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Follow on Google News | Morphy's to auction Susquehanna Collection of antique furniture, historical firearms and art Jan. 16On Jan. 16, Morphy Auctions will launch its 2020 roster of high-profile gallery events with the 220-lot sale of an extraordinary Pennsylvania collection, dubbed The Susquehanna Collection, a unique assemblage of furniture, decorative and fine art.
By: Morphy Auctions "There is no match for the quality of artistry and craftsmanship that emerged in the Susquehanna region," said Morphy Auctions' president, Dan Morphy. "From gunsmiths to cabinetmakers, the bar was set very high. They used uncompromising Old World standards and techniques as the baseline for their distinctly American creations. This collection is a time-stopping showcase for what those talented artists and artisans produced, as well as other family treasures imported from Europe." One would have to search long and hard to find finer or more illustriously provenanced 18th-century flintlock pistols than one particular pair to be auctioned by Morphy's. Made circa 1770-1780, the silver-mounted guns are signed "Swietzer" and are attributed to a Lancaster, Pennsylvania, locksmith who died in 1788 but appeared on local tax rolls as early as 1760. The pistols were previously in the collections of John S. duMont and Joe Kindig Jr, and have been featured in multiple publications. Additionally, they were exhibited by the York (Pa.) Historical Society. Together with a sizable archive of supportive ephemera, the guns are estimated at $50,000-$100,000. Another pair of exceptional flintlock pistols comes from the American Revolutionary War period, with each gun dated and marked for its original owner, "Robert Roberts 1775." Accompanied by extensive documentation, photos, letters from former owners, plus sales receipts dating from as early as 1950, the coveted guns are estimated at $50,000-$100,000. Morphy's January 16, 2020 auction of The Susquehanna Collection will start at 10 a.m. Eastern Time at the company's gallery in Denver, Pennsylvania. All forms of bidding will be available, including live via the Internet through Morphy Live. Questions: call 877-968-8880 or email info@morphyauctions.com (mailto:dan.morphy@ End
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