Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 56

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Arms and Armor

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 263		Cased Pair of Full-Size Box-Lock Flint Pistols. An Antique English Cased (Pair) of Full-Size Box-Lock Flint Pistols by BATE (Edward), LONDON, circa. 1760-1770, with/accessories. 5.25" .56 cal. round (3) stage steel cannon barrels. 12" overall length. Engraved Steel box-lock frame/breech with makers name BATE & LONDON. All steel parts. #13 & #14 engraved brass plates at the rear of each grip. Grips have minor dings and scratches from years of use. Overall a very attractive cased presentation. Estimated Value $4,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 264		English Queen Anne Style Flintlock Pistol. An antique English Queen Anne style flintlock cannon barrel pocket-pistol by J&M circa 1750. 3.5" .40 cal. Steel turn off cannon barrel w/ (2) PROOFS at breech. Brass trigger guard. Stock is solid w/normal light scratches and dings from years of handling. In good working order and overall very good condition. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 265		Cased pair of Belgian Traveling Pistols. An Antique Cased (pair) of Belgian Percussion Traveling Pistols w/accessories, circa. 1840-1850's. 5.5" .55 cal. octagon barrels. Back-action percussion locks. Stocks are solid with normal scratches, dings, and small loses. Has fancy checkered wrists. In good working order. Estimated Value $1,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 266		French Hunting Short Sword. A very nice example of a French style Hunting Short Sword Trouse (Includes knife and fork) with an ivory grip and original leather scabbard,circa 18th century. It has a 15.75 " etched curved blade with "Pro gloria et patria" in center medallion. Very nice high relief guilded brass shell guard. There is a one piece ivory grip with a hairline crack extending its length. Overall condition is very good. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 267		Hand Carved and Scrimshawed Colonial Powder Horn. A fine large antique hand carved & scrimshawed Colonial powder horn, circa. 18th century. 13" overall length. beautfiully executed scrimshaw depiciting an American Eagle motif "E Pluribus Unum" in banner held in the beak. Unsigned and undated. Except for some minor losses at base perimeter the overall condition is very good - fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,410
Lot 268		Stonebow - Late 17th or Early 18th Century. Made of wood and iron, 28¾ in. long. The bow is 27½ in. across. Strings not present. Stonebows were most popular between 1760 and 1810. They were used for sport and not combat. Both men and women used them to kill small game animals, such as rabbits and birds, and also for target practice. They were first used in the 14th or 15th century. Unlike the crossbow, the stonebow is curved downward at the tiller. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 269		Belgian Percussion Dueling/Target Pistol. An Antique Belgian percussion dueling/target pistol, circa. 1840's. 9.25" 50 cal. octagon barrel marked on the side of the patent breech; "ELG". Steel furniture and parts. Stock is solid w/minor scratches and dings. Checkered grips w/a fancy nickel shell design at the butt plate. Silver-plated hardware has at some point been polished. Overall this is an attractive and impressive presentation piece. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 270		Revolutionary War Bayonet With Original Belt and Scabbard. Britsh made and used during the periods of the Revolutionary War and The War of 1812. This model was made for a carbine or Officers Frisil (lighter weight musket). It was probably used by both British and American soldiers. The steel blade is 13 1/4"(Full length 17 1/4"). The leather belt and scabbard are worn from battle. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $354
Lot 271		French Marshall Percussion Pistol. Thid handsome French pistol measures 14" with a 83/4 " barrel. It has mostly steel hardware with a brass trigger guard and butt plate. The manufacturers name "M.re Imp.ale de Mutzig" is inscribed on the lockplate. This piece is completely original with a few very minor nicks in the wood to be expected from age alone. Overall, this pistol could be considered very good to fine condition and is operational. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $823
Lot 272		Civil War Militia Knapsack. A scarce Antique Civil War Militia-Style Box Frame tared canvas and leather knapsack, circa 1859-1864. Measures 13.75" H x 15" W x 4" deep. Marked; #40 on the side panel, #59 on the back, #29 over #48, "Sep Co." on the front. Some leather straps missing. A very scarce piece of Civil War memorabilia. In good Condition with small split midway down right front. Estimated Value $750 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 273		Naval French Percussion Pistol. An 1849 French Navy pistol measuring 12" overall with a 61/2" barrel. The lockplate, hammer, barrel and ramrod are steel, and the trigger guard and butt plate are brass. The lockplate is inscribed with manufacturers name "Mre Rle de Tulle". Let it be noted that the captive ramrod mechanism is loose, as the opening in the stock where the ramrod is housed has slightly enlarged over time. The overall condition of this pistol is very good, with three minor nicks on the left side of the stock. Estimated Value $700 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $823
Lot 274		Box Lock Pocket Pistol. A Fine Antique English Peanut Size Percussion Box-Lock Pocket Pistol by: "JOHN EGG, LONDON", circa 1835. 1.3/8".42 cal. octagon steel turn-off barrel with decorative engraving. Steel box-lock frame with decorative engraving and maker marked:"JOHN EGG, LONDON". Drop Trigger. Grip has fine checkering. Estimated Value $800 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 275		New Jersey Militia Ammo Pack. Used during the The Indian War periods, this sturdy and handsome leather pouch measures 71/4"x31/2"x13/4" deep. The leather is 1/4" thick. Pack opens to wood cartridge insert that holds eighteen cartridges. Manufacturer: McKenney & Co.- New York, 1872, and re-issued in 1878. Except for small surface cracks throughout the flap area, the general condition of this piece is very good +. Estimated Value $375 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 276		Box Lock Pocket Pistol. An Antique English Percussion Box-Lock Pocket Pistol by:"A. WILSON, LONDON", circa 1835. 1.7/8" 4.5 cal. round steel turn-off barrel with/proof mark. Steel box-lock frame with decorative engraving and maker marked; "A. WILSON, LONDON". Drop trigger Stock/ grip has very fine checkering. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 277		Old Copy of Washington Peace Medal. These medals were offered by government Officials to Indian Chiefs as peace offerings during the Colonial Period. Although this is a reproduction, it is likely 100 - 150 years old and is beautifully made. Estimated Value $900 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 278		Italian-made Cased Black Powder Pistol. This Remington reproduction has a 6¼ in. barrel, 44 cal., chrome with wood grips. With 7½ in. powder flask, extra lead balls and caps. Working condition. Good +. Estimated Value $300 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $270
Lot 279		Colonial Bee Hive Powder Horn. A Rare Antique American Colonial North Carolina "Bee Hive" Powder Horn, circa. 18th century. Measures 9" overall length. Estimated Value $300 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 280		Elaborate Silver Plated and Ivory Page Turner. Measuring 11 1/4"x2", this attractive piece has 5 3/4" ivory blade and a 6" silver plated handle with an elaborate design consisting of a flag, saber, musket, bugle, knapsack and shield. American circa 1820-1860. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 281		Single Shot Percussion Pocket Pistol. A small antique American single shot percussion pocket pistol, circa 19th century. 2" .30-32 cal. octagon-to-round steel barrel. Maker unknown. Original wood scale grips (right side with/crack) with/light scratches and dings from years of use. 5.5" overall length. In good working condition. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $200
Lot 282		English Powder Flask. An antique English Hunting Powder Flask by James Dixon & Sons, circa. late 18th - early 19th century. 8.5" with spout. Deep, dark, untouched, aged patina. Has 1" ding at bottom on reverse side, otherwise in good working order with original carrying cord. Estimated Value $150 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 283		Antique-style Single Shot Percussion Pistol by Hacker Martin. Tennessee, United States. c. mid-20th century. The steel barrel, of octagonal shape, is rifled and set with adjustable front and rear sights. The gun's side panels, plus furniture in brass; along with silver insets of various shapes along the stock. Floral or tremelo engraving on most of the metal pieces. Some slight, thin cracks to areas of the attractively patterned wood stock; two of the larger screws perhaps replacements. In Fine condition and working order. Overall length: 13¾ in. A very collectible weapon. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $470
Lot 284		Attractive Kentucky Type Flintlock Rifle. United States, perhaps Pennsylvania origin, c. early 19th century. Stocked in handsome striped maple, with engraved arabesques. The original varnish now fairly dark. Right lock stamped with vignette of geese arising from water, and maker's marked "G. Goulcher. Heavy octagonal barrel, rifled for perhaps .45 caliber, with length: 45-1/2 in., and marked, "P. Conrad." Other fittings neatly made in brass, the inset patch box with floral engraving. Gun has fairly recent replacement ramrod in wood. Fore end of stock with some splits and repairs; along with modest chipping and losses. Overall, a collectible rifle type of appealing quality. Rifle length: 53-3/4 in. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,062