chip on the horn at the plug. Three half inch hairline cracks are present at the spout.Condition:Dimensions:
This Revolutionary War powder horn is inscribed: "CAP.t : DANIEL : ALLEN" "LIBERTY : OR ~ DEATH 17__" "KILL : OR * BE * KILD : ROXBURY" "WAR". The word "WAR" is engraved ...morein the center of whimsical foliage. There are also several animals and a bearded man's face engraved between the panels of text. It is fitted with a flat, wooden butt plug secured with five wooden pins. There is a carved scalloped edge that decorates the beginning of the darker, recessed portion of the horn. It has a border of half circles and dots which accentuate the scalloping. The decorative ring below the spout is scalloped on both sides. Overall, the horn measures 14". Walter believed the engraver may have intended the owners to engrave their own names as the Allen horn appears to have had his name and rank put in by another period hand when he became Captain in January of 1776. It appears to be of the same hand as the horn shown on page 188 of Jim Johnston's " Accouterments II" were he states: "This Horn Was made At Cambridge" in "1776". Included with this horn are four original pay orders to Captain Daniel Allen from the state of Connecticut. A copy of the Arms Gazette from February 1976 has a picture of Allen's musket inscribed "Lieut Danl Allen" Condition: Very Good, as described. The horn was also slightly shortened during its period of use. There is a small notch and chip on the horn at the plug. Three half inch hairline cracks are present at the spout.Condition:Dimensions:

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1776 Dated Revolutionary War Engraved Powder Horn Of Dan Pond, Featuring The Rose Ship Of War.

Lot # 84 (Sale Order: 83 of 206)      

This Revolutionary War powder horn is inscribed: "DAN . POND : His Pouder Horn : ye 1776" "AMErI : N : COnG :" "WE" "Are "one". Central designs engraved on this horn include a circle of 12 interlocking rings, with a central ring bearing the text "American Congress-We Are One", a nautical scene depicting two ships, as well as numerous vine and geometric patterns. The larger of the ships in the nautical scene has been identified as "the Rofe fhip of WOR". She is accompanied by her "Tender", a smaller 16 gun vessel. The HMS Rose was a British 6th class frigate that sailed Narragansett Bay in early 1776 to curtail smuggling into Newport, Rhode Island. The horn likely originated in the eastern Connecticut or Rhode Island area. The horn is fitted with a domed, wood cap. At the center of the plug is a small, brass furniture pull. There is scalloping and a narrow, crosshatched border at the beginning of the darker recessed portion of the horn. A carved ring is located below the spout. The horn measures 12 1/4" . The pension record has been found for a Dan Pond, who served from Connecticut, applied for pension in 1832, while residing in Shoreham, Vermont, aged 81 years and died February 7, 1838. While residing in Woodbury, Connecticut, Dan Pond enlisted in June of 1776. He became a 1st sergeant in July 4th in Captain Hurd's Company of Colonel Gold Selleck Silliman's Connecticut Regiment and was in the retreat from New York, as well as the battle of Harlem. He served six months on the Connecticut Line. About 1809, he moved from Woodbury, Conecticut, to Shoreham, Vermont. He was allowed pension on his application executed July 3, 1832, at which time he was aged eighty-one years and resided in Shoreham, Vermont. He died on February 7, 1838. Walter felt that the intricate thirteen states motif that was undoubtedly borrowed by the horn's engraver from the Continental currency and/or coinage issued that same year was of national significance. Only one other genuine horn is known bearing the thirteen states motif, a design originated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin. Britain's HMS Rose was ordered scuttled in 1779 to halt French and colonial ships from entering Savannah. Consequently, the French were unable to assist the American assault. Savannah remained in British hands. Condition: Good, as described. The horn presents a dark patina and normal wear. There is some worm damage and chipping around the plug. There is also a small chip at the spout end, as well as a flat area on the collar, below the spout about 1/4 inch.Condition:Dimensions:
This Revolutionary War powder horn is inscribed: "DAN . POND : His Pouder Horn : ye 1776" "AMErI : N : COnG :" "WE" "Are "one". Central designs engraved on this horn incl...moreude a circle of 12 interlocking rings, with a central ring bearing the text "American Congress-We Are One", a nautical scene depicting two ships, as well as numerous vine and geometric patterns. The larger of the ships in the nautical scene has been identified as "the Rofe fhip of WOR". She is accompanied by her "Tender", a smaller 16 gun vessel. The HMS Rose was a British 6th class frigate that sailed Narragansett Bay in early 1776 to curtail smuggling into Newport, Rhode Island. The horn likely originated in the eastern Connecticut or Rhode Island area. The horn is fitted with a domed, wood cap. At the center of the plug is a small, brass furniture pull. There is scalloping and a narrow, crosshatched border at the beginning of the darker recessed portion of the horn. A carved ring is located below the spout. The horn measures 12 1/4" . The pension record has been found for a Dan Pond, who served from Connecticut, applied for pension in 1832, while residing in Shoreham, Vermont, aged 81 years and died February 7, 1838. While residing in Woodbury, Connecticut, Dan Pond enlisted in June of 1776. He became a 1st sergeant in July 4th in Captain Hurd's Company of Colonel Gold Selleck Silliman's Connecticut Regiment and was in the retreat from New York, as well as the battle of Harlem. He served six months on the Connecticut Line. About 1809, he moved from Woodbury, Conecticut, to Shoreham, Vermont. He was allowed pension on his application executed July 3, 1832, at which time he was aged eighty-one years and resided in Shoreham, Vermont. He died on February 7, 1838. Walter felt that the intricate thirteen states motif that was undoubtedly borrowed by the horn's engraver from the Continental currency and/or coinage issued that same year was of national significance. Only one other genuine horn is known bearing the thirteen states motif, a design originated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin. Britain's HMS Rose was ordered scuttled in 1779 to halt French and colonial ships from entering Savannah. Consequently, the French were unable to assist the American assault. Savannah remained in British hands. Condition: Good, as described. The horn presents a dark patina and normal wear. There is some worm damage and chipping around the plug. There is also a small chip at the spout end, as well as a flat area on the collar, below the spout about 1/4 inch.Condition:Dimensions:

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Large Engraved Powder Horn Attributed To Minuteman John Wright, Born In Concord In 1733 Powder Horn,

Lot # 85 (Sale Order: 84 of 206)      

This rare Minuteman attributed powder horn is inscribed: "IOHN : WRIGHT : BORN : SP" "IN : CONCORD : IVLY : 29 : 1733 :" "MAID : APRIL : 19" "1758". There is a geomentric border pattern of half circles and other shapes carved at the plug end of the horn. In addition, geometric borders and pannels are carved around all lettering. The horn's decoration includes many well carved and shaded animals including a unicorn, peacock, swan, dog, owl, and goat, among others. The horn measures 12 - 1/2" overall. The "SP" carved alongside the owner's name is believed to be the signature of the horn's carver, Stephen Parks, a farmer who lived in Lincoln, Massachusetts and carved several horns reportedly used by Minutemen. As recorded by the horn and a headstone located at the Hillside Cemetary in Westford, Massachusetts, John Wright was born July 29/30, 1733 at Concord, Massachusetts and died on July 1, 1802 at Westford, Massachusetts, aged 68 years. There is a Sergeant John Wright who is listed among the men under the command of Captain Timothy Underwood in Colonel William Prescott's Regiment of Minutemen from Middlesex County, Massachusetts. These men marched at the alarm on April 19, 1775, the date of the famed "shot heard around the world", to defend the Colony of Massachusetts against the British troops. There are several other known horns carved by Stephen Parks that were reportedly used at Concord Bridge by Minute-men. Stephen Parks' own son Willard Parks carried a horn carved by his faher on that fateful April day. Another Parks attributed horn in the collection of the Concord Antiquarian Society is also believed to have been used at the battle. Condition: Fair, as described. Missing butt plug and spout, with chipping and fraying at the spout end. There is also a 2 inch horizontal crack at the butt end. Some surface damage effecting several of the animals at two locations is present.Condition:Dimensions:
This rare Minuteman attributed powder horn is inscribed: "IOHN : WRIGHT : BORN : SP" "IN : CONCORD : IVLY : 29 : 1733 :" "MAID : APRIL : 19" "1758". There is a geomentric...more border pattern of half circles and other shapes carved at the plug end of the horn. In addition, geometric borders and pannels are carved around all lettering. The horn's decoration includes many well carved and shaded animals including a unicorn, peacock, swan, dog, owl, and goat, among others. The horn measures 12 - 1/2" overall. The "SP" carved alongside the owner's name is believed to be the signature of the horn's carver, Stephen Parks, a farmer who lived in Lincoln, Massachusetts and carved several horns reportedly used by Minutemen. As recorded by the horn and a headstone located at the Hillside Cemetary in Westford, Massachusetts, John Wright was born July 29/30, 1733 at Concord, Massachusetts and died on July 1, 1802 at Westford, Massachusetts, aged 68 years. There is a Sergeant John Wright who is listed among the men under the command of Captain Timothy Underwood in Colonel William Prescott's Regiment of Minutemen from Middlesex County, Massachusetts. These men marched at the alarm on April 19, 1775, the date of the famed "shot heard around the world", to defend the Colony of Massachusetts against the British troops. There are several other known horns carved by Stephen Parks that were reportedly used at Concord Bridge by Minute-men. Stephen Parks' own son Willard Parks carried a horn carved by his faher on that fateful April day. Another Parks attributed horn in the collection of the Concord Antiquarian Society is also believed to have been used at the battle. Condition: Fair, as described. Missing butt plug and spout, with chipping and fraying at the spout end. There is also a 2 inch horizontal crack at the butt end. Some surface damage effecting several of the animals at two locations is present.Condition:Dimensions:

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Documented Engraved Powder Horn Of Revolutionary War Jonathan Conant, Dated 1749, Attributed To Step

Lot # 86 (Sale Order: 85 of 206)      

This historic horn is inscribed: "IONATHAN" "CONANT 1749". All of the decoration and lettering on this horn is contained in panels. Three whimsical animals, including what appears to be a camel and a deer, decorate this horn. An intricate one inch border decoration of stylized leaves and vines is located at the plug. This theme carries over into the body of the horn. This horn is fitted with a flat, softwood plug. The plug is secured with five wooden pins. The spout has an inlaid pewter tip. There are two carved rings below the spout. It measures 11 - 1/2" overall. There are four sheets of paper and eight pages of text from a small 3 - 5/8" by 6" diary written by Jonathan Conant that exist. They had been found in a New Hampshire house along with a US surcharged long land Brown Bess. Provided with the horn are color photographs of this diary. Among other things, the diary mentions the battles of Saratoga, Benington, Brunswick, White Marsh, and the 18th of June, 1778 "the enemy having left Philadelphia we left our winter quarters pursuing them as far as Monmouth at which place on the 28th we attacked them". A Muster Roll and Pay Roll of soldiers in Capt House's Company and Col Cilley's Regiment Mustered March 17 1777 from REVOLUTIONARY ROLLS includes Jonathan Conant. An additional Muster Roll from September 1776 from the State of New Hampshire lists him as being among "being all able bodied effective men". Walter attributed this horn to the carver Stephen Parks. Parks was a farmer in Lincoln Massachusetts. His son, Willard Parks, was listed as a member of the Lincoln Minute Man Company on the 19th of April, 1775 "when the shot was fired that was heard around the world". Willard Parks carried a horn carved by his father at Concord Bridge. An additional Stephen Parks horn, which is in the collection of the Concord Antiquarian Society, is believed to have been used at Concord Bridge. Condition: Very Good. Nice warm patina. There are several small cracks in the horn at the plug. A 1/4" strip of pewter is missing from the inlay at the tip. Some minor chips and loss are also present on the rings below the spout.Condition:Dimensions:
This historic horn is inscribed: "IONATHAN" "CONANT 1749". All of the decoration and lettering on this horn is contained in panels. Three whimsical animals, including wha...moret appears to be a camel and a deer, decorate this horn. An intricate one inch border decoration of stylized leaves and vines is located at the plug. This theme carries over into the body of the horn. This horn is fitted with a flat, softwood plug. The plug is secured with five wooden pins. The spout has an inlaid pewter tip. There are two carved rings below the spout. It measures 11 - 1/2" overall. There are four sheets of paper and eight pages of text from a small 3 - 5/8" by 6" diary written by Jonathan Conant that exist. They had been found in a New Hampshire house along with a US surcharged long land Brown Bess. Provided with the horn are color photographs of this diary. Among other things, the diary mentions the battles of Saratoga, Benington, Brunswick, White Marsh, and the 18th of June, 1778 "the enemy having left Philadelphia we left our winter quarters pursuing them as far as Monmouth at which place on the 28th we attacked them". A Muster Roll and Pay Roll of soldiers in Capt House's Company and Col Cilley's Regiment Mustered March 17 1777 from REVOLUTIONARY ROLLS includes Jonathan Conant. An additional Muster Roll from September 1776 from the State of New Hampshire lists him as being among "being all able bodied effective men". Walter attributed this horn to the carver Stephen Parks. Parks was a farmer in Lincoln Massachusetts. His son, Willard Parks, was listed as a member of the Lincoln Minute Man Company on the 19th of April, 1775 "when the shot was fired that was heard around the world". Willard Parks carried a horn carved by his father at Concord Bridge. An additional Stephen Parks horn, which is in the collection of the Concord Antiquarian Society, is believed to have been used at Concord Bridge. Condition: Very Good. Nice warm patina. There are several small cracks in the horn at the plug. A 1/4" strip of pewter is missing from the inlay at the tip. Some minor chips and loss are also present on the rings below the spout.Condition:Dimensions:

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Fine French Fusil De Chasse With Bead Decoration, Dated 1759.

Lot # 87 (Sale Order: 86 of 206)      

This Fusil de Chasse, or hunting musket, contract of 1729 and 1734, was purchased in the early 1960's by Walter O'Connor as part of a large varied collection of antique arms assembled by a long-time auctioneer in New Jersey. The man he had purchased it from has always held it out of the guns for his personal collection. Although the history is unknown Walter felt that it may have been brought home by own of Captain Hezekiah Dunn's New Jersey Ranging & Co. after their service on the New York Frontiers between 1756 and 1760. Walter kept it for two years before selling it to his good friend West White, then 30 years later bought it back from him. When Walter acquired the Fusil it was in as-found and untouched condition but was missing 15-1/8" of the forend and its ramrod. Carl Pippert professionally restored the missing wood and found an original ramrod to fit the gun. The two ferrules closest to the muzzle were professionally made by Carl and are a perfect match to the existing originals. The restoration is so well done that if Walter had not recorded this information, one would have a very hard time discovering it. The barrel has not been lengthened and the lock remains in its original flintlock configuration. The gun remains in untouched, dry attic condition and has never been cleaned in any way. By Walter's count there were originally 244 Wampum beads inlaid into the stock, some were obviously secured by red sealing wax. Of the original beads, there remain 152 full beads today and many other fragments which are not counted. This number includes the initials "IW" and the dated "1759". The Fusil itself features a two stage iron barrel with a small front sight and a groove extending from the tang into the breech. The flat lockplate is stamped "ATVLLE" in the center and stamped with a "D" at the tail. The lock is internally unmarked and on the exterior a crown over a Fleur-de-Lis is stamped below the pan. All typical French furniture is iron. The full length walnut stock is of typical early French form and profusely decorated with beaded designs, initials and date. A small piece at the toe was obviously replaced during the period of use of the Fusil. The wrist displays an attractive inlaid lead or pewter repair done early in the gun's life. A relief carved tear drop around the barrel tang surrounded by a punch-dot decorated border. The Fusil is in fantastic condition and retains a dark patina overall. There are various cracks and minor losses to the stock, all resulting from its use during the period. Original and authentic examples of early French Fusils are extremely rare with only a few authentic examples with bead decoration known to exist. Also included is a great deal of research on early French Fusils and trade guns, including copies of many articles and other beaded examples. There are hand-written descriptions of the gun written by Walter O'Connor and a copy of "The Fusil de Tulle in New France 1691-1741" by Russel Bouchard. Barrel Length: 45 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .62 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: ATVLLE Model: 1729/1734 Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: NSNCondition:Dimensions:
This Fusil de Chasse, or hunting musket, contract of 1729 and 1734, was purchased in the early 1960's by Walter O'Connor as part of a large varied collection of antique a...morerms assembled by a long-time auctioneer in New Jersey. The man he had purchased it from has always held it out of the guns for his personal collection. Although the history is unknown Walter felt that it may have been brought home by own of Captain Hezekiah Dunn's New Jersey Ranging & Co. after their service on the New York Frontiers between 1756 and 1760. Walter kept it for two years before selling it to his good friend West White, then 30 years later bought it back from him. When Walter acquired the Fusil it was in as-found and untouched condition but was missing 15-1/8" of the forend and its ramrod. Carl Pippert professionally restored the missing wood and found an original ramrod to fit the gun. The two ferrules closest to the muzzle were professionally made by Carl and are a perfect match to the existing originals. The restoration is so well done that if Walter had not recorded this information, one would have a very hard time discovering it. The barrel has not been lengthened and the lock remains in its original flintlock configuration. The gun remains in untouched, dry attic condition and has never been cleaned in any way. By Walter's count there were originally 244 Wampum beads inlaid into the stock, some were obviously secured by red sealing wax. Of the original beads, there remain 152 full beads today and many other fragments which are not counted. This number includes the initials "IW" and the dated "1759". The Fusil itself features a two stage iron barrel with a small front sight and a groove extending from the tang into the breech. The flat lockplate is stamped "ATVLLE" in the center and stamped with a "D" at the tail. The lock is internally unmarked and on the exterior a crown over a Fleur-de-Lis is stamped below the pan. All typical French furniture is iron. The full length walnut stock is of typical early French form and profusely decorated with beaded designs, initials and date. A small piece at the toe was obviously replaced during the period of use of the Fusil. The wrist displays an attractive inlaid lead or pewter repair done early in the gun's life. A relief carved tear drop around the barrel tang surrounded by a punch-dot decorated border. The Fusil is in fantastic condition and retains a dark patina overall. There are various cracks and minor losses to the stock, all resulting from its use during the period. Original and authentic examples of early French Fusils are extremely rare with only a few authentic examples with bead decoration known to exist. Also included is a great deal of research on early French Fusils and trade guns, including copies of many articles and other beaded examples. There are hand-written descriptions of the gun written by Walter O'Connor and a copy of "The Fusil de Tulle in New France 1691-1741" by Russel Bouchard. Barrel Length: 45 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .62 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: ATVLLE Model: 1729/1734 Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: NSNCondition:Dimensions:

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Daniel Boone Witnesses A Frontier Wedding, 1765

Lot # 88 (Sale Order: 87 of 206)      

BOONE, Daniel (1734-1820). Endpaper from a 1728 German bible upon which the 1765 marriage record of Andreas Muller to Catrina Gesitnerin [or 'Gestnerin'?] is recorded in Old German script, with the closing paragraph mentioning apparently making note that this was witnessed on 3 May by the undersigned, after which follows the signature 'Daniel Boone'. 1 page, folio with toning and foxing. With one bifolium sheet from the same bible, containing the printed text for a Biblischer Calender, Verfassend Eine Anweisung, wie man die ganze Bibel....", 4 pp. folio. Daniel Boone, was the sixth of eleven children born to Squire and Sarah Boone of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. In 1750, the Boone family migrated to the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina, an area heavily settled by both Germans and Scots-Irish. In 1756, Daniel married Rebecca Bryan and with her eventually raised ten children. He primarily earned his living market hunter and trapper. In 1758, during the French & Indian War, the Yadkin River Valley was raided by Cherokee and the Boones and many other families fled north to Culpeper County, Virginia. Daniel served in the militia on various expeditions against the Cherokee. In 1762, Boone and his family moved back to the Yadkin from Culpeper. Following peace made with the Cherokee in 1765, migration into the region increased and threatened Boone's livelihood. He was often taken to court for nonpayment of debts and sold his land to pay off creditors. Following his father's death that year, Boone traveled with his brother Squire and a group of men to West Florida, to look into the possibility of settling there, but the family eventually moved to a more remote section of the Yadkin River Valley, and Boone began to hunt westward into the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 1773, he failed in his first attempt to settle Kentucky, but in 1775, he succeeded in establishing Boonesborough, ending his North Carolina tenure. Provenance: Horst Auctions, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, 1-2 September 1995 (lot 349).Condition:Dimensions:
BOONE, Daniel (1734-1820). Endpaper from a 1728 German bible upon which the 1765 marriage record of Andreas Muller to Catrina Gesitnerin [or 'Gestnerin'?] is recorded in ...moreOld German script, with the closing paragraph mentioning apparently making note that this was witnessed on 3 May by the undersigned, after which follows the signature 'Daniel Boone'. 1 page, folio with toning and foxing. With one bifolium sheet from the same bible, containing the printed text for a Biblischer Calender, Verfassend Eine Anweisung, wie man die ganze Bibel....", 4 pp. folio. Daniel Boone, was the sixth of eleven children born to Squire and Sarah Boone of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. In 1750, the Boone family migrated to the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina, an area heavily settled by both Germans and Scots-Irish. In 1756, Daniel married Rebecca Bryan and with her eventually raised ten children. He primarily earned his living market hunter and trapper. In 1758, during the French & Indian War, the Yadkin River Valley was raided by Cherokee and the Boones and many other families fled north to Culpeper County, Virginia. Daniel served in the militia on various expeditions against the Cherokee. In 1762, Boone and his family moved back to the Yadkin from Culpeper. Following peace made with the Cherokee in 1765, migration into the region increased and threatened Boone's livelihood. He was often taken to court for nonpayment of debts and sold his land to pay off creditors. Following his father's death that year, Boone traveled with his brother Squire and a group of men to West Florida, to look into the possibility of settling there, but the family eventually moved to a more remote section of the Yadkin River Valley, and Boone began to hunt westward into the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 1773, he failed in his first attempt to settle Kentucky, but in 1775, he succeeded in establishing Boonesborough, ending his North Carolina tenure. Provenance: Horst Auctions, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, 1-2 September 1995 (lot 349).Condition:Dimensions:

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Future General Edward Hand Buys Former Indian Lands From George Croghan 1771

Lot # 89 (Sale Order: 88 of 206)      

HAND, Edward (1744-1802) as Surgeon's Mate of the 18th 'Royal Irish' Regiment of Foot to Ensign Francis Howard of the same, document signed Fort Pitt, 3 January 1771, one page, elephant folio, with wax seals, some separating at the folds. Hand sells 1630 acres of land near Fort Pitt, running along the south bank of Monongahela River to its confluence with the Ohio River. He had previously purchased these lands the previous year from Indian trader and agent George Croghan. Croghan had previously acquired the land from the Six Nations of the Iroquois following the Treaty of Fort Stanwix in 1768. The document is twice signed by Hand and bears his wax seal, and is witnessed by two officers of the 18th Foot, Lieutenant Robert Hamilton and Captain Charles Edmonstone, the latter then serving as commanding officer at Fort Pitt. Hand likely used his sale proceeds to purchase an ensign's commission in the regiment the following year, only to resign two years later and move to Lancaster. With the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, Hand was appointed lieutenant-colonel of the Pennsylvania Rifle Battalion, distinguishing himself in the battles of Long Island, Trenton and Princeton and was promoted to brigadier general in 1777, appointed to the command of the Western Department of the Continental Army, headquartered at Fort Pitt. Condition:Dimensions:22 - 1/4" x 17 - 1/2".
HAND, Edward (1744-1802) as Surgeon's Mate of the 18th 'Royal Irish' Regiment of Foot to Ensign Francis Howard of the same, document signed Fort Pitt, 3 January 1771, one...more page, elephant folio, with wax seals, some separating at the folds. Hand sells 1630 acres of land near Fort Pitt, running along the south bank of Monongahela River to its confluence with the Ohio River. He had previously purchased these lands the previous year from Indian trader and agent George Croghan. Croghan had previously acquired the land from the Six Nations of the Iroquois following the Treaty of Fort Stanwix in 1768. The document is twice signed by Hand and bears his wax seal, and is witnessed by two officers of the 18th Foot, Lieutenant Robert Hamilton and Captain Charles Edmonstone, the latter then serving as commanding officer at Fort Pitt. Hand likely used his sale proceeds to purchase an ensign's commission in the regiment the following year, only to resign two years later and move to Lancaster. With the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, Hand was appointed lieutenant-colonel of the Pennsylvania Rifle Battalion, distinguishing himself in the battles of Long Island, Trenton and Princeton and was promoted to brigadier general in 1777, appointed to the command of the Western Department of the Continental Army, headquartered at Fort Pitt. Condition:Dimensions:22 - 1/4" x 17 - 1/2".

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William Johnson Forwards Intelligence Of Planned French Attack On Shamokin, 1757

Lot # 90 (Sale Order: 89 of 206)      

JOHNSON, Sir William (1715-1774), as Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Autograph letter signed (hereafter ALS) to Major General James "Abercrombie" or Abercromby (1706-1781), dated Fort Johnson [near Johnstown, NY], 13 October 1757. 1 full page, folio, possibly a draft, with several emendations in the text. A fascinating letter, written during the early phases of the French and Indian war, passing on intelligence from an Indian warning of French interest in water routes into Pennsylvania: "This day an Oneida Indian, who had lived these 12 years in the Seneca Country came here, &...tells me that he was asked by a French Indian whom the commanding officer at Niagara employed; what kind of navigation it was down the Cayuga Branch, which empties into the Susquahanah near Tiaago." He had been asked if it were navigable by "Battoes with some Cannon," though "it was impossible, the water being generally very low in that River, & told him, that Juniata River was the best for that purpose. On his asking what the intention of the French was, He said they were resolved to take that Fort at Shamokin about the time the leaves were all of the Trees. He also tells me that the Severall Nations of Indians who were assembled at Fort Duquesne [Pittsburg] are dispersed, and gone mostly Home..." Provenance: Sold at Christies Printed and Manuscript Americana, NYC, 9 June 2004 as lot 394 for $1673Condition:Dimensions:
JOHNSON, Sir William (1715-1774), as Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Autograph letter signed (hereafter ALS) to Major General James "Abercrombie" or Abercromby (1706-17...more81), dated Fort Johnson [near Johnstown, NY], 13 October 1757. 1 full page, folio, possibly a draft, with several emendations in the text. A fascinating letter, written during the early phases of the French and Indian war, passing on intelligence from an Indian warning of French interest in water routes into Pennsylvania: "This day an Oneida Indian, who had lived these 12 years in the Seneca Country came here, &...tells me that he was asked by a French Indian whom the commanding officer at Niagara employed; what kind of navigation it was down the Cayuga Branch, which empties into the Susquahanah near Tiaago." He had been asked if it were navigable by "Battoes with some Cannon," though "it was impossible, the water being generally very low in that River, & told him, that Juniata River was the best for that purpose. On his asking what the intention of the French was, He said they were resolved to take that Fort at Shamokin about the time the leaves were all of the Trees. He also tells me that the Severall Nations of Indians who were assembled at Fort Duquesne [Pittsburg] are dispersed, and gone mostly Home..." Provenance: Sold at Christies Printed and Manuscript Americana, NYC, 9 June 2004 as lot 394 for $1673Condition:Dimensions:

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Highland Troops Sent To Protect Southern Frontier, 1757.

Lot # 91 (Sale Order: 90 of 206)      

Two letters: PITT, William (1708-1778), as Prime Minister. 1) Letter signed ("W. Pitt") to Gov. William Henry Lyttelton (1724-1808) of South Carolina, dated Whitehall, 31 March 1757. 3 pages, bifolium; 2) Letter signed ("W. Pitt"), to Lt. Col. Archibald Montgomery, Whitehall, 31 March 1757. 2 pages, bifolium. Both FINE. William Pitt, The Prime Minister of Great Britain, orders "1,000 Private Men to Virginia". Two fine French & Indian War letters relating to Pitt's sending of a Highland regiment from Britain to check "the designs of the French to make some attempt on South Carolina." Pitt writes Lyttelton that the King has "taken into consideration the dangers to which your Government and the other Southern Colonies may be exposed," and "has been pleased to order a Highland Battalion of Foot, consisting of 1000 private Men, besides officers, to proceed to Charles Town, in South Carolina; and you will see by the inclosed copy [present] of my letter to Lieutenant Colonel Montgomery, by whom the said Battalion is commanded, the orders he has received from the King, to assist & cooperate with you, & the other Governors of the Southern Colonies, in the Defence & Protection of His Majesty's Dominions in those Parts, as the Exigency may require....You will therefore, on the arrival of Lieut. Colonel Montgomery, give him the best Information you shall have been able to procure, of any Motions of the Enemy..." The enclosed order to Montgomery commands him to sail from Cork harbor "for North America and be landed at Charlestown in South Carolina...on your arrival in North America you are to follow such Orders as you shall receive from the Earl of Loudon or the Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Forces...for the Defence and protection of His Majesty's Dominions according as the Exigencies of War shall require..." Montgomery's 77th Regiment of Foot (also referred to as the 1st Highland Battalion), operated under Jeffrey Amherst in repelling Cherokee attacks on the South Carolina frontier. The following year they moved north to join in the Forbes campaign in Pennsylvania in 1758, and helped capture Fort Ticonderoga in 1759. Two fine war-date letters on the Southern theatre. Together 2 items (2). Provenance: Willliam L. Clements Library Duplicate Sale, 1 May 1996; private collection; Christies Manuscript Americana Sale, 19 May 2011, NYC, lot 117 with $5-7000 est. (sold: $8750).Condition:Dimensions:
Two letters: PITT, William (1708-1778), as Prime Minister. 1) Letter signed ("W. Pitt") to Gov. William Henry Lyttelton (1724-1808) of South Carolina, dated Whitehall, 31...more March 1757. 3 pages, bifolium; 2) Letter signed ("W. Pitt"), to Lt. Col. Archibald Montgomery, Whitehall, 31 March 1757. 2 pages, bifolium. Both FINE. William Pitt, The Prime Minister of Great Britain, orders "1,000 Private Men to Virginia". Two fine French & Indian War letters relating to Pitt's sending of a Highland regiment from Britain to check "the designs of the French to make some attempt on South Carolina." Pitt writes Lyttelton that the King has "taken into consideration the dangers to which your Government and the other Southern Colonies may be exposed," and "has been pleased to order a Highland Battalion of Foot, consisting of 1000 private Men, besides officers, to proceed to Charles Town, in South Carolina; and you will see by the inclosed copy [present] of my letter to Lieutenant Colonel Montgomery, by whom the said Battalion is commanded, the orders he has received from the King, to assist & cooperate with you, & the other Governors of the Southern Colonies, in the Defence & Protection of His Majesty's Dominions in those Parts, as the Exigency may require....You will therefore, on the arrival of Lieut. Colonel Montgomery, give him the best Information you shall have been able to procure, of any Motions of the Enemy..." The enclosed order to Montgomery commands him to sail from Cork harbor "for North America and be landed at Charlestown in South Carolina...on your arrival in North America you are to follow such Orders as you shall receive from the Earl of Loudon or the Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Forces...for the Defence and protection of His Majesty's Dominions according as the Exigencies of War shall require..." Montgomery's 77th Regiment of Foot (also referred to as the 1st Highland Battalion), operated under Jeffrey Amherst in repelling Cherokee attacks on the South Carolina frontier. The following year they moved north to join in the Forbes campaign in Pennsylvania in 1758, and helped capture Fort Ticonderoga in 1759. Two fine war-date letters on the Southern theatre. Together 2 items (2). Provenance: Willliam L. Clements Library Duplicate Sale, 1 May 1996; private collection; Christies Manuscript Americana Sale, 19 May 2011, NYC, lot 117 with $5-7000 est. (sold: $8750).Condition:Dimensions:

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Papers Of Robert Bass, British Army Apothecary And Philadelphia Surgeon.

Lot # 92 (Sale Order: 91 of 206)      

Various places including Boston, London, Lake George and Philadelphia, 1739 - 1789; 10 documents printed and manuscript on vellum and paper, various sizes, signed, many with papered seals (various tears and spotting); preserved with his original leather wallet with brass clasp. Archive relating to the professional career of Robert Bass, who studied pharmacology and medicine in London, became an apothecary in the British Army, serving in North America during the French & Indian War, and later settled in Philadelphia, where he became a noted physician. The archive consists of the following: 1. George II, King of England. Indenture of Robert Bass as apprentice to John Hallam, an apothecary in Boston. 22 August 1739. Printed form with manuscript accomplishment, signed by Bass and two witnesses. 6 ¼ x 8 1/8 in.; 155 x 206 mm. 3 embossed stamps, woodcut royal crest. 2. George II, King of England. Appointment of Robert Bass as Apothecary’s Mate. London, 9 May 1747. Manuscript document on vellum. 10 x 13 1/2 in.; 255 x 342 mm. Signed by secretary and commissary general. Papered seals. 3. George II, King of England. Appointment of Robert Bass as Apothecary’s Mate. Kensington, 24 September 1754. Manuscript document on vellum, 10 x 13 ¾ in.; 255 x 350 mm., signed by secretaries, papered seal. 4. Abercrombie, James, General. Appointment of Robert Bass as Apothecary to his Majesty’s Hospitals in North America. Given in the camp at Lake George, 15 August 1758. Manuscript document on vellum, 9 ½ x 12 5/8 in.; 240 x 320 mm., signed by General Abercrombie and secretaries, papered seal. 5. Cooper, Thomas, M.D. Certification that Robert Bass attended his lectures on the art of midwifery and is therefore qualified for the exercise of that profession. Engraved form with manuscript accomplishment, 12 ¾ x 9 1/8 in.; 324 x 232 mm. London, 14 May 1765. 6. John Vause. Quit claim of his partnership with Robert Bass. Philadelphia, 15 October 1765. Manuscript document, signed, red wax seal; tears in text and folds. 7. Robert Bass. Bond and Warrant of Attorney for a Loan. To the trustees of the College Academy and Charitable School of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, 28 July 1770. Printed form with manuscript accomplishment, folio; lower outer corner with seal torn away. 8. Society of the Sons of St. George. Robert Bass elected as resident member of said society. Philadelphia, 23 April 1772, sealed and witnessed on 9 June 1772. Printed document with manuscript accomplishment, papered seal; torn at folds. 9. Later engraved version, on parchment, of same membership election of 23 April 1772, but witnessed and sealed on 23 October 1789. 10. Peter Manifold. Promise to Robert Bass and his wife Rebecca, to pay for land in the short-lived republic of Vermont. Philadelphia, 19 August 1789. Manuscript document, signed. Condition:Dimensions:14 - 1/2" x 11".
Various places including Boston, London, Lake George and Philadelphia, 1739 - 1789; 10 documents printed and manuscript on vellum and paper, various sizes, signed, many w...moreith papered seals (various tears and spotting); preserved with his original leather wallet with brass clasp. Archive relating to the professional career of Robert Bass, who studied pharmacology and medicine in London, became an apothecary in the British Army, serving in North America during the French & Indian War, and later settled in Philadelphia, where he became a noted physician. The archive consists of the following: 1. George II, King of England. Indenture of Robert Bass as apprentice to John Hallam, an apothecary in Boston. 22 August 1739. Printed form with manuscript accomplishment, signed by Bass and two witnesses. 6 ¼ x 8 1/8 in.; 155 x 206 mm. 3 embossed stamps, woodcut royal crest. 2. George II, King of England. Appointment of Robert Bass as Apothecary’s Mate. London, 9 May 1747. Manuscript document on vellum. 10 x 13 1/2 in.; 255 x 342 mm. Signed by secretary and commissary general. Papered seals. 3. George II, King of England. Appointment of Robert Bass as Apothecary’s Mate. Kensington, 24 September 1754. Manuscript document on vellum, 10 x 13 ¾ in.; 255 x 350 mm., signed by secretaries, papered seal. 4. Abercrombie, James, General. Appointment of Robert Bass as Apothecary to his Majesty’s Hospitals in North America. Given in the camp at Lake George, 15 August 1758. Manuscript document on vellum, 9 ½ x 12 5/8 in.; 240 x 320 mm., signed by General Abercrombie and secretaries, papered seal. 5. Cooper, Thomas, M.D. Certification that Robert Bass attended his lectures on the art of midwifery and is therefore qualified for the exercise of that profession. Engraved form with manuscript accomplishment, 12 ¾ x 9 1/8 in.; 324 x 232 mm. London, 14 May 1765. 6. John Vause. Quit claim of his partnership with Robert Bass. Philadelphia, 15 October 1765. Manuscript document, signed, red wax seal; tears in text and folds. 7. Robert Bass. Bond and Warrant of Attorney for a Loan. To the trustees of the College Academy and Charitable School of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, 28 July 1770. Printed form with manuscript accomplishment, folio; lower outer corner with seal torn away. 8. Society of the Sons of St. George. Robert Bass elected as resident member of said society. Philadelphia, 23 April 1772, sealed and witnessed on 9 June 1772. Printed document with manuscript accomplishment, papered seal; torn at folds. 9. Later engraved version, on parchment, of same membership election of 23 April 1772, but witnessed and sealed on 23 October 1789. 10. Peter Manifold. Promise to Robert Bass and his wife Rebecca, to pay for land in the short-lived republic of Vermont. Philadelphia, 19 August 1789. Manuscript document, signed. Condition:Dimensions:14 - 1/2" x 11".

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Fort William Henry Is Besieged; Captain Christie Raises The General Alarm, 4 Aug 1757

Lot # 93 (Sale Order: 92 of 206)      

CHRISTIE, William. Autograph letter signed to Governor Thomas Pownall of Massachusetts, dated Albany, 4 August 1757. 2½ pages, quarto. THE FRENCH ATTACK FORT WILLIAM HENRY. A vivid letter in which Captain Christie of the 48th Regiment, serving as aide de camp to General Abercromby, describes military operations on the New York frontier and quotes General Webb's description of the attack on Fort William Henry. Christie describes the growing intensity of military activity on the frontier: ''On Sunday last by Express from General Webb, he apprehended the design of the Enemy, against Fort William Henry, Accordingly wrote and I sent...Expresses everywhere, to raise the Militia.'' Responses, he notes, were mixed: ''But the Militia here about...have been very Delatory [sic], but they are now beginning to come in.'' He reports that Webb, at Fort Edward, has sent several messages demanding men, he quotes the most recent, describing how the fort had been surrounded by ''a large Body of Indians and Canadians'' joined by ''Troops and Artillery.'' A Canadian prisoner, stated that the enemy force consisted of ''Eleven thousand Men with Thirty Six Pieces of Cannon, and five Morters [sic], at least.'' Webb is desperate for aid: ''All Communication is Cutt off at Present...We are in no situation to assist them, not having fifteen hundred Men'' and reinforcements must be sent as ''the fate of this Colony depends on it.'' This was formerly sold, with the John Shirley letter, lot 95, below, for $3525 at Christies Mss Sale, 29 OCT 01 (lot 43)Condition:Dimensions:
CHRISTIE, William. Autograph letter signed to Governor Thomas Pownall of Massachusetts, dated Albany, 4 August 1757. 2½ pages, quarto. THE FRENCH ATTACK FORT WILLIAM HENR...moreY. A vivid letter in which Captain Christie of the 48th Regiment, serving as aide de camp to General Abercromby, describes military operations on the New York frontier and quotes General Webb's description of the attack on Fort William Henry. Christie describes the growing intensity of military activity on the frontier: ''On Sunday last by Express from General Webb, he apprehended the design of the Enemy, against Fort William Henry, Accordingly wrote and I sent...Expresses everywhere, to raise the Militia.'' Responses, he notes, were mixed: ''But the Militia here about...have been very Delatory [sic], but they are now beginning to come in.'' He reports that Webb, at Fort Edward, has sent several messages demanding men, he quotes the most recent, describing how the fort had been surrounded by ''a large Body of Indians and Canadians'' joined by ''Troops and Artillery.'' A Canadian prisoner, stated that the enemy force consisted of ''Eleven thousand Men with Thirty Six Pieces of Cannon, and five Morters [sic], at least.'' Webb is desperate for aid: ''All Communication is Cutt off at Present...We are in no situation to assist them, not having fifteen hundred Men'' and reinforcements must be sent as ''the fate of this Colony depends on it.'' This was formerly sold, with the John Shirley letter, lot 95, below, for $3525 at Christies Mss Sale, 29 OCT 01 (lot 43)Condition:Dimensions:

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John Shirley Discusses Plans And Logistics For The Proposed Attack On Louisbourg.

Lot # 94 (Sale Order: 93 of 206)      

SHIRLEY, John. Son of General William Shirley (1694-1771). Autograph letter signed to Robert Hunter Morris, governor of Pennsylvania, dated Boston, 29 May 1755. 2 pages, quarto. John Shirley, an officer in the newly-raised 44th Foot or Shirley's Regiment, describes British preparations for campaigns against the French in New England: ''The Nova Scotia Troops sail'd not 'till four days after our Return hither...my father seems to think that if he had not been absent [engaged in war planning with General Braddock in Annapolis, Maryland] they would have gone w[i]th such Arms as might have been had here 3 Weeks before they did: Rous, Shirley & Proby in 20 Gun Ships sail'd as their Convoy...the French at Louisbourg had but one thirty six Gun ship there a month ago &...were almost starving for want of Provisions.'' Shirley describes preparations for the expedition against Crown Point: ''Our Regiment will begin to move in Companies from hence to Providence...& they are to proceed directly to Albany...'' He notes that master craftsmen are preparing ships for their transport. Shirley writes that ''my father takes up every Moment of [my time] ...& I imagine, if I was not his son, as he is now a Major General, he would declare me his Aid de Camp.'' Shirley, in fact, later died during his father's unsuccessful attempt to take Fort Niagara. [NB: this was formerly sold, with the Christies letter above, for $3525 at Christies Mss Sale, 29 OCT 01 (lot 43)]Condition:Dimensions:
SHIRLEY, John. Son of General William Shirley (1694-1771). Autograph letter signed to Robert Hunter Morris, governor of Pennsylvania, dated Boston, 29 May 1755. 2 pages, ...morequarto. John Shirley, an officer in the newly-raised 44th Foot or Shirley's Regiment, describes British preparations for campaigns against the French in New England: ''The Nova Scotia Troops sail'd not 'till four days after our Return hither...my father seems to think that if he had not been absent [engaged in war planning with General Braddock in Annapolis, Maryland] they would have gone w[i]th such Arms as might have been had here 3 Weeks before they did: Rous, Shirley & Proby in 20 Gun Ships sail'd as their Convoy...the French at Louisbourg had but one thirty six Gun ship there a month ago &...were almost starving for want of Provisions.'' Shirley describes preparations for the expedition against Crown Point: ''Our Regiment will begin to move in Companies from hence to Providence...& they are to proceed directly to Albany...'' He notes that master craftsmen are preparing ships for their transport. Shirley writes that ''my father takes up every Moment of [my time] ...& I imagine, if I was not his son, as he is now a Major General, he would declare me his Aid de Camp.'' Shirley, in fact, later died during his father's unsuccessful attempt to take Fort Niagara. [NB: this was formerly sold, with the Christies letter above, for $3525 at Christies Mss Sale, 29 OCT 01 (lot 43)]Condition:Dimensions:

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(a) Cased Pair Of Flintlock Pistols By Kuchenreuter Used By Gary Cooper In "unconquered".

Lot # 95 (Sale Order: 94 of 206)      

Pair of flintlock holster pistols carried by actor Gary Cooper (1901-1961) as Christopher Holden in Cecil B. DeMille's production of "Unconquered", a 1947 Paramount Pictures release. At the time, the pair was in the personal collection of Mr. DeMille (1881-1959). He often drew on his collection of antique firearms in making his epic, historical films. The pistols were made by the famous Andreas Kuchenreiter of Regensburg, Bavaria who worked from 1740-1757, one of a long line of very accomplished gunmakers by that name that spanned 150 years. The pair was first sold on October 18th, 1988 at the dispersal of the DeMille estate by Christie's in their New York rooms, sale No. 6681, Lot 340, the final lot of the sale. Subsequently, they were sold again by Bonham's & Butterfield's on November 20th, 2005 in their Los Angeles rooms, sale No. 13312, Lot 2188. They are illustrated in both sale catalogs. At the latter sale, they were acquired by their present owner who was the underbidder 17 years earlier. Overall length is 16-1/16". Barrels are blued iron, full octagon tapered from breech to muzzle, approximately .48 caliber smoothbore. The tangs are engraved "1" and "2" respectively. Maker's name is inlaid in silver on the top flats accompanied by generous scrollwork in the same manner, reblued during period of use. The maker's personal mark, in sunken gold relief preceding his name, is a mounted horseman with sabre drawn, beneath which are his initials "IAK". Both barrels have swivel ramrods. Both locks are in their original state, 4-3/8" in length, English in form each bearing engraving of appropriate English style and the legend, "E.M. Reilly & Co / London". Gun (A) is missing its mainspring. Stocks are relief carved walnut with a checkered grip area and horn nosecaps. Gilt brass mountings, relief cast with floral patterns, deer and the figure of a woman reclining. The grip escutcheons are lesser quality than the other mountings and are probably old replacements. As the pistols presently appear is exactly how they appeared in the film. For the film's production each gun had a belt hook mounted on its reverse side allowing it to be carried in a specially designed holster with the pistols completely exposed, however the device is not easily discernible to the viewer. The belt hooks of steel, gold plated, still accompany the pistols but are not mounted. The wooden case, which housed the pistols while in Mr. DeMille's possession, can only be "associated" with them because of the Reilly on the lid's interior and the pistols may have been put in it by that gunmaking firm as a sales inducement. As originally stated, these are holster pistols and not dueling or target guns which did come cased with all accessories. The lid's escutcheon and that of the lock are missing, large crack across top. Interior is lined in green felt and an old "DeMille" label remains on the bottom, some minor wear and insect damage. Several movie stills are include, showing Gary Cooper holding the pistols in "Unconquered", as well as a framed photograph of Cecil DeMille. These pistols were on loan to the Fort Pitt Museum and Heinz History center between August of 2013 and October of 2014, as part of the "Cecil DeMille's Unconquered: History Meets Hollywood at Fort Pitt" Exhibit. Accessories : Case Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .48 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Johann Andre Kuchenreuter Model: Flintlock Pistols Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: NSNCondition:Dimensions:
Pair of flintlock holster pistols carried by actor Gary Cooper (1901-1961) as Christopher Holden in Cecil B. DeMille's production of "Unconquered", a 1947 Paramount Pictu...moreres release. At the time, the pair was in the personal collection of Mr. DeMille (1881-1959). He often drew on his collection of antique firearms in making his epic, historical films. The pistols were made by the famous Andreas Kuchenreiter of Regensburg, Bavaria who worked from 1740-1757, one of a long line of very accomplished gunmakers by that name that spanned 150 years. The pair was first sold on October 18th, 1988 at the dispersal of the DeMille estate by Christie's in their New York rooms, sale No. 6681, Lot 340, the final lot of the sale. Subsequently, they were sold again by Bonham's & Butterfield's on November 20th, 2005 in their Los Angeles rooms, sale No. 13312, Lot 2188. They are illustrated in both sale catalogs. At the latter sale, they were acquired by their present owner who was the underbidder 17 years earlier. Overall length is 16-1/16". Barrels are blued iron, full octagon tapered from breech to muzzle, approximately .48 caliber smoothbore. The tangs are engraved "1" and "2" respectively. Maker's name is inlaid in silver on the top flats accompanied by generous scrollwork in the same manner, reblued during period of use. The maker's personal mark, in sunken gold relief preceding his name, is a mounted horseman with sabre drawn, beneath which are his initials "IAK". Both barrels have swivel ramrods. Both locks are in their original state, 4-3/8" in length, English in form each bearing engraving of appropriate English style and the legend, "E.M. Reilly & Co / London". Gun (A) is missing its mainspring. Stocks are relief carved walnut with a checkered grip area and horn nosecaps. Gilt brass mountings, relief cast with floral patterns, deer and the figure of a woman reclining. The grip escutcheons are lesser quality than the other mountings and are probably old replacements. As the pistols presently appear is exactly how they appeared in the film. For the film's production each gun had a belt hook mounted on its reverse side allowing it to be carried in a specially designed holster with the pistols completely exposed, however the device is not easily discernible to the viewer. The belt hooks of steel, gold plated, still accompany the pistols but are not mounted. The wooden case, which housed the pistols while in Mr. DeMille's possession, can only be "associated" with them because of the Reilly on the lid's interior and the pistols may have been put in it by that gunmaking firm as a sales inducement. As originally stated, these are holster pistols and not dueling or target guns which did come cased with all accessories. The lid's escutcheon and that of the lock are missing, large crack across top. Interior is lined in green felt and an old "DeMille" label remains on the bottom, some minor wear and insect damage. Several movie stills are include, showing Gary Cooper holding the pistols in "Unconquered", as well as a framed photograph of Cecil DeMille. These pistols were on loan to the Fort Pitt Museum and Heinz History center between August of 2013 and October of 2014, as part of the "Cecil DeMille's Unconquered: History Meets Hollywood at Fort Pitt" Exhibit. Accessories : Case Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .48 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Johann Andre Kuchenreuter Model: Flintlock Pistols Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: NSNCondition:Dimensions:

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Documented Gary Cooper's Original German Swivel Breech Jaeger Used In "unconquered".

Lot # 96 (Sale Order: 95 of 206)      

This swivel-barreled flintlock rifle was carried by actor Gary Cooper (1901-1961) as Christopher Holden in Cecil B. DeMille's productions of "Unconquered", a 1947 Paramount Pictures release. This piece, circa 1760, was made by John George Flittner of Carlsruhe in Saxony. He is recorded as a gunsmith in period documents from Carlsruhe. The rifle was once in the famous Stembridge Gun Room on Paramount's lot, a privately owned arms rental agency accessible only to the theatrical world. It was also carried by actor Dewey Martin as Boone Cordell in the Howard Hawks directed production "The Big Sky", (RKO 1952). The 28 1/8" barrels are iron, one full octagon of approximately .52 calibre rifled, engraved "1" at breech. The other part octagon to round, smooth bore of about 20 gauge, engraved "2" at breech. Both are struck with six fleur-de-lis at breech, the octagon barrel with indistinct, sunken maker's cartouche and the Stembridge inventory number "S501" beneath the lock. Both barrels are sighted at muzzle. The rifled barrel with decoratively fashioned rear sight (one small piece missing at rear). The stock is of walnut, both relief and incised carved, generous amounts in each butt area, less so on each of the two 25-5/8" panels which support the barrels. The original, relief-carved sliding wooden cover for the butt trap (the patch box) remarkably remains intact. The mountings are brass, triggerguard bow with iron, "squeeze" release which when compressed enables the barrels to be rotated; set trigger assemble; the finial of the rear trigger guard extension is missing. There are three "S" shaped escutcheons along one panel, a screw passes through each of these and secures the three ramrod pipes on the opposite side. There is a decoratively-fashioned forend cap. The present iron ramrod is an incorrect replacement; the original was of wood. The mechanisms which comprise the three units of the lock are in their original state with all components original. Inscribed in two lines on the main plate is "Flittner/Carlsruhe". The main plate is 3-1/16" in length, and each of the forward plates are 2-3/8" in length. Also included is a pair of wooden bullet blocks carried with the swivel barrel gun by Flittner as received by Christopher Holden (G.C.) from John Fraser (W.B.) during their search for Abigail Hale (P.G.) at Garth's Gilded Beaver Tavern. Each block is made of softwood and measurs 6" long by 1-7/16" wide, three cavities each, one vacant. The lot includes a copy of the magazine "Western Pennsylvania History" from winter of 2014, featuring an article about the movie "Unconquered". The article shows this rifle as well as stills of Gary Cooper with the rifle. There are also several copies of stills and one cutout mounted on cardboard showing Gary Cooper with the rifle, as well as Walter O'Connor's hand written description of the rifle and its history, most of which is in this description. The rifle and bullet blocks were also on display between August 2013 and October 2014 as part of the "Unconquered" Exhibit at the Fort Pitt Museum.Condition:Dimensions:
This swivel-barreled flintlock rifle was carried by actor Gary Cooper (1901-1961) as Christopher Holden in Cecil B. DeMille's productions of "Unconquered", a 1947 Paramou...morent Pictures release. This piece, circa 1760, was made by John George Flittner of Carlsruhe in Saxony. He is recorded as a gunsmith in period documents from Carlsruhe. The rifle was once in the famous Stembridge Gun Room on Paramount's lot, a privately owned arms rental agency accessible only to the theatrical world. It was also carried by actor Dewey Martin as Boone Cordell in the Howard Hawks directed production "The Big Sky", (RKO 1952). The 28 1/8" barrels are iron, one full octagon of approximately .52 calibre rifled, engraved "1" at breech. The other part octagon to round, smooth bore of about 20 gauge, engraved "2" at breech. Both are struck with six fleur-de-lis at breech, the octagon barrel with indistinct, sunken maker's cartouche and the Stembridge inventory number "S501" beneath the lock. Both barrels are sighted at muzzle. The rifled barrel with decoratively fashioned rear sight (one small piece missing at rear). The stock is of walnut, both relief and incised carved, generous amounts in each butt area, less so on each of the two 25-5/8" panels which support the barrels. The original, relief-carved sliding wooden cover for the butt trap (the patch box) remarkably remains intact. The mountings are brass, triggerguard bow with iron, "squeeze" release which when compressed enables the barrels to be rotated; set trigger assemble; the finial of the rear trigger guard extension is missing. There are three "S" shaped escutcheons along one panel, a screw passes through each of these and secures the three ramrod pipes on the opposite side. There is a decoratively-fashioned forend cap. The present iron ramrod is an incorrect replacement; the original was of wood. The mechanisms which comprise the three units of the lock are in their original state with all components original. Inscribed in two lines on the main plate is "Flittner/Carlsruhe". The main plate is 3-1/16" in length, and each of the forward plates are 2-3/8" in length. Also included is a pair of wooden bullet blocks carried with the swivel barrel gun by Flittner as received by Christopher Holden (G.C.) from John Fraser (W.B.) during their search for Abigail Hale (P.G.) at Garth's Gilded Beaver Tavern. Each block is made of softwood and measurs 6" long by 1-7/16" wide, three cavities each, one vacant. The lot includes a copy of the magazine "Western Pennsylvania History" from winter of 2014, featuring an article about the movie "Unconquered". The article shows this rifle as well as stills of Gary Cooper with the rifle. There are also several copies of stills and one cutout mounted on cardboard showing Gary Cooper with the rifle, as well as Walter O'Connor's hand written description of the rifle and its history, most of which is in this description. The rifle and bullet blocks were also on display between August 2013 and October 2014 as part of the "Unconquered" Exhibit at the Fort Pitt Museum.Condition:Dimensions:

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Indian Knife From The Gilded Beaver Scene In "unconquered".

Lot # 97 (Sale Order: 96 of 206)      

Early in the picture, Christopher Holden enters the tavern owned by Garth and spies an Indian wearing his sidekicks, "Furface", powder horn, he removes this knife from the Redman's neck scabbard, cuts the cord of the horn and plunges the knife into the bottom of a stool, moments later the Indian is shot by Holden as the former removes the knife and attempts to throw it at Holden. The single edge blade struck "S" on its reverse, octagonally shaped iron guard an "S" partially struck on its underside. Hardwood bulbous grip with brass ferrule at either end. The pommel cap is a series of five brass discs. The "S" marking signifies The Stembridge Gun Room, in whose massive collection this was found by this writer. Stembridge, founded in 1924 by James Stembridge on Paramount's lot through the urging of Mr. De Mille, eventually garnered some 10,000 firearms and remained in business until 1991. This knife, though having a "frontier" appearance, is actually a classic Chinese product and the type is found with ancient and valueless brass coins of that country used as the pommel cap and this may well be the case here. This knife was featured on loan in the Fort Pitt Museum and Heinz History Center exhibits "Unconquered: History Meets Hollywood at Fort Pitt" between August of 2013 and October of 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This lot includes the loan agreement for the exhibits and a hand written description, as seen above, by Walter O'Connor.Condition:Dimensions:
Early in the picture, Christopher Holden enters the tavern owned by Garth and spies an Indian wearing his sidekicks, "Furface", powder horn, he removes this knife from th...moree Redman's neck scabbard, cuts the cord of the horn and plunges the knife into the bottom of a stool, moments later the Indian is shot by Holden as the former removes the knife and attempts to throw it at Holden. The single edge blade struck "S" on its reverse, octagonally shaped iron guard an "S" partially struck on its underside. Hardwood bulbous grip with brass ferrule at either end. The pommel cap is a series of five brass discs. The "S" marking signifies The Stembridge Gun Room, in whose massive collection this was found by this writer. Stembridge, founded in 1924 by James Stembridge on Paramount's lot through the urging of Mr. De Mille, eventually garnered some 10,000 firearms and remained in business until 1991. This knife, though having a "frontier" appearance, is actually a classic Chinese product and the type is found with ancient and valueless brass coins of that country used as the pommel cap and this may well be the case here. This knife was featured on loan in the Fort Pitt Museum and Heinz History Center exhibits "Unconquered: History Meets Hollywood at Fort Pitt" between August of 2013 and October of 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This lot includes the loan agreement for the exhibits and a hand written description, as seen above, by Walter O'Connor.Condition:Dimensions:

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Leather Trunk Used By Gary Cooper In "unconquered."

Lot # 98 (Sale Order: 97 of 206)      

Diminutive trunk carried in "Unconquered" by Actor Gary Cooper; part of his personal baggage, as character Christopher Holden. Holden is shown carrying it off the ship when he arrives from England. It is also shown in other scenes, such as in John Frazer's Forge. The bottom bears the inventory number "M6870." Constructed with a wooden frame covered with a (now) light tan leather bordered with a darker leather and profusely decorated with large-head brass tacks in the colonial (and later) manner. Trunk measures 17 - 1/2" in length, 29 - 1/4" in circumference and retains an original iron hasp 3 - 1/8" in length. The lock itself, 3 - 1/8" X 2 - 1/4", is a later replacement. Possibly someone locked the original and lost the key. No key accompanies the trunk, but a key is not needed to open the lock, currently. Later the trunk was carried by the distinguished American actress Joan Fontaine in "Frenchman's Creek" (1944) which also starred the award winning Mexican actor Arturo De Cordova . Trunk acquired from The Property Department of Paramount Studios, a gift to Walter, from prop man Eddie Langdon (deceased). The trunk is in very good condition with minor losses to the leather around the lip of the lid. The trunk was on display at the Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum as part of the "Unconquered: History Meets Hollywood at Fort Pitt" exhibit which ran from August 2013 through October 2014. Condition:Dimensions:
Diminutive trunk carried in "Unconquered" by Actor Gary Cooper; part of his personal baggage, as character Christopher Holden. Holden is shown carrying it off the ship wh...moreen he arrives from England. It is also shown in other scenes, such as in John Frazer's Forge. The bottom bears the inventory number "M6870." Constructed with a wooden frame covered with a (now) light tan leather bordered with a darker leather and profusely decorated with large-head brass tacks in the colonial (and later) manner. Trunk measures 17 - 1/2" in length, 29 - 1/4" in circumference and retains an original iron hasp 3 - 1/8" in length. The lock itself, 3 - 1/8" X 2 - 1/4", is a later replacement. Possibly someone locked the original and lost the key. No key accompanies the trunk, but a key is not needed to open the lock, currently. Later the trunk was carried by the distinguished American actress Joan Fontaine in "Frenchman's Creek" (1944) which also starred the award winning Mexican actor Arturo De Cordova . Trunk acquired from The Property Department of Paramount Studios, a gift to Walter, from prop man Eddie Langdon (deceased). The trunk is in very good condition with minor losses to the leather around the lip of the lid. The trunk was on display at the Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum as part of the "Unconquered: History Meets Hollywood at Fort Pitt" exhibit which ran from August 2013 through October 2014. Condition:Dimensions:

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Spike Tomahawk From The 1948 Motion Picture "unconquered" Starring Gary Cooper.

Lot # 99 (Sale Order: 98 of 206)      

This spike tomahawk originates from the prop department of Paramount Studios, acquired from senior prop man, Eddie Langdon. This ax is one of 30 manufactured with a cast brass blade, nickel plated with octagonal shaped hardwood shaft and leather bands. Six were also made of steel. You can see a motion picture still of Indian warrior Boris Karloff wielding one of these weapons. This tomahawk was on loan to the Fort Pitt Museum and The Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania between August of 2013 and October of 2014, as part of the "Cecil DeMille's Unconquered: History Meets Hollywood at Fort Pitt" Exhibit.Condition:Dimensions:
This spike tomahawk originates from the prop department of Paramount Studios, acquired from senior prop man, Eddie Langdon. This ax is one of 30 manufactured with a cast ...morebrass blade, nickel plated with octagonal shaped hardwood shaft and leather bands. Six were also made of steel. You can see a motion picture still of Indian warrior Boris Karloff wielding one of these weapons. This tomahawk was on loan to the Fort Pitt Museum and The Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania between August of 2013 and October of 2014, as part of the "Cecil DeMille's Unconquered: History Meets Hollywood at Fort Pitt" Exhibit.Condition:Dimensions:

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Gary Cooper's Famous Kentucky Rifle From The Motion Picture Sergeant York.

Lot # 100 (Sale Order: 99 of 206)      

In 1941, as America entered another World War, Warner Bros. produced one of the most famous and lovable Gary Cooper films ever made. Probably made to boost enthusiasm among new soldiers, this motion picture was based on the real life of World War I Medal of Honor winner Sergeant Alvin York of Tennessee. The all-star cast included Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie, George Tobias, Dickie Moore and Ward Bond. The early parts of the movie relate York's conversion to Christianity to his position as a conscientious objector then onto France, where his heroics for the taking of a machine gun nest and 128 prisoners was awarded the Medal of Honor. The real Sergeant York served as a supervisor on set. It is a heartwarming film that has been seen and remembered by millions. The offered rifle has been completely photo documented to being the very weapon that he used in the famous Turkey Shoot. Top of the barrel is marked "WB" for Warner Bros. with an inventory number of 89601. Several copies of movie stills accompany this rifle, showing the unique patchbox and 1862 Springfield action on this custom movie prop made rifle. The rifle itself features a custom 52" heavy octagon barrel in .44 caliber percussion. Lockplate is an 1862 US Springfield Civil War type. Has a custom stained hardwood stock with distinctive homemade copper facsimile patchbox. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire the very rifle that Gary Cooper used in one of his most famous roles. Along with movie stills, this gun is accompanied by articles on Sergeant York and a biography of Gary Cooper.Condition:Dimensions:
In 1941, as America entered another World War, Warner Bros. produced one of the most famous and lovable Gary Cooper films ever made. Probably made to boost enthusiasm amo...moreng new soldiers, this motion picture was based on the real life of World War I Medal of Honor winner Sergeant Alvin York of Tennessee. The all-star cast included Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie, George Tobias, Dickie Moore and Ward Bond. The early parts of the movie relate York's conversion to Christianity to his position as a conscientious objector then onto France, where his heroics for the taking of a machine gun nest and 128 prisoners was awarded the Medal of Honor. The real Sergeant York served as a supervisor on set. It is a heartwarming film that has been seen and remembered by millions. The offered rifle has been completely photo documented to being the very weapon that he used in the famous Turkey Shoot. Top of the barrel is marked "WB" for Warner Bros. with an inventory number of 89601. Several copies of movie stills accompany this rifle, showing the unique patchbox and 1862 Springfield action on this custom movie prop made rifle. The rifle itself features a custom 52" heavy octagon barrel in .44 caliber percussion. Lockplate is an 1862 US Springfield Civil War type. Has a custom stained hardwood stock with distinctive homemade copper facsimile patchbox. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire the very rifle that Gary Cooper used in one of his most famous roles. Along with movie stills, this gun is accompanied by articles on Sergeant York and a biography of Gary Cooper.Condition:Dimensions:

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(a) Colt 1873 Type Revolver Documented To 3 Major Western Motion Pictures Including "shane".

Lot # 101 (Sale Order: 100 of 206)      

Once the property of Stembridge Studios, the largest firearms prop house in Hollywood, this revolver is photo documented to having been used by Van Heflin in the movie "Shane" produced in 1952, starring Jack Palance, Alan Ladd, Van Heflin and Gene Arthur. Van Heflin is seen with this revolver just prior to the big fight scene with Alan Ladd. The movie "Shane" is included in most of the top 20 Best Western Movie of All Time lists. Because these were rentals, they were returned after production ceased and re-rented several times. This revolver made its first documented movie appearance in the movie "The Plainsman" produced in 1936 starring Gary Cooper and Gene Arthur as Calamity Jane. The right pistol grip of this revolver is made of bone and is stamped "CALAMITY". The second documented movie appearance of this gun is in the 1939 film "Union Pacific" starring Joel McCrea, Barbara Stanwick and Robert Preston. In this motion picture, this is the main handgun used by Anthony Quinn, who portrayed the villain, Jack Cordray. Revolver is accompanied by several movie stills showing Anthony Quinn with this exact revolver with the name "CALAMITY" plainly visible. The revolver itself is a Belgian copy of a Colt Single Action Army. Stamped "COWBOY RANGER" on top strap. While it is patterned after a Colt Single Action Army, it is actually a double action, six shot revolver with all grey finish, bone grips. Right panel of bone grips is stamped "CALAMITY" and has a chip in toe. Stamped with Stembridge Studio ID No. S225 on frame. Like most guns used in Hollywood before the war, it is period incorrect for the movie "Union Pacific" which dealt with the merging of the Union and Central Pacific railroads in 1869. The double action style was never used during the time frame of the other two movies as well. It is the revolver used in all three early blockbuster Western motion pictures. An extremely well documented revolver. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Special FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Belgium Model: Cowboy Rancher Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: S225Condition:Dimensions:
Once the property of Stembridge Studios, the largest firearms prop house in Hollywood, this revolver is photo documented to having been used by Van Heflin in the movie "S...morehane" produced in 1952, starring Jack Palance, Alan Ladd, Van Heflin and Gene Arthur. Van Heflin is seen with this revolver just prior to the big fight scene with Alan Ladd. The movie "Shane" is included in most of the top 20 Best Western Movie of All Time lists. Because these were rentals, they were returned after production ceased and re-rented several times. This revolver made its first documented movie appearance in the movie "The Plainsman" produced in 1936 starring Gary Cooper and Gene Arthur as Calamity Jane. The right pistol grip of this revolver is made of bone and is stamped "CALAMITY". The second documented movie appearance of this gun is in the 1939 film "Union Pacific" starring Joel McCrea, Barbara Stanwick and Robert Preston. In this motion picture, this is the main handgun used by Anthony Quinn, who portrayed the villain, Jack Cordray. Revolver is accompanied by several movie stills showing Anthony Quinn with this exact revolver with the name "CALAMITY" plainly visible. The revolver itself is a Belgian copy of a Colt Single Action Army. Stamped "COWBOY RANGER" on top strap. While it is patterned after a Colt Single Action Army, it is actually a double action, six shot revolver with all grey finish, bone grips. Right panel of bone grips is stamped "CALAMITY" and has a chip in toe. Stamped with Stembridge Studio ID No. S225 on frame. Like most guns used in Hollywood before the war, it is period incorrect for the movie "Union Pacific" which dealt with the merging of the Union and Central Pacific railroads in 1869. The double action style was never used during the time frame of the other two movies as well. It is the revolver used in all three early blockbuster Western motion pictures. An extremely well documented revolver. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Special FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Belgium Model: Cowboy Rancher Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: S225Condition:Dimensions:

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