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CASSIUS CLAY AND SONNY LISTON OFFICIAL PROGRAMRARE. PILLAR AND SCROLL CLOCK BY ELISHA HOTCHKISSHIGH GRADE BOX LOCK "DUCKS FOOT" PISTOL
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Frederick, MD, United States
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Historical, Ethnographic and Decorative Arts

Civil War and military including: RARE M1855 Sharps, one of 600 US martially marked carbines manufactured. A fine Presentation grade officers sword "Presented to Edward Lounsbery First Lt. Company B, 179th Regiment. New York Volunteers by the members of his company Petersburgh, Virginia. February 10, 1865." Civil War Tower Enfield, lock-plate dated 1860, Two Extremely RARE English "Ducks-Foot" Pistols, used by British Naval personnel during the Napoleonic Wars, both are high-grade and in superb condition. Just arrived is a very fine Civil War Whitney in the same family since the 1890's. A large and fine selection of Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts from MD and NY collections features American Indian, Pre-Columbian, African and Oceanic pieces. From the Americas there is a fine Haida bowl in the form of a seal, pre-historic pottery, and Woodlands Indian items and more. Pre-Columbian items; A good Chimu-Inca woven Mantle with stylized warriors holding decapitated heads, 900-1300 AD, an exceptional Mayan Palma Celt, Chontal Mask and other items. Oceanic art from New Guinea and other Indonesian Islands with some nice Ancestor and Fertility Figures, War clubs from Fiji and the Solomon?s, a superb Dayak door with an image of ASO, 19th century swing with four figures and two Sepik River suspension hooks. African Art has a good selection of Masks form various tribes in the DRC and other countries, Staffs of Office, stools and other figural items. Americana and Decorative includes a C-1825 Secretary, originally from Baltimore, Folk art painted chest, period lighting, miniature paintings, nice smalls, a selection of Mettlach and other 19th century steins and much more.
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NON-FIRING THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN: Very nicely detailed steel and wood model with removable stock and clip. Some surface wear and discoloration to receiver. Manufactured by Philadelphia Ordnance as a non-firing model. 34" long
0145: NON-FIRING THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUNEst. $50-$100
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19TH CENTURY SALESMEN SAMPLE GRAPE SHOT: Rare. Small sample shot with original wrapping and paint. Minor age and carrying wear. 2 5/8" tall x 1 13/16" dia.
0146: 19TH CENTURY SALESMEN SAMPLE GRAPE SHOTEst. $250-$350
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S&W MODEL 1 1/2 SA REVOLVER: .32 cal. Serial no. 57347, nickel finish, light wear, minor pitting. 3 1/4" barrel. Mfg. 1878-1892 8" long
0147: S&W MODEL 1 1/2 SA REVOLVEREst. $300-$500
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AMERICAN ARMS TYPE DOUBLE BARREL DERINGER: This pistol is a copy of the Wheeler Patent American Arms double barrel. .36 Cal. percussion smoothbore pistol has crisp action, plastic grips, serial no. 7439. Some wear, 3 1/4" barrel 7" long
0148: AMERICAN ARMS TYPE DOUBLE BARREL DERINGEREst. $150-$300
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MOORE'S PATENT FRONT LOADING REVOLVER: Civil War secondary pistol, .32-caliber teat fire pistol made 1864 to 1870. Nickel plated brass with original walnut grips. Wear to plating. 3 1/4" barrel. Serial No. 1786. 7" long
0149: MOORE'S PATENT FRONT LOADING REVOLVEREst. $200-$300
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ENGRAVED LeFACHEAUX CIVIL WAR PISTOL: High-grade pin-fire pistol with factory engraving. Barrel marked with a "T”, large 12mm bore. Original carved wood grips. Scattered mottling to metal surface with small areas of pitting on
0150: ENGRAVED LeFACHEAUX CIVIL WAR PISTOLEst. $450-$650
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CIVIL WAR WHITNEY PISTOL: .38 caliber revolver with matching serial numbers 11533. Nice even untouched gray brown patina. Inspector marked P. Cylinder still has sharp cylinder scene. Action is tight and crisp. Gun was given
0151: CIVIL WAR WHITNEY PISTOLEst. $1,200-$1,800
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HIGH GRADE BOX LOCK "DUCKS FOOT" PISTOL: Extremely rare original pistol. English circa 1800. All original flint lock pistol. In extremely nice original condition. Lock plate marked "London" on right side. Left side marked "Sharpe &
0152: HIGH GRADE BOX LOCK "DUCKS FOOT" PISTOLEst. $10,000-$15,000
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BOX "LOCK DUCK'S" FOOT PISTOL: Extremely rare original pistol. English circa 1800. All original flint lock pistol. In extremely nice original condition. Left side of lock marked "Hyham." Right side engraved with flag, powder
0153: BOX "LOCK DUCK'S" FOOT PISTOLEst. $8,000-$12,000
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CUSTOM .50 CALIBER SHARPS: Made by Sharp's Rifle Manufacturing Arcadia, California. This example has no serial number and is likely a one-off custom gun made by Dave Garman. Fires a 50-140 caliber bullet. Barrel has 100%
0154: CUSTOM .50 CALIBER SHARPSEst. $2,000-$2,500
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FRANK WESSON TWO TRIGGER RIFLE: Third type .38 caliber. Made between 1872 and 1888. Contains almost full original finish. Hammer shows original bluing. Comes with a long-range site. Serial No. 5105, broken firing pin. 26"
0155: FRANK WESSON TWO TRIGGER RIFLEEst. $300-$500
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CIVIL WAR TOWER ENFIELD MUSKET: 1860-dated lock plate. Barrel has inspector marks. Retains original ram-rod. The Tower Enfields were used extensively by both Confederate and Union armies. Crack to barrel tang. Typical pitting
0156: CIVIL WAR TOWER ENFIELD MUSKETEst. $700-$1,000
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KENTUCKY STYLE TARGET RIFLE: Complete with false muzzle. Carved tiger maple stock. 16 inset escutcheons. Engraved brass trigger guard and butt plate. Percussion lock plate engraved E. Snyder. Octagonal barrel marked W.M. Large.
0157: KENTUCKY STYLE TARGET RIFLEEst. $500-$800
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EXTREMELY RARE M1855 SHARPS CARBINE: Very rare, one of 600 martially marked carbines made with Maynard primer. Matching serial No. 18778. Barrel marked US Inspector J.H. Gun is all original with mint bore. Most were issued to the
0158: EXTREMELY RARE M1855 SHARPS CARBINEEst. $8,000-$12,000
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19TH CENTURY TRADE AX: Shaped maple handle with inset decorations. Forged iron head. Handle has been refinished. 14 3/4" long x 5 1/2" wide
0160: 19TH CENTURY TRADE AXEst. $250-$350
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PLAINS INDIAN TRADE STYLE PIPE TOMAHAWK: Carved wood handle with brass tack decorations. Typical brand marks to edge of stem. Cast iron head. Likely made for use or sale at Buffalo Bills or a similar early Wild West Show. Circa 1900. 19
0161: PLAINS INDIAN TRADE STYLE PIPE TOMAHAWKEst. $200-$300
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COLOR GLASS TRADE BEADS: Early 19th century Cobalt and clear glass beads restrung on fishing line. Approx. 27" circum.
0162: COLOR GLASS TRADE BEADSEst. $50-$100
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PLAINS INDIAN BEADED BAG: Probably 1930's or 40's. 8" X 5 1/2"
0163: PLAINS INDIAN BEADED BAGEst. $100-$150
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TURQUOISE AND SHELL BEADED NECKLACE: Turquoise and shell Heshe necklace. Acquired in the 1970's. 18" long
0164: TURQUOISE AND SHELL BEADED NECKLACEEst. $150-$200
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HURON MOOSE HAIR CIGAR CASE: Nicely made, moose hair, wool and birch bark. One side of lid had old insect damage. 5 1/4" long x 3" wide
0165: HURON MOOSE HAIR CIGAR CASEEst. $100-$150
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WOODLANDS INDIAN LADLE: Probably Iroquois, carved from maple. Old age split to end of handle. 7" long x 5 1/" wide
0166: WOODLANDS INDIAN LADLEEst. $100-$150
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WOODLANDS INDIANS BEADED ITEMS: Beaded Micmac pin cushion, beaded Micmac change purse and a pair of Eastern Woodlands beaded and felt cuffs. Scattered aging and wear. 10 3/4" long
0167: WOODLANDS INDIANS BEADED ITEMSEst. $100-$200
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MICMAC QUILL BOX: Wood birch bark and hand dyed quill lidded box. Late 19th or early 20th century. Some scattered minor damage. 5 1/2" long x 4 1/4" wide
0168: MICMAC QUILL BOXEst. $250-$400
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