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*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK AMERICAN ANTIQUITIES. AUCTION CATALOGUE, JANUARY 8, 1898 ***

AMERICAN ANTIQUITIES.

Pre-historic Stone Implements, Mound Builders’ Relics, Revolutionary and Foreign Arms, Etc., Etc.

SALE BY AUCTION,

AT THE

Fifth Avenue Auction Rooms,

No. 238 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK,

JANUARY 8, 1898.

WM. B. NORMAN, Auctioneer.

This entire Collection will be on exhibit at the Fifth Avenue Auction House, No. 238 Fifth Avenue, New York, on Thursday and Friday, January 6 and 7, 1898, from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M.; and on the day of the Sale, during the morning hours.

Orders will be carefully executed by the Auctioneers and Dealers in Archæology.

COLLECTION OF

AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY,

STONE IMPLEMENTS,

REVOLUTIONARY AND FOREIGN ARMS,

ETC., ETC., ETC.,

INCLUDING MANY SPECIMENS OF RARITY AND VALUE.

Mound Builders’ Relics, Celts, Grooved Axes, Arrow and Spear Heads, Knives, Wampum Treaty Belts and Money, Necklaces, Beads, Shell Ornaments, Effigy and Ceremonial Pipes, Tomahawks, Objects in Hematite and Obsidian, Terra Cotta Figures, Ornaments, Temple Chalices of the Incas, Aztec Ornaments, Revolutionary Arms, Blunderbusses, Pistols, Swords, Rapiers, Claymores, War Clubs, Dirks, Etc., Etc.

THE PROPERTY OF A RETIRING COLLECTOR.

Sale by Auction without Reserve,

AT THE 5th AVENUE AUCTION ROOMS, 238 5th AVE., NEW YORK,

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8th, 1898,

BEGINNING AT 2 O’CLOCK, P. M.

WM. B. NORMAN, Auctioneer.

CATALOGUE BY ED. FROSSARD.         151st AUCTION SALE.

108 East Fourteenth Street, New York.

BOSTON:

T. R. MARVIN & SON, NUMISMATIC PRINTERS.

1897.

The Archaeological Collection described in the following pages was formed by a well-known Collector, who now, for private reasons, relinquishes the pleasurable pursuit which for so many years engrossed his moments of leisure. Every specimen in the Collection was selected with deliberate discrimination, with the view of exemplifying the best forms of arms and implements conceived and fashioned by the pre-historic man of that part of the North American Continent embraced within the present United States. Such objects are of great interest and value to all those interested in this branch of Archaeology, and the opportunity offered of adding perfect specimens, at their own price, to their cabinets, is one seldom occurring.

Among the objects of marked interest will be found a Wampum Treaty Belt; a large number of Ceremonial Pipes, including some very rare forms; various objects in hematite, obsidian, copper, etc.; the rare Idols from Arizona; Incas Temple Vases in beaten silver from the necropolis of Ancona, etc., etc. The arms, foreign and Revolutionary, at the end of Catalogue, will be recognized by all interested in the subject as valuable specimens, worthy to figure in the best Collections.

Every object in this Collection will be sold, with the guarantee, by the Cataloguer, of its absolute authenticity and genuineness, both as regards material and attribution.

Orders faithfully executed by the Auctioneers and Art Dealers generally.

CATALOGUE.

PRE-HISTORIC STONE IMPLEMENTS.

CELTS.

1

SMALL CELT, reddish stone. Washington Co., Ohio. 2½ in.

2

Another. Gray stone. Knox Co., O. 2¼ in.

3

Another. Blue stone. Athens Co., O. 3¼ in.

4

Another. Diorite. Very fine. Athens Co., O. 3¼ in.

5

Another. Granite. Very fine. Vinton Co., O. 3½ in.

6

Another. Blue stone. Moss Co., O. 3¾ in.

7

Large Celt. Granite, polished edge. Very fine. Mercer Co., Ky. 5¼ in.

8

Another. Granite, polished edge. Very fine. Mercer Co., Ky. 5¾ in.

9

Another. Blue slate, edge slightly chipped. Delaware Co., O. 6½ in.

10

Another. Blue slate, edge slightly chipped, but fine. Delaware Co., O. 7¾ in.

11

Small Celt. Blue slate, polished edge, perfect. Syria. 3 in.

12

Small hand pick. Blue slate. Harrisburg, Pa. 4¼ in.

13

Another. Granite, round top, polished edge. Lincoln Co., Tenn. 4¼ in.

GROOVED AXES, ETC.

14

GROOVED AXE of diorite, deeply grooved, fine edge (a head cracker). Beaver Co., Pa. 4 in.

15

Another. Greenish stone, deeply grooved, fine edge. Rhea Co., Tenn. 4 in.

16

Another. Granite, grooved and perfect. Seneca Co., O. 4½ in.

17

Another. Diorite, deeply grooved and perfect. Athens Co., O. 5 in.

18

Another. Mottled granite, deeply grooved. Very fine. Calhoun Co., Ill. 5 in.

19

Another. Dark stone, flat head, entire surface polished and perfect. Breckenridge Co., Ky. 5 in.

20

Another. Shows marks of ancient pecking. Warren Co., O. 6 in.

21

Another. Palaeolithic sandstone. Greene Co., Va. 5 in.

22

Another. Same. Greene Co., Va. 4 in.

23

Another. Granite, fine and perfect blade, deep groove, polished from long use; fine and desirable. Breckenridge Co., Ky. 6 in.

24

Another. Granite, fine perfect blade, good shape, deep groove, also very desirable. Lincoln Co., Tenn. 5 × 6½ in.

25

Another. Fine grained granite, extra long and perfect blade, finely grooved; rare. Athens Co., O. 4½ × 8½ in.

26

Another. Rough pebbly granite; of great size and weight, perfect edge. S. W. North Carolina. 6½ × 8½ in.

27

ANVIL or Nut stone. Circular, with pitted cavity on each side; smooth, nice specimen. Ohio. 4½ × 5 in.

28

HAMMER STONE. Granite. Central Ohio. 3 × 3½ in.

29

Another. White quartz. Central Ohio. 2½ × 3 in.

30

Another. Granite, light groove. Washington Co., R. I. 2 × 2¼ in.

31

Another. Sand stone, deep groove. New London, Conn. 2¼ × 2¾ in.

32

LARGE HOE. Gray chert, fine large flaking, point polished from long use. From Elliptical mound, East St. Louis. 8¼ in.

33

PESTLE. Pebbly stone, perfect, cylindrical. Eastern Penn. 11 in.

34

Another. Sandstone; similar. Cincinnati, O. 14 in.

35

Another. Hard gray stone, with carving of animal’s head at one end. Cylindrical, broken in centre but substantially mended. The largest and most remarkable example I have seen. Border of Saratoga Lake, N. Y. 22½ in.

36

Another. Round, pecked sandstone, with handle of mushroom shape. Meade Co., Ky. 4 × 6 in.

37

Another. Base has a slight concavity for cracking nuts, smooth from long use. Very fine. Ohio. 3½ × 5 in.

38

Another. As last, base chipped. Ohio. 3 × 5 in.

39

AMULET. Heart-shaped concretion, (see interesting description attached). Fine and rare. Texas. 4½ × 4½ in.

40

QUOIT. Flint, beautifully flaked, extra fine. Tenn. 4 × 4¾ in.

41

Quoit or large knife; extra fine. Tenn. 3½ × 5¼ in.

42

BOLAS STONE. Egg-shaped, white quartz, one end slightly flattened. Hall Co., Ga. 1¾ × 2¼ in.

43

Another. Dark stone, curious and rare. Hall Co., Ga. 1¾ × 2¼ in.

44

Saddle-shaped stone, base and ends flat, sides and top rounded to a half-circle, with half-inch perforation through its length. Hard dark stone. Randolph Co., Tenn. 1½ × 2¼ × 3¼ in.

45

Boat-shaped object, top hollowed out, two perforations, steatite or soapstone, a perfect and rare specimen. Hancock Co., Tenn. 1⅜ × 6¼ in.

46

Similar. Micaceous stone. Gwinnett Co., Ga. 1⅞ × 3¼ in.

47

Another. No perforations, ends grooved. Gwinnett Co., Ga. 1¼ × 2⅜ in.

48

Another. Different shape, no cavity but perforated with two holes, also a rare object. Gwinnett Co., Ga. 1 × 3¾ in.

49

CEREMONIAL AXE (so called). Yellowish material, perforated with a half-inch hole, fine and rare. Saratoga Lake, N. Y. 3⅞ in.

50

Another. Slate. Williams Co., O. 4½ in.

51

BANNER STONE. Butterfly shape, light-colored granite, the usual perforation begun and half finished; uncommon form, and rare on account of its size. James Co., Tenn. 6¾ in.

52

Neat perforated fragment, at the bottom of which is a nipple showing process employed in drilling, viz., with sand and hollow reed. 1½ × 2½ in.

53

GORGET. Two perforations, slate. Shelby Co., O. 3¾ in.

54

Another. One perforation, slate. Marion Co., O. 1¾ × 3½.

55

Another. Banded slate, very fine. Hardin Co., O. 3¼ in.

56

Gorget ornament. Banded slate, diamond shape. Hardin Co., O. 2⅝ in.

57

Object in steatite, two large holes, edge with notches. Columbia Co., O. 2½ in.

58

PENDANT. Steatite, oval shape, perforated, with carving of a human face; a curious object. Georgia. 2½ in.

59

POTTERY BUST. Face, front view. Mound, S. E. Missouri. 2½ in.

60

PLUMMET or Slung Shot of quartz, egg-shaped. Massac Co., Ill. 2 × 3½ in.

61

DISCOIDAL or Game Stone, with concavity on each side. Very symmetrical, fine and rare. Ohio. 1½ × 2½ in.

62

Two, similar, one with centre perforation, both of soft stone. Ohio. 3¼ × 1⅞ in.

2 pcs

63

STONE BALL. Incised lines quartering, etc. Very curious. Shelby Co., O. 1⅞ in.

64

PEARL SHELL. From grave, small perforation, one side covered with incised dots in fanciful design. Santa Barbara, Cal. 2½ × 4½ in.

65

Mussel Shell from mound, one side encrusted with limestone concretion. Pike Co., Ill. 4 in.

66

Mussel Shell. A circular hole through centre. Pike Co., Ill. 3½ in.

ARROW AND SPEAR HEADS, ETC.

67

ARROW HEADS. A small collection, some fine. Ohio.

20 pcs

68

Arrow Heads. White quartz. Suffolk Co., N. Y.

3 pcs

69

Arrow Heads. Larger size, all perfect. Ohio.

5 pcs

70

Arrow Heads. Of mottled stone. Cole Co., Mo.

8 pcs

71

SPEAR POINTS. Black flint and chert, all fine, average 4 in. long. Ohio.

7 pcs

72

Spear Points. White flint and chert, all fine, average 4½ in. long. Ohio.

4 pcs

73

KNIFE. Black flint, finely finished. Clay Co., Ky. 3½ in.

74

Another. Light colored flint, an elegant specimen. St. Clair Co., Ill. 3¼ in.

75

Another. White colored flint, very symmetrical. St. Clair Co., Ill. 3¼ in.

76

Another. Dark chert, finely flaked and chipped. Marion Co., Ill. 5 in.

77

Another. Dark chert, ruder shape than preceding. Ohio. 3½ in.

78

ARROW POINT. Pure white quartz, hollow base, the war point type; a beauty. Georgia. 1⅞ in.

79

Another. White chert, square base, deeply notched. Cooper Co., Mo. 1⅞ in.

80

Another. Similar to last. Ohio. 2¼ in.

81

Another. Pink chalcedony, with dark vein of color, perfect. Missouri. 2¼ in.

82

Another. ROTARY, rounded base, both edges bevelled and notched. Illinois. 2¾ in.

83

Another. Square base, deeply notched and serrated, bevelled edges. Kentucky. 3 in.

84

Another. Rounded base, very fine. Illinois. 3½ in.

85

Another. Similar to last, very fine. 3½ in.

86

Another. Very remarkable specimen, black flint. Kentucky. 3⅛ in.

87

Another. Very large base, serrated and bevelled edges, one barb broken. Mercer Co., O. 2 × 3 in.

88

SPEAR POINT. Square base, white chert, finely made, perfect. Ohio. 3½ in.

89

Another. White flint, spade shape, beautifully flaked, very symmetrical. Gallien Co., O. 3½ in.

90

Another. Gray flint, round base, deeply notched, serrated edges, perfect point. Bowling Green, Ky. 3½ in.

91

Another. Similar, dark flint, extra fine. Bowling Green, Ky. 3¼ in.

Special attention is requested to the following 16 lots, every one of which has something special to recommend it, either for beauty of material, or excellence in design and workmanship.

92

SPEAR HEAD. White chert, in perfect condition. Pike Co., Ill. 1⅜ × 6¾ in.

93

Another. Yellow chert, small point from tip. Illinois. 1⅞ × 6 in.

94

Another. Brown chert, perfect. Illinois. 1¼ × 6 in.

95

Another. Dark colored stone, fine flaking, two curious lines or markings running longitudinally, perfect. Illinois. 1⅝ × 5½ in.

96

Another. White chert, perfect. Illinois. 1½ × 5⅛ in.

97

Another. Hollowed base, deep notches, serrated edges, tip has been broken, but has been repaired by the ancient workman. Very fine. Kentucky. 4¾ in.

98

Another. Yellow chert, long, square base, point slightly damaged, but very finely made. Kentucky. 5¾ in.

99

Another. Black flint, sharp, square base, beautifully flaked, perfect. Kentucky. 5½ in.

100

Another. Yellow flint; when held to the light, shows fine cross marking of dark color; hollow base, very small notches, very beautiful and desirable. Illinois. 4¾ in.

101

Another. White chert, long, square base, as No. 96, beautifully made. Illinois. 4⅞ in.

102

Another. Bluish flint, fine transverse markings, very wide, flat base, slightly notched, a perfect and fine specimen. Huron Co., O. 5 in.

103

Another. Grey flint, square base, deep, heavy notches, beautifully flaked, choice and rare. Miami Co., O. 3⅞ in.

104

Another. Reddish or salmon colored, finely flaked and chipped, very desirable. Jefferson Co., Ark. 8 × 4 in.

105

Another. Grey flint, square base, deeply notched, of elegant and symmetrical shape, perfect in every respect, a chef d’œuvre of primitive workmanship, very choice and desirable. Breckenridge Co., Ky.

106

Another. Yellowish chert, small, square base, very heavily notched, perfect edges, finely flaked, desirable. Missouri. 4¼ in.

107

KNIFE. White chert, with haft for a handle, flaked and chipped, extremely rare form. So. Illinois. 7 in.

Choice specimens neatly mounted on card-board:—

108

SPEAR POINTS. White chert, localities marked, av. 3¾, all very fine.

4 pcs

109

Arrow Points. White quartz. Suffolk Co., N. Y.

5 pcs

110

Arrow Points. Bluish flint, all perfect, and rare. Mound, Osage River, Mo.

9 pcs

111

Arrow Points. White quartz, all fine. Suffolk Co., N. Y.

9 pcs

112

Spear Points, etc. Grey chert, of different forms, all perfect and very fine. Wadesboro’, N. C.

7 pcs

113

Arrow Points. As above, all very fine and perfect. Wadesboro’, N. C.

11 pcs

114

Arrow Points. Very desirable specimens; fine color and material, all perfect. From mound at Osage River, Mo.

9 pcs

115

Arrow Points. Chosen for singular serrated and notched edges, all fine and rare. Ohio.

4 pcs

116

DRILLS. All perfect, 5 from Missouri, 2 from Ohio, 1 from Georgia. 1 (Ohio) is unique as far as known, in length being 4½ in. A very desirable selection.

8 pcs

117

Drills. Very pretty and attractive selection. Clay County, Tenn.

6 pcs

118

ARROW POINTS. Small, all perfect. Ohio.

6 pcs

119

Arrow Points. Choice lot, all perfect; small points, from Miss., California and Block Island, as marked on card (2 obsidian).

6 pcs

120

Arrow Points. Specimens from Willamette River, Oregon, of these beautiful productions; jasper, moss agate, obsidian, etc., rare.

12 pcs

121

FISH HOOKS. Black flint; desirable and rare.

2 pcs

122

Arrow Point. Black flint, rotary, hollow base, finely notched, bevelled and serrated edge, a perfect and choice specimen of this prototype of the modern revolving rifle ball. Bowling Green, Ky.

123

Arrow Point. Rotary, light-colored flint, as last, except base is square; perfect and rare. Bowling Green, Ky.

124

Arrow Points. Rotary, gray chert. Perfect, as last, but smaller.

2 pcs

125

Arrow Points. Clouded chalcedony; fine and perfect specimens from Clear Water Harbor, west coast of Florida, rare.

3 pcs

126

Arrow Point. Crystal, narrow, serrated edges, said to be poisoned. California.

127

Arrow Point. Thin copper, triangular in shape, Iroquois; small fish-line stone Sinker. Fleming, Cayuga Co., N. Y.

3 pcs

128

FISH SPEAR. Copper, rounded base, two perforations at base. 1¼ × 3⅜ in. Highest rarity. Ontonagon River, Mich.

129

Another. Copper, rounded base with three perforations. 1½ × 2½ in. Ontonagon River, Mich.

130

Fish Hooks of copper; small copper arrow head, Phoenicia, Syria.

3 pcs

131

COPPER CHISEL. Ancient copper tool found at Prairie-du-Chien, Wis.; sharp cutting edge, sides turned up, gouge form, excessively rare, 1⅝ in. wide, 2½ long, 1¼ thick.

OBJECTS IN HEMATITE, ETC.

On account of its density and the fine polish it takes, hematite was a favorite material with the ancient artificer. Next to copper, hematite is the scarcest material employed by the pre-historic workman.

132

AXE. Hematite, deeply grooved, edge polished and of great weight. Very rare. 2¼ in. thick, 3 wide, 3¼ long. Pulaski Co., Mo.

133

CELT. Brown hematite, polished, edge slightly broken, very rare. Pike Co., Ill.

134

Celt. Edge perfect and sharp, very rare. Pike Co., Ill.

135

Mammal or Cone. Brown hematite, fine and perfect, base 2⅜ in., 2 in. high. Very rare. Pike Co., Ill.

136

Plummets, (so called). Brown hematite, oblong, with small groove around the top, beautiful polish, exceedingly rare. St. Clair and Pike Co., Ill.

2 pcs

137

Plummets. Same as last, but made from white limestone; also a rare relic. 1⅛ × 4 in. Illinois.

2 pcs

138

Bone awl, made from deer’s horn, pointed end, 1½ × 6 in.; another, resembles a needle. ¾ × 2½ in. Mound in Arkansas.

2 pcs

139

Animal (Fox?) carved in bone, 2/3 × 2½ in.; also carved duck 1½ in. long; each with perforation, curious. Alaska.

2 pcs

140

Relics from mound, Clay Co., N. C. Two bear’s teeth, four human teeth, shells, etc. Lot.

141

Pearl Shells. Perforated in process of making into fish-hooks, fine iridescent color on one side. San Miguel Island, Cal.

3 pcs

142

Pearl Shell Ornaments. San Miguel Island, Cal.

5 pcs

143

Whetstones. Very hard stone, narrow and with pointed ends. Scarce and desirable. S. W. California.

4 pcs

144

BIRD CALL. Terra cotta, black, turtle-shaped with head and flippers, round hole in back, two smaller ones at the side. Curious and rare object from Indian grave near Los Angeles, Cal.

145

TERRA COTTA FIGURES. Male and female Idols in red terra cotta. Decorated in various pigments; old fractures newly mended. Height 15 and 14 in. Found in ancient water conduit near Mojave, Hackberry, Ariz. V. rare and curious.

2 pcs

146

BONE WHISTLE. Made from human thigh bone, the large hole at one end plugged with a black, pitchy substance. Rare and curious. Santa Barbara, Cal.

The four following lots, domestic utensils of the ancient Cherokees, are from a mound at Edgefield, S. C, dug up by Mr. William I. Scott, of Augusta, Ga., in 1895.

147

PIPE, so called, but may be a lamp. Wide bowl surrounded by nine projecting stems, each perforated and reaching into the bowl. Total width 4¼ × 1¾ in. Steatite or soapstone, rare and curious.

148

CUP. Steatite, with handle and spout; rare. 3 × 4 in.

149

CUP. Steatite, with handle. 4 × 2¼ in. Rare.

150

DIPPER or SPOON. Short handle. Steatite, perfect and rare. 3½ in.

MISCELLANEOUS.

151

Small Collection of Aztec relics, brought from Mexico many years ago, by Señor Da Costa Gomez. Terra cotta figure, 4½ in.; ancient Mirrors, polished surface, convex backs, 1½ in. (2); copper Idol, 3 in.; jade Amulet, 1¼ in.; obsidian Lip ornament; green jade Ornament, perforated, 1¼ in.; polished Pendant, 1½ in.; string of polished perforated stone Beads, fine colors (7).

15 pcs

152

AMULET. Heart-shaped, small perf.; fine green stone, jade or serpentine. 4¼ in. Rare and curious. Mexico.

153

AZTEC BEADS. A necklace of perforated stone pebbles varying in size from ½ to 1¼ in., green and mottled colors, fine polish. Rare to excess. 38 pcs.

Lot

154

ARROW POINTS. Five fine arrow points and four flakings, obsidian. Mexico. Fine and rare.

9 pcs

155

NECK ORNAMENT. Aztec, of obsidian, semi-lunar, small perf. at each end for suspension, ⅝ wide, 3½ in. across. V. fine and rare.

156

SILVER CHALICE or Temple Cup from Ancona, near Lima, Peru, time of the Incas. Height 8½ in., width across mouth 2¾ in. Very thin silver, hammered from one piece of metal; centre of cup bears impress of a human face with ears and prominent nose; fanciful zig-zag ornamentation or crown above. In absolutely perfect condition and of the highest rarity, color black from oxidation.

157

Silver Chalice. Without decorative ornamentation above the face; equally fine and perfect, both marvels of workmanship of a by-gone age, black color. 6⅞ in.

158

Pottery Jar. Traces of brown-colored pigment, from Chiriqui graves, Colombia, S. A. 3 × 4 in.

159

KNIFE. Obsidian, oval shaped, finely flaked; when held to the light, shows dark, cloudy lines across its surface; very showy and rare. 5 in. Lassen Co., Cal.

160

BEADS. Stone Beads from grave, La Salle, Ill. Bead made from the oliva shell, which is not found nearer than the Florida coast; this specimen from Indian grave at Peoria, Ill.

2 pcs

161

Perforated stone Beads, from Lodi, Miss. 1⅜ in.

2 pcs

162

Plummet or Sinker. Blue stone. Meredith, N. H.

163

Arrow Point of remarkable shape, notched on each side; the base runs to a sharp point, perfect. 1¼ × 2¾ in.

164

COPPER BEADS. Necklace of 24½ in. beads from Indian grave. Memaloose Is., Oregon. Rare.

165

Copper Beads. From 1 to 6 in. in length, ¼ in. thick (20). Flathead Indian graves. Rare lot.

166

Copper Pendant. Perforated for suspension, four notches at base. Same locality as No. 164, rare.

167

Copper Ornaments from graves as above; one small Bracelet, two Pendants, one long Bead with original string still in the bead. Rare.

4 pcs

168

Glass Beads. Fine necklace of the Hudson’s Bay Trading Co. beads, from Flathead Indian grave, Memaloose Is., Oregon.

Lot

169

EARRINGS. Long earrings, each made from about 120 dentalium shells. Brass rings for suspension, length, 14 ins., width, 1¾ in. Very curious and rare. Oregon.

2 pcs

170

Shell Pendant or Ornament of perforated shell, small copper ball at bottom. Indian grave, Cayuga, Co., N. Y. Very rare.

171

NECKLACE of 37 objects: glass beads, bits of copper and catlinite or red pipe stone cut in fanciful form; of great interest and rarity. Springport, Cayuga Co., N. Y.

173

WAMPUM TREATY BELT. This rare relic was found with three others, by Mr. Wm. W. Adams, at the old Fleming farm, East Cayuga, Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1888. One of the four is now in the British Museum; the present ownership of the other two is unknown to me. This belt, the fourth of the find, is 2 ft. 3 in. in length and 2½ in. wide; it contains 1,600 beads; the outer or border row is made from red glass beads (wampum size); inside the border are seven rows of the genuine shell wampum or Wampumpeague of the Colonial period; 12 fanciful designs of dark and yellow beads at intervals in its length. Very rare and desirable.

174

SHELL BEADS, etc. A card, 8½ × 9 in., containing an outer string of 110 perforated shell beads, ⅜ × ½ in. in size; an inner string of 150, more or less, perforated sea-shells; another string of 15 large and small shell beads from Spang Mound, East Tennessee; and two splendid examples of the rotary arrow points in black flint and yellowish chert, both perfect. Rare. Lot.

175

String of Shell Beads, from burial mound, Ga.; another string of very small perforated shell-money from the South Sea Islands. Mounted, rare.

2 pcs

176

Mounted colored Shells, shell discs. Georgia.

2 pcs

177

String of small thin perforated Beads, too numerous to count, with one large flat bead 1⅜ in. diameter. Total length of string about 28 in. Rare. San Miguel Island, Cal. Lot.

178

String of six enormous perforated shell beads, two are 1½ in. long and broad, from Lake Creek Mound, Tenn. String of 23 flat perforated shell discs, Tennessee River, near Nashville.

2 pcs

179

Shell Hair Pins. Two very fine examples of these rare relics made from the columella of the Conch Shell or strombus, one 7, the other 6½ in. long; small string of 31 Shell Beads; string of 11 Beads; also on the card a fine Spear Head of dark stone, 4¾ in. long. Choice and rare lot, all from Georgia. All mounted.

5 pcs

180

Shell Beads. String of large perforated Beads; string of 40 beads, from mound near Cartersville, Ga. Rare.

2 pcs

181

BONE or porcelain Beads from Indian grave, Rocky Mountains. String of 42 oblong polished beads; another, smaller size, all very fine and rare.

2 pcs

182

Bone and Shell Necklace, one of each, very handsome. Georgia.

2 lots

183

Shell Necklace of 21 perf. beads, 22 in. in length. Very choice. Mound near Hardin, Calhoun Co., Ill.

184

Curious Necklace of 56 perf. shells, each ground flat, about 20 in. in length; fine example from burial site, mouth Illinois River, Lincoln Co., Ill.

185

Shell Ornaments. One large perf. shell; two fine semi-lunar neck ornaments, ⅜ × 4 in. long. Fine iridescence. California.

3 pcs

186

Stone Beads. Sixteen polished, perforated stone beads, greenish color, two very large. Rare. Santa Barbara, Cal.

187

Shell Beads. Three strings of Shell Beads. Fine and perfect specimens. New Madrid Co., Mo.; Calhoun Co., Ill. and mound, Calhoun Co., Ill.

3 pcs

188

Crinoid Beads, etc. Strings Crinoid and shell beads from grave, Calhoun Co., Ill., burial mound, Pike Co., Mo. and San Miguel, Cal.

5 pcs

189

Bone Beads. Five bone beads, ⅜ to 1¼ in. (human?). Stanley, Ark.

5 pcs

190

Shell and Glass. One small string fresh water shells, two strings of red and blue, long glass beads. Surface finds, Cayuga Co., N. Y. Rare.

3 pcs

191

Wampum and Baldrick beads. String of 112 pcs genuine wampum, in blue and white variety, exceedingly rare; another string of 16 pcs, shell baldrick beads, one 4½ in. in length. All perforated, exceeding fine and rare lot, from graves, Cayuga Co., N. Y.

2 pcs

192

OBSIDIAN. Core from which knives have been chipped, 2½ × 3½ in. Fine and scarce specimen. Mexico.

193

TOMAHAWK. Iron, time of French and Indian wars; Seneca Falls, N. Y. 6 in. length, width of blade 3½ in. Fine and rare.

EFFIGY PIPES, ETC.

194

Large Calumet or Peace Pipe of steatite. Head of an animal, sharp pointed nose, very large stem aperture. Size, 3½ × 4½ in., a little rubbed on one side, otherwise perfect. From Silver Creek, near Morgantown, N. C.

195

BIRD PIPE. Dark stone, head of a hawk carved on bowl, perforation for suspension. A remarkable specimen of these now rare types. Randolph Co., Tenn. 2½ × 3½ in.

196

FROG PIPE. Grayish stone, body and head of a frog with open mouth to receive pipe-stem. Size, 3 × 5 in. Perfect, fine and very rare type. Scott Co., Ky.

197

CALUMET or Council Pipe. Duck’s head and general outline of that bird, incised lines for wings, etc. Large bowl and stem for aperture. Size, 3¾ × 8 in. Greenish micaceous stone. Rare and valuable. For illustration, see C. C. Jones’s “History of the Southern Indians.” Bastow Co., Ga.

198

MASSIVE CALUMET or Council Pipe. Steatite, stem square 2 in. each way, the bowl rises at a slight outward angle, top broken at one corner. 5 × 5 in. Very heavy and remarkable example (see C. C. Jones’s History, etc.). Rare. Cherokee Co., Ga.

199

CALUMET. Similar to last in form and material, but smaller, being 2¼ × 4 in., top of bowl damaged at two corners. Rare. Hightower River, Ga.

200

PLATFORM or PEACE PIPE. Very large and curious form, the pipe proper lies on a base with rounded edges, large bowl and stem apertures. Yellowish sandstone. 4 × 4¾ in. Perfect in every respect, unusual and rare type. Union Co., N. C.

201

Mound Builder’s Pipe of pottery, long stem, bowl on centre of stem. 2¾ × 5½ in. A very primitive affair. Rare. From mound, Faulkner Co., Ark.

202

LODGE PIPE. A curiosity, in having two stems at right angles from the bowl, 1⅜ in. deep, 3 in. to end of each stem. Dark soft stone, very rare. Hancock Co., Tenn.

203

Round Pipe, bowl and stem, both circular and damaged. Steatite. 2 × 3 in. Walton Co., Ga.

204

MOUND BUILDER’S PIPE. Long and graceful shape of pottery; stem has been broken but mended. 7 in. Very rare. Oneida Co., N. Y.

All pipes from New York State are of great rarity.

205

PLATFORM PIPE. Dark greenish stone, finely polished, of graceful outline and excellent workmanship; the platform or stem proper has been cracked, but neatly repaired. 3½ in. Very fine and rare specimen. Delaware Co., N. Y.

206

POLISHED PIPE. Greenish mottled stone with 14 tally marks or notches on each side of the stem. 3½ in. Very fine and rare. From Fish Creek, Saratoga Co., N. Y.

207

PIPE. Conical, with perforated handle at one side, greenish colored stone; the pipe is always a rarity and another of this variety is perhaps unknown. 1¾ × 2¼ in. Saratoga, N. Y.

208

Pipe. Fine polish and shape, dark green color. 1½ × 1½ in. Another, smaller, bowl broken. Eta River, Ga.

2 pcs

209

Esquimaux Stone Pipe, of greenish color, fancifully carved decoration, fine polish. 2⅜ in., no stem. Perfect and interesting. Labrador.

210

Mound Builder’s Stone Platform Pipe. Very thick, square base and low bowl, incised line around bowl and two small circular projections at end of stem; a rarity. 2¾ in. Lake Wabesha, Wisconsin.

211

Pottery Pipe. High bowl, short stem. 3¼ in., perfect. Another pipe or tube also of pottery. 3 in. Asheville, N. C.

2 pcs

212

Pipe. Pottery, with human face and projecting ears. 1¾ × 3 in., perfect. Pensacola, Fla.

213

Pipe. Rude attempt at carving a human face, steatite. 2 × 2 in. S. C.

214

TUBE. Unfinished; excessively hard iron stone. 2 × 5½ in. Lewis Co., N. Y.

215

Iron pipe. A curiosity, probably of the Colonial period, when “a pipe was a pipe” and not easily to be replaced. Bowl, ⅝ in., stem, 5¼ in.; very thin, slightly rusted in centre of stem. Rare. Oneida, N. Y.

216

Stone Pipe. Red catlinite, heavy silver band at junction of bowl and stem. Very fine deep red color and polish; length of stem, 8½ in., height of bowl, 4 in. Modern Sioux, a very choice specimen, duplicate from the Smithsonian Institute, Wash.

217

Oregon Bird Points. Fine gem arrow points, from the Willamette River. Obsidian, jasper, etc., mounted and framed, under glass.

116 pcs

218

OHIO. Arrow and Spear points of fine form, color and material, neatly arranged and framed, under glass.

105 pcs

REVOLUTIONARY ARMS AND RELICS, ETC.

219

CAPT. JOHN PAUL JONES. Marine Glass. Brass mounted, 22 in. Engraved JOHN PAUL 1773. Cardboard attached, with pen and ink portrait of Capt. Jones, and fol. certificate: John Paul Jones Mariene Glass before and after the Revolutionary War. I got it from Wm. Miller, Esq. a friend of Gen. Jones who got it from Him. It was greatly admired by all the Generals and my friends. J. T. (Col. John Trumbull, aide-de-camp to Washington.) In curious old ornate case, inscribed COM. JOHN PAUL JONES SPY GLASS.

220

John Paul Jones. Miniature Portrait painted in India ink on deer-skin, by John Trumbull, 1776. Colonial frame.

221

ROBERT MORRIS. Flint Lock Musket, ramrod missing. ROBERT MORRIS engraved at side. Cardboard certificate inscribed: Gun carried by Robert Morris Chief Justice of N. Jersey. J. T.

222

Robert Morris. Revolutionary Fire Pan. Iron, flintlock, in good condition, curious and rare. 8 in. With certificate: Fire Pan used by Robert Morris of New Jersey. J. T.

223

Robert Morris. Pair brass Spurs. Certificate: Brass Spurs used by Robert Morris of N. Jersey. J. T.

224

GEN. ALEXANDER HAMILTON. Flintlock Carbine, DEMPSEY maker. A HAMILTON N. Y. engraved on stock. Certificate on cardboard: Gen. Alexander Hamilton’s Gun, a present from the Executors. Clippings inside. J. T. (Several clippings published after his death, inserted). Of great interest.

225

GEN. FRANCIS RAWDON. Flint Lock Pistol, 22 in. Brass mountings, FR in crowned monogram engraved, also name ROGER SHERMAN engraved on side. Cardboard certificate: Gen. Francis Rawdon’s Pistol. An Eng. Gen. that fought all through the Rev. War. Pistol found at the Battle of Bunkers Hill and presented to R. S. by Gen. Putnam. I got it in exchange for a Painting. J. T. A unique Revolutionary trophy.

226

SAMUEL FRAUNCIS. Flint Lock Pistol, stock handsomely engraved, S. F. cut at side. 18 in. Given by Frauncis of Frauncis Tavern, N. Y., to Col. John Trumbull, who placed it in his Collection of Revolutionary Relics. Certificate lost, but attribution of this, as of every object in this catalogue, guaranteed by Cataloguer.

227

Colonial Pike. Used by N. E. home guards in Colonial days. Modern shaft.

228

DRAGOON SABRE. Heavy scabbard, brass mountings. Used in Colonial days. Massachusetts.

229

SWORD. Ivory handle, etc., eagle’s head. Major John Merrill, Duxbury, Mass., war 1812.

230

REVOLUTIONARY CANNON BALLS. From the battle field of Long Island. 3 sizes.

Lot of 3 pcs

231

HUNTING KNIFE. Ivory handle, bronze lion-head pommel; 12 in. blade engraved with U. S. arms, etc. Once the property of the famous Western Pioneer, David Crockett. From Peale’s Museum, Phila.

232

Sioux War Club. Pony tail as handle. 20 in. Modern.

FIRE ARMS, SWORDS, ETC.

233

BLUNDERBUSS. Flint lock, brass barrel and mountings; English make, in perfect order; an extra fine and heavy specimen. 2 ft. 9½ in.

234

Blunderbuss. Flint lock, English make, in perfect condition, extra fine. 2 ft. 4 in.

235

Blunderbuss. Percussion lock, very fine, carved black stock, French make. 2 ft. 8 in.

236

Blunderbuss. Circassia, flint lock, muzzle, 4½ in. diam., barrel etched, stock inlaid with arabesque patterns, very fine and rare. 1 ft. 8 in.

237

PISTOL. Long Algerine flint lock, woodwork overlaid with ornamental metal covering, repoussé work, no ramrod. 1 ft. 7 in.

238

Pistol. Turkish, flint lock, carved stock, no ramrod. 1 ft. 7 in.

239

Pistols. Pair German duelling pistols, percussion locks, sweet briar handles; locks and barrels finely etched, with gold inlaying, barrels rifle grooved. Lindenschmidt Mainz on barrel; marked 1 and 2 respectively; of the finest mechanism.

2 pcs

240

Pistol. English, flint lock, brass barrel. D. GOFF. Very fine; small piece from stock. 1 ft. 2 in.

241

Pistol. French, flint lock, brass barrel. Du Bois & Fils. Very fine; stock slightly defective at end. 1 ft. ½ in.

242

REVOLVER. English, 5 barrels, extra fine and very heavy, perfect. 11½ in.

243

Revolver. French, 6 barrels rifled, finely etched, perfect and curiously made. 7½ in.

244

Revolver. French, 8 barrels, also 1 long barrel (9 in all), double action hammer, in perfect order, once the property of the notorious Captain Wirz, commandant of the Andersonville, S. C, prison pen. From General Cameron’s Collection. Wirz was finally executed for his crimes. 13 in.

245

Revolver. Colt’s pattern (pepper-box), 5 barrels, a beautiful unused specimen. 9½ in.

246

Revolver. ORTMANN LIEGE. 6 barrels, etched, perfect, a curious little bit. 4½ in.

247

Revolver. Remington. 4 barrels. Also very curious, perfect. 5 in.

248

Revolver. Allens. 5 barrels, curious side hammer. Early type. 9 in.

249

Revolver. American Arms Co. 2 barrels. Perfect. 6 in.

250

Pistol. Flintlock. English, curious. 8 in.

251

Pistol. Flintlock, hammer on top of barrel, etched. Very early type. 6 in.

252

Pistol. VARLEY & CO. LONDON. 2 barrels. Perfect, very fine. 10 in.

253

Pistol. Small Derringer, early type, rifle barrel, nipple gone. 6 in.

254

Pistol. Flintlock. R. JOHNSON. CONN. 1842. Polished, unused specimen. 14½ in.

255

Pistol. Percussion, U. S. Navy pattern, 1821. Perfect. 16 in.

SWORDS, ETC.

256

CLAYMORE, Scottish, used at Waterloo, open work basket guard. Very fine. 3 ft. 9 in.

257

Another. Said to have been used at Culloden, fine open work basket guard, blade slightly curved. 3 ft. ½ in.

258

SWORD. Highland, rusty, and has received hard knocks. See particulars attached. 2 ft. 9 in.

259

Rapier, blade only, stamped on each side, X TOLEDO MADRIET X and mark of the running Fox. Fine and rare specimen of the famous Toledo blades. 3 ft.

260

Rapier. With quillons and pas d’Ane. Good specimen. 3 ft. 3 in.

261

Scimitar and scabbard, Algerine. Finely decorated and curved blade. 3 ft.

262

Rapier. French, open guard, used in Mexico, 1864. 3 ft. 2 in.

263

Sword. American. Curved blade, open guard. Circa 1800. 2 ft. 11 in.

264

Sword. Heavy cavalry sword, German; steel scabbard, straight blade. Circa 1776. 3 ft. 6 in.

265

Sword. Steel scabbard, curved blade, made by Tiffany & Co., N. Y. 1861-65. 3 ft. 6½ in.

266

Sword. Two-handed, fac-simile of that used by Sir Wm. Wallace. 5 ft. 1 in.

267

Dirk. Highland; old time make, blade, 1½ × 12½ in. 1 ft. 6 in.

268

Pilgrim’s Staff. Hollow iron handle, with claw and small hatchet, sliding lance, 2 ft. 7 in. long; that, when not in use, is returned inside the handle. Circa 1600; very curious. Total length, 6 ft.

269

Cross-bow shaft, black oak; parts of the leather feathering still remain; triangular, steel head. 15th century. 1 ft. 4½ in.

270

TILTING VISOR. Iron, very heavy bars. Rare. 7½ × 8½ in.

271

WAR CLUB. “Maquahuilt” Aztec, studded with genuine obsidian teeth. A fac-simile of the original in museum, City of Mexico. 3 ft.

272

PISTOLS. 4 old pepper boxes, Colt’s pattern, one of 3 barrels, not in good order.

4 pcs

273

SPURS. Mexican. Enormous rowels. 3 and 4 in. diameter. Very fine.

2 pcs

274

KEYS. Iron, very old patterns. 4 to 5 in. long, on plaque.

9 pcs

275

HARPOON. From New London, Conn.

3 pcs

276

SCALP LOCKS. Mounted, handsomely decorated with colored bead work. Assiniboin and Sioux. Very rare.

3 pcs

277

WAR CLUB. Modern Sioux, double pointed stone head, rawhide handle, feather decoration. 2 ft. 2 in.

278

WALNUT RELIC CASE. With locks and two glass doors to each section. Lower portion, 2 ft. 7 in. high, 4 ft. wide, 8 in. deep. Upper section, 3 ft. 4 in. high, 3 ft. 10 in. wide, 5 in. deep.

279

CHERRY PISTOL CASE. 4 ft. 11 in. high, 1 ft. 10 in. wide, 5 in. deep; with lock and glass door.

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Table of Contents

AMERICAN ANTIQUITIES.

CATALOGUE.

PRE-HISTORIC STONE IMPLEMENTS.

CELTS.

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ARROW AND SPEAR HEADS, ETC.

OBJECTS IN HEMATITE, ETC.

MISCELLANEOUS.

EFFIGY PIPES, ETC.

REVOLUTIONARY ARMS AND RELICS, ETC.

FIRE ARMS, SWORDS, ETC.

SWORDS, ETC.

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