DARNE A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE 'V19' SPRING-LOADED SLIDING-BREECH EJECTOR, serial no. 7S838, 27 5/8in. (70cm) nitro monobloc barrels with sunken matt top rib and no under rib, scroll engraving at the breech end, 9 punch marks, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, some internal pitting, sprung sliding-breech with converging obturator discs, button barrel release, manual side safety, bouquet and scroll engraving with carved leaf fences, bright finish overall, 14 3/8in. semi-pistolgrip stock (wear to finish), sling swivel aperture, fore-part with horn finial, weight 5lb. 14oz.S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
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J. DICKSON & SON A .410 (SMOOTHBORED) 'MINIATURE' HENRY FALLING-BLOCK HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 3560, smoothbored from a rook rifle calibre, 26in. turned octagonal to round barrel, matted sight flat engraved 'J. DICKSON & SON. EDINBURGH.', rear-sight removed and dove-tail insert, 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. 1/4 choke, best quality Henry rook rifle falling block action, non-rebounding back-action lock with bolted hammer, best acanthus scroll and bouquet engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip-cap and steel buttplate, splinter fore-end with cross-pin fastener and horn finial, weight 4lb. 8oz.S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
E.J. CHURCHILL A 12-BORE 'THE PREMIERE QUALITY' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 4424, 25in. nitro reproved barrels, solid tapered file cut top-rib with ramped bead fore-sight and gold-inlaid 'XXV' at the breech end, side-ribs, the over barrel engraved 'E.J. CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS. LEICESTER SQUARE. LONDON.' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, slight ring bulge approx. 1in. from muzzle on over barrel and wall thickness at 17, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, double rolled-edge triggerguard, profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, the underside gold-inlaid with the model designation, retaining much original colour-hardening, 15 3/8in. figured stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension and 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, minor split at hand, bolstered fore-end wood (light cracks), Anson push rod release with fluted finial, weight 6lb. 15oz.S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WESTLEY RICHARDS A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14933, 30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170 NEW BOND ST. LONDON.' and '2', the breech end with 'HIGHEST QUALITY', 2 1/2in. chambers, fixed choke inserts for approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Anson & Deeley patent treble-grip action, patent use number 12023 and with Westley Richards patent toplever, Deeley patent ejectors, patent use number 3015, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in scrolling banners, the underside incorporating bead and ribbonwork and two shell motifs, the triggerguard with a setter on point, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 5/8in. highly-figured semi-pistolgrip stock with chequered side panels and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, the pistolgrip with a domed circular gold escutcheon bearing a crest with a demi-Griffin segreant and a ducal coronet above the initials T.R. (possible the Rowles crest), fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, weight 7lb. 1oz., in a brass-cornered leather caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
W.W. GREENER A 12-BORE 'LIST NO.1 ROYAL' FACILE PRINCEPS UNIQUE EJECTOR, serial no. 41392, 29 7/8in. nitro reproved Greener trade mark fine damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'W.W. GREENER. HAYMARKET LONDON & ST. MARY'S SQUARE BIRMINGHAM. WINNER AT ALL THE LONDON GUN TRIALS 1875.1877. 1878 & 1879', and with a blue heron at the breech end, the tubes profusely decorated at the breech ends with scrolling acanthus detailing, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, scroll-back action with arcaded fences, internal crossbolt, the toplever gold-inlaid with a crown, automatic side-safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scene vignettes of hound and fowl and the makers name inlaid in gold, the underside with two rabbits, the triggerguard with two pointers, the triggerguard tang with the serial number offset in a banner under two flying partridge, retaining some renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. highly-figured stock with decorative horn drop points and ornately bordered chequering, 3/4in. ebonite extension, the fore-end with ornate chequering, Deeley & Edge patent release catch and ornate horn finial, weight 7lb. 1oz., in a brass-cornered leather case Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was started on 24th July 1893 and finished on the 15th December that year. They have also kindly informed us that 'List No.1' is a 'Royal' grade and the highest grade available at the time, costing 60 guineasS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
CHARLES LANCASTER A 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6566, 30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. PATENT BREECH LOADER', and '1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, the toplever white metal inlaid '1', carved fences, rebounding back-action locks with low spurred hammers of hare's-ear form, the broad breasts of the hammers striking the pins, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening and renewed finish, 14in. figured stock, the fore-end finial white metal inlaid '1', missing one retaining screw to iron, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a brass-cornered leather caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AN APPROXIMATELY 8-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-BARRELLED FOWLING-PIECE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, circa 1770 and probably altered from a Brown Bess Musket (q.v.), with round iron 45in. barrel, applied white metal tear-drop fore-sight, moulded band at breech, top-tang with carved shallow sighting groove, borderline engraved military style lock with maker and crown devices erazed although retaining ordnance stamps, original cock replaced with swan-necked example, walnut banana handrail full-stock (fore-end renewed and joined), the wrist inlet with amateur metal initials 'I. H.', brass furniture including heel-plate, trigger-guard and moulded sideplate, acorn finial, later turned ramrod pipes and replacement iron ramrod
GEORGE SNOWDON, ALNWICK A CASED 13-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1850, with re-browned twist iron 34in. barrels, the top-rib signed 'SNOWDON ALNWICK', borderlines and a pointer's head engraved at the breech-end, platinum vents, fully scroll engraved top-tang, border, scroll and gamescene engraved bar-action locks signed 'SNOWDON', scroll engraved slab-sided hammers, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron heel-plate with engraved top-spur, scrolled trigger-guard tang forming a pistol-grip, the trigger-guard bow engraved with borders and a hunting dog, pineapple finial, engraved ramrod throat and original brass mounted mahogany ramrod, together with a possibly associated period wood storage case lined in dark green baize and containing a number of accessories including an original powder and shot flask and cap tin
GEORGE H. DAW, LONDON A CASED 12-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 3969, circa 1860, with London proved re-browned 30in. barrels, the top-rib signed 'G.H. DAW 57 THREADNEEDLE STREET LONDON', bead fore-sight, engraved breech-blocks, fully engraved top-tang with shallow sighting groove, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'G.H. DAW', scroll engraved hammers, chequered walnut half-stock, iron furniture including scroll engraved lower tang, trigger guard bow and finial and complete with its brass mounted original ebony ramrod, together with its maker's green baize lined walnut storage case and including a period shot and powder flask, a number of original Eley wire cartridges (with period advertisement), an oil bottle, shot bandolier with renewed leather, a cap tin, measure and nipple-key and accompanied by an 1868 dated letter from the original owner
CARTMELL, DONCASTER A 20-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 2037, circa 1835 and possibly converted from flint, with expertly rebrowned 31in. twist barrels, the raised top-rib signed in script 'DONCASTER', bead fore-sight, starburst engraved to rib-end at breech, engraved platinum vents, vine and scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved clip-tailed locks signed on the bars 'CARTMELL' and also featuring dogs and game-birds, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, clip-cornered rectangular escutcheon behind top-tang, iron heel-plate and engraved oversize trigger-guard bow, pineapple finial and brass tipped mahogany ramrod
MANTON & CO., CALCUTTA A MOST UNUSUAL CASED PAIR OF 25-BORE PERCUSSION HOLSTER-PISTOLS SIGNED 'KUCHENREUTER', no visible serial numbers, circa 1840 and re-modelled and converted from earlier flintlock pistols, with re-browned round 10in. smoothbore barrels, carved raised shallow sighting ribs signed in silver inlay 'IOH AND KUCHENREUTER' inside an inlet silver wire border with arabesque scrolled terminals, the breech also deeply struck with a silver oval poincon of an armed man on horseback above the letters 'IAK', further inlet wire scrolls to the sides of barrel and muzzles, applied fore-sights, standing notch rear-sights to the engraved tangs elevating via a key-operated worm gear, European style border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'MANTON & CO CALCUTTA', sliding safes forwards of the engraved slab-sided dolphin headed hammers (both spurs repaired), walnut full-stocks carved around the finial, ramrod channels and top-tang, swollen flattened butts of pseudo Irish form with engraved short side-spurred iron butt-caps, pillared iron trigger-guards with applied finger spurs, turned baluster ramrod thimbles and white metal mounted mahogany ramrods, complete with a walnut storage case compartmented and lined in green baize, Manton of Calcutta trade label inside lid and containing a fine two-way Sykes flask, a ball mould, sighting key, turn-screw, oil-bottle and cleaning rod
CHARLES LANCASTER A 14-BORE LANCASTER PATENT SLIDE-AND-TILT ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4154, 29 3/4in. bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'CHARLES LANCASTER. 151 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. PATENT BREECH LOADER' and '1', Lancaster patent slide-and-tilt action with recessed bosses, non-rebounding back-action locks, hammers of hare's-ear form, the breasts of the hammers striking the pins, patent grip safety (at fault), border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, 14 3/8in. well-figured stock, silver escutcheon with the Holford crest, the rear of the comb and the fore-end wood with small oval escutcheons marked '1', horn finial, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a brass-cornered two-tier oak and leather case, the lower tier blocked for cartridges Provenance: The vendors research indicates that the gun was completed in 1867 and paired with Lancaster serial no. 4177 for R.S. Holford Esq. with 30in. barrels. R.S. Holford is likely to be Robert Stayner Holford (1808 - 1892). Having inherited over a million pounds from his Uncle in 1838, he was responsible for the rebuilding of Westonbirt House in Gloucestershire between 1863 and 1870 (now Westonbirt School for girls) and also Dorchester House in Park Lane, London between 1851-3 (to house his extensive collection of paintings and books - known as 'The Holford Collection'). The rebuild of Westonbirt House - an extensive project on the site of an Elizabethan manor house, was reputed to be one of the most expensive houses constructed in the Victorian ageSold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
Late Victorian silver hot water jug of baluster form with embossed floral decoration and vacant cartouches, silver leaf mounted handle with horn insulators, hinged domed cover with pineapple finial on a circular pedestal foot, together with a matching sugar basin and cream jug. (Sheffield 1897). Fenton Bros. Ltd. All at approximately 47ozs. Water jug 32cm overall height. (3)
Fine quality late Victorian Irish five piece tea set - comprising silver teapot of bellied form, with embossed fruit, floral and scroll decoration, flared rim and engraved monogram, ebonised scroll handle and hinged domed cover with foliate finial on three impressive lion mask and paw feet, matching hot water jug, sugar and cream jug (Dublin 1898 / 1900), West & Son, together with an en-suite silver plated spirit kettle, stand and burner, kettle stamped 'West & Son Dublin'. Approximately 64ozs weighable silver, teapot 25.5cm across General overall condition good, all pieces have some surface scratching and minor denting. Teapot - tip of spoput has been repaired and reduced slightly, handle is worn and has been inked or painted in, no other damage or repair, marks clear. Hot water jug - Spout slightly distorted and worn, handle is worn and refinished, no other damage or repair, marks clear. Sugar & cream - minor distortion to rims, cream jug handle may have been repaired at top mount, no other damage or repair, marks clear. Spirit kettle - Top lip of spout distorted, burner lacks wick holder and cover distored, no other damamge or repair.Condition:General overall condition good, all pieces have some surface scratching and minor denting.Teapot - tip of spoput has been repaired and reduced slightly, handle is worn and has been inked or painted in, no other damage or repair, marks clear.Hot water jug - Spout slightly distorted and worn, handle is worn and refinished, no other damage or repair, marks clear.Sugar & cream - minor distortion to rims, cream jug handle may have been repaired at top mount, no other damage or repair, marks clear.Spirit kettle - Top lip of spout distorted, burner lacks wick holder and cover distored, no other damamge or repair.
Edwardian silver three piece tea set - comprising teapot of oval bellied form, with engraved monogram, gadrooned borders and pierced rim, fruitwood loop handle, hinged domed cover with turned wooden finial on an oval gadrooned base, matching sugar and cream jug (London 1903), Charles Stuart Harris. All at approximately 35ozs, teapot 29cm across
Fine quality William IV four piece tea and coffee set - comprising teapot of inverted baluster form, with engraved armorial crest, embossed floral and butterfly decoration, grape and vine border, stylised pheasant spout and handle with ivory insulators and hinged domed cover with grape and vine finial on fluted hexagonal base, matching coffee pot, sugar and cream jug in original fitted case with retailer's label (London 1833 / 1835), maker - I.E.T. All at approximately 80ozs, coffee pot 24cm overall heightCondition:General overall condition good. Teapot - minor surface scratching, base slightly distorted, handle pins loose Coffee pot - no major damage or repair, minor surface scratching Sugar - no major damage or repair, minor surface scratching Cream - Lower handle joint where it joins body appears to be cracked and may have been repaired, minor surface scratching Case - Some minor damage, joints opening. Interior beige lining moth eaten
Pair of Regency ormolu and cut glass lustres, with twin scroll arms issuing from central spiral finial column on spread rectangular foot, 31cm high In very good original condition - 5 prismatic drop clusters missing ,minor nibbles to extremities but basically in very good order.The ormolu mounts are rather dirty
BBC Antiques Roadtrip entry - A small Victorian silver tobacco pot and cover by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. The finial formed as a miniature pipe with briar bowl. Having gadrooned rim and raised on an ogee foot. With engraved monogram F. J. Assayed London 1899. Gross weight 162 grams, 8.5cm.
A German silver coffee pot, the body of swept form, decorated with oval portraits, foliate swags and with bold fluting above a beaded rim, raised on three legs, the detachable lid finial formed as two birds within a floral surround, probably Hanau, late 19th century, height 37cm, gross weight 2145 gms.
An early George III silver coffee pot of baluster form, later embossed and chased with floral and foliate scrolling decoration, the hinged lid with a replacement bird finial, the body presentation inscribed to both sides, with a wooden handle, raised on a circular foot, London 1760, gross weight 900 gms.
An early 19th century Belgian silver chocolate pot, 1814-1831 .833 fineness mark, Brussels guarantee mark, assayer's mark of Jean Baptiste Philippe Brichaut, swivelling acorn finial above mask head spout and turned hardwood side handle, marks to interior of lid fairly clear, marks to base rubbed, 18.cms high, 423g. gross. Illustrated
Silver, comprising; a wine funnel, London 1988, six apostle spoons, ten coffee spoons, four teaspoons, four small butter knives, a heart shaped trinket dish, a mustard pot and spoon with a blue glass liner and another similar, a napkin ring, two Whisky decanter labels, a pair of ice tongs, a sauce ladle, a salt spoon with a dog's head finial, a salt spoon, a steel bladed paper knife and a preserve spoon, detailed Kirk & Son, combined gross weight 690 gms, (39).
A Regimental Mace, circa 19th century, Comprising of a mahogany tapered staff, mounted on top with a white metal orb, (possibly unmarked silver), graduating down the staff, the top orb is mounted with a crown, then a Regimental badge, (most of which is lacking), and a badge of a field cannon all in relief, the top has a winding serpent around the whole finial, the staff has interlaced white leather strapping, the base has a white metal mount, overall length 159cm high
A Victorian silver caddy spoon, having a plain bowl and engraved stem, the terminal with vacant cartouche within a C-scroll borders, maker, George Unite, Birmingham, 1866, 10cm, together with a Victorian silver caddy spoon, the plain bowl with pireced stem and apostle finial, maker Martin Hall & Co. (Robert Martin & Ebenezer Hall) Sheffield, 1872, 9cm and one other Victorian silver caddy spoon in the fiddle pattern with shell shaped bowl, maker Francis Higgins II, London, 1885, 11cm. (3). All good, no apparent faults.

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