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LOT 1098
John Bivins Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commemorative Contemporary Raised Relief Carved Flintlock American Long Rifle with Documentation - Serial no. 107, 50 cal., 43 3/4 inch octagon bbl., antiqued blue/brown finish, raised relief carved
curly maple stock. John Bivins was one of the early masters of 20th century American long rifle making, and his work continues to influence makers today. He trained with Wallace Gusler of Colonial Williamsburg fame and was the mentor of other well-respected modern
makers. This very fine rifle is number 107 of 200 from the Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commemorative Longrifle run handcrafted by Bivins and
other contemporary riflemakers and has the commemorative plaque in the patch box where it doesn’t distract from the beauty of the rifle. Unlike a normal commemorative firearm, these traditional flintlock rifles are handcrafted and vary from rifle to rifle. The antiqued blue barrel has traditional style blade and notch sights and Bivins’ silver “I-B” maker’s mark on the upper left flat at the breech. Like most of the original rifles, the swamped barrel is otherwise plain. The lock has no visible markings and is finished in an antique brown. Aside from the silver oval wrist escutcheon, the furniture is brass. The patch box and side plate have floral, scroll, and border engraving. The beautifully figured maple stock is very finely carved with molding on the forend and butt, stylized flats, a floral motif at the breech, scrollwork at the rear of the wrist, stepped cheek rest, and raised relief scrollwork on the left side of the butt. Documentation relating to the sale of the rifle in 1980 and a copy of the Bicentennial Commission of Pennsylvania sheet for this rifle, a H. White highly engraved powder horn numbered to the gun, a jag, and a patch worm are included. CONDITION: Very fine overall with nearly all of the attractive “antiqued” textured blue finish on the barrel and brown on the lock as well as an attractive aged patina on the brass furniture, dark aged patina on the silver wrist escutcheon, crisp engraving and carving, some very light oxidation from storage, and minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. These bicentennial rifles are very difficult to come by as are any of Bivins’ incredible and influential rifles. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 LOT 1101 Carl Kauba “Amerika” Native American Bronze Statue - Carl Kauba (Vienna 1865-1922) vintage bronze “Amerika”. This wonderful bronze of an Indian Chief attired in full Indian dress with a war bonnet on his head. He is semi-crouched displaying his war club in one hand & attached to his body feathered war shield that would protect him from his enemy’s weapons. The statue was issued in very limited quantities & was considered to be his best Indian work bronze. Even though Kauba did not visit America to view the Indians first hand, he had a great reference library in his studio in Vienna so that he could create wonderful Indian bronzes from his various books & photos. The bronze is signed on the obverse Kauba with a Geschutz Mark (German Patent number) 6257. The dimensions are HT: 24in. X W: 10in. 2in. Circular marble base, weight ~35lbs. CONDITION: Very good with minimal handling/storage evidence. Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 1099
Alfred Williams Sheffield Bowie Knife with Sheath - 12 inches overall, with a 6 3/4 inch clip point blade marked “ALFRED/WILLIAMS/SHEFFIELD/ENGLAND” on the left ricasso, with a nickel plated “S” pattern guard, brass collar, and a smooth one piece bone grip. Two brown leather sheaths are included.
CONDITION: Very good. The otherwise fine blade has been sharpened, with mild spotting, mixed patina and some handling marks. The attractive grip is fine with age stress lines and some mild wear overall. Both sheaths show wear, tear, and lost stitching on the exterior.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 1100
Two Stag Handled Folding Knives, One by George Wostenholm - 1) George Wostenholm I-XL folding knife with German silver fittings and stag grip scales. 10 3/4 inches when extended with a 4 1/2 inch blade. 2) Large unmarked folding knife with stag grip scales and German silver escutcheon. 14 5/8 inches when extended with a 6 1/2 inch drop point blade.
CONDITION: 1) Good, blade showing mostly a grey patina with some light pitting, evidence of moderate cleaning/sharpening, and the grip scales with some minor chips absent and a few minor cracks. Blade is loose/does not lock tightly. 2) Good, showing mostly a bright grey patina with some light pitting scattered throughout, evidence
of mild cleaning/sharpening, and mildly worn grip scales with a minor crack. Blade is slightly loose but otherwise locks as it should.
Estimate: 1,000 - 1,600
LOT 1102
Large Gliding Eagle
Attributed to Scott - This large
Gliding Eagle is attributed to Scott (Am
20/21th C). The polychrome bronze shows
an eagle gliding down to a tree trunk
base with wings unfurled and both claws
extended to grasp onto the tree trunk base. The eagle has a white head and tail feathers with a polished yellow beak and intense dark oval eyes. The eagle rests on a rectangular black beveled marble plinth. Dimensions: HT: 40”, W: 36”, weight: ~30lbs, on a 9”W x 18”L x 1”HT marble plinth.
CONDITION: Very good with only very slight handling/ storage marks.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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