Arms, Armor, and The Early West 2022-10-20 Auction - 428 Price Results - Lewis & Grant Auctions in KY - Page 4
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Presentation Sword of Captain Samuel Walker from the Citizens of New OrleansSamuel Bell-Made Silver Spurs of Sam Houston, Worn at San JacintoRepublic of Mexico Presidential-Grade Full Dress Coat Attributed to Santa Anna
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Newport, KY, United States
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Arms, Armor, and The Early West

In our October 2022 Premier Auction, Lewis & Grant is proud to present a once-in-a-lifetime sale of historical artifacts and collectibles, many of which have been featured in numerous historical exhibitions and institutions. Headlining the sale are selections from the General Samuel Houston Collection, victor of the Battle of San Jacinto and first President of the Republic of Texas. These lots include not only artifacts from his early military career including a militia offficer?s chapeau (Lot 72), his field desk (Lot 79), and saddle pad (Lot 77), but also the sword belt (Lot 75), silver spurs (Lot 78) and presentation saber (Lot 74) worn by Houston at San Jacinto. Another artifact from the Battle of San Jacinto, a Mexican General Officer?s Coat attributed to Santa Anna (Lot 91) comes from the collection of James Sylvester, the only color-bearer at the battle as well as the soldier credited with Santa Anna?s capture. Sylvester was employed at the New Orleans Picayune Newspaper and spent many years of his life collecting arms and objects associated with the Texan Revolution to supplement the coat he acquired after the battle. Beside Houston and Sylvester?s artifacts are selections from the collection of yet another historic Texan figure, famed Texas Ranger John ?Jack? Coffee Hays. Leading a Regiment of Texas Mounted Riflemen, Hays led a futile attempt to capture General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna at Tehuacan in 1848. Hays kept many of the items captured in the raid, including two Dress Chapeaus (Lots 99, 100), and a gold-bullion embroidered dress coat belonging to Santa Anna himself (Lot 97). Lewis & Grant is also happy to present objects from the ?Battle for Texas: The Experience? exhibit, on display in downtown San Antonio from 2016-2019. This exhibit featured one of the finest collections of Alamo and Texas artifacts assembled for public display, taken from private collections throughout the country.
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Officer's Saber Belt of Sam Houston: 37.25" x 1.87". Red Morocco leather "sewn-over" construction with stamped gilt trim and panoplies of arms. Sewn-in hanger straps. Stamped 2.125" x 2.875 plate with pin-on-bar attachments and "common"
0075: Officer's Saber Belt of Sam HoustonEst. $5,000-$10,000
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Red Leather Sword Belt of Sam Houston: 37.5" x 2.5". Red Morocco leather with silver bullion embroidery of vines with leaves and a wavy border. Brass belt latch with sewn-in brass hanging rings. **Good condition overall. Some wear to
0076: Red Leather Sword Belt of Sam HoustonEst. $2,000-$4,000
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Saddle Pad and Blanket of General Sam Houston: Leather construction with muslin lining and fiber padding. Underside of pad stenciled "LAUREL D". **Fair condition. Center has split from age and use exposing fiber padding. Some stitching repairs
0077: Saddle Pad and Blanket of General Sam HoustonEst. $10,000-$20,000
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Field Desk of Sam Houston: 11.5" x 17" x 16". Wood construction with dovetailed joinery. Iron handle with cut iron nails throughout. Includes key for functional lock. Provenance Sam Houston Family Collection “Battle for
0079: Field Desk of Sam HoustonEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Good Silver-Mounted Dagger: 8.75" spearpoint blade, .75" wide at forte. Hilt appears to be of brass with silver plate. Complete with scabbard. While unsigned, this piece bears a close resemblance to works by famed Tennessee,
0084: Good Silver-Mounted DaggerEst. $2,000-$4,000
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Good Belt Knife with Mother of Pearl Grips: 7.125" clip-point blade with 2.5" false edge. Faceted ferule with carved mother of pearl grip scales. Nickel-silver mounts with faceted pommel. No scabbard. While unsigned, this piece bears a close
0085: Good Belt Knife with Mother of Pearl GripsEst. $1,000-$1,500
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CDV of Sam Houston: 6.5" x 4.25". Depicts Sam Houston in his later years, around the US Civil War period. No imprint or maker's mark visible. **Good condition. Some minor foxing and wear to edges of mount. Image shows
0086: CDV of Sam HoustonEst. $600-$800
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Good Italian Flintlock Pistol: 20 bore, 6.25" barrel, NSN. Bright finish with walnut stock. Iron ramrod pipe, entry pipe, triggerguard, and buttcap. Barrel chiseled near breech with ribbons, and a panoply of arms consisting of a
0088: Good Italian Flintlock PistolEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Composite Flintlock Pistol: 15 bore, 9.25" barrel, NSN. Bright finish with walnut stock. Brass ramrod pipe, entry pipe, triggerguard, buttcap, and sideplate. Replaced James Golcher lockplate with reinforced cock and ovoid pan
0089: Composite Flintlock PistolEst. $800-$1,200
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Lion's Head Saber used as 1893 Statue Model: 30" single-edged blade, 1" wide at forte. Brass hilt with grip in the form of a flowing lion's mane. Leather scabbard with brass fittings. This sword was used by sculptress Elizabet Ney as a model
0090: Lion's Head Saber used as 1893 Statue ModelEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Fine Quarter-Plate Daguerreotype: Leather case with "BRADY'S GALLERY" embossed pad and plain rectangular mat. Believed by some to resemble Samuel Hamilton Walker. **Fine condition. Case is in two parts and shows some minor wear and
0093: Fine Quarter-Plate DaguerreotypeEst. $600-$1,000
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Eighth-Plate Daguerreotype: Leather patterned case with plain rectangular mat. Believed by some to resemble Samuel Hamilton Walker. **Good condition. Case shows some wear to exterior finish with hinge in good condition. Some
0094: Eighth-Plate DaguerreotypeEst. $600-$900
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