A Very Rare Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Over-And-Under Silver-Mounted Holster PistolsBy I. Steward, Henley, Late 17th/Early 18th CenturyWith shortened three-stage barrels, border engraved breeches signed in capitals along the upper top flat and each decorated with a scallop shell on the upper flats at the rear (engraving probably refreshed), border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, a scallop shell and a 'Green Man' mask, border engraved rounded back-action locks each decorated with foliate scrolls, the left locks also with a scallop shell, and the right locks signed in capitals (two cocks expertly replaced), figured fluted fore-ends and moulded butts, the latter each carved with a foliate apron around the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising border engraved pommels each decorated with graduated spheres along the spurs and with strawberry foliage inhabited by a bird on both sides, grotesque mask caps, trigger-guards each with small trefoil-shaped finial and decorated with foliage on the border engraved bow, vacant escutcheons each with pierced foliate border surmounted by a grotesque mask, and later wooden ramrods each with steel worm (barrels and locks with some light pitting)(2) 25.8 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceChristie's South Kensington, The J.C.L. Knapton Collection of Antique Firearms, 28 February 1990, lot 96I. Steward appears to be unrecordedFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A Rare .65 Flintlock Enclosed Lock Volunteer CarbineBy Henry Nock, London, Circa 1800With sighted two-stage twist barrel cut with Baker-style seven-groove rifling making three-quarters of a turn, and with bayonet bar mounted on the right side of the muzzle, octagonal patent breech (minor old bruising) engraved 'H. Nock Patent', signed Nock patent screwless lock engraved with a starburst over the front retaining hook, figured three-quarter stock (some old bruising) with padded leather-covered cheek-piece, brass mounts including butt-plate engraved '145' on the heel tang, Baker-pattern butt-trap cover, and trigger-guard engraved '471' on the bow, iron loops, and original iron ramrod, the stock with indistincly stamped initials opposite the lock and 'WT' stamp in the ramrod-channel, London proof marks 66.6 cm. barrel Footnotes:Rifled carbines of this pattern were produced by Henry Nock on a commercial basis and supplied to Volunteer Companies, including the London & Westminster Light Horses Volunteers. See Jeff Paine, 'The Light Horse Volunteers' Rifled Carbine', The Canadian Journal of Arms Collecting, vol. 34, no. 4 (November 1996), pp. 111-115; and David Sadler, 'Volunteer Carbine by Henry Nock', Caps & Flints, No.1 (February 2020), pp. 18-25Cf. another example (No.12) sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 29 April 2010, lot 274For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 10-Bore Flintlock 1796 Pattern Heavy Cavalry PistolCirca 1800With plain barrel and tang (light surface pitting), border engraved rounded lock (one side nail, top jaw and screw replaced, pan pitted) with 'GR' crowned and 'TOWER' across the tail, figured full stock (fore-end repaired) with rounded butt, regulation brass mounts including trigger-guard engraved '4 DRAS' over 'B46' on the bow, and iron ramrod, King's proof marks 23 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 16-Bore Flintlock New Land Pattern Service PistolCirca 1800With plain barrel and tang (some pitting), flat bevelled lock with 'GR' crowned and 'TOWER' across the stepped tail, ring-neck cock, safety-catch, figured full stock with Ordnance Storekeeper's mark above the tail of the lock, regulation brass mounts including trigger-guard engraved '1st H' over 'A15' on the bow, and stirrup ramrod, King's proof marks 22.9 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 24-Bore Centre-Fire Hammer Gun Converted By R. Ringer, Gt. Orford St., Norwich, Circa 1870Rebuilt from percussion, with rebrowned twist three-stage sighted barrel, octagonal breech becoming polygonal, border engraved action signed in capitals beneath and decorated with foliate scrollwork, rotary under-lever, border engraved flat bevelled lock (signature obscured) and hammer all en suite, figured butt with chequered grip, chequered take-down fore-end with dark horn cap, engraved steel butt-plate (engraving worn) and scroll trigger-guard, the latter decorated with a gun dog in a landscape on the bow, and vacant silver escutcheon (worn overall), Birmingham proof marks 71.8 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 20-Bore Flintlock D.B. Sporting Gun By Cartmell, Thomas, Doncaster, Early 19th CenturyExpertly reconverted from percussion, with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in capitals along the rib, breeches each with gold line and gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved tang with sighting groove and decorated with foliage, border engraved flat bevelled locks each signed in capitals and sparsely decorated with foliage, cocks decorated en suite, rainproof pans and rollers, figured half-stock (fore-end broken through beneath the front of the locks and with contemporary internal steel repairs) with cheekpiece and chequered grip, steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a gundog and gamebirds on the border engraved bow and with a starburst on the tang scroll, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, the former engraved with owner's monogram above the date 1809, and later brass-mounted ramrod (some old wear), London proof marks 69.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceBonhams Oxford, Antique Arms and Militaria, 13 May 2009, lot 226Thomas Cartmell is recorded at High Street, Doncaster, Yorkshire between 1817 and 1822For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased 20-Bore Flintlock D.B. Sporting Gun By J.M. Burnie, Berwick, Circa 1815With rebrowned twist sighted barrels each stamped 'EXTRA FINE TWISTED STUBBS' beneath towards the breeches, recessed border engraved breeches each with gold line, rectangular gold-lined maker's stamp (one with replaced gold) and platinum-lined touch-hole, the rib between engraved with a starburst, border engraved tang decorated with martial trophies, starbursts and foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each decorated with a starburst behind the rainproof pan and with foliage on the stepped tail, engraved cocks and steels each with a roller bearing on a ramp on the steel-spring, figured half-stock (some old bruising and minor split in front of the left lock) with chequered grip, steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a gundog and gamebird in a landscape on the border engraved heel tang, trigger-guard with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow and with a starburst on the scrolled tang, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted ramrod, probably original: in contemporary lined and fitted wooden case (the front with some old worming) with some accessories including mainspring clamp, pan brush and shot-flask, the leather body tooled with pheasants in a landscape within a circular border of beadwork on both sides, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (stained), the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, private Birmingham proof marks 73.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:James Burnie is recorded in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland between 1810 and 1828For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 10-Bore Flintlock Sporting GunBy S. Bowdler, Circa 1740With rebrowned barrel slightly flared towards the muzzle and with silver fore-sight, breech engraved 'JOHN HARMAN, LONDON' within an elongated loop along the tapering top flat and with a band of foliage at the rear (engraving refreshed), gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved tang grooved for sighting and decorated with foliage, rounded lock with moulded border and signed in capitals, the pan with water-drains, figured full stock (muzzle-band missing) with extended butt, carved with a scallop shell behind the barrel tang, and inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and silver dots, steel mounts comprising side-plate chiselled and pierced with foliage and a scallop shell, chiselled vacant escutcheon with a shell above, butt-plate engraved along the heel tang, trigger-guard with early form of acorn finial and engraved with an oval motif on the bow, turned ramrod-pipes, and later ramrod, private Birmingham proof marks, barrelsmith's mark SB, probably of Bowdler 75.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceW. Keith Neal CollectionChristie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 8 November 1995, lot 103LiteratureW. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1740-1790, 1975, pl. 520S. Bowdler appears to be unrecordedFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 16-Bore Silver-Mounted Flintlock Sporting GunBy William Bailes, London, London Silver Hallmarks For 1763, Maker's Mark Of John AllenWith rebrowned two-stage barrel with turned girdle and silver spider fore-sight, signed octagonal breech section engraved with a band of beadwork at the rear and with gold-lined touch-hole, finely engraved grooved tang, large signed flat lock retained by two screws and with moulded border, roller, engraved safety-catch and tail, figured half-stock (minor bruising, cracked at the rear side-nail, chipped above and in front of the lock) carved in relief with a shell behind the barrel tang, chequered grip with a dot in the centre of each diamond, cast and chased silver butt-plate and trigger-guard each decorated with rococo designs, the trigger-guard with a martial trophy in relief on the bow and a bouquet of flowers and foliage on the finial, silver rear ramrod-pipe (replaced), horn fore-end cap, and later horn-tipped ramrod (iron parts with some scattered minor pitting), London proof marks and Foreigner's mark 98.8 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceThe Marquess of Zetland, Aske, Nr. Richmond, Yorkshire (anon sale, Sotheby & Co., London, 20 December 1977, lot 235 - £990 including premium, to Neal)W. Keith Neal Collection, G352Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 25 October 2001, lot 54Sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 20 April 2011, lot 334Literature:W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Messrs Griffin & Tow And W. Bailes, 1989, pp. 176-178, pls. 83 a-dAlmost certainly made for Sir Lawrence Dundas, Bt. (d. 1781), 'The Nabob of the North', patron of Robert Adam, Thomas Chippendale, Pierre Langlois and Johann ZoffanyWilliam Bailes (circa 1700-1766) was at Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury from 1748 until his death. He is credited by Sir Thomas Frankland (in Cautions to Young Sportsmen) with the invention of the under-rib as fitted to the barrel of this gunFor John Allen see footnote to lot 200For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 12-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Sporting GunSigned Griffin, London Silver Hallmarks For 1757, Maker's Mark of John AllenProbably reconverted from percussion, with French barrel retaining traces of gilt lines around the muzzle and foliate decoration around the silver fore-sight, part octagonal breech en suite and with indistinct Parisian maker's name along the top flat, perhaps 'LABORD A PARIS', the flat tapering to the fore-sight, foliate engraved tang grooved for sighting, border engraved rounded lock (side nails not tightening) now engraved 'GRIFFIN' on a foliate scroll, and decorated with a shell and foliage on the tail, safety-catch engraved en suite, figured full stock (some old bruising, fore-stock with some old splits, repairs and partly replaced at the muzzle) carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced trophy of arms side-plate, vacant foliate escutcheon with a shell above, butt-plate with a scallop shell and foliage against trellised grounds on the heel tang, border engraved trigger-guard with flowering finial and with Bacchus mask and vines against a trellised ground on the bow, turned ramrod-pipes, and ramrod with replaced brass tip 97.3 cm. barrel Footnotes:For a flintlock sporting gun by Henry Nock and with a very similar trigger-guard, see W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1740-1790, 1975, pl. 399For John Allen see footnote to lot 200For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare English 22-Bore Flintlock Breech-Loading Repeating Magazine Rifled Carbine On The Lorenzoni PrinicpleBy Martindall Of London, Second Half Of The 17th CenturyWith sighted three-stage barrel octagonal becoming polygonal at the breech, raised octagonal moulding at the muzzle, and rifled with eight spiral grooves, rounded back-action lock (steel an old replacement) signed in capitals on a banner held by a cherub with elaborate foliate body, a grotesque mask in profile behind the expertly replaced cock, the latter engraved with a serpent bordering the retaining screw, automatically cocked via a flat bar engaging with a brass circular breech-block and operated by a replacement side-lever with button terminal, the back of the action damascened in gold with symmetrical scrolling foliage, foliate engraved primer magazine cover, hinged magazine cover for balls on the left, later figured butt with brass butt-plate, the latter with hinged trap-cover, and steel trigger-guard engraved with a flower-head on the bow (some old rust patination overall) 48 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceSotheby's London, Arms, Armour and Militaria, 23 April 1985, lot 319Christie's London, Antique Arms And Armour, 18 March 1987, lot 203William Martindall is recorded 'At the Sign of the Stirrop in Chiswell-Street, neer the new Artillery ground, there are made and sold by William Martindall, from the pocket Pistol to the whole Cannon, all sorts of guns are charged with three or four several charges, also swords with pistols of like nature...' (Mercurius Publicus, 5-12 December 1661). He was appointed Gunsmith-in-Ordinary to Charles II in 1662 and died in 1666. For a similar carbine see W. Keith Neal and D.H.L Back, Great British Gunmakers 1540-1740, 1984, p. 285, pl. 112For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare 18-Bore Flintlock Breech-Loading Silver-Mounted Rifled CarbineBy H. Delaney Of London, Circa 1730With two-stage turn-off barrel with turned swelling muzzle, rifled with eight spiral grooves and fitted with retaining ring working on a hinged bar at the breech, signed border engraved action and breech, the latter engraved with a band of foliage between small spheres in front of the rounded ramp at the rear and with three graduated spheres along the top, border engraved tang, rounded cock and steel decorated en suite, the first secured by a screw and with a trefoil extending over the breech, figured moulded butt (some old scratches and bruising, repaired above the action) carved with foliage behind the tang and forward of the comb, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plate, vacant foliate escutcheon with drapery on each side and grotesque mask above, border engraved butt-plate with graduated spheres along the sharply pointed heel tang extending along the comb of the butt, and border engraved iron trigger-guard with pointed finial and a floret on the bow (light rust patination), indistinct marks, probably London proof marks 51.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Mark and Peter Dineley Collections, sold in these Rooms, 27 November 2019, lot 498For Delaney see footnote to lot 118 Cf. a pair of related carbines by the same maker and sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour & Modern Sporting Guns, 11 May 2016, lot 232For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Very Rare 32-Bore (.500) Flintlock Ferguson-Action Breech-Loading Park RifleBy Durs Egg, London, Circa 1790With rebrowned slightly swamped octagonal sighted barrel rifled with six spiral grooves and signed along the top flat in front of the loading aperture, silver fore-sight, and engraved with a line of beadwork in front of the back-sight, border engraved tang decorated with flowering foliage, signed border engraved flat lock (cock an old replacement) decorated with a bird in flight and foliage at the stepped tail, and with roller bearing on a ramp on the steel-spring, figured half-stock with dark horn fore-end cap, the butt (some old splits) with cheekpiece, characteristically chequered grip and carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, steel butt-plate decorated with a musical trophy on the border engraved heel tang, trigger-guard lever with foliage suspended from a ribbon on the bow, under-rib (one ramrod-pipe replaced), and later brass-mounted ramrod (some old rust patination), London proof marks 72.4 cm. barrel Footnotes:Captain Patrick Ferguson (1744-80) patented his improved version of the La Chaumette breech-loading system in 1776. He employed the quick thread on the breech-plug which enabled it to be lowered by one turn of the trigger-guard (already used by Bidet in London in the 1720s), but he improved the action to prevent jamming after a few rounds mainly by cutting a recess into the plug (for grease) and vertical grooves across the screw threads. The present rifle incorporates both these improvementsFerguson demonstrated his rifle most successfully to the Board of Ordnance and to the King, whom he told that he could fire seven shots in a minute although 'he would not undertake in that time to knock down above five of His Majesty's enemies'. Initially two rifles were made by Durs Egg, followed by the production of one hundred, which a company of Volunteer riflemen were trained to use. Under Ferguson's leadership the riflemen fought with distinction in the American War of Independence at the battle of Brandywine Creek in 1777, but Ferguson was badly wounded, and Sir William Howe, said to have been insulted because Ferguson's corps was raised without his knowledge, disbanded it, returning the men to their units. For the next two years Ferguson led raids with small bodies of troops in the Jerseys and the south, and fought under Tarleton. He was killed at the battle of King's Mountain, in North Carolina, on 7 October 1780, the only British officer with over a thousand loyal AmericansFor a related example see the Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 8 November 1995, lot 137. For Durs Egg see footnote to lot 163For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Regency oval inlaid mahogany and marquetry wine cooler the oval crossbanded top with central fan patera and husk inlay to the outer edge, above a four panel body with husk and ribbon and bow inlay and a strung base, raised on square tapering legs with blind fret husk carvings terminating with spade feet, the interior has been adapted to hold a bottle/glass stand, 24 x 18in. (60.9 x 45.7cm.), 26¼in. (66.6cm.) high. *Small losses of veneer and some splits around the base, mostly near the legs, the interior has been altered to accept a glass/bottle tray which has pierced the interior liner.
An early 20th century hand painted wooden rocking horse dapple grey body with leatherette saddle and reins, mounted on red painted wooden bow rockers, missing stirrups, 60 x 34in. (152.4 x 86.36cm.) high. *Horse in original, enjoyed, condition with rubbing, multiple scratches and paint losses but basically sound. The rockers sound and repainted.
* Car Mascot 'Caprice'. Motorboat Racing Radiator Embellishment, circa 1913, an early motorboat racing radiator ornament by A.E.Lejeune Co. of heavy cast bronze representing an individual racing motorboat, finely detailed with incised name to bow, mounted upon a matching bronze twin-eared radiator-cap, stamped with maker's mark to base (probably a special commission design), length 17cm QTY: (1)
* Ballooning Broadsides. Second and Last Ascent of the Vauxhall Balloon, Previously to its return to England. The Authoraties of Paris having most kindly once more ranted the use of the Barracks for this purpose, The Last Ascent of the Celebrated Vauxhall and Nassau Balloon Will take place, as before, at the Rue du Faubourg Poissonniere At One O'clock, Next Monday, January 9, 1837, There will be Seats for Ten Ladies and Gentlemen; To Be Conducted By Mr. Green. Being is 228th Ascent..., [Paris]: Julius Didot, Senior, 4, boulevard d'Enfer, [1837] printed broadside using a variety of typefaces on pale yellow wove paper, circular ink stamp to upper right, 41 x 25cm, in very good condition, together with Cremorne Gardens, Chelsea. Lessee, Mr. James Ellis. Open Every Day (Except Saturday, on which day the Establishment is entirely devoted to Tavern Purposes). Last Week But One! Grand Day Fete and Evening Ascent! Monday Sept. 20th [dated 1847 in contemporary ink manuscript], Lieut. G. B. Gale Will ascend in his novel Balloon the Prince of Wales, at Nine o'clock precisely, and when at an immense altitude, he will desent from the upper to the lower Car, and discharge a Grand Display of Fireworks! By that emient Pyrotechnist, Chevalier Mortram..., [1847], double page printed broadside on thin wove paper, 38 x 50cm, a few marginal closed tears and minor loss to head of fold, minor archival tissue repair, plus 4 other related Ballooning broadsides, circa.1837-47, including Balloons! Balloons! Monday August; 25th, 1845..., Mr Green will ascend in the Great Nassau Balloon from Cremorne Gardens..., August 27th Mr Green will make another Night Ascent at 10 o'clock amidst the effervescence of Fireworks..., [1845], printed broadside by S.G. Fairbrother, 31 Bow Street, Covent Garden, 25 x 11cm,Cremorne Gardens.Two Balloons. Balloon Race between Mr. Green's Balloons, the Albion and Coronation! The Latest Betting is 5 to 4 in favour of the old Coronation! Monday August 24th 1846, 25 x 13cm, Cremorne Gardens..., Nassau Balloon! and Monkey Race in Two Parachutes, Monday September 7th, 1846, 25 x 13cm, some loss to the word 'Cremorne' to upper left corner, Cremorne Gardens, on the banks of the Thames, Chelsea..., Fetes & Galas every day. On Monday, July 15th, a Balloon Night Ascent by Lieut. Gale and a Lady, and Superb Discharge of Fireworks from the Car by the Chevalier Mortram, circa 1840's, printed broadside by John K. Chapman, 5 Shoe Lane and Peterborough Court, Fleet Street, 37 x 13cm, and two small Balloon Ascent printed tickets, one for the Surrey Zoological Gardens Grand Victoria Fete July 17th 1837 and another for the Cremorne Gardens Balloon Ascent of "Le Geant" circa 1840 QTY: (8)
A ruby and diamond negligee style bow necklace, the bow grain set with graduated rose cut diamonds and calibré cut rubies, articulated bars (one broken, part included), each terminating in a claw set old European cut diamond, estimated approximate weight 0.20ct each, length of bow 5cm, unmarked, tested as 18ct gold and platinum, suspended from a trace link chain, length 27cm, total length 42cm, chain tested as platinum, gross weight 7.1g
Unsigned - A 19th century silver open faced travelling compass, circa 1812, the white dial, 50mm diameter, with steel pointer, black 32 point compass rose and chemin de fer chapter ring with Arabic degree indicators, case, 51mm diameter with stirrup shaped pendant bow and locking lever at 12 o'clock, verso plain and polished with London hallmarks for Sterling silver, casemaker's mark lacking, 62.2g gross Crystal: Complete. Some minor grizzling to the edge and very minor surface scratches. Some dust under the crystal.Dial: In good condition generally. Two hairline cracks (one from SW to NW, the other from SE to NW)Movement: Pointer moves freely. Locking mechanism not fully operational.Case: Overall in good condition. Some surface scratches, minor dents and dings as to be expected and commensurate with wear and use. Hallmarks a little rubbed but readable. Probably originally within an outer case (as a pair case), outer case lacking.
Cropp and Farr - A multi gemstone bracelet, various oval shaped cabochon gemstones to include, peridot, amethyst and garnet, each spaced by bow shaped links, length 18cm, width approximately 7mm, push-in clasp with figure of eight safety catch, hallmarked Birmingham, 9ct gold, dated 1958, weight 15g
A 76-piece set of Edward VII silver flatware with 92 additions, mark of Josiah Williams & Company (George Maudsley Jackson & David Landsborough Fullerton), London 1906, 'Kings' pattern with shell back, comprising 12 table forks, 6 tablespoons, 12 dessert forks, 12 dessert spoons, 12 soup spoons, 12 teaspoons, 6 coffee spoons, a basting spoon, a soup ladle and 2 sauce ladles, together with 11 table knives, mark of Holland, Son & Slater (John Aldwinckle & James Slater), London 1883 and 12 dessert knives mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson), Sheffield 1912, all with filled handles and steel blades, a pair of fish servers, 12 pairs of fish eaters and 12 pairs of dessert forks and knives, all with mother of pearl handles and silver tines and blades, mark of Crichton Brothers (Lionel Alfred Crichton), London 1913, 12 ice cream spoons, mark of Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1911, a 3-piece carving set with filled handles and steel blades, 2 salt spoons, a mustard spoon and a tablespoon, together with some sundry silver plated items, 180.5ozt gross weighable silver, presented in a freestanding bow fronted wooden canteen raised on four cabriole legs with ball and claw feet, the two removable drawers lined in green felt 97 x 50cm, 81cm high (168)
A trio of amethyst jewels, first, the openwork floral pendant set with split pearls, a round faceted amethyst and a pear shaped amethyst, unhallmarked, stamped '15CT', surmounted by a split pearl and suspended from a fine link chain, barrel clasp stamped '9CT'; second, the bracelet, set with five oval faceted amethysts each spaced by a bow set with split pearls, push-in oval shaped clasp with safety chain, unmarked, stamped '9CT'; third, the ring with a claw set octagonal amethyst, approximately 5.15 x 9.1, estimated approximate weight 5.40ct, unmarked, tested as '9CT', gross weight 19.8g (3)
A star ruby and diamond bow brooch by Geoffrey Turk, centred with an oval star ruby cabochon of 10.5 x 7.5 x 5.1 mm in a collet, flanked by abstractly textured loops with diamond accents, draping two ribbons pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, fitted with hinged pin stem and roll-over catch, London hallmarks for 18ct gold, maker's mark 'GT', 1998, overall 5.3 x 4.1 cm, total weight of item 18.3 grams.There are multiple surface-reaching fracture of the star ruby
A collection of various brooches to include a 19th century large cameo brooch, depicting a seated lady, size approx 65 x 50mm, unmarked yellow metal possibly gold, along with a pietra dura brooch also mounted in yellow metal, size approx 52 x 42mm, a/f some cracks, together with a Scottish dirk pin set with various agates and paste in white metal, length approx 90mm, together with a filigree butterfly a marcasite set dragon fly both in white metals and a gilt metal bow brooch (1 bag) Further details: wear and tear commensurate with age abrasions
A black quilted jacket with a pink rose design and beige braiding, 1980s. An original 1920s jet beaded tabard/panels with a cream lace neckline back and front, which would fit over an underslip. A lurex shift dress in candy pink with gold lurex leaf design, 1960s, long slightly fluted sleeves and metal zip, size 14. 1960s woollen suit by Kashmoor - with Chanel-style fully-lined jacket with Peter Pan collar, edged in braiding, with covered buttons and slit pockets, and matching slim pencil skirt, size 12. A pink plastic halter-neck dress/play suit with cross-over straps, nylon zip, 1970s/80s - very avant garde! A deep pink/peach decorative swimming cap, shaped to the head, with floral motifs. A peach evening clutch bag with large decorative bow, 1960s/70s. (7)
'They call me Mellow Yellow!' A yellow crimplene mini coat dress with a silver thread running through, 1960s, neckline and front fastening has a frill, covered buttons, frilling round cuffs, size 10/12. A pale lemon lace 1960s bridesmaid dress with lace bodice and sleeves and satin bow at waist, metal zip, the lace skirt splits to reveal a satin panel. A yellow satin and lace evening or bridesmaid's dress with bodice and sleeves in lace and sateen skirt, mid 1960s, metal zip. A classic white evening gown in satin with a faux fur collar and cuffs in black by Hopeless Romantic, American size 6; English size 10/12. A gold lurex stole with long silk tassels, late 1950s. (5)
A 9ct gold ruby and diamond set spray brooch, comprising collet set round mixed cut sapphires and rubies, pin and roller clasp fittings, length approx 25mm, along with a similar pair of stud earrings, length approx 10mm, combined total gross weight approx 3.7gms along with a 9ct gold bow brooch, comprising scrolled decoration, length approx 44mm, weight approx 5.6gms Further details: good all stones present, some abrasions to stones, one earrings setting slightly split, wear and tear commensurate with age
An Elizabeth II half Sovereign, dated 2005, mounted within a 9ct gold mount, the bow top set to the centre with a round mixed cut ruby, the bow loops set with small grain set diamonds, suspended from a fine link chain, length approx 18'', total gross weight approx 11.6gms, along with a matching pair of bow earrings, both in a Royal Mint 'classics' box Further details: good all stones present and intact, minor wear and tear commensurate with age
A collection of short coats and capes to include: a black velvet coat with bow at the back of the neckline. A white faux fur full length jacket by Astraka, sleeves edged in silver thread, satin lining with flower emblems, 1960s/70s. A faux fur stole in Arctic white with satin embossed lining with a floral design. A vintage black slub fur with a black fox collar and cuffs, 1960s/70s. (4)
A Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd 9ct gold pocket open faced pocket watch, comprising a signed silvered dial, gilt numeral indices, case approx 45mm, keyless wind, (missing bow top) case back with presentation inscription, total gross weight approx 50gms along with a silver cased Kendal & Dent, silvered dial with painted gilt Arabic indices, subsidiary at 6, case approx 4mm, keyless wind, case back inscribed and dated 1958 General condition: crazing to glass, winds and ticking, missing bow top, wear and tear commensurate with age Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
A collection of antique jewellery to include a gilt metal and paste bead work bracelet, with ornate floliate beaded decoration, width approx 50mm with a gilt paste set box clasp, length approx 160mm, silk lined, along with a early 19th century painted portrait miniature silver 800 brooch with seed pearl surround, bow top, in case, together with a gilt necklace created from watch movement grilles, Victorian paste set clasps, a later Plique a jour silver 925 brooch featuring a tree design, suspending a cultured pearl and a paste set white metal Riviera necklace (one stone detached) Further details: good some wear and tear commensurate with age marks to paste set necklace
GG 750 (Anhänger nicht punziert, geprüft). Ankerkette mit Behang (nicht abnehmbar) in Form einer tropfenförmigen, goldfarben lüstrierenden Südseezuchtperle, ø 12 mm, die von drei Diamantnavetten und einem Diamanttropfen bekrönt werden. Schliffe mit Bow-Tie-Effekt. Federringverschluss. L. 39 cm. 8,5 g.
ERCOL, WINDSOR MODEL 384 DROP LEAF DINING TABLE AND FIVE MODEL 449 DINING CHAIRS, CIRCA 1960-69 all in elm and beech, the table on splayed supports, the chairs with bow top spindle backs over splayed stretchered supportstable 70cm high, 116cm wideQty: 6Stable, there are scratches and gouges to top which would certainly benefit from attention, similar but lesser to leaves, stains and marks to supports; the two earlier chairs with three spindles are both heavily worn with bleaching, marks and heavy scuffs, one of the seats chipped to one side; the later chairs with five spindles with similar but lighter general wear including scuffs and marks to top rails and supports; all chair spindles secure; there are some small bites to table supports also
Freres Melly, A Paris. A gilt metal key wind open face pocket watch with Vernis Martin portraitDate: Circa 1790Movement: Gilt full plate fusee verge, pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulation, square baluster pillarsDial: White enamel, black Roman numerals interspersed with zircons, black outer minute track with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, winding aperture at 2, gilt handsCase: Consular form with applied three colour gold bezel foliate decoration, portrait to reverse in Vernis Martin after a self-portrait of Rubens, diamond set push piece, D shaped bowSigned: Dial & movementSize: 44mmFootnotes:The oval portrait to the reverse is strikingly similar both in the detail and colour to the two self-portraits painted by Rubens, one of 1622 in Windsor Castle and the other, originally given by the artist to the Provencal antiquary Nicolas Fabris de Peiresc in 1628, now in the National Gallery, Canberra, Australia. It is, highly unusually for a small object such as a watch, painted in Vernis Martin, this having a degree of blistering very similar to that often found on oil paintings. Vernis Martin is a lacquer substitute perfected by the French martin brothers generally found on highly sought after late eighteenth century painted furniture.Provenance:Rt. Hon Marguerite, Lady Hastings and Rt Hon. Lord Hastings, Sothebys & Co December 15th 1958 lot 131T P Camerer Cuss CollectionIllustrated:The Country Life Book of Watches, T P Camerer Cuss, Country Life, 1967, colour plate IIThe Camerer Cuss Book of Antique Watches, T P & T A Camerer Cuss, AC C 1976, colour plate 3Reference:David Howarth, Rubens's 'owne pourtrait', Apollo Magazine Oct. 1990For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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