Royal Navy Bicorn hat with single bullion loop and makers mark for "W. E. Legge," housed in the original tole painted storage tin, together with a pair of epaulettes with bullion loops and maker's marks for "S. R. Gould & Son", also housed within the original storage tin. Both tins with engraved brass plaques bearing […]
Lot 381: 18th Century Moro Burgonet Helmet
18th century Moro (Philippines) Spanish style burgonet helmet, bronze with pierced crown and sides, hinged ear pieces, with receptacle in front for feather or other adornment. 6 1/8" H x 12 " L x 8 1/2" W. CONDITION: One ear cover or flap missing, the other likely a replacement. Old repair patch to left front […]
Lot 378: Bronze Eagle Flag Finial
Bronze ornamental flag finial, likely Napoleonic, in the form of an eagle standing with wings outstretched, mounted to a rectangular bronze base with raised letter "N". No maker's mark. Affixed to a later rectangular wood support with beveled edge. Finial – 8 1/2" H x 10" W. Base – 1 1/4" H. Probably French, early […]
Lot 379: George III Regimental Drum and sticks
George III regimental painted drum, polychrome paint on oak frame with square nail construction and likely original rope tighteners; the front emblazoned with royal coat of arms and banner reading REGt XXXVI SECOND BATTALION on a green background; side campaign scrolls enclosing oval medallions with gilt lettering "VIIIth COMP." and "No. 1". Bronze colored metal […]
Lot 377: French Maubeuge Arsenal Percussion Pistol, 69 cal
French Model An XIII Maubeuge Arsenal Percussion Pistol, 69 caliber. Right side of lock plate marked "crown/B" proofs and "Maubeuge/Manuf. Rle.", tang marked "M an 13.", arsenal proofs to barrel, trigger guard, barrel bands, back strap, and left side of lock plate. Walnut stocks, round to octagonal barrel, brass and iron furniture, iron ram rod. […]
Lot 375: Inlaid O/U rifle plus TN Bayonet
Two (2) 19th century weapons, including an Over and Under rifle, and a Bayonet identified to an East Tennessee soldier. 1st item: O/U (Over and Under) rifle with two barrels, top .39 caliber, bottom .42 caliber. Top barrel marked "J.H. Baldwin/Wellsboro PA.", left side of lock plate marked "Joseph Golcher". Walnut stocks, round to octagonal […]
Lot 374: Percussion Long Rifle and Vicksburg Commission, 2 items
Percussion long rifle and 1903 Vicksburg comission pertaining to John C. Cate (1842-1914) of the 31st Tennessee Infantry, Confederate States of America, captured at Vicksburg. 1st item: Percussion Long Rifle, .44 caliber. Tiger maple stocks, octagon barrel, double set triggers with brass trigger guard, brass butt plate and thimbles, wooden ramrod, front and rear sights. […]
Lot 372: 2 Early 1860's Colt Firearms
Two (2) Civil War and Pre Civil War era Colt Firearms. 1st item: Civil War era Colt Army Model 1860 Revolver, .44 caliber, serial number 112173, all visible serial numbers matching. Barrel marked "Address Col. Saml Colt New-York U.S. America", left side of frame marked "Colts Patent". Walnut stocks, round barrel, brass trigger guard and […]
Lot 370: Model 1841 Windsor "Mississippi" Contract Rifle
U.S. Model 1841 Robbins & Lawrence "Mississippi" Percussion Contract Rifle, .67 caliber. Lock plate marked "Robbins & Lawrence U.S./Windsor V.T./1852", top of barrel marked "U.S./JPC/P". Walnut stocks, round barrel, checkered hammer, brass furniture including patch box inlaid in the right side of the butt stock, rear sight, iron ramrod. Barrel length – 33". Overall length […]
Lot 371: Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, .31 cal
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver, .31 caliber, serial number 321301, all visible serial numbers matching. Top of barrel marked "Address Col. Sam Colt New-York U.S. America", cylinder marked "Colt's Patent No. 1301". Walnut stocks, octagonal barrel, brass trigger guard and back strap, iron mounted with engraved stage coach hold up scene on cylinder, checkered […]