A .44 PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, American circa 1840 and of so-called 'Kentucky' style, with octagonal 38in. barrel, applied white metal fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, the top-flat at breech marked with stylised stars and loose scrolls, solid plain top-tang, drum-style nipple-boss, flat plain bar-action lock of flint form, working replacement hammer, walnut 'Roman-nose' full-stock stained in imitation of stripey maple, unusual raised half-circle cheek-piece, brass furniture including crescent heel-plate with faceted-topped spur and flat toe-plate, trigger guard bow with finger spur to both rear of guard and lower tang, double set triggers, single side-nail, plain brass fore-end cap, faceted ramrod thimbles and replacement wood ramrod
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J.H. LEACH & SON, CHELMSFORD A 7-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED DUCK-GUN WITH WHITE METAL MOUNTS, no visible serial number, circa 1865, with damascus 36in. barrels (shallow pin-prick external pitting), the top-rib re-engraved 'J.H. LEECH & SON, CHELMSFORD', borderline engraved breech with platinum plugs, borderline engraved top-tang, borderline engraved bar-action locks signed 'J.H. LEECH & SON', reblued hammers with borderline engraved necks, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, full suite of white metal furniture including long heel-spurred heel-plate, trigger guard bow and tang, barrel key escutcheons and ramrod throat and complete with original ramrod
F. MORGENROTH, GERMANY A FINE 20-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING-RIFLE WITH PAKTONG MOUNTS, no visible serial number, first quarter of the 19th century with later conversion to percussion, the octagonal to sixteen-sided twist iron 31 1/4in. barrel signed in gold 'MORGENROTH IN GERNRODE' flanked by gilt running vines, the breech end inlet with a standing stag in white metal, gold borders to the breech-block, dove-tailed white metal fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, the foot inlet with gilt scrolls, engraved top-tang, the top-nail bordered with a gold band, flat bar-action lock signed in gold 'F. MORGENROTH IN GERNRODE' and engraved with a broad acanthus leaf border to lower edge, the top-edge behind snail engraved with rolling clouds and lightning bolts, the tail carved and molded transforming into the head of a boar, the hammer carved and moulded as a winged mythical beast, the original frizzen replaced with a hinged nipple guard safe, all with applied and inlet gold detail, finely chequered walnut full-stock, the chequered panels of complex shape with leaf-carved borders, a relief carved recumbent stag in a woodland setting behind the raised and moulded cheek-piece, the heel carved with a broad oak-leaf border and fitted with a wooden patchbox lid relief carved with the head of a stag, gamescene engraved and moulded paktong heel-plate, crowned escutcheon to wrist, broad engraved paktong pillar trigger-guard bow with raised scrolled lower tang, double set triggers, broad pierced and engraved paktong barrel-band, engraved paktong ramrod throat and roll-ended thimbles, horn tipped wood ramrod and fittings for sling
CONWAY, MANCHESTER A RARE 12mm PERCUSSION SWING-BREECH GALLERY-RIFLE, MODEL 'BERENGER'S PATENT', no visible serial number, circa 1835, with octagonal to round ribbon-twist damascus 20 3/4in. micro-rifled barrel, bead fore-sight, standing notch aperture rear-sight, scroll engraved action body signed in a banner on the right 'CONWAY' and 'MANCHESTER' in a similar banner to the left, angled top to breech and radiused under-side, the central section with circular horizontally rotating breech block operated via a locking swing lever mounted below, the breech accepting a special cap and ball, borderline and scroll engraved long top-tang, concealed boxlock action with exposed dummy hammer acting as the cocking lever, chequered walnut straight-hand skeleton butt-stock, iron heel-plate, engraved trigger-guard bow and walnut full-length fore-end, traces only of original colour and finish
B. THURSFIELD, BIRMINGHAM A GOOD 11-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED PIGEON-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with round variegated tapering ribbon-damascus 34in. barrel, three short-ribs at breech, the top one signed 'B. THURSFIELD, MAKER, BIRMINGHAM' (rubbed), bead fore-sight, patent squared breech with platinum vented plug, a dogs-head engraved to the breech-block, fully scroll engraved top-tang surrounding an oval panel engraved with game-birds in flight, scroll and game-scene engraved bar-action lock signed 'B. THURSFIELD', scroll engraved slab-sided hammer, highly figured chequered walnut half-stock, shield-shaped escutcheon engraved with a monogram to wrist, iron heel-plate, the long top-spur engraved with scrolls and game-birds, iron trigger-guard bow, the bottom-tang with chequered pistol-grip spur, pineapple finial, tapering splinter fore-end with shell-carved horn tip and no provision for ramrod, some loss to detail on furniture pieces
HAENEL, GERMANY A BOXED .177 & .22 RECEIVER-COCKING AIR-PISTOL, MODEL '28', serial no. 4752, pre-war circa 1937, with hinged 4in. rifled barrel, blade fore-sight, elevating buckhorn rear-sight, hinged air-chamber lifting to cock, the top of chamber stamped 'HAENEL AIR PISTOL, BRIT. PAT. NO. 277265', push-button cylinder release forwards of the trigger-guard bow and smooth wood grips with 'Haenel' medallions inlet to heel, traces of finish and some refinishing, complete with its British market paste-board box and spare barrel (box dry and flaking on edges) Pre-1939
CHARLES LANCASTER, LONDON A FINE CASED 40-BORE PERCUSSION OVAL-BORED DOUBLE-RIFLE, serial no. 3063, for 1858-59, with browned 31in. damascus barrels, blade fore-sight, dove-tailed rear-sight with three folding blades, platinum line and engraved rib-end to the colour hardened breech, vented platinum plugs, borderline and scroll engraved colour hardened bar-action locks signed in banners 'C. LANCASTER, LONDON', sliding safes forwards of the engraved dolphin headed hammers, chequered walnut half-stock with inlet colour hardened iron patch-box to rear of right hand side of butt, the lid engraved with a herd of deer led by a stag, the hinge engraved with scrolls, chequered iron heel-plate with scroll engraved top-spur also featuring a standing gundog, trigger-guard tang with chequered pistol-grip spur, rutting stags engraved to the trigger-guard bow, pineapple finial and ramrod throat and original brass-mounted ebony ramrod, the whole retaining much apparently original finish and colour, complete with its original oak storage case lined and compartmented in green baize, original parchment trade-label attached to inner lid and containing a number of period accessories including the original numbered mould, shaped wad-punch and leather covered powder-flask, leather sling, caps and a ball-starter
JOSEPH MANTON, LONDON A CASED PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 8629, COMPLETE WITH SPARE BARRELS serial no. 8869, manufactured in 1820, the original barrels damaged and shortened to 24 1/4in., the new 31 3/4in. barrels by the maker in 1821 (and appearing little used), both barrels signed on the raised top-rib 'JOSEPH MANTON HANNOVER SQUARE LONDON', the replacement barrels retaining much period brown finish, colour hardened breech-blocks to both (possibly converted from tubelock), fully scroll and border engraved top-tang, flat colour-hardened locks engraved with flourishes of acanthus scrolls and signed 'JOSEPH MANTON PATENT' (much colour remaining), slab-sided dolphin headed hammers engraved with acanthus scrolls inhabited by a mythical beast, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, clipped-corner white metal escutcheon behind the top-tang engraved with an armorial, iron heel-plate, the top-spur engraved with a martial trophy, iron trigger guard bow engraved with a musical trophy and retaining much period blued finish, pineapple finial and ramrod throat and brass mounted ebony ramrods for both barrels, complete with its walnut storage case fitted for the longer barrels only and lined and compartmented in green baize, parchment Joseph Manton trade label inside lid and also containing a Britannia metal powder flask, cap tins, tow and the original key * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
ALEX'R HENRY, EDINBURGH A RARE 40-BORE PERCUSSION FOUR-BARRELLED TURN-OVER BELT-PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1840, with blued 4in. barrel group, moulded side-ribs and engraved band at muzzles, both sides fitted with blued spring-steel belt-hooks, bead fore-sights, standing notch rear-sight to front of frame, border and scroll engraved action with radiused corners and under-slung nipple guards, scroll engraved side-hammers with sliding safes behind, the action top-plate signed 'ALEX'R HENRY, EDINBURGH' within an oval panel on the scroll engraved integral top-tang, finely chequered butt with gadrooned cheeks at head, moulded and engraved iron butt-cap with central trapdoor, double triggers with scroll engraved bow, the whole retaining much finish and colour
A 52-BORE PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER SIGNED 'BAKER'S PATENT', serial no. 2141, circa 1853, with two stage 5 3/4in. barrel, moulded band at the intersection, bead fore-sight, the barrel attached directly to the cylinder axle via two screws, plain six-shot Birmingham proved cylinder, nickel-silver action body with integral nipple-shield, milled border to the leading edge of shield and scroll engraved panels to the rounded body, long spurred single-action bar hammer signed 'BAKER'S PATENT' and offset for sighting, the top of action body marked 'REGISTERED APRIL 24 1852' (rubbed), smooth wood grips, the back-strap with serial number in engraved scrolled banner, domed butt-cap and iron trigger-guard bow, strong amount of finish remaining
A 140-BORE PERCUSSION PISTOL IN THE FORM OF A KEY, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, Continental probably Belgian and possibly a late Victorian fantasy piece, with 1in. plain barrel, functional grooved and warded bit, oval pierced bow, the right side mounted with an exposed trigger, sear, hammer and back-facing recurved mainspring with diminutive drum-mounted nipple
AN 80-BORE PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER SIGNED 'COLLINS', no visible serial number, circa 1850, with two stage 5 3/4in. barrel, moulded band at the intersection, engraved band at muzzle, no provision for fore-sight, the barrel attached directly to the cylinder axle via a single screw, plain six-shot Birmingham proved cylinder with moulded rope engraved band to leading edge, nickel-silver action body with integral nipple-shield, milled border to the leading edge of shield and scroll engraved panels to the rounded body, the left side signed 'COLLINS', central bar hammer, chequered walnut grips, the back-strap and heel-plate with scroll engraving and iron trigger-guard bow, trigger return spring at fault
COLT, USA A .31 PERCUSSION REVOLVER, MODEL '1849 POCKET', serial no. 87883, for 1854, with octagonal 4in. barrel signed on two lines 'ADDRESS SAM'L COLT, NEW YORK CITY' (traces of blued finish), plain five-shot cylinder with roll-engraved stagecoach hold-up scene ( contemporary but miss-matched number), open iron frame marked 'COLTS PATENT' (slight traces of colour), brass grip-straps and trigger guard bow with traces of silver plating and smooth flared walnut one-piece grip, together with a reproduction wood storage case lined in green velvet and a reproduction Colt 'eagle' flask
STRONG FIRE ARMS CO. USA AN ULTRA-RARE .32-40 (W&B) SINGLE-SHOT DELUXE RIFLE, MODEL 'DICKERMANS PAT.', serial no. 1494, for 1886, with blued two-staged octagonal to round 26in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'MFD BY THE STRONG FIRE ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN', border and scroll engraved off-set top-lever break-open colour hardened hammerless action signed in a banner to both sides 'A. DICKERMAN PAT. AUG. 4 1885.', sunken sides to the action above the trigger, the right face with large monogram within a circular border 'S.I.W', the left with '86' within a circular border, chequered highly figured walnut semi pistol-grip butt-stock, the wrist fitted with a vernier peep-sight, chequered horn heel-plate, engraved trigger guard bow with plain trigger and sliding safety button within the guard, chequered walnut splinter fore-end with push-button release to tip, the whole retaining much finish and colour Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A. FRANCOTTE, LIEGE A 10.4mm RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL '1867 MILBANK AMSLER', serial no. 239, for 1867 and made for the Swiss, with round 34in. rifled barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, flip-up Milbank-Amsler patent converted breech, plain top-tang, plain lock of hump-back form signed 'A. FRANCOTTE, LIEGE', external hammer, plain walnut full-stock, iron butt-plate, finger-spurred trigger-guard bow, plain trigger, two iron barrel-bands and twin banded iron nose-cap, provision for under-barrel ramrod (absent), no bayonet lug and fitted with iron sling swivels Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
K. STEINER, KARLSTHAL A FINE 28-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN OF EXHIBITION GRADE, no visible serial number, circa 1865, with etched 29 1/4in. damascus barrels, bead fore-sight, standing breech with pin-guards, full engraved long top-tang featuring a standing stag surrounded by a gold inlayed borderline, gold inlaid initials 'FD' to centre of tang, carved and shaped back-action isolated locks signed in gold 'K. STEINER' on the right and 'KARLSTHAL' on the left hand side, the locks further embellished with chisel engraved foliage accented in gold and scenes of dogs chasing deer and foxes, gamescene engraved Lefaucheux action, highly figured walnut straight-hand butt-stock carved and chequered at the wrist, engraved heel-plate, horn grip-piece applied to lower tang, engraved scrolled trigger-guard bow, walnut splinter fore-end and horn covered Lefaucheux patent swing under-lever Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
W.W.GREENER, LONDON A 10-BORE (2 7/8in.) DOUBLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, MODEL 'THE TRAP GUN', serial no. 32483, for 1889, with blued 30 1/4in. damascus barrels, the top-rib signed 'W.W. GREENER, 'THE TRAP GUN', 68 HAYMARKET, LONDON', dolls-head extension and engraved band at breech, border and scroll engraved action, borderline and scroll engraved bar-action locks with carved and engraved hammers (both begining to fracture at base of spurs), chequered walnut semi pistol-grip butt-stock, chequered horn heel-plate, engraved trigger guard bow and chequered walnut splinter fore-end with inlet horn tip, fair amount of finish remaining, traces of colour in sheltered areas Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A 12mm PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED OVERCOAT-PISTOL, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, Belgian circa 1870, with Birmingham proved 3 7/8in. side-by-side barrels, bead fore-sight, border and scroll engraved squared boxlock action with twin central hammers, chequered walnut butt with shallow domed iron butt-cap, broad engraved trigger-guard bow, Lefaucheux style forward facing under-lever below the integral fore-end, the whole retaining a strong amount of finish and colour Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
An 1866 Bronze Third Farthing Coin. Near Extremely Fine. Obverse - Features the laureate bun head of Victoria facing left. The surrounding legend reads "VICTORIA D.G. BRITT.REG.F.D." which translates to "Victoria by the grace of God, queen of Britain, defender of the faith". Reverse - Shows the royal crown above the words 'ONE THIRD FARTHING', then the date. The wording is surrounded by a wreath with a bow at the base.
A Two Pence 1870 Silver Coin. Near Uncirculated. Obverse - Features the young uncrowned portrait of Victoria facing left, with the legend around which reads "VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:" which translates to "Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of Britain Defender of the Faith". Reverse - Shows the royal crown above the number '2', with the date divided to either side. A wreath with a bow at the base surrounds the main design.
A 1913 Bronze One Third Farthing Coin. Near uncirculated. Obverse - Features the bare head of George V facing left, with the surrounding legend "GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:" which translates to "George V by the grace of God, king of all the Britains, defender of the faith and Emporer of India". Reverse - Shows the royal crown above the number '3', with the date divided to either side. A wreath with a bow at the base surrounds the main design.
A late 19thc mahogany three part wardrobe, the twin pediments with boxwood paterae over dental cornice, the section centre with a bow front millinery cupboard and two drawers flanked by mirrored panel doors enclosing interiors fitted for hanging, above two drawers to base, all with inlaid rosewood banding, raised on bracket supports, measures 215cm x 198cm x 61cm
A Victorian mahogany table top apprentice piece bow fronted chest of drawers. The top inlaid with boxwood stringing above two short and two long drawers, with turned wood handles, on splayed supports, L40.6cm x W24.5cm x 44cm high Condition Report: Some old wood worm holes to back panels at reverse. short split to liner of bottom drawer, minor chipping and losses to veneers at corners, mouldings and edges, most of the handles have been reattached.
A vintage bi-colour metal and sapphire pendant in the form of a seated Siamese cat. Of stylised form, with two marquise black sapphire eyes and two pear-shaped very dark blue sapphires as a ribbon bow around the neck, the cat approx. 24 high, the pendant approx. 36mm high overall, the bale stamped '14K GD', 4.5 grams gross
AN 18 CARAT GOLD ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BOW BROOCH, filled with blue enamel and picked out with leaves and cross motifs, tied by a rose-cut diamond band. Hallmarked Birmingham 1984, 2cm by 3.5cm, 5.0 gramsSome wear to the enamel, solder mark where loop for safety chain has been attached. Later pin fitting. Believed to be a period piece but later hallmarked.
Late XIX Century Uranium Vaseline Tinted Glassware, cranberry frill posy, etc:- One TrayLot 1225 - 1) Oval dish - small chip, black marks to rim. 2) Tazza - chip to base. 3) Butter dish - no cover, chip to edge. 4) Circular bow- chipped. 5) Frilled vase - chipped. 6) Salt - chip to foot. 7) Jug - chip to foot.
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