Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 94

Manuscript & Collectibles Auction

Arms and Armor

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 69		Daisho Set ca. 1600s by Chikuzen Yoshimasa with Mounts. Very fine Daisho set by Chikuzen Yoshimasa ca. 1600s, that has both the blades as well as the mounts matching. The Dai (Katana) is a very nice copy of a Kamakura Bizen School blade. Yoshimasa was very famous for this style. The hamon of choji midare is very nicely done. The presence of utsuri appears giving the blade an older feel. The ko itame hada is very nice, and in perfect condition. Both swords in excellent condition. The Sho (Wakizashi) is a very wide and strong shaped sword. The very nice gunome hamo done in the Soshu style shows Yoshimasa's versatility. Both blades encased in shirasaya with attestation by Mr. Tanobe of the Japanese Sword Museum. Mountings are quite fine all done in the dragon motif. The fittings are made of shakudo nanako and gold. A special type of wrapping know as "jabara maki" is used on the handles. This is a Daisho set of superior quality. Bot blades signed Chikuzen Ju Minamoto Nobukuni Yoshimasa. Dai is 69 cm. Sho 50.8 cm. $17,500 Evaluation by Mike Yamasaki. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 70		European Great Helm, Frog Mouth Style Front In the style of 15th Century. Quality, and extraordinarily appealing (in the style of 15 century) European Great Helm with frog's mouth style front and in quite fine condition. The helmet shows early forging with considerable slag and irregular lines that occur at lower temperatures creating the appearance of a grain or skin pattern. Helmet is constructed in three gauges of thickness, heavy in front to withstand blows, medium at center, and lightest at rear where the least threat would occur in a joust. Helmet weighs 9½ lbs. Several small holes at top of helmet accommodated ties to keep internal horsehair pads in place. The attachment latch area has been repaired and two rivets restored, minor holes at rear base from rusting, otherwise a supremely striking piece. Comes with custom wood stand. Helmet roughly 21 x 16 x 14". When originally offered at Little John's Auction, helm was examined by a metallurgist who felt it might have been 15th century. We are not certain (Victorian Era?) and encourage all parties interested to examine in person and perform their own due-diligence. $12,500 Little John's Auction October 24 & 25th, 2012. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 71		EX RARE ROYAL GERMAN WHEEL-LOCK SPORTING RIFLE CONVERTED TO PILL LOCK FOR KING LEOPOLD I OR LEOPOLD II. An Extremely Rare Antique ROYAL German Wheel-Lock Sporting Rifle, circa. 1690-1720, Converted to 'PILL-LOCK', circa. 1815 (this technology only lasted 5-10 years). Made for King Leopold I (reigned from 1658-1705) or King Leopold II (reigned 1764-1790) of the Hapsburg/Lorraine Family. 33.5".54 cal. rifled octagon iron barrel with maker's name "F = H = F in Neuetting" inlaid in silver on the top flat of breech. The massive lock has decorative engraving and is maker signed "Jos Dunckl in Schwaz". The full stock is stable with some stress cracks, scratches and dings from use but has some of the highest quality high relief and incised decorative carving. The stock has a signature just under the flat of the cheek (see photos). The cheek side of the butt has an inlaid mother-of-pearl medallion carved with the Royal Cypher of King Leopold. The muzzle has a horn fore-end inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The sliding patch-box cover is made of wood covered in worked horn with mother-of-pearl inlays and a worked sheet silver end piece. The inside of the patch-box was filled in with lead for weight most likely when converted. The furniture is of gilt brass that is wonderfully engraved with scrolls and open work with one of the most spectacular side plates (some sections around the trigger guard area are unfortunately missing). The original trigger guard is missing and was replaced with a period replacement. The rifle is equipped with a set trigger. The rifle measures 47" overall. A fabulous gun exhibiting some of the finest skills of the period and definitely made for a King. The rifle is in good mechanical working order. Note; This is the first Wheel-lock conversion to Pill Lock we have had the pleasure of examining. The Pill Lock form of firing technology was well ahead of it's time and was not widely accepted. (Remember, the Flintlock was at its zenith at this point). The Pill Lock required tiny pellets of detonating powder (Mercury Fulminate or Potassium Chlorate), when crushed by the fall of the hammer into the flash pan, exploded to fire the main charge of powder in the barrel of the gun. This technology was invented by Scottish clergyman, the Rev. Alexander John Forsyth, and patented by him April 11, 1807. This technology opened the door for a whole new field of possibilities. The introduction of the percussion cap (a copper cap filled with a small amount of fulminate of mercury) was soon to follow and was being experimented with as early as 1814 and became the 'in vogue' technology from the 1830's to the 1860's. Needless to say, the Pill Lock era of about 5-10 years was over but paved the way. The Tube Lock was patented by famous English gun maker, Joseph Manton around 1816. $10,000 - 20,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 72		Cased Set of English Flintlock Pistols. A wonderful antique cased pair of English Flintlock pistols by GAMESON & Co., LONDON, c. 1800-1810. They have 6 1/8" 64 cal. smooth bore octagon barrels with engraved patent breech, platinum vents, and a single platinum band at the breech; engraved 'LONDON' is on the top flat. Both retain 80-90% of the orginal finish. Each lock in its original flintlock configuration with sliding safety; engraved lock plates and hammers; maker's name; 'GAMESON & Co. and high quality roller frizzen springs. The steel furniture has high grade decorative engraving, and the trigger guards have pineapple finials. Steel captive swivel ram rods. Silver barrel key escutcheons and oval wrist escutcheons (vacant). The high quality burl walnut stocks have micro checkered grips---solid with scratches and dings from years of handling. Each pistol measures 11¼" in length. A fine cased pair of pistols! Pistols are housed in an original period gun box with the trade label made by 'WESTLEY RICHARDS,/ Gun Manufacturer/ To His Royal Highness/ Price Albert/170 New Bond Street/LONDON'. Original green baize interior with some edge losses from wear. Box measures 13 3/4" x 8" x 2 3/8". Note: The pistols fit the box perfectly but it is of our opinion that this pair of pistols was married to this box. Accessories include: A fine powder flask, bullet mold, pewter oil bottle, turn screw, tow, patches, and 2 calibers of lead balls. $8,000 - 12,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 73		Cased Pair of German Flintlock Holster Pistols. An antique cased pair of German flintlock holster pistols by 'KUCHENREUTER', c. 18th century. They have 10" .52 cal. octagon-to-round barrels with gold filled barrel mark and decorative inlaid silver wire and makers name; 'JOH AND KUCHENREUTER' (both barrels are pitted). There are round face locks with remnants of the maker's signature with set triggers. Plain brass furniture. The stocks have a nice high relief decorative carving and are solid. Some scratches and dings from years of handling. Both pistols are in good working order. A beautiful pair of pistols! Original period box with original green baize interior (some restorations). Measures 9"x 17 3/4". Accessories include; 2 powder flasks, a bullet mold, lead balls, funnel, tow, extra flints, turn-screw, and cleaning rod. $8,000 - 12,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,800
Lot 74		A GOOD (PAIR) OF LARGE ITALIAN SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY G. BIANCHI. A Good (PAIR) of Large Antique Italian Silver Mounted Flintlock Holster Pistols, circa. 1720-1740 made by G. BIANCHI. 12.25".60 cal. worked steel smooth-bore barrels. Worked steel locks maker signed G. BIANCHI. High relief engraved silver furniture. Full stocks are stable with some minor stress cracks and loses; scratches and dings from years of service. Both pistols are in their original flintlock configuration. 19.75" overall length. A very attractive pair of Italian flintlock pistols in good mechanical working order. Note; These pistols were made with false wood ram rods (most likely for the Middle Eastern Region for possible presentation). The reason the ram rods were false is because the transportation was on horses, camels or elephants. Dropping a ram rod from sitting high up on an animal would render the pistol useless if it could not be reloaded. The people of these regions would wear a lanyard ram rod so it would not get lost. $6,000 - 9,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,600
Lot 75		(PAIR) OF OTTOMAN EMPIRE SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS. A Fine (PAIR) of Silver Mounted Antique Ottoman Empire Flintlock Holster Pistols, circa. 1790-1820. 14" .60 cal. octagon-to-round steel barrels w/large maker's cartouche on the top flat and (3) unidentified proofs on the left flat near breech. Nice Silver furniture w/unidentified Hallmarks. Locks are marked w/unidentified maker's mark. Roller frizzen springs. False ram-rods(common for this region). Both pistols are in original flintlock. Stocks are solid w/minor chips missing around butt caps w/light scratches and dings from years of handling. Both pistols are in good working order. Please Note; one silver wrist escutcheon is a period working replacement…. $6,000 - 9,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,200
Lot 76		PAIR OF DUTCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY, DULACHS. An Interesting (PAIR) of Antique Dutch Flintlock Holster Pistols by, DULACHS (Manresa ?), circa. 1690-1710. 11.5" .60 cal. octagon-to-round iron barrels w/barrel maker's marks struck on the top flat on top of breech. Locks w/decorative engraving depicting a panoply-of-arms and maker signed on the tail of lock plates. Engraved brass furniture. Stocks are solid w/scratches and dings from years of service. Both pistols are in good mechanical working order. 19" overall. Note; one pistol has suffered erosion on the top of barrel, on cock and frizzen. $4,500 - 6,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,120
Lot 77		Pre-Civil War Era, Ames Officer's Gilt Brass Presentation Sword, Sheet Silver Grip. Beautiful officer's sword with a sheet silver grip, a knights helmet pommel with a heavily chased and heavy gilt on both the guard and scabbard. The guard is cast with an American eagle, arms, liberty cap and foliate on both sides. The eteched blade is on a frost background and has acorns, oak leaves, sun rays, American flags and small liberty cap in smooth reverse. Scabbard is engraved with a horizontal shield that reads "Presented by Company B. Jefferson Artillery to Capt. P. Ferber, Sept. 2d 1851" with flourishes throughout the text. Blade is 31¼" and overall length 37½". Blade is in overall fine condition boasting high polish. However, some minor pitting for about 8" on both sides of the blade within the floral etchings visible on close inspection. The scabbard is in excellent condition engraved on back, "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee Mass" and absolutely a knockout. Sword handle details also in excellent condition A fine addition to any collection. $4,000 - 6,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 78		A CASED (PAIR) OF ENGLISH BOX-LOCK FLINT PISTOLS BY TWIGG. An Antique Cased (PAIR) of English All Brass Box-lock Flint Pistols w/accessories by; TWIGG, circa. 1770-1785. 3" .44 cal. round brass turn-off barrels. Box-lock frames are engraved on each side w/panoply's-of-arms, 'TWIGG' and 'LONDON'. Flat sided walnut grip stocks are solid (one was once broke through and later mended) w/scratches and dings from years of handling. Pistols measure: 7.75" overall. Pistols are in good working order. Period wood box lid is a bit warped w/bone inlaid key escutcheon, dove tail corners. Interior was (in our opinion) re-done a long time ago w/red velvet. Accessories include; bullet mold, powder flask, extra flints and barrel wrench. Maker; TWIGG Ref: See; GUNMAKERS OF LONDON 1350-1850. by, Howard L. Blackmore. c. 1986, p. 193. $4,000 - 6,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 79		AN ANTIQUE (PAIR) OF EARLY 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION. An antique (pair) of early 18th century (most likely Dutch) flintlock holster pistols, circa. 1720-1740 converted to percussion in the 1840's. 9. 5/8".56 cal. steel octagon to round barrels. Ornate engraved brass furniture includes a fine Dragon side plate and grotesque face mask butt caps. Both stocks are sound with horn fore-end caps, wonderful high-relief carving with beautiful shells around the barrel tangs, a few stress cracks, minor chips, dings, and scratches from years of handling. Both locks have the remnants of high quality decorative engraving (now worn light) and are in good mechanical working order. 16" overall. $4,000 - 6,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,400
Lot 80		INTERESTING U.S. MILITARY 1817 FLINTLOCK RIFLE BY, NATHAN STARR & SON, 1841. An Interesting and Possibly Unique U.S. Model 1817 Flintlock Rifle, a.k.a. "Common Rifle" (made c. 1817-1840's). This example made by contractor to the U.S. Government Nathan Starr & Son, Middletown, Connecticut, 1841. 36 1/8" round steel barrel (originally made in .54 rifled but now .56 cal. smooth bore); stuck on the left side of breech; "J C B" over and "P" within and oval and dated on the top of tang "1841". Lock marked on the tail; 'MIDD TN, CONN, 1841' and remnants of 'NATHAN STARR & SON' in front of hammer (period replaced frizzen spring). Brass furniture; oval patch-box on right side of butt. Stock is solid w/large slivers missing on the upper left and right side of fore-end, w/scratches and dings from years of service. All steel parts have salt and pepper pitting (some areas heavier than others). 51" overall. Note; The standard pattern consisted of iron mountings, steel ram rod with trumpet type head capped with brass cap. Never intended for use with a bayonet. The barrel retained by (3) barrel bands. This example is different in the following ways; the barrel is pinned to the stock, is mounted with brass furniture and has a 'roman nose' style of butt stock (which is very pleasing…). Several possibilities; 1). this is a pattern piece that was not mass produced. 2). this example was made from leftover parts during the period. 3). this example was re-stocked utilizing the original parts and customized for the owner. Ref. pp. 555-556, FLAYDERMAN'S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIREARMS…and their values, 9th Edition., by, Norm Flayderman, c.2007. $3,000 - 5,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 81		Antique German Broadsword of Walloon Form, Early 17th Century. Outstanding antique German broadsword ca. early to middle 17th century. Straight double-edged blade marked with the German "running wolf" symbol and the number 1414 within the fuller on both sides of blade. Double sided pierced guard, single down turened quillon toward blade, single knuckle guard, globular pommel and twisted wire grip with "Turk's Head" ferrules. No scabbard. Published/Illustrated in Newman's Swords of the Revolution. Blade 35", overall length 41". $2,500 - 4,000 Previous Auction Tag: Ex- Douglas Fairbanks Sr. Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 82		Antique Two-Handed 16th Century Style ca. 19th Century and Older. Impressive European antique two handed cruciform style broadsword in late 16th century style, made ca. 19th Century or older. Straight double-edged blade, nicely tempered and shows a good patina with brass inlaid letters on both sides of central ridge that read, Vive Le Roy (Long Live The King) starting 4½" from the hilt. A pair of quillons terminating with stylized stag heads (outermost horns of each show losses) and a fox in relief at center, globular pommel with each side boasting engraved stag head with remnants of gold wash and finally the large grip made of twisted and flat sectioned copper wire with "Turk's Head" ferrules. No scabbard. Blade is 37.5" overall length 52". A fantastic, interesting display piece. $2,500 - 5,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 83		Handsome 19th Century English Officer's Sword with Scabbard. Blade etched "Henry Calvert 11th NY Vol. Cavalry Scott's (900) 1862-1865. Sword is etched on the reverse with English cipher, crown GR, and maker's name Craig and Kilgour, 89 George St. Edinburgh. A typical English officer's sword with three branch iron guard, iron mounts, and copper wire wrapped over shark skin grip. Blade 3" overall length 41". Sword is presented in a late 19th, early 20th century display case with affixed plaque with same information on blade and is in very good condition given its age. Blade is in fine condition, with most of its polish, etching is genuine to the 19th century. Scabbard is good with a few dings and minor pitting. $2,000 - 4,000 Little John's Auction, October 2010. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,000
Lot 84		A GOOD ALBANIAN SILVER STOCKED MIQUELET FLINT PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER HOLSTER. A Good Ottoman Empire (Albania) Silver Stocked 'Miquelet' Flint Pistol, circa. 1780- 1800 with original leather holster. 13.25".58 cal. octagon-to-round steel barrel with some decorative engraving on the top of breech. The stock is of high relief repose' thick silver over a wood core and has a break halfway down the fore-end, otherwise is in good condition w/small minor dents. 20" overall length. The lock is complete and works but has very stiff springs and could use some TLC. The trigger guard is made of steel with decorative engraving. The Rare original leather holster is very dry and the seems have started to separate. Note; the original silver barrel band/sleeve was lost long ago and was replaced with silver wire. Typical repair. Both side nails are later replacements. $2,000 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,800
Lot 85		ANTIQUE OTTOMAN EMPIRE 'KARD' BELT KNIFE. An antique Ottoman Empire 'KARD' belt knife with decorative gold 'KOFTGARI' overlay, circa. 19th century. Robust 10.25" single edge blade with engraved running animals. Bone grip scales. Original leather scabbard/sheath. 15.5" overall. A very nice example. $2,000 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 86		RARE ENGLISH FLINTLOCK COACH FOWLER BY GULLEY, LONDON. A Rare Antique English Flintlock Coach Fowler made by; 'GULLEY', LONDON, circa. 1799-1804. 25".72 cal. fading octagon-to-round steel barrel; patent breech w/engraving; single gold band and maker's Gold lined cartouche 'GULLEY', 'LONDON'; Platinum touch hole insert (original flint). The lock is of wonderful form at the very pinnacle of the flintlock evolution and this maker is a master of his craft clearly showing the excellence of his work; stepped lock plate tail w/indented boarder and maker engraved 'GULLEY'. Stock has a checkered wrist and a formed fore-end cap made of horn (4) silver oval barrel wedge escutcheon plates; a small period wood replacement piece on the left side of the breech otherwise, solid with light scratches and dings from years of service. All steel furniture is engraved but washed out from exposure and over cleaning (which is expected from being out in the elements). In good working mechanical order. 40.5" overall. Note; the low drop of the stock compared to other fowlers of the period. Joseph GULLEY - Gunmaker. 252 Oxford St., 1799-1804., 254 Oxford St., 1805-1833, LONDON. $2,000 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,200
Lot 87		RARE ANTIQUE U.S. MILITARY FEDERAL CONTRACT MODEL 1798 FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY 'WELTON'. A Rare U.S. Military Federal Contract Model 1798 Flintlock Musket by WELTON of Waterbury, Connecticut. 43.75".70 cal. Barrel. Standard model 1795 steel furniture. Stock was broke through the wrist and later repaired, scratches and dings from years of service and handling. All steel parts have salt and pepper pitting and areas of dark age patina. In good mechanical working order. 59" overall. Very few of these muskets are known. According to Flayderman's Guide, Records in the year 1810 recorded 300 of these muskets on hand at the Springfield Armory. Note; It is our opinion that this musket was reconverted using an original period hammer and frizzen. $2,000 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,250
Lot 88		LOT OF (3) ANTIQUE JAPANESE KOTO - EARLY EDO PERIOD WAKIZASHI SHORT SWORDS AND (1) FULL WAKIZASHI MOUNT WITHOUT BLADE FOR RESTORATION. Lot of (3) Japanese Koto-early Edo period Wakizashi short swords and (1) full Wakizashi mount (without blade) for restoration. (1) 16" 'HACHO' (cutting edge = 11.5") Koto period, signed tang blade with visible 'HAMON' in need of a professional polish. Excellent period 'SAYA' with fantastic silver and gold 'KOIJIRI/ISHIZUKE' (chape), missing the belt 'KURIGATA'. Worked iron 'TSUBA' of the period. Signed 'FUCHI' with applied gold and silver. Gold plated copper 'HABAKI'. Intact ray skin on grip. Missing the 'TSUKA ITO' (cord wrap), 'KASHIRA' (pommel), and 'MENUKI'. (2) is a 20.25" 'KOTO' period blade 16" 'HACHO' (cutting edge) and need a professional polish. Period 'SAYA' with gold, silver, and copper over iron 'KURIGATA', missing the 'KOIJIRI' (chape), missing the 'HABAKI', 'SEPOA', 'TSUBA', 'FUCHI', MENUKI', and 'TSUKA' (grip with ray skin and cord wrap). (3) is a Wakizashi with a 18.5" blade, 14" 'HACHO' (cutting edge), with edge nicks, partially visible 'HAMON' (temper line), with signed tang. Polished stingray skin covered 'SAYA' with loses and shrinkage, missing the 'KURIGATA', missing the 'TSUBA'. Intact 'TSUKA' (ray skin and cord wrapped grip with 'MENUKI'. 26" overall. (4) is a full Wakizashi mount of the Koto-Edo period (without the blade). 19.5" overall. Note; all four items do not have the 'KOGATANA' (mini 'TANTO' side knives). This is an excellent group worthy of restoration…. $2,000 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 89		A RARE ANTIQUE AMERICAN KENTUCKY/PENNSYLVANIA-STYLE BLANKET PERCUSSION RIFLE. A rare antique American Kentucky/Pennsylvania-style blanket percussion rifle, circa. 1845. 5.5".50 cal. rifled barrel. Brass furniture includes a 'patch box' on the right side of butt and a small cap or ball compartment located at the rear of the trigger guard finial. The tiger maple stock is sound with a few stress cracks in front of the lock, a decorative silver 'Eagle' inlaid on the right side of stock and a 'Stag' on the left, scratches and dings from years of handling. Lock is marked 'WARREN & STEEL, ALBANY' (New York), and is in good mechanical working order. 22" overall. Note; type carried concealled in a blanket on a pack horse. $2,000 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,440
Lot 90		AN UNUSUAL AND RARE ANTIQUE BRITISH MILITARY LIGHT DRAGOON FLINTLOCK PISTOL. An unusual and rare antique British military Light Dragoon pattern flintlock service pistol, dated 1800. 9".65 cal. smooth-bore barrel with two PROOFS and 'TL' at breech and an unusual plug for a lanyard ring or wire (for the addition of a possible trip wire). Regulation brass furniture includes a trigger guard with Regimental marks: (C/38). Lock marked with a 'CROWN' over 'GR' (King George III), 'TOWER' (Tower of London), 'TL', and a small 'CROWN' over the 'BROAD ARROW' (government ownership mark). The stock is sound, lightly sanded, a few stress cracks (some remnants of stock markings 'I*D' visible on the left side at the rear of side plate), light scratches and dings from handling. There are inspector's marks of a 'CROWN' over '53' (X 2) above the right side of the trigger guard, a 'STORES KEEPER'S' mark and date of '1800' just behind the rear of lock plate. Captive ram rod. Lock is in good mechanical working order. The pistol is in it's original flintlock configuration. 15.75" overall. A very good example. Note; all steel parts have an old professional re-blue finish. Some surface powder rust that will clean. $2,000 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 91		AN ANTIQUE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOL MADE BY S. JOSEPH. An antique Revolutionary War Period brass barrel flintlock pistol made by S. JOSEPH, circa. 1770's. 7.75" octagon-to-round brass smooth-bore barrel in .56 cal. struck on the left side of breech with two TOWER PROOFS. Brass furniture includes a trigger guard with an 'acorn' finial and decorative engraved long-earred butt cap and side plate. The lock has maker's name engraved 'S. JOSEPH', is in it's original flintlock configuration, and in good mechanical working order. The stock is sound with wood lose in front and just below lock plate, sliver missing from the upper right edge of fore-end, scratches and dings from years of handling. Bone tipped wood ram rod. 14.25" overall. $2,000 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,260
Lot 92		Antique 17th Century Spanish Cup Hilt Rapier. Handsome Spanish cup hilt rapier. Double-edged German blade with maker's marks in central fuller possibly "Arnold Brach Solingen". Globular steel pommel, straight quillans with knuckle-guard "en suite", plain cup -guard and braided horse hair covered wood grip with brass ferrules. No scabbard. Blade 43¾", overall length 51". $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 93		Antique Early 17th Century English Broadsword. Antique English broadsword ca. 1620-1660, known as a form of "Mortuary" hilt. Straight double-edged glade with maker's mark on one side of ricasso/forte, steel hilt including quillon, pierced guard, knuckle-guard with additional bars, globular pommel, fine twisted wire grip with "Turk's Head" ferrules. No scabbard. Blade 30½" overall length 36" Note: one screw missing at pommel. $1,500 - 3,000 Previous Auction Tag: Ex- Douglas Fairbanks Sr. Estate. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $969
Lot 94		Large Antique 17th Century German Dish Hilt "Estoc" Rapier. Outstanding straight double-edge blade 46¼" with decorative engraved panels, partial lettering (rubbed) inscription, steel hilt inlcuing pierced and engraved cup-guard chiselled with foliage, a pair of short worked quillons, enlongated ovifrom pommel decorated ""en suite" with cup-guard, twisted wird grip with "Turk's Head" ferrules. Overall length 53". Extremely appealing. $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 95		Steel-Hilted Horse Head Dagger and Scabbard, India 19th Century. A beautiful example of koftgari work, this curved, double-edged steel (jawhar) blade decorated at the fort with gold overlay floral motifs, scrolling leafy tendrils, a pommel in the form of a horse's head, also boasting astonishing detailed accuracy in the inlays and a cloth-covered wooden scabbard with a similarly decorated chape. Dagger itself in excellent condition, scabbard is splitting about one inch on either side at curve of scabbard, still quite fine. $1,500 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $900
Lot 96		UNUSUAL MODIFIED FRENCH MILITARY MODEL YEAR 'AN XIII' FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL. An Interesting Antique Napoleonic War and American War of 1812 Antique French Military Model Year 'An XIII' (1804) Flintlock Service Pistol modified to be trap or ignition gun, circa. dated 1813. 7.75" .69 cal. barrel struck w/inspector's/Proof marks and modified to accept a large bolt to be inserted into the left side about 1" ahead of the breech and when the bore is examined does not effect the firing ability. A wire runs through the grip area and connects to another wire which passes through the rear of the trigger guard bow and attaches to the trigger. When the wire is pulled the pistol will fire. Brass regulation furniture has a pleasing untouched olive color age patina. Lock is marked; 'Manif Imp de Charleville' (French Arsenal at Charleville). The stock is solid w/chips, scratches and dings from years of service. All steel parts are pitted from extended exposure to the elements. Later replacement steel ram rod. In good working mechanical order. 14.5" overall. AXVQA13 Note; When we received the pistol, the lock was frozen and many of the holes were plugged up. The pistol has since been tastefully restored. The wire has been replaced and now works perfectly. There is a hole in the front portion of the trigger bow for another wire to pass through. Also, another hole passes through the the lower part of the butt cap and exits just under the bottom of the trigger guard allowing another wire to be attached. This type of added side bolt could be attributed to many circumstances; 1). the pistol may have been fixed to the side of a carriage/wagon, ship or wall as a trap gun. 2). the pistol may have been fixed to a plank of wood with the muzzle pointed into a cask/barrel of black powder and used as the ignition to blow up a target. This scenario has been depicted in several movies from historical accounts. Movies such as; 'Anna & The King', 1999 staring Jody Foster and Chow Yun-Fat, 'The Mission', 1986 staring Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Aidan Quinn and Liam Neeson. 3). the pistol may have been fixed to a plank of wood w/a trip-wire in a grave yard as a deterrent to the grave robbers/body snatchers. $1,500 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 97		A FINE FRENCH EMPIRE PERIOD OFFICER'S OR GENTLEMAN'S PISTOL. A Fine French Empire Period Officer's or Gentleman's Flintlock Pistol, circa. 1790-1810. 8".72 cal. swamped octagon barrel stamped on the left side of breech w/'ELG' over a 'STAR' all within an oval (Liege, Belgium PROOF); w/engraved patent breech. Lock unsigned but has nice decorative engraving; roller frizzen spring. All steel furniture w/decorative engraving. Pistol is in original flintlock configuration. Stock is solid w/old stress crack on the left side above the side nail (screw) area; fine checkered grip and has a small area in front of the trigger guard where there is a pattern of inlaid silver pieces; w/light scratches and dings from years of service. Older all brass replacement ram rod. In good mechanical working order. This pistol may have seen service in the French Revolution, the American War of 1812 and the Napoleonic Wars. Note; The cock (hammer) was broken and has been repaired. $1,500 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,080
Lot 98		SPEARPOINT BOWIE-STYLE/FIGHTING KNIFE W/STAG GRIP. A large antique rather crude spearpoint Bowie-Style/Fighting knife, circa. early 19th century. 15" blade (unmarked) with deep brown rust patina. Stag grip. 19.5" overall. No scabbard. $1,500 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 99		A CIVIL WAR D-GUARD FIGHTING/BOWIE KNIFE. A Good Civil War Period D GUARD Fighting/Bowie Knife, circa. 1860. Blacksmith made 10.25" clip point blade made most likely from and old file. Simple wood grip and pommel. Possibly Confederate. 12.5" overall. $1,500 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 100		OTTOMAN EMPIRE BATTLE AXE. An Antique Middle Eastern, Ottoman Empire or Indian Battle Axe, circa. late 18th - early 19th century. 29" steel haft with hollow core. 3. 1/8" blade edge, stands out from haft about 4 ". Overall with remnants of decorative silver koftgary overlay and heavy copper inlay. $1,500 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 101		ANTIQUE BRITISH/AMERICAN LIGHT DRAGOON FLINTLOCK PISTOL. A Good Antique British/American Light Dragoon Pattern Flintlock Pistol c.1770-1780's. Type used during the American Revolution through the War of 1812. 9".67 cal. round steel barrel. Brass furniture. The lock was never marked with any British military or Government markings. Stock is solid with light srcatches and dings from years of service. In good working order. $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,080
Lot 102		AN ANTIQUE BRITISH LIGHT DRAGOON FLINTLOCK PISTOL. An Antique British Military Private Purchase Light Dragoon Flintlock Service Pistol, circa. 1810. 9" .65 cal.(carbine bore) round steel barrel marked w/(2) Private PROOFS, and engraved on the top; "HOLBORN"(where many gun makers under contract to the Tower of London were located, Holborn, London). Original captive ram-rod. Lock marked on the tail of lock plate; "TOWER" with just a "CROWN" stamped in front of the cock(no GR, denoting private purchase and not ordnance property). Regulation brass furniture, trigger guard stamped; "R 4" over "C" over "16" (should be researched). Stock is solid w/scratches and dings from years of service. In good working order, untouched patina…. $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $900
Lot 103		AN ANTIQUE BELGIAN MILITARY CONTRACT LIGHT DRAGOON FLINTLOCK PISTOL. An Antique Belgian Contract Production of a British Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol, c.1790-1820. 9.5".67 cal. round steel barrel w/(1) Liege proof; "ELG". Lock marked; "TOWER", "CROWN" over "GR" (King George III) and an "ARROW". Brass regulation furniture. Stock has a stress crack just above the front side nail otherwise solid with scratches and dings from years of service. Captive ram rod. 16.5" overall length. In good mechanical working order. Note: A cut out from a 1988 auction catalog found inside the barrel states: "Tower marked FL martial pistol, with broad arrow proofs on lock, about very good to fine condition, sharp markings, recently came to us from the Argentinean Military Museum where their inventory stated that it had been captured in the 1st Falkland Islands War." $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $900
Lot 104		RARE EARLY PRE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR COLONIAL KETLAND & CO. MILITARY FLINTLOCK HORSE PISTOL. A Very Rare Antique Early Pre American Revolutionary War Colonial Military Flintlock Horse Pistol by; Ketland & Co., circa. late 1760's - 1775. 10 1/8" .60 cal. round iron barrel struck w/(2) early PROOFS on the left side of breech. Brass furniture including a flat side plate in the form of the British Military 2nd Model Short Land Pattern Brown Bess Service Musket. Round faced lock maker signed 'Ketland & Co.'. Stock has had many small restorations over the years to; fore-end at muzzle, just under the lock plate and just above the rear of the lock plate. In good working mechanical order. 16.25" overall. Note; A similar (PAIR) of early flintlock pistols are pictured/published in 'The Kentucky Pistol' by, Roy F. Chandler and James B. Whisker, c. 1994, pp. 170-173. These pistols w/original saddle holsters belonged to Thaddeus Cook who began his Military career as a Lieutenant during the French and Indian War. In that war he saw service with the British General Jeffrey Amherst at Fort Ticonderoga. In 1773, As a Major of State Militia, Cook went with Silas Dean to Westmoreland (then part of the Connecticut Charter, now northern Pennsylvania) to help stabilize the political structure on that wilderness frontier. Cook was promoted to Colonel and with his 10th Militia Regiment crossed the Delaware River on December 25, 1776 with General George Washington to fight the battle of Trenton. In 1777, Colonel Thaddeus Cook led his regiment in both battles of Saratoga and also saw service at the British invasions of New Haven and Danbury, Connecticut. He accompanied General Sullivan in 1779 to destroy the Iroquois Confederacy, and is mentioned in Allen Eckert's book The Wilderness War. In 1787, Colonel Cook was a member of the Connecticut Constitutional Committee which approved that state's adoption of the United States Constitution. This example may have been part of a larger number of similar pistols made for Militia Officers just before the American Revolution. It is known that the Ketland gun makers had rather unique relationships set up in the Colonies with offices in Birmingham, London, Philadelphia, Maryland and New York City as well as trading post establishments throughout New England like the Hudson Bay Colony. It would appear that they were supplying weapons to any willing buyer which could be interpreted as selling to both sides of the conflict !!! $1,500 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $969
Lot 105		BRITISH MILITARY LIGHT DRAGOON FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL OF THE WAR OF 1812 AND NAPOLEONIC WAR PERIOD. An Antique British Military Light Dragoon Pattern Flintlock Service Pistol of the War of 1812 and Napoleonic War Period. 8 7/8" round steel barrel struck on the left side of breech with (2) TOWER PROOFS and an inspectors mark on the rear of the tang. The lock is marked with a 'CROWN' over 'GR' (King George III); a small 'CROWN' over the 'BROAD ARROW' (denoting British Government Ownership), and 'TOWER' on the tail. The frizzen spring is a poor period replacement but works. Brass Light Dragoon Pattern furniture with the exception of the period replaced iron trigger guard. Steel captive ram rod. The stock is solid with a 'STORES KEEPER' arsenal mark just above the rear of the lock plate dated (1800 or 1805); a chip missing from the entry point of the ram rod channel; stress cracks; scratches and dings from years of service. The pistol is in it's original flintlock configuration. 15.5" overall length. The pistol is in good mechanical working order. Note; It is possible that this pistol was damaged and captured by U.S. forces during the War of 1812 and field repaired and put back into service. $1,500 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 106		BRITISH MILITARY MODEL 1856 PERCUSSION PISTOL, TOWER 1861. A Good British Military Model 1856 Percussion Pistol, 'TOWER, 1861' 10" .56 cal. round barrel. Lock marked; a 'CROWN' over 'VR' (Queen Victoria), '1861' and 'TOWER'. Brass regulation furniture, butt w/built-in lanyard ring, captive ram rod. Stock is solid w/scratches and dings from years of service. 16.5" overall. In good working order. $1,500 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,200
Lot 107		FRENCH MILITARY MODEL 1777 FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ST. ETIENNE, OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD. An Antique French Military Model 1777 flintlock pistol, c.1779-1783. Made at the St. Etienne arsenal. Barrel is just shy of 7.5" and .69-70 cal. 13.75" overall length. All steel parts have light to moderate salt and pepper pitting. Original flint. Stock has several inspector's marks and date mark of '1783' (2) old age cracks in grip region w/scratches and dings from years of service. This example was issued with a belt hook (now missing). In good working order. This pattern of pistol was imported/supplied by the French to aid the American forces for the American Revolutionary War. Note; some screws have been replaced. Hammer is a replacement of correct form; ramrod is replaced. $1,500 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $900
Lot 108		U.S. MODEL 1795 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK MUSKET DATED 1808. An Antique U.S. Model 1795 Harpers Ferry Flintlock Musket Dated 1808. 44.5".70 cal. barrel with remnants of oval PROOF on the left side of breech; bayonet lug moved to the top of barrel making this musket a TYPE II. Standard all steel regulation furniture. The stock is solid with the exception of a crack and some missing wood just in front of the middle barrel band; some age stress cracks; scratches and dings from years of service. The lock is in good mechanical working order. Note; It is our opinion that this musket was reconverted back to the flintlock configuration. This model musket was the primary weapon issued for the War of 1812. $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $938
Lot 109		U.S. MILITARY SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 TYPE II FLINTLOCK SERVICE MUSKET. A U.S. Military Model 1795 SPRINGFIELD Type II Flintlock Service Musket, dated 1807 on the butt plate and 1809 on the lock. 42".71 cal. barrel secured to stock by 3 barrel bands. All steel regulation pattern furniture. Lock is in good mechanical working order and is marked: 'U.S' over an 'EAGLE' and 'SPRINGFIELD' in a horizontal curve forward of the hammer. The stock is solid with some loses at the upper rear edge of the lock mortise; some minor stress cracks and loses on both upper edges of the fore-end; scratches and dings from service. All steel part surfaces have a dark age patina. Note; The TYPE II - was made from 1806-1809, approx. 10,000 made. Most were issued for the War of 1812. Restoration: It is our opinion that the lock has been repaired during the period of use or was restored/reconverted long ago using original parts when they were available. $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $900
Lot 110		ANTIQUE AMERICAN/PENNSYLVANIA/OHIO STYLE FULL-STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE. An antique american Kentucky/Pennsylvania/Ohio half stock percussion rifle, circa. 1840's. 42".32 cal octagon barrel (UNMARKED) and the lock marked 'T & C NEAVL, CINCINNATI''. Set trigger. Curly maple stock with wood lose from the upper right edge of the fore-end. Brass furniture. In good mechanical working order. 58.25" overall. $1,500 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 111		A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE AMERICAN WAR OF 1812 POWDER HORN DATED 1813. A wonderful antique American War of 1812 scrimshawed powder horn. The 7.5" horn exhibits a finely executed 'EAGLE' surrounded by a 'FEDERAL-STYLE SHIELD' with 'STARS' and the date '1813'. $1,500 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 112		ANTIQUE EARLY 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER MOUNTED QUEEN ANNE FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY I. TURNER. An antique early 18th century English silver mounted Queen Anne form flintlock pistol made by I. Turner (John), LONDON. 5. 3/8".58 cal. smooth-bore turn-off cannon barrel. The pistol is in it's original flintlock configuration. Crude period re-stock retaining the ornate silver butt cap featuring a 'Lion' on top of a 'Castle Rampart'. All steel parts have light pitting and a dark age patina. Two English 'PROOFS' are present on the bottom of the barrel breech. Maker's name is engrave just under the frizzen spring. 12.25" overall length. Note; needs a main spring.25" of the pistol frame tang is broken off. An interesting pistol most likely used in the American Colonies. $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 113		LOT OF (3) VICTORIAN COPIES OF ANCIENT EUROPEAN HELMETS. Lot of (3) Victorian Period (1840-1900) copies of ancient European helmets. (1) is a European helmet made in the style of the 16th-17th century with single moving face visor; two-piece skull, all with roped edge and of light steel construction (for parade?). (2) is a copy of a Medieval Norman-style helm with no nasal bar. One piece construction with heavy rust age patina. No interior liner. (3) is an interesting form of a European Cabasett made in the style of the 17th century. Old interior linor with tears and loses, protective cheek scales are present with restoration to the leather. Two piece skull construction of light weight with an unidentified armorer's mark. A great group of helmets for display. $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 114		LOT OF (2) 20TH CENTURY HELMETS MADE IN THE STYLE OF THE 17TH CENTURY. Lot of (2) 20th century helmets made in the style of the 17th century. (1) is an English Civil War period (mid 17th century) Cromwellian cavalier's iron hat helmet with adjustable nasal bar. (2) is an Ido-Persian (KULAH KHUD) helmet with decorative engraved one-piece skull depicting running animals and foliage. Simple interlocking ring chain mail. Great decorators ! $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 115		AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN COPY OF A EUROPEAN CLOSE HELMET IN THE STYLE OF THE 16TH-17TH CENTURY. An antique Victorian (1840-1900) copy of a European Close Helmet made in the style of the 16th-17th century. Two-piece hand hammered skull joined along the crest of a low comb, visor, upper bever and lower bevor attached to the skull by bolts, the visor sloping forward, centrally-divided vision-slit, and the upper bevor pierced at each side with ventilation-holes, and a single deep gorget-plate front and rear with roped edges. No interior lining. Covered overall in a brown rust age patina. $1,500 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 116		LOT OF (2) ANTIQUE OTTOMAN EMPIRE FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Lot of (2) antique Ottoman Empire Flintlock Pistols, circa. 1800-1830. Both pistols utilizing British Military 3rd Model Brown Bess Musket locks. Both locks have remnants of a 'CROWN' over 'GR' (King George III), 'TOWER' and are in good mechanical working order. One pistol has a 9.75" steel barrel in .60 cal., white metal furniture. Stock is sound with stress crack in front of the lock, decorative bone inlays (one missing). 16.5" overall. The other pistol has a 12".62 cal. steel barrel, white metal furniture, stock is sound with a repaired crack at wrist, has decorative carving filled with a red pigment. 18" overall. $1,500 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 117		LOT OF (4) ANTIQUE BLACK POWDER PRIMING HORNS. Lot of (4) antique Colonial black powder horns. Consisting of: (1) is a flat priming horn dated '1774'. (2) is an 18th century priming horn marked 'G H McCall' for black powder or snuff. (3) is an 18th century priming horn with silver for black powder or snuff. (4) is an 18th century pressed horn/flask for black powder also for snuff. $1,500 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 118		AN ANTIQUE BRITISH MILITARY LIGHT DRAGOON FLINTLOCK PISTOL. An good antique British military Light Dragoon pattern flintlock service pistol, circa. 1800-1810. 9".64 cal. barrel with two PROOFS at breech. Regulation brass furniture. Lock marked with a 'CROWN' over 'GR' (King George III), 'TOWER' (Tower of London). The stock is sound with a restored section at the fore-end, lightly sanded and refinished (some remnants of stock markings visible on the left side at the rear of side plate), light scratches and dings from handling. Captive ram rod. Lock is in good mechanical working order. The pistol is in it's original flintlock configuration. 15.75" overall. $1,500 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,080

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