Early American History Auctions Offers Americana and Vintage Guns in Upcoming Sale
May 22, 2021 12:00 EDTThe upcoming Early American History Auctions event will showcase over 300 lots of autographs, colonial and political memorabilia, and Americana. A selection of vintage guns leads the sale. These U.S. and British military model guns indicate the year they were made. Among them is a “Harper’s Ferry” flintlock pistol. Made in 1806, the gun has a .54 caliber smoothbore barrel with an iron rib below.
Another notable lot is a document from June 15th, 1860. It features the signature of the 15th President of the United States, James Buchanan. The document records the appointment of Winfield S. Schley as a Midshipman within the United States Navy. Notable paintings are also available, including a miniature portrait of George Washington. To view the full catalog or register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
Lot Categories:
Fine Art (54), Collectibles (228), Historical & Political Memorabilia (138), Books, Manuscripts & Archives (103)# of Lots:
302Price Range:
$100 - $20,000Interesting lots include:
Item Image | Item Name | Estimate |
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Choice U.S. Military Model 1805 HARPERS FERRY Flintlock Pistol 1806-Dated Rarity | Estimate: | |
1860 President JAMES BUCHANAN Naval Appointment Winfield S. Schley as Midshipman | Estimate: | |
c. 1830 General George Washington Oval Watercolor and Gouache Miniature Portrait | Estimate: | |
English Flintlock Officers / Dueling Pistols Cased Set made by Durs Egg, London | Estimate: | |
c. 1817 Exceedingly Rare JAMES MONROE French Porcelain Gold trim Desert Plate | Estimate: |
Contact Info
Early American History Auctions
- P.O. Box 3507, Rancho Santa Fe, California 92067
- 858-759-3290
- [email protected]
- https://www.earlyamerican.com
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