Arms & Armor Auction 2021-05-05 Auction - 317 Price Results - Lewis & Grant Auctions in KY
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16th Century Papal Half Suit of ArmorEngraved Pair of Colt Single Action Revolvers by HowardWinchester Deluxe 1894 Takedown Rifle
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Newport, KY, United States
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Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to offer an eclectic grouping of highly desirable and rare items for the most discerning collectors. Preview available online at LewisAndGrant.com. Opening the auction is a collection of Medieval and Renaissance arms and armor, the equal to which has not been seen in the United States in over a decade. This collection features rare, fine condition swords, rapiers, hammers, daggers, and armor, including a Continental Hand and a Half Sword (Lot 3), a fine Italian Eared Dagger (Lot 8), and a Two-Handed Broadsword (Lot 11). Also crossing the block will be a selection of exceptional Saxon Swords (Lots 12, 13) and sets of Continental Armor and Helmets (Lots 32-41). We are privileged to present selections from the collection of distinguished film producer John D. Schofield (Lots 116-196). Mr. Schofield served as a Producer and Production Manager for famous films such as "Jerry Maguire" (1996), "As Good as it Gets" (1997), "Enemy at the Gates" (2000), and "Ali" (2001). A collector with a wide range of interests, this auction offers selections from his collection that highlight his passion for history, including a Half-Suit of European Armor (Lot 116) and two pairs of fine English Dueling Pistols (Lots 121, 122). Also included in this selection are several fine European military helmets and accoutrements, highlighting Mr. Schofield's special love for French militaria. To finish, a collection of American arms, both military and civilian. Of particular note are several engraved Colt Revolvers by Howard Dove (Lots 221, 222), the later of which is easily one of the finest custom-engraved Colts in existence. Also for offer in this auction are rare U.S. military arms such as a S&W American Revolver (Lot 231), a rare Merrill conversion of a Harpers Ferry Rifle (Lot 254), a Morse Conversion Rifle (Lot 264), and a rare 36" Barrel Sharps 1859 Rifle (Lot 278).
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A Late Medieval Knightly Broadsword Circa 1475: 30" broad blade with central fuller struck with armorer's mark, 2" wide at forte. Crossguard with cutwork decoration. The grip of wood with old leather covering. Fan or fishtail pommel. This rare
0001: A Late Medieval Knightly Broadsword Circa 1475Est. US$2,000-US$4,000
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A Fine And Rare Late Medieval Italian Short Sword: The broad finely forged triple fullered 28" blade is 3" inches wide at ricasso. Struck with maker's mark and decorated with incised engraving in a panel. Simply down curved quillon . Ancient leather
0002: A Fine And Rare Late Medieval Italian Short SwordEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Late Medieval Continental Hand-and-Half Sword: 38.5" blade, 1.25" wide at ricasso. Struck with a maker's mark 5" from quillions on right flat. Simple down turned trumpet-shaped quillions. Wood grip wrapped with leather, possibly original. Wheel
0003: Late Medieval Continental Hand-and-Half SwordEst. US$5,000-US$7,000
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German Horseman's War Hammer Circa 1475: Head finely forged with hammer and spike decorated with lines, belt hook, mounted on a steel banded wood haft. **Condition for a hammer for this period is excellent with no pitting. Nearly identical
0004: German Horseman's War Hammer Circa 1475Est. US$2,000-US$4,000
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A rare late 15th Century Horseman's Axe: Overall length 23", entirely of steel, axe blade pieced with four hearts and a circle. The flute with down curved spike. Haft of steel with line decoration pieced for a thong. The grip slashed for
0005: A rare late 15th Century Horseman's AxeEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Very Rare Late 15th Century Venetian Schivona: 38" blade length, 2" at forte. Short center fuller with maker's mark stamp in the right fuller. Extremely rare Venetian broad sword with double edge blade. Spiral wood grip wrapped with old leather.
0006: Very Rare Late 15th Century Venetian SchivonaEst. US$2,500-US$5,000
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16th Century German Horseman's Hammer: A fine German horseman's hammer with belt hook, [anno 1570]? Hammer head with spirally fluted hammer and very well-formed spike, steel haft finely forged with long section of fluted design. Mid-
0007: 16th Century German Horseman's HammerEst. US$2,000-US$4,000
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A Late Medieval Italian Short Sword: 28" blade, 3" wide at the forte with three short fullers. A rare and handsome sword with cinquedea (five-finger) style blade, well marked with an "S" and various cabalistic symbols. Simple down
0009: A Late Medieval Italian Short SwordEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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A Rare Eastern European Horseman's Mace Circa 1550: 9" steel shaft, 23.5" overall length, head is 8" diameter, entirely original and of the period with wooden haft. The mace itself consists of eighteen tapered flanges. Ferrule with incised decoration.
0010: A Rare Eastern European Horseman's Mace Circa 1550Est. US$1,500-US$2,500
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Two Handed Broadsword Circa 1570: 39.5" blade length, 1.75" at the forte. Extremely rare 16th century two handed broadsword; possibly German. The wide blade with two broad fullers extending to the tip. Struck on both sides
0011: Two Handed Broadsword Circa 1570Est. US$5,000-US$10,000Lot Passed
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A Silver Decorated Saxon Hand And A Half Sword Circa: The broad 38 and 3/4 inch blade with 12 and 1/4 inch broad single fuller deeply struck inside fuller at ricasso with an armorer’s mark. The steel hilt with side ring, arms, and counter guards
0012: A Silver Decorated Saxon Hand And A Half Sword CircaEst. US$5,000-US$10,000
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A Fine and Rare Saxon Broadsword Possibly by Melchior: 42" double-edged blade with broad short central fuller showing marks surmounted by cross. Makers mark deeply struck on both sides of ricasso. Expanded speculate quillions. Entire hilt sparsely
0013: A Fine and Rare Saxon Broadsword Possibly by MelchiorEst. US$5,000-US$10,000
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Rare North European Broadsword Circa 1590: 35" blade, Double edged 6 sided blade stroke at hilt with horseshoe mark. German style basket hilt with fasted arms and acorn finials. Black leather grip with simulated incise Turks heads. Dome
0014: Rare North European Broadsword Circa 1590Est. US$5,000-US$7,000
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A Rare North European Broadsword Circa 1600 (Possibly: 36" blade Length, 2" blade width at guard and tapers to a point. Broad and powerful with a single fuller extended nearly full length with two short fullers. Swept hilt with two small plate guards and
0015: A Rare North European Broadsword Circa 1600 (PossiblyEst. US$2,500-US$4,000
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A Fine And Rare Saxon Horseman's Hammer Circa 1625: A good example of this well known and highly desirable type with saddle hook and steel wire bound grip with Turks heads. The hammer in fine condition overall compared to lot 810 sold at Southey's
0016: A Fine And Rare Saxon Horseman's Hammer Circa 1625Est. US$3,000-US$5,000
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A Good Continental Swept Hilt Pappenheimer Shell Guard: 44.5" blade of diamond section with long narrow central fuller concave flats. An extremely handsome dueling rapier, masterfully forged. Bladesmith's marked stamp in ricasso a half moon. The guard
0017: A Good Continental Swept Hilt Pappenheimer Shell GuardEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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16th Century Italian Three Comb Morion: Rare triple-comb morion ca. 1580. Made in one piece, in excavated condition with major losses to skull. Copper lining rivets intact. Unfortunately this rare helmet has suffered, but is nevertheless
0018: 16th Century Italian Three Comb MorionEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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16th Century Dutch Close Helmet: Heavy visored helm of great weight and good quality throughout with two piece skull. Visor pierced with eye slots further enhanced with line decoration. The buff pierced with breaths. Single large
0019: 16th Century Dutch Close HelmetEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Etched And Gilt Pisan High Comb Morion Cira 1580: An unusually fine example, the comb rising a full 5.5" above the skull, the whole of particularly fine form, fully etched with Pisan armors, helmets, gods, goddess, and harps all on a blackened
0020: Etched And Gilt Pisan High Comb Morion Cira 1580Est. US$6,000-US$8,000
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16th Century Armored Collar: 16th collar almein gorget. Two pieces with gilt buckles, brass rivets, and fragmentary original leather and silk thread lining.
0021: 16th Century Armored CollarEst. US$600-US$800
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Etched Italian Pisan Peascod Breastplate Circa 1580: Classic form with usual King and Queen in rondelles with panels etched with strap work alternating with bright panels. **Some wear to etching with gussets missing, but more presentable than most
0022: Etched Italian Pisan Peascod Breastplate Circa 1580Est. US$3,000-US$5,000
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16th Century Papal Half Suit of Armor: A rare and desirable half suit of etched and gilt armor, possibly made for the papal guard ca. 1640. Armor consists of breastplate, matching backplate, pauldrons, and cannons. Breastplate etched and
0023: 16th Century Papal Half Suit of ArmorEst. US$5,000-US$10,000
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16th Century German Closed Helmet: A rare and desirable close helmet of so-called "totenkopf" style ca. 1620. Constructed of a two-piece skull and two-piece visor. Helmet with line decoration at borders. Fitted with large single
0024: 16th Century German Closed HelmetEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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A Late 16th Century European Close Helmet with Gorget: One-piece skull with low, roped comb and incised line decoration. The visor with horizontal eye slits and roped decoration en suite with skull. The buff pierced with circular breaths possibly a later
0025: A Late 16th Century European Close Helmet with GorgetEst. US$2,500-US$5,000
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