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Historical Arms, Armor & Militaria Auction 2023
Historical Arms, Armor & Militaria Auction 2023
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Auction Location
111 Beech Street Newport, KY 41071 USA
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New Port
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Kentucky
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41071
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United States
Auction Details
Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to offer for it's May 5th Premier Auction a grouping of highly desirable and extremely rare items for the most discerning collectors of any genre or area of interest.
Opening the auction is a collection of Medieval and Renaissance arms and armor, this selection features exceedingly rare, fine condition swords, rapiers, hammers, daggers, and armor, including a Venetian Broadsword "Spada De Fante" Circa 1490 (Lot 8), a fine Classic Italian Cup Hilt Rapier, and aA Fine Early 17th Century German Chiseled Pierced Swept Hilt Rapier Circa 1610. Also crossing the block will be a selection of fine German and European Swords (Lots 8-17) and sets of Continental Armor and Helmets (Lots 1-7).
To finish the day, a collection of American arms, both military and civilian. Of particular note are several engraved Colt Revolvers by Howard Dove (Lots 221, 222), the later of which is easily one of the finest custom-engraved Colts in existence. Also for offer in this auction are rare A Very Good Indian Matchlock Rifle With Enam Silver Mounts (lot 247), several Early Colt 1911 Pistols (Lots 238-241), a Rare Japanese Type B "Baby" Nambu Pistol with Holster, and a Coffin Head Bowie Knife.
Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to present this one of a kind collection for our May 5th Arms & Armor Auction. Please contact us for any inquiries.
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2023 May 05
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Two Revolutionary War Continental Army Quartermaster Receipts, 1781, Hazen's Regiment
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Lot of 2, both written by the same hand, both dated Jan 31, 1781 (no place). First note is 7.5 x 4.25 in., for receipt of a quarter cord and half-quar
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Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott War of 1812 Congressional Medal for the Battles of Chippewa & Niagara
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2.625& #34; diameter, Major General Winfield Scott, on the reverse Resolution of Congress November 3, 1814 Niagara, Silver. $400 - $800
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U.S. Model 1816 Contract Flintlock Musket
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69 caliber, 42& #34; round barrel, NSN. Model 1816 U.S. Flintlock Musket, brown barrel with three barrel bands, breech stamped US NWP above...
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Coffin Head Bowie Knife
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11& #34; clip point forged blade with 5.5& #34; false edge, 1.5& #34; wide at forte. Coffin-head style pommel, black walnut g...
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German Silver "Butcher" Style Bowie Knife
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12& #34; blade with diminutive 5& #34; false edge, 1.125& #34; wide on ricasso. Blade marked with & #34;CAST STEEL& #34; on...
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John Middleton Bowie Knife with Scabbard
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12& #34; clip-point blade with 4& #34; false edge, 1.375& #34; wide at ricasso. Marked on obverse ricasso & #34;JOHN MIDDLETON/CAST ...
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Handwritten Lectures of Samuel Stanhope Smith (1751-1819)
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Samuel Stanhope Smith (1751-1819) was an American Presbyterian minister, academic, and educator. He was the seventh president of the College of New Je
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"Lectures on Moral Philosphy", Samuel Stanhope Smith (1751-1819)
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& #34;Lectures on Moral Philosophy& #34; is a work by Samuel Stanhope Smith, an American Presbyterian minister, academic, and philosopher wh...
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Ornate Early 19th Century Strong Box Safe with Possible Mexican Military Connection
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19.5 x 10 x 6.5 in. high, iron construction, with two ornate hinges each featuring two eagles& #39; heads, and ten decorative rosettes in additi...
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Excavated 5 Pound 19th Century Cannon From San Antonio River
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This excavated 5 lbs cannon was retrieved from the San Antonio River during the renovations to build the famous River Walk. The cannon weighs ...
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US Model 1832 General Officer's Chapeau
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The US Model 1832 General Officer& #39;s Chapeau, also known as the & #34;cocked hat,& #34; is a distinctive style of military headgear ...
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Rare Texas Navy Chapeau Attributed to Commodore Edwin Moore
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The chapeau is made of black beaver fur or felt and features a low, circular crown with a wide brim that is turned up on three sides, similar to the U
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A Rare Texas Naval Full Dress Cocked Hat Attributed to Commodore Edwin Moore
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Commodore Moore& #39;s traditional naval full dress cocked hat made of beaver skin, trimmed with a 1 1/2& #34; band of gold lace along ...
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Rare Texas Naval Uniform Commodore Edwin Moore
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Blue wool body, lined in a white colored material. Sleeves and front of coat trimmed in Gold bullion. Navy style buttons. Brass epaulett...
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Texas Navy Sword Belt of Admiral James Moore
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Commodore Moore& #39;s Texas Navy sword belt rig with round star over anchor plate complete with both adjustable swords straps. The caste b...
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Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch Prsented To Admiral Moore Texas Navy
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2& #34; in diameter, open face with gold hands. Center arm for 24 hour. Coin silver case, pocket chain with key and silver fob. In a...
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Eagle Pommel Naval Dirk and Scabbard Attributed to Midshipman Edwin Moore's
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Midshipman Edwin Moore& #39;ss identified eagle pommel naval dirk and scabbard measuring 16& #34; on the ellipse. A spectacular dirk s...
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Fine Federalist Period Officer's Sword Attributed to Texas Commodore Edwin Moore
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Edwin Moore& #39;ss inscribed eaglehead dress sword with gilt and fire blue 32.5& #34; curved blade with fuller. The upper gilded bras...
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Sixth Plate Daguerreotype of Commodore Edwin Ward Moore, US / Texas Navy, Ca. 1840
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Sixth plate daguerreotype showing Commodore Edwin Ward Moore in uniform and housed in a paper case circa 1840. Very good condition overall wit...
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Early Mexican Cavalry Sword AMES Maker Marks
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27.5& #34; Blade, American quillback blade marked with AMES maker marks. Double folding brass guard. Entirely brass handle with bone engra...
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