Curiosities

Greeners Humane Horse...

Greeners Humane Horse Killer (CUR282)

Price $2,495.00
Greeners Humane Horse Killer. Rare gun for putting livestock down. This gun is in excellent condition with 90% of the original blue. Inside the outer tube is the firing mechanism that has the barrel, chamber and firing pin. This section unscrews from the outer tube, reverses and screws back in. You then use the brass knob to hit the firing pin while the brass plate attached to the outer tube is...
John Maycock All Metal...

John Maycock All Metal Flintlock Pistol (CUR297)

Price $2,295.00
John Maycock All Metal Flintlock Pistol. Extremely well done. This is an all metal Box Lock English style Flintlock pistol. This gun is 3” long. It comes in a case by the maker with all of the accessories. Gun is like new condition finished in the white with engraving.
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Fine Tinder Lighter (CUR278)

Fine Tinder Lighter (CUR278)

Price $2,250.00

Fine Tinder Lighter. Probably German made. Overall length is 9”. Lighter is complete, and the action works perfectly. The wood stock is excellent and has a nice warm patina. The frame has light scroll engraving. Powder testers and tinder lighters are very interesting collection items, and this is a handsome example!

Rare 1930's Hubley Cast...

Rare 1930's Hubley Cast Iron Patrol Popeye...

Price $1,800.00

Cast iron patrol Popeye motorcycle is marked "HUBLEY MFG. CO." on the tires. Dominations on the cycle is 4 1/2" W x 9 1/2" L x 5" H. In very good condition.

Vintage Montgomery Ward &...

Vintage Montgomery Ward & Co. Royal Canadian...

Price $199.95

This rare vintage "Mountie" uniform is in excellent condition and comes with the original box and packaging. Comes with knife that displays the image of a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman that is in good condition, and comes with a leather sheathe. Overall a well preserved vintage costume.

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19th Century Buffalo Coat...

19th Century Buffalo Coat (MIS1385)

Price $3,500.00

Authentic 19th century full length Buffalo coat. The sleeves have had elastic cuffs added inside the sleeve so it doesn't show. A neat period piece, in very good condition.

Penobscot Indian Root Club...

Penobscot Indian Root Club (MIS1365)

Price $2,695.00

These clubs were made up in main original for battle, then turned into ceremonial use. This club is circa 1890 – 1900. These clubs were made out of young birch trees that were up rooted and the head of the club was carved from the root section while the...

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Interesting Truncheon...

Interesting Truncheon (MEW2236)

Price $495.00

Vintage truncheon. Overall length is 13". Top of truncheon has a iron bust of a gentleman wearing a tricorn hat. A very neat curiosity!

Lot of English Knives,...

Lot of English Knives, Cowboy Rounds and...

Price $295.00

Lot of late 19th century items: Joseph Allen & Sons NON XLL bowie, J. Rodgers & Son bowie, a vintage holster and various cowboy rounds (some antique and some modern production).

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Tolles' Binocular Adapter...

Tolles' Binocular Adapter (CUR314)

Price $325.00

Vintage binocular adapter for monocular microscopes. Knob is marked "Patd. July 3'66 R.B. Tolles Boston". Comes with original case. An interesting scientific instrument.

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Bronze Age Luristan Spear...

Bronze Age Luristan Spear Point with Short...

Price $900.00
Bronze Age Luristan Spear Point with Short Sword Spear and Small Knife. Ancient Near East, Luristan, modern-day Iran, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE (3000-2400 years ago) spear point, length over all is 14½. Short sword spear length over all is 16½”. Small knife length over all is 14½”.
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Very Fine Miniature...

Very Fine Miniature Kentucky Pistol (CUR293)

Price $2,495.00
Very Fine Miniature Kentucky Pistol. Extremely well made miniature of a Kentucky pistol. 3 ¾” barrel and 7” overall. This appears to be an older made miniature. Stock is nicely carved around the tang. Action is functional.
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