Steel blade with silver plated grip and silver over brass cross guard. Marked G. Woodhead Howard Street Sheffield. Grip IS reed & Barton “Renaissance”. The blade measures 6 inches. The grip measures 3 7/8 inches. Condition Report Very good condition overall. Blade has hint of blue tone throughout.
Original WWII German 1-meter stereoscopic rangefinder (Entfernungsmesser 1m Raumbild 36). Cased bring-back example featuring a one-meter base length and 6x magnification. Data plates stamped “FWQ NR. 17984 1942,” identifying manufacturer as Saalfelder Apparatebau GmbH, and model designation “Em 1m R36 m. f. M.o.Beob.U. Vergr. 6x.” Other kit contents are: First, the original wood and metal-reinforced … Read more
A scepter made from antique ivory, bearing the ‘hand of justice’ of the French Valois dynasty and the personal motto of Louis XII, “Cominus et eminus” (Near or far). The shaft features a cross fleury and the base features a stylized, Gothic revival arched fleur-de-lis. There is strong evidence that the hand is potentially seventeenth … Read more
A French hussar officer’s saber, with a blued blade and gilded inlays with floral designs. No maker’s mark. Scabbard present. Approximate 36 inches in total length. | This lot has a reserve. Condition Report Some oxidation, especially on tip. Scabbard is a tight fit.
Document, signed. Post-war prize money receipt on Treasury Department letterhead. Dated November 11, 1865, Washington, D.C. Promise of payment to William W. McKean (1800-1865) Union admiral, grandson of Signer Thomas KcKean. He rose to the rank of flag officer in command of the Gulf Blockading Squadron in early 1862 and later the East Gulf Blockading … Read more
Original Allach porcelain ceramic animal figurine depicting a lying fawn. Designed by Professor Theodor Karner. Underside features impressed artist signature “Prof. Th. Karner,” stylized SS runes and model number “151.” White glazed finish. Dimensions: 132mm width, 108mm height. | This lot has a reserve. Excellent condition. Undamaged.
Colt 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, 1852 production. Barrel length 5 inches. All matching serial numbers. Barrel address “Address SamL Colt / New-York City.” Stagecoach robbery scene roll mark on cylinder. Smooth wood grips. Brass cone front sight. Antique. No international shipping. Caliber: .31 | Serial Number: 46470 | This lot has a reserve. Condition Report … Read more
A model 1850 Staff and Field Officer sword from Horster of Solingen, Germany. This is a particularly fine and high quality example, showing the higher end of private purchase sabers. The hilt, pommel, and basket are full brass, with a punched US in the basket, and a shagreen grip that is 90%+ intact. Patination appropriate … Read more
A collection of eight (8) small copper cash coins from the British East India Company, recovered from the historic 1809 shipwreck disaster on the Goodwin Sands involving the EIC ship Admiral Gardner. Struck in 1808 at the Soho Mint in Birmingham using early steam-powered presses, these copper coins feature the East India Company coat of … Read more
Colt Junior semi-automatic pistol. Made in Spain by Astra. Checkered wood grips with silver medallion. Includes one (1) factory magazine. FFL or C&R required for transfer. Caliber: 25 Automatic. Serial Number: 27123CC. Condition Good condition. Mechanically fine, functions without issue. Bore is bright and clear. Some exterior oxidation.