Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 101

Manuscript & Collectibles Sale

Arms and Armor

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 191		Fine Antique English Cased Pair of Flintlock Dueling Pistols ca. 1800s. One of the finest pair of pistols we have ever had the privilege to offer. Made by one of England's most well known gun makers, Henry "H Nock" of "London" engraved on top barrel flat comes this antique cased pair of flintlock dueling pistols. In their original flintlock configuration with octagon browned barrels (10").64 caliber in a proper antique wood case with correct period green fabric lining. The lock and hammer have engraved floral and scroll details and are in good mechanical working order. Accessories include: 9 lead balls, a single cavity bullet mold marked No. 18, wood and brass cleaning rod, turnscrew, red Moroccan leather covered powder flask with side bullet compartment and tow. Case with trade label of Samuel Nock, Henry Nock's accomplished nephew. Case 20½ x 11 x 3". Estimate $9,500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $9,375
Lot 192		English Cased Pair of Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistols by Phillips, London ca. 1815. This type of set was prized by Sea Captains or for a ship's officer. The brass would fair much better in the salt air conditions as opposed the iron made guns. 10".56 cal. round brass smooth-bore barrels with BIRMINGHAM PROOFS and marked LONDON on the top of each breech; iron barrel tangs (engraved). Locks are maker engraved PHILLIPS. Both pistols are in their original flintlock configuration. Brass furniture. Stocks are solid with scratches and dings. One pistol stock has seen more service than the other (typical) with stress cracks and repairs on both sides of the barrel channel near the muzzle. A very nice pair of pistols with near 10" barrels (seldom encountered). Both pistols are in good mechanical working order. Note; Original period Georgian box with correct English green baize lining. Measures; 20 x 9 x 3". Accessories include: bullet mold, 23 lead balls, 3-way powder flask, loading/cleaning rod and turn screw. Estimate $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,750
Lot 193		Rare Civil War Era Matched Pair of Percussion Pistols in Original Black Leather Saddle Holsters. Fine, rare pair of Civil War period US military model 1842 percussion pistols with black leather saddle holsters made by "H. Aston" 8½" .54 caliber round steel barrel marked with "US J H (inspector's mark) and "P", 1851 date on the tang. Locks marked "H. ASTON MIDD TN CONN 1851 and US". Regulation brass furniture marked one pistol with "W" inspectors marks and the other "M". Stocks have two visible inspector's cartouche on the left side at the rear of the side plate. Both pistols are in solid condition with normal light scratches and dings from years of service. Better that average pair and in good working order. Holsters are 36" overall length with leather in good condition with minor losses and flaking and an added layer of "support leather" underneath to strengthen connecting strap. See Flaydermans Guide To Antique American Firearms by Norm Flayderman, 9th Edition., c. 2007, p.333-334. According to Flayderman pistols made between 1851-1852 are scarce, only 6000 produced. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,750
Lot 194		18th Century Antique Cased Pair of Box-Lock Flint Pistols. A good cased pair of box-lock flint pistols by, "T. DAVIS, OXFORD", circa. 1770. 2¾".44 cal. three-stage round steel turn-off barrels w/cannon muzzles. Blued, engraved frames marked; "T. DAVIS" on one side and "OXFORD" on the other. Stock on one pistol is missing a tiny piece at the lower right edge by frame, otherwise, both pistol stocks are solid w/simple thin silver wire inlay outlining the contours (100% intact) with normal scratches and dings from years of service. 8¾" overall length. In good working order. Period box with blue velvet interior with areas of fading and some of the lining has been replaced over the years.Accessories include; powder flask, bullet mold with barrel wrench, brass ram rod, balls, tow, extra flints and leathers. Box Measures: 12 x 6¾" Ref: See; GUNMAKERS OF LONDON 1350-1850. by, Howard L. Blackmore. c. 1986, p. 79. Estimate $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,200
Lot 195		Antique English Cased Pair of Box-Lock Percussion Belt Pistols, Osborn Gunby & Co., ca. 1840. Nice box-lock percussion belt pistols, 3" .45 cal. octagon steel turn-off barrels engraved; "OSBORN GUNBY & Co., LONDON". Steel box-lock frames are engraved w/a military panoply of arms, top mounted sliding safeties, and mounted w/the original belt hooks. Drop triggers (activated when the hammer is pulled back). Fine full checkered grips with minor scratches and dings from years of use. Pistols are in good working order. Pistols of this form were favored by Sea Captains. Case accessories include; powder flask, bullet mold, tow, balls, patches, and cap tin with caps. Box measures; 8 x 10¾ x 2¼". Estimate $1,250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,110
Lot 196		Interesting US Military 1817 Flintlock Rifle By Nathan Starr & Son, 1841. An Interesting and Possibly Unique U.S. Model 1817 Flintlock Rifle, a.k.a. "Common Rifle" (made c. 1817-1840's). This example made by contractor to the U.S. Government Nathan Starr & Son, Middletown, Connecticut, 1841. 36 1/8" round steel barrel (originally made in .54 rifled but now .56 cal. smooth bore); stuck on the left side of breech; "J C B" over and "P" within and oval and dated on the top of tang "1841". Lock marked on the tail; 'MIDD TN, CONN, 1841' and remnants of 'NATHAN STARR & SON' in front of hammer (period replaced frizzen spring). Brass furniture; oval patch-box on right side of butt. Stock is solid w/large slivers missing on the upper left and right side of fore-end, w/scratches and dings from years of service. All steel parts have salt and pepper pitting (some areas heavier than others). 51" overall. Note; The standard pattern consisted of iron mountings, steel ram rod with trumpet type head capped with brass cap. Never intended for use with a bayonet. The barrel retained by (3) barrel bands. This example is different in the following ways; the barrel is pinned to the stock, is mounted with brass furniture and has a 'roman nose' style of butt stock (which is very pleasing…). Several possibilities; 1). this is a pattern piece that was not mass produced. 2). this example was made from leftover parts during the period. 3). this example was re-stocked utilizing the original parts and customized for the owner. Ref. pp. 555-556, FLAYDERMAN'S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIREARMS…and their values, 9th Edition., by, Norm Flayderman, c.2007. Estimate $1,200 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 197		A Good Cased Pair of English Percussion Pocket Pistols With Accessories ca. 1840s. 1½".30 cal. octagon barrels with original blue struck with Birmingham proof. All brass box-lock frame w/nice engraving. Percussion hammers with original blue. Fine micro-checkered bag shaped wood grip stocks are solid with vacant silver oval escutcheon. Drop triggers. Pistols are in good working order and are cased in an original period box with wonderful bone accessories which include; bullet mold, caps, bone handled turn-screw, bone powder flask, and balls. Box measures; 5¾ x 8¾". Estimate $1,200 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $810
Lot 198		Texas Confederate Side Knife and Ambrotype. Texas Confederate Side Knife. Remarkable provenance distinguishes this Confederate side knife. Once belonging to bugler William Merritt of the 1st Texas Mounted Rifles, this knife along with other Civil War related items were discovered in a barn long held by the Merritt family. Cross checking his name with the "Roster of Confederate Soldiers (1861-1865) Volume XI" by Janet Hewett (copy of roster and history included) and "Texas" by Stewart Sifakis (copies of pages also included) both confirm Mr. Merritt's presence in the 1st Texas Cavalry, Company B as a bugler. Overall length is 15¼" inches, with blade retaining its sharpness (caution!) Light rusting, minor pitting and original handle. Overall in fine condition. Also included is an ambrotype of a young girl nicely presented in its thermoplastic case, also part of the collection. Case has one side of one panel cracked but otherwise remarkably intact with the green velvet interior very nicely preserved. A must for collectors of Civil War ephemera. Estimate $900 - 1,200 Ex. Goldberg Auctions #88. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 199		Fine 18th Century Ottoman Turkish Kirk Narduban Watered Steel Wootz Kard Dagger. 18th century Indian kard mounted with a finely wrought handle with gold koftgari designs throughout in complete original condition with the original silver mounted scabbard. There is a small flame design at the tip of the scabbard paralleling the koftgari flames on the handle. But it is the blade that is especially well made with a very finely visible kirk narduban pattern throughout. This is a very nice piece, well cared and quite sharp. Overall length is 14" and the blade 8½". Estimate $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $500
Lot 200		19th Century Asian Gold and Filigreed Arabian Jambiya. Typical Arabian jambiya with a silver sheet scabbard with gold plates and impressive filigree. This piece originates from the southern Arabian Peninsula, primarily Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Jambiya is from a collection assembled well before 1940. 11 inches in length and in the usual worn condition given the age. Estimate $600 - 900 Ex. Harlan J. Burke Ltd. October 9, 2014. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 201		19TH Century Germana Hunting Sword. A Good Antique 19th Century German Hunting Sword. 16" single-edge etched blade w/remnants of decorative scenes. No scabbard. Fine gilded brass guard and pommel. Stag horn grip. 22" overall. In good order. Estimate $500 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $313
Lot 202		English French or Dutch Broadsword. An Antique English, French or Dutch Broad Sword, circa. 18th century. 30.5" double edge blade w/remnants of decorative etched panels depicting panoplies-of-arms. Silver plated Brass hilt/guard; spiral-twisted craved horn grip w/inlaid silver diamond shaped owner's escutcheon. 36" overall. An interesting sword. No scabbard. Estimate $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 203		An English, French or Dutch European Small Sword. An English, French or Dutch Small Sword, circa. 18th century. 23.5" double edge blade that may be much older and re-used. Brass hilt/guard; twisted wire grip. 30" overall. No scabbard. Estimate $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 204		Impressive Luristan Bronze Spear Head ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A long narrow bronze spear head with slightly thickened rib from tang to point, holed on the tang for fixing to shaft and lateral seam. A very nice, heavy and very collectable example with imressive length. at almost 19". One of the better examples we have had in some time. Excellent condition for this antiquity. Estimate $500 - 800 Ex. Harlan J. Berk Ltd. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 205		Three Antique Wood Powder Horns. Scarce, carved, all wood powder horns One 7" tall, 2½" at base, no markings, no stopper; one 5" tall, 2½" across base, carved "1726 / Adam Muller," no stopper, rounded hook on other end; one 3" tall, 1½" across base, carved with initials "AM," no stopper. Estimate $350 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $213
Lot 206		Unidentified World War II Theater Made Bowie Style Belt Knife. An Unidentified World War II Theater made 'Bowie' style Belt Knife, circa. 1940's, dated (1945). 8.3/4" Unmarked single edge blade, stage grip, steel guard and furniture. Nicely made scabbard/sheath made of wood and steel furniture w/engraved center plaque; 'Central Azucarera Bai Victory 1945' In very nice condition overall…. Estimate $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 207		French Napoleonic Officer's Gorget. A French Napoleonic Officer's Gorget, circa. 19th century. Brass body w/silver applied and embossed Rooster. A small section of the wreath has broken off and is missing. Hangs on a silver chain. Measures: 5.5" wide X 3.5". Estimate $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $213
Lot 208		Three Khmer Cambodian Bronze Daggers. Khmer Cambodian Bronze Ritual dagger purchased by consignor years ago in Southeast Asia. Ornate bronze ritual daggers like these were worn by high ranking Khmer officials, soldiers and monks on ceremonial occasions during this period of Khmer history. These display beautifully but dating these pieces accurately is almost impossible. Know they will add imeasurably to any collection and have great appeal. All approxamately 11" in length. Estimate $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 209		Vintage Leather Cartridge Belt and Holster For Pistol, 19th Century. Worn leather, appears much used. Over half of the stitches to hold cartridges are loose and need to be resewn. Belt for a slim person only. Right-handed holster. Very much Old West. Estimate $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 210		18th Century "Goosewing" Axe. An antique 18th century 'Goosewing' axe. 13" blade with unidentified maker's mark. Wood handle. 24.25" overall length. Estimate $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 211		Fine Collector's Lot of American Civil War Items. A collector's Lot of Civil War items. Consisting of: (2) antique Civil War Tin-Type photos of unidentified Union soldiers. One is pictured with a musket and a fighting knife. (some loses). (1) Confederate $2.00 note dated Feb. 17th, 1864, RICHMOND, VA. (Complete but worn). (1) Small business card for 'Recruits Wanted for the Army & Navy'. (1) Civil War Union 'U.S.' brass belt plate with a label on the back; 'From Shiloh Battleground, Tennessee'. The lead filled back has the initials 'I W W' and the name 'Silas A. Coram' punch dotted with-in the field (should be further researched). (1) Civil War period clay smoking pipe (complete, no breaks or restoration). A nice group. Estimate $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192