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Lot 1315
Pocket Knives - Bennett and Heron two blades, scissors, mother of pearl scales, brass linings 6.5cm in leather case, Moseley, Sheffield, mother of pearl scales, two blades, scissors, nail file, button hook 5.5cm, in leather case, Leppington Cutlass, Sheffield, two blades 7cm, in leather case. (3).
Lot 71
NO RESERVE Gwinnett family copy.- Gerhard (Johannes) Meditationes, engraved pictorial title, some staining, lightly browned, text block broken, contemporary calf, lacking most of backstrip, broken, extremities worn, rubbed, 16mo, Amsterdam, Jansson, 1635.⁂ Provenance: The Gwinnett family of Gloucestershire. Richard Gwinnett, 1642; George Gwinnett, 1662; Richard Gwinnett, 1692 (ink inscriptions to front endpapers). ?Richard Gwinnett (1675-1717) English dramatist, who was engaged for a number of years to the poet Elizabeth Thomas, who was given the nom de plume 'Corina' by John Dryden. Button Gwinnett, who was born in Gloucestershire, was an American Founding Father, and signatory to the Declaration of Independence.
Lot 124
A Jaeger jacket in maroon, and a mink jacket from 1940's, a tan check jacket with brown pencil skirt, tan and blue check, button missing, right hand side one pocket, two pockets on left hand side, two left hand half belts, 1944/5, 10/12, a 1930's burnt orange crepe dress cut on the bias, rolled collar and belt, with diamante clasp and inset decorative sleeves (4)
Lot 127
A navy blazer by Hucke, size 14 with pewter style buttons, wide lapels, 1970's, wool and made in Germany; a cream raw silk evening dress, by Cheraline with metal zip, v neck bow detail on neck and hip; a suede mushroom coloured skirt 1970's, leather strip over zip and on panels, a line design, by Baccarat, size 12/14, metal button fastening; a Christian Sijnen polyester full cream maxi skirt with two buttons, full design from hip and the matching jacket, is very full design, size 14, padded shoulders, and a matching gilet jacket leather trim and belt; a Louis Feraud striped blouse in coffee and cream with high collar, padded shoulders and a size 14, circa 1980's (5)
Lot 130
A crocodile style handbag in original box, in brown early 1960's together with a collection of 1960/70's dresses, including a beige polyester gathered back and the bodice is gathered from,the shoulders, pleated collar by Jean Varon; a Jean Varon multi Aztec design, long, top with a huge pussy bow 1970's the fabric is typical and is in the shades of blue, pale orange and cream, it has a large bow, a coral green and cream striped jersey dress, with padded shoulders, button down the front, striped neck and cuff by Gispa, made in Italy, large pocket detail (4)
Lot 139
An early to mid 1950s cocktail dress in odinelle slub satin with a blue and green floral print, made by Elmoor of London, the boned bodice has two large flat bows, edged in green and blue silk fringing, either side of the skirt and medium size straps and fastened with a large covered button and a hidden metal zip, exceptional condition. the skirt of the dress is lined in buckram and also has a buckram underskirt, and also a tiered underskirt. Size 12. together with a dark brown mink full length coat with a large cowl collar, wide sleeves, fully lined, mid 1950s
Lot 12
A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German trench combat knife / boot knife styled on an SG84/98 rifle bayonet. The knife having a steel hooked pommel with push release button and Bakelite grip. Double edged blade marked 43 CUI to the ricasso with number 1842 to the reverse. Housed in a steel scabbard. Measures approx 34cm.
Lot 35
An original ASG Action Sport Games .177 calibre (4.5mm) CO2 pellet gun pistol. The gun being a full metal replica of the Dan Wesson 4" revolver with 6 shell cylinder, cylinder release button, CO2 bulb inside the grip cover, rear sight and safety latch. Housed within the original box with instructions and speedloader accessory.
Lot 59
An original British Army L1A3 SLR Self Loading Rifle ceremonial bayonet. The polished steel bayonet having a hooked pommel with working push release button and the grip secured by two deeply recessed rivets. The grip marked L1A3 9600257 D70. Cross guard with muzzle ring leading to the clipped bowie style blade housed within a matching scabbard. Measures approx 32cm.
Lot 87
A 19th century Tibetan / East Asia Tinder Cutter's pouch / chuck muck. Iron cutter to base, with steel button work, and leather pouch. Decorated with a blue stone to front. Housed in its original leather cover, complete with leather strap and attachment. Measures approx; 12cm at its widest point.
Lot 184
BROCHE PERLE FINE ET DIAMANTSOrnée d'une perle fine de forme bouton mesurant 7.5 mm de diamètre, dans un entourage ajouré serti de diamants taille ancienne et 8/8, poinçons français d'import pour l'or 18K (750°/00) et le platine (950°/00), dimensions 6.6 x 1.0 cm, poids brut 9.46 g.Footnotes:Accompagnée d'un certificat LFG indiquant la qualité de perle fine d'eau de mer sans indication de traitement pour cette perle. Certificat no. 387673 en date du 13 janvier 2022.NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND BROOCHSet with a button-shaped natural pearl measuring 7.5 mm diameter, within an openwork surround set with old- and single-cut diamonds, French import assay marks for 18 carat gold and platinum, measuring 6.6 x 1.0 cm, gross weight 9.41 grams.Accompanied by a report from LFG stating that the pearl was found to be natural, saltwater, with no indication of treatment. Report no. 387673, dated 13th January 2022.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 143
A German Or Italian Combined Priming-Flask, Wheel-Lock Spanner And Turnscrew17th CenturyOf iron, with hollow baluster stem with turned mouldings, short tapering nozzle with sprung cut-off button at the top, baluster head with two apertures for spindles of differing sizes, and flat swelling turnscrew at the base chiselled with foliate ornament on either side 13.4 cm.Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Dr. Ernst-Joachim Rogahn Collection, sold in these Rooms, 24 April 2013, lot 227For an almost identical example see Christie's South Kensington, Antique Arms and Armour..., 9 December 1998, lot 309This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 155
A Flintlock Tinderlighter By Kingdon, Exeter, Late 18th CenturyOf box-lock pistol form, with border engraved action (top jaw and screw replaced) decorated with foliage on each side, large circular pan, rectangular brass tinderbox engraved with two flowers on top, one side with signed hinged cover with sprung button catch, brass trigger-guard engraved with a flower-head, turned brass candle-handle with sconce, bipod (repaired) pierced and engraved with foliage, and figured flat-sided butt inlaid with silver wire scrollwork 18 cm.Footnotes:This maker or retailer appears to be unrecordedFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 20
A Turkish 28-Bore Miquelet-Lock Rifle (Shishana)18th CenturyWith swamped octagonal sighted barrel damascened with scrolling gold foliage (worn) at the muzzle, mid-section and breech, arched back-sight, characteristic plain lock, figured Circassian walnut stock (fore-stock reduced, repaired on one side at the tang) inlaid with green-stained bone at the barrel-bolt entries, figured wooden butt with green-stained bone inlays and with pierced iron butt-plate, button trigger, and later wooden ramrod (some rust patination) 89.5 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 21
A Caucasian 35-Bore Miquelet-Lock Pistol With Nielloed Silver Mounts 19th CenturyWith tapering barrel chiselled along the top with a sighting groove and at the breech with symmetrical foliate scrolls enriched with small gilt roundels, characteristic lock (top jaw and screw replaced) with circular gilt-lined maker's mark, wooden full stock covered in worn black leather, mounts secured by pins and nielloed with symmetrical arabesques against wrigglework grounds, and including shaped side-plate, back-strap with inscription at the top, three barrel bands, fore-end cap, and circular pommel-cap, compressed spherical walrus-ivory pommel, brass button trigger and suspension ring, and no provision for a ramrod 36.5 cm. barrel This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 22
A Caucasian 35-Bore Miquelet-Lock Pistol with Nielloed Silver MountsDated 1262 A.H. Corresponding To 1845 A.D.With two-stage barrel entirely covered in silver, the forward section to the muzzle nielloed with a symmetrical design of foliage against a wrigglework ground, octagonal breech with running arabesques en suite, characteristic gold-damascened lock with illegible circular maker's stamp, wooden full stock covered in black leather, silver mounts nielloed en suite with the barrel, secured by pins and including side-plate, pommel-cap and barrel bands, the strap down the back of the butt nielloed behind the breech with the date and maker's name 'Umar' in nasta'liq, gold-damascened faceted button trigger, and no provision for a ramrod (pommel and suspension ring replaced); together with the mounts of a Caucasian priming-flask (body replaced), each of silver and nielloed with scrolling foliage against a wrigglework ground on the outside, the inner side of the nozzle with a serpent between a miquelet-lock pistol and a kindjal, and sprung tap with nielloed silver mount en suite and retaining its fabric tab woven with silver threads (2)The first 29.3 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection, sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour & Modern Sporting Guns, 11 May 2016, lot 45Oliver S. Pinchot, Arms of the Paladins, the Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection..., 2014, p. 105, fig. 5-40 and p. 153, fig. 7-32For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 229
A Very Rare Cased Pair Of Liège Montigny Patent 40-Bore Needle-Fire Breech-Loading Pistols With Attachable Shoulder-StockBy P.C. Montigny Brevette A Fontaine L'Evêque, No. 8, Mid-19th CenturyEach with etched twist octagonal sighted barrels rifled with ten spiral grooves, blued hinged border engraved breech-lever decorated with scrolling foliage, signed in full in an oval, and secured by a button hook-catch through the tang plate at the rear, blued tang plate with aperture for the shoulder-stock, blued foliate scroll engraved trigger-plate with pineapple-shaped finial and incorporating the blued foliate engraved cocking-lever acting against a spring, the lever with sprung safety-stop engaging with a hole in the short trigger-guard finial at half-cock, highly figured half-stock with chequered rounded butt and ovoidal pommel, the latter with domed blued cap engraved with a flower-head, blued spur trigger-guard decorated with scrolling foliage, adjustable set trigger, and in fine condition retaining nearly all their original finish: in original wooden case fitted and lined in green velvet for the a shoulder-stock, bullet mould and ramrod (two accessories missing), the exterior of the lid inlaid with marquetry, Liège proof (3)27.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:Offered with original maker's 'Par Brevet D'Invention. Fusils Doubles Et Simples, Carabines Et Pistolets A Culasses Mobiles A Friction, Du Système Montigny.' certificate; and 'Instruction Sur L'Usage Du Fusil P.-C. Montigny A Culasse Mobile A Friction.' certificateThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 23
A Composite Swiss Guard HangerEarly 19th CenturyWith slightly curved single-edged blade (old light pitting) double-edged at the point, the forte etched 'REGIM=T DES GARDES SUISSES' along one side, and on the other with 'COMP=E DE Colonelo No. 237', an inspector's mark 'M.R' in a beaded oval above, hilt comprising brass scabbard throat mount, scallop-shaped white-metal side-guard with two side-bars swept-up to join the knuckle-guard (broken), lobed rear quillon, inner thumb-ring, beaked brass pommel-cap and back-piece in one, the former with button, and grip bound with twisted brass wire 70.4 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 246
A German 32-Bore Wheel-Lock Sporting RifleLate 17th/Early 18th CenturyWith swamped octagonal leaf-sighted barrel rifled with six grooves and stamped with a lion rampart mark on the left side of the breech (similar to Neue Støckel 5498), tang with sighting groove extending along the top flat of the breech (touch-hole bushed), plain flat lock with enclosed wheel and sliding pan-cover, full stock with fluted fore-end and carved with foliage in front of the cheek-piece, the latter with punched and incised decoration and set with a panel of white staghorn engraved with pigment-filled foliage, sliding patch-box cover en suite, indented iron trigger-guard, horn butt-plate with iron button, set trigger (incomplete), pierced and engraved ramrod-pipes (one replaced) and fore-end cap, and later ramrod with engraved horn tip 96 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour, 24 July 2002, lot 283For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 250
A Fine German 32-Bore Wheel-Lock Holster PistolAugsburg, Late 16th CenturyWith swamped two-stage barrel retaining some original blueing and struck on the top flat of the octagonal breech with the Augsburg mark (Neue Støckel 1294) and an indistinct maker's mark, bright lock with safety-catch acting against an external spring, sprung sliding pan-cover engraved with a grotesque mask and with release button, circular wheel-retaining bracket secured by two screws, and cock engraved with two marine monsters, blackened full stock inlaid with white staghorn or bone panels between horn lines and borders mainly engraved with overlapping foliage and scrollwork, on the fore-end with a helmeted male profile bust, opposite the lock with addorsed marine monsters each with foliate tail, and a hound in a landscape, either side of the tang with a profile head, compressed ball-pommel inlaid with horn roundels each engraved as a flower-head and between bands of guilloche, slender iron trigger-guard, later ramrod with foliate engraved horn tip, and in fine condition 29.2 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceChristie's South Kensington, Antique Arms and Armour, 15 July 1998, lot 266The Richard Garrett Collection of Antique Firearms & Related Items, sold in these Rooms, 28 November 2018, lot 201 Similar pistols are in the Bayerisches Nationalsmuseum, Munich, the Landeszeughaus, Graz, Styria, the Musee Militaire Historique de Prague and the Musee de l'Armee, ParisThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 321
A 54-Bore Percussion Self-Cocking Five-Shot Revolver Of Bentley TypeRetailed By D. Nixon, Newark, No. 973, Mid-19th CenturyWith blued octagonal sighted barrel (area of pitting) signed along the top flat, cylinder with turned forward edge and numbered from '1' to '5', border engraved frame, butt and trigger-guard all decorated with scrolling foliage, foliate engraved hammer with unusual sprung safety-button, case-hardened rammer with knurled finial and retained by a clip through a hole, chequered figured rounded grips, and some original finish, Birmingham proof marks 17.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:Cf. a very similar example (no. 844) sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 23 April 2008, lot 395For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 51
An 1803 Pattern Infantry Officer's SwordEarly 19th CenturyWith curved fullered blade etched and gilt against a blued ground over half its length on one side with Union foliage, post 1801 royal arms a trophy and a scroll inscribed 'OSBORNS', and on the other with foliage, crowned 'GR' cypher, a differing trophy and a scroll inscribed 'WARRANTED', regulation ormolu hilt retaining traces of gilding and pierced with crowned 'GR' cypher surmounted by a bugle horn suspended on a ribbon, lion-head pommel and back-piece in one, and ribbed leather-covered grip bound with twisted and plain copper wire, in its black leather scabbard (some surface damage) with linear engraved locket, chape and suspension mounts, frog-button, and two rings for suspension 77 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 55
A Silver-Mounted Infantry Officer's Sabre By Johnston's, Sword Cutlers &c, 12 Newcastle St.t, Strand, London Silver Hallmarks For 1810, Maker's Mark JJWith curved fullered blade (some areas of old rust patination) bright to the double-edged point, the forte etched and gilt against a blued ground on one side with crowned royal arms between martial trophies and foliage, and along the other with crowned 'GR' cypher, a martial trophy and foliage, the back of the blade etched 'J.J. Runkel Solingen', silver stirrup hilt comprising langets, lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard, rounded pommel-cap and back-piece in one, boldly chequered ivory grip, and complete with its bullion sword-knot, in original black leather scabbard (some loss of surface finish) with linear engraved silver mounts and two rings for suspension, the inside of the locket engraved with maker's details in an oval, and with frog-button 78.3 cm. bladeFootnotes:The maker is Joshua Johnston (II) recorded between 1771 and 1852. For more information regarding the Johnston family see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, pp. 152-156This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 56
A Fine 1788 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Sabre Retailed By D. Egg, Hay Market, London, Late 18th CenturyWith curved fullered blade bright over half its length to the double-edged point (extreme tip with minor damage), the forte etched and gilt against a blued ground along one side with a cavalryman above an Ottoman trophy, a male profile bust wearing a turban and an arm emerging from a cloud holding a sword between crescents, and along the other with a similar design, steel stirrup hilt with bluntly-pointed langets, lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard with ring at the top carrying a later bullion sword-knot, flat pommel-cap surmounted by a button and with faceted back-piece, and vertically ribbed swelling ebony grip (minor chips), in original steel-mounted wood-lined scabbard (old rust patination) covered in black leather and with deep linear engraved locket and chape, the former signed in script on one side, two suspension rings each with later mount, and in fine condition 81.7 cm. bladeFootnotes:See Richard Dellar, The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912..., 2013, pp. 1-16, pls. 1.24 and 1.27; and Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords...,, 2001, pp. 102-103For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 61
A Basket-Hilted Broadsword In 18th Century Style With tapering double-edged blade cut with two narrow fullers over each side of the forte, on one side incised 'GOD SAVE KING JAMES', steel hilt comprising rounded bars framing fretted panels incised with lines and pierced with hearts and circles, the side-bars on both sides framing a figure '8' set at an angle above a fleur-de-lys, fore-guards, scrolled wrist-guard, fluted conical pommel with tall button, spirally-grooved leather-covered grip, and faded woollen liner (moth damage) stitched with bullion cord including initials 'IR' 84.8 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 62
A Military Officer's Basket-Hilted Backsword Of So-Called 'Pinch Of Snuff' TypeLate 18th CenturyWith tapering fullered blade double-edged over a third of its length to the point, elaborate iron guard of slender bars framing open panels filled by scrolled crosses between diamond-shaped panels and centred on ovals, rivetted fore-guard with diamond-shaped piercing between incised lines, compressed bun-shaped pommel with button, and spirally-grooved fishskin-covered grip bound with a strip of silver ribbon between silver wire (some old rust patination) 85.9 cm. blade Footnotes:A similar sword appears in 'The Pinch of Snuff', a painting attributed to William Delacour. The picture shows an officer, probably of the 78th or Fraser's Regiment (1757-6). Another is depicted being held by the Hon. William Gordon, painted by Pompeo Batoni in 1766, in the uniform of the 105th The Queen's Own Royal Regiment of Highlanders. See John Wallace, Scottish Swords and Dirks, 1970, p. 53, fig. 44For other related examples see Cyril Mazansky, British Basket-Hilted Swords, 2005, pp. 169-175This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 63
A Basket-Hilted BroadswordSecond Quarter Of The 18th CenturyWith tapering double-edged blade cut with two shallow fullers along the forte on each side incised 'ANDREA FERARA' between pellet marks, an orb and cross mark beyond, iron hilt of rounded bars framing rectangular and ovoidal panels incised with lines and fluting, and pierced with stylised hearts and circles, the main panels centred on saltires, the side panels each incorporating a 'ram's horn' with heart-shaped terminal, fore-guards and rear guard, scrolled wrist-guard, fluted bun-shaped pommel with prominent button, spirally-fluted fishskin-covered grip bound with a strand of copper wire, and original buff-leather liner (some surface rust and light pitting) 84.3 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceEx Collection of Captain Robert de Cardonell Findlay of Eastern Hill, LanarkshireChristie's Glasgow, Sporting And Topographical Pictures, Drawings, Prints And Books, Fishing Tools And Golf Equipment, Antique Arms and Armour..., 25 November 1983, lot 52This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 65
A Scottish Basket-Hilted BroadswordLast Quarter Of The 17th CenturyWith tapering double-edged blade with central narrow double fuller along each side to the tip, and incised with a double arch device on both sides at the forte, rectangular ricasso cut along each edge with a waved line within line borders, iron 'ribbon' guard of broad flat bars involving saltires, circular panels and an 'S' on each side, most of the bars incised with line decoration, rudimentary quillons, bun-shaped pommel with flattened button and remains of a buff leather liner, the back of the guard struck with a mark, a capital 'B' (grip missing, some surface rust and old pitting) 85.3 cm. bladeFootnotes:Cf. another example struck with the same mark and sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 23 July 2015, lot 115For other examples of this distinctive type see Cyril Mazansky, British Basket-Hilted Swords, 2005, pp. 70-73This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 66
A Cased Pair Of Scottish 32-Bore Percussion All-Metal Belt PistolsBy John Campbell Of Doune, Late 18th CenturyConverted from flintlock, with four-stage barrels engraved with symmetrical scrolling foliage on the mid-sections and behind the border engraved flared octagonal muzzles, fluted breeches notched at the rear to form a back-sight, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each engraved with foliate scrolls on the tail, engraved hammers, three-quarter stocks each engraved with line ornament and foliage, the underside set with three foliate engraved slender silver panels, lobe butts engraved en suite and with a vacant silver escutcheon behind the tang screw, one engraved '22', pommels with concentric silver circles centred on engraved foliage between engraved silver triangles, and with a small circular silver terminal, silver button triggers each engraved as a flower-head, engraved slender belt hooks, original steel ramrods each with baluster tip, and in fine condition: in modern lined and fitted brass-mounted mahogany case with some accessories 18.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceChristie's South Kensington, Antique Arms, Armour And Collectors Firearms, 23 November 2011, lot 179For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 67
A Cased Pair Of Highland 22-Bore Flintlock All-Metal Dress Belt Pistols Signed Mac-Leod, Circa 1830With four-stage barrels etched with designs of foliage along the upper surfaces including the flats of the flared octagonal muzzles, the section behind with a Scottish martial trophy above a thistle, the breeches each engraved 'Nemo Me Impune Lacessit', signed border engraved flat locks each engraved with foliage on the tail and with a starburst behind the rainproof pan, blued steel-springs each with roller, foliate engraved locks (one retaining screw replaced), three-quarter stocks each etched with designs of scrolling foliage and thistles, and including the figure of St. Andrew beneath a silver-inlaid panel on the underside, ram's horn butts and fore-ends etched en suite between silver-inlaid diagonal lines, the former each with a silver escutcheon on both sides engraved with the crest and motto of the Campbell family of Craignich and Inverneill, Co. Argyll, on one pistol, and on the other with later unidentified crest and motto on one escutcheon (surrounding etched decoration missing), button triggers and heads of threaded prickers each inlaid with a silver cross, slender belt hooks etched en suite with the stocks, spirally twist ramrod-pipes (one replaced), and slender steel ramrods, the etched decoration retaining some original blueing: in relined and refitted wooden cutlery case with some reproduction accessories, Birmingham proof marks 20.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:The crest and motto probably refers to Sir James Campbell (1763-1819) 10th Chief of the Clan Tearlach and Heritable Usher of the White Rod for Scotland, created 1st Baronet of Inverneill in 1818For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 71
An English Ormolu-Hilted Hunting HangerMid-Late 18th CenturyWith bright curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point (minor edge nicks), hilt comprising quillon-block pierced with a circular arrangement of bright-cut rosettes on both sides, recurved bright-cut quillons each with lobed foliate tip, pommel-cap embossed with a lion-mask and with prominent button on a scallop shell, gilt knuckle-chain, and swelling spirally-fluted tapering green-stained ivory grip (minor old chips), in its blackened leather scabbard with locket, chape and suspension mount with punched decoration en suite with the hilt, two rings for suspension, and retaining most of its original gilding 63.6 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 72
An English Silver-Mounted Hunting Hanger Retailed By Cullum, Charing Cross, Indistinct London Silver Hallmarks And Marker's Mark Of William Kinman, Circa 1770With bright curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, cast and chased hilt comprising quillon-block decorated with a hunting scene on each side, recurved quillons each with hound's head tip, eagle head pommel formed in the round and surmounted by a prominent button, writhen swelling dark horn grip bound with silver ribbon and twisted silver wire, and silver knuckle-chain, in its brown leather scabbard with tooled line decoration and silver locket, chape and suspension mount chased with foliage, the locket with a hound pursuing a stag in a landscape on one side and pricked 'Cullum Charing Cross' on the other, and with two rings for suspension 63.3 cm. blade Footnotes:William Kinman was a prominent silver hilt maker and a leading member of the London Founders' Company. He entered his first mark at Goldsmiths' Hall in 1759, and is last recorded in 1806. James Cullum (1711-86) was the founder of the leading firm of royal sword-cutlers, recorded at Charing Cross from 1741 to 1795. See Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, pp. 84-85 and 159-60For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 77
A Prussian Hunting Hanger, And A Continental Ormolu-Hilted SwordThe First Late 19th CenturyThe first with single-edged blade (old rust patination) etched and gilt along one side of the forte with the presentation inscription in gothic script, a stag and hind in a landscape beyond, and on the other with a capercaillie perched amid branches of oak, a stag in a landscape, and a duck in flight, ormolu hilt cast with a boar hunting scene on the shell-guard, quillons formed in the round as a stag and hind's head respectively, foliate pommel-cap with acorn button, and natural staghorn grip set with three acorns along one side; the second with bright fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage over both sides of the forte, and one-piece hilt cast and chased with a winged mask on each side between mermaids, the latter forming the rear quillon on one side with scrolled serpentine terminal, and on the other forming the base of the knuckle-guard bound with laurel, and foliate grip involving a female figure and surmounted by a lion rampant against a shield (2)41.3 cm. and 86 cm. bladesFootnotes:The presentation inscription reads in translation: 'Honorary gift from the General German Hunting Protection Association to the Royal Prussian District Administrator Herr W. Wiesandauf Broethaud, Torgau'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 78
An Unusual Gilt-Hilted Court SwordEarly 19th CenturyWith sharply tapering blade of hollow triangular section, the forte etched and gilt over each side with scrolling flowering foliage above a panel of elaborate scrolls, the latter centred on crowned royal arms on one side, and on the other with the name 'Banister Trulock', hilt comprising slightly dished shell-guard with upper border of chased laurel, and with engraved silver garter star, quillon-block and faceted stopper-shaped pommel decorated with laurels en suite, recurved quillons each with lion-mask terminal, small scrolled arms, knuckle-guard (some damage to gilding) with monster-head terminal, roped button, later grip bound with twisted silver wire, and much original gilding 72 cm. bladeFootnotes:The decoration on the blade may be a commemorative reference to the attempted assassination of George III at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on the evening of the 15 May 1800. Bannister Truelock was a shoemaker and religious fanatic who prophesied the second coming of Jesus Christ. In December 1800 he was admitted to Bethlem Royal Hospital for allegedly persuading James Hadfield that by shooting the king, he would bring peace to the world. Hadfield's conviction lead to the passing of the Criminal Lunatics Act of 1800 to provide for the indefinite detention of insane defendantsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 79
A Hunting Sword In Saxon Late 17th Century StyleWith single-edged blade double-edged at the point of flattened diamond section and cut with a pierced fuller along the back on each side and part way along the forte, the latter etched with a boar and stag hunting scene in a landscape on one side, and with a stag and hare hunting scene on the other, steel hilt encrusted in bas-relief with engraved silver flowering foliage inhabited by two snails of the fluted shell-guard, a further snail, two squirrels and two bees on the knuckle-guard, rear quillon and collar with foliage en suite, the former with scrolled foliate terminal, ovoidal pommel-cap with the arms of Saxony and the Hereditary Archmarshalship of the Holy Roman Empire between foliage and centred on a button, and natural staghorn grip set with four silver scallop shells on the outside, in its old black leather scabbard with steel locket and chape engraved with trelliswork and decorated en suite with the hilt, the former with pocket for a by-knife, the staghorn grips secured by four tubular copper rivets each with silver scallop shell on the outside 65.6 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 81
An English 'Mortuary' Hilted BackswordMid-17th CenturyWith broad blade double-edged towards the point and cut with a shallow fuller along the back for most of its length on each side, the fuller on each side of the forte incised with an orb and cross mark and struck with a crowned bladesmith's mark, iron hilt comprising solid guard chiselled with three pairs of moustachioed human faces within scrollwork, all against punched grounds and between foliage, those beneath the side-bars either side of a portrait bust almost certainly representing Charles I, knuckle-guard connected to two bifurcated bars (small repair) on each side chiselled with foliage and screwed to the pommel (screws replaced), scrolled wrist-guard, globular pommel chiselled with foliage and scrollwork with monster-head terminals, flattened button, and later cord-bound leather-covered grip (some light pitting overall) 86 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 25 November 2015, lot 97For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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