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Lot 89
A COMPOSITE BOW, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY, INDIAN OR PERSIAN, of horn bound with sinew, painted in polychrome over almost its entire surface with flowers, and with linear frames top and bottom (small chips and losses), 96cm; 37 3/4in high. Provenance: The Scorton Golden Arrow Club, Near Richmond, Yorkshire.
Lot 147
A GEORGE V 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER`S SWORD AND A MASONIC SWORD, the first of regulation specifications, with etched fullered blade, steel hilt retaining traces of nickel-plating, in its scabbard (worn), the second with straight slender blade (tip chipped), brass hilt comprising a pair of `bow-tie` quillons and flattened ovoid pommel, the first: 82.5cm; 32 1/2in blade, (2)
Lot 334
**A FLEMISH TARGET CROSSBOW AND WINDLASS, MID-18TH CENTURY, with robust steel bow stamped with a mark `N.D.` on the inside, fitted with an early string of twisted cord and retained by a pair of irons, figured walnut tiller applied with a large pierced iron plaque on each side of the nut cavity (the nut missing), the underside with rest of characteristic form, fitted with steel stirrup, folding back-sight and trigger, moulded brass trigger-guard and butt-cap with folding support, and complete with its steel windlass formed of a pair of wheels with hooks for attaching to the string, near rectangular cover pierced with tracery to fit over the tiller, dated on a panel above, and a pair of writhen steel arms with turned wooden handles for winding, 89.5cm; 35 1/4in tiller, (2)
Lot 368
A FINE AND RARE 32 BORE D.B. RUSSIAN FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY IVAN PUSHKIN, TULA, CIRCA 1790, with individually forged two-stage barrels faceted over the forward portion, retained by a shaped silver band incorporating the fore-sight towards the muzzle, formed with a broad flat at the breech, inlaid in silver and two colours of gold with elaborate panels of scrollwork enclosing the maker`s inscription in Roman and Cyrillic characters, a pair of birds-of-prey above a cornucopia and all framed by slender panels of martial trophies, silver lined vents, the breech tang fitted with a moulded back-sight and damascened in silver and two colours of gold with scrolling foliage (the barrels very slightly shortened and the back-sight added in the gun`s early working life), stepped bevelled locks inlaid with trophies-of-war beneath the pans and bouquets on the tails, the cocks and top-jaws decorated en suite, figured walnut half stock inlaid with delicate patterns of silver wire scrollwork behind the rear ramrod-pipe, ahead of the trigger-guard, and about the tang (the fore-end with minor repairs), the latter incorporating trophies-of-arms, chequered grip, the butt with carved raised cheek-piece on the left, inlaid with further trophies-of-arms and scrolls in silver wire on each side, the spine and behind the trigger-guard, inlaid with an engraved gilt copper plaque decorated with a cupid mask on the left and right hand sides, a garland incorporating a trophy-of-hunting beneath, the cheek-piece applied with a further gilt-copper plaque decorated with a pair of birds above a bouquet of flowers and garlands formed as an inverted Imperial Crown, engraved steel mounts damascened in silver and two colours of gold, comprising butt-plate decorated with a pair of game birds entwined by a garland supporting a cornucopia, trigger-guard with shaped terminal matching the butt-plate and with a trophy-of-war incorporating a fasces on the bow, rear ramrod-pipe decorated with a trophy and a pair of fronds, vacant gilt copper escutcheon, and engraved bone fore-end cap, and complete with its steel-tipped ramrod (the decoration with light wear and minor losses), 77.5cm; 30 1/2in barrels. Signed Tula firearms are notably rare and few by this maker are recorded. Another is preserved in the Moscow Kremlin and another, formerly in the Clay P. Bedford collection, is illustrated in W. B. Gusler and J. D. Lavin, 1977, p. 226-227. The Bedford gun and the present example both share a number of features that are characteristic of high quality Tula gunmaking of this period. Namely, the use of silver and two colours of gold on the steel mounts, fine silver wire on the stock, and inlaid gilt copper plaques. The style and use of damascene about the tang of the Bedford gun is identical to that of the present gun`s butt-plate and trigger-guard. Both guns share the use of the inverted Imperial crown on the cheek-piece, all of which are indictative of this maker`s work. See J.F. Hayward, 1963, p. 268 and ill. 79C.
Lot 371
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED HAMPTON, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1820, with brass barrel belled at the muzzle, fitted above with a spring bayonet secured by a stud, the former stamped with a mark, `DL` crowned at the base, engraved breech tang fitted with bayonet release catch, signed stepped bevelled lock engraved with foliage and fitted with roller, figured walnut full stock cut with a trellis pattern of chequering at the grip, engraved brass mounts comprising small oval side-plate decorated with a rococo shell, trigger-guard with a bouquet on the bow and acorn finial, butt-plate with further designs of foliage, vacant shield-shaped escutcheon, a pair of moulded ramrod-pipes, and original brass-tipped ramrod with steel worm, 72cm; 28 3/8in . Probably by Thomas Hampton, recorded in Birmingham circa 1807-24 and known to have marked his guns London.
Lot 373
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED KETLAND, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PRIVATE PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1800, with brass barrel formed in three stages, inscribed `London` over the breech and stamped with the barrelsmith`s mark, `TK`, engraved steel tang, signed border-engraved stepped lock (the upper portion of the cock replaced), figured walnut full stock (cleaned, fore-end cracked), brass mounts including stepped solid side-plate engraved with shell and border ornament, butt-plate, and trigger-guard decorated with a flowerhead on the bow and with finial of late acorn form (later ramrod), 76.8cm; 30 1/4in
Lot 374
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY BRANDER, CIRCA 1780, with steel barrel formed in two stages and flaring towards the muzzle, signed border-engraved rounded lock, figured walnut full stock (fore-end repaired), brass mounts including stepped solid side-plate, trigger-guard engraved with a rococo flower on the bow and with acorn finial, and associated horn-tipped ramrod (the steel parts pitted throughout) , 81.5cm; 32in
Lot 394
A 54 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED PERCUSSION TURN-OFF PISTOL BY KETLAND, LONDON PROOF MARKS, BIRMINGHAM SILVER HALLMARKS FOR 1776 AND A 100 BORE OVER-AND-UNDER FLINTLOCK TAP-ACTION POCKET PISTOL SIGNED JOHNSON & COLLINS, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1820, the first, converted from flintlock, with cannon barrel, box-lock action signed on a scroll on the left and engraved with rococo ornament on the right, swelling figured walnut butt inlaid with silver wire scrolls (losses), grotesque silver mask cap, and sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flower on the bow; the second with turn-off barrels cut for a key, box-lock action fitted with tap-lever and signed on the left, engraved with scrolls on the right and fitted with thumb-piece safety-catch, chequered walnut butt, steel trigger-guard engraved with a star, and vacant German silver escutcheon (the steel parts reblued), the first: 19.5cm; 7 3/4in , (2)
Lot 405
AN 80 BORE IRISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY M. BYRNE, CIRCA 1770, WITH EARLY SCOTTISH BARREL DATED 1612, with slender tapering brass barrel formed with five raised mouldings, engraved over its length with strapwork and flowers (rubbed), stamped with the date and incorporating a raised back-sight at the breech, iron tang, signed border-engraved rounded lock (cock missing), figured walnut three-quarter stock (cut-down, the fore-end repaired), brass mounts including pierced foliate side-plate, spurred pommel with grotesque mask cap, trigger-guard decorated with a spray of foliage on the bow and with foliate terminal (small dents, worn), and vacant escutcheon (ramrod missing), 41.5cm; 16 3/8in . A pair of snaphaunce pistols by James Low of Dundee, dated 1624, formed entirely of brass with barrels decorated in a very similar manner are preserved in the Glasgow Museums and Art Gallery, Kelvingrove. See M. Kelvin 1996, p. 109. The present barrel is of notably early date, other early examples being preserved in the former electoral collection, Dresden and the Tøjhusmuseum, Copenhagen, dated 1598 and 1602 respectively. See C. Blair and R. Woosman-Savage1995, p.24.
Lot 238
Frank Briton - "English Delftware in the Bristol Collection", Sothebys Publications 1982, Elizabeth Adams & David Redstone - "Bow Porcelain", Faber & Faber, second edition 1991, Henry & John Sandon - "Grainger`s Worcester Porcelain", Barrie & Jenkins, London 1989, Michael Messenger - "Coalport 1795-1926", Antique Collectors Club 1995, Paul Atterbury & Maureen Batkin - "The Dictionary of Minton", Antique Collectors Club, revised edition 1998, Diane Edwards - "Black Basalt", Antique Collectors Club 1994, and John D. Griffin - "The Don Pottery 1801-1893", Doncaster Museum Service 2001 (seven volumes in total)
Lot 328
A late Victorian 18ct gold full hunting cased lever pocket watch by Robert Roskell of Liverpool, No. 37353, the gilt matted dial with tri-metallic raised leaf and scroll ornament, and with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, contained in engine turned case with chased and engraved floral and leaf borders and bow, 2.125ins diameter, case hallmarked Chester 1889
Lot 572
A George IV mahogany bow and break-fronted side/serving table, the plain top with square edge and with figured veneered frieze, fitted one central drawer, on six slender turned legs, 72ins wide x 22.5ins deep x 33ins high. Provenance: Sold at The Canterbury Auction Galleries` Autumn Auction of Fine Art & Antiques, Tuesday, 11th October 2005, lot 582
Lot 602
A late Georgian mahogany bow-front chest with rounded edge moulding to top, fitted brushing slide and four long graduated drawers, shaped apron, on splayed bracket feet, 30.5ins wide x 18.5ins deep x 32.5ins high (with repairs and fully repolished - probably reduced from a larger piece of furniture)
Lot 620
A George III mahogany bow-front chest, the top with square top edge inlaid with chequered bandings and contrasting banding, fitted four long graduated drawers, the later brass ring handles with embossed circular backplates, shaped apron, on splayed bracket feet, 32ins wide x 20.25ins deep x 33.5ins high (top repolished)
Lot 621
A late George III mahogany bow and break-front sideboard of large proportions, the square edge inlaid with ebonised stringings, fitted one frieze drawer above arched kneehole and flanked by cupboards enclosed by figured veneered doors, the later brass handles with embossed circular backplates, on six turned supports, 90ins wide x 30ins deep x 36ins high
Lot 278
Sir Antonio More (1512-c.1582). A Fine Oil on Board: A Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots, depicted wearing a white headdress and a black robe with a bow topped crest in the right hand corner. 22½ ins x 17 ins (57 cms x 43 cms). In a carved and moulded oak & ebonised frame with inscribed plaque 30 ½ ins x 24½ ins (78 cms x 63 cms).
Lot 353
An 18th Century Comback High Wycombe Armchair. The shaped top rail with lobed ends above a baluster form splat flanked by three long spindles piercing the arm bow, raised by three further spindles and reversed baluster supports. The thick plank D-shaped seat morticed through with ring turned column legs joined by a H-form stretcher.
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