Two (2) Relic Early/Mid 19th Century Firearms, possible Battlefield Pickup from North Carolina Piedmont Region (Guilford?). 1st item: Percussion Model 1817 Common Rifle, .54 caliber. Barrel marked "US P LS" at breech. Walnut stocks, round barrel, butt plate, oval patch box, front and rear sights. Barrel length – 35 3/4". Overall length – 50". 2nd […]
Lot 396: 3 Canes incl. 1st TN Infantry and Sword Cane
Three (3) walking sticks or canes including sword cane and 1st Tennessee Infantry cane, possibly a presentation cane. 1st item: Philippine-American war related Ebony cane with silver handle engraved "1st. Lieutenant Cave Johnson Manila Philipine Islands / 1st Tennessee Volunteer Infantry". 37 3/4" L. Circa 1905. 2nd item: Burlwood walking stick with gold tip marked […]
Lot 397: 2 19th Cent. Firearms, incl. J. H. Johnston & G. Mercenier
Two (2) 19th Century Firearms, including J. H. Johnston and G. Mercenier. 1st item: J. H. Johnston half stock percussion muzzle-loading rifle, .47 caliber. Top of barrel marked "J. H. Johnston Great Western Gun Works Pittsburgh, PA" (John H. Johnston, 1811-1889). Walnut stocks, octagon barrel, double set triggers, brass inlaid patch box to butt stock, […]
Lot 394: Spanish American War Lithograph
A. Hencke chromolithograph, "The Battle of Malate Philippines Night of July 31st 1898"; period painted wooden frame. Sight – 19 1/2" H x 27 1/2" W. Framed – 21 5/8" H x 29 5/8" W. CONDITION: Overall light toning, wear and losses to frame, overall good condition.
Lot 395: Spanish Belt Buckle
Mid 19th century Spanish military belt buckle, pewter with engraved floral border and center banner reading "Por la Reina Dona Isabel II" surmounted by an applied brass coat of arms. 6 1/2" x 3 1/4" (16.5 cm x 8.5 cm). CONDITION: Oxidation, minor wear.
Lot 391: 20th C. Military Autograph Collection
Thirty-one (31) 20th Century Signatures of American and German military leaders, primarily World War II. 1st item: General George Smith Patton Jr. (1885-1945) signed envelope, postmarked January 8, 1944. 2nd item: General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) signed first day of issue cover, postmarked September 28, 1945. 3rd item: General of the Armies John […]
Lot 392: 3 Military Illustrations, incl. Houlihan, Papin
Three (3) American Heritage magazine military illustrations. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) Raymond F. Houlihan (Massachusetts, b. 1923) ink on paper illustrations depicting large groups of Civil War soldiers for "The Third Day at Gettysburg", originally published in American Heritage Magazine, December 1957, Vol. IX, No. 1, republished in the Civil War Chronicles edition, Spring 1993. […]
Lot 393: Spanish American War Era 45 Star American Flag
Spanish American War Era 45 Star American Flag, constructed of linen with appliqued stars. 42" H x 76" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: Some fading to top of blue star field, scattered small holes and losses.
Lot 389: D.W. MacArthur, Chung Il-kwon – 2 Signed Military Items
Two (2) Signed Military related items, including Douglas W. MacArthur, Chung Il-kwon. 1st item: TLS. One page typed letter, From General of the Army Douglas W. MacArthur (1880-1964), New York, NY, to Miss Sofield, dated February 13, 1958. The letter reads "Dear Miss Sofield: Thank you so much for your birthday message. It was thoughtful, […]
Lot 390: WWII Anti Hitler Collectibles incl. Ashtrays, Pin Cushion, Cartoon
Grouping of five (5) World War II Anti-Axis collectibles, including a framed cartoon showing an American GI kicking Adolf Hitler with caption "He has a kick coming – I'm going to see he gets it!" AC106 printed lower right, Copyright MCM; 3 3/8" H x 5 1/8" W sight, 8" H x 10" W framed; […]