Decoys, Bird Carvings and Ornithological Art Early Americana, Rare Sporting Collectibles and Antique Military Items
We are now accepting consignments for our next sale.
Short-Billed Dowitcher by Al Jordan - SOLD FOR $700
A 9 inch Short-billed Dowitcher World Class shorebird decoy carving by Al Jordan of Rochester, NY, signed by the maker on the bottom of the base..Jordan is a World Class professional bird carver. In original condition.
Exceptional Engraved Powder Horn - SOLD FOR $2,000
A 12 3/4 inch engraved powder horn, depicting a Lion and a Unicorn, maps depicting areas of Colonial New York, during the mid-1700s. One area of the horn follows the Mohawk River from Albany to Lake Ontario. The other area of the horn follows the Hudson River to Lake Champlain and into Canada, where Montreal and Quebec are inscribed.
Colonial Currency - SOLD FOR $1287
Revolutionary War Era currency from New Jersey, April 17, 1764 Six Pounds; Pennsylvania, October 5, 1773, Shillings; and Maryland April 10, 1774, Four Dollars
Rare Museum Quality Gunstock Tomahawk - SOLD FOR $5,000
A 23 inch tiger maple "Gunstock" tomahawk, with a 5 inch blade. The wooden handle is lightly decorated with brass tacks, The hand forged blade exhibits 3 decorative stamps on one side and a partial stamp on the other side.
An Early Scottish Regimental Flintlock Pistol - SOLD FOR $2,750
A circa 1750, 13 inch steel flintlock pistol by Issac Bissell (active 1740s-1783) with a round barrel, the top of which has two Birmingham proofs and is engraved "R H R" for the "Royal Highland Regiment", the lock is engraved "Bissell" . The grip exhibits a small floral motif on both sides, and a "Ram's Horn" butt. One side has a long belt clip. Bissell made pistols for the Royal Highland Regiment , which became the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, famously known as "Black Watch", the regiment carried Bissell pistols during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. In the 1790s, the 42nd stopped carrying pistols.
British Distinguished Conduct Medal - SOLD FOR $1600
A rare 1-1/2 inch British King George VI - Distinguished Conduct in the Field- medal. Made even substantially rarer by having been awarded to Staff Sargent A.J. Schukes, USA. Very Few of these medals were presented to American Soldiers. His name is engraved on the bottom edge. in very good condition
Founder, Jim Parker, a collector, carver and decoy historian has professionally cataloged 20+ million dollars worth of decoys, bird carvings, folk art, wildlife art, antique firearms, historical military objects, hunting and fishing gear and antique collectibles.
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