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1538. British naval flintlock boarding pistol, early 1800s. 3 lb 2 oz, 19” long. Fully functional and well-marked piece, the lock show-
ing markings of TOWER and GR below crown as well as a crowned number 2, proofmarks on barrel, English broad arrow and BO (Board of
Ordinance) marking on stock, “QI 6 / N 1” on brass butt-cap and small crown mark on steel belt hook, the wooden ramrod possibly a period
replacement. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

Jewelry / Religious

1539. Lot of six copper religious medallions, probably 1800s, rumored to be from shipwrecks. 110.75 grams total, the largest 2”
in diameter. All different sizes and colors of metal, most oval but the largest two round and bold, some with corrosion and light encrustation
but others just worn, one with loop broken off, each depicting various saints and some scenery. With photo-certificates. Estimate: $350-$500.

1540. Large, octagonal, brass religious medallion, probably 1800s, rumored to be from a shipwreck. 19.74 grams, 1-1/2” in diam-
eter. Worn and heavily patinated, with pictures of saints on each side, the lettering difficult to discern, intact loop at top. Estimate: $100-$150.

1541. French, round, silver religious medallion with hand-engraved date 1882 and name, rumored to be from a shipwreck.
11.50 grams, 1-1/4” in diameter. Interesting medallion with “ex voto”-style heart on one side and Virgin Mary on the other, engraved in fields
with date of May 11, 1882 on the heart side and name “Mamie Mullaly”(?) on the Mary side, light surface corrosion only and nicely toned,
loop at top intact. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $100-$150.

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