September 26, 2018 O'Connor's Americana Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2018
Lot is comprised of: A) Pattern 1738 Sea Service Musket Lock (Complete). Measures 7-1/2" in length, center engraved with large crown over "GR" and stamped with British government ownership mark, tail inscribed "WILLETTS/1745". Very good with freckling overall and dark grey patina, markings good to very good. A very scarce lock. B) An unmarked musket lock measuring 7" in length, most likely English, inside of plate stamped with "H". Lock is complete, frizzen re-lined during period of use, dark patina overall. C) First Model Long Land Pattern Brown Bess musket lockplate, measuring 6-7/8" in length, complete with pan. Tail marked "TOWER", traces of crown visible in center, dark brown patina overall. Inside marked with crown over "2" and "WG" for William Grice. D) Wilson musket banana lockplate with pan and frizzen, measures 6-7/16" in length, "WILSON" engraved in center, nice dark patina overall. A great group of scarce and early locks and lockplates.