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Lot 6
A PAIR OF JAPANESE STEEL STIRRUPS (ABUMI BATTO), 19TH CENTURY, with red lacquered treads (cracks), strongly curved at the front and rising to a pierced finial plate incorporating a loop buckle for suspension, the outer surface overlaid over its entire surface with polychromatic designs in shell, and with a bird-of-prey in brass wire at the front (one cracked) and with brass wire scrolls throughout, 28cm; 11in. (2)
Lot 14
SIX PAIRS OF CHINESE STIRRUPS, 18TH/19TH CENTURY, the first of brass with near rectangular treads cast with a trellis pattern, a pair of arched side panels cast with foliage and exotic birds rising to a loop finial flanked by grotesques; the second with oval treads formed with a pair of arched side panels surmounted by a pierced loop decorated over much of the outer surface with soft metal with linear patterns and characteristic motifs; the third of similar form and decoration; the fourth of steel with hollow oval tread filed with fluting and foliage, a pair of slender side panels decorated en suite, fitted at the top with a loop for suspension; the fifth of brass decorated with a dragon mask on either side of the loop; and the sixth of russet iron, the first: 17cm; 6 3/4in high, (12)
Lot 23
TWO INDIAN BROADSWORDS, KHANDA, 18TH CENTURY, each with broad blade swelling towards the tip and reinforced with an additional plate enclosing the back-edge, hilt of characteristic form including figure-of-eight shaped guard, broad knuckle-guard, and cup-shaped pommel, the first with attenuated pommel formed with a sharply curved bud-shaped finial, the grip bound with finely plaited cord, and complete with its leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass chape (worn); and the second with silver-plated hilt and straight tapering pommel finial decorated with a spiralling pattern in silver, and later wire bound grip, 84cm; 33in blade, (2)
Lot 24
TWO INDIAN SWORDS, FIRANGI, 18TH CENTURY, each with fullered European blade double-edged towards the tip, the first with steel hilt comprising a pair of pronounced langets with shaped terminals, figure-of-eight shaped guard, broad knuckle-guard, cup-shaped pommel with attenuated tip with curved moulded finial, decorated throughout with a pattern of silver-encrusted stars (small losses), and leather-covered grip, in a leather-covered wooden scabbard with contemporary copper mounts; the second with hilt of characteristic form, including a pair of shaped panels extending over the lower portion of the blade, chiselled throughout with differing flowerheads and scrolling foliage enclosing cartouches filled with deities, and retaining its silk padded liner, the first: 86.5cm; 34in blade, (2)
Lot 27
AN INDIAN HEADSMAN`S SWORD, TEGHA, 18TH CENTURY AND AN INDIAN TALWAR, 19TH CENTURY, the first with broad European blade double-edged towards the point, stamped with the bladesmith`s mark, a double eyelash, at the forte on one side, steel hilt of talwar form engraved with linear patterns and flowers on each side, large disc-shaped pommel formed with an up-turned brim, and drawn-out at the top to a strongly curved finial with fluted button (areas of pitting); the second with slightly curved fullered blade, and steel hilt of characteristic form, the first: 71.2cm; 28in blade, (2)
Lot 29
AN INDIAN SWORD, TALWAR, 19TH CENTURY, with curved blade of kilig type, cut with a pair of fullers of differing length (areas of rust, polished bright), earlier steel hilt of characteristic form chiselled with a pattern of raised ribs over the langets and the grip, including knuckle-guard rising to a recurved beak finial, disc pommel fitted with a large pierced foliate washer, engraved over its surface with patterns of scrolling foliage and with gold-plated finish, in its velvet-covered wooden scabbard (light wear) , 70cm; 27 1/2in blade
Lot 32
AN INDIAN TABAR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, with wedge-shaped head formed with a curved leading edge, square rear pean, short domed central finial, and tubular socket, on its wooden haft, the middle covered with rayskin (perhaps later), and pierced tubular grip, the steel parts decorated throughout with gold koftgari scrollwork, and the head enriched with flowers (losses, worn), 66.5cm; 26 1/8in
Lot 33
AN INDO-PERSIAN PESH-KABZ, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY, with reinforced blade of finely watered steel, extending to form a shaped tang, the latter overlaid with gold, the grip fitted with a pair of shaped ivory grip-scales retained by four rivets (age cracks), in its original velvet-covered wooden scabbard with large gilt-copper locket and chape each formed with a pierced decorative finial, and the former with a small loop for suspension, 46cm; 18 1/8in
Lot 47
A PERSIAN KARD, 19TH CENTURY, with single-edged blade of watered steel, moulded steel hilt decorated with scrolling flowers in gold koftagri, the pommel fitted with a small cartouche-shaped hinged finial, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver chape with fluted bud-shaped finial, 33.5cm; 13 3/4in
Lot 55
A LARGE BALKAN DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ALBANIAN, with broad straight double-edged blade cut with a central fuller framed by a pair of slender grooves on each side, I-shaped morse hilt carved with a pronounced moulding top and bottom (small age cracks), in its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with large silver locket and chape (small dents), each chiselled with foliate borders, the former with associated white metal band and ring for suspension, and the latter with ball-shaped finial, 69.2cm; 27 1/4in
Lot 57
A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 19TH CENTURY, with double-edged blade cut with a long off-set fuller on each side and sharply tapering to a long point, carved morse grip of characteristic form (old cracks), retained by a pair of iron rivets with domed attenuated caps decorated with gold koftgari flowers, in a wooden scabbard covered with fishskin, the chape with fluted silver finial and decorated with plaited silver wire, and iron locket decorated with silver koftgari, 53cm; 20 7/8in
Lot 64
A SOUTH INDIAN SPEAR, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, with broad blade formed with a medial ridge, reinforced at the tip and widening at the base, original hardwood haft with engraved brass ferrule at the top, steel basal finial decorated with large fluted bun-shaped mouldings, and a pair of suspension rings , 56.5cm; 22 1/4in head. Three similar spears are preserved in the Government Museum, Chennai, nos. 2248, 2247 and 2250. See R. Elgood 2004, p.192.
Lot 65
A NORTH INDIAN SPEAR, 18TH CENTURY, with triangular head formed with a reinforced tip, moulded at the base and continuing to a faceted socket, on an associated wooden haft and complete with a contemporary steel basal finial perhaps the original, with reinforced point and interrupted by a spirally-fluted bun-shaped moulding (areas of rust), 18cm; 7in head
Lot 120
AN UNUSUAL SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, LATE 17TH CENTURY, ENGLISH OR DUTCH, with tapering blade double-edged towards the point, cut with a full-length broad fuller on each face, silver hilt comprising quillon with globular finial (repaired), stamped with the maker`s mark, FW, outer ring-guard and knuckle-guard each interrupted by a central moulding chiselled with fruit and foliage, the former fitted with a sprung-in plate finely pierced and engraved with a scrolling foliage, compressed ovoid pommel chiselled en suite, enriched throughout with panels of lightly engraved scrollwork, and the grip bound with plaited silver wire and `Turk`s heads`, 70.5cm; 27 3/4in blade
Lot 194
SEVEN MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, WEST INDIA REGIMENT OR BRITISH WEST INDIES REGIMENT, c. 1910-20, ARMY STAFF AND BRITISH LINE INFANTRY, CIRCA 1860-80, a lot, comprising: two shirt-sleeve-order shoulder straps, one with a metal rank crown and the other with the metal shoulder title WIR; the short section of a shoulder-brace from an officer`s Sam Browne belt; a pair of metal rank crowns and a single SD button, West India Regiment; an infantry officer`s crimson silk shoulder sash, with scarlet tassels, of the pattern worn circa1860-80; the remnants (two pieces) of a general or staff officer`s aiguillette, in crimson and gold round-cord with one gilt-metal finial
Lot 202
FOUR PAIRS OF FRENCH REGULATION STIRRUPS, 19TH CENTURY, the first with near circular tread and a pair of slender side panels rising to a rectangular loop for suspension; the second with curved tapering tread rising to a looped finial; the third and fourth each with pierced tread and a pair of slender side panels rising to looped finial, the first 16cm; 6 3/8in high, (8)
Lot 370
A 12 BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY THEOPHILUS RICHARDS, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1830, with rebrowned twist two-stage sighted barrel, engraved breech inlaid with a platinum line and numbered 438 beneath, pierced platinum plug, signed stepped foliate-engraved lock, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip, engraved steel mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial, vacant escutcheon, horn fore-end cap, and original brass-tipped ramrod (the steel parts pitted throughout), 77cm; 30 1/4in barrel
Lot 371
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED HAMPTON, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1820, with brass barrel belled at the muzzle, fitted above with a spring bayonet secured by a stud, the former stamped with a mark, `DL` crowned at the base, engraved breech tang fitted with bayonet release catch, signed stepped bevelled lock engraved with foliage and fitted with roller, figured walnut full stock cut with a trellis pattern of chequering at the grip, engraved brass mounts comprising small oval side-plate decorated with a rococo shell, trigger-guard with a bouquet on the bow and acorn finial, butt-plate with further designs of foliage, vacant shield-shaped escutcheon, a pair of moulded ramrod-pipes, and original brass-tipped ramrod with steel worm, 72cm; 28 3/8in . Probably by Thomas Hampton, recorded in Birmingham circa 1807-24 and known to have marked his guns London.
Lot 372
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY COOK, CIRCA 1800, with earlier brass barrel formed in three stages and flaring towards the muzzle, signed `Castle` over the breech, stamped with London view and proof marks, the barrelsmith`s stamp, the letters `EC` beneath a Castle, and engraved with flowers and foliage (rubbed), steel tang, signed stepped lock fitted with roller, figured walnut full stock cut with a pattern of pineapple chequering over the grip (small chips about the tang and at the fore-end, minor bruising), engraved brass mounts including stepped solid side-plate decorated with a trophy-of-arms, butt-plate and trigger-guard decorated en suite, the latter with acorn finial, a pair of moulded brass ramrod-pipes, and original horn-tipped ramrod with steel worm, 76cm; 29 7/8in . The barrelsmith`s mark appears to be unrecorded and is probably that of Edmund Castle who apprenticed to Peter Bolton in 1687. He was made Free of the Gunmakers Company in 1700, was a contractor to the Ordnance 1703-9 and is last recorded in 1747. See H. L. Blackmore 1986, p. 68.
Lot 373
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED KETLAND, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PRIVATE PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1800, with brass barrel formed in three stages, inscribed `London` over the breech and stamped with the barrelsmith`s mark, `TK`, engraved steel tang, signed border-engraved stepped lock (the upper portion of the cock replaced), figured walnut full stock (cleaned, fore-end cracked), brass mounts including stepped solid side-plate engraved with shell and border ornament, butt-plate, and trigger-guard decorated with a flowerhead on the bow and with finial of late acorn form (later ramrod), 76.8cm; 30 1/4in
Lot 374
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY BRANDER, CIRCA 1780, with steel barrel formed in two stages and flaring towards the muzzle, signed border-engraved rounded lock, figured walnut full stock (fore-end repaired), brass mounts including stepped solid side-plate, trigger-guard engraved with a rococo flower on the bow and with acorn finial, and associated horn-tipped ramrod (the steel parts pitted throughout) , 81.5cm; 32in
Lot 375
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY J. GRAY, CIRCA 1790, with brass barrel formed in three stages, strongly belled at the muzzle, inscribed `Dublin`, struck `ME3367` for Meath County registration and twice with Birmingham proof mark at the breech, iron tang, signed strongly bevelled stepped lock (pitted), figured walnut full stock (cracks and repairs), and brass mounts comprising trigger-guard with finial of shaped outline, butt-plate and long ramrod-pipe (later ramrod), 77cm; 30 1/4in . John Gray is recorded in Dublin circa 1782-1824. See R. J. Garrett 2008, p.28.
Lot 391
A 40 BORE IRISH D.B. PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL BY MCDERMOT, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1800, converted from flintlock, with tapering sighted barrels inscribed `Dublin` on the rib, engraved grooved tang, signed stepped locks previously fitted with bolt safety catches, figured walnut half-stock, engraved steel trigger-guard with pineapple finial, the butt inset with a silver tear-shaped cap, and vacant silver escutcheon (ramrod missing), 26.5cm; 10 1/2in
Lot 398
A FINE CASED PAIR OF 50 BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED DUELLING PISTOLS BY CHARLES MOORE, 77 ST JAMES STREET, LONDON, NO. 1821, COMPLETE WITH BILL OF SALE FOR 1835, each with scratch rifled browned twist octagonal sighted barrel signed in script (minor scratches, colour faded), blued standing back-sight, engraved case-hardened breech inlaid with a platinum line, platinum plug, scroll-engraved case-hardened breech tang, signed engraved case-hardened flush-fitting lock decorated with scrolling foliage and border ornament, fitted with case-hardened hammer en suite and blued bolt safety-catch, blued steel set trigger, highly figured walnut half-stock, chequered butt with scalloped pommel in the continental taste, the latter inset with an oval silver plaque engraved with a lion mask, engraved blued steel spurred trigger-guard with pineapple finial, blued fore-end cap, vacant shield-shaped silver escutcheon, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, with no provision for a ramrod, and remaining in almost unused condition throughout: in original fitted rosewood case with flush-fitting carrying handle, lined in blue velvet (case lid warped, lock inoperative), with its accessories comprising mallet, brass three-way flask, wad cutter, nipple wrench, turnscrew, two brushes, powder-measure, and two bags of percussion caps, together with the original bill of sale from Charles Moore to Mr Wood, 39.5cm; 15 1/2in. The bill of sale lists the price of the pistols in French Francs, at 785.70, approximately £34 at this date. The sale of the pistols in Paris might explain the Continental appearance of the butts and also the exotic casing. Charles Moore is recorded at Place Vendôme, circa 1835-38.
Lot 399
A PAIR OF 25 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY JOHN TWIGG, LONDON, CIRCA 1766-70, each with lightly swamped octagonal sighted barrel (very light pitting), signed with second form of signature, stamped with the barrelsmith`s mark, IT crowned, and London proof marks beneath, fitted with standing back-sights and engraved with a band of beadwork at the breech, platinum-lined vent (relined), engraved breech tang decorated with an expanded flowerhead, stepped bevelled lock with signature en suite with the barrel, figured walnut full stock (minor bruising and small cracks), carved with a shell in relief behind the breech tang, flat-sided butt (one cracked), engraved iron trigger-guard decorated with a flowerhead matching the tang, second pattern acorn finial, a pair of moulded ramrod-pipes, and original horn-tipped ramrods with iron worms, 38.8cm; 15 1/4in , (2). Provenance: A. J. P. Penrose. W. Keith Neal. Literature. W. Keith Neal and D. H. L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1740-90, p.135.
Lot 402
A 40 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY JOSEPH MANTON LONDON, NO. 5107 FOR 1810, with browned scratch rifled twist octagonal barrel fitted with silver fore-sight (areas of pitting), recessed patent breech inlaid with a platinum line, platinum-lined maker`s stamp, and vent, engraved case-hardened breech tang decorated with a trophy-of-arms and with standing back-sight, signed engraved detented lock stamped `JB`, for Joseph Brazier of Wolverhampton, inside, fitted with bolt safety-catch, rainproof pan and roller, signed patent steel numbered `4141`, figured walnut half-stock, chequered butt, engraved steel mounts (pitted) comprising butt-cap, blued spurred trigger with pineapple finial, and a pair of ramrod-pipes, silver escutcheon engraved with the owner`s initial `M` beneath a Baron`s crown, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, horn fore-end cap, and associated horn-tipped wooden ramrod , 36.5cm; 14 3/8in
Lot 21
A 19th Century Staffordshire pottery stirrup cup modelled in the form of the head of a fox, 3.5ins high (broken into numerous pieces and restuck), a pair of Staffordshire porcelainous figures of seated deer, 2ins and 1.75ins high, and an 18th Century creamware miniature teapot, the cylindrical body with bead mounts, twisted handle and domed cover with turned finial, 3.25ins high
Lot 44
A Wedgwood creamware cylindrical two handled veilleuse (or food warmer), the domed cover with flowerhead finial and with pierced body, 10.5ins high (impressed mark - circa 1800 - cracked and repaired), a Minton white glazed ditto, 8.5ins high, and a creamware two handled veilleuse base with sunburst to front, 7.75ins high (unmarked - circa 1770 - cracked and damaged)
Lot 281
An Elizabeth II silver coffee pot of Georgian design, designed by George Hart, with hammered finish to the baluster shaped body and domed cover with turned finial, on moulded footrim and with ebonised fruitwood handle, 9.5ins high, by The Guild of Handicrafts, London 1988 (gross weight 26ozs)
Lot 282
A George II plain silver coffee pot with plain tapered body and moulded rim and footrim, the slightly domed hinged cover with turned finial, and with fruitwood scroll handle, 8.25ins high, probably by Peter Archambo I, London 1729 (gross weight 24ozs - engraved with contemporary circular leaf scroll and shell circular cartouche to one side inset with later crest of a unicorn`s head)
Lot 283
A late Victorian bachelors silver four piece tea service of Georgian design, the plain oval bodies each engraved with two bands of ribbon and leaf ornament, comprising - teapot with fruitwood finial and handle, two handled sugar basin, milk jug and oval tea kettle with cane bound handle and domed cover with turned finial, on oval stand with spirit lamp and four scroll supports, 10ins high overall, by J.A. and J.S., London 1880 (gross weight 41ozs)
Lot 407
A 19th Century French gilt brass mounted Breccia marble two handled bulbous urn and cover in the Chinese manner, the domed cover with Dog of Fo finial and sea horse pattern handles, plain body and circular gilt brass footrim, on three scroll supports and conforming marble circular plinth base, 9.25ins high
Lot 168
An Oval Horn Snuff Box & Seven Piece of Treen: A coconut shell goblet on a turned pedestal foot with a domed cover surmounted by a finial knop 9½ ins (24 cms) in height. A small brass mounted coconut shell cup with a groove turned body, brass strap handle, foot & rim connected by decorative straps inset with small turquoise stones 4½ ins (11.5 cms) in height. A coconut shell dish with four protuberant lugs to the sides bound in withies, 2½ ins (6 cms) high, 4½ ins (11.5 cms) in diameter. A miniature olive-wood goblet with bell shaped bowl inscribed Jerusalem 2¾ ins (7 cms) in height. A turned boxwood dish 1½ ins (4 cms) in height. A small barrel shaped treen box with screw on lid, 2½ ins (6.5 cms) high. And a turned treen goblet 5¼ ins (13.5 cms) high.
Lot 182
A Collection of Antiquities: A small terracotta figure of a lady mounted on a square marble plinth base 7½ ins (19 cms) overall in height, with paper collector`s label: `Antique Greek-Hellenistic Period, 3rd Century B.C,`. A small twin handled vessel with brown painted bands of roundel decoration & paper label; `Ancient Greek-Iron Age Cyprus, Amphora C. 7th century B.C.` 4½ ins (11.5 cms) in height. A small red painted terracotta jug with collector`s label; `Roman Jug, 5th Century A.D. found at Byblos Lebanon`, 4¾ ins (12 cms) in height. A shallow black dish impressed with three decorative leaves to the interior, labelled `Ancient Greek-Hellenistic Period, Black Slip Bowl with stamped interior, C. 3rd century B.C.` 5½ ins (14 cms) in diameter, 2½ ins (6.5 cms) in height. And a Red Figure Lekanis lid having a flat round finial and decorated with a lady`s head & bird between anthemion motifs, with collector`s label; `Ancient Greek Campania, Lekanis Lid, C. 330 B.C.`.
Lot 375
A Collection of Antique metalware: A wrought iron trivet. A set of 18th century steel fire tools: poker, shovel & tongs with octagonal baluster handles and final terminals. A steel slice with incised decoration to the flat paddle shaped blade on a square section stem with finialed ring end 23¾ ins (60 cms) in length. A steel ladle with a shallow bowl and a row of copper inset studs to the flattened handle with pierced hanging hole and acorn finial, 27½ ins (70 cms) in length.
Lot 428
A Pair of High Backed Carolean Style Carved Walnut Side Chairs. The backs pierced and carved with voluted scrolls & foliage below crested top rails, flanked by turned & finialled uprights. The caned seats in foliate carved frames standing on turned legs with bun feet connected by moulded wavy X-form stretchers centred by a finial (one missing), 51 ins (130 cms) high, 20¼ ins (51.5 cms) wide, 24 ins (60 cms) deep.
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