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Click here to subscribeA GERMAN STONEBOW (SCHNEPPER) FOR A CHILD, EARLY 17TH CENTURY with slender steel bow fitted with an early string of twisted cord with wooden spacers, associated iron fore-sight, built-in gaffle retained by a spring-catch at the rear, domed lever terminal, rectangular folding back-sight, fruitwood butt inlaid with staghorn lines and a winged warrior rondel, and steel trigger-guard 52.5 cm; 20 3/4 in tiller
ËœAN ITALIAN STONEBOW, SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY with slender steel bow retained by a pair of irons and fitted with a later string of twisted cord, wooden tiller of characteristic form (cracked and repaired), inlaid with engraved ivory plaques including masks, putti, monsterhead tendrils and scrolling foliage (some wear and restorations), fitted with conical iron tip, fixed front sight, folding back-sight, curved moulded trigger, and turned wooden finial 88.5 cm; 34 7/8 in tiller
A CASED PAIR OF 15 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY TWIGG, CIRCA 1790 each with browned twist sighted barrel inscribed 'London' in block capitals on the top flat, stamped with private proof marks on the left of the breech and stamped 'ITH STUBBS' beneath, engraved tangs incorporating the back-sight, stepped lock signed in script beneath the pan, fitted with bolt safety-catch, associated bevelled cock and roller on the steel spring, figured walnut half-stock, finely chequered butt, engraved iron mounts comprising trigger-guard decorated with bouquets on the bow and with pineapple finial, two ramrod-pipes, horn fore-end cap, vacant shield-shaped silver escutcheon, and each with associated horn-tipped ramrod, one with iron worm (refinished throughout): in a contemporary fitted mahogany case lined in green baize, the lid with brass flush-fitting carrying handle, with associated bullet mould and powder-flask 22.7 cm; 8 7/8 in barrels
A 25 BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL BY REA, TOWER PRIVATE PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1790 with brass barrel formed in two stages and engraved with a band of beadwork at the breech, iron tang, signed stepped lock, full stock (fore-end repaired), brass mounts including later solid side-plate and trigger-guard with acorn finial and later bow, associated ramrod (worn, repairs) 18.0 cm; 7 1/8 in barrel
A 20 BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL, ST ETIENNE PROOF, CIRCA 1810 with octagonal swamped sighted polygroove-rifled barrel, engraved tang incorporating the back-sight, engraved lock, figured walnut full stock carved about the tang, chequered butt, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard with a bird on the bow, two-piece side-plate, and faceted pommel cap, and vacant white metal escutcheon (later ramrod) 19.7 cm; 7 3/4 in barrel
A Bow Famille Rose coffee cup, painted with a large trailing chrysanthemum and rocks, a Bowcoffee cup, painted with colourful summer flower, crow's foot and loop border, c.1760 (2) Condition Report: No apparent marks. Famille rose cup with hairline crack, other with small restored section to rim
A fine Russian nephrite jade paper knife, in the manner of Fabergé, the curved blade centred by a diamond and gold Prince of Wales badge, within a white enamel G cypher, and surmounted by a gold and enamel royal coronet, the grip with a gold and red guilloché enamel shaped bow, centred by a cabachon, 19cm long, Noble & Co morocco case, 1906-1909The royal insignia suggest that this paper knife was a gift presented by the then Prince of Wales (later king, George V) to a dignitary or courtier of distinction, as was the custom at court. The frequency and scale of such lavish gift-giving, alien to our own culture, can unfortunately result in the object's past, including the original recipient of such opulence's identity, being lost to time. George's term as prince accordingly mirrored that of his father's reign, 1901 - 1910, so this paper knife, along with the company's chronology, can be dated fairly precisely. From 1906 to 1917 Noble & Co. specialised in the retail of Russian works of art and objet de vertue, including pieces from the Fabergé workshops in St. Petersburg, from their establishment, Pall Mall Safe Deposit, Carlton Street, Regent Street, London W1, and from 1910 when they traded from Dewar House, 11 & 12 Haymarket, SW1Y. This paper knife, like much of Noble's stock of Russian objects, is not hallmarked and so attribution to any maker or individual workshop can only be attributed on stylistic grounds. Condition Report: In good condition in its original box. there is no signs of damage or repairs. See attached images
A late 19th century violin, 37cm two-piece back, double purfling, label to interior printed `Giovan Paolo Maggini, Brecfia 16, 59cm overall, bow ensuite, mahogany Thibouville Lamu case Condition Report: Generally good condition. Some wear to finish and a couple of knocks to edges. additional photographs available, one key bone 3 ebonised
Gentleman's top hat marked to the interior: Ben Evans and Co. Ltd. Swansea, in a Matteus Robinson box, together with vintage coin/money box, vintage Victorian boxed bonnet with grey velvet bow and beaded insect decoration, box by Thomas Kosmala, London, also with two other similar bonnets, one with black feathers and the other with velvet decoration and flowers and finally, a small collection of loose black feathers. (3 bonnets)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Top hat inner circumference is 19cm front to back by 15.5cm side to side approximately.
LADY'S EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY SILVER ENAMELLED FOB WATCHunsigned movement, the round white enamel dial with Arabic numerals in black, 12 in red, gold dot outer seconds track, blue enamel bezel, the 27mm case with 925, important marks, case maker G.S and numbered 237584 all to the reverse interior, suspended from an engraved silver bow motif brooch, 20.5g gross; along with an early twentieth century fob watch with oval mother of pearl dial, applied gold coloured dot hour markers, central painted floral motif decoration, 21mm oval case, unmarked to the exterior, 16.5g (2)
LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER ENAMELLED KEYLESS WIND BANJO WATCHunsigned movement, the dial to the centre of the banjo head and in white enamel with Roman numerals in black, the 36mm case forming the body of the banjo, with amber coloured enamel to the front, edge and reverse, the reverse also with engraved silver decoration, with silver mark to the reverse interior, the winder set to the top of the silver and engraved heel of the banjo, the tuning peg head overlaid with a red enamelled bow motif and with attached hinged bale, 92mm long including bale, 61.1g gross
A Continental carved oak overmantel,early 16th century, Flemish or German, containing ten panels, including three with relief busts, one inscribed 'Joher', one of a knight, two with vines, another of a horseman aiming his bow at a dragon, and a crowned monogram, with later additions,panel 124cm wide 102cm high overall 153cm wide The subjects that inspired the carving on these panels could be from engravings of the time, features relating to the status and activities of the owner, variations on names and initials and a mischievous sense of humour.One would imagine that the many flame-shaped burn marks on this piece were caused by ill-placed candles. An alternative explanation is that they were done intentionally with a taper or rushlight to ward off evil spirits. This was a common practice at a time of superstition and fear of the unknown.
A 17th Century North European Cup hilt rapier, 116.5cm flattened diamond section blade incised CLAUDIO FRANCINI in the short central fullers, chiselled and pierced hilt decorated with scrolling vines and flower heads, elongated crossguard with domed terminals, D-shaped knuckle bow with flared mid-point, wire bound grip with turk's heads.
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