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Nashville Plow Works Confederate Cavalry Sword

Confederate Noble Brothers Pewter CSA Belt Plate

Militia Artillery US 1832 Pattern Coatee

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Historic Collections Military Auction

Blackstone Valley Auctions & Estates LLC

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1768-Type Bayonet Stamped Dawes: England, Late 18th Century. Stamped on blade is the smaller "DAWES" stamp with a crown, hooked "I" and the letter "B" at blade base. Blade measures 17 1/4" x 1 3/16 with a 4" long socket marked

0001: 1768-Type Bayonet Stamped DawesEst. $100-$150

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Major General Henry Knox Autograph Signature: United States, 18th Century. Serving under George Washington during the American Revolution and appointed First Secretary of War in 1789. This cut signature was during his service as Secretary from

0002: Major General Henry Knox Autograph SignatureEst. $100-$150

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Four Revolutionary War-Era Buttons: Includes a coat size Royal Provincials button with a missing shank (22.8 mm); a coat size 3rd Foot Guards button with no shank (24.5 mm); a coat size post-war Royal Regiment of Artillery button

0003: Four Revolutionary War-Era ButtonsEst. $150-$200

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Liege-marked Flintlock Pistol Lock: Belgium. Late 18th Century to early 19th Century brass pan unconverted lock that functions correctly, however jaw screw is frozen. Maker engraved at center of plate. Measures 5 5/8 x 1 1/4"

0004: Liege-marked Flintlock Pistol LockEst. $60-$100

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Pennsylvania 1776 Four Pence Money Note: United States, Circa 1776. April 6th, 1776, A Groat Hall & Sellers Philadelphia printed paper currency note marked with a faint number reading "5968" on top right corner. Appears to be signed "Cha.

0005: Pennsylvania 1776 Four Pence Money NoteEst. $100-$150

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Early Wood Staved Powder Keg: 18th-19th Century. Tapered bucket barrel form with five wood staves. Top flat has two holes with wood plugs. Approx. 13 1/2" x 9 1/2" dia.

0006: Early Wood Staved Powder KegEst. $80-$150

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1775 Letter from Lydia Gray to Lt. Ebenezer Gray: July 31, 1775 letter from Lydia Gray (1720-1790) of Wyndham, Connecticut to her son Lieutenant Ebenezer Gray (1743-1795) who was serving at the Siege of Boston which reads: "Dear Child July 31st AD

0007: 1775 Letter from Lydia Gray to Lt. Ebenezer GrayEst. $200-$400

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Early Flintlock Figured Maple Stock Hunting Musket: United States, Late 18th-Early 19th Century. Tiger maple full stock with brass furniture and three ram rod thimbles. Lock is 5" x 1" Ketland type and missing top jaw and screw. Possibly a

0008: Early Flintlock Figured Maple Stock Hunting MusketEst. $150-$200

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1776 Complaint Against Tory Adonijah Stansberry: United States, 1776. A note written to be published in the newspapers which states "Westmorelad January 3rd 1776/To the Publick/A Regular Complaint haveing been Exhibited against/Adonijah

0009: 1776 Complaint Against Tory Adonijah StansberryEst. $200-$300

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Collection of Connecticut Documents: United States, 1781-1807. Includes an 1807 dated Jonathan Trumbull signed commission for Ezra Kenney to be an ensign in the 8th company, 3rd Regiment of Connecticut militia; and a 1781 dated

0010: Collection of Connecticut DocumentsEst. $100-$150

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0011: 4PC Revolutionary War Reference BooksEst. $40-$60

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Early Flintlock Figured Maple Stock Musket/Fowler: United States, Late 18th-Early 19th Century. .70-inch bore, NSN, tiger maple full stock, Roman nose butt with brass furniture, and three sheet brass ram rod thimbles. Lock is 5 1/8" x 1"

0012: Early Flintlock Figured Maple Stock Musket/FowlerEst. $150-$200

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U.S. Nathan Starr Model 1812/13 Cavalry Saber: United States. Iron hilt with P-shaped knuckle bow, wood grip (leather missing), steel blade marked "P/US/L.S./N.STARR" on the ricasso, and a steel scabbard. Blade 33 1/2" long, Overall 38 3/8" long

0013: U.S. Nathan Starr Model 1812/13 Cavalry SaberEst. $200-$400

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2PC Eagle Militia Belt Plate: United States, Mid 19th Century. Brass two piece buckle with remnants of gilt finish decorated with a central eagle, foliate designs, and two stars. Approx. 2 1/8" x 3 3/8"

0014: 2PC Eagle Militia Belt PlateEst. $100-$200

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Militia Eagle Belt Plate: United States. Brass plate with an eagle, panoply of arms, cannon, thirteen stars, and a banner marked "EPLURIBUS UNUM." Exhibits a brass hook attached to the back as well as a brass bar with two

0015: Militia Eagle Belt PlateEst. $200-$400

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Federal Period P-Hilt Sword and Scabbard: Brass "P" shaped knuckle bow with checkered bone grip and a steel blade with fire blue and gilt patriotic motifs. The blade is housed in a brass scabbard. Blade 31" long, Overall 35 1/2" long

0016: Federal Period P-Hilt Sword and ScabbardEst. $200-$250

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Six Socket Bayonets: United States, England. Three Trapdoor Springfield bayonets; a Model 1816 bayonet; and two British socket bayonets. Overall lg. 19"-25 1/2"

0017: Six Socket BayonetsEst. $100-$200

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LG Bowie Type Knife: United States. Wood grips with brass rivets, brass guard, and an iron blade with a clipped point. Blade 15 7/8", Overall 21 1/4"

0018: LG Bowie Type KnifeEst. $100-$150

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Eagle Pommel Sword and Scabbard: Early 19th Century. Brass-hilted eagle pommel sword with foliate designs and patriotic motifs, a checked bone grip, a steel blade with foliate designs and patriotic motifs, and a brass scabbard.

0019: Eagle Pommel Sword and ScabbardEst. $150-$200

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Three Sword Scabbards: Three steel sword scabbards for unknown swords, all with bands and carrying rings. Overall lg. 33 1/3" to 37"

0020: Three Sword ScabbardsEst. $100-$150

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British Pattern 1821 Saber Imported by Tiffany: Germany. Steel hilt, wire and leather-wrapped grip, ricasso marked "TIFFANY & CO", steel blade, and a steel scabbard. Blade 35 7/8", Overall 41"

0021: British Pattern 1821 Saber Imported by TiffanyEst. $300-$400

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Middle Eastern Flintlock Pistol: 19th Century. .62-inch bore, NSN, ornately carved walnut stock, engraved steel fittings, and engraved German silver butt cap. The barrel is engraved with foliate designs with a bone-tipped iron

0022: Middle Eastern Flintlock PistolEst. $250-$450

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Four Antique Middle Eastern Daggers: Middle East, 19th-20th Century. An exceptionally carved grip handled Kris with wood warangka. Dagger measures 16 1/2" overall without scabbard; Three Mughal Moroccan type daggers, one with a brass

0023: Four Antique Middle Eastern DaggersEst. $100-$200

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19C Hand Wrought Large Buckle w/ Belt: 19th-20th Century. Leather belting with wrought iron buckle that measures 4 1/2" x 3 5/8" wide. Heavy hide 3"x 42" leather belt strap with 3 adjustment holes and four hanger slats on the side,

0024: 19C Hand Wrought Large Buckle w/ BeltEst. $80-$150

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