The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench

The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench

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BRASS 18TH CENTURY POCKET COMPASS.

Lot # 1101 (Sale Order: 101 of 205)      

This early brass pocket compass measures 2-1/4" in diameter. The case is cast brass with a threaded lid and several engraved lines around the perimeter. The functional compass has a printed paper label with coordinates around the outer rim, a directional star, and a blued double sided compass arm which is still functional. The top of the lid displays a paper label with the same design as the face of the compass. The thick glass has a heavily beveled edge. This is the type of compass that would have been carried by a long hunter or perhaps an officer even a gentleman. CONDITION: Very good. Brass case shows some wear, minor denting, and marks from use. Retains a pleasing mustard patina. The compass is functional and the labels are very good, showing only some minor staining and functional compass label showing one tiny area of loss.
This early brass pocket compass measures 2-1/4" in diameter. The case is cast brass with a threaded lid and several engraved lines around the perimeter. The functional co...morempass has a printed paper label with coordinates around the outer rim, a directional star, and a blued double sided compass arm which is still functional. The top of the lid displays a paper label with the same design as the face of the compass. The thick glass has a heavily beveled edge. This is the type of compass that would have been carried by a long hunter or perhaps an officer even a gentleman. CONDITION: Very good. Brass case shows some wear, minor denting, and marks from use. Retains a pleasing mustard patina. The compass is functional and the labels are very good, showing only some minor staining and functional compass label showing one tiny area of loss.

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Early, As Found, Painted Rum Banded Wooden Flask

Lot # 1102 (Sale Order: 102 of 205)      

This diminutive flask measures 3-3/4" in diameter by 2-1/2". Wooden cheesebox construction reinforced by two hand-forged iron bands. Relief octagonal spout section with bulbous wooden plug. Entire flask retains an old red paint-decorated surface. CONDITION: Very good, retaining nearly all of its painted surface, iron bands retain a dark patina. Some light marks from use. A scarcely encountered size with great painted surface. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Hollis Broderick.
This diminutive flask measures 3-3/4" in diameter by 2-1/2". Wooden cheesebox construction reinforced by two hand-forged iron bands. Relief octagonal spout section with...more bulbous wooden plug. Entire flask retains an old red paint-decorated surface. CONDITION: Very good, retaining nearly all of its painted surface, iron bands retain a dark patina. Some light marks from use. A scarcely encountered size with great painted surface. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Hollis Broderick.

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Early Painted Banded Wooden Canteen.

Lot # 1103 (Sale Order: 103 of 205)      

This 18th century example retains a red-painted surface and measures 6" in diameter by 3" deep. The cheesebox construction is reinforced by two wooden bands. Each side also has an iron staple for a sling. Original wooden plug carved with initials "IR". CONDITION: Retains nearly all of its period red paint, some scattered marks from use.
This 18th century example retains a red-painted surface and measures 6" in diameter by 3" deep. The cheesebox construction is reinforced by two wooden bands. Each side ...morealso has an iron staple for a sling. Original wooden plug carved with initials "IR". CONDITION: Retains nearly all of its period red paint, some scattered marks from use.

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18th Century Leather Waist Belt Cartridge Box.

Lot # 1104 (Sale Order: 104 of 205)      

This cartridge box is probably late 18th or early 19th century and appears to be American. Measures 7" x 3-1/2". Leather body with square flap, the front with an applied brass flower escutcheon and the back with two loops and a portion of the original leather belt. Curved wooden 24 hole block for approximately .58 caliber cartridge, indicating that this could have been a pistol cartridge box. There is an iron escutcheon on the front bottom edge and the attachment clasp that was once mounted on the inside of the flap is now absent. CONDITION: Good. Black leather shows a crazed surface overall with some cracking and shrinking. There is one minor tear to the back of the flap on the fold and one minor tear on the front of the flap. The wooden black is original and shows some minor chipping to the top face. PROVENANCE: Purchased from the Historical Shop.
This cartridge box is probably late 18th or early 19th century and appears to be American. Measures 7" x 3-1/2". Leather body with square flap, the front with an applied ...morebrass flower escutcheon and the back with two loops and a portion of the original leather belt. Curved wooden 24 hole block for approximately .58 caliber cartridge, indicating that this could have been a pistol cartridge box. There is an iron escutcheon on the front bottom edge and the attachment clasp that was once mounted on the inside of the flap is now absent. CONDITION: Good. Black leather shows a crazed surface overall with some cracking and shrinking. There is one minor tear to the back of the flap on the fold and one minor tear on the front of the flap. The wooden black is original and shows some minor chipping to the top face. PROVENANCE: Purchased from the Historical Shop.

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American Light Horse Cavalry Sword with Original Scabbard, from a Philadelphia Home.

Lot # 1105 (Sale Order: 105 of 205)      

This scarce American Light Horse saber has its original scabbard and is in "as found" condition. It was purchased by renowned sword collector Stan Smullen from a Philadelphia family. The sword, dating to slightly after the Revolutionary War, has a slightly curved single fuller steel blade. The spine is marked "WILHELM TESCHE PETERS SOHN IN SOLINGEN FECIT". Both side feature a patriotic federal eagle and the inscription "AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE". There are decorated panels on each side of the ricasso. Heavy six-slot brass guard and cast brass grip with integral lion's head pommel, grip is deeply fluted. Complete with period gilt wire sword knot and black leather scabbard decorated with tooled cross-hatching and with a brass throat mount. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with excellent markings and decoration, some darker areas of heavier patina towards tip. Hilt retains an untouched dark patina. Scabbard very good with some losses to tip and to surface, drag and stud on throat mount are absent. A very seldom seen early cavalry saber in wonderful condition with it's original scabbard. PROVENANCE: Stan Smullen.Blade Length: 35-1/2"Overall Length: 40-1/2"Paperwork: No
This scarce American Light Horse saber has its original scabbard and is in "as found" condition. It was purchased by renowned sword collector Stan Smullen from a Philade...morelphia family. The sword, dating to slightly after the Revolutionary War, has a slightly curved single fuller steel blade. The spine is marked "WILHELM TESCHE PETERS SOHN IN SOLINGEN FECIT". Both side feature a patriotic federal eagle and the inscription "AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE". There are decorated panels on each side of the ricasso. Heavy six-slot brass guard and cast brass grip with integral lion's head pommel, grip is deeply fluted. Complete with period gilt wire sword knot and black leather scabbard decorated with tooled cross-hatching and with a brass throat mount. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with excellent markings and decoration, some darker areas of heavier patina towards tip. Hilt retains an untouched dark patina. Scabbard very good with some losses to tip and to surface, drag and stud on throat mount are absent. A very seldom seen early cavalry saber in wonderful condition with it's original scabbard. PROVENANCE: Stan Smullen.Blade Length: 35-1/2"Overall Length: 40-1/2"Paperwork: No

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Revolutionary War Era American Cavalry Saber With Scabbard.

Lot # 1106 (Sale Order: 106 of 205)      

This sword was one of the five swords that hung at the top of the stairway of author Warren Moore's home in Princeton, New Jersey. It was in the last group of items sold for him by Norman Schaffer. For similar examples by the same maker see plate E-22 in "Weapons of the Revolution" by Warren Moore and plate 349.S in "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Curved double-fullered blade with red wool washer at top. Four-slot brass guard with pointed tombstone piercing on knucklebow and two branches on right side. There are two small holes, one at quillon and one at back of knucklebow, probably from a liner which was once present. Ball pommel which intersects with knucklebow, features an integral capstan. Finely carved wood grip with brass ferrules at both ends. Complete with associated black leather scabbard with brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with scattered darker areas. Hilt retains a dark unpolished patina. Grip excellent, brass wire wrap absent. Scabbard very god with traces of gilt on mounts and some minor scuffs to leather. A very advanced and stylish American sword. PROVENANCE: Ex. Warren Moore, Alan Para, David R. Geiger Collections.Blade Length: 27-3/4"Overall Length: 34-1/4"Paperwork: Yes
This sword was one of the five swords that hung at the top of the stairway of author Warren Moore's home in Princeton, New Jersey. It was in the last group of items sold...more for him by Norman Schaffer. For similar examples by the same maker see plate E-22 in "Weapons of the Revolution" by Warren Moore and plate 349.S in "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Curved double-fullered blade with red wool washer at top. Four-slot brass guard with pointed tombstone piercing on knucklebow and two branches on right side. There are two small holes, one at quillon and one at back of knucklebow, probably from a liner which was once present. Ball pommel which intersects with knucklebow, features an integral capstan. Finely carved wood grip with brass ferrules at both ends. Complete with associated black leather scabbard with brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with scattered darker areas. Hilt retains a dark unpolished patina. Grip excellent, brass wire wrap absent. Scabbard very god with traces of gilt on mounts and some minor scuffs to leather. A very advanced and stylish American sword. PROVENANCE: Ex. Warren Moore, Alan Para, David R. Geiger Collections.Blade Length: 27-3/4"Overall Length: 34-1/4"Paperwork: Yes

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Unique and Extremely Rare Engraved Powder Horn Depicting an Indian Buffalo Hunt and Decorated with T

Lot # 1107 (Sale Order: 107 of 205)      

This horn measures about 10" overall with a curved, tapered body of 9" terminating in a relief, cone-shaped spout section. The main body is engraved with two hands holding a peace pipe, a Native American warrior shooting three arrows into a buck, another Native American with a knife, and four buffalo with a mounted Indian with spear in pursuit, and an Indian with a spear standing next to his Appaloosa horse. Top and bottom of the horn are engraved with triangle patterns. The convex plug is wooden and retained by a series of small iron pins; plug itself is decorated with both brass and iron tacks. Complete with two pieces of the original woven leather strap. CONDITION: This horn retains a honey patina with a couple minor areas of insect damage and one minor chip at base along plug. This is a very interesting horn which depicts a Native American buffalo hunt. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Kelly Kinzle.
This horn measures about 10" overall with a curved, tapered body of 9" terminating in a relief, cone-shaped spout section. The main body is engraved with two hands holdin...moreg a peace pipe, a Native American warrior shooting three arrows into a buck, another Native American with a knife, and four buffalo with a mounted Indian with spear in pursuit, and an Indian with a spear standing next to his Appaloosa horse. Top and bottom of the horn are engraved with triangle patterns. The convex plug is wooden and retained by a series of small iron pins; plug itself is decorated with both brass and iron tacks. Complete with two pieces of the original woven leather strap. CONDITION: This horn retains a honey patina with a couple minor areas of insect damage and one minor chip at base along plug. This is a very interesting horn which depicts a Native American buffalo hunt. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Kelly Kinzle.

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Important German Loyalist-Made Engraved Powder Horn Made by Adam Heydorne and Dated 1776, Clavarack.

Lot # 1108 (Sale Order: 108 of 205)      

Clavarack, New York was a known hotbed for Loyalists. This powder horn has a tapered, curved body of 14" with a faceted spout section followed by two relief rings. The horn is inscribed in German "GEORGE:REX III:KOeNIG VON GROS BRITANNIA" which translates to "King George III of Great Britain". The other side of the horn is inscribed "ClavarAcK Juny: TH29 1776 :: ADAM HEYDORN : HAND". Designs inscribed on the horn include a flintlock musket, a bayonet, a tree, a pig, two fish, a heart, and tulips, as well as some other checkered shapes. The wooden plug is convex and has a large iron staple in the center for sling attachment. CONDITION: Horn retains a light honey patina and shows some darker areas as well as some smooth areas from carrying. There is some minor deterioration at the bottom towards the plug. Plug has a couple age cracks. A very rare Revolutionary War Loyalist-made horn. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Rudy Bahr.
Clavarack, New York was a known hotbed for Loyalists. This powder horn has a tapered, curved body of 14" with a faceted spout section followed by two relief rings. The ho...morern is inscribed in German "GEORGE:REX III:KOeNIG VON GROS BRITANNIA" which translates to "King George III of Great Britain". The other side of the horn is inscribed "ClavarAcK Juny: TH29 1776 :: ADAM HEYDORN : HAND". Designs inscribed on the horn include a flintlock musket, a bayonet, a tree, a pig, two fish, a heart, and tulips, as well as some other checkered shapes. The wooden plug is convex and has a large iron staple in the center for sling attachment. CONDITION: Horn retains a light honey patina and shows some darker areas as well as some smooth areas from carrying. There is some minor deterioration at the bottom towards the plug. Plug has a couple age cracks. A very rare Revolutionary War Loyalist-made horn. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Rudy Bahr.

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Important Siege of Boston Artillery Powder Horn, Inscribed Boston Artillery, 1775.

Lot # 1109 (Sale Order: 109 of 205)      

This Siege of Boston powder horn measures 14" overall with a 12" tapered and curved body. The horn once had a brass or horn spout which is now absent. The horn is engraved with a map of the Boston area and inscribed "BOSTON ARTILRY 1775" and shows the city of Boston with cannons around the borders, and the label "BOSTON". There is a depiction of another square fort surrounded by cannons and depicting buildings inside with the label "CASIL / WILLIAM". Another smaller fort of a more traditional design is labeled "ROXBURY". Other forts which are labeled include "BROKLINE" and "CAMBRIGE". There are a series of military tents as well as a detailed cannon on a carriage. The horn has a turned, slightly concave wooden butt with threaded, removable plug with a large turned knob. CONDITION: One minor loss at spout and brass charger is absent. Body retains a pleasing honey patina with one minor convex area of damage, a few scattered worm holes, and scattered age cracks especially near plug. Plug very good with a pleasing, dark patina. This is a very important and early Boston powder horn. PROVENANCE: Purchased from John Maike.
This Siege of Boston powder horn measures 14" overall with a 12" tapered and curved body. The horn once had a brass or horn spout which is now absent. The horn is engrave...mored with a map of the Boston area and inscribed "BOSTON ARTILRY 1775" and shows the city of Boston with cannons around the borders, and the label "BOSTON". There is a depiction of another square fort surrounded by cannons and depicting buildings inside with the label "CASIL / WILLIAM". Another smaller fort of a more traditional design is labeled "ROXBURY". Other forts which are labeled include "BROKLINE" and "CAMBRIGE". There are a series of military tents as well as a detailed cannon on a carriage. The horn has a turned, slightly concave wooden butt with threaded, removable plug with a large turned knob. CONDITION: One minor loss at spout and brass charger is absent. Body retains a pleasing honey patina with one minor convex area of damage, a few scattered worm holes, and scattered age cracks especially near plug. Plug very good with a pleasing, dark patina. This is a very important and early Boston powder horn. PROVENANCE: Purchased from John Maike.

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Important Historic Bunker Hill Engraved Powder Horn of Daniel Kinne, Dated 1775.

Lot # 1110 (Sale Order: 110 of 205)      

Daniel Kinne (or Kinney), of Partridgefield (now Peru), Massachusetts, enlisted on May 5, 1775 in Captain Nathan Watkin’s Company(Berkshire County), of Colonel John Patterson’s Regiment, later known as the 1st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. His enlistment was for three months and three days. After mustering the regiment marched to the defense of Boston and fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill. Later in the war Kinne served in two other Berkshire County regiments, Colonel John Simond’s regiment and Colonel Asa Bane’s regiment. See pages 303-04 of Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 9, Boston, 1902. The 17" curved and tapered horn features a 4-1/2" single-ring spout of round section. Body finely inscribed "Daniel/ kinne: Deakon (sic)/in ye Church At/ Partridgefield/ His horn charlston Sept. Ye 1775/1775 on bunkor(sic)/ hill June Ye/17 was The Fight" and decorated with naively rendered motifs including a mermaid with a comb in hand, two tree forms, and two geese in flight. Flat wooden plug secured by two wooden pegs and long wire staple extending across plug. Complete with a detailed letter from David R. Geiger Antiques regarding this horn and Daniel Kinne. CONDITION: Excellent with soft yellow honey patina. Showing scattered minor blemishes. PROVENANCE: This powder horn was sold on June 8, 2015 as lot 5373 at Bonhams in San Fransico, California. It was from the Property of Joseph A. Murphy. ex. Herbert and Raymond Green Collection, David R. Geiger Collection. Bunker Hill items identified to traceable individuals rarely come to the market. Esteemed powder horn collector Walter O'Connor only knew of five other powder horns that he has seen inscribed to individuals who were actually at the Battle of Bunker Hill. This horn would also be the third surviving horn with the name of a "Minute Man" who was actually at the battle. This is an extremely historic powder horn that details the battle, possibly the only one.
Daniel Kinne (or Kinney), of Partridgefield (now Peru), Massachusetts, enlisted on May 5, 1775 in Captain Nathan Watkin’s Company(Berkshire County), of Colonel John Patte...morerson’s Regiment, later known as the 1st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. His enlistment was for three months and three days. After mustering the regiment marched to the defense of Boston and fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill. Later in the war Kinne served in two other Berkshire County regiments, Colonel John Simond’s regiment and Colonel Asa Bane’s regiment. See pages 303-04 of Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 9, Boston, 1902. The 17" curved and tapered horn features a 4-1/2" single-ring spout of round section. Body finely inscribed "Daniel/ kinne: Deakon (sic)/in ye Church At/ Partridgefield/ His horn charlston Sept. Ye 1775/1775 on bunkor(sic)/ hill June Ye/17 was The Fight" and decorated with naively rendered motifs including a mermaid with a comb in hand, two tree forms, and two geese in flight. Flat wooden plug secured by two wooden pegs and long wire staple extending across plug. Complete with a detailed letter from David R. Geiger Antiques regarding this horn and Daniel Kinne. CONDITION: Excellent with soft yellow honey patina. Showing scattered minor blemishes. PROVENANCE: This powder horn was sold on June 8, 2015 as lot 5373 at Bonhams in San Fransico, California. It was from the Property of Joseph A. Murphy. ex. Herbert and Raymond Green Collection, David R. Geiger Collection. Bunker Hill items identified to traceable individuals rarely come to the market. Esteemed powder horn collector Walter O'Connor only knew of five other powder horns that he has seen inscribed to individuals who were actually at the Battle of Bunker Hill. This horn would also be the third surviving horn with the name of a "Minute Man" who was actually at the battle. This is an extremely historic powder horn that details the battle, possibly the only one.

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Very Important Pointed Tree Carver Engraved Powder Horn Dated 1766 And Signed "GRA Johannas Gerhart"

Lot # 1111 (Sale Order: 111 of 205)      

This is an extremely important horn, as it most likely identifies the name of the powder horn artist dubbed "The Pointed Tree Carver". The horn is inscribed JOHANNES GERH'T / GRA / Ao. 1766" in a cartouche. "GRA" is an abbreviation for engraved, which is also the root word for "gravestone and graveyard", according to Webster's Dictionary. In German, it is "Graef". Until this horn was discovered, the identity of the artist of these fantastic horns was a mystery. Johannes Gerhart was the son of Johann Peter Gerhart (1716-1766), who was born in Germany and came to Philadelphia by ship in 1739 and died in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Johannes was born in 1755 and lived until 1829. Johannes (John Gerhart) is listed as a soldier in "Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution, Associated Battalions and Militia 1775-1783". The curved tapered horn body measure about 9" in length with a relief faceted conical spout section. The engraved portion has a scalloped edge at the top and displays a large British crest on the front. The engraved cartouche is directly below the crest. The only other engraving is a depiction of the classic "Pointed Tree Carver" hunter and dog firing a shot at a running buck. A few simple trees were added during the period by a much less-trained hand. The wooden plug is flat and has a hole in the center. Walter O'Connor and Steve Hench planned to do a KRA article on this horn, but unfortunately it was never completed. CONDITION: Retains a dark honey patina with some darker areas around engraved designs. There are two areas of loss along the top of one side, possibly from a saber, as well as a cut across the legs of the lion in the crest. Some minor losses along edge, near plug. Plug retains a dry unfinished surface with some age cracks. A very interesting powder horn with significant importance to horn collectors and students. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Jackie Eubanks.
This is an extremely important horn, as it most likely identifies the name of the powder horn artist dubbed "The Pointed Tree Carver". The horn is inscribed JOHANNES GER...moreH'T / GRA / Ao. 1766" in a cartouche. "GRA" is an abbreviation for engraved, which is also the root word for "gravestone and graveyard", according to Webster's Dictionary. In German, it is "Graef". Until this horn was discovered, the identity of the artist of these fantastic horns was a mystery. Johannes Gerhart was the son of Johann Peter Gerhart (1716-1766), who was born in Germany and came to Philadelphia by ship in 1739 and died in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Johannes was born in 1755 and lived until 1829. Johannes (John Gerhart) is listed as a soldier in "Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution, Associated Battalions and Militia 1775-1783". The curved tapered horn body measure about 9" in length with a relief faceted conical spout section. The engraved portion has a scalloped edge at the top and displays a large British crest on the front. The engraved cartouche is directly below the crest. The only other engraving is a depiction of the classic "Pointed Tree Carver" hunter and dog firing a shot at a running buck. A few simple trees were added during the period by a much less-trained hand. The wooden plug is flat and has a hole in the center. Walter O'Connor and Steve Hench planned to do a KRA article on this horn, but unfortunately it was never completed. CONDITION: Retains a dark honey patina with some darker areas around engraved designs. There are two areas of loss along the top of one side, possibly from a saber, as well as a cut across the legs of the lion in the crest. Some minor losses along edge, near plug. Plug retains a dry unfinished surface with some age cracks. A very interesting powder horn with significant importance to horn collectors and students. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Jackie Eubanks.

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Fine Folk Art Powder Horn Inscribed W.M. Metzger, Lancaster.

Lot # 1112 (Sale Order: 112 of 205)      

This diminutive powder horn measures about 8" overall in length and has a tapered, curved body of dark horn with a relief cone-shaped spout. All of the engraving is filled with a salmon-colored paint or ink. The designs include thriving tulips in the classic Lancaster style surrounding a cartouche inscribed "WM METZGER / LANCASTER" in block letters. William Metzger was born in 1805 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and died in 1874 in Maryland. CONDITION: Very good, horn retains a dark patina with most of salmon coloring still present in engraving. Some minor hairline cracks along bottom edge. Flat, wooden plug retains a dry surface. The small flange along the plug has a minor break.
This diminutive powder horn measures about 8" overall in length and has a tapered, curved body of dark horn with a relief cone-shaped spout. All of the engraving is fille...mored with a salmon-colored paint or ink. The designs include thriving tulips in the classic Lancaster style surrounding a cartouche inscribed "WM METZGER / LANCASTER" in block letters. William Metzger was born in 1805 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and died in 1874 in Maryland. CONDITION: Very good, horn retains a dark patina with most of salmon coloring still present in engraving. Some minor hairline cracks along bottom edge. Flat, wooden plug retains a dry surface. The small flange along the plug has a minor break.

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Scarce Pewter-Banded Virginia Screwtip Powder Horn.

Lot # 1113 (Sale Order: 113 of 205)      

For an example with a similiar butt, see page 170 of "Bone Tipped & Banded Horns Vol. I" by Jay Hopkins. This horn measures about 11" overall including plug. It is banded below the screw tip and just above the plug with turned pewter bands. Original turned screw-tip terminating in a ball shape. Wooden plug has a large number of concentric circles and terminates in an integral wooden knob. CONDITION: Excellent, showing only a few light storage marks and an overall untouched patina. PROVENANCE: Mike Tuccori
For an example with a similiar butt, see page 170 of "Bone Tipped & Banded Horns Vol. I" by Jay Hopkins. This horn measures about 11" overall including plug. It is banded...more below the screw tip and just above the plug with turned pewter bands. Original turned screw-tip terminating in a ball shape. Wooden plug has a large number of concentric circles and terminates in an integral wooden knob. CONDITION: Excellent, showing only a few light storage marks and an overall untouched patina. PROVENANCE: Mike Tuccori

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York County Attributed Screw-Tip Powder Horn.

Lot # 1114 (Sale Order: 114 of 205)      

For a similar example, see horn No. 46 on page 163 of "Pennsylvania Horns of the Trade" by Arthur J. DeCamp. the horn has a wooden butt of the type of first generation York County horns. The horn measures about 12" overall, including plug, and has a curved, tapered body with a turned removable screw-tip, and a horn collar just below retained by an iron nail. There are three lines inscribed just above the plug. The turned, wooden plug has an integral wooden knob. CONDITION: Body retains a pleasing honey patina with some minor cracks just below collar and one minor wormhole near plug. Screw-tip shows some minor deterioration. Plug retains a pleasing patina with one chip missing from knob. A very attractive, first generation York horn. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Vernon Gunnion.
For a similar example, see horn No. 46 on page 163 of "Pennsylvania Horns of the Trade" by Arthur J. DeCamp. the horn has a wooden butt of the type of first generation Yo...morerk County horns. The horn measures about 12" overall, including plug, and has a curved, tapered body with a turned removable screw-tip, and a horn collar just below retained by an iron nail. There are three lines inscribed just above the plug. The turned, wooden plug has an integral wooden knob. CONDITION: Body retains a pleasing honey patina with some minor cracks just below collar and one minor wormhole near plug. Screw-tip shows some minor deterioration. Plug retains a pleasing patina with one chip missing from knob. A very attractive, first generation York horn. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Vernon Gunnion.

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Banded Eastern Pennsylvania Screwtip Powder Horn

Lot # 1115 (Sale Order: 115 of 205)      

Measures 12-1/4" overall. Turned collar and screw tip with a wooden knob-shaped plug in the tip of the spout. Deeply fluted horn band just above the turned, convex, wooden plug. The horn body has a greenish hue. The plug has a brass staple for sling attachment in the center. CONDITION: Good overall with a nice, original surface showing some light carry wear and marks from use. Plug shows dark patina with some wear.
Measures 12-1/4" overall. Turned collar and screw tip with a wooden knob-shaped plug in the tip of the spout. Deeply fluted horn band just above the turned, convex, woode...moren plug. The horn body has a greenish hue. The plug has a brass staple for sling attachment in the center. CONDITION: Good overall with a nice, original surface showing some light carry wear and marks from use. Plug shows dark patina with some wear.

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Banded Screwtip Eastern Pennsylvania Powder Horn.

Lot # 1116 (Sale Order: 116 of 205)      

Horn measures about 12" overall with a thin, tapered horn body. The collar and screw tip are turned and there is a turned band just above the turned wooden plug. CONDITION: Collar and screw-tip are professional, contemporary replacements. Horn retains a mellow honey patina and band shows some carry wear. Plug shows its original finish but wooden knob shows some losses.
Horn measures about 12" overall with a thin, tapered horn body. The collar and screw tip are turned and there is a turned band just above the turned wooden plug. CONDITIO...moreN: Collar and screw-tip are professional, contemporary replacements. Horn retains a mellow honey patina and band shows some carry wear. Plug shows its original finish but wooden knob shows some losses.

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Philadelphia Found Leather Hunting Pouch with Powder Horn.

Lot # 1117 (Sale Order: 117 of 205)      

This brown leather hunting pouch measures about 8-1/2" square with a rounded bottom and a brown leather button. It is complete with its original leather strap and was found with the powder horn, which has a 9" tapered, curved body and is crudely engraved with a church and a fort outline. the horn has a wooden butt and a small, carved wooden plug. The spout is carved with a serrated edge and just below the spout there is a relief ring. CONDITION: The bag still has pliable leather and shows some crazing to surface and loss to stitching on strap. The flap has some tearing at the top and some losses around the slot for button. Horn is very good with a pleasing honey patina and shows some cracking to spout section and chipping of relief ring.
This brown leather hunting pouch measures about 8-1/2" square with a rounded bottom and a brown leather button. It is complete with its original leather strap and was fou...morend with the powder horn, which has a 9" tapered, curved body and is crudely engraved with a church and a fort outline. the horn has a wooden butt and a small, carved wooden plug. The spout is carved with a serrated edge and just below the spout there is a relief ring. CONDITION: The bag still has pliable leather and shows some crazing to surface and loss to stitching on strap. The flap has some tearing at the top and some losses around the slot for button. Horn is very good with a pleasing honey patina and shows some cracking to spout section and chipping of relief ring.

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(A) Extremely Rare and Early American Trade Fowler With Lock Marked Cookson.

Lot # 1118 (Sale Order: 118 of 205)      

Three-stage smoothbore barrel marked on left side of breech with three British proofmarks, one for John Williams who worked between 1700 and 1731. Large banana lockplate with partially visible "Cookson" in center, crudely converted to Percussion during its period of use. Lock is retained by three screws. The brass furniture includes a sheet brass buttplate, well-engraved sea serpent sideplate, early sea-service type triggerguard and two early turned ramrod ferrules. This is the earliest known form of the serpent sideplates in the trade gun venue. The fowler was made without an entry ferrule. The full-stock is of club-butt form and has a relief carved beavertail around the barrel tang. Complete with period pewter-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Completely as found and untouched. Lock and barrel retain a heavy brown patina and show some areas of minor corrosion, especially around breech and on lockplate. Brass retains an unpolished patina, buttplate tang was broken and re-attached. Stock shows a period finish with dark surface and a section of the forend replaced during the period of use. Some minor losses around barrel tang. A very untouched early trade fowler with excellent architecture. According to page 86 of "Trade Guns of the Hudson's Bay Company 1670-1970" by S. James Gooding, Buccaneer guns were obviously used by the HBC but no documented purpose for their has been found and no survivors have been identified. Perhaps this is the only surviving example.Barrel Length: 51-3/8"Caliber/Bore: .70 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: CooksonModel: FowlerSerial Number: NSN
Three-stage smoothbore barrel marked on left side of breech with three British proofmarks, one for John Williams who worked between 1700 and 1731. Large banana lockplate...more with partially visible "Cookson" in center, crudely converted to Percussion during its period of use. Lock is retained by three screws. The brass furniture includes a sheet brass buttplate, well-engraved sea serpent sideplate, early sea-service type triggerguard and two early turned ramrod ferrules. This is the earliest known form of the serpent sideplates in the trade gun venue. The fowler was made without an entry ferrule. The full-stock is of club-butt form and has a relief carved beavertail around the barrel tang. Complete with period pewter-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Completely as found and untouched. Lock and barrel retain a heavy brown patina and show some areas of minor corrosion, especially around breech and on lockplate. Brass retains an unpolished patina, buttplate tang was broken and re-attached. Stock shows a period finish with dark surface and a section of the forend replaced during the period of use. Some minor losses around barrel tang. A very untouched early trade fowler with excellent architecture. According to page 86 of "Trade Guns of the Hudson's Bay Company 1670-1970" by S. James Gooding, Buccaneer guns were obviously used by the HBC but no documented purpose for their has been found and no survivors have been identified. Perhaps this is the only surviving example.Barrel Length: 51-3/8"Caliber/Bore: .70 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: CooksonModel: FowlerSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Nicholas Shennefelt Signed Percussion Kentucky Rifle.

Lot # 1119 (Sale Order: 119 of 205)      

Nicholas Shennefelt was a Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania maker who worked in Union Township between 1819 and 1823. The full octagonal barrel has a dovetailed brass front sight with a silver blade and a iron rear sight with rocker panel designs surrounding both. Signed near the breach in script "NS" surrounded by a border. The flat percussion lock plate is engraved with sprigs of engraving and an undecipherable stamp in the center. The brass furniture includes a large four piece patchbox with six piercings and scroll engraving. The rifle has double set triggers. There are a total of twelve silver inlays including an ovoid wrist escutcheon and a large inlaid engraved eagle on the cheek piece. There are also decorative brass inlays on both sides of the barrel tang. The rifle is complete with an old possibly original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: The barrel retains a pleasing even brown patina with some corrosion around the breach and bolster. Lock shows a matching patina with some scattered corrosion. Hammer rests improperly on nipple. Brass retains a mellowing mustard patina and silver retains a pewter patina. One hole on the side plate has been filled with pewter. Stock very good with only a few scattered marks from use and some minor chipping around some of the pins. A very nice Huntingdon rifle.Barrel Length: 39 - 3/4"Caliber/Bore: .44 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Nicholas ShennefeltModel: Percussion KentuckySerial Number: NSN
Nicholas Shennefelt was a Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania maker who worked in Union Township between 1819 and 1823. The full octagonal barrel has a dovetailed brass front...more sight with a silver blade and a iron rear sight with rocker panel designs surrounding both. Signed near the breach in script "NS" surrounded by a border. The flat percussion lock plate is engraved with sprigs of engraving and an undecipherable stamp in the center. The brass furniture includes a large four piece patchbox with six piercings and scroll engraving. The rifle has double set triggers. There are a total of twelve silver inlays including an ovoid wrist escutcheon and a large inlaid engraved eagle on the cheek piece. There are also decorative brass inlays on both sides of the barrel tang. The rifle is complete with an old possibly original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: The barrel retains a pleasing even brown patina with some corrosion around the breach and bolster. Lock shows a matching patina with some scattered corrosion. Hammer rests improperly on nipple. Brass retains a mellowing mustard patina and silver retains a pewter patina. One hole on the side plate has been filled with pewter. Stock very good with only a few scattered marks from use and some minor chipping around some of the pins. A very nice Huntingdon rifle.Barrel Length: 39 - 3/4"Caliber/Bore: .44 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Nicholas ShennefeltModel: Percussion KentuckySerial Number: NSN

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Fine Walking Stick Carved with Pennsylvania Folk Art Designs, Dated 1815.

Lot # 1120 (Sale Order: 120 of 205)      

This walking stick measures 28-1/2" in length and is rectangular in shape. The front is decorated with tulips, hearts, and other flowers, and is carved with the initials "ADL x ANNO x 1815 PM". The sides are also decorated with Pennsylvania German folk art designs including a rabbit, bird, tulips, hearts, and snakes. The back is decorated with five running quadrupeds, a standing figure wearing what appears to be a liberty cap or a headdress. The front has four bone inlays dovetailed into the face and the back has three. There are traces of salmon paint in many of the designs. The handle has a hole near the top for a strap. CONDITION: Very good. Completely as found and untouched with dark original patina and some smoothing from use. A very attractive Pennsylvania folk art walking stick.
This walking stick measures 28-1/2" in length and is rectangular in shape. The front is decorated with tulips, hearts, and other flowers, and is carved with the initials ...more"ADL x ANNO x 1815 PM". The sides are also decorated with Pennsylvania German folk art designs including a rabbit, bird, tulips, hearts, and snakes. The back is decorated with five running quadrupeds, a standing figure wearing what appears to be a liberty cap or a headdress. The front has four bone inlays dovetailed into the face and the back has three. There are traces of salmon paint in many of the designs. The handle has a hole near the top for a strap. CONDITION: Very good. Completely as found and untouched with dark original patina and some smoothing from use. A very attractive Pennsylvania folk art walking stick.

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Pair of 18th Century Spurs.

Lot # 1121 (Sale Order: 121 of 205)      

This matching pair is silverplated and composed of steel. Spur wheels are of hand forged iron. Each side of both spurs has a series of three chains linked to a buckle. CONDITION: Spurs retains 80-90% of their silverplated finish with the insides showing to losses to plating and a brown patina. One spur shows wear to spur wheel from use.
This matching pair is silverplated and composed of steel. Spur wheels are of hand forged iron. Each side of both spurs has a series of three chains linked to a buckle. CO...moreNDITION: Spurs retains 80-90% of their silverplated finish with the insides showing to losses to plating and a brown patina. One spur shows wear to spur wheel from use.

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Mid-18th Century Scottish Basket-Hilted Backsword with Extremely Rare Original Scabbard.

Lot # 1122 (Sale Order: 122 of 205)      

This sword was found in upstate western New York by a local antique dealer. Swords from this period rarely have their original scabbards, but this example has survived completely intact. For an example with a nearly identical hilt, see plate 260.S on page 148 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Straight single-edged steel blade with 19-3/4" false edge and two fullers on each side. Iron basket hilt with four panels decorated with pierced heart designs and circles, edges of each panel scalloped. Domed pommel cap decorated with fluting and terminating in a turned capstan. Re-wrapped shagrin grip with braided brass wire accents. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with iron mounts and hanger. CONDITION: Blade retains a pleasing grey patina with some darker areas. Hilt retains a heavy dark brown patina. Grip excellent as re-wrapped. Scabbard with some minor cracking and crazing to surface, stitching has deteriorated and is now absent. Mounts retain a patina matching the hilt. A fine early sword that most certainly saw use in America during both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. PROVENANCE: Glenn McClaine, David R. Geiger.Blade Length: 38-1/2"Overall Length: 44-1/2"Paperwork: No CORRECTION: PROVENANCE: Purchased from Bob Speelman.
This sword was found in upstate western New York by a local antique dealer. Swords from this period rarely have their original scabbards, but this example has survived c...moreompletely intact. For an example with a nearly identical hilt, see plate 260.S on page 148 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Straight single-edged steel blade with 19-3/4" false edge and two fullers on each side. Iron basket hilt with four panels decorated with pierced heart designs and circles, edges of each panel scalloped. Domed pommel cap decorated with fluting and terminating in a turned capstan. Re-wrapped shagrin grip with braided brass wire accents. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with iron mounts and hanger. CONDITION: Blade retains a pleasing grey patina with some darker areas. Hilt retains a heavy dark brown patina. Grip excellent as re-wrapped. Scabbard with some minor cracking and crazing to surface, stitching has deteriorated and is now absent. Mounts retain a patina matching the hilt. A fine early sword that most certainly saw use in America during both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. PROVENANCE: Glenn McClaine, David R. Geiger.Blade Length: 38-1/2"Overall Length: 44-1/2"Paperwork: No CORRECTION: PROVENANCE: Purchased from Bob Speelman.

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Rare 1755 Dated and Harvey Signed Basket Hilted Backsword with Monogrammed GR and Crown.

Lot # 1123 (Sale Order: 123 of 205)      

For a nearly identical sword with the same hilt and blade markings, see plate 259.S on page 148 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The example in the book was owned by Anthony Darling when photographed. Straight single-edged blade with 12" false-edge and two partial fullers on each side. Ricasso has three recessed panels on each side and on the right side a large engraved crown over "GR" monogram and the same on the left with the addition of "S*HARVEY / 1755". Hilt has broad grooved bars which are reminiscent of Scotland's Glasgow school of hilters. Pommel is fluted "en suite". Hilt features inbound reigns rings as well as two outer reign loops. Shagrin wrapped grip with Turk's head knot ferrules at each end and strands of twisted brass wire accents. CONDITION: Blade retains a spotted grey patina with excellent markings at ricasso. Hilt retains a dark heavy patina inside and a grey patina on the outside. Quillon was broken off during period of use and is now absent. A very attractive rare dated and signed English basket hilt.Blade Length: 39-1/4"Overall Length: 45-1/2"Paperwork: No
For a nearly identical sword with the same hilt and blade markings, see plate 259.S on page 148 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. T...morehe example in the book was owned by Anthony Darling when photographed. Straight single-edged blade with 12" false-edge and two partial fullers on each side. Ricasso has three recessed panels on each side and on the right side a large engraved crown over "GR" monogram and the same on the left with the addition of "S*HARVEY / 1755". Hilt has broad grooved bars which are reminiscent of Scotland's Glasgow school of hilters. Pommel is fluted "en suite". Hilt features inbound reigns rings as well as two outer reign loops. Shagrin wrapped grip with Turk's head knot ferrules at each end and strands of twisted brass wire accents. CONDITION: Blade retains a spotted grey patina with excellent markings at ricasso. Hilt retains a dark heavy patina inside and a grey patina on the outside. Quillon was broken off during period of use and is now absent. A very attractive rare dated and signed English basket hilt.Blade Length: 39-1/4"Overall Length: 45-1/2"Paperwork: No

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LOT OF 2: PATCH KNIVES.

Lot # 1124 (Sale Order: 124 of 205)      

A) Saw-handled patch knife with steel single-edged blade. Figured maple saw-handle with pewter ferrule at front, bottom on handle was carved initials "ZK". CONDITION: Very good, as found blade shows period sharpening marks and has a grey patina. Handle with some age cracks. B) Small antler-handled patch knife with leather sheath. Clip-point blade made from a file, retained with two rivets in handle. Black leather sheath decorated with copper heart, club, diamond, and spade, as well an "E", belt loop at top. CONDITION: Blade retains a light brown patina, handle shows some minor wear. Sheath retains much of original finish with some scuffing, copper decoration retains a dark patina. Two-very decorative and well-made knives.Blade Length: A) 4-1/4", B) 3-1/8"Overall Length: B) 8-1/4", B) 7-3/4"Serial Number:
A) Saw-handled patch knife with steel single-edged blade. Figured maple saw-handle with pewter ferrule at front, bottom on handle was carved initials "ZK". CONDITION: ...moreVery good, as found blade shows period sharpening marks and has a grey patina. Handle with some age cracks. B) Small antler-handled patch knife with leather sheath. Clip-point blade made from a file, retained with two rivets in handle. Black leather sheath decorated with copper heart, club, diamond, and spade, as well an "E", belt loop at top. CONDITION: Blade retains a light brown patina, handle shows some minor wear. Sheath retains much of original finish with some scuffing, copper decoration retains a dark patina. Two-very decorative and well-made knives.Blade Length: A) 4-1/4", B) 3-1/8"Overall Length: B) 8-1/4", B) 7-3/4"Serial Number:

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Lot of 2: Skinning/Scalping Knifes with Decorated Handles.

Lot # 1125 (Sale Order: 125 of 205)      

A) Knife has slightly curved single-edged blade made from a file. Wooden handle decorated with three brass tacks on each side and a pewter ferrule at bottom. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with some darker spots. Handle has some minor age cracking and marks from use. B) Single edged clip-point blade with tapered wooden handle decorated with pierced pewter ferrule above blade. CONDITION: Blade polished with some minor surface corrosion, handle shows some cracks from age at top. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Jon Mehl.Blade Length: A) 7-1/8", B) 5-3/4"Overall Length: A) 11-1/2", B) 10-1/4"Serial Number:
A) Knife has slightly curved single-edged blade made from a file. Wooden handle decorated with three brass tacks on each side and a pewter ferrule at bottom. CONDITION:...more Blade retains a grey patina with some darker spots. Handle has some minor age cracking and marks from use. B) Single edged clip-point blade with tapered wooden handle decorated with pierced pewter ferrule above blade. CONDITION: Blade polished with some minor surface corrosion, handle shows some cracks from age at top. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Jon Mehl.Blade Length: A) 7-1/8", B) 5-3/4"Overall Length: A) 11-1/2", B) 10-1/4"Serial Number:

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