Firearms & Militaria - Day 2 2023-12-07 Auction - 414 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
(A) OUTSTANDING SILVER MOUNTED PAIR OF ITALIAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, TRIPLE SIGNED BY ZUGNO,EXTENSIVELY ENGRAVED FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR MAP POWDER HORN ATTRIBUTED TO "THE MASTER CARVER".LARGE ENGRAVED FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR NEW YORK MAP POWDER HORN.
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Denver, PA, United States
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Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

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SMALL HAND CANNON, PROBABLY OF ASIATIC ORIGIN.: An unusual piece. Made of bronze (does not attractive a magnet) and measures 11" long, with a flared trumpet muzzle, a raised reinforcing ring behind the touchole, which is inset in a square cut.
2004: SMALL HAND CANNON, PROBABLY OF ASIATIC ORIGIN.Est. $300-$600
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PETER MARTYR SIGNED DOCUMENT.: A very rare autograph of Peter Martyr (Pietro Martire 1455-1526), who is regarded as the first historian of the New World. 1 page, 4to, dated November 6, 1515. About 100 words written in Italian.
2005: PETER MARTYR SIGNED DOCUMENT.Est. $400-$800
MARGARET NOTTINGHAM SIGNED LETTER.: 1631 signed letter by Margaret Countess Dowager, widow of the Earl of Effingham, an enemy of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Effingham’s first wife is said to have intercepted the ring sent to
2008: MARGARET NOTTINGHAM SIGNED LETTER.Est. $400-$600Lot Passed
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FRENCH COMMISSION SIGNED BY KING LOUIS XV.: Commission for a French captain signed by King Louis XV of France and countersigned by Minister of War Etienne-Francois de Choiseul. The document measures approximately 19" x 11 - 1/2" and features a
2010: FRENCH COMMISSION SIGNED BY KING LOUIS XV.Est. $400-$800
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FLANGED MACE.: Form is indicative of a early 16th century mace of Italian or German origin with 7 flanges about the head, acid etched with what appear to be floral and animalistic imagery, a faceted half, and a
2013: FLANGED MACE.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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A BEARING SWORD, FOR USE IN PROCESSIONS AND PARADES.: Oversized at 68" with a massive spaulate blade that measures 2 - 1/4" across for nearly the full length, tapering at the tip. Thinner ricasso with a pair of crescent lugs and a 9" leather slip with
2015: A BEARING SWORD, FOR USE IN PROCESSIONS AND PARADES.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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SWEPT HILT RAPIER.: 39" spearpoint blade with 2 - 1/8" ricasso protected under cup hilt. Short fuller engraved on both sides "IVLLIAN ELL ME FECIT" (?, difficult to read, obfuscated by patina) for the maker. Swept hilt
2016: SWEPT HILT RAPIER.Est. $200-$500
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A COMPOSITE BASKETHILT SABRE.: Blade measures 35" and has 2 fullers, one that runs for nearly the full length of the blade, while the other is approximately 3/4 length. Signed in the fillers "XXIIXX ANDRIA XXIIXX / XXIIXX FARARRA
2017: A COMPOSITE BASKETHILT SABRE.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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6 LB NAVAL CHAIN SHOT.: Naval chain shot consisting of 2 iron balls connected by a 5-link chain. These chain shots were fired by cannons to cause maximum destruction to ship's rigging, sales, and personnel. This example
2021: 6 LB NAVAL CHAIN SHOT.Est. $800-$1,200