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Lot 125
TWO VARIOUS BOW FIGURES CIRCA 1765 Comprising: a model of a woman collecting flowers, iron red anchor and dagger mark, 26cm high, and a figure of a boy emblematic of autumn, unmarked, 13.5cm high Condition Report: Woman: Various chips to extremities including flowers Boy: Smashed, glued, reassembled, and restored Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 329
FOLLOWER OF BENEDETTO LUTI (1666-1724) 'Venus, Cupid and Mercury', oil on canvas, 25 1/2 x 18 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Hampshire.This painting is after the original work at Burghley House, Stamford. Lincolnshire which is first recorded in the 1763 Inventory there.. The subject depicts Venus holding her son Cupid's bow as his father Mercury teaches him to read. An etching in reverse of the same subject by Giovanni Agostino Ratti is in the collection of the British Museum The Florentine born Luti worked mostly in Rome. His major patron there was Cosimo 111 of Medici, The Grand Duke of Tuscany.
Lot 532
A 19th Century novelty treen Snuff Box in the form of a Shoe with carved bow and inlaid brass decoration, 5in Long, another carved Snuff Box, again in the form of a Shoe, a carved treen Needle Holder in the shape of an Acorn, a small carved Clog, a carved and painted Animal Door Wedge and two small Wood Planes; (7)Postage to mainland UK - £18 plus VAT
Lot 1032
Various items of Victorian and other costume jewellery, to include a 19th century double-sided mourning brooch with plume of hair to the front, in gold plated mount with steel pin, a micromosaic brooch, a black Bakelite brooch in the form of a key adorned with white stones, length 7.5cm, a silver plated nurses' watch in the form of a beetle, a fob watch attached to a bow brooch, a 9ct rose gold swivel fob, a 19th century polished agate brooch and an amber cheroot in case (9).
Lot 235
STEIFF; two Danbury Mint issued collectors' bears, comprising 'The Golden Jubilee Bear, Celebrating Fifty Glorious Years of Her Majesty's Reign', serial no.3450, with certificate of authenticity, and a 'A Million Hugs', wearing bow tie with date 1907-2007, both with buttons to ears and original tags still attached (2).
Lot 236
Seven collectible teddy bears and soft toys, to include two Past Times limited edition bears, '1998 Isaac' and '1996 Edgar', an Ellie Bears 'Sebastien', a 'Carol-Lynn' Style 1489-N from the Bearington Collection, an unnamed bear with pale fur and red ribbon bow tie, with growler and two 'Compare the Market' meerkats, boxed (7).
Lot 999
Various items of costume jewellery, to include a 9ct gold eternity ring with faceted sides, a silver gilt fob watch with turquoise beads, border and back, with suspended bow brooch, diameter 2.6cm, a gold-coloured cameo brooch, width 4.2cm, a children's 9ct gold ring, the square top engraved with initials 'PA' (split shank), a ladies' Roamer wristwatch with crown wind movement, in 9ct gold head, on gold plated flexi strap, a pair of 9ct gold drop earrings with cut amethyst stone in bezel set gold mount, suspended on a small length of chain, a modern silver and tiny diamond necklace pendant on a silver chain, in presentation case, a small 18ct gold three-stone ring (one stone missing) and various earrings, some gold.
Lot 503
Steiff Roald Dahl Willy Wonka teddy bear (from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), white tag 664939, LE 152/1916, 2016, exclusive to UK, Ireland and the USA, beige mohair, dressed in dusky pink velvet tail coat, yellow and white cotton waistcoat, white and pink spotted bow tie, grey felt top hat, with swing label, certificate, Near Mint, within Good Plus to Excellent box, outer trade carton, 11"/28cm.
Lot 527
Steiff teddy bear trio including: (1) Event teddy bear 2018, white tag 421488, LE to year 2018, white mohair, pink claw stitching and nose, pink satin bow to neck, fully jointed, swing label certificate, 8"/20cm; (2) Event teddy bear 2019, white tag 421532, LE to the year 2019, golden mohair, bow to neck, fully jointed, swing label certificate, 8"/20cm; (3) Event teddy bear 2021, white tag 421655, LE to the year 2021, blonde mohair, bow and bell to neck, fully jointed, swing label certificate, 9"/23cm; Excellent to Near Mint; (3).
Lot 605
Disney Donald Duck vintage doll, designed by Charlotte Clark, American, 1930s, in a rare larger 16" size, with applied oilcloth pie eyes, stitched eyebrows and mouth, nostril stitching has been lost (evidence of original stitch holes to beak), velveteen body, cotton sateen beak, cotton cloth legs, corduroy cap and jacket, black bow tie, four mother-of-pearl breast buttons, velveteen tail feathers (comprising three plush loops), large flat felt soled feet, discolouration to body overall, blue corduroy has faded, Good to Good Plus, 16"/40cm. NB: Body has been inscribed neatly above tail feathers: "GREETINGS TO MRS. McCORMACK WALT DISNEY". There Is NO PROVENANCE or any history as to the origin of this item (there is no label or stamp to the foot). Charlotte Clark was the American seamstress who designed the first Mickey Mouse doll in early 1930. Charlotte continued initially to produce hand-made dolls for Disney which were often given as gifts to friends and family; she also produced prototype dolls that measured 16"/41cm.
Lot 675
Teddy-Hermann teddy bear group x five including: (1) Timmy, LE 200, beige mohair, red dungarees, swing label certificate and plastic medallion, 9"/23cm; (2) Marble, LE 500, beige mohair with black flecks, swing label certificate and plastic medallion, 8"/20cm; (3) unnamed bear, blonde mohair, bow to neck celebrating 101 years of Teddy-Hermann, MISSING swing label, plastic medallion, 5"/13cm; (4) unnamed bear, golden mohair, bead necklace, 2010 embroidered to foot pad, MISSING swing label, plastic medallion, 5"/13cm; (5) unnamed bear, golden mohair, pink dress, MISSING swing label, 5.5"/14cm; Excellent to Near Mint; (5).
Lot 150
An Edwardian diamond and emerald cluster bow ring. The ring having a central round cut bezel set diamond in a suspended halo of round cut emeralds with bow motifs above and below and split decorative shoulders set throughout with round cut diamonds to the tapering yellow metal concave shank. Unmarked, tests indicate 14ct and 18ct gold. One stone missing. Evidence of resizing to shank. Principle stone measures approx 3.6x3.6x2.5mm. Total weight approx 3.5g. Approx size P. Head measures approx 21.5mm.
Lot 216
A half-size violin, in hardshell case, with associated bow, label to the inside reads "made in the workshops of Andreas Zeller, Romania, Stentor Music Co. Ltd", and a full-size violin, with associated hardshell case, but no bow, label inside with Chinese scripture, English translation reads "Article: violin, ref. no: MV:005, made in the Peoples Republic Of China" (2)
Lot 217
A half-size violin, in associated hardshell case, with bow, label inside reads "The Stentor Student One, Stentor Music Co. Ltd", violin back length 12.2", and a three-quarter-size violin, in hardshell case, with bow, label inside reads "made in the workshops of Andreas Zeller, Romania, for Stentor Music Co. Ltd, 28th October 2009", violin back length 13" (2)
Lot 160
Goggin of Dublin An Irish 16-Bore Flintlock Coaching Pistol by Goggin, c.1800. A brass barrel of 8.35” with bore of 0.662”. Sighting flat marked ‘Post Rider No.1’ and stamped with Irish census WI 572’. Bevel edged flat lock with engraved border and foliage, signed ‘GOGGIN’, ring-necked flint-cock. ¾ stocked in walnut with brass fore-end. Regulation brass mounts, ‘Ashford & Wicklow’ inscribed to t/guard bow & butt-cap. Swivel iron ramrod. Length 14½”. GWO
Lot 194
Bryan of Cork An Irish 16-Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Bryan, Cork. 3.1" (not including breech of 0.6”) round Damascus twist barrel of 0.657” bore, inscribed 'CORK', case-hardened breech with platinum line and vent. Chisel engraved breech tang with thumb safety. Bevel edged stepped lock with foliage engraving on step, the lock engraved with borderlines, foliage, spark-burst, signed ‘BRYAN’ semi-rainproof pan, frizzen roller and foliage engraved swan-neck cock. Figured ¾ walnut stock with flared butt, part chequered grip, small floral decorated butt plate, floral decoration to steel t/guard bow, pineapple finial, and swivel ramrod. Detailed escutcheon to butt. 8” overall length. GWO.
Lot 153
Lewis Alley of Dublin An Irish 19 Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Alley, Dublin, c1780. An 8.8” 2-Stage fixed octagonal to round slightly swamped barrel or 0.629” bore. Signed ‘ALLEY DUBLIN’ to top flat. Proof marks. A bevel edged stepped lock with border engravings, signed ‘Ls ALLEY’, swan-neck flint-cock. Formed walnut full stock with carving surrounding barrel tang and rear of lock. All brass furniture including decorative side-plate, t/guard with acorn, bordered & engraved bow, engraved spurred pommel, vacant bordered escutcheon, and ramrod pipes. 100% original, minor even corrosion/patination on metal parts but lovely brass mounted classic 'Georgian' style. Totally untouched. 15½” Overall. GWO
Lot 237
McCormick of Belfast An Irish Percussion from Flintlock Blunderbuss by McCormick, Probably Robert of Belfast and Dublin, Late 18th Century. With russet 16.85” two-stage barrel flared at the muzzle (1.63” at the mouth) and stamped with County Dublin registration mark 'DU-391' along the top of the octagonal breech, tang engraved with a Martial trophy. Border engraved flat bevelled lock with starburst (rust patinated, safety-catch incomplete), signed ‘McCORMICK’. Figured full stock (minor bruising and piece missing in front of the lock) with chequered wrist, brass mounts comprising butt-plate engraved with a bird in a landscape on the heel tang, large scroll t/guard with pineapple finial and engraved ensuite on the bow, brass ramrod-pipes, and brass-mounted ramrod. Overall length 33”. GWO.
Lot 94
Wisdom of Drogheda An Irish 15-Bore Travelling Percussion Pistol by Wisdom, Drogheda, c.1824-1825. Damascus 5” octagonal twist barrel, slightly swamped, stamped with Irish census L-Y 112, chisel engraved breech tang featuring Martial trophy and incorporating rear-sight. Flat lock engraved with chevron border, scrolls, and signed ‘WISDOM’, 2 bents, with scroll engraved hammer. Figured walnut full stock with chequered grip, engraved steel butt-cap and engraved steel t/guard with Martial trophy to the bow and pineapple finial. Steel ramrod pipes and horn tipped wooden ramrod. Retaining some overall colour. 9½” overall. GWO. Leslie Martin notes: Only 2 bents, but then this is all you would expect if it as originally conceived as a flintlock. The frizzen spring mount has been expertly filled in, and at least some of the engraving done after this. I.e., it could have been completed as a Flint, but then converted, with additional engraving, in particular the foliage in the position where the frizzen spring was. But it could also have been made up as a perc from the outset, using available flint parts. JM was the barrel forger. His name has only ever appeared on flintlocks to date, but as he appears.com to have worked until 1830, there is no reason why his name shouldn't be on an early percussion. At first sight the hammer looks incongruous, but - forgiving Wisdom for using an English style hammer (perhaps the Irish style hadn't evolved in the late 1820's!) - the foliage on the hammer & that on the lock do tie up. Condition of the gun is too good for the hammer to have been damaged and replaced. And the screw is original, so not ‘lost’. The lock border engraving matches the band on the barrel breech. The lock border engraving is present at the removed/missing portion of the fence/pan BUT is not present under the remaining stub. Thus, applied after the fence/pan cut back for percussion use. The petal/ leaf engraving on the lock tail matches the engraving on the drum. Conclusion: made as a percussion using largely flintlock parts c. 1824 – 1825. Its importance is (i) in the utilization of flintlock parts to produce an early percussion (one result being that the action was limited to two bents) and (ii) its quality & condition. See Notes 20/3/14. Barrel forger is JM (John Murphy Dublin, 1814-30). Its source was reputed to be a lost collection from a house in Holland Park, London. (See also Rigby # 10271)
Lot 175
A 95-Bore Percussion Box Lock Pocket Pistol. 1½” plain steel turnoff barrel. Scroll engraving to sides of frame and top strap. Hardwood plain bag grip with silver escutcheon crudely inscribed ‘JR’, ‘JR’ also crudely inscribed into the left-hand side of grip. Engraved bow to t/guard. Proof marks under breech & barrel. 5-3/4” overall length. WO
Lot 152
Barrett AN IRISH 20-Bore (0.613") Percussion Duelling Pistol by Barrett, c.1790-1792. Converted from flintlock, with 12” swamped octagonal sighted barrel struck with Irish census mark 'G 2045’ and a series of decorative marks over the breech, engraved tang with rear-sight. Bevel edge stepped lock signed ‘BARRETT’ within a frame of scrolls, figured walnut full stock, chequered butt inlaid with a plain steel plaque in its working life, steel t/guard with pineapple finial, engraved with a bouquet on the bow within borders, engraved butt-cap, and inlaid with an oval silver escutcheon engraved with the owner's crest and the initials JG opposite the lock. 18” Overall. GWO
Lot 190
Dempsey of Dublin An Irish 30-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Travelling Pistol by Dempsey. With sighted 4¼ inch rifled Damascus patterned barrel with good bore. Sighting flat struck with the Irish census L-K 1312, engraved breech tang. The bevel edged step lock engraved with border lines & foliage, signed ‘DEMPSEY’, plain hammer. Dark figured full stock in walnut, part chequered grip with vacant grip and butt escutcheons. Engraved steel t/guard bow and pineapple finial. Horn tipped rammer. 9½” overall. GWO
Lot 204
A Flintlock Pocket Pistol, maker unknown. Single piece brass frame, octagonal breech to round flared barrel, ½” at mouth. Proofs under breech. Both sides of frame engraved with stand of arms, ‘LONDON’ inscribed within oval on rhs, rubbed on lhs. Steel ring-necked cock, top sliding safety working on both flint-cock & frizzen, engraved steel trigger bow. Chequered walnut grip with brass butt-cap and vacant silver escutcheon. Overall length 5¾”. GWO.
Lot 51
Wheeler of Dublin A Rare Irish 17-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol for An Officer of The Kilkenny Horse by Wheeler, Dublin, c.1775-80. With 9” swamped octagonal barrel inscribed with the owner's name 'Cn CUFFE' and 'KILKENNY HORSE', engraved barrel tang, floral engraved bevelled lock signed ‘WHEELER’ with matching swan-neck flint-cock. Walnut full stock, brass mounts engraved en suite with the lock, including spurred brass pommel, t/guard bow and finial formed as a bird-of-prey. With wooden ramrod. Birmingham private proof marks. 15¼” overall. GWO The National Army Museum, London, holds a Volunteer List for 1804 in which it is hand-written: 'Kilkenny City Cavalry, 1st. Lt. Capt. Wheeler Cuffe, 31ts Oct. 1796'. The date probably refers to that on which the regiment was founded. The Cuffe family came from Leyrath, Kilkenny. This pistol may have belonged to Sir Jonah Denny Wheeler Cuffe, created Baronet of Ireland, 1st October 1799. Oliver Wheeler is recorded as a gunmaker in Dublin in 1772, trading in Kilkenny 1783-95.
Lot 138
Kavanagh of Dublin An Interesting Irish 40-Bore Percussion Travelling Pistol by Kavanagh, Dublin. A 4” 13 groove rifled hexagonal barrel, with top angle acting as sighting ridge. ‘Kavanagh, Dublin’ inscribed in gothic script to flanks and Irish census DC-181 (Dublin Castle) struck to right flank, an 11/16” case-hardened breech and engraved breech tang. Border & scroll engraved back-action lock signed ‘KAVANAGH’, hammer engraved ensuite. Walnut ¾ stock with part chequered grip, vacant white metal escutcheon on wrist, wedge plates, butt-cap, and steel mounts including engraved t/guard with pineapple and Martial trophy on bow, with swivel ramrod. 9½" overall. GWO
Lot 193
M&J Pattison of Dublin An Irish 24-Bore Percussion Box Lock Overcoat Pistol by M&J Pattison, Dublin, c1822-1826. A sighted 2-11/16" octagonal barrel excluding breech of 0.58" bore. 'DUBLIN' inscribed on top flat of barrel, AR 945 stamped to rhs. All aspects of the frame engraved with borderlines, signed ‘M&I PATTISON’ within scrolls on the lhs, foliate engraving to top plate, scroll and starburst to the rhs. The side hammer engraved with foliage and scrolls, 3 bents, engraved t/guard bow. Finely chequered walnut bag grip with silver butt-cap and vacant escutcheon. Spring retained brass tipped ramrod. Overall, 8.20”. GWO top of nipple lacking.
Lot 56
Nicholl of Belfast A 20-Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Nicholl, Belfast, c.1815. With rebrowned twist 6” octagonal sighted barrel with Birmingham proof marks, engraved tang. Signed engraved flat bevelled & stepped lock with frizzen roller, swan-necked cock. Figured walnut full stock, chequered side panels to grip, engraved brass mounts including t/guard with pineapple finial and decoration to bow, and horn-tipped ramrod, possibly original. 11¼” overall. GWO Ex Benn Hunter Collection
Lot 46
Newman of Cork An Irish 21-Bore Flintlock Target/Duelling Pistol by Newman. With sighted Damascus octagonal to round barrel of 12½” (including breech of 0.68”) with heavy sighting rib, octagonal case-hardened breech with crescent rear-sight and decorated and grooved breech tang. Stepped lock, bevel edged with engravings, signed ‘NEWMAN’, engraved swan-neck cock, semi-waterproof pan and set trigger. A beautiful, figured birds-eye maple half-stock with all silver mounts including fore-end caps, wedge plates; silver pommel with crossed arms to both sides, with extensions to grip, grotesque face to base; ornately engraved Martial trophy side plate with bolt covers depicting a duel, t/guard with ornate finial and a griffin engraved on bow, ramrod pipes. Silver escutcheon to wrist inscribed ‘Tutus si fortis’. Horn tipped wooden ramrod.19¼” overall. A/F, action not holding cocking positions.
Lot 127
Birch of Armagh An Irish Pair Of 28-Bore Travelling/Overcoat Pistols by Birch, Armagh, c.1815. Swamped 4½" Damascus octagonal barrels. Top of the barrels signed 'BIRCH ARMAGH', engraved breech tangs. Flat locks engraved with borderlines and signed 'Birch’, ‘French’ cocks, semi-rainproof pans with frizzen rollers. Figured walnut full stocks with pineapple chequered grips, vacant oval silver escutcheons to wrists, steel t/guards engraved on bow, pineapple finials, steel ramrod pipes and horn tipped ramrods. Very good condition overall retaining a light gun metal grey brown patina coloration; very minor pits- the barrels appear to have been cleaned long ago. 9” overall. GWO See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.53.
Lot 182
Cole of Belfast A 45-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistol by Cole, Belfast. Brass body with brass turn-off 1.7” barrel of 0.47” bore with proofs to barrel & breech. The brass frame engraved with borders and stand of arms to both sides, with ‘COLE’ inscribed within oval banner on lhs, ‘BELFAST’ on rhs. Safety acting on flint-cock only. Engraved steel bow t/guard. Slab sided walnut grip. Some screws missing, action not tested and barrel frozen. 6.4” Overall length.
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