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Lot 192
Stuart Devlin, a Modernist silver and parcel gilt chalice and cover, London 1973, the rounded conical cup supported on a textured wide ribbed tapered stem and base with beaded rings, the lid of shallow domed form, a reticulated ring of Giacometti style rusticated figures supporting a conical finial, 39.5cm high, 23.41ozt
Lot 368
A 19th century French ormolu mantel clock, the movement marked H&F Paris, 4 inch white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and Arabic chapter ring, within an architectural case of domed pediment and cuboid plinth on a stepped base supported on five bracket feet, heavily encrusted and bracketed with foliate scrolls, a shell mask above, surmounted by an urn finial, signed to the dial Dijon, 41cm high
Lot 68
A George III silver tea caddy, Emick Romer, London 1765, of square section bombe form, embossed with Rococo shell and scroll motifs to each side, embellished with floral garlands, above a gadrooned serpentine skirt, on four cast and pierced beaded foliate scroll bracket feet, the lid similarly decorated with four panels of naturalistic roses and a cast finial, incised weight marks 10:17 1/2, 13cm high, 10.65ozt Note: see Christie's, London, 6th January 2009, lot 22 for the near identical companion to this caddy, with the same family crest
Lot 128
A Japanese bronze koro and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912), moulded with mythical beasts amongst waves, with mythical animal handles and feet, the domed cover pierced with dragons with a dragon finial, four-character seal mark , 58cm high Provenance: Private collection, London; collected about the middle of the 20th century.
Lot 248
Two Japanese bronze koro, 20th century, one in the shape of Daikokuten's bale on three mallet feet, the domed cover pierced with precious objects with a coral-shaped finial, stamped mark to base, 15cm high, and another of globular form on three elephant feet, moulded with a dragon amongst spuming waves in relief, the domed cover with a shell dream finial, 18.5cm high (4)
Lot 70
A Chinese bronze incense burner, 18th century or later, of tapering form on three elephant feet, moulded with scrolling lotus in relief, elephant handles, the domed cover with pierced scrolling lotus and a recumbent elephant finial, four-character Xuande seal mark in zhuanshu, 50cm high (2) Provenance: Private collection, London; collected about the middle of the 20th century. 清十八世纪或更晚 铜铸象耳缠枝莲纹三足炉 《宣德年制》篆书模款
Lot 1110
A Large Exhibition Type Longcase or 'Grandfather' Clock with a three train movement on eight chiming bells, supported by three large brass weights of varying sizes, playing Westminster and Whittington chimes. Subsidiary dials to the arched brass dial with silent and chimes display dial; the brass dial fitted with cast ormolu mounts to back corner, silvered chapter rings to the dial, maker or retailers name to the face, Thomas Armstrong and brothers, Manchester. Impressive mahogany case profusely inlaid with satinwood and various coloured exotic woods, with an Adams type urn to the central panel of the door; inlaid swags to the base, supported by shaped bracket feet. The hood with finely carved rosette roundels to the scrolls, with a central finial, fret work sides to the hood and finely matched Corinthian columns with capitals to both the case trunk and hood, 90'' high, 18'' wide, 12'' deep.
Lot 12
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss by J Probin c 1800, 30” overall, 2 stage bell mouth barrel 14½” with Birmingham private proofs, octagonal breech having engraved bands; plain flat stepped lock signed in script; walnut fullstock with chequered wrist and engraved brass mounts including floral engraved trigger guard with elaborate pineapple finial, flat engraved sideplate, and with horn tipped ramrod. Good Working Order and Condition, dark patina to lock. Plate 4
Lot 14
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss with spring bayonet, by Perrins of Faversham (Kent), c 1825, 30” overall, 2 stage bell mouth barrel 14”, octagonal breech with Birmingham proofs, engraved “Feversham” (sic), and with 12” top spring bayonet released by catch on breech tang; the signed lock with fern tip engraved tail, pigeon breasted cock, rainproof pan, and roller on frizzen spring; walnut fullstock with chequered wrist and brass mounts including foliate engraved butt plate tang, engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, and with original brass tipped ebony ramrod with iron worm. Good Working Order and Condition. Plate 5
Lot 15
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss with spring bayonet, c 1820, 29½” overall, bell mouth barrel 14” with Birmingham proofs and with 12” spring bayonet released by a catch on the breech tang; flat stepped lock with roller on the frizzen spring, signed “Thewlis”; walnut fullstock with finely chequered wrist and shield shaped escutcheon; engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial; and with original steel tipped ebony ramrod. GWO & C
Lot 16
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss with spring bayonet, by G Johnson c 1820, 29½” overall, bell mouth barrel 13½” with Birmingham proofs, engraved “Newcastle”, and with 12” spring bayonet released by thumb catch on breech tang; signed stepped lock with engraved tail, rainproof pan and roller on frizzen spring; walnut fullstock, the brass mounts include engraved butt plate tang and trigger guard with pineapple finial, with plain brass tipped ebony ramrod. GWO & C, dark patina to lock (minor pitting to bayonet).
Lot 17
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss with spring bayonet, c 1800, 29½” overall, swamped barrel 13½” with London proofs stamped over Tower private proofs, engraved “London”, and with 12” spring bayonet released by thumb catch on the breech tang; plain stepped lock with safety bolt and roller on frizzen spring, the plate signed “Blanch”; walnut fullstock with early style chequered wrist, the brass mounts include floral engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial. GWO&C, dark patina to lock and bayonet (plain wood ramrod and front ramrod pipe replaced)
Lot 19
A rare early 19th century double barrelled flintlock blunderbuss with spring bayonet, by Jackson, London, 27½” overall, swamped steel barrels 12” with baluster muzzle rings, and with Tower private proofs, the 10½” spring bayonet released by catch on the breech tang; signed locks with safety bolts, semi rainproof pans, and roller on frizzen springs; walnut halfstock with chequered wrist, steel mounts including engraved frizzen springs; walnut halfstock with chequered wrist, steel mounts including engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, and horn tipped ramrod with worm. Good Working Order and Condition (the barrels nicely rebrowned). Plate 6
Lot 20
A good scarce French steel barrelled flintlock blunderbuss with flattened elliptical muzzle, c 1800, 35” overall, the lightly browned barrel 19” with lightly gilt decoration consisting of borders of swags, trophy of flags and large sun in splendour; plain bright steel slightly rounded lock with swan neck cock and roller on frizzen spring; pale walnut fullstock, butt with high comb, inlaid with silver wire scrolls around the breech tang and wrist, trigger guard finial, and throat pipe; bright steel mounts include wrap around wavy edge butt plate, engraved trigger guard with urn finial, engraved flat side plate, and with bright steel ramrod. Good Working Order and Clean Condition (the cock has been fractured and repaired). Plate 6
Lot 213
A Third Reich Cavalry Officer’s sword, plated blade with mark of Clemen & Jung, Solingen, brass hilt with crossed swords on langet, lion head finial to the quillon, lion head pommel (eyes missing), and brown fishskin covered grip, in its black painted scabbard, (grip wire missing, slightly worn, the scabbard repainted in the past).
Lot 28
A long 14 bore brass barrelled flintlock holster pistol by Knubley, c 1790, 18” overall, heavy octagonal barrel 12” with beaded band at the breech, engraved “Knubley-Charing Cross - London”, and with steel floral engraved break off breech with rearsight; flat signed stepped brass lock with safety bolt, semi rainproof pan, and large roller on frizzen spring; plain walnut fullstock with shell carved apron around the breech tang, and with pale brass mounts comprising long spurred butt cap, trophy engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, and plain ramrod pipes. Good Working Order and Condition (cock and ramrod replaced). Plate 8
Lot 300
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Clemmens, c 1760, 30½” overall, 3 stage bell mouth barrel 16”, with London and “foreigners” proofs, the breech engraved with scrolls and “Shug-Lane-London-Sucr- to-Barbar”, signed rounded lock with swan neck cock, unbridled frizzen, and swivelling safety catch engaging on the base of the cock; walnut fullstock with brass mounts including engraved butt plate tang, escutcheon with shell finial, trigger guard with acorn finial, and with replacement ramrod. Basically GC (lock has been pitted and cleaned, stock has been wormed, filled, and refinished) Plate 29 .
Lot 301
A mid 19th century brass barrelled percussion blunderbuss by T Wilson & Co, Liverpool, 29½” overall, 2 stage bell mouth barrel 13¾”, the octagonal breech engraved with very small “Liverpool”, owner’s name “W. Pearce”, and with 12” top spring bayonet released by catch on the breech tang; signed scroll engraved back action lock; walnut fullstock with scroll engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, and with replacement steel ramrod. GWO & C (the lock slightly worn, the hammer an old replacement, the bayonet spring crudely replaced). Plate 29 .
Lot 31
A 16 bore brass barrelled flintlock holster pistol, by E Newton of Grantham, c 1775, 13½” overall, barrel 8” with London and “Foreigner’s” proofs, breech engraved with flower heads and “Grantham” in panel; signed brass lock with swan neck cock and dog tooth border; walnut fullstock with shell carving behind barrel tang; brass mounts include long spurred butt cap, flower engraved trigger guard, escutcheon with shell finial, and openwork sideplate embossed with trophies, flags and castle. Good Working Order and Condition (ramrod replaced). Plate 8
Lot 32
A mid 18th century 20 bore brass barrelled flintlock holster pistol, by G Reed, London, 14” overall, 3 stage barrel 8”, breech with simple scroll engraving, London proofs, “WB” mark, and engraved “London”, signed, rounded slightly banana shaped lock with unbridled pan; walnut fullstsock with aprons and shell carvings behind the breech tang and throat pipe; brass mounts include long spurred butt cap with grotesque mask finial, trigger guard with acanthus finial, castle and trophy of arms sideplate, and baluster ramrod pipes; the ramrod with brass butt top. Good Working Order and Condition Plate 8
Lot 321
A German or Austrian 4.5mm Zimmer Schutzen percussion indoor target rifle, 42” overall, dummy barrel 26”, actual barrel 7½”, the striker remotely operated from a conventional bar-in-wood sidelock; walnut halfstock with cheekpiece and chequered wrist; heavy steel mounts comprise scrolled trigger guard housing double set triggers, and deep butt plate with scroll finial; fitted with adjustable aperture rearsight on breech tang. GWO & C, with detached conventional “V” rearsight and modern steel ramrod and barrel removal tool. Plate 28
Lot 339
A 12 bore flintlock coaching carbine with top spring bayonet by Brummit (Nottingham) c 1800, 35½” overall, octagonal barrel 20”, with gold touch hole and Tower private proofs, the 17½” spring bayonet released by a catch on the breech tang; large flat stepped lock having semi rainproof pan, roller on frizzen, cam on frizzen spring, and signed in script; walnut fullstock with sparcely floral engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard with urn and pineapple finial, with sling swivels and replacement wooden ramrod. GWO & C, dark patina to barrel (cock a replacement, small split in fore-end) Plate 29 .
Lot 34
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss pistol, by Ashton of Romford c 1770 but in an earlier style, 15” overall, 2 stage swamped barrel 9”, the octagonal breech with London proofs and engraved “Romford” in script; rounded lock with swan neck cock, signed in script; walnut fullstock with shell carving behind the breech tang; brass mounts include domed short eared butt cap, flower engraved trigger guard with acorn finial, and engraved open work sideplate; with brass tipped ramrod with worm. Good Working Order and Condition. Plate 9
Lot 369
A 16 bore flintlock pistol by R Ashmore (Wednesbury, Staffs), c 1820, 11” overall, octagonal twist barrel 6”; trade quality lock with unbridled frizzen, the plate stamped “R Ashmore-Warranted”; walnut fullstock, the rounded butt with “plaid” type chequering; steel mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial; with a horn tipped ramrod. GWO & basically GC (some wear, the mounts pitted). .
Lot 39
A steel barrelled flintlock blunderbuss pistol with spring bayonet, c 1820, 14½” overall, slightly swamped barrel 9½” with Birmingham proofs and marked “London”, the 8” spring bayonet released by catch on the breech tang; flat foliate engraved lock with safety bolt, rainproof pan and roller on frizzen spring, signed “Smith”; plain walnut fullstock with foliate engraved brass trigger guard with pineapple finial, and with original brass tipped ebony ramrod with worm. Good Working Order and Condition, dark patina to lock and barrel. Plate 10
Lot 41
A 28 bore brass barrelled flintlock pistol with spring bayonet, by W Ketland & Co, C 1820, 14½” overall, octagonal barrel 9” with Birmingham proofs and 7½” spring bayonet released by catch on the breech tang; flat stepped brass lock with safety bolt and roller on frizzen, signed “W Ketland & Co”; plain walnut fullstock with brass mounts including trigger guard with pineapple finial, and with replacement ramrod. Good Working Order and Condition. Plate 10
Lot 42
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss pistol with spring bayonet, by Walker of Norwich, c 1820, 11” overall, 2 stage bell mouth barrel 6¼”, the octagonal breech with Birmingham proofs and engraved “Norwich”, 5” spring bayonet released by catch on the breech tang; flat signed lock with safety bolt, pigeon breasted cock, and roller on frizzen spring; walnut fullstock with rounded chequered butt, foliate engraved brass trigger guard with pineapple finial, and replacement horn tipped ramrod. Good Working Order and Condition Plate 10
Lot 75
An extremely rare combination flintlock blunderbuss carbine/ pistol/ gun/ walking stick, c 1760, the frame, breech and trigger guard with acorn finial of tutenag (German silver) engraved with scrolls and foliage, signed “London”, with sliding safety catch in front of the trigger guard, and with Birmingham private proofs; the detachable shoulder stock for use either with the 6” steel blunderbuss “cannon” barrel or the 32½” smooth bore gun barrel, breech and gun barrels having interrupted threads for rapid attachment or removal; the small ball pistol butt when screwed into the gun barrel forms the handle of the walking stick, for which purpose there is a push in metal muzzle plug which forms the end. Good Working Order and Condition. Note: this is the actual piece illustrated in “Blunderbusses” by Baxter, published by the Arms and Armour Press in 1970, plates 55 and 56. Plate 22
Lot 4116
A 19th Century Folding Parasol, the cover made of extremely fine Bedford Maltese lace, insertion panels with raised wheatears enclosing triangular panels worked in squares. A scalloped border features circles alternating with ovals filled with wheatears. Lined in modern dark ginger fabric which offsets the design. The lower section of the ivory shaft is carved with sheaves of corn, and flowers. Overall length 230inches or 59cm, cover from top to scalloped edge approx. 12 inches or 30.5cm CONDITION REPORT: . slight chip to the top of the turned finial.
Lot 4119
A Pretty 19th Century Folding Parasol with tape lace cover, relined recently, the lower shaft of ivory, carved with flowerheads within delicate lattice, the bulbous end unusually can be screwed off. The brass metal slider is marked with the name "VERDIER". Height 23 inches or 58.5cm, cover 11 inches or 28cm. Together with a folding and slightly tilting parasol, the lower shaft of ivory with three carved panels, and a curved end. Replacement cover trimmed with black handmade bobbin lace. Embossed gold metal slider. Overall length 23 inches or 59cm (2) CONDITION REPORT: . For the first parasol, the frame and lace cover are in good order. Crude replacement finial and the two lining layers (mustard, then cream inside), are of modern fabric. The second parasol lacks a finial.
Lot 4120
A Large Early 20th Century Embroidered Cream Summer Parasol, opening to be quite flat, similar to the 20's Chinese paper parasols, and really quite heavy. Unlined, the cover is made from a very delicately embroidered cotton lawn. The finial is a mix of ivory and pale wood, the same wood used for the upper shaft, the lower shaft and curved handle being of carved ivory, the handle featuring four faces and a cat's head. Overall length 24.75 inches or 63cm, the cover depth 15.25 inches or 39cm. Together with a parasol for a child or large doll, the cream cover of knitted lace with looped edges, the lining a modern replacement. The upper shaft is silver metal, below which a pale wood leads to an ivory end; and a part parasol, a/f, marked in the metal of the upper shaft (3) CONDITION REPORT: . First parasol is strong, no splitting, some slight rust marking here and there, very useable. Hard to determine the date of the second parasol but unlikely to be present day with the ivory. The shaft is perhaps a little weak as cotton thread has been wound around the middle section.
Lot 4121
A 19th Century Brussels Bobbin Lace Parasol, the lower shaft of carved bone finishing in a loop. The scalloped lace cover features eight sections, each containing a floral spray, divided from the edging of flowers and leaves by a delicate swag. Overall height 20.5 inches or 52cm. Cover depth max 11.5 inches or 29cm. Please see condition report. Together with a folding ivory parasol, recovered with modern cream fabric, the lower shaft section deeply carved with entwined flowers and leaves. Overall length 24 inches or 61cm; a third 19th century folding parasol, covered in black lace, probably machine, the strong design featuring regular columns and large leaves. Lined in green silk. The ivory finial and lower shaft are lightly carved. Overall height 23.5 inches or 59.5cm (3) CONDITION REPORT: . The Brussels parasol has been reassembled with a modern lining, during which the lace cover has been re-secured inside out. There are several small holes in the net ground. A crack is evident half way up the bone shaft section, notwithstanding this it appears serviceable. The second parasol was purchased for the carving.
Lot 4122
An Elegant Mid-19th Century Ivory Folding Parasol, the good black Chantilly lace cover with scalloped edge attractively overhanging the cream lining. Designed with central meandering stems and leaves, the cover features eight floral sprays leading to ovals and swags, with flowers and leaves to the border. The lower shaft carving features 5 narrow bands and a bulbous end in four segments. The finial has a small ring for ribbon or other decoration. Height 24.75 inches or 63cm. Cover depth 12.75 inches or 32.5cm. Together with a second mid-19th century folding parasol, the upper shaft of light wood, the ivory lower section quite simply carved. The lace cover, which has been re-lined, would most likely fit a larger frame, but has been elegantly gathered at the crown. The design, of large roses above smaller flower clusters, finishes in a scalloped edge, large flowers alternating with leaves (2) CONDITION REPORT: . First parasol, please note a slight curve to the lower, ivory shaft. The upper shaft is pale wood. An odd tiny hole noted in the net ground. Replacement lining is strong. The second parasol is lined in a strong mustard to set off the design, with a further black lining within. One split in the net noted up next to the top of the crown, and two or three on the border. Otherwise the cover feels crisp and sound.
Lot 4124
An Attractive Irish Crochet Lace Folding Parasol, post 1860, the carved lower shaft slightly grainy, most likely bone, the finial and shaft end with loops, and carved to complement the flowers entwined on the handle. The cream cover is of handmade crochet, designed with a frill. The cover is lined with pale lilac silk, itself then lined with cream silk, both with scalloped edges. The ribs and slider are metal, the upper shaft appears to be wood painted cream. Overall length 23.5 inches or 59.5cm. Depth of lace cover 14.5 inches or 37cm CONDITION REPORT: . Lace in good order, the cream silk lining layer is just starting to split.
Lot 4125
A Rare Parasol with Beaded Cover, circa 1850's, the shaft of tan wood, the ribs of metal, the finial and cap ivory. Lined and finished with tiered and ruched cream silk, the edges scalloped, the cover, with a very English design of oak leaves, is itself lined in cream silk. The tiny beading is worked with a quite opaque, shiny background, and a regular, quite geometric design as border decoration, inside of which meander oak leaves in various shades of green and black. Length from tip to end of shaft 25.25 inches or 64cm. Cover depth 11 inches or 28cm to include the silk. Not a folding carriage parasol CONDITION REPORT: . : Beadwork in very good condition and with good, good colour. The very end of the shaft is missing. The secondary lining of cream silk is shattered.
Lot 4151
A Very Fine Carved Ivory Crochet Hook with a tiny elephant finial, a fine carved ivory stiletto, a pair of ivory glove stretchers, a stiletto with plain ivory cover, bulbous end; a carved ivory stiletto, a small ivory stiletto; and three small ivory tatting shuttles, the largest of which being carved with flowers and leaves (9) CONDITION REPORT: . Generally good.
Lot 1064
MEISSEN; a 19th century figure of a harpist, painted marks to base, height 13cm.Provenance: from a private Worcestershire collection.Additional InformationHer little finger of right hand is missing, restoration to her sleeve cuff of left hand, restoration to finial of the harp, tiny losses to the petals.
Lot 1176
A collection of 18th century and later porcelain including two hand painted teapots of bulbous form, each painted with floral detail (af), 19th century stoneware teapot, one numbered 59 to base etc (part af).Additional InformationPart service with extensive wear to gilding and pattern, three cups with extensive damage to them, both porcelain teapots in poor condition, one is riveted, the second has a large piece missing from the spout and has also been riveted. Two of the relief decorated teapots each with damage to covers, salt glazed teapot with chips to spout and foot rim and crudely repaired, also the handle has been broken into pieces and crudely repaired. Further teapot with damage to finial and chipping to rim, blue teapot with chips to rim.
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