A SMALL BRONZE SALUTING CANNON, 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY FRENCH with multi-stage barrel strongly moulded at the muzzle, formed with raised astragals, engraved with a cypher on the first reinforce (rubbed), a pair of plain trunnions, a pair of dolphin lifting-handles on an engraved ground, globose cascable formed with a moulded vent above: on a brass carriage with brass spoked wheels 29.2cm; 11 1/2in barrel 1cm; 3/8in bore
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A BRONZE SALUTING CANNON BY BUTTALL, MID-18TH CENTURY, LONDON, with tapering multi-stage barrel belled at the muzzle and engraved with the Prince of Wales` feather`s, engraved `H+M` on the second reinforce, struck with London view and proof marks, the maker`s mark, and impressed `Buttall Minories` on the first reinforce, a pair of plain trunnions, raised vent field, moulded base ring and globose cascable, in rich brown patinated condition: on a later wooden stand 27.5cm; 10 3/4in barrel 2.3cm; 7/8in boreJonathon Buttall, a gunmaker, is recorded as an apprentice in the Founders` Company circa 1741-8. He also supplied brass furniture for small arms to the Ordnance.
A quantity of metalware collectables, including; a gilt bronze wall clock, early 20th century, with white enamel dial and floral pierced frame (27cm), a pair of bronze book ends modelled as mythological dolphins, four oval 19th century prints in giltwood frames, a magnifying glass with carved mother of pearl handle, a Black Forest carved handle and sundry.
A Russian gilt bronze mounted malachite and Karelian birch letter holder, retailed by Nicholls and Plincke, mid 19th century, the hinged front lifting to reveal a velvet lined concertina action interior, the reverse with applied label `NICHOLLS AND PLINCKE Magasin Anglairs A `ST PETERSBORG`. 32cm x 26.5cm.

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