Image | Lot | Price | Description |
1401
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$2,012.50
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA WROUGHT IRON MORTAR.SN NSN. This mortar measures 10″ overall with a 4-1/4″ bore with wrought iron band reinforcements and appears quite crude but functional. Most likely saw action in some war though it is difficult to ascertain country of origin although it did come from the Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection which specialized in early American cannon. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Iron patina pitted overall, slightly asymmetric either from use or manufacture. 4-54122 JS277 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1401
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |