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LOT 3167
Very Scarce U.S. Model 1868 Trowel Bayonet with Scabbard -
Measuring 13 inches overall, the trowel features a blade 8 7/8 inches long and 4 inches wide, slightly concave along the top and featuring a prominent spine on the underside. The joint and socket are very similar to the then-standard bayonet, with the addition of a metal bow on the front of the joint to create a finger loop. Includes a brass-tipped brown leather scabbard marked with faint “PAT DEC. 1, 1868” (in reference to Felix Chillingworth’s patent 84,612) and “US” on the reverse of the belt loop. In “The American Bayonet 1776-1964” by Albert N. Hardin Jr., the Model 1868 trowel bayonet is described on pages 197-199: “No patent disclosure is known to support the design configuration of this model [1868]. Further, no authority for its initial manufacture has been found, although at least three sources credit the National Armory with having made 200 during 1868 and 1869. Twenty-five of this pattern were submitted to the Board of Officers convened in accordance with General Orders No. 60, dated August 6, 1869, and No. 72, dated October 23, 1869. These bayonets were issued to the Battalion of Engineers for trial in the field; their favorable report undoubtedly did much to influence the Board’s subsequent adoption of the arm and its recommendation of further trials. From Willet’s Point, New York Harbor, on May 27th, 1870, a report was made to Brevet Maj. General A. A. Humphreys, Commander of the Corps of Engineers, on the performance of the 100 bayonets sent to that post for trial. Major Henry L. Abbott’s letter reports that they are unsuited for stacking arms, are unmilitary in appearance, and are impossible to use as digging implements for any length of time because of their uncomfortable grip...” CONDITION: Fine with mostly bright surfaces, light pitting on the trowel, and moderate pitting on the socket. The scabbard is very good with some flaking, cracking and verdigris buildup. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3168
Cabinet Card Print of Native American “Kiowa Squaw and Papoose” by W.E. Irwin - The print itself measures approximately 5 1/2 x 4 7/8 inches and is pasted to paper board matting. This print is credited as being by William E. Irwin c. 1897 in Chickasha, Indian Territory. It features
a female Native American, likely Kiowa, faced away from the camera, wearing a floral patterned shawl and a traditional cradle board carrying a child, or “papoose”, who is glaring at the camera. The woman in the photograph is often cited as being Martha Napawat. Below the photo on the matting is marked “An Old Kiowa Squaw and Pappoose Kiowa” in old ink. The back is marked by a similar hand in pencil with “Lizzie Esther Royalty” which has been crossed out in blue ink with the added marking “Michael J. Cernik” in the same blue ink. Including the matting it
measures 10 x 6 1/2 inches.
CONDITION: Fine, the print showing distinct image with some light wear, primarily on the edges. The matting shows extensive staining and age discoloration giving it an attractive
antique appearance overall.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3169
Cabinet Card Print of Geronimo with Dance Bros. Revolver by W.E. Irwin as Seen in “Confederate Handguns” by Albaugh,
Benet, and Simmons - The print itself measures approximately 5 1/2 x 4 7/8 inches and is pasted to paper board matting. The original photograph is credited as being taken by William E. Irwin (1871- 1935). It features Geronimo seated, with a scowl on his face, eagle feather war bonnet on his head, and a Dance Brothers revolver in his hand. This photo
is featured on p. 160 of “Confederate Handguns” by Albaugh, Benet, and Simmons. Below the photo on the matting is marked “Geronimo Chief of of [sic] the Apaches now a prisoner of war at Ft Sill” in old ink. The back is marked by a similar hand in ink and pencil with “Esther Royalty”, which has been crossed out in blue ink with the added marking “Michael J. Cernik” in the same blue ink. Including the matting it measures 10 x 6 1/2 inches. CONDITION: Fine, the print itself showing a distinct image with some fading and a few scattered
minor blemishes. The matting shows moderate wear and some scattered light staining, giving it an attractively aged appearance overall. An interesting piece for either a collection of the American West or a Confederate
handgun collection! Estimate: 2,750 - 4,500
LOT 3170
Cabinet Card Print of “Kiowa Annie” in Traditional Dress by W.E. Irwin - The print itself measures approximately 5 1/2 x 4 7/8 inches and is pasted to paper board matting. The original photograph is credited as being taken by William E. Irwin (1871-1935). It features a Native American woman in a traditional dress of buckskin adorned with elk teeth. The woman is often referred to, including on this piece, as “Annie”. Below the photo on the matting is marked “Kiowa Annie Dress trimmed in Elk Teeth Val $1000.00” in old ink. The back is marked by a similar hand in ink and pencil with “Esther Royalty” twice, along with an indecipherable word and “Okla”. Those markings have been crossed out in blue ink with the added marking “Michael J. Cernik” in the same blue ink. Including the matting it measures
10 x 6 1/2 inches.
CONDITION: Fine, the print showing a distinct image with some light wear, most noticeably on edges, and the matting showing an attractively aged appearance with some
scattered light staining.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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