Circus - Sideshow - Wild West
Sat, Nov 18, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 19, 2017 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 409
Pair of Antique Revolvers from John Robinson Circus Collection.
Estimate: $350 - $450
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Pair of Antique Revolvers from John Robinson Circus Collection. American, ca. 1890s. Five-shot revolvers by Lee Arms (Red Jacket No. 8; “4339” stamped to trigger) and Harrington & Richardson (stamped “Premier”). Nickel-plated bodies with wooden grips. Strong verbal provenance tracing the revolvers to the collection of Ted Bowman, who obtained several association items from the John Robinson Family Circus in the 1970s. Accompanied by a tin display sign stamped “Property of John G. Robinson/ Cin’ti. O.” and a 1907 check signed by John F. Robinson.
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