Collectible Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Collectible Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Tuesday, July 12, 2022  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Collectible Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Collectible Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

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LOT OF 9: POWDER FLASKS, POWDER HORN, AND EARLY AXE HEAD.

Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 1 of 523)      

Miscellaneous group consisting of 4 copper powder flasks, one with raised shell decoration, three with wildlife or game scenes, one of which is missing the spout. 1 embossed leather flask showing hanging rabbit and wildfowl. 1 small plain shot flask. 1 powder with attached leather pouch incorporating shotflask. 1 leather cup with wood lid. 1 excavated axe head. Dark brown patina with pitting overall and some edgewear. CONDITION: Fair overall. Circa 1820-1840. Scuffs to leather. Rubbing and small dings to flask bodies. Horn has stains, but initials carved near bottom and knurled bottom edge with brass tack decoration.
Miscellaneous group consisting of 4 copper powder flasks, one with raised shell decoration, three with wildlife or game scenes, one of which is missing the spout. 1 embos...moresed leather flask showing hanging rabbit and wildfowl. 1 small plain shot flask. 1 powder with attached leather pouch incorporating shotflask. 1 leather cup with wood lid. 1 excavated axe head. Dark brown patina with pitting overall and some edgewear. CONDITION: Fair overall. Circa 1820-1840. Scuffs to leather. Rubbing and small dings to flask bodies. Horn has stains, but initials carved near bottom and knurled bottom edge with brass tack decoration.

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LOT OF 2: PAIR OF ARMOR TOES WITH REPOUSSE DESIGN.

Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 2 of 523)      

Lot consists of a pair of armor toes measuring approximately 3 - 3/4" x 4 - 1/2" x 2". Raised medial ridge with a repousse geometric design, symmetrical about the ridge, appropriate to Maximilian armors circa 1500. Unusual more pointed toe instead of more common wide "bearpaw". Mounting holes along rear, one with 21 holes and other with 22. Example with 21 also has some partly stamped designs near mounting holes. CONDITION: Overall very good, with evidence of a European style cleaning with spotted darkness and some polishing marks. Some heavier oxidation around medial ridge. Interiors rough from the hammer. EMW
Lot consists of a pair of armor toes measuring approximately 3 - 3/4" x 4 - 1/2" x 2". Raised medial ridge with a repousse geometric design, symmetrical about the ridge, ...moreappropriate to Maximilian armors circa 1500. Unusual more pointed toe instead of more common wide "bearpaw". Mounting holes along rear, one with 21 holes and other with 22. Example with 21 also has some partly stamped designs near mounting holes. CONDITION: Overall very good, with evidence of a European style cleaning with spotted darkness and some polishing marks. Some heavier oxidation around medial ridge. Interiors rough from the hammer. EMW

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17TH CENTURY ENGRAVED EUROPEAN BONE POWDER FLASK.

Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 3 of 523)      

This flask measures about 12 - 1/8" in height. The bone spout measures about 2 - 5/8" in height and is engraved with acanthus leaf designs. On the piece of bone opposite the spout there is an iron ring, as well as another farther down the body for carrying strap attachment. The flask is profusely engraved with repeating bands of decoration, including bands of rope designs, geometric designs, and repeating acanthus leaf designs. In the center there is a section depicting a battle scene with a lion and men on horses fighting it with swords and pikes. There is also a hunting dog. Below the main panel depicting Roman gods and goddesses, there are more bands of decoration en suite. CONDITION: The flask has an overall smooth, light honey patina with some darker areas. There is some deterioration and minor chipping around the base. Some natural flaws to the bone used. One area had a chip and has been filled with brown composite on one side, below spout. A very well-decorated early bone flask. DMG
This flask measures about 12 - 1/8" in height. The bone spout measures about 2 - 5/8" in height and is engraved with acanthus leaf designs. On the piece of bone opposite ...morethe spout there is an iron ring, as well as another farther down the body for carrying strap attachment. The flask is profusely engraved with repeating bands of decoration, including bands of rope designs, geometric designs, and repeating acanthus leaf designs. In the center there is a section depicting a battle scene with a lion and men on horses fighting it with swords and pikes. There is also a hunting dog. Below the main panel depicting Roman gods and goddesses, there are more bands of decoration en suite. CONDITION: The flask has an overall smooth, light honey patina with some darker areas. There is some deterioration and minor chipping around the base. Some natural flaws to the bone used. One area had a chip and has been filled with brown composite on one side, below spout. A very well-decorated early bone flask. DMG

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INDIAN SHIELD (DHAL) CIRCA 1850.

Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 4 of 523)      

Convex shield decorated with engravings reminiscent of Farsi calligraphy; several shields are known to have Quran verses and various attributions. Central raised area decorated with pierced decorations with further depictions. Brass studs and wire throughout central raised area to accentuate piercings. 4 floral bosses. Brass trim edge. Arm straps are missing and replaced with metal wire for display, central area of convex with affixed metal pieces (reverse of brass studs) holding what look like copper plate reinforcements. CONDITION: Very good, with a smooth chocolate patina mixed with consistent areas of dove grey throughout. Some areas of slight oxidation throughout. Brass is very shiny and was probably polished. Reverse is an even chocolate patina. Some gaps visible in copper plating that does not detract from overall. EMW
Convex shield decorated with engravings reminiscent of Farsi calligraphy; several shields are known to have Quran verses and various attributions. Central raised area dec...moreorated with pierced decorations with further depictions. Brass studs and wire throughout central raised area to accentuate piercings. 4 floral bosses. Brass trim edge. Arm straps are missing and replaced with metal wire for display, central area of convex with affixed metal pieces (reverse of brass studs) holding what look like copper plate reinforcements. CONDITION: Very good, with a smooth chocolate patina mixed with consistent areas of dove grey throughout. Some areas of slight oxidation throughout. Brass is very shiny and was probably polished. Reverse is an even chocolate patina. Some gaps visible in copper plating that does not detract from overall. EMW

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A GERMAN MORION WITH GILT AND BLUED DECORATION OF THE MUNICH ROYAL GUARD.

Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 5 of 523)      

Circa first quarter of the 17th century. Distinct form with a high comb and dual peaks. 2 piece construction with 8 floral rosettes. Top of comb is rolled over, with 2 pins fastening the pieces together at each peak. Each side of the bowl is decorated with a repoussed fleur-de-lis. Top of comb and edges are roped. Blackened ground, with gilt accents on the fleur-de-lis and comb. Weighs 2 lbs 10.7 oz. CONDITION: Very good, with ground an even mixture of chocolate patina and black. Gilding is very good, with the fleur-de-lis retaining most of the gilding, with some losses on left side. Left side of comb has retains just shy of half of the gilding, while right side is much better and retains the majority. Holes are at brim, just under each fleur-de-lis. Interior rough from the hammer. Some slight gaps at the base of each peak where they meet the comb. A lovely example. EMW
Circa first quarter of the 17th century. Distinct form with a high comb and dual peaks. 2 piece construction with 8 floral rosettes. Top of comb is rolled over, with 2 pi...morens fastening the pieces together at each peak. Each side of the bowl is decorated with a repoussed fleur-de-lis. Top of comb and edges are roped. Blackened ground, with gilt accents on the fleur-de-lis and comb. Weighs 2 lbs 10.7 oz. CONDITION: Very good, with ground an even mixture of chocolate patina and black. Gilding is very good, with the fleur-de-lis retaining most of the gilding, with some losses on left side. Left side of comb has retains just shy of half of the gilding, while right side is much better and retains the majority. Holes are at brim, just under each fleur-de-lis. Interior rough from the hammer. Some slight gaps at the base of each peak where they meet the comb. A lovely example. EMW

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VICTORIAN MINIATURE SUIT OF MAXIMILLIAN ARMOR.

Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 6 of 523)      

A miniature suit of armor in the Maxillimian style, with the characteristic fluting and roped edges visible throughout. Mounted on a partial mannequin with torso and legs. Proportional and highly attractive. Arms are bound up with wire to affix them. CONDITION: Very good, with a spotted yellow nicotine lacquer throughout and some spots of oxidation. Helmet exhibits some solder repairs. Would look lovely on a desk.
A miniature suit of armor in the Maxillimian style, with the characteristic fluting and roped edges visible throughout. Mounted on a partial mannequin with torso and legs...more. Proportional and highly attractive. Arms are bound up with wire to affix them. CONDITION: Very good, with a spotted yellow nicotine lacquer throughout and some spots of oxidation. Helmet exhibits some solder repairs. Would look lovely on a desk.

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VICTORIAN MINIATURE SUIT OF ARMOR WITH SWORD, IN GERMAN STYLE.

Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 7 of 523)      

Measures approximately 16" tall and in the Germanic style with winged pauldrons of five lames, 3 lame gauntlets with false-lame fingers, and breastplate with a raised medial ridge. 4 lame tassets with a repousse design. Poleyn with heart shaped coutres. Sabatons of 5 lames. Complete with a miniature greastword that sits in a cutout in the oak base. On a body for display with mannequin arms absent. CONDITION: Overall very good with evidence of polishing and spotted darkness. Leather straps are solid, with a few appearing to be replaced. Would be great on your desk!
Measures approximately 16" tall and in the Germanic style with winged pauldrons of five lames, 3 lame gauntlets with false-lame fingers, and breastplate with a raised med...moreial ridge. 4 lame tassets with a repousse design. Poleyn with heart shaped coutres. Sabatons of 5 lames. Complete with a miniature greastword that sits in a cutout in the oak base. On a body for display with mannequin arms absent. CONDITION: Overall very good with evidence of polishing and spotted darkness. Leather straps are solid, with a few appearing to be replaced. Would be great on your desk!

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LOT OF 2: A VICTORIAN PAIR OF ETCHED GREAVES WITH SABATONS.

Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 8 of 523)      

Made as a set, probably for a complete set made during the Victorian era. Sabaton of 9 lames affixed by brass studs. Greaves are hinged on inside of leg and fixed by studs. Decorated with bands on geometrics and florals and a blackened ground. Sculpted to more comfortably fit the ankles and calves of the end user. CONDITION: Very good, cleaned in the European style over scattered oxidation, heavier on left greave than right. Sabatons articulate nicely. Decorations are very good. Blackened ground starting to turn more to grey. An attractive pair.
Made as a set, probably for a complete set made during the Victorian era. Sabaton of 9 lames affixed by brass studs. Greaves are hinged on inside of leg and fixed by stud...mores. Decorated with bands on geometrics and florals and a blackened ground. Sculpted to more comfortably fit the ankles and calves of the end user. CONDITION: Very good, cleaned in the European style over scattered oxidation, heavier on left greave than right. Sabatons articulate nicely. Decorations are very good. Blackened ground starting to turn more to grey. An attractive pair.

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(A) GERMAN WHEELOCK PISTOL, CIRCA FIRST QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY.

Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 9 of 523)      

Octagonal barrel made without sights, retained by 2 pins, with a pair of poincons at left flat of breech; one appears to be "NS" wile the other is indistict and may be an animal head. Poincons are partially obscured by stockline. Iron nosecap. Ramrod, probably the original, retained by a single thimble and feeding into an unreinforced mouth, with a missing segment at rear. Plain lock with bevelled edges. Flared butt with ovoid buttcap. Walnut stock with an applied paper of some kind on right side of grip, no markings observed and meaning unknown. A period spanner is included. CONDITION: Very good, metal is an even smooth chocolate patina with flashes of dove grey throughout. Nosecap and ramrod with heavier oxidation. Stock is good with handling marks, somewhat dry. One expertly repaired grain separation along spine of grip that is almost invisible. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with even oxidation. EMW Barrel Length: 15 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: .62 Bore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: German Model: Wheelock Serial Number: NSN
Octagonal barrel made without sights, retained by 2 pins, with a pair of poincons at left flat of breech; one appears to be "NS" wile the other is indistict and may be an...more animal head. Poincons are partially obscured by stockline. Iron nosecap. Ramrod, probably the original, retained by a single thimble and feeding into an unreinforced mouth, with a missing segment at rear. Plain lock with bevelled edges. Flared butt with ovoid buttcap. Walnut stock with an applied paper of some kind on right side of grip, no markings observed and meaning unknown. A period spanner is included. CONDITION: Very good, metal is an even smooth chocolate patina with flashes of dove grey throughout. Nosecap and ramrod with heavier oxidation. Stock is good with handling marks, somewhat dry. One expertly repaired grain separation along spine of grip that is almost invisible. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with even oxidation. EMW Barrel Length: 15 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: .62 Bore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: German Model: Wheelock Serial Number: NSN

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A PARTISAN WITH DECORATIONS OF THE GUARD OF FRIEDRICH AUGUST I, ELECTOR OF SAXONY, ETCHED WITH HIS C

Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 10 of 523)      

Friedrich August only used the CFA cypher for a scant 3 years, 1694-1697. Blade measures 15" with a flattened diamond section blade and a raised medial ridge. Base with elaborate wings and acid etched with floral designs on a blackened ground, with the base of the blade with CFA cypher on one side, and the arms of the electorate of Saxony on the other side, surmounted by a crown. Faceted socket with 10 sides. Straps retained by 5 nails on each side, octagonal shaft with black lacquer, a later replacement. Friedrich August I is best remembered as becoming the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, and his epithet "the Strong", which he apparently liked to demonstrate by breaking horseshoes with his bare hands. He was awarded the Order of the Golden Fleece after he converted to Roman Catholicism and established the Order of the White Eagle, the highest order Poland awards to civilians and military, still in use today. He ruled until his death in 1733 (with a brief interruption in 1706-1709 when Sweden installed Stanislaus I with August returning only after Battle of Poltava, which resulted in the death of one of Stanislaus's main supporters, Charles XII), at which point controversy over his successor led to the War of the Polish Succession (which, amusingly enough, included Stanislaus on the side of Sejm). PROVENANCE: William E. Simon Collection, sold at Little John's Auction Service January 9th, 2005, Lot 147. CONDITION: Metal has some evidence of delamination and cleaning in the European style, with some scattered darkness. Wooden shaft is later, and has been covered in a black lacquer which is also present on the straps. Acid etching is good with easily seen cyphers. EMW Blade Length: 15" Overall Length: 91 - 1/4"
Friedrich August only used the CFA cypher for a scant 3 years, 1694-1697. Blade measures 15" with a flattened diamond section blade and a raised medial ridge. Base with e...morelaborate wings and acid etched with floral designs on a blackened ground, with the base of the blade with CFA cypher on one side, and the arms of the electorate of Saxony on the other side, surmounted by a crown. Faceted socket with 10 sides. Straps retained by 5 nails on each side, octagonal shaft with black lacquer, a later replacement. Friedrich August I is best remembered as becoming the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, and his epithet "the Strong", which he apparently liked to demonstrate by breaking horseshoes with his bare hands. He was awarded the Order of the Golden Fleece after he converted to Roman Catholicism and established the Order of the White Eagle, the highest order Poland awards to civilians and military, still in use today. He ruled until his death in 1733 (with a brief interruption in 1706-1709 when Sweden installed Stanislaus I with August returning only after Battle of Poltava, which resulted in the death of one of Stanislaus's main supporters, Charles XII), at which point controversy over his successor led to the War of the Polish Succession (which, amusingly enough, included Stanislaus on the side of Sejm). PROVENANCE: William E. Simon Collection, sold at Little John's Auction Service January 9th, 2005, Lot 147. CONDITION: Metal has some evidence of delamination and cleaning in the European style, with some scattered darkness. Wooden shaft is later, and has been covered in a black lacquer which is also present on the straps. Acid etching is good with easily seen cyphers. EMW Blade Length: 15" Overall Length: 91 - 1/4"

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A HIGHLY UNUSUAL LEFT HANDED PARRYING DAGGER WITH FILED INTERRUPTIONS TO BLADE, CIRCA MID 16TH CENTU

Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 11 of 523)      

A left handed dagger with straight quillons, globus pommel with capstan, and crossguard ring. Grip is braided brass wire with Turk's heads ends. Blade with a raised flat medial ridge, with a brass touchmark that resembles a Cross of Lorraine with a shorter bottom bar. Filed serrations with tapered edges of 4 sections. CONDITION: Overall good, with some evidence of cleaning in the European style with scattered darkness. Excellent delamination visible on reverse of blade. Quillion is a little loose, may be a result of wire grip being loose, with visible gaps. Capstan is tight. An unusual example. EMW Blade Length: 10 - 3/4" Overall Length: 15"
A left handed dagger with straight quillons, globus pommel with capstan, and crossguard ring. Grip is braided brass wire with Turk's heads ends. Blade with a raised flat ...moremedial ridge, with a brass touchmark that resembles a Cross of Lorraine with a shorter bottom bar. Filed serrations with tapered edges of 4 sections. CONDITION: Overall good, with some evidence of cleaning in the European style with scattered darkness. Excellent delamination visible on reverse of blade. Quillion is a little loose, may be a result of wire grip being loose, with visible gaps. Capstan is tight. An unusual example. EMW Blade Length: 10 - 3/4" Overall Length: 15"

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SCOTTISH DIRK WITH UTENSILS.

Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 12 of 523)      

A classic example of the Scottish cutlery set, with a large dirk with a single edge; spine is partially flat for approximately 10" and decorated with cross hatching, crosses, and a thistle before narrowing for last 5". Partial fuller follows flat back area. Left side of dirk is engraved "T.F.", the mark of the blademaker. Handle has a carved grip in traditional knotwork, with a flared upper area, while base is scalloped towards pommel. Pommel and ricasso with brass covering. Flat base pommel with screw. Utensils comprise a small 2-tined fork and a small single edged knife with a partially flattened back decorated with crosshatching similar to the dirk. Smooth wooden handles and brass caps on utensils. Housed in a simple leather scabbard with brass tip and reinforcements at mouths for each piece. Some variation in patina from cleaning. CONDITION: Overall good. Metal shows evidence of being cleaned in the European fashion with some spotted darkness and polishing marks. Wood has some handling marks and lightening to high edges. Brass has a deep uncleaned golden hue. Leather is good with a mottled appearance, complete, but heavily crazed and with a few openings, mostly extensions of mouths and carrying hole. A well presenting set. Blade Length: 15" Overall Length: 19"
A classic example of the Scottish cutlery set, with a large dirk with a single edge; spine is partially flat for approximately 10" and decorated with cross hatching, cros...moreses, and a thistle before narrowing for last 5". Partial fuller follows flat back area. Left side of dirk is engraved "T.F.", the mark of the blademaker. Handle has a carved grip in traditional knotwork, with a flared upper area, while base is scalloped towards pommel. Pommel and ricasso with brass covering. Flat base pommel with screw. Utensils comprise a small 2-tined fork and a small single edged knife with a partially flattened back decorated with crosshatching similar to the dirk. Smooth wooden handles and brass caps on utensils. Housed in a simple leather scabbard with brass tip and reinforcements at mouths for each piece. Some variation in patina from cleaning. CONDITION: Overall good. Metal shows evidence of being cleaned in the European fashion with some spotted darkness and polishing marks. Wood has some handling marks and lightening to high edges. Brass has a deep uncleaned golden hue. Leather is good with a mottled appearance, complete, but heavily crazed and with a few openings, mostly extensions of mouths and carrying hole. A well presenting set. Blade Length: 15" Overall Length: 19"

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AN ITALIAN BREASTPLATE WITH ETCHING AND DECORATION USED BY THE MEDICI FAMILY.

Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 13 of 523)      

Of characteristic form and acid etched with floral designs on a beaded ground, with a fleur-de-lis under the gorget. 3 main bands of decoration up the center and then offset by 45 degrees depicting open floral scroll, a horn, a griffin, and a swan. Between the main bands of decoration are a pair of vignettes, left depicting a warrior with sword and shield standing at attention, while right side depicts the same warrior with his sword drawn, with an amphora and stylized vase. Interior with fantastic roughage from the hammer and some delamination from age. Accompanied by a 2011 dated letter from Dr. Riccardo Franci from the Stibbert museum in Florence, Italy, indicating that this armor is typical of northern Italian production in the second half of the 16th century, with the Medici guards wearing this style into the 17th century, with some examples from their inventories that match the overall pattern well. CONDITION: Very good, gently cleaned in the European fashion with some spotted inactive oxidation throughout. Etching is very good overall with some areas obfuscated either through over-polishing or oxidation. Reverse is excellent with a smooth chocolate patina and with wonderful texture from the hammer. A good example. EMW Paperwork: Info
Of characteristic form and acid etched with floral designs on a beaded ground, with a fleur-de-lis under the gorget. 3 main bands of decoration up the center and then off...moreset by 45 degrees depicting open floral scroll, a horn, a griffin, and a swan. Between the main bands of decoration are a pair of vignettes, left depicting a warrior with sword and shield standing at attention, while right side depicts the same warrior with his sword drawn, with an amphora and stylized vase. Interior with fantastic roughage from the hammer and some delamination from age. Accompanied by a 2011 dated letter from Dr. Riccardo Franci from the Stibbert museum in Florence, Italy, indicating that this armor is typical of northern Italian production in the second half of the 16th century, with the Medici guards wearing this style into the 17th century, with some examples from their inventories that match the overall pattern well. CONDITION: Very good, gently cleaned in the European fashion with some spotted inactive oxidation throughout. Etching is very good overall with some areas obfuscated either through over-polishing or oxidation. Reverse is excellent with a smooth chocolate patina and with wonderful texture from the hammer. A good example. EMW Paperwork: Info

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A SUIT OF GERMAN THREE QUARTERS PAGE'S ARMOR CIRCA 1620, EX. BASHFORD DEAN AND EX. SELDEN COLLECTION

Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 14 of 523)      

Of appropriate scale for a boy, comprising a helmet with brow visor and hinged cheek pieces with pierced areas for the ear (it appears as though the original wearer of this armor had issues hearing what he was being told!), lined with canvas and brocade, retained by a chin strap. Other elements include gorget, breastplate, pauldrons of 4 lames, rerebrace of 7 lames, lozenge shaped couters, fingered gauntlets of 4 lames, tassets of 26 lames, and 2 spurs with rowels nailed to unarmored feet. Brass studs are in the form of a besauges on the pauldrons. Mounted on a wooden base and complete with a mannequin that has the face of a boy. This suit of armor was recorded as being a part of the Loan Exhibition of European arms and Armor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art from August 3rd to September 27th, 1931 as catalog number 27 where it is described as having "Blackened surface; tassets modern, but made of old metal; restorations in each upper arm defense.", and being lent by Harriet M. Dean (Bashford Dean's sister, who inherited many of his pieces on his death). It was later sold as part of her estate in the 1943 sale by Parke-Bernet as Lot 306. CONDITION: Overall very good, as described in the catalog. Blackened armor with some visible patination throughout and roughage from hand forging, highly attractive appearance. Brass studs are excellent with a deep golden patina. Leather is fragile and solidified throughout, exercise caution to avoid damage. Brocade is fragile and separated from canvas in several areas. One gauntlet has middle finger detached from lame but still attached to canvas, thumb detached completely (included). Base contemporary and shows evidence of chipping to paint. A really lovely suit of armor from a massively important collector and displayed in one of the highest collecting institutions. EMW

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ELABORATELY PIERCED ROWEL SPUR.

Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 15 of 523)      

Circa 17th century. Rowel spurs superseded prick spurs and utilized a rotating wheel instead of a single spike to encourage a hourse. This example is elaborately pierced throughout with hearts and geometrics, fitted with a 5 pointed rowel pierced en suite with necks, sides, terminals, and buckles. Buttons have single spike, probably for fastening a belt to users feet. CONDITION: Overall good, with some cracks at piercings where metal was weakened. Delamination throughout as a result of hand forging. An attractive example. Serial Number: NSN
Circa 17th century. Rowel spurs superseded prick spurs and utilized a rotating wheel instead of a single spike to encourage a hourse. This example is elaborately pierced ...morethroughout with hearts and geometrics, fitted with a 5 pointed rowel pierced en suite with necks, sides, terminals, and buckles. Buttons have single spike, probably for fastening a belt to users feet. CONDITION: Overall good, with some cracks at piercings where metal was weakened. Delamination throughout as a result of hand forging. An attractive example. Serial Number: NSN

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WROUGHT IRON NUREMBERG STRONGBOX ETCHED WITH FLORALS AND MYTHICAL AVIANS.

Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 16 of 523)      

Circa 1600. This elaborate wrought iron example is acid etched with various mythical beasts, predominately gryphon and cockatrice. Elaborate locking mechanism utilizes a double bolt system which can only be retracted through use of the key which actuates a lever. Complete with key. CONDITION: Very good, with crisp etching visible throughout, and some separation at corners from age. Delamination from hand forging is visible through. Metal has acquired a lovely dove-grey-mixed-with-brown patina. 4 feet appear original, but one is loose. These boxes are absolutely fascinating examples of period engineering. EMW Serial Number: NSN
Circa 1600. This elaborate wrought iron example is acid etched with various mythical beasts, predominately gryphon and cockatrice. Elaborate locking mechanism utilizes a ...moredouble bolt system which can only be retracted through use of the key which actuates a lever. Complete with key. CONDITION: Very good, with crisp etching visible throughout, and some separation at corners from age. Delamination from hand forging is visible through. Metal has acquired a lovely dove-grey-mixed-with-brown patina. 4 feet appear original, but one is loose. These boxes are absolutely fascinating examples of period engineering. EMW Serial Number: NSN

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AN ATTRACTIVE PAINTED IRON NURNBERG LOCKBOX DEPICTING DAVID AND BATHSHEBA.

Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 17 of 523)      

Circa 1600. This elaborate example is painted with the front face showing a medieval reimaging of the story of David and Bathsheba, with a crowned king holding a lute looking out a parapet and gazing upon a woman who is being bathed by her servants. Other motifs include florals and geometrics on the sides with underside bare. Elaborate locking mechanism utilizes a triple bolt system which can only be retracted through use of the key which actuates a lever. Interior compartment is lined with old velvet, with adhesive coming off and releasing velvet in several areas with one patch completely detached. Complete with key. CONDITION: Very good, painting has been overpainted with visible texturing underneath, but old and probably period. Delamination from hand forging is visible. Metal has acquired a lovely brown patina where not painted. These boxes are absolutely fascinating examples of period engineering and this is a fantastic example. EMW Serial Number: NSN
Circa 1600. This elaborate example is painted with the front face showing a medieval reimaging of the story of David and Bathsheba, with a crowned king holding a lute loo...moreking out a parapet and gazing upon a woman who is being bathed by her servants. Other motifs include florals and geometrics on the sides with underside bare. Elaborate locking mechanism utilizes a triple bolt system which can only be retracted through use of the key which actuates a lever. Interior compartment is lined with old velvet, with adhesive coming off and releasing velvet in several areas with one patch completely detached. Complete with key. CONDITION: Very good, painting has been overpainted with visible texturing underneath, but old and probably period. Delamination from hand forging is visible. Metal has acquired a lovely brown patina where not painted. These boxes are absolutely fascinating examples of period engineering and this is a fantastic example. EMW Serial Number: NSN

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WROUGHT IRON NUREMBERG LOCKBOX WITH ACID ETCHINGS OF GEOMETRICS.

Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 18 of 523)      

Circa 17th century. This elaborate wrought iron example is acid etched with geometrics on a starred ground, accented for florals on raised edges. Elaborate locking mechanism utilizes a double bolt system which can only be retracted through use of the key which actuates a lever. Sliding sheet iron keyhole cover for when key is not in use. Complete with key. CONDITION: Very good, with crisp etching visible throughout, and some separation at corners from age. Delamination from hand forging is visible throughout. Key is broken at one bow. Metal has acquired a lovely dove-grey-mixed-with-brown patina. 3 of 4 feet appear original, the original feet are somewhat loose. Given the biting of the key, it is probably not original to this box but does operate the mechanism appropriately. These boxes are absolutely fascinating examples of period engineering. EMW Serial Number: NSN
Circa 17th century. This elaborate wrought iron example is acid etched with geometrics on a starred ground, accented for florals on raised edges. Elaborate locking mechan...moreism utilizes a double bolt system which can only be retracted through use of the key which actuates a lever. Sliding sheet iron keyhole cover for when key is not in use. Complete with key. CONDITION: Very good, with crisp etching visible throughout, and some separation at corners from age. Delamination from hand forging is visible throughout. Key is broken at one bow. Metal has acquired a lovely dove-grey-mixed-with-brown patina. 3 of 4 feet appear original, the original feet are somewhat loose. Given the biting of the key, it is probably not original to this box but does operate the mechanism appropriately. These boxes are absolutely fascinating examples of period engineering. EMW Serial Number: NSN

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A BRASS LOCKBOX WITH FLORAL AND MYTHICAL DECORATIONS IN THE NUREMBERG STYLE.

Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 19 of 523)      

This box is very reminiscent of the styles of boxes produced in Nuremberg circa 1600. Brass construction with floral scroll throughout, with vignettes of mythical gryphon on lid, lit braziers on sides, and additional florals on faces. Lock mechanism utilizes a pair of coiled flat springs to keep tongues locked under the lip of the lid, which are detracted by use of a key. Key is included but broken at stem. CONDITION: Brass has been cleaned and designs have been softened throughout. Iron areas have oxidation throughout, but coil springs still seem pliable. Serial Number: NSN
This box is very reminiscent of the styles of boxes produced in Nuremberg circa 1600. Brass construction with floral scroll throughout, with vignettes of mythical gryphon...more on lid, lit braziers on sides, and additional florals on faces. Lock mechanism utilizes a pair of coiled flat springs to keep tongues locked under the lip of the lid, which are detracted by use of a key. Key is included but broken at stem. CONDITION: Brass has been cleaned and designs have been softened throughout. Iron areas have oxidation throughout, but coil springs still seem pliable. Serial Number: NSN

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AN ATTRACTIVE ENGLISH BASKET HILT SWORD, WITH BASKET DECORATED IN THE STYLE OF A MORTUARY SWORD, WIT

Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 20 of 523)      

33 - 1/2" blade with 2 fullers that run nearly the full length of the blade. Right side of the blade marked "(Star) SANAIS (Star) / (Star) ISINEE (Star)", while left side is marked "(Star) AFNAR (Star) / (Star) RANRA", with some letters reversed, and so-called "twig" marks. Flat backed blade becomes double edged for approximately the last 1/4 of the length, with spine a false edge. Blued basket hilt in the Stirling thin rounded bar fashion, with designs after the so-called mortuary swords, with 3 vignettes of a human head and 2 panels, chiseled in low relief, depicting a green man figure. Vestigial quillon curls very slightly towards spine of blade. Grip with interlacing braided and straight silver wire, with terminals decorated with sheet silver florals. Ovoid pommel with 8 pointed floral. The level of decoration indicates that the sword was made for someone of some stature, such as a senior wealthy cavalry officer. PROVENANCE: Peter Finer, 1995 Catalogue, Item 187; Earlshall Castle, Scotland. CONDITION: Overall very good. Blade has been cleaned in the European style with some scattered darkness, with some white infill used to accentuate legends. Grip rewrapped and slightly loose but visually attractive. Basket hilt very good, a smooth chocolate patina but with clear details. Sword is tight with exception to grip wire. A lovely example. EMW Blade Length: 33 - 1/2" Overall Length: 39 - 1/4"
33 - 1/2" blade with 2 fullers that run nearly the full length of the blade. Right side of the blade marked "(Star) SANAIS (Star) / (Star) ISINEE (Star)", while left side...more is marked "(Star) AFNAR (Star) / (Star) RANRA", with some letters reversed, and so-called "twig" marks. Flat backed blade becomes double edged for approximately the last 1/4 of the length, with spine a false edge. Blued basket hilt in the Stirling thin rounded bar fashion, with designs after the so-called mortuary swords, with 3 vignettes of a human head and 2 panels, chiseled in low relief, depicting a green man figure. Vestigial quillon curls very slightly towards spine of blade. Grip with interlacing braided and straight silver wire, with terminals decorated with sheet silver florals. Ovoid pommel with 8 pointed floral. The level of decoration indicates that the sword was made for someone of some stature, such as a senior wealthy cavalry officer. PROVENANCE: Peter Finer, 1995 Catalogue, Item 187; Earlshall Castle, Scotland. CONDITION: Overall very good. Blade has been cleaned in the European style with some scattered darkness, with some white infill used to accentuate legends. Grip rewrapped and slightly loose but visually attractive. Basket hilt very good, a smooth chocolate patina but with clear details. Sword is tight with exception to grip wire. A lovely example. EMW Blade Length: 33 - 1/2" Overall Length: 39 - 1/4"

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HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE SCOTTISH BASKET HILT, CIRCA MID-18TH CENTURY.

Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 21 of 523)      

Form is indicative of production in the middle of the 18th century, and follows the Glasgow school tradition of wide bars. Sword has one full edge while rear is flatbacked for approximately 1/2" of the length before tapering to an edge. Blade with single long fuller that runs nearly the full length of the blade, while a second fuller runs parallel to flat back and disappears with taper. Glasgow style wide bars with pierced decorations and gilding, including hearts and geomtrics. Grip has a spiral groove for wire which is no longer present, remnants visible at pommel side terminal, affixed by nails. Small quillon curls towards blade, with 2 branches on cutting edge side of hilt which form another rudimentary quillon. Nails utilized as spacers to tighten the fit of blade to hilt. PROVENANCE: Peter Finer, 1995 Catalogue, Item 190; Earlshall Castle, Scotland. CONDITION: Gilt is very good with flashes of chocolate patinated metal throughout. Grip is excellent with some minor bumps and scratches but free of cracks; some chips at either terminal. Blade has spotted cleaned oxidation throughout, with 2 sections towards the point having gone clean through; these areas measure approximately 1/2" long but are extremely thin. Blade has a visible bend towards center point. This is a very attractive example. EMW Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 42 - 1/2"
Form is indicative of production in the middle of the 18th century, and follows the Glasgow school tradition of wide bars. Sword has one full edge while rear is flatbacke...mored for approximately 1/2" of the length before tapering to an edge. Blade with single long fuller that runs nearly the full length of the blade, while a second fuller runs parallel to flat back and disappears with taper. Glasgow style wide bars with pierced decorations and gilding, including hearts and geomtrics. Grip has a spiral groove for wire which is no longer present, remnants visible at pommel side terminal, affixed by nails. Small quillon curls towards blade, with 2 branches on cutting edge side of hilt which form another rudimentary quillon. Nails utilized as spacers to tighten the fit of blade to hilt. PROVENANCE: Peter Finer, 1995 Catalogue, Item 190; Earlshall Castle, Scotland. CONDITION: Gilt is very good with flashes of chocolate patinated metal throughout. Grip is excellent with some minor bumps and scratches but free of cracks; some chips at either terminal. Blade has spotted cleaned oxidation throughout, with 2 sections towards the point having gone clean through; these areas measure approximately 1/2" long but are extremely thin. Blade has a visible bend towards center point. This is a very attractive example. EMW Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 42 - 1/2"

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SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD WITH LEATHER SCABBARD.

Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 22 of 523)      

35 - 3/4" blade with fuller that measures 11"; letters visible in fuller but complete word illegible (R distinctly clear, and what appears to be an E or an F; possibly Ferrara?). Blade was originally double-edged but has been ground to a flat back. Stirling style thin rounded bands with pierced geometrics and hearts. Shagreen grip with one strand of braided wire, too short for either side of the grip. Quillon curls towards blade. Ovoid pommel with 5 sections and a 4 pointed star engraved. A period wooden core leather wrapped scabbard is included with 2 hangers, slightly too short for the blade. PROVENANCE: Peter Finer, 1995 Catalogue, Item 203; Earlshall Castle, Scotland. CONDITION: Metal has an even chocolate patina, with some flashes of gunmetal grey on blade. Traces of old white infill in fuller script, and a light lacquer coating. 2 prominent chips on cutting edge. Guard has some scattered oxidation but is solid. Scabbard with numerous chips and handling marks throughout. Sword on the whole is somewhat loose. Blade Length: 35 - 3/4" Overall Length: 41"
35 - 3/4" blade with fuller that measures 11"; letters visible in fuller but complete word illegible (R distinctly clear, and what appears to be an E or an F; possibly Fe...morerrara?). Blade was originally double-edged but has been ground to a flat back. Stirling style thin rounded bands with pierced geometrics and hearts. Shagreen grip with one strand of braided wire, too short for either side of the grip. Quillon curls towards blade. Ovoid pommel with 5 sections and a 4 pointed star engraved. A period wooden core leather wrapped scabbard is included with 2 hangers, slightly too short for the blade. PROVENANCE: Peter Finer, 1995 Catalogue, Item 203; Earlshall Castle, Scotland. CONDITION: Metal has an even chocolate patina, with some flashes of gunmetal grey on blade. Traces of old white infill in fuller script, and a light lacquer coating. 2 prominent chips on cutting edge. Guard has some scattered oxidation but is solid. Scabbard with numerous chips and handling marks throughout. Sword on the whole is somewhat loose. Blade Length: 35 - 3/4" Overall Length: 41"

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SILVER MOUNTED COURT SWORD.

Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 23 of 523)      

English silver hallmarks with a crowned lion, a walking lion, a "J", and a maker mark of "JC"? (tarnished and difficult to read) on D guard. Colichemarde blade measures 31 - 1/2" and is decorated for the first 8" with simple line engraving of florals and geometrics. Crossguard decorated on each ear with a panoply of arms. D guard with lovely floral decorations, including a helmet just below the crossguard, and a pair of grotesques on either side of the pommel. Grip is made of intertwining woven and braided wire. CONDITION: Overall good. Blade has been cleaned in the European fashion with some spotted darkness and polish marks. Engraving softened. Silver has had a surface level cleaning, with deep tarnish in the recesses. Overall loose, but well presenting. EMW Blade Length: 31 - 1/2" Overall Length: 38 - 1/2"
English silver hallmarks with a crowned lion, a walking lion, a "J", and a maker mark of "JC"? (tarnished and difficult to read) on D guard. Colichemarde blade measures 3...more1 - 1/2" and is decorated for the first 8" with simple line engraving of florals and geometrics. Crossguard decorated on each ear with a panoply of arms. D guard with lovely floral decorations, including a helmet just below the crossguard, and a pair of grotesques on either side of the pommel. Grip is made of intertwining woven and braided wire. CONDITION: Overall good. Blade has been cleaned in the European fashion with some spotted darkness and polish marks. Engraving softened. Silver has had a surface level cleaning, with deep tarnish in the recesses. Overall loose, but well presenting. EMW Blade Length: 31 - 1/2" Overall Length: 38 - 1/2"

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A SCOTTISH HAND-AND-A-HALF LENGTH CLAYMORE IN THE STYLE MOST OFTEN USED FROM 1400-1600.

Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 24 of 523)      

These blades were extremely popular in both Scotland and with Scottish mercenaries in Ireland, and contemporary records speak of their brutal efficiency. This example has a 37 - 1/4" blade which starts out at 2" at the ricasso before tapering to approximately 1 - 1/8" near tip; uniquely short, with most blades longer than 40". Iconic quillons with quatrefoil ends and 1 - 3/4" tongues pointing down blades. Cylindrical grip with evidence of a lacquer coating of some kind, possibly an adhesive that would have held leather in place. Pommel with raised central medial ridge. CONDITION: Metal has an even chocolate patina, with flashes of dove grey throughout. One tongue has been solder repaired. One quatrefoil broken off. Grip is good with some handling marks and chips at terminals. Blade Length: 37 - 1/4" Overall Length: 52 - 3/4"
These blades were extremely popular in both Scotland and with Scottish mercenaries in Ireland, and contemporary records speak of their brutal efficiency. This example has...more a 37 - 1/4" blade which starts out at 2" at the ricasso before tapering to approximately 1 - 1/8" near tip; uniquely short, with most blades longer than 40". Iconic quillons with quatrefoil ends and 1 - 3/4" tongues pointing down blades. Cylindrical grip with evidence of a lacquer coating of some kind, possibly an adhesive that would have held leather in place. Pommel with raised central medial ridge. CONDITION: Metal has an even chocolate patina, with flashes of dove grey throughout. One tongue has been solder repaired. One quatrefoil broken off. Grip is good with some handling marks and chips at terminals. Blade Length: 37 - 1/4" Overall Length: 52 - 3/4"

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A COMPOSITE EUROPEAN SWORD WITH A SCHIAVONA STYLE BASKET HILT.

Lot # 1025 (Sale Order: 25 of 523)      

Blades measures 38 - 3/8" from tip of blade to base of ricasso, both sides with 9 - 3/4" fuller. Ricasso with illegible maker marks. Double edged blade with spearpoint tip. Hilt in the form of a schianova guard with thumb ring has been married to sword. Wooden grip lightly waisted towards top. Cast flanged pommel. CONDITION: Metal has scattered darkness and spotting, with gunmetal grey throughout. Grip is good with some bumps and chips. Pommel is askew and a later addition. Sword as a whole is loose. EMW Blade Length: 38 - 3/8" Overall Length: 45"
Blades measures 38 - 3/8" from tip of blade to base of ricasso, both sides with 9 - 3/4" fuller. Ricasso with illegible maker marks. Double edged blade with spearpoint ti...morep. Hilt in the form of a schianova guard with thumb ring has been married to sword. Wooden grip lightly waisted towards top. Cast flanged pommel. CONDITION: Metal has scattered darkness and spotting, with gunmetal grey throughout. Grip is good with some bumps and chips. Pommel is askew and a later addition. Sword as a whole is loose. EMW Blade Length: 38 - 3/8" Overall Length: 45"

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