The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, Part II

 
The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, Part II

September 8, 2022 10:00AM EST

1837 Martin Van Buren Silver Peace Medal

pierced through for suspension and strung with large, faceted cobalt beads
diameter of medal 62 mm, 66.2 dwt.

Estimate

$2,000 - $3,000

I & H Sorby Dag Knife Blade

19th century

stamped on tang

length 11 inches

Estimate

$1,500 - $2,500

Athapaskan Beaded Hide Dag Knife Sheath

late 19th century

thread-sewn and beaded using colors of white, light blue, rose, greasy yellow, and faceted cobalt; edged with pattern cotton and bear fur 

overall length 19 inches; length of sheath 9-1/2 inches

Published: Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 258, plate 267)

Estimate

$500 - $700

killer fabric

Prairie / Great Lakes Trade Silver Ear Bobs

19th century

50 count, lengths range from 1/2 inch - 2 inches

Published: Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 255, plate 265)

Estimate

$500 - $700

Sioux Beaded Hide Tobacco Bag

late 19th century

thread and sinew-sewn; beaded using colors of red white-heart, dark blue, pea green, greasy yellow, and brass

overall length 34 inches

Estimate

$1,500 - $2,500

Kiowa Beaded Dispatch Case

third quarter 19th century

sinew-sewn commercial leather; front beaded in colors of light blue, white, cobalt, and green; verso with manuscript collection label: Mail Pouch owned by Indian Blanco Charley U.S. Mail Carrier between White C-[illegible] and Fort Stanton, New Mexico.  Obtained from Friedrich Shuth Waterbury Conn.

length 9 inches x width 6-3/4 inches 

Ex Mike Kokin, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Estimate

$4,000 - $6,000

Kiowa Beaded Awl Case, with Awl

fourth quarter 19th century

sinew-sewn on harness leather; beaded cap in colors of translucent burgundy, white, and greasy blue; awl has been created from a filed down knife 

length 6 inches

Estimate

$1,000 - $2,000

Copy and photography from here.

Hindman

1338 West Lake Street

Chicago, IL 60607

The Kentucky Rifle Foundation: Robert Blemker’s Collection Auction

 The Kentucky Rifle Foundation

Wishes to inform the collecting community of the upcoming auction of Robert Blemker’s collection of Kentucky Rifles on Friday June 25^th,  2021.

The auction will be held at 7:30 PM

The Blemker collection includes 36 Kentucky style rifles, one military pistol and several lots of parts, including tools,  old  barrels, and  several old incomplete stocks. 

Auction items can be personally reviewed Friday the 25th in the adjacent lobby off the hotels main lobby from 2:00 PM until the auction starts. 

Auction items can also be viewed on the Foundation’s web page:
kentuckyriflefoundation.org
 

It is important to note all items have legitimate estimate ranges and were reviewed by a select committee to determine an accurate value range, however, all items are sold with an “As is, where is” understanding.  Actual condition is best served by a hands-on review or the advice of a friend who has personally inspected the item [s] selected. 

Terms:  Items won at the time of the auction are expected to be paid for and removed by the end of the day.  A 5% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the hammer price.  Cash or check payment is expected before item is taken out of the auction room.  The KRF is not accepting credit card payment or phone bidding at this auction.   

Auction Location:      

Double Tree by Hilton Pittsburgh-Cranberry
910 Sheraton Drive, 
Mars, Pennsylvania 16046   
 

Note:  The auction will be held in a separated room off the main lobby extension of the hotel.  The auction room and review area are open to the public. However,  only Kentucky Rifle Association members, in good standing, will be permitted entry to the KRA meeting room which is separate from the auction room.

 
Pictures and value estimates are available on the Foundation web page and the ALR site.

Please address questions to: Kentuckyriflefoundation.org

Cowan's Auction: Carved Bone Crucifix

Possibly Mi'kmaq or Maliseet, Jesuit IHS inscribed on reverse
length 2.75 in. x width 1 in.
mid-18th century

An example of a crucifix identified as Mi'kmaq or Maliseet is curated within the collections of Musee McCord (No. M3).

Provenance:Descended Through a Prominent Halifax Family

Condition:

Warm patina, soft surface - a very tactile piece

Estimate: $500 - $700

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$1,875

04/16/2021 

Photos and copy from Cowan's.

INCISE CARVED FLINTLOCK FOLK ART KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED JOSEPH ANGSTADT

 

This rifle dates to about 1800 and is signed by Joseph Angstadt who worked in Maxatawny Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. For another example from the Joe Kindig, Jr. collection with nearly identical carving on the buttstock, see rifle no. 18 on page 54 of "Berks County Longrifles & Gunmakers 1750-1900" by Patrick Hornberger. The rifle has a 44" full-length .45 caliber smoothbore octagon barrel with a brass front sight and an iron rear sight with punch-dot decoration. There are also sprigs of decoration and each sides of the rear sight, as well as behind the front sight. The rifle is signed on the top flat in block letters "JOS ANG" along with other decorative pinwheel designs. The lock is probably a replacement and features stamp engraving as well as "LONDON" stamped in the center. The brass furniture is uniquely indicative of Joseph Angstadt and includes an ornate and large pieced four-piece patchbox with engraved designs. The trigger guard is of the style seen in Lehigh County, as it features a large lug at the front of the bow. There is also an engraved toeplate terminating in an arrow, as well as a long wearplate extending from the ramrod entry ferrule and engraved with designs and borders mirroring those found on the patchbox. There are shaped brass escutcheons around each of the barrel keys on the left side only. The full length, partially figured maple stock is of familiar Berks County form with a Roman nose buttstock and a slender wrist. There are incised folk art designs around the barrel tang on both sides of the wrist and a large folk art motif incorporating 'C' scrolls behind the cheekpiece. Above the cheekpiece, there is a pierced and engraved eight-point silver star. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy brown patina showing some scattered corrosion. Signature is clear and very good. Lock is a possible replacement and has been reconverted, does not hold on full cock. Lock has some corrosion and retains a brown surface. Brass retains a mustard patina and shows some scattered areas of casting flaws. Stock retains much of its original dark finish and patina, and shows scattered areas of wear and marks from use. The wooden ramrod is original. There is a minor chip replaced at the toe, as well as a small piece between the back of the lockplate tang and the barrel tang. This is a very good example of a Joseph Angstadt rifle.

Minimum Bid: $3,500.00

Estimate: $7,000.00 - $12,000.00

Copy and photos from Morphy Auction here.