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FORSYTHES’ LARGE ANTIQUES AUCTION

FORSYTHES’ LARGE ANTIQUES AUCTION
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012, 11:00 A.M.
SHARONVILLE (CINCINNATI), OHIO

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   Pages 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 . 12   Lot # 141 - 175
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TITLE DESCRIPTION LOW EST HIGH EST
 
       
141
STERLING SILVER LOT
STERLING SILVER LOT Includes eleven Gorham silver teaspoons. Good condition. 7.15 Troy oz. 120 200
142
STERLING SILVER LOT
STERLING SILVER LOT Includes souvenir spoon of Charleston, St. Louis and English hallmarked of "William Shakespeare’’, plus a Rockwell English teaspoon, plus one small ladle, plus one sterling handled server. Good condition. 2.65 Troy oz. without server. 70 120
142A
RUSSIAN SILVER SPOON
RUSSIAN SILVER SPOON With engraved building on back of bowl. Hallmarked with maker's mark and “84” inside hallmark. Good condition. 4 1/2" long. 60 120
143
MODEL 1873 TRAP DOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE
MODEL 1873 TRAP DOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE With Springfield marked lock plate and breach marked "U.S. Model 1873".  Full walnut stock with steel butt plate and sling swivels.  Untouched finish.  Light pitting, cleaning rod and front swivel missing.  51 1/4" long. 300 500
144
EARLY PERCUSSION FOWLING GUN
EARLY PERCUSSION FOWLING GUN Lock plate marked "Richard & Patrick New York" with walnut half stock nickel mounts.  Damascus barrel marked "London", steel butt plate with original wood ramrod.  Light pitting.  56 1/2" long. 150 250
145
REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE 
REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE  Supplied to Japanese Army.  With walnut stock and forearm, Japanese markings on receiver, lever and barrel band. With sling swivels and cleaning rod.  Uncleaned.  Moderate pitting and butt plate is old replacement.  48" long. 150 300
146
M1867 AMES SWORD & SCABBARD
M1860 AMES & SWORD SCABBARD With gilt cast brass hilt with braided wire wrapped leather grip, ricasso marked "Ames/Sword/Co./Chicopec; Mass." with 30" blade etched with patriotic motifs and "William Preston" on blade with nickel plated steel scabbard with cast brass drag, throat and two carrying rings.  31 1/2" long.  total length of sword is 35".  1st. Lt. William Preston was one of two officers of that name in the Union Army.  it is either the one from Co. K 1st. Mass. heavy artillery, promoted to captain and wounded at Spotsylvania Courthouse or 1st. Lt. from Co. A. 5th. Del. Infantry, promoted to Quarter Master.  Slight wear to leather grip, otherwise fine.   150 300
147
M1860 OFFICERS SWORD & SCABBARD
M1860 OFFICERS SWORD & SCABBARD With cast brass hilt with braided wire wrapped leather covered grip, ricasso marked "The M.C. Lilley Co., Columbus; O." with etched patriotic motifs on blade and monogrammed "S.D.".  Total length 35 3/4".  Nickeled steel scabbard with cast brass drag, throat and two carrying rings.  31 1/2" long.  Slight wear to leather, otherwise fine. 100 200
148
CIVIL WAR ERA NAVAL CUTLASS & SCABBARD
CIVIL WAR ERA NAVAL CUTLASS & SCABBARD With single pieces cast brass hilt with knuckle bow and ribbed grip, steel rivet pommel, with single edged steel blade stamped on ricasso "CA".  28 3/4" long.  In fitted leather scabbard with brass drag with ball terminal and brass throat with frog stud.  24 1/4" long.  Very good. 100 200
149
M1852 NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD
M1852 NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD With cast brass hilt with cast brass wrapped shark skin grip, ricasso marked with "Star of David" and "Made in USA" with patriotic etching.   37" long with leather scabbard with cast brass drag with dolphins, throat with carrying ring and middle band with carrying ring.  32" long.  Missing pommel gold paint on brass and scabbard in two pieces. 100 200
150
M1860 STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD & SCABBARD
M1860 STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD & SCABBARD With cast brass hilt with fold down guard, shark skin wrapped grip, unmarked ricasso and blade with etched patriotic motifs, 35" long.  Steel scabbard with cast brass drag, carrying rings and throat.  30 1/2" long.  Polished and some pitting on steel. 100 200
151
MEXICAN WAR EAGLE POMMEL SWORD
MEXICAN WAR EAGLE POMMEL SWORD With cast brass guard/knuckle bow with U.S. shield breasted eagle.  Fine cast brass eagle pommel and bone grip.  Unmarked steel blade.  Missing collar from grip and capstand nut replaced.  33 1/2" long. 100 200
152
ID'D CIVIL WAR OHIO 7TH CAVALRY FROCK COAT
ID'D CIVIL WAR OHIO 7TH CAVALRY FROCK COAT Which belonged to Major Augustus Norton, with period inked inscription on inside liner of left arm near shoulder reading "Maj. A. Norton/7th OV Cav.".  This blue wool seven button double breasted officer's frock coat has three shield breasted eagle cuff buttons with "C" in shield as do the fourteen buttons on front and four on split tail in rear.  Green silk lining and polished linen lining in sleeves.  Norton enlisted as captain but was soon promoted to Major in Nov. of 62.  Regiment was drawn from SW Ohio, where Norton was from the Hocking Hills area.  Known as the River Regiment their engagements included Carter's Station, Mt. Sterling, KY Dutton's Hill, Mills Springs, Rocky Gap, pursued and cornered Morgan's Cavalry through Ohio to Bluffington Island.  Captured CSA garrison at Cumberland Gap, second fight at Carter's Station, Tenn., Blue Springs, lost 112 men at Rogersville, Siege of Knoxville, Bean's Station, New Market, Danbridge, Fair Garden, fought and defeated Morgan's Cavalry again near Cynthiana, KY., Franklin, Tenn., City Gate and Nashville.  This cavalry unit saw some very heavy fighting throughout the war with 560 casualties in the regiment.  A very few small moth holes and light wear at collar.  One of the finest we have seen. 2000 3000
153
ID'D OHIO 7TH CAVALRY OFFICER'S CAPE
ID'D OHIO 7TH CAVALRY OFFICER'S CAPE Which belonged to Major a. Norton (see lot 52) in blue wool with darker blue wool lining and six U.S. shield breasted brass buttons.  Excellent almost unused condition. 600 1000
154
WAR RELATED CAPE & JACKET
WAR RELATED CAPE & JACKET WWI Red Cross cape with belt, with shell jacket, possibly military academy, with red corporal stripes and eagle and 15 brass buttons. Good condition. 100 200
155
INDIAN WARS KEPI
INDIAN WARS KEPI With bugle cap badge on top, crossed swords (Cavalry) with 1st. Regt. Co. F. eagle buttons holding leather chin strap and black leather bill.  Marked "John Lutz 204 South Sixth St. Springfield, Ills.".  Moderate wear, still very good.  Not sure if badges are original. 100 200
156
ID'D CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX
ID'D CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOX From the 12th N.Y. Infantry with cast brass regimental shield on front flap.  Interior inscribed in period ink "L.N. Jones/ Co. G. 12th Regt.".   Retains original tinned steel liner for 16 rounds.  Stamped on back "REGT/37".  Leather somewhat stiff and cracked otherwise good.  7 1/2" x 2" x 7" high. 100 200
157
12TH N.Y. INFANTRY CIVIL WAR HAT BADGE
12TH N.Y. INFANTRY CIVIL WAR HAT BADGE In stamped brass with original rear attachment loops.  Very early Civil War era.  Excellent condition.  4 1/4" x 4 1/2" high. 100 200
158
12TH N.Y. INFANTRY CIVIL WAR HAT BADGE
12TH N.Y. INFANTRY CIVIL WAR HAT BADGE In stamped brass with original folding pins to attach to kepi.  Good condition.  3 1/2" x 4 1/4" high. 100 200
159
CIVIL WAR SADDLE WITH CSA MARKINGS
CIVIL WAR SADDLE WITH CSA MARKINGS This modified McClellan U.S. Army saddle has wooden stirrups with leather covers and oval brass "CSA" plates attached with pins through leather. One wood stirrup incised initials "DS". Saddle has leather carbine holster, period saddle bags and an additional tooled leather seat covering the open center of the McClellan. Expected wear but overall good condition. 800 1200
160
EARLY HIGH BACK WESTERN ROPING SADDLE
EARLY HIGH BACK WESTERN ROPING SADDLE Extensively tooled brown leather with large brass conchos that appear to be old coins.  Rawhide covered wooden pommel and stirrups.  Circa 1880-1910.  Heavy use wear and seams split on back. 300 500
161
MCCLELLAN SADDLE
MCCLELLAN SADDLE Likely an early 20th Century WWI example with brass stirrups and added brass plate to back.  Good condition.   100 200
162
EARLY CAST IRON 19TH CENTURY SIGNAL CANNON
EARLY CAST IRON 19TH CENTURY SIGNAL CANNON 13 1/4" long with circa 1 1/4" bore, with touch hole and wrought iron axel.  Some pitting . 200 300
163
CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON
CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON Civil War era type with working wheels.  In old green paint.  Light pitting, otherwise good condition.  16" long. 100 200
164
LG. CIVIL WAR PHOTO OF LT. JOHN GIBSON
LG. CIVIL WAR PHOTO OF LT. JOHN GIBSON 19th Century photograph of Lt. John Gibson, 161st. N.Y. infantry with attached brass plaque reading "John Gibson/1st. Lieut. Co. A/161st. Regt. N.Y." in uniform.  Lt. Gibson was wounded in action at Sabine Crossroads, LA.  The 161st. had an honorable battle record with their first engagement with the Dept. of the Gulf at Clinton Plank Road, Plains store and the long siege of Ft. Hudson.  Later engagement at Donaldsonville, LA. Sabine Crossroads, Pleasant Hill, Cane River Crossing and Mansura.  Gen. Canby's operations against Ft. Blakely, Spanish Ft. and Mobile.    Fine condition.  Framed 19" x 24". 200 300
165
CIVIL WAR PHOTO ALBUM
CIVIL WAR PHOTO ALBUM  With unpublished photo of Gen. Daniel McCoy of the 24th & 175th Ohio Infantry.  This cdv album has 48 albumen and tintype images and one 9th plate cased image.  Was found in Highland County, Ohio where McCoy was born.  The albumen cdv image of Daniel is in his sergeants uniform with back mark of R.E. Weeks, Sandusky, Ohio with period inked inscription on back "Gen. D. McCoy 24th O.V.A.".  The cased image is also of Daniel and an ambrotype.  McCoy enlisted as a Sergeant in June of 61 in Co. I. 24th O.V.I. was promoted quickly and often, 2nd Lieutenant 7-13-62, 1st Lieutenant 5-1-63, Capt. 4-21-64, Lt. Colonel 9-14-64 in 175th O.V.I., Brig-Gen. 3-13-65 by Brevet and Colonel 6-6-65.  Wounded on Sept. 20th 1863 at Chickamauga.  During his stint with the 24th, he saw action at Shiloh, Stone River where 1/4th of its men were lost, Chickamauga, Lookout Mt. and other lesser battles.  While in the 175th saw action at Franklin and Nashville against Hood.  Both images of McCoy are clean and very good.
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166
ID'D CIVIL WAR FIFE
ID'D CIVIL WAR FIFE Maple with original brass end caps with carved inscription, reading "Va's Long 1860 to N.H. Long Muncie, Ind. Williams Post 78 G.A.R.". 14 1/2" long with fine old polished patina. Nathan Hale Long great-grandfather of M.K. Hogemann. Fife was given to him by his father James in Muncie. Nathan was a private in Co. A. 134th Indiana Infantry. The 134th were used to guard Sherman's supply and communication lines along the Memphis & Charlestown, Nashville & Chattanooga and Tennessee & Alabama railroads and often fought off guerillas in the area. Excellent condition. 400 600
167
CIVIL WAR ROSEWOOD FIFE
CIVIL WAR ROSEWOOD FIFE With original German silver end caps in fine untouched patina.  Excellent condition.  17" long. 125 250
168
CIVIL WAR ROSEWOOD FIFE
CIVIL WAR ROSEWOOD FIFE With original brass end caps in fine untouched patina.  Excellent condition.  15" long. 100 200
169
KENTUCKY FRANK & LITTLE FAWN WILD WEST LETTER
KENTUCKY FRANK & LITTLE FAWN WILD WEST LETTER In manuscript pencil on printed and illustrated letterhead.  A 1923 letter from Waynesburg, Kentucky with illustrations in letterhead of both Kentucky Frank & Little Fawn in early mahogany frame.  Normal folds, otherwise fine.  8 1/2" x 10 1/2". 150 250
170
COLTON'S 1852 POCKET MAP OF INDIANA
COLTON'S 1852 POCKET MAP OF INDIANA With original embossed cloth covered boards (3.25" x 5")  with hand colored fold out map entitled "Colton's New Map of IndianaÉ" published by J.H. Colton, N.Y. 1852, 13.75" x 16.75".  Inked owner's name at margin, framed.  Slight wear to boards, otherwise fine condition. 300 500
171
THIRD REICH SA DAGGER & SHEATH
THIRD REICH SA DAGGER & SHEATH Storm troopers or brown shirts dagger with wood grip inset with eagle and enameled "SA' symbol, nickel guard, pommel and capstand nut.  Original steel scabbard with nickel drag and throat with carrying ring.  8 1/2" double edged steel blade etched with "Ulles fur Deutschland" and marked on ricasso "Kolumbuswerk/Edvardbecker/Solingen".  Total length in scabbard 14 1/2".  Slight wear, good condition.   400 600
172
THIRD REICH ALLACH PORCELAIN SS PLATE
THIRD REICH ALLACH PORCELAIN SS PLATE With embossed "SS" in laurel wreath, marked on back with entwined green zigzag lines over "Allach".  Excellent condition.  9 3/4" dia. 800 1200
173
DAF THIRD REICH NAZI'S PHOTO ALBUM W/ALBERT SPEER
DAF THIRD REICH NAZI'S PHOTO ALBUM W/ALBERT SPEER With thirty-five 4 1/2" x 7" silver print photographs of the funeral of one of the high ranking members of the Nazi's labor organization known as the DAF. This organization was formed after the Nazi party took control of the German government and outlawed and seized all the assets of all the labor unions in the country. The organization forced all union members to join the DAF and controlled who was eligible for the military draft early in the war. The DAF (German Labor Front) was headed by Dr. Robert Ley, who committed suicide while awaiting trial for war crimes in 1945. The first photo in the album shows leading Nazi Albert Speer in the center of the image, looking down at cart for coffin. Speer, was one of the principal architects of the Third Reich. Album shows both civilian and military leaders attending the funeral, as well as large military escort, and band following the casket to the cemetery. All with cello corner tabs holding photos in a card stock album with rice paper dividers. Several photos with DAF flag which had Nazi's swastika and machine gear wheel. Photo excellent, album with minor wear. 400 600
174
WWII THIRD REICH DOUBLE DECAL HELMET
WWII THIRD REICH DOUBLE DECAL HELMET In original dark gray/black paint.  Moderate wear to paint and decals, no liner.  
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175
ENAMELED THIRD REICH MEDAL WITH RIBBON
ENAMELED THIRD REICH MEDAL WITH RIBBON With black eagle with shield with red cross and black swastika with laurel wreath surround below on large white cross, marked on back "CHR. Bauer/Wilzheim", with red and white ribbon.  Fine condition.  2 1/2" h. 100 150
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