September 26, 2018 O'Connor's Americana Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2018
Comprising: A) Four-cavity brass bullet mold inscribed "Seth Pomeroy's Molds 1760" in his hand. This came from the Harold Peterson Collection. Two hinged brass plates with extensions for wooden handles, hinged and held together by iron rivet. Cavities are for balls of approximately .54, .60, .65 and .70 calibers. There are copies of letters written and signed by Seth Pomeroy from this period. The hand on the mold's inscription is clearly that of Seth Pomeroy. Seth Pomeroy was born in Northampton, Massachusetts in 1706 and died in Peekskill, New York in 1777. He was an excellent mechanic and was a gunsmith by trade. Pomeroy was a Major in 1745 at the Capture of Louisberg, where he oversaw 20 gunsmiths in charge of drilling cannon. In 1755, he was a Colonel in Ephraim Williams' regiment. Seth Pomeroy was an patriot and was dedicated to the Provincial Congress of 1774-1775. This historic mold retains a dark patina with scattered marks from use, overall. B) Brass 28 cavity gang mold marked with partially visible "SEPH BARNEY" and dated "1791" all in block letters, probably New England. The plates each have cavities for 11 large shot and 15 small shot, as well as an approximately .56 ball and about .65 caliber ball. Mold consists of two plates with brass extensions for wooden handle attachment. Fair condition with mellow mustard patina, showing some wear and scattered marks from use. One extension is present, but needs re-attached, as well as a break at the hinge. Identified 18th century molds with a name and date are very scarce!