Fagan Arms Auction - November 11th

A VERY RARE 15th CENTURY BURGUNDIAN BALLOCK DAGGER

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CLINTON TWP, MI, United States

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Fagan Arms Auction - November 11th

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SOUTHEAST ASIAN DHA DAGGER: First half of the 19th century. Superior quality example. Fine 5 5/8" blade with hollow section faces, the back engraved with scrolling foliage and a flower. Silver ferrule with medial bands of

0265: SOUTHEAST ASIAN DHA DAGGEREst. $400-$450Lot Passed

ITALIAN GUNNER'S STILETTO C.1650: 9 1/2" triangular blade graduated on one side. Iron hilt with spirally fluted quillon terminals and pommel. This antique knife has a spirally fluted wood grip. Blade with storage corrosion. Hilt

0266: ITALIAN GUNNER'S STILETTO C.1650Est. $750-$1,000Lot Passed

SPANISH DAGGER C.1800: Made in Albacete. 6 3/4" elongated leaf shaped blade, iron cross guard and bone grip with conical brass ends decorated with annular bands. Barrel shaped bone grip with alternate brass inlay and

0267: SPANISH DAGGER C.1800Est. $350-$400Lot Passed

FINE NGALA CANNIBAL'S EXECUTIONER'S SWORD: A particularly fine example of this iconic weapon was used in the execution of slaves for the human consumption (cannibalism) market. Edward Glave was a travel writer and assistant to Richard Stanley

0268: FINE NGALA CANNIBAL'S EXECUTIONER'S SWORDEst. $1,000-$1,250Lot Passed

VERY RARE TWO SHOT SUPERIMPOSED INDO-PERSIAN MATCHLOCK: This heavy military musket is mounted with a lock which incorporates two separate mechanisms by which separate triggers operate match holders with individual pans. Early attempts to equip a firearm

0269: VERY RARE TWO SHOT SUPERIMPOSED INDO-PERSIAN MATCHLOCKEst. $2,750-$3,000Lot Passed

OTTOMAN (ALBANIAN) MIQUELET LOCK PISTOL C.1800-EARLY: This pistol is exemplary of those produced in the primary manufacturing center, Elbasan, in central Albania and represents the type in its finest form. Its long elegant proportions distinguish it

0270: OTTOMAN (ALBANIAN) MIQUELET LOCK PISTOL C.1800-EARLYEst. $1,000-$1,250Lot Passed

18th CENTURY INDOPERSIAN HORSEMAN'S SWORD, TULWAR: The bronze hilt heavily overlaid in sheet silver stipple decorated in foliage and geometric patterns. 31 1/2" deeply curved blade with needle Damascus pattern core and laminar hardened cutting edge

0271: 18th CENTURY INDOPERSIAN HORSEMAN'S SWORD, TULWAREst. $750-$1,000Lot Passed

PERSIAN ARM GUARD BAZU BAND: 18th century. Large example, 13 1/4" length. Surface decorated with a broad band to the edge comprising calligraphy panels alternating with portrait busts of human figures with animal heads including

0272: PERSIAN ARM GUARD BAZU BANDEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

GENOESE (ITALIAN) ASSASSIN'S SHORT SWORD C.1760: 18th century Genoa was a hotbed of violence and intrigue. It was a city-state republic controlled by several powerful families who fought for control after the failed Austrian siege of 1747 which led

0273: GENOESE (ITALIAN) ASSASSIN'S SHORT SWORD C.1760Est. $2,500-$3,000Lot Passed

TURKISH SHAMSHIR: Late 18th century-1800. This antique sword has a brass hilt, formerly gilt with elegant cross guard and horn grips. 31 1/4" curved blade with double narrow back fullers. The forte with a large

0274: TURKISH SHAMSHIREst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

OTTOMAN POWDER FLASK C.1800: Spherical, just over 2" diameter. The body made from hide with the hair on (remnants at the spout) evidently stretched over a gourd. Original stopper with central hole to be strung on the suspension

0275: OTTOMAN POWDER FLASK C.1800Est. $150-$200Lot Passed

ZULU THRUSTING SPEAR ASSEGAI: C.1860s to Zulu War of 1879 period. 54 1/8" length. Wood haft slightly tapered through its length. Woven copper wire wrapped socket. Medially ridged leaf shaped head on long cylindrical bolster with

0277: ZULU THRUSTING SPEAR ASSEGAIEst. $700-$800Lot Passed

ZULU KNOBKERRY, ANGLO-ZULU WAR PERIOD: So-called "killing club" as these were used to maintain order and discipline within the ranks. Short thick proportions with large bulbous head. 19" length. The head with radial checks and opened

0278: ZULU KNOBKERRY, ANGLO-ZULU WAR PERIODEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

ZULU KNOBKERRY: Zulu War of 1879 period, brought back by an English soldier. 25 1/2" length, the haft slightly tapered. The grip lightly scored and possible wire wrapped originally. Spherical head set with rows of

0279: ZULU KNOBKERRYEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

FINE ZULU BATTLE AXE: Zulu War of 1879 period. 22 3/4" length. Forged iron head of characteristic form with slightly tapered bolster, stepped at the junction with the "melon slice" bit. The haft slightly tapered with

0280: FINE ZULU BATTLE AXEEst. $600-$700Lot Passed

FINE ZULU BEADED SNUFF CONTAINER: Zulu Wars period C.1875. 5" height. The body made from a gourd encased in a matrix of blue, white and red trade beads. The spout with a string and internal stopper. Bead work entirely intact as it

0281: FINE ZULU BEADED SNUFF CONTAINEREst. $300-$400Lot Passed

VERY RARE ZULU WARRIOR'S PIPE, KUDU: Anglo-Zulu War of 1885. 8 1/4" length, well carved from a single piece of hardwood with flared tip stem and four bowls, each lined with tin. Surface dry with slight grain opening and a few tiny

0282: VERY RARE ZULU WARRIOR'S PIPE, KUDUEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

COSSACK WARRIOR'S RING, SIZE 9 3/4: Second half of the 19th century. Oval section, about size 9 3/4. "Silver niello", base silver with niello inlay. Rectangular bezel with addorsed leaf motif. The shoulders with matching inlay in leafy

0283: COSSACK WARRIOR'S RING, SIZE 9 3/4Est. $125-$150Lot Passed

COMPOSITE DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY: 14 1/4" length. Triangular section blade with an inscription at the base. Brass hilt with a downturned guard, simulated wire wrapped grip and eagle motif pommel. Blade length, 9 3/4".

0284: COMPOSITE DAGGER, 19TH CENTURYEst. $150-$250Lot Passed

JAPANESE SPEAR HEAD YARI: 18 1/2" length with 4 7/8" triangular section point. The tang is pierced with two holes for securing pins. Point crisp and bright. The tang rusted.

0285: JAPANESE SPEAR HEAD YARIEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

ANCIENT BRONZE AND IRON ARTIFACTS: Mixed lot, Roman to Medieval European. What you see is what you get.

0286: ANCIENT BRONZE AND IRON ARTIFACTSEst. $10-$75Lot Passed

SIKH THROWING RING CHAKRAM: 9 1/4" diameter. One of the least understood of all weapons is the Indian throwing ring knife variously known as the chakram, chakra, chakar, chakram quoit, quoit, and probably others. Generally

0287: SIKH THROWING RING CHAKRAMEst. $250-$300Lot Passed

EUROPEAN SHORTSWORD, LATE 18th CENTURY: This antique sword has a brass hilt with eagle pommel and rococo shell decoration. Bow tie form grip. 12 3/4" double-edged blade with short transverse bands of what appears to be Damascus steel

0288: EUROPEAN SHORTSWORD, LATE 18th CENTURYEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

A RARE COLLEYE HARMONICA PISTOL C.1860: In the evolution of firearms, the desire to fire multiple shots was exceeded only by the desire to load from the breech end. Colt's revolutionary patents so effectively solved both problems that

0289: A RARE COLLEYE HARMONICA PISTOL C.1860Est. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed

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Clinton Twp, MI, United States

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CLINTON TWP, Michigan 48035

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