Partially printed document, signed. Beforderungsurke or beforderungsmappe (promotion portfolio, certificate) of Wehrmacht General Officer Walter Behschnitt, with signature of Adolf Hitler and Walther von Brauchitsch. Dated September 30, 1937. Certificate comes in woven-textured paper folder, the front cover embossed with the Reichsadler in gold foil. Interior has “In the name of the German people, I … Read more
Elaborately carved lignum vitae or iron wood duho, ca. 1000-1500 AD. Has several features associated with use by a woman of the Taino elite. Dimensions 16 (L) X 7 (H) inches.
Lot of more than sixty (60) pieces. Archive of autograph letters, deeds and documents from the estate of Alice B. George, daughter-in-law of Revolutionary War Captain William George. The George family were landowners and operated a crossroads tavern in Goochland County, Virginia. This lot includes depositions regarding ownership of slaves as well as ledgers recording … Read more
Steel blade with early Carl Eickhorn maker mark, ivory grip, silver plated cross guard and pommel. Small brass propeller inlaid in cross guard. Housed in Leather scabbard with silver plated throat and chape. Overall length is 14 3/8 inches. This lot has a reserve.
Written on obverse “March The Fourth 1789 Memorable” encircling eagle. Very fine or better condition, full original shank, Albert’s WI 1A, page 387.
French AN XI light cavalry officer’s saber with scabbard, ca. 1803. Blade length 34.5 inches. Overall length 40.5 inches. Ricasso marked “I.S. & C.” Spine has rose mark of Solingen makers. Blade has talismanic engraved decoration. This lot has a reserve.
The button with foliated script “RR”, is in Albert’s RF2 with a rarity value of RV35, measuring 20mm, the ammo or belt plate appears to be an unlisted, 6 prong reverse. has foliated script the same as button, measures 80 x 65 mm. From the lifetime collection of Dr. Lou Hill, Tallahassee, Fl.
A 1908 St. Gauden’s twenty dollar gold coin. Almost uncirculated to mint state.
Handwritten document, signed “John Sevier.” Commissions ten (10) Justices of the Peace for Grainger County, Tennessee. Dated October 26, 1799, Knoxville, with seal upper left. John Sevier (1745-1815) was an American soldier, frontiersman, and first governor of the State of Tennessee. Includes additional leaflet bearing a handwritten list of the justices’ names. 12.75 X 7.75 … Read more
Imperial Japanese hikashi banten, or fire brigade woven coat with helmet. Helmet of rattan with woven cloth exterior and twill liner, stamped twice in orange ink. Fine condition. Oxidation of helmet neck cover snaps. This lot has a reserve.