Morphy Auctions August Sale

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Morphy Auctions August 2009 Sale will be held live August 13th, 14th and 15th. This sale begins each day at 10:00 AM EDT. Thursday includes over 350 Doll Lots, over 300 Pottery & Decorative Art Lots, over 250 Jewelry Lots, and over 150 Silver Lots. Friday includes over 90 Marble Lots, over 50 Advertising Lots, over 250 Kentucky Long Rifles, over 200 Powder Horns, over 200 Music Boxes & Phonographs, and over 150 Gold Coins. Saturday includes over 300 German Hand-Painted Toys, over 150 Figural Cast-Iron Lots, over 250 Mechanical & Still Banks, and over 350 Cast Iron Toys.
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Kentucky Rifle.1349 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1830 to 1845. OL: 60 - 1/2". BL: 45 - 3/4". TB: Octagon to round. Re-conversion. Six brass inlays. This Kentucky fowler ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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Lot of 5: American Gunmakers Books.1350 - Lot of 5: American Gunmakers Books.
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Description Includes Pennsylvania Gunmakers by Chandler and Whisker, copyright 1984. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Lot of 4: Power Horn Related Books.1351 - Lot of 4: Power Horn Related Books.
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Description Includes The Powder Flask Book by Riling, copyright 1953. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Lot of 2: Antique 19th Century Biography Books.1352 - Lot of 2: Antique 19th Century Biography Books.
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Description Includes The Life of Gen. Francis Marion by Brig. Gen. P. Horry, published in 1818. The Life and Times of William Henry Harrison by S.J. B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Lot of 2: Antique 19th Century Books.1353 - Lot of 2: Antique 19th Century Books.
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Description Includes A German New Testament, published in 1819 and History of the Early Settlement of the Juniata Valley by V.J. Jones, published in 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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1916 Frontier Forts of Pennsylvania, Vol. 2 Book.1354 - 1916 Frontier Forts of Pennsylvania, Vol. 2 Book.
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Description Written by Thomas Lynch Montgomery and published by Wm. Stanley Ray in Harrisburg. Condition (Excllent).
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 11: Small Antique Powder Horns.1355 - Lot of 11: Small Antique Powder Horns.
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Condition (Good). Size Largest: 8" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Lot of 5: Miscellaneous Antique Powder Horns.1356 - Lot of 5: Miscellaneous Antique Powder Horns.
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Condition (Good). Size Largest: 13" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Lot of 6: Miscellaneous Antique Powder Horns.1357 - Lot of 6: Miscellaneous Antique Powder Horns.
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Condition (Good). Size Largest: 12" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 6: Miscellaneous Powder Horns.1358 - Lot of 6: Miscellaneous Powder Horns.
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Description Includes three new and three old with modern engravings. Condition (Good). Size Largest: 17" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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York County Powder Horn.1359 - York County Powder Horn.
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Description With original turned screw tip, chip carved end-plugs, and pleasing inside wear and patina. Condition (Very Good). Size 12 - 1/2" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Lot of 9: Miscellaneous Antique Powder Horns.1360 - Lot of 9: Miscellaneous Antique Powder Horns.
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Condition (Fair - Good). Size Largest: 12 - 1/2" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Lot of 3: Miscellaneous Small Horns.1361 - Lot of 3: Miscellaneous Small Horns.
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Description All are in the York County, Pennsylvania style. Condition (Good). Size Largest: 7 - 1/2" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Lot of 4: Miscellaneous Stand-Up Powder Horns.1362 - Lot of 4: Miscellaneous Stand-Up Powder Horns.
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Description All are in the Queen Anne style. Condition (Good). Size Largest: 9" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Lot of 8: Small Priming Horns.1363 - Lot of 8: Small Priming Horns.
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Condition (Good). Size Largest: 5" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Lot of 7: Antique Powder Horns1364 - Lot of 7: Antique Powder Horns
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Condition (Good). Size Largest: 14" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Fully-Engraved 18th/19th Century Powder Horn.1365 - Fully-Engraved 18th/19th Century Powder Horn.
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Description 13 - 1/2” L. Original surface with deep curved body engraved with three masted gun ships, two masted ships, floral designs, and animals co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1366 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description OL: 52 - 1/2". BL: 47 - 1/4". TB: Octagonal. LM: Percussion. Original. PB: None. Incise carving. Seven silver inlays. This hea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1367 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1970 to 2000. OL: 59 - 3/4". BL: 44". TB: Octagonal. LM: Flintlock. PB: Oval. S: Curly Maple. Relief carving. One silver...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1368 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1950 to 1990. OL: 56 - 3/4". BL: 39 - 3/4". TB: Octagonal. LM: Percussion. Original. PB: Oval. This is a Dixie Gun Works...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1369 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1810 to 1820. OL: 60 - 3/4". BL: 44". TB: Octagonal. LM: Flintlock. Obvious re-conversion. PB: 4-piece. S: Curly Maple. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (14,000.00 + 2,800.00BP) = 16,800.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1370 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1800 to 1815. OL: 57". BL: 41 - 1/2". TB: Octagonal. LM: Flintlock. Original. PB: 2-piece. S: Curly Maple. This Kentucky...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,200.00BP) = 7,200.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1371 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1830 to 1840. OL: 55". BL: 41". TB: Octagonal. LM: Flintlock. Obvious re-conversion. PB: 4-piece. SR: One patched area. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1372 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1830 to 1840. OL: 61". BL: 45 - 1/2". TB: Octagon to round. LM: Percussion. PB: None. S: Curly Maple. Incise carving. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1373 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description OL: 56 - 1/2". BL: 41 - 1/2". TB: Octagonal. LM: Percussion. Original. PB: 4-piece. SR: One patched area. Incise carving. One ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1374 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1820 to 1840. OL: 57 - 3/4". BL: 42". TB: Octagonal. LM: Flinlock. Re-conversion. PB: 4-piece. S: Curly Maple. Three bra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 850.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1375 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1835 to 1845. OL: 56". BL: 41". TB: Octagonal. LM: Percussion. Original. PB: 4-piece. S: Plain Maple. Two silver inlays....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1376 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1830 to 1840. OL: 56 - 1/2". BL: 41 - 1/4". TB: Octagonal. LM: Flintlock. PB: 4-piece. Incise carving. One silver inlay....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1377 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1825 to 1830. OL: 57 - 1/4". BL: 42". TB: Octagonal. LM: Percussion. Original. PB: 4-piece. S: Curly Maple. Incise carvi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1378 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1810 to 1820. OL: 58 - 3/4". BL: 43". Original. TB: Octagonal. LM: Flintlock. Re-conversion. PB: 4-piece. S: Curly Maple...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1379 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1830 to 1840. OL: 48 - 1/2". BL: 33". TB: Octagon. LM: Percussion. PB: None. S: Walnut. The well-made walnut stocked ben...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1380 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1830 to 1840. OL: 56 - 1/2". BL: 42". TB: Octagonal. LM: Flintlock. Obvious re-conversion. PB: 4-piece. Two silver inlay...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1381 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1810 to 1825. OL: 53 - 3/4". BL: 38 - 3/4". TB: Octagonal. LM: Flintlock. Obvious re-conversion and replaced. PB: 4-piec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1382 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description Circa 1830 to 1845. OL: 45 - 1/2". BL: 30 - 1/2". TB: Octagonal. LM: Percussion. Original. PB: 4-piece. S: Curly Maple. This K...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to unclebill .. for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1383 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description OL: 47 - 1/2". BL: 32". TB: Octagonal. LM: Percussion. PB: 4-piece. S: Curly Maple. 17 silver inlays. This attractive unsigned...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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1876 Martial Deeds of Pennsylvania Book.1384 - 1876 Martial Deeds of Pennsylvania Book.
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Description Written by Samuel P. Bates and published in 1876 by T.H. Davis in Philadelphia. Condition (Excellent).
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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1916 Frontier Forts of Pennsylvania, Vol. I Book.1385 - 1916 Frontier Forts of Pennsylvania, Vol. I Book.
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Description Written by Thomas Lynch Montgomery and published by Wm. Stanley Ray in Harrisburg. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 2: Antique 19th Century Books.1386 - Lot of 2: Antique 19th Century Books.
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Description Includes Thirty Three Years Among Our Wild Indians by Col. Richard Irving Dodge, published in 1883. Other is the Annual Report of the Adju
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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1845 History of Lancaster & York Counties Book.1387 - 1845 History of Lancaster & York Counties Book.
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Description Written by I. Daniel Rupp and published in 1845 by Gilbert Hills in Lancaster, PA. Condition (Very Good).
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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History of Pennsylvania Volunteers 1861 - 1865.1388 - History of Pennsylvania Volunteers 1861 - 1865.
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Description Five volume set. Written by Samuel P. Bates and published in 1870 by B. Singerly in Harrisburg, PA. Some volumes have loose covers and/or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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York County-Type Powder Horn.1389 - York County-Type Powder Horn.
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Description Original turned screw tip and plain "domed" end-plug. Horn was probably shortened in period usage. Condition (Fair). Size 10&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Unique Antique Powder Horn.1390 - Unique Antique Powder Horn.
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Description Faceted spout inlaid with "sea-shell" stairs and small half moons, very finely turned end-plug, and a "bone" screw-o...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Lancaster County-Type Powder Horn.1391 - Lancaster County-Type Powder Horn.
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Description With original screw tip and mellow surface. Condition (Good). Size 10 - 1/2" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Early Philadelphia Powder Horn.1392 - Early Philadelphia Powder Horn.
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Description Warm patina with original turned screw tip, "domed" end-plug with "roping", and a finely "turned" horn ban...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,250.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,900.00
 
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Powder Cane.1393 - Powder Cane.
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Description Wood. CORRECTION - PIPE HOLDER WITH WOODEN PIPE INSIDE, NOT A POWDER HORN. Condition (Very Good). Size 9 - 1/2” L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Metal Brass Gun Powder Flank.1394 - Metal Brass Gun Powder Flank.
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Description Marked "Hawksley & Sheffield". Embossed guns and leaves. Condition (Excellent). Size 9 - 1/2" L.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Rare Double Powder Horn.1395 - Rare Double Powder Horn.
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Description With three delicately molded bands and pleasing yellow surface. Condition (Excellent). Size 11 - 3/4" L.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 190.00BP) = 1,140.00
 
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Lancaster County-Type Powder Horn.1396 - Lancaster County-Type Powder Horn.
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Description Original screw tip, turned end-plug, and untouched, mellow patina. Condition (Excellent). Size 12 - 1/2" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1397 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description OL: 51 - 1/2". BL: 36 - 1/4". TB: Octagonal. LM: Percussion. PB: 4-piece. One silver inlay. This West Virginia Kentucky rifle ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle.1398 - Kentucky Rifle.
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Description OL: 57". BL: 41 - 1/4". TB: Octagonal. LM: Flintlock. Obvious re-conversion. PB: 4-piece. S: Curly Maple. SR: Two patched area...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,250.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,700.00
 
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