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Click here to subscribeTWO COW HORN FLASKS, 19TH CENTURY AND 20TH CENTURY the first of flattened-oval section, the inner face engraved with cross hatching and the outer with traditional Celtic strapwork, pierced towards the nozzle for suspension, and fitted at the base with a wooden cap; the second plain, with wooden basal plug, moulded neck, and wooden stopper the first: 23.0 cm; 9 in (2)
**A COMPOSITE SOUTH GERMAN FIELD ARMOUR, PARTLY NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1550-60 comprising burgonet with one-piece skull boxed in six vertical panels and rising to an acute central point, fitted at its brow with a broad rounded peak attached by pivots (replaced) having radially-fluted domed heads, at its flanged rear edge with an obtusely-pointed neck-guard (associated) formed of one lame embossed to simulate two, and at each side with a hinged cheek-piece fastened to its mate at the chin by a pierced stud and swivel-hook (the latter replaced), decorated at its centre with a six-sided pyramidal boss enclosed within a circle of ventilation-holes, and flanged outwards at its lower edge (patched in the case of the right one) to receive a neck-guard matching that at the rear; collar of four lames front and rear opening at the right of the neck, the lowest rear lame fitted at each side with a hinged stud for the attachment of a pauldron, and the lower edge of the front edge struck with two dots between an 'X' and an inverted 'V'; breastplate with a medially-ridged main plate projecting forward over the belly, struck just below the centre of its shallow neck-opening, between an 'X' and a 'V', with a maker's mark consisting of an escutcheon containing the initials 'CL' over a plane leaf, and fitted at each arm-opening with a moveable gusset, at the right of the chest with a folding lance-rest attached by two screws inserted internally, and its lower edge with an upward-overlapping waist-lame flanged outwards at its lower edge to receive an associated fauld of three lames suspended on a later pair of hasps, and cut at the centre of the lowest of them (associated) with a shallow arch separating a pair of tassets each of four lames; matching backplate struck at the centre of its broad nearly straight neck-opening with the same marks as recorded on the breastplate, and flanged outwards at its lower edge to receive a culet of two lames; spaudlers each of eight lames (the first two associated and reworked) that extend down to the elbow where they connect by means of internal leather to a large couter, shaped to the point of the elbow and open at its rear, and a tubular lower cannon (associated) with a medially-ridged outer plate; besagues of circular form (restored) each rising at its centre to a six-sided pyramidal boss issuing from a low-relief trefoil; fingered gauntlets, medially-ridged and boxed at each side, each formed of a moderately long flared and pointed cuff struck with the quality-control mark of the city of Nuremberg and fitted with a separate hinged inner plate, six metacarpal-plates, a knuckle-plate decorated with a roped transverse rib, a shaped finger-plated and scaled finger and thumb-defences, the latter attached to the inner end of the last metacarpal-plate by a lateral hinge; cuisses, each formed of a long gutter-shaped main plate, medially ridged and boxed at each side, and fitted at its convex upper end with an extension-plate, and at its lower end with a winged poleyn of four lames; and greaves each of full-length tubular form (composite and patched at some points), made of two plates opening at their outside, the rear one cut at the heel with a large slot to accommodate a spur, and the front one cut at its lower edge with an arch to accommodate a round-toed sabaton of ten lames (restored using old metal); the main edges of the armour formed with roped inward turns largely accompanied by recessed borders blackened with modern black paint, and the left of the breastplate and the front of the collar etched in modern times with a coat of arms surmounted by a crested pair of barred helms; the whole accompanied by an assortment of mail gussets; a pair of modern spurs with rowels of six point; a modern crest of wood and simulated leather in the form of griffin painted red, black and gold Provenance American Art Association, 23-24 November 1923, part of lot 251, purchased by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, acc. no. 23.270.1, deaccesioned to Denver Art Museum, 1953
A 1788 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD with regulation fullered blade double-edged towards the point, etched with the crowned Royal cypher, regulation iron basket-hilt (small crack) with ovoid pommel, and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its iron-mounted tooled black leather scabbard 89.0 cm; 35 in blade This is an example of the first 'pattern' sword for officers of British Heavy Cavalry regiments (Dragoon Guards and Dragoons). This pattern of sword was introduced in 1788 and in service until it was superseded in 1796; the style of its hilt was based upon that in use by the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons in 1788. Prior to the standardisation of swords for British Heavy and Light Cavalry regiments in 1788, regiments had carried their own 'regimental-patterns' of sword.
A BRITISH STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD BASED ON THE 1822 PATTERN BRITISH INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, CIRCA 1837-45 with pipe-backed blade, etched with 'VR' crowned on each face, motto, crest and initials of William John Gairdner at the forte, regulation gilt-brass hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard with loops for suspension, the locket engraved 'Captn. & Adjt. W.J. Gairdner from Coll. U. Yule 1823' 85.1 cm; 33 ½ in blade The blade has been added to the hilt in its service life. This sword's brass guard is specified in Dress Regulations 1822 as that to be worn by generals and Staff officers with effect from that date; generals adopted a completely different pattern of sword in 1831. Its blade is of the 'pipe-backed' form specified for the swords of Cavalry and Infantry officers in 1822 and current until 1845. William John Gairdner (1789-1861) was commissioned ensign in the 10th Bengal Native Infantry in 1808. He was promoted lieutenant, 2nd Battalion, 10th Bengal Native Infantry, in 1814, captain, 14th Bengal Native Infantry, in 1824, major in 1835 and lieutenant-colonel in 1842. Transferring to the 16th Bengal Native Infantry in 1846, he was promoted colonel of the 63rd Bengal Native Infantry in 1852, returning to Scotland on furlough in the same year. He was promoted major general in 1854 and died at Strathtyrum House, St Andrews, Fife, in February 1861. Gairdner was regularly on active service between 1809 and 1850, serving in the Nepal War of 1816, the Third Maratha War of 1817-18, the First Burma War of 1826, the Gwalior Campaign of 1843 and the First Sikh War of 1845-46. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 1846.
A GERMAN SMALL-SWORD, CIRCA 1740 AND FIVE FURTHER SMALL-SWORDS the first with tapering blade formed in two stages, brass hilt cast in low relief, including double shell-guard with scrollwork border, a pair of straight quillons, knuckle-guard, spirally moulded pommel and grip all decorated with designs of fruit and foliage; together with five further small-swords, each with shortened blade (hilts with losses), the first with brass grip and pommel cast with trophies-of arms, the second with pierced iron shell-guard, knuckle-guard and pommel decorated with writhen designs, the third and fourth with iron hilts with traces of inlaid decoration and the last inlaid with brass scrollwork over the forte the first: 79.7 cm; 31 3/8 in blade (6)
A COMPOSITE FRENCH INFANTRY SABRE, FIRST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY AND LATER with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with trophies, foliage and a garland on a blued panel on each side of the forte (areas of fading), brass stirrup hilt with cap pommel, and the grip bound with plaited copper wire, in its brass-mounted leather-covered wooden scabbard 85.5 cm; 33 5/8 in blade
A GERMAN COLLAR, EARLY 17TH CENTURY formed of three lames front and rear (the first two restored), the third of them in each case deeper than the rest and descending at the front to a point, the two sections joined at the right by an internal hinge at their upper end and a pivoting-rivet at their lower end, and fastened to one another at the left by a plain stud and hole at its upper end and a mushroom-headed stud and keyhole-slot at its lower end, the lowest rear plate fitted over each shoulder with a brass hinge bearing an iron peg for the attachment of a pauldron (the peg of the left missing), and the main edges of both plates formed with full or partial plain turns (lightly oxidised and tarnished overall) 17.5 cm; 6? in
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD AND A VICTORIAN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY WILKINSON, NO. 21240 FOR 1877 of regulation type, including stirrup hilt with a rectangular loop above the langet, in its scabbard (pitted throughout); the second of regulation type, including etched blade decorated with the crowned Royal cypher 'VR', 'Royal Engineers', Regimental device and owner's initials 'HJWB', plated hilt, in its scabbard the first: 83.8 cm; 33 in blade (2) The second is recorded as finished in 1877 by Wilkinson but no purchaser is mentioned.
A SCOTTISH BASKET-HILTED BACKSWORD, FIRST QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY with tapering blade double-edged for the last portion, formed with a long slender fuller along the back-edge on each face, signed 'Andrea Farara' at the forte on each face (rubbed, unclear in parts), well formed iron basket-hilt of rectangular bars cut with slender fluted lines (expert repairs), incorporating an oval aperture for reins, a saltire carrying a notched and cusped panel pierced with circles and hearts, three slender side-panels and knuckle-guard pierced en suite, scrolling rear quillon (an early replacement) and retaining an early doeskin liner, with later fluted conical pommel (expertly aged), and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip 78.7 cm; 31 in blade
TWO JAPANESE SWORD GUARDS (TSUBA) the first of iron, signed 'Kofu ju Tatsutoki', with kozuka hitsu-ana and kogai hitsu-ana, decorated with a prancing grasshopper enriched with gold; the second with of bronze mokko gata form, decorated with a sage enriched with gold the first: 6.8 cm; 2 5/8 in (2)
A CAP-A-PIE FIELD ARMOUR IN THE LATE 15TH CENTURY GERMAN 'GOTHIC' STYLE, 19TH CENTURY comprising sallet with medially-ridged one-piece crown fitted at its front with a pivoted demi-visor and at its rear with a backwards-projecting pointed 'tail' of four lames beneath a tapering tubular plume-holder; bevor formed of a main plate shaped to the chin and fitted at its flanged lower edge with a deep gorget-plate narrowing to its lower end; medially-ridged one-piece breastplate embossed to simulate a separate main plate and plackart, and flanged outward at its lower edge to receive a fauld of three lames, the lowest of which is cut at its centre with a shallow arch fitted internally with a skirt of mail separating a pair of pendent one-piece scutiform tassets; backplate formed in one piece embossed to simulate a separate main plate and pair of lower plates, and flanged outwards at its lower edge to receive a culet of three lames; spaudlers each of three lames connected by a turner to a vambrace formed of a tubular upper and lower cannon linked to one another by means of internal leathers through a large winged couter open at its rear; circular besagues each suspended by a strap from the arm-opening of the breastplate; gauntlets each formed of a flared and pointed tubular cuff closed at its inside by an overlapped join, a wrist-plate, five metacarpal-plates, a shaped knuckle-plate, and scaled thumb and finger-defences (the first scale of the right thumb-defence detached); cuisses of gutter-shaped form each narrowing to their upper ends and fitted at their lower ends with medially-ridged winged poleyns of five lames overlapping outwards from the third; tubular ankle-length greaves opening at their outsides and connected by two lames front and rear to sabatons each of thirteen lames with pointed toe-caps and separate hinged heel-plates each of six lames; all parts of the armour except for the sallet, cannons and sabatons decorated with sprays of 'Gothic' flutes, their subsidiary edges extensively cusped, and their surfaces with a heat-blued finish (in part worn and oxidised)
TWO INDIAN SWORDS (TALWAR), LATE 18TH CENTURY the first with curved watered blade double-edged towards the point, formed with a long fuller and a series of grooves and rondels, iron hilt including long slender langets, lobed quillons, and large chiselled disc pommel, the second similar, with recurved knuckle-guard and a pierced loop for suspension, with two scabbards the first: 82.5 cm; 32 ½ in blade (4)
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA) AND AN AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE, 19TH CENTURY the first with slightly curved single-edged blade (rusted) and plain tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, in a lacquered saya; the second with reinforced tapering blade and brass-mounted horn grip (worn), in its scabbard the first: 76.5 cm; 30 1/8 in blade (2)
TWO CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION PISTOLS, MID-19TH CENTURY the first 40 bore, with etched twist turn-off rifled barrel, scroll-engraved rounded action with Liège proof mark on the left, folding trigger, and fluted ebonised butt carved with foliage, the second smaller, 80 bore, with turn-off barrel, scroll-engraved box-lock action, and fluted ebonised butt the first: 3.8 cm; 1 1/2 in barrel (2)
TWO HIGHLAND DIRKS, LATE 19TH CENTURY the first with tapering blade double-edged towards the point, formed with a scalloped back-edge and a short fuller on each face, natural staghorn grip fitted with a silver plaque on the side and top of the pommel each decorated with traditional scrollwork, in its silver-mounted scabbard decorated en suite, the second for a piper, with etched blade by Robert Mole, Birmingham, carved basket-weave grip with white metal ferrule and iron cap pommel, in its iron-mounted scabbard the first: 27.5 cm; 10 3/4 in blade (2)
A RONDEL DAGGER IN FIRST HALF OF THE 15TH CENTURY STYLE, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY with tapering blade formed with a reinforced point, iron hilt of characteristic form including engraved circular disc-pommel, the grip formed in imitation of twigs, in its iron-mounted leather-covered scabbard including locket with button for a belt 26.7 cm; 10 5/8 in blade
ËœA BRITISH INFANTRY OFFICER'S SABRE BY WILDING & CHILDE, 186 STRAND, LONDON, CIRCA 1810-15 with curved blade double-edged towards the point, with a shallow three-quarter length fuller on each face, etched and gilt on a blued panel over the first half of the blade with trophies and foliage, gilt-brass stirrup hilt comprising a pair of foliate langets, quillon, lionhead pommel, and chequered ivory grip (age cracks, small chips), in its brass-mounted leather scabbard, the locket engraved 'Wilding & Childe, 186 Strand, London' 75.0 cm; 29 ½ in blade The firm of Wilding & Childe, sword cutlers and lacemen (sellers of gold and silver lace), was a partnership between Samuel Wilding (d.1826) and John Childe that operated at 186 Strand, London, from 1810 until 1826; after Wilding's death, Childe operated alone until 1830.
TWO JAPANESE SWORD GUARDS (TSUBA) each of iron with kozuka hitsu-ana and kogai hitsu-ana, the first with shibu-ichi fukurin, and decorated with shakudo birds and flowers; the second decorated with openwork flowers and traditional motifs, with certificates 452194 and 054 the fist: 7.0 cm; 2 3/4 in (2)
THE 1887 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD OF H.W.CARSON, THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS, BY WILKINSON, NO. 41475 FOR 1907 of regulation type, with etched blade including the initials 'A.H.S.W.' and decorated with scrolling foliage, replated hilt (repaired), wire-bound chequered grip, in its scabbard; together with a U.S. 1918 Remington bayonet, in its scabbard and four further bayonets the first: 88.5 cm; 34 5/8 in (5) The first: the Wilkinson sword archives confirm this was acquired on 29th July 1907 by Carson.
A CAVALRY SWORD FOR A BOY AND TWO CONTINENTAL REGULATION SWORDS, 19TH CENTURY the first with curved blade double-edged towards the tip (one small chip), iron stirrup hilt, wire-bound leather-covered grip (incomplete), in its iron scabbard (pitted); the second probably German, with pipe-backed blade, brass triple-bar hilt and lionhead pommel; the third with slightly curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, sheet iron guard, in its scabbard the first: 37.5 cm; 14 3/4 in blade (3)
A BRITISH 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OR STAFF OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD, CIRCA 1796-1800 with fullered blade double-edged towards the point and engraved 'J. Runkel Solingen' on the back-edge, etched and gilt on a blued panel over the first half of the blade with crowned 'GR' and Royal Arms, gilt-brass regulation hilt, and wire-bound grip, in its steel scabbard 82.6 cm; 32 ½ in blade
**TWO AFRICAN DAGGERS, PROBABLY CONGO, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY the first with symmetrical blade including a pair of broad basal lugs (one chipped) and shaped hardwood grip; the second with curved blade engraved with a medial design, pierced at the base, and the grip bound with copper wire the first: 31.2 cm; 12 3/8 in overall (2)
THREE CAUCASIAN DAGGERS (KINDJAL), LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY the first with broad blade formed with a pair of slender central fullers, stamped with a mark on the outer face, the hilt fitted with a pair of shaped horn grip-scales retained by three pairs of rivets with large iron bosses on the outer face, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard (incomplete); the second with blued fullered blade decorated with gold scrolls and foliage over the centre and on each face of the forte, iron hilt decorated with gold en suite; the third small, with fullered blade, nielloed silver hilt, in its silver-covered scabbard decorated en suite, the locket stamped with a mark the first: 37.5 cm; 14 3/4 in blade (3)
Sir John Everett Millais, Bt., P.R.A. (British, 1829-1896):Study of a sleeping baby, oil on board, monogrammed above the child's left shoulder, H 17.5 x W 14 cm, a further study of a wide awake child verso. Inscribed on frame 'Mr Barnes' & on inside of slip 'F[?] E Barnes'. Note: The present study provides a spontaneous & personal example of the artist's work. From the inscriptions on the frame, the baby is likely to be the son of Millais' colleague the artist Robert Barnes (1840- c.1893), who had fifteen children. Barnes was described by Simon Houfe in his Dictionary of British Book Illustrators & Caricaturists as 'among the best of the second rank of illustrators of the 1860s', the golden decade of British Illustration. His style was close to Millais', and to that of Walker & Pinwell. Barnes & Millais both contributed to The Cornhill Magazine & Once a Week in the mid 1860s. Barnes' first son, Herbert E. Barnes, was born about 1865.
Ghisha Koenig (British, 1921-1993):Factory scene, bronze relief sculpture, H 60 x W 71 cm. Note: As in the present example, Koenig's work focused on the work place, especially factories as a hub of human activity. She studied at the Hornsey School of Art, the Chelsea School of Art with Henry Moore, & the Slade School of Art. During World War II she was a member of the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Her first solo exhibition was at the Grosvenor Gallery in London in 1966. Please note that Artist's Resale Rights may apply to this lot.
Maria Laetitia, Princess Bonaparte (1866-1926) Armorial Silver Plated Tray:Of French manufacture, oblong shaped and applied with two scroll handles, engraved to the centre with the arms of Maria Laetitia who married her uncle, Amedeo I, of Spain, first Duke of Aosta (1845-1890), second son of Vittorio Emanuel II, King of Italy (1820-1878).Tray 54.4cm long. Originally bought 27th June 2007 from "The Collection of S.A.R. La Principessa Reale Maria Gabriella Di Savoia." CONDITION REPORT: In undamaged condition, armorial still crisp. Hallmarked to the back JR with a mouse. Bearing labels for Christies and Bonhams. 2.176KG
An 18th Century Large Glass Goblet, Nelson Interest of British Naval Victories:Large cut glass goblet with shield and anchor decoration with swags around the glass to star cartouche and cartouche with "W C " initials. In between each swag the names 'L`d Nelson Augt 1 1798, L`d Howes June 1 1794, L`d St Vincent Feby 14, 1797 and L`d Duncans Octr 11, 1797', each commemorating battles and their leaders: Battle of the Nile (Nelson), Battle of Camperdown (Duncan), Glorius First Great Britain vs France (Howes) and the Battle of St Vincent (St Vincent).H 20 cm x W 14 cm CONDITION REPORT: In perfect condition, no cracks or restoration. minor surface scratches consistent with age, polished pontil to the base. Clear ring when flicked.Height 20cmWidth 13.5cm to cupWidth 11.3cm to base
A CASED 120 BORE TRANTER PATENT FIRST MODEL SELF-COCKING FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, NO. 8368T, CIRCA 1855 with sighted barrel engraved with a band of foliage around the muzzle, border-and scroll-engraved action numbered on the right, fitted with safety-catch, arbor pin and patent rammer, bright cylinder, bright patent double trigger, and chequered butt with scroll-engraved iron butt-cap: in lined and fitted mahogany case with 120 bore bullet mould, Dixon & Sons powder-flask, turnscrew, wrench and a combined bullet mould with cleaning jag and pricker 10.0 cm; 4 in barrel
TWO JAPANESE SWORD GUARDS (TSUBA) of iron, each with kozuka hitsu-ana, the first with silver fukurin in imitation of bamboo, decorated with a tiger and bamboo foliage enriched with shakudo; the second decorated with a geometric openwork design, with certificate no. 208080 the first: 6.6 cm; 2 5/8 in (2)
TWO CHINESE HAFTED WEAPONS; TWO SOUTH EAST ASIAN SPEARS; A SUDANESE KASKARA, AND TWO FURTHER HAFTED WEAPONS the first and second with wavy blades, one pierced with a brass openwork rondel, each moulded at the base and with tapering sockets; the third with pattern-welded slender head of hollow-diamond section, long silver ferrule, wooden haft and early wooden scabbard; the fourth with leaf-shaped head, white metal ferrule and a portion of its haft; the fifth with flat fullered blade, iron cross-guard and associated wooden grip; the sixth African, with long leaf-shaped blade and the last perhaps American, with long blade-shaped terminal spike interrupted in the centre by a pair of slightly recurved blades, tapering socket and a pair of straps the first: 80.0 cm; 31 1/2 in (7)
TWO JAPANESE SWORD GUARDS (TSUBA) the first of bronze, signed 'Masanori', with kozuka hitsu-ana, finely chiselled with an openwork design involving a crane and swirling clouds enriched with gilt pellets; the second of iron, kozuka hitsu-ana and pieced as an openwork flower the first: 6.5 cm; 2 1/2 in (2)
TWO BHUTANESE DAGGERS AND TWO ARGENTINIAN GOUCHO KNIVES, 20TH CENTURY the first with broad blade, carved horn grip, in its decorated brass scabbard; the second smaller, mounted in embossed white metal; the third with single-edged blade stamped with the bladesmith's name, white metal hilt decorated in gold coloured metal and applied with the enamelled arms of Argentina, in its scabbard and another, larger the first: 24.2 cm; 9 1/2 in blade (4)
AN IMPORTANT GOLD AND ENAMEL STAFFORDSHIRE F.A. SENIOR CUP WINNERS MEDAL, 1888-1889 awarded to West Bromwich Albions Harry Green Born 19 Jan 1860, He played both left and right full back and made 33 appearances but most important was part of the West Bromwich Team in the first season in the newly formed football league of which they were a founder member, Harry died aged 40 in 1900
A .577'/.450' MARTINI-HENRY ARTILLERY CARBINE MK11, first approved for service on 16.6.1892, it is identified by its bayonet lug on the right side of the front barrel band and the addition of a sling swivel on the heel of the buttstock, its brass stock disc is marked RIC 5138 indicating former issue to the Royal Irish Constabulary, barrel length 21¼', the action is defective and the metal work is covered in an overall layer of rust and its fore end cap is missing, it comes complete with its original ramrod, the stock bears an Arsenal marking stamp indicating it was made at Enfield, The carbine is chambered in an obsolete calibre and is classed as antique free from licensing under section 58(2) of the Firearms Act 1968 whilst possessed as a curio or ornament
A BOXED HORNBY RAILWAYS OO GAUGE LOCOMOTIVE, 'King William IV' No.6002, G.W.R. green livery (R3074), 'The Royal Mail Great British Railways Collection', complete with First Day Cover and Limited Edition certificate 1178 of 1200, complete with instructions etc, look to have never been removed from its box
THREE BOXED HORNBY RAILWAYS OO GAUGE GRANGE CLASS LOCOMOTIVES, 'Paviland Grange' No.6845 (R3019), 'Resolven Grange' No.6869 (R2404) and 'Derwent Grange' No.6862 (R2403), first two are weathered editions in B.R. green livery, last one B.R. black livery, all complete with instructions and additional parts still sealed in original packaging and never fitted to locomotive, minor damage to 'Resolven Grange' box
A .577'/.450'MARTINI-HENRY ARTILLERY CARBINE MK1, first approved for service on 21st July 1879, it is identified by its bayonet lug on the right side of the front barrel band and shaped nose cap, its brass stock disc is missing, Barrel length 21¼'. The action is in working order and the metal work is covered in a light layer of rust but a considerable percentage of its original blueing shows through, it comes with its original ramrod, the stock bears an Arsenal marking stamp indicating it was made at Enfield in 1888, a quantity of wood has been removed from the top rib and sides of the butt, the carbine is chambered in an obsolete calibre and is classed as antique free from licensing under section 58(2) of the Firearms Act 1968 whilst possessed as a curio or ornament
AN IMPRESSIVE BANKNOTE COLLECTION, contained in ten albums from Australia though to Zimbabwe with over 1300 banknotes to include replacements, specimens, Star notes, first runs, patterns with a complete album reserved for all Scottish Bank and notes many early and rare issues, a Fishtail, many complete Denominations from the Merchant Banks in the countries collected commemorative banknotes etc
A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY RUSSIAN SILVER CONICAL BEAKERS, engraved with alternating panels of buildings and vase of foliage, bears first Kokoshnik mark and initials for Aleksandr Kazimirovich Vyrzhikovsky, together with another similar smaller beaker, total weight approximately 125 grams (3)
A .577'/.450'MARTINI-HENRY ARTILLERY CARBINE MK11, first approved for service on 16.6.1892, it is identified by its bayonet lug on the right side of the front barrel band and the addition of a sling swivel on the heel of the buttstock. Its brass stock disc is missing, Barrel length 21¼', the action is defective and the metal work is covered in an overall layer of rust whilst its ramrod is missing, the stock bears an Arsenal marking stamp indicating it was made at Enfield, the carbine is chambered in an obsolete calibre and is classed as antique free from licensing under section 58(2) of the Firearms Act 1968 whilst possessed as a curio or ornament
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