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Historical Arms, Armor & Militaria Auction 2023

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location111 Beech Street Newport, KY 41071 USA, New Port, Kentucky, 41071, United States

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Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to offer for it's May 5th Premier Auction a grouping of highly desirable and extremely rare items for the most discerning collectors of any genre or area of interest.

Opening the auction is a collection of Medieval and Renaissance arms and armor, this selection features exceedingly rare, fine condition swords, rapiers, hammers, daggers, and armor, including a Venetian Broadsword "Spada De Fante" Circa 1490 (Lot 8), a fine Classic Italian Cup Hilt Rapier, and aA Fine Early 17th Century German Chiseled Pierced Swept Hilt Rapier Circa 1610. Also crossing the block will be a selection of fine German and European Swords (Lots 8-17) and sets of Continental Armor and Helmets (Lots 1-7).

To finish the day, 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 A Very Good Indian Matchlock Rifle With Enam Silver Mounts (lot 247), several Early Colt 1911 Pistols (Lots 238-241), a Rare Japanese Type B "Baby" Nambu Pistol with Holster, and a Coffin Head Bowie Knife.

Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to present this one of a kind collection for our May 5th Arms & Armor Auction. Please contact us for any inquiries.

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Mexican Foot Soldier's Sword Iron Mounted with Scabbard42 - Mexican Foot Soldier's Sword Iron Mounted with Scabbard
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Spearpoint 22& #34; Blade, pitting overall on the blade, shows proper age. Leather scabbard is roll engraved throughout, no visible repairs. Rin...
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Exceptional Pre-War Ames Militia Pattern Presentation Sword to Captain Richard M. Gano in 186043 - Exceptional Pre-War Ames Militia Pattern Presentation Sword to Captain Richard M. Gano in 1860
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A custom made Ames specimen having knights head pommel and rounded silver grip with straight blade measuring 31.5& #34;. The double edged blade ...
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US Model 1840 Artillery Sword by AMES44 - US Model 1840 Artillery Sword by AMES
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32& #34; Blade length with iron mounted scabbard. Blade marked & #34;NP AMES Cabottville 1845& #34;, all wire and leather present on gri...
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Republic of Mexico Sword with Scabbard Circa 1850-187045 - Republic of Mexico Sword with Scabbard Circa 1850-1870
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33& #34; etched blade, quillback sword. The handle is wrapped in sharkskin and wire wrapped. The back strap is inscribed& #34;Col Manue...
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Mexican War Letter Containing Graphic Content from the Battle of Buena Vista46 - Mexican War Letter Containing Graphic Content from the Battle of Buena Vista
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3pp, 7.75 x 9.5 in. Buena Vista Camp near Saltillo Mexico, April 23, 1847. To Mr. George Smith of Frederick, MD from George Toms. In ink, spelling a b
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Mexican War Letter Containing an Account of the Battle of Buena Vista47 - Mexican War Letter Containing an Account of the Battle of Buena Vista
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Dated at Camp Taylor, 20 miles south of Saltillo, Mexico, March 9, 1847, with additions until March 14 at Camp Buena Vista. Complete Transcript Ca
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The War between the United States and Mexico Illustrated by George Wilkins Kendall48 - The War between the United States and Mexico Illustrated by George Wilkins Kendall
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52 pp. Lithograph map; 11 of 12 color lithographs (Folio) 58.5x44.5 cm (23x17½& #34;), original printed wrappers protected in modern c...
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Mexican Eagle and Snake Trident to Identify General Santa Anna49 - Mexican Eagle and Snake Trident to Identify General Santa Anna
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Mexican eagle and snake brass trident that would be fixed to end of pole to identify General Santa Anna& #39;s living quarters when in the field...
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Brass Emblem of Mexico Eagle and Snake50 - Brass Emblem of Mexico Eagle and Snake
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The coat of arms depicts a Mexican Golden Eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake. The eagle is the early republican version used bet
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Japanned Hat Tin Attributed to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna51 - Japanned Hat Tin Attributed to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
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A large japanned hat tin attributed to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.  The tin measures 11& #34; tall by 16& #34; wide.  The tin is ...
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Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, 1833 Document Signed at President of the United Mexican States52 - Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, 1833 Document Signed at President of the United Mexican States
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1p, 8.25 x 11.75 in., dated at the Palacio de goberno federal, Mexico (City), Nov. (3?), 1833, signed boldly & #34;Ant. Lopez Santa Anna,& #...
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Republic of Mexico Document Signed by President Santa Anna53 - Republic of Mexico Document Signed by President Santa Anna
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Four page document signed Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna among other Mexican Officials dated 1854.  Complete with an excellent seal.  Do...
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Republic of Mexico Document signed by Interim President Valentin Canalizo54 - Republic of Mexico Document signed by Interim President Valentin Canalizo
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Republic of Mexico four page document dated 1845 signed by General and Interim President Valentin Canalizo among other Mexican officials. ...
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Military Iron Banded Wooden Canteen From Mexican War Period55 - Military Iron Banded Wooden Canteen From Mexican War Period
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8& #34; X 11.5, wood bound by leather strap that is iron banded and iron tacks  Four carved wood legs to stand on.  One of the legs is...
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Republic of Mexico Activo Toluca Officer's Uniform Attributed to Colonel Francisco Duque56 - Republic of Mexico Activo Toluca Officer's Uniform Attributed to Colonel Francisco Duque
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Summer uniform type of four-piece polished cotton construction. Blue body with red facings and white trim, lined with light blue sik. Collar with .7...
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1815 Andrew Jackson Battle of New Orleans Medal79 - 1815 Andrew Jackson Battle of New Orleans Medal
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65mm, with right-facing bust of & #34;Major General Andrew Jackson& #34; on obverse and & #34;The Battle of New Orleans January 8, 1815 ...
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Excellent Mexican War South Carolina Palmetto Regiment Medal Awarded to Joseph Carter80 - Excellent Mexican War South Carolina Palmetto Regiment Medal Awarded to Joseph Carter
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47mm, with a palmetto tree and other South Carolina iconography on obverse, ringed by the state motto, Animis Opibusque Parati Dum Spiro S...
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New York Regiment of Volunteers, Mexican War Veteran's Medal for Michael F. Morris, Co. K81 - New York Regiment of Volunteers, Mexican War Veteran's Medal for Michael F. Morris, Co. K
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Silver medal, 52mm, by Charles Cushing Wright, reverse having iconography taken from the Seal of New York City encircled by the text & #34;Prese...
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New York Regiment of Volunteers Mexican War Veteran's Medal for Albert Lombard, Co. E82 - New York Regiment of Volunteers Mexican War Veteran's Medal for Albert Lombard, Co. E
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Silver medal, 52mm, by Charles Cushing Wright, reverse having iconography taken from the Seal of New York City encircled by the text & #34;Prese...
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Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant for General Sydney SHerman for Court Marshall Participation, 184483 - Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant for General Sydney SHerman for Court Marshall Participation, 1844
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A Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant for General Sydney Sherman for Court Martial Participation, dated 1844, is a historical document that provides ev
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