1757 silver Treaty of Easton Indian Peace Medal, also known as the Duffield Indian Peace Medal – the first peace medal issued in America, est. $60,000-$80,000
RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. – Early American History Auctions will conduct a Colonial Currency, Coinage & Historic Medals sale on Saturday, May 14. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Important and historical Kentucky long rifle presented by Marquis de Lafayette to Tuscarora Iroquois Indian guide and friend Chief Tunis, who traveled with him during the American Revolution and led him on expeditions through 24 of the United States. Profusely engraved and decorated, inscribed ‘Presented to Chief Tunis by Lafayette at Kingston NY 1824.’ Unbroken chain of provenance traces ownership back to Chief Tunis and common-law wife Ruth Yaple. Estimate $200,000-$500,000
DENVER, Pa. – On May 18, Morphy Auctions will present a 161-lot selection of highly important and historical arms and militaria. Specialty categories include early flintlock muskets, rifles and pistols; antique handguns, powder horns, sabers, medals, maps, portraits of distinguished military figures, and more. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
