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A CHARLES I HALFCROWN. A Charles I Halfcrown, the king on horseback with sash tied in a bow, sword in right hand, the tip to the edge of the coin, reverse with oval coat of arms. mm possibly sceptre for 1646-8, Tower Mint under Parliament,

Kompositbogen im Mandschu-Stil, China, 19. Jhdt. Reflex-gekrümmte Wurfarme aus schwarzbraunem Horn mit filigranen weißen Streifenapplikationen, Bambus und leimgebetteten Tiersehnenfasern. Die Außenseiten bedeckt von Birkenrinde mit rot- orangem Tigermuster. Schwarz und weiß lackierte hölzerne Ohren mit Sehnenkerben, eine Sehnenbrücke aus Bein (die andere aus Holz ergänzt). Griff mit hellem Kork ummantelt, an den Griffenden grün gefärbte Fischhaut. Teilweise berieben, kleine Risse und Fehlstellen, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Bogenweite 128 cm. Repräsentativ und schön erhalten.Zustand: IIA composite bow in Manchu style, China, 19th century Reflex-gekrümmte Wurfarme aus schwarzbraunem Horn mit filigranen weißen Streifenapplikationen, Bambus und leimgebetteten Tiersehnenfasern. Die Außenseiten bedeckt von Birkenrinde mit rot- orangem Tigermuster. Schwarz und weiß lackierte hölzerne Ohren mit Sehnenkerben, eine Sehnenbrücke aus Bein (die andere aus Holz ergänzt). Griff mit hellem Kork ummantelt, an den Griffenden grün gefärbte Fischhaut. Teilweise berieben, kleine Risse und Fehlstellen, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Bogenweite 128 cm. Repräsentativ und schön erhalten.Condition: II

Trense mit vergoldeten Maskarons, Frankreich oder Italien, 17. Jhdt. Schmiedeeisen mit verzinnten Oberflächen. Fein geschwungene Bügel, doppelt konisches Gebiss mit bügelförmiger Zungenplatte. Seitlich je ein vergoldeter Löwenkopfmaskaron aus Messing. Anhängend originale Ketten und Riemenösen. Länge 32,5 cm.Zustand: IIA French or Italian snaffle with gilt mascarons, 17th century Wrought iron with a tin-plated finish. Finely curving side pieces, the double conical bit with a bow-shaped mouthpiece. A gilt brass lion's head mascaron on each side. The original chains and strap loops still attached. Length 32.5 cm.Condition: II

Bedeutender Luxusdegen mit silbertauschiertem und vergoldetem Gefäß, deutsch, um 1610 Kräftige zweischneidige Klinge mit linsenförmigem Querschnitt und kurzer Fehlschärfe (teils narbig). Im oberen Drittel beidseitig flache Kehlung mit geschlagener Signatur "+GIO+KNEGT+ + IN+SOLINGEN+". Eisernes Bügelgefäß mit gerader Parierstange, terzseitig Eselshuf mit durchbrochen gearbeitetem Stichblatt. Schauseitig erhaben in Silber tauschierter Ranken- und Blütendekor, die Innen- und Rückseite ganzflächig feuervergoldet, teils berieben. Originale Hilze mit schachbrettartig geflochtener Silberdrahtwicklung und Türkenbünden. Sechsfach gekehlter ovaler Knauf mit allseitiger Silbertauschierung, die Kehlen vergoldet. Länge 120,5 cm.Luxuswaffe aus höfischem Umfeld, vergleichbare Stücke befinden sich u.a. in der Wallace-Collection in London (A 555 und A 557) sowie in der ehemaligen Sammlung Dreger in Berlin, Auktion bei Fischer 1912, Los 86. Zustand: IIA distinguished German rapier with silver-damascened and gilt guard, circa 1610 The sturdy, double-edged blade of lenticular cross-section with a short ricasso, pitted in places. Shallow fullers on both sides of the upper third, struck with the signature "+GIO+KNEGT+ + IN+SOLINGEN+". Iron knuckle-bow hilt with straight quillons, arms of the guard on the obverse with an openwork guard plate. The front with silver-inlaid tendrils and floral decoration in relief, all inside and rear surfaces fire-gilt, abraded in places. Original grip with chequered, braided silver wire winding and Turk's heads. The oval pommel with six grooves and lavish silver damascening, the fullers gilt. Length 120.5 cm. The deluxe weapon of courtly provenance. Comparable pieces can be found in the Wallace Collection in London, for example (A 555 and A 557) and in the former Dreger collection in Berlin, auctioned by Fischer in 1912, lot 86. Condition: II

Schwerer Pallasch, deutsch oder Österreich, um 1650 Breite zweischneidige Klinge mit linsenförmigem Querschnitt, in der oberen Hälfte geringe Reste von floraler Zierätzung. Eisernes Bügelgefäß, das große terzseitige Stichblatt mit geschnittenem Doppelkopfadler, der Brustschild mit gravierter Bezeichnung "RKM". Quartseitig kleineres, muschelförmiges Stichblatt mit Daumenring. Spiralig gekehlte Hilze, Griffwicklung fehlt. Reich geschnittener eiserner Knauf mit Portraitbüsten und Maskarons. Länge 101,5 cm.Zustand: IIA heavy German or Austrian broadsword, circa 1650 Broad double-edged blade of lenticular cross section, the upper half with minor remnants of decorative floral etching. Iron knuckle-bow hilt, the large obverse guard plate with cut double-headed eagle, the breast shield with engraved inscription "RKM". On the reverse smaller shell guard with thumb ring. Helically grooved grip, wire wrap missing. Lavishly cut iron pommel with portrait busts and mascarons.Length 101.5 cm.Condition: II

Verbeinte Armbrust mit Ebenholzfurnier, Sachsen, 17. Jhdt. Schwerer Stahlbogen (Spuren von Vergoldung), auf der rechten Innenseite die geschlagene Radkreuzmarke mit Strahlenkranz. Vergoldeter Einbund, Aufputz aus grünen Wollpompons (unvollständig), gebauchte Säule aus feinmaserigem braunen Holz, mit ca. 2 mm dickem Ebenholzfurnier belegt (Wurmlöcher), Intarsien aus poliertem Geweih mit geschwärzten Gravuren. Fein gravierter Blüten- und Blattdekor, an der verbeinten Wange eine schön gravierte Landschaft mit Burg und springendem Hirsch. Originale, im Faden laufende Nuss aus Geweih, über dem Nussfaden ein grünes Nussband aus stark beriebenem Samt. Mehrachsiges Schloss, Fadenstecher (Vergoldungsspuren) mit Klappabzug (Spannfaden unrichtig ergänzt), gegrateter eiserner Abzugsbügel. An der beinernen Kolbenkappe eine eiserne Auflage mit reliefierten Akanthusranken. Rest des alten Bolzenhalters aus Horn hinter der Nuss. Unvollständig, beschädigt, Altreparaturen, Eisenteile rostig, alles im Fundzustand. Bogenweite 59 cm, Gesamtlänge 59 cm. Repräsentative Armbrust des Barock vom Typ der halben Rüstung. Provenienz: Dachbodenfund aus Sachsen.Zustand: IIIA Saxon bone-inlaid crossbow with ebony veneer, 17th century Heavy steel prod with remnants of gilding, the mark of a wheel with a sun burst stamped on the inside on the right. Gilt cord anchors, decorative tassels of green wool (incomplete), the bellied tiller made of finely grained brown wood covered with approx. 2 mm ebony veneer (worm damage), inlays of polished antler with blackened engravings. Finely engraved décor of blossoms and foliage, an exquisitely engraved landscape with a castle and leaping stag on the bone-inlaid cheek. The original nut made of antler and secured with thread. A nut band of green, heavily abraded velvet above the nut thread. Multi-axle lock, hair set trigger (remnants of gilding) with folding trigger (the bridle has been incorrectly replaced), ridged iron trigger guard. An iron appliqué of acanthus tendrils in relief on the bone butt cap. A fragment of the old horn bolt channel behind the nut. Incomplete, damaged, old repairs, the iron components rusted, all parts in as-found condition. Width of the bow 59 cm, total length 59 cm. A distinguished baroque crossbow of half-powered type. Provenance: Found by chance in Saxony.Condition: III

John Jessop Hardwick attr., Erdbeerenintimer Bildausschnitt mit der Darstellung eines blühenden Zweiges und auf dem Boden liegender Erdbeeren, Aquarell und Deckfarben, Ende 19. Jh., rückseitig auf Aufkleber ausführlich bezeichnet "Gouache Watercolor", probably by John Jessop Hardwick ...", unter Passepartout und hinter Glas gerahmt, Passepartoutausschnitt ca. 24 x 17 cm. Künstlerinfo: engl. Maler, Graphiker und Zeichner (1831 Bow bei Stepney bis 1917 Thames Ditton), ab 1847Schüler von Henry Vizetelly, ab 1858 als Zeichner für die III. London News tätig, seine genau beobachteten Blumen- und Früchteaquarelle war zwischen 1850-1915 häufig auf Ausstellungen zu sehen, Quelle: Thieme-Becker, Bénécit, Saur Bio-Bibliographisches Lexikon und The British Museum.

20th century mahogany veneer bow front sideboard, 54cm deep, 152cm wide, 99cm high. Viewing/collection at West Woodlands BA11 5ES. Payment at Standerwick BA11 2QB. No booking required. Lots to be collected within 7 days.

19thC English School. Portrait of a lady wearing bonnet and bow, quarter profile, oil on canvas, unsigned, 78cm x 64cm.

P. Huntington (fl.1887). Portrait of a gentleman dressed in finery, wearing watch chain, waistcoat and black bow, quarter profile, signed and dated, oil on canvas, 68cm x 57cm.

Three Prince Edward jackets, one with matching trousers, two with matching waist coats, a child's kilt, a brown leather sporran, a selection of waistcoats, bow ties, evening shirts, collars etc Condition Report: Not available for this lot

A GERMAN SILVER MINIATURE NEF, L. NERESHEIMER & CO., HAUAU, CIRCA 1913 modelled as a twin-masted galleon, the hull with Neptune and Amphitrite, London import marks, soldered onto a screw fixed to a Chinese wood stand, 16cm long; together with a German figural silver desk seal, probably Hanau, circa 1910, cast as Pan playing his pipes, the matrix initialled M, London import marks, 6.2cm high; and another German silver seal, probably Hanau, circa 1893, cast as Cupid about to fire his bow, the matrix with scrolled initials GI, 4.3cm high (3)

A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMAN, ENGLISH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1665 with brown hair, wearing a blue cloak and lace cravat tied with an orange bow, on vellum, turned ebonised wood frame 7.5cm oval

˜A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY, ENGLISH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1790 wearing a mob cap, white dress with blue bow at the corsage, on ivory, gold frame with engraved scroll initials and later brooch fitting 5.4cm oval

WW2 Royal Navy HMS Nelson “Malta Convoys” Long Service Medal Group, consisting of 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star, 1939-45 War medal and George VI Naval Long Service Good Conduct medal “K. 63799 E. E. SHEARMAN. L.STO. H.M.S NELSON”. The medals are accompanied by a selection of black and white photographs, many with hand annotations on the reverses, many taken on board HMS Nelson during the Malta convoys. Edward Emanuel Shearman was awarded his naval Long Service medal whilst serving on HMS Nelson, in April 1939. It would appear that he continued to serve on the ship during the war and its time during the Malta convoys. HMS Nelson was almost sunk on one of the convoys. Woodman’s History of the Malta Convoys gives the following details about the incident, “This intense action lasted less than half an hour, then there was a brief respite until a second wave of about seven Fiat BR20s was seen approaching very low from the east at 13.27. These divided, coming in on the starboard bow and starboard beam of the convoy, three of them penetrating the barrage to attack Nelson. Captain Troubridge swung the battleship to comb the anticipated torpedo tracks as one Italian aeroplane flew down Nelson’s starboard side, to be cut into three pieces by pom-pom shells. But another Italian aeroplane let her torpedo go right ahead, at 400 yards distance. ‘The chances of a hit seemed remote,’ Somerville later wrote to Cunningham, ‘until the bloody bubbles appeared about 120 yards ahead ... coming stright for us. Possibly helm hard over keeping her swinging to starboard might have let us take it on the bulge but I doubt it. Anyhow there was always the danger of a hit right aft which would have been far worse.’ The aircraft flew low over Nelson, only to be shot down by the combined fire of the ships astern. The battleship had been hit on the port bow and her speed rapidly dropped to 18 knots as water poured into her forward hull and she settled by the head. The full extent of the damage was not of course known until later, but it proved serious.” Following another attack by some SM79s, and now with 3500 tons of water in her damaged hull, HMS Nelson was escorted back to Gibraltar by three destroyers. By the summer of 1942, HMS Nelson was ready to return to the Malta run as flagship of Vice-Admiral Syfret’s Force Z, a role that saw her participating in the famous “Pedestal” operation. The convoy sailed from Scotland, reaching the Straits of Gibraltar on 10 August 1942, at which stage the enemy’s attention became constant, the U-Boats’ first victim being the aircraft carrier Eagle, and between then and the conclusion of the convoy, the Naval escort lost two cruisers and one destroyer sunk, in addition to many other ships sustaining considerable damage, another aircraft carrier and cruiser among them; of the 14 merchantmen, nine were sunk and three others severely damaged, many of these, of course, as a result of enemy air attacks. The main Naval escort, including the Nelson, could not be risked beyond the Skerki Channel, but covered 950 miles of the total distance of 1150 miles to Malta from Gibraltar, and throughout Syfret’s flagship put up constant and spectacular anti-aircraft barrages amidst frequent near misses that rocked her mighty keel.

Imperial German Thuringen Field Artillery Regiment Nr 55 Deluxe Artificial Damascus Russia Eastern Front Campaign Presentation Officers Sword, superb untouched example of a grosser hilt pattern officers dress sword with fine relief of oak leaves to the knuckle bow, leading to large lion head top set with ruby coloured glass eyes and fine relief back strap. Cross guard langet with relief and mounted with crossed cannons, reverse with plain shield. Attached to the hilt is an officers leather and bullion wire dress portepee. The curved pipe back blade in watered artificial Damascus steel with remains of the gilt inlay still present to the presentation inscription to the blade. The four part scroll presentation is flanked by foliage, “Meinem lieben Gunther Scharmer z.Frdl. Erinnerung an gemeinsam erlebte frohe und eruste Zeiten Russland 1915 Dr Bayer”. The reverse side of the blade has the regimental cipher below a full list of 20 names, possibly places he passed through during the advance east in 1915. Some staining and light spotting to the blade also a small kink towards the lower tip but otherwise an interesting presentation sword. Blade 83 ½ cms, overall 98cms. Berlin makers details to the spine of the blade.

Imperial German Cavalry Officers Blue, Gilt and Damascus Presentation Sword, fine example of a grosser hilt pattern officers dress sabre with fine deep relief of oak leaves to the knuckle bow, leading to lion head with inset ruby coloured glass eyes and relief to the back strap. Grip retains the original wire binding. Cavalry pattern crossed swords and lances to the langet with the reverse having knights helmet relief and blank shield. Housed in its original blued steel scabbard with single hanging ring. Leather and bullion portepee attached to the hilt. Curved piped back blade with artificial Damascus decoration, the top section of the blade with double sided blue and gilt panels. One side is etched with the presentation “Fahnrich v.Mosch seinem verhrten Schiffner”. The reverse side of the blade is etched with trophies of arms and foliage. Under the langet is stamped “Damaststahl”. Blade has makers details to the spine of Gustav Schernick, Berlin. Some light areas of spotting near to the tip and slight areas of the blue and gilt loss but generally still a very good example. Blade measures 83cms, overall 100cms.

A Dutch 18-Bore Flintlock Holster PistolBy A.L. Hoist A Utrecht, Early 18th CenturyWith three-stage barrel (apparently repaired or re-lengthened) with brass fore-sight, breech retaining traces of foliate engraved decoration and stamped with the Utrecht mark (Neue Støckel 6081), border engraved tang chiselled with foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled brass lock decorated with foliage and a serpent on the tail, moulded figured full stock (fore-stock partly replaced), cast and chased brass mounts comprising side-plate pierced with addorsed foliage involving two heads, crowned escutcheon between birds and above a grotesque mask, globular pommel with grotesque mask cap framed by foliage and with long foliate spurs, trigger-guard with foliate finial and a grotesque mask between foliage on the bow, faceted ramrod-pipes (forward one replaced), and associated horn-tipped ramrod (steel parts with some pitting) 33.8 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting Gun For Shot And Ball By Wm. Marshall, Maker, Cape Near Birmingham, No. 123, Mid-19th CenturyWith long rebrowned twist sighted barrels, border engraved case-hardened breeches each with platinum plug, border engraved case-hardened tang, flat locks and hammers, figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising butt-plate (some light pitting and rust patination), serial numbered trigger-guard unusually engraved with maker's details on the bow, trigger-plate with tapering border engraved finial, vacant silver escutcheon, original brass-mounted ramrod, and some original finish, Birmingham proof marks 89.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:William Marshall is recorded in Birmingham between 1849 and 1869For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 15-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunBy Stevens, London, The Lock Signed D. Nixon, NO. 606, Early 19th CenturyRebuilt from flintlock, with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in gold along the rib, border engraved case-hardened breeches decorated with scrollwork between, foliate scroll engraved tang, signed border engraved flat locks (hammers old replacements) decorated with foliate scrolls, figured half-stock with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a seated gundog and hanging gamebird in a landscape on the heel tang, trigger-guard with three gamebirds in a landscape on the bow, trigger-plate with pointed foliate finial, rear ramrod-pipe with pineapple finial, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, the former with owner's initials 'RM', and original brass-mounted ramrod: in original lined and fitted oak case (lid with old repairs) with Sykes patent brass-mounted powder-flask and rare folding three-piece ramrod, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of William Fullerd 74.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:James Stevens, successor to Wattell Clark, is recorded at 43 High Holborn, London between 1815 and 1822A David Nixon is recorded in Nottinghamshire between 1829 and 1864For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 16-Bore (.650) Percussion Sporting Rifle Signed J. Matthews, Kendal, Mid-19th CenturyWith rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrel rifled for a belted ball and with replacement folding leaf back-sights, breech engraved on the top flat with a game bird perched on a tree stump, border engraved tang decorated with foliate scrollwork, signed detented flat lock and dolphin hammer en suite, the former decorated with game birds in a landscape, figured half-stock with horn fore-end cap and chequered grip (large triangular inset repair on the left side of the butt), border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with foliate scrollwork on the heel tang, trigger-guard en suite and with rabbits in a landscape (worn) on the bow, trigger-plate with scroll engraved pineapple-shaped finial, vacant white-metal escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, set trigger, and original brass-mounted ramrod (some wear and rust patination, barrel-wedge replaced), Birmingham proof marks 75 cm. barrel Footnotes:Joseph Matthews is recorded at Strickland Gate, Kendal, Westmorland between 1847 and 1869For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 26-Bore (.500) Percussion D.B. Sporting RifleBy Venables, Oxford, Circa 1860With browned twist sighted barrels each rifled for a belted ball and signed along the rib behind the folding leaf back-sights calibrated from '100' to '300' yards, case-hardened border engraved breeches decorated with a boar's head between and each with pierced platinum plug, border engraved case-hardened tang decorated with foliate scrollwork, signed detented flat locks and dolphin hammers en suite, the former with engraved safety-catch and decorated respectively with a prone tiger and prone leopard in a landscape, figured half-stock (some old bruising) with chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts (some loss of finish) comprising butt-plate decorated with foliate scrollwork on the heel tang, trigger-guard with chequered spur and a prone stag and hind in a landscape on the bow, trigger-plate with engraved pineapple-shaped finial, hinged circular border engraved patch-box cover decorated with a male lion in a landscape, vacant silver escutcheon, brass-mounted ramrod, and some original finish, London proof marks 75.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:John Venables is recorded at 21 St. Aldates Street, Oxford between 1846 and 1863For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 15-Bore Brass-Mounted Flintlock Coaching Carbine By Charles Pickfatt, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith swamped barrel now inscribed 'Happy Is He That Escapeth Me' around the slightly flared muzzle and engraved 'London' within a long engraved loop on the top flat at the breech, grooved foliate engraved tang, signed border engraved rounded lock with dog catch holding the cock (retaining screw replaced) at the half-cock position, figured full stock (minor bruising, chipped beneath the tail of the lock and along the top on both sides at the muzzle) with apron around the barrel tang and carved with a shell behind, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plate, vacant escutcheon with a flower-head above and below, border engraved butt-plate with foliage on the heel tang, trigger-guard with first pattern acorn finial and a flower-head on the bow, turned ramrod-pipes, and original brass-capped ramrod with iron worm, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark, probably of John 4 Hall 60 cm. barrelFootnotes:Cf. a very similar carbine by the same maker and sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 27 November 2013, lot 321For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Highly Unusual Irish 16-Bore Flintlock D.B. Carbine With Spring Bayonet By Pattison, Dublin, Early 19th CenturyWith browned twist octagonal barrels and rectangular breeches, broad sighting rib signed in gothic script within scrollwork, engraved with a foliate martial trophy involving a Britannia shield and with silver fore-sight, border engraved case-hardened box-lock action signed beneath a starburst over each side, the upper tang plate decorated with an elaborate martial trophy involving a boar's head, the lower signed behind the trigger-guard, engraved safety-catches each engaging with the back of the border engraved ring-neck cock, the latter each with hinged starburst engraved top jaw adjusted by a threaded bolt with winged head of Aston's patent type, rectangular pans each with platinum-lined touch-hole, highly figured butt with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the heel tang, hinged rectangular sprung patch-box cover with a martial trophy involving a field gun in a landscape and released by a small button disguised as a screw on the heel of the butt-plate, trigger-guard decorated with a martial trophy on the bow and retaining much of its blueing on the inside, spring bayonet with catch and mechanism mounted in front of the trigger-guard, and brass-mounted ramrod, probably original 35 cm. barrels Footnotes:Cf. two related examples, one by Farrell McDermot, Dublin of circa 1815 and formerly in the W. Keith Neal Collection, Christie's London, 25 October 2001, lot 36; and another, by George Turner of Dublin and sold in these Rooms, The Daniel Williams Collection..., 28 November 2018, lot 89For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Lightweight Flintlock Sporting Gun Of Unusually Small BoreBy Bate, London, Circa 1775With two-stage sighted barrel, long octagonal breech signed on a foliate silver panel on the top flat, and inlaid with engraved silver foliage on the three top flats behind the turned girdle, slender gold lines and large gold-lined touch-hole, tang finely engraved with foliage and a cornucopia of flowers, later border engraved flat lock inscribed 'Bate' and with safety-catch, rainproof pan and roller, figured half-stock carved in relief with a shell behind the barrel tang, chequered grip with a circle in the centre of each diamond, skeleton butt, finely engraved steel mounts comprising pierced butt-plate (some pitting and old bruising to the wooden heel), trigger-guard decorated with a sporting trophy and foliage on the bow, trigger-plate with scallop shell finial, border engraved vacant silver escutcheon, steel fore-end cap engraved with a starburst and also forming the ramrod-entry, and horn ramrod with iron worm, London proof mark and indistinct barrelsmith's mark 61.2 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 6 April 2006, lot 338The Dr. Robert Rabett CollectionEdward Bate is famous as a maker of air weapons. For an example with a similar skeleton stock see Christie's London, Fine Antique Weapons from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 23For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 14-Bore Flintlock Sporting GunBy J. Harding, 38 Blackman St., London, Circa 1820With rebrowned twist sighted barrel signed in full along the tapering breech flat and engraved with a starburst beyond, breech with gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved tang decorated with a martial trophy and foliage, signed border engraved flat lock decorated with a game bird and foliage on the tail, foliate engraved 'French' cock, rainproof pan and roller (steel replaced), figured half-stock with silver fore-end cap, chequered grip and cheek-piece, steel mounts (some wear and rust patination) comprising butt-plate decorated with game birds and foliage on the border engraved heel tang, scroll trigger-guard with a prone gun dog in a landscape on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon, and brass-mounted ramrod, London proof marks 79.4 cm. barrel Footnotes:James Harding is recorded at 38 Blackman Street, London between 1811 and 1824For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A .25-Bore (.577) Flintlock Sporting RifleSigned Westley Richards, 170 New Bond St., London, Circa 1830With rebrowned twist octagonal leaf-sighted barrel cut with eight slow twist grooves, and signed in full along the top flat at the breech, recessed foliate engraved breech with platinum line and platinum-lined touch-hole, foliate engraved tang, signed border engraved flat detented lock decorated with foliage, engraved safety-catch and ring-neck cock, rainproof pan and roller (steel replaced), figured half-stock (some old bruising) with white-metal fore-end cap, chequered grip and cheek-piece, the butt inlaid with a pierced and engraved white-metal gun dog behind the trigger-guard tang, steel mounts (some old patination) comprising butt-plate decorated with foliage on the border engraved heel tang, scroll trigger-guard with foliage on the bow and with pineapple-shaped finial, vacant silver escutcheon, and brass-mounted ramrod (under-rib loose), Birmingham proof marks 74.3 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-Bore Flintlock Sporting Gun By John Twigg, London, Circa 1771-1775With russet two-stage twist barrel, turned girdle and silver spider fore-sight, the octagonal breech with copper-lined maker's stamp and gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved tang decorated with a rocaille and flower-head, flat bevelled lock (steel refaced during the gun's working life) retained by two side-nails and with moulded border, stepped tail, and second form of signature, roller bearing on a ramp on the steel-spring, figured half-stock (some wear and old bruising) carved in relief with a shell behind the barrel tang, chequered grip with a dot in the centre of each diamond, border engraved iron mounts comprising butt-plate decorated en suite with the tang on the heel tang, trigger-guard with a flower-head on the bow and first pattern acorn finial, horn fore-end cap, and later horn-tipped ramrod, London proof marks 98.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceR.J. WigingtonW. Keith Neal Collection, G400Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 25 October 2001, lot 45LiteratureW. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1740-1790, 1975, p. 170For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 32-Bore Percussion Travelling PistolSigned Smythe Davys, London, Circa 1830With octagonal sighted barrel engraved 'London' along the top flat, engraved tang, signed border engraved flat lock with safety-catch and decorated with foliage, hammer decorated en suite, figured full stock (some old bruising) with rounded butt, brass trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with foliage on the border engraved bow, brass ramrod-pipe, and later ramrod, Birmingham proof marks 10.5 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 54-Bore Percussion Box-Lock Pocket PistolBy Thomas, Late 18th CenturyConverted from flintlock, with turn-off cannon barrel, rounded border engraved action signed on a foliate scroll on one side and with a foliate rocaille and part martial trophy on the other, sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured rounded swelling butt inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and foliage, and silver grotesque mask butt-cap with scallop shell above and Birmingham silver hallmarks, maker's mark of Charles Freeth, private Birmingham proof marks 5.5 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Highly Unusual Cased Pair Of 56-Bore Percussion Rifled Target PistolsBy James Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, Nos. 1689 and 1690 for 1829With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels (some old scattered rust patination) each cut with twelve grooves, case-hardened patent breeches each with platinum line and pierced platinum plug, foliate scroll engraved case-hardened tangs numbered respectively '1' and '2' in an oval, signed border engraved case-hardened flat detented locks and dolphin hammers all decorated with foliate scrollwork, the former each with engraved safety-catch, the interior of the locks serial numbered and the working parts brightly burnished, varnished figured half-stocks each with dark horn fore-end cap, chequered rounded butts each with dark horn spur, blued trigger-guards each with applied spur and decorated with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, case-hardened trigger-plates each with pineapple-shaped finial engraved with a scallop shell, case-hardened ovoidal butt-caps each retaining screw engraved with a flower-head centred on feathering, blued adjustable set triggers, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, and retaining most of their original finish: in original fitted mahogany case lined in red baize with accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask covered in green leather, bullet mould serial numbered to the pistols, nipple-wrench and combined mallet/cleaning rod with leather-faced head, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the highly figured exterior (old cracks and repairs) with circular flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a vacant circular brass escutcheon, London proof marks 17 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceOriginally sold to St. George Gore on 28 March 1829, and resold by Purdey on 23 May 1829 for £52.10sW. Keith Neal Collection, C115Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 166LiteratureW. Keith Neal, Collecting Duelling Pistols, 1968, p.12, pl.17W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, British Gunmakers Their trade Cards, Cases and Equipment 1760-1860, 1980, pl.454L. Patrick Unsworth, The Early Purdeys, 1996, pp. 63-4 and 131, pl. 29The original owner, St. George Gore (1811-1878), later a baronet, was a valued Purdey client and an enthusiastic experimenter with all types of small-arms. His photograph used to hang in the Long Room at Audley House. It is strange that he should have gone to such lengths to acquire this unique pair of pistols, only to return them to Purdey, who resold them two months later. In 1862 they were part exchanged for a single gun. Recorded in Purdey's records as 'duelling pistols', this is the second earliest pair of this type to be made without ramrods. Despite their unusually short barrels they handle extremely well. Keith Neal (Collecting Duelling Pistols) describes their performance as follows: 'So perfectly is this weapon designed to fit the hand that one has only to look at the target and bring the weapon up to find the sights correctly aligned... This weapon is the culmination of all that was good in the design of the many types of weapons produced before. It is just the right weight; it is equally good for snap-shooting or slow target work and is by far the finest duelling pistol the author has ever handled.'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 28-Bore Flintlock Overcoat Or Travelling Pistol By Bennett, Circa 1800With rebrowned octagonal sighted barrel, engraved tang, signed border engraved flat lock with roller, figured full stock (minor old bruising) with rounded butt, russet trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with foliage on the border engraved bow, slotted ramrod-pipe, shield-shaped vacant silver escutcheon, and later brass-tipped ramrod, London proof marks 9.3 cm. barrel Footnotes:Probably by John 2 BennettFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Pair Of 28-Bore Flintlock Travelling PistolsSigned Twigg, London, Early 19th CenturyWith rebrowned octagonal sighted barrels each re-engraved 'Twigg London' along the top flat, engraved tangs, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each with safety-catch, engraved cock and roller, figured full stocks each with chequered rounded butt, steel trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated with foliage on the border engraved bow, slotted ramrod-pipes, and horn-tipped ramrods, London proof marks (2)12 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 20-Bore Flintlock PistolSigned W. Parker, London, No. 4333, Circa 1815-20With twist sighted barrel engraved 'London' on the breech flat and with a foliate scroll beyond, gold line and platinum-lined touch-hole, foliate engraved tang, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock (safety-catch and steel replaced) decorated with foliage and with roller, figured full stock (minor repair at the muzzle on one side) with chequered rounded butt, steel trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with a Britannia shield and foliage on the border engraved bow, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, the former with traces of owner's monogram, and later ramrod with white-metal tip (wear and rust patination), Birmingham proof marks 15.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:Probably retailed by William 3 ParkerFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Flintlock Travelling Pistol Of Musket BoreSigned Osborn, London, Circa 1820With twist octagonal sighted barrel engraved 'London' along the top flat, and indistinctly 'Fine Stub Twisted' along the bottom, gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved tang with back-sight and decorated with a martial trophy, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock (cock an old replacement) decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the stepped tail, roller, figured full stock (fore-stock with repairs) with horn fore-end cap and chequered rounded butt, steel trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with a Britannia shield and foliage on the border engraved bow, diamond-shaped vacant silver escutcheon, and stirrup ramrod (steel parts with some old rust patination), Birmingham proof marks 15.5 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An 18-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted PistolBy T.K. Hutchinson, No. 232 Borough, London, Circa 1800With octagonal barrel signed in full along the top flat (worn), foliate engraved tang, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock with engraved cock, safety-catch and roller, figured full stock (minor old damage on the side flat, old split in the ramrod channel) with flat-sided rounded butt, border engraved mounts comprising butt-cap with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with a Britannia shield and foliage on the border engraved bow, turned ramrod-pipes, shield-shaped escutcheon engraved '6', and original horn-tipped ramrod with iron worm (barrel and lock with old surface rust and patination), Tower private proof marks 17.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:Thomas Keck Hutchinson was James Purdey's brother-in-law having married James's elder sister Martha in 1793. Hutchinson took on Purdey as his apprentice at the age of fourteen in 1798 and 'was a directly responsible influence on Purdey's standards, which were to form the basis of his illustrious career.' See L. Patrick Unsworth, The Early Purdeys, 1996, pp. 16-17For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted Officer's PistolsBy E. Baker, London, Early 19th CenturyWith minor differences, plain barrels each signed along the breech flat, border engraved tangs decorated with foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each with safety-catch, engraved ring-neck cock and roller, one lock decorated with a martial trophy at the tail, and the other with foliage and a starburst behind the pan, figured full stocks (some old bruising, one with split opposite the lock) each with flat-sided rounded butt, mounts comprising border engraved butt-caps, trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated with foliage on the border engraved bow, vacant brass escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, brass fore-end plates, and stirrup ramrods (some old rust patination): in relined and refitted brass-mounted mahogany case with steel bullet mould and reproduction flask, the interior of the lid with reproduction maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks and Baker's special proof marks 17.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:Ezekiel Baker (1758-1836), inventor of the Baker rifle and author of Remarks on Rifle Guns (1801), was Gunmaker-in-Ordinary to King George IV. He was influential in the King's shooting and collecting, played an important role in the formation of the Carlton House Armoury, and had his own proof house at Size Yard, Whitechapel Road, LondonFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Large Pair Of 18-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pistols With Spring Bayonets By Grice, London, Birmingham Silver Hallmarks For 1780, Maker's Mark Of Charles FreethWith swamped barrels each stamped with Irish registration mark 'D-N 12595/6' for County Down along the top and fitted with a spring bayonet (one tip repaired) on the right, border engraved actions (one steel replaced) each signed on one side and with bayonet-catch on the other, trigger-guards each engraved with a diamond-shaped panel on the bow, figured rounded swelling butts each inlaid with silver wire scrollwork involving a rocaille on both sides and a moon and stars along the back, vacant silver escutcheons (one replaced), and silver butt-caps each cast and chased with moon and stars above a rampart within a foliate border, under-rib (one ramrod-pipe loose), and original horn-tipped ramrod (the other replaced) with iron worm (steel parts pitted), Tower private proof marks (2)21.1 cm. barrels Footnotes:Probably by William Grice recorded in Birmingham between 1774 and 1780. He is known to have marked his firearms 'London', and was in partnership with Joseph Grice at 5 Sand Street, Birmingham between 1782 and 1788For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 150-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Three-Barrelled Tap-Action Pistol Of Small BoreSigned Smith, London, Early 19th CenturyWith reblued turn-off barrels numbered from '3' to '5', border engraved brass breeches and action, the former numbered to correspond, the latter (tap replaced) signed within an oval against a martial trophy over each side, thumbpiece safety-catch, ring-neck cock (top jaw and screw replaced), trigger-guard engraved with a flower-head on the bow, earlier figured rounded butt adapted to fit and inlaid with silver wire scrollwork (some losses) involving a rocaille on one side, and silver grotesque mask butt-cap with Birmingham silver hallmarks and maker's mark of Charles Freeth, Birmingham proof marks and unidentified mark 3 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 24 November 2010, lot 343For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Pair Of 90-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Over-And-Under Tap-Action PistolsSigned H. Nock, London, Circa 1815-20With turn-off barrels, border engraved breeches and actions, the latter each signed within an oval against a martial trophy over both sides, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels, ring-neck cocks (one jaw screw replaced), trigger-guards each engraved with a floret on the bow, figured flat-sided butts, and diamond-shaped silver escutcheons each engraved with owner's monogram (light rust patination), Birmingham proof marks and unidentified mark (2)4 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare 54-Bore Flintlock Four-Barrelled Box-Lock Tap-Action PistolBy Twigg Of London, Birmingham Silver Hallmarks For 1783, Maker's Mark Of Charles FreethWith turn-off barrels numbered from '5' to '8', border engraved breeches and action in one piece, the former numbered to correspond with the barrels and engraved with foliage beneath the tap on one side, the latter signed on an inlaid gold oval against a martial trophy on the left, and with a foliate rocaille on the right, engraved sliding pan-cover lever, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel, trigger-guard engraved with a flower-head in a diamond-shaped panel on the bow, figured swelling rounded butt inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and scroll engraved silver flower-heads, silver escutcheon engraved with owner's crest, a Viscount's coronet above, and silver grotesque mask butt-cap, Tower private proof marks 10 cm. barrelsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 40-Bore Flintlock D.B. Travelling PistolSigned Wilson, London, Circa 1815Reconverted from percussion, with rebrowned twist sighted barrels indistinctly signed along the rib, recessed breeches with engraved starburst between and replaced lines and touch-holes, border engraved tang decorated with foliage and with a martial trophy in the sighting groove, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each decorated at the stepped tail and with safety-catch, figured half-stock with chequered rounded butt, steel trigger-guard decorated with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, rear ramrod-pipe en suite, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted ramrod, Birmingham proof marks 6 cm. barrelsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Irish 40-Bore Flintlock D.B. Travelling Pistol By McDermot, Dublin, Early 19th CenturyWith rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed along the rib and each stamped beneath with Irish registration number 'D-C 1549' for Dublin City, gold line at the rear of each breech and platinum-lined touch-holes, border engraved grooved tang decorated with foliage, signed flat bevelled locks each engraved with leaves on the stepped tail, the latter forming the safety-catch also locking the steel, foliate engraved ring-neck cocks, and rollers, figured half-stock, chequered rounded butt with flat ovoidal pommel set with vacant silver escutcheon, steel trigger-guard (some wear) with pineapple finial and decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the border engraved bow, vacant silver escutcheon, and brass-mounted ramrod, probably original 15.2 cm. barrels Footnotes:The maker Henry McDermot is recorded in Dublin circa 1800For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Pair Of Flintlock Officer's Pistols Of Carbine BoreSigned Prosser, Charing Cross, London, Circa 1820With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels each engraved 'Charing Cross, London' along the top flat (engraving refreshed), and with platinum line and platinum-lined touch-hole, foliate scroll engraved tangs each with back-sight, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks (one mainspring and both cocks replaced) each decorated with scrolling foliage and with engraved safety-catch and roller (one repaired), figured full stocks (some old bruising) each with dark horn fore-end cap and flattened butt, the latter each cut with characteristic chequering with a cross in the centre of each diamond, border engraved steel butt-caps and trigger-guards, the former each decorated with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, the latter each with pineapple finial and decorated with scrolling foliage on the D-shaped bow, vacant white-metal escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons (one bruised), and stirrup ramrods, Birmingham proof marks (2)20.3 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 28-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolBy Robert Wogdon, Circa 1785With rebrowned twist slightly swamped octagonal sighted barrel signed along the top flat and engraved with a line of beadwork at the breech, foliate engraved tang with a further line of beadwork in front of the back-sight, signed border engraved flat detented lock with safety-catch, figured full stock (broken through and repaired beneath the lock) with swelling flat-sided butt, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-caps each decorated with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guard with acorn finial and decorated with a flower-head on the bow, turned ramrod-pipes, silver escutcheon on the side flat engraved with owner's monogram 'AD', set trigger, and horn-tipped ramrod with iron worm, possibly original (steel parts with some wear and rust patination), London proof marks and Wogdon's barrelsmith's mark 24.2 cm. barrelFootnotes:Robert Wogdon was apprenticed to Edward Newton of Grantham, Lincolnshire in 1748. He is recorded as 'Gunmaker, at Mr. Maw's haberdasher, Cockspur St., Charing Cross' in 1764. He carried on his business in Haymarket from 1774 until his retirement in 1802. From 1795 he was in partnership with John Barton who carried on the business following Wogdon's retirement. See John O'Sullivan & De Witt Bailey, Robert Wogdon & Barton, John Barton, London Gunmakers 1764-1819, 2019, passimFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine 40-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolBy Durs Egg, London, Circa 1790With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrel, the breech with gold-lined maker's stamp, gold line and gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved tang decorated with a martial trophy and foliage, signed border engraved flat detented lock decorated with foliage and with safety-catch also locking the steel, foliate engraved cock (retaining screw replaced), gold-lined pan, and roller bearing on a ramp on the blued steel-spring, the internal parts retaining much of their blued and burnished finish, figured full stock with dark horn fore-end cap and carved in relief with a flower-head behind the barrel tang, rounded butt (minor split) cut with characteristic chequering, border engraved steel mounts retaining some original blueing and comprising butt-cap decorated with foliage and a starburst centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guard in the French fashion with foliate finial and decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the D-shaped bow, turned ramrod-pipes, adjustable set trigger, original horn-tipped ramrod with iron worm, and some original finish, London proof marks 25.2 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour, 14 April 2005, lot 369 Durs Egg, son of Leonz Egg of Oberbuchsiten, Switzerland, was born in 1748 (d. 1831) and following a short stay in Paris, came to London and worked for John Twigg in 1772. He was granted denization in 1791 and is recognised as one of the greatest London gunmakers. He was gunmaker to George IV and the Duke of York, and was granted various patents during the course of his long and distinguished career. Examples of his work are preserved in the Royal Collection, at Windsor Castle, and many other public and private collections. For full details see Claude Blair, 'The Egg Family, Part 1 and Part 1 (contd.)', J.A.A.S., Vol. VII (1973), pp. 266-299 and 305-353For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 20-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistols By Wogdon & Barton Of London, Circa 1800With swamped rebrowned twist octagonal barrels (some old pitting) each with silver fore-sight, signed in gold along the top flat, and with refreshed Irish registration mark 'L-K 1565' and 'L-K 1566' respectively beyond, a gold line and band of engraved beadwork at the rear of each breech, gold-lined touch-holes, tangs each with back-sight and engraved with Britannia shields, drums and foliage, flat bevelled detented locks each signed in an oval supported by crossed palms, engraved with a starburst behind the gold-lined pan and with a martial trophy on the stepped-tail, engraved safety-catch (the other replaced) and cocks (one repaired), border engraved steels, and rollers, figured half-stocks each with dark horn fore-end cap and swelling flat-sided butt, trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, set triggers, and original ramrods, one with worm and threaded powder-measure (dented), the other with horn tip: in reproduction lined and fitted wooden case, the interior of the lid with hand-drawn 'trade' label, London proof mark and Wogdon's barrelsmith's mark 25.2 cm. barrels Footnotes:Robert Wogdon and John Barton were in partnership at 14 Haymarket, London between 1794 and 1803. For further information and for a very similar pair of pistols see John O'Sullivan & De Witt Bailey, Robert Wogdon, Wogdon & Barton, John Barton London Gunmakers 1764-1819, 2019, pp. 32-37 and 186-187For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 60-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket PistolBy Barber, London, Circa 1770With turn-off cannon barrel, border engraved action signed on a foliate and rococo scroll over each side, sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured rounded butt inlaid with silver wire scrollwork, and border engraved silver grotesque mask butt-cap (old patination, London proof marks and foreigner's mark 4.7 cm. barrelFootnotes:Probably by James 1 BarberFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket PistolsBy Bunney, London, Circa 1775With turn-off cannon barrels, border engraved actions each signed on a foliate and rocaille scroll over each side, border engraved cocks and steels, sliding thumbpiece safety-catches each engraved with a diamond-shaped motif on the bow, figured flat-sided butts, vacant silver escutcheons, and retaining most of their original burnished finish, Tower private proof marks (2)6.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:See footnote to lot 265For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock PistolsBy W. Guy, London, Circa 1760With turn-off cannon barrels, breeches engraved with a foliate scroll on both sides, border engraved actions each signed on a foliate scroll over both sides, border engraved steels and cocks, sliding trigger-guard safety-catches each decorated with a flower-head on the bow, and figured flat-sided butts with fluted bevelled edges (minor rust patination): in their lined and fitted mahogany case (lock mechanism replaced) with steel barrel-wrench, bullet mould and brass-mounted three-way powder-flask (dented on one side), the interior of the lid with Wattell Clark illustrated trade label (minor damage), the exterior with circular brass escutcheon incorporating a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark 5.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:William Guy was apprenticed to Richard Axon in 1742 and free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1751. He is recorded 'at the Gun in Bishopsgate St. near Cornhill' between 1763 and 1766Cf. another example by this maker and sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour and Modern Sporting Guns..., 29 July 2009, lot 585For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols By Henshaw, Strand, London, Circa 1780With cannon barrels each engraved with a band of foliage at the breech, border engraved box-lock actions each signed on foliate scrolls over both sides, foliate engraved thumbpiece safety-catches, trigger-guards each engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured swelling flat-sided butts each inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and rocailles, cast and chased silver vacant trophy of arms escutcheons, and silver grotesque mask butt-caps each with silver maker's mark of John King (some engraving refreshed and minor rust patination), London proof marks and Foreigner's mark (2)12.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour..., 26 November 2008, lot 401 The maker is almost certainly William 2 Henshaw recorded at Thanet Place, Strand, London in 1780For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off PistolBy Bunney, London, Birmingham Silver Hallmark For 1782, Maker's Mark Of Charles FreethWith brass cannon barrel, border engraved brass action signed on a foliate rococo scroll over each side (top jaw and screw old replacements), sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured swelling butt (minor chip on one side at the action) inlaid with silver line scrollwork and rocailles (minor losses), vacant silver escutcheon, and silver foliate butt-cap (some wear overall), Tower private proof marks 13.2 cm. barrelFootnotes:See footnote to lot 313For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Pair Of 28-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off PistolsBy Joiner, London, Birmingham Silver Hallmarks For 1779, Maker's Mark Of Charles FreethWith brass cannon barrels, border engraved box-lock actions (front of one pan repaired, cocks and steels replaced) each signed on a foliate rocaille over each side, sliding trigger-guard safety-catches each engraved with a flower-head on the bow, and figured rounded swelling butts each inlaid with silver wire scrollwork involving a rocaille on both sides, vacant silver escutcheons, and silver grotesque mask butt-caps, Tower private proof marks (2)13.5 cm. barrelsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols By King, London, Circa 1780With brass cannon barrels, border engraved brass box-lock actions each signed on a foliate and rococo scroll over each side, sliding trigger-guard safety-catches each engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured swelling butts each inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and rocailles, and silver foliate butt-caps each with Birmingham silver hallmarks, maker's mark of Charles Freeth, London proof marks and Foreigner's mark (2)13.8 cm. barrelsFootnotes:The maker is probably John 3 KingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An 18-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted Holster PistolBy Turvey Of London, Early 18th CenturyWith two-stage barrel, octagonal breech and plain tang (light pitting), signed rounded lock, moulded figured full stock (butt with minor repairs) with apron around the tang, mounts comprising border engraved flat side-plate with foliate terminal, cast vacant foliate escutcheon (probably replaced), spurred pommel with engraved flower-head on the cap centred on the retaining screw, faceted trigger-guard with foliate finial and engraved bow, turned baluster ramrod-pipes, and brass-capped ramrod, probably original, with iron worm, London proof marks and Edward Turvey's barrelsmith's mark 30.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:Edward 1 Turvey (d. 1724) was apprenticed to Godfrey Tailor in 1682, and turned over to Humphrey Pickfitt. Free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1690, he was elected Master in 1713For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 50-Bore Flintlock Pocket PistolBy Heylin, London, Circa 1760With turn-off cannon barrel, breech engraved 'London', foliate engraved tang (adapted), signed border engraved rounded lock (top jaw and screw replaced), figured half-stock (repaired around the tang) carved with foliage around the barrel tang and with swelling rounded butt, border engraved brass mounts comprising scroll side-plate with foliate finials, butt-cap (finial replaced), vacant escutcheon with a shell above and foliage below, trigger-guard with shell finial and engraved with a flower on the bow, trigger-plate, and no provision for a ramrod, Tower private proof marks and Heylin's barrelsmith's mark 5.8 cm. barrel Footnotes:Joseph Heylin, gunmaker and stonebow maker, was made free of the London Gunmakers' Company by redemption in 1757, was elected Assistant in 1773, Upper Warden in 1776, and Master in 1777. He was contractor to the East India Company, 1773-1777, to the Hudson's Bay Company, 1775-1777, and to the African Merchants Company in 1760. Also on the livery of the Worshipful Company of Vintners, his career was interrupted by bankruptcy in 1779 and he died in 1801. See Norman Dixon, 'Joseph Haylin, A Georgian Gunmaker 1730-1801', J.A.A.S., Vol. XVII, No. 3 (March 2002), pp. 155-189For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pocket PistolBy R. Barras, London, Circa 1730-40With cannon barrel engraved with a band around the breech, border engraved breech and action (cock expertly replaced), the former engraved 'London' and with a band of acanthus at the rear, and signed beneath the chiselled steel-spring, border engraved tang decorated with foliage and with trefoil-shaped finial over the breech, trigger-guard with finial en suite and decorated with a flower-head on the border engraved bow, figured swelling rounded butt with moulding around the tang, and cast and chased brass mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plate, vacant foliate escutcheon, and grotesque mask butt-cap, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark 8.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:This maker appears to be unrecordedFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 22-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistol Signed Turvey, Mid-18th CenturyWith russet three-stage cannon barrel, breech struck with maker's mark of Thomas Richards, russet tang, signed border engraved rounded lock (signature refreshed, mainspring replaced) decorated with foliage on the tail, figured half-stock (partly replaced in front of the lock) with rounded butt, cast and chased silver mounts comprising trophy of arms side-plate and vacant escutcheon, grotesque mask butt-cap, and iron trigger-guard with early form of acorn finial and engraved with a flower-head on the bow (worn, iron parts with some rust patination), private Birmingham proof marks 12.7 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 20 April 2011, lot 440For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pistol By Buckmaster, London, Mid-18th Century, Silver Maker's Mark IBWith cannon barrel, breech engraved 'London' beyond a scallop shell surmounted by a foliate loop, border engraved tang decorated with a scallop shell and foliage, signed border engraved rounded lock (cock and steel replaced), figured half-stock with rounded swelling butt, border engraved trigger-guard with foliate finial and decorated with a flower-head on the bow, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced trophy of arms side-plate and vacant escutcheon, and grotesque mask butt-cap, London proof marks and Buckmaster's barrelsmith's mark 13 cm. barrelFootnotes:Joseph Buckmaster was free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1728, and was elected Master in 1746 and 1757. He was Gunmaker to Ordnance between 1756 and 1760, and was convicted and fined for receiving arms bearing the King's mark in 1761. Following his death in 1764 the business was carried on by his widow Mary until 1790For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 25-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolBy Griffin, Bond Street, London, Mid-18th Century, Silver Maker's Mark JAWith cannon barrel, breech engraved 'Bond Street London', grooved border engraved tang decorated with foliage, signed border engraved rounded lock, cock (top jaw and screw replaced) and steel, figured half-stock with rounded swelling butt carved with an apron and shell around the barrel tang, trigger-guard with pointed border engraved finial and decorated with a flower-head on the bow, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced trophy of arms side-plate, vacant foliate escutcheon, a scallop shell above, and grotesque mask butt-cap (steel parts with light rust patination), London proof marks and Foreigner's mark 13.7 cm. barrelFootnotes:See footnote to lot 336For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com