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SPANISH DUELING RAPIER, EARLY 18th CENTURYGREAT PLAGUE OF LONDON RING, 17th CENTURY, ENGLISH, SIZE 4 1/4MORO SPEAR BUDIAK
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Clinton Twp, MI, United States
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Fagan Arms Auction - March 10th

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Antique Arms, Armor, Ancient Jewelry refurbished for modern wear and related items.
SPANISH DUELING RAPIER, EARLY 18th CENTURY: 38 1/8" diamond section blade, deeply fullered at the forte inscribed with CROCIFISSIO EN ALE NI NIR (?) and EN TOLEDO opposite. The first, evidently the work of an illiterate workman as frequently
0001: SPANISH DUELING RAPIER, EARLY 18th CENTURYEst. $1,750-$2,000Lot Passed
GOLDA MEIR PRIME MINISTER (ISRAEL): Golda Meir's business or calling card as Prime Minister of Israel. She served 1969-74 as fourth Prime Minister and was known as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics. Residing in Palestine since, 1921,
0002: GOLDA MEIR PRIME MINISTER (ISRAEL)Est. $75-$100Lot Passed
GREAT PLAGUE OF LONDON RING, 17th CENTURY, ENGLISH, SIZE 4 1/4: Revolutionary in its construction with the 4.4mm band of rolled brass/bronze, with a five band pattern imparted by the roller. The bronze flower bud top cast separately and the two joined by brazing.
0003: GREAT PLAGUE OF LONDON RING, 17th CENTURY, ENGLISH, SIZE 4 1/4Est. $150-$175Lot Passed
VINTAGE TO ANTIQUE PORCELAIN FISH MOLD: White porcelain formed as a curved fish and decorated with gold and blue corn flowers. Completely unmarked. The back with double hanging holes for wall display. Gold to the upper edge worn, otherwise
0004: VINTAGE TO ANTIQUE PORCELAIN FISH MOLDEst. $15-$30Lot Passed
EUROPEAN FIGURAL DAGGER C.1600-1850: Unique and very difficult to date . Iron hilt skillfully sculpted as an armored knight drawing his sword. Originally gilt with considerable gold remaining. 6 1/4" double edged blade. Iron scabbard
0005: EUROPEAN FIGURAL DAGGER C.1600-1850Est. $2,000-$5,000Lot Passed
US MILITIA NCO SWORD: Type used by both sides in the Civil War. See Peterson #11. Plated brass hilt with plumed helmet pommel and reeded bone grip (two chips but not through). 24 3/4" d.e. blade of stout section suitable
0006: US MILITIA NCO SWORDEst. $400-$500Lot Passed
REVOLUTIONARY WAR TINDER LIGHTER: Second half of the 18th century. See Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution, p.262 #2. Forged iron, just under 3" length, rectangular form. Struck with a flint
0007: REVOLUTIONARY WAR TINDER LIGHTEREst. $125-$150Lot Passed
MORO SPEAR BUDIAK: Antique example, hafted for the 1899 Insurrection following the Spanish-American War. 72 1/4" length. The head remounted from and earlier spear and composed of pattern welded steel with distinct
0008: MORO SPEAR BUDIAKEst. $275-$350Lot Passed
ADVICE TO OFFICERS OF THE BRITISH ARMY: 136 pages paper bound handbook. 5 2/3" x 4". Undated reprint of the 1783 original. A satirical critique of the military and its regulations. A further example of 18th century political satire as
0009: ADVICE TO OFFICERS OF THE BRITISH ARMYEst. $25-$50Lot Passed
COLONIAL AMERICAN SNUFF BOX: Small example, just 2" length. Black japanned papier-mâché. The lid inlaid with pewter border and central medallion (complete). Minor wear from use and carrying in the pocket, otherwise
0010: COLONIAL AMERICAN SNUFF BOXEst. $125-$150Lot Passed
SUDANESE DAGGER, MAHDIST WAR PERIOD: C.1880s. 5 3/4" s.e. curved s.e. blade, wedge section with the inside edge sharpened. One piece wood hilt with hat form pommel and reeded edge iron ferrule. The wood meticulously and deeply carved
0011: SUDANESE DAGGER, MAHDIST WAR PERIODEst. $125-$175Lot Passed
FINE MALAY DAGGER PARANG: 9 1/2" Curved, medially swelled blade of parang nabur form, tool finished with light gray patina. The hilt finely carved oval section waisted grip and lovely figural terminal as a flowing hair female
0012: FINE MALAY DAGGER PARANGEst. $500-$600Lot Passed
AZANDE SLAVER'S SWORD: 19th century. Azande, whose name literally means "owners of many lands," entered the 19th century with a history of conquest and expansion. The descendants of great warriors faced economic and
0013: AZANDE SLAVER'S SWORDEst. $350-$450Lot Passed
CONGOLESE IVORY VOTIVE: A votive oliphant, the war trumpet used to coordinate slave rids and tribal battles. 16" length, made from the tusk of a juvenile elephant with the opening decorated in ten dentil bands and the
0014: CONGOLESE IVORY VOTIVEEst. $650-$750Lot Passed
SUPERB EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN CROSS: 17th-18th century, Poland/Russia/Ukraine. Gilt bronze, over 2 1/8" height, proportioned for priest or other clergy member. Fine form executed in especially high relief and well detailed. Raised
0015: SUPERB EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN CROSSEst. $350-$450Lot Passed
ROMAN BRACELET, FIRST-SECOND CENTURY AD: Silvered bronze, just under 2 3/4" inside dimension, 4.3mm at the midpoint flaring to 9.1mm width terminals. Professionally refurbished with the silver surface restored for modern wear. Gift boxed
0016: ROMAN BRACELET, FIRST-SECOND CENTURY ADEst. $250-$350Lot Passed
VIKING WARRIOR'S RING, 9TH-11TH CENTURY, SIZE 10 1/2: Size 10 1/2 for a large man’s hand. 3.1mm well-rounded band expanding at the shoulders. Low lozenge-shaped bezel with a flat top and rounded edges, cut with four runes. Professionally
0017: VIKING WARRIOR'S RING, 9TH-11TH CENTURY, SIZE 10 1/2Est. $200-$250Lot Passed
VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 900-1050 AD: Silvered bronze with circular top, over 3/4" diameter with the cross pin. The terminals flared to long broad tails with the skillfully sculpted transversely incised transition. When fastened to the
0018: VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 900-1050 ADEst. $225-$275Lot Passed
COLONIAL AMERICAN SNUFF BOX: 2 3/8" width. Black papier-mâché. Flat back oval form with radial motif base continuing as vertical reeding on the sides. Hinged lid painted with a bucolic scene, now worn and obscured.
0019: COLONIAL AMERICAN SNUFF BOXEst. $125-$150Lot Passed
A STYRIAN (AUSTRIAN) HALBERD, LATE 16TH CENTURY: 86 1/2" length. Iron head of backswept form with tapered faceted socket extending as the fore spike. Crescent bit balanced by the back fluke, struck with a large crisp maker’s mark. Integral
0020: A STYRIAN (AUSTRIAN) HALBERD, LATE 16TH CENTURYEst. $2,500-$3,000Lot Passed
ANCIENT ROMAN FIBULA, 1ST-4TH CENTURY AD: Exceptional example. Bronze 1 3/4" length. Bow fibula with cross banded arch. The body formed as a leaf with hand-engraved detail. Pin seat intact. The fibula was the original "safety pin" used to
0021: ANCIENT ROMAN FIBULA, 1ST-4TH CENTURY ADEst. $100-$125Lot Passed
ANCIENT VIKING COIL RING C.850-1050 AD, SIZE 8: Silver over bronze. One and a half turns, size 8. Circular section with roped twist surface overall. Combining the spiral form, favored by Vikings, in two different ways! Made by the lost-wax
0022: ANCIENT VIKING COIL RING C.850-1050 AD, SIZE 8Est. $200-$250Lot Passed
ROMAN LEGIONARIES SWORD BELT BUCKLE, 3rd-4th C.: 3rd-early 4th century AD. Bronze, 1 1/8" length with the original cross pin. Waisted frame with the pierced scalloped front edge. Considerable remnants of original tinned or silver surface.
0023: ROMAN LEGIONARIES SWORD BELT BUCKLE, 3rd-4th C.Est. $125-$150Lot Passed
VIKING SMALL KNIFE, 9TH-11TH CENTURY AD: Type is known to be prized by Vikings and buried with them. For that reason, it is thought that they had supernatural significance. Recent glacial finds record some with their original grips. See
0024: VIKING SMALL KNIFE, 9TH-11TH CENTURY ADEst. $150-$175Lot Passed