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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Pack Saddle for the 1.65 Mountain Howitzer as Used at Wounded Knee168 - Pack Saddle for the 1.65 Mountain Howitzer as Used at Wounded Knee
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Pack Saddle for the 1.65 Mountain Howitzer as Used at Wounded Knee. This saddle features a metal burden frame, russet brown leather with a thick quilt
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Pair of Early 20th Century US General Officer's Epaulettes with Case169 - Pair of Early 20th Century US General Officer's Epaulettes with Case
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Solid crescent with two rows of gold bullion, the outermost measuring 4& #34;.  Interior of crescent with embroidered Great Seal of the Uni...
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Large Format Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz170 - Large Format Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz
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Mounted photograph, 15.75 x 19.5 in. overall, taken by noted Mexico City photographer Octaviano de la Mora, showing Diaz in full dress uniform. $30
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Large Format Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz171 - Large Format Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz
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16.5 x 18.75 (sight), professionally framed to 19.5 x 21.75 in. **Condition: Not removed from frame for examination. Tear at middle left edge and t
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Signed Large Format Photographs of Mexican Pres. Porfirio Diaz & Vice Pres. Ramon Corral172 - Signed Large Format Photographs of Mexican Pres. Porfirio Diaz & Vice Pres. Ramon Corral
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Lot of 2 mounted photographs each 14.75 x 18.875 in., framed together under glass, 28.75 x 39 in. overall. Both images made in 1910 by photographer F.
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Mammoth Signed Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz173 - Mammoth Signed Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz
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18.5 x 22.5 in. photograph, displayed under glass in a carved frame, 28 x 34 in. overall. Mount with printed label identifying Diaz as & #34;Gen...
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Cased Presentation Sword of Mexican President Porfirio Diaz174 - Cased Presentation Sword of Mexican President Porfirio Diaz
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31.5& #34; etched blade with spear point.  In the center of the blade is engraved EL REY DE ESPANA  A  DON POFINATO DIAZ....
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Uniform Dress Coat & Pants Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz Lot of 2175 - Uniform Dress Coat & Pants Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz Lot of 2
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Uniform Coat Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz. This Dress Coat is constructed of dark black cloth and and has many features. Starting with gold meta
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Cased Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz176 - Cased Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz
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Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz. Constructed of black beaver felt with white ostrich feathers. This Chapeau features heavily gilded in gold
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Republic of Mexico General Officer's Full Dress Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz177 - Republic of Mexico General Officer's Full Dress Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz
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Republic of Mexico General Officer& #39;s Full Dress Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz. Made of black beaver cloth with ostrich fe...
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Cased Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz178 - Cased Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz
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Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz. Constructed of black beaver felt with white ostrich feathers. This Chapeau features heavily gilded in gold
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Personal Affects Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz Lot of 3179 - Personal Affects Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz Lot of 3
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Lot Includes: 1- Presentation case to Don Porfirio Diaz 21& #34;L x 7.5& #34;W x 2.5& #34;H  constructed of wood with the exterior ...
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Porfirio Diaz Signed Mining Concession180 - Porfirio Diaz Signed Mining Concession
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4p, 15-7/8 x 10-3/8 in., dated at the Mexican National Palace, June 2, 1896, signed boldly on the second page & #34;Porfirio Diaz,& #34; Als...
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Porfirio Diaz ALS, 1897181 - Porfirio Diaz ALS, 1897
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1p, 8 x 10.5 in., dated at Mexico (City), May 21, 1897, addressed to Mariano Pablo Lopez at Laredo, introducing him to a young man named D...
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Lot of Four Books Concerning Porfiio Diaz and the Mexican Revolution182 - Lot of Four Books Concerning Porfiio Diaz and the Mexican Revolution
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This lot consist of four (4) books concerning Porfirio Diaz and the Mexican Revolution.  The first book is & #34;En el Primer Centena ...
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Huberto Howe Brancroft, "Vida de Porfirio Diaz", 1887 Book183 - Huberto Howe Brancroft, "Vida de Porfirio Diaz", 1887 Book
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Howe Brancroft, Huberto. Vida de Porfirio Diaz. Resena historica y social del pasado y presente de Mexico. San Franciso, California. The History Compa
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Presentation Grade Mexican Sword with Dress Scabbard184 - Presentation Grade Mexican Sword with Dress Scabbard
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32& #34; Etched blade with spear point blade.  The brass guard gilt with deep relief work and Mexican Eagle with Snake.  Small folding...
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A Mexican Revolution General Officer's Cap185 - A Mexican Revolution General Officer's Cap
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A Mexican General Officers cap, the cap with highly decorated gold bullion embroidered top and head band with central eagle, having a straight hard br
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A Pair of Republic of Mexico Period Epaulettes in Japanned Tin Case186 - A Pair of Republic of Mexico Period Epaulettes in Japanned Tin Case
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A pair of Republic of Mexico gold bullion epaulettes with central stitched silver eagles and foliate design, each with Republic of Mexico golden eagle
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Excellent Hand-Painted Mexican Revolution Period Regimental Flag187 - Excellent Hand-Painted Mexican Revolution Period Regimental Flag
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Mexican Revolution Period Regimental Flag. 48& #34;L x 26& #34;W. This flag constructed of a silk material with silver braided tassels ...
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