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A deactivated 7.62x51mm (NATO) L1A1 rifle, no. 9602302With some moving parts, push-button safety, the left side of action wit

Bonhams

Lot 188

A deactivated 7.62x51mm (NATO) L1A1 rifle, no. 9602302With some moving parts, push-button safety, the left side of action with selector switch, wooden folding carry-handle, mounted with folding leaf-sights, wooden pistolgrip and stock with butt-plate and trap, sling-swivels, the round barrel with adjustable open-foresight and flash-guard, detachable magazine25in. barrelTogether with its deactivation certificate, dated 2020For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A .243 (Win.): .270 (Win.) 'Model 200' bolt-magazine rifle by Sauer, no. N05770 - no. N01684Push-button safety, fully-detacha

Bonhams

Lot 201

A .243 (Win.): .270 (Win.) 'Model 200' bolt-magazine rifle by Sauer, no. N05770 - no. N01684Push-button safety, fully-detachable clip-magazine, left-handed bolt, the stock with pistolgrip, Monte Carlo comb, rubber recoil-pad, forestock with sling-eye, both barrels threaded for a sound moderator, the receiver mounted with quickly-detachable telescope-sight mounts14¼in. pull (13¼in. stock).270 (Win.) barrel:- Weight 8lb. 1½oz., 23in. barrel, Birmingham nitro reproof.243 (Win.) barrel :- Weight 8lb., 21½in. barrel, Birmingham nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S1S1 Section 1 lots require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A George III Brass Constabulary Tipstave Dated 1794The tubular stem surmounted by a threaded cast openwork crown and engraved

Bonhams

Lot 22

A George III Brass Constabulary Tipstave Dated 1794The tubular stem surmounted by a threaded cast openwork crown and engraved with royal arms above 'POLICE OFFICE WHITE CHAPEL No. 5', and with threaded swelling grip (associated?) with button terminal and engraved 'W. HANSON LAMBETH ST. OFFICE' above '1794' (some wear and patination overall) 33.5 cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A Very Rare Cased 20-Bore Flintlock Walking-Stick GunBy Joseph Egg, London, Circa 1820With round sighted barrel painted in im

Bonhams

Lot 355

A Very Rare Cased 20-Bore Flintlock Walking-Stick GunBy Joseph Egg, London, Circa 1820With round sighted barrel painted in imitation of bamboo and with detachable brass ferrule with iron button tip, made to lock into an iron sleeve at the breech, the blued sleeve signed along the tapered top flat, engraved with foliage on a punched ground, and decorated with a sportsman shooting at a boar in a landscape accompanied by his two hounds, the barrel and sleeve each with platinum-lined touch-hole, signed border engraved flat lock decorated with a trophy on the tail and with rainproof pan, foliate engraved 'French' cock working on a link to the blued mainspring, the latter also forming the steel-spring with roller, chequered figured rounded butt with blued D-shaped trigger-guard decorated with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, border engraved steel mount for the figured take-down skeleton butt with sprung lever catch, the top tang engraved with foliage and signed 'J. Egg London', silver escutcheon engraved with owner's monogram, a Baron's coronet above, and retaining some original finish: in contemporary relined and refitted mahogany case (keyhole escutcheon missing) with accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask with bevelled body, G. & J.W. shot-flask with white-metal nozzle, turnscrew, and attachable walking-stick handle with replacement wooden grip, the inside of the lid with maker's trade label (damaged) for circa 1816-1835, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 77.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceW. Keith Neal CollectionChristie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 8 November 1995, lot 152Joseph Egg was at 1 Piccadilly (corner of Piccadilly and Haymarket) from 1814 to 1834. See Claude Blair, The Egg Family, Part 1 and Part 1 (contd.)', The Journal of the Arms & Armour Society, vol. VII (1973), pp. 266-299 and 306-353For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A Victorian style childs armchair, upholstered and carved, button back, 52cm high

Kingham & Orme

Lot 625A

A Victorian style childs armchair, upholstered and carved, button back, 52cm high

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A Victorian carved mahogany and leather upholstered armchair, spoon back form, button backed with serpentine scroll moulded a

Kingham & Orme

Lot 634

A Victorian carved mahogany and leather upholstered armchair, spoon back form, button backed with serpentine scroll moulded arms and legs, 93cm high

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A Victorian button back upholstered corner chair, on turned oak legs, serpentine fronted with ogee stepped triangular back, 8

Kingham & Orme

Lot 635

A Victorian button back upholstered corner chair, on turned oak legs, serpentine fronted with ogee stepped triangular back, 87cm wide

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A silver and enamelled button, circa 1910, circular, realistically painted with a fox head, 1.5cm diameter

Kingham & Orme

Lot 233

A silver and enamelled button, circa 1910, circular, realistically painted with a fox head, 1.5cm diameter

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Motor Racing Jenson Button signed 7x5 colour photo pictured driving in 2000 for Williams in Formula One . Good Condition. All

Chaucer Auctions

Lot 395

Motor Racing Jenson Button signed 7x5 colour photo pictured driving in 2000 for Williams in Formula One . Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY FRAMED GENTLEMANS ARMCHAIRS, with dark green button backed upholstery (2)

Cuttlestones Auctioneers

Lot 743

A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY FRAMED GENTLEMANS ARMCHAIRS, with dark green button backed upholstery (2)

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A GENTS BURBERRY NAVY BOMBER JACKET, zippered fastening, two pockets to front, button cuffsCondition Report:Approx measuremen

Cuttlestones Auctioneers

Lot 230

A GENTS BURBERRY NAVY BOMBER JACKET, zippered fastening, two pockets to front, button cuffsCondition Report:Approx measurements: Underarm to underarm 50 cm,Underarm to hem 30.5 cm,Underarm to cuff 46 cm,

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A MID 19TH CENTURY CARD CASE, with push button opening the hinged lid, ivory banding, 10.5 x 7.3 cm

Cuttlestones Auctioneers

Lot 674

A MID 19TH CENTURY CARD CASE, with push button opening the hinged lid, ivory banding, 10.5 x 7.3 cm

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WEBSTER OF LONDON; a true Goliath nickel plated crown wind pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, subsi

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 254

WEBSTER OF LONDON; a true Goliath nickel plated crown wind pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and inscribed 'Exd By Webster, 91, Gracechurch St London 8 days', diameter 93mm.Additional InformationLarge area of damage between the one and two dial in the enamel and also around the number four dial, does not tick when wound, tarnishing to the case with surface scratches throughout. The function button does not currently work.

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An Edward VII hallmarked silver sovereign and half sovereign case of oval form with engraved initials and lion rampant to the

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1508

An Edward VII hallmarked silver sovereign and half sovereign case of oval form with engraved initials and lion rampant to the cover and with ring loop attachment, hallmarks obscured, length 6cm.Additional InformationSadly in rather tired condition, heavy dents and surface scratches to the cover. Splits to the inner platforms, old repair by the side of the push button. Heavy surface scratches.

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A pair of Russian silver and niello enamel dress buttons/studs with Cyrillic lettering, stamped ’84 AB’ and ‘MM’ with kokoshn

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 647

A pair of Russian silver and niello enamel dress buttons/studs with Cyrillic lettering, stamped ’84 AB’ and ‘MM’ with kokoshnik mark also featuring the letters ‘AB’ possibly for Aleksandr Kazimirovich Vyrzhikovsky (recorded in Kiev 1899-1904 and Warsaw 1904-1908), diameter 2.5cm, a similar pair of unmarked cufflinks and a Scandinavian silver brooch stamped ‘Molsted 830’.Additional InformationOne button noticeably dented and misshapen, brooch with knocks and misshapen to both bars, one of the cufflinks with losses to the enamel, further general wear.

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YVES SAINT LAURENT; a multicoloured short floral jacket with gold tone floral buttons, size 40.Additional InformationThe only

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1211

YVES SAINT LAURENT; a multicoloured short floral jacket with gold tone floral buttons, size 40.Additional InformationThe only issue is that the tip of one petal from the lowest button is broken

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A George V hallmarked silver cigarette case of rectangular form, engraved with initials 'CFL' and with simple push button act

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1560

A George V hallmarked silver cigarette case of rectangular form, engraved with initials 'CFL' and with simple push button action, Chester 1930, 9.25 x 8.25cm, approx 4.07ozt/126.8g.Additional InformationThe action works well and it is a tight closing case, very slightly sprung. Heavily tarnished and toned throughout, but just general surface wear.

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An unmarked silver fish eye bodkin, length 6.4cm, a hallmarked silver patent ribbon threader, Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birming

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1660

An unmarked silver fish eye bodkin, length 6.4cm, a hallmarked silver patent ribbon threader, Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham (date letter indistinct) and a silver plated miniature button hook with emamelled handle (3).Additional InformationBodkin with some slight knocks and misshaping, hook hinge stiff, further scratches, nicks, etc.

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A mixed group of assorted costume jewellery including six 19th century black glass button fronts, novelty hallmarked silver b

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 675

A mixed group of assorted costume jewellery including six 19th century black glass button fronts, novelty hallmarked silver brooch etc.Additional InformationNumerous losses especially to the brooch back, tarnishing and heavy wear throughout.

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J. HARGREAVES & CO OF LIVERPOOL; an 18ct yellow gold crown wind open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial set with Roman

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 190

J. HARGREAVES & CO OF LIVERPOOL; an 18ct yellow gold crown wind open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial set with Roman numerals with chronograph outer ring and inscribed 'Makers to the Queen and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales', with engraved initials to the back of case and presentation inscription to the cuvette 'Presented to Mr C.G.Day as appreciated of 28 years faithful service by T. & J. Smith, 1908', the movement signed and No.55384, diameter 56mm, approx 137.2g.Additional InformationBoth rear case and cuvette hallmarked 18ct, the watch is very stiff when trying to wind and is currently not functioning at all. The white enamel dial has a very fine hairline crack between the one and two numerals but otherwise ok. Light surface scratches and a few small dents throughout. The function button on the side of the watch is not working.For those asking what the diameter of the watch is, this is clearly stated in the description, as is the fact that the watch is not functioning.

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A pair of George V hallmarked silver circular salts, Birmingham 1916, diameter 5.5cm, a loaded George V hallmarked silver cre

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1478

A pair of George V hallmarked silver circular salts, Birmingham 1916, diameter 5.5cm, a loaded George V hallmarked silver cream jug, Birmingham 1915, a silver cigarette case and a silver handled steel bladed button hook, weighable silver approx 4.85ozt (5).Additional InformationThe cream jug is loaded as detailed, has a few small dents and creases and heavy tarnishing throughout. The cigarette case is in poor condition, the two oval salts have lost nearly all their gilt lining and general surface wear and tarnishing throughout as does the button hook.

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YVES SAINT LAURENT; a black suede leather skirt, size 36, a Thierry Mugler black cotton button through shift dress, size 42,

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1207

YVES SAINT LAURENT; a black suede leather skirt, size 36, a Thierry Mugler black cotton button through shift dress, size 42, a Thierry Mugler brown 100% silk short skirt, size 42, a Gaultier cream zip up blouse and an Alaia white blouse (5).

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Six Victorian and later silver topped dressing table bottles including a bulbous example, London 1895, together with a matche

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1426

Six Victorian and later silver topped dressing table bottles including a bulbous example, London 1895, together with a matched ebonised dressing table tray, a pair of hallmarked silver sugar tongs and a silver handled button hook (9).Additional InformationThe tray is heavily worn and scratched, tarnishing throughout, the bulbous bottle is missing the interior stopper and the screw lid is slightly loose, a couple of the bottles with very minimal nibbles to the base as could be expected.

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DOLCE & GABBANA; a wool mix short blazer with pop studs, size small, an Ozbek grey wool mix jacket with tassels zips, siz

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1227

DOLCE & GABBANA; a wool mix short blazer with pop studs, size small, an Ozbek grey wool mix jacket with tassels zips, size small, and a Plein Sud black cotton stripped jacket with button through hooks, size small (3).

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PATEK PHILIPPE FOR TIFFANY & CO; an 18ct rose gold full hunter repeating pocket watch, the front case with engraved lion ramp

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 187

PATEK PHILIPPE FOR TIFFANY & CO; an 18ct rose gold full hunter repeating pocket watch, the front case with engraved lion rampant enclosing a white enamelled dial set with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds hand, signed cuvette and movement with matching numbers 90689, the outer case numbered 225.049, diameter 44mm, approx 95.2g.Footnote: Accompanied by AGI insurance valuation of £24,000.Provenance: From a private North West collection.Additional InformationTicks when wound and runs freely, some rubbing to the lion rampant and general light surface scratches. Should be pointed out that the lion rampant is engraved to both covers. Light scratch around the side sliding button, but overall in good order. There is no accompanying paperwork with the watch, or a case.Insurance valuation in 2008 of £24,000.

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OMEGA; a gentleman's vintage stainless steel wristwatch with baton hour markers, silvered dial and seventeen jewel movement n

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 112

OMEGA; a gentleman's vintage stainless steel wristwatch with baton hour markers, silvered dial and seventeen jewel movement numbered 22343158, diameter excluding winding crown 34mm.Additional InformationSome pitting and deterioration to the dial, intermittently ticks when wound, but not in working order. Some light scratches to the case, noticeable where people have tried to remove the back. Presented on an associated strap with non-Omega button, it does have the correct Omega winding crown.

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A mixed group of variously hallmarked and silver topped/mounted items including a trumpet vase on loaded base by Williams Ltd

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1692

A mixed group of variously hallmarked and silver topped/mounted items including a trumpet vase on loaded base by Williams Ltd, Birmingham 1921, height 20.1cm, vanity jars including a green glass example by Sydney & Co, Birmingham 1902, a brush with bright cut detail and engraved initials ‘I S’ by A & J Zimmerman, Birmingham 1912, a silver handled button hook and shoe horn (different makers), etc, weighable silver approx 2.7ozt/86g (numerous items af).Additional InformationHeavy general wear throughout, vase heavily dented, further dents and knocks, scratches, nibbles and small chips to glass, tarnish, etc.

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A group of variously hallmarked silver items comprising three teaspoons, four single napkin rings and a silver handled matchi

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1774

A group of variously hallmarked silver items comprising three teaspoons, four single napkin rings and a silver handled matching button hook and shoe horn, weighable silver approx 3.3ozt/104g.Additional InformationScratches, nick, dents throughout. One of the teaspoons with engraved initial H to terminal. Two of the napkin rings with engraved initials N for the pierced example and S for the engine turned example.

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A George III hallmarked silver pair cased pocket watch with half hunter style cover, white enamel dial set with Arabic numera

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 233

A George III hallmarked silver pair cased pocket watch with half hunter style cover, white enamel dial set with Arabic numerals and movement signed 'FRA. Arkinstall, Drayton', with chain driven fusee movement, hallmark for London 1812, outer case diameter 55mm, a Fattorini & Sons of Bradford hallmarked silver open face pocket watch, and a Waltham hallmarked silver open face pocket watch, Chester 1879 (3).Additional InformationThe pair cased watch has several dents to the outer case, the half hunter style cover is damaged on the hinge and is loose and also has a dent. A few marks to the dial with an area of touch up around the central pivot, balance wheel does not really move, all parts are heavily tarnished, the ring loop is an obvious later addition, it is missing the button release to the side of the watch and is heavily tarnished. The Fattorini has a repair to the case, surface dents and scratches throughout, not running. The Chester example is in better order with hairline cracks to the dial, surface scratches, also not running. All three with general surface wear.

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A VICTORIAN 18CT GOLD CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH the centre seconds chronograph with stop start sliding button to side, white e

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Lot 100

A VICTORIAN 18CT GOLD CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH the centre seconds chronograph with stop start sliding button to side, white enamelled dial with chapter ring, the key wind full plate brass movement numbered No. 5172, no maker's mark, hallmarked to inner and outer case Chester 1860, engine turned case, 52mm, gross weight including movement approx. 101grams, with key Condition Report : good no obvious damage, repair or denting Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

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A LATE VICTORIAN/EDWARDIAN SINGLE ROW PEARL NECKLACE with a yellow gold clasp, the small off round and button shaped pearls g

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Lot 73

A LATE VICTORIAN/EDWARDIAN SINGLE ROW PEARL NECKLACE with a yellow gold clasp, the small off round and button shaped pearls graduating between approx. 5mm and 2.5mm necklace, 18' long Condition Report : good overall, no obvious damage or repair Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

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EIGHT ITEMS OF SILVER comprising a Georgian serving spoon by Thomas Watson, hallmarked Newcastle 1804, a dessert spoon, card

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Lot 121

EIGHT ITEMS OF SILVER comprising a Georgian serving spoon by Thomas Watson, hallmarked Newcastle 1804, a dessert spoon, card case, ash tray, spoon rest, silver handled button hook, tortoiseshell and silver lidded glass jar (small chip to glass), and a pair of silver topped perfume bottles, assorted late Victorian/early twentieth century, total weight of silver approx. 9.6 ozt (300 grams) Condition Report : good overall, some denting, wear and tear Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

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A COLLECTION OF IVORY DRESSING TABLE ITEMS probably Edwardian, comprising a rectangular box, the hinged lid with push button

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Lot 208

A COLLECTION OF IVORY DRESSING TABLE ITEMS probably Edwardian, comprising a rectangular box, the hinged lid with push button opening mechanism, 14cm wide, 9cm deep, 2.5cm high; a cylindrical jar with screw-off lid 8cm diameter 9cm high; together with brushes, a mirror, glove stretchers etc.

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A PAIR OF LEATHER UPHOLSTERED CAPTAINS CHAIRS, the horseshoe shaped backs and serpentine front seats with button upholstery

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Lot 374

A PAIR OF LEATHER UPHOLSTERED CAPTAINS CHAIRS, the horseshoe shaped backs and serpentine front seats with button upholstery

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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN CARVED WALNUT FRAMED ARMCHAIRS with button upholstered backs, on brass casters

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Lot 363

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN CARVED WALNUT FRAMED ARMCHAIRS with button upholstered backs, on brass casters

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A BRASS CASED 8-DAY CARRIAGE CLOCK the enamel dial with Roman numerals, movement chiming on a coiled gong, with repeat butto

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Lot 269

A BRASS CASED 8-DAY CARRIAGE CLOCK the enamel dial with Roman numerals, movement chiming on a coiled gong, with repeat button to top (lacking carrying handle)

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Green Leather Button Back Studded Armchair

Pilton Auctions

Lot 624

Green Leather Button Back Studded Armchair

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Upholstered Button Backed Armchair

Pilton Auctions

Lot 213A

Upholstered Button Backed Armchair

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Button Topped Footstool

Pilton Auctions

Lot 488

Button Topped Footstool

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A FINE SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING KNIFE BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, CIRCA 1850 with tapering blade of flattened-diamond sectio

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 111

A FINE SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING KNIFE BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, CIRCA 1850 with tapering blade of flattened-diamond section double-edged towards the point, silver hilt comprising a pair of scrolling quillons engraved with foliage on top and with a scalloped moulding in the centre, moulded ferrule, foliate-engraved cap pommel fitted with a ring, and natural staghorn grip, in its leather scabbard (seam opened, small losses), with finely engraved silver locket and chape each decorated with neo-rococo scrolls of foliage, the former with a button for suspension 22.5 cm; 8 7/8 in blade

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THREE INDIAN SWORDS (TALWAR), 19TH CENTURY the first with broad curved single-edged blade, iron hilt including bulbous quillo

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 29

THREE INDIAN SWORDS (TALWAR), 19TH CENTURY the first with broad curved single-edged blade, iron hilt including bulbous quillons and knuckle-guard with recurved fluted bud-shaped finial; the second with curved blade (shortened), and iron hilt, the third similar, the hilt with large disc pommel with pointed button (cleaned throughout) 68.0 cm; 26 3/4 in (3)

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A VICTORIAN OFFICER'S COATEE OF THE 38TH MADRAS INFANTRY A double-breasted scarlet coatee with white facings. Gold lace loops

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 144

A VICTORIAN OFFICER'S COATEE OF THE 38TH MADRAS INFANTRY A double-breasted scarlet coatee with white facings. Gold lace loops to the collar, cuff-slashes and skirt-slashes. Five pairs of buttons each side to front. Brass buttons by Jennens, some retaining their original gilt, bearing QVC above XXXVIII within a strap inscribed AVA. White turnbacks to skirts and eight-pointed embroidered star ornaments with 38 in the centre. Epaulettes absent, cuffs removed, collar-lining and one button missing. Medium moth damage and staining

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FOUR COURT DRESS UNIFORMS A uniform tin with a plaque inscribed Sir Wm Ingram Bart MP, containing a cloth Court Dress coatee

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 160

FOUR COURT DRESS UNIFORMS A uniform tin with a plaque inscribed Sir Wm Ingram Bart MP, containing a cloth Court Dress coatee with gold embroidered edging to collar, cuffs and pocket-flaps. Six gilt buttons, mounted with QVC, to front (medium moth damage); a matching pair of trousers with narrow gold lace stripes; a folding cocked hat by W. Nash, 31 Savile Row, with a gold lace loop and gilt button. A fine white pique waistcoat with five small gilt buttons; a cloth sword-frog and an oilskin sword-bag (sword absent). Another uniform tin with a plaque inscribed Sir Duncan Swann Bt, containing a New Style coatee of extremely fine black velvet, with cut-steel buttons, by Lesley & Roberts, 16 George St; matching knee-breeches with cut-steel buckles; a white silk waistcoat; two pairs of black silk stockings; a pair of court shoes, with buckles in their original case; a folding bicorne hat with cut-steel loop; a velvet sword-frog and a black arm-band. A third uniform tin with a plaque inscribed Dr Nathan Raw, containing a New Style velvet Court Dress coatee, with matching waistcoat and knee-breeches; two folding bicorne hats; a pair of black stockings; a pair of white stockings; a pair of court shoes, complete with cut steel buckles; a sword-belt, sword-frog and sword-bag; together with a white lace collar. A fourth uniform tin with a plaque inscribed 'E Barton Esq.', containing a New Style coatee of black velvet, matching knee-breeches with cut-steel buckles, and a black velvet waistcoat. Together with a bicorne hat with a cut steel loop and button, this last group in moderate condition (qty)

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A 12 BORE GERMAN WHEEL-LOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY HANNS ROHR IN BAYREUTS (SIC), DATED 1661 with octagonal swamped sighted barrel

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 206

A 12 BORE GERMAN WHEEL-LOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY HANNS ROHR IN BAYREUTS (SIC), DATED 1661 with octagonal swamped sighted barrel rifled with a series of slender grooves and engraved with a garland around the muzzle face, engraved with scrolling foliage and large expanded flowerheads over the breech and muzzle, the former signed and dated ahead of the back-sight, engraved tang, flat lock retained by two side nails, fitted with external wheel retained by a pierced openwork gilt-brass bracket decorated with a symmetrical arrangement of two sphinxes, fitted with sliding pan-cover with button release, finely engraved dog decorated with two monsterheads, fitted with gilt-brass bridle formed as a cherubic mask, and with an additional gilt-brass dragon, double set trigger, blackened full stock lightly carved behind the rear ramrod pipe, covered over much of its surface with large engraved silver plaques depicting scenes from the chase, including a fox with a bird-of-prey, a hunter and hound in pursuit of a boar on each side of the fore-end, a large prowling bear opposite the lock and a mounted nobleman beneath, the butt applied with further plaques including, on the left, a doe and stag in a woodland landscape on the cheek-piece and, on the right, with patchbox with sliding cover applied with a further silver plaque of a hunter in contemporary dress, pierced iron trigger-guard shaped for the fingers, silver butt-plate engraved with the owner's coat-of-arms and numbered '9', and silver fore-end cap (later ramrod and ramrod-pipe, some silver plaques restored), the cheek-piece applied with an early red wax gewehrkammer seal 83.0 cm; 32 3/4 in barrel Hans Ruehrer is recorded active in Bayreuth, Bayern, circa 1658.

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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN EQUERRY'S PISTOL HOLSTERS Two leather holsters, each with pleated blue cloth covers of the pattern worn b

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 203

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN EQUERRY'S PISTOL HOLSTERS Two leather holsters, each with pleated blue cloth covers of the pattern worn by ADCs and equerries to the Queen, or members of the Royal Family. Edged with a double row of three-quarter inch gold oakleaf lace, showing a narrow light of scarlet cloth between the rows, and bearing a Guelphic crown in gold embroidery above the Garter; within the Garter, the VR cypher on scarlet backing between oakleaf sprays. A plain gilt button to secure a flounce (2)

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THREE INDIAN SWORDS (TALWAR), 19TH CENTURY the first with broad fullered double-edged blade, silver-plated hilt including lar

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 30

THREE INDIAN SWORDS (TALWAR), 19TH CENTURY the first with broad fullered double-edged blade, silver-plated hilt including large disc pommel with pointed button; the second with broad tapering blade struck with a pair of celestial mask marks on each face, and iron hilt including knuckle-guard; the third with curved single-edged blade (chipped) and iron hilt including knuckle-guard with recurved bud-shaped finial 80.2 cm; 31 5/8 in blade (3)

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AN INDIAN SWORD (KHANDA), 19TH CENTURY with broad heavy blade double-edged towards the rounded point and formed with a long f

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 26

AN INDIAN SWORD (KHANDA), 19TH CENTURY with broad heavy blade double-edged towards the rounded point and formed with a long fuller, iron hilt comprising a pair of straight quillons with mushroom-shaped terminals, integral grip, disc-shaped pommel chiselled with an expanded flowerhead on the outer face and conical button, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard 66.2 cm; 26 in blade

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A PAIR OF 54 BORE CONTINENTAL D.B. PIN-FIRE PISTOLS, CIRCA 1870 each with octagonal barrels, box-lock-action fitted with a ba

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 242

A PAIR OF 54 BORE CONTINENTAL D.B. PIN-FIRE PISTOLS, CIRCA 1870 each with octagonal barrels, box-lock-action fitted with a barrel-release button on the right, and fluted butt 12.0 cm; 4 3/4 in barrels (2)

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A BRONZE SALUTING CANNON, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY formed in five tapering stages divided by raised astragal mouldings an

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 200

A BRONZE SALUTING CANNON, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY formed in five tapering stages divided by raised astragal mouldings and flaring at the muzzle, a pair of plain trunnions, flattened vent field, and globose cascable with small button: on its green-painted wooden field carriage with long trail with scrolling terminal, fitted with a pair of spoked cambered wheels 27.3 cm; 10 3/4 in barrel 1.4 cm; 5/8 in bore

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AN INDIAN EXECUTIONER'S SWORD (TEGHA), 19TH CENTURY with characteristic very broad blade formed with a reinforced back-edge,

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 25

AN INDIAN EXECUTIONER'S SWORD (TEGHA), 19TH CENTURY with characteristic very broad blade formed with a reinforced back-edge, decorated with silver koftgari flowers and foliage at the forte (rubbed), iron hilt with traces of silver koftgari decoration, including a pair of quillons, knuckle-guard with vestigial monsterhead terminal, and disc-shaped pommel with pronounced tapering button 73.8 cm; 29 in blade

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˜A FRENCH IVORY-AND SILVER-MOUNTED COMBINED HUNTING KNIFE AND PLUG BAYONET, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY with tapering

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 112

˜A FRENCH IVORY-AND SILVER-MOUNTED COMBINED HUNTING KNIFE AND PLUG BAYONET, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY with tapering blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with scrolls on a blued panel at the forte (small losses), slender tang threaded at the base for the reversible plug-grip, moulded silver hilt comprising cross-piece with scrolling terminals (marks rubbed, probably Paris small charge mark for 1768-74), engraved pommel, and carved ivory plug-grip spirally bound with plaited silver wire, and with an engraved ferrule at the base, in a contemporary silver-mounted leather scabbard (small dents, locket button missing) 32.3 cm; 12 3/4 in blade A similar example with ebony grip was sold in this room, 28th June 2017, lot 259.

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**A COMPOSITE CLOSE HELMET FOR HEAVY FIELD USE, CIRCA 1580 with heavy rounded one-piece skull rising to a high, file-roped m

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 92

**A COMPOSITE CLOSE HELMET FOR HEAVY FIELD USE, CIRCA 1580 with heavy rounded one-piece skull rising to a high, file-roped medial comb, visor, upper bevor and lower bevor attached to it at each side by common low-domed square pivots (restored), the visor pierced in front of the file-roped step of its centrally-divided vision-slit with five rectangular ventilation-holes at each side, and fitted at the right with a lifting-peg that fits into a shaped notch cut into the upper edge of the prow-shaped upper bevor, the latter pierced at its right side with twelve cross-shaped apertures, the upper and lower bevors secured at the right side by spring-catches with push-button-releases, and the skull and bevor each flanged outwards at their lower edges to receive two gorget-plates, and the lower edge with file-roped turn (plume-holder missing, cleaned bright throughout) 32.0 cm; 12 ½ in high Provenance From an armour formerly in the Whawell collection, sold 19th April 1926. George F. Harding Jr., Chicago Transferred to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1982, Acc. No. 1982.2392

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FORMULA ONE: Selection of colour signed 12 x 8 photographs by various Formula One Motor Racing Drivers, two of them World Cha

International Autograph Auction Europe S.L.

Lot 49

FORMULA ONE: Selection of colour signed 12 x 8 photographs by various Formula One Motor Racing Drivers, two of them World Champions comprising Nigel Mansell (1953- ) British driver, F1 World Champion (1992), the image showing Mansell in his Williams´ racing car; Jenson Button (1980- ) British driver, F1 World Champion (2009), the image showing Button in his McLaren´s car and Nelson Piquet Jr. (1985- ) Brazilian driver, the image showing Piquet Jr. with his Renault racing car. All are boldly black signed to clear areas of the images. EX, 3.

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A George III novelty silver jockey cap caddy spoon, by Elizabeth Morley, London 1798, bright-cut decoration, length 4.7cm, ap

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 1036

A George III novelty silver jockey cap caddy spoon, by Elizabeth Morley, London 1798, bright-cut decoration, length 4.7cm, approx. weight 0.1oz. Provenance: A Private Collection. Purchased from Julian Pawle Limited, New Bond Street, London 7 February 1991. Condition Report: Marks are good, gauge is a little light, details of the decoration are good, a shallow dent in near the button and the bowl is slightly misshaped, there are some small nicks in the edges and overall fine surface scratches.

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A natural pearl ring, the silver pearl set with diamonds to the shoulders in platinum, size P 1/2 Accompanied by report numbe

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 1117

A natural pearl ring, the silver pearl set with diamonds to the shoulders in platinum, size P 1/2 Accompanied by report number 04100 dated 10 May 2011 from The Gem & Pearl Lab stating that the button-shaped cream/white to light grey pearl weighs 11.45cts, measures 11.7 - 12.1mm and is natural saltwater. Condition report: Off-round pearl with a few natural blemishes visible in images. Lustre ok but not great. Colour changes from almost white underneath to silver on top (see images). Mount all fine.

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A 18th century Chinese two handled tureen and cover, decorated in polychrome with lotus, foliage and fence, slightly domed co

Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 440

A 18th century Chinese two handled tureen and cover, decorated in polychrome with lotus, foliage and fence, slightly domed cover, button finial, silvered mounts, 28cm diam, c.1780

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A violin, the two-piece back 36cm long excluding button, outlined throughout with purfling, 60cm long overall

Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1679

A violin, the two-piece back 36cm long excluding button, outlined throughout with purfling, 60cm long overall

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A 19th century Continental lady's opalescent glass globular scent bottle, gilt white metal-mounted, the push-button hinged co

Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1151

A 19th century Continental lady's opalescent glass globular scent bottle, gilt white metal-mounted, the push-button hinged cover centred by a coronet, 6.5cm high, c. 1880

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A Victorian walnut button-back nursing chair, stuffed over upholstery, cabriole legs, ceramic casters, 80cm high, c.1860

Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1667

A Victorian walnut button-back nursing chair, stuffed over upholstery, cabriole legs, ceramic casters, 80cm high, c.1860

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A violin, the two-piece back 36cm long excluding button, paper label, The Maidstone, John G Murdoch & Co Ltd, London, out

Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1680

A violin, the two-piece back 36cm long excluding button, paper label, The Maidstone, John G Murdoch & Co Ltd, London, outlined throughout with purfling, cased, the bow apparently unsigned, 73.5cm long

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