Pair of giltwood sconces in Chippendale style, stamped on back MADE IN ITALY. 11" H x 8 1/2" W. 20th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition with surface dust.
Lot 521: Siegfried Waffen Hunting Dagger
German Siegfried Waffen hunting dagger having a Solingen steel blade etched with wildlife scenes and an ivory mounted handle with acorn and hoof decoration. 19 1/4" L. Mid 20th century. Condition: Overall good condition with some surface rust and abrasions. No evidence of having been sharpened.
Lot 522: Bradley and Hubbard Dragon Spittoon
Bradley and Hubbard cast iron dragon form figural spittoon or cuspidor, with push-lever activated lid. Stamped 3612. 5" H x 9" W x 11-1/2" D. Early 20th Century. Condition: Wear to finish. Missing original bowl.
Lot 520: Deringer attrib. JE Merriman of Memphis plus book
Item 1: Southern Deringer attributed to J. E. Merriman & Co. of Memphis, Tennessee. Engraving and silver fittings are identical to other marked Merriman Deringers (refer to The Deringer in America, Wilson and Eberhart: Volume I, The Percussion Period, page 195). Stamped and misspelled on barrel, ìDerringerî and walnut grip. 3-1/2" barrel, 7-1/4" overall. Circa […]
Lot 518: 1803 Harpers Ferry Rifle
Harper’s Ferry US Model 1803 flint lock rifle. One of 1600 made in 1814, the start of second generation of production. 65 caliber with seven groove rifling, 33-1/2″ long half octagon / half round barrel, barrel stamped sunken “US” and eagle over “P” proof marks. Reconverted to flint lock with reproduction lockplate marked HARPERS FERRY […]
Lot 519: Tennessee Underhammer Percussion Pistol
Tennessee Underhammer percussion pistol, nickel finish with 5-1/8" L octagonal barrel, engraved on top and one side, and walnut grips. 10-1/2" L. Mid 19th Century. Note: this pistol was found in a Columbia, Tennessee home and is very similar in appearance to known marked Columbia, TN pistol examples. Condition: Overall good functioning condition. Retains 30% […]
Lot 516: Gentleman's Dress Gun Cane
Gentleman's gun cane with wooden grip, silver plate over brass receiver, and a 29-1/2" L leather covered steel barrel with a brass end cap. It appears to be designed for a .410 caliber. Stamped 24 under the chamber. 33-1/4" L overall. American or English, circa 1870. Condition: Not in functional condition. Retains under 5% of […]
Lot 517: Day's Patent .56 Caliber Gun Cane
Rare 1830s English Day's Patent under-hammer percussion gun cane with .56 caliber or 28 gauge 26-3/4" long smooth bore blued barrel with Birmingham proof marks. Round receiver with concealable hammer and trigger stamped DAY'S PATENT JR, and with carved walnut goose head handle. 32-3/4" L overall. Condition: Gun in good functional condition with brown patina […]
Lot 515: Rare Flick Stick Cane with Ivory Handle
Rare English mechanical flick stick cane. Octagonal ivory handle above oak shaft and brass fittings. With a flick of the wrist, a 5-3/4" long spring locking steel pick or dagger extends from a small hinged opening on the ivory handle. 39-3/4" L (pick extended) and 34" L (pick closed) Mid 19th Century. Condition: Overall very […]
Lot 514: Ivory handled trio horse cane
Walrus ivory two part handle with three carved racing horses, each with amber glass eyes. Cane with brass fittings and mahogany shaft. Handle: 2 1/8" H x 4 3/4" L x 1 1/2" W. 36 3/4" L. Mid 19th century. Condition: Overall good condition with expected wear and separation on the underside of the handle.