Green, white and lavender jade carved boulder snuff bottle, flattened shouldered form, with low relief carved gingko branch design and green jade stopper lid. 2" H. Chinese, 20th century. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Very good condition. Stopper lacks spoon.
Lot 247: 4 Chinese Dragon Jade Buckles
4 Chinese carved celadon jade buckles, all with dragon head tops and carved dragon figure to the body. Ranging in size from 2 1/2" – 3 1/4"L. All 20th century. CONDITION: All very good condition.
Lot 243: Full Stock Long Rifle, approx. .45 Cal.
Full stock long rifle, approximately .45 Caliber. Barrel unmarked. Lock plate marked, "R Ashmore Warranted". Foliate engraving on butt. Walnut stocks, metal frame with brass mounting, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 35". Overall length – 51". American, 19th century. CONDITION: Lock is converted to percussion. Wood appears to have been lightly cleaned. Action […]
Lot 244: 2 TN Horn Flasks
Buffalo horn powder flask or calling horn with elaborate carved or engraved decoration of hunting motifs including a man with rifle on horseback with hunting dogs at his side, rabbit, deer, frog, birds, and other animals. Engraved "H.G. Kittrell Mt. Pleasant" with additional engraving that appears to read 10AO. 10" L. Together with a small […]
Lot 242: J M Burns Marked Long Rifle, .30 Cal.
Full stock long rifle, approximately .30 Caliber. Barrel marked, "J. M. Burns" for Jim Burns. Back action lock marked, "Bown & Tetly Warranted Pittsburgh". Walnut stocks, brass trigger guard, butt plate, patch box, escutcheon, and fore-end tip. Oval nickel silver insets on cheek piece and wrist. Diamond shape nickel insert behind trigger guard. Brass ferrules […]
Lot 241: Whitney model 1816 contract, conversion rifle
E. Whitney Flintlock musket, .69 caliber. Barrel marked, "MJ 1836". Lock plate marked, "U.S. E. Whitney and New Haven 1836". Butt plate marked "US". Traces of inspector cartouche on left side of stock. Walnut stocks, combination iron and brass mounted, round barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 42". Overall length – 57 1/4". American, early […]
Lot 239: Model 1850 Solengen Staff & Field Sword
Model 1850 Solengen Staff & Field sword, the guard with American spread-winged eagle over cutout letters "U S", sharkskin and wire wrapped handle and engraved blade. Reverse ricasso stamped úW. WALSCHEID / SOLINGENî and obverse stamped "PROVED" within a circle. Scabbard includes a leather carrying strap. Blade measures – 32 3/4" L. Overall length – […]
Lot 240: 2 US Civil War Model 1840 Wristbreaker Swords
1st item: US Civil War Model 1840 Light Cavalry saber, top of curved blade marked 186?, brass guard stamped "83" with leather and wire wrapped handle. Scabbard retains original leather carrying strap. Blade measures – 34 1/4" L. Overall length – 44 1/4". 2nd item: US Civil War Model 1840 Cavalry Sword with brass guard, […]
Lot 237: European Transition Revolver, 36 Cal.
European Transition revolver, .36 Caliber. Barrel unmarked. Checkered wooden stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Barrel length – 5". Overall length – 11 1/2". Note: The idea behind the design of the barrel and loading lever to the existing design of the revolving pepperbox was to compete with the Colt's revolvers and circumvent the patents. Mid […]
Lot 238: C. Robbins Percussion Derringer, 40 Cal.
C. Robbins Percussion derringer, .40 Caliber. Breech plug marked, "DERINGER". Lock plate marked, "C. ROBBINS". Walnut stocks with checkered grip, iron frame with nickel silver fore-end cap, escutcheons, and oval plaque on back strap. Octagonal barrel, low fixed sights. Hammer, lock plate, trigger guard, and breech plug engraved with foliate designs. Includes ramrod, possibly a […]