dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: Germany, Barrels with octagonal breech, then faceted and finally octagonal again at the nozzle, both provided with foresight and fixed rear sight, featuring a brass-inlaid mark of a dragon being defeated by a hammer at the breech. Rifled bores (very dirty, need cleaning), with visible rifling; 13,8 mm cal. Breech with rolling block, decorated with engraved floral motifs and a leafy frame. Lock with slightly rounded lock plate signed 'LINDENSCHMIDT IN MAINZ'. The butt and the two fore-ends between the barrels made of marbled wood. The butt stock with cheekpiece and patchbox, wooden lid. The front section of the trigger guard serves as the release lever for the rotating barrel block (well working). Trigger and set trigger with working mechanism. Two iron suspension rings. On one side the wooden ramrod with iron and brass mounts. Some signs of use and time and light pitting to the iron parts. It deserves a proper restoration. Heer (Der Neue Stöckel, vol. 1, p. 714, Journal-Verlag 1978) mentions Wilhelm Lindenschmidt of Mainz, the court gunsmith to Elector Emmerich Josef von Ehrthal, renowned for producing air rifles, six of which were commissioned by King Frederick William II of Prussia. After his death in 1802, his workshop was continued by his sons Benedikt and Heinrich. The weapon in question is likely a workshop production by his successors or a well-executed conversion to a percussion gun. length 85,7 cm.
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dating: first quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Body of stiff felt hemmed with black moiret and white feathers, gold-embroidered stripe on a tricolour, silver-thread cockade, gold button with the inscription 'FERT' in relief. White silk lining with gold-embroidered initials 'LB', with the manufacturer's mark 'Fornitura della R. Casa - L. Beretta e Co - Succursale Farè - Milano Roma Torino'. height 16 cm.
dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: Stazzema, Smoothbore, two-stage, 10 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with mark between three flowers, then round rings; flintlock with flat lock plate and oblique borders, batterie carved and engraved, sliding pan cover, inside signature 'PIETRO TOMASI'. Wooden full stock with brass mounts. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod. length 21.5 cm.
dating: 17th Century provenance: Brescia, Long, smoothbore, round, two-stage, 13 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part and then round, after two rings. Smooth tang. Archaic lock with external wheel and flat lock plate, sliding pan cover. Wooden full stock with iron mounts and decorations, the latter with geometric motifs that can be found on the base of the back, near the trigger guard and on the butt-plate. Iron-tipped wooden ramrod. length 60.3 cm.
dating: late 18th Century provenance: Anghiari, Smoothbore, two-stage, 11 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part, with longitudinal ribs, rings at the girdle and then round. Tang with remains of floral engraving. Flintlock. Slightly round lock plate with mask in relief at the tang and other masks at the screw of the cock and the batterie, small carvings and floral engravings. On the back of the plate the signature 'Il Guardiani'. Working mechanism. Full stock made of ebonised wood (the front part with cracks and restorations). Brass mounts. Butt-plate richly decorated in relief depicting effigies of crowned heads, in the centre a partially worn bust, the trigger guard ornamented en suite with a similar bust not clearly distinguishable. The decorations on the counterplate and the base are very richly carved, the former with winged protomes supporting a medallion, the latter with a mask and bust. Brass-tipped, wooden ramrod. Small defects, restorations, signs of use and time. A pistol made by a member of the well-known Hungarian gunsmith lineage, active from the beginning of the 18th century to the first half of the 19th century. length 29,3 cm.
dating: 18th Century provenance: Italy, Smoothbore, round barrel, with back rib and flattened sides in the first half, featuring a gilded mark depicting three fleurs-de-lis surmounted by a crown; the central mark surrounded by four other fleurs-de-lis, also gilded. 13 mm cal. at the nozzle. Lock with flat lock plate with lowered tang, working mechanism and 'FZ' stamp inside. Wooden full stock with floral carvings. Brass mounts decorated with flowers in relief, the back shield is missing, the slot filled with wood-coloured material. Bone-tipped wooden ramrod. length 23 cm.
dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Southern Italy, Long, thin, straight, double-edged balde (probably 18th century); the base with fuller, on both sides featuring the inscription 'EN TOLEDO' among sober floral-motif engravings, on one side also the letters 'CB'; after the engravings becoming of hexagonal section. Brass hilt. Heart-shaped rain guard with the upper end joined by a shell, the inner and outer surfaces of the heart with slight fuller following the curvature. Two arms of the hilt, straight quillon and guard; all smooth. Grip with wire binding and Moor's heads (one replaced) made of silver (small defects). Elliptical pommel with spherical button. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. length 111.5 cm.
dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Curved, single-and short false-edged blade, with fuller, browned to the strong and with engraved small gilt trophies and floral motifs (the finishing was probably refreshed in a later period). Mark 'S. H.' at the base. Brass hilt with remains of gilding. Elongated hexagonal langets, stirrup guard with grooves along the borders and on the outer side of the loop-guard. Long cap ending in two rhombus-shaped frames and leaves. Grip with leather covering and copper wire binding. Wooden scabbard coated with brass and fretwork leather segment. Two lugs. Small iron drag. length 95,5 cm.
dating: 1858 provenance: Toledo, Solid, short, double-edged, triangular blade, with double groove at the base and ribbed tip. In the first part signed and dated 'F.A D. TOLEDO ANO D 1858'. Gilt and richly enamelled brass hilt and scabbard (missing parts at the enamel). The scabbard is dated '1857' and marked 'TOLEDO'. length 23.2 cm.
dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: Stazzema, Smoothbore, two-stage, 11 mm cal. barrel, octagonal with deep gold-inlaid marking between three circles at the first part, then round after rings; flintlock with flat lock plate with oblique borders and monogram 'P. T.' for Pietro Tommasi, the batterie engraved and carved. Sliding pan cover. Wooden full stock with brass mounts engraved with floral motifs. Iron ramrod. length 22.5 cm.
dating: first quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Germany, Iron-foil frame keeping most of the original grey-green dye (about 75-80%). Marked 'LEITZ / WETZLAR'. Wooden butt. With lashing to mount the rifle at the top of the frame. The mirror optics (working) allow to see from a distance at a higher height. A wire ran from the trigger of the rifle to the trigger of the simulacrum so that the trigger of the Gew 98 could be operated through the periscope butt. The butt plate is provided with a gate featuring a compartment to insert spare mirrors. The frame can be folded to be easily carried. Some signs of use and time. Periscopes of this type were used during Trench warfare to allow soldiers to fire safely without exposing their heads above the trench line. height open circa 53 cm.
dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: Persia, Curved, smooth, browned body, made of damask, with richly pierced steel mounts, some parts with gold-coloured ground, other parts were probably enameled. The spring closure is worked in the shape of a stylized reptile. Two suspension rings and a movable pendant. length 14.5 cm.
dating: 17th Century provenance: Brescia, Long, smoothbore, two-stage, 13 mm cal. barrels, octagonal at the first part with longitudinal grooves, signed 'LAZARINO COMINAZO', then sixteen-faceted with rings at the girdle and moulded muzzle; flintlocks, with tang carved depicting a monster, the hammers in the shape of a chimera, the screw of the hammer shaped as a snake; briarwood full stocks (restored) with fine, steel mounts decorated with filigree floral motifs (small missing parts). Iron-tipped wooden ramrods. length 58 cm.
dating: 1564 provenance: Saxony, Smoothbore, two-stage, 13 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part and then round, with rings and small engravings at the girdle, slightly engraved at the base with deep mark and date '1564' (!), slightly bell-mouthed nozzle; lock with flat lock plate with external wheel, engraved springs, provided with safety lock and sliding pan cover. Blackened wooden full stock engraved with scales and bone inlays; spherical pommel featuring a bone medallion at the centre, with the Saxon royal coat of arms. Bone-tipped wooden ramrod with iron cartridge extractors. This is one of the earliest firearms of this legendary type used by the guard troops during the reign of Christian I (Elector from 1560). Its design, slimmer, longer, and with a smaller caliber than later models, makes it significantly more intriguing and rarer than those usually found on the international market. length 64 cm.
dating: First half of the 18th Century provenance: Central Italy, Smoothbore, octagonal, round, two-stage barrel, with a brass-inlaid mark inscribed 'LOIOLA' at the base, silver-plated foresight on a swallowtailed base, fixed brass rear sight, browned finishing (earlier browning?). 16.5 mm cal at the nozzle. Elegant flintlock with slightly rounded lock-plate engraved at the tang with floral motifs like the base, the jaws, and the pan. The plate with signature 'Giuseppe Minelli' at the rear side. Briarwood half stock with butt stock and fuller, the fore-end with crack at the mouthpiece, cappuccina-style trigger guard, a few small cracks and repairs. Brass mounts. Butt-plate with trophy of arms and engraved frames. On the back a crowned noble emblem, held by caryatids and surmounted by a mask. The muzzle ring finely engraved with masks and grotesques. Pierced counterplate. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod with base for iron cartridge extractors. Giuseppe Minelli was a Roman gunsmith documented until 1741, see Barbiroli 'Repertorio Storico degli Archibugiari Italiani' Ed. Clueb 2012, p. 371. length 144 cm.
dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: Stazzema, Smoothbore, two-stage, 12 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with deep gold-inlaid mark between three circles signed 'A TORTIGLIONE', then round after rings; lock with flat lock plate with oblique borders signed 'PIETRO TOMASI', batterie carved and engraved, sliding pan cover. Wooden full stock with brass mounts engraved with snake's heads and floral motifs. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod and iron coats of arms. length 24 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Sardinian Kingdom, Iron, smoothbore, two-stage, 17 mm cal barrel, octagonal at the first part with remains of marks, then round at the second part; forward spring lock marked ‘FABB.A R.A IN TORINO’. Wooden full stock with brass mounts, trigger guard with marks ‘FC’, iron belt hook, iron and brass articulated ramrod. Very rare. length 35.5 cm.
dating: first quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Italy, Iron cusp of square section. On metal shaft with grip in the centre. Can be disassembled into two segments. Provided with three rings and a blue banderole. Lot 269 of this auction is the very rare Malfatti wire cutter that can be mounted on this lance. height cm.
dating: Mid 18th Century provenance: North Italy, Smoothbore, round, two-stage barrels, the first part octagonal and signed 'LAZARINO COMINAZZO', then round, after a series of rings; 10, 4 mm cal. at the nozzle. Flintlocks with smooth lock plates signed 'P. MARTINONI' (in one only 'MARTINONI'). Wooden full stocks (various restorations) with a carved frame around the lock. Iron mounts partially carved with floral motifs; shield on the backs. Wooden ramrods. For Pietro Martinoni see 'Repertorio Storico Degli Archibugieri Italiani dal XIV al XX Secolo’' by Bruno Barbiroli on page 355. length 34 cm.
dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Austria, Octagonal, rifled, 15 mm cal barrel, provided with fixed foresight and rear sight, with remains of outlining and featuring the signature 'ROSA IN HALL'. Flintlock with working mechanism. Wooden full stock (some restoration) with knurled handle. Brass mounts. The butt with patchbox provided with (relevant?) lid marked 'LL' inside. Brass-tipped, wooden ramrod with iron cartridge extractors. length 83 cm.
dating: First half of the 17th Century provenance: Spain, Straight, single-and-false-edged blade carved with waves on the back, the first part carved with floral motifs. Large tang with double round hole featuring a bird's head inside, the rest finely carved with floral motifs, oval fuller for the thumb at the rear part. Iron hilt with large front knuckle-guard richly pierced and carved with floral motifs, the border raised and folded inwards and engraved with floral motifs; quillon with wide quillons decorated with coils. Disc-shaped pommel finely carved and pierced with floral motifs. Wooden grip covered with wire binding probably of a later period. length 63.5 cm.
dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: Turkey, Slightly curved, single-edged blade with groove on the back, decorated on the entire length with seven cartouches featuring Arabic inscriptions framed between two spirals; all decorations are in gold (missing parts). Iron grip with typical grip scales shaped as a walrus tooth. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with metal mounts (earlier but not pertinent) decorated with geometric and floral motifs. length 72 cm.
dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: North Italy, Smoothbore, two-stage, 12 mm cal. barrel, octagonal and with marks at the first part, then round after rings. Smooth tang. Snaphaunce lock with smooth lock plate; tang, screw, cock and batterie engraved with racemes. Wooden full stock. Brass mounts, trigger guard and frame around the tang engraved with floral motifs, the counterplate and the large shield on the grip with anthropomorphic face; butt-plate with mask in relief. Brass-tipped, wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractors. length 37 cm.
dating: First half of the 18th Century provenance: Italy, Flat lock plate with oblique borders featuring at the tang a beautiful engraved mask, in the centre a beautiful floral design, at the lower border a frame with leaves. Pan and batterie with floral decoration. The screw head engraved with a flower. On the back the initials 'FAC'. Complete mechanism. length 11,7 cm.
dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Piedmont, Round, smoothbore barrel with octagonal breech, marked 'BO' and 'CP', 'CQ', 'FP', 15,5 mm cal. at the nozzle. Flat lock plate marked 'R.a Manif.a di Torino'. Brass pan. Well-working mechanism. Wooden full stock stamped 'ARMANDA', 'BI' and another mark not clearly legible. Brass mounts. Butt-plate and counterplate with remains of marks, possibly 'N', trigger guard marked 'ZG', muzzle ring 'FR'. Butt-plate also with traces of numbering. Iron ramrod. length 24,8 cm.
dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: Italy, Straight, double-edged blade, decorated with concentric circle carvings at the forte and at the tang. Knotted base. White metal socket with decorated, twisted ring nuts at the ends. Leather scabbard imprint en suite with the bayonet and white metal mounts. length 33,6 cm.
dating: 18th Century provenance: Europe, Interesting straight, double-edged blade with central groove. The first part enlarged, engraved with sun, moon, stars, trophies and floral motifs. Bronze hilt with remains of gilding, with short quillons, loop-guard with index ring and spherical pommel. Solid grip resembling the wire binding. length 98 cm.
dating: 1943-1945 provenance: Italian Social Republic, Republican National Air Force badge of the 1st Fighter Group ‘Ace of Wands’; made of metal with enamel; back with vertical pin. Rare. This lot belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Amedeo Paradisi, a Royal Air Force pilot in the 205th Squadron, 41st Group of the 12th Bombardment Wing, known as the 'Sorci Verdi'. In 1937, flying a S.79 (SIAI-Marchetti S.M.79 Sparviero) with his colleague Cupini, they landed as the first pair in the Istres-Damascus-Paris race; another eloquent proof came in 1938, when Biseo was ordered to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro in only two stages, the general chose Paradisi as the second, on this occasion Captain Moscatelli supported Castellani and Bruno Mussolini had Lieutenant Mancinelli as his companion. The three 'Sorci Verdi' thus took to the air. I-BISE and I-BRUN, commanded by Biseo and Mussolini respectively, reached the shores of Rio de Janeiro. The demands of the war made it necessary for the Royal Air Force to carry out special long-distance flights, links with East Africa, propaganda raids and demonstration bombing missions; for one of these missions, a raid over Asmara was chosen by Paradisi (considered one of the best pilots of the time); He took off from Guidonia on 7 May 1942 and arrived over Asmara on 9 May, dropping propaganda posters; he then returned to Rome, but unfortunately the plane crashed due to an engine blockage; in the accident Paradisi lost a leg and had to give up his career as a pilot. He later became a manager at Alitalia. dimensions 1.5 x 2.1 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Spain, Smoothbore, two-stage, 16,4 mm cal. barrel, first octagonal then round, featuring remains of brass inlaid marks at the breech, one of which is crowned and features the letters 'R. DB / MAS', followed by the mark 'G.s DEL CUERPO DEL REY', with foresight at the nozzle. Pitting. Lock with slightly round lock plate with Ripoll mark at the tang. Well working mechanism. Wooden full stock (some small cracks). Iron mounts. Crowned back shield. Counterplate partially pierced with spirals and floral motifs. Pitting, signs of time. Iron-tipped wooden ramrod with cartridge extractors. length 50,6 cm.
dating: 1930/40 provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Very rare ‘Atlantic Flyer’ patent made of gilded metal, on the front an eagle with the blue-enameled letter ‘A’ above, below the letters ‘I B’ linked by a bundle; marked ‘S. JOHNSON CP NUOVA 15 MILANO’ on the back. This lot belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Amedeo Paradisi, a Royal Air Force pilot in the 205th Squadron, 41st Group of the 12th Bombardment Wing, known as the 'Sorci Verdi'. In 1937, flying a S.79 (SIAI-Marchetti S.M.79 Sparviero) with his colleague Cupini, they landed as the first pair in the Istres-Damascus-Paris race; another eloquent proof came in 1938, when Biseo was ordered to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro in only two stages, the general chose Paradisi as the second, on this occasion Captain Moscatelli supported Castellani and Bruno Mussolini had Lieutenant Mancinelli as his companion. The three 'Sorci Verdi' thus took to the air. I-BISE and I-BRUN, commanded by Biseo and Mussolini respectively, reached the shores of Rio de Janeiro. The demands of the war made it necessary for the Royal Air Force to carry out special long-distance flights, links with East Africa, propaganda raids and demonstration bombing missions; for one of these missions, a raid over Asmara was chosen by Paradisi (considered one of the best pilots of the time); He took off from Guidonia on 7 May 1942 and arrived over Asmara on 9 May, dropping propaganda posters; he then returned to Rome, but unfortunately the plane crashed due to an engine blockage; in the accident Paradisi lost a leg and had to give up his career as a pilot. He later became a manager at Alitalia. length 8 cm.
dating: First half of the 17th Century provenance: Spain, Straight, single-and-false-edged blade, carved on the back and with tip of lozenge section; wide and long pierced tang decorated with brass elements. Iron hilt with large front knuckle-guard richly pierced and carved with floral motifs, the border raised and folded inwards, decorated en suite. Quillon with wide quillons decorated with coils and buttons at the ends. Disc-shaped pommel finely carved with floral motifs. Wooden grip covered with wire binding and iron wire Moor's heads from a later period. length 49.5 cm.
dating: First half of the 16th Century provenance: Milan, Spearhead with top cusp of lozenge-section, double-edged billhook. The plate featuring the scorpion mark surmounted by the letters 'ILO' clearly marked in the centre. A perpendicular back rest on an enlarged tang. Two rests at the base, always perpendicular. The ferrule of rectangular section with oblique borders. Missing straps. Wooden shaft of modern production. Remains of engraved floral motifs on the metal surface. Nolfo di Carpegna associated the scorpion mark with the Milanese gunsmiths of the 16th century, see 'Le Armi Odescalchi', De Luca Editore 1976, pp. 62-64, with reference to guisarme No. 370 in the volume, featuring the scorpion mark. Weapons with the scorpion mark can be found in various important museums and private collections in Italy and abroad. height total 239 cm.
dating: Second part of the 20th Century provenance: Spain, A pilot's licence badge. This lot belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Amedeo Paradisi, a Royal Air Force pilot in the 205th Squadron, 41st Group of the 12th Bombardment Wing, known as the 'Sorci Verdi'. In 1937, flying a S.79 (SIAI-Marchetti S.M.79 Sparviero) with his colleague Cupini, they landed as the first pair in the Istres-Damascus-Paris race; another eloquent proof came in 1938, when Biseo was ordered to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro in only two stages, the general chose Paradisi as the second, on this occasion Captain Moscatelli supported Castellani and Bruno Mussolini had Lieutenant Mancinelli as his companion. The three 'Sorci Verdi' thus took to the air. I-BISE and I-BRUN, commanded by Biseo and Mussolini respectively, reached the shores of Rio de Janeiro. The demands of the war made it necessary for the Royal Air Force to carry out special long-distance flights, links with East Africa, propaganda raids and demonstration bombing missions; for one of these missions, a raid over Asmara was chosen by Paradisi (considered one of the best pilots of the time); He took off from Guidonia on 7 May 1942 and arrived over Asmara on 9 May, dropping propaganda posters; he then returned to Rome, but unfortunately the plane crashed due to an engine blockage; in the accident Paradisi lost a leg and had to give up his career as a pilot. He later became a manager at Alitalia. length 7.5 - 7.5 - 8 cm.
dating: Mid 18th Century provenance: North Italy, Smoothbore, two-stage barrel, octagonal at the first part then round after rings, the nozzle elliptically bell-mouthed and decorated with rings. Flintlock with flat lock plate and signed 'FRANCESCO ROSSI'; tang with transversal groove. Wooden full stock (numerous woodworm holes) with brass mounts, opening button on the back. Wooden ramrod with iron cartridge extractors. For Francesco Rossi see 'Repertorio Storico Degli Archibugieri Italiani dal XIV al XX Secolo' by Bruno Barbiroli on page 468. The author also reports that a scavezzo with the signature 'FRANCESCO ROSSI' on the tinderbox passed through a Sotheby's auction in 1973. length 83.5 cm.
dating: first quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Italy, Metal head and wooden shaft. Provided with iron ring nuts to mount the cavalry lance and the release button on the shaft. One blade is missing. Rare model. Remains of earlier grey-green dye. The mod. 1900 cavalry lance on which it was to be mounted is lot 268 of this auction. length 68,5 cm.
dating: mid-17th Century provenance: Swiss, Spearhead with a robust, short cusp at the top, of lozenge section at the first half, then enlarged to a square. Slightly convex-edged axe with only slightly tapering shoulder, featuring a Helvetic cross open-work. Straight rear fluke slightly pointed downwards. On one face there is a deeply stamped but not readable mark. The straps are very long, one with old repair. The wooden shaft probably of later production. An interesting weapon with a compact and robust structure for combat. Traditionally this type is called 'Sempacher'. See an item with similar characteristics, but without the cross, in 'Le Armi Odescalchi' (Di Carpegna), De Luca Editore 1976, no. 349 with description on p. 59. Other items are in the museums of Zurich, Solothurn and Lucerne. height total 210,5 cm.
dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: Stazzema, Smoothbore, two-stage, 12 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with deep mark between three circles, signed 'A TORTIGLIONE', then round after rings; lock with flat lock plate with oblique borders signed 'PIETRO TOMASI', engraved with grotesque figures and a bird; batterie carved and engraved, sliding pan cover. Wooden full stock with brass mounts engraved with floral motifs. Butt-plate with mask in relief. Brass-tipped, wooden ramrod. length 24.5 cm.
dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Curved, hollow tip, single-and short false-edged blade, with fuller and with thin groove next to the back. Brass hilt with three loop-guards. Cusped langets. Long, smooth cap. Partially worn leather-covered grip with brass wire binding. Iron scabbard with two lugs and iron bands. length 100,4 cm.
dating: mid-17th Century provenance: Brescia, Smoothbore, two-stage, 18 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part, with frame at the base and signature 'GIOSEPO BELLI' between trefoils, then sixteen-faceted after a ring and with moulded muzzle; long, smooth tang. Wide, snaphaunce lock finely engraved with floral motifs and sliding pan cover. Wooden full stock slightly carved with geometric patterns and with two curls on the butt. Iron mounts engraved en suite. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractors. For hunting in the undergrowth. For Gioseffo Belli refer to Barbiroli 'Repertorio Storico Degli Archibugiari Italiani dal XIV al XX Secolo', page 93. length 92.5 cm.
dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: Sardinian Kingdom, Straight, double-edged blade of 18th century, Spanish manufacture; at the base on the right side, within a fuller, the engraving 'PEDRO DEL MONTE' between 'X', on the left side, within a fuller, the inscription 'FECIT EN TOLEDO' also between 'X'. Brass hilt with heart-shaped rain guard, guard and holding ring. Sheet metal grip (small defects); pommel with large button. Black-lacquered iron scabbard with brass mounts, two lugs. length 97.5 cm.
dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Curved, single-and short false-edged blade, with fuller, blued at the forte with small gilded raceme and trophy engravings (the finishing only partly still present, refreshed?). Brass hilt with three loop-guards. Cusped langets. Long, smooth cap. Grip with partially worn leather covering and brass wire binding. Iron scabbard with signs of use and time, bumps, and small iron drag. Brass mouthpiece and bands, as well as the two lugs. length 96,6 cm.
dating: Second quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Royal Air Force badge of the 47th Wing; made of gilded metal and enamel; the back marked 'S. JHONSON / MILANO' and with a vertical pin. Rare. This lot belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Amedeo Paradisi, a Royal Air Force pilot in the 205th Squadron, 41st Group of the 12th Bombardment Wing, known as the 'Sorci Verdi'. In 1937, flying a S.79 (SIAI-Marchetti S.M.79 Sparviero) with his colleague Cupini, they landed as the first pair in the Istres-Damascus-Paris race; another eloquent proof came in 1938, when Biseo was ordered to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro in only two stages, the general chose Paradisi as the second, on this occasion Captain Moscatelli supported Castellani and Bruno Mussolini had Lieutenant Mancinelli as his companion. The three 'Sorci Verdi' thus took to the air. I-BISE and I-BRUN, commanded by Biseo and Mussolini respectively, reached the shores of Rio de Janeiro. The demands of the war made it necessary for the Royal Air Force to carry out special long-distance flights, links with East Africa, propaganda raids and demonstration bombing missions; for one of these missions, a raid over Asmara was chosen by Paradisi (considered one of the best pilots of the time); He took off from Guidonia on 7 May 1942 and arrived over Asmara on 9 May, dropping propaganda posters; he then returned to Rome, but unfortunately the plane crashed due to an engine blockage; in the accident Paradisi lost a leg and had to give up his career as a pilot. He later became a manager at Alitalia. dimensions 3.3 x 3.5 cm.
dating: Second quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, A first tipe P.N.F. flag. Made of silk, with embroidered tricolour in the centre featuring republican fasces, coat of arms of the National Fascist Party. The border complete on three sides with small, gilded-threads fringes. Small defects. For a complete biography of Lieutenant Giuseppe Moscone, see lot 137. dimensions 88 x 63.5 cm.
dating: Second quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Royal Air Force badge of the 107th fast land bombardment group ‘BTV’; made of gilded metal and enamel; the back marked ‘S. JHONSON / MILANO’ and with vertical pin. Rare. This lot belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Amedeo Paradisi, a Royal Air Force pilot in the 205th Squadron, 41st Group of the 12th Bombardment Wing, known as the 'Sorci Verdi'. In 1937, flying a S.79 (SIAI-Marchetti S.M.79 Sparviero) with his colleague Cupini, they landed as the first pair in the Istres-Damascus-Paris race; another eloquent proof came in 1938, when Biseo was ordered to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro in only two stages, the general chose Paradisi as the second, on this occasion Captain Moscatelli supported Castellani and Bruno Mussolini had Lieutenant Mancinelli as his companion. The three 'Sorci Verdi' thus took to the air. I-BISE and I-BRUN, commanded by Biseo and Mussolini respectively, reached the shores of Rio de Janeiro. The demands of the war made it necessary for the Royal Air Force to carry out special long-distance flights, links with East Africa, propaganda raids and demonstration bombing missions; for one of these missions, a raid over Asmara was chosen by Paradisi (considered one of the best pilots of the time); He took off from Guidonia on 7 May 1942 and arrived over Asmara on 9 May, dropping propaganda posters; he then returned to Rome, but unfortunately the plane crashed due to an engine blockage; in the accident Paradisi lost a leg and had to give up his career as a pilot. He later became a manager at Alitalia. dimensions 2.3 x 3 cm.
dating: Second quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Lieutenant Colonel Amedeo Paradisi's personal case containing nine Italian and Spanish badges and pins. Together with a bracelet and a skull ring. This lot belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Amedeo Paradisi, a Royal Air Force pilot in the 205th Squadron, 41st Group of the 12th Bombardment Wing, known as the 'Sorci Verdi'. In 1937, flying a S.79 (SIAI-Marchetti S.M.79 Sparviero) with his colleague Cupini, they landed as the first pair in the Istres-Damascus-Paris race; another eloquent proof came in 1938, when Biseo was ordered to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro in only two stages, the general chose Paradisi as the second, on this occasion Captain Moscatelli supported Castellani and Bruno Mussolini had Lieutenant Mancinelli as his companion. The three 'Sorci Verdi' thus took to the air. I-BISE and I-BRUN, commanded by Biseo and Mussolini respectively, reached the shores of Rio de Janeiro. The demands of the war made it necessary for the Royal Air Force to carry out special long-distance flights, links with East Africa, propaganda raids and demonstration bombing missions; for one of these missions, a raid over Asmara was chosen by Paradisi (considered one of the best pilots of the time); He took off from Guidonia on 7 May 1942 and arrived over Asmara on 9 May, dropping propaganda posters; he then returned to Rome, but unfortunately the plane crashed due to an engine blockage; in the accident Paradisi lost a leg and had to give up his career as a pilot. He later became a manager at Alitalia. dimensions various cm.
dating: circa 1700 provenance: Tuscany, Long, smoothbore, two-stage, 12 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part, decorated with ribs and signed 'LAZZARI COMINAZ' in two lines, then becoming sixteen faceted after rings, the nozzle with engraved brass ring; beautiful lock with round lock plate, engraved with a face at the centre, the tang with bust in relief; cock and batterie with small busts and engravings, the batterie with a figure in the round, pan cover with mask in relief. Full stock of fine briarwood (crack on one side and small restorations). Brass mounts richly engraved with busts and floral motifs, partly in relief. Belt hook. Brass-tipped, wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractors. Interesting pistol with a beautiful lock. length 48.5 cm.
dating: First half of the 16th Century provenance: Germany, Ribbed in the middle, very pronounced lower breast part, movable pauldron small-plates and strongly roped neckline, with deep, twisted grooves; four round backpiece plates, the last one with some missing parts. Inside well visible hammering and inventory number 'A 17' in red lacquer. Provenance: Mario Troso Collection. height 46.5 cm.
dating: 19th/20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Groups of medals and honours given to Lieutenant General Giuseppe Moscone during his military career. The first bar with: VE III Emperor of Ethiopia/East Africa medal; two VE III war merit crosses; two medals (one in bronze and one in silver) for military valour, the one in bronze marked 'CASERAZEBIO', name 'GIUSEPPE MOSCONE' and date '6 - JULY - 1916' on the reverse; the one in silver marked 'BOSCOMALO', 'GIUSEPPE MOSCONE' and '24 - 25 - 5 - 17'. The second bar with: medal of merit for long command, the reverse with the name 'GIUSEPPE MOSCONE’; cross for ten years of MVSN service; officer's cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; knight's cross of the Order of the Crown. The third bar with: medal commemorating the Italian-Austrian war 1915-1918; inter-allied medal of victory; two VE III war merit crosses; medal commemorating the Unification of Italy, 1848-1918. The last with: medal for veterans and veterans guard of honour at the tombs of the Kings; commemorative medal for the Calabrian-Sicilian earthquake; commemorative medal of the Italian-Turkish war 1911-1912; cross for seniority in military service, twenty-five years, surmounted by a crown; commemorative medal of the African campaigns. For a complete biography of Lieutenant Giuseppe Moscone, see lot 137; the same lot also features the Lieutenant General's jacket for the compatibility of the decorations described here. length 16 -11.5 -16.5 - 16 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Sardinian Kingdom, Straight, single-and-false-edged blade with wide fuller, the first part etched with trophies and floral motifs. Brass hilt with heart-shaped rain guard, guard and holding ring. Sheet metal grip (small defects); pommel with large button. Re-lacquered iron scabbard with brass mounts, two lugs. length 101 cm.
dating: 17th Century provenance: Tuscany, Straight, double-edged and three-stage blade of medium width, lenticular at the first part, with double groove at the center and hexagonal at the end, featuring an engraved lily at the second girdle. Iron hilt with three rings carved on the front side, shell-shaped rain guard decorated with rayed ribs (small missing parts). Typical double quillons bent towards the blade and with geometric carvings. Well-proportioned oval pommel. Remains of grip. In dark patina. Provenance: Mario Troso Collection length 88.5 cm.
dating: late 18th Century provenance: Sardinian Kingdom, Straight, colichemarde blade; finely engraved (remains of gilding) with trophies, floral and geometric motifs at the first part; featuring on one side the inscription of a Turin manufactory; tang. Brass hilt, rain-guard with two valves decorated with typical oblique grooves, one arm of the hilt (the other is missing), parry quillon with a broken part, guard and pommel decorated end suite with the rain-guard. Wooden grip covered with a (replaced) wire binding and Moor's heads. Without scabbard. length cm.
dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Straight, single-edged blade, the first part etched with trophies and floral motifs; from the tang there is a short rib on which, on the right side, there is a signature (not clearly legible). Brass hilt. Shell-guard decorated with a copper element in the form of a crowned anchor, this surrounded by decorations with geometric and wavy motifs. Straight quillon, parry quillon ending in a lion's head. Guard with a frame in the centre. Mother-of-pearl grip (defects). Pommel flattened transverse to the blade, centre with anthropomorphic face between palm branches and lion's heads. Scabbard (not pertinent) made of iron repainted black, brass mounts, two lugs. length 85 cm.
dating: Second quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Spain, A rare pilot badge of the ‘tercio de los extranjeros’; made of gilded metal, marked ‘POSSENTI AMEDEO’ (nickname?) at the back, ‘Fermin’ and ‘916/000. This lot belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Amedeo Paradisi, a Royal Air Force pilot in the 205th Squadron, 41st Group of the 12th Bombardment Wing, known as the 'Sorci Verdi'. In 1937, flying a S.79 (SIAI-Marchetti S.M.79 Sparviero) with his colleague Cupini, they landed as the first pair in the Istres-Damascus-Paris race; another eloquent proof came in 1938, when Biseo was ordered to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro in only two stages, the general chose Paradisi as the second, on this occasion Captain Moscatelli supported Castellani and Bruno Mussolini had Lieutenant Mancinelli as his companion. The three 'Sorci Verdi' thus took to the air. I-BISE and I-BRUN, commanded by Biseo and Mussolini respectively, reached the shores of Rio de Janeiro. The demands of the war made it necessary for the Royal Air Force to carry out special long-distance flights, links with East Africa, propaganda raids and demonstration bombing missions; for one of these missions, a raid over Asmara was chosen by Paradisi (considered one of the best pilots of the time); He took off from Guidonia on 7 May 1942 and arrived over Asmara on 9 May, dropping propaganda posters; he then returned to Rome, but unfortunately the plane crashed due to an engine blockage; in the accident Paradisi lost a leg and had to give up his career as a pilot. He later became a manager at Alitalia. length 8.2 cm.
dating: Second quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, A lot of two small 'Sorci Verdi' pins, one with the back marked 'RIPROD. VIETATA'. Together with an envelope and a letter (blank) stamped with the 'Sorci. Verdu' symbol. Interesting and rare. This lot belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Amedeo Paradisi, a Royal Air Force pilot in the 205th Squadron, 41st Group of the 12th Bombardment Wing, known as the 'Sorci Verdi'. In 1937, flying a S.79 (SIAI-Marchetti S.M.79 Sparviero) with his colleague Cupini, they landed as the first pair in the Istres-Damascus-Paris race; another eloquent proof came in 1938, when Biseo was ordered to fly from Rome to Rio de Janeiro in only two stages, the general chose Paradisi as the second, on this occasion Captain Moscatelli supported Castellani and Bruno Mussolini had Lieutenant Mancinelli as his companion. The three 'Sorci Verdi' thus took to the air. I-BISE and I-BRUN, commanded by Biseo and Mussolini respectively, reached the shores of Rio de Janeiro. The demands of the war made it necessary for the Royal Air Force to carry out special long-distance flights, links with East Africa, propaganda raids and demonstration bombing missions; for one of these missions, a raid over Asmara was chosen by Paradisi (considered one of the best pilots of the time); He took off from Guidonia on 7 May 1942 and arrived over Asmara on 9 May, dropping propaganda posters; he then returned to Rome, but unfortunately the plane crashed due to an engine blockage; in the accident Paradisi lost a leg and had to give up his career as a pilot. He later became a manager at Alitalia. length 2.8 - 3 cm.
dating: Circa 1640 provenance: Italy or Spain, Straight, single-and-false-edged blade carved on the back. Long tang enlarged at the first part and with double fretwork, engraved with dots and carved on the border, with oval fuller for the thumb at the rear sight. Hilt with large pierced and embossed knuckle-guard depicting a man in contemporary dress giving his hand to a figure representing the devil, above a mask with horns and two snake heads, in a floral frame. Straight quillons decorated with coils. Pommel pierced with floral motifs. Wooden grip covered with wire binding. length 58.5 cm.
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