Historical Arms, Armor & Militaria Auction 2023

Auction Details

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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French-Made Cavalier Hat Attributed to Confederate General John Bell Hood97 - French-Made Cavalier Hat Attributed to Confederate General John Bell Hood
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Cavalier Wide-Brimmed Hat Attributed to General John Bell Hood. Manufactured and marked on the interior lining & #34;Spote& #39; D& #39;...
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Early Pair of Civil War Oak Crutches Attributed to John Bell Hood98 - Early Pair of Civil War Oak Crutches Attributed to John Bell Hood
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Early Pair of Civil War Crutches Attributed to John Bell Hood. Made of Oak, 49& #34; in Length X 6.75& #34; at Widest point. Each one has th...
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Texas Hope Saddle Attributed to Confederate General John Bell Hood99 - Texas Hope Saddle Attributed to Confederate General John Bell Hood
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Texas Hope Saddle Attributed to Confederate General John Bell Hood. This Saddle features a fast rising pommel (with horn) covered in rawhide wi...
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C.S.A Confederate Calvalry Bugle100 - C.S.A Confederate Calvalry Bugle
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A C.S.A Confederate Cavalry Bugle is a type of brass bugle that was used by Confederate cavalry units during the American Civil War. The bugle was an
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US Marked Powder Flask Attributed to Sam Houston101 - US Marked Powder Flask Attributed to Sam Houston
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The flask is believed to have been gifted to Sam Houston by Andrew Jackson, who was a close friend and political ally of Houston. Houston was a vetera
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French  Officers Saddle Blanket102 - French Officers Saddle Blanket
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Heavy Leather with yellow trim around the outer edge.  Heavy padded.  Civil War period could have been used by either Confederate or Union...
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US Navy Officers Cap in Japanned Tin Case Attributed to John L. Worden103 - US Navy Officers Cap in Japanned Tin Case Attributed to John L. Worden
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A US Navy officers cap attributed to John L. Worden, having an oval  Japanned tin case with stenciled & #34;Lieutenant John L. Worden ...
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Pair of US Civil War Era Colonel's Epaulettes with Case104 - Pair of US Civil War Era Colonel's Epaulettes with Case
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Solid crescent with correct 1/2& #34; diameter, 3.5& #34; bullion wire according to 1861 regulations.  Solid crescent with eagle insign...
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Pair of Civil War Era US Brigadier General Officer's Epaulettes with Case105 - Pair of Civil War Era US Brigadier General Officer's Epaulettes with Case
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A very good pair of Civil War Era US Brigadier General Officer& #39;s epaulettes with japanned tin case complete with latch.  Gilt rib...
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Pair of Civil War Era Naval Paymaster Epaulettes with Case106 - Pair of Civil War Era Naval Paymaster Epaulettes with Case
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A very nice example of a pair of Civil War Era Naval Paymaster epaulettes.  Bottom of epaulets marked with & #34;WM. H. Hortsmann Company&a...
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