Historic Arms & Militaria
Sale 2856M
October 30, 2015
Marlborough
Historic Arms & Militaria
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American & European Works of Art Auction 2704B 02/07/2014 4:00 PM EST Lot 632 Of 689 - Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Red Circus Horse
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Event Announcement
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Lots 1–326
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Selected Provenance
The Collection of Denis Edward Reen Denis Reen’s good friend, Mike Burkey, once said, “If you can’t remember whether you ever met Denis Reen, then you didn’t meet him. Because if you had met him, you would remember him.” Denis Edward Reen was truly a personality to be remembered. He was a combat Marine, wounded in Vietnam, a historian and collector of military objects—mainly Civil War—a craftsman in a number of fields, a teacher, and above all a loving family man. Denis’s collection was built up over many years, but the majority was acquired in his early years of collecting, when Civil War objects were relatively inexpensive, and not subject to the alterations that mar some now. In most cases, he kept records on where the pieces came from, who the original soldier owner was (if it was known), and what his story was. Many of his friends enjoyed his retelling of those histories, so there is, in a sense, an oral history record as well. His major interest was the enlisted man, north and south, and the objects that made his daily life what it was, whether a uniform coat, a pair of shoes, a shelter half, or a humble tin cup. He meticulously sought out items that could be documented to individual soldiers or which were identical to pieces that could be so identified. By doing so, as he said, he linked “manuscript” and “manufact” to create a full story. Denis Reen preserved these pieces to learn from and to honor those who fought in our great Civil War. He extended their life another fifty years and passed them on to the next generation. The objects presented at Skinner are the best of Denis Reen’s collection; those pieces with a known history or which are so rare as to be seldom seen in either private or museum collections. Many other pieces—more anonymous but with known parallels in other collections—are being disbursed through militaria shows and other venues, but the items offered here are the crème de la crème of his remarkable fifty year collection. We, his family, friends, and comrades will miss Denis and those good times, and we hope that by offering his collection to other enthusiasts, the objects will continue to teach those who come in contact with them, just as Denis taught those with whom he came in contact.
—Leslie D. Jensen
And Property from: The Danvers Historical Society The Jay Gaynor Collection The Denis E. Reen Collection The Valley Forge Historical Society Fort Ticonderoga Various Private Collections
Artillery & Related Objects
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1 Iron Swivel Howitzer, c. late 18th century, iron tube (pitted), no markings visible, bore dia. 3 1/2, overall lg. 25 in. $800-1,200 2 Cast Iron Carronade, Europe, late 18th/early 19th century, lg. 55, bore dia. 3 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $1,000-1,500 3 Cast Iron Carronade, England, late 18th/early 19th century, lg. 56, bore dia. 5 3/8 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $700-900
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4 Cast Iron Cannon, probably Spain, late 18th century, (pitted surface), lg. 43 1/2, bore dia. 4 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $700-900
7 Cast Iron Cannon, probably Spain, late 18th century, lg. 49, bore dia. 3 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $1,000-1,500
5 Cast Iron Carronade, England, late 18th century, lg. 50, bore dia. 4 1/2 in.
8 Cast Iron Napoleonic Cannon, France, early 19th century, (bore plugged with wood), lg. 95, bore dia. 4 in.
Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $1,000-1,500
Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $800-1,000
6 Cast Iron Carronade, Europe, early 19th century, (button missing), lg. 46, bore dia. 3 in.
9 Cast Iron Cannon, possibly northern Europe, 19th century, lg. 71 1/2, bore dia. 5 in.
Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $800-1,000
Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $1,000-1,500
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10 Cast Iron Napoleonic Cannon, France, c. early 19th century, the long barrel with reinforcing rings (surface corroded), lg. 115, bore dia. 4 in. $1,500-2,000 11 Cast Iron Napoleonic Cannon, France, c. early 19th century, the long barrel with reinforcing rings and modified trunnions, lg. 115, bore dia. 4 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $1,500-2,000 12 Cast Iron Napoleonic Cannon, France, c. early 19th century, lg. 87, bore dia. 3 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $1,000-1,500
13 Cast Iron Napoleonic Cannon, France, c. early 19th century, lg. 87, bore dia. 3 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $1,000-1,500 14 Cast Iron Mortar, probably Spain, early 19th century, lg. 14 1/2, bore dia. 3 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $800-1,000 15 Cast Iron Carronade, probably Holland, early 19th century, with relief cast crown above “3� forward of the breech, lg. 44 1/2, bore dia. 3 in.
16 Bronze Howitzer, Turkey, early 19th century, with Arabic inscription behind the dolphins, lg. 40, bore dia. 4 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $2,000-3,000 17 Cast Iron Model 1836 Mountain Howitzer, America, mid-19th century, (missing button), lg. 55, bore dia. 4 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $1,000-1,500
Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $1,000-1,500
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18 Group of Artillery Implements, c. early to mid-19th century, a ladle and worm with a hand-sewn linen bag, two sponges and rammers, two worms, and two linstocks. Provenance: The collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. $500-700
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19 Cyrus Alger Eprouvette, Boston, Massachusetts, mid-19th century, ht. 15, bore dia. 5 5/8 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $700-900
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20 Cast Iron Howitzer, America, mid-19th century, lg. 69 1/2, bore dia. 5 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $3,000-5,000
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21 Two Artillery Implements, c. mid-19th century, a hot shot ladle with wooden grips, iron ferrules, and iron shot holder; and shot tongs with wooden grips, iron ferrules, and iron tongs. Provenance: The collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. $300-500
22 Rifled Breech-loading Cannon, Friedrich Krupp AG, Essen, Germany, late 19th century, (missing breech block handle), lg. 76, bore dia. 3 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $1,000-1,500
23 Rifled Breech-loading Cannon, Friedrich Krupp AG, Essen, Germany, late 19th century, lg. 76, bore dia. 3 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $1,000-1,500
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24 Two-pounder Rifled Breech-loading Gun and Carriage, American Ordnance Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut, late 19th century, (one wheel missing), barrel, 46 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $2,000-2,500
25 Spanish-American War Breech-loading Rifled Field Gun, Watervliet Arsenal, Albany, New York, 1898, the barrel mounted on iron carriage with wood spoke wheels, (oxidized surfaces, wood loss), lg. 89, bore dia. 3 in.
26 Brass Signal Cannon, mahogany carriage with brass fittings and wheels, eight-bore brass barrel with pull hammer and lanyard, and proof marks on the breech, barrel lg. 19 1/2, overall ht. 10 1/2, lg. 21 1/2 in.
Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum.
Note: Featured on the cover of the Christie’s London Arms & Militaria catalog, June 29, 1983. $2,500-3,000
Note: This gun stood at Mt. Hope for many years on display. $4,000-6,000
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27 Winchester Signal Cannon and Shipping Crate, c. 20th century, iron carriage marked W.R.A.Co./TRADE MARK/REGISTERED IN U.S.A., blued barrel marked NOT FOR BALL and MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PAT. AUG. 20. 1901/10 GA, and a wooden crate marked WINCHESTER/ TRADEMARK/ONE/BREECH/LOADING/ CANNON, cannon barrel lg. 12, overall lg. 17 in. Note: Accompanied by a document from Winchester stating that this gun was refinished in 1975 by them on special order. $800-1,000
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28 Reproduction Colt Model 1874 1/3 Scale Gatling Gun, c. 1990s, black walnut carriage with 24kt gold-plated brass fittings, rifled barrels chambered for .22 caliber short and custom-machined parts coated in black chrome, functional magazine, and functional rotating barrels, in a wood and Plexiglas case, ht. 24, lg. 38 in. Provenance: Custom-built over a period of years by the consignor. $4,000-6,000 29 Three Custom-built Emanuel Ray Lewis Cannon Models, c. 20th century, a 15th century breech-loading, iron culverin in a shipboard mount, based on one found on the Anholt wreck, a 15th century Bombard, and a Confederate railway battery as would have been used during the Richmond and Petersburg campaigns, on a track in a wooden base, lg. 10 in. Note: Emanuel Ray Lewis is the author of Seacoast Fortifications of the United States, and retired Librarian of the House of Representatives. $300-500
Pistols, Pre-1898 30 Scottish Highland Snaphance Pistol, c. 1684, iron stock with rams butt, engraved with foliate designs, lock marked IS and dated 1684 near the pan, iron barrel with foliate engravings and brass inlays, and a belt hook on the left side, barrel lg. 14 1/4, overall lg. 20 in. $2,000-3,000
31 British Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol, c. 1760, walnut stock with brass fittings, lockplate marked GALTON/1760 with a crown over GR, and a steel barrel with unreadable proof marks, barrel lg. 9, overall lg. 16 in. Note: Found in Frackville, Pennsylvania. $4,500-5,500
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32 Silver-mounted English Flintlock Pistol Made by Clark, c. 1771, walnut stock with silver grotesque mask buttplate, engraved silver triggerguard, silver escutcheon plate, silver ramrod pipes, and a silver sideplate with foliate designs, lockplate engraved with foliate designs, and CLARK in a banner under the pan, octagonal to round steel barrel with proof marks near the breech, and a wooden ramrod with a horn cap, barrel lg. 9, overall lg. 15 in. $4,000-5,000
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33 Pair of Silver-mounted Wilson Flintlock Pistols, c. last quarter 18th century, walnut stocks with ornate wire inlays, silver mounts with foliate designs, and panoply of arms, lockplate marked Wilson, the cock has a panoply of arms and gilt screw, blued barrel with engraved panoply of arms, foliate designs, marked LONDON with gilt in the relief, engraved and gilt sunburst at the front sights, and engraved foliate designs at the muzzle with gilt, wooden ramrods with a horn and silver tip, overall lg. 14 1/4 in. Note: These pistols where sold previously through Peter Finer in 1995, Lot 101. $8,000-10,000
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36 American-made Flintlock Pistol and Holster, c. late 18th century, walnut stock with brass and silver fittings, imported lock marked KETLAND/& Co., steel barrel marked on the top LONDON with proof marks near the breech, and a partial leather holster, barrel lg. 7 3/4, overall lg. 13 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500
34 Pair of Boxlock Flintlock Pistols by Bunney, c. 1777, walnut stocks with ornate silver wire inlays, silver escutcheon plates, and silver grotesque mask buttplates, brass barrels and frames, marked on the left side BUNNEY, and on the right LONDON, engraved with foliate designs, with proof marks under the barrels, overall lg. 13 in.
35 Pair of Iron-frame French Flintlock Boxlock Pistols, Bullet Mold, and Horn, c. late 18th century, iron frames engraved with foliate designs and CLAUDE FOTS/A VIC-SUR ALLEIR on the left sides, an iron bullet mold and barrel wrench combination tool, and a small horn powder flask, overall pistol lg. 5 in. $4,000-5,000
Provenance: Found in a home in New Jersey. $5,000-7,000
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37 Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol, c. 1808, walnut stock with a light cartouche on the left side, brass fittings, lockplate marked HARPERS/ FERRY/1808 on the tail, and an eagle over US under the pan, the breech marked with an eagle over P proof mark, US, and numbered 1592, barrel lg. 10, overall lg. 16 3/4 in. $4,500-6,500
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38 Identified Cased Nock Pistols, c. early 19th century, walnut stocks with checkered grips, engraved iron fittings, tail of the lockplates engraved with foliate designs, and marked H. NOCK under the pans, octagonal damascus barrels marked on the top H. NOCK. LONDON. GUNMAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, wooden ramrods with horn tips, wooden case with green velvet lining, containing a bullet mold, key, powder measure, and a cleaning rod/ball starter, marked on a brass plate on the top of the box MAR’QUIS OF WORCESTER/1ST. LIFE GUARDS, case wd. 8 3/4, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 17 3/8 in. Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. $4,000-6,000 39 British Light Dragoon Pistol, c. 1800-20, walnut stock with brass fittings, lockplate marked TOWER on the tail, and GR under a crown, and a steel barrel with two proof marks on the breech, barrel lg. 9, overall lg. 15 1/2 in. $500-700
40 Cased French Flintlock Pistols, c. early 19th century, walnut stocks with checkered wrists, engraved steel fittings, locks marked Pirmet/a Parise, with engraved lockplate tail and cock, octagonal barrels with engraving on the breech and brass sights, wooden ramrods with bone tips, with a bullet mold, powder flask, and screwdriver marked SHEFFIELD, wooden case lined with maroon velvet, barrel lg. 6 1/2, overall lg. 12 1/2 in. $4,500-6,500 41 Boxlock Flintlock Pistol, c. late 18th/early 19th century, walnut grip, steel frame marked LONDON on the right, and SOUTHALL on the left, with two proof marks under the barrel and a 3, overall lg. 6 1/4 in. $400-600 42 Boxlock Flintlock Pistol, c. early 19th century, walnut grip with a small silver escutcheon plate, steel frame marked London on the right side, with two proof marks under the barrel, overall lg. 5 1/2 in. $400-600 43 Boxlock Percussion Pistol, c. 1840s, walnut grip, steel frame with panoply of arms on both sides, marked on the left side RYAN & SON, overall lg. 6 3/8 in. $400-600
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44 Cased Tranter Fourth Model Revolver, c. 1850-60, serial number 11653T, checkered walnut grip, blued frame marked TRANTER/ PATENT, case has tools, bullet mold, bullets, oiler, powder flask, cap tin, and a lubricant container marked W. TRANTER’S/PATENT/ Lubricating Composition, case ht. 2 5/8, lg. 15 3/8, wd. 8 in. $2,000-2,500
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45 Cased Pinfire Revolver and Knife, c. mid19th century, ornately carved ebony grips, blued steel frame inlaid with silver and gold, marked with a crown over T on the octagonal section of the barrel, marked in gold on the top of the barrel JAC. ZIEGLER COLN, a knife with an ebony grip, a screwdriver, a small container, and a case with a green velvet lining, case lg. 11, ht. 3, wd. 7 in. $1,500-2,000
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46 Cased Pair of French Target Pistols, c. mid-19th century, ornately carved stocks, engraved steel fittings, locks marked MARQUIS PARIS, barrels engraved with foliate designs and marked Francis Marquis/Paris, case lined with velvet and marked FRANCIS MARQUIS/4 BOULEVART DES ITAILIENS/A PARIS, includes bullet mold, ball starter, mallet, screwdriver, ball and cap container, case ht. 3 1/2, lg. 18 1/2, wd. 10 in. $2,000-2,500
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47 Cased Set of French Target Pistols, c. mid-19th century, a dueling pistol with ornate foliate carvings on the stock, marked on the lockplate DESENNE/A PARIS, and the octagonal barrel marked with the same in gold, and a dueling pistol with checkered wrist, unmarked lockplate with a fish-shaped hammer, octagonal barrel marked with a 1 on the breech, two wooden ball starters, two powder measures, a brass powder flask, a brass cap container, and a wooden case fitted for the guns and components, case lg. 24, ht. 3, wd. 12 in. $3,000-5,000 48 Whitney Navy Model Revolver, c. late 1850s/early 1860s, serial number 12746, walnut two-piece grips, brass triggerguard, steel frame, cylinder, and octagonal barrel, barrel lg. 7 1/2, overall lg. 13 3/4 in. $1,200-1,500
49 Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver and Holster, c. 1868, serial number 31741, walnut grips, steel frame and cylinder (marked 541), brass triggerguard marked on the left side 36 CAL, and a brown leather holster, barrel lg. 7 1/2, overall lg. 13 in. $800-1,200 50 Identified Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, c. 1863, serial number 203367, walnut grip, silver-plated brass backstrap engraved with John Tasker, East Cambridge, Mass., steel frame, cylinder, and octagonal barrel marked ADDRESS SAML. COLT/ HARTFORD CT., barrel lg. 5, overall lg. 10 3/4 in. Note: John Tasker was a member of the 35th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, enlisted August 11, 1862, and discharged for disability on October 10, 1864. $2,800-3,000
51 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver and Holster, c. 1864, serial number 111432, all matching numbers, walnut grips, marked on top of the barrel ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA, with a black leather holster with flap, barrel lg. 8, overall lg. 14 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500
52 Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver Inscribed to Louis T. Wigfall from Joseph E. Johnston, c. 1855, serial number 40938, all matching numbers, walnut grip, backstrap is inscribed L.T. Wigfall from J.E. Johnston/ with Respect and Friendship, top of the barrel marked ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW.YORK CITY, barrel lg. 7 1/2, overall lg. 13 3/4 in. Note: Senator Louis T. Wigfall was a Senator from Texas, and after the state seceded from the union, was briefly a Confederate officer in the Texas Brigade before taking a seat in the Confederate Senate. He was very good friends with Joseph E. Johnston both before and during the Civil War. $10,000-12,000
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53 Smith and Wesson No. 1, Second Issue Spur-trigger Revolver, c. 1860-68, serial number 45222, rosewood grips, silver-plated brass frame, blued cylinder, and steel barrel, barrel lg. 3 3/16, overall lg. 7 in. $200-400
54 Metropolitan Arms Company Navy Revolver, c. mid-19th century, serial number 28, all matching numbers, .36 caliber, walnut one-piece grip, brass backstrap and triggerguard, both numbered, steel cylinder numbered, as is the wedge, loading lever, loading lever catch, trigger, base pin, barrel lg. 7 3/8, overall lg. 13 in. Provenance: A private collection. $2,000-2,500
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55 Colt House Model Revolver, c. 1871-76, serial number 7888, walnut grips, brass frame marked on the top strap PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871., and .41 CAL. on the lower frame, steel cylinder marked 7888, and the top of the barrel marked COLT’S HOUSE PISTOL/ HARTFORD CT. U.S.A., barrel lg. 2 5/8, overall lg. 6 1/2 in. $800-1,000
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56 Identified Nickel-plated Model 1860 Colt Richards Conversion Revolver, c. late 19th century, serial number 198266, walnut grip, plated backstrap marked N.M. Nolan U.S.A., side of plated steel frame marked COLTS PATENT, triggerguard marked 44 CAL, steel cylinder with remnant of scene, top of barrel marked ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA, with a folder of information on the original owner, barrel lg. 8, overall lg. 14 1/2 in.
Note: Major Nicholas Merritt Nolan began his military service in 1852 as a member of the artillery, then joined the 2nd Dragoons. He was commissioned in 1862, serving with the 6th U.S. Cavalry and was wounded several times during the Civil War, and was captured in March 1865. After the war he served as a Captain in the 10th U.S. Cavalry, known as the Buffalo Soldiers. He died as a Major in the 3rd U.S. Cavalry in 1883. A portrait of Nolan was sold in 2010 at auction. $4,000-4,500
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57 Model 1873 Colt Revolver, c. 1886, serial number 118314, .41 caliber, plastic grips, nickel-plated (refinished) frame, cylinder, and barrel, barrel lg. 4 3/4, overall lg. 11 1/4 in. Note: Accompanied by Colt factory papers on the gun. $800-1,000
59 Reproduction Colt Signature Series Pocket Navy Model Revolver, c. 1970s, serial number 56366, walnut grips, .36 caliber, silver-plated brass backstrap and triggerguard, color case-hardened frame, with blued barrel and cylinder, barrel lg. 5 1/2, overall lg. 11 in. $200-300
58 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, c. 1894, serial number 155743, walnut grips, color case-hardened frame, blued barrel marked COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45, barrel lg. 5 1/2, overall lg. 12 in. $3,000-5,000
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Swords
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60 British Monster-head Hanger, c. early 18th century, brass counterguard and handguard, two-piece cast-brass grip with raised dragons and foliate designs, and a monster-head pommel, steel blade with a single fuller and marked 370 with running wolf and an anchorshaped marking, blade lg. 28, overall lg. 33 1/2 in. Note: See Battle Weapons of the American Revolution, by George Neuman, p. 308, #15ss. $3,000-5,000
61 British Hanger, c. 1750-68, brass hilt with two side branches and heart-shaped counterguard, steel blade with a single fuller, blade lg. 27 1/2, overall lg. 33 in. $1,000-1,500 62 British Cuttoe, c. early to mid-18th century, brass shell guard form with stag grip, and a steel blade, blade lg. 23, overall lg. 28 in. $700-900
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63 British Grenadier Hanger with U.S. Markings, c. mid-18th century, iron hilt (missing grip) with an iron pommel marked C/ US, single fuller blade marked WM/HAR/VEY, with a leather scabbard, blade lg. 22, overall lg. 28 3/4 in. $2,000-2,500
64 American Hilted Sword and British Blade, c. mid to late 18th century, iron hilt in stirrup form, with a horn grip, steel blade with a single fuller with light British maker’s marks, blade lg. 25, overall lg. 30 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500
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65 French Hanger, c. 1767-91, brass hilt and grip with horizontal ribbing, and a steel blade, blade lg. 23 1/2, overall lg. 28 3/4 in. $200-400
68 English Small Sword, c. first half 18th century, brass hilt and counterguard, with figures and foliate designs, wooden grip (wrap missing), steel bade marked BRIDGE with a running fox, blade lg. 25 3/4, overall lg. 32 1/4 in.
70 Steel-hilt English Officer’s Sword, c. late 18th century, wire-wrapped shagreen grip, urn-shaped pommel with scale designs and an acorn, pierced guard with scale and foliate designs, pierced German rapier blade, blade lg. 43 1/2, overall lg. 50 in.
66 American Naval Cutlass, c. mid to late 18th century, crude iron hilt with a prior collections tag attached, wooden grip, steel blade with three fullers, and a very light sunburst engraving on the blade, blade lg. 30, overall lg. 34 in. $2,500-3,500
Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society. $200-400
Provenance: Sold through Peter Finer in 1995, Lot 207. $4,000-5,000
67 French Hanger, c. 1778-88, brass hilt with a leather-wrapped grip (some light loss), and a steel blade with a single fuller, blade lg. 29 1/4, overall lg. 34 1/2 in. Note: This type of hanger is almost identical to the Light Infantry hanger imported by Lafayette, but without the branch. $500-700
69 English Small Sword, c. last quarter 18th century, brass hilt and counterguard with brass wire wrap (intact), triangular blade (tip missing), blade lg. 27 3/4, overall lg. 33 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society. $200-400
71 British Pattern 1796 Officer’s Sword and Scabbard, c. 1796, gilt-brass hilt and counterguard (missing quillon), with wirewrapped grip and faceted pommel, engraved steel blade, leather scabbard with brass fittings, marked on the back of the throat R.JOHNSTON/late/FOSTER/sword Cutler to his/MAJESTY/St. James Strt/LONDON, blade lg. 32 1/2, overall lg. 39 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society. $500-700
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72 British Model 1796 Sergeant’s Sword, c. 1796, brass hilt with a faceted pommel, wood grip, and an unmarked steel blade, blade lg. 32, overall lg. 38 1/2 in. $300-500 73 French Napoleonic Cavalry Saber, c. early 19th century, brass hilt with side branches, wire-wrapped leather grip, and a steel blade engraved with foliate designs and panoply of arms, blade lg. 33, overall lg. 38 1/2 in. $800-1,000
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74 Eagle Pommel Saber and Scabbard, c. early 19th century, silver-plated brass hilt with an eagle pommel, and bone grip, blade with fire blue and gilt foliate designs, and panoply of arms, marked R.J. BROWN/& Co/BOSTON, and a silver-plated brass scabbard with one remaining carry chain, blade lg. 32 1/2, overall lg. 38 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society. $400-600
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75 Cavalry Saber and Scabbard, c. early 19th century, brass hilt with bone grip, steel blade with fire blue and gilt foliate designs, and panoply of arms, black leather scabbard with brass fittings, blade lg. 34, overall lg. 38 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society. $600-800 76 Royal Artillery Short Sword, c. 1812, brass stirrup-style hilt with a leather-wrapped wooden grip, steel blade marked WOOLEY, blade lg. 24 1/2, overall lg. 29 1/2 in. $650-850
77 French Year IX Naval Cutlass and Scabbard, c. 1800-01, iron hilt and grip with handguard, stamped 295 on the guard, steel blade with engraved anchors, and a steel scabbard, blade lg. 27, overall lg. 32 in. $750-1,000 78 Starr Model 1818 Non Commissioned Officer’s Sword and Scabbard, c. 1818, iron hilt with wooden grip, steel blade marked NSTARR/US/P, and a steel scabbard, blade lg. 26 3/4, overall lg. 32 in. $400-600 79 Starr Cavalry Saber and Scabbard, c. early 19th century, iron hilt with leather-wrapped wood grip, steel blade marked on the ricasso N.STARR, and a steel scabbard with two carrying rings, blade lg. 35, overall lg. 40 in. $600-800 80 Starr Cavalry Saber and Scabbard, c. early 19th century, iron hilt with leather-wrapped wood grip, steel blade marked near the ricasso N.STARR, and on the opposite side of the blade P/HHP, and a steel scabbard with two carrying rings, blade lg. 35, overall lg. 40 in. $600-800 81 French Officer’s Saber, c. 1800-10, brass hilt with bone grip, and a steel blade, blade lg. 34, overall lg. 39 1/4 in. $500-700 82 French First Empire General Staff Saber and Scabbard, c. early 19th century, brass hilt with lion pommel, bone grip, steel blade, and a brass scabbard with two carrying rings with foliate designs on the bands, blade lg. 33, overall lg. 38 3/4 in. $1,000-1,200
85 Model 1840 Light Artillery Officer’s Saber and Scabbard, c. mid-19th century, brass hilt cast with foliate designs, wire-wrapped shagreen grip, ricasso marked on one side PHILADELPHIA, and HORSTMANN/& SONS, engraved blade marked with foliate designs, panoply of arms, and WH/HORSTMANN/& SONS/PHILADELPHIA, and a steel scabbard with two carrying loops, blade lg. 36, overall lg. 41 1/2 in. $2,500-3,000 86 Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword and Knot, c. 1861-65, gilt-brass hilt with foliate designs, shagreen-covered wire-wrapped grip, steel blade with engraved foliate designs, panoply of arms, and marked AMES Mfg Co/ Chicopee/Mass., blade lg. 30 3/4, overall lg. 36 1/2 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society. $200-300 87 Identified Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword and Scabbard, c. mid-19th century, brass hilt with wire-wrapped shagreen grip, steel blade marked W.H./HORSTMANN/& SONS/ PHILADELPHIA and engraved with foliate designs, and U.S., and a leather scabbard with brass fittings, the throat engraved CAPT F Buchanan/USN with an applied star below the carrying ring, blade lg. 31 1/2, overall lg. 37 1/2 in. Note: A search of naval records show a Captain Franklin Buchanan (September 17th, 1800-May 11th, 1874) as an officer in the United States Navy, then joining the Confederacy at the outbreak of the war. He commanded the CSS Virginia, and was wounded in the thigh. Promoted to Admiral in 1862, he was later wounded and taken prisoner, and exchanged in February of 1865, although there is no documentation proving that this sword belonged to him. $700-900
83 French Model 1833B Cutlass, c. 1830s, japanned iron hilt and guard, steel blade with no visible markings, blade lg. 25, overall lg. 30 1/2 in. $500-600
88 Iron-hilt Sword and Wooden Scabbard, c. 1861-65, crude iron hilt and guard, wooden grip, iron blade with light file marks, wooden two-piece black-painted scabbard with a leather belt loop, blade lg. 28, overall lg. 34 1/2 in.
84 French Model 1833 Cutlass and Scabbard, c. 1838, japanned iron hilt, grip, and handguard, steel blade engraved with anchors, and a leather scabbard with brass fittings, blade lg. 29, overall lg. 31 1/2 in. $600-800
Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society.
89 Model 1840 Cavalry Saber, Scabbard, and Belt Plate, c. mid-19th century, brass hilt with two side branches, wire-wrapped leather grip, steel blade marked P.S. JUSTICE/PHILADA, a steel scabbard with two carrying rings, attached to one of the rings is a Model 1851 belt plate, blade lg. 35 1/2, overall lg. 41 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society. $300-500 90 Japanese Wakizashi, wrapped shagreen grip, iron tsuba, steel blade with two fullers, and a lacquered wooden scabbard, blade lg. 16, overall lg. 22 in. $700-900 91 Japanese Wakizashi, wrapped shagreen grip, iron tsuba, steel blade (with some rust spots), and a lacquered wooden scabbard, blade lg. 18, overall lg. 25 1/2 in $800-1,000 92 Japanese Tsuba and Hardware, an iron tsuba, with two minuki, and kashira. $200-300 93 Japanese Wakizashi with NTHK Papers, c. 1865, Shira-saya mountings, blade bright and signed Kunihira, one-piece silver hibaki, blade lg. 19, overall lg. 26 in. $1,500-2,000 94 Japanese Katana, Shira-saya mounting (some damage), unsigned blade (with some light spotting), blade lg. 25 1/2, overall lg. 37 1/2 in $700-900 95 Japanese Wakizashi, wrapped cloth grip with two minuki, iron tsuba, steel blade (with some light spotting), and a lacquered wood scabbard, blade lg. 23 1/2, overall lg. 36 in. $500-700
Note: Attached to the hilt is a tag which reads: “CONFEDERATE FOOT/ARTILLERY SWORD./WOODEN SCABBARD/(MADE BY CONFEDERATES).” $700-900
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97 Japanese Wakizashi in Shira-saya, Hilt, Scabbard, and Shinsa Documentation, wooden grip and scabbard, silver patterned hibaki, steel blade, shagreen grip with intact binding, patterned brass fittings, brass pierced tsuba, wooden blade, lacquered wooden scabbard, and Shinsa document, blade lg. 18 3/4, overall lg. 25 3/4 in. $2,000-4,000
99 Japanese Katana with Shira-saya, Hilt, Scabbard, and Shinsa Documentation, wooden grip and scabbard, silver patterned hibaki, steel blade, shagreen grip with intact binding, patterned brass fittings, brass tsuba, wooden blade, painted steel scabbard, and Shinsa document, blade lg. 26 3/4, overall lg. 35 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000
100 Japanese Katana with Shira-saya, Hilt, Scabbard, and Shinsa Documentation, wooden grip and scabbard, brass patterned hibaki, steel blade, shagreen grip with intact binding, patterned brass fittings, iron tsuba, wooden blade, lacquered wooden scabbard, and Shinsa document, blade lg. 30 3/4, overall lg. 40 in. $3,000-5,000
98 Japanese Katana with Shira-saya, and Shinsa Documentation, wooden grip and scabbard with markings, silver patterned hibaki, steel blade, and Shinsa document, blade lg. 28, overall lg. 37 in. $3,000-5,000
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101 Japanese Katana with Shira-saya, Hilt, Scabbard, and Shinsa Documentation, wooden grip and scabbard, brass patterned hibaki, steel blade, shagreen grip with intact binding, patterned brass fittings, iron tsuba, wooden blade, lacquered wooden scabbard, and Shinsa document, blade lg. 28 3/4, overall lg. 38 in. $3,000-5,000 102 Japanese Katana, shagreen grip with intact binding, brass patterned hibaki, patterned brass fittings, steel blade, brass and iron tsuba, lacquered wooden scabbard, blade lg. 23 3/4, overall lg. 33 3/4 in. $1,000-1,200
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103 Engraved Powder Horn Identified to Nathaniel Bartlett, c. 1755, horn engraved with a lion with a crown, horse, animals, two soldiers in a sword fight, foliate designs, and marked NATHANIEL BARTLETT/HIS HORN/ MADE BY HIM/IN/ALBANY/OCTOBER/THE 16 1755, overall lg. 13 in. Provenance: Guthman Collection, Part II, Northeast Auctions, October 12, 2006, see p. 24. Note: According to William Guthman’s notes, he was a Captain from Hadley, Massachusetts during the 1755 expedition to Crown Point, New York. A search of records at the Massachusetts State Archives shows he was more than likely from Plymouth, Massachusetts, and is shown as being in Albany during 1755. $7,000-9,000
104 Ticonderoga Powder Horn Owned by Timothy Wooding, c. 1759, horn with pine plug and iron staple, marked mr Timothy Woodins/horn made at Ticondaroga Augs ye 21 Ad 1759, carved with foliate designs, animals, two soldiers sword fighting on a bridge, and the name of the carver Samuel Jecoks, overall lg. 14 in. Note: Timothy Wooding was born on September 3, 1738, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died in 1769. He was a private in Captain Amos Hitchcock’s Company, Colonel Nathan Whiting’s 2nd Connecticut Provincial Regiment in 1758 and 1759. Samuel Jecoks is listed in Colonel Wooster’s Provincial Regiment. $4,000-6,000
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105 British Spontoon Head and Boarding Axe Head, c. mid to late 18th century, an iron spontoon head with iron cross bar, marked on the blade 5/5, and a boarding axe head marked with a broad arrow. $300-500 106 German Socket Bayonet, c. 1740-80, iron socket with a period repair and added rear socket ring, faceted neck, triangular blade, blade lg. 15, overall lg. 19 in. Provenance: Deaccessioned from a local museum. $150-250
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107 American Spontoon, c. 1775-83, red-painted wooden haft, with iron spontoon head and iron finial at the base, overall lg. 74 in. Note: Some regiments during the American Revolution were known to paint the haft the same color as their coat facings. $1,800-2,200
109 Engraved New York Map Horn, c. 1760s, horn with Spanish brown painted pine plug, engraved image of New York City, ships, windmills, hunting scenes, the Hudson River, Albany, Halifax, and many other forts, as well as a hunter with his dogs shooting at a deer, and remnant of original leather strap, lg. 20 in. Provenance: The Charles D. Cook collection, by family descent to the consignor.
108 Two English Silver Plates, c. 18th century, one heart-shaped, with the royal coat of arms in the center, two attachment holes on the upper part of the heart, and a touchmark on the point of the heart with IR (Joseph Richardson), with maroon velvet backing; the other oval, with a round belt and a fox in the middle. $400-600
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Note: This horn is pictured in the May 1925 issue of Antiques Magazine in the article “Map Horns� written by Howard M. Chapin and Charles D. Cook, p. 257, figure 7. According to the article, this horn was displayed at the Providence exhibition of 1921. $5,000-7,000
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110 American Halberd Head, c. mid-18th century, iron halberd head with two holes for the haft (missing), and three crosses stamped in the middle of the blade, ht. 18 1/2, wd. 9 3/4 in. $400-600 111 American Cartridge Box, Bayonet Shoulder Belt and Scabbard, and a British Bayonet, c. last quarter 18th century, leather cartridge box with a twenty-six-hole wooden block, and a linen strap, and a leather bayonet frog and scabbard with a linen strap, and a British bayonet.
112 24th Regiment of Foot Cartridge Pouch Plate, c. 1777, brass plate with a crown over 24, back has five studs to attach to the pouch flap (two broken), ht. 3, wd. 2 3/8 in. Note: Found on private property in the vicinity of the Battle of Bennington, Vermont. This plate is quite possibly from a member of Captain Alexander Fraser’s Company of Marksmen. This unit was comprised of men from each regiment who would be chosen by their ability to shoot, strength, and good character. $3,000-5,000
113 Revolutionary War-era Cartridge Box and Powder Horn, c. last quarter 18th century, leather flap repurposed from another object, leather strap, sheepskin bag (some loss), a nineteen-round wooden block; and a powder horn with leather strap (missing pine plug). Note: The block in this cartridge box is very similar to known examples with a provenance to the start of the American Revolution. $600-800
Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Ed Charol. $1,500-2,500
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114 Captain Peter Perit’s Carved Powder Horn, c. 1775, attributed to carver Jacob Gay, with soldiers dancing to a fiddler, British and American troops in line firing at each other, a mermaid looking at her reflection, a Native American, animals, trees, a British coat of arms with a circle below which reads SUCCESS TO AMERICA with a central figure of what looks to be George Washington, and a banner below marked WITER HILL 1775 with a small N above, in the center of the horn is carved PETER/PERIT/His Horn/MADE AT/ Tempels Farm/DECm: 20: 1775, and a pine plug at the base of the horn with two holes for the iron strap staple (missing), overall lg. 15 1/2 in. Note: Captain Peter Perit was born in Milford, Connecticut, in 1735. He served in the French and Indian War, and was commissioned a Captain in Colonel Charles Webb’s Regiment on July 6th, 1775. His regiment was stationed at Winter Hill in September of 1775, and the location Tempels Farm is actually Ten Hills Farm on the bank of the Mystic River, and owned by the Temple family. Perit later joined Henry Knox’s Artillery, and was captured at the battle of Fort Washington in 1776. After his exchange, he could not get his position back in his regiment, and in 1781 was released from service. Documents relate that he was not paid for his service, and as late as 1794, James Blanchard is writing to George Washington about Perit and others to get the financial situation resolved. Perit died on September 29th, 1803, at age 68, and is interred in Milford, Connecticut. $20,000-25,000
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Detail from “A Plan of Boston in New England with its Environs, Including Milton, Dorchester, Roxbury, Brooklin, Cambridge, Medford, Charleston, Parts of Malden and Chelsea. With the Military Works Constructed in those Places in the Years 1775, and 1776,” Henry Pelham, London, published June 2nd, 1777, showing Ten Hills, or “Tempels” Farm. Courtesy the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, Boston Public Library.
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115 British Light Infantry Horn, c. 1771-95, horn with a brass spout, brass lever, and iron spring, and a brass plug on the end with incised lines, and a screw-off cap to fill the horn, overall lg. 10 1/2 in. $300-500
117 British 17th Regiment Marked Flesh Fork, c. 1779, iron flesh fork with a very faint maker’s mark, and engraved 17 on the handle, with a note which reads Cooking fork taken from/stores captured from the/British at Stony Pt., July, 1779, in a wooden case, overall lg. 18 1/2 in.
116 American Revolutionary War Socket Bayonet for a Fowler or Fusil, c. 1775-83, steel socket and triangular blade, marked at the base of the blade IB/JD with a cross in between, blade lg. 12 1/2, overall lg. 16 3/4 in. $250-350
Provenance: Acquired from the descendants of an unidentified New York Revolutionary War soldier in Orange County by the late Radford Curdy, historian of Orange County, New York.
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118 Identified Brimfield Powder Horn, c. 1775, signed by carver Joseph Nelson, inscribed BRIMFIELD DEC/1775, and John Anderson his horn/Joseph Nelson, with finely engraved foliate designs and patterns, pine plug, and a faceted spout, overall lg. 14 1/2 in. Note: Many Joseph Nelsons and John Andersons are listed in Massachusetts Soldiers & Sailors of the American Revolution; the Historical Collections Town of Brimfield, by Reverend Charles M. Hyde, lists a Joseph Nelson born in 1755, and a John Anderson as a Corporal in the town militia in the year 1760. $5,500-7,500
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119 Framed Original Don Troiani Watercolor of Washington and Rochambeau at Yorktown, c. 2002, watercolor on paper of Generals Washington and Rochambeau with a French engineer, overlooking the British defenses at Yorktown, Virginia, matted and framed with conservation glass, ht. 24, wd. 16 3/4 in. Provenance: The Benninghoff Collection. Note: Pictured in Don Troiani’s Soldiers of the American Revolution, p. 176. $900-1,100 120 Framed Original Don Troiani Watercolor of Cornwallis at Yorktown, c. 2002, watercolor on paper of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, with brick buildings in the background, and an armed guard saluting him, matted and framed with conservation glass, ht. 27, wd. 19 in. Provenance: The Benninghoff Collection. Note: Pictured in Don Troiani’s Soldiers of the American Revolution, p. 41. $900-1,100
121 Large British Felling Axe and Partial Haft, c. last half 18th century, iron axe head with a British broad arrow, and the markers mark HAWKE, and the partial remains of the original wooden haft, axe lg. 11 5/8 in. Note: This axe was found years ago by a recreational diver near Fort Erie, built around 1760 and occupied during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. $600-800
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122 Engraved French Portrait of John Paul Jones, c. 1780, depicted during the naval battle against the Serapis, matted, in a gilt frame, ht. 12 1/4, wd. 9 3/8 in. $600-800
124 John Rhodes Engraved Powder Horn, c. 1777, horn with pine plug, carved on the side of the horn JOHN RHODES, and marked BRISTOL/Janr. 7th 1777, carved with a horse and handler, animals, birds, and a house, overall lg. 7 3/8 in.
123 Framed Don Troiani Figure Study of The 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers on Campaign, c. 2007, watercolor on paper of the 23rd Regiment, or Royal Welsh Fusiliers, in campaign dress with gaitered trousers, and a second order hat, waistbelt worn as a shoulder belt, matted and framed with conservation glass, ht. 27, wd. 19 in.
Provenance: The Charles D. Cook collection, by family descent to the consignor.
Provenance: The Benninghoff Collection. $800-1,000
Note: John Rhodes enlisted on January 1, 1777, and served until June 1783. $1,500-2,500 125 Ironsides Centennial Ship’s Horn, and a Plain Ship’s Horn, c. mid to late 19th century, cow horn engraved with a ship, and above in a banner reads OLD IRONSIDES, with a wooden plug missing the screw-in stopper, and a plain horn with a wooden plug with a screw in stopper, overall lg. 20 to 23 in. $1,500-2,000
126 General William Henry Clinton’s Gorget, 1st Regiment of Foot Guards, c. 1790, giltsilver gorget with scalework on each side with no gilt finish, silver British Royal Arms in the center, surrounded by foliate designs, retains the blue silk rosettes on the upper arms, with a piece of leather glued to the underside, marked W.H.C., ht. 4 1/4, wd. 3 1/2 in. Provenance: This gorget was sold by Peter Finer in 1995, and is listed as item 29 in his catalog. Note: Clinton was born in 1769, and his father was Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton. He was commissioned as a Captain in the Foot Guards in July of 1790. He died in 1846. $4,000-6,000
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127 Inscribed Powder Horn, c. 1806, horn engraved with a heart, ship, musket, foliate designs, and an American eagle with shield, compass-work carvings along banners, one marked MADE BY WILLIAM BROWN Jr 1806., with a pine plug and faceted spout, overall lg. 18 in. $2,000-2,500 128 French Artillery Officer’s Gorget, c. early 19th century, brass gorget with an applied device with crossed cannons, three fleur-delis, a wreath, and a crown, overall wd. 5 in. $300-500 129 Militia Cartridge Box, c. late 18th/early 19th century, black leather flap (detached) with a leather bag-style bottom with brass tacks in a US pattern, and a twenty-four-round wooden block inside, lg. 9, ht. 4 1/4 in. $300-500 130 Napoleonic Boarding Pike, c. early 19th century, black-painted wooden haft with an iron spearhead, an iron handguard, and base, overall lg. 86 3/4 in. $700-900
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131 Militia Officer’s Belt Plate, c. 1810-20, silver-plated (some loss) brass plate with an engraved eagle, with eight attachment hooks on the back, ht. 3 3/4, wd. 3 in. $1,000-1,200 132 British Officer’s Gorget, c. late 18th/early 19th century, brass gorget with gilt remnants, (small split near the top center), engraved with a crown over GR, overall wd. 3 3/8 in. $400-600 133 Silver British Officer’s Gorget, c. late 18th century, silver gorget body with coat of arms, and GR, back lined with red morocco leather, wd. 3 3/4, ht. 4 1/2 in. $800-1,000
134 Halberd Tomahawk, c. early 19th century, forged steel head with curved front blade, engraved on one side with a Federal-style shield and crossed arrows on the point above, the other side engraved W.C.T./to/G.W.M. with a bow on the point, with a wooden haft, overall lg. 23 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000
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135 Portrait Miniature of a French Military Officer, late 18th century, dressed in a blue coat with white facings and waistcoat, and black neckstock, in a molded frame with gilt liner, sight ht. 3, wd. 2 1/4 in. $300-500 136 Portrait of David Cameron with His Family, and Two Bibles, c. 1813, watercolor painting of David Cameron in his British army uniform, his wife Naomi, and daughter Suffia (Sophia) in her mother’s arms with trees in the background, a bible marked on the front cover BRITISH/&/FOREIGN/BIBLE SOCIETY, and on the inside David Cameron/East Greenwich/1857, and a pocket bible (cover missing) marked on the inside Holy Bible/ David Cameron/Greenwich/ NY, image ht. 10 5/8, wd. 8 in. Note: David C. Cameron was born on June 22nd, 1789 in Forres, Moray, Scotland, was married to Naomi Stalker on January 16th, 1810, and died in Greenwich, New York, on October 4th, 1862. $400-600
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137 Portrait Miniature of a French Officer, c. early 19th century, with a brass frame, wearing a green jacket with red cuffs, welting, and silver trim, with his sword and shako behind him, dia. 4 in. $300-500 138 Royal Artillery Cartridge Pouch, c. early to mid-19th century, black-painted leather pouch with a brass cannon plate on the front flap, two brass strap attachments on either side, a tin liner, and a russet leather strap. $150-250 139 British Napoleonic Holster and Carbine Sling, c. early 19th century, russet leather holster, and a russet leather carbine sling with muzzle boot and a brass roller buckle. Provenance: Formerly from the Keith Neil Collection. $500-700 140 Militia Cartridge Box, c. early 19th century, black leather box with star and diamond patterns stamped into the flap, and a wooden twenty-four-round block. $200-400
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141 Augustus Romaldus Wright’s Toiletry Box and Images, c. mid-19th century, elaborate mahogany case with a silver escutcheon on the top marked Augustus Wright with foliate designs, and a silver plate around the keyhole marked 1858, and a drawer below the keyhole, inside the lid is a mirror, box contains two side compartments: one marked PERFUMERY, the other FANCY SOAP, the central compartment with six small compartments, the main compartment contains daguerreotypes, and ambrotypes, some civilians and some soldiers, including one of Wright, ht. 8 3/8, wd. 9 1/2, lg. 16 in. Note: Augustus Romaldus Wright (18131891) was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1856, serving from 1857-59, he also served as a delegate to the Georgia, as well as the Confederate Secession Convention. He was offered the position of provisional governor of Georgia by President Abraham Lincoln, but declined and became colonel of the 38th Georgia Infantry Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia. $6,000-8,000 142 Pair of Pommel Holsters, c. early 19th century, two leather holsters with a leathercovered block on each holster to carry six rounds of ammunition, with a central leather connection strap, and a piece of linen upholstery strap. $300-500
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143 Militia Cartridge Box, c. early 19th century, leather flap and pouch, with twentyfive tin cylindrical inserts for cartridges, overall lg. 9 1/2, ht. 3 in. $300-500 144 Model 1839 Infantry Waistbelt, a Model 1841 Bayonet Scabbard, and Bayonet, c. 1830s-40s, white buff leather belt with an oval brass lead-filled plate marked US; a bayonet scabbard with a white buff leather frog, and black bridle leather scabbard; and a socket bayonet marked A/US. $700-900
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145 J. Hapgood Gun Store Posters, c. 1847 large and small size posters advertising the J. Hapgood gun store in Shrewsbury and Boston, Massachusetts, for purchases of the new Volcanic arms, as well as manufacturing and repair work, small poster ht. 11, wd. 9, large poster ht. 15, wd. 10 3/4 in. $100-200
146 Patent Model for The Mayall Machine Gun, c. 1860, cherry barrel and parts, with steel gears, barrel and other parts move when the wheels are turned, mounted on a cherry base, ht. 8 3/4, wd. 11 1/4, lg. 19 in. Note: Includes photocopies of the patent drawings and papers. $4,000-6,000
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147 Richmond Depot Type II Jacket from 2nd Lieutenant John James Haines, 2nd Virginia Infantry, c. 1862-63, blue-gray English army cloth shell, French blue doeskin applied cuffs and collar, three cuff-size Federal general service buttons on each cuff, handapplied gold second lieutenant’s galloon on the sleeves, with one piece on each side of the collar, nine-button front with six Maryland state buttons remaining on the right front forepart, and a cotton osnaburg lining with an inside pocket on the left front. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: Purchased from the Haines family, where it had been passed down from the original owner. Lieutenant Haines is listed as being wounded during the battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, on December 13th, 1862. He was captured November 13th, 1863 in Frederick County, Virginia, and was released on June 12th, 1865. The lot is accompanied by an object analysis by Leslie D. Jensen. $30,000-40,000
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148 Civil War Cartridge Box, c. mid to late 19th century, black leather box with lead-filled brass plate marked US, tin cartridge inserts inside the box, leather shoulder strap with a lead-filled brass eagle breastplate. $400-600
149 Model 1858 Forage Cap, c. 1858-65, blue cloth cap with leather visor, and leather chinstrap, two cuff-size brass eagle I buttons, an infantry bugle, company letter, and a 2, with a brown polished cotton liner (some missing), and a brown leather sweatband. $1,500-2,000
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150 Framed, Signed Letter from General George Gordon Meade, c. 1864, framed between two pieces of glass, an image of General Meade, and a note written May 7, 1864, on paper which reads Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac, about moving the train of wounded to avoid capture, ht. 13 1/2, wd. 16 in. $400-600
151 Pair of Silver Eaglehead Spurs and a Single Spur, 18th/19th century, a matching pair of silver spurs with eagle wings which wrap around the boot, and an eagle’s head with the spur attached, and a single silver spur with an eagle’s head, marked on the band with initials. $1,200-1,500
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152 Signed Letter from Ulysses S. Grant to General Henry Halleck, c. 1864, framed between two pieces of glass, written on April 27, 1864, at the Headquarters, Armies in the Field, Culpepper Court House, Virginia, regarding the slowness of the Senate to confirm certain Brigadier Generals to their rank, ht. 11, wd. 8 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000
153 Schenkl Shell with Base from Gettysburg, c. 1863, 3-inch Schenkl shell with the fuse removed, engraved near the top Gettysburg/1863, mounted on a wooden block with a paper label marked Cemetery Hill, ht. 11 in. $2,000-2,500 154 New York National Guard Rope Tension Drum, c. last half 19th century, red-painted hoops, shell painted with New York seal, and marked EXCELSIOR/79th REGt Co H. N.G.S.N.Y., ht. 13 3/4, dia. 16 in. $800-1,200
155 Blanket Carried by Samuel G. Gilbreth, 1st Company of Massachusetts Sharpshooters, c. 1861-64, gray and white stripes, with red, white, and blue stripes on each end, with a paper museum tag which reads “Carried by: Samuel G. Gilbreth/1st Co. Independent Mass. Sharpshooters.” Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: Purchased from the family in Massachusetts. Samuel Gilbreth enlisted in September of 1861 as a private. On October 22, 1863, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, and was killed in action at Petersburg, Virginia, on June 18th, 1864. From: Alden C. Ellis, Jr., The Massachusetts Andrew Sharpshooters; A Civil War History and Roster (Jefferson, NC and London: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2012. The Company Record states that Lieutenant Gilbreth was killed by a ball in the face. In Harvard’s Civil War: A History of the Twentieth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Richard Miller sheds more light on his death: “… [A] man of extraordinary coolness and daring. There was no reason to question either judgment, but on the afternoon of 18 (June) the lanky sharpshooter’s virtues had become something else. Firing had tapered off along the Twentieth Massachusetts’s front as men warily eyed the opposing breastworks.
Suddenly a Confederate [s]harpshooter, his mind warped no less than a few of his blue counterparts, leaped onto his parapet and challenged any Federal sharpshooter to a duel. Lieutenant Gilbreth decided to oblige. Probably at some arranged signal, both men fired; when the smoke cleared, the rebel was down. Now Gilbreth offered a challenge and several rebels accepted; Gilbreth dropped them all. Meanwhile, frantic comrades tried to persuade the lieutenant to stop his craziness. But no! He would not listen, became very excited as his success multiplied…Finally darkness ended the contests—but not the craziness. The lieutenant was so exhilarated that he claimed with much bluster a charmed life…The lieutenant announced that he would renew the contest in the morning…The charm gave out the next morning. As promised, Gilbreth mounted the works, issued his challenge, and was met by an obliging duelist from the rebel line. Just as the two men raised their muskets the contest was ended when a third rebel sent a bullet zinging through Gilbreth’s mouth and into his spine. Paralyzed from the neck down, he was taken to (Doctor) Perry, who pronounced the wound mortal. Lieutenant Gilbreth’s last words: ‘I hit him anyway, Doctor.’” $2,500-3,000
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156 Portrait of Elisha Hunt Rhodes, c. 1897, wearing a Rhode Island militia officer’s uniform, and a veteran’s metal, signed at l.l. CROSS/97, in a gilt frame, ht. 54, wd. 43 1/2 in. Note: Elisha Hunt Rhodes and his diary where used extensively in Ken Burns’s “The Civil War” series on PBS. Rhodes served in the 2nd Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry as a non-commissioned officer, and rose to be the colonel of the regiment. After the Civil War, he was very active in the Grand Army of the Republic, and commanded the Rhode Island Militia from 1879 to 1893. On the back of the frame is marked “CHRISTIES AUCTION/LOT 98 1985.” $3,000-5,000
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157 Collection of Civil War Letters and Documents from James C. Duane, Chief Engineer, Army of the Potomac, c. 186165, notes, sketches, some made by scouts and skirmishers with troop positions, general orders no. 13 written the day after the surrender at Appomattox, the circular sent out after President Lincoln’s death, and captured Confederate Engineer Corps documents relating to supplies, including mining materials at Petersburg, Virginia, promotions, and other related material. $5,000-7,000
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158 Model 1858 Canteen Identified to A.C. Reeder, Co. C, 24th Iowa Infantry, c. 186165, smooth side tin canteen with a pewter spout, covered in jean cloth (some wear and holes), marked on the front with a.C.R./Co. C 24th/Ioa, with a white-painted 19th corps badge on the reverse side, and an issue strap. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $1,000-1,200
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159 Civil War Captain’s Coat and Sash, c. 186165, blue broadcloth body with eagle I buttons, infantry captain’s shoulder straps, black velvet lining in the collar, green silk lining, cotton sleeve lining with blue stars and stripes, and an officer’s sash. $2,500-3,500 160 Civil War-era Gloves Identified to Franklin W. Chenery, 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, c. 1862-63, white woven cotton gloves with knitted wrists. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: According to a written note, these gloves where found in the pocket of the frock coat once owned by Denis. The last known location of the coat was in the National Guard Gallery in Washington, DC. $400-600
161 Confederate Haversack from Eleozer O. Tarrant, Company C, 6th Virginia Infantry, c. 1861-65, twilled cotton drill with wood buttons, an external pocket sewn to the outside, and a cotton strap shortened with a knot, and a twig, with paper notes stating that this might have come from the Lee Museum many years ago.
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Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: Tarrant enlisted in the Confederate service on April 18th, 1861, at Norfolk, Virginia. He was wounded at the battle of Malvern Hill on July 1st, 1862, and was captured at Petersburg, Virginia on October 17th, 1864, and was released on May 14th, 1865. Photocopies of his service records, and letters accompany the lot. $3,000-5,000 162 Lincoln Mourning Cockade, c. 1865, black gauze formed into a cockade, and a central pin with Abraham Lincoln’s head in a circle. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $300-500
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163 Identified 4th Texas Gardner Pattern Canteen, c. 1861-65, cedar canteen with iron bands, one side of the drum marked Co. I/J M Polk, and the other side marked TEXAS around a star with a 4th in the center, near the spout is a paper label marked Dahlgren Post No. 2, G.A.R./Memorial Hall,/E St. South Boston, with a partial cotton strap and iron roller buckle, dia. 7 3/8 in. Note: J.M. Polk is listed as serving in the 4th Texas. He was wounded at Gaines Mill on June 27th, 1862, and again at the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20th, 1863. Among his records is a note with reads in part: “I know him to be a good & gallant soldier. He has always done his duty and is worthy of promotion.” $5,000-6,500
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164 Vest Identified to Henry Watts Shephard, 170th New York Volunteers, Corcoran’s Irish Legion, c. 1862-65, medium blue twill woven cloth with two external pockets, cotton print panel back with buckle adjustment, and lined with two different calico patterns.
165 Cravat Identified to Elnathan Walker, Company G, 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, 1862-63, black silk, folded into a ribbon, with a white silk chain stitched border, overall lg. 29 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen.
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: 1st Sergeant Henry Watts Shephard enlisted in the 170th New York Volunteers on August 26th, 1862, and mustered out on June 8th, 1865. $1,000-1,500
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Note: There is a note stating that this was found in the tail of Walker’s frock coat. $300-500
166 Pair of Civil War-era Possibly Confederate Officer’s Trousers, c. 1861-65, medium blue wool trousers with black welted outseams, tapered at ankles possibly for boots, brown polished cotton waistband lining, fly lining, and white cotton drill pocket bags. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: These where purchased from The Union Drummer Boy in 2001. With the trousers is the receipt which states, “Civil War Officers trousers, medium blue with black welted strip. These pants are said to have come with an Arkansas coat whose buttons where removed and sold separately. The coat then had eagle staff buttons affixed and sold to a museum. These pants are being as union, however, the history should not be discounted.” $7,000-8,000 167 Double-bag Knapsack Identified to M.J. Turner, c. 1861-65, Federal-style soft pack of painted canvas with leather straps, marked in between the two inner bags M.J. TURNER.
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Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: A search of the Compiled Service Records at the National Archives shows two M.J. Turners fighting for the Confederacy, one from Tennessee, the other from Georgia. $300-500
168 Size Four Civil War Artillery Shell Jacket, c. 1861-65, blue broadcloth body, with red worsted tape, brass general service buttons, brass hardware for shoulder scales, heavy gray jean cloth lining, and cotton sheeting in the sleeves. $1,500-2,000
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169 Federal Infantry Overcoat, c. mid to late 19th century, sky blue kersey body and cape, five brass general service buttons on the right front, and five buttonholes on the left, lined with a brown and white mixed, coarse, plain-woven cloth, sleeves lined with cotton drill, marked size three, and G.A.C. & Co. Sept 20, 1864. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $2,500-3,000 170 Civil War-era Hardtack, c. 1861-65, rectangular piece of hardtack with a note which reads Hardtack/food rations for/ Lafayette Allen/during Civil War, ht. 3 7/8, wd. 4 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $400-600
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171 Model 1858 Issue Haversack and Inner Food Bag, c. 1861-65, black-painted outer bag and strap with leather closure strap and iron buckle, cotton drill inner bag with button holes to attach to the inside of the bag.
173 Civil War Tin Cup Identified to Charles Briggs, Company K, 36th Massachusetts Volunteers, c. 1861-65, tin cup with tin handle, painted on the front C. BRIGGS/Co. K. 36/MASS., ht. 4 in.
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $2,000-2,500
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $300-500
172 Civil War Cup Identified to E. Bonin, 1st Rhode Island Regiment, c. 1861-65, tin cup with tin handle, marked on the bottom E. BONIN, ht. 4 3/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $250-350
174 Civil War-era Four-button Fatigue Blouse, c. 1861-65, dark blue wool flannel body, pieced near the shoulders, four general service buttons, brown flannel lining with a pocket on the left inside front, sleeve linings made from cotton sheeting and marked with a red 4 on the sleeve cap, and with the owner’s name Capt. G.D. Brientnall in pencil, no maker’s mark. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: Captain G.D. Brientnall appears in pension records as a member of the 6th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. The lot is accompanied by an object analysis by Leslie D. Jensen. $10,000-15,000
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175 Identified Stationary Valise of Mahlon S. Jones, Company H, 72nd Pennsylvania Volunteers, c. 1861-65, leather flap for stationery wrapped around a wooden core for pens and ink, marked on the inside flap Mahlon S. Jones/Nov. 25th 1863 Comp. H 72nd Regt./2nd Brigade Penn. Vols., overall lg. 10 1/2 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $300-500
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176 Unissued Regimental Flag, Pole, and Tassels, c. 1861-65, blue silk regimental flag, painted with an eagle, shield, stars, and a banner with no regimental affiliation, with gold fringe (not applied, but present), an issue pole, and cords with tassels, flag ht. 72, wd. 72, pole ht. 108 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $7,000-9,000
177 Blanket Carried by Theodore Southworth, Company A, 184th New York Volunteer Infantry, c. 1864-65, brown and green woven wool blanket with frayed edges, includes two paper museum labels, one reading “Blanket used by pvt. Theodore/Jackson, Co ‘A’ 184th New York/Volunteer Infantry during his/Civil War service.” Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: The 184th New York mustered into service September 12th, 1864, and mustered out June 29th, 1865. $800-1,000
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178 U.S. Model 1858 Blanket, c. mid to late 19th century, brown woven wool blanket with medium brown stripes on each end, with US embroidered in yarn in the center. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: This blanket was purchased from John Henry Kurtz in 1977, and purportedly came out of a Massachusetts collection. $1,500-2,000
179 Journal, Pistols, Sash, Gold Watch, and Papers of Colonel Richard C. Dawkins, 6th Kentucky Infantry, c. 1861-65, journal included hand-drawn maps on the inside front and back covers of Shiloh, Bull Run, Ft. Donelson, and the vicinity of Richmond, also includes many pages of his thoughts on events in camp and battle, including in the east; two silver-plate Moore’s Patent Company No. 1 Deringer pistols, both inscribed R. C. Dawkins Col. 6th KY. Infty.; his officer’s sash; an 18kt gold pocket watch inscribed on the inside Maj, Richards C. Dawkins/6th KY. Inf. Vol./By the members of Co. B/his late command/Chatanooga Tenn./Jan. 1st 1864/Shiloh. Stone River./Chickamauga; and personal correspondence with Dawkins’s wife and other veterans after his death describing his military service, as well as all of his commissions. Provenance: By family descent to the consignor. Note: Richard C. Dawkins enlisted and became a 2nd Lieutenant on December 7, 1861, and rose through the ranks to become Colonel of the 6th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry by the end of the Civil War. In one of the letters included with this group is one written in 1812 to Dawkins’s wife after he had passed away, describing the gift of the gold watch: “He called his company in line and read the commission, which, vowed if accepted, would part him from his old Co., and with tears in his eyes vowed that he would rather command and be with his boys and command them alone than to be a general in the United states Army. But his boys well knew that he deserved and merited this promotion, and bade him go, and as a small token of love and esteem the company presented him with a splendid gold watch and chain, which he wore until the day of his death, and he has told me more than a score times since the war, that outside of his wife and babies, there was nothing he prized more than the watch and chain that his boys from their scanty earnings of thirteen dollars per month had presented him.” $4,000-6,000
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180 Bible Identified to Myrick I. Plummer, Company C, 19th Maine Volunteer Infantry, c. 1861-65, leather-bound bible with brass clasp, marked on the inside with a stencil M.I. PLUMMER/Co. C. 19. Me R, ht. 5, wd. 3 1/2 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $200-400 181 Company Roll Book of Company G, 29th Pennsylvania Regiment, c. 1862, leatherbound roll book with penned in names and listings, ht. 7 3/8, wd. 5 1/8 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $300-500 182 Civil War-era Shelter Half, c. 1864-65, offwhite cotton canvas with reinforced corners and blue stripes, marked in iron gall ink with the initials WHA, hand-sewn grommets, tin buttons, hand-sewn buttonholes, ht. 64, wd. 59 in.
183 Housewife, Hymn Book, and Union Saloon Card Identified to Thomas Pearson Jr., 50th Massachusetts Regiment, 1862-63, black oilcloth body with wool tape binding, internal pockets made from off-white polished cotton and drill, marked inside Thomas Pearson Jr., a soldier’s hymn book marked inside Thos Pearson/Co F 50 regt/Mass Vol/1862/Dr Burns/Philadelphia, a card marked UNION VOLUNTEER REFRESHMENT SALOON/ foot of Washington St./PHILADELPHIA, and a small booklet marked Take Care of your/ Health:/Advice to Soldiers. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $700-900 184 Civil War-era Massachusetts Haversack, c. 1861-65, off-white cotton duck outer bag and strap, with two bone buttons to secure the flap, and a cotton duck inner ration bag with remnants of a light maker’s mark. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $700-900
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $400-600 187 Pocket Diary Identified to Archie Baxter, 141st New York Volunteers, c. 1863, black cloth-covered pasteboard, marked on the inside cover Oostanaula River/Chickamauga, with written accounts of his travels and actions, ht. 4, wd. 2 3/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $400-600 188 Identified Carte-de-visite of Emery Hilton, Company E, 4th Maine Infantry, c. 1861, seated image of Hilton wearing a frock coat, waistbelt, and a cartridge box over his shoulder. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen.
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: This came out of an auction in New England many years ago; a pair was purchased by the West Point museum. $10,000-12,000
186 Diary of Sergeant H.H.G. Wicks, Company B, 25th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, c. 1862, leather-bound diary with dates starting in October 1862, also with company rolls in the back of the book, ht. 5 3/4, wd. 3 3/4 in.
185 Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer Tintype and Case, c. 1865, tinplate image of Custer wearing the uniform of a Major General, maroon velvet-lined thermoplastic case with foliate designs, case ht. 4 1/4, wd. 3 in. $800-1,200
Note: Hilton enlisted on April 29th, 1861, and was wounded at the battle of Bull Run on July 21st, 1861 while the standard bearer for his regiment. $200-400
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189 Federal Infantry Uniform Jacket, c. 186165, dark blue kersey body, all hand-sewn with the exception of a line of topstitching on the top of the collar, twelve brass cuff-size eagle buttons down the right front, and eleven buttonholes on the left side, lined in a wool checked cloth, and the sleeves lined with cotton sheeting, a possible mill-mark on right inside sleeve lining, which says LANCA and is cut off (possibly for Lancaster Mill), with inspection and size 1 dot in the cap of both sleeves.
192 Pennsylvania Reserve Brigade Cartridge Box, c. 1861-65, black leather cartridge box, on the flap is a Pennsylvania Reserve Brigade box plate, marked under the flap CO. A. G.R./114, with tins inside the box, (only part of the shoulder strap remains attached to the buckles under the box).
195 Thirty-four-star Flag and Pole, c. 1861-63, red and white wool bunting stripes (some bleeding and damage), with machine-sewn seams, blue wool bunting canton with thirtyfour hand-sewn white cotton stars, and a pole with plated brass finial and tip, pole lg. 108, flag 57 x 57 in.
Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. $1,000-1,200
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $500-700
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $7,000-9,000
193 Knife, Fork, and Spoon Combination Set Carried by Sawyer Farrington, 3rd Vermont Light Artillery, c. 1861-65, wood grips with steel frame and parts, splits in half in the center, blade marked SYLVESTER & CO. in a banner.
190 Set of Patriotic Dominoes, c. 1864, greenpainted wooden case, containing dominoes with patriotic Americans including George Washington, Philip Schuyler, Abraham Lincoln, and others, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 6, wd. 5 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $400-600 191 Pocket Knife Identified to Francis England, 146th New York Volunteer Infantry, c. 186165, bone grips with brass and steel frame, with two blades (worn from use), overall lg. 4 7/8 in.
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: With a note saying this was from a Grand Army of the Republic post in Vermont. $200-400 194 Civil War-era Haversack, c. mid to late 19th century, off-white cotton drill bag and strap, with riveted leather closure strap and iron buckle, bottom of the bag with an ink design of an Indian with a war club (possibly a mill mark from the bolt of cloth).
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: Includes a note card stating that this piece came from the family. $200-300
Note: Included is a note stating that this haversack was purchased from Bannermans in 1955, and that it was found among signal corps equipment. $800-1,000
196 Knapsack and Groundcloth Identified to Harvey Clark, 25th Massachusetts Volunteers, c. 1861-64, rubberized cloth double bag knapsack with leather straps, marked inside one of the inner flaps harvey clark, and a rubberized groundcloth (some wear) with a single grommet marked with an F, and a patent mark (illegible). Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $1,500-2,000 197 Twelve Civil War Tintypes, c. 1861-65, various images of soldiers in uniform, one with his wife, (no cases), ht. 3 3/8, wd. 2 3/4 in. $300-500 198 Small Sheffield Knife and Scabbard, c. 19th century, pearl and silver grip, blade marked on the ricasso I*XL, and on the blade G. WOSTENHOLM & SON/WASHINGTON WORKS/SHEFFIELD, and a leather scabbard with a silver throat, marked on the leather I*XL, blade lg. 5 3/8, overall lg. 9 1/4 in. $300-500
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199 Civil War Medal Identified to Samuel K. Thompson, 5th Kansas Cavalry and 54th United States Colored Troops, c. 1865, 14kt gold medal with a rectangular bar at the top, the front marked 5th Kans: Cav: & 54th U.S.C.T., the back of the bar marked Samuel K. Thompson, below the bar in a shield is marked with the battles fought in 1863, as well as a pair of applied crossed sabers, on the bottom is a crescent and star (VII Corps badge) engraved with crossed muskets and other battles and a central Masonic device, and on the back engraved with additional battles. Note: Samuel K. Thompson fought in the Civil War, and died as a second lieutenant in the 25th Infantry Regiment, also known as the “Buffalo Soldiers,” on July 7th, 1880, at the age of 39. His journal for the year 1870 and personal papers are in the collection of the College of William & Mary. $4,000-5,000
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200 Civil War Letters with Transcriptions of David Sharpe, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, c. 1860-65, a three-ring binder filled with the letters, as well as transcriptions of each letter from October 1850 to May of 1865, including a cabinet card image of Sharpe in his Grand Army of the Republic uniform. $1,500-2,000 201 Box of Civil War Letters from Sergeant John W. Piper, 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, c. 1861-65, green-painted pine box with dovetail joints and broken brass clasp, filled with letters from John Piper to his wife during the Civil War, ht. 4 1/4, wd. 6, lg. 11 3/4 in. Note: According to Piper’s service record, he was arrested on May 28, 1865, for exchanging rations. $200-250
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202 Civil War Photograph Album of Men from Oppenheim County, New York, c. 186165, book containing images of men from New York State, some family members and children. $400-600
203 Federal Sky Blue Non-commissioned Officer’s Trousers, c. 1861-65, sky blue kersey with light brown cotton stripes on the outseams (faded), yoke on the back, two crescent-shaped pocket openings on each side, cotton drill waistband lining with light maker’s mark (illegible), and cotton drill pocket bags. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $8,000-10,000 204 Ten Civil War Images, c. 1861-65, ten tintypes and carte-de-visites of soldiers in various poses and uniforms. $400-600
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205 American Fighting Knife, c. mid-19th century, wooden grip with two rivets, S-shaped handguard, and a heavy iron blade, blade lg. 18, overall lg. 23 1/2 in. $150-250
207 Veterans of the Kearsarge Flags and Poles, c. early 20th century, a wool bunting American flag with tassels on a wooden pole and base with an eagle finial, and a silk “Veterans of The Kearsarge” flag with pole, tassels, and base. $1,000-1,500
206 Pennsylvania Reserve Brigade Belt Plate, c. mid-19th century, stamped brass plate with the Pennsylvania state coat of arms, and marked RB, lead-filled back with a shrink spot in the center, two brass arrow hooks, and a brass tongue, lg. 3 3/8, ht. 2 3/16 in. $1,200-1,500
208 Leather Sword Belt, c. mid to late 19th century, black two-piece sword belt sewn together near each edge, with a square brass buckle, a brass keeper, and a brass strap end tab, overall lg. 27 in. $500-700
209 Identified Civil War Artillery Gunner’s Pouch, Belt, and Tools, c. 1861-65, leather belt with an iron roller buckle, marked on the inside H. Richardson/Co. E. 1st Arty. N.Y.S.V., and a leather gunner’s pouch, marked inside the flap H. Richardson/Co. E. 1st Arty. N.Y.S.V., pouch holds a vent clearing punch, lanyard, and two gimlets. Note: Battery E of the 1st New York mustered into service on September 13, 1861, engaged during the siege of Yorktown, Williamsburg, the Peninsula, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, North Anna, Petersburg, and was with the 5th Army Corps during the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox, Virginia. $800-1,000
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212 Six Bayonets, c. mid-19th century, an Enfield bayonet in a leather scabbard marked Cedar Creek, Va./Battlefield/Oct. 19, 1864, an Austrian bayonet, and four Springfield bayonets. Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society. $300-400
213 Signed Letter from Ulysses S. Grant to Major General George Gordon Meade, c. 1864, framed between two pieces of glass, dated May 31, 1864, on paper marked Headquarters Armies of the United States, regarding fortifications at White House, Virginia, then to march immediately to Cold Harbor, ht. 13, wd. 18 in. $2,000-3,000 214 Cartridge Box, Bayonet Frog, and a Carbine Boot, c. mid to late 19th century, a Hagner No. 2 cartridge box in black leather stamped US, a cavalry carbine boot, and a British sword bayonet frog marked WD. $150-200
210 Model 1858 Federal Infantry Dress Coat, c. 1864, dark blue lightly twill woven cloth with sky blue welting around the cuffs and collar, general service buttons on the cuff, front, and top of the side vents, black lining (some wear), and cotton sheeting sleeve lining, marked on the right sleeve cap G.A.C. & Co./PAT. Sept. 20 64 (Cowell’s mothproofing patent), and 15 in red ink inside the left sleeve cap.
211 Carpet Bag Owned by Mason Bowen, Company B, 8th Massachusetts Infantry, c. 1864, carpet-covered bag with linen lining, leather handle, and steel lock, bottom is leather with old labels, one reads: Mason Bowen/Born Oct. 10th 1840/Died Feb 10th, 1930/GAR veteran, Co. B. 8th Mass./Vol. Infy./The first man to enlist in/his Co and the last to/survive., ht. 14 1/2, lg. 20 1/2 in.
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $4,000-6,000
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen.
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Note: Mason Bowen enlisted July 10th, 1864, and was discharged on November 10th, 1864. $500-700
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215 Confederate Stock Certificates, c. 1861-65, group of Confederate bonds and certificates, one with a note which states, “Mr. James Parker/Presented by/G.P. king/Providence R.I./I was one of the men to enter/with our army, the city of Richmond,/April 3d/65 These blanks I secured/at the Custom House Richmond.” $200-400 216 Civil War-era Jefferson-style Bootees, c. mid-19th century, unworn shoes with flesh side out, four eyelet holes, copper rivet reinforcement, double pegged soles, marked inside uppers 6 BC/2679, and 6 BC/2066, marked lightly on the sole H.B. SHOE CO./ CUSTOM, lg. 10, ht. 5 1/2 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $1,500-2,000
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217 McDowell-style Forage Cap and Image of First Sergeant James L. McClure, Killed at the Battle of Antietam, c. 1861-62, blue superfine broadcloth body (missing chinstrap), with a ghost of a G above 12, black-painted leather crescent-shaped visor, a black silk liner (some loss), and a turned leather sweatband; and an oval image on cardstock of McClure wearing his uniform and this forage cap, ht. 6, lg. 9 1/2 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. Note: James L. McClure enlisted in the army on August 10th, 1861, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in company G of the 12th Pennsylvania Reserves, he died on October 10th, 1862 in Smoketown, Maryland, of wounds received on September 17th, 1862, at the battle of Antietam. $3,500-4,500 218 Leather Leggings Identified to L.W. Davis, Company C, 44th New York State Militia, c. 1861-65, sewn leather body with leather straps and iron buckles, marked inside the left legging L.W. DAVIS/CO. C 44th/NYSM, ht. 10 in. Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen. $1,500-2,000
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219 Boots Worn by General Samuel K. Zook, c. 1863, black leather boots, wood-pegged leather soles (some wear), the fronts lined with red morocco leather, with woven boot straps, ht. 18 in. Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. Note: With the boots is a letter to the Valley Forge Museum, dated October 25, 1921, stating that this is the uniform Zook wore when he was killed at the Battle of Gettysburg. $500-700 220 Identified Civil War Box and Documents of Lieutenant Joseph Rylands, c. 1861-65, newspaper-lined wooden box contains letters, inspection returns, company roll book, musket ball, shell fragments, ordnance documents, hymn book, and a brass stencil kit. Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. Note: Rylands was an officer in company B, 121st Pennsylvania Volunteers. During the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, he was shot through his arm. During the Battle of the Wilderness he received a shell wound in the right foot, causing his foot to be smashed and one toe cut off. The musket ball and shell fragments included are those that caused his wounds. $400-600
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221 Thirty-four-star “Fair Oaks, VA.” American Flag, c. 1862-63, red and white hand-sewn wool bunting stripes, with inset blue twilled woolen cloth letters which read: FAIR OAKS, VA., blue hand-sewn canton with thirty-four white cotton stars, linen hoist marked G.W. GERAU SAILMAKER, ht. 77, lg. 157 in. Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. Note: With the flag is a copy of the original donation note which reads: “Rev. Mr. Burk/ Yours of the 11th rec’d./I will send flag. As I wrote you/that my late Husband had the/flag made on his return home/wounded from Fair Oaks Va, we/had a great time one day, the day/that flag was raised and how we/enjoyed seeing it-blow out-thus/showing the lettering.” It also goes on to state his service as a first lieutenant in the 61st Regiment New Jersey Volunteers, also the 22nd United States Colored Troops, acting assistant inspector general of the colored brigade, and a first lieutenant in the Veteran Reserve Corps. $1,000-$1,500
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222 Cotton American Flag, c. mid to late 19th century, red cotton stripes with foliate designs, white cotton stripes machine-sewn together, blue polished cotton canton with twenty-one applied stars on one side, and twelve on the other, ht. 49, lg. 77 in. Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. $300-500 223 Cowpens-style Flag, c. mid to late 19th century, red and white machine-sewn wool bunting stripes, blue wool bunting canton with twelve hand-sewn white cotton stars in a circle, with one in the center, coarse linen hoist with some repairs and hand-sewn grommets, attached is a note which states “Civil War flag brought in by Dr. Hart, will get data on it later,” ht. 51, lg. 89 in. Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. $500-700
224 Massachusetts Haversack from Samuel J. Ford, Company A, 17th Massachusetts Infantry, c. 1861-65, black oilcloth outer bag and strap, inner bag made from white cotton and marked S.F. Ford Co. A, inside of flap marked SAMUEL J. FORD/CO. A. 17th MASS V, and the same in cursive around the edge of the flap, ht. 12 3/4, wd. 12 in.
226 Signal Flag from Admiral Farragut’s Flagship USS Hartford, c. 1861-65, handsewn blue wool bunting flag with linen hoist, linen rope, and handmade wooden toggle, with handwritten provenance, ht. 36, lg. 48 in.
Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen.
Note: A tag accompanies the lot which reads on the front: “SIGNAL FLAG/FROM ADMIRAL FARRAGUT’S/FLAGSHIP HARTFORD,” and on the back “MISS MAY F. TAYLOR/OF 4829 N. 12TH ST./PHILA. PA. STATED/THAT THE FLAG WAS/GIVEN TO HER GRAND-/ MOTHER WHEN A YOUNG/GIRL, BY JAMES ISLES/WHO WAS A SAILMAKER’S/MATE ON BOARD THE/”HARTFORD” UNDER/ FARRAGUT.” $1,000-1,200
Note: Samuel Ford enlisted on October 26th, 1861, and was mustered out January 3rd, 1864. $2,000-2,500 225 Thirty-four-star American Flag, c. 186163, red and white hand-sewn wool bunting stripes, blue wool bunting canton with cotton starts, canvas hoist, marked WHITAKER in iron gall ink on the hoist, ht. 108, lg. 202 in.
Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society.
Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. $700-900
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227 Thirty-four-star Flag of General J.K. Weaver, c. 1861-63, hand-sewn blue wool bunting canton with thirty-four white cotton stars, red and white wool bunting machine sewn strips, hoist in red, white, and blue cotton and written in black in pen Gen. J.K. Weaver, ht. 49, lg. 87 in. Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. Note: With this flag are copies of the donation correspondence, including a note about the flag: “my mother and two of her friends made/the flag entirely by hand./it was used at Durham/Iron Works during the war/ used as a decoration at the/Sanitary Fair of Philadelphia/& was used draped with/black for President Lincoln/and President Garfield/since then it has been/packed away.” $1,500-2,000 228 Thirty-four-star Silk Flag from the USS Hartford, c. 1861-63, red and white hand-sewn silk stripes, blue canton with gold-painted stars, canvas hoist with brass grommets, marked Thomas Shaw on both sides of the hoist, ht. 43, lg. 68 in. Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. $1,500-2,000 229 Evans & Hassall Civil War-era Painted Drum and Sticks, c. 1859-66, red-painted hoops, calfskin heads, shell painted with eagle, shield, and banner, brass tack design on the side, label inside marked EVANS & HASSALL/Military furnishers/No. 418 Arch Street,/PHILADELPHIA, with a pair of sticks, ht. 12 1/2, wd. 14 1/2 in. Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. $800-1,000 230 Confederate Polearm, c. 1861-65, iron spear point and finial cap, wooden haft, lg. 106 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. $800-1,000
231 Silk Flag with Painted Eagle, c. late 19th century, red and white silk stripes, machinesewn, blue silk canton with painted eagle, shield, and thirteen stars, bordered with red fringe, with a paper tag attached which reads National Flag and Banner co., ht. 52, lg. 59 in. Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. $1,000-1,200 232 U.S. Navy Small Boat Flag, c. 1876, blue wool bunting canton, hand-sewn with white cotton stars, red and white wool bunting strips machine-sewn together, canvas hoist with hand sewn eyelets, stenciled E.E. Truesdale on both sides of the hoist, and marked 3 yd in pencil, ht. 50, lg. 98 in. Provenance: Found in the attic of a house at the end of Delano’s stone wharf on Kingston Bay, Kingston, Massachusetts. Note: E.E. Truesdale was the superintendent of the Webster, Pembroke, and China Mills company in Suncook, New Hampshire, from 1870-85, he also owned a general store in Suncook, was a New Hampshire State Representative in 1879-80, and was State Senator in 1887-88. $800-1,200
233 Identified Grand Army of the Republic Medal, c. 1911, 14kt enameled gold medal with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, marked in the center GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC/1861-VETERAN-1866, engraved on the back PRESENTED/TO/John F. Diener,/ COMMANDER/Department of Nebraska/ G.A.R./BY HIS COMRADES/kearney, Neb./ MAY/1911, a hanging medal above with crossed sabers, marked Co. F/7th PA/CAV., a major general’s bar with two blue sapphires, an eagle with crossed cannons, and a pink silk ribbon with an American flag, ht. 5 in. Note: Accompanied by a photocopy of a journal of the thirty-fifth annual encampment of the Nebraska Grand Army of the Republic, which has the remarks made by Diener when he was given this medal by his comrades. $2,500-3,000
235 Captain’s Kepi, c. 1870s, dark blue broadcloth body with green soutache, embroidered US insignia on the front of the cap, leather chinstrap (broken), two cuff-size general staff buttons, leather visor with a bound edge, black cotton liner, and a brown sweatband. $400-600 236 3rd Cavalry Colonel’s Tunic, c. 1880s, black wool broadcloth body, black wool worsted tape around the edges, cavalry colonels epaulets, collar insignia (one missing), and service ribbons on the left side. $700-900 237 Spanish American War Captain’s Tunic, c. 1898, khaki cotton tunic with blue epaulets with captain’s bars, and a blue collar with USV Vt insignia. $400-600 238 Confederate Veteran’s Coat, late 19th to early 20th century, cadet gray broadcloth, gold galloon on the sleeves, blue cuffs and collar, and Texas buttons. $800-1,000 239 Confederate Veteran’s Frock Coat Altered for Rentals, early 20th century, altered by Eaves Costumers, cadet gray broadcloth with yellow trim, and Texas buttons. $400-600 240 James Paris Lee Documents, Papers, and Drawings, c. 19th century, large group of documents relating to patents on Lee inventions, images, letters to Colonel Nelson Miles, William Ellis Metford, Lee Arms Company, Winchester Repeating Arms Company, and Remington Arms, sketches of different inventions, letters to the Prime Minister of China, and his personal drawings. Provenance: By family descent to the consignor. $2,000-3,000
234 Cavalry Lieutenant’s Kepi, c. 1870-80, dark blue broadcloth body with black soutache braid, crossed sword insignia on the front, leather bound edge visor, leather chinstrap, two cuff-size general staff buttons, and a black silk liner. $400-600
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241 Admiral Peary Flag from the North Pole Expedition, c. early 20th century, silk machine-stitched flag with embroidered stars and gold silk fringe, with six white silk patches, with postcards related to the event, and an artist’s rendering of the original owner of the flag, ht. 24 1/2, wd. 29 3/4 in. Provenance: By family descent to the consignor.
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Note: This flag was given to New York magazine publisher Albert J. Gibney by Admiral Peary. Gibney is thought to be the youngest Spanish American War veteran, enlisting just before his 15th birthday, and served on the USS Detroit. The flag has six white silk patches to replace pieces left to mark the furthest northern points of the Western Hemisphere. $15,000-20,000
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242 French Chasseur Chest Armor and Helmet, c. 19th century, iron chest plate with brass fittings, with a shield with a rooster and flags, and a brass helmet with a horse hair plume, brass chin scales, and a brass plate on the front with foliate designs and a bomb. $1,000-2,000 243 Group of WWI and Other Military Medals, c. late 19th/early 20th century, Frenchmade American Volunteer with French Army medals identified to Ellery C. Wood, German combatants crosses, iron crosses, French medals, victory medals, British medals, and more. $1,500-2,000
244 Prussian Gardes Du Corps Helmet and Case, c. early 20th century, brass shell with scales on the neck, cockades on each side with scaled chinstraps (one broken, but with the helmet), with detachable eagle on the top, and a spike which can also be attached, with a covered pasteboard carrying case. $3,000-3,500
246 Naval Mail Cancels from American Ships, and Later Naval Material, c. 20th century, canceled envelopes from many American ships, dated 1934, 1935, and 1936, naval air navigation books, manuals, U2 spy plane images of the first high altitude suits, and more. $200-300
245 Group of British Cap Tallies, Christmas Cards, and Images, c. 1936, cap tallies from thirty-two different British ships, including the Hood, Fearless, Basilisk, Encounter, Royal Oak, and others, with a book of images of the owner of the tallies with some of the officers and ships, as well as invitations and Christmas cards from some of the ships.
247 French WWI Kepi, c. early 20th century, red broadcloth body with a light blue band, gold soutache, gold chinstrap, embroidered artillery insignia on the front, black leather visor with a bound edge, and a black sweatband. $200-250
Note: George Bonjour owned the Hotel de Paris in ST. Jean de Lux during the Spanish Civil War and the blockade of Spain, and his hotel became a spot for British sailors to drink. The tallies were pinned to the ceiling of the bar, and later made into this framed piece. $1,000-1,200
248 Admiral Graf Spee Memorial, c. 1939-45, inlaid wooden frame with colorful butterfly wings, around images of the scuttled ship and Hans Langsdorff, ht. 17 3/8, lg. 44 3/4 in. $200-300
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249 Pour Le Merite Order with Ribbon, c. early 19th century, gilt silver with blue enameled cross with a crown over F, as well as Pour/ leMe/rite, stamped on the top of the medal .JGuS. 938., with its original black and silver neck ribbon, ht. 2 1/8, wd. 2 in. Note: Originally purchased from DerRittmeister in 2008. $6,000-8,000 250 Pattern 1902 Royal Service Corps Tunic and Trousers, c. early 20th century, dark blue broadcloth tunic with white wool cording on the cuffs, and a white collar, dark blue broadcloth trousers with worsted white tape on the seam with a blue stripe, and a worsted belt with yellow and white stripes. $200-300 251 Pattern 1902 British Kings Royal Rifle Corps Tunic, c. 1912, bottle green broadcloth tunic with red piping, crossed guns on a red background on the left sleeve, and lance corporal chevrons on both sleeves. $200-300
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252 Group of Military Uniforms and Trunks, c. 1941-45, a footlocker containing uniforms and personal items, a footlocker marked SEABEES containing clothing and sleeping bags, a Marine Corps dress tunic, Ike jackets, and a mackinaw jacket. $300-400
255 Royal Canadian Air Force Uniform, c. 1941-45, a blue wool waist-length tunic with the Royal Canadian Air Force eagle on the breast, and sewn ribbon bars below, a fulllength tunic with the eagle and ribbons on the breast, a pair of trousers, and a cap with the embroidered Air Force insignia.
253 Japanese Helmet, Cover, and Net, 1939-45, steel helmet with liner intact, has cloth cover with a star on the front, and a net over the cover, ht. 6 in.
Provenance: This uniform was worn by Squadron Leader F.L. Rodd, an American who was commissioned in 1941, and on December, 18th, 1944, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. $300-500
Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society. $200-300 254 WWII Paratrooper Jump Jacket and Pants, c. 1941-45, cotton khaki jump jacket (missing belt), and pants. $1,500-1,700
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256 Reproduction Inert M1A1 Bazooka, c. late 20th century, olive-drab painted steel tubing, oak grip and stock, reproduction sling, and an original screen flash guard, overall lg. 55 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. $200-300
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257 Hudson Valley Fowler Signed “Annely,� c. mid-18th century, maple stock with brass fittings and nose cap, iron lock with no markings, three-stage barrel by Bumford with proof marks near the breech, marked on top of the barrel ANNELY with a brass site near the muzzle, barrel lg. 53 1/2, overall lg. 69 in. $7,500-9,500 258 Japanese Matchlock Wallgun, oak stock with stamped figures, and brass fittings, .73 caliber round barrel with a flat top, and an iron ramrod, barrel lg. 26 1/2, overall lg. 38 in. Note: Purchase receipts and Japanese registration papersaccompany the lot. It was purchased in 1953 during the consignor’s service in the military. $1,000-1,500
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259 Flintlock Militia Musket, c. late 18th/early 19th century, walnut stock with brass fittings (British), unmarked lock, British barrel with proof marks near the breech, and an iron ramrod, barrel lg. 36 1/2, overall lg. 53 in. Note: With a note which states: “Flint lock gun and bayonet,/carried by a ‘Green Mountain/Boy’ at Battle of Bennington named Eugene Leavitt./This gun was bought of his/Grandson. Same name, who/lived in Bradford Vermont./Summer of 1875. Sold to F.B. Richards/Ticonderoga. N.Y. March 4-1905./M.F. Savage.” Frederick B. Richards is the author of Black Watch at Ticonderoga and Major Duncan Campbell of Inverawe, published by the New York State Historical Association around 1910. While certain parts of this gun may have indeed been captured at the battle of Bennington, Vermont, the gun is of a later form, and may have been carried after the war by Eugene Leavitt. $1,000-1,500
260 42nd Regiment of Foot Musket, c. last quarter 18th century, walnut stock with 1715 carved on one side of the butt, H M IAN on the other side, brass fittings, buttplate tang marked with a crown and 42 REG, lock marked E. DENMAN, barrel is marked with commercial proofs at the breech and LONDON on the top of the barrel, barrel lg. 39, overall lg. 55 in. Note: The date 1715 coincides with the Jacobite Rising. $2,000-3,000
261 Potsdam Wall Gun, c. 1740s, walnut stock with steel fittings, lock marked POTZDAMMAGAZ over the initials SAD, octagonal to round barrel with a proof mark near the breech, and an iron ramrod, barrel lg. 49 1/2, overall lg. 66 in. $4,500-6,500 262 East India Company Musket, c. 1779, walnut stock with storekeeper’s stamp on the right butt, brass fittings, lock marked with the East India Company stamp on the tail, and 1779, steel barrel marked very lightly on the top, with proof marks near the breech, barrel lg. 38 1/2, overall lg. 54 1/2 in. $400-600
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263 Nock Blunderbuss, c. late 18th/early 19th century, walnut stock with checkered wrist, brass fittings, lock marked H. NOCK, brass barrel marked LONDON on the top with three proof marks, barrel lg. 14, overall lg. 30 1/2 in. $700-900
264 French Model 1717/1728 Flintlock Musket Cut-down to Fusil or Carbine Length, c. mid-18th century, walnut stock with iron fittings, octagonal to round barrel cut-down with a bayonet lug on the top, iron ramrod pipes of the 1717 pattern, and an iron ramrod, barrel lg. 36 1/2, overall lg. 52 1/4 in. Provenance: From the Corky Huey collection. $7,500-9,500
265 New England Club Butt Fowler, c. mid to late 18th century, walnut stock with iron triggerguard, British short land pattern lock and brass sideplate, octagonal to round barrel, brass ramrod pipes and a wooden ramrod, barrel lg. 53 1/4, overall lg. 69 in. Provenance: Deaccessioned from a local museum. $2,000-2,500
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266 New England Fowler with French Parts, c. mid to late-18th century, maple stock with no buttplate, French rampart gun barrel, lock, and triggerguard, sheet brass ramrod pipes, and an iron ramrod, barrel lg. 50 1/4, overall lg. 66 in. Note: A letter accompanies this lot that states that the gun was purchased near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in 1973 from a family that had moved down from near Boston. Purportedly the gun was used at the Battle of Bunker Hill, but there is no documentation to prove it. $3,000-5,000
267 New England Fowler, c. late 18th century, walnut stock with a brass triggerguard, brass sideplate engraved with foliate designs and a panoply of arms, a British lock with a small crown stamp under the pan, octagonal to round barrel, brass ramrod pipes, brass nose band, and an iron ramrod, barrel lg. 43 3/8, overall lg. 59 1/2 in. Provenance: Deaccessioned from a local museum. $2,000-2,500 268 Kentucky-style Percussion Rifle, early to mid-19th century, figured maple stock with silver inlays and a brass patchbox, lock marked GOUCHER, octagonal heavy barrel, engraved silver fittings, and a wooden ramrod, barrel lg. 29, overall lg. 45 in. $1,000-1,500
269 Pattern 1800/15 Baker Infantry Rifle, c. early 19th century, walnut stock stamped on the right butt with a storekeeper’s stamp, and BO with a broad arrow, brass patchbox, brass triggerguard, escutcheon, sideplate, and ramrod pipes, lock marked TOWER with some engraved foliate designs on the tail, and with a crown over GR, round steel barrel has proofs on the breech and some brown finish remaining, barrel lg. 30 1/4, overall lg. 46 in.
270 Model 1816 Conversion Musket, c. 1830, walnut stock with light cartouche marks on the left side, steel fittings, lock marked SPRING/ FIELD/1830 and an eagle over US, steel barrel with proofs on the breech, and an iron ramrod, barrel lg. 42, overall lg. 58 in. Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society. $300-500
Note: Found in a home in Kentucky. $15,000-20,000
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271 Cased Westley Richards Twelve-gauge Percussion Shotgun, c. mid to late 19th century, walnut stock with checkered wrist and engraved steel fittings, both sides of the lockplate engraved with foliate designs and marked WESTLEY RICHARDS, damascus finish on barrels, marked in the center WESTLEY RICHARDS 170 NEW BOND ST. LONDON with proof marks, and the number 9100 under the barrel, with two powder flasks, tools, and a leather shot bag, mahogany case with brass fittings, lined with green bay, with a paper label under the lid marked WESTLEY RICHARDS/Gun Manufacturer/To His Royal Highness/PRINCE ALBERT/170 New Bond Street/London, barrel lg. 30, case ht. 3 3/8, wd. 9 3/4, lg. 32 in. $3,000-5,000 272 Cased Cane Gun, c. mid-19th century, steel cane in three sections, one engraved T. CONWAY 15 BLACKBRIARS ST. MANCHESTER, with wooden case, lined with green bay, includes bullet mold, balls, oil bottle, key, and instruction sheet glued to the inside of the cover, lg. 23, ht. 2, wd. 6 in. $2,000-2,500
273 Roper Revolving Shotgun, c. 1867-68, serial number 810, 16 gauge, walnut stock and fore-end, pewter nose cap, and steel buttplate, marked on the hinge door ROPER REPEATING RIFLE CO/AMHERST, MASS./ PATENTED APRIL 10. 1866, overall lg. 45 3/8 in. $3,000-5,000
274 Cased Percussion Side-by-side Shotgun, c. 1863, walnut stock with checkered wrist and fore-end, engraved steel parts, triggerguard marked 8505, and the side of the lockplate marked S. BOOTH & Co., damascus 12-gauge barrels marked on the top center LONDON, case with brass plaque engraved John/Hopkins/1865, interior of the case lined with green wool baize, case ht. 3, wd. 10, lg. 32 1/2 in. $300-500 275 Pattern 1853 Enfield Musket, Bayonet, and Scabbard, c. 1862, walnut stock with arsenal stamp on the right butt, lock marked 1862/L.A. CO., with proof marks under the barrel, brass fittings, buttplate tang engraved 4503, steel socket bayonet engraved on the socket 4503, and a leather scabbard with brass fittings, barrel lg. 39, overall lg. 55 1/2 in. $2,000-2,500
276 Third Model P.W. Porter Turret Carbine, c. 1850s, serial number 30 (second model cylinder marked 519), .50 caliber, walnut buttstock with flat steel buttplate, steel frame, steel eight-shot cylinder, round barrel (unmarked), barrel lg. 22, overall lg. 39 in. $8,000-10,000
277 Third Model P.W. Porter Turret Rifle, c. 1850s, serial number 856, .38 caliber, walnut buttstock with iron buttplate, steel frame, steel eight-shot cylinder, octagonal barrel marked ADDRESS/P.W. PORTER/NEW-YORK and P.W. PORTER’S/PATENT/1851., barrel lg. 26, overall lg. 44 1/4 in. $8,000-10,000 278 Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket, c. 1862, walnut stock with the letters N.C. and CSA stamped on the left side of the stock near the lock screws, also has a carved M.M, lockplate marked 1862, U.S./SPRINGFIELD, steel fittings, and a steel barrel with proof marks near the breech, barrel lg. 40, overall lg. 56 3/8 in. $1,500-2,500 279 Marlin-Ballard Gallery Rifle, c. 1876-91, serial number 17984, walnut stock and foreend, blued-steel fittings, receiver marked J.M. MARLIN NEW HAVEN CT. U.S.A./PATENTED FEB. 9. 1875/BALLARD’S. PATENT. NOV. 5. 1861, and on the barrel near the breech 22 LONG R./C.C. JOHNSON, barrel lg. 28, overall lg. 44 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. $300-500
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280 Harrington & Richardson Single-barrel Shotgun, c. early 20th century, serial number 54207, walnut stock, marked on top of the barrel 44 CALIBER, marked on the left side of the receiver HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS CO./WORCESTER MASS U.S.A., with patent dates, barrel lg. 25 3/4, overall lg. 40 1/2 in.
282 Five Barreled Actions, c. 1873-99, an 1873 trapdoor Springfield barrel and trapdoor; a trapdoor Springfield carbine barrel; a Winchester-Lee straight pull rifle barrel and receiver, serial number 12436; a Model 1898 Krag rifle barrel and receiver, serial number 171084; and a Model 1898 Krag barrel and receiver, serial number 126253.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $150-250
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $200-300
281 Hopkins & Allen Single-barrel Shotgun, and Beaded Case, c. early 20th century, serial number 43271, 12 gauge, walnut stock and fore-end with brass tacks, frame marked on the left side Hopkins & Allen/Arms Company/ NORWICH.CONN.U.S.A., and a reproduction hand-sewn beaded leather gun case, barrel lg. 30, overall lg. 44 3/4 in.
283 U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1906, serial number 138327, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/MODEL 1903/138327, barrel marked SA/8-06/A, with a leather sling, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600
284 U.S. Springfield Model 1922 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1926, serial number 1050, walnut stock, and receiver marked U.S./ SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/MODEL OF 1922 MII/CAL. .22/1050, barrel marked with an ordnance bomb and SA/12-26, overall lg. 43 1/2 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600 285 U.S. Springfield Model 1922, c. 1922, serial number 1559, walnut stock, and receiver marked U.S./SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/MODEL OF 1922/CAL. .22/1559, barrel marked with an ordnance bomb and SA/11-22, overall lg. 43 1/2 in.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500
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286 Smith and Wesson Model 1917 Revolver, c. early 20th century, serial number 132331, walnut grips, bottom of the butt marked U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1917/NO/132/331, left side of the barrel marked S. & W. D.A. 45, marked under the barrel “UNITED STATES PROPERTY,” the top of the barrel with Smith & Wesson patent markings, overall lg. 11 in.
287 German Model P08 Luger, c. 1917, serial number 6245, all matching numbers with the exception of the magazine, checkered walnut grips, top of the toggle marked with a crown over ERFURT, the front of the frame is marked 1917, original magazine marked on the wood base 9541, with two reproduction woodbottomed magazines, overall lg. 8 3/4 in.
288 Smith and Wesson Model 1917 Revolver, c. early 20th century, serial number 106987, walnut grips, bottom of the butt marked U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1917/NO/106/987, left side of the barrel marked S. & W. D.A. 45, marked under the barrel “UNITED STATES PROPERTY,” the top of the barrel with Smith & Wesson patent markings, overall lg. 11 in.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $200-300
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600
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289 Colt Model 1917 Revolver, c. early 20th century, serial number 33862, walnut grips, bottom of the butt marked U.S./ARMY/ MODEL/1917/NO/33/862, left side of the barrel marked COLT D.A. 45, marked under the barrel “UNITED STATES PROPERTY,” the top of the barrel with Colt patent markings, overall lg. 11 in.
293 U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1918, serial number 352640, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL/MODEL 1903/352640, barrel marked RIA/10-18, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600 290 U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1918, serial number 852040, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/MODEL 1903/852040, replaced barrel marked HS/244, overall lg. 43 1/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500 291 U.S. Model 1903 Mark I Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1919, serial number 1082843, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/MODEL 1903/ MARK I/1082843, barrel marked SA/8-19, overall lg. 43 1/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $500-700 292 U.S. Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1918, serial number 1221054, walnut stock marked E near the muzzle, receiver marked U.S./ MODEL OF 1917/EDDYSTONE/1221054, barrel marked with an ordnance bomb and 9-18, overall lg. 46 1/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
294 Colt Model 1902 Military Automatic Pistol, c. 1914, serial number 36710, .38 rimless smokeless caliber, hard rubber grips with Colt logo, lanyard loop on the bottom of the left side of the butt, marked on the left side of the slide PATENTED/APR. 20. 1897. SEPT. 9. 1902, and on the right side AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS, overall lg. 9 1/8 in. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $2,000-3,000
295 Colt Model 1902 Sporting Automatic Pistol, c. 1903, serial number 5678, .38 rimless smokeless caliber, hard rubber grips with Colt logo, marked on the left side of the slide “BROWNING’S PATENT”/PAT’D APRIL 20. 1897/SEPTEMBER 9, 1902 and COLT’S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO./HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A., and on the right side AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS, overall lg. 9 in. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $2,000-3,000
296 Colt Model 1903 Pocket Automatic Pistol, c. 1908, serial number 22942, .38 rimless smokeless caliber, hard rubber grips with Colt logo, marked on the left side of the slide PAT’D APRIL 20. 1897 SEPT 9, 1902. and COLT’S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO./ HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A., and on the right side AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS, overall lg. 7 3/8 in. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $2,000-3,000
297 Japanese Rifle, Bayonet, and Wakizashi, c. 1939-45, Type 38 rifle (rust), a bayonet, and a Wakizashi with a wooden scabbard (separated). Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500 298 U.S. M1A1 Semiautomatic Carbine, c. 1944, serial number 6438277, folding stock with walnut pistol grip and fore-end, receiver marked INLAND DIV./6438277 and U.S. CARBINE/CAL. 30 M1, barrel marked INLAND and dated 11-44, overall lg. 35 3/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $600-800 299 U.S. M1 Semiautomatic Carbine, c. 1943, serial number 1562064, walnut stock and handguard, receiver marked QUALITY H.M.C./1562064 and U.S. CARBINE/CAL. 30 M1, barrel marked ROCK-OLA and dated 3-43, overall lg. 35 3/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $500-700 300 U.S. M1 Semiautomatic Carbine, c. 1944, serial number 5360278, walnut stock and handguard, receiver marked INLAND/5360278 and U.S. CARBINE/CAL. 30 M1, barrel marked INLAND and dated 7-44, with a U.S.M.C. marked magazine pouch, muzzle cover, and sling, overall lg. 35 3/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $500-700 301 U.S. M1 Semiautomatic Carbine, c. 1945, serial number 6751575, walnut stock and handguard, receiver marked INLAND/6751575 and U.S. CARBINE/CAL. 30 M1, barrel marked INLAND and dated 1-45, with a web sling, overall lg. 35 3/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $500-700
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302 U.S. M1 Semiautomatic Carbine, c. 1943, serial number 2823580, walnut stock and handguard, receiver marked UNDERWOOD/2823580 and U.S. CARBINE/ CAL. 30 M1, barrel marked UNDERWOOD and dated 12-43, with a web sling, overall lg. 35 3/4 in.
304 U.S. M1 Semiautomatic Carbine, c. 1943, serial number 1537445, walnut stock and handguard, receiver marked POSTAL METER/1537445 and U.S. CARBINE/CAL. 30 M1, barrel marked UNDERWOOD and dated 8-43, with a web sling and magazine pouch, overall lg. 35 3/4 in.
306 U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1942, serial number 3188497, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./ REMINGTON/MODEL 1903/3188497, barrel marked RA/7-42, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $500-700
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500
303 U.S. M1 Semiautomatic Carbine, c. 1942, serial number 145755, walnut stock and handguard, receiver marked INLAND/145755 and U.S. CARBINE/CAL. 30 M1, barrel marked INLAND and dated 12-42, with a web sling, overall lg. 35 3/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $500-700
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305 U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1941, serial number 3010141, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./ REMINGTON/MODEL 1903/3010141, barrel marked RA/11-41, overall lg. 43 1/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500
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Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
307 U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1942, serial number 3119155, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./ REMINGTON/MODEL 1903/3119155, barrel marked RA/5-42, overall lg. 43 1/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500
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308 U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1941, serial number 3012985, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./ REMINGTON/MODEL 1903/3012985, barrel marked RA/12-41, with a leather sling, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.
310 U.S. Model 1903-A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle, c. 1942, serial number 3410136, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 03A3/3410136, barrel marked RA/12-42, scope mount marked REDFIELD, and scope marked LYMAN ALASKAN, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.
312 U.S. Model 1903-A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle, c. 1943, serial number 3417460, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 03A3/3417460, barrel marked RA/7-43, scope mount marked REDFIELD, and scope marked WEAVER MODEL 330, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $800-1,000
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $800-1,000
311 U.S. Model 1903-A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle, c. 1943, serial number 3407929, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 03A3/3407929, barrel marked RA/2-43, scope mount marked REDFIELD, and scope marked WEAVER MODEL 330, with leather lens covers and a leather sling, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.
313 U.S. Model 1903-A3 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1943, serial number 4110890, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 03-A3/4110890, barrel marked RA/11-43, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500 309 U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1942, serial number 3066237, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./ REMINGTON/MODEL 1903/3066237, barrel marked RA/6-42, overall lg. 43 1/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $800-1,000
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314 U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1942, serial number 1246980, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/MODEL 1903/1246980, barrel marked SA/6-42, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.
315 U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1941, serial number 3014138, walnut stock marked with a broad arrow on the butt, marked on the receiver ring U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 1903/3014138, barrel marked RA/11-41, with a leather sling, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600
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316 U.S. Model 1903-A3 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1943, serial number 4776660, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 03-A3/4776660, barrel marked SC/9-43, overall lg. 43 1/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600
317 U.S. M1 Garand Semiautomatic Rifle, c. 1943, serial number 2516218, walnut stock with a light cartouche on the left side, rear of the receiver marked U.S. RIFLE/CAL 30 M1/ SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/2516218, with a web sling, overall lg. 43 1/2 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $700-900 318 Enfield No. 4 MK I Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1940s, serial number 61C6353, walnut stock with steel fittings, marked U.S. PROPERTY on the receiver, with an original sling, overall lg. 44 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $200-300 319 U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, c. 1942, serial number 3281659, walnut stock and handguard, marked on the receiver ring U.S./ REMINGTON/MODEL 1903/3281659, barrel marked RA/10-42, overall lg. 43 1/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500
320 Colt Model 1903 Military Hammerless Automatic Pistol, c. 1942, serial number 563701, checkered walnut grips with Colt medallion, parkerized steel frame and slide, frame marked U.S. PROPERTY above two British proof marks, barrel also marked with British proofs, with two magazines, overall lg. 6 3/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600 321 Colt Model 1903 Military Hammerless Automatic Pistol, c. 1943, serial number 566715, checkered walnut grips with Colt medallion, parkerized steel frame and slide, frame marked U.S. PROPERTY, with two magazines, overall lg. 6 3/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $400-600 322 Two British WWII Revolvers, c. mid-20th century, a Webley & Scott service revolver, serial number 146299, .38 caliber, plastic grips marked Webley, marked on the left side of the frame WAR FINISH, and above the cylinder MARK IV .38; and an Enfield service revolver, serial number W4442, black plastic grips, marked on the right side of the frame MADE IN ENGLAND, and on the top of the barrel CAL .38 with various proof marks. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $200-300
324 Three .38 Caliber Service Revolvers, c. mid-20th century, a Smith & Wesson Victory revolver, serial number V630990, with walnut grips, and parkerized steel finish; a Smith & Wesson Victory revolver, serial number V662355, with walnut grips, and parkerized steel finish; and a Colt Commando, serial number 22003, with brown plastic checkered grips, and parkerized steel finish. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $200-400 325 Enfield No. 2 MK I Revolver, c. mid-20th century, serial number A5218, checkered walnut grips, blued finish, marked on the right side of the frame ENFIELD/NO 2 MK I/1931, marked on the top of the barrel CAL. 38. with various proof marks, overall lg. 10 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $200-300 326 Three Rifles, c. early to late 20th century, a Winchester Model 94 lever action rifle, serial number 2579391, 30-30, with a walnut stock, and blued steel fittings; a Winchester Model 67 bolt action rifle, .22, with a walnut stock; and a Stevens Arms Company single shot .22, with a walnut stock. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $300-500
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323 Webley Mark VI Revolver, c. early 20th century, serial number 328164, black plastic checkered grips, marked on the left side of the frame WEBLEY/MARK VI/PATENT/1917, with .455 marking, and converted to .45, overall lg. 11 in. Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor. Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed on page 80. $200-300
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Directions to the Marlborough Gallery
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From Boston and Points East: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90) West to Route 495 North at exit 11A. Proceed on Route 495N to exit 23C, Simarano Drive. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. At the bottom of the exit ramp take a left at the lights onto Simarano Drive. Take a right at the next light onto Cedar Hill Street. Skinner is at #274 on the left.
From Points North: Take Route 495 South to exit 23C, Simarano Drive. Stay left at the fork in the ramp, and turn left onto Simarano Drive. Take a right at the next light onto Cedar Hill Street. Skinner is at #274 on the left.
From Points West: Take 290 East toward Marlborough. Merge onto Route 495 South via exit 26A, toward Cape Cod. Take the Simarano Drive exit, 23C. Stay left at the fork in the ramp, and turn left onto Simarano Drive. Take a right at the next light onto Cedar Hill Street. Skinner is at #274 on the left.
From Points South: Take Route 495 North to exit 23C, Simarano Drive. At the bottom of the exit ramp take a left at the lights onto Simarano Drive. Take a right at the next light onto Cedar Hill Street. Skinner is at #274 on the left.
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Conditions of Sale 1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 2. All property is sold “as is,� and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. 3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate. 4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser. 5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. 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Consignment Services
Jeffrey R. Antkowiak
Patricia Walker King
Stanley P. Bystrowski
Rebecca Hamel
John Cornelius
Carol Zeigler
Kristina M. Harrison
508.970.3204
Kathleen Jones
Marlborough: Warehouse Frederic Trottier 508.970.3209 Samatha Heighton
Cheryl Richards Photography
Customer Relations/Human Resources
Skinner Online
Carol McCaffrey
Kerry Shrives
508.970.3252
Receptionist Lindsay White 508.970.3000
Daniel Bar Judie Ochsner online@skinnerinc.com
Transportation
508.970.3279
Eric Jones
Accounting
508.970.3229
Absentee & Telephone Bidding
Denise Johnson 508.970.3269
Boston: 617.874.4318 William Madden
Marlborough: 508.970.3211
508.970.3266
Discovery: 508.970.3208
Kevin Rota
Auctioneers Chris Barber, John Colasacco,
508.970.3283
Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie Keep, Jessica R. Lincoln, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney
63 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 Fax 617.350.5429
www.skinnerinc.com
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