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Click here to subscribeA suede and leather Croft Ltd size 12 wine coloured dress, fitted waist, pleated skirt, with stitching detailing on collar, edging around button front, midi length, early 1970's; a bottle green suede skirt and matching waistcoat, size 12, circa 1981; a camel colour tiered skirt with fringing and belt with matching sleeveless top and studded ties a the side eyelets; a tweed checked skirt and matching buttoned cape in tweed, made by Gordon John, size 10/12 (4)
A Jeano Cerruti halter neck dress in size small. Limited edition, and in the colour Icelandic blue. It has a single shoulder strap. The dress is two layered and has an asymmetric hem, with an overdress in sateen and an underskirt of nylon and tulle which is full length. The bodice and hem is edged in small cream beading detail.A full length 1970s-80s high waisted evening gown with a swathed chiffon bodice. It has a rose corsage under the bust line. It has a small train, and an asymmetrical full length tiered skirt of chiffon and nylon. An Edwardian lace blouse in a cream colour. The neckline is adorned in a lace ruffle, and the cuff has a light ruffle at the wrist. It fastens with a hook closure and a snap closure at the centre front. A 1930s decorative beach bag with folk embroidery style decoration done in wool thread. It has a pattern of flowers and leaves, and a female clown in the centre with a large petticoat skirt, all done in a rainbow of colours. It has two small wooden handles. A small 1970s beach bag with a woven folk embroidery style pattern on the front in lime green, black and white.A 1970s leopard print swimsuit with a black belt and a low neckline. The belt has a small diamante decoration on the centre. A 1940s blush pink linen blouse with short sleeves and a faux covered button closure down the front. It has hook and eye closures on the inside. The yoke has cutaway fagotting detail and a decorative tie around the neckline.A black leather belt decorated with shell-coloured sequins in a leaf and flower design. A 1970s ladies V neck jumper in navy blue. It has two patch pockets (9)
A late Victorian silver nurse's belt clasp, chased and pierced with flowers, hallmarked by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham, 1894 together with a George V plain oblong cigarette case, engraved with initials and dates August 28th 1924, hallmarked by A J Zimmerman, Birmingham, 1923, gilt interior (dents to body) and two early 20th Century silver handled button hooks, hallmarked, weighable silver 6.46 ozt (200.9 grams)
Eight pairs of 1950s ladies shoes, comprising Globe Trotter black leather flats with button trim, Devonshire by Norvic black leather court shoes with bow detail, Portland black suede court shoes, beige leather heels with pleated trim, dark red block heels with interwoven front, black leather court shoes with pointed toe, tan leather pointed toe stilettos and brown leather small heels with fringed tongue, sizes range from 2.5 to 5.5. (8)
Eight assorted ladies vintage garments, to include a 1960s white blouse with ruffle details to the front and sleeves, approximate size 10, a 1920s maroon velvet jacket with gold lining, a 1930s black silk velvet coat with leg of mutton sleeves and gold lining, an Edwardian black short jacket with cream collar, an Edwardian black and white striped jacket, a Victorian black velvet bodice with V neck and button detailing, a maroon velvet cape with ruffle collar and a 1920s/30s red velvet jacket with ruched sleeves and tie detail. (8)
A 1930s ladies vintage evening dress in deep red chiffon, with high neck and bow decoration to the bodice, leg of mutton sleeves with button details and maxi flared skirt, approximate size 8-10, together with another lady’s vintage dress in salmon pink chiffon, with flat collar and gold metal button details, tapering long sleeves, wide waist band and tie detail to a panel and pleated midi skirt, approximate size 10. (2)
A 1940s ladies CC41 Utility vintage dress in pink heavy crepe with white polka dot pattern, with collar and double-breasted button bodice details, short sleeves, the empire waistline to a flared midi skirt, bears Howard's Size 20E label and CC41 label to the shoulder, approximate size 14/16.
A 1930s parade costume for a musician, the cotton jacket in red with black mandarin collar with cord piping and epaulets, the V shaped bodice fastening with poppers with black faux button detailing, the front with white ribbon bands and a back to front treble cleft, the sleeve cuffs with matching detail, the trousers in black with a red and white strip to the side, together with a 1930s black cotton two piece with white cord amoebic detailing, by repute worn by a Mexican Jazz band and a pair of red trousers with similar cord detail. (qty)
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Paris, Smoothbore, octagonal, 15 mm cal barrel with damask structure, marked 'F.NI PAR LEPAGE', with frame at the base, horizontally revolving; finely engraved, long tang with rear sight; with a button below the barrel to open the barrel it laterally. Hammer engraved en suite with inner mechanism. Partially checkered wooden butt with iron mounts decorated with the same engravings. Butt-plate with drum. length 30 cm.
dating: about 1880 provenance: Belgium, Round, rifled, 5.5 mm cal barrel with rib and front sight; grooved, five-shot cylinder engraved with floral motifs, frame decorated en suite, upper opening with lever button, various marks including 'R' under crown, 'RV' under lion and 'W' under star. Folding trigger. Checkered hard rubber grips. length 17 cm.
dating: First half of the 17th Century provenance: Brescia, Smoothbore, octagonal, 12 mm cal. barrel with frames at the edges, signed the base with the signature 'LAZARINO COMINAZZO' of a later period; external wheel lock held by a carved frame, engraved flowers on wheel and plate. On the sides of the wheel there are two large carved cocks, placed on shaped and engraved springs. Wooden full case, folding butt, an opening button on the back. Engraved and partially pierced iron mounts. Nice little ring-guard decorated with floral motifs. Iron-tipped wooden ramrod with iron cartridge extractors. Restorations, defects and small missing parts. Rare. It deserves a proper restoration. length 110 cm.
dating: 1694 provenance: Germany, Octagonal, rifled, 13 mm cal. barrel, frame at the base, later signed and dated 'GOTTFRIED SCHIFFEL 1694', with rear sight and foresight, slightly bell-mouthed nozzle; beautiful lock with semi-internal wheel with frame carved and engraved as a snake, the lock-plate with a beautiful grotesque figure with dragon lower limbs, bow and arrow, tail shaped as a dragon's head; the large cock engraved with flowers, engraved and carved spring and spring cover, pan with pan cover and spark arrester. Lightly carved wooden stock with horn decorations, patchbox. Iron mounts, wing screws for quick girdle, anatomic ring guard, smooth and angled butt-plate equipped with support button. Set trigger. Wooden ramrod. Interesting weapon for hunting in the underwood. length 91.5 cm.
dating: circa 1700 provenance: Southern Germany, Octagonal, rifled, 15.5 mm cal barrel, with adjustable rear sight and a carved and engraved decorated with a carved and engraved sheet, front sight; internal wheel lock with flat plate, majestically carved and engraved with a hunting trip, hawks and hounds, the spring cover with hound carrying a bird, the hammer with dragon's head and long lever, pan with sliding pan cover (snap mechanism, the button is missing), spark arrester and hole to better clean the thin vent. Walnut-wood full stock richly inlaid with bone plates, bands and staves, decorated with floral and geometric motifs, the left side with oval, mother-of-pearl medallion engraved with a man's face. Below another oval in mother-of-pearl medallion featuring a coat of arms under crown. Patchbox. Partially engraved, anatomical, iron trigger guard. Stecher. Bone-tipped wooden ramrod. Small defects and missing parts. length 105 cm.
dating: mid-17th Century provenance: Baltic, Octagonal, 10 mm cal. barrel, slightly bell-mouthed at the muzzle, marked 'W' at the base, provided with adjustable rear sight with carved tang and foresight; angled, smooth tang; beautiful iron wheel battery engraved and carved with floral motifs and animals, snap sliding pan cover, brass button; wooden full case richly decorated with engraved brass inlays, mother-of-pearl and bone (partially green-coloured), horn butt-plate marked 'G. F. W. P. A.', patchbox, anatomical iron ring-guard, set trigger, trigger carved as a leaf, carved-tipped iron rod. Small restorations. length 119 cm.
dating: First half of the 18th Century provenance: Brescia, Smoothbore barrel with two rings at the base, signed 'A. FRANCINO' within a cartouche and above brass-inlaid floral decorations, bell-mouthed oval-shaped nozzle decorated with rings. Engraved tang. Flintlock with round lock-plate signed 'MARTINONI'; briarwood full stock with small old restorations, decorated with filigree, iron mounts with some carved flowers, opening button shaped as a shield on the back. Iron-tipped wooden ramrod with iron cartridge extractors. length 71.5 cm.
dating: 18th Century provenance: North Italy, Smoothbore, two-stage barrel, octagonal at the fist part with frames at the edges and with a silver trophy in bas-relief at the base, then round after rings and with a thickening oval-shaped nozzle. Tang outlined at the edges. The lock is slightly carved with floral motifs, a brass mounts with remains of silver plating and signed 'P. MOTINO' at the centre of the lock-plate; wooden full stock with brass mounts decorated with floral motifs, the butt-plate and the shield on the back (above the opening button) decorated with silver elements in bas-relief, the butt-plate has two trophies, one above and the other one is at the rear side with a central mask. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractors. length 88.5 cm.
dating: 18th Century provenance: Bergamo, Smoothbore, round barrel, with squared base decorated with rings and engraved with a trophy and brass-inlaid floral motifs, provided with short rib; strongly bell-mouthed nozzle decorated with rings. Tang engraved on a golden background. Flintlock carved with floral motifs in bas-relief. Wooden folding stock which can be opened using a button on the back near a mother-of-pearl shield; the back fully decorated with filigree lilies and floral motifs. Steel mounts majestically carved in low and high relief, counter-plate pierced with the face of a king and a warrior among racemes and dragons; the trigger guard with a trophy depicting mask at the center. The butt-plate decorated with two trophies, one at the back and one at the rear side, provided with an oval medal at the center engraved with an eagle with open wings (it could be the coat of arms of the Martinengo family, a noble family from the namesake town in the province of Bergamo, Italy). Iron ramrod. length 88.5 cm.
dating: about 1690 provenance: Sezze, Smoothbore barrel, two-stage, 16 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with a base decorated with a raised frame and engraved floral motifs, then sixteen-faceted (partially with pitting) at the second part and with a muzzle ring equipped with a foresight. Large tang with sight. Rounded plate lock with brass pin provided with a lever on the left side which, with a single rotation (about 250 degrees), cocks the hammer, triggers the bascinet, lowers the batterie and introduces the ball and the powder into the powder chamber. The large tang with broad rear sight, engraved with floral motifs like the butt-plate and the other mounts of the lock, the mount above the pin (and under the cup) signed 'DIAMANTE A SEZZE'; the lever with safety lock; powder gate and ball opening. Briarwood stock and fore-end (with old stock restorations), beautiful iron mounts engraved with floral motifs, partially carved and pierced, some inlaid. The butt plate can be opened with a button, carved and pierced iron barrel bracket. One of the rare signed shotgun of the Berselli / Lorenzoni system with an even rarer signature. The system is often called the Lorenzoni system but it is more likely that the Berselli dynasty invented this revolutionary system. A fine model of an Italian repeating gun, provided with a socalled 'all back' system. See several models both of pistols and guns, provided with this mechanism, in 'I Primi Fucili a Ripetizione' by Gianoberto Lupi, Editoriale Olimpia 1976.For Giacomo Berselli see Barbiroli p. 109/110.For Diamante see Barbiroli, supplementary volume, p. 74. length 142 cm.
dating: circa 1800 provenance: London, Smoothbore, two-stage, 11 mm cal. barrel, twisted and finished, octagonal at the first part with engraved frame at the base followed by the signature 'W. PARKER GUNMAKER LONDON', then round after rings and provided with foresight; elegant lock signed 'PARKER', finely engraved with a snake and with a lowered edge engraved with sun and geometric motifs, the cock decorated with floral motifs; pan with magazine provided with lid and sealing batterie, placed on the steel pin and held by a brass mount on the barrel side provided with an opening for bullets and powder decorated with the figure of the wind and floral motifs, finely held by the tang engraved with sun rays and floral motifs at the rear, provided with a small lid engraved and numbered '2' for the mount of bullets which can be opened by a tiny side button; the lower part of the pin is held by an iron mount containig the trigger and the ring-guard which is engraved with a hound with birds. Loading lever on the left side, which cocks the hammer with a single rotation (of about 250 degrees), triggers the bascinet, lowers the batterie and introduces the ball and the powder into the powder chamber, the pin cover on this side is finely engraved with floral motifs. Indian walnut wooden stock (small restoration dating back to the time of use), checkered on the back, small lateral iron gate engraved and covered with a brass frame to load the powder, iron butt-plate engraved with hound and floral motifs. Below siver medallion with monogram 'ANG' and number '2'. Provenance: The Visser Collection, Sotheby's Part II, 3 June 1991, lot 83.Literature: 'Pistols of the World' by Claude Blair, pages 54/55, plates 490/494'Feuerwaffen II', Arne Hoff, Braunschweig 1969, pages 286-294. length 114 cm.
dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: Italy, Smoothbore, two-stage (round), 17 mm cal. barrel divided by rings, square at the base and with gold-inlaid Pistoia marks (the one with the inscription 'Pistoia' is not clearly legible), foresight; forward spring lock converted to percussion engraved with floral motifs and with decoration on the border, carved and engraved piston holder. Wooden stock with restorations and small lacking parts. Partially inlaid and pierced brass mounts. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractors. Opening button on the back. Two old collector's labels. length 68.5 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Pistoia, Smoothbore, two-stage, browned, 18 mm cal. barrel, engraved with floral motifs at the base, octagonal at the first part with two gold-inlaid marks among three lilies by a gunsmith from Pistoia (Tuscany, Italy), then round after smooth rings and a beaded one, with silver swallowtailed foresight; engraved tang; backward spring lock engraved with floral motifs. Half stock with checkered, fishbone hand rest and base, butt finely sculpted with a dragon in the lower part and with a trophy on the left side, iron mounts decorated en suite, the butt plate with closed magazine and opening button. Press secure-lock behind the ring-guard. Brass-tipped ramrod with iron cartridge extractor, silver barrel bracket. length 82 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Bergamo, Round, smoothbore, 16,5 mm cal. barrels, decorated with ribs, in very fine damask, engraved at the base of the rib, brass foresight; tang engraved with rock and floral motifs; backward spring lock signed 'GALAGGI' on the right side and 'BERGAMO' on the other side, finely engraved in rocaille with particular cocks carved in the shape of a lion in the round with flower base. Half stock made of fine briarwood (some antique restoration), the grip majestically carved with floral motifs in high relief, on the left side around the side a bird in the last part. White metal mounts decorated in high relief with hunter at the trigger guard, bird's head at the fore-end cap and with floral motifs. The butt-plate with opening magazine and with a button. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractor. For Galaggi see Barbiroli 'Repertorio storico degli archibugiari italiani', p. 282. length 121 cm.
dating: 18th Century provenance: Austria, Two over-and-under, smoothbore, two-stage, 14 mm cal. barrels, first octagonal after round, with rings at the girdle and brass foresight; backward spring lock, wooden butt and fore-end (minor restorations), slightly carved around the tang, checkered base, with partially faceted brass mounts, the trigger guard with button to turn the barrels. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractor. length 130 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: USA, Heavy, octagonal, rifled, 13, 7 mm cal. barrel at the nozzle, (bore needs cleaning), missing foresight, provided with two rear sights, one fixed and one adjustable. Breech with raceme engravings and silver bands. Tang engraved en suite. Backward spring lock engraved with effigies of deer and the signature 'J.W. HAWKSLEY'. Working mechanism. Half wooden stock with checkered base. Working trigger and set trigger. Silver mounts engraved with racemes. Large patchbox on the right side of the butt side with button release at the bottom. On the cheekpiece an effigy of a deer. Iron parts with signs of use and time. Complete with its thick, iron ramrod. length 121 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: England, Group of four round, browned, 30 rimfire cal barrels sliding forward, with button at the bottom, silver front sight, Birmingham marks on the sides. Brass frame with 50% of the original silver-plating, marked 'TIPPING & LAWDEN - SHARP'S PATENT'. Smooth hard-rubber grips with bas-relief floral decorations. Serial number '30xx'. In a beautiful briar case lined with blue cloth, with ramrod. length 15.5 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Oval, rifled, 41 rimfire cal barrel with brass front sight, engraved with an arrow in the upper part and marked 'Williamson's Pat. Oct.2, 1866 New York' on the left side; wooden full stock, checkered grip, brass mounts engraved with flowers, the lower part with button to release the barrel. Serial number '36xx', coeval with ramrods and frame (inside). It also worked as a muzzle-loading gun with its special adapter (provided with the gun). Hard but working mechanism. length 13 cm.
dating: about 1870 provenance: Belgium, Grooved, six-shot cylinder/barrel group, engraved with floral motifs and browned, 9 mm cal., with mark of the Liège test bench; frame engraved en suite, loading gate and folding trigger; checkered and carved wooden grips. Missing ramrod. Kept in its original leather case with brass button. length 15 cm.
dating: about 1880 provenance: London, Rifled, browned barrel, with rib marked 'COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG.Co. HARTFORD CT U.S.A. No.2', silver front sight, with English marks 'GP' under crown, mark of the London test bench and serial number '78xx'. Frame engraved with floral motifs, with opening button and '41 CAL'. Spur trigger. Wooden grips with diamond pattern. Same serial number on the butt plate. In its wooden case lined with green cloth and labeled 'Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. 26. Glasshouse Street. London, W.'. With key. Only about 9.000 samples of the Second Model were made, and only 200 were made in centerfire; most of them were sold by the Colt's London Agency. Flyderman's p. 104. length 13.5 cm.
A collection of assorted WWII Second World War style Third Reich Nazi German SS cap and pin badges to include; SS ' Death Skull ' (second class) cap badge and uniform button, SS runes pin badge, 2nd pattern SS Eagle cap badge, Wewelsburg Castle Commemorative Badge and one other. Note; from a large private collection of militaria. Due to the nature of some items, buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to originality / origin / condition prior to bidding, irrespective of any description. No guarantees are implied nor offered and all lots remain sold 'as is'.
An unusual early 20th Century Japanese style TTanto sword / knife. The brass hilt with backstrap engraved with busting sunbeam and star motif which covers a portion of the leather grip. Shaped quillons with catch mechanism, manipulated with a button under the cross guard to release the steel scabbard. Measures approx 44cm.
Collection of gold rings and earrings, including a platinum wedding band, a signet ring set with carnelian in tested 18 ct yellow gold, a band ring with a blue inset, a pair of earrings set with small diamonds and a sapphire in each, both in stamped 18 ct yellow gold, a wedding band in 9 ct yellow gold, and a pair of button pearl earrings with stamped 14 ct yellow gold postsCondition Report: Gross weight of platinum 4.5 gramsGross weight of 18 ct 13.0 gramsGross weight of 9 ct 2.6 gramsPearl earrings for pierced ears and missing butterfly backsCarnelian ring shank is out of shape
Collection of silver and costume cufflinks, including a Tiffany & Co button design pair, a selection with Chinese script, and others, all in silver, together with a quantity of costume cufflinksCondition Report: Gross weight of silver 129.2 gramsAll in worn condition with surface scratches to be expected with wear
A Quantity of Militaria, includind a Second World War prismatic marching compass by T.G.Co., dated 1944, a pair of Prism No.2 Mk.3 military binoculars in webbing case, various buttons, two button plates, a pair of goggles, a Canadian Army side cap, a North Africa silk escape map, cloth insignia, dog tags, a packet of Radiant wax candles etc
A Small Quantity of Militaria, including medal ribbons, a medal display case, a Trench Art cigarette lighter, gilt framed soldier's locket, seven colour printed glass magic lantern slides showing servicement, nineteen copies of Dixons Gazette, political and military button badges, a silver Victoria Jubilee 1837-1867 brooch, various Royal commemorative medallions, a small quantity of silver threepenny bits and other coins etc. (qty)
A Late 19th/Early 20th Century French Kepi, with scarlet wool top and black wool body, black patent leather peak, later chinstrap; French Militaria, including a Medaille Militaire in box of issue with the recipient Alexandre Delorme 1892 identity tag and portrait locket, three other examples with one box, a North Africa campaign medal and citation dated 1957, four other medals and a button, twelve colour printed postcards and two carte de visites
A 19th Century Indian Tulwar, the 83cm curved steel blade double edged towards the tip, the gold koftgari decorated steel hilt engraved with flowering leaves, with bar langets, button quillons and disc shape pommel, the black leather scabbard with foliate embossed silver chape; a Zulu Knobkerrie, of lignum vitae, with small globular pommel and tapering cylindrical haft, 90cm; a Zulu Assegai, the 31cm leaf shape steel blade, the tang inserted and bound with wicker to the slightly curved wood haft, 104cm (3)1 - Some grey patching to the blade with a small bend at the tip. There is some rust pitting showing through on the quillons and the pommel tip. 2 - No damage.3 - Black patching and rust pitting to the blade.
PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVERA Webley Mark 3 .22 Calibre Under-lever Air Rifle, numbered 4867, with black gloss finish, push-button under-lever, tap loading, walnut stock with reeded fore-end and semi-pistol grip, the left side of the butt inset with maker's ivorine roundel, in a leather trimmed canvas slip caseGood clean working condition.
A Sharps' Patent Four Barrel .30 Calibre Rimfire Deringer, the 7.5cm steel barrels with a push-button release to the left side of the frame allowing them to slide forward for loading, the right side of the frame stamped C.SHARPS PATENT JAN.25 1859, with rosewood bird's head grip scales, 13cmAction works. Grey patching and pitting to the metalwork. Bruising to the top of the barrels an underside of the frame.
A FIVE SHOT .31 CAL PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER BY ELI WHITNEY OF NEW HAVEN of American Civil War era, the octagonal barrel marked ‘E. Whitney N Haven’ with brass trigger guard and two-piece wooden grip and original leather holster with brass button fastener. 21 cms long PROVENANCE: The David Stainthorpe Collection Note: Firearms lots are obsolete antique items and are sold as collectors objects only. No license is required in the United Kingdom
A Victorian ladies hand-made silk dress in dark green having 3 horizontal black lace panels to the cuffs and a green brocade trim to the neckline with criss-cross detail to the chest area, tiny pearlised button fastening to the back with hook and eye fastening to the waistband. The dress is lined with additional fleece lining to the hem and is accompanied by a pair of Victorian ladies black leather ankle boots with lace fastening, approx UK size 5Condition: There are areas requiring seamstress attention-see photos for condition report.
Mid 20th Century ladies clothing to include a Petite Francais deep pink 2 piece outfit with jacquard embroidery to the coat having 5 fabric covered buttons and the sleeveless shift dress, 38" chest x 36" long (stain to front), UK size 16, a hand-made cream and gold jacquard sleeveless dress with matching bolero jacket, 38" chest x 42" long, an Adini pale pink cotton dress with dropped hip waistband in the 1920's style, 42" chest x 45" long and an Irish Kenrose pastel coloured Summer dress, 42" chest x 42" long together with a later Peter Barron paisley dress, UK size 16 with matching belt, a 1970's blue and pink padded Tricel dressing gown, 44" chest (one button missing) and a Robina, London black and pink Contemporary formal jacket with rectangular gold tone buttons, 44" chest x 28" long
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