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OHARA KOSON: TWO COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTSBy Ohara Koson (1878-1945), one signed Koson and sealed, the other with a seal onlyJapan, first half of 20th century, late Meiji (1868-1912) to early Showa period (1926-1989)One depicting a rooster with white tail feathers and red comb and wattle, looking towards two chicks fighting over a butterfly, each with a wing in its beak, on the grassy ground, the other depicting a pigeon and a white dove below a flowering tree with petals falling towards them.SIZE 34.5 x 19.8 cm (rooster print image), 34.5 x 18.5 (pigeon print image), and 55 x 36.3 cm (pigeon print incl. frame)Condition: Good condition, fresh colors, and good impression. Minor browning, soiling, and creasing.Provenance: German private collection.Literature comparison: A related print by the same artist but with a slightly different depiction of a pigeon and a white dove is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, object number RP-P-2005-465. A related print by the same artist but with a slightly different depiction of a rooster and chicks is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, object number RP-P-2005-464.
A SMALL MUSICAL BOX Swiss, late 19th century, the key-wind 7.25cm (2 7/8 inch) pinned brass cylinder set to a brass bed, playing four airs, the lid interior with a printed and hand-written tune sheet ink stamped 'Made in Switzerland', the part-ebonized amboyna exterior with sliding stop/start and change/repeat control buttons, 7cm high, 13.5cm wide, 9cm deep. Condition Report : In working order, although the mechanism is slightly sluggish (probably from long-term lack of use); comb with all teeth. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A MUSICAL BOX late 19th century, the 20.5cm pinned cylinder set to a gilded steel bed, playing a series of airs (probably six) and flanked by a winding lever to one side, and stop / start and change / repeat levers to the other, in a rosewood, faux-grained and part ebonized case, the lid with parquetry inlaid decoration, 12.5cm high, 42cm wide, 19.5cm deep. Condition Report : Mechanism in working order; change/repeat lever currently inoperative; comb lacking one tooth; interior lid with broken glass panel; lid water-marked and stained. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
An inlaid and parcel ebonised rosewood Swiss cylinder music box, of rectangular outline, the hinged lid inlaid with a marquetry flower spray, the cylinder playing eight airs, 41cm wide.Condition report: Movement winds and plays. Comb has all tines intact. Case fair with some cosmetic marks consistent with age and use.
A 19th century elm and beech comb-back type windsor armchair with eliptical turned legs united by an 'H' stretcherCondition report: Ok but feet faded (owing to floor washing) and chipped. Very worn patina on arms and seat particularly. Seat with jagged hairline cracks. Legs and arms 'loose' - needs re-gluing.
A DIAMOND, RUBY AND EMERALD COCKEREL BROOCH To be sold with no reserve, from an estate collection of jewellery Naturalistically modelled in yellow gold, with diamond set head and ruby comb, the feathered body and tail partially set with rows of diamonds and emeralds Marked '14K ASTOR' 7cm long 34.5g For condition reports and further images, please contact the sale room via hello@hotlotz.com Additional Information: Nett proceeds from the sale of this lot will be donated to Beyond Social Services, Singapore
A five-piece George VI silver and enamel mounted dressing table service, by Richard Comyns, London, 1948, each enameled in blue over an engine-turned ground, comprising a hand-mirror5, two clothes brushes and two hair brushes together with an Elizabeth II silver mounted comb, by Richard Comyns, London, 1953 (6)
A .22 'Axsor' Air rifle by Webley, no. 001659Bolt-action, figured stock with pistol-grip, Monte Carlo comb, cheek-piece and ventilated rubber recoil-pad, the top of the cylinder mounted with an Apollo 6x40 telescope-sightWeight 7lb. 8oz., 14¼in. pull (13¼in. stock), 22in. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A .22(L.R.) 'Model 1022' semi-automatic rifle by Ruger, no. 255-23661Push-button safety, fully-detachable box-magazine, the laminate thumb-hole stock with palm-swell pistolgrip, cheek-piece, Monte Carlo comb and Fajen rubber recoil-pad, the barrel stamped Sturm. Ruger & Co., Inc. Southport, Conn. U.S.A. with sound moderator, block-mounted blade-foresight and fixed rear-sight, the receiver mounted with a Richter Optik 3-9x50AOE telescope sightWeight 7lb. 14oz. (with 'scope), 14⅛in. pull (13⅝in. stock), 25¼in. barrel, London nitro proofWith two additional box-magazinesThis 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
A .375 (H&H Mag.) 'Model S' bolt-magazine rifle by Steyr Mannlicher, no. 64166Side-safety, fully-detachable box-magazine, the well-figured stock with wood-tipped pistolgrip, cheek-piece, Monte Carlo comb, Steyr ventilated recoil-pad and inset additional box-magazine, the stock and forestock tapped for sling-eyes, the barrel with ramp-mounted blade-foresight and fixed rear-sight, the receiver stamped Steyr-Daimler - Puch A.G. Steyr Mannlicher Mod. S and mounted with a K. Kahles Wien ZF 69-6x42+ telescope-sightWeight 10lb. 7oz. (with 'scope), 14in. pull (13in. stock), 25½in. barrel, Austrian nitro proofThis 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
A .410 single-barrelled ejector gun by Hepplestone, no. 899277Converted from rook rifle, snap-forward underlever, side safety, engine-turned engraving, the maker's name in shield, some foliate-scroll engraving, the figured stock (repaired crack to right of comb) with pistolgrip, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, engine-turned steel butt-plate, schnabel forend, round-barrel with matt flat sighting-ribWeight 4lb. 7½oz., 14¼in. stock, 25in. barrel, 2½in. chamber, Birmingham nitro reproofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Schwarz-weißer knechtischer Halbharnisch, süddeutsch, um 1560 Sturmhaube mit zweiteilig gearbeiteter Kalotte. Hoher, geschnürlter Kamm, spitz zulaufender Augenschirm mit gebördeltem und geschnürltem Rand. Im Scharnier anhängende Wangenklappen. Im Scharnier zu öffnender Kragen mit leicht gegrateter Vorderplatte. Zwei beweglich geschobene Halsreife mit kräftig gebördeltem und geschnürltem Brechrand. Seitlich klappbare Zapfen zum Halten der Schulterriemen. Sechsfach geschobenes Oberarmzeug mit gebördeltem und geschnürltem Rand. Das Abschlussblech des rechten Armes gebrochen und restauriert. Kräftig gegratete Brustplatte mit leichtem Tapul (Reparaturstelle im Messinglot) und beweglich geschobenen Armeinsätzen. Kräftige, nach innen umgeschlagene und geschnürlte Brechränder. Drei beweglich geschobene Bauchreife, die sechsfach geschobenen Tassetten mit gebördeltem und geschnürltem Abschluss. Zugehörige Rückenplatte mit deutlich ausgeformten Schulterblattbuckeln und gebördelten und geschnürlten Rändern. Anhängende Schulterriemen mit vernieteten Panzerblechen. Alle Teile zusammengehörig und mit identisch getriebenem Dekor aus feinen eingetieften Zierstreifen und umlaufendem schwarz-weißen Mäanderband (laufender Hund). Originale Schnallen, die Belederung teils erneuert. Höhe 94 cm.Zustand: II -A South German black and white half armour for a man-at-arms, circa 1560 The skull of the burgonet forged in two pieces. High roped comb, the tapering peak with a finely turned and roped edge. The attached cheek pieces opening on a hinge. The gorget opening on a hinge, with a lightly ridged breast plate. Two-lame neck guard, with a prominent, roped and turned flange. Folding bolts on the sides to hold the shoulder straps. Rerebraces sliding on six lames with a turned and roped edge. The outer lame of the right arm broken and restored. Breastplate with pronounced ridge and slight medial projection (repaired with brass solder), the gussets moving on sliding rivets. The prominent, roped flanges struck inwards. The faulds of three articulated lames, the tassets sliding on six lames with a turned and roped edge. The matching backplate with pronounced bosses on the shoulder blades and turned and roped edges. Attached shoulder straps with riveted armour plates. All parts matching and with identical chased décor of finely inset, decorative lines and surrounding band of meander ornament in black and white (running dog). Original buckles, the leather covering partly replaced. Height 94 cm.Condition: II -
Geätzter Morion, Nürnberg, um 1580 Zweiteilig gearbeitete Kalotte mit hohem, gebördeltem und geschnürltem Kamm. Im Nacken vernietete, eiserne Federbuschtülle, im Kamm zwei Lochungen zur Befestigung des Federbusches. Am unteren Rand der Kalotte umlaufende Futternieten mit Zierrosetten aus Messing. Spitz zulaufende Krempe mit gebördeltem Rand. Ganzflächig feine Schwarzlotätzung mit Darstellung eines Paares in zeitgenössischer Tracht umgeben von Rankendekor. Höhe 27 cm.Zustand: II -An etched morion, Nuremberg, circa 1580 Two-piece skull with tall turned and roped comb. Riveted to the nape an iron plume holder, the comb with two fastening holes for the plume. The lower end of the skull surrounded by lining rivets with ornamental brass rosettes. Pointed brim with turned edge. Decorated all over with fine black stain etchings of a couple in contemporary attire surrounded by scrolling leaves. Height 27 cm.Condition: II -
WW2 Royal Navy HMS Nelson “Malta Convoys” Long Service Medal Group, consisting of 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star, 1939-45 War medal and George VI Naval Long Service Good Conduct medal “K. 63799 E. E. SHEARMAN. L.STO. H.M.S NELSON”. The medals are accompanied by a selection of black and white photographs, many with hand annotations on the reverses, many taken on board HMS Nelson during the Malta convoys. Edward Emanuel Shearman was awarded his naval Long Service medal whilst serving on HMS Nelson, in April 1939. It would appear that he continued to serve on the ship during the war and its time during the Malta convoys. HMS Nelson was almost sunk on one of the convoys. Woodman’s History of the Malta Convoys gives the following details about the incident, “This intense action lasted less than half an hour, then there was a brief respite until a second wave of about seven Fiat BR20s was seen approaching very low from the east at 13.27. These divided, coming in on the starboard bow and starboard beam of the convoy, three of them penetrating the barrage to attack Nelson. Captain Troubridge swung the battleship to comb the anticipated torpedo tracks as one Italian aeroplane flew down Nelson’s starboard side, to be cut into three pieces by pom-pom shells. But another Italian aeroplane let her torpedo go right ahead, at 400 yards distance. ‘The chances of a hit seemed remote,’ Somerville later wrote to Cunningham, ‘until the bloody bubbles appeared about 120 yards ahead ... coming stright for us. Possibly helm hard over keeping her swinging to starboard might have let us take it on the bulge but I doubt it. Anyhow there was always the danger of a hit right aft which would have been far worse.’ The aircraft flew low over Nelson, only to be shot down by the combined fire of the ships astern. The battleship had been hit on the port bow and her speed rapidly dropped to 18 knots as water poured into her forward hull and she settled by the head. The full extent of the damage was not of course known until later, but it proved serious.” Following another attack by some SM79s, and now with 3500 tons of water in her damaged hull, HMS Nelson was escorted back to Gibraltar by three destroyers. By the summer of 1942, HMS Nelson was ready to return to the Malta run as flagship of Vice-Admiral Syfret’s Force Z, a role that saw her participating in the famous “Pedestal” operation. The convoy sailed from Scotland, reaching the Straits of Gibraltar on 10 August 1942, at which stage the enemy’s attention became constant, the U-Boats’ first victim being the aircraft carrier Eagle, and between then and the conclusion of the convoy, the Naval escort lost two cruisers and one destroyer sunk, in addition to many other ships sustaining considerable damage, another aircraft carrier and cruiser among them; of the 14 merchantmen, nine were sunk and three others severely damaged, many of these, of course, as a result of enemy air attacks. The main Naval escort, including the Nelson, could not be risked beyond the Skerki Channel, but covered 950 miles of the total distance of 1150 miles to Malta from Gibraltar, and throughout Syfret’s flagship put up constant and spectacular anti-aircraft barrages amidst frequent near misses that rocked her mighty keel.
French Model 1872/74 Dragoon Troopers Helmet, steel body with brass trim, large central brass section with foliage and French fused grenade. Leather backed brass scaled chinstraps, brass fluted plume holder with a replacement feather plume fitted. Brass comb having mythical head figure to the front and black horse hair brush plume. Interior of the helmet with a brown leather liner, which is slightly loose in places. Some wear but generally a good example.
WW1 French Artillery Adrian Pattern Steel Combat Helmet, good example of a standard M-15 Adrian pattern combat helmet retaining much of its original light horizon blue paint finish to the exterior and interior of the shell. Helmer with crossed artillery cannon barrels badge to the centre and comb top. Brass veterans plaque fitted to the front peak. Interior retains the original black leather liner system. Underside of the front peak scratched with original owners name “G. BERGE”. Some dents and rusting to the exterior but still a good example.
WW1 French Infantry Adrian Pattern Steel Combat Helmet, good example of a standard M-15 Adrian pattern combat helmet with dark horizon blue paint finish to the exterior and interior of the shell. Fitted with a brass based French Infantry helmet badge, the brass finish showing through the horizon blue paint. Brass veterans plaque fitted to the front peak. Helmet interior has light tan leather liner system which shows some wear and is dry in places. One stud fitting missing from the top comb, some small dents and light rusting to certain parts of the shell but otherwise a good example.
Four Decorative Reproduction Helmets Comprising a close-helmet in English 16th century style, with two-piece skull, high roped comb and plume-holder at the rear, visor with stepped roped sight, prow-shaped upper-bevor with key-hole ventilation slots on the right, and lower bevor, all pivoted at the same points on each side, and with pivot-hook catches on the right, gorget of two-plates front and rear, and all the main edges recessed, turned and roped; another of similar form, the upper-bevor pierced with circular 'breaths' on each side (russet overall); a 'houndskull' bascinet in early 15th century style, painted black overall and with copper dome-headed rivets bordering the back of the skull; and a helm in mid-13th century style (russet overall) (4)The first 31 cm. highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Composite English Civil War Period Pikeman's Half-ArmourMid-17th CenturyRusset overall, comprising pot helmet with two-piece rounded skull (some holeing at the rear on one side) with low turned comb, the base of the skull on each side with an embossed medial line between rows of dome-headed rivets and incised double lines, the base of the brim with recessed turned border with rivets en suite, gorget of four plates riveted together, the front plate drawn-out to a blunt point, and with plain turns at the neck, breast-plate with medial ridge drawn-out to a blunt point above the skirt, the neck, arms and skirt all with plain turns bordered by incised lines, back-plate en suite, later adjustable shoulder-straps reinforced with steel plates secured by dome-headed rivets, rectangular tassets each of six embossed simulated lames with turned and incised line borders, and domed brass-headed rivets, and secured by shaped hinges with pivot-hook catches (pitting and minor damage): on a wooden stand with turned and carved baseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A German Black And White Comb MorionCirca 1600With two-piece skull rising to a high comb with turned edge, embossed on each side of the skull with a large fleur-de-lys, downturned brim curving up to a point fore and aft, and with turned border, the base of the skull with lining rivets, three with the remains of their embossed brass washer, plume-holder at the rear, and remains of its blackened finish 28 cm. high For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Composite Close-HelmetPartly Early 17th CenturyWith blackened rounded two-piece skull (holed at the back, plume-holder missing) with low turned comb, and incised with pairs of lines over each side, later riveted neck-guard, peaked fall with recessed turned edge (internal patched repair) and carrying a three-bar face-guard, later hinged visor cut-out for vision and pierced with ventilation holes on either side, bent-out to form a gorget with turned edge at the front and secured by pin and hook catches; together with a reproduction lobster-tailed pot in 17th century style, and a Continental cavalry trooper's cuirass (straps and linings missing, pitting overall) (3)The first 30 cm. highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Close-Helmet Of So-Called 'Savoyard' TypePossibly Early 17th Century, French Or ItalianWith two-piece skull joined along the turned low comb and bent-out to form a neck-defence with turned border, the base of the skull and border of the neck-defence each with a row of dome-headed lining rivets, bevor shaped to the chin and with sprung locking-catch with floret-shaped button on the right, and with gorget en suite with the neck-defence, mask-like visor cut-out and flanged for vision, embossed with a triangular 'nose', and pierced with seven circular 'breaths' along the embossed and incised 'lips', and pivoted at the same points as the fall, the latter with deep flanged arches over the eyes (light pitting) 30.5 cm. high Footnotes:For another example sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms & Armour..., 30 November 2016, lot 163For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Composite Close-HelmetPartly Late 16th Century, Probably ItalianWith one-piece skull rising to a roped comb riveted through 'probably in the 17th century' for a spike for the attachment of a funerary crest, and pieced with holes at the rear for a plume-holder (missing), original visor with horizontal vision sight divided centrally, roped forward edge and replacement lifting-peg fitting into the later upper bevor, the latter pierced with circular 'breaths' on one side, lower bevor (one half replaced) shaped to the chin with roped upper edge, and later overlapping neck-plates at front and rear (one original), the bottom plates each with turned and roped border, dome-headed rivets and leather neck-strap with buckle (genuine parts pitted) 32 cm. highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Composite German Black And White Three-Quarter ArmourPartly Third Quarter Of The 16th Century And LaterComprising burgonet with one-piece skull with roped comb, riveted pointed peak, hinged cheek-pieces, and rounded neck-defence, 'almain' collar comprising mainplate and two neck-plates front and rear, hinged on the left and with catch on the right, and with spaudlers each of six down-lapping lames, peascod breast-plate and plain back-plate, the former rounded at the front (patched internal repair), moveable armhole gussets and skirt of two lames, the lower lame arched over the crotch and pierced for the cod-piece, knee-length tassets each of six upward-lapping lames, and gauntlets each with circular cuff and articulated hand defence including an embossed and roped plate over the knuckles (finger plates partly missing or replaced), the main edges turned and partly roped, and the surfaces with raised bands and borders, all bright against a blackened ground: on a wooden standFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Equestrian Full Armour For Man And Horse In German Late 16th Century StyleThe former comprising a close-helmet with skull rising to a comb, pierced with holes over the ears and with tubular plume-holder at the rear incised with spiral lines, beaked-shaped visor with horizontal vision slits divided centrally and pivoted at the same points as the upper- and lower-bevors, the former pierced on one side with a circular arrangement of heart-shaped, circular and slotted 'breaths', cut for the lifting-peg on the visor, and with hinged locking catch on each side, the latter shaped to the chin and with turned and roped lower border, fitted with a reinforcing bevor for the joust embossed and roped around the neck and secured by a large wing-headed screw, riveted haute-piece on the right, and with targe shaped to the left shoulder, applied with riveted strips forming a trellis pattern and secured by two threaded bolts, gorget comprising collar and three overlapping plates front and rear, hinged together and with locking pin-catch on the right, the upper edges cusped, breast-plate of peascod form with hinged lance-rest on the right and drawn-out to a rounded point above a short flange, the latter carrying a skirt and tassets, the former arched and roped over the crotch, the latter of three overlapping plates and a single plate respectively, each with cusped upper edge and embossed with a central roped volute, moveable armhole gussets, back-plate shaped to the back and with two plate culet en suite with the tassets, fully articulated vambraces with fingered gauntlet on the right and mitten gauntlet for the joust on the left, the left couter with reinforcing plate shaped to the elbow and secured by a threaded bolt, and full leg harness each detachable at the thigh and below the knee, poleyns each chased with a quatrefoil on the knee and with side-wing, greaves hinged together and with round-toed sabatons both of fourteen overlapping lames, the main edges turned and roped, and with dome-headed rivets throughout, some elements struck with pseudo-Nuremberg mark; the latter comprising a shaffron of three plates riveted together and embossed with swept bands tapering over the muzzle, riveted ear-pieces en suite, and central spike centred on a dish-shaped roundel chased with radiating lines, crinet of seven articulated plates, large crupper of two riveted plates shaped over the flank on both sides and each with a row of three applied brass roundels with roped borders, and secured by steel-mounted leather straps with brass roundels en suite, one embossed with a lion's mask, large three plate peytral and rein mounts en suite, all with turned and roped borders, saddle of padded burgundy velvet with gilt brocade borders, the cantle and rear en suite, and with a gilt fringe, on a black fibreglass model of a horse caparisoned in blue velvet with a repeated pattern of green trellised quatrefoils, and bordered with a green and red woollen fringe; together with an iron bit, and a pair of arched stirrups decoratively pierced over each side: on a wooden base painted blackFootnotes:The armour appears to be inspired by armours A47 and A48 (for the joust, known as neue welsche Gestech über die Planke) in the Wallace Collection, LondonFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Brescian 40-Bore Flintlock Belt-PistolPartly Late 17th CenturyWith 18th century Tusco-Emelian two-stage barrel turned at the girdle, octagonal breech inlaid at each end with three inlaid brass panels all engraved with repeated foliage against a punched ground, and centred on a silver portrait medallion (worn) framed by double line borders, rounded lock chiselled in the Brescian manner with scrolling foliage on the tail, pierced rounded cock en suite and with a female portrait bust on the back of the comb, later figured full stock with fluted fore-stock, steel mounts and panels (secured by later screws) chiselled in low relief with interlaced scrolling foliage partly inhabited by monsters, the mounts comprising side-plate, tang plate, compressed ovoidal pommel, trigger-guard, trigger-plate, fore-end cap and ramrod-pipe, replacement belt hook, and ramrod, the tip chiselled in the round as a monster with flower-head terminal on its tail 29.9 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 15-Bore (.680) Percussion Big Game Rifle By C. Maybury, 15 St. Mary's Square, Birmingham, Mid-19th CenturyWith heavy browned twist octagonal barrel with bright bore cut with five spiral grooves and signed in full along the top flat behind the blued folding leaf back-sights, each leaf with central platinum line and calibrated from '100' to '500' yards, and dove-tailed for a sight behind the blued fore-sight, border engraved case-hardened breech with platinum plug centred on scrollwork and decorated with a tiger's mask on the top flat, case-hardened border engraved tang decorated with foliate scrollwork, signed flat detented lock and hammer en suite, figured half-stock (comb of butt with minor chip) with chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with dark horn cap, case-hardened border engraved steel mounts decorated with scrolling foliage and comprising butt-plate and trigger-guard with chequered spur, trigger-plate with scroll engraved pineapple-shaped finial, hinged circular border engraved patch-box cover decorated with a tiger in a landscape, vacant shield-shaped silver escutcheon, sling mounts, original white-metal mounted ramrod, and much original finish, Birmingham proof marks; together with a quantity of .680 lead rounds in a leather drawstring bag (2)75 cm. barrel Footnotes:Charles Maybury is recorded at 15 St. Mary's Row, Birmingham, between 1837 and 1886Cf. a cased pair of d.b. percussion sporting rifles by the same maker and sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 30 November 2016, lot 254For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Box-Locket Pocket PistolsSigned Mayes, Norwich, Circa 1820With reblued turn-off barrels each engraved with a broad band of foliage around the muzzle, rounded brass breeches and border engraved actions, the former signed beneath the waisted ovoidal rainproof pan over both sides, the latter decorated with a Britannia shield, drums and globes amid foliage over each side, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels, ring-neck cocks (top of one comb with fracture), replacement folding triggers, figured rounded butts each inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and engraved silver flower-heads and foliage, and silver lion-mask butt-caps, Birmingham proof marks (2)3.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:Charles Mayes is recorded in Norwich, Norfolk between 1821 and 1850For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolBy W. Turvey, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith cannon barrel, breech signed along the top within an engraved border and engraved 'London' beneath the chiselled steel-spring, border engraved tang, action, cock (comb repaired, top jaw and screw replaced) and steel, plain trigger-guard (originally engraved), figured rounded swelling butt (repairs) carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising trophy of arms side-plate (probably replaced), vacant foliate escutcheon, a scallop shell above, and grotesque mask butt-cap, a scallop-shell and further grotesque mask on the tang (some wear and pitting, some engraving refreshed), London proof marks and Turvey's barrelsmith's mark 14.2 cm. barrel Footnotes:The barrelsmith's mark is that of William 1 Turvey elected Master of the Gunmakers' Company in 1733. His business was carried on by his widow, Sara, following his death by 1744For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Large Interchangeable Bells-En-Vue Cylinder Musical Box, By Nicole Frères, circa 1881, Serial No. 51960, with one cylinder playing eight airs, with double-spring lever-wind motor, sectional comb with full-length zither attachment, six bell comb with lever-select to right with the six plain polished tuned bells arrange duet-buffet flanking tune indictor, with speed regulator, on reeded cast gilt bedplate in ebonised interior bearing Nicole black and gilt trade transfer, lacking dustlid, in large walnut and satinwood veneered case with cleated lid, on ebonised plinth base - 37in. wide, the cylinder 15in. All teeth and tips present, working order, some general corrosion/wear consistant with age, overall Good; Veneer to lid appears complete but has moderate scratching/indents over most of surface
A Musical Box Playing Twelve Airs, Almost Certainly By B. A. Bremond, circa 1890, with single spring motor, single-section comb with plain washers, single-strip tune indictor, on cast gilt bedplate, in ebonised interior under dustlid, in light walnut veneered case, main lid with colour score and oak leaf transfer - 25 1/2'' wide, the cylinder 13'' Working order, all teeth and tips present, lacks tune indicator pointer

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