18th century Philadelphia carved powder horn with elaborately carved decoration, including a scenic view of Philadelphia and its harbor with the title "A View of Philadelphia", a bird amongst flowers and other foliage, weapons of war, military flagand drum. Additionally inscribed with owner's information "SGT. JOHN HIESTER, HIS HORN OF PHIL ADA CNTY MILL?, CAP. […]
Lot 62: Civil War Cavalry Luneschloss Sword
US Civil War Cavalry Trooper's Sword, Model 1840, maker's mark "PDL" in oval cartouche on blade near handle, for Peter D. Luneschloss. Blade made of Solingen Steel, brass hand guard and leather-covered ribbed grip and grip wire. Goodcondition with oxidation to blade and scabbard, wear to grip. Iron scabbard with two rings. Total Length 43 […]
Lot 63: Mamaluke Pattern U.S. Marine Sword
Mamaluke pattern U.S. Marine sword, ivory handle, brass scabbard with copper wash, blade with incised inscription of "United" and what appears to read "States" plus incised floral decoration. Good condition with several dents on scabbard andage cracks in ivory, pitting and rust to blade. 5 1/2" H x 38" L. American, 2nd Quarter. 19th century. […]
Lot 61: U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Sword
U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Sword, blade stamped C. Roby, Chelmsford, Mass and dated 1865 and with inspector's stamp "AGM". Condition- Oxidation to blade and wear/losses to handle, metal wrap missing.34 1/2" L Blade. 40 1/2" Total Length.Separate sword scabbard accompanies this lot, unrelated to this sword. Private Atlanta, GA collection.
Lot 58: Lot of 2 Partial Civil War Excavated Revolvers, site found
Lot of two excavated revolvers. 1ST ITEM: Starr Army revolver .44 caliber, in as found excavated condition. Found in 2 pieces and with some losses, 13 1/4" L x 3 3/4" H. 2ND ITEM: Early Colt revolver, in as found excavated condition, missing handle and cylinder. 10 1/4" L x 3 3/4" H. Found at […]
Lot 59: Lot of 5 Bayonets, one in leather scabbard
Lot of 5 Bayonets, one in its brass and leather scabbard. One bayonet was turned into a hook and candle holder. Very good to good condition. 18" – 26 7/8" L. All found circa 1920 on owner's family property, part of the site of the Battle ofPeachtree Creek in Atlanta, GA. Private Atlanta, GA collection.
Lot 60: Union Medical Staff Sword
Union Medical Staff dress sword with scabbard. Blade engraved with the words "Medical Staff" along with flag and other floral motifs. Handle engraved with the initials M. S. and eagle. Condition – Wear and oxidation to sword blade.Dents to scabbard, guard rings missing. Dents and wear to copper insert on top of scabbard. Total length […]
Lot 56: Albumen Image of Civil War Soldier
Framed albumen portrait image of an unidentified Civil War soldier, most likely Confederate, in oval matte and period carved frame. Examination out of frame reveals soldier holding a pepper box pistol in his left hand with sword and books inbackground. Condition – Overall toning to image, especially where surrounded by matte. Image size – 10" […]
Lot 57: Five Civil War Items including US buckles and breastplate
Five Civil War items (possibly excavated) including two (2) Civil War Union Infantry brass belt buckles marked "US" (one with all of the hooks on the back but slight damage to the edge, the other is missing the hooks), one (1) excavated Civil War Union brass coat button, one (1) excavated Civil War Union Infantry […]
Lot 55: Framed U.S. Centennial Flag
Framed U.S. Centennial exposition flag, cotton with 36-stars, central panel with standing Miss Liberty with spear, U.S. shield and eagle at her feet with flag background and the text Centennial above and dates of 1776-1876 below. Condition -Overall good condition with scattered stains and slight tears. Flag: 42" W x 26" H; frame: 46-1/4" W […]