Historical Arms, Armor & Militaria Auction 2023

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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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Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant for Services During Colonel Moore's Expidition84 - Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant for Services During Colonel Moore's Expidition
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Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant for Commodore Edwin Moore Court Marshall Participation, 184485 - Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant for Commodore Edwin Moore Court Marshall Participation, 1844
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Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant for Commodore Edwin Moore Court Marshall Participation, 184486 - Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant for Commodore Edwin Moore Court Marshall Participation, 1844
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US Civil War Federal Officer's Frock Coat87 - US Civil War Federal Officer's Frock Coat
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Dark blue wool body.  Blue Officers strap with Captain  rank.  Eagle buttons  with & #34;I& #34; in the shield. Sle...
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A Civil War Leather Field Writing Kit88 - A Civil War Leather Field Writing Kit
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American, 19th century. A leather bound Civil War era field desk or writing kit, having a leather case with interior writing surface, ink and pen comp
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US Civil War Era Saddle Pommel Holsters89 - US Civil War Era Saddle Pommel Holsters
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United States Civil War leather pommel holsters with double yoke connection and brass end caps; 13.5 inches. Overall good condition. Cracking and s
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Quarter Plate Tintype from the John Bell Hood Collection, Showing Hood's Twin Daughters92 - Quarter Plate Tintype from the John Bell Hood Collection, Showing Hood's Twin Daughters
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Quarter plate tintype, housed in a paper case with a note identifying the children as Odile and Ida Hood, the twini daughters of John Bell Hood. John
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Sixth Plate Ruby Ambrotypes from the John Bell Hood Collection93 - Sixth Plate Ruby Ambrotypes from the John Bell Hood Collection
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Lot includes 2 sixth plate ambrotypes from the John Bell Hood Family Collection.  These ambrotypes are believed to be daughters of Hood.  ...
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Leather Saddle Valise Attributed to Confederate General John Bell Hood94 - Leather Saddle Valise Attributed to Confederate General John Bell Hood
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A leather saddle valise attributed to Confederate General John Bell Hood, leather case tooled with crescent and pinwheel design throughout, having bra
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Civil War Through Indian War General Officers Saddle Blanket96 - Civil War Through Indian War General Officers Saddle Blanket
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Blue wool outlined in Gold bullion.  Down in the corner on each side is three gold embroider stars surrounded by gold wreaths.  This is a ...
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