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Presentation Sword of Captain Samuel Walker from the Citizens of New OrleansSamuel Bell-Made Silver Spurs of Sam Houston, Worn at San JacintoRepublic of Mexico Presidential-Grade Full Dress Coat Attributed to Santa Anna
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Newport, KY, United States
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Arms, Armor, and The Early West

In our October 2022 Premier Auction, Lewis & Grant is proud to present a once-in-a-lifetime sale of historical artifacts and collectibles, many of which have been featured in numerous historical exhibitions and institutions. Headlining the sale are selections from the General Samuel Houston Collection, victor of the Battle of San Jacinto and first President of the Republic of Texas. These lots include not only artifacts from his early military career including a militia offficer?s chapeau (Lot 72), his field desk (Lot 79), and saddle pad (Lot 77), but also the sword belt (Lot 75), silver spurs (Lot 78) and presentation saber (Lot 74) worn by Houston at San Jacinto. Another artifact from the Battle of San Jacinto, a Mexican General Officer?s Coat attributed to Santa Anna (Lot 91) comes from the collection of James Sylvester, the only color-bearer at the battle as well as the soldier credited with Santa Anna?s capture. Sylvester was employed at the New Orleans Picayune Newspaper and spent many years of his life collecting arms and objects associated with the Texan Revolution to supplement the coat he acquired after the battle. Beside Houston and Sylvester?s artifacts are selections from the collection of yet another historic Texan figure, famed Texas Ranger John ?Jack? Coffee Hays. Leading a Regiment of Texas Mounted Riflemen, Hays led a futile attempt to capture General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna at Tehuacan in 1848. Hays kept many of the items captured in the raid, including two Dress Chapeaus (Lots 99, 100), and a gold-bullion embroidered dress coat belonging to Santa Anna himself (Lot 97). Lewis & Grant is also happy to present objects from the ?Battle for Texas: The Experience? exhibit, on display in downtown San Antonio from 2016-2019. This exhibit featured one of the finest collections of Alamo and Texas artifacts assembled for public display, taken from private collections throughout the country.
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Mexican Officer's Cloak: Heavy maroon wool construction with black polished cotton lining. Trimmed with 1.875" bimetallic lace trim. Dark blue velvet collar with matching time. Raw edges to hem. Fitted with gilt brass clasps
0098: Mexican Officer's CloakEst. US$1,000-US$3,000
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Mexican General Officer's Chapeau Attributed to Santa Ana: 17" x 16". Wool felt construction with black ribbon and old lace trim. Three rows on bright bullion with Ledsam and Sons Mexican Republic button, along with Mexican tricolor cockade and eagle. Three
0100: Mexican General Officer's Chapeau Attributed to Santa AnaEst. US$10,000-US$15,000
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Mexican Presidential Sash of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: 31.5" long, 8.126" wide at widest point. Even .875" red, white, and green silk stripes with silver metallic trim. Back of quilted blue silk with wool batting. Fitted with gilt brass Mexican eagle.
0101: Mexican Presidential Sash of Antonio Lopez de Santa AnnaEst. US$10,000-US$20,000
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Mexican Embroidered Sword Belt with Hanger: 35.75" x 1.75". Red morocco leather construction with black cotton. Embroidered throughout with floral motifs in gold bullion highlighted in sequins. 2.25" x 2.5" brass buckle with Mexican eagle.
0102: Mexican Embroidered Sword Belt with HangerEst. US$1,000-US$3,000
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Mexican Officer's Sword: 25.25" spearpoint blade with diamond cross-section,1.625" wide at forte. Brass fittings with wire-wrapped mother of pearl grip. Brass scabbard. Cast clamshell counterguard with Mexican eagle and
0103: Mexican Officer's SwordEst. US$600-US$800
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Republic of Mexico Officer's Helmet: Steel construction with brass trim and rivets. White leather sweatband with reinforced rear lames. Brass brow band with Mexican eagle device. French-style plume with black horsehair plume.
0104: Republic of Mexico Officer's HelmetEst. US$1,000-US$3,000
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Ornate Mexican Officer's Sword: 32" spearpoint blade, .75" wide at ricasso. Blade etched throughout with floral adornments and trophies of arms. Skillfully formed and sculpted brass hilt with clamshell counter-guard dramatically
0105: Ornate Mexican Officer's SwordEst. US$2,000-US$4,000
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French-Style Embroidered Pistol Holster: 10.75" x 5.75" Red Morocco leather construction with hand-sewn edge trim. Embroidered silver bullion throughout in floral motifs with sequin highlights. Brass triangular shoulder strap supports with
0106: French-Style Embroidered Pistol HolsterEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Pair of Composite European Flintlock Pistols: 22 bore, 12.25" smooth fluted to round barrels with wedding bands. Varnished wood full stocks with European-style molding. Gilt brass faceted ramrod pipe, entry pipe, triggerguard, buttcap,
0107: Pair of Composite European Flintlock PistolsEst. US$2,000-US$4,000
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Peter Knecht Mexican Formal Dress Sword with Scabbard: 31.5" spearpoint blade with near full-length fuller. Blade with fire blue and gilt finish. Engraved with wreaths and panoplies of arms. Marked in script " Solingen" on obverse forte with " P.
0108: Peter Knecht Mexican Formal Dress Sword with ScabbardEst. US$1,000-US$3,000
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Mexican Mounted Officer's Helmet: Steel construction with silver plated finish with brass trim. Nine-finger leather liner and integral sweatband with "7" size label. Cast brass crest with brass front plate consisting of a Mexican
0110: Mexican Mounted Officer's HelmetEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Mexican Dragoon Officer's Uniform: Four-piece red wool construction with quilted chest and silk sleeve lining. Green cuff and collar facing with silver bullion collar embroidery. Coattails with embroidered turn backs depicting sabers,
0111: Mexican Dragoon Officer's UniformEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Early Republic of Mexican Saddle with Cover: Rawhide covered wooden tree with 16.75" seat and 17.75" wide cantle. Long 9.5" leather-wrapped horn with 4.5" head inset with white metal Mexican eagle with "REPUBLICA MEXICANA EJERCITO NATIONALE".
0113: Early Republic of Mexican Saddle with CoverEst. US$2,000-US$4,000
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Long Doglock Fowler: 12 bore, 54" octagonal to round barrel, NSN. Barrel has been repainted. Long full stock with brass ramrod pipes and iron triggerguard. No buttplate. Lock appears to have been converted from a doglock
0114: Long Doglock FowlerEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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American Fullstock Flintlock Longrifle: .54 caliber, 48.25" octagonal barrel, NSN. Varnished stock secured with keys and inset escutcheons. Dovetailed German silver blade front sight with buckhorn rear sight block. Brass forend cap, ramrod
0115: American Fullstock Flintlock LongrifleEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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American Fullstock Flintlock Smooth Rifle by Worley: 51.75" octagonal to round barrel with wedding band, NSN. Blued finish with walnut full stock secured with pins. Blade front sight with rear sight block. Stock of "Roman nose" type with patchbox
0116: American Fullstock Flintlock Smooth Rifle by WorleyEst. US$1,000-US$3,000
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American Bucks County Fullstock Flintlock Smooth Rifle: 32 bore, 41" octagonal barrel, NSN. Blued barrel secured by pins. Dovetailed brass blade front sight with rear sight block. Maple stock with attractive "Roman nose" inlaid with brass star and showing
0117: American Bucks County Fullstock Flintlock Smooth RifleEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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American Fullstock Flintlock Longrifle: .45 caliber, 44.5" octagonal barrel, NSN. .39" across flats, barrel subtly swamped. Brass blade front sight with rear sight block. Blued barrel with walnut stock featuring and carved cheekpiece.
0118: American Fullstock Flintlock LongrifleEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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Bedford Country American Percussion Longrifle: .36 caliber, 39" octagonal barrel, NSN. Blade front sight with rear sight block. Blued barrel with full maple stock carved throughout with raised cheekpiece and incised floral motifs. Brass forend
0119: Bedford Country American Percussion LongrifleEst. US$1,500-US$3,000
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