Treasure & World Coin Auction #12

Auction Details

-Session I: Gold Coins - Thursday, October 25, 2012. 11:30 AM EDT (Lots# 1-292)
-Session II: Ingots & Shipwreck Coins - Thursday, October 25, 2012. 3:30 PM EDT (Lots# 293-889)
-Session III: Silver Cobs - Friday, October 26, 2012. 10:30 AM EDT (Lots# 890-1211)
-Session IV: World Coins & Medals - Friday, October 26, 2012. 2:30 PM EDT (Lots# 1212-1766)
-Session V: Artifacts & More - Friday, October 26, 2012. 9:00 PM EDT (Lots# 1767-1886)


Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC's Treasure and World Coin Auction #12 'Live on the Internet' has been scheduled for October 25-26, 2012, and is on track to be our biggest ever. Our large and important consignments include a 5-pound, 10-ounce gold bar and an 11-foot-long gold chain from the Atocha, several cannons and cannonballs, and special collections of silver cobs and Peruvian Republic coins. Specifically, we have: dozens of 8-escudo pieces -Lima and Mexico mints- from the 1715 Fleet; a collection of more than 80 cobs, including many rarities, from the 'Capitana'; a rare, non-salvage 1659 Star of Lima 'royal'; several hundred bust coins of Charles III and IV from a hoard; an impressive collection of 8-reales (a date run from 1689—1723; and much, much more.
All items are genuine unless noted. Most shipwreck coins and artifacts come with a certificate of authenticity (please check the description for each item). By bidding in this auction you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions posted here.
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Cast gold replica of the famous "dragon whistle" (captain-general's badge of office). 1 1/2''1801 - Cast gold replica of the famous "dragon whistle" (captain-general's badge of office). 1 1/2''
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Cast gold replica of the famous "dragon whistle" (captain-general's badge of office). 23.2 grams (solid). Approx 1 1/2'' long...
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Small but elegant ladies' gold ring, heart-in-hands design, size 3-1/2.1802 - Small but elegant ladies' gold ring, heart-in-hands design, size 3-1/2.
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Small but elegant ladies' gold ring, heart-in-hands design, size 3-1/2. 2.9 grams. Plain on bottom but with neat design on top half showing two...
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Ornate men's gold ring, low-grade gold, size 6-1/2.1803 - Ornate men's gold ring, low-grade gold, size 6-1/2.
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Ornate men's gold ring, low-grade gold, size 6-1/2. 3.1 grams. Brassy color from low purity but very thick and intact, its design consisting of...
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Lot of 3 natural emeralds of 4, 3 and 2.5 carats each.1804 - Lot of 3 natural emeralds of 4, 3 and 2.5 carats each.
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Lot of 3 natural emeralds of 4, 3 and 2.5 carats each. Approx. 5mm to 12mm each. All three with faint green color peeking through a frosty veneer of
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Base-metal ring (ladies') with non-precious stone, size 4.1805 - Base-metal ring (ladies') with non-precious stone, size 4.
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Base-metal ring (ladies') with non-precious stone, size 4. 1.2 grams. Intact but somewhat discolored and lightly encrusted wire ring with (now)...
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Complete iron barshot with hemispherical ends, professionally conserved.1806 - Complete iron barshot with hemispherical ends, professionally conserved.
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Complete iron barshot with hemispherical ends, professionally conserved. 11 lb, 14" long, each ball 4" in diameter. Rare as fully intact,...
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Lot of 5 miscellaneous artifacts: Earthenware "olive jar" shard; pewter buckle; small pieces of pewt1807 - Lot of 5 miscellaneous artifacts: Earthenware "olive jar" shard; pewter buckle; small pieces of pewt
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Lot of 5 miscellaneous artifacts: Earthenware "olive jar" shard; pewter buckle; small pieces of pewter and silver; and small piece of lead...
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Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, peacock design.1808 - Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, peacock design.
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Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, peacock design. 88.6 grams, 5" in diameter. Scalloped rim with highly detailed interior...
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Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, fence-and-flowers design.1809 - Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, fence-and-flowers design.
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Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, fence-and-flowers design. 58.0 grams, 4-1/2" in diameter. Simple design with vine-like ...
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Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, man and bay design.1810 - Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, man and bay design.
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Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, man and bay design. 79.1 grams, 4-1/2" in diameter. Central design of man crossing a sh...
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Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, floral design.1811 - Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, floral design.
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Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, floral design. 60.0 grams, 4-1/2 in diameter. Flowers on vines around central flower for inter
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Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, floral design.1812 - Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, floral design.
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Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, floral design. 69.9 grams, 4-1/2" in diameter. Flowers on vines around central flower f...
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Small iron barshot with encrustation at one end.1813 - Small iron barshot with encrustation at one end.
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Small iron barshot with encrustation at one end. 7 lb, 11-1/2" long. Two 2" cylindrical shot with square-shank bar in between, all matte ...
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Brass sword hilt (crushed but intact) with patches of encrustation.1814 - Brass sword hilt (crushed but intact) with patches of encrustation.
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Brass sword hilt (crushed but intact) with patches of encrustation. 148.2 grams, roughly 5-1/2" x 4". A bit mangled but still recognizabl...
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Clay pipe bowl with initial D, intact.1815 - Clay pipe bowl with initial D, intact.
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Clay pipe bowl with initial D, intact. 23.6 grams, 3" long. Fully intact, thick-walled pipe with prominent post (rest) on bottom, raised D on ...
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Ivory lice comb. Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys1816 - Ivory lice comb. Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
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Ivory lice comb. 9.9 grams, 3-1/2" x 1-7/8". Typically thin, rectangular, two-sided comb with hundreds of fine teeth, most intact but a f...
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Lot of miscellaneous artifacts: ornate  lead decoration; two small lead seals; and two pieces of sho1817 - Lot of miscellaneous artifacts: ornate lead decoration; two small lead seals; and two pieces of sho
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Lot of miscellaneous artifacts: ornate lead decoration; two small lead seals; and two pieces of shoe leather. 87 grams total, the biggest piece 4&...
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Lot of 5 natural emeralds of 3-5 carats each.1818 - Lot of 5 natural emeralds of 3-5 carats each.
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Lot of 5 natural emeralds of 3-5 carats each. Approx. 7mm to 13mm each. Mostly pale green but somewhat translucent stones, some with light surface en
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Lot of 10 natural emeralds of 2-3 carats each.1819 - Lot of 10 natural emeralds of 2-3 carats each.
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Lot of 10 natural emeralds of 2-3 carats each. Approx. 5mm to 10mm each. Mostly pale green but somewhat translucent stones, some with light surface e
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Lot of 5 natural emeralds of 1-2 carats each.1820 - Lot of 5 natural emeralds of 1-2 carats each.
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Lot of 5 natural emeralds of 1-2 carats each. Approx. 4mm to 8mm each. Mostly pale green but somewhat translucent stones, some with light surface enc
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Lot of 11 small natural emeralds up to 1 carat each.1821 - Lot of 11 small natural emeralds up to 1 carat each.
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Lot of 11 small natural emeralds up to 1 carat each. Approx. 3mm to 8mm each. Mostly pale green but somewhat translucent stones, some with light surf
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Small, natural emerald chip, 1 carat.1822 - Small, natural emerald chip, 1 carat.
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Small, natural emerald chip, 1 carat. Approx. 12x5mm. With the color and translucence of a Coke bottle, uneven surfaces with hints of encrustation, n
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Brass cross with Jesus figure (complete) encrusted into piece of impacted debris.1823 - Brass cross with Jesus figure (complete) encrusted into piece of impacted debris.
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Brass cross with Jesus figure (complete) encrusted into piece of impacted debris. 33.6 grams, roughly 2-1/2" x 2". In addition to emerald...
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Small but ornate brass cross with white encrustation.1824 - Small but ornate brass cross with white encrustation.
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Small but ornate brass cross with white encrustation. 4.3 grams, approx. 1-1/2" x 1-1/2". Totally intact except for loop at top and two o...
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Lot of 2 small, brass crucifixes (intact), one with small areas of encrustation.1825 - Lot of 2 small, brass crucifixes (intact), one with small areas of encrustation.
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Lot of 2 small, brass crucifixes (intact), one with small areas of encrustation. 9.4 grams total, each about 2-1/4" x 1-3/8". Simple roun...
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Lot of 13 small, brass religious medallions.1826 - Lot of 13 small, brass religious medallions.
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Lot of 13 small, brass religious medallions. 9.7 grams total, up to 7/16" each. Tiny medallions with images of holy figures, all more or less ...
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Lot of 6 small, bronze hawk bells (intact), one with encrustation.1827 - Lot of 6 small, bronze hawk bells (intact), one with encrustation.
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Lot of 6 small, bronze hawk bells (intact), one with encrustation. 45.1 grams total, up to 1" in diameter. Sundry assortment of crotal bells u...
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Lot of 2 brass spoons, intact.1828 - Lot of 2 brass spoons, intact.
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Lot of 2 brass spoons, intact. 54.5 grams total, each about 7" long. Plain but undamaged spoons with light veneer of encrustation, mostly tan ...
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Small brass religious medallion with research letter.1829 - Small brass religious medallion with research letter.
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Small brass religious medallion with research letter. 2.0 grams, 1" in diameter. Circular medal with loop at top intact, thin from moderate co...
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Shallow earthenware pie-dish, encrusted but intact.1830 - Shallow earthenware pie-dish, encrusted but intact.
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Shallow earthenware pie-dish, encrusted but intact. 651 grams, 9" in diameter and 1-1/2" tall. Totally intact but completely covered with...
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Side of wooden chest with 23+ coins encrusted on it (as found).1831 - Side of wooden chest with 23+ coins encrusted on it (as found).
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Side of wooden chest with 23+ coins encrusted on it (as found). 10 lb, approx. 25" x 9" x 3". This large and fragile display is basi...
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Lot of 10 porcelain doll parts (some broken), probably British, in Riker box.1832 - Lot of 10 porcelain doll parts (some broken), probably British, in Riker box.
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Lot of 10 porcelain doll parts (some broken), probably British, in Riker box. Each piece up to 3", the box 8" x 6-1/4". This curious...
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Iron breech-loading swivel cannon (rare), English, 1500s-1600s, with wooden block mount.1833 - Iron breech-loading swivel cannon (rare), English, 1500s-1600s, with wooden block mount.
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Iron breech-loading swivel cannon (rare), English, 1500s-1600s, with wooden block mount. 80 lb, 50" long (cannon only). Impressive early piece...
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Bronze signal cannon with "sea dog" lifting handles, probably British, 1600s, with ornate mahogany s1834 - Bronze signal cannon with "sea dog" lifting handles, probably British, 1600s, with ornate mahogany s
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Bronze signal cannon with "sea dog" lifting handles, probably British, 1600s, with ornate mahogany stand. 47 lb, 27" long (cannon on...
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Bronze signal cannon, Dutch, ca. 1680, on wooden carriage.1835 - Bronze signal cannon, Dutch, ca. 1680, on wooden carriage.
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Bronze signal cannon, Dutch, ca. 1680, on wooden carriage. Approx. 40 lb total, 21" x 12" overall. Light bronze color with patina around ...
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Bronze lantaka cannon, Dutch/Indonesian, early 1800s.1836 - Bronze lantaka cannon, Dutch/Indonesian, early 1800s.
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Bronze lantaka cannon, Dutch/Indonesian, early 1800s. 44 lb, 37" long. A typical lantaka in shape and size but with highly embellished top (mo...
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Iron swivel deck-cannon, US or French naval, mid-1800s.1837 - Iron swivel deck-cannon, US or French naval, mid-1800s.
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Iron swivel deck-cannon, US or French naval, mid-1800s. 83 lb, 29" long. Short, heavy, thick-walled cast iron with characteristic "wrapar...
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Bronze breech block, probably Spanish, 1700s.1838 - Bronze breech block, probably Spanish, 1700s.
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Bronze breech block, probably Spanish, 1700s. 29-1/4 lb, 9-1/2" long and 4" in diameter. In the days before canister shells, certain cann...
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Small iron barshot with two balls connected by square-shank bar, 1700s.1839 - Small iron barshot with two balls connected by square-shank bar, 1700s.
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Small iron barshot with two balls connected by square-shank bar, 1700s. 5 lb, 11" long. Two crude balls with lateral pieces missing joined by ...
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Half of a large iron barshot with one large ball and square-shank bar, probably 1700s.1840 - Half of a large iron barshot with one large ball and square-shank bar, probably 1700s.
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Half of a large iron barshot with one large ball and square-shank bar, probably 1700s. 15 lb, 5" x 8". Heavy and solid ball, with surface...
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Half of a large iron barshot with one large ball and remains of a bar, probably 1700s.1841 - Half of a large iron barshot with one large ball and remains of a bar, probably 1700s.
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Half of a large iron barshot with one large ball and remains of a bar, probably 1700s. 19-1/2 lb, 5" x 7". Heavy and solid ball, with sur...
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Small iron cannonball grenade, probably 1700s.1842 - Small iron cannonball grenade, probably 1700s.
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Small iron cannonball grenade, probably 1700s. 2 lb, 3" in diameter. Neat, well-preserved hollow ball with casting seam all around the middle ...
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Large iron cannonball, probably 1700s.1843 - Large iron cannonball, probably 1700s.
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Large iron cannonball, probably 1700s. 16 lb, 5" in diameter. Very heavy and solid ball with light surface corrosion, one minor hairline crack...
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Medium-large iron cannonball, probably 1700s.1844 - Medium-large iron cannonball, probably 1700s.
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Medium-large iron cannonball, probably 1700s. 10-1/2 lb, 4" in diameter. Solid and well-preserved ball with only light surface corrosion, no b...
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Small iron cannonball, probably 1700s.1845 - Small iron cannonball, probably 1700s.
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Small iron cannonball, probably 1700s. 3-1/4 lb, 3" in diameter. Very smooth, well-preserved ball, totally uncorroded, very small rust spots b...
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Iron "canister" shot, Civil War period (mid-1800s).1846 - Iron "canister" shot, Civil War period (mid-1800s).
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Iron "canister" shot, Civil War period (mid-1800s). 6 lb, 5" tall and 3-1/2" in diameter. Among the most effective anti-personn...
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Steel cabasset, Spanish, ca. 1650.1847 - Steel cabasset, Spanish, ca. 1650.
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Steel cabasset, Spanish, ca. 1650. 3 lb, approx. 11" x 8" x 7". A hand-forged Spanish helmet of classic form with ridged medial and ...
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Holy water sprinkler (long-handled morning-star), Bavarian, 1500s-1600s.1848 - Holy water sprinkler (long-handled morning-star), Bavarian, 1500s-1600s.
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Holy water sprinkler (long-handled morning-star), Bavarian, 1500s-1600s. 5 lb, 71" long. Basically a long, wooden club with short, square-shan...
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Holy water sprinkler (long-handled morning-star), Swiss, 1600s-1700s.1849 - Holy water sprinkler (long-handled morning-star), Swiss, 1600s-1700s.
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Holy water sprinkler (long-handled morning-star), Swiss, 1600s-1700s. 5 lb, 64-1/2" long. Just like the last lot (long wooden club with spikes...
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Lot of two wooden pikes (long-handled spears), European, ca. 1750.1850 - Lot of two wooden pikes (long-handled spears), European, ca. 1750.
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Lot of two wooden pikes (long-handled spears), European, ca. 1750. 8 lb total, each about 91" long. Impressively long weapons with still-sharp...
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