ALLEMEANGEL SCHOOL KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO NATHANIEL CLAUSE.

ALLEMEANGEL SCHOOL KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO NATHANIEL CLAUSE. Cal. 45 smooth bore. 8-3/4″ full octagon unsigned bbl. Pistol has 5 silver inlays and the 2 brass lock bolt screw washers are ornate and of the northwestern Lehigh County style. The flint lock appears to be original flint and is marked “I. Jones Warranted”. The rear ramrod entrance ferrule tang extends all the way to the trigger guard and has decoration at the center which is suggestive of Nathaniel Clause’s unique style. Fine curly maple stock is finished in a red violin finish, also correct for the Lehigh County area. Brass nosecap is closed at the end and the forend wood is not V shaped, suggesting this gun was made in the Allemeangel School located in North Western Lehigh and North Eastern Berks Counties. Nathaniel Clause was located in Heidelberg Township Lehigh County, which would be consistent with the characteristics of this gun. This is a fine pistol and a rare example of the Allemeangel School. PROVENANCE: Ex. Tom Seymour collection. CONDITION: Fine original condition throughout with much original red violin finish remaining. Lock appears to be original flint. Overall a fine example. 4-35424 RGG28 (9,500-14,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2608	$12,650.00	ALLEMEANGEL SCHOOL KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO NATHANIEL CLAUSE. Cal. 45 smooth bore. 8-3/4″ full octagon unsigned bbl. Pistol has 5 silver inlays and the 2 brass lock bolt screw washers are ornate and of the northwestern Lehigh County style. The flint lock appears to be original flint and is marked “I. Jones Warranted”. The rear ramrod entrance ferrule tang extends all the way to the trigger guard and has decoration at the center which is suggestive of Nathaniel Clause’s unique style. Fine curly maple stock is finished in a red violin finish, also correct for the Lehigh County area. Brass nosecap is closed at the end and the forend wood is not V shaped, suggesting this gun was made in the Allemeangel School located in North Western Lehigh and North Eastern Berks Counties. Nathaniel Clause was located in Heidelberg Township Lehigh County, which would be consistent with the characteristics of this gun. This is a fine pistol and a rare example of the Allemeangel School. PROVENANCE: Ex. Tom Seymour collection. CONDITION: Fine original condition throughout with much original red violin finish remaining. Lock appears to be original flint. Overall a fine example. 4-35424 RGG28 (9,500-14,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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.

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