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LOT 3352
Very Scarce Civil War Era Spanish 6-Pounder Mountain Howitzer Dated 1865 with Carriage - Serial no. 9557, 3 inch. This Spanish mountain howitzer utilizes a 6-groove rifled 3-inch bore following the “de Beaulieu” principle in which
it uses shells equipped with six lugs that
engage the grooves. Large Spanish “crown/
I2” marked on top of the breech ahead of the
vent, the royal cipher of Queen Isabella II of
Spain. “F. DE S. 1865/No 9557” marked behind the
breech, indicating manufacture in the year 1865.
The South is said to have purchased some of these
Spanish mountain howitzers during the United States Civil
War. During the time frame of this howitzer’s date of manufacture
in 1865, there was also lots of unrest in Spain leading up to the
overthrow of Queen Isabella II in 1868. Only a handful of these are
known to exist, with the majority of them residing in museums.
CONDITION: Fine, brass retains an attractive golden aged patina with
some light dings from period use, some mild flash pitting, and crisp
markings. Carriage is very good with some cracks visible at the hubs,
some mild pitting on the iron components, and otherwise mostly stu
attractive and very scarce 1865 dated Spanish mountain howitzer that would
make a fine addition to any Civil War or artillery collection!
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3353
2-Inch Brass Cannon with Carriage - NSN, 2 inch. The brass cannon measures at approximately 38 1/2 inches from the muzzle to end of the bore. Functional vent hole with a hinged vent cover. The bore measures at approximately 2 inches. The wood carriage measures approximately 49 inches long with 30 1/2 inch diameter wheels.
“P 22” is marked on the left trunnion and on the top left of the carriage. “N JJ” is marked on the right trunnion.
CONDITION: Very good overall, brass remains bright, and the carriage has
some light corrosion on the iron fittings.
Provenance: The Richard P. Mellon Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3354
Sterling Silver Presentation Model of “The Wolf” 6-Inch Howitzer Manufactured at the Siege of Mafeking - This is a model of the 6 inch
howitzer, nicknamed “The Wolf”, that was built in the railway workshops of
Mafeking while it was under siege (13 October 1899-17 May 1900) during the
Second Boer War. The siege is often pointed at as one
of the few symbolic victories for the British early
in the war. The metal parts of the howitzer are
Sterling silver plated brass with four hallmarks
and “THE WOLF” on the barrel, the makers mark
“F.W” in a shield, and the carriage is hardwood.
The howitzer rests on a hardwood base with a
silver presentation plaque (five hallmarks,
“G&Sco/Ltd” makers mark) stating that
it was presented to The Royal Empire
Society by Major Samuel Weil along with
information about the howitzer. Weil was part of
a family of business owners present in South Africa
at the time that were critical in supplying British troops in
the region during the siege and throughout the war. The base
measures approximately 12 x 24 1/4 inches.
CONDITION: Very fine, 95% plus of the silver plating
remains showing an attractive antique patina with
some light edge wear showing bright brass. The wood
carriage and plinth shows minimal wear.
Provenance: The Richard P. Mellon Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3355
Two S.E. Eby Co. Philadelphia Swords with Scabbards - Both with straight blades, and chrome scabbards with brass fittings. The first is a U.S. 1902 pattern, and the other has a T-shaped hilt with eagle on the pommel. CONDITION: Very good overall with mild wear, including some light dings and scratches and some minor oxidation and struck out ricasso markings.
Provenance: The Richard P. Mellon Collection.
Estimate: 250 - 400
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BOTH THE CANNON BARREL AND PRESENTATION PLAQUE ARE HALLMARKED
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