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LOT 3356
Late 19th Century German Triumph Center-Fire Cartridge Gun Cane - Serial no. 7488, 16 gauge, 30 1/2 inch round bbl., hardwood stock, horn grips. Late 19th century Triumph center-fire cartridge gun cane. Horn grips on the steel handle containing the trigger and firing pin mechanism. Wood shaft with carved thorns. German “crown/U” and “crown/S” proofed at the collar. Opens at the breech end by turning the handle to the left to release the two locking lugs, allowing removal of the trigger mechanism and access for loading of a center-fire cartridge.
CONDITION: Fine overall with some light handling marks and gray patina on the metal surfaces. Grips are also fine with some light handling marks and a 1 inch crack on the bottom of the right grip. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Larry Mattson Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 3357
English Center-Fire Blow Gun Cane - NSN, 30 CF cal., 20 7/8 inch round bbl.. English unmarked center-fire blow gun cane with a brass smoothbore barrel housed inside of the Malacca shaft. To operate, the metal ferrule is removed from the muzzle (bottom) of the cane, then twist the shaft to the left about twelve inches below the handle and pull. A chamber emerges for loading a center-
fire cartridge. Push the upper and lower sections back together and twist the right to lock. The top of the round brass handle unscrews to reveal the blow hole. The
compartment between the blow hole and the outer edge once held a sponge like, energy -absorbing material that was intended to absorb the force of the recoil and
prevent the user from losing their front teeth. To fire, tip the cane up so the firing pin slides down its channel to the rear and against the blow hole, and use your mouth
to blow air into the hole to send the firing pin into the rear end of the center-fire cartridge. The ferrule has a built in hook for removal of spent cases after firing.
CONDITION: Very good with some light handling marks, period wear, and attractive patina on the brass handle. The wood has been revarnished. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Larry Mattson Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3358
17th Century Pilgrims Sword Cane - NSN. Pilgrims cane walking stick/staff with carved bone handle and containing a 39 inch blade with illegible faded Hieroglyphic style markings. This Spanish sword is from the 17th century or earlier and is in the style carried on pilgrimages by groups of people to visit religious shrines.
CONDITION: Good, with patches of dark brown patina and scattered pitting on the blade, darkened age cracks visible on the bone handle, age related wear and handling marks.
Provenance: The Larry Mattson Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
Fine Toledo Blade Sword Cane - NSN. Sword cane with silver golf-ball style handle and a bamboo style shaft containing a 28 3/4 inch steel blade with floral etching marked “ARTILLERIA/ FABRICA/DEL/TOLEDO” at the base on one side and the other side marked “AP”. To reveal the sword, hold middle section of the shaft and twist handle to the right a quarter turn with the other hand then pull out.
CONDITION: Fine exterior with light handling marks and bright polish on the very fine blade.
Provenance: The Larry Mattson Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3360
Toledo Blade Sword Cane - NSN. Sword cane with wood shaft made to look like bamboo and housing a 28 1/2 inch etched floral blade marked “FABRICA DE TOLEDO” at the base on one side, and a round silver ball handle with eight swirling segments that give the handle an appearance of motion. A retention hook is integrated into the grip, and controlled by rotating the grip. Metal ferrule at the base.
CONDITION: Very good with some handling marks, chips, and an attractive silver handle. The blade shows some light spotting overall, along with good detail in the etching and strong finish. The retention mechanism occasionally sticks.
Provenance: The Larry Mattson Collection.
Estimate: 950 - 1,600
LOT 3359
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