Merrill’s Auction Gallery Historical, Sporting, Military, & Adirondack Camp Auction
Friday February 25, 2022 at 9:30am
137 James Brown Drive, Williston, VT
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802-878-2625
Preview in person Thursday, February 24th from 1 to 6 pm, and Friday, February 25th from 8 am until sale time, or by appointment.

WILLISTON, VT. – Merrill’s Auctioneers and Appraiser is offering 600 lots of sports memorabilia, art, Adirondack items, firearms, swords and knives, Native American material, decoys and more on Friday, February 25.

Of special note is a 1775 Revolutionary War powder horn with patriotic verse “By Your Side A Friend I’ll Be While You Fight For Liberty.” Belonging to Timothy Cooper Ward (1739-1816), a lieutenant in the New Jersey Militia. The verse is found in an 1886 short story, “The River Floweth,” published in Harpers New Monthly Magazine, which describes the powder horn hanging from a portrait of the Revolutionary War veteran. Sold with copies of letters and family research the 13-inch horn is estimated $10/20,000.

Collectors of historical Americana will also appreciate a 1788 John Hancock signed ship register for the schooner Nancy, which was owned by Hugh Hill (1740-1829), a first cousin of Andrew Jackson and a privateer out of Beverly, Mass. It bears a large, clear John Hancock signature. The Colonial Society of Massachusetts has published an article on the “Privateers of Beverly” describing Hugh Hill in detail ($8/12,000).

Native American material will also be offered, including a Navajo third phase chief’s blanket, circa 1875, with indigo blue, cochineal bayette ravel and brown dye. It measures 4 feet 6 inches by 5 feet 5 inches ($15/25,000).

Catching collectors’ attention is an early Twentieth Century Northwest Coast totem, polychrome paint on wood, probably Haida, initialed T.F. and signed in syllabic on reverse, 24½ inches high ($2/4,000).

Offerings of Western art include a bold pen and ink drawing of a cowboy with his horse by Edward Borein (1873-1945), mounted on a period letter board dated July 19, 1914, Sheridan Wyo., 12 by 9 inches ($6/8,000).

Military firearms include a low serial number US Colt 1911 US Army 45 cal. pistol, serial #4272 ($4/6,000).

For additional information, www.merrillsauction.com or 802-878-2625.

Large Contemporary Knife Collection Kabar, Cold Steel, Bokar, Custom Makers
Important Navajo 3rd phase chief’s blanket probably ca 1875
Fortunato Ariolla (1827-1872) Lost in the Arctic Ice
First Nations beaded gauntlets and Moccasins
Edward Borein (1873-1945) pen and ink drawing of a cowboy with his horse
Over 100 Firearms including US Issued Colt 1911 SN 4272 Stickley Oak Arts and Crafts Sofa
a variety of 19th c long guns
Belgian WWI Marquetry Inlaid Memorial Plaque
Thomas Mower Martin R.C.A. (Canadian 1838-1934)
30 in Circa 1920 Haida Totem signed with Syllabics reverse
1971 Frazier Vs. Ali Fight Poster in scarce large size
1788 John Hancock Signed Massachussetts Ships Registry
1775 Revolutionary Powderhorn with Patriotic Verse
Merrill’s Auctioneers and Appraisers is pleased to offer Historical Americana including a
Revolutionary War powder horn with patriotic verse, & a John Hancock signed ship register, Native American material including a rare 3rd Phase Chief ’s blanket, Plains Indian bead work, NW Coast totem, a collection of Mid-Atlantic decoys from an Essex, VT collector, Antique, Military, & Modern Firearms including a low serial number US Colt , Swords, Knives & Bayonets, a Civil War collection including muskets, fuses, letters, Confederate roster, WWI and WWII uniforms, patches & insignia from an Elizabethtown, NY collector’s estate, the contents of an Ausable, NY Great Camp including a guideboat, taxidermy, Sporting Paintings & Prints, Bronze Sculpture, Adirondack Carvings, Advertising including Boxing Posters, Baseball cards, and items from other area homes.
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