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Historic Militaria Auction

WWI-era USMC Enlisted Bell Crown Dress Visor Cap

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Historic Militaria Auction

Blackstone Valley Auctions & Estates LLC

This auction consists of historic militaria from the 19th through the 20th century. Some items contained within this auction are identified to members of the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy with groupings of field gear, swords, and uniforms for the beginner to advanced collector. Please note that we do not offer in house shipping, refer to our website for shipping options.

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Miniature Painting of Gen. Winfield Scott: Framed miniature painting of General Winfield Scott in his dress uniform, signed below his right shoulder "P. Kramer", with faux wood grain mat, marked on the backing (separated) "Genl. Winfield

0001: Miniature Painting of Gen. Winfield ScottEst. $100-$200

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Pre-Civil War Militia Sword, Scabbard, and Frog: Knight's head pommel, reeded bone grip, brass counter-guard with foliate designs, plain pebbled langets, unmarked steel blade, black leather scabbard with a brass throat (drag missing), and a

0002: Pre-Civil War Militia Sword, Scabbard, and FrogEst. $50-$100

Lathe-turned Wooden Powder Rundlet/Keg: Lathe-turned wooden rundlet with threaded ebony acorn-shaped plug that screws into one end. Overall ht. 8" Wd. at center 3 1/2"

0003: Lathe-turned Wooden Powder Rundlet/KegEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

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J. Baker "Battle of Bunker's Hill" Print: Framed and matted print showing British troops attacking provincials on Breed's Hill, marked "BATTLE OF BUNKER'S HILL/(JUNE 17, 1775.)/TO the ENLIGHTENED and PATRIOTIC CITIZENS of the UNITED

0004: J. Baker "Battle of Bunker's Hill" PrintEst. $100-$150

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Miniature Painting of Gen. George Pickett: Framed miniature painting of General George Pickett in uniform, signed above his right shoulder "Kramer". Frame 6 7/8" x 5 1/4" Image 3 7/8" x 2 7/8"

0005: Miniature Painting of Gen. George PickettEst. $100-$200

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Continental Brass Epaulets: Brass epaulet with stamped scales on the body, applied border and key/hole, bullion fringe, padded pillows on the underside, and steel attachment tabs. Overall lg. 7 1/2"

0006: Continental Brass EpauletsEst. $100-$150

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Three Japanese Iron Tsuba: A pierced iron tsuba with wheat and Japanese characters; an iron tsuba with a figure and inlaid brass/copper; and an iron tsuba with brass wire emulating foliate designs. Average dia. 2 7/8"

0007: Three Japanese Iron TsubaEst. $200-$300

Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver: .36 caliber, serial number 52016 (mismatched on cylinder, barrel, and wedge), walnut grips, brass back strap and trigger guard, and marked on the top of the barrel "ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT".

0008: Colt Model 1851 Navy RevolverEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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"Uniform for the United States Navy" Book: Light blue verso and recto, with a green binding on the spine, marked on the title page "UNIFORM/FOR THE/UNITED STATES NAVY/PREPARED UNDER DIRECTION OF THE/SECRETARY OF THE

0009: "Uniform for the United States Navy" BookEst. $100-$200

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Civil War-era Ames Model 1860 Naval Cutlass: Brass hilt marked "FST" on the back of the pommel, marked "4M/308" on the counter-guard, steel blade marked "1861" on one side of the ricasso, and light "Ames" marking and address on the other,

0010: Civil War-era Ames Model 1860 Naval CutlassEst. $200-$300

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Tin Canteen and Brass Powder Flask: Tinned iron oval-shaped canteen with an applied spout; and a copper/brass powder flask marked on the spout "DIXON & SON". Canteen ht. 9" x 9 3/4" Flask ht. 8"

0011: Tin Canteen and Brass Powder FlaskEst. $50-$100

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71st New York State Militia Coatee & Cartridge Box: Dark blue broadcloth body with black tape on the breast, white collar and turnbacks, 71st New York brass buttons, French-made epaulets, metallic braid on the collar, cuffs, and false pocket

0012: 71st New York State Militia Coatee & Cartridge BoxEst. $250-$350

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Civil War-era Model 1851 Navy Revolver Holster: Left handed black leather holster for a Colt Model 1851 navy revolver, and marked "J.E. CONDICT" in an oval cartouche. Overall lg. 15"

0013: Civil War-era Model 1851 Navy Revolver HolsterEst. $150-$200

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Group of Mess Items: German-made folding knife, fork, and spoon in a case; a pair of cobalt blue glasses covers; and a bottle marked "DR. McMUNN'S/ELIXER OF OPIUM".

0014: Group of Mess ItemsEst. $100-$150

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Miniature Panting of Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck: Framed miniature painting of Major General Henry Wager Halleck in uniform, signed "P. Kramer" above the general's right shoulder, with faux wood grain mat, marked on the back of the frame "Genl

0015: Miniature Panting of Maj. Gen. Henry W. HalleckEst. $100-$200

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Group of Edged Weapons: A group of edged weapons with an Ames theatrical/fraternal short sword; a Japanese tanto with a bone hilt and scabbard; a Japanese tanto (no tang markings); a U.S. Model 1902 sword letter opener

0016: Group of Edged WeaponsEst. $150-$250

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U.S. Model 1872 Cavalry Officers Sword: Cast-brass hilt with foliate designs, wire-wrapped leather grip, marked on the ricasso "MANUEL/ACORES,/BOSTON/MASS.", steel blade etched with "B. Silra", and a steel scabbard with brass fittings.

0017: U.S. Model 1872 Cavalry Officers SwordEst. $150-$250

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Two Post-Civil War Caps: A kepi-style cap with a blue wool body, black wool soutache trefoil on the crown, black worsted wool band, navy chinstrap buttons, bound edge visor, black silk liner marked "W. STOKES

0018: Two Post-Civil War CapsEst. $200-$400

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Cut-down N. Starr Conversion Musket/Pistol: .55 bore, NSN, walnut stock with pistol grip extension tacked on and cartouche marks on the left side, steel fittings, lock marked "MIDDTN/CONN/1840" and "N. STARR & SON/U.S.", barrel tang marked

0019: Cut-down N. Starr Conversion Musket/PistolEst. $150-$250

Post-Civil War Carbine Holster and Socket: Black leather carbine holster with brass rivets, marked on the back "ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL", with a brass plate on the front, and unit markings; and a leather carbine socket. Holster lg. 13 1/8"

0020: Post-Civil War Carbine Holster and SocketEst. $150-$200Lot Passed

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Coatee and Cocked Hat: Blue broadcloth civilian coat, three-piece brass buttons with flowers, wool and silk lining; and a cocked beaver hat with gold metallic tape, and marked on the inside "HARMAN/-87-/NEW BOND

0021: Coatee and Cocked HatEst. $150-$250

German-made Buffalo Hide Scale: Iron hide scale with hanging hooks and brass plate marked "GERMANY", and weight measures on each side. Overall ht. 11"

0022: German-made Buffalo Hide ScaleEst. $100-$150Lot Passed

G.A.R. Foote Post 17 Connecticut Veterans Memorial: Painted wooden frame, gray mat with gilt border, memorial marked "Admiral Foote Post, No. 17,/G.A.R./NEW HAVEN,/Department of Connecticut/Edward Wines." with a large image of a G.A.R. medal.

0023: G.A.R. Foote Post 17 Connecticut Veterans MemorialEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

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Brass Bodied Rope Tension Drum: Brass body with brass snare bridge on the side covering the vent (no visible makers label), blue-painted hoops, calfskin heads, and cotton rope with leather drum ears. Dia. 15 1/2" Ht. 10 1/2"

0024: Brass Bodied Rope Tension DrumEst. $100-$200

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