Best of the Best 18

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Hallandale Beach, FL

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Large collection of imperial and Soviet Russian medals and weapons. German WWII items from the estate of an important California collector in mint condition. Historical shamshir belonging to a Tipu Sultan. Imperial German Damascus swords. Rare antique pistols. French and British swords from the Napoleonic Wars era. Fine Ottoman Empire swords and daggers.

ZEVANTIQUES INC

904-672-6790

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Phenomenal Large French 18th C. Senior Naval Officer Navy Dirk.

Lot # 172 (Sale Order: 251 of 500)

Phenomenal large french 18th c. Senior naval officer navy dirk. Blued and gilt large blade with inscription honneur est mon guide. Full length 21 inches. Blade length 15....more

Exquisite 19th. C. Masonic Fraternal Dirk With Gold Gilded Blade And Fine Handle

Lot # 173 (Sale Order: 252 of 500)

Exquisite 19th.C. Masonic fraternal dirk with gold gilded blade and fine handle. Full length 9 inches. Blade length 5 inches.

One Of A Kind British Georgian Naval Dirk With East India Company Badge

Lot # 174 (Sale Order: 253 of 500)

With carved stag horn grip, pommel bears inset badge of east india company, waved eastern style blade in its original sheath marked by the iconic british maker of early 1...more

American Ship Eliza Sailor Made Nautical Scrimshaw Magnifying Glass Dated 1871

Lot # 175 (Sale Order: 254 of 500)

Provenance estate of ny collector peter brams. Full length 7. 5 inches.

Antique Hand Forged And Chiseled European Single Spur. Full Length 10.5 Inches

Lot # 175A (Sale Order: 255 of 500)

Antique hand forged and chiseled european single spur. Full length 10. 5 inches

Spanish Colonial Espada Ancha Iron Mounted Sword

Lot # 176 (Sale Order: 256 of 500)

Spanish colonial espada ancha iron mounted sword. Full length 35. 5 inches blade length 31 inches

Very Fine Quality 18th C. French Cuttoe Hunting Sword

Lot # 177 (Sale Order: 257 of 500)

Very fine quality 18th c. French cuttoe hunting sword with super fine carved grip, silver mounts, blued & gold gilt blade decorations, original leather and silver scabbar...more

Scarce American Revolution Cavalry Officers Battle Sword

Lot # 178 (Sale Order: 258 of 500)

Scarce american revolution cavalry officers battle sword full length 31 inches blade length 24. 5 inches

American Civil War Era Dated 1865 Highly Ornamental Powder Horn

Lot # 178A (Sale Order: 259 of 500)

Finely carved buffalo horn depicting various ornaments full length 10. 5 inches

Pre American Revolution Scrimshaw New York Map Powder Horn

Lot # 179 (Sale Order: 260 of 500)

Pre american revolution scrimshaw new york map powderhorn full length 16 inches

British Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol With Self Protector Blade & Horn Grips

Lot # 180 (Sale Order: 261 of 500)

British unwin & rodgers knife pistol with self protector blade & horn grips. Full length 10 inches

Rare British Flintlock Four-barrelled Box-lock Tap-action Pistol By Hill London

Lot # 181 (Sale Order: 262 of 500)

Rare british flintlock four-barrelled box-lock tap-action pistol by hill london. Full length 6 inches

Pair Remington Vest Pocket Saw Handle Deringes

Lot # 182 (Sale Order: 263 of 500)

PAIR Remington Vest Pocket Saw Handle Deringes. .22 Caliber. Full Length 4 Inches.

Whaling Captain Albert Shermans 2 Engraved Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action And .38 Safety Revolvers

Lot # 183 (Sale Order: 264 of 500)

This pair of engraved smith & wesson revolvers were the personal property of well known whaling captain albert c. Sherman. He was a whaler originally based out of new bed...moreford mass. He was born in westport mass. In 1849, first employed on whalers around 1870 and listed as "master" in 1884. We have a list of at least eight whaling ships that he captained beginning in the 1870's. His first two ships were the "hale" and the "george & mary" whose log book rests at the westport maritime museum in mass. Then there was the "hunter" 1882-83 with log book in new bedford, the "john carver" 1884-1885, the "beluga"- 1892, the "orca" steamer- 1893 with log book at mystic museum and the "beluga" steamer -1896. He captained the "orca" in 1897 when it was trapped in ice and destroyed, of which much is written. He piloted the "thrasher" a steamer that set sail from san francisco from 1897-1899 and retired back to new bedford around 1900. His exploits took him around the world through the bering straits, both poles and the arctic where he spent nearly half of his career. His second wife carolyn was with him and died in the arctic. His son "bertie jr" was with him on the beluga" bertie was the father of elizabeth ladner who wrote a several page handwritten letter on her husbands stationary where she details her grandfathers exploits and ownership of these two smith & wesson revolvers and how she inherited them upon her fathers death. There are copies of two photographs, one of the "beluga" whaler where a birthday party was held at herschel island for 5 year old bertie(albert moved his family to san francisco in 1894-95) along with a picture of bertie and albert around the same time. There is a smith & wesson letter dated may 3, 2002 to mr. Ladner stating the s&w . 44 double action first model serial 24521 was sold october 1891 and the . 38 safety hammerless 3rd model serial 63615 sold in november the same year. This is just an information letter and does not detail the guns as to finish, barrels, etc. This lot also includes a sea bag made from sailcloth that is stenciled "mrs a.C. Sherman new bedford mass". She was alfred's third wife. We surmise that her address is printed in case of albert's death. As to the revolvers, both exhibit nearly full coverage banknote scroll engraving that appears to be of the same style and shop as found on page 60 of the standard catalog of smith & wesson. The . 44 sports a 6" barrel, nickel plated, case color hammer & trigger, blue trigger guard and sporting pearl grips. (also comes with a period flap holster stamped . 44, s&w & 6" on back in excellent condition but does have some loose stitching 4" up from tip) the . 38 appears to be nearly identical in engraving pattern and sporting pearl grips with a gold wash cylinder as well. Condition: both function correctly with strong bores that show some abrasion. Both have wonderful grips, at least 90% nickel finish, crisp engraving, strong case colors and blue with 90% gold wash intact on small revolver. A once in a lifetime collection that will appeal to both admirers of high grade and condition engraved smith & wesson's as well as whaling historians & collectors. Much more information can be found at the museums that are listed. Accessories: (a) holster, duffle bag barrel length: (a) 6" caliber/bore: (a) . 44 s&w russian (b) . 38 s&w ffl status: antique manufacturer: (both) smith & wesson model: (a) . 44 da (b) . 38 safety paperwork: provenance, information serial number: (a) 24521 (b) 63615 full length blade length

Dutch Napoleonic Flintlock Naval Pistol Marked Zevenwolden Antwerpen

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Best of the Best 18

Best of the Best 18

Phenomenal Large French 18th C. Senior Naval Officer Navy Dirk.

Exquisite 19th. C. Masonic Fraternal Dirk With Gold Gilded Blade And Fine Handle

One Of A Kind British Georgian Naval Dirk With East India Company Badge

American Ship Eliza Sailor Made Nautical Scrimshaw Magnifying Glass Dated 1871

Antique Hand Forged And Chiseled European Single Spur. Full Length 10.5 Inches

Spanish Colonial Espada Ancha Iron Mounted Sword

Very Fine Quality 18th C. French Cuttoe Hunting Sword

Scarce American Revolution Cavalry Officers Battle Sword

American Civil War Era Dated 1865 Highly Ornamental Powder Horn

Pre American Revolution Scrimshaw New York Map Powder Horn

British Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol With Self Protector Blade & Horn Grips

Rare British Flintlock Four-barrelled Box-lock Tap-action Pistol By Hill London

Pair Remington Vest Pocket Saw Handle Deringes

Whaling Captain Albert Shermans 2 Engraved Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action And .38 Safety Revolvers

Dutch Napoleonic Flintlock Naval Pistol Marked Zevenwolden Antwerpen

Antique 19th Century Scottish Or British Flintlock Pistol

Very Good British Flintlock Pistol Maker Marked H.W. Mortimer. Most Likely Made For Ottoman Market

Superb Quality 18th C. Islamic Ottoman Turkish Blunderbuss Pistol With Chiseled Steel

Beautiful Victorian Red Velvet Dresser Box

Rare Variant Professor Blomberg Vampire Killing Kit

American War Of 1812 To Civil War Eagle Head Officer's Sword

American War Of 1812 To Civil War Eagle Head Officer's Sword

American War Of 1812 To Civil War Eagle Head Officer's Sword

American War Of 1812 To Civil War Eagle Head Officer's Sword

American War Of 1812 To Civil War Eagle Head Officer's Sword