An 18-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolBy Freeman, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith associated cannon barrel, breech engraved with a band of foliage at the rear, engraved 'London' on top and signed beneath the chiselled steel-spring, border engraved tang decorated with foliage, border engraved action (cock replaced), sliding trigger-guard safety-catch re-engraved with a star on the bow, figured rounded swelling butt (repairs) carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plate, foliate escutcheon engraved with owner's crest, and grotesque mask butt-cap (some wear and light pitting), London proof marks and Freeman's barrelsmith's mark 13.8 cm. barrelFootnotes:James, son of James Paul Freeman, was apprenticed to his father in 1730, free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1738, and elected Master in 1754. He died in 1756For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolBy W. Turvey, London, Circa 1745, Silver Maker's Mark JAWith cannon barrel, breech signed along the top and engraved 'London' beneath the chiselled steel-spring, border engraved tang decorated with foliage, border engraved action, cock and steel, trigger-guard engraved on the bow, figured rounded swelling butt (old repairs) carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising trophy of arms side-plate and vacant escutcheon, and grotesque mask butt-cap (light rust patination), London proof marks and Turvey's barrelsmith's mark 14.2 cm. barrel Footnotes:Probably by William 2 Turvey who was apprenticed to George Turvey in 1742, and free of the Gunmaker's Company in 1750For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pistol By Griffin, Bond Street, London, Circa 1760With cannon barrel, breech signed along the top, engraved with a band of foliage around the rear and 'Bond Street London' beneath the chiselled steel-spring, border engraved tang and action, the former decorated with foliage (cock and steel replaced), sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with an oval motif on the bow, figured rounded swelling butt, cast and chased mounts comprising trophy of arms side-plate, vacant foliate escutcheon with a scallop shell above, and grotesque mask butt-cap with unidentified maker's mark, London proof marks 13.7 cm. barrel Footnotes:Benjamin Griffin, father of Joseph, was apprenticed to Samuel Harrison in 1719. He was allowed to prove guns by the Gunmakers' Company between 1724 and 1731, and despite being told to give up work by the Gunmakers' Company he continued trading in Bond Street between 1735 and 1770, the year of his deathFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolsBy H. Delany, London, Circa 1740With cannon barrels numbered '1' and '2' respectively, breeches numbered to correspond and each engraved 'London', signed beneath the chiselled steel-spring and decorated with a band of foliage behind, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, border engraved actions, cocks (one retaining screw replaced) and steels, sliding trigger-guard safety-catches (one now fixed) each engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured rounded swelling butts each inlaid with silver wire scrolls either side of the tang and carved with a scallop shell behind, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates, foliate escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest, and grotesque mask butt-caps (some pitting), London proof marks and Foreigner's mark (2)13 cm. barrel Footnotes:Henry Delany (or Delaney), a Huguenot, was admitted to the freedom of the Gunmakers' Company in 1715. He is recorded as a maker of fine breech-loading sporting guns and silver-mounted pistols, and was the maker of a large crossbow with built-in cranequin in the collection of the Marquis of Bath, at Longleat. See J.F. Hayward, 'The Huguenot Gunmakers of London', J.A.A.S, Vol. VI, No. 4 (December 1968), pp. 124-125For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolsBy Geo.r Jones, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith cannon barrels, breeches each engraved with a band of foliage at the rear, engraved 'London' on top and signed beneath the chiselled steel-spring, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, border engraved actions, cocks (one retaining screw replaced) and steels, trigger-guards each engraved on the bow, figured rounded swelling butts (one repaired on one side of the pommel) each carved with foliage behind the tang, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates, foliate escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest, and grotesque mask butt caps (some rust patination), London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of Joseph Clarkson (2)14 cm. barrels Footnotes:George 2 Jones is recorded as 'Gunmaker, St. Martin's Lane, Long Acre, London'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Pair Of 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolsBy J. Smith, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith two-stage cannon barrels, breeches each engraved 'London', signed beneath the steel-spring (one with a patch of pitting over the signature) and with a band of foliage behind, waisted border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, border engraved actions, foliate engraved cocks and steels, trigger-guards each engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured rounded swelling butts (each with small repair behind the action on one side) carved with a simple shell behind the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates, vacant foliate escutcheons, and grotesque mask butt-caps, London proof marks and Evan Lloyd's barrelsmith's mark (2)13.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:The maker is probably John 5 Smith who was free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1712, and recorded as a gunlock maker at Little Gray's Inn Lane or Liquor Pond Street, London between 1743 and 1744Evan Lloyd was apprenticed to Isaac Morris in 1700 and free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1708 of which he was elected Assistant in 1727. He died in 1729For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted PistolsBy Collumbell, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith rebrowned swamped barrels each signed along the border engraved breech flat terminating in an elongated loop, tangs engraved with foliage, signed border engraved rounded locks, cocks and steel en suite, figured full stocks (one fore-end partly replaced, the other repaired) each with apron around the tang, border engraved brass mounts comprising pierced ribbon side-plates, escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest, a fleur-de-lys, spurred pommels each engraved on the cap with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guards each with a flower-head on the bow, turned baluster ramrod-pipes, and wooden ramrods, one with brass cap, London proof marks and Foreigner's mark (2)20.3 cm. barrels Footnotes:See footnote to the following lotFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare Pair Of Flintlock Blunderbuss-PistolsBy J.&W. Richards Of Birmingham, Circa 1800With barrels flared at the muzzle, the breeches each engraved with a slender line of beadwork and a foliate scroll, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage and a scallop shell, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks (one cock with minor fracture) each with safety-catch and large roller, figured full stocks (one with minor old split across the back of the butt), border engraved brass mounts comprising ovoidal side-nail plates, spurred pommels each decorated with a flower-head on either side and on the stepped cap, trigger-guards each with acorn finial and with flower-head in a diamond-shaped panel on the bow, vacant escutcheons, turned ramrod-pipes, and original horn-tipped ramrod with iron worm (the other ramrod missing), private Birmingham proof marks (2)22.9 cm. barrelsFootnotes:Joseph & William Richards are recorded in Birmingham between 1799 and 1817 where they had a factory. Between 1808 and 1810 they are recorded at 16 Staining Lane, London. Joseph is recorded as carrying on the business alone in Birmingham between 1815 and 1830For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Exceptional 88-Bore Flintlock Seven-Barrel Box-Lock Pepperbox RevolverBy John Twigg, London, circa 1781-87With hand-rotated bright turn-off barrels, border line engraved breech-block numbered to correspond with the barrels, rounded border engraved breech-housing, bright border engraved action signed within an oval against a martial trophy over each side, the left side with a Britannia shield and foliage suspended from a ribbon, the right side surmounted by a bird, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel and retaining traces of original blueing, adjustable blued steel-spring with rollers, wing-headed tension adjuster on the left side and barrel assembly retainer on the right, trigger-guard decorated with a bird amid foliage on the bow, flat-sided figured rounded butt (minor old bruising), and in fine condition apart from some minor rust staining 7.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceMrs. A.C. Eccles, Christie's London, Fine Arms and Armour, 8 December 1969, lot 176 (1,750 gns. to Neal)Clay P. Bedford Collection, Phoenix, Arizona (no. 1506)Christie's London, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 20 November 1991, lot 300 (£12,650 including premium, to the W. Keith Neal Foundation, P664)Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 25 October 2001, lot 202ExhibitedThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1971, cat. no. 199The Game Fair, Shuttleworth Old Warden Park, 27-29 July 2001LiteraturePeter Hawkins, The Price Guide to Antique Guns and Pistols, 1973, p.194The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Early Firearms of Great Britain and Ireland from the Collection of Clay P. Bedford, 1971, p. 177W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1740-1790, 1975, pp. 54-5 and 163, pls. 149-150Clay P. Bedford (1903-1991) was involved in a host of large-scale construction projects during his distinguished career with Kaiser Industries. These included the Central Highway in Cuba and the Boulder Dam. He was also a committed and knowledgeable collector, initially of Huguenot silver, and subsequently of British, then Continental antique firearms. Highlights from his very extensive firearms collection (much of it acquired from Keith Neal) were exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, in 1971, and at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, in 1977. The collection is now dispersedThis pistol, probably the finest surviving example of the later type of flintlock pepperbox revolver, fires the first five barrels individually, and the last two together, giving an impressive finaleFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A 19th century mahogany bow front sideboard, slightly oversailing top above a central frieze drawer and apron drawer, neighboured to the left with a deep drawer, the right a cupboard door, outlined throughout with boxwood and ebony stringing, tapered square legs, spade feet, 90.5cm high, 153cm wide, 67cm deep
Cello 29 1/4'' two piece back, ebony fingerboard, depth of rib 4 1/2'', upper bout 13 1/2'', middle bout 9 1/2'', lower bout 17 1/4'', no label, with bow in Hiscox Liteflite case Significant wear to back of neck from use, Instrument has marks from use and age. Only visible repairs appear to be: - lower of R/H F hole up middle bout. -rear button shows some evidence of repair. - small crack in lower bass rib approx 50mm. Also has a small crack from lower L/H F hole up to middle bout.
A Georgian mahogany bow front corner cabinet with hand painted scenes to door backs.Condition: loss to left bottom edge with other age related cracks appearing, replacement brass hinges with originals present in drawer, appears to be the original lock and key, overall patination and colour good.
A 19th Century mahogany bow fronted chest, the plain top with rosewood and satinwood strung edging over two short and three long graduated drawers with pressed brass drop handles, raised on splayed bracket feet, 104.3 cm wide x 53.5 cm deep x 104 cm highCondition ReportThere has been some patching to the top and cracking to veneers. Water marks, scuffing, etc. Replacement handles. Drawers have had repairs to the interiors variously. Otherwise general wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for more details.
Waltham Traveller gold plated lever hunter pocket watch, circa 1912, signed movement with compensated balance and regulator, no. 18420099, the dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, within a plain Empress case, 51mm - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - minor light marks. Glass - light marks. Hands - mild surface corrosion. Case - surface marks, rubbing to the case sides and back, some indentations to the case sides, rubbing to the bow, slight gap between the covers when closed. Crown - adjusting correctly. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Record lever gold plated pocket watch, signed 15 jewel 2 adjts. movement branded 'Lagaros A' with compensated balance and regulator, the dial with Arabic numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, blued steel moon hands, within a plain Star Dennison case, 51mm - Condition Report: - Movement - functioning correctly. Dial - faint hairlines and light marks. Glass - light marks. Hands - good. Case - surface marks, a few scratch marks to the case back, rubbing to the bow. Crown - adjusting correctly. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
A pair of silver and gold, ruby, diamond and split pearl drop earrings, a heart motif grain set with circular mixed cut rubies, possibly synthetic, and split pearls, surmounted with a ribbon bow set with split pearls, and with a brilliant cut diamond to the centre, all set in oxidised silver with gilding verso, to gold hook fittings, tested as approximately silver and 9ct gold, 31mm long, 2.92g (2)Condition report: Rubies are possibly synthetic.Gilding and oxidisation a little uneven in places.Surface reaching inclusions to the diamonds.
A silver and gold, emerald, diamond and split pearl drop pendant, a heart motif grain set with circular mixed cut emeralds and split pearls, surmounted with a ribbon bow set with split pearls, and with a brilliant cut diamond to the centre, all set in oxidised silver with gilding verso, to gold articulated 'V' bale, tested as approximately silver and 9ct gold, 27mm long, 1.30gCondition report: Oxidisation and gilding a little uneven in places.Surface reaching inclusions to the diamond and some of the emeralds.
A 9ct gold bracelet, with gathered bow style links joined by jump rings, to side lever clasp, London 1990, 185mm long, together with a 9ct gold chain by UnoAErre, import hallmark Birmingham 1989, 460mm long, 11.07g total (2)Condition report: Surface marks/scratches to gold.Wear to top of bolt ring to chain.
A quantity of silver and costume jewellery, to include a garnet bead bracelet and necklace suite, with silver spacer beads, a silver assorted gemstone torque bangle, set with agate, lapis lazuli, etc., a silver hollow tapered torque bangle, a silver Naval crown bar brooch, a silver paste set Naval crown brooch, a Chinese filigree bow brooch, etc. (qty.)Silver - 203.74g total
A quantity of costume jewellery, to include a gilt metal Trifari bow brooch, a gilt metal black enamel Napier necklace, a white metal Dolce & Gabbana ring, marked D&G 86B, a diamond set titanium band ring, two Swarovski pendants, an aventurine quartz bead necklace, a cornelian bead necklace, a pair of Toshikane ceramic earrings in the form of blue cockerels, with screw fittings and box, etc. (qty.)
A quantity of silver and costume jewellery, to include a silver boulder opal pendant, suspended on a figaro chain, a silver curb link bracelet, a silver locket and chain, silver brooches, a white metal Czech paste necklace, a gilt metal Trifari bow brooch, a section of yellow metal chatelaine, etc. (qty.)Silver - 98.10g total
Four pocket watches, to include a silver half hunter pocket watch, with blue enamel chapter ring to the front cover, white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, blued hands and subsidiary seconds dial, with metal bow, 96.20g, a rolled gold Elgin Watch Co. hunter pocket watch, movement no. 2656265, a sterling silver open-faced key wound pocket watch, Chester 1869, movement signed Wm Potts & Sons Leeds, movement no. 37820, 122.11g, and a metal open-faced chronograph pocket watch (4)Condition report: Silver half hunter pocket watch:Currently running. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running.Crown winds and hand set.Hairline cracks to dial. Losses to enamel chapter ring.Tarnish/scratches to case.Other three pocket watches:Not currently running.All with cosmetic wear/hairline cracks/scratches to case.
A sterling silver pair case verge fusee pocket watch, movement signed Jos Beall, St Ives, no. 40546, London 1826, 148.97g, together with a sterling silver open-faced key wound pocket watch, Birmingham 1907, a Continental silver open-faced pocket watch, a Continental silver top wind fob watch, a metal Albertina chain, and a quantity of watch keys (qty.)Condition report: Verge fusee watch:Currently running. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running. Hands do not align at 12. Harline cracks to dial.Both cases, dented, tarnished and scratched. Button to outer case worn through. Inner case does not close properly.Bow very loose. Open-faced pocket watch:Not currently running. Hairline cracks to dial, subsidiary seconds hand missing. Case tarnished, scratched and dented. Continental open-faced pocket watch:Not currently running.Missing glass.Cracks and discolouration to dial.Tarnish, scratches and dents to case.Fob watch:Not currently running.Glass cracked.Tarnish, scratches and dents to case.
A Vivienne Westwood cream leather large bow bag,the gathered front with large leather bow detail, dual rolled handles, gold tone hardware, zip top closure (zip pull missing) opening to internal zip and slip pockets, 38cm wide, 12cm deep, 35cm highCondition report: Good overall condition.Zip pull missing.Dirt marks to exterior leather.Some signs of use and wear to base. Interior with some dirt marks and dust particles.
Miniatur-Kassette, Umkreis Michael Mann, Nürnberg, um 1610/20 Rechteckiges Kästchen aus Messingblech auf vier Kugelfüßen. Durchbrochen gearbeitete Kantenverstärkungen, vorderseitig Scheinschlüsselloch. Scharniergelagerter Deckel mit beweglichem Tragegriff, verdecktes Schlüsselloch. Im Inneren gebläute Mechanik mit vier beweglichen Zuhaltungen, Kapelle mit Messingauflage. Originaler Hohldornschlüssel mit Dreipassreide. Allseitig fein geätzter Dekor. Schauseitig zwei türkische Krieger, auf der Rückseite ein Landsknecht mit Marketenderin, seitlich ein Paar in historischer Tracht. Auf dem Deckel zwei Portraitköpfe in Säulennischen, auf dem Boden ein springender Hirsch. Die Kantenverstärkungen mit einfach graviertem geometrischen Dekor. Maße 5 x 7,5 x 5 cm.Zustand: IIA miniature Nuremberg casket from the workshop of Michael Mann, circa 1610/20 The rectangular casket made of sheet brass, on four ball feet. Openwork edge reinforcements, a false keyhole at the front. The hinged lid with a movable carrying handle and a concealed keyhole. A blued mechanism in the interior with four movable latches, the chaplet with a brass appliqué. The original hollow shank key with trefoil bow. All surfaces adorned with fine etchings. Two Turkish warriors on the front, a lansquenet and a sutler on the back, a couple dressed in historical costume on the side. Two portrait heads between the columns on the lid, a leaping stag on the base. The edge reinforcements with simple, engraved, geometric embellishment. Dimensions 5 x 7.5 x 5 cm.Condition: II
Bedeutendes Bolzenvorhängeschloss aus Kloster Ottobeuren, süddeutsch, 1. Hälfte 17. Jhdt. Großes eisernes Bolzenvorhangschloss mit Appliken aus feuervergoldetem Messing (die Einfassung einer Kugel ergänzt) und Resten von floraler Gravur. Die beidseitigen Schlüssellöcher mit verriegelten Abdeckungen in Form von Maskaronen verschlossen. Die Verriegelung wird mittels eines Dorns gelöst, der von unten durch die Öffnungen der abschraubbaren Füße geführt wird. Originale Hohldornschlüssel mit gravierten und durchbrochen gearbeiteten Reiden. Der Schaft eines Schlüssels mit herzförmigem Profil, der zweite dreipassig gearbeitet. Sehr guter Allgemeinzustand, die Oberflächen leicht flugrostig. Voll funktionsfähig, dabei schriftliche Anleitung zum Öffnen und Schließen. Maße 18,5 x 14 x 6 cm.Der Überlieferung nach aus Kloster Ottobeuren von der Kasse des Prälaten stammend. Eine alte handschriftliche Notiz aus dem 19. Jhdt. zur Herkunft liegt bei. Zustand: IIA large South German padlock with two keys and covert mechanism, 1st half of the 17th century Large iron padlock with appliqués of fire-gilt brass (the trim of one ball replaced) and traces of floral engravings. The key holes on both sides concealed under bolted covers in the form of mascarons. The locking mechanism is released by a pin which is inserted from below into the openings of the detachable feet. Original hollow shank key with engraved and pierced bow. The shank of one key with heart-shaped profile, the second in the form of a trefoil. Very good overall condition, slightly rusty surfaces. In fully functioning order, with a written instruction on how to open and close the lock. Dimensions 18.5 x 14 x 6 cm.Allegedly from the Kloster Ottobeuren from the prelate’s strongbox. Enclosed a handwritten note from the 19th century with details on the origins.Condition: II
Großes barockes Türschloss mit Messingauflage, süddeutsch, um 1680 Reich geschweifte, durchbrochen gearbeitete eiserne Sockelplatte. Schlosskasten mit dreipassigem Federgehäuse, achtkantige Kapelle mit Scheibenknauf. Durchbrochen gearbeitete und gravierte Deckplatte aus Messing. Zugehöriges Widerlager mit Deckplatte aus Messing. Dazu nicht zugehörige Klinke (narbig) und nicht passender(!) Hohldornschlüssel mit durchbrochener Reide. Länge des Schlosses 39,5 cm, mit Widerlager 53 cm. Dornmaß 16,2 cm, Länge des Schlüssels 14,5 cm.Zustand: IIA large South German baroque lock for a door, circa 1680 Vividly curved, pierced iron base plate. Lock case with trefoil spring housing, octagonal chapel with disc pommel. Pierced and engraved brass cover plate. Associated counter bearing with brass cover plate. Including unassociated handle (pitted) and non-fitting (!) hollow shank key with pierced bow. Length of the lock 39.5 cm, with counter bearing 53 cm. Backset 16.2 cm, length of key 14.5 cm.Condition: II
A 20th century oak smokers bow chair, with partial slat back, red leatherette seat, on four turned legs and H stretcher, 82cm high (max), 69cm wide (max), floor to top of wooden seat 45cm. Viewing/collection at West Woodlands BA11 5ES. Payment at Standerwick BA11 2QB. No booking required. Lots to be collected within 7 days.
A 19th/20th century pine captains bow back chair, with turned spindle back, on four turned splayed legs and two stretchers, 78cm high (max), 45.5cm deep, floor to top of seat approximately 45cm. Viewing/collection at West Woodlands BA11 5ES. Payment at Standerwick BA11 2QB. No booking required. Lots to be collected within 7 days.
A 19th/20th century oak office chair, the bow back with carved decoration and turned spindle supports, on four legs, the central leg turned, with decorative X stretcher and on four casters, 81.2cm high (max), 53cm wide, 53.5cm deep, floor to top of seat 45cm. Viewing/collection at West Woodlands BA11 5ES. Payment at Standerwick BA11 2QB. No booking required. Lots to be collected within 7 days.
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