A 28 BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY JEAN LIEBEAU A SEDAN, CIRCA 1680 with two-stage sighted barrel stamped with the barrelsmith`s mark in a horseshoe-shaped recess over the breech and with traces of a signature, plain tang, rounded lock engraved and chiselled with scrolls on the tail, signed in full on either side of a further scroll beneath the pan, chiselled cock (the upper portion missing), pierced with a delicate scroll behind the comb, rootwood full stock (the fore-end cracked and chipped), carved with a scrolling leafy tendril about the rear ramrod-pipe, inlaid with silver wire scrolls over the fore-end about the trigger-guard and on the butt, the tang enclosed by a steel plaque pierced and engraved with a symmetrical arrangement of scrolling tendrils involving exotic birds, reclining figures and a green man mask, finely decorated steel mounts, comprising side-plate pierced and chiselled with birds and hounds inhabiting leafy tendrils issuant from a moustachioed head, spurred pommel pierced and engraved with a band of foliage and masks, trigger-guard with a cherubic mask on the bow, delicate pierced mouldings at each end and pierced leafy terminal, a pair of ramrod-pipes, and wooden ramrod 50.5cm; 19 7/8inJean Liebeau is recorded in Sedan, Ardennes, circa 1670. During the third quarter of the 17th Century Sedan was an important seat of gunmaking. This declined following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 though it is still mentioned as a centre for gunmaking as late as 1735 in a German Encyclopaedia. See J. F. Hayward 1963, p.42. The influence of Parisian gunmakers and contemporary pattern books is evident in this pistol.
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A 40 BORE FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY JACQUES CROIZIER, CIRCA 1740 with engraved tapering barrel decorated with scrolls, a sun-in-splendour and flowers, signed rounded lock fitted with dog safety-catch, figured walnut full stock carved with raised mouldings, carved butt formed as a falcon`s head, full silver mounts cast and chased in low relief, comprising solid side-plate decorated with maritime scenes, trigger-guard decorated with a robed figure on the bow, perhaps David, vacant escutcheon, and moulded ramrod-pipe, and wooden ramrod, perhaps the original 16.5cm; 6 1/2in
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY HARVEY WALKLATE MORTIMER, CIRCA 1780 with three-stage brass barrel belled towards the muzzle, signed over the breech and engraved with three stars and a band at the respective ends, fitted with top-mounted blued-steel spring bayonet secured by a catch on the tang, the latter engraved with flowers and scrolls, signed stepped bevelled lock fitted with bolt safety-catch, figured walnut three-quarter stock (fore-end repaired), carved with a raised moulding about the tang, engraved brass mounts comprising solid side-plate and butt-plate each decorated with scrolls, border ornament and a trophy-of-arms, trigger-guard with moulded bow decorated with further trophies and with acorn finial, vacant escutcheon, a pair of brass ramrod-pipes, and horn-tipped ramrod, perhaps the original 75.5cm; 29 3/4in Harvey Walklate Mortimer (1753-1819) received his appointment to King George III in 1783.
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY WILLIAMS, LONDON PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1790 with brass barrel formed in three stages, engraved with a band of beadwork at the breech, iron tang fitted with thumb-piece catch for a top-mounted spring bayonet (the bayonet now detached), signed stepped lock with roller, figured walnut full stock cut with patterned chequering over the grip, inset with a large engraved German silver rondel behind the tang, engraved brass mounts including butt-plate and trigger-guard, the latter with a flower on the bow and acorn finial, and brass-tipped ramrod 76cm; 30in
AN 18 BORE FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY WILSON, PROBABLY WILLIAM (1), MINORIES, LONDON, CIRCA 1760-70 with swamped brass barrel, inscribed `Minories, London` in a linear panel drawn-out to a loop over the breech, engraved steel tang, signed rounded lock engraved with sprays of foliage and border ornament, figured walnut full stock (small chips and repairs), carved with a scalloped moulding about the barrel tang, full brass mounts comprising pierced rococo side-plate incorporating an expanded flowerhead, trigger-guard decorated with a flower on the bow and with early acorn finial, spurred pommel fitted with grotesque mask cap, vacant escutcheon, and a pair of moulded ramrod-pipes, and brass-tipped wooden ramrod (seized), probably the original 35.2cm; 13 7/8inWilliam (1) Wilson was made free of the Gunmakers` Company in 1754 and took livery in 1778. He became partner with his father Richard (1) in 1756 and continued to use his mark after his death in 1766.
A 22 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY TATHAM AND EGG, CIRCA 1810 with rebrowned octagonal sighted barrel, stamped with the gold-lined barrelsmith`s mark at the breech, engraved tang fitted with standing back-sight, signed engraved stepped bolted lock, fitted with `French` cock, semi-rainproof pan and roller (restorations), set trigger, figured walnut full stock (fore-end repaired), chequered saw-handled butt with provision for a shoulder stock, engraved steel mounts including trigger-guard decorated with trophies on the bow (worn), the butt inset with a plaque inscribed `Tatham & Egg improvement 112`, and silver escutcheon engraved with the owner`s crest and motto 37.5cm; 14 3/4in The crest is that of Dillon, Kallet, Machin, Martin, Normand, or Pricket.
A heart shaped moonstone and diamond cluster brooch, designed as a central heart shaped moonstone with a surround of twenty graduated old-cut diamonds, surmounted by a diamond set bow, all set in white metal, not stamped, with attached safety chain, weight 4.7gmsWE DO NOT STATE CONDTION IN THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION – Before bidding please ensure you are satisfied with the condition of this lot – For details of condition please contact the auctioneer.
A 9ct gold and gilt Masonic Southgate Lodge jewel, detailed No 1950, cased, an enameled Steward`s badge detailed, Hearts of Oak Benefit Society, a silver and enameled badge detailed, Royal Masonic Instn for Girls 1919 badge and six various school attendance medals, also Masonic documents, ephemera and a white bow tie.
A gold, amethyst and diamond set pendant, with a tied bow surmount, a pair of gold mounted amethyst single stone earrings, a gold and platinum, diamond set three stone ring, in a crossover design, a 9ct gold ring, mounted with an oval cut smoky quartz and a 9ct gold and colourless gem set ring.
A GENTLEMAN`S GEORGE III PAIR CASED POCKET WATCH, the white enamel dial with two overlapping dials with black Arabic numerals and with bow tie hour hand, the verge escapement with cylindrical pillars, three quarter back plate engraved with scrolling foliage and with blued steel screws and pierced balance cock by Benjamin Smith, Alfreton, numbered 1517, in a plain case, London 1795/6 (Illustrated)
A Victorian amethyst, opal and diamond set locket/brooch, The oval locket with a twin heart motif, set with a pear shaped cabochon amethyst and opal, surrounded by rose cut diamonds to a rose cut diamond bow above, a bloomed ground with hand engraved monogram verso. Later brooch fitting. Tested as approximately 18ct gold
An 18ct gold open faced pocket watch, The watch 39mm diameter, with engraved gold dial, Roman numerals and blued spade hands. Hand engraved bezel, case and back with vacant cartouche and half engraved bow. Suspended on a 9ct gold fetter link Albert with a full sovereign, dated 1909, channel mounted to one end (2)
A Swiss gold hunter pocket watch with gold Albert and fob, The full hunter pocket watch 92mm in diameter with a plain case, white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, blued hands and subsidiary dial. Replacement rolled gold bow. Swiss and German case marks 0.585, base metal cuvette, case no. 1860633, movement no. 1720, a 9ct gold curb link watch Albert with a full sovereign attached in a scroll top mount, coin dated 1918, together with a 9ct gold fetter link fob (3)
A Belle Epoque pearl and diamond set brooch, The brooch of open looped bow form, with two rows of milligrain set eight cut diamonds. A row of graduated pearls, cup and peg set between a wing shape at each end, milligrain set with old European and Swiss cut diamonds, to a small diamond set spray, possibly converted from a buckle, pearls untested
A topaz and diamond ring, A cushion shaped imperial topaz, four claw set at the corners with an oval brilliant cut diamond, and two pairs of tapered baguette cut diamonds claw set in a bow to each shoulder. Marked 18K. Finger size M (LE). Unmarked, but ring case by Richard Krementz. Accompanied by documentation from ‘Gemological Appraisal of America’ with a stated weight of the topaz of 15.00ct.
Jean Auguste Edouard Lienard (French, 1779-1848) Elliptical portrait miniature of an inquisitive gentleman dressed in fashionable black bow-tied cravat, frock coat and low cut lavender vest, oil on porcelain, signed `L. Lienard` lower right, annotated verso in the same hand `Ribouet, 7 rue de la Paix, Paris` in gilt metal frame, second quarter 19th Century, 13 cm x 10.5 cm
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