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) "US" Surcharged French Model 1766 Lockplate with pan and frizzen spring. Measures 6-1/4" overall, center stamped with small crown over "HB" and "A ST ETIENNE", tail stamped with "US" surcharge. Missing some components including mainspring. Markings very good and retains a dark patina. B) Pattern 1757 Sea Service Musket Lock, measuring 7" in length, complete other than cock. Marked clearly in center with large crown over "GR" and tail marked "VERNON/1759" Good condition with clear markings and brown freckled patina. Frizzen not attached, but present. C) Early French banana lock engraved "TVLLE" at tail, measures 6-1/8" in length and missing cock and frizzen, as well as most internal components. Good condition with heavy dark patina. C) British Sea Service pistol lock measuring 5-1/4" in length, devoid of markings and with grey patina overall, but complete. This is a group of scarce and early locks and plates that are seldom seen in any condition.