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A Laura Ashley aubergine calf length velvet dress, circa 1960/70's; a crimpolene creme 1960's coat by Eastex, slit pocket, flat bow detail on neckline, knee length (2)

A water taffeta navy blue small girls dress, from the upper classes; this dress was made around1880/90's; the dress has a boat neck line, puff sleeves that are edged in pie crust pleating, the dress has a lace collar and cuffs, the skirt from the waist downwards is swathed in wide pleats, hemline back and front is pie crust pleating,the back of the dress is decorated with a mini decorative bustle in swathes; the dress is a little black leather case, the lining is royal blue water taffeta, the contents are two pictures of the small child wearing the dress (x2 pics) in sepia, and a picture of a man in uniform, along with a slightly larger girl's dress in cotton lawn, it has pin tucked on wide end of the skirt, the bodice and the front skirt of the dress are embellished in strips of broderie anglais, and lace, frill pattern (deep frill down front to of dress) the puff sleeves are both decorated with satin bow, circa 1900's

A 19th century mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers on bracket feet. H.101 W.108 D.54 cm

A Georgian style burr walnut and crossbanded bow fronted tallboy chest of four drawers above four drawers fitted with brushing slide on shell carved cabriole supports. H.167 W.65 W.38cm

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany bow-front display cabinet in Sheritan style, with carved cornice and cupboards below, width 127cm, height 197cm

A 19th century elm-seated bow-arm Windsor chair

BROCHE PERLE ET DIAMANTSFormant un noeud serti de diamants taille brillant et 8/8, retenant une perle, poinçons français d'import pour l'or 18K (750°/00), 14K (585°/00) et le platine (950°/00), dimensions 3.6 x 2.2 cm, poids brut 7.02 g.Footnotes:Veuillez noter que la perle n'a pas été testée.PEARL AND DIAMOND BROOCHDesigned as a bow set with brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, suspending a pearl, French import assay marks for 18 carat, 14 carat gold and platinum, measuring 3.6 x 2.2 cm, gross weight 7.02 grams.Please note that the pearl has not been tested for natural origin.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A collection of Medieval  pewter pilgrim and secular badges,  to include: a buckler,  probably representing St. Thomas Becket; two badges featuring the letter 'M',  representing Mary, Queen of Heaven; a crowned bow, a shield within a frame, a flask and two further badges, (8)

18th Century Delft pottery Holy Water stoup or bowl, the loop to the back above the bow with Christogram, 8.5cm high, together with an 18th century pottery jar with foliate sprigs in blue, dated to the reverse 1766, 15.5cm high, (2) 

A Rare Russian 22-Bore Percussion Naval Belt PistolDated 1847 And 1858With sighted barrel retained by a brass barrel band also forming the ramrod-entry and extending back to the trigger-guard, the extension stamped with a bow and arrow mark above 'MD', octagonal breech stamped with the dates and Imperial eagle mark, incorporating the back-sight and stamped with further bow and arrow mark above initials in Cyrillic (see Neue Støckel 8607), back-action lock dated beneath Cyrillic letters and stamped with a mark on the tail, figured half-stock, regulation brass mounts variously stamped with the marks above and including beaked pommel with lanyard ring, belt hook with long tang, and stirrup ramrod secured by chains 17.2 cm. barrel Footnotes:This appears to be based on the French percussion 1849 Model naval belt pistol. For another example formerly in the Paul Murray Collection and sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms & Armour..., 30 November 2017, lot 516For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Royal Hanoverian 20-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting Gun From The Gewehrkammer Of The Kings Of Hanover By C.D. Tanner, Koenigl-Hof-Rustmeister In Hannover, No. 39, Circa 1830With rebrowned twist barrels (scattered light pitting) signed in full in gold along the breeches and rib, silver bead fore-sight, border engraved breeches decorated with foliage and with gold lines in front, grooved foliated engraved tang, border engraved flat locks each with rectangular gold-lined maker's stamp and decorated with foliate scrollwork involving a monster-head, and on each tail with a brace of pheasants in a landscape, foliate engraved dolphin hammers (safety-stop or bolster removed), figured half-stock with cheek-piece and chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts decorated with gundogs in landscapes in the English fashion and comprising butt-plate and trigger-guard, the latter with foliate engraved tang screwed to the back of the bow, trigger-plate and rear ramrod-pipe each with pineapple finial, white-metal escutcheon engraved with the crest of a blood royal, sling loops, and original brass-mounted ramrod with reversible iron worm 77 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Gewehrkammer of the Kings of Hanover, Blankenburg until moved to Schloss Marienburg in 1945Carl Daniel Tanner was Hofrüstmeister to the Hanoverian court between 1829 and 1845. He died in 1858For an account of the Hanoverian royal family and their collections see Thomas Del Mar Ltd. In association with Sotheby's, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 8 December 2010, pp. 86-88For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine Viennese 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Sporting GunBy Caspar Zelner In Wien, Circa 1720-30With blued two-stage barrel retaining much of its original fire-blued finish, polygonal to the muzzle and with turned girdle chiselled with acanthus, silver spider fore-sight, long octagonal breech struck at the rear with maker's running stag mark (similar to Neue Støckel 8591) and crowned gold-lined mark, both between two gold-lined floret marks and below four more similar marks and a gold-lined cross, scroll engraved tang numbered '2', flat deeply bevelled lock of shaped outline signed in full in gold, and engraved with foliate scrollwork enclosing a gold-inlaid scroll on the tail, bevelled cock, pan and steel all chiselled en suite against finely punched gold grounds, finely figured full stock (fore-stock mostly replaced) carved with foliated scrollwork in relief, the butt flat along the bottom and with cheek-piece set with a silver mount cast and chased with foliage against a granular ground, full mounts cast and chased in low relief with foliate scrollwork and foliage, comprising shaped side-plate with a stag hunting scene in a landscape, tang plate involving a stag's head between two hounds, crowned vacant escutcheon between putti supporters, engraved butt-plate with the figure of a huntsman surmounted by a grotesque mask, toe-plate with a perched owl in an oval above a pair of hounds emerging from foliated strapwork, figured spur trigger-guard with silver strap cast and chased en suite and involving a hound in an oval over the bow, engraved turned and facetted ramrod-pipes, fore-end cap cast and chased with further foliated strapwork, sling mounts, and later wooden ramrod with tip en suite with the ramrod-pipes 102.3 cm. barrel Footnotes:Caspar Zelner is recorded at Zell am Wallersee, Salzburg and Vienna between 1661 and the year of his death in 1745For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Pair Of Austrian 25-Bore Flintlock Holster PistolsCirca 1730With reblued swamped barrels each with sighting flat carrying a brass fore-sight on the trefoil-shaped terminal, breeches each inlaid in silver with an engraved angel and bird within foliated silver strapwork, reblued border engraved tangs, border engraved rounded locks each decorated beneath the pan with a seated huntress and dog in a landscape, and with a seated youth on the tail en suite, the latter with chiselled foliate terminal, foliate engraved cocks and steels, moulded figured full stocks each carved with scrolls around the barrel tang and numbered respectively 'N18' and 'N19' on one side of the butt, cast and chased brass mounts retaining faint traces of gilding and comprising pierced foliate side-plates (some corrosion) each centred on an eagle amid a martial trophy, crowned vacant escutcheons within foliate scrolls surmounted by drapery, spurred pommels each engraved with seated figures on both sides en suite with the locks, rounded pommel-caps with symmetrical foliated strapwork against stippled grounds, trigger-guards each with finial en suite and engraved on the bow with a female figure armed with a spear and shield, turned baluster ramrod-pipes, dark horn fore-end caps, and later ramrods (2)29.4 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine Pair Of Central Italian 20-Bore Roman-Lock Holster PistolsMid-18th CenturyWith two-stage barrels each turned at the girdle and with a turned brass ring around the muzzle, octagonal breeches becoming polygonal and each ramped at the rear, one breech flat stamped with indistinct barrelsmith's mark, foliate engraved tangs, characteristic flat bevelled locks each decorated with foliage and with a grotesque mask on the tail, moulded highly figured rootwood full stocks (minor old repairs), foliate engraved brass mounts comprising flat side-plates of shaped outline and each decorated with a seated figure in an oval and a profile grotesque mask, elaborate escutcheons each with a further seated figure in a heart surmounted by a crowned human mask, rounded spurred pommels each with the figure of Diana the Huntress on both sides, tapering spurs engraved with graduated spheres, and grotesque mask butt-caps in relief, trigger-guards each with large foliate finial and decorated with a standing figure holding a spear in a landscape on the bow, foliate engraved trigger-plates, line engraved faceted ramrod-pipes, the rear ones each with finial en suite with the pommels, foliate engraved fore-end bands, and original wooden ramrods each with brass tip en suite (2)36.3 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 14-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting Gun, And Another Of 20-Bore The First By T. North, Winton, No. 2006, The Second Signed William Smith, Princes St., London, Both Mid-19th CenturyThe first with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed along the rib, breeches engraved with foliage and with two gold lines between, pierced platinum plugs, border engraved tang decorated with a gun dog in a landscape and with scrolling foliage, signed border engraved flat locks each decorated with a gun dog in a landscape, scrolling foliage and a pheasant on the tail, foliate engraved dolphin hammers, figured half-stock with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a gun dog in a landscape on the heel tang, trigger-guard with two pheasants within scrolling foliage on the bow, trigger-plate with foliate engraved pineapple-shaped finial, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original steel-tipped ramrod (some wear and minor rust patination), Birmingham proof marks; the second with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed along the rib, foliate engraved tang, signed back-action locks and mounts, lightly figured half-stock with chequered grip, and brass-mounted ramrod (some wear), Birmingham proof marks (2)69.3 cm. and 72.3 cm. barrels Footnotes:T. North of Winton appears to be unrecordedFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 10-Bore Percussion Sporting GunBy T.W. Thornhill, Deansgate, Manchester, No. 109, Circa 1840With rebrowned twist sighted barrel (some light pitting, two ramrod-pipes re-soldered) signed along the tapering sighting flat along the breech, foliate engraved breech with a lion mask above two gold lines on top and with a platinum plug, tang engraved with scrolling foliage involving a running hare, signed border engraved flat lock finely engraved with two gun dogs in a landscape and with flowering scrolling foliage, dolphin hammer en suite (retaining screw missing, hammer spur repaired) and involving a partridge in a circle, figured half-stock with dark horn fore-end cap and chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts (engraving expertly refreshed) comprising butt-plate decorated with a sporting scene and flowering foliage on the heel tang, trigger-guard with foliage en suite and with a gun dog and game bird in an oval on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple-shaped finial decorated with foliage, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted ramrod, Birmingham proof marks 74.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:William Thomas Thornhill is recorded at 109 Deansgate, Manchester between 1835 and 1841For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Scottish .451 Percussion Alexander Henry Patent Sporting Or Target Rifle By Alexr. Henry, 8 South St. Andrew St., Edinburgh, No. 639, Circa 1865With twist octagonal barrel (some old surface rust patination, under-rib partly loose) rifled with spiral grooves, signed along the top flat, engraved 'patent No. 207 Gauge 451.' and matted over half its length to the muzzle, blued folding elevation adjustable back-sight calibrated from '100' to '1400' yards, and windage adjustable hooded front sight, border engraved case-hardened patent breech decorated with a giraffe's head on the top flat and with platinum plug, case-hardened foliate scroll engraved tang and signed flat detented lock, the latter involving a lion in a landscape, dolphin hammer with foliate scrollwork en suite, engraved safety-catch, highly figured half-stock with chequered pistol-grip and fore-end, the former with border engraved ovoidal pommel-cap decorated with scrolling foliage and with hinged circular trap cover, the latter with dark horn cap, further hinged circular butt-trap cover engraved with foliate scrollwork and a buffalo in a landscape, blued steel mounts comprising butt-plate with foliate scrollwork on the heel, trigger-guard with a tiger in a landscape on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plate with foliate engraved pineapple-shaped finial, vacant silver escutcheon, chequered trigger, sling mounts, original brass-mounted ramrod, and some original finish, London proof mark 89.8 cm. barrel Footnotes:For a related rifle by the same maker (no. 1105) and sold in these Rooms, see Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 20 April 2011, lot 318. See footnote to preceding lotFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine And Rare .441/.483 Percussion Westley Richards Patent Breech-Loading 'Monkey-Tail' Sporting Or Target Rifle By Westley Richards, 170 New Bond St., London, No. 9796, Dated 1862With browned twist octagonal barrel (some old rust patination) rifled with spiral grooves, signed in full along the top flat, engraved 'Whitworth Patent' and matted over a third of its length to the muzzle, blued folding elevation adjustable back-sight and two folding leaf sights each with central platinum line, the former calibrated from '100' to '300' yards, windage adjustable hooded front sight, blued foliate scroll engraved breech-lever engraved 'Westley Richards Patent' and with the triangle mark, signed border engraved case-hardened flat lock decorated with foliate scrollwork and with dated triangle on the tail, dolphin hammer decorated en suite and with blued safety-bolt in front, figured half-stock with cheek-piece, chequered pistol-grip and fore-end, the latter with dark horn cap, border engraved steel mounts decorated with foliage and comprising blued butt-plate (some pitting) with circular hinged butt-trap cover opening to reveal cavities for two cleaning tools and bright steel key for adjusting the sights, engraved case-hardened ovoidal grip-cap, blued trigger-guard with a prone tiger in a landscape on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plate with engraved pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon, chequered trigger, sling mounts, and much of its original finish (ramrod missing) 91.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:Westley Richards of Birmingham whose agent was William Bishop ('The Far-famed Bishop of Bond Street'), had a retail shop at 170 New Bond Street, London between 1826 and 1872For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A .700 Percussion D.B. Sporting Rifle By William Moore, Maker To H.R.H. Prince Albert, 78 Edgeware Rd., London, No. 969, Circa 1845With browned damascus twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib and each rifled for a belted ball, folding leaf back-sights from '100' to '200' yards, each leaf with central gold line, case-hardened breeches engraved with symmetrical foliage between and each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug, signed border engraved case-hardened detented flat locks decorated with scrolling foliage and respectively with prone stage and a shot hind each in a landscape, foliate scroll engraved dolphin hammers, engraved safety-catches, figured half-stock (minor old bruising) with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, foliate engraved steel mounts retaining traces of original blueing and comprising matted butt-plate with a prone stag in a landscape on the heel, hinged circular patch-box cover and bow of the trigger-guard each with a stag in a landscape, the latter with chequered spur, trigger-plate and rear ramrod-pipe each with engraved pineapple finial, sling mounts, original brass-mounted ramrod, and traces of original finish (some old rust patination), London proof marks 74.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:William 3 Moore is recorded at 78 Edgware Road, London between 1828 and 1846. He was appointed Gunmaker-in-Ordinary to William IV in 1836For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Irish Brass-Barrelled Percussion BlunderbussBy Edwards, Dublin, Late 18th CenturyConverted from flintlock, with two-stage barrel turned and belled at the muzzle, octagonal breech signed along the top flat and stamped with Irish registration number 'W-Z 1230' for County Wexford, grooved tang, flat bevelled lock, figured full stock (replaced or heavily restored), border engraved brass mounts comprising butt-plate with a martial trophy on the heel tang, trigger-guard with acorn finial and engraved with a flower-head on the bow, and brass ramrod-pipes (ramrod missing, tang and lock pitted), Irish proof marks and barrelsmith's mark 'T', a crown above 38 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Brass-Barrelled Flintlock Blunderbuss With Spring BayonetSigned Bass, London, Circa 1820With two-stage barrel turned and belled at the muzzle, engraved 'London' along the top of the breech and fitted with folding bayonet above, tang with bayonet-catch, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock sparsely engraved on the stepped tail and with safety-catch and roller, figured full stock (small brass inserts along the bottom of the butt and at the barrel pins) with chequered grip, brass mounts comprising butt-plate engraved with a crossed bow and quiver on the heel tang (tip missing), border engraved trigger-guard with acorn finial and foliage on the bow, turned ramrod-pipes, and brass-tipped ramrod, Birmingham proof marks and unidentified mark 27.4 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Brass-Barrelled Flintlock Blunderbuss With Spring BayonetBy J.R. Evans, London, Circa 1820With two-stage barrel turned and belled at the muzzle, stamped 'London' along the top flat of the octagonal breech, and fitted with a folding bayonet above, border engraved tang with bayonet-catch, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock with stepped tail, engraved cock, and roller, figured full stock (some old bruising) with chequered grip, border engraved brass mounts comprising butt-plate with a game bird on the heel, trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with a flower-head on the bow, vacant brass escutcheon, turned ramrod-pipes, and modern wooden ramrod, Tower private proof marks 37 cm. barrelFootnotes:J. Richard Evans is recorded as having a 'Wholesale Shooting Tackle & Gun Flint Warehouse' at 48 Cannon Street, London, between 1816 and 1821For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Very Rare Pair Of Brass-Barrelled Flintlock Blunderbusses With Spring BayonetsSigned H. Nock, London, Circa 1815-20Each with two-stage barrel turned and belled at the muzzle and fitted with a folding bayonet above, octagonal breech engraved 'London' along the top flat and with a line of ornament at the rear, engraved tang with bayonet-catch, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock decorated with a martial trophy and foliage at the stepped tail, engraved cock and safety-catch, and roller, figured full stock with chequered grip, border engraved brass mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the heel tang, scroll trigger-guard with pineapple finial and a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, vacant white-metal escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, turned ramrod-pipes, and brass-tipped ramrods, one probably the original, Birmingham proof marks (2)36.2 cm. barrels This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Brass-Barrelled Flintlock BlunderbussSigned Twigg, London, Circa 1820With two-stage barrel turned and belled at the muzzle, octagonal breech engraved 'London' on the top flat, and originally fitted with a spring bayonet above, tang with bayonet-catch, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock with roller, figured stock (some old bruising, minor split above the tail of the lock), border engraved brass mounts comprising butt-plate with crossed bow and arrows on the heel tang, trigger-guard with pineapple final and decorated with foliage on the bow, turned ramrod-pipes, and original horn-tipped ramrod with iron worm, Birmingham proof marks and unidentified mark 37 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Brass-Barrelled Flintlock BlunderbussBy Joyner, London, Circa 1765With three-stage barrel turned and belled at the muzzle, the breech engraved 'London' ahead of a panel of foliage, plain tang, signed border engraved rounded lock decorated with foliage on the tail (cock and steel replaced), figured full stock (fore-stock with minor old splits and small repair on either side) with apron around the barrel tang, border engraved brass mounts comprising shaped flat side-plate engraved with a rocaille and foliage, butt-plate with foliage on the heel tang, draped vacant escutcheon with a shell above, trigger-guard with early form of acorn finial and decorated with a flower-head on the bow, brass ramrod-pipes (repaired), and later brass-tipped ramrod, Tower private proof marks 38.4 cm. barrel Footnotes:John 2 Joyner was elected Master of the Gunmakers' Company in 1773, was viewer to the Hudson's Bay Company between 1763 and 1768, and died in 1774For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Flintlock Blunderbuss By Mewis & Co. Of Birmingham, Late 18th CenturyWith barrel flared at the muzzle and now browned overall, breech engraved with an elongated loop along the tapering sighting flat and with a beaded line at the rear, browned tang engraved with foliage and a shell, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock decorated with a scallop shell and flower-head at the stepped tail, engraved cock (comb, top-jaw and screw replaced), figured full stock inlaid with silver wire scallop shell and scrollwork around the barrel tang, border engraved brass mounts comprising shaped flat side-plate decorated with a flower-head, butt-plate with a foliate rocaille on the heel tang, trigger-guard with acorn finial and a flower-head on the bow, vacant escutcheon on a pedestal, a spread-eagle above, turned ramrod-pipes, and an original brass-capped ramrod with iron worm, private Birmingham proof marks 41.3 cm. barrel Footnotes:William Mewis & Co. were gunmakers and factors in Birmingham and are recorded from around 1765. They are known to have marked their firearms 'London'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine Lightweight Brass-Barrelled Flintlock BlunderbussBy Griffin & Tow, London, Circa 1775With barrel flared at the muzzle and signed within an elongated loop along the tapering breech flat, border engraved tang decorated with foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock with safety-catch, border engraved cock and steel, the latter bearing on a ramp, figured full stock (minor old cracks above the tail of the lock) carved with a drop behind the tang, brass mounts comprising scroll side-plate, butt-plate decorated with a flower-head on the border engraved heel tang, trigger-guard with acorn finial and a further flower-head on the border engraved bow, vacant border engraved escutcheon, turned ramrod-pipes, original horn-tipped ramrod with iron worm, and in fine condition, London proof marks 41.4 cm. barrelFootnotes:Joseph Griffin and John Tow are recorded at 10 New Bond Street, London, between 1772 and 1782. Tow became Griffin's partner in 1771, and due to the latter's failing health took charge of the business in 1783This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare Irish Brass-Barrelled Flintlock BlunderbussBy Gouers (sic), Dublin, Mid-18th CenturyWith three-stage barrel flared at the muzzle and engraved 'DUBLIN' along the breech in front of a band of foliage at the rear, grooved engraved tang, signed rounded lock with slender moulded border, cock en suite, moulded figured full stock carved with a shell in low relief behind the apron around the barrel tang, cast and chased brass mounts comprising side-plate pierced with a martial trophy centred on a foliate cartouche and involving a monster and a profile head, vacant foliate escutcheon, butt-plate engraved with foliate borders along the heel tang (extreme tip missing), border engraved trigger-guard (rear of tang replaced) with foliate finial and engraved with a small flower-head on the bow, baluster ramrod-pipes, and brass-capped wooden ramrod, Irish proof marks 41 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceSotheby's London, Arms & Armour And Militaria, 23 November 1982, lot 238Garrett records a John Govers in Dame Street, Dublin between 1745 and 1774. He was contracted to make arms for troops in Ireland as recorded in Faulkner's Journal on 10 December 1745For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 13-Bore Flintlock Sporting Gun, And A 13-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunThe first Signed Theo.s Richards, London, Circa 1820, The Second Signed Cartmell's Patent, Mid-19th CenturyThe first with rebrowned three-stage twist sighted barrel, octagonal breech becoming polygonal and stamped 'STUBS TWISTED' along the bottom flat, recessed breech with platinum line and platinum-lined touch-hole, tang engraved with a trophy amid foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock decorated with starbursts, rainproof pan and roller bearing on a ramp on the steel-spring (steel refaced), figured half-stock (fore-end with old minor repair along one side) with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts decorated with martial trophies and foliage (butt-plate worn), trigger-plate with pineapple finial, white-metal fore-end cap, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted ramrod, Birmingham proof marks; the second with twist sighted barrels, breech with short platinum lines and plugs, foliate engraved tang involving two serpents, signed flat locks and dolphin hammers en suite, figured half-stock (butt with old split), steel mounts comprising plain butt-plate, border engraved trigger-guard decorated with a martial trophy on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon, and brass-mounted ramrod (some wear overall), Birmingham proof marks (2)75.5 cm. and 74.5 cm. barrelsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 16-Bore Flintlock D.B. Sporting Gun By John Manton & Son, Dover Street, No. 7943 For 1821In poor but redeemable condition, with twist barrels signed along the rib and with silver fore-sight, recessed patent sloping breeches engraved with a starburst between and each with a slender platinum line and platinum-lined touch-hole, grooved tang engraved with foliage involving a martial trophy, signed border engraved flat bevelled serial numbered locks each decorated with foliage in front of the foliate engraved 'French' cock and with two trophies at the stepped square tail, V-shaped rainproof pans each with slender platinum bar, signed patent steels, and steel-springs each with large roller, figured half-stock (minor damage) with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the heel tang, trigger-guard with a trophy on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, rear ramrod-pipe en suite, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, the former engraved with owner's crest and initials, and brass-tipped ramrod (incomplete, old surface rust), London proof marks; together with an 18-bore percussion d.b. percussion sporting gun, by Rhoades, Salisbury, mid-19th century, with twist sighted barrels signed along the rib, border engraved tang, signed back-action locks (one hammer missing) and mounts, figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original brass-mounted ramrod (rust patinated overall), London proof marks (2)74.3 cm. and 73.2 cm. barrelsFootnotes:The first previously unrecorded. Cf. a very similar gun (no. 7961) formerly in the collections of the Dukes of Bedford and D.H.L. Back, and sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 24 November 2010, lot 429Four Rhoades are recorded in Salisbury, Wiltshire between 1829 and 1864. The most likely candidates are Charles (1829-1851) or Robert (1854-1864)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare Royal 15-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Sporting GunBy D. Egg, London, London Silver Hallmarks For 1782, Maker's Mark Of Michael BarnettReconverted from percussion, with rebrowned twist two-stage barrel (light pitting) turned and chiselled with a foliate band at the girdle, long octagonal breech engraved with foliage on the flat behind the girdle and with gold-lined crowned maker's stamp on the top flat at the rear (reduced, hutt replaced), silver spider fore-sight, grooved border engraved tang decorated with a bird and flowering foliage, border engraved replacement lock incorporating some old internal working parts, inscribed 'D. Egg' and decorated with two game birds in a landscape on the stepped tail, figured half-stock (reduced from full and repaired around the lock cavity) with dark horn cap and carved in relief with a flower-head and foliage around the barrel tang, grip with characteristic chequering, and butt with raised cheek-piece and leather pad secured by a border of small brass nails, the side flat inset with silver Prince of Wales's feathers and motto, border engraved mounts comprising butt-plate decorated on the heel tang with two gun dogs in a landscape involving a sporting gun propped against the branch of a tee, all beneath flowering foliage, spur trigger-guard in the French fashion with foliate and pineapple finials, the bow decorated with a sporting trophy on the border engraved bow, turned ramrod-pipe, and later steel-tipped ramrod, London proof marks 92.9 cm. barrel Footnotes:Almost certainly made for the Prince of Wales, later King George IV (d. 1830) or one of his friendsThe Prince of Wales's collection of new and antique arms, displayed at Carlton House, forms (together with his father's collection) the nucleus of the present-day collection at Windsor. George, Prince of Wales (Prince Regent in 1811 and King George IV in 1820) was an enthusiastic patron of the leading London gunmakers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His enthusiasm led to large debts, the largest of all being to Durs Egg (£1,837 in 1795)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Very Rare 32-Bore English Flintlock Breech-Loading Repeating Magazine Gun On The Lorenzoni PrincipleBy Henry Ellis Of Doncaster, Circa 1690With two-stage barrel swollen at the muzzle and with crescent-shaped fore-sight between side supports, octagonal breech becoming polygonal and with turned girdle beyond, rounded slightly curved back-action lock with moulded border and finely engraved with scrolling foliage terminating in a characteristic monster's head, rounded cock en suite, engraved with scrolling foliage and cocked automatically via a flat bar engaging with the circular brass breech-block and operated by the side-lever, hinged priming magazine cover engraved 'H. Ellis Fecit', action with circular gas-escape above and below, hinged sprung magazine cover for balls on the left, curved side-lever tapering to a small spherical terminal, border engraved trigger-guard with moulded borders on the bow and chiselled foliate finial, later figured butt with moulded borders and iron butt-plate, the latter with prominent rounded heel engraved en suite with the lock within moulded borders issuing from the mouth of a chiselled and engraved monster, and later cast, pierced and chased vacant foliate escutcheon 67 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceEx Lord Riverdale CollectionThe Late Danny Wing Collection, sold in these Rooms, 25 July 2007, lot 313Henry Ellis was one of the most distinguished of the English seventeenth-century provincial gunmakers, and his production seems to date from about 1690, and to extend to at least 1712, when he appears as 'gunsmith' in the records of the Borough of Doncaster. He was admitted to the freedom of Doncaster on 15 November 1698, and died in 1722 or 1723. See W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1540-1740, 1984, pp. 184-5For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 20-Bore Percussion Duelling Or Target Pistols Signed Mortimer, London, Circa 1830Converted from flintlock, with twist octagonal sighted barrels each with old rebrowned finish and engraved 'London' in gothic script along the top flat, silver fore-sights, foliate engraved case-hardened breeches each with gold line and platinum plug, foliate engraved case-hardened tangs each with back-sight, border engraved case-hardened flat bevelled locks each signed in gothic script and decorated with foliage, dolphin hammers en suite, engraved safety-catches, figured half-stocks each with chequered butt and flat ovoidal pommel, the latter set with a vacant silver escutcheon and encircled by an engraved silver band, steel trigger-guards retaining some original blueing, engraved with foliage on the bow and with pineapple finial, diamond-shaped vacant silver escutcheons, barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end caps, and original brass-tipped ramrods (one incomplete): in their fitted mahogany case lined in faded plum velvet (one compartment lid missing) with some accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask, the body with bevelled edges, the interior of the lid with trade label of D. Egg, the exterior (old areas of scorching) with shaped brass escutcheon incorporating a flush-fitting carrying handle, London and Birmingham proof marks 21.4 cm. barrels Footnotes:Probably recased at the time of their conversion by D. EggFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 28-Bore Percussion Duelling PistolsBy Robert Wogdon, London, Late 18th CenturyConverted from flintlock, with swamped rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels each signed along the top flat and with silver fore-sight, case-hardened patent breeches, engraved tangs each with back-sight, signed flat bevelled detented locks each with stepped tail and safety-catch, figured full stocks, swelling flat-sided butts, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising butt-caps decorated with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guards each with acorn finial and engraved with a flower-head on the bow, turned ramrod-pipes, set triggers, horn-tipped ramrods, and some original blueing: in later mahogany case fitted and lined in plum velvet with some accessories including C. & J.W. Hawkley powder-flask with split-ring for suspension and retaining much of its original lacquered finish, the exterior of the lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle on a shaped brass plate engraved with a monogram, London proof marks and Wogdon's barrelsmith's mark 22.2 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceChristie's London, Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria, 16 July 2003, lot 204This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 28-Bore Percussion D.B. Carriage PistolsBy H.W. Mortimer, London, Gun-Maker To His Majesty, Late 18th CenturyConverted from flintlock, and with silver fore-sight with rebrowned twist barrels each signed along the breeches, engraved with a line of beadwork at the rear, case-hardened border engraved tangs each grooved for sighting and decorated with a foliated scallop shell, signed flat bevelled case-hardened locks (mainsprings replaced, one retaining screw and one hammer retaining screw replaced and broken) each with stepped tail, safety-catch and foliate engraved hammer, figured half-stocks each with rounded pineapple chequered butt, blued steel mounts comprising border engraved trigger-guards in the French taste and each with large pineapple finial and decorated with foliage on the bow, rear ramrod-pipe with pineapple finial en suite, and original ramrods each with iron worm, one with horn tip and the other with threaded tip also forming a powder-measure: in original lined and fitted oak case with brass-mounted three-way powder-flask covered in black leather, and steel bullet mould, the interior of the lid with maker's illustrated trade label for 1783-99, the exterior with folding brass carrying handle of Chippendale form, London proof marks and Mortimer's barrelsmith's mark 24.2 cm. barrelsFootnotes:Harvey Walklate Mortimer (1753-1819) was appointed Gunmaker to George III in 1783. He was at 89 Fleet Street, London, between 1782 and 1700 and was Contractor to the East India Company from 1796 until 1806. He retired in 1811 and died in 1819For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 50-Bore Percussion Rifled Duelling Or Target PistolsBy Joseph Lang, Haymarket, London, Nos. 307 And 308, Circa 1850With browned twist octagonal sighted polygroove rifled barrels each rounded beneath the breeches and signed along the top flat, border engraved case-hardened breeches numbered '1' and '2' respectively and each with platinum line and pierced platinum plug, foliate scroll engraved tangs numbered to correspond, signed border engraved case-hardened flat detented locks and dolphin hammers decorated with foliate scrollwork, engraved safety-catches, highly figured half-stocks each with chequered rounded butt and ovoidal pommel, the latter with fluted steel oval on a cushioned dark horn cap, dark horn fore-end caps each carved with a scallop shell, blued serial numbered spur trigger-guards each decorated with scrolling foliage on the bow, trigger-plates each with scroll engraved pineapple-shaped finial, adjustable set triggers, border engraved vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, no provision for ramrods, and some original finish (steel parts with some old rust patination): in original lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including Sykes brass-mounted powder-flask retaining much of its lacquered finish (minor corrosion on one edge), the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (some old staining), the exterior of the highly figured lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks 24 cm. barrels Footnotes:Joseph 1 Lang is recorded at 7 Haymarket, London between 1825 and 1852. He exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851, and died in 1869This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare Cased Pair Of 32-Bore Percussion Target Or Duelling PistolsBy James Purdey, No. 314½ Oxford Street, London, Nos. 913 And 914 For 1825With browned twist octagonal sighted scratch-rifled barrels (minor old surface patination) each signed in full along the top flat, blued front and back sights, case-hardened patent breeches each with platinum line and pierced platinum plug, border engraved case-hardened tangs each engraved with symmetrical foliage, signed flat detented locks and dolphin hammers en suite, engraved safety-catches, figured half-stocks each with dark horn fore-end cap and chequered rounded butt, border engraved steel mounts comprising serial numbered butt-caps each with retaining screw centred on a feathered design, trigger-guards each retaining some original blueing and with a martial trophy on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plates each with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, original horn-tipped ramrods, and much original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask retaining nearly all its lacquered finish, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks and Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 23.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceSold to Mr. W. Prince on 24 May 1842 for £10.10sFor a related cased pair of pistols by the same maker (nos. 905 and 906 for 1825/26) see Bonhams & Butterfields, San Francisco, Antique Arms, Armor and Modern Sporting Guns, 28 June, 2010, lot 445This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two 50-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket PistolsThe First By Barbar, James 1, London, Mid-18th Century, The Second Signed Archer, London, Late 18th CenturyThe first with turn-off cannon barrel, border engraved action (steel, top jaw and screw replaced) signed on a foliate and rococo scroll over each side, sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flower-head in a diamond-shaped panel on the bow, and figured flat-sided butt (bruised, some old pitting), Tower private proof marks; the second with turn-off rifled barrel, border engraved action signed in script, folding trigger, and figured flat-sided butt, private Birmingham proof marks (2)5.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:Thomas Archer is recorded in Birmingham between 1776 and 1807. He marked his firearms 'London'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 55-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket PistolsBy Elston, Doncaster, Circa 1770With short waisted two-stage turn-off cannon barrels, one numbered '1' at the breech, border engraved actions each signed over both sides and decorated with martial trophies and rocailles, trigger-guards with slender edges and each engraved with a decorative oval on the bow, and figured flat-sided butts: in later lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including three-way powder-flask re-covered in red leather, barrel-wrench and bullet mould (pitted), the veneered exterior of the lid with shield-shaped vacant brass escutcheon, private Birmingham proof marks 3.3 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Danny Wing Collection sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour..., 25 July 2007, lot 299For more information regarding Benjamin (circa 1720-1793) and Abraham (1731-1820) Elston, see Paul Mawson, The Doncaster Gun Trade..., 2013, pp. 59-60, fig. 23For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Very Rare Irish Flintlock Four-Barrelled Box-Lock 'Duck's Foot' Belt PistolBy McDermot, Dublin, circa 1810-20With turn-off barrels numbered from '1' to '4', border engraved breeches numbered to correspond beneath, the top stamped 'R&W' and with four fleur-de-lys marks, border engraved box-lock action signed within an oval against a martial trophy on one side and fitted with a belt clip on the other, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel, ring-neck cock, trigger-guard engraved with a crossed bow and quiver, chequered rounded butt (old split on each side behind the action) with vacant oval silver cap, and vacant silver escutcheon, London proof marks 7.6 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceThomas Del Mar Ltd. In association with Sotheby's, London, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 2 December 2015, lot 216A Farrell and a Henry McDermott are recorded working in Dublin. See Richard J. Garrett, Irish Gunmakers, 2008, pp. 35-36This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 54-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pistol With Spring BayonetSigned Bond, London, Early 19th CenturyWith turn-off brass barrel fitted with a folding bayonet beneath, border engraved brass action signed within an oval against a martial trophy over both sides, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel, sprung trigger-guard also forming the bayonet release and engraved with three stars on the bow, and figured flat-sided butt, private Birmingham proof marks; together with a flintlock turn-off pistol, by G. Gill, Richmond, mid-18th century, with reproduction cannon barrel, border engraved action signed beneath the breech (cock, steel and steel-spring replaced), sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flower-head, and replacement butt with reproduction cast and chased trophy of arms mounts and grotesque mask butt-cap, London proof marks and Foreigner's mark (2)The first 7.8 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 40-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock PistolBy T. Richards Of Birmingham, Late 18th CenturyWith turn-off cannon barrel, border engraved action signed on a rococo scroll on one side and decorated with a rocaille and banner on the other, sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured flat-sided butt swelling at the pommel and inlaid along the back with silver wire scrolls and an engraved silver flower-head issuing from an engraved silver vase, and silver butt-cap cast and chased with a grotesque mask and scallop shell (some old patination), private Birmingham proof marks and maker's mark 'TR' 7.7 cm. barrel Footnotes:The maker is almost certainly Thomas Richards recorded at 53 High Street, Birmingham between circa 1747 and 1784This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Holster PistolBy Thomas Gibson, London, London Silver Hallmarks For 1746, Maker's Mark JAWith swamped three-stage barrel stamped with Irish registration mark 'L-D 1561' for Co. Longford on the mid-section, and indistinctly signed on a scroll along the breech, grooved engraved tang, indistinctly signed rounded lock (cock missing), figured full stock carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced trophy of arms side-plate, foliate escutcheon engraved with owner's initials 'WR', border engraved spurred pommel with grotesque mask cap centred on a border of linked scallop shells, trigger-guard (bent) with scallop shell and foliate finial, the bow engraved en suite, ramrod-pipes (dented), and later wooden ramrod (some wear overall, barrel and lock pitted), London proof marks and Gibson's barrelsmith's mark 20.3 cm. barrel Footnotes:Thomas Gibson was apprenticed to Stephen Chalkley in 1735, and free of the Gunmakers Company in 1742. A fine sporting gun and rifle by him are in the Hermitage, St. Petersburg (inv. nos. 3.0.369, 386)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 25-Bore Flintlock D.B. Travelling Pistol With Spring Bayonet, And A Pair of 50-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket PistolsSigned H. Nock, London, Early 19th CenturyThe first reconverted from percussion, with rebrowned twist barrels signed 'London' on the rib and with folding bayonet above, border engraved breeches each with gold line, border engraved tang with bayonet-catch, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks, each with engraved safety-catch and roller, figured half-stock with chequered rounded butt, the side flats left plain, border engraved steel mounts comprising rounded pommel-cap decorated with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guard with large pineapple finial and a foliated trophy on the bow, rear ramrod-pipe with pineapple finial, shield-shaped vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-tipped ramrod, Tower private proof marks; the second each with turn-off barrel, action signed within ovals against martial trophies over each side, thumbpiece safety-catch, trigger-guard engraved with a star, and figured flat-sided butt (old rust patination), Birmingham proof marks: in relined and refitted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted powder-flasks each with red leather-covered body, the interior of the lid with an original Henry Nock illustrated trade label (damaged), the exterior with brass mount incorporating a flush-fitting brass carrying handle 25.3 cm. and 4.4 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare Cased Irish 54-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistol, And An 18-Bore Flintlock Officer's Pistol, Both With Spring BayonetBy John Rigby, Dublin, Early 19th CenturyThe first with rebrowned twist sighted barrel engraved 'DUBLIN' in the sighting groove and with folding bayonet on the left side, grooved case-hardened tang engraved with foliage, signed case-hardened flat bevelled lock decorated with foliage, 'French' cock en suite, blued safety-catch, semi-rainproof pan and roller on a blued spring, figured full stock with chequered rounded butt and border engraved silver butt-cap, blued trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with foliage on the border engraved bow, vacant silver escutcheon, stirrup ramrod, and some original finish; the second with rebrowned twist sighted barrel engraved 'DUBLIN' along the top flat and fitted with folding bayonet on the left side, case-hardened tang and signed flat bevelled lock similar to the last, figured three-quarter stock with flattened chequered butt (minor old split on one side), plain brass mounts comprising slightly spurred pommel-cap, trigger-guard with pineapple-shaped finial, fore-end cap, stirrup ramrod, and some original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including Dixon & Sons brass-mounted three-way powder-flask, the interior of the lid with maker's illustrated trade label of circa 1815, the exterior (minor old splits) with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle 18.2 cm. and 10.2 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceThomas Del Mar Ltd In association with Sotheby's, Arms & Armour & Militaria, 14 December 2005, lot 183This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine And Unusual Cased Pair Of 34-Bore Flintlock Travelling PistolsBy Joseph Egg, London, Circa 1815With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels narrowed at the breech, silver fore-sights, tapering case-hardened patent breeches each signed in gold on the top flat and with platinum lines at the rear, platinum touch-holes, sighted case-hardened tangs each engraved with a martial trophy, border engraved case-hardened flat bevelled locks each signed 'Josh. Egg PATENT', decorated with a starburst behind the rainproof pan set clear of the touch-hole, and with a martial trophy and foliage at the stepped tail, foliate engraved 'French' cocks, signed border engraved steels, blued safety-catches and rollers, figured full stocks (minor bruising, one cracked at the ramrod-channel) each with flattened chequered butt, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising pommel-caps each decorated with foliage, trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated with a martial trophy on the bow, slotted ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, original brass-tipped ramrods, one with iron worm with threaded brass cap, and much original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask covered in red leather, and turnscrew, the interior of the lid (minor moth damage) with maker's trade label for circa 1815-20, the exterior (old split along the back) with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, Birmingham proof marks 11.3 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceChristie's London, Fine Antique Arms and Armour, 15 June 1977, lot 142Christie's London, Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria, 16 Jul 2003, lot 235LiteratureJonathan Barrett, 'Six Oddities of English Flintlock Construction', Art, Arms and Armour (R. Held ed.), 1979-80, pp. 394-396, pls. 4-6 W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, British Gunmakers Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment, 1980, pl. 352The purpose of the pans set clear of the touch-holes is unclear. It has been suggested that they were intended for a secret priming powder of Joseph Egg's own invention, but experiments are said to have failed to make the pistols go offThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 25-Bore Flintlock Pistol By Lacy & Co., London, Circa 1820With browned twist three-stage sighted barrel engraved 'London' over the border engraved case-hardened breech, the latter with platinum-lined touch-hole, foliate engraved tang involving a martial trophy, signed case-hardened border engraved flat bevelled lock decorated with a starburst behind the semi-rainproof pan and with foliage at the stepped tail, cock decorated en suite, safety-catch and roller, figured half-stock with dark horn fore-end cap and chequered rounded butt, blued trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the bow, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, the former engraved with owner's monogram 'JW', original ramrod with brass tip pierced to engage with a stop beneath the muzzle, and some original finish: in its mahogany case fitted and lined in burgundy velvet with some accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask, the interior of the lid with illustrated maker's label of E. London for 1826-7, the exterior of the lid with circular brass escutcheon engraved with owner's monogram and centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handleFootnotes:J.G. Lacy & D.W. Witton, also know as Lacy & Co. are recorded as Hardwaremen, Gunmakers & Sword Cutlers at 63 Fenchurch Street, London between 1815 and 1829This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolsBy Robert Wogdon, London, Circa 1780With rebrowned twist swamped octagonal barrels each signed along the top flat, engraved with a band of beadwork at the rear of the breech and with silver fore-sight, foliate engraved tangs each with back-sight, signed border engraved flat bevelled detented locks (pitted internally, top of each cock, retaining screws, one safety-catch and one steel-spring replaced), figured full stocks (some old bruising and repairs) with swelling flat-sided butts, border engraved steel mounts (engraving refreshed) comprising butt-caps each engraved with foliage on the tang and a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guards each with acorn finial and decorated with a flower-head on the bow, turned ramrod-pipes (one replaced), set triggers, and replacement ramrods each with threaded tip also forming a powder-measure (in refurbished condition): in later relined and refitted mahogany case with some accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask re-covered in red leather, mainspring clamp and bullet mould, the exterior of the lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks and Wogdon's barrelsmith's mark 27.8 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceThe pistols sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour and Modern Sporting Guns..., 29 July 2009, lot 577For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolsBy H. Nock, London, Circa 1790-95With rebrowned twist swamped octagonal sighted barrels, patent breeches each with gold line, gold-lined touch-hole, crowned gold-lined maker's stamp and struck 'HN PATENT' beneath, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage surmounted by a martial trophy, signed border engraved flat detented locks each decorated with a starburst behind the semi-rainproof pan and with a trophy on the stepped tail, foliate engraved cocks (top jaws and screws replaced), engraved safety-catches and rollers, figured full stocks (some old bruising) each with chequered rounded butt, the flats along each side left plain, finely engraved steel mounts comprising spur trigger-guards each decorated with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, trigger-plates each with large pineapple finial, turned ramrod-pipes, set triggers each with adjustment screw to one side, and later horn-tipped ramrods (some old rust patination): in an original relined and refitted oak case with some accessories including reproduction three-way powder-flask, and steel bullet mould, the interior of the lid with reproduction maker's trade label, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks 23.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:See footnote to following lotFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of Flintlock Duelling PistolsSigned Manton, London, No. 3102, Early 19th CenturyWith rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels each signed in gold along the top flat and engraved with a broad band of foliage at the rear of the breech, gold-lined touch-holes, engraved tangs each with back-sight, signed detented flat bevelled locks each engraved with a starburst behind the rainproof pan, and with safety-catch and roller, figured half-stock each with dark horn fore-end cap and chequered rounded butt, reblued steel trigger-guards in the French fashion, each with pineapple finial and decorated with a trophy against foliage on the border engraved bow, turned ramrod-pipes, shield-shaped vacant silver escutcheons, adjustable set triggers, and original horn-tipped ramrods each with iron worm: in an original relined and refitted mahogany case with some accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask re-covered in red leather, the interior of the lid with reproduction maker's trade label, the exterior (minor repaired old split on one edge) with circular vacant brass escutcheon incorporating a flush-fitting circular carrying handle 25.5b cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine Cased Pair Of Flintlock Duelling PistolsBy Wilson, Vigo Lane, London, Circa 1825With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels (one with minor vice marks) each engraved 'Vigo Lane' in gothic script along the top flat, recessed patent breeches each with rectangular platinum-lined maker's stamp, platinum line and platinum-lined touch-hole, signed border engraved detented flat locks each retaining traces of case-hardening, engraved with a starburst behind the rainproof pan and with a martial trophy on the tail, cocks (repaired) engraved en suite, steels each with pierced lip over the touch-hole, engraved safety-catches, and rollers each bearing on a ramp on the blued steel-spring, the internal working parts retaining nearly all their burnished finish, figured half-stocks with chequered rounded butts, blued border engraved steel mounts comprising foliate engraved butt-caps each with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guards each with a martial trophy on the bow (one with some pitting), trigger-plates each with pineapple finial, silver escutcheons engraved with owner's crest, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, dark horn fore-end caps, and horn-tipped ramrods, one probably original: in later relined and refitted oak case with accessories including brass-mounted wedge-shaped powder-flask, the exterior of the lid with brass drop-handle, London proof marks 23.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 30 November 2017, lot 629Alexander Wilson is recorded as having worked for both John and Joseph Manton. He set-up in business at 14 Tichborne Street between 1805 and 1811, and in June 1810 Joseph Manton brought an action against him for making double barrelled guns with elevated ribs which were protected by Manton's Patent No. 2966 of 1806. He was at 1 Vigo Lane, Piccadilly, between 1826 and 1829. See W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, The Manton Supplement, 1978, pp.126-130 and p.174This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolsBy Durs Egg, London, Circa 1800With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels (surface rust patination, one with an area of pitting) each signed in gold along the top flat and with two gold lines behind the back-sight at the breech, gold-lined touch-holes, border engraved tangs each decorated with a martial trophy and foliage (one apparently re-engraved), signed border engraved flat bevelled detented locks each decorated with a palm tree behind the pan and with part martial trophies at the stepped tail, engraved safety-catches and cocks (one repaired), figured full stocks each with dark horn cap and characteristically chequered rounded butt, border engraved steel mounts retaining traces of original blueing (some rust patination) and comprising butt-caps each decorated with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guards each with foliate finial and decorated with a crossed Britannia shield and fasces against foliage on the bow, the latter with applied spur, turned ramrod-pipes, adjustable set triggers, and original horn-tipped ramrods: in an original relined and refitted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask re-covered in red leather, steel bullet mould, mainspring-clamp and bullet mould, the interior of the lid with reproduction maker's trade label, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks 24.2 cm. barrelsFootnotes:See footnote to following lotFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Extremely Rare Cased Pair Of Presentation 20-Bore Saw-Handled Duelling Pistols Made To Be Used With Either Flint Or Percussion Cap By Williams & Powell, Makers To The Duke Of Gloucester, Circa 1833With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels each with silver bead fore-sight, signed in full in part gothic letters along the top flat and with two gold lines around the back-sight, border engraved case-hardened breeches each engraved with foliate scrollwork, inlaid V-shaped gold line, threaded nipple and platinum-lined touch-hole, border engraved case-hardened tangs decorated with scrolling foliage, signed border engraved case-hardened flat detented locks decorated with two forms of scrolling foliage, cocks and hammers en suite, the flintlock mechanisms each with rainproof pan and roller, engraved blued safety-catches, figured half-stocks each with grooved spur, chequered rounded butts each with flat ovoidal pommel encircled by an engraved silver band and set with an oval silver plaque engraved 'R.W. Pooler Jr. To J.H. Nickerson' around a spray of foliage, blued steel spur trigger-guards each with scrolling foliage on the border engraved bow, blued trigger-plates each with pineapple-shaped finial en suite, blued set triggers, circular vacant silver escutcheon on each side flat, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, foliate scroll engraved silver fore-end caps, original brass-mounted ramrods, and much original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask with adjustable nozzle and covered in red leather, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (minor tear), the exterior with brass plate incorporating a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, Birmingham proof marks 21.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:Williams & Powell are recorded at 10 Pool Lane, Liverpool in 1833For a related double-barrelled sporting gun by Thomas Mortimer (no. 4230, circa 1820) see Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 112For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine Cased Pair Of 32-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolsBy John Manton & Son, Dover Street, London, No. 6386 For 1815With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels each with silver bead fore-sight and engraved 'Dover Street' along the top flat, case-hardened recessed patent breeches each with rectangular platinum-lined maker's stamp, platinum line and touch-hole, case-hardened tangs each with back-sight and decorated with foliage involving a basket, border engraved case-hardened flat detented serial numbered locks each signed 'John Manton & Son' above 'PATENT' and decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the tail, engraved V-shaped rainproof pans each with a slender platinum bar along the bottom, foliate engraved cocks, the top jaws engraved with a starburst, and signed patent steels each with pierced lip and acting against a roller, blued safety-catches, figured half-stocks each with dark horn cap and chequered rounded butt, blued steel trigger-guards each decorated with a martial trophy involving the serial number on the border engraved bow, trigger-plates each with pineapple finial, silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, the former each engraved with owner's monogram 'CM', original brass-mounted ramrods, and retaining some original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask re-covered in black leather, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label for 1815-20, the exterior (minor repairs) with circular brass escutcheon engraved with owner's monogram centred on a circular flush-fitting brass carrying handle 23.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:LiteratureW. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, The Manton Supplement, 1978, p. 60D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmaker, The Mantons 1782-1878, 1993, p. 43Cf. a similar pair of pistols by the same maker (no. 6384) and sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Modern Sporting Guns & Exceptional Firearms, 3 December 2020, lot 359For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A COLLECTION OF SILVER COLOURED ITEMS To include: a silver coloured shaped circular pedestal bow, stamped 925, with a shaped border, on three dolphin stems and on a domed base, 8.5cm (3 1/2in) high; another silver coloured pedestal bowl; a silver coloured apple shaped bowl, stamped 925, 8cm (3in) diameter; an American silver coloured mug by Gorham, stamped 925, with a scroll handle, 6.5cm (2 1/2in) high; together with four other silver coloured items 472g (15.18 oz) gross Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer

A SMALL COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE AND LATER JEWELLERY AND COSTUME JEWELLERY To include an early 20th century shell cameo brooch of Hera, within a gold setting stamped 9ct; an early 20th century bar brooch stamped 9ct; a sapphire and white stone cluster ring, stamped 9ct; a 9 carat gold cufflink; a George IV mourning brooch, with black enamel and foliate border, a silver floral spray brooch set with white pastes, London 1953; a white paste star brooch; an early 20th century French white paste set crescent brooch; an early 20th century French white paste set bow brooch; a metal target brooch; and a cherry coloured graduated oval bead necklace; and further items Gross weight: 289 grams Condition Report: All items have wear commensurate with age and use. Oval bead necklace 131 grams Condition Report Disclaimer

A MID VICTORIAN CAMEO BROOCH OF CUPID CIRCA 1870 The oval shell panel carved with cupid with his bow over his shoulder, carrying two strung up doves, in a pierced scrolled gold setting Size/dimensions: 7.1cm long Gross weight: 23.6 grams Condition Report: There are some hairline cracks principally to the top left of the cameo, there is rubbing to the high relief points. The setting has had some wear, there is evidence of glue at the pins holding the cameo into place, there is some patching solder on part of the setting when viewed from behind. The brooch pin is not gold. Condition Report Disclaimer

THREE DIAMOND RINGS The first an early 20th century diamond crossover ring, the two principal old mine cut diamonds bow like setting, approximately 0.16 carats; together with a three stone diamond ring, the mixed circular cut diamonds in claw settings, stamped 18ct Plat; and an eight cut diamond eternity ring, stamped 18ct Size/dimensions: first finger size K 1/2; second L; third S 1/2 Gross weight: 6.7 grams Condition Report: First The diamonds are bright and lively, some wear to the settings- it has been worn with another ring, the shank has some thinning commensurate with age and use Second: a lot of wear from being worn with another ring, the claws need some retipping. Third: The diamonds are cloudy in appearance, included, some wear Condition Report Disclaimer

The outstanding Indian Mutiny medal awarded to Assistant-Surgeon H. M. Greenhow, 1st Oudh Irregular Cavalry, an original Defender recommended for the Victoria Cross for acts of bravery undertaken on the night of the arrival of Havelock's Relieving Force into the Residency; he was the last surviving Surgeon of the Defence of Lucknow Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 2 clasps, Defence of Lucknow, Lucknow (Asst. Surgn. H. M. Greenhow, 1st Oudh Irreg. Cavy.) good very fine £3,000-£4,000 --- Greenhow's claim for the Victoria Cross is detailed in the Fort William Military Proceedings( WO 32/7353 - February 1864). He was first recommended on 27 May 1861, by Major W. T. Johnson, of the 12th Irregular Cavalry, that on the night of 27 September 1857, after the Relieving Force under General Havelock had fought their way into Lucknow, Dr. Greenhow voluntarily left the protection of the Residency, of which he was an original defender, and at great personal risk brought in some 12 to 15 wounded soldiers of the relieving Force. Many wounded men were left outside the Residency who would have died but for the exertions of Greenhow. He zealously persevered in this good work from 10 pm until near daylight, issuing out on 3 or 4 occasions. The Committee replied “The Board considers this act of devotion well worthy of the decoration but it wants the further conformation of eye-witnesses and should be returned for that purpose to Surgeon Greenhow”. The recommendation was resubmitted with Brevet Surgeon Bird stating, “that he met Greenhow without the walls of the Residency engaged in bringing in the wounded of the Relieving Force. This was work of great difficulty and danger and I believe that several men and officers owe their lives to the exertions of Mr. Greenhow.” By December 1860 the large numbers of late claims for the Crimean campaign were exercising minds in Horse Guards as to what to do with the similar numbers being submitted for the Mutiny. The Duke of Cambridge ordered a halt in further Mutiny submissions but then changed his mind as it was recognised that the Indian Service had reasons for complaint. Many were on sick leave so the time was extended with the last awards being gazetted in February 1862. Unfortunately the last awards for the Mutiny did not arrive until December 1863. Lord de Grey as Secretary of State pronounced that no more submissions could be countenanced so Greenhow together with those of Assistant-Surgeon J. Lumsdaine, Bombay Medical Service and Major J. Edmondstoune, 32nd Foot were all refused. Interestingly the last claim for the mutiny was approved and gazetted in 1907 for Lieutenant Everard Aloysius Lisle Phillipps, 11th Bengal N.I. who was killed at Delhi in 1857 (The Evolution of the Victoria Cross by M. J. Crook refers). Henry Martineau Greenhow was born on 6 September 1829, at Hanover Square, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, into a prominent medical and political family. His father, Thomas Michael Greenhow, was an illustrious medical man, who co-founded Newcastle’s Eye Infirmary and the Newcastle University Medical School, later co-founding Durham University. His sister, Frances Elizabeth, married into the Lupton family and worked tirelessly for women's educational rights. His mother was Elizabeth Martineau, sister of the political and social theorist Harriet Martineau, a devout Unitarian and believer in Mesmerism (Note: Catherine “Kate” Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, is a direct descendant from Greenhow's mother Elizabeth Martineau). He was educated at Newcastle and University College London; M.R.C.S. 1853; F.R.C.S. Edin. 1859. He was appointed Assistant Surgeon on 20 January 1854; Brevet Surgeon, 5 September 1858; Surgeon, 1 January 1866; Surgeon Major, 1 July 1873; retired 1876. He died at Esher, Surrey, on 26 November 1912. Surgeon H. M. Greenhow was present and served with the Oudh Irregular Cavalry throughout the Mutinies in Oudh in 1857 and 1858. He was mentioned for his untiring and extreme devotion and for his great skill in the despatches of Brigadier Inglis, Commanding the Garrison at Lucknow and received the thanks of the Government (Despatches London Gazette 16 January 1858; medal with two claps). He was the author of a variety of Medical books including "Notes Medical and Surgical, taken during the late Siege of Lucknow", and several novels including The Bow of Fate, 1893; The Tower of Ghilzean, 1896; Brenda's Experiment, 1896; Amy Vivian's Ring, 1897; The Emperor's Design, 1901; and Leila's Lovers, 1902. Greenhow was recognised as an excellent surgeon and as such Sir Dermot Daly was keen to recruit him to join the newly raised Oude Irregular Force. Irregular surgeons not only treated the troopers and families of the regiment, they were also charged with the medical and vaccination duties for all residents of the district. For this knowledge he was given command of the Native Hospital during the siege and messed with the Engineers and Artillery. His book “Notes Medical and Surgical, taken during the late Siege of Lucknow” is a fascinating account of the conditions in which he operated. Nowhere was safe from shot or shell and his description of treatments would seem esoteric today. In the case of Cholera he wrote, “Creosote” and water to allay vomiting, I found most useful. Turpentine frictions and garters tied around the legs, relieved cramp. Congee water and dilute sulphuric acid made useful drinks”. He was also called upon to observe and treat no fewer than 40 Europeans and Eurasians. He lists no names but instead gives each case a number from which, together with their injuries and where wounded, it is possible to put names to several cases; i.e. Number 27 on the list is Lieutenant J. H. T. Farquhar, 7th Bengal Light Cavalry, ‘aged 21, wounded at Chinhut – Bullet wound of mouth, breaking jaw. Ball swallowed and after 3 weeks ball passed per anum. Recovered.’ He further enumerates the total garrison which he deduced as being 2,983 men, women, children and natives, a figure accepted today as the most accurate. Among the many copied letters that accompany the lot is an unpublished 50-page lecture written over 30 years after the siege in which he attempts to bring to a new generation his intimate knowledge of events. From the opening fears of mutiny he relates his acute recollections of the horrors of death, injuries, disease, stench and, above all, flies that shrouded the Residency like a ghastly pall of death. However, parts of his monologue are interspersed with black humour, pathos, tragedy and joy. The following are but a few of his experiences and have been paraphrased: I was stationed at Secrora, 64 miles from Lucknow, where 6 or 8 European Officers were in charge of 1,500 native troops. All was quiet until the fall of Delhi when the demeanour of the men was visibly felt. Saving the women and children was the first priority but it was only when 50 Sikh Oudh Cavalrymen arrived from Lucknow commanding them to enter the residency that we made any move. Marching at night the anxiety became more intense as the men now took no pains to conceal their mutinous spirit singing blood-thirsty songs awaiting their opportunity to revolt. We halted when one of the Sepoys came up to me and clasping my knee said, “Sir, not one of you will escape to Lucknow; we shall kill you all.” With that he raised his loaded musket to his shoulder and took deliberate aim at the commanding officer's wife sitting on top of an elephant only for a Native Sergeant to take away his weapon saying quietly “Not now. Not now.” My revolver was ready to shoot the man but I did not fire as a shot at that moment would have brought catastrophe to the party... The enemy surrounding the Residency were, in places, o...

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension, impressed naming (Saml. Bow, A.B. H.M.S. Undaunted.) minor edge bruising, good very fine £100-£140 --- Samuel Bow was born in Tamerton Foliot, Devon, on 20 February 1861 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Implacable on 27 July 1876. He was advanced to Able Seaman in H.M.S. Lion,on 1 July 1883, and was appointed to be a Naval Diver in H.M.S. Defiance on 30 September 1888. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 20 August 1890, and was shore pensioned in February 1899. His service record notes he was called up for service in August 1914 but was classified ‘medically unfit’ for service. Sold with copied record of service.