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| Miscellaneous |  | AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF GEORGE C. NEUMANN'S: "SWORDS & BLADES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION": Soft-bound edition, 287 pg. and autographed by the Author. A complete overview of the Swords, pole-Arms, Bayonets, etc., used by all sides, during the American Revolution. Price: $75.00 |
|  | A VERY GOOD MID 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD BRASS TELESCOPE, ca. 1860s: In overall very good condition with a fine lightly toned brass age-patina and smooth surfaces. The turned brass body/tube with a late 19th century black hemp? cord wrapping, of typical nautical design, with lightly toned surfaces and some light wear. The adjustable brass eyepiece with its original brass and mica? cover and the front lens with an engine-turned brass base. In functional order, though the front lens has a minor chip/inclusion. A nice example of a Civil War Period Naval-type Captain's Telescope, ca. 1860s. In overall fine condition, with a later? Cord binding. Overall length, 17"-22 1/2" Price: $775.00 |
|  | Herbert J. Jackson's: "EUROPEAN FIREARMS": First Published in 1923 with a "Treatise on SCOTTISH HAND FIREARMS, by Charles A. Whitelaw: Considered a fine early text on European pieces of the 16th-18th centuries with a comprehensive write-up on Scottish guns and their makers: 108 pg. Price: $95.00 |
|  | A PAIR OF AMERICAN SILVER-PLATE MOUNTED GLASS CRUETS FROM THE COLOMBIAN EXPOSITION, ca. 1892: In overall very good to near fine untouched condition. The rectangular glass bodies with their original ground glass stoppers and silver basket-work frames. The fronts and backs of each frame with a deeply embossed circular medallion with a depiction of Columbus' discovery of the New World. In overall very good to near fine condition. The stoppers with some minor chips and the silver basket-work with a light age patina and some isolated patches of tarnish. An unusual souvenir from the 1892 Colombian Exposition-- an event held in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America. Overall measurements, 7" x 2".. Price: $175.00 |
|  | 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN BULLET MOLD, ca. 1830s: In overall very good condition. The iron with smooth surfaces and some scattered discoloration. Of typical "scissors-type" construction with sprue-cutter.. Price: $175.00 |
|  | A GOOD WW II ERA FRAMED POSTCARD OF HITLER & MUSSOLINI, ca. 1940: In very good untouched condition and framed in modern glass and metal frame. The Postcard with untouched lightly patinated surfaces with some minor age-stains, abrasions and a small tear/fray, on its center. Fine Black & White image with very good emulsion and in overall very good untouched condition. Price: $75.00 |
|  | AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN GOLF CLUB w/ SWASTIKA (GOOD LUCK) DESIGN, ca. 1920s: In overall very good condition. The iron wedge type head with light rust patination and pitting. Clearly marked with a "MONARCH" marking and with several pre-WW II Swastika (good luck) design elements. Iron shaft with its leather wrapped grip (crazed and scuffed). An unusual pre WW II era Golf Club, ca. 1920s. Price: $75.00 |
|  | RARE TWO (2) VOLUME SET (Vol. 1 & 2) of EUGENE HEER'S: "DER NEUE STOCKEL": Published by Schwabish Hall Publishers, in 1978 with and considered by most advanced collectors to be the quintessential work on World Gunsmiths -- with 33,000 names and 6,500 maker's marks recorded. A must have reference for the study of Antique Guns and Weapons, from 1400-1900. Over one thousand four hundred pages (net) with numerous illustrations and extensive information on Gunmakers, their markings and dates. In (net) fine condition with generally sound bindings, evidence of minor use, minor abrasions to the covers; and various handling marks/wear. An out-of-print must have text for Antique Gun Collecting; and becoming quite difficult to find. Price: $1,175.00 |
|  | A VERY GOOD WWII ERA GERMAN ARMY (WERMACHT) WRIST-WATCH, ca. 1940 : In overall very good condition. Of typical Swiss/German Wrist-watch construction with a nickel-silver bezel, clear crystal and glow-in-the-dark hands and numbers. Marked, on its face with a "HELIOS" maker's signature and in functional order. Replaced and partially detatched leather wrist-band with brass fittings and some minor damages. A classic example of a World War II era German Soldier's wrist-watch, ca. 1940. Price: $225.00 |
|  | VARIOUS WWII ERA AMERICAN MEDALS & CLOTH UNIFORM INSIGNIA, ca. 1943: In overall very good condition. A wide variety of American World War II era cloth patches, insignia and several Army shooting/marksmanship pins, etc. In very good to fine condition with some expected signs of use wear and removal from garments. Price: $175.00 |
|  | A FINE WW. II PERIOD US ORDNANCE MARKED LEATHER OPTICS CANISTER, ca. 1940: In overall fine+ untouched condition with smooth brown leather surfaces and fine stitching, along its sides and at the base plugs. Of 6" diameter cylindrical form and complete with its leather securing belt, its buckle, buckle-stop and both of its leather plugs The exterior with smooth brown leather surfaces, very fine tight stitching, some light scattered handling marks, minor scuffs. Clearly marked with two (2) US Board of Ordnance Crossed-Cannons and with a deeply stamped "US" & "PROP" marking: indicates direct US Govt., ownership and inspection by the War Department, ca. 1940. In overall very fine untouched condition with smooth leather surfaces, a very good securing belt, fine seams with its hardware and some expected light crazing. Overall length 11 1/2". The type of leather canister used by the Artillery for the storage and transport of a gunnery sight: possibly for a Mortar or Field Gun, ca. 1940. . Price: $125.00 |
|  | A VERY GOOD+ AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD HAND-CARVED SOLDIER'S CRUTCH, ca. 1860's: In overall very good+ untouched condition and of typical hand-made folkish style. A nicely carved, peg-fastened yolk and a slender, tapering, cylindrical, harwood shaft with rounded terminal. Retains choice, untouched, lightly oxidized, smooth, wooden surfaces with some expected abrasions, scuffs and signs of use. In overall very good+ untouched condition with a very nicely carved and scooped yolk with a "folkish"appearance: some tight hairlines and scuffs. A classic example of an American Civil War Period Soldier's Crutch, ca. 1860s... and a grim reminder of the sheer number of severally wounded and amputees, caused by this War. Overall length, 50". ***From a Connecticut Estate Collection. Price: $325.00 |
|  | A GOOD WWII ERA GERMAN NAVY (KREIGSMARINE)) WRIST-WATCH, ca. 1940: In overall very good condition. Of typical Swiss/German Wrist-watch construction with a nickel-silver bezel, clear crystal, an ivory colored face and blackened hands and numbers: base with a "sweep" type second-hand. Marked, on its face with a "K.M./RECTA" maker's signature and in functional order: will not stay wound for long. Newly replaced brown leather wrist-band with brass fittings and some minor damages. The bezel and face with oxidized surfaces with patches of discoloration, etc. A classic example of a World War II era German Naval-type wrist-watch, ca. 1940. Price: $225.00 |
|  | A VERY GOOD ENGLISH/AMERICAN?-MADE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD TELESCOPE, ca. 1780: In overall very good condition with its lightly toned, original, brass tube and mounts. The unsigned, American-made?, three-stage, cylindrical body with smooth surfaces, good seams, some scattered light handling marks, a fine extendable barrel and a nicely turned collar and eye-piece. Retains its original glass lenses-- foggy when barrel is fully extended. In very good condition with smooth brass surfaces and a lightly toned age-patina without significant blemishes. Complete with its original protective brass lens-shield and the adjustable eyepiece with finely turned contours and its original brass dust-cover. Retains a fine age patina and sharp contours. Of classic English form, though the unsigned body suggests an American? manufacture; and overall a classic example of the type of telescope often carried by officers during the American Revolutionary War period, ca. 1780. For similar examples, please see Neumann & Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution", pg. 259. Overall length 20" (collapsed)-38 1/4" (fully extended). . Price: SOLD |
|  | A GOOD MID 19th CENTURY WHITEMETAL & STEEL CORKSCREW, ca. 1950:In form of a man with articulated arms and a central cork-screw. In good condition with generally untouched lighted toned and patinated White-metal surfaces. Of most likely American make and dates to, ca. 1950s. Overall length, 8 1/2". Price: $35.00 |
|  | A VERY GOOD AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD AMERICAN MADE (NAVAL) BLOCK & TACKLE, ca. 1850: Constructed of hardwoods and wrought iron with the use of a central wrought iron pin to fasten inner wooden wheels. Body shows signs of considerable age and use including some minor chipping, scattered handling marks and abrasions. Complete with its wrought iron suspension-hook and mounts. Evident hand-forged markings and some residual “forge blackened” finish. In overall very good condition for age. From the Burr-Bennett estate of Westport, Conn., USA. Measures: 12” x 6”. Price: $125.00 |
|  | A FORT TICONDEROGA SOUVENIR GROUPING, ca. 1770-1970: Consists of two, slightly oxidized, old/18th century? Lead balls: a .75 caliber “Brown Bess” type Musket Ball and an approx. .45 caliber Pistol/buck-and-ball round. Also includes several small wood fragments (splinters from the Fort’s timbers) with deeply oxidized and patinated surfaces. Housed in a clear plastic, ca. 1960s display box with a removable white plastic lid and the bottom with a “THUNDERBIRD CONTAINER CORP. EL PASO, TEX.” Manufacturer’s logo. The face of the container with an applied and embossed “FORT TICONDEROGA, NY” metal tag. An interesting souvenir grouping, ca. 1770-1970. Price: $25.00 |
|  | A COMPLETE SET OF ORIGINAL US MODEL 1863/64 SPRINGFIELD BARREL-BANDS, ca. 1860s: In overall very fine untouched condition with matching steel surfaces having sharp contours, their original components and 90%+ blued finish. All three clearly marked with "U" inspector's marks; and the middle band with its original sling-swivel. Complete with their retaining-screws and nearly all of their blued finish: sharp contours and very fine, nicely patinated, original surfaces. A very fine complete set of original US Model 1863/64 Springfield Barrel Bands. Price: $150.00 |
|  | VARIOUS WWII ERA ORIGINAL & STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHS (HANGING OF MUSOLINI, Fascist Rally, H. Goering.): In overall fair to good untouched condition with tatters, minor tears, abrasions, loss of emulsion and evidence of poor storage/handling. Consists of two Studio photographs and a Hermann Goering Family Christmas Postcard. The postcard in very good to fine condition. An intersting photographic assemblage from the World War II Era, ca. 1940. Price: $175.00 |
|  | A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD CARVED WOODEN CANTEEN, ca. 1860: In overall very good untouched condition and of most likely German or Austrian make with a very nicely incised carved "folkish" design overall. The hand carved, circular, one-piece wooden body with sharp contours, a fine patina and 35% of its slightly crazed painted finish. The top of the body with an integrally carved stepped spout (stopper missing) and collar with two piercings for the suspension cord. Carved overall with an extensive, geometric, "folk art" style, Germanic pattern of classic Alpine design. Retains 35% of its black painted surfaces with some scattered abrasions and the expected signs of wear from handling and use. In very good+ untouched condition and retains a fine age-patina, generally smooth exterior surfaces and some scattered handling marks and scuffs. A very nice example of a Civil War Period Hand-carved "Soldier's" type Canteen, ca. 1860. Overall measurements, 10 1/2" x 7". Price: $475.00 |
|  | A GOOD (AS IS) FRAMED "DAILY MIRROR" NEWSPAPER: "MUSSOLINI & MISTRESS EXECUTED": Issue of April 30, 1945. In overall (net) very good condition (as is): paper slightly yellowed. The cover with generally sharp details, minor scuffs and water-stains. Giltwood and glass fame with good glass. A nice framed End of World War II Era Newspaper. Price: $75.00 |
|  | A GOOD (AS IS) FRAMED TIME MAGAZINE: “HENRICH HIMMLER”, dtd. 1939: Issue of April 24, 1939. In overall (net) good condition (as is). The Magazine cover with generally sharp details, crisp colors, minor tears, scuffs and scrapes and damages. The black painted aluminum fame with broken glass. A classic Pre-World War II Era Time magazine. Price: $75.00 |
|  | A VERY GOOD CIVIL WAR DATED US MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD LOCKPLATE, dtd. 1864: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. Regulation, US Model 1863, flat lockplate (only) with smooth, steel-gray surfaces and some patches of scattered light discoloration and fine surface-pitting. The tail with a clear 1864 date and the face with a fine Spread Eagle and "US/SPRINGFIELD" marking. In very good condition with smooth steel surfaces and wispy traces of its casehardening colors. The interior with various Alphanumeric inspector's marks. A very nice example of an American Civil War US Model 1863 Springfield Lockplate, dated 1864. Price: $100.00 |
|  | A VERY GOOD WW II ERA MUSOLINI HEAD ASH-TRAY, ca. 1942: In overall good condition (as is) with minor damages, paint loss, scattered handling marks, chips, abrasions and general signs of use. Of classic Musolini Head form with its open-mouth serving as the "ash-tray" the back of the neck with a "PAT. PEND./1942/A. B." manufacturer's mark. Of most likely American make, ca. 1942. Price: $75.00 |
|  | ORIGINAL 18th-EARLY 19th CENTURY MUSKET & PISTOL GUN-FLINTS, ca. 1700-1800: In overall very good+, untouched condition. Of various sizes with minor varioations in shape, etc. Of English & French/Dutch origin/form; and some with minor imperfections/chips. Fine original 18th/early 19th Century Examples, ca. 1700-1800. Price: $20.00 (each) |
|  | A FINE & RARE NEOLITHIC PERIOD EUROPEAN STONE HAMMER, ca. 1000 BC: In overall very fine untouched condition. The 4 1/2", gray, hard-stone (Basalt) hammerhead with a hand-drilled, tapered and rounded socket aperture: as drilled with a stone drill. Retains smooth untouched, river-polished, gray surfaces with some expected light imperfections. Of somewhat triangular form with a pointed tip and a rounded back end. A well-made hand-crafted European Stone Age Hammer, ca. 3000 years old. In overall very fine untouched condition with choice smooth surfaces Price: $1,375.00 |
|  | A GOOD FRAMED FRONT-PAGE ENDING OF WW II “”NAZIS QUIT”: CLEVELAND NEWS MAY 7, 1945 : In overall good condition (as is): glass broken. In its giltwood and glass frame with untouched smooth surfaces and the noted damage to the glass. The paper in fine untouched condition with minor staining wear and yellowing of the paper. A nice example of an end of WWII Newspaper, dtd. May 7, 1945. Price: $125.00 |
|  | AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF GEORGE C. NEUMANN'S & FRANK KRAVIC'S: "COLLECTOR'S ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION": Soft-bound edition, 286 pg. and autographed by the Author: George C. Neumann. A complete and general overview of the Weapons and Accouterments, used by all sides, during the American Revolution. Price: $65.00 |
|  | A Grouping of three (3) 19th Century Shot & Powder Measures, ca. 1890-1900: In overall very fine untouched condition. Of standard sizes and with graduated pouring cups. Retain their original turned and carved wooden handles: some with manufacture's information and patent dates. In overall very fine untouched condition with choice surfaces, clear marks and minor evidence of use. Marked with various late 19th century patent dates, etc.. Price: $155.00 |
|  | AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF GEORGE C. NEUMANN'S: "BATTLE WEAPONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION": Soft-bound edition, 393 pg. with autographed Dedication by the Author. A complete overview of the Muskets, Pistols, Rifles, etc., used by all sides, during the American Revolution. Price: $85.00 |
|  | LARGE PAIR(S) OF HAND FORGED WROUGHT IRON GUN HOOKS & SCREWS: Ideal for hanging Muskets or other long-guns. Complete with four (4) mounting-screws for hanging. Handmade in New Hampshire. 4" x 2". Price (pr.): $125.00 |
|  | A FINE WW II ERA ALUMINUM MUSSOLINI MEDAL, ca. 1940: In overall fine lightly cleaned condition. Of circular form with its brass safety-pin and both of its loops. The back marked with a "F. M. LORIOLI FRATELLI/ MILANO* ROMA" maker's marking and the Obverse with an embossed helmeted bust of "Il Duce" with heraldic inscription. In overall very good+/fine lightly cleaned condition and a nice example of a W. W. II Period Italian Political Medal, ca. 1940. Price: $150.00 |
|  | SMALL PAIR(S) OF HAND FORGED WROUGHT IRON GUN HOOKS & SCREWS: Ideal for hanging Pistols, swords, powder horns or other small items. Complete with two (2) mounting-screws for hanging. Handmade in New Hampshire. 2 1/2" x 1 1/8". Price (pr.): $85.00 |
|  | A VERY GOOD CASED PAIR OF FRENCH/PARISAN-MADE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD US “SIGNAL SERVICE” MARKED JAPPANED BRASS & LEATHER COVERED OFFICER’S FIELD BIOCULARS, ca. 1860: In overall very good untouched condition with a fine lightly toned age-patina and smooth surfaces with evidence of handling and “field use”. Retains, generally clear optics, fine outer surfaces and an untouched age-patina—some minor scuffs abrasions and handling marks. The jappaned Brass and Leather Covered Body with signs of use and light wear: the leather covering with some expected age-stains, crazing and minor frays. Marked with a “US SIGNAL SERVICE” marking and retains 85% of its black jappaned finish with the remainder having mellowed mustard tones. Adjustable brass eyepieces with gutta percha adjustment knob, its original lenses, sliding-lens covers and embossed gutta percha “eye-pieces” with a “MARCHAND FABT. A’ PARIS” maker’s marking and address. Of fine quality make and in functional order with generally clear optics and evidence of “field wear”. Complete with their original, stitched leather Carrying case with its securing belt and loops. The interior with its original (worn) oilcloth liner and the outer surfaces with some expected abrasions, scuffs and crazing. A very nice Pair of American Civil War Period “US” Marked Officer’s Field Binoculars, ca. 1860. In overall very good untouched condition. Overall length 7 7/8” (fully extended) Case Meaures 6” x 7”. Price: $350.00 |
|  | A VERY FINE SOUTH PACIFIC SCRIMSHAWED CRICKET-HOLDER, ca. 1950: In overall very fine condition with a finely scrimshawed, cylindrical, 8 1/2", bamboo body with smooth contours and fine engravings overall. Retains its original, carved, hardwood end-cap; its braided rattan reinforcing ring and its thread suspension cord: the end-cap in the form of human bust. Mounted on a later? black hardwood (ebony?) base, for display. In overall very fine+ condition with a sharp attention the geometric and anthropromorphic design scrimshaw. A good quality (possibly tourist) example of a South Pacific cricket holder and spout. Overall length, 10". Price: $115.00 |
|  | A Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Pinch Nez (Theodore Roosevelt Type) Eye-Glasses, ca. 1890:In overall fine untouched condition and of classic Late 19th century form with Nickel-silver frames, a spring-steel nasal-bar and cork lined nose-clips-- of classic Victorian Period design. Round, heavy, glass lenses and lightly engraved frames with their central spring-operated “Pinch Nez’” nose-clip. In overall fine untouched condition; and a classic Pair of Late 19th Century Pinch Nez spectacles, ca. 1890. Price: $150.00 |
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