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Good rosewood single fusee small library clock, the 2.75" white arched dial signed Charles Frodsham, London, within a stepped case inlaid with geometric brass motifs and surmounted by a caddy top and brass pineapple finial, 9.75" high (pendulum and keys)

Mahogany single fusee mantel clock timepiece, the 6" white dial signed Colman, London, within a stepped case inlaid with geometric brass motifs and surmounted by a stepped gadrooned cornice with brass pineapple finial, 16" high (locking pendulum and door key)

Good French ormolu and porcelain mounted two train mantel clock garniture, the 3.5" convex porcelain dial with Roman numerals enclosing a rural painted scene, the S. Marti movement striking on a bell, within an ornate pillared case applied with a cast mask and foliage, surmounted by a pedestal floral finial, upon a shaped giltwood stepped stand and under a glass dome, 23" high overall; also with a pair of matching urn side pieces upon a shaped stand under a glass dome, 20.25" high overall (pendulum and key)

Good French white and red marble two train mantel clock, the 3.75" white dial signed Heron Paris, the movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, within a scrolling stepped case surmounted by a bronze and ormolu cherub finial, 15.5" high (pendulum)

Oak single fusee wall clock, the 8" cream dial signed T. Coleman, Kington, within a foliate carved case over fluted curved brackets and surmounted by a swan neck pediment and brass finial, 18.5" high (pendulum)

Unusual Black Forrest type oak Gothic two train mantel clock, with French movement stamped Laine á Paris, with outside countwheel, silk suspension and striking on a bell, the 5.25" silvered dial within a pierced and applied foliate carved case surmounted by an ornate pierced floral finial, 24" high (pendulum)

Small French white marble and gilt metal mantel clock garniture timepiece, the 2.25" floral painted dial signed Sir John Bennett Ltd, London, the movement with platform escapement, within a pillared stepped case surmounted by a foliate finial, 8.5" high; also with a pair of matching candlesticks, 4.25" high

An unmarked white metal mounted cut glass claret jug with dragon head handle, acorn finial and figural head spout. H:30cm

A Chinese porcelain blue & white teapot, 18th century, the pointed arched panels finely painted with buildings beside pine trees and within a mountainous landscape, beneath small floral sprigs, the alternating panels later painted with enamelled floral sprigs, with moulded spout & handle, 15.5cmCondition report: The lid has a rim chip and a chip to the tip of the finial. A small chip under the spout lip and a glaze chip to the top of the spout. A circumferal hairline crack around the bottom of the handle.

A Chinese celadon and russet jade finial. Of oval domed form with carved and pierced decoration of browsing deer, cranes, and horse motif on a leafy shrub setting. With four mounting holes to the base. 149.9 grams. 6 cm high x 4.8 cm long x 4.4 cm wide.

An early 20th-century gilt metal 8-day mantle clock garniture by Japy Freres & Cie. The architectural body with urn finial and inset with porcelain panels painted with flowers and country landscapes. The clock accompanied by a pair of porcelain mounted urns (now as fitted as electric lamps) , Together with an unassociated gilt metal swag draped stand. . 19 cm wide x 39 cm high (the clock)Qty: 3Condition report: The clock and urns/lamps have been gold paintedThe clock winds and the escape ticks away.

An early 19th century Dutch turned mahogany treen tobacco box. Of finial form with simple push-fit top with a decorative finial. The interior with the remains of its zinc foil lining to the base. 21 cm high x 15 cm diameter.Condition report: Some slight knocks consistent with ageNo cracks or splits to body or lidslight knock to the to of the finial

A Cross of London Art Deco style black glass and nickel-plated three section postage stamp box, early/mid 20th century. The radiused rectangular body with ball finial to the hinged cover, on four ball feet. Bearing the factory mark to the base. 10.5 cm long x 5.5 cm wide x 5.5 cm high.

AN UNUSUAL HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD. The sword with an 80cm double edged pointed blade with central fuller, the handle with decorative ivory grip in a 'five bead' pattern guard with side ring and high urn finial, in a leather scabbard with steel mounts. There was a 1796 pattern dress or dismounted service sword and it has been suggested that this is the equivalent for the 1788 pattern heavy cavalry sword. 102cm overall.

GEORG FREDERIK BIEHL - A Southern Jutland Empire silver vinaigrette, Sonderborg, hexagonal vase form and partially gilt with rose-cut glass stones and rosette finial with base balsam container, height 13cm, 3.9oz All glass stones present with slightly rubbed facet edges and a few have large surface chips and cracks, one silver handle fold is detached from the main body, there is some solder evident around the base of the stem as well as inside the balsam base, gilding is slightly faded in places, vase is slightly slanted on a flat surface, both hinges working marks clear.

Reiteraxt, deutsch, wohl Sachsen, um 1580 Kleines Blatt mit s-förmig geschwungener Schneide mit beidseitig fein graviertem Dekor. Kleine, kantige Tülle mit rundem Abschlussknauf, an der Gegenseite kräftiger Vierkantschnabel mit reich geschnittenem Ansatz. An der linken Seite eingeschobene, lange Gürtelspange. Schlanker, vierkantiger Schaft mit graviertem Dekor. Langer, hohl geschmiedeter Griff mit schwarzem Lederbezug über Schnurwicklung. Die buckelförmige Knaufplatte schwenkbar, darunter ein längliches Fach, wohl für ein nicht mehr vorhandenes Essbesteck. Länge 57 cm. Zustand: IIA German horseman’s axe, presumably Saxon, circa 1580 Small blade with S-shaped edge finely engraved on both sides. Small, angular socket with round top finial, on the opposite side a sturdy quadrangular beak with richly chiselled base. Long belt clasp inserted on the left. Slender haft of quadrangular section with engraved décor. Long, hollow-forged grip with black leather cover above cord wrap. Domed, swivelling guard disc, underneath it an elongated compartment, presumably for a missing cutlery set. Length 57 cm.Condition: II

Gotisches ritterliches Schwert mit goldeingelegter Inschrift, deutsch, um 1250 Zweischneidige Klinge mit beidseitiger schmaler Kehlung. Einseitig in Gold eingelegte abgekürzte Inschrift "DICNLACDICLAE", darüber Blattornament und stilisierter Adler. Auf der Gegenseite in Bronze eingelegtes Tatzenkreuz in Kreis. Gerade Parierstange, die runden Arme nach außen leicht konisch verbreitert. Kräftige, leicht konische Angel mit querovalem Scheibenknauf. Kleiner quadratischer Vernietknauf aus Bronze. Länge 104 cm.Zustand: IIIA German Gothic medieval sword with gold-inlaid blade, circa 1250 The double-edged blade with shallow fullers on both sides. The abbreviated inscription "DICNLACDICLAE" inlaid in gold on one side, above which a leaf ornament and a stylised eagle. A bronze-inlaid cross pattée in a circle on the opposite side. Straight quillons, the round arms widening conically outwards slightly. Sturdy, slightly tapered tang with a horizontal oval disc pommel. Small, square, riveted finial in bronze. Length 104 cm.Condition: III

A silver plated Dansk chicken paperweight, a silver plated tea light holder, a silver plated trinket dish, a silver plated lidded floral design pot with finial and a white metal sculpture of a panther with a sea shell body. 14x14cm

Assorted pewter wares including teapot with acorn finial, plates, a pair of twin candelabra, a hardstone dish mounted by an eagle, a carved wooden sculpture of a bear holding a halberd Condition Report: Available upon request

A pair of Keeling & Co Losol Ware Chusan vases decorated with blue and gilt flowers, a Leonardo collection figure of a balloon seller, a Wedgwood Queens Ware blue and white vase, A Napoleon Italy model of blooming roses upon a branch, an Arora enamel trinket dish in the form of an egg with peacock finial, a blueground Crown Devon jug etc Condition Report: Available upon request

A GLAZED POTTERY SHRINE OR ORNAMENT, BURMA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY honey glazed slip decorated red earthenware, depicting two devotees flanking an altar, on an elaborate raised plinth, a scrolling openwork finial at the back 39cm high Provenance: Private Collection, London, acquired about 60 years ago Although Burma is better known for other crafts, such as wood and stone sculpture, lacquer, metalwork and painting, glazed pottery figural tilework was produced in Pegu in the 15th century, an example of which is in the Victoria and Albert Museum (IS 2 1966), as well as a later example thought to date from the early 19th century (04160A IS). This lot was probably produced during the late colonial period for the British market.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK, LONDON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY eight day bell striking movement signed 'Wm. Platt / LONDON', white painted dial similarly signed within Roman numerals, domed case with simple ebony stringing, pagoda top below a pineapple finial, sides with domed fretwork panels below gilt-metal drop ring lion mask handles, on ball feet, with key 50cm high

Ⓦ  A CHINESE SILVER JAR AND COVER, SUN SHING, CANTON AND HONG KONG, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY the cylindrical jar (or tea caddy) finely chased with affronted dragons centring on a flaming pearl cartouche amidst cloud scrolls on a matted ground, the cover with a further dragon, his chased body culminating in the cast head finial, SS and artisan chop marks 11cm high, 204gr Sun Shing began in Canton in the late 18th century with European style silver, expanding to Hong Kong in the mid 19th century and becoming renowned for the consistently high quality of their high relief chased work. For further information, see Adrien von Ferscht, 'Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940 - The Definitive Collectors' Guide', 4th Edition, Glasgow and Beijing, January 2015, pp.612-617. Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection

A CHINESE SILVER ROSEWATER SPRINKLER, M.K (UNDOCUMENTED), CANTON, CIRCA 1900 typical form, the long stem unscrewing from the bulbous reservoir, finely chased with bands of flowers and foliage on a matted ground, with bird finial, 'M.K' and chop mark 35cm high The firm of 'M.K' of Canton appears to have specialised in rosewater sprinklers, Adrien von Ferscht going to so far as to suggest they may have had Jewish connections ('Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940 - The Definitive Collectors' Guide', 4th Edition, Glasgow and Beijing, January 2015, pp.486-491). For another very similar M.K rosewater sprinkler see Koller, Zurich, 4 May 2011, lot 497.

Ⓖ AN EDWARDIAN SILVER TEAPOT, MAPPIN & WEBB LTD., SHEFFIELD, 1909 oval part lobed pattern, plain 27cm long, 520gr (16oz) including composition handle and finial Part proceeds to benefit The Grange Festival

˜A VICTORIAN SILVER TEAPOT, J.C. EDINGTON, LONDON, 1844 compressed circular, engraved with a coat of arms and with a crest and motto surrounded by a broad band of richly chased flower sprays on a matted ground and diaper panels, the lid with further foliate chasing below a cast flowerhead and leaf finial, on acanthus headed volute feet 29.5cm long, 896gr (28oz 16dwt) including ivory insulators to silver handle The arms are those of Grant impaling Hervey

A BRONZE FIGURE OF SKANDA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY standing with left leg flexed on a lotus base, his left hand raised, his left held in front, wearing elaborate earrings and a tall headdress with bud finial 17.3cm high

A BRASS SIVALINGAM COVER, WESTERN DECCAN, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY of tapered cylindrical form, with moustachioed face of Siva on one side, with bun and bud finial 14cm high

A BRONZE UMAMAHESVARA GROUP, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY the god Siva seated in lalitasana on a raised lotus throne, holding his consort Parvati on his left knee, his right hand raised in abhaya mudra, her left hand holding a padma, both wearing tall headdress with bud finial 13cm high

A JAIN BRONZE SHRINE DEPICTING NEMINATHA, GUJARAT, WESTERN INDIA, DATED SAMVAT 1576/1519 AD brass with silver and copper inlay, of arched form, the tirthankara seated in padmasana on a lion throne with conch emblem at the front, flanked by chauri bearers and further jina figures, a canopy above lustrated by a pair of elephants, kalasa finial at the top, dedicatory inscription in devanagari script on the reverse including date 16.4cm high Provenance: Private Collection, London. Acquired at auction in the USA about ten years ago.

A BRONZE FINIAL IN THE FORM OF NANDI BULL, JAVA, INDONESIA, 14TH / 15TH CENTURY probably from a ritual bell, seated on the top of a segmented column, mounted 5.8cm high Provenance: Private Collection, London

A Spanish 54-Bore Pin-Fire Double-Action Six-Shot Revolver By Paulino Aretio, Eibar, Mid-19th CenturyWith reblued sighted barrel signed in gold gothic script along the top and rifled with four grooves, fitted with a bayonet-bar on the left at the muzzle stamped 'Teodoro Yrazabal Eibar' and encrusted with engraved gold and silver foliate scrollwork at the muzzle and breech, the cylinder, frame, butt, hinged loading-gate and hammer all decorated en suite, the last with safety-catch at the rear, baluster arbor-pin finial, chequered folding trigger, rounded ivory grips, and lanyard ring 13 cm. barrel Footnotes:Paulino Aretio is recorded in Eibar, Spain in around 1840This 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. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Liège Flintlock Blunderbuss-PistolBy Velu, Late 18th CenturyWith twist two-stage barrel turned around the flared muzzle and at the girdle, octagonal breech, border engraved tang, rounded lock signed beneath the steel-spring, the latter with roller, moulded figured full stock carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, and with beaked rounded pommel (minor old split on one side), border engraved steel mounts comprising shaped bevelled side-plate, beaked butt-cap, trigger-guard with acorn finial, slotted ramrod-pipes, and later wooden ramrod (light rust patination) 12.3 cm. barrel Footnotes:Emmanuel Velu is recorded in Liège between 1794 and 1799For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Flemish Flintlock Brass-Mounted Blunderbuss-PistolLate 18th CenturyWith brass barrel engraved with lines around the elliptical muzzle and with foliate decoration at the muzzle and breech, border engraved brass tang decorated with foliage, flat bevelled border engraved lock (cock an old replacement) decorated with a part martial trophy and with a rocaille on the tail, moulded figured full stock carved with foliage behind the apron around the barrel tang, border engraved brass mounts lightly decorated with rocailles and foliage, comprising shaped flat bevelled side-plate, spurred pommel with stepped rounded cap, trigger-guard (tang repaired) with shaped baluster finial, turned ramrod-pipes, and later brass-capped wooden ramrod 18.8 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Dutch 18-Bore Flintlock Holster PistolBy A.L. Hoist A Utrecht, Early 18th CenturyWith three-stage barrel (apparently repaired or re-lengthened) with brass fore-sight, breech retaining traces of foliate engraved decoration and stamped with the Utrecht mark (Neue Støckel 6081), border engraved tang chiselled with foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled brass lock decorated with foliage and a serpent on the tail, moulded figured full stock (fore-stock partly replaced), cast and chased brass mounts comprising side-plate pierced with addorsed foliage involving two heads, crowned escutcheon between birds and above a grotesque mask, globular pommel with grotesque mask cap framed by foliage and with long foliate spurs, trigger-guard with foliate finial and a grotesque mask between foliage on the bow, faceted ramrod-pipes (forward one replaced), and associated horn-tipped ramrod (steel parts with some pitting) 33.8 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 54-Bore Percussion Deringer Pocket Pistol By Deringer, Philadelphia, Mid-19th CenturyWith sighted barrel flat along the top and rifled with seven grooves, German silver fore-sight and breech lines, the breech stamped 'Deringer Philadel' on the top flat and with 'P' within wrigglework on the left flat, foliate engraved tang (repaired) with back-sight, foliate engraved back-action lock (hammer replaced) stamped 'Deringer Philadel', figured full stock (fore-end split internally) with chequered bird's head butt , characteristic German silver mounts including foliate engraved trigger-guard and shaped side-nail plate, trigger-plate with engraved pineapple-shaped finial, and shield-shaped vacant escutcheon with wrigglework border (barrel-wedge missing) 5 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 13-Bore Percussion Sporting Gun, And Another Of 12-Bore The First Signed Holland, The Second Signed Ward & Sons, Both Mid-19th CenturyThe first with rebrowned twist sighted barrel, octagonal at the breech becoming polygonal, octagonal breech with two white-metal lines, signed border engraved back-action lock decorated with foliage, dolphin hammer and mounts en suite, figured half-stock (toe of butt chipped) with chequered grip, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant white-metal escutcheon, barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end cap, and steel-tipped ramrod (some wear and light pitting), Birmingham proof marks; the second of similar form (under-rib relaid, nipple and ramrod replaced, barrel and mounts with some pitting), Birmingham proof marks (2)80.5 cm. and 80 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 14-Bore Percussion Sporting Gun Signed Bradley, Mid-19th CenturyWith rebrowned twist sighted barrel with bright bore and signed 'Sturman Barnsley' in gold gothic script along the elevated rib (slightly lifting, old rivet in front of the breech), breech (nipple replaced) engraved with a foliate motif between pairs of gold lines on the rib, long tang engraved with foliage inhabited by a bird, border engraved flat lock signed in gold gothic script and decorated with game birds in a landscape on the tail, foliate engraved hammer with replacement detachable nose, figured half-stock (fore-end cap replaced) with chequered grip (butt with some old bruising and repairs), border engraved steel mounts decorated with game birds and foliage, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, and later brass-mounted ramrod, Birmingham proof marks 74.3 cm. barrel Footnotes:A William Sturman is recorded at New Stream Mill, Barnsley, Yorkshire in 1827For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 14-Bore Percussion Sporting GunBy John Frost Of Birmingham, Circa 1840With re-browned twist sighted barrel with octagonal breech becoming polygonal, foliate scroll engraved breech, tang, signed border engraved flat lock and dolphin hammer, the lock decorated with pheasants in a landscape, figured half-stock (some old bruising) with chequered grip, foliate scroll engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate and D-shaped trigger-guard with scrolled tang, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant white-metal escutcheon, barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end cap, and brass-mounted ramrod (some wear and pitting overall), Birmingham proof marks 77.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 30 November 2016, lot 245For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 15-Bore Percussion Sporting GunSigned John Reidy, Mallow, Mid-19th CenturyWith browned twist sighted barrel with bright bore, engraved 'Mallow' on the top flat at the breech and decorated with a starburst beyond, case-hardened recessed patent breech with pierced platinum plug and engraved with a foliate scroll on the top flat, border engraved case-hardened tang, signed flat lock and hammer all decorated en suite, lacquered highly figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts decorated with foliate scrolls and comprising butt-plate and trigger-guard, case-hardened fore-end cap en suite, case-hardened trigger-plate with engraved pineapple-shaped finial, shield-shaped vacant white-metal escutcheon, associated brass-tipped ramrod (shortened), and retaining nearly all its original finish, Birmingham proof marks 74.7 cm. barrel Footnotes:John Reidy does not appear to be recorded. Mallow is a town in County Cork, IrelandFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 22-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunProbably By Joseph Manton, No. 3943 For 1806Rebuilt from flintlock, with rebrowned twist sighted barrels re-engraved 'Manton London' along the rib, case-hardened breeches engraved with foliage between, tang with raised back-sight and engraved with foliate scrollwork, figured half-stock with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate and trigger-guard both decorated with a martial trophy and foliage, trigger-plate and rear ramrod-pipe each with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted ramrod (some old wear and refinishing), recent Birmingham black powder proof 78.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:Previously unrecordedOffered with its certificate of proof dated 6/2/2019For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An 11-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunBy Alexr. Thomson, Edinburgh, The Barrels By W.B. Pirrie, Gun Maker From London, Forfar, Mid-19th CenturyConverted from tubelock, with browned sighted barrels signed along the rib, the left barrel stamped 'M&L' and 'Stubs Twisted' beneath the breech, case-hardened breeches each with platinum plug and engraved between with scrolling foliage above two platinum lines, tang engraved with leopard's mask and symmetrical foliage, signed case-hardened border engraved locks (hammers replaced) each with tube-retainer spring, figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a pheasant amid foliage on the heel tang, trigger-guard with flowering foliage, case-hardened patent grip-safety decorated with foliate scrollwork, fore-end cap en suite and also forming the rear ramrod-pipe, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, silver escutcheon engraved with owner's crest, original ramrod, and some original finish, Birmingham proof marks 72.8 cm. barrels Footnotes:Alexander Thomson is recorded at various addresses in Edinburgh between 1797 and the year of his death in 1871W.B. Pirrie appears to be unrecordedFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting Gun For Shot And Ball By Wm. Marshall, Maker, Cape Near Birmingham, No. 123, Mid-19th CenturyWith long rebrowned twist sighted barrels, border engraved case-hardened breeches each with platinum plug, border engraved case-hardened tang, flat locks and hammers, figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising butt-plate (some light pitting and rust patination), serial numbered trigger-guard unusually engraved with maker's details on the bow, trigger-plate with tapering border engraved finial, vacant silver escutcheon, original brass-mounted ramrod, and some original finish, Birmingham proof marks 89.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:William Marshall is recorded in Birmingham between 1849 and 1869For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 25-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunBy Parker, Field & Sons, 233 High Holborn, London, No. 11112, Mid-19th CenturyWith rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib and each with bright bore (rear ramrod-pipe resoldered), border engraved recoloured breeches decorated with scrollwork between, border engraved tang decorated with foliate scrollwork, signed case-hardened flat locks and hammers (one spur repaired), figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, steel mounts (some wear, trigger-guard reblued) decorated en suite with the locks, trigger-plate with engraved pineapple-shaped finial, near ramrod-pipe en suite, vacant silver escutcheon, and brass-mounted ramrod; in its lined and fitted blackened canvas case with leather trim and including a Sykes patent powder-flask with bag-shaped body of planished metal (some pitting), and a wad-cutter, the interior of the lid with remains of maker's trade label (handle detached, straps missing), London proof marks 74.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:Parker Field & Sons are recorded at 233 High Holborn, London, between 1841 and 1876For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 15-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunBy Stevens, London, The Lock Signed D. Nixon, NO. 606, Early 19th CenturyRebuilt from flintlock, with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in gold along the rib, border engraved case-hardened breeches decorated with scrollwork between, foliate scroll engraved tang, signed border engraved flat locks (hammers old replacements) decorated with foliate scrolls, figured half-stock with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a seated gundog and hanging gamebird in a landscape on the heel tang, trigger-guard with three gamebirds in a landscape on the bow, trigger-plate with pointed foliate finial, rear ramrod-pipe with pineapple finial, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, the former with owner's initials 'RM', and original brass-mounted ramrod: in original lined and fitted oak case (lid with old repairs) with Sykes patent brass-mounted powder-flask and rare folding three-piece ramrod, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of William Fullerd 74.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:James Stevens, successor to Wattell Clark, is recorded at 43 High Holborn, London between 1815 and 1822A David Nixon is recorded in Nottinghamshire between 1829 and 1864For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 40-Bore (.500) Percussion Sporting RifleNo. 20, Late 19th CenturyWith rebrowned barrel leaf-sighted from 50 to 100 yards and rifled with eight spiral grooves, folding ring fore-sight, and engraved with a starburst (worn) forward of the breech flat, the underside stamped 'Roses Patent', scroll engraved patent breech with platinum plug and two platinum lines, scroll engraved tang with adjustable folding peep-sight behind, border engraved flat detented lock (hammer an old replacement) decorated with scrollwork, figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with dark horn cap, engraved steel butt-plate and trigger-guard, the latter decorated en suite with the lock, trigger-plate with engraved pineapple finial, shaped vacant white-metal escutcheon, sling mounts, and original brass-mounted ramrod (some wear and patination), Birmingham proof marks 71.2 cm. barrel Footnotes:Rose Brothers and Rose Tube Co. Ltd. are recorded in Hales Owen, Worcestershire between 1860-1892 and 1889-1900 respectivelyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 16-Bore (.650) Percussion Sporting Rifle Signed J. Matthews, Kendal, Mid-19th CenturyWith rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrel rifled for a belted ball and with replacement folding leaf back-sights, breech engraved on the top flat with a game bird perched on a tree stump, border engraved tang decorated with foliate scrollwork, signed detented flat lock and dolphin hammer en suite, the former decorated with game birds in a landscape, figured half-stock with horn fore-end cap and chequered grip (large triangular inset repair on the left side of the butt), border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with foliate scrollwork on the heel tang, trigger-guard en suite and with rabbits in a landscape (worn) on the bow, trigger-plate with scroll engraved pineapple-shaped finial, vacant white-metal escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, set trigger, and original brass-mounted ramrod (some wear and rust patination, barrel-wedge replaced), Birmingham proof marks 75 cm. barrel Footnotes:Joseph Matthews is recorded at Strickland Gate, Kendal, Westmorland between 1847 and 1869For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 10-Bore (.800) Percussion Big Game Rifle By Charles Nephew & Co., London & Calcutta, Mid-19th CenturyWith heavy rebrowned twist sighted barrel (minor patch of pitting) with four wide spiral grooves and engraved 'London & Calcutta' on the top flat behind the folding adjustable long range back-sight, border engraved breech with platinum plug and decorated with a foliate scroll on the top flat, tang, signed flat detented lock and dolphin hammer all en suite, figured half-stock (small repair at rear ramrod-pipe) with chequered grip, steel butt-plate and spur trigger-guard decorated en suite with the lock, the latter with pineapple finial, vacant white-metal escutcheon, barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end cap, adjustable set trigger, sling mounts, and original ramrod (horn tip insect damaged), Birmingham proof marks; together with a quantity of .784 lead rounds in a leather drawstring bag (2)80 cm. barrel Footnotes:Charles Nephew & Co. appear to be unrecordedFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 20-Bore (.600) Percussion Two-Groove Sporting RifleBy Joseph Egg & Son, London, No. 3222, Circa 1840With rebrowned twist octagonal leaf-sighted barrel with bright bore rifled with two spiral grooves, the top flat at the breech re-engraved with maker's details in capital letters, foliate scroll engraved breech with pierced platinum plug, border engraved tang decorated with a profile stag's head and foliate scrolls, border engraved flat detented lock indistinctly signed and decorated with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammer en suite, figured half-stock with horn fore-end cap and chequered grip, steel trigger-guard and butt-plate originally with engraved decoration and now crudely etched on the heel tang of the butt-plate and with the serial number on the trigger-guard tang, trigger-plate with engraved pineapple-shaped finial, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, sling mounts, and original brass-mounted ramrod (breech, tang and lock acid cleaned): in relined and refitted leather-covered wooden case with a few accessories including G. & J.W. Hawksley powder-flask with pigskin-covered body, the interior of the lid with reproduction trade label, London proof marks 74.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:Joseph Egg & Son is recorded at 1 Piccadilly, London between 1835 and 1841For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 22-Bore (.600) Percussion Sporting RifleBy Staundenmayer, London, No. 30, Circa 1830With rebrowned twist octagonal leaf-sighted barrel signed along the top flat at the breech and rifled with eight bright spiral grooves, border engraved case-hardened breech decorated with foliate scrolls and with platinum line and pierced platinum plug, border engraved tang, signed case-hardened flat detented lock with safety-catch and hammer (top of hammer and spur repaired) all decorated en suite with the breech, the lock with safety-catch, figured half-stock (some old bruising) with cheek-piece and chequered grip, steel mounts retaining in some original blueing and decorated with foliate scrolls en suite, comprising butt-plate, hinged rectangular patch-box cover, and trigger-guard with looped spur and pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon, barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end cap, adjustable set trigger, sling mounts (forward ramrod-pipe replaced), original steel ramrod with brass button tip, and traces of original finish (some old rust patination in places): in contemporary relined (lining moth damage) and fitted mahogany case with G. & J.W. nickel-plated powder-flask with bag-shaped body covered in brown pigskin (minor loss of finish on one side), brass-mounted bullet starter, and earlier turnscrew, the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a circular flush-fitting carrying handle, London proof marks 74.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:Samuel Henry Staundenmayer, former workman of John Manton, was gunmaker to the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York. He is a noted maker of rifles and repeating air riflesFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare 17-Bore Percussion Riviere Patent Sporting RifleBy Riviere, Rifle Gun Maker, London, No. 165, Circa 1825With heavy rebrowned twist octagonal barrel polygonal at the muzzle and breech, and rifled with ten spiral grooves, the breech signed along the top flat and with folding leaf back-sight, octagonal breech with two platinum lines and pierced engraved platinum plug, border engraved enclosed action decorated with an animal mask amid foliage, and with a lion-mask on the left side, the tang engraved 'Riviere Patent 165', dolphin hammer (nose repaired), figured half-stock (some old bruising) with chequered pistol-grip and fore-end, the former with earlier silver lion-mask pommel, the latter with border engraved steel cap decorated around the ramrod aperture, butt stamped '3207' along the bottom, border engraved steel mounts comprising partly chequered butt-plate decorated with two diamond-shape marks each with starburst, and an indistinct scene on the heel tang, triangular aperture for a peep-sight (missing), D-shaped trigger-guard decorated with symmetrical foliage, trigger-plate with engraved finial, adjustable set trigger, sling loops, tubular ramrod-pipe, and brass-mounted ramrod (some old wear and rust patination), London proof marks; together with fifty reprints of firearms patents including Riviere, Puckle, Sartoris, Colt, Manton, Egg, Tranter, Needham, Collyer's and others; a copy of Illustrated British Firearms Patent 1714-1853, No. 346 of 1000 copies, 1969; and a quantity of .658 lead rounds (4)79.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:Isaac 2 Riviere was granted English Patent No. 5175 (for concealed percussion locks) in 1825. His lock was rejected by the Ordnance in 1834. He joined the H.A.C. in 1821, became a Captain in the Jäger Corps in which he served between 1833 and 1848, and died in 1851Cf. two other examples sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 27 March 2003, lot 180; and Antique Arms & Armour... 26 November 2014, lot 511For 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 26-Bore (.500) Percussion D.B. Sporting RifleBy Venables, Oxford, Circa 1860With browned twist sighted barrels each rifled for a belted ball and signed along the rib behind the folding leaf back-sights calibrated from '100' to '300' yards, case-hardened border engraved breeches decorated with a boar's head between and each with pierced platinum plug, border engraved case-hardened tang decorated with foliate scrollwork, signed detented flat locks and dolphin hammers en suite, the former with engraved safety-catch and decorated respectively with a prone tiger and prone leopard in a landscape, figured half-stock (some old bruising) with chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts (some loss of finish) comprising butt-plate decorated with foliate scrollwork on the heel tang, trigger-guard with chequered spur and a prone stag and hind in a landscape on the bow, trigger-plate with engraved pineapple-shaped finial, hinged circular border engraved patch-box cover decorated with a male lion in a landscape, vacant silver escutcheon, brass-mounted ramrod, and some original finish, London proof marks 75.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:John Venables is recorded at 21 St. Aldates Street, Oxford between 1846 and 1863For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Flintlock BlunderbussBy Dolep Of London, Circa 1690With three-stage barrel flared at the muzzle, octagonal breech becoming polygonal, plain tang, signed rounded border engraved lock decorated with strawberry foliage (cock associated), moulded flame-burnt maple full stock (worm holes filled, fore-stock with old repairs) with apron around the barrel tang, brass mounts comprising rounded scroll side-plate, butt-plate engraved with symmetrical strawberry foliage on the tapering heel-tang, plain trigger-guard with rounded finial, turned ramrod-pipes, and brass-capped ramrod (some old pitting, ramrod partly replaced), London proof marks 48.3 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceW. Keith Neal Collection, G511Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 8 November 1995, lot 125LiteratureW. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1540-1740, 1984, p. 241, pls. 87a, bAndreas Rheinhold Dolep, 'Dutchman', was one of the most important gunmakers of the late 17th and early 18th Centuries. He was born in about 1648. In 1681 he worked for Sir Philip Howard, Commander of the Queen's Troop of Horseguards, and was fined in 1686 for unproved guns, but made free of the Gunmakers' Company by redemption in the same year at the request of Lord Dartmouth. He was granted denization in 1691 and married in 1687. He died in 1713Dolep made fine and ingenious firearms, many of them multi-shot. For a description of further examples of his work see W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1540-1740, 1984, pp. 228-248, pls. 83-86, and 88-91For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 15-Bore Brass-Mounted Flintlock Coaching Carbine By Charles Pickfatt, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith swamped barrel now inscribed 'Happy Is He That Escapeth Me' around the slightly flared muzzle and engraved 'London' within a long engraved loop on the top flat at the breech, grooved foliate engraved tang, signed border engraved rounded lock with dog catch holding the cock (retaining screw replaced) at the half-cock position, figured full stock (minor bruising, chipped beneath the tail of the lock and along the top on both sides at the muzzle) with apron around the barrel tang and carved with a shell behind, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plate, vacant escutcheon with a flower-head above and below, border engraved butt-plate with foliage on the heel tang, trigger-guard with first pattern acorn finial and a flower-head on the bow, turned ramrod-pipes, and original brass-capped ramrod with iron worm, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark, probably of John 4 Hall 60 cm. barrelFootnotes:Cf. a very similar carbine by the same maker and sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 27 November 2013, lot 321For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 16-Bore Flintlock Sporting GunBy Theop.s Richards Of Birmingham, No. 4071, Circa 1815Reconverted from percussion, with rebrowned twist sighted barrel in three stages, octagonal breech becoming polygonal and signed along the top flat, breech now with platinum line and platinum-lined touch-hole, foliate engraved tang and signed border engraved flat lock with gold-lined rainproof pan and roller, figured half-stock with silver fore-end cap and chequered grip, steel mounts decorated with foliage retaining traces of original blueing and comprising butt-plate and trigger-guard with scrolled tang, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon, and modern brass-mounted ramrod (forward ramrod-pipe replaced), Birmingham proof marks 79 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 15-Bore Flintlock Sporting Gun Inscribed Wm. Hollis, Early 19th CenturyReconverted from percussion, with rebrowned twist sighted barrel, breech with platinum-lined touch-hole and engraved with foliage on the breech flat, border engraved tang decorated with a hare and foliage, border engraved flat lock and 'French' cock, the former inscribed 'Wm. Hollis', decorated with a bird and foliage on the tail, and with rainproof pan and roller, figured half-stock with chequered grip and silver foliate engraved fore-end cap also forming the ramrod-entry, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with game birds and foliage on the heel tang, trigger-guard decorated en suite and with scrolled tang, trigger-plate with engraved urn-shaped finial, silver escutcheon engraved with owner's monogram 'JW', and brass-mounted ramrod, London proof mark 79 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 14-Bore Flintlock Sporting GunSigned Joseph Daniels, The Barrel Signed I. Jones, Maker, Abergavenny, Circa 1830With rebrowned twist sighted barrel in three stages, octagonal breech becoming polygonal, signed along the top flat and stamped 'Stubs Twisted' along the bottom, breech with two platinum lines, platinum-lined touch-hole and engraved with a foliate scroll on the top flat, plain tang (probably replaced), signed border engraved flat bevelled lock (steel replaced) and cock both decorated with foliage, the former with rainproof pan and roller, figured half-stock with white-metal fore-end cap and chequered grip, border engraved steel butt-plate and trigger-guard decorated with foliage, the latter centred on a snipe and with engraved pineapple-shaped finial, vacant white-metal escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and steel-tipped ramrod, Birmingham proof marks 79 cm. barrelFootnotes:Joseph Daniels appears to be unrecordedIsaiah Jones is recorded in Tudor Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire between 1829 and 1835For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Lightweight Flintlock Sporting Gun Of Unusually Small BoreBy Bate, London, Circa 1775With two-stage sighted barrel, long octagonal breech signed on a foliate silver panel on the top flat, and inlaid with engraved silver foliage on the three top flats behind the turned girdle, slender gold lines and large gold-lined touch-hole, tang finely engraved with foliage and a cornucopia of flowers, later border engraved flat lock inscribed 'Bate' and with safety-catch, rainproof pan and roller, figured half-stock carved in relief with a shell behind the barrel tang, chequered grip with a circle in the centre of each diamond, skeleton butt, finely engraved steel mounts comprising pierced butt-plate (some pitting and old bruising to the wooden heel), trigger-guard decorated with a sporting trophy and foliage on the bow, trigger-plate with scallop shell finial, border engraved vacant silver escutcheon, steel fore-end cap engraved with a starburst and also forming the ramrod-entry, and horn ramrod with iron worm, London proof mark and indistinct barrelsmith's mark 61.2 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 6 April 2006, lot 338The Dr. Robert Rabett CollectionEdward Bate is famous as a maker of air weapons. For an example with a similar skeleton stock see Christie's London, Fine Antique Weapons from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 23For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 14-Bore Flintlock Sporting GunBy J. Harding, 38 Blackman St., London, Circa 1820With rebrowned twist sighted barrel signed in full along the tapering breech flat and engraved with a starburst beyond, breech with gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved tang decorated with a martial trophy and foliage, signed border engraved flat lock decorated with a game bird and foliage on the tail, foliate engraved 'French' cock, rainproof pan and roller (steel replaced), figured half-stock with silver fore-end cap, chequered grip and cheek-piece, steel mounts (some wear and rust patination) comprising butt-plate decorated with game birds and foliage on the border engraved heel tang, scroll trigger-guard with a prone gun dog in a landscape on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon, and brass-mounted ramrod, London proof marks 79.4 cm. barrel Footnotes:James Harding is recorded at 38 Blackman Street, London between 1811 and 1824For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com