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Rock Island Auction Company is proud to continue the 2012 auction season with our September Premier Sale, a superb assembly of arms featuring the 3rd installment of the William Ashby Collection, the noted Gateway Collection which includes a number of ultra-rare Colts, and an assortment of rare and high condition Civil War arms.
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Desirable South Africa Medal Awarded to Isandhlwana Casualty, Corporal Matthew Miller3350 - Desirable South Africa Medal Awarded to Isandhlwana Casualty, Corporal Matthew Miller
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 11000 This is a desirable example of a South Africa Medal (1877-1979) which was awarded to an Isandhlwana casualty, Corp. Matthew
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Boer War Period 17th Lancers Officer's Field Service Cork Pith Helmet3351 - Boer War Period 17th Lancers Officer's Field Service Cork Pith Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 6000 This British officer's Second Boer War period cork helmet has thick puggaree wrappings and a leather chin strap. The s...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Documented and Desirable British Sudan Medals Awarded to a 21st Lancer3352 - Documented and Desirable British Sudan Medals Awarded to a 21st Lancer
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Estimate: $2500 - 4000 This is a pair of British Sudan campaign medals awarded to Pte. W. Kettle of the 21st Lancers who charged at Omdurman on Sep
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Medals3353 - Collector's Lot of British Medals
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Estimate: $1500 - 2000 1) Afghanistan Medal awarded to Pte. G. Kerr 2nd Battalion 7th Regiment of Foot with Kandahar clasp. Comes with research con
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Magnificent Exhibition Quality Gold Inlaid N. Vivario-Plomdeur Percussion Pepperbox Pistol with Flut3354 - Magnificent Exhibition Quality Gold Inlaid N. Vivario-Plomdeur Percussion Pepperbox Pistol with Flut
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 The frame of the pepperbox has an elaborate gold inlaid scroll pattern. The top of the frame has "N. VIVARIO-PLOMDEUR...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Matching Pair of Engraved German Silver Stocked Meyer & Mortimer English Percussion Pistols with Let3355 - Matching Pair of Engraved German Silver Stocked Meyer & Mortimer English Percussion Pistols with Let
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Estimate: $7500 - 12000 A) This is a nice matching pair of engraved all metal percussion pistols manufactured by Meyer & Mortimer of London, ...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Exhibition Quality Engraved Silver Stocked Scottish Albion Cloth Co. Percussion Pistol with Pipe Cas3356 - Exhibition Quality Engraved Silver Stocked Scottish Albion Cloth Co. Percussion Pistol with Pipe Cas
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Estimate: $8500 - 13000 This fine pistol features a solid silver stock with floral scroll engraving with a matte background on the grip area and un
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to playadragon for (9,000.00 + 1,845.00BP) = 10,845.00
 
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Cased Liege Proofed Mariette Brevete Underhammer Pepperbox3357 - Cased Liege Proofed Mariette Brevete Underhammer Pepperbox
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Estimate: $2250 - 3500 Damascus pattern four barrel cluster, Liege proof marked between the bolsters, barrels numbered with matching number on each
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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17th or The Duke of Cambridge's Lancers Officer's Czapka3358 - 17th or The Duke of Cambridge's Lancers Officer's Czapka
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Estimate: $9000 - 16000 This is a Victorian era Third Pattern Officer's lance cap of the 17th Lancers. The skull and peaks are black patent l...
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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17th Lancers Officer's Patrol Jacket, Breeches, Boots and a Riding Crop3359 - 17th Lancers Officer's Patrol Jacket, Breeches, Boots and a Riding Crop
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 1) 17th Lancers officer's patrol jacket made of dark blue wool with brass buttons having a skull emblem. There are two...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Cased John Blissett Adams Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver with Accessories3360 - Cased John Blissett Adams Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver with Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 The top strap and top barrel flat are marked "JOHN BLISSETT GUN MAKER 322 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON" and the right sid...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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British Egypt Medal with Five Clasps3361 - British Egypt Medal with Five Clasps
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The British Egypt Medal was awarded to Royal Navy and Army personnel who were involved in the Egypt campaign from 1882 to 18
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to williamanton for (1,500.00 + 307.50BP) = 1,807.50
 
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7th Princess Royal's Dragoon Guard 1834 Pattern Officer's Helmet3362 - 7th Princess Royal's Dragoon Guard 1834 Pattern Officer's Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 16000 This is an example of an 1834 pattern Victorian era Officer's helmet for the 7th or Princess Royal's Dragoon Guar...
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Two Pairs of European Epaulettes with Storage Containers3363 - Two Pairs of European Epaulettes with Storage Containers
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Estimate: $1100 - 1800 1) Pair of gold epaulettes with silver bullion embroidered lion holding a sword and wearing a crown. There is a gilt button
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Rare 9th Queen's Royal Lancers Officer's Czapka3364 - Rare 9th Queen's Royal Lancers Officer's Czapka
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Estimate: $7000 - 12000 This is an extremely rare 9th Lancers Officer's lance cap c. 1890. This Victorian era cap has a black patent leather ...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals3365 - Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals
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Estimate: $950 - 1200 1) Queen's Sudan Medal awarded to Segregant Major F. Lark, R.E. No clasps. Comes with copies of Lark's service reco...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Five British War Medals3366 - Collector's Lot of Five British War Medals
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Estimate: $1700 - 2000 1) Silver Natal Rebellion medal with a 1906 clasp. The outside rim is marked "TPR: A. L. MACK, NATAL CARABINEERS.&quo...
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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British Foot Guard Officer's Bell Top Shako3367 - British Foot Guard Officer's Bell Top Shako
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 12000 This is a late Regency or early Victorian era 1828 pattern officer's shako for the Foot Guard. The body is composed o...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Coldstream Guards Side Drum with Authenticity Document3368 - Coldstream Guards Side Drum with Authenticity Document
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1600 This is a Victorian era side drum used by the Coldstream Guards. The body is composed of brass with a painted front side show
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Rare Coldstream Guard's Officers Regency Shako3369 - Rare Coldstream Guard's Officers Regency Shako
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Estimate: $6500 - 11000 Officer's black felt "Regency" shako circa 1821. The front has a cut silver star with an enameled insignia ...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Cased Coldstream Guards Awarded Military General Service Medal  with Two Belt Buckles3370 - Cased Coldstream Guards Awarded Military General Service Medal with Two Belt Buckles
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This silver British Military General Service Medal was awarded to Ensign Shirley of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards and
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Documented Grouping of Crimean War Medals Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Henry Armytage of the Coldst3371 - Documented Grouping of Crimean War Medals Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Henry Armytage of the Coldst
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4500 These Crimean War medals were awarded to Lt. Colonel Henry Armytage of the Coldstream Guards which have been mounted. Named
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Fine "SPENCER" Marked London Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet3372 - Fine "SPENCER" Marked London Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7000 Produced without sights, with the top of the barrel marked "LONDON", a set of three proofmarks (including 2 cros...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss3373 - Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 4750 Produced without sights, with a flared cannon muzzle, a pair of raised bands at the front of the octagon section, and light
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Massive Unmarked Brass Barrel English Flintlock Blunderbuss3374 - Massive Unmarked Brass Barrel English Flintlock Blunderbuss
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 Brass barrel with flared muzzle, with 1 3/4 inch opening, three British proof marks on the breech end. Iron mountings and mo
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Brander & Potts London Brass Barrel Flintlock Musketoon with Snap Bayonet3375 - Brander & Potts London Brass Barrel Flintlock Musketoon with Snap Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 The lock plate is marked "BRANDER/&/POTTS" and the top barrel flat is marked "LONDON" with three B...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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British Proofed Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss3376 - British Proofed Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 No makers marks, with a "crown/GP" and "crown/V" proof mark on the breech end of the barrel. Brass bar...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Unique Unidentified E.F. 1842 Marked Percussion Blunderbuss with Unique Reverse Hammer3377 - Unique Unidentified E.F. 1842 Marked Percussion Blunderbuss with Unique Reverse Hammer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 The border and floral scroll engraved lock plate is marked "E.F. 1842". Consignor notes state that it is Dutch (...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Outstanding 16th Queen's Lancers Officer's Czapka3378 - Outstanding 16th Queen's Lancers Officer's Czapka
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 14000 This is an example of a Victorian era Third Pattern Officer's cap of the 16th Queen's Lancers. The skull and peak...
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Outstanding Cased Le Petit Protector Ring Gun3379 - Outstanding Cased Le Petit Protector Ring Gun
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 8000 This is an example of a unique 19th century style French ring gun. The German silver band of the ring has a light floral typ
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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British Royal Horse Guards Officer's Uniform3380 - British Royal Horse Guards Officer's Uniform
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1600 This is a Victorian era tunic and trousers for a Major of the Royal Horse Guards (The Blues). The tunic is made of a heavy, d
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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English Barnett Percussion Carbine3381 - English Barnett Percussion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 The lock is marked "BARNETT/LONDON" ahead of the hammer and the top of the barrel at the breech is marked "...
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Unique Silver Fitted Sword Cane with a Relief Carved Ivory Handle3382 - Unique Silver Fitted Sword Cane with a Relief Carved Ivory Handle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Measuring 33 1/2 inches overall, with a silver tip cap and a mixed brown color to the smooth, 4/5ths inch diameter shaft. A
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Queen's Royal Reserve Officer's Czapka3383 - Queen's Royal Reserve Officer's Czapka
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 11000 This is a Victorian era officer's lance cap for the Royal Reserve. The skull and peak are black patent leather with a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Excellent Bedfordshire Imperial Yeomanry Officer's Czapka3384 - Excellent Bedfordshire Imperial Yeomanry Officer's Czapka
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 9500 This is an Edwardian era Officer's lance cap that has a black patent leather skull and peak. Heavy gold embroidery enc...
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two British Military Sabretaches3385 - Collector's Lot of Two British Military Sabretaches
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1700 - 2750 1) This is an officer's dress sabretache for the North Somerset Yeomanry. The body is composed of black leather with t...
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals3386 - Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals
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Estimate: $1200 - 1800 1) Egypt Medal 1801 un-named as issued. Presented to those who took part in the conquest of Egypt under Generals Baird and A
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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North Staffordshire Regiment Officer's Blue Cloth Home Service Helmet3387 - North Staffordshire Regiment Officer's Blue Cloth Home Service Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 5500 This is a Victorian era Officer's blue cloth Home Service pattern helmet of the North Staffordshire Regiment circa 188...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to trb52 for (900.00 + 184.50BP) = 1,084.50
 
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English Volunteer Rifle Officer's Sword with Scabbard3388 - English Volunteer Rifle Officer's Sword with Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 Measuring 38 1/2 inches overall, with a 32 1/2 inch, slightly curved single fuller blade, with a gold finished "PROVE...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Cased Pair of Joseph Manton Percussion Officer's Pistols3389 - Cased Pair of Joseph Manton Percussion Officer's Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 A) Cased pair of percussion officer's pistols made by the famous London gunmaker Joseph Manton or his son. The pistols...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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British Officer's Levee Dress Coat and Chapeaux Bras3390 - British Officer's Levee Dress Coat and Chapeaux Bras
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 This is a Victorian era officer's levee dress coat. The coat is composed of black wool with extensive embroidered gold...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Cased Pair of British Percussion Dueling Sawhandle Pistols by Richardson3391 - Cased Pair of British Percussion Dueling Sawhandle Pistols by Richardson
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7000 A) Cased pair of British back-lock saw handle dueling pistols made by Richardson of London. The pistols have .54 caliber, sm
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Pair of John Miles English Over/Under Flintlock Pistols3392 - Pair of John Miles English Over/Under Flintlock Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 A) Brass frame with patriotic motif engraving on each side marked "MILES" in an oval on the left side and "...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Scarce British Gentlemen at Arms Helmet with Storage Tin3393 - Scarce British Gentlemen at Arms Helmet with Storage Tin
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 11000 This is a Victorian era helmet for the Gentleman at Arms. Her Majesty's Honorable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms serve as...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Order of the Knight Companion of Bath3394 - Order of the Knight Companion of Bath
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2250 Originally established by King George I, the Order of the Knight Companion Bath is the fourth most senior of the British Ord
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Officer's Home Service Helmet3395 - Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Officer's Home Service Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 5000 This is a Victorian era Officer's Home Service pattern helmet adopted in 1878. The skull is cork with 4 blue cloth pan...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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McAlpine & Cooper London Production Court Sword with Sheath and Gold Accents3396 - McAlpine & Cooper London Production Court Sword with Sheath and Gold Accents
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1600 Measuring 36 3/4 inches in overall length, with a 30 3/4 inch straight etched blade, with the Victoria cipher in the left pan
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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The Queen's Own Light Infantry Shako with Storage Tin3397 - The Queen's Own Light Infantry Shako with Storage Tin
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is a Victorian era officer's 1869 pattern shako of the Queen's Own Light Infantry. The body is composed of a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to trb52 for (900.00 + 184.50BP) = 1,084.50
 
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Royal Dragoons Officer's 1834 Pattern Roman Style Heavy Cavalry Helmet3398 - Royal Dragoons Officer's 1834 Pattern Roman Style Heavy Cavalry Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9000 - 14000 This is a rare Officer's Roman style 1834 pattern heavy cavalry helmet circa 1835. The gilt skull and peaks are toppe...
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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London Production 1831 Pattern General Officer's Saber with Scabbard and Ivory Grips3399 - London Production 1831 Pattern General Officer's Saber with Scabbard and Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1700 - 2250 Popularized by the Duke of Wellington and suspected of being influenced by the United States Marine Corps (mamaluke) dress s
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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