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Lot 332
Four rare 15th/16th century blue and white tiles, Valencia, Spain, the first a rose tile, 9cm wide, another of whirligig design with serrated leaves, 11cm wide, one divided into eight segments with corner hearts, 12.5cm wide and the fourth with a particularly rare Moorish interlace pattern, 15cm wide, (4) Chris Pickvance Collection
Lot 45
Two 19th century brass and leather mounted Fellowship Porter badges, the first engraved 'Jas C Gwilliam, Fellowship Porter, 7th Nov 1840 No TL 40' above City of London arms, the second 'Jas Hughesdon Fellowship Porter 20 Dec 1838, No JG 24' above City of London arms, each attached to a laced leather strap, total lengths 16cm and 17.5cm, (2)
Lot 625
Gardens.- Parkinson (John) Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris ... faithfully reprinted from the edition of 1629, facsimile edition, half-title, vignette title, illustrations, many full-page, faint spotting to first and last few leaves, later half-morocco, lightly sunned spine, folio, 1904Chris Pickvance Collection
Lot 626
Laurence (John) A New System of Agriculture, being a Complete Body of Husbandry and Gardening, first edition, engraved frontispiece and 2 plates, a few engraved illustrations, a few minor stains, small worm-holes to upper margin of first few leaves, generally clean and crisp, contemporary calf, 1726 Chris Pickvance Collection
Lot 765
A fine William & Mary walnut and marquetry-inlaid mirror, circa 1690, possibly by Thomas Pistor Jnr (fl.1673-1710) The rectangular plate within ta cushion moulded frame, each corner with floral marquetry highlighted with green stained bone, 55cm high, 49cm deep Thomas Pistor's workshop, 'The Cabinet' , was located in Ludgate Hill, London. Furniture featuring closely related marquetry was supplied, either by Thomas or his father, to Colonel James Grahame of Levens Hall, Cumbria, with the first bill dating August 1684 to March 1686, and mentions 'a large wall(nut) flowerd Looking glass', delivered April 1685.
Lot 358
2017 Proof Coin Set Collection Edition, with The Royal Wedding silver and bronze medals (1.58oz), US 1976 Bicentennial Dollar set, UK ECC entry 1973 silver medal, Diamond Jubilee crown, 2003 BUNC Five Pound, with a selection of various coins including commemorative crowns, first decimal sets, etc, (qty)
Lot 434
A good quality and rare gold plated bronze bust of the death mask of Tutankhamun, by artist Michael Mahoney in 1972, this is the first casting of around 200 cast in this style at the Morris Singer Foundry Ltd, with paperwork of purchase, signed to the reverse, 25cmHx20cmW, Condition: beard repaired, some minor wear but otherwise good, Note: No in house packing is available for this lot
![CRIMEASIMPSON (WILLIAM): The Seat of War in the East. First [-Second] Series, 2 parts in one vol., tinted lithographed pictor](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/5874304a-0502-4fb8-a936-ae8a00a5f104/f9d75ca6-d2de-4092-a1ec-ae8a00a85b1a/468x382.jpg)
Lot 100
CRIMEASIMPSON (WILLIAM): The Seat of War in the East. First [-Second] Series, 2 parts in one vol., tinted lithographed pictorial titles, engraved dedication leaf, 79 tinted lithographed plates, tissue guards with printed keys spotting, modern half morocco [Abbey Travel 237], folio -BRACKENBURY (GEORGE): Descriptive Sketches, illustrating Mr. William Simpson's Drawings, 9 engraved plates of 'keys', contemporary cloth-backed boards, 4to, Paul & Dominic Colnaghi, 1855-1856 (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 104
FORSYTH (CAPTAIN J.):The Highlands Of Central India..., rebound half-calf cloth-covered boards, first edition, 1871 - CAMPBELL (MAJOR WALTER): The Old Forest Ranger..., original blind-stamped blue cloth-covered boards with gilt cover illustration and spine, London, 1853 - NEWALL (CAPTAIN J.T.): The Eastern Hunters, original blue cloth-covered boards with gilt spine, London, 1866; Hog Hunting In The East..., rebound, London, 1867 - SHAKESPEAR (MAJOR HENRY): The Wild Sports Of India..., rebound, London, 1862 - together with three publications by 'The Old Shekarry' [LEVESON (H.A.)]; and three other publications by various authors relating to hunting in India (11)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
![[GREENER (W.)] 'WIRT GERRARE'The Bibliography Of Guns And Shooting, bookplates of Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey and Howard L. Black](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/5874304a-0502-4fb8-a936-ae8a00a5f104/d3f978e8-6293-4953-91ae-ae8a00a85efa/468x382.jpg)
Lot 106
[GREENER (W.)] 'WIRT GERRARE'The Bibliography Of Guns And Shooting, bookplates of Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey and Howard L. Blackmore, with handwritten inscription by Payne-Gallwey dated Oct. 1896, red cloth gilt, n.d. (1895); The Mystery Of Maria Stella Lady Newborough, full calf with gilt title, London, 1908 (2)Footnotes:The first with handwritten inscription; 'Ralph Payne Gallwey Oct 1896.' 'Written by Greener the Birmingham gunmaker who of course puffs his own books herein immensely', a generally useful work, though it contains many inaccuracies'This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 108
HAWKER (PETER)Instructions to Young Sportsmen, with Direction for the Choice, Care, and Management of Guns... To which is Added, a Concise Abridgement of the Principal Game Laws, first edition, ownership inscription of Robert Inman, 12 page advertisements Gale and Fenner bound in at end, untrimmed in early blue boards rebacked preserving most of original spine, 12mo, J. Johnson, 1814This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 111
NORTON (ROBERT)The Gunner, Shewing the Whole Practise of Artillerie, first edition, title page within engraved border, errata leaf after gathering A not recorded by ESTC, woodcut illustrations, 35 engraved plates (15 double-page), further illustrations in the text, without initial blank, title trimmed and laid down, several plates slightly shaved, a few repairs at gutter towards end of volume including to wormtrails, modern quarter calf, rubbed [ESTC S115254], folio, A.M. for Humphrey Robinson, 1628This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 122
Two Victorian Scottish Constabulary Truncheons19th CenturyEach of hardwood, the first painted in polychrome and gilt against a dark blue ground with the arms of Edinburgh above 'DIS.11. No. 129' and a crowned 'V.R.' cypher, and with ribbed swelling grip; the second painted in a similar fashion (some old loss of paint) (2)46.3 cm. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 123
Two William IV Constabulary Truncheons Circa 1835Each of hardwood, the first painted in gilt and polychrome against a black ground with crowned 'WR IV' cypher above a gilt disc painted 'SPECIAL CONSTABLE', gilt foliage along one side, and ribbed swelling grip pierced for a thong; the second of mallet form, the head painted in gilt and polychrome against a dark blue ground with a crown between 'WR' and 'IV.', and with ribbed grip painted red and black, and pierced for a thong (2)46.5 cm. and 36.3cm. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 124
Three Constabulary TruncheonsAll 19th CenturyEach of hardwood, the first painted in polychrome against a black ground with a portcullis crest above crowned royal arms, foliage in red along one side, and with ribbed grip; the second painted (some loss of paint) with crowned royal arms above a coat-of-arms and portcullis over crowned 'G' over '2', one side with gilt 'W.R VI', and with ribbed grip pierced for a thong; the last with crowned royal arms over a crowned 'N' in a cartouche, symmetrical gilt foliage on one side, and ribbed grip (old splits) (3)45.3 cm., 48.3 cm. and 47 cm.Footnotes:The first for Westminster and the second for Westminster AbbeyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 125
A George III Constabulary Truncheon, And Two Victorian Constabulary TruncheonsThe First Dated 1798, The Other Two 19th CenturyEach of hardwood, the first painted in gilt and polychrome (some losses) with the crowned royal arms, and the arms of the City of London in an oval above a banner painted 'Bridge. Ward 1798', and with swelling grip; the second of mallet form, the head painted in polychrome and gilt against a black ground with crowned 'VR' cypher, and painted ribbed grip with iron staple for suspension; the last of tapering circular section painted with a crowned 'V.R' cypher against a dark blue and black ground (some losses), and with rounded finial painted red (3)65.5 cm., 27 cm. and 51 cm. Footnotes:Bridge Ward covers a very small area in the City of London and is named for its proximity to London BridgeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 126
Two Victorian Constabulary Truncheons The First Dated 1848Each of hardwood, the first painted in polychrome and gilt with 'VR' cypher over crowned royal arms, a banner dated '10th April 1848', the arms of the City of London and of a member of the Hopper family of Durham surmounted by the sword-bearer's hat, a banner below with motto of the City of London 'Domine Dirigenos', and with ribbed swelling grip pierced for a thong; the second of similar form, the polychrome and gilt decoration comprising 'VR' cypher within a crowned royal garter, Union foliage above crossed palms and 'W.S', and along the back with gilt foliage (minor damage at the top) (2)43.5 cm. and 46.5 cm.Footnotes:The first issued to a special constable at the time of the Chartist demonstration held on Kennington Common in South London, across the Thames from the Houses of Parliament, on 10 April 1848For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 127
A Brass-Mounted Mahogany Two-Tier Gun Case, And A Silver-Mounted Mahogany Writing Case Both Mid-19th CenturyThe first relined in green baize (partitions removed), the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, and with recessed folding brass carrying handle on each side: on a modern wooden stand; the second with hinged writing slope (warped) relined in green leather with tooled and gilt foliate border, the interior of the lid en suite, and fitted with two glass ink bottles and a rectangular compartment with lid, the exterior with border engraved oval silver escutcheon with owner's monogram, and with flush-fitting folding silver carrying handle on each side (3)The first 8 cm. X 26.5 cm., the second 46 cm X 28.8 cm. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 131
A Royal George Model Cannon And Related PublicationThe First Dated 1840The first of bronze and of tapering multi-stage form with raised mouldings, the second reinforce engraved 'Relic of Royal George Sunk 1782 - Raised 1840'; the second a copy of A Narrative of The Loss of The Royal George ...', (bound in the wood of the wreck), 8th edition, Portsea, 1847 (2)15 cm. barrel Footnotes:H.M.S. Royal George was a 100-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. At the time of her launch in 1756 she was the largest warship in the world and saw service during the Seven Years War. She sank at Portsmouth in 1782 with the loss of more than 800 lives, one of the most serious maritime losses in British waters. A fund was established by Lloyd's Coffee House to provide aid to widows and children of the sailors lost in the sinking, which was the foundation of what would become the Lloyd's Patriotic FundFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 132
A Miniature Full Armour In German 'Gothic' StyleOf steel comprising sallet, bevor, breast- and back-plates, tassets, full arm and leg harness, the former with pierced petalled besagews and fingered gauntlets, embossed with characteristic fluting, and with dome-headed 'rivets' throughout, complete with its shield and two-hand sword: on a wooden plinth; together with a model bronze cannon of tapering multi-stage form with raised mouldings and bell-shaped muzzle: on its brass-mounted stepped wooden carriage of naval type; a bronze model carronade with raised mouldings and integral breeching loop over the cascabel: on its brass-mounted stepped wooden carriage of naval type; and an iron model mortar: on its brass-mounted wooden carriage (4)The first 38.5 cm. high (not including plinth)Footnotes:The first almost certainly the product of G.A. Gudé & Co. Ltd., 15/17 King Street, St. James's, London, circa 1926For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 133
A German Or Austrian Wheel-Lock Mechanism, And A Hand-Ignited Powder-TesterThe first Early 18th Century, The Second 18th CenturyThe first of steel, the flat plate chiselled in bas-relief and engraved with a stag hunting scene in a landscape, enclosed wheel, sliding pan-cover now fixed, bridle to the cock-spring engraved with a hind within foliage, and cock with foliage (worn and some old pitting); the second with lightly engraved brass body also forming the barrel and with raised touch-hole, circular brass indicator wheel acting against a spring, numbered from '1' to '6' between divisions, and made in one with a steel-shaped anvil fitting against the muzzle, and figured rounded butt; together with a reproduction flintlock tinderlighter of box-lock pistol form, in artificially aged condition, a brass-mounted powder-flask for pistols, and a G. & J.W. Hawksley oil bottle with plated body of square section (5)The first 23 cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 139
A Group Of Various Powder- And Shot-Flasks For Longarms And Pistols 18th/19th Century And LaterComprising a brass-mounted cowhorn powder-flask for flintlock sporting guns, second half of the 18th century, with bag-shaped translucent horn body flattened at the back, encircled by a brass strap secured by two ring screws on either side, reeded top mount, and threaded tapering turned nozzle with sprung cut-off lever; another of similar form, the body covered in brown leather (minor damage); four brass-mounted powder-flasks for longarms, each with plain copper body (some patination and denting), two of rounded rectangular form, and two each with bevelled edge; another, by James Barlow & Co., Birmingham, the body embossed with fluting and retaining some lacquered finish; another, by G.& J.W. Hawksley, the body embossed with alternate foliate designs and reeding (cut-off spring and lever missing); another, with ovoidal body embossed on each side with a flower-head motif centred on reeding, and retaining one of four suspension rings: four brass-mounted powder-flasks for pistols or revolvers, two with embossed bag-shaped body; two shot-flasks, one with white-metal nozzle engraved with owner's crest; five horn flasks including a gunner's powder-horn with wooden base-plug and turned knob-shaped handle threaded to form a stopper, turned conical brass nozzle incised with War Department mark, sprung tap, and two suspension rings, and another with turned brass mounts and nozzle, the circular base-plate engraved 'A' over '92', two suspension rings, and in fair condition; a gunpowder storage flask (leather body in poor condition), with brass top mount, and threaded nozzle for the cap with hinged clasp for a padlock; and three modern powder-flasks (24)The first 18.5 cm. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 14
A Caucasian Presentation Shasqua And Kindjal19th Century, The Presentation Inscription Dated 1920The first with curved fullered blade (some old light pitting), the forte on one side with two line inscription 'May its owner's prosperity, honour, life improve and be enhanced' in gold-inlaid naskh, and on the other with two line inscription 'May his line flourish, may he accomplish his desires' also in gold-inlaid naskh, characteristic nielloed silver hilt (repairs) embossed and chased with symmetrical scrolling foliage in relief against finely punched grounds within beaded borders, the beaked pommel set on one side with walrus-ivory panel inlaid with chased scrolling gold foliage (the panel at the top replaced in plastic), in original wood-lined silver scabbard en suite with the hilt, the locket finely engraved on each side in Cyrillic with dated presentation inscription, and with two white-metal rings for suspension; the second en suite with the shasqua (3)79.6 cm. and 36.5 cm. bladesFootnotes:The inscriptions read in translation: 'To Mr. Derbyshire, The Worthy Representative of Freedom Loving Great Britain from the Armenians of Karabach, 10/VI/1920'Offered with a small silver plaque engraved with the presentation inscription in EnglishThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 146
A French Flintlock Powder-TesterSigned E. Parquer Fecit, Dated 18(?)6Of pistol form, with large indicator wheel signed and dated on one side and numbered from '1' to '14' on the other, mounted on a pillar carrying an indicator point on one side, operating against a large spring with thumb-lever, and with circular anvil fitting against the top of the brass chimney above the touch-hole, plain sharply-pointed tang, flat bevelled lock with brass pan and pierced cock, figured full stock with rounded butt, trigger-plate with pointed finial, and exposed trigger; together with another of similar form, 19th century, with figured stock, and earlier steel mounts including engraved spurred pommel and side-plate pierced with foliage involving figures and a serpent's head (some wear and rust patination) (2)30.2 cm. and 30 cm.Footnotes:ProvenanceThe first sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour from the Henk L. Visser Collection, 28 November 2007, lot 76Literature The First G. De Vries and B.J. Martins, The Visser Collection, vol. 1, part 4, cat. no. 1033, pp. 792-793Probably intended for military useFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 150
Two Flintlock Tinderlighters The First Signed Heaton & Smith, London, Both 19th CenturyOf box-lock pistol form, the first with brass action signed over each side, ovoidal pan, engraved steel trigger-guard, turned candle-holder with sconce, pierced bipod, and figured flat-sided butt; the second Continental and of similar form, with circular pan, exposed trigger, and rounded butt chequered over both sides; together with a reproduction example, unsigned and similar to the first (3)The first 13.5 cm. Footnotes:Heaton & Smith are recorded in Birmingham between 1804 and 1807. They are known to have signed their products 'London'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 151
Two TinderlightersThe First Signed Wood, York, Both Early 19th CenturyOf box-lock pistol form, the first with border engraved brass action signed within an oval against foliage on one side and a martial trophy on the other, ovoidal pan, steel trigger-guard engraved with a star, replacement bipod, and figured flat-sided butt; the second of similar form and with engraved action; together with a reproduction example with turned candle-holder and sconce (3)The first 14.5 cm.Footnotes:Joseph Wood is recorded in 28 Spurrier Gate, York between 1815 and 1820For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 157
A Pair Of Solerets In Gothic Style Of The Late 15th Century, And A Reproduction Close-Helmet In English 16th Century StyleThe First 19th CenturyThe first of steel, each of seven overlapping lames articulated on dome-headed rivets, each lame embossed with characteristic fluting and with cusped upper edge, hinged around each heel and secured by a hook catch (rust patinated overall); the second with two-piece skull, high turned comb and plume-holder at the rear, visor with stepped sight, prow-shaped upper-bevor with keyhole ventilation slots, and lower bevor, all pivoted at the same points on each side, pivot hook catch, gorget plate front and rear, and recessed turned borders followed by domed rivets (3)The first 34 cm. longFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 160
Two English Civil War Period Harquebusier's Breast-Plates For Youths Mid-17th CenturyThe first with low medial ridge drawn out to a blunt point above a short skirt, the latter, neck and arms with plain turns followed by pairs of incised lines, and two staples (one replaced) for shoulder straps; the second of similar form, the neck, arms and short flange at the base all with rough turned edge, and with a hook on either side for retaining a belt (shoulders adapted, both with old pitting) (2)32 cm. and 31.5 cm. highFootnotes:ProvenanceThe second sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 29 April 2010, lot 238For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 161
An English Civil War Period Pikeman's Breast-Plate, And An English Civil War Period Harquebusier's Shot-Proof Breast-Plate Both Mid-17th CenturyThe first with medial ridge drawn-out to a point above a flanged rounded skirt (minor damage) carrying two pairs of staples pierced for hook-catches, plain turns at the neck and arms, the former pierced with a central hole and stamped with crowned armourer's mark, and with hook and staple-catches for shoulder-straps; the second of similar form, with short skirt and struck beneath the neck with a double stamped mark and crowned mark, probably of the London Armourer's Company (some surface rust and old pitting) (2)41 cm. and 41.5 cm. highFootnotes:The first stamped with IR crowned arsenal mark of the reign of James II, and the second stamped with the mark of the London Armourers Company. For more information see Thom Richardson, The London Armourers Of the 17th Century, 2004, pp. 17-19For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 167
An English Civil War Period Pikeman's Pot Helmet, And A Closed-Burgonet In German 17th Century StyleThe First Mid-17th Century StyleThe first with rounded two-piece skull with low turned comb, incised on each side with single lines and encircled around the base with small dome-headed lining rivets, the downturned brim with slightly recessed turned border with rivets en suite, and struck on one side with crowned armourer's mark (some rust patination overall); the second of characteristic form, with two-piece skull rising to a comb, peaked fall and lower bevor pivoted at the same points on each side, and domed rivets (surface rust overall) (2)The first 22 cm. highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 183
A .577 Percussion 1853 Pattern First Model Artillery CarbineDated 1855Of regulation pattern, the sighted barrel (some old light pitting) with bayonet-lug on the right towards the muzzle, retained by two screw-held barrel bands and rifled with three grooves, back-sight with two folding leaves calibrated for '200' and '300' yards respectively, dated border engraved lock with 'Tower' and 'V.R.' crowned on the tail, stock (some old bruising) stamped with Board of Ordnance ownership mark on one side and with indistinct supplier's name and inspector's marks beneath, regulation brass mounts, sling loops, steel ramrod (repaired), and rare 1852 pattern sabre bayonet with ribbed brass grip (some old pitting), Ordnance proof marks (2)61.5 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 2
Four Yano-NeEdo PeriodThe first of hirame form, the head pierced with a cherry blossom and incised 'Michi'; the second of sasanoha form, the tang incised 'Kuni'; the third of Karimata style, the head pierced and incised with a constellation, the tang incised 'Munemitsu', in its wooden saya inscribed in ink on one side; and the last with head of flattened diamond section, and tang with indistinct maker's name (4)22.2 cm. to 34.4 cm. Footnotes:ProvenanceBonhams New York, The Arts of the Samurai, 8 October 2013, lot 1101This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 22
A Caucasian 35-Bore Miquelet-Lock Pistol with Nielloed Silver MountsDated 1262 A.H. Corresponding To 1845 A.D.With two-stage barrel entirely covered in silver, the forward section to the muzzle nielloed with a symmetrical design of foliage against a wrigglework ground, octagonal breech with running arabesques en suite, characteristic gold-damascened lock with illegible circular maker's stamp, wooden full stock covered in black leather, silver mounts nielloed en suite with the barrel, secured by pins and including side-plate, pommel-cap and barrel bands, the strap down the back of the butt nielloed behind the breech with the date and maker's name 'Umar' in nasta'liq, gold-damascened faceted button trigger, and no provision for a ramrod (pommel and suspension ring replaced); together with the mounts of a Caucasian priming-flask (body replaced), each of silver and nielloed with scrolling foliage against a wrigglework ground on the outside, the inner side of the nozzle with a serpent between a miquelet-lock pistol and a kindjal, and sprung tap with nielloed silver mount en suite and retaining its fabric tab woven with silver threads (2)The first 29.3 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection, sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour & Modern Sporting Guns, 11 May 2016, lot 45Oliver S. Pinchot, Arms of the Paladins, the Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection..., 2014, p. 105, fig. 5-40 and p. 153, fig. 7-32For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 220
A Continental 80-Bore Percussion Four-Shot Pepperbox Revolver Of Mariette Patent Type, And A Cased Continental .32 Rim-Fire Four-Shot DeringerBoth 19th CenturyThe first with twist turn-off barrels numbered from '1' to '4' and corresponding to the breeches, rounded action with nipple-shield pierced for access to the nipples and decorated with foliate scrollwork, integral butt decorated en suite and with an explosion at the bottom, ring-trigger and under-hammer, and rounded ebony grips; the second with hinged fluted barrel-block tipping-up for loading, inlaid in gold 'A Liège' along the top and damascened in silver with scrolling arabesques, the action and butt (grips missing) decorated en suite, hammer with sprung rotating nose, and spur trigger: in relined and refitted mahogany case, the interior or the lid with original trade label (damaged) of William Golden, Huddersfield, the veneered exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon (2)6.7 cm. and 8 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 226
A Cased French Pair Of 32-Bore Percussion Target Pistols By Fatou A Paris, Early 19th CenturyConverted from flintlock, with swamped rebrowned polygroove rifled sighted barrels each signed in gold along the sighting flat, long octagonal breeches each with gilt barrelsmith's mark in an oval (Neue Støckel 3089) at the rear above a punched and gilt band, gilt-copper tangs each engraved with foliage, chased with owner's initials 'ED' in gothic letters and with back-sight, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each decorated with a flaming cornucopia on the tail and with foliate engraved hammer, figured half-stocks each with dark horn fore-end cap and unusually chequered rounded butt, the latter carved and fluted down the back, border engraved gilt-copper mounts comprising circular pommel-caps, winged side-nail plates, foliate engraved spur trigger-guards each with large urn and fruit finial, set triggers, no provision for ramrods, and retaining some original gilding: in their lined and fitted veneered wooden case from the time of conversion with full accessories, the interior of the lid stamped 'BRUN A PARIS' in gilt letters, the exterior of the lid (old splits) with border engraved shield-shaped brass escutcheon with owner's initials 'ED'; together with a German 32-bore percussion pistol signed by Erinnerung au Suhl, mid-19th century with octagonal barrel signed along the top and with large white-metal fore-sight, foliate scroll engraved tang with back-sight, plain flat lock (hammer replaced), figured full stock (fore-stock split along the left side), rounded butt chequered within a shaped foliate panel and with ovoidal pommel, the latter with steel cap, steel mounts (some old pitting) including shaped side-nail plate and spur trigger-guard, brass fore-end cap, and horn-tipped ramrod (2)21.8 cm. and 16.8 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceThe first, Christie's New York, The Russell B. Aitken Collection..., 4 April 2003, lot 519Fatou is recorded in Paris between 1796 and 1805, first at 8 rue St. Denis, then at 844 rue du Bac. He competed with and petitioned against Boutet's manufactory at VersaillesConverted and recased by Brun A ParisThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 275
A 14-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting Gun, And Another Of 20-Bore The First By T. North, Winton, No. 2006, The Second Signed William Smith, Princes St., London, Both Mid-19th CenturyThe first with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed along the rib, breeches engraved with foliage and with two gold lines between, pierced platinum plugs, border engraved tang decorated with a gun dog in a landscape and with scrolling foliage, signed border engraved flat locks each decorated with a gun dog in a landscape, scrolling foliage and a pheasant on the tail, foliate engraved dolphin hammers, figured half-stock with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a gun dog in a landscape on the heel tang, trigger-guard with two pheasants within scrolling foliage on the bow, trigger-plate with foliate engraved pineapple-shaped finial, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original steel-tipped ramrod (some wear and minor rust patination), Birmingham proof marks; the second with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed along the rib, foliate engraved tang, signed back-action locks and mounts, lightly figured half-stock with chequered grip, and brass-mounted ramrod (some wear), Birmingham proof marks (2)69.3 cm. and 72.3 cm. barrels Footnotes:T. North of Winton appears to be unrecordedFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 276
A 13-Bore Percussion Sporting Gun, And Another Of 9-BoreThe First By J. Blanch & Son, London, The Second By P.T. Watson, 97 Clayton St., Newcastle-on-Tyne, Both Circa 1860The first with two-stage rebrowned twist sighted barrel turned at the girdle and signed along the top flat of the breech becoming polygonal, foliate engraved breech (some pitting) with platinum plug, foliate scroll engraved tang, signed border engraved flat lock, dolphin hammer and mounts, the latter comprising butt-plate and trigger-guard (now with hole), figured half-stock (some old bruising, toe of butt repaired) with chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with dark horn cap, vacant silver escutcheon, and original brass-mounted ramrod, London proof marks; the second with rebrowned finely twist barrel (fore-sight missing) signed in full over the top flat at the breech, border engraved breech decorated with foliate scrolls, tang, signed flat lock and hammer en suite, figured half-stock with chequered grip (butt extended) and fore-end, the latter with dark horn cap, trigger-guard decorated en suite with the lock and with chequered spur, vacant silver escutcheon, and no provision for a ramrod, Birmingham proof marks (2)74.8 cm. and 82.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:J. Blanch & Son are recorded at 29 Gracechurch Street, London between 1848 and 1914. Thomas Pearson Watson is recorded at 65 Clayton Street West, Newcastle-on-Tyne in around 1865For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 282
A Very Fine And Early .450 (52-Bore) Percussion Whitworth Patent Sporting And Target RifleBy The Whitworth Rifle Co., Manchester, No. C728, Circa 1862With blued barrel rifled with five spiral grooves and engraved 'Whitworth Patent' behind the Whitworth Rifle Co. Patent elevation adjustable back-sight, the latter calibrated from '1' to '12' along one side, '0' to '280' along the other, and with central platinum line, hooded windage adjustable fore-sight, breech flat engraved with foliage at the terminal, border engraved case-hardened breech decorated with a prone stag in a landscape on the flat and with platinum plug, foliate scroll engraved case-hardened tang fitted with folding elevation and windage adjustable long-range peep-sight engraved 'Manchester Ordnance' and calibrated from '1' to '12' along one side, and from '0' to '280' along the other, case-hardened border engraved flat detented lock engraved 'Whitworth Rifle Co. Manchester', and decorated with foliate scrollwork and company logo on the tail, dolphin hammer engraved with an eagle and serpent, a blued safety-stop in front, highly figured half-stock (minor old bruising) with chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with dark horn cap (minor worm damage), foliate scroll engraved case-hardened steel mounts comprising butt-plate and trigger-guard, the latter with chequered spur, trigger-plate with pineapple-shaped finial decorated en suite, and much original finish (some old patination, mostly on the butt-plate), Birmingham proof marks 89.7 cm. barrelFootnotes:The Whitworth Rifle Co. is recorded at 51 Sackville Street, Manchester between 1860 and 1862. This was the first of the retail outlets established to promote and sell rifles and ordnance under the patents of Joseph Whitworth, machine-tool manufacturer of 44 Chorlton Street, Birmingham. During this period the rifles were almost certainly constructed by J.W. Edge of Manchester, using Brazier locks and metal compartments from Preston and Palmer. See De Witt Bailey and Douglas Nie, English Gunmakers..., 1978, p. 79For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 285
A Rare Cased 10-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting Gun And .800 Rifle Built For The Maharaja Of JodhpurBy Charles Lancaster, 151 New Bond Street, London, No. 3722 For 1863With browned twist barrels leaf-sighted from '100' to '300' yards, each leaf blued and with central gold line, the right barrel (two minor bruises on one side) rifled with nine spiral grooves, matted top rib, and signed along the top of the breeches, case-hardened breeches engraved with foliate scrollwork between and each with pierced platinum plug, foliate scroll engraved tang retaining some original gilding, signed detented locks, dolphin hammers and mounts all decorated en suite, the first each with blued safety-stop, the last comprising hinged circular patch-box cover, chequered butt-plate, trigger-guard with chequered spur, trigger-plate and rear ramrod-pipe each with pineapple finial, figured half-stock with cheek-piece and chequered grip, blued triggers, vacant silver escutcheon, sling mounts, original brass-mounted ramrod, and much original gilding (some loss of gilding): in original lined and fitted brass-mounted oak case with accessories including Sykes patent powder-flask, bright steel combination tool in its leather wallet, circular brass percussion cap dispenser, bullet mould serial numbered '3711', patch-cutter, brass powder-measure, cleaning tools and oil bottles, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label inscribed in Hindi script, London proof marks 77.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Armouries of the Maharajas' of Jodhpur. No. 487 in the Jodhpur inventory according to a note in the caseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 305
A 14-Bore Flintlock Sporting Gun, And A 12-Bore Percussion Sporting GunThe First By Lott, Reading, Early 19th Century, The Second Mid-19th CenturyThe first reconverted from percussion, with rebrowned twist sighted barrel, engraved with a starburst at the breech, breech with gold-lined maker's stamp and now with silver touch-hole, grooved foliate engraved tang, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock (cock and retaining screw replaced, steel refaced) decorated with a gamebird on the stepped tail, figured half-stock with cheek-piece and chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts decorated with gamebirds and including scroll trigger-guard with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon, barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end cap, and later brass-tipped ramrod (some wear), London proof mark: in a modern plastic gun case lined and fitted for the gun; the second with rebrowned twist sighted three-stage barrel, octagonal breech becoming polygonal and inscribed 'MANTON' along the top flat, foliate engraved breech, tang, border engraved flat lock, dolphin hammer and mounts, figured half-stock with chequered grip, vacant white-metal escutcheon, barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end cap, and brass-mounted ramrod (steel parts with some rust patination, Birmingham proof marks; together with two modern plastic boxes containing modern reproduction loading equipment, wads and three leather pouches (a lot )78 cm. and 66.5 cm. barrelsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 306
A 13-Bore Flintlock Sporting Gun, And A 13-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunThe first Signed Theo.s Richards, London, Circa 1820, The Second Signed Cartmell's Patent, Mid-19th CenturyThe first with rebrowned three-stage twist sighted barrel, octagonal breech becoming polygonal and stamped 'STUBS TWISTED' along the bottom flat, recessed breech with platinum line and platinum-lined touch-hole, tang engraved with a trophy amid foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock decorated with starbursts, rainproof pan and roller bearing on a ramp on the steel-spring (steel refaced), figured half-stock (fore-end with old minor repair along one side) with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts decorated with martial trophies and foliage (butt-plate worn), trigger-plate with pineapple finial, white-metal fore-end cap, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted ramrod, Birmingham proof marks; the second with twist sighted barrels, breech with short platinum lines and plugs, foliate engraved tang involving two serpents, signed flat locks and dolphin hammers en suite, figured half-stock (butt with old split), steel mounts comprising plain butt-plate, border engraved trigger-guard decorated with a martial trophy on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon, and brass-mounted ramrod (some wear overall), Birmingham proof marks (2)75.5 cm. and 74.5 cm. barrelsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 313
A 16-Bore Flintlock D.B. Sporting Gun By John Manton & Son, Dover Street, No. 7943 For 1821In poor but redeemable condition, with twist barrels signed along the rib and with silver fore-sight, recessed patent sloping breeches engraved with a starburst between and each with a slender platinum line and platinum-lined touch-hole, grooved tang engraved with foliage involving a martial trophy, signed border engraved flat bevelled serial numbered locks each decorated with foliage in front of the foliate engraved 'French' cock and with two trophies at the stepped square tail, V-shaped rainproof pans each with slender platinum bar, signed patent steels, and steel-springs each with large roller, figured half-stock (minor damage) with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the heel tang, trigger-guard with a trophy on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, rear ramrod-pipe en suite, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, the former engraved with owner's crest and initials, and brass-tipped ramrod (incomplete, old surface rust), London proof marks; together with an 18-bore percussion d.b. percussion sporting gun, by Rhoades, Salisbury, mid-19th century, with twist sighted barrels signed along the rib, border engraved tang, signed back-action locks (one hammer missing) and mounts, figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original brass-mounted ramrod (rust patinated overall), London proof marks (2)74.3 cm. and 73.2 cm. barrelsFootnotes:The first previously unrecorded. Cf. a very similar gun (no. 7961) formerly in the collections of the Dukes of Bedford and D.H.L. Back, and sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 24 November 2010, lot 429Four Rhoades are recorded in Salisbury, Wiltshire between 1829 and 1864. The most likely candidates are Charles (1829-1851) or Robert (1854-1864)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 329
A 50-Bore Percussion D.B. Box-Lock Pistol, A 32-Bore Percussion Box-Lock Pocket Pistol, And Two Of 50-BoreThe First Signed, Wallas, Wigton, The Second Signed Gasquoine & Dyson, All Mid-19th CenturyThe first with octagonal sighted barrels signed along the top, engraved around the muzzles and with foliate scrolls forward of the nipples, border engraved action decorated en suite (hammers and one safety-catch replaced), trigger-guard and ovoidal butt-cap with hinged circular butt-trap cover en suite, finely chequered figured rounded butt, vacant silver escutcheon, and stirrup ramrod engraved with a flower-head on the tip (scattered old pitting), Birmingham proof marks; the second of similar form and signed along the top flat, chequered rounded butt, and vacant white-metal escutcheon (some old surface rust), Birmingham proof marks; the last two each in poor condition, one with folding trigger, Birmingham proof marks (4)The first 9 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 330
A 54-Bore Percussion D.B. Box-Lock Pistol, And A 120-Bore Percussion Pepperbox RevolverThe First By Samuel Cashmore, Both Mid-19th CenturyThe first with octagonal sighted barrels engraved around the muzzles and signed along the sunken rib, border engraved action decorated with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammers (one spur repaired) and trigger-guard en suite, chequered figured rounded butt, ovoidal steel butt-cap with hinged circular butt-trap cover engraved with a flower-head, vacant white-metal escutcheon, and stirrup ramrod engraved with a flower-head on the tip, Birmingham proof marks; the second with fluted barrels, foliate engraved rounded action (action defective, nipple-shield damaged), trigger-guard and butt, and figured rounded grips (both pistols with some wear and rust patination), Birmingham proof marks (2)11.5 cm. and 7 cm. barrels Footnotes:Samuel Cashmore appears to be unrecordedFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 333
A 50-Bore Percussion Over-And-Under Box-Lock Belt PistolBy H. Tatham, Charing Cross, London, Mid-19th CenturyWith sighted barrels engraved around the muzzles and signed in full along the top flat, foliate scroll engraved action (safety-catches missing) and hammers (retaining screws replaced), trigger-guard and ovoidal butt-cap with hinged circular butt-trap cover decorated en suite, finely chequered figured rounded butt, vacant silver escutcheon, belt hook, and stirrup ramrod engraved with a flower-head on the tip (old surface rust patination), London proof marks; together with a 14-bore percussion d.b. sporting gun in poor condition (worn and rust patinated, hammers replaced), Birmingham proof marks, a .177 Webley Service Air rifle Mark II, no. 5126 (some light surface rust, stock chipped on one side behind the action, butt-plate split), a leather shot-flask and a leather ammunition pouch (both in worn condition) (5)The first 7.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:Henry Tatham is recorded at 37 Charing Cross, London between 1834 and the year of his death in 1860For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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