THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS LONG-TAILHarryV. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
13 1/2 in. long
This Shourds carving is considered one of the pinnacle gunning decoys out of New Jersey. In addition to its...
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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS MERGANSERHarryV. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
15 3/4 in. long
“Shourds is one of the acknowledged master makers of New Jersey decoys. His birds were as fine as any made...
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"WHITE MALLARD CLUB" PINCH-BREAST PINTAILTheWard Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1932
18 3/4 in. long
“The Ward Brothers made pintails early on in their craft and they were...
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THE O'BRIEN CHAMBERS WOOD DUCKThomasChambers (1860-1948)
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900
15 in. long
“There are few, if any, areas in North America which provide such accessible hunting for such a large...
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ONE KENTUCKY RIFLE GUNPOWDER KEG8 1/2in. tall
Wooden circular keg with "Kentucky Rifle Gunpowder from Hazard Powder Co." label with image of a hunter with a rifle, dog, horse, and birds.
As found.
Provenance:...
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ONE HAZARD KENTUCKY RIFLE GUNPOWDERCAN7 1/4 in. tall
A circular large green metal can with a "Hazard Kentucky Rifle Gunpowder, E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., Wilmington, Delaware" label on top with image...
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THREE SMOKELESS TINSlargest is 6 in.tall
Three rectangular powder tins, two are Du Pont Rifle (green) and Revolver (red) and the other is a Hercules Revolver (yellow). They all have a circular label with an...
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THREE INDIAN RIFLE POWDER TINSlargestis 6 1/4 in. tall
Three red oval Indian Rifle Powder tins manufactured by Du Pont.
As found.
Provenance: Private Collection, a descendant of Thomas Coleman du Pont...
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TWO ROUND IMPERIAL POWDER TINS5 in.tall
Two round tins with the same label "Imperial Powder for Rifle and Percussion Guns B.W. Thayer & Co. Lith. Boston" with a dog's head illustration.
As found.
Provenance:...
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16895ONE HERCULES SMOKELESS RIFLE POWDERTIN5 1/2 in. tall
A circular tin with a tan label and a picture of a rifle. The label reads, "canister lot # 134, Ringuette Sporting Goods Grants Pass, Oregon."
As found.
Provenance:...
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RIG OF SEVEN GOLDEN PLOVERCoffin Family
Nantucket,MA, c. 1870
9 1/4 in. long
“Birds of a feather flock together." An important aspect of a decoy's functionality is that they were made to be seen socially and used en masse....
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JOHNSON MODEL 1836 PISTOL, 1862 CONFEDERATECONVERSIONA Johnson U.S. Model 1836 flintlock pistol converted to percussion lock by the Thomas J. Adams firm of Richmond, Virginia, as contracted with the State of Virginia...
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THOMAS CAMPBELL O/C LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES,TN HUNTING ...Thomas Campbell (Tennessee, 1834-1941), "Hunting Camp, Tennessee," oil on canvas painting depicting two figures walking along a path in a forest, towards a camp...
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32 PCS MISCELLANEOUS AUTOGRAPHS ANDEPHEMERA INC. 1825 ...Group of Assorted Ephemera, 1779-1940s. Includes: 1825 Diploma on vellum, University of Pennsylvania, signed by Frederick Beasley, R.M. Patterson and...
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US WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 MUSKET .22LR RIFLEFeatured in this lot is an U.S. Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall musket chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The rifle features a 28-inch round barrel with a covered front sight...
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THOMAS FRYE(Irish, 1710-1762)
ElizabethGunning, Duchess of Argyll and Maria Gunning, Countess of Coventry (CS 20, 21) , from Ladies, very elegantly attired in the fashion, and in the most agreeable attitudes ,...
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C.S. RICHMOND VIRGINIA 1863 LONGARMConfederatepercussion carbine, .58 caliber, low hump type III lock plate marked "C.S. Richmond, V.A." and "1863" with damaged "8" from the die strike, 25 in. barrel, "VP" and "Eagles...
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COLT COBRA .38 SPECIAL REVOLVER, HAVING4 INCH BARREL, ...Colt Cobra .38 Special Revolver, having 4 inch barrel, original box included, having serial number written on bottom, along with paperwork. Provenance: Fifty...
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MOLE AND THOMAS(Chicago, Illinois, ArthurSamuel Mole 1889-1983, John D. Thomas d. 1947)
Machine Gun Ensignia (sic), A Living Photograph, December 10th, 1918, studio stamp lower left recto, printed title recto "Machine...
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THOMAS PAINE (ATTRIB.), AUTOGRAPH LETTER,SIGNED Attributed to Thomas Paine (American, 1737-1809), handwritten letter to unknown recipient, dated "New York July 12, '06" and signed "Thomas Paine", text references...
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THOMAS WHITCOMBE (UNITED KINGDOM, 1752-1824),THE 44-GUN FRIGATE MEDINA IN TWO POSITIONS, CIRCA 1810., OIL ON CANVAS, 39" X 60.25". FRAMED 45.75" X 67".THOMAS WHITCOMBE, United Kingdom, 1752-1824, The 44-gun frigate...
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1882 MODEL EBEN PIERCE BRASS HARPOONGUN NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, LATE 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 38". GUN, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Late 19th Century, Stamped in several places "2" and "3". All mechanized parts...
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TEN BOOKS ON KNIVES AND WEAPONRYTENBOOKS ON KNIVES AND WEAPONRY Sizes, bindings and conditions vary. Most illustrated. Includes: 1) American Knives: The First History and Collectors' Guide, by Harold L....
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THOMAS MORTIMER FLINTLOCK OVERCOAT PISTOLEnglishFlintlock Overcoat Pistol, c. 1800, Thomas Mortimer, London, lockplate marked "T.Mortimer", top barrel flat marked "Gun Maker to his Majesty, checkered grip, trigger guard...
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TWO RESIN COMMEMORATIVE FIGURES OF ACONFEDERATE SOLDIERS, "THOMAS 'STONEWALL' JACKSON" AND "CONFEDERACY", BOTH PART OF THE LIMITED EDITION "COMMANDING IMAGES OF THE CIVIL WAR" SERIES BY VANMARK, BOTH FIRST EDITION...
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Clay Family Presentation Sterling American20th century. An assembled group of Kentucky presentation sterling silver for Thomas Henry Clay Jr. and Alfred Clay (descendants of Henry Clay) including four loving cups...
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Thomas Fletcher percussion shotgun,muzzle loading, rabbit ear, 38 in. double barrels, fancy checkered walnut stock with extensive metal inlay, plate engraved "Thos. Fletcher" with game birds and fancy...
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Pair of Nimschke-Style Engraved Smith& Wesson Model No.2 Revolvers Inscribed to D.B. Dyer .32 caliber RF 6'' octagonal barrels S/N 19189 S/N 17780. Nimschke-style engraving with nickel finish and pearl grips;...
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THOMAS BLISSETT REVOLVER. Copy of Smith& Wesson Model 1 2nd issue seven-shot .22 caliber 3'' octagonal barrel rubber grips. S/n 18 or 81. Cylinder has crown over V markings blueing mostly worn off....
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TWO POSSIBLY THOMAS ONA ODULATE YORUBACOLON ART CARVINGS OF A MAN AND A WOMAN the man in military uniform with rifle the woman in traditional dress with a baby on her back each approx. h: 8 in. on metal stands...
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Brevet Brigadier General James M. Ruggles1st & 3rd Illinois Cavalry Civil War Archive 69 letters and documents; 1 diary; 2 presidential appointments; Veteran's hat; 2 shoulder straps; and coin purse with 19 coins....
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Thomas Evans 12 bore boxlock SxS sportinggun circa 1905 SN 7560. Matte flat rib marked: ''Thomas Evans 30 Whaman St. Birmingham''; case-hardened boxlock action fully engraved with foliate scroll-and-game scenes:...
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Gibbs & Pitt 12-bore SxS sporting guncirca 1880 serial number 33322; 1873 Patent 1st Model push-forward underlever Gibbs & Pitt patent triggerplate action patent no 284 of 1873 use number 170 side safety with...
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Sterling gun club trophy, Revere stylebowl by International, inscribed "…HARTFORD GUN CLUB PRESENT…TO ITS/PRESIDENT/GENE LA BRIE/…Dec. 4, 1954", 26.49 oz.T., 4-1/2 x 9 in. Good condition,...
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ID'D COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER..44 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved naval scene three-screw frame 8'' round barrel walnut grips with cartouche. S/n 125681. Crudely carved into the grips is...
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TERRY'S PATENT BREECH LOADING PERCUSSIONRIFLE. ''Terry Patent 30 Bore'' marked on top of barrel approximatly .54 caliber 25'' round barrel nicely checkered wrist varnished wood stock complete with shoulder...
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