14 - 5 Historical Artifacts Including Clay Tavern Pipes

5 Historical Artifacts Including Clay Tavern Pipes An assortment of historical artifacts consisting of two clay tavern pipes and three military-related items. The pipes are long-stemmed white clay tavern pipes, one featuring heavy carbonization and charring to the interior bowl and rim, and the second showing light charring. Both bowls possess a small spur at the base and straight, tapered stems. The lot also includes two Civil War era lead projectiles: one spherical .69 caliber musket ball with a white lead carbonate patina and surface deformation, and one conical lead projectile with heavy reddish-orange oxidation and soil crust. Also included is a miniature novelty pinfire revolver fob with a break-action barrel, folding trigger, and embossed floral scrollwork grips. The miniature firearm features a lanyard ring at the base of the grip. Unsigned. Pipes 16" L; Miniature revolver 1 1/2" L. Location: 6D CONDITION: Both clay pipes exhibit surface staining and minor pitting consistent with long-term storage or burial; one pipe bowl has a small chip to the rim. The lead musket ball shows deep oxidation and impact-related surface distortion. The conical lead projectile is heavily encrusted with soil and oxidation, obscuring its original form. The miniature revolver shows surface oxidation and metal pitting throughout with wear to the silver-plated finish; the action appears functional. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.