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Lot 8130

A Czechoslovakian Stradivarius style student's violin, cased with bow

Lot 8131

A Stradivarius copy student's violin, cased with bow

Lot 8132

A Maidstone by Murdoch & Murdoch student's violin, cased with bow

Lot 8133

An early 20th Century violin, cased with bow

Lot 8134

A Boosey & Hawkes viola with Golden Strad bow, cased

Lot 8135

A cased Joseph Guarnerius Czech copy and bow

Lot 2

A pair of late 19th century diamond-set bows Each terminal modelled as a ribbon bow, set with old mine and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, to later pin fittings, pins with French import marks(Terminal widths: 2.0cm)

Lot 1689

MAHOGANY CORNER WASHSTAND, bow-fronted, the lower tier fitted with a signle drawer, 57cm wide

Lot 677

Victorian mahogany bow-front chest of two short over three long drawers, 118cm x 127cm x 51cm approx.

Lot 717

William Tillman - Inlaid bow front carving table having three drawers, 87cm x 153cm x 57cm.

Lot 357

Early 20th Century bisque headed doll in a white dress, with pink bow. 'C 3' marked to back of neck, 49cm tall. Condition report: General wear and discoluration present. Eyelashes has deteriorated, chips, cracking and wear to the limbs. Please check the extra images provided which may show some condition issues, or call department for more information. Due to ongoing Covid restrictions, bidders are able to view lots in this online-only sale on the specified viewing days, by prior appointment only. There is no viewing on the day of sale. Please therefore read the following:As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey.

Lot 609

19th Century bow front chest of drawers fitted with two short and three long drawers, 116cm x 116.5cm x 44,5cm approx. (losses)

Lot 138

A pair of Mabe blister pearl and diamond 18ct gold drop earrings, comprising diamond set bow tops, each set with three channel set round brilliant cut diamonds, suspending a pear shaped Mabe pearl, total length approx 28mm, post and scroll pierced fittings, marked 18ct 750,  total gross weight approx 8.9gms Condition report: Good-  all stones and pearls present and intact, replacement silver scroll, minor wear and tear  

Lot 140

***AUCTIONEER TO ANNOUNCE INSCRIPTION TO CASE BACK***A platinum Movado Lady’s Fob Watch, champagne  dial with baton and Arabic numerals, dial approx 10mm, the bezel grain set 21 eight-cut diamonds and suspended on ‘S’ shape link set double row of six diamonds and a further 2 each to the top and bottom, all suspended on a bow mount with pin and roller fastening, set a further 31 graduated eight-cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 1.08ct, height 4.5cm, movement signed ‘Movado Facto Ries, 17 jewell 9911’,total gross weight approximately 12.1gmsCondition report: Good-  all stones present and intact, cannot confirm working at time of report,CONDITION:possible replacement crownreverse initialled

Lot 40

A VICTORIAN DIAMOND AND RUBY SWEETHEART BROOCH, the diamond and ruby hearts entwined, below a diamond set bow, with attached safety chain, 2.5cm x 2.2cm

Lot 43

A VICTORIAN DIAMOND BOW BROOCH, the centre brilliant-cut diamond, approx 1.00ct claw-set within an openwork of unmarked white metal tied bows, each set with rose-cut diamonds, the reverse with pin fastener. 6cm x 4.3cm

Lot 50

A SET OF FOUR DIAMOND DRESS BOWS, each bow milligrain diamond set, on unmarked white metal, each 20mm x 15mm,

Lot 64

A VICTORIAN DIAMOND BROOCH, old-cut diamonds set to a curved leaf, with bow terminal, on unmarked yellow metal with attached safety chain, 4.7cm long

Lot 161

A stuffed taxidermy perch in scenic glazed bow fronted case "Perch Caught by JC Cartwright at Derwent Water 6th August 1960", 20" long

Lot 325

An old brass mounted copper ship's bow port lantern "Patt. 23" with internal burner

Lot 498

A pair of late 18th/early 19th Century Bow porcelain figures of cherub musicians amid floral branches on scroll bases, 9" high

Lot 734

A Victorian mahogany bow-front chest of two short and two long drawers with brass ring handles on bracket feet

Lot 750

A 19th Century mahogany bow-front chest of two short and three long drawers with turned handles on bracket feet (af)

Lot 751

A Victorian figured mahogany bow-front chest of two short and three long drawers with turned handles flanked by spiral columns on plinth base

Lot 594

An Edwardian mahogany bow fronted side table with two drawers

Lot 403

A vintage black felt university "Mortar board" by J Clippell, a Clippell & Co Ltd, a university cape, a cummerbund, a bow tie and tartan silk scarf

Lot 734

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Two over Three Drawers - 100cm W x 49cm D x 100cm H

Lot 778

Reproduction Bow Front Four Drawer Cabinet - 48cm x 36cm x 75cm

Lot 77

A mahogany swing frame toilet mirror, the bow base fitted with three drawers, width 34ins, height 44ins, depth 11.5ins

Lot 23

A 19th century oak bow fronted corner cupboard, the doors opening to reveal shelves, the two doors inlaid with shell motif, width 29ins x height 40ins

Lot 1151

A magnificent late 18th century emerald and diamond pendant necklace, possibly Portuguese/Spanish, the necklace formed of scrolled silver and gold articulated links and studded throughout with rose cut diamond highlights and with a floral, rose cut diamond studded clasp, suspending a detachable brooch surmount of similar design set centrally with three collet set, step cut emeralds, the surmount holding a further detachable pendant of bow form and with rose cut diamond detailing, featuring four collet set emeralds of graduating sizes and ending in a detachable collet set rose cut diamond drop, chain approximately 47cm in length including width of brooch surmount, pendant approximately 6.9cm in length including detachable diamond drop.

Lot 208

Francis William Synge Le Maistre (Jersey, 1859-1940), North Coast of Jersey oil on board, unsigned, reproduction swept frame 17½ x 23¼in. (44.5 x 59cm.) * Slight bow to the board. Several scattered worm holes.

Lot 711

after Charles Gabriel Sauvage Lemire (French, 1741-1827), 20th century, 'Enfant a l`Arc', depicting Cupid sitting on a rocky outcrop, stringing his bow, signed, marked 'J.B Deposee Bronze Garanti Paris' to applied roundel, on black marble base, 7½in. (19cm.) high. * Good condition, with no faults.

Lot 756

A large 1960s pond yacht, 'Heron', with painted wooden hull, teak-style planked deck with central mahogany rib, masts with wire rigging (a/f), period oil cloth sails, 75in. (190.5cm.) long, 94in. (239cm.) high, on a painted wooden trolley with Triang wheels. * 16in. shrinkage split to deck at bow. Metal fittings have surface corosion throughout. Requires attention to rigging.

Lot 913

A George IV mahogany bow fronted sideboard, the five ebony strung drawers with floral gilt brass loose ring handles, around an arched kneehole, raised on square tapered legs, reduced in height, 62¾ x 22½in. (159.5 x 57.25cm.), 32¾in. (83.25cm.) high.

Lot 1114

A Victorian gold and seed pearl brooch, necklace and earring suite, the necklace made up of twisted seed pearl strands and round gold beads and with a seed pearl encrusted clasp. With two bow shaped, seed pearl and gold tassels. The brooch with floral design and measuring 60x38mm. The drop earrings each designed as a bow, suspending a twisted seed pearl droplet. 42mm in length and with screw back fittings. (4)

Lot 147

An elm and beech smokers bow armchair, early 20th century, stamped 'HB' to the rear of the seat and 'CRV' to the underside, height 82cm, width 69cm.

Lot 148

An ash and beech smokers bow armchair, stamped Drake & Dean 1940, M8' with ministry crows foot, height 77.5cm, width 68cm.

Lot 341

A pair of Bow powder blue ground plates, circa 1765, with lobed rims, each painted with oriental lake landscapes and floral sprays on a powder blue ground, pseudo Chinese marks, diameter 18.5cm.Provenance:Michael Trethewey. A Gentleman of Taste.We are delighted to be selling in this sale and over forthcoming sales, items from the estate of the collector Michael Trethewey. Michael had an unerring eye for quality. He was a frequent visitor to these auction rooms, an elegantly dressed, unassuming man who bought well and had a singular passion for old school antiques.We are honoured to be handling his estate and as well as the items in this antiques sale we will be selling further pieces from his extensive collection in our June 17th Jewellery, Silver & Watches Sale and across our range of upcoming specialist sales.

Lot 606

Bow 18th century blue and white porcelain patty pan, decorated with a butterfly within floral spray borders, 3.5" diameter; with another Bow porcelain patty pan with floral decoration, 4.25" diameter (both at fault) (2)

Lot 642

Collection of Staffordshire and Continental 19th century figures including a Bow example (13) (faults)

Lot 1

A group of antique brooches and pendants to include two silver and paste set brooches, a Charles Horner silver bow brooch set with yellow stones, a chalcedony and purple stone pendant, a silver green stone clover pendant, a Victorian garnet and seed pearl brooch (engraved 1846 with initials), a silver fleur de lys pendant, a Victorian banded agate brooch, turquoise brooch etc. 

Lot 292

A group of three 19th century and 20th century continental silver case open face pocket watches. All three pocket watches having enamel face with Roman numerals to the chapter ring and secondary dial to six o’clock. All three watches having engine turned decoration to the back with bow / ring atop and hinged back and cover. One case stamper “ silver “ and one with continental silver hallmarks. Together with a silver hallmarked Albert chain and another watch chain. Weight: 269g

Lot 102

â“Œ FIVE DETACHED TRIGGER-GUARDS AND A BUTT-PLATE^ CIRCA 1780-1830¦the first brass^ with acorn finial and a rococo flower on the bow; the second brass^ from a livery pistol; the third^ fourth and fifth of iron and the last of brass^ lightly engraved and with tang of shaped outline¦(6)¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection

Lot 138

â“Œ A FINE CASED .700 CALIBRE 14 BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE FOR BELTED BALL BY CHARLES LANCASTER^ 151 NEW BOND STREET^ LONDON^ NO. 1467^ CIRCA 1840¦with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed on the rib^ fitted with folding back-sight calibrated to 150 yards and with two additional leaves (fitted in its working life)^ struck with serial numbers^ barrelsmith~s initials ~CL~ and with proof marks beneath^ engraved numbered breeches decorated with a rococo shell and fitted with screw-in platinum vents^ scroll-engraved tang^ signed engraved flush-fitting locks decorated with scrolls^ fitted with engraved hammers and blued safety-catches^ highly figured walnut half-stock numbered in the barrel channels^ chequered fore-end and pistol grip^ the latter with scroll-engraved case-hardened steel cap^ the butt with raised cheek-piece on the left and patch-box with engraved case-hardened steel cover involving a tiger on the right^ engraved steel mounts including blued numbered trigger-guard decorated with a running deer on the bow^ trigger-plate with pineapple finial^ blued chequered butt-plate decorated with a stag on the tang^ fore-end cap and barrel bolt escutcheons^ vacant silver escutcheon^ and original brass-tipped wooden ramrod: in its original brass-bound mahogany case^ the lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle with vacant escutcheon^ the interior with trade label for 151 New Bond Street^ lined with leather^ complete with some accessories including bullet mould stamped ~JG~ and with blued spru-cutter and cleaning jags¦76.5 cm; 30 1/8 in barrels¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection

Lot 140

â“Œ A FINE 11 BORE D.B. TUBE-LOCK SPORTING GUN BY WILLIAM MOORE^ 18 EDGWARE ROAD^ LONDON^ NO. 451^ CIRCA 1820¦with browned twist sighted barrels signed on the rib^ numbered and struck with proof marks beneath^ recessed patent breeches engraved with a sunburst^ signed in platinum-lined rectangular recesses^ inlaid with platinum lines^ platinum vents and numbered en suite^ scroll-engraved tang grooved for sighting^ signed engraved flush-fitting locks each decorated with delicate scrollwork and border ornament^ fitted with patent hammer and sprung tube-retainer engraved en suite^ figured walnut half-stock^ chequered fore-end and grip^ engraved steel mounts comprising blued trigger-guard decorated with a hound on the bow^ numbered ~451~ and ~1~ at the rear^ trigger-plate with delicate pineapple finial^ butt-plate decorated with a brace of game birds^ fore-end cap^ vacant silver escutcheon^ engraved silver barrel bolt escutcheons^ and ramrod with white metal tip¦78.5 cm; 31 in barrels¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦¦The locks are built on Joseph Manton~s patent no. 4285 of 3rd August 1818. William 3 Moore was Gunmaker-in-ordinary to William IV and described as ~a very ingenious workman and excellent shot~. See Blackmore 1986^ p. 145.

Lot 141

â“Œ A 14 BORE D.B. TUBE-LOCK SPORTING GUN BY CHARLES LANCASTER^ 151 NEW BOND STREET^ LONDON^ NO. 737^ CIRCA 1835¦with browned twist sighted barrels signed ~Charles Lancaster Patent 151 New Bond Street^ London~ on the rib and numbered ~1~^ struck with the serial numbers^ barrelsmith~s initials ~CL~ and with proof marks beneath^ recessed patent breeches engraved with a rococo shell^ signed in platinum-lined rectangular recesses^ inlaid with platinum lines^ platinum vents and numbered en suite^ engraved tang grooved for sighting and decorated with a game bird^ signed engraved flush-fitting locks decorated with scrolls^ border ornament and differing game vignettes^ fitted with engraved hammers and contoured bolsters incorporating the tube-holders^ figured walnut half-stock^ chequered grip^ engraved steel mounts comprising blued trigger-guard with squared front and decorated with a hound on the bow^ trigger-plate with pineapple finial^ butt-plate decorated with a hound putting up a pheasant^ scroll-engraved fore-end cap^ vacant silver escutcheon^ silver barrel bolt escutcheons^ and brass-tipped wooden ramrod¦72.0 cm; 28 3/8 in barrels¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦¦This type of lock was strongly commended by the celebrated writer and shot^ Colonel Peter Hawker. See Winant 1959^ p. 78.

Lot 142

â“Œ A 20 BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN^ FORSYTH & CO PATENT GUNMAKERS^ LONDON^ NO. 367 & 368^ CIRCA 1810¦converted from flintlock^ with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full on the rib^ engraved with a sunburst^ inlaid with gold lines and fitted with engraved percussion drums at the breeches^ numbered beneath and struck with proof marks^ finely engraved tang decorated with a sunburst in the sighting groove^ signed stepped engraved bevelled locks^ squared-off at the front and rear^ decorated with border ornament and scrollwork and the tails with game birds in flight^ highly figured walnut half-stock^ chequered grip engraved steel mounts including trigger-guard with a game vignette on the bow^ trigger-plate with pineapple finial^ vacant silver escutcheon and silver barrel bolt escutcheons and later brass-tipped wooden ramrod¦80.7 cm; 31 ¾ in barrels¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦¦Literature¦W. Keith Neal and D. H. L. Back^ Forsyth & Co.^ Patent Gunmakers^ 1969^ p. 36.

Lot 153

â“Œ A 12 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY HARRISON^ LONDON^ LONDON SILVER HALLMARKS^ 1773^ MARK OF JOHN KING¦with two-stage barrel in the Spanish taste^ fitted with silver ~spider~ fore-sight^ chiselled and enriched with silver at the median^ signed on silver scrolls issuant with foliage over the breech^ struck with gold-lined private proof marks and the barrelsmith~s mark at the breech^ gold-lined vent (refinished)^ engraved tang decorated with foliage and grooved for sighting^ stepped bolted lock signed within a rococo cartouche^ fitted with bevelled cock^ gold-lined pan and roller^ figured walnut half-stock^ cut with a panel of pineapple chequering over the fore-end and the grip^ inlaid with a silver plaque in place of a sideplate opposite the lock^ decorated with a rabbit and a bird-of-prey feeding from a basket of fruit^ full silver-mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a hunter in a woodland^ trigger-guard decorated with a night scene on the bow^ the trigger-plate with a further woodland scene and a hunter on the terminal^ rear ramrod-pipe^ a pair of forward ramrod-pipes bedded on a silver rib running over the forward portion of the barrel^ and early horn-tipped wooden ramrod with iron worm¦86.3 cm; 34 in barrel¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦¦John 2 Harrison is recorded as a gunmaker at Swan Court 1759 and at Swan Street^ Minories^ circa 1774-79. He was a contractor to the Ordnance 1777-78 and died the following year. The business was continued by his wife^ Penelope and son-in-law James Thompson

Lot 168

â“Œ A 22 BORE D.B. FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY J. PROBIN^ MAKER TO HIS R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES^ CIRCA 1780¦with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed on the rib (areas of light pitting)^ inlaid with gold lines at the breech (one incomplete)^ gold-lined vents^ engraved tang grooved for sighting^ signed stepped bevelled locks fitted with engraved cocks with figure-of-eight shaped bellies^ semi-rainproof pans and rollers on the steel springs^ figured walnut half-stock^ engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard decorated with a trophy-of-arms on the bow and with pineapple finial^ pear-shaped pommel decorated with a sunburst and an expanded flowerhead^ vacant silver escutcheon (lifting) and horn-tipped wooden ramrod¦25.7 cm; 10 1/8 in barrels¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦¦John Probin and his nephew of the same name were Gunmakers to the Prince of Wales circa 1770.

Lot 170

â“Œ A 20 BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY THOMAS (1) HAWLEY^ LONDON^ CIRCA 1700¦with brass sighted barrel formed in two stages^ engraved with foliage and moulded at the median^ the breech engraved with a scroll of foliage and struck with London proof marks and the barrelsmith~s mark^ signed rounded lock engraved with border ornament and strawberry foliage the cock engraved en suite (rubbed)^ figured walnut full stock^ brass mounts including openwork scrolling side-plate^ spurred pommel engraved with foliage^ trigger-guard with a spray of foliage on the bow and foliate terminal^ moulded ramrod-pipe and vacant escutcheon with a grotesque mask top and bottom (later ramrod)¦24.2 cm; 9 1/2 in barrel¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦¦Provenance¦Sold in this room^ 4th December 2019^ lot 452.¦¦Thomas (1) Hawley was a journeyman gunmaker who was allowed to set up shop by the Gunmakers Company. He made his proof piece in 1681^ became Assistant 1697^ Master 1701 and was Gunmaker to Ordnance 1682-1707. See Blackmore 1986^ p.111.

Lot 172

â“Œ A 54 BORE D.B. FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY T. STATON^ LONDON^ PRIVATE PROOF MARKS^ CIRCA 1770¦with turn-off cannon barrels^ box-lock action engraved with rococo flowers foliage and scrolls^ signed on the right^ inscribed ~London~ and with sliding pan-cover bolt on the left^ swelling figured walnut butt with some silver wire inlay (repaired^ losses)^ silver butt-cap chased with foliage around a central flowerhead^ Birmingham mark^ and sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flowerhead in a diamond-shaped panel on the bow¦10.8 cm; 4 ½ in barrels¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦¦Thomas Staton apprenticed to Daniel Moore in 1756^ was free of the Gunmakers Company 1768 and is recorded at various addresses until 1782 when he became bankrupt.¦

Lot 177

â“Œ A 15 BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY GANDON^ LONDON^ CIRCA 1720¦with two-stage sighted barrel moulded over the breech (pitted)^ engraved tang (repaired)^ engraved bevelled lock^ signed in a cartouche beneath the pan and inscribed ~London~ on the tail^ the border and principle elements engraved with wrigglework borders^ figured walnut full stock carved with foliage and raised mouldings behind the rear ramrod-pipe and about the tang^ silver openwork side-plate decorated with scrolling foliage terminating in a monsterhead^ iron mounts including trigger-guard with engraved faceted bow and foliate terminal^ spurred pommel engraved en suite with the lock^ and vacant silver escutcheon^ and early steel ramrod with integral worm^ probably the original¦28.2 cm; 11 in barrel¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection¦¦Peter (1) Gandon was granted naturalisation 1710^ became free of the Gunmakers Company by redemption 1720 and was a contractor to Ordnance 1743.

Lot 183

A JAPANESE SHORT BOW (SHIGETO NO YUMI) FOR A CHILD^ ARROWS AND LACQUERED QUIVER (NURI UTSUBO)^ EDO PERIOD¦the bow lacquered and bound with rattan^ the arrows with iron heads^ bamboo shafts and three flights and the quiver decorated in imitation of bark^ complete with its cords¦the first: 104.0 cm; 41 in overall¦¦Property from the McEwen Collection of archery and associated items¦¦¦

Lot 184

A RARE CHINESE BOW CASE (DASÛWAN)^ QING DYNASTY^ 18TH/19TH CENTURY^ POSSIBLY FOR THE IMPERIAL GUARD¦to accommodate the lower half of the bow^ with cloth-covered leather holster^ applied on each face with black leather cut and pierced to reveal red velvet beneath^ the front applied with pierced and engraved gilt copper-alloy mounts^ including a slender scrolling bracket^ two bosses decorated with characters and a lion mask boss incorporating a ring^ the central boss enclosed by seven mother-of-pearl foliate plaques^ and with eight further mother-of-pearl plaques engraved with differing designs around the perimeter (worn^ the stitching incomplete)^ together with a modern belt in Qing style¦66.0 cm; 26 in high¦¦Property from the McEwen Collection of archery and associated items¦¦¦

Lot 193

A FINE INDIAN REFLEX BOW^ 19TH CENTURY¦with wood^ horn and sinew body^ carved nocks (one incomplete)^ with a brief inscription on each face^ decorated over its entire surface with boteh on a yellow and red ground highlighted with gilt foliage (small chips and losses)¦97.0 cm; 38 1/4 in overall¦¦Property from the McEwen Collection of archery and associated items¦

Lot 194

AN INDIAN REFLEX BOW^ 19TH CENTURY¦with wood^ horn and sinew body^ carved nocks^ decorated over its surface with gilt flowers on a green ground^ further gilt designs on a red ground at each end and around the grip (small chips and losses)¦84.0 cm; 33 in overall¦¦Property from the McEwen Collection of archery and associated items

Lot 195

AN INDIAN REFLEX BOW^ 19TH CENTURY AND ANOTHER REFLEX BOW ¦with wood^ horn and sinew body^ carved nocks^ and some early red painted decoration; the second in Indian 18th/19th century style^ by Edward McEwan^ dated 1989 (in Indian numerals)^ and decorated in red and green with gilt borders¦the first: 81.0 cm; 31 7/8 in ¦(2)¦¦Property from the McEwen Collection of archery and associated items

Lot 20

â“Œ A RARE OTTOMAN QUIVER AND BOW^ EARLY 18TH CENTURY¦with shaped leather body^ the inner face with two gilt loops and a leather loop for suspension^ the outer face covered with red silk fringed with cord (areas of wear^ faded)^ profusely studded with gilt bosses including two foliate ovals enclosed within a frame of aigrettes^ two foliate bosses corresponding to the inner loops^ and the border studded with a dense framework of small circular bosses^ complete with its belt; the second of characteristic form^ the surface retaining some early painted floral decoration ¦the first: 43.0 cm; 17 in high¦(2)¦¦Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)¦¦Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection

Lot 410

A 40 BORE CENTRAL ITALIAN SNAPHAUNCE BELT PISTOL^ THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY¦with tapering barrel formed in two stages^ rounded lock chiselled with a grotesque on the tail and engraved with a scroll beneath the pan^ chiselled cock and battery^ full stock moulded over the fore-end^ about the tang^ lock and the mounts^ chiselled iron mounts including openwork side-plate decorated with foliage (belt hook removed^ its base present)^ spurred pommel with chiselled grotesque mask cap^ trigger-guard decorated with a mask on the bow^ and escutcheon en suite with the side-plate^ and horn-tipped wooden ramrod with iron worm^ perhaps the original¦16.8 cm; 6 5/8 in barrel¦

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