O'Connor's Americana Collection 2018-09-26 Auction - 206 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
O'Connor's Americana Collection
(A) Rare Documented Ferguson Breech Loading Flintlock
Francis Pfister's Folding Map From of the Hudon River
Documented John Bush Engraved Powder Horn of Nicholas
Done
Denver, PA, United States
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O'Connor's Americana Collection

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Unique Allentown John Moll Jr. Engraved Patchbox with: This unique two-piece brass patchbox was found at a Lancaster County, Pennsylvania auction by Walter O'Connor. When discovered, it was on a restocked rifle composed of random parts, none of which
Est.
$1,000
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$2,500
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Scarce and Early "US" Surcharged Brown Bess Lock Dated: This early Long Land Pattern First Model Brown Bess banana lock measures 6-15/16" long. It features a rounded lockplate with double line engraved borders and an engraved British crown over "GR" in
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
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Lot of 2: Rare Revolutionary War "US" Surcharged Dutch: Lot is Comprised of: A) Hand-forged stamp measuring 2-3/4" long, octagonal with tapered ends. Relief block letters "I - P" reversed are on face. Walter believed that this was possibly one of the
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
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Buttstock of American Officer's Fusil Inscribed "M.: Horace White and Martin Ely of Springfield, Massachusetts are listed as "Committee of Safety" musket contractors in 1775 and 1776 on pages 60 and 208 of "Small Arms Makers" by Col. Robert Gardner.
Est.
$2,000
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$4,000
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18th Century Spike Tomahawk with Haft.: The head measures 7-1/2" overall with a 2-1/2" blade. The haft measures 14-3/16". Hand forged construction with 3-1/2" diamond-section faceted spike and engraved borders around relief bands on both
Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
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18th Century Chester County, Pennsylvania Tomahawk: Tomahawk measures 10-/1/4" overall with 6-7/8" head featuring a 3" leaf-shaped spike and a 3-3/4" cutting edge. Each side has a 4-1/4" strap forged to the head. Clearly and deeply struck "I.B." on
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
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French and Indian War Period Tomahawk with Inscription: Head measures 7-1/8" overall with 4-1/4" blade with 2-1/2" cutting edge and 1-1/2" pole. Head is hand forged with round eye and pole attached in the saddle fashion. Base of pole is decorated with
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
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Large 18th Century Spike Tomahawk Head with Fort: The head measures 9-1/4" overall with a 2-1/2" edge. Hand forged construction with 4-1/4" flat curved spike. Narrow rectangular eye. For similar examples, see plates 68 and 76 of Harold L.
Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
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French and Indian War Period Spike Tomahawk with: The head measures 6-7/8" with a 3-3/8" blade and a curved 2" cutting edge. The faceted spike at the rear measures 2". The haft measures 13-1/8", including the 3-3/8" conical steel spike mounted at
Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
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Small and Unusual 18th Century Double Edged Tomahawk: Two very similar double-headed axes were found at Fort Ligonier in Pennsylvania and remain in the collection at Fort Ligonier. In his collection, Walter, had copies of photographs and of the
Est.
$2,000
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$4,000
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Folding Basket-Hilted Highland Sword.: According to a letter written to Walter O'Connor from Herbert G. Houze, who once owned the piece, the McLaren family settled in Perth, Ontario, sometime between 1810 and 1812. Robert McLaren, the
Est.
$2,000
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$4,000
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Basket Hilted English Backsword by Drury, Regimentally: This sword, measuring 38 3/8" overall, is the official pattern backsword issued to the enlisted men of the Highland Regiments between 1750 and 1783. This specimen's distinctive cone shaped pommel is
Est.
$4,000
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$8,000
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Scarce Folding Scottish Targe.: Shield measures 20" in diameter. The basic shield is made of wood, covered on the front with brown leather. It is tastefully overlaid with brass designs, including alternating thistles and crowns,
Est.
$1,000
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$3,000
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(A) Scottish All Steel Flintlock Pistol By Christie: This unit was raised in 1759 especially for service in North America and immediately joined their comrades of the 1st Battalion on the New York frontier. The 2nd Battalion was disbanded in 1763 at
Est.
$10,000
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$15,000
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Silver Napoleonic 71st Highland Regiment of Foot Medal: The 71st Highland Regiment of light infantry was reformed and embarked for Portugal in 1808 for service in the Peninsular War, they were renamed the Glasgow Highland Regiment. The 71st saw action at
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
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1883 Framed Trego Study of Soldier Adjusting His: Oil on canvas board study for the famous 40" X 72" painting entitled " The March to Valley Forge, December 16, 1777" (1883) now located at the American Revolution Center in Philadelphia. Image
Est.
$1,500
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$3,000
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Extremely Rare Brass Revolutionary War Continental: According to "The Journal of the Company of Military Historians", Vol. 19, from 1967, this "USA" button mold is one of only two known Continental Revolutionary War button molds in existence. The
Est.
$15,000
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$25,000
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Brass Lancaster County, PA Five-Cavity Button Mold of: This is the only known Pennsylvania Dutch button mold of the colonial period, according to articles in "The National Button Bulletin, Vol. 16, 1957" and "The Pennsylvania Dutchman Summer-Fall, 1957".
Est.
$2,000
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$4,000
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Lot of 2 Brass 18th Century Bullet Molds: Seth: Comprising: A) Four-cavity brass bullet mold inscribed "Seth Pomeroy's Molds 1760" in his hand. This came from the Harold Peterson Collection. Two hinged brass plates with extensions for wooden
Est.
$1,200
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$1,800
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(A) Pair of Gold Mounted Officer's Pistols by Miles of: Both pistols feature octagonal barrels with hooked patant breeches, top flats marked "LONDON", English proofs on bottoms of barrels. Breeches each have a gold band and engraved scrolls. Flat
Est.
$2,000
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$4,000
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(A) Engraved American Percussion Pistol Used at Battle: This pistol is stamped on the right grip "2688", as it was once part of A.E. Brooks's Collection. A copy of the illustrated catalogue of his collection is included and on page 81, no. 503, it is
Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
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French True First Pattern High Comb Model 1763: True first pattern Model 1763 Charleville muskets are very rarely encountered, and most that do exist have had their high combs cut down or modified. Many out of date Model 1763 muskets were
Est.
$7,000
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$10,000
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Massive Flintlock Naval Swivel Gun from The Cecil: Musket measures 49" overall; possibly French or Dutch, 18th century. Walter O'Connor purchased this musket when it was sold in the October 18, 1988 Christie's auction, lot 315;part of the property
Est.
$5,000
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$8,000