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| Miscellaneous |  | AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF GEORGE C. NEUMANN'S: "BATTLE WEAPONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION": Soft-bound edition, 393 pg. and autographed by the Author. A complete overview of the Muskets, Pistols, Rifles, etc., used by all sides, during the American Revolution. Price: $75.00 |
|  | A VERY GOOD MID 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD BRASS TELESCOPE, ca. 1860s: In overall very good condition with a fine lightly toned brass age-patina and smooth surfaces. The turned brass body/tube with a late 19th century black hemp? cord wrapping, of typical nautical design, with lightly toned surfaces and some light wear. The adjustable brass eyepiece with its original brass and mica? cover and the front lens with an engine-turned brass base. In functional order, though the front lens has a minor chip/inclusion. A nice example of a Civil War Period Naval-type Captain's Telescope, ca. 1860s. In overall fine condition, with a later? Cord binding. Overall length, 17"-22 1/2" Price: $775.00 |
|  | Herbert J. Jackson's: "EUROPEAN FIREARMS": First Published in 1923 with a "Treatise on SCOTTISH HAND FIREARMS, by Charles A. Whitelaw: Considered a fine early text on European pieces of the 16th-18th centuries with a comprehensive write-up on Scottish guns and their makers: 108 pg. Price: $95.00 |
|  | A PAIR OF AMERICAN SILVER-PLATE MOUNTED GLASS CRUETS FROM THE COLOMBIAN EXPOSITION, ca. 1892: In overall very good to near fine untouched condition. The rectangular glass bodies with their original ground glass stoppers and silver basket-work frames. The fronts and backs of each frame with a deeply embossed circular medallion with a depiction of Columbus' discovery of the New World. In overall very good to near fine condition. The stoppers with some minor chips and the silver basket-work with a light age patina and some isolated patches of tarnish. An unusual souvenir from the 1892 Colombian Exposition-- an event held in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America. Overall measurements, 7" x 2".. Price: $175.00 |
|  | 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN BULLET MOLD, ca. 1830s: In overall very good condition. The iron with smooth surfaces and some scattered discoloration. Of typical "scissors-type" construction with sprue-cutter.. Price: $175.00 |
|  | A FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH TELESCOPE BY "DOLLAND" of LONDON, ca. 1750s: In overall fine condition with a lightly cleaned hardwood mahogany? body with its original brass mounts. The body with smooth surfaces, some evidence of light cleaning and numerous scattered light handling marks: a minor chip at the base and without cracks or significant blemishes. Fine untouched brass fittings with a rich mustard age patina, sharp contours and their original screws. The front lens with its original protective brass shield with a sharp, "Dolland London", engraved signature, in classic 18th century characters. John Dolland of London, UK (1706-1761) was a famed maker of telescopes and optic devices (please see http://www.ee.umd.edu/~taylor/optics3.htm). The adjustable eyepiece with finely turned contours and its original glass lens and brass dust-cover. The inside of the tube with untouched dark surfaces and the original brass mounts/shims. In overall fine condition with a sharp signature and a fine age patina, overall. Made by an esteemed London and the type of telescope often carried by officers during the American Revolutionary War period, ca. 1750s. For similar example, please see Neumann & Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution", pg. 259. Overall length 26 1/8"-30". Price: $3,875.00 |
|  | A FINE & RARE NEOLITHIC PERIOD EUROPEAN STONE HAMMER, ca. 1000 BC: In overall very fine untouched condition. The 4 1/2", gray, hard-stone (Basalt) hammerhead with a hand-drilled, tapered and rounded socket aperture: as drilled with a stone drill. Retains smooth untouched, river-polished, gray surfaces with some expected light imperfections. Of somewhat triangular form with a pointed tip and a rounded back end. A well-made hand-crafted European Stone Age Hammer, ca. 3000 years old. In overall very fine untouched condition with choice smooth surfaces Price: $1,375.00 |
|  | CHANDLER & WHISKER'S: "THE KENTUCKY PISTOL": Published in 1994 and gives a comprehensive photographic overview of American Flintlock and Percussion Pistols of the Black Powder era. 223 pg. Price: $85.00 |
|  | A Grouping of three (3) 19th Century Shot & Powder Measures, ca. 1890-1900: In overall very fine untouched condition. Of standard sizes and with graduated pouring cups. Retain their original turned and carved wooden handles: some with manufacture's information and patent dates. In overall very fine untouched condition with choice surfaces, clear marks and minor evidence of use. Marked with various late 19th century patent dates, etc.. Price: $155.00 |
|  | A RARE ORIGINAL SLAVE ERA BALL & CHAIN/LEG IRONS, ca. 1840s-1850s: Of fine quality blacksmith make with a heavy securing-chain, made of forge-welded, oval and round rings: the end fitted with a large securing ring, for attachment to a missing shackle. Heavy wrought iron leg-chain and Ball with a large-integrally forged loop. In overall fine untouched condition (as is). Retains a dark age patination with lightly pitted surfaces and evidence of use and wear. Overall length 33". Weight, approximately 25 lb. An authentic example of an American made Ball & Chain, dating to the Slave Trade Era, ca. 1840s-1850s. Price: $1,525.00 |
|  | LARGE PAIR(S) OF HAND FORGED WROUGHT IRON GUN HOOKS & SCREWS: Ideal for hanging Muskets or other long-guns. Complete with four (4) mounting-screws for hanging. Handmade in New Hampshire. 4" x 2". Price (pr.): $125.00 |
|  | SMALL PAIR(S) OF HAND FORGED WROUGHT IRON GUN HOOKS & SCREWS: Ideal for hanging Pistols, swords, powder horns or other small items. Complete with two (2) mounting-screws for hanging. Handmade in New Hampshire. 2 1/2" x 1 1/8". Price (pr.): $85.00 |
|  | A 19th Century Wooden Pistol Case, ca. 1870s: Of typical mid 19th century form, with beveled wooden exterior and a satinwood inlayed top with a vacant brass escutcheon plate. The front with its original brass securing loops and hinges. Refinished exterior with evidence of sanding, etc. The relined interior with a modern green velvet liner with excellent surfaces. The type of case often associated with early American Revolvers of the third quater of the 19th century. In fine refinished and relined condition with sanding marks and smooth surfaces: minor handling marks. Overall measurements, 10" x 4" x 2".. Price (pr.): $185.00 |
|  | A VERY FINE SOUTH PACIFIC SCRIMSHAWED CRICKET-HOLDER, ca. 1950: In overall very fine condition with a finely scrimshawed, cylindrical, 8 1/2", bamboo body with smooth contours and fine engravings overall. Retains its original, carved, hardwood end-cap; its braided rattan reinforcing ring and its thread suspension cord: the end-cap in the form of human bust. Mounted on a later? black hardwood (ebony?) base, for display. In overall very fine+ condition with a sharp attention the geometric and anthropromorphic design scrimshaw. A good quality (possibly tourist) example of a South Pacific cricket holder and spout. Overall length, 10". Price: $115.00 |
|  | A CATLINITE "PEACE PIPE", ca. 1890-1910:In overall very fine condition. Of L-shaped form and made from a single, 5", piece of red Catlinite with a hand drilled bowl and stem. The rounded and smooth, L-shaped body with a faceted and carved front terminal and a fine balanced appearance. Mounted on a later 20th century carved hardwood stem with a turned mouthpiece and artificially aged smooth surfaces: a rawhide tassel with feather. In overall very fine condition with choice surfaces and some isolated discoloration and light wear: a minor chip forward of the bowl with the expected minor irregularities and burns. A very nice example of an authentic Native American Peace Pipe. Overall length, 19 1/2". Price: $575.00 |
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