Founders & Patriots: Era of American Revolution

Founders & Patriots: Era of American Revolution

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(A) PAIR OF ENGLISH BRASS BARRELED PAKTONG MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY HALL.

Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 1 of 210)      

Circa 1770, both with tapered brass barrels swamped at the muzzles. Left sides of breeches stamped with British private view and proof marks, as well as "IB" cartouche for Joseph Brander. Tops with an engraved teardrop border surrounding "HALL LONDON". Lockplates have rounded faces and scroll-engraved designs. Centers marked "HALL". Fine paktong furniture including ramrod ferrules, triggerguards terminating in acorn finials, full stirrup pommel caps with grotesque mask caps, sideplates with military motifs, and wrist escutcheons with a helmet and arms. Both pistols are stocked in plain walnut and are of classic Georgian form. Both have extensive silver-wire-inlaid shell designs around the barrel tangs and relief panels around the locks and sideplates. Both wooden ramrods appear to be original and have iron caps. CONDITION: Very good, overall. Barrels polished and excellent and crisp markings and proofs. Locks are both crisp and function well. Both are in their original flintlock configuration and retain a nearly bright surface, markings excellent. Furniture is polished and shows some light high edge wear. Stocks have been refinished and both wrists have repaired breaks. One pistol with a small piece of wood replaced around barrel pin on left side. A very attractive pair of Revolutionary War period officer's pistols. Barrel Length: (Both) 9-3/8" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Hall Model: Flintlock Officer Serial Number: (Both) NSN
Circa 1770, both with tapered brass barrels swamped at the muzzles. Left sides of breeches stamped with British private view and proof marks, as well as "IB" cartouche fo...morer Joseph Brander. Tops with an engraved teardrop border surrounding "HALL LONDON". Lockplates have rounded faces and scroll-engraved designs. Centers marked "HALL". Fine paktong furniture including ramrod ferrules, triggerguards terminating in acorn finials, full stirrup pommel caps with grotesque mask caps, sideplates with military motifs, and wrist escutcheons with a helmet and arms. Both pistols are stocked in plain walnut and are of classic Georgian form. Both have extensive silver-wire-inlaid shell designs around the barrel tangs and relief panels around the locks and sideplates. Both wooden ramrods appear to be original and have iron caps. CONDITION: Very good, overall. Barrels polished and excellent and crisp markings and proofs. Locks are both crisp and function well. Both are in their original flintlock configuration and retain a nearly bright surface, markings excellent. Furniture is polished and shows some light high edge wear. Stocks have been refinished and both wrists have repaired breaks. One pistol with a small piece of wood replaced around barrel pin on left side. A very attractive pair of Revolutionary War period officer's pistols. Barrel Length: (Both) 9-3/8" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Hall Model: Flintlock Officer Serial Number: (Both) NSN

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(A) FINE AND ORNATE PAIR OF GERMAN FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY JOHAN HATISCHWEILER.

Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 2 of 210)      

Both pistols have long, swamped barrels with a relief top flat and a 4-1/2" panel of chased geometric foliate designs on top. Both have brass half-moon front sights. The ornate and early shaped lock plates have flat faces with beveled edges. The faces are engraved with detailed hunting scenes including dogs, antlered deer, and cupids. Both cocks are chased and engraved with scroll work on a stippled ground. The front tangs behind the frizzen springs of both pistols are inscribed "JOHAN HATISCHWEILER". Both pistols have faceted and molded unbridled pans and the fronts of the frizzens have chased acanthus leaf designs. Both pistols have chased and engraved gilt brass mounts. Mounts feature hunting motifs, animals, geometric designs, and foliate scrolls. The wrist escutcheons display large ducal crowns with a vacant oval, surrounded by a lion on each side. The pommel caps have a chased, high relief face, probably that of the owner. The petite stocks are of highly figured walnut and have extensive relief designs and scroll work around the barrel tangs, ramrod entry ferrules, and trigger guards. There are also relief panels terminating in acanthus leaf designs along the locks and side plates. These pistols date to the early 18th century. CONDITION: Excellent, overall. Both pistols appear to be from a Cassel collection and have been kept clean in the European fashion. Ferrules are bright with some scattered light freckling. Locks are crisp and function flawlessly. One cock appear to have a possible professional repair at the neck. Signatures and engraving are crisp. Mounts retain generous amounts of their original gilt finish with some wear to high edges. One wrist escutcheon has an area of damage to the lion on the right side and the details are now obscured. Stocks are very good with crisp carving and some scattered grain cracks and minor repairs. One pistol with a minor splinter replaced near the nosecap. Both ramrods are original and have a threaded attachment for cleaner or ball puller. A very attractive and early pair of high art German pistols. Barrel Length: (BOTH) 13" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Johan Hatischweiler Model: Flintlock Pistols Serial Number: (Both) NSN
Both pistols have long, swamped barrels with a relief top flat and a 4-1/2" panel of chased geometric foliate designs on top. Both have brass half-moon front sights. The ...moreornate and early shaped lock plates have flat faces with beveled edges. The faces are engraved with detailed hunting scenes including dogs, antlered deer, and cupids. Both cocks are chased and engraved with scroll work on a stippled ground. The front tangs behind the frizzen springs of both pistols are inscribed "JOHAN HATISCHWEILER". Both pistols have faceted and molded unbridled pans and the fronts of the frizzens have chased acanthus leaf designs. Both pistols have chased and engraved gilt brass mounts. Mounts feature hunting motifs, animals, geometric designs, and foliate scrolls. The wrist escutcheons display large ducal crowns with a vacant oval, surrounded by a lion on each side. The pommel caps have a chased, high relief face, probably that of the owner. The petite stocks are of highly figured walnut and have extensive relief designs and scroll work around the barrel tangs, ramrod entry ferrules, and trigger guards. There are also relief panels terminating in acanthus leaf designs along the locks and side plates. These pistols date to the early 18th century. CONDITION: Excellent, overall. Both pistols appear to be from a Cassel collection and have been kept clean in the European fashion. Ferrules are bright with some scattered light freckling. Locks are crisp and function flawlessly. One cock appear to have a possible professional repair at the neck. Signatures and engraving are crisp. Mounts retain generous amounts of their original gilt finish with some wear to high edges. One wrist escutcheon has an area of damage to the lion on the right side and the details are now obscured. Stocks are very good with crisp carving and some scattered grain cracks and minor repairs. One pistol with a minor splinter replaced near the nosecap. Both ramrods are original and have a threaded attachment for cleaner or ball puller. A very attractive and early pair of high art German pistols. Barrel Length: (BOTH) 13" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Johan Hatischweiler Model: Flintlock Pistols Serial Number: (Both) NSN

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(A) FINE CASED PAIR OF ENGLISH FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOLS BY MORTIMER.

Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 3 of 210)      

These pistols were both made by Thomas Mortimer, a maker to His Majesty. Both pistols have round barrels with top flats engraved "T. MORTIMER - LONDON.". Both have small front sights and notched rear sights integral with the barrel tangs. Both has Damascus finished barrels and there is a platinum band at the breech on both pistols. Breeches are hooked, tanged are case hardened and engraved with British motifs and instruments. The touch holes are platinum lined. Both locks are retained by a single engraved lock screw and the flat lockplates have rounded stepped tails and feature reinforced cocks, fire blued sliding half cock safeties, waterproof pans, roller frizzens, and fire blued frizzen springs. The centers are engraved "T. MORTIMER" and their engraved with foliate motifs and musical instruments and the cocks are engraved with floral scrolls. The barrels are retained by barrel keys surrounded on both sides by silver octagonal escutcheons. There are also silver octagon escutcheons on the wrists. The trigger guards terminate in pineapple finials and are fire blued, the bows are engraved with British shields, crossed cannons, and musical instruments. The ramrod ferrules are also fire blued. The pistols are stocked in high quality partially figured walnut and there are shaped checkered panels around the grips. Both pistols have their original brass tipped wooden ramrods with the opposite end threaded with removable ball pullers. The pistols are housed in an oak case with a brass carry handle on top. There is also a brass key hole escutcheon and two brass hooks to secure the lid. The partitioned case has a green wool interior with two lidded compartments with turned bone knobs. Accessories include a copper flask, a large brass tipped wooden ramrod, a single cavity bullet mold marked "23", a large ball pulling device, and the case key. There is also a leather bag which holds six flints. CONDITION: Both pistols are in excellent condition. Barrels retain 90-95% of their original Damascus finish. Locks retain about 90% of their original case hardened and fire blued finishes with some of the colors turned to grey. Locks are in their original flintlock configurations and are extremely crisp, functioning well. One pistol has a broken top jaw screw, but the top jaw is present. Silver furniture retains a dark pewter patina and iron furniture retains about 85-90% of its original fire blued finishes with some flaking to rear trigger guard tangs and ramrod ferrules. Stocks are excellent with sharp edges and sharp checkering, with a few light scattered storage marks. Case shows some damage of lids. One hinge has been moved due to a break. Case was probably lined during the period of use. Interior shows some fading, staining, and moth damage. Accessories are in good condition. A very attractive pair of English dueling pistols by a desirable maker. Barrel Length: (BOTH) 8" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Mortimer Model: (BOTH) Duelling Pistol Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
These pistols were both made by Thomas Mortimer, a maker to His Majesty. Both pistols have round barrels with top flats engraved "T. MORTIMER - LONDON.". Both have small ...morefront sights and notched rear sights integral with the barrel tangs. Both has Damascus finished barrels and there is a platinum band at the breech on both pistols. Breeches are hooked, tanged are case hardened and engraved with British motifs and instruments. The touch holes are platinum lined. Both locks are retained by a single engraved lock screw and the flat lockplates have rounded stepped tails and feature reinforced cocks, fire blued sliding half cock safeties, waterproof pans, roller frizzens, and fire blued frizzen springs. The centers are engraved "T. MORTIMER" and their engraved with foliate motifs and musical instruments and the cocks are engraved with floral scrolls. The barrels are retained by barrel keys surrounded on both sides by silver octagonal escutcheons. There are also silver octagon escutcheons on the wrists. The trigger guards terminate in pineapple finials and are fire blued, the bows are engraved with British shields, crossed cannons, and musical instruments. The ramrod ferrules are also fire blued. The pistols are stocked in high quality partially figured walnut and there are shaped checkered panels around the grips. Both pistols have their original brass tipped wooden ramrods with the opposite end threaded with removable ball pullers. The pistols are housed in an oak case with a brass carry handle on top. There is also a brass key hole escutcheon and two brass hooks to secure the lid. The partitioned case has a green wool interior with two lidded compartments with turned bone knobs. Accessories include a copper flask, a large brass tipped wooden ramrod, a single cavity bullet mold marked "23", a large ball pulling device, and the case key. There is also a leather bag which holds six flints. CONDITION: Both pistols are in excellent condition. Barrels retain 90-95% of their original Damascus finish. Locks retain about 90% of their original case hardened and fire blued finishes with some of the colors turned to grey. Locks are in their original flintlock configurations and are extremely crisp, functioning well. One pistol has a broken top jaw screw, but the top jaw is present. Silver furniture retains a dark pewter patina and iron furniture retains about 85-90% of its original fire blued finishes with some flaking to rear trigger guard tangs and ramrod ferrules. Stocks are excellent with sharp edges and sharp checkering, with a few light scattered storage marks. Case shows some damage of lids. One hinge has been moved due to a break. Case was probably lined during the period of use. Interior shows some fading, staining, and moth damage. Accessories are in good condition. A very attractive pair of English dueling pistols by a desirable maker. Barrel Length: (BOTH) 8" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Mortimer Model: (BOTH) Duelling Pistol Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) FINE NAPOLEONIC BRITISH PATTERN 1801 FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL.

Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 4 of 210)      

For another example see figure 58 on page 151 of "British Military Pistols" by Robert Brooker. The tapered round barrel has two British ordnance proofs and a large broad arrow on the left side towards the breech as well as a crown over a "9" over the barrel tang. The flat lockplate has single line borders and is stamped "TOWER" in an arch at the tail. In the center there is a large stamped crown over "GR" and below the pan there is a crown with a broad arrow. The reinforced cock also has single line borders. The pistol retains its original belt hook, stamped on the rear finial with a crown over "6". Standard brass Pattern 1801 furniture. . The full length partially figured walnut stock is stamped on the back of the grip near the top with a crown over a broad arrow over the date "1805". A relief beaver tail surrounds the barrel tang. There are also a series of crown markings and numbers on the ramrod channel and two crown over "9" inspection stamps on the right side of the grip, just above the trigger guard. Complete with its original brass-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: The iron components on this pistol are polished bright and the markings are excellent. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and is mechanically excellent. Brass furniture retains a mellowing patina, showing a couple light storage marks. Stock shows some minor storage marks. A very fine example of this Napoleonic Pattern. Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tower Model: Pattern 1801 Sea Service Serial Number: NSN
For another example see figure 58 on page 151 of "British Military Pistols" by Robert Brooker. The tapered round barrel has two British ordnance proofs and a large broad ...morearrow on the left side towards the breech as well as a crown over a "9" over the barrel tang. The flat lockplate has single line borders and is stamped "TOWER" in an arch at the tail. In the center there is a large stamped crown over "GR" and below the pan there is a crown with a broad arrow. The reinforced cock also has single line borders. The pistol retains its original belt hook, stamped on the rear finial with a crown over "6". Standard brass Pattern 1801 furniture. . The full length partially figured walnut stock is stamped on the back of the grip near the top with a crown over a broad arrow over the date "1805". A relief beaver tail surrounds the barrel tang. There are also a series of crown markings and numbers on the ramrod channel and two crown over "9" inspection stamps on the right side of the grip, just above the trigger guard. Complete with its original brass-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: The iron components on this pistol are polished bright and the markings are excellent. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and is mechanically excellent. Brass furniture retains a mellowing patina, showing a couple light storage marks. Stock shows some minor storage marks. A very fine example of this Napoleonic Pattern. Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tower Model: Pattern 1801 Sea Service Serial Number: NSN

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(A) AS FOUND PATTERN 1777 SHORT LAND FLINTLOCK BROWN BESS MUSKET.

Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 5 of 210)      

According to "The Brown Bess" by Erik Goldstein & Stewart Mowbray these muskets are scarce. It was produced between 1777-1782. The round tapered barrel has a bayonet lug mounted on top near the muzzle and Tower proofs on top near the breech. The rounded lockplate has a double lined border and is inscribed "TOWER" at the tail. The markings in the center including the crown "GR" and British ordnance crown with a broad arrow were intentionally removed during the period of use, possibly after American capture. The top jaw and top jaw screw are also period American made replacements. The brass furniture is standard Pattern 1777 Second Model including the second ramrod ferrule from the muzzle, which is trumpeted reflecting the Pratt improvement. The brass wrist escutcheon is engraved with rack number "B/74". The stock is a familiar British form and is stamped behind the rear trigger guard finial with a crown and a "C". The right side of the buttstock is stamped with a storekeeper's mark and appears to have an indistinct date. CONDITION: The musket is completely as found with undisturbed patinas on all surfaces. The barrel retains a heavy brown patina, showing some minor corrosion near touch hole and breech. Markings are worn, but still visible. The breech has become seperated from the barrel tang and is raised about 1/8" with evidence of a period brass weld repair which has not held up to time. The lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions properly, and retains a dark patina with some light freckling. Cock screw is a period American replacement, and part of post was broken off during period of use. Brass retains a dark unpolished patina. Stock shows scattered marks from use including a chip behind the barrel tang, some chipping around the barrel pins, and other minor hairline cracks. Complete with its original iron ramrod. An attractive American altered Revolutionary War musket in untouched condition. Barrel Length: 41 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .79 Smothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tower Brown Bess Model: 2 Serial Number: NSN
According to "The Brown Bess" by Erik Goldstein & Stewart Mowbray these muskets are scarce. It was produced between 1777-1782. The round tapered barrel has a bayonet lug ...moremounted on top near the muzzle and Tower proofs on top near the breech. The rounded lockplate has a double lined border and is inscribed "TOWER" at the tail. The markings in the center including the crown "GR" and British ordnance crown with a broad arrow were intentionally removed during the period of use, possibly after American capture. The top jaw and top jaw screw are also period American made replacements. The brass furniture is standard Pattern 1777 Second Model including the second ramrod ferrule from the muzzle, which is trumpeted reflecting the Pratt improvement. The brass wrist escutcheon is engraved with rack number "B/74". The stock is a familiar British form and is stamped behind the rear trigger guard finial with a crown and a "C". The right side of the buttstock is stamped with a storekeeper's mark and appears to have an indistinct date. CONDITION: The musket is completely as found with undisturbed patinas on all surfaces. The barrel retains a heavy brown patina, showing some minor corrosion near touch hole and breech. Markings are worn, but still visible. The breech has become seperated from the barrel tang and is raised about 1/8" with evidence of a period brass weld repair which has not held up to time. The lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions properly, and retains a dark patina with some light freckling. Cock screw is a period American replacement, and part of post was broken off during period of use. Brass retains a dark unpolished patina. Stock shows scattered marks from use including a chip behind the barrel tang, some chipping around the barrel pins, and other minor hairline cracks. Complete with its original iron ramrod. An attractive American altered Revolutionary War musket in untouched condition. Barrel Length: 41 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .79 Smothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tower Brown Bess Model: 2 Serial Number: NSN

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(A) EXTREMELY RARE PATTERN 1756 ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER'S FUSIL OF LT. JOSEPH CHENEY

Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 6 of 210)      

This recently-discovered fusil is the only surviving example of the pattern procured by the Board of Ordnance for the use of Royal Artillery officers from 1750 until 1773, when longarms were laid aside and artillery officers only carried sidearms (swords or dirks) from that date forward. The Tower began production by the in-house workforce in May 1750, producing 38 "Fuzees" by the following month. Small batches continued in production for the following two decades, as required, to arm the commissioned officers of artillery. The fusils all had 37-inch barrels, key- or slide-fastened (rather than pin-fastened as with the other ranks' or enlisted artillery carbines), with hook- or false breeches and engraved brass furniture. This fusil was issued to Joseph Cheney when he was promoted to "Lieutenant and Fireworker" on 20 January 1762, having first entered the Royal Artillery as a matross in February 1755. Cheney went on half-pay at the close of the war in Spring 1763, but returned to active duty in the 2nd Battalion in 1766, successively promoted to 2nd lieutenant on 1 January 1771 and 1st lieutenant, 27 March 1776. He removed the Invalid Battalion in 1777, dying at Boston, Lincolnshire on 16 August 1811. The fusil has an overall length of 44 3/4 inches. Its key-fastened barrel's length was reduced at some time in its history from 37 inches to its current 29 1/2 inch length and has a 0.67 bore. The steel tang of the hook-breech is engraved with floral motifs and a rear sight groove was filed into it some time after issue. Traces of the Ordnance proof mark remains on the top of the barrel near the breech and a possible maker's mark "b [?]" can be found on the left underside before breech. The rounded P1756 Land pattern carbine lock is engraved with a single edge-line, as is the gooseneck cock and hammer or frizzen. There are signs of purposeful filing before and behind the lock, which was likely done to remove the "crown/GR" and "TOWER" or maker's name, respectively. The inside of the lock bears a "crown/2" inspection mark and the "WG" touchmark of William Grice, who produced carbine locks and barrels for the Tower during this period. The walnut stock is well finished, with shellwork carving around the barrel tang and high relief work around the lockplate, ending in a beavertail behind, with corresponding work on the recto around the sideplate. The wooden ramrod has a 1 3/8 inch-long, horn tip and was probably added at the same time that the barrel and forestock were cut-down to function as a sporting gun, stocked to the muzzle. The brass mountings include a sideplate, with a panoply of arms symbolic of the Board of Ordnance and the Artillery Regiment, consisting of banners, cannon barrels, , trumpets and a powder barrel, surrounding a tower or keep. The triggerguard has edge engraving and scroll and shell motifs, while the vacant thumbpiece has scroll and shell flourishes at its top and bottom. The buttplate tang has edge engraving and a centered, martial panoply consisting of drum, halbert, and crossed cannon and flags, while the butt proper has "LT: CHENEY / 1762" engraved in two lines perpendicular to the butt. CONDITION: The barrel bears traces of old browning and is lightly pitted from the same. The lock components all show wear and light pitting; the lock in working order. The brass fittings are mellow and with light toning in the engraved lines and inset castings. The walnut stock has scattered light dings, nicks and scratches, but otherwise very good. JK Barrel Length: 29 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .67 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: British Model: P1755 Paperwork: Documentation Serial Number: NSN
This recently-discovered fusil is the only surviving example of the pattern procured by the Board of Ordnance for the use of Royal Artillery officers from 1750 until 1773...more, when longarms were laid aside and artillery officers only carried sidearms (swords or dirks) from that date forward. The Tower began production by the in-house workforce in May 1750, producing 38 "Fuzees" by the following month. Small batches continued in production for the following two decades, as required, to arm the commissioned officers of artillery. The fusils all had 37-inch barrels, key- or slide-fastened (rather than pin-fastened as with the other ranks' or enlisted artillery carbines), with hook- or false breeches and engraved brass furniture. This fusil was issued to Joseph Cheney when he was promoted to "Lieutenant and Fireworker" on 20 January 1762, having first entered the Royal Artillery as a matross in February 1755. Cheney went on half-pay at the close of the war in Spring 1763, but returned to active duty in the 2nd Battalion in 1766, successively promoted to 2nd lieutenant on 1 January 1771 and 1st lieutenant, 27 March 1776. He removed the Invalid Battalion in 1777, dying at Boston, Lincolnshire on 16 August 1811. The fusil has an overall length of 44 3/4 inches. Its key-fastened barrel's length was reduced at some time in its history from 37 inches to its current 29 1/2 inch length and has a 0.67 bore. The steel tang of the hook-breech is engraved with floral motifs and a rear sight groove was filed into it some time after issue. Traces of the Ordnance proof mark remains on the top of the barrel near the breech and a possible maker's mark "b [?]" can be found on the left underside before breech. The rounded P1756 Land pattern carbine lock is engraved with a single edge-line, as is the gooseneck cock and hammer or frizzen. There are signs of purposeful filing before and behind the lock, which was likely done to remove the "crown/GR" and "TOWER" or maker's name, respectively. The inside of the lock bears a "crown/2" inspection mark and the "WG" touchmark of William Grice, who produced carbine locks and barrels for the Tower during this period. The walnut stock is well finished, with shellwork carving around the barrel tang and high relief work around the lockplate, ending in a beavertail behind, with corresponding work on the recto around the sideplate. The wooden ramrod has a 1 3/8 inch-long, horn tip and was probably added at the same time that the barrel and forestock were cut-down to function as a sporting gun, stocked to the muzzle. The brass mountings include a sideplate, with a panoply of arms symbolic of the Board of Ordnance and the Artillery Regiment, consisting of banners, cannon barrels, , trumpets and a powder barrel, surrounding a tower or keep. The triggerguard has edge engraving and scroll and shell motifs, while the vacant thumbpiece has scroll and shell flourishes at its top and bottom. The buttplate tang has edge engraving and a centered, martial panoply consisting of drum, halbert, and crossed cannon and flags, while the butt proper has "LT: CHENEY / 1762" engraved in two lines perpendicular to the butt. CONDITION: The barrel bears traces of old browning and is lightly pitted from the same. The lock components all show wear and light pitting; the lock in working order. The brass fittings are mellow and with light toning in the engraved lines and inset castings. The walnut stock has scattered light dings, nicks and scratches, but otherwise very good. JK Barrel Length: 29 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .67 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: British Model: P1755 Paperwork: Documentation Serial Number: NSN

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(A) M1795 SPRINGFIELD TYPE III MUSKET WITH NEW JERSEY MARKINGS

Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 7 of 210)      

0.71 bore barrel of 44 1/2 inches length, with P (partially obscured), eaglehead and V marks struck on the left side of the barrel near breech and "SN[J"--obscured] on top of the barrel, 2 1/2 inches before the tang. Lock has the integral, round-bottomed pan introduced in 1809, marked "1809" behind the cock and before with a script "US" over spread wing eagle, with "SPRINGFIELD" in a downward arc below. The iron mounts, all of which appear to be original to the piece, include the three spring-fastened barrel bands, sideplate, triggerguard, ramrod and buttplate, the latter stamped "1808" in front of the top screw. The walnut stock has "V" and "SNJ" struck behind the sideplate, with deep "U.B" (believed to be for "Union Brigade") brands stamped immediately before and behind the triggerguard in the bottom of the stock. Lighter stamp impressions for "CUMBERLAND" and "BRIGADE" are found struck to the right of the triggerguard and also under the butt. The New Jersey militia in the Quasi-War to War of 1812 period were organized by county brigades and Federal arms issued to the state are often found with county brigade ownership marks on them, such as on this example. Right side of butt has a large "R" inscribed upside down, while the left side has "AMS" lightly carved into the wood. Both the Union and Cumberland Brigades were mobilized during the War of 1812, serving in the defense of New York Harbor and Sandy Hook. CONDITION: The barrel, lock and all mounts now show an aged grey-brown patina with moderate pitting in the breech/tang area. The one-piece stock is in good condition, with scattered dings, scratches and bumps, most on the underside of the forestock. All original attic-found condition with no alterations. All original attic-found condition with no alterations. JLK Barrel Length: 44 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .71 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: M1795 Serial Number: NSN
0.71 bore barrel of 44 1/2 inches length, with P (partially obscured), eaglehead and V marks struck on the left side of the barrel near breech and "SN[J"--obscured] on to...morep of the barrel, 2 1/2 inches before the tang. Lock has the integral, round-bottomed pan introduced in 1809, marked "1809" behind the cock and before with a script "US" over spread wing eagle, with "SPRINGFIELD" in a downward arc below. The iron mounts, all of which appear to be original to the piece, include the three spring-fastened barrel bands, sideplate, triggerguard, ramrod and buttplate, the latter stamped "1808" in front of the top screw. The walnut stock has "V" and "SNJ" struck behind the sideplate, with deep "U.B" (believed to be for "Union Brigade") brands stamped immediately before and behind the triggerguard in the bottom of the stock. Lighter stamp impressions for "CUMBERLAND" and "BRIGADE" are found struck to the right of the triggerguard and also under the butt. The New Jersey militia in the Quasi-War to War of 1812 period were organized by county brigades and Federal arms issued to the state are often found with county brigade ownership marks on them, such as on this example. Right side of butt has a large "R" inscribed upside down, while the left side has "AMS" lightly carved into the wood. Both the Union and Cumberland Brigades were mobilized during the War of 1812, serving in the defense of New York Harbor and Sandy Hook. CONDITION: The barrel, lock and all mounts now show an aged grey-brown patina with moderate pitting in the breech/tang area. The one-piece stock is in good condition, with scattered dings, scratches and bumps, most on the underside of the forestock. All original attic-found condition with no alterations. All original attic-found condition with no alterations. JLK Barrel Length: 44 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .71 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: M1795 Serial Number: NSN

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(A) 1ST BATTALION-BRANDED HARPER'S FERRY MODEL 1803 RIFLE, TYPE I.

Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 8 of 210)      

This standard Model 1803 features a heavy two stage rifled barrel. There is an eagle head with a "P" and a "US" proof stamped on the left side of the breech. There are sights mounted on the top flat. On the left flat near the breech "UV" is stamped twice. The flat lockplate has an eagle with a shield on its breast stamped in the center and is stamped "HARPERS/FERRY/1815" at the tail. Standard brass Model 1803 furniture. There is a brass two piece patch box on the front on the front of the buttstock. The walnut halfstock has a brass band on the forend. The bottom of the forend is branded "1ST BATTN" for the first battalion of the Army raised in 1808. There were three rifle regiments raised in 1814 for a total of 4,280 officers and men. There is a partially visible inspection cartouche behind the sideplate. Complete with a replaced brass tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mostly heavy brown patina with some added brown finish towards the breech. Markings show some wear. Lock is a good professional reconversion and retains a grey finish with some pitting overall, and functions well. Markings on the lock show heavy wear and are only partially visible. Brass is polished bright. Sideplate is a probable replacement. Stock has scattered cracks and a repaired break in the wrist, otherwise good with some scattered marks from use and some added finish. Barrel Length: 33 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Model: 1814 Paperwork: Documentation Serial Number: NSN
This standard Model 1803 features a heavy two stage rifled barrel. There is an eagle head with a "P" and a "US" proof stamped on the left side of the breech. There are si...moreghts mounted on the top flat. On the left flat near the breech "UV" is stamped twice. The flat lockplate has an eagle with a shield on its breast stamped in the center and is stamped "HARPERS/FERRY/1815" at the tail. Standard brass Model 1803 furniture. There is a brass two piece patch box on the front on the front of the buttstock. The walnut halfstock has a brass band on the forend. The bottom of the forend is branded "1ST BATTN" for the first battalion of the Army raised in 1808. There were three rifle regiments raised in 1814 for a total of 4,280 officers and men. There is a partially visible inspection cartouche behind the sideplate. Complete with a replaced brass tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mostly heavy brown patina with some added brown finish towards the breech. Markings show some wear. Lock is a good professional reconversion and retains a grey finish with some pitting overall, and functions well. Markings on the lock show heavy wear and are only partially visible. Brass is polished bright. Sideplate is a probable replacement. Stock has scattered cracks and a repaired break in the wrist, otherwise good with some scattered marks from use and some added finish. Barrel Length: 33 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Model: 1814 Paperwork: Documentation Serial Number: NSN

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(A) AMERICAN RE-STOCKED FRENCH MODEL 1728 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 9 of 210)      

For a similar example, see page 21 of "French Military Small Arms" by Didier Bianchi. Tapered round barrel with faceted breech section. There is a bayonet lug mounted on top, near the muzzle. The barrel is retained by two French Model 1766 barrel bands, the rearmost band is absent. The flat lockplate is stamped with a crown over "SE" for St. Etienne. The buttplate and triggerguard are from a French Model 1717 Infantry musket. French Model 1728 Iron sideplate and ring mounted behind it. The full length walnut stock of traditional French form, but the absence of any barrel band springs suggests a period American restock. Complete with a later iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel shows some wear and heavy brown patina overall, some resurfacing was done around touch hole and at breech. Lock retains a dark surface and markings show some wear. Lock appears to be in its original flintlock configuration. All furniture retains a dark patina. Stock has a later coat of finish and shows scattered marks from use, minor chips, and age cracks throughout. A small sliver is replaced along sideplate and some pieces replaced around lock. A very attractive French/American musket. Barrel Length: 46" Caliber/Bore: .75 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: French Model: 1728 Infantry Musket Serial Number: NSN
For a similar example, see page 21 of "French Military Small Arms" by Didier Bianchi. Tapered round barrel with faceted breech section. There is a bayonet lug mounted on ...moretop, near the muzzle. The barrel is retained by two French Model 1766 barrel bands, the rearmost band is absent. The flat lockplate is stamped with a crown over "SE" for St. Etienne. The buttplate and triggerguard are from a French Model 1717 Infantry musket. French Model 1728 Iron sideplate and ring mounted behind it. The full length walnut stock of traditional French form, but the absence of any barrel band springs suggests a period American restock. Complete with a later iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel shows some wear and heavy brown patina overall, some resurfacing was done around touch hole and at breech. Lock retains a dark surface and markings show some wear. Lock appears to be in its original flintlock configuration. All furniture retains a dark patina. Stock has a later coat of finish and shows scattered marks from use, minor chips, and age cracks throughout. A small sliver is replaced along sideplate and some pieces replaced around lock. A very attractive French/American musket. Barrel Length: 46" Caliber/Bore: .75 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: French Model: 1728 Infantry Musket Serial Number: NSN

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(A) BRITISH PATTERN 1779-S SHORT LAND FLINTLOCK BROWN BESS MUSKET.

Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 10 of 210)      

This is a second type Pattern 1779-S musket. These muskets were made post 1790, possibly between 1793 and 1795, according to "The Brown Bess" by Erik Goldstein & Stuart Mowbray. The 42" Short Land Pattern barrel is round and tapered with traces of proofmarks on top, towards the breech. The lock follows the 1793 Pattern and has double line borders. The tail is stamped "TOWER" vertically and the center is stamped with a large crown over "GR". There is a crown ordnance mark below the pan as well as a "condemned" mark, which is two broad arrows facing each other. The furniture, including the triggerguard, is of the Pattern 1793 or "India" Pattern, denoting that it is a second production period musket. The full length walnut stock is of traditional British form and is stamped with a small crown behind the rear triggerguard tang. There is a relief beavertail around the barrel tang and the inside of the ramrod channel is stamped "WHEELER". Complete with its original iron ramrod and an altered British socket bayonet. The blade has been reuced by about 1/4" on each side. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mostly brown patina with some darker finish towards the breech, markings worn. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and has excellent markings, retains a grey patina and cock screw is a period replacement. Brass furniture is polished and lacquered. Stock shows scattered marks and absent splinters on both sides of forend, towards muzzle. Bayonet retains a spotted brown patina. A very nice example of a scarce Napoleonic Brown Bess musket. Accessories: Bayonet Barrel Length: 42" Caliber/Bore: .75 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tower Model: S-Type Pattern 1779 Paperwork: Description Serial Number: NSN
This is a second type Pattern 1779-S musket. These muskets were made post 1790, possibly between 1793 and 1795, according to "The Brown Bess" by Erik Goldstein & Stuart M...moreowbray. The 42" Short Land Pattern barrel is round and tapered with traces of proofmarks on top, towards the breech. The lock follows the 1793 Pattern and has double line borders. The tail is stamped "TOWER" vertically and the center is stamped with a large crown over "GR". There is a crown ordnance mark below the pan as well as a "condemned" mark, which is two broad arrows facing each other. The furniture, including the triggerguard, is of the Pattern 1793 or "India" Pattern, denoting that it is a second production period musket. The full length walnut stock is of traditional British form and is stamped with a small crown behind the rear triggerguard tang. There is a relief beavertail around the barrel tang and the inside of the ramrod channel is stamped "WHEELER". Complete with its original iron ramrod and an altered British socket bayonet. The blade has been reuced by about 1/4" on each side. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mostly brown patina with some darker finish towards the breech, markings worn. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and has excellent markings, retains a grey patina and cock screw is a period replacement. Brass furniture is polished and lacquered. Stock shows scattered marks and absent splinters on both sides of forend, towards muzzle. Bayonet retains a spotted brown patina. A very nice example of a scarce Napoleonic Brown Bess musket. Accessories: Bayonet Barrel Length: 42" Caliber/Bore: .75 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tower Model: S-Type Pattern 1779 Paperwork: Description Serial Number: NSN

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(A) EARLY DUTCH FLINTLOCK CADET'S FUSIL WITH BAYONET.

Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 11 of 210)      

Circa 1790, this diminutive fusil measures only 44" overall with a 12-5/8" length of pull. The tapered round barrel has two indistinct proofs on top, near the breech. The flat lockplate has a rounded recessed tail section, beveled edges, and a scalloped frizzen spring. The barrel is retained by four brass bands, the band at the muzzle is retained by a spring and features an elongated integral ramrod ferrule. Vacant oval wrist escutcheon retained by a brass pin in the center. The sideplate is of the British Short Land Pattern form, which was also used on many Dutch muskets during this time period. The brass convex triggerguard has a front finial also similar to a Short Land Brown Bess. The buttplate is flat and has a three-stage tang terminating in a ball. The full-length walnut stock is of Dutch form and features a relief beavertail around the barrel tang with an incised foliate design carved directly behind the tang. The fusil has a bayonet lug on the bottom of the barrel, towards the muzzle and iron sling swivels. Complete with its original iron ramrod and a well-fitted associated triangular socket bayonet. CONDITION: Very good, overall. Barrel retains a spotted brown patina with minor freckling around touch-hole. Lock retains a brown patina and is in its original flintlock configuration, cock spring very weak. Brass retains a dark mustard patina with some scattered minor marks from use. Stock very good with some minor hairline cracks and scattered marks. Bayonet retains a heavy brown patina with some corrosion. A very attractive diminutive 18th century fusil. Accessories: Bayonet Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Dutch Attributed Model: Cadet's Fusil Serial Number: NSN
Circa 1790, this diminutive fusil measures only 44" overall with a 12-5/8" length of pull. The tapered round barrel has two indistinct proofs on top, near the breech. The...more flat lockplate has a rounded recessed tail section, beveled edges, and a scalloped frizzen spring. The barrel is retained by four brass bands, the band at the muzzle is retained by a spring and features an elongated integral ramrod ferrule. Vacant oval wrist escutcheon retained by a brass pin in the center. The sideplate is of the British Short Land Pattern form, which was also used on many Dutch muskets during this time period. The brass convex triggerguard has a front finial also similar to a Short Land Brown Bess. The buttplate is flat and has a three-stage tang terminating in a ball. The full-length walnut stock is of Dutch form and features a relief beavertail around the barrel tang with an incised foliate design carved directly behind the tang. The fusil has a bayonet lug on the bottom of the barrel, towards the muzzle and iron sling swivels. Complete with its original iron ramrod and a well-fitted associated triangular socket bayonet. CONDITION: Very good, overall. Barrel retains a spotted brown patina with minor freckling around touch-hole. Lock retains a brown patina and is in its original flintlock configuration, cock spring very weak. Brass retains a dark mustard patina with some scattered minor marks from use. Stock very good with some minor hairline cracks and scattered marks. Bayonet retains a heavy brown patina with some corrosion. A very attractive diminutive 18th century fusil. Accessories: Bayonet Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Dutch Attributed Model: Cadet's Fusil Serial Number: NSN

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SILVER MOUNTED PILLOW POMMEL SWORD RETAILED BY BOULTON.

Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 12 of 210)      

This fine pre-War of 1812 spadroon is featured in Fig. 142 on page 72 of "Silver Mounted Swords: The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. The straight tapered blade has a wide single fuller on each side. Both sides feature a 13 - 1/2" blued panel with engraved and gilded designs. The right side displays a liberty cap and stands of arms, as well as a banner that reads "R. Boulton/ & Co." and the ricasso is stamped with a large "G" for Gill, a well known English blade maker. The left side has a patriotic eagle with an "E. Pluribus Enum" banner in its mouth, as well as other foliate motifs. Richard Boulton & Company worked between 1805 and 1811 in Birmingham England. The solid silver hilt has a counter guard with a pierced diamond in the center on the right hand side. There are three silver hallmarks, as well as the number "35" stamped on the front of the guard around the blade. The faceted pillow pommel is of the early style and there is a ring on the guard just below where it meets the pommel. The ivory grip is reeded, and there is a silver ferrule at the base. CONDITION: Blade retains about 30-40% of its original blued and polished surfaces with the remainder flaked and turned to grey. Blade retains about 70-80% of gilt wash on designs. There are some scattered nicks to the cutting edge. Hilt is somewhat loose, and knucklebow is slightly bent. A brass washer has been added around the tang at the top of the pommel. Silver is polished bright, with some darker areas. Grip shows some minor cracks and chips. Blade Length: 32 - 1/4" Overall Length: 37 - 3/4" Paperwork: Copy of book description
This fine pre-War of 1812 spadroon is featured in Fig. 142 on page 72 of "Silver Mounted Swords: The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. The straight taper...moreed blade has a wide single fuller on each side. Both sides feature a 13 - 1/2" blued panel with engraved and gilded designs. The right side displays a liberty cap and stands of arms, as well as a banner that reads "R. Boulton/ & Co." and the ricasso is stamped with a large "G" for Gill, a well known English blade maker. The left side has a patriotic eagle with an "E. Pluribus Enum" banner in its mouth, as well as other foliate motifs. Richard Boulton & Company worked between 1805 and 1811 in Birmingham England. The solid silver hilt has a counter guard with a pierced diamond in the center on the right hand side. There are three silver hallmarks, as well as the number "35" stamped on the front of the guard around the blade. The faceted pillow pommel is of the early style and there is a ring on the guard just below where it meets the pommel. The ivory grip is reeded, and there is a silver ferrule at the base. CONDITION: Blade retains about 30-40% of its original blued and polished surfaces with the remainder flaked and turned to grey. Blade retains about 70-80% of gilt wash on designs. There are some scattered nicks to the cutting edge. Hilt is somewhat loose, and knucklebow is slightly bent. A brass washer has been added around the tang at the top of the pommel. Silver is polished bright, with some darker areas. Grip shows some minor cracks and chips. Blade Length: 32 - 1/4" Overall Length: 37 - 3/4" Paperwork: Copy of book description

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FINE SILVER-HILTED ENGLISH SABER BY WILLIAM KINMAN, 1787

Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 13 of 210)      

This is a fine example of a British mounted officer's saber by William Kinman, one of the foremost London sword cutlers of the second half of the 18th century. The blade is slightly curved, with a narrow and wide fuller, the latter of which extends nearly to the spearpoint tip, and a long false-edge. It has a half basket hilt with D-shaped knucklebow, with openwork crossguard and two, scrolled side-branches with gadrooning on the obverse face and one on the recto. The grip is of ebony cut with spiraled channels, fixed by a silver ferrule in front and with a silver backstrap ending in a flat, capped pommel with turned capstan for blade tang. The ferrule, backstrap and pommel are edged with a single, deeply incised line. On the outer face of the crossguard, directly opposite the obverse face on the blade at forte, bears London hallmarks for 1787, while at the recto is the "WK" touchmark of William Kinman. This saber was formerly in the collection of Dr. John K. Latimer and is illustrated on page 68 of Hartzler's "Silver Mounted Swords, The Lattimer Family Collection." CONDITION: The blade is a uniform medium grey caste, with a few light dings and dents along its length, with scattered, light pitting within three inches of the tip, which is also blunted or chipped (approximately 1/4 inch missing from its probable original length). The ebony grip is chipped on both sides at the pommel and also at ferrule on obverse side, while the twisted silver wire that was originally in the channels of the grip is now missing. The junction of the outer, obverse side-branch with the crossguard shows evidence of reattaching. Blade Length: 32 - 1/4" Overall Length: 38" Paperwork: Copy of previous auction description
This is a fine example of a British mounted officer's saber by William Kinman, one of the foremost London sword cutlers of the second half of the 18th century. The blade ...moreis slightly curved, with a narrow and wide fuller, the latter of which extends nearly to the spearpoint tip, and a long false-edge. It has a half basket hilt with D-shaped knucklebow, with openwork crossguard and two, scrolled side-branches with gadrooning on the obverse face and one on the recto. The grip is of ebony cut with spiraled channels, fixed by a silver ferrule in front and with a silver backstrap ending in a flat, capped pommel with turned capstan for blade tang. The ferrule, backstrap and pommel are edged with a single, deeply incised line. On the outer face of the crossguard, directly opposite the obverse face on the blade at forte, bears London hallmarks for 1787, while at the recto is the "WK" touchmark of William Kinman. This saber was formerly in the collection of Dr. John K. Latimer and is illustrated on page 68 of Hartzler's "Silver Mounted Swords, The Lattimer Family Collection." CONDITION: The blade is a uniform medium grey caste, with a few light dings and dents along its length, with scattered, light pitting within three inches of the tip, which is also blunted or chipped (approximately 1/4 inch missing from its probable original length). The ebony grip is chipped on both sides at the pommel and also at ferrule on obverse side, while the twisted silver wire that was originally in the channels of the grip is now missing. The junction of the outer, obverse side-branch with the crossguard shows evidence of reattaching. Blade Length: 32 - 1/4" Overall Length: 38" Paperwork: Copy of previous auction description

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EXTREMELY FINE SILVER-HILTED EAGLE POMMEL SPADROON.

Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 14 of 210)      

This sword is featured on page 76 of "Silver Mounted Swords: The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. The straight, tapered, single edged blade has a wide fuller on each side. Both sides are decorated with gilded and engraved designs including a standing Indian chief, liberty cap, and arms motifs on the right side and an American eagle with "E. PLURIBUS UNUM" banner in its mouth on the other side. The solid silver hilt is pierced and decorated with scroll designs. It is hallmarked on the back of the guard, just above the grip. The hallmarks identify the maker as Thomas Bate, who worked between 1809 and 1820 on Aston Street in Birmingham, England. The eagle head pommel is also of solid silver. The one-piece ivory grip is finely checkered and there is silver ferrule at the base. CONDITION" Blade retains perhaps 20-30% original blue finish with the remainder turned to grey. Engraving is excellent and retains about 80-90% of gilt wash. The hilt is slightly loose and is polished bright, hallmarks are clear. Grip excellent, retaining a cream patina, no cracks or chips. An iron washer was added at the tang. An extremely fine sword with a superb hilt. Blade Length: 30" Overall Length: 35 - 1/2" Paperwork: Copy of sword in book
This sword is featured on page 76 of "Silver Mounted Swords: The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. The straight, tapered, single edged blade has a wide f...moreuller on each side. Both sides are decorated with gilded and engraved designs including a standing Indian chief, liberty cap, and arms motifs on the right side and an American eagle with "E. PLURIBUS UNUM" banner in its mouth on the other side. The solid silver hilt is pierced and decorated with scroll designs. It is hallmarked on the back of the guard, just above the grip. The hallmarks identify the maker as Thomas Bate, who worked between 1809 and 1820 on Aston Street in Birmingham, England. The eagle head pommel is also of solid silver. The one-piece ivory grip is finely checkered and there is silver ferrule at the base. CONDITION" Blade retains perhaps 20-30% original blue finish with the remainder turned to grey. Engraving is excellent and retains about 80-90% of gilt wash. The hilt is slightly loose and is polished bright, hallmarks are clear. Grip excellent, retaining a cream patina, no cracks or chips. An iron washer was added at the tang. An extremely fine sword with a superb hilt. Blade Length: 30" Overall Length: 35 - 1/2" Paperwork: Copy of sword in book

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BRITISH SILVER PILLOW POMMEL SWORD BY BLAND & FOSTER, WITH SCABBARD.

Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 15 of 210)      

This fine pre-War of 1812 spadroon is featured in Fig. 141 on page 72 of "Silver Mounted Swords: The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. The straight unfullered single edged blade has blued panels with engraved decoration on both sides of the blade. Both sides have engraved floral scrolls, stands of arms, and a full British crest. On the ricasso on both sides is an engraved portrait of the king. The solid silver hilt features a counter guard on the right side and four hallmarks on the front of the guard. The quillon has an engraved flower on each side. The silver pillow pommel is faceted and fluted, and has an integral ball shaped cap stand on top. There is a London hallmark on the left side. The reeded and fluted grip is of ebony and there is a silver ferrule at the base. The sword is complete with its original black leather scabbard, with a silver drag. This sword was made by Bland & Foster between 1788-1792 in London. CONDITION: Blade retains a mostly grey patina with some scattered areas of corrosion and generous traces of gilt and blue finishes. Hilt has been polished and markings are excellent. Counter guard has a break at the top where it meets the guard. Hilt is tight and tang appears undisturbed. Grip shows a couple minor hairline cracks. Scabbard is now missing it's throat mount, and has a taped repair. Leather shows losses to surface and cracking. Drag shows some denting. An attractive British silver hilted pillow pommel. Blade Length: 32 - 1/2" Overall Length: 38 - 1/4" Paperwork: Copy of previous auction description
This fine pre-War of 1812 spadroon is featured in Fig. 141 on page 72 of "Silver Mounted Swords: The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. The straight unful...morelered single edged blade has blued panels with engraved decoration on both sides of the blade. Both sides have engraved floral scrolls, stands of arms, and a full British crest. On the ricasso on both sides is an engraved portrait of the king. The solid silver hilt features a counter guard on the right side and four hallmarks on the front of the guard. The quillon has an engraved flower on each side. The silver pillow pommel is faceted and fluted, and has an integral ball shaped cap stand on top. There is a London hallmark on the left side. The reeded and fluted grip is of ebony and there is a silver ferrule at the base. The sword is complete with its original black leather scabbard, with a silver drag. This sword was made by Bland & Foster between 1788-1792 in London. CONDITION: Blade retains a mostly grey patina with some scattered areas of corrosion and generous traces of gilt and blue finishes. Hilt has been polished and markings are excellent. Counter guard has a break at the top where it meets the guard. Hilt is tight and tang appears undisturbed. Grip shows a couple minor hairline cracks. Scabbard is now missing it's throat mount, and has a taped repair. Leather shows losses to surface and cracking. Drag shows some denting. An attractive British silver hilted pillow pommel. Blade Length: 32 - 1/2" Overall Length: 38 - 1/4" Paperwork: Copy of previous auction description

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BRITISH SILVER MOUNTED LION POMMEL CUTTOE WITH SCABBARD.

Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 16 of 210)      

This Revolutionary War period cuttoe is featured in Fig. 132 on page 69 of "Silver Mounted Swords: The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. This sword is the type that would have been carried by a British officer in North America during the Revolutionary War. The slightly curved blade has a wide fuller and a partial narrow fuller on each side. There is an oval shaped small sheet silver washer at the top of the blade, followed by a chased and engraved "S" shaped guard with integral ferrule at the base of the grip. The detailed silver lions head pommel is engraved with detailed mane and facial features. There is a London hallmark on the left side near the grip. The separate ball shaped cap stand is mounted on top of the head. There is a silver chain extending from the lion's mouth to the guard. The green spiraling gadrooned grip is of ivory and the green color was obtained by arsenic application. The sword is complete with the remnants of its original scabbard of black leather, with the throat mount and center mount of solid silver still intact. Both have three English hallmarks. CONDITION: Blade retains a heavy brown patina with some corrosion overall. Silver washer at the top has some minor bending. Chain is a replacement. Hilt and grip are slightly loose. Silver is unpolished and retains a pewter to dark grey, undisturbed patina. Grip shows some scattered chipping and hairline age cracks. Scabbard is in two pieces and is in poor condition. A very attractive and sophisticated English silver hilted officer's sword. Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 32 - 1/2" Paperwork: Copy of previous auction description
This Revolutionary War period cuttoe is featured in Fig. 132 on page 69 of "Silver Mounted Swords: The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. This sword is th...moree type that would have been carried by a British officer in North America during the Revolutionary War. The slightly curved blade has a wide fuller and a partial narrow fuller on each side. There is an oval shaped small sheet silver washer at the top of the blade, followed by a chased and engraved "S" shaped guard with integral ferrule at the base of the grip. The detailed silver lions head pommel is engraved with detailed mane and facial features. There is a London hallmark on the left side near the grip. The separate ball shaped cap stand is mounted on top of the head. There is a silver chain extending from the lion's mouth to the guard. The green spiraling gadrooned grip is of ivory and the green color was obtained by arsenic application. The sword is complete with the remnants of its original scabbard of black leather, with the throat mount and center mount of solid silver still intact. Both have three English hallmarks. CONDITION: Blade retains a heavy brown patina with some corrosion overall. Silver washer at the top has some minor bending. Chain is a replacement. Hilt and grip are slightly loose. Silver is unpolished and retains a pewter to dark grey, undisturbed patina. Grip shows some scattered chipping and hairline age cracks. Scabbard is in two pieces and is in poor condition. A very attractive and sophisticated English silver hilted officer's sword. Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 32 - 1/2" Paperwork: Copy of previous auction description

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BRITISH SILVER MOUNTED BIRDS HEAD POMMEL SCIMITAR.

Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 17 of 210)      

This scimitar is featured in Fig. 153 on page 77 of "Silver Mounted Swords: The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. This sword bears a triple hallmark of Richard Johnston, who worked between 1798-1840 in London. The curved unfullered single edged blade features long 17" panels of etching on both sides. The right side features floral motifs, a large crown over a "GR" monogram, along with stands of arms, other British motifs, and scroll work. The other side features a large British crest along with foliate motifs. The spine is engraved "Solingen" and "RICHD JOHNSTON 68 ST. JAMES' STREET LONDON.". The solid silver hilt features a reverse P knucklebow with integral languettes on both sides of the blade. There are five deeply struck clear London hallmarks beneath the blade on the front of the guard. The knucklebow is faceted and has a cut out for a sword knot near where it meets the pommel. The silver backstrap has two London hallmarks towards the guard, and the silver ferrule at the base of the grip also has two London hallmarks. The ivory grip has balbus sections seperated by three strands of silver wire. CONDITION: Blade retains much of its original polish, with some areas of minor grey spotting and some minor nicks to cutting edge. Hilt is polished bright and hallmarks are excellent. There is a minor repair towards the front of the knucklebow where it meets the guard. Grip shows some chipping at tip of pommel, otherwise excellent, retaining a honey patina, some of the wire wrap is loose. A very attractive British scimitar. Blade Length: 27" Overall Length: 31 - 3/4" Paperwork: Copy of previous auction description
This scimitar is featured in Fig. 153 on page 77 of "Silver Mounted Swords: The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. This sword bears a triple hallmark of R...moreichard Johnston, who worked between 1798-1840 in London. The curved unfullered single edged blade features long 17" panels of etching on both sides. The right side features floral motifs, a large crown over a "GR" monogram, along with stands of arms, other British motifs, and scroll work. The other side features a large British crest along with foliate motifs. The spine is engraved "Solingen" and "RICHD JOHNSTON 68 ST. JAMES' STREET LONDON.". The solid silver hilt features a reverse P knucklebow with integral languettes on both sides of the blade. There are five deeply struck clear London hallmarks beneath the blade on the front of the guard. The knucklebow is faceted and has a cut out for a sword knot near where it meets the pommel. The silver backstrap has two London hallmarks towards the guard, and the silver ferrule at the base of the grip also has two London hallmarks. The ivory grip has balbus sections seperated by three strands of silver wire. CONDITION: Blade retains much of its original polish, with some areas of minor grey spotting and some minor nicks to cutting edge. Hilt is polished bright and hallmarks are excellent. There is a minor repair towards the front of the knucklebow where it meets the guard. Grip shows some chipping at tip of pommel, otherwise excellent, retaining a honey patina, some of the wire wrap is loose. A very attractive British scimitar. Blade Length: 27" Overall Length: 31 - 3/4" Paperwork: Copy of previous auction description

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LARGE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD SPIKE TOMAHAWK WITH HAFT.

Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 18 of 210)      

This tomahawk is featured on page 111 of "Accouterments III" by James R. Johnston. This piece was once owned by well-known and respected collector and author Jim Dresslar. The iron head measures 8 - 1/8" overall, including the spike. The crescent cutting edge measures 3-1/2". There are circular panels on each side of the eye and the spike, measuring 3-1/4", is diamond section and curves downward. The wooden haft appears to be an old replacement and measures 18" in length, with a bulbous section at the bottom. CONDITION: Very good, head retains an even grey patina with some scattered dark spots and minor pitting. A very attractive 18th century form. PROVENANCE: Ex. Jim Dresslar Collection. Blade Length: 3 - 5/8" Overall Length: 18" Paperwork: Description
This tomahawk is featured on page 111 of "Accouterments III" by James R. Johnston. This piece was once owned by well-known and respected collector and author Jim Dresslar...more. The iron head measures 8 - 1/8" overall, including the spike. The crescent cutting edge measures 3-1/2". There are circular panels on each side of the eye and the spike, measuring 3-1/4", is diamond section and curves downward. The wooden haft appears to be an old replacement and measures 18" in length, with a bulbous section at the bottom. CONDITION: Very good, head retains an even grey patina with some scattered dark spots and minor pitting. A very attractive 18th century form. PROVENANCE: Ex. Jim Dresslar Collection. Blade Length: 3 - 5/8" Overall Length: 18" Paperwork: Description

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EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND FINE SILVER MOUNTED AND INLAID PRESENTATION PIPE TOMAHAWK SIGNED R. BUTLER A

Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 19 of 210)      

This tomahawk is arguably the most important, most historic, most well decorated and best known American tomahawk in existence. Most recently it was on display as part of the "Clash of Empires: The British, French & Indian War, 1754-1763" exhibit of French and Indian War items commemorating the 250th anniversary of the conflict in 2005, where it was shown at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, the Canadian War Museum/Museum of Civilization in Ottawa and the Smithsonian in Washington DC. A copy of the publication on this exhibit by R. S. Stephenson is included. The tomahawk is shown on the front cover in color of "Indian Tomahawks & Frontiersman Belt Axes" by Daniel D. Hartzler and James A. Knoles. The tomahawk itself has a plain maple haft of 21 inches in length overall. The haft has a silver end cap on top of the teardrop shaped eye. The cap is inscribed "Lt. Maclellan". There is a silver band about five inches from the top of the haft with a decorative engraved eye probably for a string attached to the bowl so that it would not be lost, as the turned and the threaded silver bowl also has a loop for an attachment. The haft also has a replaced silver mouthpiece. There are two sections of period Shawnee porcupine quill work on the haft. One measuring 6 and 1/2 inches and the other measuring about 3 and 3/4 inches. They are died using red, black and white dyes. The hand forged head measures 5 and 1/2 inches in length excluding the silver bowl, which brings the overall length to 7 and 1/4 inches. The bottom edge of the blade is signed "R. Butler" in script and both sides of the eye have detailed moldings, as well as scalloping on the bottom edge of the blade. The turned silver bowl measures about 1 and 3/4 inches i height and is threaded and removable. The head has a silver diamond on each side around the eye. Both are engraved, The blade has a crescent cutting edge and the right side features and engraved shell design at the top and an engraved sun in splendor with a silver engraved inlay as the center. The other side shows an engraved inlaid half moon with a face surrounded by other engraved designs. The tomahawk was made by Richard Butler who was an armorer at Fort Pitt between 1765 and 1770. Butler was from Carlisle, Pennsylvania and his father was also a gunsmith there. Richard Butler apprenticed under his father and the Butler gun shop still stands near Court Square in Carlisle, PA. Richard Butler's day book gives a record of his time at Fort Pitt and is in the possession of the Carnegie Library. The day book lists many pipe tomahawks as being made by Richard Butler. In 1772 Richard Butler was commissioned a Captain in the Pennsylvania Militia. Richard was highly trusted by Indians in the region and was partnered with his brother to provide gunsmithing services and conduct fur trading. In 1775 he resigned as Captain of the Pennsylvania Militia and became an agent of Indian Affairs for the region. He strengthened relations with the Shawnee and Delaware Indians, signing a Treaty of Neutrality with them. In 1776 he was commissioned as a Major in the Continental Army's 8th Pennsylvania Regiment. He fought with the riflemen at Saratoga and commanded the 9th Pennsylvania Regiment at Stony Point. he then was Colonel of the 5th Pennsylvania regiment at Yorktown. He was killed in 1791 at the Battle on the Miami River in Ohio. Lieutenant John McClellan is also from the outskirts of Carlisle, Pennsylvania and was a rifleman who carried the tomahawk during the Revolutionary War. Lieutenant John McClellan was a First Lieutenant in Company D of Thompson's Battalion of Pennsylvania Riflemen who were raised in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Riflemen were required to carry tomahawks as secondary weapons as their longrifles were not equipped for bayonets. caption Hendricks assisted by Captain John Chambers kept a journal of the brutal march from Carlisle to the Battle of Quebec. The entries describe long marches, dwindling supplies, bad weather and illness. When the company reached Boston, they were detached and put under the command of Benedict Arnold. Thy marched through the wilderness of Maine, down the the Chaduiere River to the St. Lawrence in Quebec. They left Boston on September 11. The next month Lieutenant McClellan wrote a letter from Maine to Captain James Chambers, left behind in Boston in charge of another battalion of Pennsylvania riflemen. The letter describes the dismal conditions of the march. Click here to see the full description.
CORRECTION: George Greville lived from 1746-1816. The Butler Tomahawk was sold at Christies in the December 5th, 1996 Important American Indian Art sale, not Sotheby's

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VERY FINE 18TH CENTURY PIPE TOMAHAWK WITH ORIGINAL HAFT.

Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 20 of 210)      

This Revolutionary War period pipe tomahawk has classic Anglo form. For a nearly identical head, see Fig. 88 on page 158 of "Indian Tomahawks and Frontiersmen Belt Axes" by Hartzler & Knowles. The hand-forged head measures about 7-1/2" overall, including the rounded 1-1/2" bowl. The blade has a 2-3/8" crescent steel cutting edge. The blade measures about 4". There are moldings on both side of the blade, just in front of the eye. There are ten notches on each side along the top edge, around the eye. The original haft features Native American decoration and is carved with a relief-spiraling ribbon along the entire haft on a shaded ground. There are a series of original tacks on the front flat edge of the haft, retaining an original leather strap. There are also tacks on the back edge. Haft has a shaped mouthpiece and a hole above for feather decoration. CONDITION: Head has been polished in some areas, shows some scattered corrosion and an overall grey patina. Some minor hammer marks to edges of bowl. Haft shows shrinkage and head is loose. Haft has much original finish and shows some smoothing from carrying. Head of one tack is absent. A very attractive and authentic pipe tomahawk. PROVENANCE: Ex. La Dow Johnston Collection; Ex. Jim Johnston Collection, Ex. Anne H. and Frederick Vogel III Collection, No. 709. Blade Length: 2 - 3/8" Overall Length: 24 - 1/2" Paperwork: Letter from previous owner
This Revolutionary War period pipe tomahawk has classic Anglo form. For a nearly identical head, see Fig. 88 on page 158 of "Indian Tomahawks and Frontiersmen Belt Axes" ...moreby Hartzler & Knowles. The hand-forged head measures about 7-1/2" overall, including the rounded 1-1/2" bowl. The blade has a 2-3/8" crescent steel cutting edge. The blade measures about 4". There are moldings on both side of the blade, just in front of the eye. There are ten notches on each side along the top edge, around the eye. The original haft features Native American decoration and is carved with a relief-spiraling ribbon along the entire haft on a shaded ground. There are a series of original tacks on the front flat edge of the haft, retaining an original leather strap. There are also tacks on the back edge. Haft has a shaped mouthpiece and a hole above for feather decoration. CONDITION: Head has been polished in some areas, shows some scattered corrosion and an overall grey patina. Some minor hammer marks to edges of bowl. Haft shows shrinkage and head is loose. Haft has much original finish and shows some smoothing from carrying. Head of one tack is absent. A very attractive and authentic pipe tomahawk. PROVENANCE: Ex. La Dow Johnston Collection; Ex. Jim Johnston Collection, Ex. Anne H. and Frederick Vogel III Collection, No. 709. Blade Length: 2 - 3/8" Overall Length: 24 - 1/2" Paperwork: Letter from previous owner

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SCARCE ENGRAVED FORT PITT POWDER HORN FEATURING INDIANS, ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN SMALL.

Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 21 of 210)      

This rare Fort Pitt powder horn is inscribed in script: "HWP" "Fort Pitt" "Castle Wm" "F__Chartres". The "HWP" is engraved in a crest surrounded by a panoply of arms. Several horn attributed to John Small are known with different monogrammed initials, some have been identified as to the probable owner's. Illustrated forts with legible names include "Fort Pitt" and "Castle Wm" in script. There is another fort flying a British flag that is probably "Fort Chartres". The "Allegheny" and "Monongahela" rivers are also pictured and named. There is a whimsical Indian, smoking what appears to be a pipe tomahawk, and carrying a bow and an edged weapon. He is surrounded by two small animals. Several crude buildings, which may be Indian, are shown along with a small watercraft along the Monongahela River. Horn is fitted with a domed, hardwood plug secured with bass tacks. There is a wavy, hatched border just below this plug. A large, 1 - 1/2" iron staple just below the plug. The spout is carved with four beautifully carved, graduated rings. This horn measures 15 inches overall. This horn is attributed to engraver John Small who is believed to have worked at Fort Pitt. Another similar Fort Pitt "AR" horn by the same hand is in this sale. CONDITION: Good, as described. There are two areas of what appears to be water damage on the back side, otherwise very good. PROVENANCE: Ex. Walter O'Connor Collection.
This rare Fort Pitt powder horn is inscribed in script: "HWP" "Fort Pitt" "Castle Wm" "F__Chartres". The "HWP" is engraved in a crest surrounded by a panoply of arms. Sev...moreeral horn attributed to John Small are known with different monogrammed initials, some have been identified as to the probable owner's. Illustrated forts with legible names include "Fort Pitt" and "Castle Wm" in script. There is another fort flying a British flag that is probably "Fort Chartres". The "Allegheny" and "Monongahela" rivers are also pictured and named. There is a whimsical Indian, smoking what appears to be a pipe tomahawk, and carrying a bow and an edged weapon. He is surrounded by two small animals. Several crude buildings, which may be Indian, are shown along with a small watercraft along the Monongahela River. Horn is fitted with a domed, hardwood plug secured with bass tacks. There is a wavy, hatched border just below this plug. A large, 1 - 1/2" iron staple just below the plug. The spout is carved with four beautifully carved, graduated rings. This horn measures 15 inches overall. This horn is attributed to engraver John Small who is believed to have worked at Fort Pitt. Another similar Fort Pitt "AR" horn by the same hand is in this sale. CONDITION: Good, as described. There are two areas of what appears to be water damage on the back side, otherwise very good. PROVENANCE: Ex. Walter O'Connor Collection.

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RARE FORT PITT POWDER HORN ATTRIBUTED TO POINTED TREE CARVER.

Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 22 of 210)      

This is one of only three known Fort Pitt horns by the noted artist known as the "Pointed Tree Carver". Walter stated "this professionally engraved horn depicts that indomitable English stronghold, Fort Pitt, here labeled 'PITSBOURG' in a banner, at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers where they form the great Ohio. Also shown is the British Great Seal, a blank cartouche for an owners name, a hunter and his hounds chasing a deer and a hare. Undated, but of the 1760's. There is an old indecipherable paper label covering the plug. The horn has a short extended lobe with two holes for a carrying strap and a modest vase shaped spout. It is also fitted with a flat, wooden plug. The plug is secured with three wooden pins. Overall, this horn measures 10 " overall. This horn is pictured on plate 83 of John DuMont's book "American Engraved Powder Horns". CONDITION: Very Good. Minor 1/4 inch hairline crack at plug. PROVENANCE: Ex. Walter O'Connor and John S. DuMont Collections.
This is one of only three known Fort Pitt horns by the noted artist known as the "Pointed Tree Carver". Walter stated "this professionally engraved horn depicts that indo...moremitable English stronghold, Fort Pitt, here labeled 'PITSBOURG' in a banner, at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers where they form the great Ohio. Also shown is the British Great Seal, a blank cartouche for an owners name, a hunter and his hounds chasing a deer and a hare. Undated, but of the 1760's. There is an old indecipherable paper label covering the plug. The horn has a short extended lobe with two holes for a carrying strap and a modest vase shaped spout. It is also fitted with a flat, wooden plug. The plug is secured with three wooden pins. Overall, this horn measures 10 " overall. This horn is pictured on plate 83 of John DuMont's book "American Engraved Powder Horns". CONDITION: Very Good. Minor 1/4 inch hairline crack at plug. PROVENANCE: Ex. Walter O'Connor and John S. DuMont Collections.

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RARE "PITSBOURG" ENGRAVED MAP POWDER HORN WITH BRITISH CREST, ATTRIBUTED TO THE POINTED TREE CARVER.

Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 23 of 210)      

This horn was on display in Fort Pitt's exhibit "From Maps to Mermaids: Carved Powder Horns in Early America" between July 1 and December 31, 2018. This is one of only three known Fort Pitt horns by the noted artist known as the "Pointed Tree Carver". Walter stated "this professionally engraved horn depicts that indomitable English stronghold, Fort Pitt, here labeled 'PITSBOURG' in a banner, at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers where they form the great Ohio, which is also depicted and labelled "OHIO / RIVER". Also shown is the British Great Seal, and a hunter shooting at a grazing buck. Undated, but of the 1760's. The horn has a short extended lobe with one hole for a carrying strap and a modest vase shaped spout. It is also fitted with a flat, wooden plug. Overall, this curved horn measures 14 -1/2 " overall. For another similar example, see plate 83 of John DuMont's book "American Engraved Powder Horns". CONDITION: Horn retains a dark undisturbed patina. The back side shows heavy carry wear and is worn smooth. Some chipping to relief rings below spout. Pressure fitted plug is loose and shows some chipping. A very rare French and Indian War Pennsylvania horn with a nice untouched surface.
This horn was on display in Fort Pitt's exhibit "From Maps to Mermaids: Carved Powder Horns in Early America" between July 1 and December 31, 2018. This is one of only th...moreree known Fort Pitt horns by the noted artist known as the "Pointed Tree Carver". Walter stated "this professionally engraved horn depicts that indomitable English stronghold, Fort Pitt, here labeled 'PITSBOURG' in a banner, at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers where they form the great Ohio, which is also depicted and labelled "OHIO / RIVER". Also shown is the British Great Seal, and a hunter shooting at a grazing buck. Undated, but of the 1760's. The horn has a short extended lobe with one hole for a carrying strap and a modest vase shaped spout. It is also fitted with a flat, wooden plug. Overall, this curved horn measures 14 -1/2 " overall. For another similar example, see plate 83 of John DuMont's book "American Engraved Powder Horns". CONDITION: Horn retains a dark undisturbed patina. The back side shows heavy carry wear and is worn smooth. Some chipping to relief rings below spout. Pressure fitted plug is loose and shows some chipping. A very rare French and Indian War Pennsylvania horn with a nice untouched surface.

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DARLINGTON'S "FORT PITT AND LETTERS FROM THE FRONTIER," 1892.

Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 24 of 210)      

Darlington, Mary Carson, ed. "Fort Pitt and Letters from the Frontier." Pittsburgh: J.R. Weldin & Co., 1892. 1st ed. Large quarto (12 x 9 in.), 312 pp., plus frontispiece, two portraits, and three maps. Orig. green cloth with paper spine label. No.34 of 100 large-paper, numbered copies of a total edition of 300 copies. Very scarce. An important and early compilation of original journals and correspondence relating to the French & Indian War and the Revolution on the western Pennsylvania frontier. Includes the 1749 Journal of Capt. Celeron; Letters of Generals Grant, Forbes and Bouquet regarding the Campaign of 1758; Journal, letters and orderly book of Capt. S. Ecuyer, 1763; A sketch of the life of Gen. James O'Hara; Letters from Continental Officers, 1776-1799; and An account of the erection and organization of Allegheny County by William Darlington. A very good copy. Howes D-70. JLK
Darlington, Mary Carson, ed. "Fort Pitt and Letters from the Frontier." Pittsburgh: J.R. Weldin & Co., 1892. 1st ed. Large quarto (12 x 9 in.), 312 pp., plus frontispiece...more, two portraits, and three maps. Orig. green cloth with paper spine label. No.34 of 100 large-paper, numbered copies of a total edition of 300 copies. Very scarce. An important and early compilation of original journals and correspondence relating to the French & Indian War and the Revolution on the western Pennsylvania frontier. Includes the 1749 Journal of Capt. Celeron; Letters of Generals Grant, Forbes and Bouquet regarding the Campaign of 1758; Journal, letters and orderly book of Capt. S. Ecuyer, 1763; A sketch of the life of Gen. James O'Hara; Letters from Continental Officers, 1776-1799; and An account of the erection and organization of Allegheny County by William Darlington. A very good copy. Howes D-70. JLK

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[COLONIAL PENNSYLVANIA FRONTIER] "MEMOIRS OF MAJOR STOBO" WITH "THE OLDEN TIME" JOURNAL.

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Craig, Neville B., ed. "Memoirs of Major Robert Stobo." John S. Davidson, Pittsburgh, 1854. First American edition. Frontispiece (a large, folding map-plan of Fort DuQuesne), xii, 13-92pp. (pages numbered as published). Octavo, original blind-stamped salmon cloth with gilt title, spine missing, and frontispiece loose, otherwise a very good copy. First published in London, 1800, that edition (lacking map) and this 1854 second edition "were apparently printed from slightly different manuscript copies." Howes S-1015aa. Memoirs of a Scottish-born officer in George Washington’s Virginia Regiment during the French & Indian War. Following the surrender of Fort Necessity on July 3, 1754, Stobo was held hostage by the French under terms of capitulation. While interned at Fort DuQuesne (present-day Pittsburgh), Stobo was caught smuggling letters out describing the French fortifications and troop strength and sent to prison at Quebec. He escaped to Louisbourg in 1758 and participated in the 1759 expedition against Quebec, where his intelligence of Quebec enabled General Wolfe to make an effective landing at the Plains of Abraham. 22 Decker 433. Haynes 17725. Howes 2430. Church 1291 [London ed.]. Graff 3992. Field 382. Sabin 91869. [with:] Craig, Neville B., ed. "THE OLDEN TIME: A Monthly Publication, devoted to the Preservation of Documents and other Authentic Information in relation to the Early Explorations and the Settlement and Improvement of the Country around the Head of the Ohio. in 1755." Pittsburgh: J. W. Cook, 1846. Large octavo, 1-240, 289-480, 1 folding plate; some wrappers loose, some soiling to wrappers, but generally clean and bright pages within. Volume 1 of the extremely rare, original edition of a two year-long periodical, published in monthly installments, missing three numbers (6, 11-12), with all but number 1 in their original wraps. Its editor-compiler, Neville B. Craig, was the son of Major Isaac Craig, who commanded the artillery of the Western Department at Fort Pitt during the Revolutionary War and later served as Deputy Quartermaster General,US Army from 1791-1799. These nine numbers contain a number of primary source accounts of native American relations, exploration, conflict and settlement of the Ohio River Valley, including McKinney’s Description of Fort DuQuesne in 1756, George Washington’s Journal of his first Campaign, Stobo’s Letters, Braddock’s Defeat, Colonel Armstrong’s Taking of Kittanning, Post’s Two Journals of Missions to Shawnees, Colonel Bouquet’s Expedition, Grant’s Defeat, The Journal of George Croghan, and Washington’s Journal of a Tour to the Ohio in 1770. Field 381. Larned 1769. Howes 2386. Thomson 893. 10 ITEMS. JLK
Craig, Neville B., ed. "Memoirs of Major Robert Stobo." John S. Davidson, Pittsburgh, 1854. First American edition. Frontispiece (a large, folding map-plan of Fort DuQues...morene), xii, 13-92pp. (pages numbered as published). Octavo, original blind-stamped salmon cloth with gilt title, spine missing, and frontispiece loose, otherwise a very good copy. First published in London, 1800, that edition (lacking map) and this 1854 second edition "were apparently printed from slightly different manuscript copies." Howes S-1015aa. Memoirs of a Scottish-born officer in George Washington’s Virginia Regiment during the French & Indian War. Following the surrender of Fort Necessity on July 3, 1754, Stobo was held hostage by the French under terms of capitulation. While interned at Fort DuQuesne (present-day Pittsburgh), Stobo was caught smuggling letters out describing the French fortifications and troop strength and sent to prison at Quebec. He escaped to Louisbourg in 1758 and participated in the 1759 expedition against Quebec, where his intelligence of Quebec enabled General Wolfe to make an effective landing at the Plains of Abraham. 22 Decker 433. Haynes 17725. Howes 2430. Church 1291 [London ed.]. Graff 3992. Field 382. Sabin 91869. [with:] Craig, Neville B., ed. "THE OLDEN TIME: A Monthly Publication, devoted to the Preservation of Documents and other Authentic Information in relation to the Early Explorations and the Settlement and Improvement of the Country around the Head of the Ohio. in 1755." Pittsburgh: J. W. Cook, 1846. Large octavo, 1-240, 289-480, 1 folding plate; some wrappers loose, some soiling to wrappers, but generally clean and bright pages within. Volume 1 of the extremely rare, original edition of a two year-long periodical, published in monthly installments, missing three numbers (6, 11-12), with all but number 1 in their original wraps. Its editor-compiler, Neville B. Craig, was the son of Major Isaac Craig, who commanded the artillery of the Western Department at Fort Pitt during the Revolutionary War and later served as Deputy Quartermaster General,US Army from 1791-1799. These nine numbers contain a number of primary source accounts of native American relations, exploration, conflict and settlement of the Ohio River Valley, including McKinney’s Description of Fort DuQuesne in 1756, George Washington’s Journal of his first Campaign, Stobo’s Letters, Braddock’s Defeat, Colonel Armstrong’s Taking of Kittanning, Post’s Two Journals of Missions to Shawnees, Colonel Bouquet’s Expedition, Grant’s Defeat, The Journal of George Croghan, and Washington’s Journal of a Tour to the Ohio in 1770. Field 381. Larned 1769. Howes 2386. Thomson 893. 10 ITEMS. JLK

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