Tag: George L. Miller

Featured: Lifebuoy recovered from USS Arizona, 1860 saber of Battle of Little Bighorn survivor, presentation-grade Collins Bowie knife, Lincoln’s flask, 1862 silver Lincoln Indian Peace MedalDENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s has gone above and beyond all expectations in preparing an incomparable selection of firearms, militaria and highly important American historical objects for its December 14-17 auction. Morphy’s team will be welcoming guests to the company’s spacious central Pennsylvania gallery for each of the sessions, and all forms of remote bidding will be available, including live via the Internet through Morphy Live.Morphys Dec. 14-17 auction presents premier collectible firearms and militaria including stellar collection of presentation & Civil War swords, Lincoln Indian Peace Medal and personal flaskSpanning more than 2,400 lots, the auction features a spectacular array of museum-quality Civil War swords and militaria, early advertising and historical memorabilia, Native American artworks, exceptional sporting arms, and military arms that include World War I and World War II issues. Also of note are more than a dozen lots of coveted Vietnam War bring-backs. The sale starts with items from America’s Revolutionary War era and post-colonial days, with beautifully provenanced pieces that will delight collectors. There are muskets, bayonets, pistols and powder horns, including an example from French and Indian War period that was professionally engraved with the image of a map of New York. Its detail shows many important forts, churches, and other buildings of its time and comes with a letter of provenance stating it once hung on the wall of Unity Lodge in Lebanon Valley, New York, home of Major Elisha Gilbert. The horn was likely acquired by Gilbert’s father from a British soldier in New York during the French and Indian War. It subsequently passed by descent through the Gilbert family. Auction estimate: $7,000-$10,000Moving into the mid-19th century, the auction’s opening