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Click here to subscribeTwo Asian copper tea kettles, each of globular form, the first with cover and spire finial, the first decorated in repousse with scrolling flowerheads and scale-pattern spout, on raised pierced foot, 36cm high, the second with Buddhistic symbols, masks and scrolling foliage and stylised mask spout, on spreading foot, 25cm high (2)
LATE 20TH CENTURY silver-mounted cut glass claret jug, London with pinecone finial, mask spout and mythical beast scroll handle, with a band of rocaille scrolls and putti, the body cut with panels of hobnail and diamond-pattern, 29cm high Condition ReportLight surface scratches to the silver and glass. Tarnishing to the silver, accretions, polish residue. Lid does not sit flush. General wear and tear commensurate with age and use.
1930's silver and glass lidded jam pot/mustard pot, the silver lidded top with pointed finial and square stepped decoration to a rectangular glass base, Birmingham 1935, maker's mark worn, a silver condiment spoon, Birmingham 1939, makers JBC&S, a silver-mounted candlestick and a silver-mounted posy vase (4)
Early 20th century silver teapot with wooden handle and finial, of plain form with shaped edge and spade feet, Birmingham 1907, maker's mark worn, 10.9oz total, a set of six silver cased teaspoons, four assorted teaspoons and a tablespoon Condition Reportteapost has ding to the shaped edge and also a dent on the rim where the lid closes. The spoons appear without damage
A quantity of 19th century British ceramics, including hand-painted plate depicting Sion House, MIddlesex, retailed by Blades, London; a Chamberlains Worcester small Armorial tureen with gilt dolphin finial, painted with the Macdonald clan crest, 18cm, and other tea cups, bowls, saucers, etc all as found.
CHARLES LANCASTER A FINE LEFT-HANDED .375 H&H MAGNUM DOUBLE SQUARE-BRIDGE BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 30011, 23 1/2in. nitro barrel engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. LONDON. ENGLAND', block-mounted open sights with two folding leaf sights, marked for 100, 150 and 200 yards and with gold-inlaid sight lines, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with fold-over moonsight, double square bridge magnum action mounted with colour-hardened H&H style quickly-detachable telescopic sight mounts, the rings engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER LONDON' and '.375 H&H No. 30011', colour-hardened and florally engraved recoil blocks, three position safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, bolt knob with chequered oval panels and central floral motif, hinged straddle floorplate engraved with the calibre designation, the triggerguard engraved with the serial number, well-figured pistolgrip stock with horn finial, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels, 14 3/4in. pull including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 10lb. 8oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
J. MACNAUGHTON A .22 HORNET SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 1184, 26in. nitro reproved octagonal barrel (lined to .22 Hornet from a black powder rook calibre), file cut top flat with replacement open sights and replacement blade fore-sight, the breech end engraved 'J. MACNAUGHTON. EDINBURGH', non-selective ejector, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, horn pistolgrip-cap and fore-end finial, the buttplate with central carved vignette of a roosting pigeon, weight 5lb. 9oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
T. NEWTON, MANCHESTER A CONVERTED .22 HORNET SINGLE-SHOT MARTINI-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 24554, 28in. nitro reproved ovoid barrel with matted top flat, engraved 'T. NEWTON. MANCHESTER.', standing notch rear sight with two folding leaf sights marked for 50, 100 and 150 yds and with white-metal sight lines, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, sidelever safety (requires attention), feathered border with partial acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some blued finish, 14in. figured stock with engraved steel buttplate, splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 14oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WILLIAM POWELL & SON A RARE 12-BORE 1876 PATENT PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SNAP-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 7118, 30in. black powder only barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 13 CARRS LANE. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. choke in both, right wall at 18, no safety, Thomas Woodward 1876 patent action, patent no. 651 of 17 February 1876, lockplates engraved 'WILLIAM. A. ADAMS SAFETY LOCKS. JULY 1884' (refreshed), border engraving, brushed bright finish, 15in. well figured stock including 7/8in. wooden extension, replacement fore-end wood, cross-pin release catch, horn finial, weight 5lb. 11oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
T. HEPPLESTONE A .410 (SMOOTHBORED) SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 66524, smoothbored from .300 Rook, 26in. turned octagonal to round nitro barrel with matted sight flat, engraved 'T. HEPPLESTONE. MANCHESTER.', rear-sight removed and dove-tail insert, bead fore-sight (original sight removed), 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, ropework bordering and partial acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap, Hackett-type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 4lb. 3oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
MIDLAND GUN CO. A 12-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial 112354, 28in. nitro reproved barrel engraved 'MIDLAND GUN CO. BIRMINGHAM. MADE IN ENGLAND.' short sight flat, 3in. chamber, bored approx. true cyl., automatic safety, cocking-indicator, border engraving surrounding game scenes of pheasant and woodcock, brushed finish (some surface patination), 14 1/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with fluted horn pistolgrip-cap and horn buttplate, fore-end with horn finial and Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 6lb. 2oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
W.W. GREENER A 12-BORE 'GRADE D.H. 55' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 69283, 28in. nitro Greener trade mark barrels with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech-ends, the rib engraved 'W.W. GREENER. MAKER. 40 PALL MALL. LONDON. S.W. WORKS. ST. MARY'S SQUARE BIRMINGHAM.', and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scoop-backed, stepped treble-grip action with ropework engraved side bolsters, manual side-lever safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, rolled-edge triggerguard, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, horn finial, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its canvas and leather guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
W.W. GREENER A 12-BORE 'GRADE F.H.70' FACILE PRINCEPS EJECTOR, serial no. 68007, 28in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2017) with fine acanthus scrollwork at the breech ends, rib engraved 'W.W. GREENER. MAKER. 40. PALL MALL. LONDON. S.W. WORKS ST. MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip scroll-back action with side shoulders, carved serpentine fences, swept top tang, automatic side safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, finely engraved with flowing acanthus scrollwork interspersed with floral motifs, bright and blued finish overall, the triggerplate with colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. boldly-figured replacement stock with horn insert drop points and including 3/8in. horn buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a re-lined leather hammergun case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
MAN'F. FRANCAISE D'ARMES ET CYCLES, ST ETIENNE A RARE .177 CO2-POWERED AIR-PISTOL, MODEL 'GIFFARD'S PATENT', serial no. 3036, circa 1895, with round, blued, 11in. barrel signed by the maker, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, blued, scroll engraved slab-sided receiver with rotating loading tap for ball and external hammer, detachable reservoir under the barrel (bearing the serial number), chequered walnut grips with domed iron pommel fitted with central finial, spurred trigger-guard and adjustable trigger, strong amount of original blued finish and colour.. Pre-1939
EX W. KEITH NEAL: TWIGG, LONDON A FINE 20-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN WITH SILVER MOUNTS, no visible serial number, with London hallmarks for 1783, twist iron 36in. barrels signed in script forwards of the breeches 'TWIGG' and 'LONDON', white metal boat shaped fore-sight, gold lines and an engraved band at breech (rubbed), gold lined touch-holes, engraved top-tang with carved sighting groove, plain bevel-edged locks with stepped tails and signed 'TWIGG' in script below the semi rain-proof pans, borderline engraved fronts to both frizzens, swan-necked cocks, walnut hand-rail half-stock with dot and square chequering at the wrist, engraved silver heel-plate and trigger-guard tang and bow, stylised pineapple finial, oval barrel-key escutcheons, silver ramrod throat and twin damascus ramrod pipes with rolled ends, complete with a period replacement ramrod and its W. Keith Neal collection medallion number 'G247'.
EX. W. KEITH NEAL: D. EGG, LONDON A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1795, with re-browned twist iron 30 1/4in. barrels signed in gilt inlay on the top-rib 'D. EGG LONDON' (some frosting and shallow pitting for the full length), raised fore-sight at rib tip, gold lines and engraved needles at breech, platinum lined touch-holes, fully engraved top-tang with carved shallow sighting groove, border and acanthus scroll engraved colour hardened flat locks with rounded tails and signed 'D. EGG' in script below the pedestal rainproof pans, border engraved fronts signed 'D. EGG, PATENT' to both frizzens, large rollers, Manton style cocks, walnut half stock chequered at the wrist, engraved iron heel-plate spur, trigger-guard tang and bow, the latter signed 'LONDON' and featuring a hunting dog in woodland setting, fleur-de-lys finial joined to a full length engraved fore-end tang with integral ramrod throat, the tang signed 'D. EGG PATENT', oval barrel-key escutcheons, twin ramrod pipes, complete with a period ramrod and its W. Keith Neal collection medallion number 'G262'.
EX W. KEITH NEAL: SIKES (sic), SHEFFIELD A FINE 28-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1775, with rebrowned octagonal to sixteen-sided to round 32 1/2in. barrel, the round stage with a further step, each separated by a carved and moulded band, applied silvered boat-shaped fore-sight, the top-flat at breech signed 'SHEFFIELD', gold set London proofs and 'T.S.' maker's stamp, engraved top-tang with shallow sighting groove, flat lock with carved bevel edge and stepped pointed tail, signed below the pan in script 'SIKES', plain pan, engraved swan-necked cock, walnut half-stock (possibly reduced from full) with inlet wire scrolls around the top-tang, dot and checkerboard chequering to the handrail wrist, iron furniture including border engraved skeletal 'horseshoe' heel-plate with acorn finial to the top-spur and separate escutcheon for the top-screw, finely carved and moulded delicate lower tang terminating in carved acorn finials and separate applied trigger guard bow also with carved acorn finial, engraved moulded iron fore-end nose-cap, two ramrod thimbles with rolled ends applied directly to the barrel and applied moulded iron ramrod tip support, complete with its horn tipped slender wood ramrod and retaining its W. Keith Neal collection medallion numbered 'G7'.
EX W. KEITH NEAL: JOSEPH MANTON, LONDON AN EXTREMELY RARE 26-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE-RIFLE, serial no. 356, for 1792, with well re-browned 30 3/4in. twist barrels rifled with multiple grooves, sunken top-rib with diminutive boat-shaped fore-sight and screw-down standing notch rear-sight, the breech blocks inlet with rose gold rectangular poincons marked 'JOSEPH MANTON PATENT' below crowns (traces of colour to breeches), gold lined touch-holes, shallow sighting groove to the engraved top-tang, plain flat locks with curled inwards stepped and pointed tails and engraved bevel-edges and signed below the gold-lined semi rain-proof pans 'JOSEPH MANTON, LONDON', carved and moulded swan-necked cocks with sliding safes to rear, roller frizzens and traces of colour, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, raised tear-drop cheek-piece, iron furniture including oversize trigger-guard bow, raised scrolled lower tang and pineapple finial (engraved detail rubbed), pineapple ramrod throat and twin plain pipes, complete with its original brass mounted ramrod and W. Keith Neal collection medallion numbered 'G260'.
EX W. KEITH NEAL: JOHN TWIGG, LONDON A FINE 16-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-BARRELLED SILVER-MOUNTED DUCK-GUN, no visible serial number, London silver hallmarks for 1773, with rebrowned 45 1/2in. two-stage twist barrel, moulded and carved band at the intersection, white metal fore-sight on a starburst ground, the octagonal breech with gold tombstone shaped maker's poincon with 'TWIGG, LONDON' and a star and a crown in relief, gold-lined touch-hole, border and florally engraved top-tang, flat lock with moulded bevel border and pointed stepped tail, script signature 'TWIGG' below the gold-lined pan, swan-neck cock and roller frizzen, figured walnut half-stock (reduced from full, tip renewed) carved in relief with a shell behind the barrel tang, finely engraved shaped silver mounts including solid side-plate, the trigger-guard with acorn finial, large cast and chased rococo escutcheon to wrist and original horn-tipped wooden ramrod with worm end, London proof marks, silver maker's mark for John King and complete with its W. Keith Neal collection medallion number 'G337'..
A .790 DOG-LOCK MUSKET, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'SWEDISH 1747 PATTERN', serial no. 158, circa 1750, with shortened 30 1/2in. barrel, replacement bead fore-sight, shallow sighting groove to the solid hump-backed top-tang, plain flat banana-shaped bevel-edged lock with swing 'dog' behind the swan-necked cock, lozenge shaped pan and unbridled frizzen, walnut full-stock including numbered heel-plate, trigger guard with bevel-edged tang and finial, ribbon sideplate and moulded nose-cap, replacement wood ramrod.
A 6-BORE FLINTLOCK WILDFOWLING GUN SIGNED WLM. MILSTEAD, no visible serial number, circa 1795, expertly re-converted back to flint, with tapering twist-iron 55 1/2in barrel, bead fore-sight, short rib at breech terminating in an engraved steeple with starburst finial, signed bevel-edged stepped tail lock with engraved detail and roller , semi rainproof pan, swan-necked cock, fitted with a substantial walnut half-stock dot and checkerboard chequered at wrist, iron furniture, horn fore-end tip and replacement ramrod.
EX W. KEITH NEAL: WESTLEY RICHARDS, LONDON A SUPERB CASED 13-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN WITH FLINT, SELF-PRIMING & PERCUSSION LOCKS, serial no. 2655/382, for 1833, with rebrowned twist 28 7/8in. barrels with steel fore-sight bead, the broad concave top-rib signed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS' in gothic script and stamped 'STEEL INSIDE' on the underside of both barrels together with the number '382', colour-hardened patent breeches each with four platinum lines and platinum-lined touch-hole and numbered '2655', engraved bolsters, broad top-tang engraved with scrollwork on a matted ground (traces of colour), two sets of locks, the first borderline and scroll engraved and signed in script 'WESTLEY RICHARDS' below the patent swept rain-proof pans, rollers to the blued steel-springs and complete with additional replacement nipple 'pans' and scroll engraved slab-sided hammers for the use of conventional caps, the second with similar engraving and signed on the rocking safety bar 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT', elongated carved and engraved hammers and moulded and engraved self priming spring loaded priming pellet dispensers, both sets of locks and additional parts retaining the majority of their original colour, figured walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (minor bruises and chipping, old repair above and behind left lock), finely engraved iron mounts retaining traces of original blued finish, the lower tang numbered '2655', colour-hardened trigger-plate with pineapple finial, oval barrel key escutcheons and original iron-tipped ramrod, together with its maker's green baize-lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including a Sykes powder-flask, a bag of original patent pellets, spare parts for the pellet-lock mechanisms, spare steels for the flintlock mechanisms, a spring cramp, a wad punch, nipple key a small leather shot flask and a mahogany cleaning rod with detachable mushroom shaped pommel, the lid with parchment Westley Richards trade label, flush-fitting carrying handle, and circular escutcheon, the case also bearing its W. Keith Neal collection medallion numbered 'C214'.
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .295 (ROOK) 'THE ROSS' SIDELEVER 1882 PATENT LEVER-COCKING SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 9023, 28in. reblued octagonal barrel with matt top flat, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with three folding leafs marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, breech-end engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON.' and '.295 BORE.', H.W. Holland patent lever-cocking action, patent no. 1294 of 17th March 1882, carved teardrop fences, manual sidelever safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and partial acanthus scroll engraving, bright and re-blued finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with steel buttplate and pistolgrip cap, Hackett-type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 13oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
ALEX. MARTIN A .297/.250 SIDE-LEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 69529, 26in. reproved octagonal nitro barrel (loose) with matt sighting flat and signed 'ALEX. MARTIN / GLASGOW & ABERDEEN', bead fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and two folding leaves calibrated to 150 yards, border and scroll engraved action retaining much expertly renewed blued finish, 14 1/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock with chequered grip and fore-end, chequered horn butt-plate, silver escutcheon and horn pistolgrip cap, Hackett-type snap on splinter fore-end with horn finial (small loss to left-side leading edge), weight 5lb. 7oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .295 ROOK 'THE ROSS' 1882 PATENT LEVER-COCKING SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 10632, 25 7/8in. octagonal barrel with matted top flat, folding aperture fore-sight, two folding leaf rear sights marked for 50 and 100 yards and with white-metal sight lines, the breech-end engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. 295. SEMI SMOOTH BORE. WINNERS OF ALL THE 'FIELD' RIFLE TRIALS. 1883. PATENT NO. 1294.', the top-tang fitted with an adjustable flip-up peep sight, H.W. Holland patent lever-cocking action, patent no. 1294 of 17th March 1882, carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, non-selectable ejector, border and acanthus scroll engraving retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock with steel buttplate and engraved pistolgrip-cap, Hackett type snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 9oz.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
WOODWARD A 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER PIN-FIRE SPORTING GUN, serial no. 3116, serial number visible to fore-end wood only, number on triggerguard ground off, 30in. black powder only damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'WOODWARD. 64 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.' (faint), narrow carved fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with faceted hammers signed 'WOODWARD', ropework bordering and bold acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock including steel buttplate, fore-end with cross-pin release, missing finial. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A MIXED COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE PORCELAIN AND POTTERY to include a pair of Berlin porcelain cabinet plates with pierced edges and hand painted figural decoration, 23.5cm diameter; a 19th century Imari pattern hard paste porcelain teapot; a mid 19th century pink lustre part tea service to include a teapot; an 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain teapot; an early 19th century Pearl ware teapot and further tea wares Condition: lustre teapot with a chipped spout; blue and white Chinese teapot with repaired spout; the Imari teapot with repaired handle and chip to the top; pair of cabinet plates one restored to the edge; Pearl ware teapot with a chip to the top, swan finial repaired, chip to the spout; the rest with chips, cracks and restoration
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY MAHOGANY NEST OF THREE OCCASIONAL TABLES with Maple & Co label and caved decoration to the edge, the largest 55.5cm diameter x 61cm high together with an antique mahogany circular tripod table, 75cm diameter; a wall shelf; three bar backed dining chairs and a low mahogany table (7) Condition: usual marks, dents and scratches over all pieces due to age and use, some minor losses to the front of the occasional tables due to use, stain to the circular occasional table, further marks overall; the wall shelf with one finial lacking, various small stains; the low occasional table previously the top of a buffet; the three bar backed dining chairs period but with various restorations
AN EXTENSIVE CANTEEN OF SILVER PLATED CUTLERY decorated to the finial and handles with scrolling leaves, the canteen consisting of twelve table knives, twelve small knives, twenty three table forks, twenty three dessert forks, twenty four dessert spoons, twenty four table spoons, twelve fish knives, twelve fish forks, twelve tea spoons, twelve coffee spoons, three pairs of vegetable servers and a soup ladle Condition: tarnishing and minor scratches and marks overall due to use
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT METAL MANTLE CLOCK with an urn finial and scrolling acanthus leaf design, the enamel dial with Arabic and Roman numerals, the movement signed H Luppen Paris, 32cm wide overall x 42cm high Condition: no pendulum, surface marks, scratches and wear due to age and use, the dial cracked with a small loss at the top
A Chinese vase with deer handles, height 29cm, a Chinese export blue and white plate and a tureenCONDITION: The blue and white dish has been lengthwise split in half and restored. There is also a large splinter chip at the rim. The tureen cover has had approx. a quarter broken off and staple repaired. The finial has also been off and repaired with a large staple and filler. The tureen has a large area to the body of staple restoration and the handles are very worn.
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