- UNUSUAL ITALIAN FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER
UNUSUAL ITALIAN FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER PISTOLUnusual Italian flintlock tinder lighter pistol, mid 18th c. , the lock inscribed G. B. Archeti , with yewwood stock, brass furniture, and 4 1/2" engraved brass cannon barrel which flips open to reveal a channel with small folding socket, 8 1/2" l. Provenance: Mark and Marjorie Allen, 2008.
Condition:
Lacking ramrod, small loss to stock beside barrel tang, functions. International shipping is not available for this item. International shipping is not available for this item.
- CIVIL WAR CANNON PATENT MODEL CERTIFICATERare
CIVIL WAR CANNON PATENT MODEL CERTIFICATERare Confederate States of America Civil War cannon patent model certificate , no. 84 to Chas. E. Stuart, I. C. Owings, and Jos. H. C. Taylor of Alexandria, Virginia for Improvements in Instruments for sighting cannon , with receipt of forty dollars, dated 21st day of March, 1862 , signed by Thomas Bragg, former Governor and Senator of North Carolina and Attorney General in the Confederate States Cabinet, counter signed by Rufus Rhodes, Commissioner of Patents (first and only Commissioner of Confederate States Patents from 1861 to 1865), the only known Confederate patent model paperwork known to exist; together with a late 19th c. detailed model of a brass cannon and caisson which exhibits several L.W. Broadwell patents, overall length - 28". Provenance: A New York collection.
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Condition:
Cannon - ~6" h., 9" w., and 16" l. Cart - ~8 1/8" h., 10" w., 16" l. Wheels - ~5 1/4" dia. Lacking the cascable (the knob behind the breech) at breech, two front folding foot rests with one support arm detached on each, limbar missing one front step. Patent papers - torn in half, lacking most of seal, heavy stains on 1/4 of one page.
- PAIR OF ENGLISH BRASS CANNONBALL ANDIRONS,
PAIR OF ENGLISH BRASS CANNONBALL ANDIRONS, PIERCED BRASS FIRE FENDER AND THREE-FOLD WIRE MESH SCREENPair of English Brass Cannonball Andirons, Pierced Brass Fire Fender and Three-Fold Wire Mesh Screen,
- MINIATURE MODEL BRASS CANNONS, 2 Two
MINIATURE MODEL BRASS CANNONS, 2 Two matching miniature model cannons, with brass barrels and wheels, metal frame. Each: 4" H x 3" W x 11" D.
- Cast iron and brass cannon pair, 18"L,
Cast iron and brass cannon pair, 18"L, cast iron wheeled base with brass cannon.
- BRASS CANNONBALL ANDIRONS AND WOODEN
BRASS CANNONBALL ANDIRONS AND WOODEN FOLDING RACK, DETAILS INCLUDE: BRASS CANNONBALL ANDIRONS, MODERN, QUEEN ANNE STYLE, LARGE ORB OVER RINGED STANDARD, CABRIOLE LEGS WITH SPURS AND SLIPPER FEET, CAST IRON LOG HOLDERS...Brass cannonball andirons and wooden folding rack, details include: brass cannonball andirons, modern, Queen Anne style, large orb over ringed standard, cabriole legs with spurs and slipper feet, cast iron log holders with step, heavy wear consistent with age and use including small dings, dents and scratches to brass, one with loosely fitting finial, 13 1/2" h. x 10 1/4" w. x 18 1/2" d.; and wooden folding rack, early to mid 20th C., pine with walnut colored stain, turned arms with older white porcelain nubs at end, adjustable double diamond form, wear consistent with age and use including minor scratches, imperfections and small losses to porcelain nubs, etc., size when folded: 3 1/2" h. x 24" l.
- An English 28 bore flintlock pocket
An English 28 bore flintlock pocket pistol, late 18th c, with brass cannon barrel and lock engraved to either side with a bird on a branch, steel trigger guard and chequered walnut stock, 18cm l More Information Lock damaged and incomplete, unrestored
- MINIATURE BRASS CANNON ON BRASS MOUNTED
MINIATURE BRASS CANNON ON BRASS MOUNTED WOOD CART, STAMPED "DE F Miniature brass cannon on brass mounted wood cart, stamped "De F. Arizaga Spain/Black Powder Ex. A 15689 CAL.690", length of cannon 15"l, stand 27.5"l, diameter of wheels 12"
- VINTAGE CIVIL WAR STYLE MINIATURE WORKING
VINTAGE CIVIL WAR STYLE MINIATURE WORKING CANNON.Vintage Civil War Style Miniature Working Cannon. Cannon signed with impressed mark "AU H H". Very well made with attention to detail. Includes 18"Bronze or Brass cannon, wood carriage, grease and water buckets, swab and ramrod. 34"l. overall. Condition: : Very good with minor wear.
Condition:
Condition: : Very good with minor wear.
- PAIR OF BRASS CANNON BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION:
PAIR OF BRASS CANNON BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION: Pair of brass bookends in the shape of cannons with a brass patina. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: L 7.5" x W 4.0" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- VICTORIAN SOLID BRASS CANNON MINIATUREDESCRIPTION:
VICTORIAN SOLID BRASS CANNON MINIATUREDESCRIPTION: Features a finely rendered English brass cannon on a cast iron carriage. Designed with tilting barrel resting on a heavy weight carriage with working wheels, finely and realistically decorated. CIRCA: 19th Century. ORIGIN: England. DIMENSIONS: H: 8 1/2" W: 18 1/2" D: 5" CONDITION: Good antique condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- 3 MINIATURE CANNONS W/ CAISSON & OTHERGrouping
3 MINIATURE CANNONS W/ CAISSON & OTHERGrouping of two (2) Miniature mounted cannons with caisson and a third brass cannon with an iron carriage. 1st item - Miniature brass cannon with wooden carriage and iron mounts, wooden caisson carriage and artillery box having iron mounts, floral engraving on cannon. 27" total length, 10" cannon carriage length. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Continental. 2nd item - Miniature brass cannon with black painted wooden carriage and iron mounts and wooden caisson carriage. Cannon carriage containing wooden artillery box. 23 1/2" total length, 12" cannon carriage length. Early 20th century. Continental. 3rd item - Brass cannon with foliate engraved barrel, cast iron carriage. 12" length. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Continental. All cannons unmarked.
Condition:
1st item - Overall very good condition with wood having a warm patina, top of artillery box missing. 2nd item - old breaks to artillery box sides and supports loose. Expected shrinkage and wear. 3rd item - overall very good condition.
- GROUP OF 7 MINIATURE CANNONSGrouping
GROUP OF 7 MINIATURE CANNONSGrouping of seven (7) miniature cannons. Includes four (4) miniature cannons with wooden carriages and (3) with brass carriages. One cannon with wooden carriage and brass wheels and brass elevation adjustment marked "C London". Lengths ranging from 10 3/4" for the matching pair of brass cannons & carriages to 5 1/2" length for smallest cannon with wooden carriage. Early to Mid 20th century.
Condition:
Overall very good condition with modern bolt on one wheel of largest brass carriage cannon.
- TWO VINTAGE POCKET TRICKS.Two Vintage
TWO VINTAGE POCKET TRICKS.Two Vintage Pocket Tricks. 1950s. Including Davenport’s brass cannon divination effect, allowing performer to predict the number of ball bearings inserted into barrel by a spectator; and a set of four-piece visual color changing knives (plastic, jigged bone and mother of pearl). Cannon 3 ½” long; knives 3” each. Very good.
- PAIR OF ANTIQUE -VINTAGE BRASS CANNONBALL
PAIR OF ANTIQUE -VINTAGE BRASS CANNONBALL ARCHITECTURAL...Pair of Antique - Vintage Brass Cannonball Architectural Dock Post Finials
Height 7.5 in. Width 5.75 in. Depth 5.75 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- CIVIL WAR, ETC. LOTA lot of miscelanious
CIVIL WAR, ETC. LOTA lot of miscelanious items including a cannon ball, a michined 7" brass cannon barrel, a statue of George Custer, and "Saving the Colors", period brass bugle, and other interesting things
- ENGLISH H.M.S. VICTORY SHIP MODEL: Wooden
ENGLISH H.M.S. VICTORY SHIP MODEL: Wooden ships model of H.M.S. Victory having elaborate rigging work & detail, surmounted by 3 British flags. Brass cannons at both sides. Cannons rest loosely in position. Ship rests on a base with a small plaque. Approx. 26.5'' h x 36'' l x 13.25'' w.
CONDITION: Anchor chain is separated from ship, wear consistent with age and use.
- Box Brass Cannon Models
Box Brass Cannon Models
- PLANK-ON-FRAME MODEL OF A 50-GUN ENGLISH
PLANK-ON-FRAME MODEL OF A 50-GUN ENGLISH FRIGATE, CIRCA 1790 HEIGHT 37.5". LENGTH 43.25". WIDTH 18.25". DISPLAYED ON A CONTEMPORARY TABLETOP INLAID WOOD BASE.PLANK-ON-FRAME MODEL OF A 50-GUN ENGLISH FRIGATE, Circa 1790, Hull planked with boxwood, with hundreds of small planks, scaled to the appropriate size and shape, fastened with tiny pins. At the stern, the planks are remarkably well-joined. Beautifully carved beakhead with a figurehead in the form of a crowned full-figured female holding a torch in her right hand. Each side of hull with thirteen large cannon ports with strap hinges that allow them to operate. With the exception of the most forward and the most rear cannon port, there is a tiny hinged door to the left of each, which provides an opening for an oar in the event the vessel became becalmed. Two additional small cannon port doors on the upper gun deck near the stern, for a total outfit of fifty hand-cast brass cannons. Outstandingly carved quarter galleries with carved and glazed windows, fluted columns and a full-body figural pillar. Raised bulwark is planked and has applied moldings. Deck also planked with boxwood. Deck mounted with three nested longboats, each a highly crafted model unto itself. Frigate further detailed with a windlass, a double wheel, spars, ebonized yardarm and lateen spanker, natural finish spars, wood and metal anchors, etc. Meticulously rigged, with properly sized and shaped deadeyes and blocks. Dimensions: Height 37.5". Length 43.25". Width 18.25". Displayed on a contemporary tabletop inlaid wood base.
- REGENCY-STYLE HANGING SHELF LATE 19TH
REGENCY-STYLE HANGING SHELF LATE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 24.5”. WIDTH 25.25”. DEPTH 6.5”.REGENCY-STYLE HANGING SHELF, Late 19th Century, In rosewood, with mahogany secondary woods and satinwood line inlay. Two shelves above three side-by-side drawers with brass pulls. Wirework sides. Nicely turned supports with brass cannonball finials. Dimensions: Height 24.5". Width 25.25". Depth 6.5".
- PAIR OF VINTAGE BRASS CANNONBALL ANDIRONS
PAIR OF VINTAGE BRASS CANNONBALL ANDIRONS 20th century, brass baluster form shaft with cannonball top, raised on two scrolled feet.
- PAIR OF BRASS CANNONBALL ANDIRONS25
PAIR OF BRASS CANNONBALL ANDIRONS25 inches high Condition:
- PAIR FEDERAL STYLE BRASS CANNONBALL
PAIR FEDERAL STYLE BRASS CANNONBALL ANDIRONS H: 16-3/4 INPair Federal Style Brass Cannonball Andirons, Dimensions: H: 16-3/4 in
- CONTINENTAL BRASS FIRE FENDER AND PAIR
CONTINENTAL BRASS FIRE FENDER AND PAIR BRASS CANNONBALL ANDIRONSContinental Brass Fire Fender and Pair Brass Cannonball Andirons
- PAIR OF BRASS CANNON BALL ANDIRONSPair
PAIR OF BRASS CANNON BALL ANDIRONSPair of Brass Cannon Ball Andirons,
- CLOCK: HERSCHEDES BEEHIVE MANTLE CLOCK,
CLOCK: HERSCHEDES BEEHIVE MANTLE CLOCK, C. 1920'S, MANUFACTURED BY HERSCHEDE CLOCK CO, CINCINNATI, OHIO, PEAKED MAHOGANY CASE FLANKE..CLOCK: Herschedes Beehive Mantle Clock, c. 1920's, manufactured by Herschede Clock Co, Cincinnati, Ohio, peaked mahogany case flanked by two pairs of brass cannonball finials on foot, column sides with brass ends and matching stepped square feet, signed silvered dial with arabic numerals, Westminster chime or silent mode, brass spring driven movement signed "Herschede, Cincinnati", and numbered "14024", raised lettering along side of interior reads "Hershede Symphony Rods, Pat Pend.", wear consistent with age and use including scratches/loss to finish and small losses to edges, hinge of glass needs repair, some loss of silver, etc, sold as is, 15" h. x 11 1/2" w. x 6 3/4" d.
- AMERICAN CANNON MODEL. Nineteenth century.
AMERICAN CANNON MODEL. Nineteenth century. Seamed brass cannon (no touchhole) on a cast iron wheeled carriage. 8.25"h. 18.5"l.
- TWO PERCUSSION PISTOLS, 19TH C.Two percussion
TWO PERCUSSION PISTOLS, 19TH C.Two percussion pistols, 19th c. , to include a Belgian example with brass cannon barrel, walnut bag grips, barrel - 3 1/4"; the other with scroll engraved lock, folding trigger, and fluted walnut grips, 3" barrel.
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Condition:
Brass barrel - does not stay cocked, abrasions to grips. Other - good condition.
- BELGIAN BRASS CANNON BARREL PERCUSSION
BELGIAN BRASS CANNON BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOLBelgian brass cannon barrel percussion pistol , 13/16" bore diameter, with checkered walnut bird head grips, foliate engraved locks, with relief carved shell behind locks, 4 1/2" barrel.
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Condition:
Overall very good condition, slight seam split to left lock, minor handling marks to stock
- A pair of late 19th C. Brass cannonball
A pair of late 19th C. Brass cannonball top andirons. 16”H x 11”W x 21”D Condition: tarnish, finials not attached CT Transfer Fee $10
- PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE BRASS ANDIRONS
PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE BRASS ANDIRONS / CHENETS Pair of Regency style brass cannonball fireplace andirons or chenets. Each: 14.5" H x 10" W x 19" D.
- TWO CIVIL WAR IRON CANNONBALLS, TWO
TWO CIVIL WAR IRON CANNONBALLS, TWO MISSILES, COLLECTION OF LEAD MINI BALLS AND TWO BRASS CANNONSTwo Civil War Iron Cannonballs, Two Missiles, Collection of Lead Mini Balls and Two Brass Cannons,
- (2) SPANISH CANNON, STEEL CANNON BARREL,
(2) SPANISH CANNON, STEEL CANNON BARREL, BRASS CANNON AND CANNON BALL (2) Spanish Cannon, Steel Cannon Barrel, Brass Cannon and Cannon Ball
- ORNATE MINIATURE BRASS CANNON ON CARRIAGE
ORNATE MINIATURE BRASS CANNON ON CARRIAGE WITHAMERICAN EAGLE MOTIF. 19 1/2" LONG WITH A 20" CARRIAGE.
- PAIR E/ 20TH C. BRASS CANNON BALL ANDIRONS
PAIR E/ 20TH C. BRASS CANNON BALL ANDIRONS Pair of large scale American or British brass andirons, early 20th century, each surmounted by a cannon ball finial above a spreading column form shaft, and rising on curved legs, apparently unmarked. Approx. h. 27", w. 12.25", d. 35".
- BRIGANTINE SHIP MODEL Large Finely Crafted
BRIGANTINE SHIP MODEL Large Finely Crafted Wooden ship model, depicting an 18th c. brigantine, with highly detailed rigging and deck features, including eight brass cannons (with cannon balls), anchors, barrels, a working rudder, lifeboat, lanterns and other features, mounted on two brass legs and rectangular molded edge wooden stand, 28" high, 36" x 7 1/4". Good condition.