Hunting Pouch by Ken Scott with Powder Horn

 

Photography by Jan Riser.

Rock Island Auction : American Half-Stock Percussion Pistol Attributed to John Vincent

 

Model: Percussion Pistol

Type: Pistol

Gauge: 32

Barrel: 9 1/8 inch octagon

Finish: brown/bright

Stock: curly maple

Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Description:

"Henry Parker/Warranted" lock, unmarked barrel with blade and notch sights, pewter forend cap, and sheet brass trigger guard. The consignor attributed this pistol to John Vincent. He and his son John Caleb Vincent were gunmakers active in Washington County, Ohio, throughout the latter half of the 19th century. Includes a display stand.

Rating Definition:

Fine with traces of original brown finish at the breech, gray and brown patina, and general minor wear. The stock is also fine with attractive figure and minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically fine. 

 

Copy and photos from. Rock Island Auction Company here.

Knife by Wick Elerbe

 

Photography by Jan Riser.

Bonhams Skinner Auction from the Tom Grinslade Collection

Historic Militaria Including Items from the Tom Grinslade Collection, and Rare British Cavalry & Naval Arms

ENDING FROM 2 JULY 2024, 13:00 EDT

Previews for this auction will be held in our Marlborough Gallery on June 27, 28, and July 1 from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM, or by appointment. To set up a preview appointment, please contact militaria@bonhamsskinner.com.

We are honoured to present selections from the Tom Grinslade collection including a wide selection of 18th century Hudson Valley, New England, and other American fowlers, Revolutionary War dragoon pistols, and horseman's sabres. British cavalry and naval muskets, carbines and pistols spanning the late 18th century and Napoleonic era are represented by East India Company arms, carbines associated with the 2nd and 3rd Dragoon Guards, Cold Stream Guards, and a rare Pattern 1780 Seven Barrel Nock Volley Gun.

Buyer's Premium for this auction is 17.5%.

Early Club Butt Fowler,

c. 1720

English Back Catch or Dog Lock Musket Lock,

early 18th century

American Dragoon Pistol,

Hudson River Valley, New York, c. 1775-1780

New Hampshire Monkey Head Pommel Sword,

c. 1775-83

 Five Powder Horns/Flasks,

America, 19th century

Copy and photography from Bonhams Skinner here.

Lally House Quilled Garters

 

Photography by Jan Riser.