Tales of the Old West: Western & Native American July Sale
Sat, Jul 13, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 203
A Fine Eastern Plains Gunstock War Club c. 1865-70
Estimate: $12,500 - $17,500
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
An exceptional, burl maple Gun Stock War Club from the Eastern Plains dating to circa 1865-1870 from the ex-collection of Harry Thomas and private Santa Fe collection. This beautiful example is carved from solid maple with highly figure grain and burl in a classic gunstock / gun stock pattern having a carved or incised serrated zig-zag pattern at the top of the club with file branded adornment. Set into the front of the club with poured pewter or bullet led is a fine upper Missouri pattern metal spontoon lance blade which exhibits blacksmith forging having a single notch on either side and median ridge running down the center. The gripping area is cut in and has a slightly more worn, darker appearance. There are two pierced, crudely drilled holes at the bottom of the club. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Harry Thomas and a private Santa Fe collection. Truly a fine, authentic gunstock from the Indian Wars era with presentation quality being well kept and from a good collection. Measures overall 30 ¾-inches long by approx.. 12 ½-inches wide. The blade protrudes 6-inches from the stock.
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