Military Arms Vignette, with Details of Each Piece

Hewlett P. Leake
Circa 1836
NY State Militia Officer
Portrait and Presentation Sword
Oil on canvas, 34 by 29-inches framed
Portrait of Hewlett P. Leake in Uniform of a NY State Militia Officer, circa 1836. Approximately 34-inches x 29-inches framed, view area approximately 29 ½-inches x 24 ½-inches. Half-length portrait of a field grade general staff officer of the New York State Militia. In the background is an encampment and a crenellated stone tower over which flies a 25 star flag. The figure in the painting has been identified as Hewlett P. Leake (b. c. 1810) of New York City (Hewlett P. Leake is identified in an 1859 NYC Directory as a House Agent.)
Leake is shown holding an M1832 General and Staff Officer's Sword. Accompanying the painting is an Ames General and Staff Officer's sword with "Hewlett P. Leake" engraved on the blade. The eagle on the blade is similar to the 1807 - 1836 half-dollar eagle. The blade is also decorated with a figure of Tecumseh, crossed flags, trophies (with N. P. Ames Cutler Springfield inscribed) and "NY." Gilt hilt and grips of sheet silver. The sword comes in a black leather scabbard w/ gilt fixtures. The pommel in the painting is shown with acanthus leaf decoration, which was offered by Ames, while this sword has only two bands. The sword is in excellent condition and the scabbard is in good condition with some breaks in the leather and excellent fittings.
The painting has been relined and appears, under black light, to have been mended in the upper left as well as having a few quarter-sized areas of in-painting on the face.
Price: $42,500 Includes Portrait and Presentation Sword
570-67

Regulation Civil War Infantry Eagle Drum
All parts original and authentic
Circa 1864
Label inside drum reads "C & F Soistmann / Manufacturers of all kinds of drums / No. 458 Dillwyn Street / Philadelphia". Conrad and Frederick Soistmann are listed as drum makers at this address in 1863. This manufacturer had a contract with the Army in 1864 for 1,000 drums. This painted eagle on this drum is excellent with only minor losses of paint. Most of the original tensioners are missing; however, the rope is original and solid. Bottom head is about nonexistent; top head is solid but warped with the top rim fitting loosely. Very good overall.
(15.5" high by 16.5" in diameter.)
Price: $13,750
DKL103

Ichabod Robie's Engraved Powder Horns
One Dated 1766, "J Chabod Robie/His Horn/Chester Town...further engraved/John Clay Ensign The other...Ichabod Robie/ His Powder Horn/1766...further carved with a fantastic beast
A pair of Ichabod Robie Carved Powder Horns dating to circa 1766...both horns are named to Ichabod Robie and both are dated 1766. The larger horn, approximately 12.75-inches long, is decorated with a building, floral and geometric shapes, and a checkered pattern as well as being inscribed "ICHABOD ROBIE / his horn July the 7 1766 / CHESTER TOWN the year / 1766 / John Clay / Ensign." The carving on Clay's name is deeper and the coloring appears darker, though this may simply be a result of the deeper cuts. "John Clay" is also lightly inscribed in script. While there is no way to know for sure why "John Clay / Ensign" was engraved on the horn it is known that Ichabod Robie and John Clay were both in Captain Stephen Dearborn's company, Colonel Thomas Stickney's regiment of Stark's brigade at the Battle of Bennington. Robie died at Bennington and one may suppose that Clay kept his fallen comrade's horn for both sentimental and practical reasons and that he embellished it with his own name, thus explaining the differences in carving and coloring.
Ichabod Robie was the second son of Henry Robie (1714-1807) and the grandson of Colonel Ichabod Robie, a member of the New Hampshire legislature and one of the founders of Chester, New Hampshire.
The second horn, approximately 12-inches long, is inscribed "ICHABOD : ROBIE / HIS : POWDER : HORN 1766." The horn is decorated with a carving of a fantastic stylized animal. The end of the horn extends slightly more than ¼-inch beyond the wood plug and has several chips as a result. The spouts are carved with the plugs of both being pegged and original.
Price: $18,750
281-14

Double Over/Under Percussion Pistol
Belgium
With magnificent engraved silver plated eagle grip
With Hidden Dagger
Having a silver plated brass eagle head grip, iron belt hook; the silver inlay on the .54-caliber octagonal to round barrels read "LONDON" in gold gilded lettering within silver line engraved banner between barrels. The grip detaches to reveal double-edged dagger. The tang, lock plate, hammer and breach are engraved. The walnut stock has a great patina and is inlayed with engraved silver pieces. The pistol is approximately 10-inches long, nipples adjust, no maker's mark, wooden ramrod mounted on side of barrels, silver mounts, dolphin shaped hammer, the brown-gray barrels are evenly pitted. Overall approximately 15.5-inches, barrels approximately 10.5-inches.
Price: $8,950
980-66

Eagle Pommel Sword
Made for American Market
The rococo form knuckle guard indicates that this is a post War of 1812 sword, probably of German / French manufacture for the American market. The eagles on the langet, though adorned with the traditional shield, olive branch, and arrows, seem more closely related to the French Imperial eagle of France than to the traditional American eagle. The blade is partially blued and gilded with a central engraved motif of cannon, lances, and other military accoutrements. There are typical cracks in the bone handle and some slight nicks along the edge of the blade. No scabbard. Approximately 34-inches long.
Price: $1,400
LIT934

US Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol By North
A respectable inexpensive piece. - SOLD
Simeon North produced high quality arms for the US Government from 1799 to 1850...this example with early lock markings has a small piece of wood repaired above lock plate and appears to be a US condemned piece (deaccessed by the government). The wood is slightly worn and smooth and appears to be waxed. The metal is medium to light gray with correct markings on barrel and lock. The ramrod is a replacement. There is the beginning of a small crack on the left side near the side plate.
LIT824

Outstanding US Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol by Waters
Dated 1837...fully marked
In Almost Unused Condition...hammer and lockplate in fantastic dark blackish color! A clean example...the lock is clearly marked A. Waters, Millbury, MS 1847; the left rear of barrel is marked US over JH over P. The wood is good with no burnout or repairs. There are two good cartouches on the left side. The example is in original flint; rammer assembly is original. All metal parts in very good bright condition with only minor pitting in touch hole area.
Price: $4,500
LIT913

Militia Snare Drum
Possibly New York City
Circa 1860
The dark rosewood shell provides strong contrast illuminating the stylized New York State Arms. The rims are decorated with a trailing vine and leaf motive stenciled with bronze powder. An outstanding open-winged eagle stands on a gold globe with lemon yellow trim; vibrantly colored American flags and two obscured state regimental flags flank the seal above a trophy of cannon barrels, swords and muskets all contributing to the overall balance and success. There is an almost identical drum in the West Point Museum. This drum remains in terrific bright condition and stands at 14.25-inches.
Price: $5,900
570-31

Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
Infantry Officer's Shako
With Saxony Blue Pompon
Model 1851
Dark blue felt shako, lined with chintz, with stamped brass eagle insignia, and gold wire embroidered Infantry horn, silver letter "G" between, black leather chinstrap held by Massachusetts Volunteer Militia buttons, black leather visor, light blue (Saxony) spherical worsted pompon. The Saxony blue pompons were worn from 1851-1853 when they were replaced by sky blue pompons. Fabric shows some even fading and loss of nap, leather in very good condition, pompon missing metal ferrule on bottom and has some fading and soiling, overall condition is good. (Approximately 7 ½-inches tall.)
Price: $3,995
194-1

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