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Arms, Armor, and The Early West

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location111 Beech Street Newport, KY 41071 USA, New Port, Kentucky, 41071, United States

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In our October 2022 Premier Auction, Lewis & Grant is proud to present a once-in-a-lifetime
sale of historical artifacts and collectibles, many of which have been featured in numerous
historical exhibitions and institutions.
Headlining the sale are selections from the General Samuel Houston Collection, victor of the
Battle of San Jacinto and first President of the Republic of Texas. These lots include not only
artifacts from his early military career including a militia offficer?s chapeau (Lot 72), his field desk
(Lot 79), and saddle pad (Lot 77), but also the sword belt (Lot 75), silver spurs (Lot 78) and
presentation saber (Lot 74) worn by Houston at San Jacinto.
Another artifact from the Battle of San Jacinto, a Mexican General Officer?s Coat attributed to
Santa Anna (Lot 91) comes from the collection of James Sylvester, the only color-bearer at the
battle as well as the soldier credited with Santa Anna?s capture. Sylvester was employed at the
New Orleans Picayune Newspaper and spent many years of his life collecting arms and objects
associated with the Texan Revolution to supplement the coat he acquired after the battle.
Beside Houston and Sylvester?s artifacts are selections from the collection of yet another
historic Texan figure, famed Texas Ranger John ?Jack? Coffee Hays. Leading a Regiment of
Texas Mounted Riflemen, Hays led a futile attempt to capture General Antonio Lopez de Santa
Anna at Tehuacan in 1848. Hays kept many of the items captured in the raid, including two
Dress Chapeaus (Lots 99, 100), and a gold-bullion embroidered dress coat belonging to Santa
Anna himself (Lot 97).
Lewis & Grant is also happy to present objects from the ?Battle for Texas: The Experience?
exhibit, on display in downtown San Antonio from 2016-2019. This exhibit featured one of the
finest collections of Alamo and Texas artifacts assembled for public display, taken from private
collections throughout the country.
If you have not contacted Lewis & Grant Auctions to arrange payment within 3 days of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice.
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M1864 McClellan Saddle211 - M1864 McClellan Saddle
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This is an early war-era saddle that was re-rigged during the war with the 1864 rig. That is why the rigging includes the spaded "D" ring ...
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Rare M1868 McClellan Saddle with Crupper, Pommel Coat Straps, and Bed Straps212 - Rare M1868 McClellan Saddle with Crupper, Pommel Coat Straps, and Bed Straps
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M1868 McClellan Saddle with crupper, pommel coat straps and bed straps. Saddle has skirts and sweat leathers. The cincha is a model 1859 blue wool exa
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M1869 Saddle Conversion213 - M1869 Saddle Conversion
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Saddle is a complete conversion from a 1859 tree with a three or twelve-inch seat. Black Harness leather nailed over the rawhide M1859 seat. Includes
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Rare US Army M1872 Composite Bunk with Original Bed Sack214 - Rare US Army M1872 Composite Bunk with Original Bed Sack
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Has a head and foot piece. Made of cast iron and wrought iron. Has a large shield with USA in the center. This was the standard US Army barracks bed
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Rare M1875 Wagon Driver's Saddle215 - Rare M1875 Wagon Driver's Saddle
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The saddle presents in the form dictated by the diagram and specifications detailed by the army when the saddle was adopted in 1875. The skirt of the
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M1875 Palmer Brace Belt System Set216 - M1875 Palmer Brace Belt System Set
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Lot Includes complete M1875 Palmer Brace System belt with set of two cartridge pouches and complete with attached haversack and cloth
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Late Indian War Carbine and Revolver Barracks Rack217 - Late Indian War Carbine and Revolver Barracks Rack
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Base of the rack measures 26" across and the rack stands 52" tall, for storing 20 carbines and 20 revolvers. Per th
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M1885 US Mills Cavalry Canvas and Leather Belt With Holster218 - M1885 US Mills Cavalry Canvas and Leather Belt With Holster
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US M1885 Mills Cavalry Belt used by officers with smaller buckle replacing the large brass buckle on front and has its Spanish open top type colt 7 1/
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Rare Model 1903 US Army Experimental Cavalry Halter-Bridle Set219 - Rare Model 1903 US Army Experimental Cavalry Halter-Bridle Set
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Extremely Rare early 20th century specimen. Ca. 1903 US Army Experimental Halter Bridle. Correct early pattern sheet copper brow brand ornaments featu
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Model 1904 Enlisted Man's Service Saddle Cloth of The 6th Regiment Company G "R.I.A." Marked220 - Model 1904 Enlisted Man's Service Saddle Cloth of The 6th Regiment Company G "R.I.A." Marked
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This Model 1904 enlisted man’s service saddle cloth bears yellow enameled regimental numerals, indicating it was used by a
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