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A group of Victorian gun tools and accessories including a Sykes patent powder flask, a 12-bore cartridge turnover tool, a lead shot crucible etc

Two baskets, plus a picnic basket with china, clocks, hip flask, ornaments etc.

A Rare Combination Tool For A .442 Galand Revolver, And Eight Various Powder-Flasks For Pistols And LongarmsMostly 19th CenturyThe first of steel and comprising a bullet mould incorporating a sprung capper/de-capper (some pitting); the second comprising brass-mounted three-way powder-flask with copper body of flattened oval section becoming circular at the base, tapering nozzle (cut-off spring incomplete) and ball compartment with pivoting circular cover, the base with threaded circular cover over the compartment for wads or percussion caps; the second with bag-shaped body covered in black leather, white-metal top stamped 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', and adjustable nozzle graduated from '2¼' to '3' Drams; the third with bag-shaped copper body, top stamped 'Sykes Patent', adjustable nozzle, and retaining much of its lacquered finish; the fourth with bag-shaped body embossed with vertical reeding, the top stamped 'Dixon & Son Improved Patent', and adjustable nozzle; two others, each with copper body embossed with a design of foliage on both sides; a miniature reproduction flask stamped 'Marsh'; and another reproduction flask, the body embossed with two game birds above a prone gun dog within strapwork on both sides (9)The first 19.5 cm., the remainder 12 cm. to 21 cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 38-Bore Percussion Duelling Or Target Pistols By Burnard, Newcastle On Tyne, Mid-19th CenturyWith rebrowned twist octagonal sighted smooth-bore barrels each signed along the top flat in front of the back-sight, border engraved case-hardened recessed patent breeches each with platinum line, platinum plug engraved with a star and decorated with a shell on the flat, case-hardened tangs engraved with foliage, signed border engraved case-hardened detented flat lock decorated with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammers en suite (one hammer spur replaced, the other with old fracture), safety-catches each engraved with ropework, highly figured lacquered half-stocks each with angled chequered rounded butt, border engraved steel mounts comprising case-hardened ovoidal butt-caps each decorated with a shell motif on the oval flat, blued trigger-guards decorated with foliate scrollwork, case-hardened trigger-plates each with engraved pineapple finial, and fore-end caps each engraved with a starburst, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, adjustable set triggers, no provision for ramrods, and retaining much of their original finish: in original lined and fitted brass-mounted oak case with some accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask, steel bullet mould, and combined ramrod and cleaning rod, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon engraved with initials 'H.C.P.' in gothic letters and centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks 23.8 cm. barrels Footnotes:Richard Burnand, successor to John Gardner, is recorded at 111 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne between 1843 and 1865The form of these pistols is reminiscent of those built by James PurdeyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Four leather spirit flask holders and two sandwich tins Four leather spirit flask holders lacking the glass flasks and two sandwich tins for Hunting use.23cm long

A Cased 14-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 4048 For 1845With rebrowned damascus twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib (engraving expertly refreshed), breeches each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug, the flat between engraved with a symmetrical foliate motif, tang engraved with scrolling foliage, signed border engraved serial numbered flat locks each decorated with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammers en suite, figured half-stock with chequered grip (old crack to the left of the barrel tang) and fore-end, border engraved steel mounts decorated with foliate scrollwork and comprising butt-plate and expertly re-engraved serial numbered trigger-guard, trigger-plate with slender foliate scroll engraved finial, vacant silver escutcheon, and original brass-mounted ramrod: in contemporary relined and refitted brass-mounted mahogany case with some accessories including Hawksley brass-mounted powder-flask with fluted bag-shaped body, and leather shot-flask with brass nozzle, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (minor damage), the exterior with circular brass escutcheon engraved with owner's crest and motto, and flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle engraved with owner's name 'John Burgess Karlsake Esqre.', London proof marks and James Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 75 cm. barrels Footnotes:LiteratureL. Patrick Unsworth, The Early Purdeys, 1996, p. 235. Recorded as sold as one of a pair on 12 November 1845 for £105.0.0.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased .500 (40-Bore) Percussion D.B. Two-Groove Cape Rifle By John Hayton, Grahams Town, No. 3041, Mid-19th CenturyWith rebrowned damascus twist barrels each rifled for a belted ball and with four folding leaf-sights each with central platinum line, broad twist rib signed in full and serial numbered in gothic script within a decorative border along the top flat and calibrated in inches from '1' to '20' forward of the leaf sights, breeches (nipples replaced) each with platinum plug and engraved with foliate scrolls on the flat between, long foliate scroll engraved tang, signed border engraved detented flat locks decorated with foliate scrollwork (hammers replaced), figured half-stock with chequered grip (broken through and repaired) and serial numbered fore-end, foliate scroll engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate, trigger-guard and trigger-plate finial, hinged circular border engraved patch-box cover decorated with an elephant in a landscape, vacant shield-shaped silver escutcheon, sling mounts, and brass-mounted ramrod (old wear and pitting): in later brass-mounted lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including powder-flask, reproduction brass bullet mould, T-shaped nipple-key with threaded pricker, and case-hardened mainspring-clamp, the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon (replaced) centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, Birmingham proof marks 74.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:See footnote to preceding lotFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased .400 (60-Bore) Percussion D.B. Percussion Sporting RifleBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 4247 For 1847With rebrowned damascus twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib, recessed at the muzzle and each rifled with ten spiral grooves, folding leaf back-sights from '50' to '200' yards, each leaf with central platinum line, border engraved breeches each with short platinum line and platinum plug engraved with a rosette, the flat between engraved with symmetrical foliate scrollwork, tang engraved with scrolling foliage, signed border engraved serial numbered detented flat locks each decorated with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammers en suite and each with safety-catch in front, figured half-stock with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved steel mounts comprising chequered butt-plate engraved 'CHARGE' over '2 dms No. 6 Powder' on the heel and with foliate scrollwork along the tang, serial numbered trigger-guard with chequered spur and decorated en suite within a border of repeated flowering foliage on the bow, trigger-plate with slender foliate scroll engraved finial, hinged circular patch-box cover decorated with a circular design of featherwork centred on a flower-head, grooved triggers (rear one an old replacement), and original brass-mounted ramrod: in relined and refitted brass-mounted oak case (mounts polished bright) with some accessories including Hawksley white-metal mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped body covered in black leather, polished brass bullet mould, and Ken Steggles brass bar-capper, the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, the front now with brass drop handle, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of Thomas Evans 75 cm. barrels Footnotes:LiteratureL. Patrick Unsworth, The Early Purdeys, 1996, p. 160. Recorded as sold on 27 September 1847. Unsworth notes 'New pair of 70 bore barrels fitted Sept. 1871, regulated with increased charge of powder and hollow ball - £35.0.0. Hardened work cleaned, softened, engraving re-touched and re-hardened; furniture blued, stock remade off and rechequered and done up as new - £3.10.0d. Pr. of Hammers - £3.10.0.' The rifle was offered at auction in 1981 and said to be 'smooth-bored and re-stocked in India'. It was re-offered in 1983 and then described as a rifle.'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of Percussion Box-Lock Belt Pistols Of Carbine BoreBy Lacy & Co., London, Mid-19th CenturyWith browned twist octagonal sighted barrels each engraved around the muzzle and signed along the top flat, case-hardened breeches and border engraved actions decorated with foliage, dolphin hammers and trigger-guards en suite, finely chequered figured rounded butts, vacant white-metal escutcheons, blued under-ribs, blued belt hooks, stirrup ramrods, one engraved with a flower-head on the tip (the other replaced), and retaining some original finish: in original brass-mounted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask with wedge-shaped body, associated steel barrel-wrench, turnscrew and bullet-mould, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with vacant circular escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks 15.2 cm. barrels Footnotes:J.G. Lacy & D.W. Witton, also know as Lacy & Co., are recorded as Hardwaremen, Gunmakers & Sword Cutlers at 63 Fenchurch Street, London between 1815 and 1829For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased Pair Of 32-Bore Percussion Duelling Or Target PistolsBy T.J. Mortimer, St. James's St., Maker To His Majesty, London, No. 4654, Circa 1830With rebrowned octagonal sighted barrels each engraved in gothic script along the top flat, foliate engraved breeches each with gold line and pierced platinum plug engraved with a rosette, foliate scroll engraved tangs each with back-sight, signed border engraved flat detented locks decorated with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammers decorated en suite, reblued safety-catches, figured half-stocks (one fore-end with small old repair above the barrel-bolt escutcheon on one side) each with chequered rounded butt and silver fore-end cap, the latter each with foliate scroll engraved silver butt-cap, reblued trigger-guards decorated with scrolling foliage, trigger-plates each with pineapple-shaped finial decorated en suite, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original brass-mounted ramrods (steel parts with some old wear and pitting): in relined and refitted brass-mounted mahogany case, probably original, with some accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask retaining most of its lacquered finish, and brass-mounted loading rod, the interior of the lid with facsimile trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks 23.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:The maker is Thomas Jackson Mortimer who was apprenticed to his father, Thomas Elsworth, in 1795. He joined his father as T. Mortimer & Son at 44 Ludgate Hill, London, between 1807 and 1824. He was in business on his own account at 21 St. James's Street, London, between 1818 and 1821; 38 St. James's Street between 1822 and 1824; and 34 St. James's Street between 1824 and the year of his death in 1833. Following his death his widow Elizabeth continued to reside at the same address until 1838For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine Pair Of Cased 25-Bore Flintlock Saw-Handled Duelling PistolsBy T. Mortimer & Son, London, Gun-Maker To His Majesty, No. 2152, Circa 1815With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels each signed in full along the top flat and engraved with a line of foliage at the back of the breech, platinum-line touch-holes, grooved foliate engraved case-hardened tangs each with back-sight, border engraved case-hardened flat bevelled detented locks each signed in script and decorated with a starburst behind the semi-rainproof pan, and with a small Britannia shield and foliage on the stepped tail, foliate engraved cocks, engraved blued safety-catches, and rollers on blued steel-springs, the internal working parts retaining their blued and burnished finish, figured full stocks each with grooved spur and chequered rounded butt , the flat ovoidal pommels each with border engraved oval case-hardened plate decorated with a flower-head on the head of the retaining screw, blued steel spur trigger-guard each with pineapple finial and decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the border engraved bow, turned ramrod-pipes, adjustable set triggers, original horn-tipped ramrods (one repaired), one with iron worm, the other threaded for a powder-measure (missing): in expertly relined and refitted mahogany case, with some accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask, the nozzle with turned brass cap also forming powder-measure, turnscrew, and steel bullet mould, the interior of the lid with reproduction trade label of H.W. Mortimer, the exterior (edges repaired) with shaped brass escutcheon incorporating a flush-fitting carrying handle, London proof marks 35.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:Thomas Mortimer & Son are recorded at 44 Ludgate Hill, London between 1806 and 1816. See H. Lee Munson, The Mortimer Gunmakers 1753-1923, 1992, pp. 57-68For a similar sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms & Armour..., 30 November 2017, lot 628For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare Cased Pair Of 32-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolsBy D. Egg, London, Early 19th CenturyWith rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels each signed in gold along the top flat and with two gold lines behind the back-sight at the breech, gold-lined touch-holes, border engraved tangs each decorated with a martial trophy and foliage, signed border engraved case-hardened flat bevelled detented locks each decorated with a starburst behind the pan and with foliage at the stepped tail and across the safety-catch, foliate engraved cocks (expertly replaced including one retaining screw), and blued steel-springs each with roller, figured half-stocks each with chequered rounded butt, border engraved steel mounts retaining traces of original blueing, more so on one pistol and comprising butt-caps each decorated with a martial trophy and with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guards decorated en suite and each with applied spur, rear ramrod-pipes also forming the ramrod-entry and each decorated with a starburst, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, adjustable set trigger, and original horn-tipped ramrods, one with iron worm and the other with powder-measure: in an original expertly relined and refitted mahogany case with some accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask covered in red leather and in fine condition, the interior of the lid with reproduction maker's trade label, the exterior of the lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks 25.2 cm. barrels Footnotes:Durs Egg, son of Leonz Egg of Oberbuchsiten, Switzerland, was born in 1748 and, following a short stay in Paris, came to London and worked for John Twigg in 1772, he was granted denization in 1791 and is recognised as one of the greatest London gunmakers. He was gunmaker to George IV and the Duke Of York, and was granted various patents during the course of his long and distinguished career. Examples of his work are preserved in the Royal Collection, Windsor Castle, and many other public and private collections. For full details see Claude Blair, 'The Egg Family Part 1 and Part 1 (contd.)', The Journal of The Arms & Armour Society, Vol. VII (1973), pp. 266-299 and 306-353For a very similar pair of pistols see Christie's London, The Wilfrid Ward Collection of Antique Firearms, 27 October 1993, lot 100For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Flintlock Enclosed Screwless Mechanism, And A Group Of Accessories Relating To Antique And Vintage Firearms The First Late 18th Century, The Remainder Mostly 19th CenturyThe first with flat bevelled plate and characteristic pan shield, and detachable plate over the mechanism (some old light pitting); the second comprising a brass-mounted three-way powder-flask for percussion pistols, another, with bag-shaped planished tin body, a G. & J.W. Hawksley, Sheffield powder-flask for percussion longarms, the bag-shaped copper body embossed over each side with branches of oak, a stag's head above and a fox's mask below, and white-metal nozzle with sprung side lever and graduated from 2½ to 3½ Drams, a James Bartram, Birmingham powder-flask for percussion guns, with copper body embossed with fluting, a Continental circular brass capper with suspension ring, a pair of powder- and shot-measures, each with swelling horn handle, a G. & J.W. Hawksley shot-measure with turned horn handle, and three other items (a lot )The first 14.3 cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Continental Brass-Mounted Powder-Flask For Percussion Pistols, And A Group Of Miscellaneous ItemsMostly 19th CenturyThe first with shouldered wedge-shaped brass body finely engraved with flowering foliage and rocailles inhabited by birds and butterflies, and with graduated adjustable nozzle; the remainder comprising three steel chain-link dog collars, the brass name-plates engraved respectively 'DINELEY. Aldwick, Bognor', 'JAMES RICHARD HANBURY' and 'Mr. C. Wood, SALOP St., Dudley', and each with adjustable lockable clasp, a steel tobacco box of octagonal cushion shape, the hinged lid engraved with scrollwork (worn) and inscribed 'John Campbell, Minester of Carbine 1722'; a small Continental silver-mounted priming horn with turned boxwood stopper and base-plug, the latter retained by a horn pin, a large powder horn formed from a section of natural horn, linear engraved iron mounts including tapering nozzle, and five suspension rings, a match-lock mechanism of russet iron, 17th Century, a travelling silver-plated candle-lamp, by Jenner & Knewstub, 33 St. James's St. & 66 Jermyn St., circa 1865, a cased pipe relating to the Second Afghan War, the hardwood bowl carved 'AFGHANISTAN 1879' above 'KURRUM. V.F.F., BIANK HEYL, JAHKHEYL and KURRUM. FORT,' the silver stem mount engraved 'H.F.S.R. from R.F.A. 67th Regt.', in its silk-lined wooden case, a pair of bright steel patent snuffers, a brass-mounted fleem, a portable brass wall sconce, a section of 2nd transatlantic telegraph cable laid in 1868, and various other items (28)The first 13.5 cm.Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Mark and Peter Dineley CollectionsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A German Combined Priming-Flask, Wheel-Lock Spanner And TurnscrewLate 16th/Early 17th Century, Probably NurembergOf steel, with tapering cylindrical body seamed along one side and with rounded cap at the base incorporating the turnscrew, tapering nozzle of circular section with sprung tap (top missing), and three spanners of square section, decorated overall with etched scrolling foliage against a gilt ground (gilding worn), the etching on the body arranged in spiral bands inhabited by birds and monster-heads (suspension mount missing) 18.5 cm. Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Dr. Ernst-Joachim Rogahn Collection, sold in these Rooms, 24 April 2013, lot 235This 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

A Cased Pair Of French 40-Bore Percussion Duelling Or Target PistolsBy Le Page Arq.er Du Roi A Paris, No. 2927, Circa 1830With swamped ratchet rifled twist octagonal sighted barrels originally browned and each signed in gold within a double line gold oval on the top flat, and numbered respectively '1' and '2' in gold along the sighting groove, the muzzles each with chased gold line and arcaded encrusted gold foliage, breeches each with short gold lines, chased and partly gilt foliage in the sighting groove, and with unidentified gold-lined barrelsmith's stamp in an oval beneath, grooved engraved tangs numbered respectively '1' and '2' in gold, case-hardened flat detented locks each signed in gold within a gold oval between gold-inlaid fronds, and engraved with foliage at the front and a martial trophy on the tail, case-hardened foliate engraved hammer (the other mostly replaced), highly figured half-stocks each carved in relief with a scallop shell on the fore-end, chequered rounded butts each with oval ebony pommel carved as a laurel wreath inset with an engraved case-hardened steel cap, case-hardened mounts finely engraved with foliage and comprising wing-shaped side-plates, spur trigger-guards, and trigger-plates, the finials in the form of a close-helmet surmounting a shield, adjustable set triggers, and retaining much original finish: in original brass-mounted fitted wooden case veneered in highly figured mahogany (some loss of veneer) lined in faded dark blue velvet and red morocco leather with tooled and gilt borders, containing most of the original accessories including ebony powder-flask, chiselled steel oil bottle, steel bullet mould serial numbered to the pistols, and powder-measure, the exterior of the lid (old splits, one piece of brass trim detached) with central oval escutcheon 19.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:For a very similar pair of pistols by the same maker and sold in these Rooms, see Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 10 November 2005, lot 74This 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

Oval and Circular Plated Trays, a Viners Alpha Plate teapot and matching cream jug, a Pinder Bros pewter hip flask detailed with a golfer, a plated rose bowl.

WWII period flask - complete with container - Height 25.5cm

Victorian green glass ewer flask with brass mounts, 21cm tall.  Stopper loose.  Light scratching to decanter, otherwise well.

Scottish Studio Pottery moon flask by Solway Pottery, 16.5cm tall.

A silver spirit flask Birmingham 1929 by Burton Crosbee, 176g, 13cm

A small silver spirit flask, Birmingham 1900, 6cm tall and another smaller one, Chester 1912, 60g

A Victorian leather and glass spirit flask with unusual 'Patent Closure' top by Thomas Johnson and a pigskin flask

A Victorian silver plated large oval hip flask with engraved decoration, 16.5cm, chain a/f

A brass and copper powder flask embossed artillery motifs

A silver spirit flask by James Dixon, 172g, Sheffield 1936

18th Century horn powder flask, the horn body engraved with a crown above two birds heads in profile and an eye above the number 33 and a townscape with palm trees, the revere engraved "ASA GILLIT 7th Dcc'r '752", 31.5cm long

An antique silver plated and green leather covered hip flask. Hinged lid has twist lock feature. Approx. 18cm tall.

A 19th century salt glazed spirit flask, relief decorated with the royal crest, with printed feathers and sprigging, height 40cm, and a stoneware lidded spirit barrel (2).

Magazine rack, 2 boxes of china and glassware, heart shaped flask, doorstops, part oriental tea set etc

A George V Royal Artillery Officer's sword by Henry Wilkinson, length of blade 88cm, with scabbard, also a bamboo walking cane with white metal top inscribed 'F P Lilly', and a silver plated hip flask (3).

A collection of 19th century and later metalware including a 19th century brass candlestick on single knop stem, height 25cm, model cannons, a copper and brass powder flask, a pair of carved wooden bellows, etc.

ROYAL DOULTON; seven figures comprising HN3045 'Demure' (second), HN3161 'The Gardener' (second), HN2258 'A Good Catch', HN4973 'Diamond', HN2824 'Harmony' (second), HN2437 'Queen of The Dawn' (second)', and HN3051 'Country Girl', also a Coalport figure of Queen Victoria, Beswick model of an owl and a similar cat, a Goebel cat, Beswick monk flask and a pig money bank.

A Cased .650 (16-Bore) Percussion D.B. Sporting Rifle By J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 2489 For 1833With rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib, each rifled with ten spiral grooves, and leaf-sighted from '70' to '150' yards, each leaf with central platinum line, border engraved breeches each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug, and engraved with a symmetrical foliate motif on the flat between, tang engraved with symmetrical foliate scrollwork and with a tiger's mask on the sighting flat, signed engraved serial numbered detented flat locks each retaining traces of case-hardening and decorated with foliate scrollwork and a stag in a landscape, dolphin hammers with foliate scrollwork en suite and engraved safety-catch, the mechanisms retaining their burnished finish, highly figured half-stock with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate very unusually dated '1833' and decorated with a stag's head and scrolling foliage on the heel tang, serial numbered trigger-guard with chequered spur and decorated on the bow with a running stag in a landscape between borders of ropework, trigger-plate with a scallop shell above a flower-head on the pointed finial, and hinged circular patch-box cover decorated with a landscape scene depicting Lord Ossulston shooting a Chillingham bull from horseback, all within a border of ropework, border engraved barrel-bolt escutcheons, chequered forward trigger, sling button engraved with foliage, and original brass-mounted ramrod: in its fitted and partly relined mahogany case (compartment box and lid replaced) with accessories including G. & J.W. Hawksley brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped planished tin body, and retaining most of its lacquered finish, steel bullet mould and sprue-cutter, and bullet-starter with leather-faced mallet-head (chipped), the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior (some old scratching) with circular vacant escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 75 cm. barrels Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 149. Recorded as sold on 27 July 1833 for £73.10.0. Unsworth notes 'The first rifle to have Purdey's upright style of hammers'. Built for Lord Ossulston (see footnote to lot 93)Dallas, p. 191The scene on the patch-box cover is immortalised in the portrait entitled 'Scene in Chillingham Park: Portrait of Lord Ossulston' or 'Death of the Wild Bull', by Sir Edwin Landseer and probably commissioned by Charles Augustus, 5th Earl of Tankerville. The portrait was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1836, and was last sold at Christie's in 2003 for £1,272,000 including premiumLord Ossulston appears to have met Landseer for the first time at Glenfeshie, in the Scottish Highlands, where Landseer was staying with his close friends the Duke and Duchess of Bedford. In his essay, The Chillingham Wild Cattle, Reminiscences Of Life In The Highlands, published in 1891, Lord Ossulston described the amusing circumstances of his first encounter with the artist. Lord Ossulston, who had just arrived from staying with the Duke of Atholl at Blair Atholl to stay with his friend Horatio Ross, on the other side of Glenfeshie, had set out in the morning to go stalking in the company of the forester Charlie Mackintosh. They had just spotted a large herd of hinds and a big stag grazing near a burn beneath them when they heard the crack of a rifle shot which scared away the herd and felled the stag. Thinking this was likely to be the work of a poacher they set off to see who was responsible: 'Upon this we dived into a hollow close to our right that took us down to the burn and crawling under its banks we soon ensconced ourselves behind the heathery knoll within a few yards of our poacher, to watch his proceedings before we finally pounced upon him. He was a little, strongly built man, very like a pocket Hercules or Puck in the ''Midsummer Night's Dream''. He was busily employed in gralloching his deer. This he did with great quickness and dexterity... He next let the head hang over, so as to display the horns, and then squatting down on the stone opposite, took out of his pocket what I thought would be his pipe or whisky flask; but it is a sketch book! Seeing that we had mistaken our man, I came out into the open, and then found myself face to face with my friend of many years to come - Landseer.'According to Ossulston's account, a few days after having met Landseer, and having spent much time together in the company of the Duke and Duchess of Bedford and their house party, he left Glenfeshie together with him to go to Chillingham. At Chillingham he recalled that Landseer 'at once devoted himself to the wild cattle as keenly as he had done to his beloved deer observing them with his glass for days from some hiding place, and noting minutely their ways and characteristics'.Lord Ossulston evidently soon decided that Landseer should have the opportunity to take a closer look at the cattle and a decision was taken to shoot one of the bulls to make this possible. As it was considered 'ignoble' to kill such a bull by a 'pot shot' a more sporting plan was hatched to chase a bull out of the herd on horseback and thereby to bring him to bay. This, however, could not be done in the upper park at Chillingham, where the woods, bogs, and ravines provided unsuitable ground for horses, so it was decided to first separate the selected bull from the herd in the lower park, which provided open space much more suitable for horses. The lower park and the upper park were separated from each other by a fence and advantage was taken of the fact that at night the gates between them were left open and the herd allowed to graze freely in the lower park. A keeper was placed in ambush beside a gate, which was to be shut on one of the bulls after the main herd had returned to the upper park in the early morning. Unfortunately the plan went badly wrong and the bull charged and tossed one of Lord Tankerville's keepers breaking four of his ribs and piercing his chest with its horn. The keeper was only saved by the prompt action of Ossulstons's deerhound, Bran which held the bull off the keeper's body. Ossulston recorded that the keeper called Barnes, survived his wounds and lived to be eighty, but that the bull was forthwith shot and together with Bran and the other personages concerned, was the subject of Landseer's picture of the ''Dead Bull''.Landseer's monumental composition is dominated by the handsome and aristocratic figure of the young Lord Ossulston, standing beside his pony Hotspur, with a rifle in his left hand, his right foot resting on the majestic Chillingham bull lying at his feet. Ossulston looks towards his deerhound, Bran, who has proved the hero of the occasion. Lord Ossulston's head keeper Coles, kneels beside the dead bull, to the left of the composition, with his arm around his master's deerhound, looking at the lifeless bull. A bloodhound beyond the head keeper imitates his master by putting his paw on the dead bull, while the right hand side of the composition is closed off by another bloodhound with a weary gaze.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased .650 (16-Bore) Percussion D.B. Sporting Rifle By J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 3170 For 1838With browned damascus twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib and each rifled with ten spiral grooves, blued back-sight to '80' yards and with central platinum line, border engraved case-hardened breeches each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug, and decorated with a symmetrical foliate motif on the flat between, case-hardened tang engraved with scrolling foliage, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered detented flat locks each decorated with foliate scrollwork, the mechanisms retaining their burnished finish, dolphin hammers decorated en suite and each with blued safety-catch in front, highly figured half-stock with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising chequered butt-plate decorated with a stag in a landscape and foliage along the heel tang, serial numbered trigger-guard with chequered spur and decorated with a running stag in a landscape between borders of repeated flowering foliage on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plate with scrollwork on the pointed finial, hinged circular case-hardened patch-box cover decorated with a flower-head centred on a circular arrangement of feathering within a border en suite with the trigger-guard, border engraved barrel-bolt escutcheons, grooved forward trigger, sling button engraved with a circular feathered design, original serial numbered brass-mounted ramrod, and retaining most of its original finish: in contemporary relined and refitted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped planished tin body (old surface rust), steel bullet-mould and sprue-cutter, and steel combination tool, in its leather wallet, the interior of the lid with reproduction maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handle engraved 'John B. Ross', London proof marks and James Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 72.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Thomas R. Prudenete Collection, Christie's South Kensington, Fine Antique Arms, Armour And Sporting Guns..., 17 December 2015, lot 94LiteratureUnsworth, p. 153. Built for a Captain des Voeux and completed on 3 August 1838 at a cost of £84.0.0.Dallas, p. 191For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased .650 (16-Bore) Percussion D.B. Sporting Rifle By J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 3373 For 1840With browned twist sighted barrels (some old scattered pitting) signed in full along the rib, each rifled with ten spiral grooves and leaf-sighed from '100' to '150' yards, each leaf with central platinum line, border engraved case-hardened breeches each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug, and decorated with a symmetrical foliate motif on the flat between, case-hardened tang engraved with scrolling foliage, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered detented flat locks each decorated with foliate scrollwork, the mechanisms (one mainspring replaced) retaining their burnished finish, dolphin hammers decorated en suite and each with blued safety-stop in front, highly figured half-stock (minor old bruising) with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising chequered butt (some rust patination and loss of finish on the heel) decorated with foliate scrollwork along the tang, serial numbered trigger-guard with chequered spur and decorated with foliate scrollwork between borders of repeated flowering foliage on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plate with a circular arrangement of feathering above a flower-head on the pointed finial, hinged circular case-hardened patch-box cover decorated en suite with the trigger-plate finial centred on a flower-head and within a border en suite with the trigger-guard, silver escutcheon engraved with owner's crest, border engraved barrel-bolt escutcheons, grooved forward trigger, sling button engraved with a circular feathered design, brass-mounted ramrod housed in the case, and retaining much original finish: in original lined and fitted brass-mounted mahogany case (some moth damage, compartment lids replaced) with accessories including Dixon & Sons brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped planished tin body, and steel bullet mould and sprue-cutter both serial numbered '3397' for 1840, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (minor damage), the exterior (some old scratching) with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 75 barrels Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 155. Recorded as sold on 21 July 1840 for £84.0.0. Built for Lord Seagrave. Noted as 'put in stock 4th June 1840', and that the price included 'M&L' [mahogany and outer leather cases]Dallas, p. 191The crest appears to be that of Thomas Moreton Fitzharding Berkeley (1796-1888), 6th Earl of Berkeley and 14th Baron BerkeleyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased .450 (38-Bore) Percussion Sporting Rifle By J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 2699 For 1846With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrel signed in full along the top flat (engraving refreshed), rifled with ten spiral grooves, and with back-sight with single folding leaf, each with central platinum line, recessed patent breech with platinum line and pierced platinum plug, tang engraved with symmetrical foliate scrolls and with a spray of leaves on the sighting flat, signed border engraved serial numbered detented flat lock decorated with a prone stag and hind in a landscape and with foliate scrollwork on the tail, dolphin hammer with scrollwork en suite, large engraved safety-catch, highly figured half-stock (some old bruising) with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with horn cap, border engraved steel mounts decorated with foliate scrollwork and comprising butt-plate with a running boar in a landscape on the heel tang, serial numbered trigger-guard retaining some original blueing, with chequered spur and decorated with a running stag in a landscape between borders of repeated flowering foliage on the bow, trigger-plate with foliate scroll engraved pointed finial, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, adjustable set trigger, sling mounts, and original brass-mounted ramrod (some old wear and areas of pitting): in relined and refitted brass-mounted oak case with accessories including Dixon & Sons brass-mounted powder-flask, mainspring clamp, reproduction sprue-cutter, and reproduction combination tool, in its leather wallet, the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, and with contemporary leather travelling cover, London proof marks and James Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 67 cm. barrel Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 151. Recorded as sold on 7 May 1846 for £36.15.0. This rifle appears to have initially been sold to Lord Lennox, then returned and resold to a Mr. R. SheffieldDallas, p. 192For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased .500 (32-Bore) Percussion D.B. Sporting Rifle By J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 4165 For 1849With browned damascus twist sighted barrels (some loss of finish) signed in full along the rib, each rifled with eight spiral grooves, and leaf-sighted from '50' to '100' yards, each leaf with central platinum line, border engraved case-hardened breeches each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug engraved as a rosette, and decorated with a symmetrical foliate motif on the flat between, case-hardened tang engraved with scrolling foliage, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered detented flat locks each decorated with foliate scrollwork, the mechanisms retaining their burnished finish, dolphin hammers (each nose repaired) decorated en suite and each with blued safety-catch in front, highly figured half-stock with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising chequered butt-plate (some loss of finish) decorated with foliate scrollwork along the heel tang, serial numbered trigger-guard with chequered spur and decorated with foliate scrollwork between borders of repeated flowering foliage on the bow, trigger-plate with long slender finial, hinged circular case-hardened patch-box cover decorated with a flower-head centred on a border en suite with the trigger-guard, vacant silver escutcheon, foliate engraved barrel-bolt escutcheons, grooved forward trigger, sling button engraved with a flower-head, brass-mounted ramrod, and retaining some original finish: in its oak case partly refitted and relined in burgundy baize with accessories including James Dixon & Sons brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped planished tin body, steel bullet mould and reproduction sprue-cutter, and reproduction combination tool, in its leather wallet, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (stained and damaged), the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and James Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 69.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceA pencilled note in the Purdey records suggest that this rifle was in the D.H.L. Back CollectionLiteratureUnsworth, p. 159. Recorded as sold on 17 August 1849. Unsworth notes 'Described as a 'Small Double Rifle. Cased'. Built for a Mr. Bradley and later resold to a Mr. H.W. SaltDallas, p. 192For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Very Fine Cased .550 (26-Bore Black Powder Express) Percussion D.B. Two-Groove Sporting Rifle By J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 4728 For 1852With browned twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib, each rifled for a belted ball, and leaf-sighted from '100' to '200' yards, each leaf with central platinum line, border engraved case-hardened breeches each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug engraved with a rosette, and decorated with a symmetrical foliate motif on the flat between, case-hardened tang engraved with symmetrical scrolling foliage, signed case-hardened serial numbered detented flat locks each decorated with foliate scrollwork, the mechanisms retaining their burnished finish, dolphin hammers decorated en suite and each with blued safety-catch in front, highly figured half-stock with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising chequered butt-plate decorated with a circular arrangement of feathering and foliate scrollwork on the heel tang, serial numbered trigger-guard with chequered spur and with foliate scrollwork between borders of repeated flowering foliage on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plate with long slender finial decorated with two flower-heads, hinged circular case-hardened patch-box cover decorated with a flower-head centred on a circular arrangement of feathering within a border en suite with the trigger-guard, foliate scroll engraved barrel-bolt escutcheons, grooved forward trigger, original serial numbered brass-mounted ramrod, and in fine condition retaining nearly all its original finish: in contemporary lined and fitted oak case with accessories including Bartram brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped planished tin body, brass bullet mould, reproduction bullet swedge and two original wooden bullet starters, and steel combination tool, in later leather wallet, the interior of the lid with reproduction trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks and James Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 72.4 cm. barrels Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 164. Recorded as sold on 19 June 1852. Built for a Mr. Henry CuretonDallas, p. 192The bullet moulds for this rifle, formerly in the Mark and Peter Dineley Collections, were sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 27 November 2019, part of lot 446For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased .450 (40-Bore Black Powder Express) Percussion D.B. Two-Groove Sporting RifleBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 6028 For 1861With rebrowned damascus twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib, each rifled for a belted ball, and with recoloured leaf-sights for '150' to '250' yards, each leaf with central platinum line, border engraved breeches retaining traces of case-hardening and each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug engraved with a rosette, decorated with symmetrical foliate scrollwork in the flat between, and engraved 'No.' and '2' respectively on the breech-hooks, case-hardened tang engraved with symmetrical scrolling foliage and '2' between the apertures for the hooks, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered detented flat locks each decorated with foliate scrollwork and stamped with lockmaker's initials 'J.G.' on the inside, the mechanisms retaining their case-hardened and burnished finish, dolphin hammers decorated en suite and each with blued safety-catch in front, highly figured half-stock (some old bruising) with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved steel mounts (some loss of finish) decorated with foliate scrollwork and comprising chequered butt-plate engraved '3⅓ drms. No.6 POWDER' on the heel, serial numbered trigger-guard with chequered spur and decorated with foliate scrollwork between borders of repeated flowering foliage on the bow, trigger-plate with long slender finial decorated with two flower-heads, and hinged circular case-hardened patch-box cover with a flower-head centred on a circular arrangement of scrolling foliage within a border en suite with the trigger-guard, engraved barrel-bolt escutcheons (barrel-bolt chipped), sling mounts, and original serial numbered brass-mounted ramrod: in original lined and fitted brass-mounted oak case with accessories including James Dixon & Sons white-metal mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped body covered in black pigskin, the top stamped with registration mark for 1856, original brass bullet mounted serial numbered '6027.8', steel sprue-cutters, bullet swedge numbered '5796' and two reproduction bullet starters, japanned powder magazine painted 'Improved Rifle Powder.' in gilt, steel combination tool, in its leather wallet, and leather sling, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, and with its original outer leather travelling cover, London proof marks 72.8 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceL. Patrick Unsworth CollectionLiteratureUnsworth, pp. 98-101 and 172, col. pl. 46, pls. 83-86. Recorded as sold on 9 August 1861 for £168.0.0. Unsworth notes 'Purchased by Col. Farquharson of Invercauld. 6028 still exists complete with outer leather cover and oak case with many accessories.'Dallas, p. 192Colonel James Ross Farquharson (1834-1888) was 13th Laird of Invercauld, an estate in Aberdeenshire which includes the family seat, Braemar Castle. He entered the army in 1853 and rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Scots Fusilier Guards. While serving in the Crimea War, he suffered serious wounds at Sebastopol on 29 August 1855, and was subsequently awarded the Crimean medal and clasps. He retired his commission in 1859, and in 1862 became Laird of Invercauld. At that time he became 'The Queen's Landlord', as the royal family leased land from him enabling the expansion of the Balmoral estateFor no. 6027 see The Thomas R. Prudente Collection, Christie's South Kensington, Fine Antique Arms, Armour And Sporting Guns... 17 December 2015, lot 95For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased .450 (40-Bore Black Powder Express) Percussion Two-Groove Sporting RifleBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 6031 For 1861With rebrowned damascus twist sighted barrels each rifled for a belted ball, matted along the rib between the breeches and towards the fore-sight, and signed in full forward of the folding leaf-sights from '100' to '200' yards, each leaf with central platinum line, border engraved breeches each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug engraved with a rosette, and decorated with symmetrical foliage on the flat between, case-hardened tang engraved with symmetrical scrolling foliage, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered detented flat locks each decorated with foliate scrollwork and stamped with lockmaker's initials 'J.G' on the inside, the mechanisms retaining their case-hardened and burnished finish, dolphin hammers decorated en suite and each with blued safety-catch in front, highly figured half-stock with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved steel mounts decorated with foliate scrollwork and comprising chequered butt (heel with some old pitting), serial numbered trigger-guard (light rust patination) retaining some blueing and with chequered spur, trigger-plate with long slender finial decorated with two flower-heads, and hinged circular case-hardened patch-box cover with a flower-head centred on a circular arrangement of scrolling foliage within a border of repeated flowering foliage, engraved barrel-bolt escutcheons, sling mounts (ramrod missing), and retaining some original finish: in associated partly relined and refitted brass-mounted oak case with some accessories including Sykes patent white-metal mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped body covered in black pigskin, and in fine condition, brass bullet mould serial numbered to the rifle, steel sprue-cutter, reproduction powder magazine painted black and 'Improved Rifle Powder.' in gilt, and with reproduction bullet swedge and two wooden bullet-starters, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (damage), the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks 75 cm. barrels Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 172. Recorded as sold on 15 August 1861 for £84.0.0. Built for The Earl of DucieDallas, p. 192Henry John Reynolds-Moreton, 3rd Earl of Ducie (1827-1921), styled Lord Moreton between 1840 and 1853, was a courtier and Liberal Party politician. He served as Captain of the Yeoman of the Guard between 1859, the year he was admitted to the Privy Council, and 1866, and as Lord Warden of the Stannaries in Cornwall between 1888 and 1908. He lived at Tortworth Court, Gloucestershire, built between 1848 and 1853, and during the course of his life he spent much of his time acquiring unusual and exotic plants from around the world to plant in the grounds Offered with a facsimile of an article titled 'Crocodile Shooting', from ''Land And Water'', 3 February 1872For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Mahogany Case For An 11-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting Gun And AccessoriesBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 5101 For 1855Fitted and lined in tooled pigskin, retaining its G.& J.W. Hawksley brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped planished tin body, Dixon & Son leather shot-flask with case-hardened nozzle, and two-piece nickel-mounted ramrod, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (minor loss on one edge), the exterior with circular brass escutcheon engraved '11' and centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handleFootnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 246. The gun for this case (sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 23 July 2008, lot 303) is recorded as sold on 6 December 1855 for £57.15.0. Unsworth notes 'Extra highly finished with case fitted up complete; extra gold mounting; 'gravitating stops', initials and crest engraved at £6'. The gravitating stops conform to Joseph Manton's British Patent No. 3558 of 1812For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased .500 (40-Bore) Pin-Fire D.B. Sporting RifleBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 6230 For 1863With rebrowned damascus twist sighted barrels each rifled with six spiral grooves, signed in full along the rib and leaf-sighted from '100' to '200' yards, each leaf reblued and with central platinum line, long slender border engraved tang decorated with foliate scrollwork, swept fences, rounded action, rotary under-lever of Lefaucheux type with hollowed terminal chequered for the fingers, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered detented back-action locks, and dolphin hammers all decorated en suite, the last each with blued safety-catch, figured half-stock with cheek-piece and chequered grip, chequered detachable fore-end with plain under-lever flat and engraved steel mounts, steel mounts comprising chequered butt-plate engraved 'Charge 2¼ Drms' over 'No. 6 Powder' on the heel, border engraved trigger-guard retaining some blueing, serial numbered behind the chequered spur and decorated with foliate scrollwork between borders of repeated flowering foliage on the bow, and retaining some original finish: in original brass-mounted oak case fitted and lined in burgundy baize with some accessories including James Dixon & Sons brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped planished tin body, steel bullet-mould, and brass powder-measure, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks 76.2 cm. barrel Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 173. Recorded as sold on 13 July 1863 for £88.0.0. Built for a Mr. J.D. Gordon (see following lot)Dallas, p. 193For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 50-Bore Percussion Six-Shot Pepperbox RevolverRetailed By Purdey, London, Mid-19th CenturyWith fluted barrels engraved with foliage around the muzzles and numbered from '1' to '6' at the breeches, foliate scroll engraved action and bar-hammer, the former signed within an oval on one side and engraved 'Improving Revolving Pistol' on the other, foliate engraved nipple-shield, thumbpiece safety-catch, foliate scroll engraved trigger-guard, engraved butt-cap unusually decorated with a swan on the hinged butt-trap cover, finely chequered rounded butt (minor old split and damage behind the action) stamped with Purdey secondary number '96', and '2088' at a later date on one side, and vacant silver escutcheon (some wear and old rust patination): in associated lined and fitted mahogany case (compartment lid replaced) with accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask of cylindrical form with split-ring for suspension and retaining most of its lacquered finish, the interior of the lid with facsimile maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 9 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceThe revolver sold in these Rooms, see Antique Arms & Armour, 24 July 2002, lot 342For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 54-Bore Percussion Tranter Patent Double-Action Five-Shot RevolverRetailed By Jas. Purdey, 314½ Oxford St.t., No. 19455 T., Circa 1860With octagonal sighted barrel engraved around the muzzle and with scrolling foliage on each side of the breech, border engraved top-strap signed in full, cylinder with knurled forward edge, border engraved frame, trigger-guard, butt-cap and patent rammer all decorated en suite, hinged safety-stop, arbor pin and sprung catch, chequered rounded butt, and traces of original blueing (some areas of old pitting): in original lined and fitted mahogany case with full accessories including G. & J.W. Hawksley powder-flask with split-ring for suspension and retaining some of its lacquered finish, brass bullet mould numbered '3001', and turned bone nipple-box, the interior of the lid with retailer's trade card, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 15 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 52-Bore Percussion D.B. Box-Lock Travelling PistolSigned Purdey, London, Circa 1830With round sighted barrels each engraved with a broad band of foliage around the muzzle, nipples stamped 'L' and 'R' respectively, foliate scroll engraved action signed on the tang plate incorporating the back-sight, dolphin hammers decorated en suite (one spur repaired), blued safety-catches, border engraved trigger-guard and ovoidal butt-cap decorated with scrolling foliage, the former with hinged circular butt-trap cover opening to reveal a pair of spare nipples, finely chequered figured rounded butt encircled by a foliate engraved silver band around the pommel, vacant silver escutcheon, and stirrup ramrod (some minor old pitting): in original brass-mounted mahogany case fitted and lined in green velvet with accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask (cut-off spring incomplete) and steel nipple-wrench, the interior of the lid with trade label of Manton And Co., Gun Makers, No. 10 Lall Bazaar, Calcutta, the exterior with shaped vacant brass escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks 9 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceW. Keith Neal Collection, C110Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 8 November 1995, lot 192Offered with a handwritten note signed by W. Keith Neal reading: 'This pistol will have been bought in the ''White'' already proved from Birmingham, finished, engraved by Purdey. Note the very fine quality checkering & the nipples marked L. & R. Entirely typical of Purdey. It probably formed part of an export to India. Has the Manton of Calcutta trade card. I have seen others - always box-locks - and without date supplied & finished by Purdey - but not numbered - merely signed Purdey, not his full name & address. The quality however is very good. The Purdey muskets made for Chillingham were basically Birmingham made but finely finished by Purdey.'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare Cased 27-Bore Percussion D.B. Pistol By J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 2276 For 1833With rebrowned twist sighted barrels, border engraved breeches each with short platinum line and engraved with a starburst between, long border engraved tang decorated with a martial trophy and with foliate scrolls either side of the sighting groove, the latter engraved with a starburst, border engraved rounded back-action locks each signed in full, decorated with foliate scrollwork, and with blued safety-catch engaging with the rear of each foliate engraved hammer, the mechanisms (one mainspring an old replacement) retaining their burnished finish, ebonised half-stock with chequered rounded butt, the latter with rounded butt-trap engraved with a ropework border and with hinged ovoidal cover decorated with a flower-head, border engraved trigger-guard retaining some blueing on the inside and decorated with a martial trophy on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, chequered forward trigger, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and stirrup ramrod (light rust patination): in associated lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including Sykes brass-mounted powder-flask retaining much of its lacquered finish, brass powder-measure, and steel combination tool, the interior of the lid with large light blue maker's trade label, the exterior with highly figured veneer and circular vacant escutcheon, London proof marks 11.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 133. Recorded as 'one of a pair of 'Small Double Pistols' sold on 8 July 1833 for £52.10.0. Built for Lord MiddletonFor a pair of similar pistols by the same maker (nos. 2727 and 2728) and sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms, Armour & Modern Sporting Guns, 25 July 2012, lot 306For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine Cased And Very Rare 16-Bore Percussion D.B. Travelling PistolBy J. Purdey, Princes Street, Leicester Square, London, No. 846, Circa 1825With browned twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib, border engraved case-hardened breeches each with short platinum line, pierced platinum plug, and engraved with a starburst between, nipples stamped 'L' and 'R' respectively, case-hardened tang engraved with a symmetrical design of foliage and with a shell in the sighting groove, signed border engraved case-hardened detented locks each decorated with foliate scrollwork, a starburst and with a martial trophy on the tail, dolphin hammers en suite (each nose chipped), engraved safety-catches, and the mechanisms retaining their burnished finish, highly figured half-stock with chequered rounded butt (minor score on one side), border engraved blued steel mounts comprising rounded butt-cap decorated with a flower-head centred on the engraved retaining screw, trigger-guard decorated with a martial trophy on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plate with pineapple finial, chequered forward trigger, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, original brass-mounted ramrod, and in fine condition retaining nearly all its original finish: in its lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask, and combination tool, in its leather wallet, the exterior of the lid (some bruising along the back) with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a knurled flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of Charles Lancaster 19 cm. barrelsFootnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 130. Built for a Mr. Thistlethwayte Dallas, p. 190This appears to be the earliest known cased percussion pistol by PurdeyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare Cased Pair Of 50-Bore Percussion Rifled Target PistolsBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 1130 And 1131 For 1827With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels each rifled with sixteen grooves and signed in full along the top flat, case-hardened patent breeches each with blued back-sight, platinum line and pierced platinum plug, case-hardened tangs each engraved with scrolling foliage and with a shell on the flat, signed border engraved serial numbered detented flat locks each decorated with scrolling foliage, dolphin hammers decorated en suite and each engaging with an engraved safety-catch, ebonised half-stocks each with angled chequered rounded butt slightly flared above the ovoidal butt-cap, the latter engraved with roped border and with a feathered design centred on the retaining screw, dark horn fore-end caps, trigger-guards retaining some original blueing and each decorated with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, case-hardened trigger-plates each with pineapple-shaped finial engraved with a shell, blued adjustable set triggers, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original ramrods each with long brass tip (some old rust patination): in lined and fitted brass-mounted mahogany case with brass-mounted two-way powder-flask (minor dents) retaining much of its lacquered finish, and other later accessories, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (minor old damage and some staining), the exterior (old splits) with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of Thomas Evans 24.2 cm. barrels Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 130. Recorded as sold on 2 May 1827 for £52.10.0. to a Captain Robert Innes, 2nd DragoonsDallas, p. 190For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare And Early Cased Pair Of 36-Bore Percussion Duelling PistolsBy J. Purdey Of London, Nos. 968 And 969 For 1826With rebrowned twist sighted barrels slightly swamped towards the muzzles, border engraved patent breeches (some old pitting) each with platinum line behind the back-sight and with pierced platinum plug, case-hardened tangs each decorated with a design of symmetrical scrollwork, a martial trophy and a shell on the sighting flat, signed detented flat bevelled locks each retaining some case-hardening, decorated with foliate scrollwork and serial numbered on the flat in front of the hammer, dolphin hammers (one hammer-nose repaired) decorated en suite and each engaging with an engraved safety-catch, figured half-stocks each with silver fore-end cap and chequered rounded butt with earliest form of flared ovoidal pommel, the latter inset with border engraved flat steel oval each decorated with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, border engraved blued steel trigger-guards each with a martial trophy on the bow, trigger-plates each with large pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original brass-mounted ramrods, the tips also forming powder-measures: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask, leather-faced mallet/ramrod, and patch-cutter, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label with 4 Princes Street address, the exterior (some old bruising) with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and barrelsmiths mark of Charles Lancaster over stamped with that of James Purdey 24 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceL. Patrick Unsworth Collection LiteratureUnsworth, pp. 37, 58-59, 62 and 130, col. pls. 17, 18, 20 and 22. Recorded as sold 3 June 1826 for £42.0.0. to Sir Richard Bulkeley Phillips, later Baron Milford of Phaim Lodge, Alton, Hampshire. Unsworth notes 'The earliest pistols with a contemporary account in the Ledgers and, for the present, the latest serial numbers known to have been sold from 4 Princes Street'Dallas, pp. 190 and p. 25, illustrated topDonald Dallas, James Purdey & Sons, Gun And Rifle Makers..., 2013, p. 62, illustrated topOffered with a typed label giving details of the pistols and signed by Mr. UnsworthFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare Cased 10-Bore Percussion Sporting GunBy J. Purdey, No. 315 Oxford Street, London, No. 1100 For 1827With rebrowned twist three-stage sighted barrel, octagonal breech signed in full along the top flat (signature refreshed) and becoming polygonal towards the turned girdle, recessed patent breech with platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, foliate scroll engraved tang decorated with a shell on the sighting flat, signed border engraved serial numbered flat lock engraved with scrolling foliage, dolphin hammer en suite, figured half-stock with dark horn fore-end cap and rechequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with foliage on the heel tang, and trigger-guard with a symmetrical design of scrolling foliage on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple-shaped finial engraved with a scallop shell, silver escutcheon engraved with owner's crest, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted ramrod (worm incomplete and cap missing, some old wear and rust patination): in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including Sykes patent powder-flask with brass top and bag-shaped planished tin body, leather shot-belt with brass Dixon & Sons patent nozzle, Sykes circular brass capper, steel combination tool, in its leather wallet, mainspring clamp and four steel double-ended shot-chargers, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (damaged) with 315 Oxford Street address, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of Thomas Evans 79.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 195. Recorded as sold 25 June 1827. Built for a Mr. J.C. ReeveSingle-barrelled percussion guns by Purdey are rare (see lot 53). For other examples see no. 1686 sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 24 April 2013, lot 401; and Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 8 November 1995, lot 24For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 16-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 2348 For 1832With rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib, breeches each with short platinum line, pierced platinum plug, and engraved with a scallop shell between, border engraved tang decorated with symmetrical foliate scrollwork involving a gundog's face below a scallop shell in the sighting groove, signed border engraved serial numbered flat locks retaining some case-hardening and each decorated with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammers en suite, highly figured half-stock (some old bruising) with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with foliate scrolls on the heel tang and retaining traces of original blueing, trigger-guard decorated en suite (serial number worn), trigger-plate with scallop shell on the pointed finial, rear ramrod finial engraved with a starburst, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original brass-mounted ramrod: in associated lined and fitted mahogany case numbered '1674' (for a 14-bore percussion d.b. sporting gun sold on 24 August 1829) on a label inside the wooden compartment box (lid replaced), and with some accessories including James Dixon & Sons brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped planished tin body (some surface rust), the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, and with its outer leather travelling cover (lid and straps missing), London proof marks and barrelsmith's marks of James Purdey and Thomas Evans 72 cm. barrels Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 213. Recorded as sold to a Mr. John Baker for £40.0.0. According to Unsworth (p. 42) John Baker was a dealer at 2 Princes Street, LondonDallas, p. 191For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 14-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 3431 For 1840With rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib, case-hardened breeches (the breech-hooks numbered '3430') each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug, and engraved with foliage on the flat between, border engraved case-hardened tang finely engraved with foliate scrollwork including on the sighting groove, signed border engraved serial numbered case-hardened flat locks decorated with foliate scrollwork and with pheasants in a landscape on one, and a pointer in a landscape on the other, dolphin hammers decorated with foliate scrollwork en suite with locks, highly figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts decorated with foliate scrollwork and comprising butt-plate and serial numbered trigger-guard, the latter with a pointer in a landscape on the bow, trigger-plate with engraved pointed finial, grooved forward trigger, silver escutcheon engraved with owner's monogram, engraved steel barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted ramrod, probably original (in refurbished condition): in associated lined and fitted brass-mounted mahogany case with some accessories including Sykes patent brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped planished tin body, and black pigskin shot-flask with leather suspension strap, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and James Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 77.3 cm. barrelsFootnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 228. Recorded as one of a pair of double-barrelled guns sold on 27 June 1840. Built for Colonel Fane. Later split and resold, no. 2431 to 'Arnett Esqr.'Dallas, p. 191For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine Cased 14-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting Gun By J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 3520 For 1841With rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib and serial numbered 3521, border engraved breeches each with short platinum line, pierced platinum plug, and engraved with symmetrical foliage between, case-hardened tang decorated with foliate scrollwork, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered flat locks decorated with foliate scrollwork, the left lock with a gundog pursuing a cock pheasant in a landscape, the right lock with three ducks on a lake, dolphin hammers engraved with foliate scrollwork en suite, the mechanisms retaining their burnished finish, highly figured lacquered half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, blued steel mounts decorated with foliate scrollwork and comprising butt-plate with three snipe in a landscape on the border engraved heel tang, trigger-guard with three cock pheasants on the tang and two pointers in a landscape on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plate with pineapple-shaped finial decorated with scrollwork, border engraved vacant gold escutcheon and foliate scroll engraved barrel-bolt escutcheons, grooved forward trigger, foliate scroll engraved rear ramrod-pipe finial, brass-mounted ramrod, probably original, and most of its original finish: in later brass-mounted mahogany case fitted and lined in blue velvet with accessories including G. & J.W. Hawksley powder-flask with brass top and bag-shaped planished tin body, rare G. & J.W. Hawksley double shot-flask with white-metal nozzle and replacement brown leather bag-shaped body, Allport circular white-metal cap dispenser with suspension ring, reproduction nipple-primer, Sykes tubular adjustable brass measure for 'Drams of powder' and 'Ounces of shot', and a cardboard box of Eley Bros. Ld., London 'Chemically Prepared Elastic Gun Wadding', the exterior of the lid (area of scratching) with shaped brass plate incorporating a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks and James Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 77.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 229. Recorded as sold on 16 April 1841. Unsworth notes 'Sold via an agent in Calcutta for a maharajah. Gold mounted. The stock and locks of No. 3520 are now fitted with the barrels of No. 3521. Gold escutcheons to the barrel-retaining wedge and a gold shield to the rear of the false-breech tang. Engraved with a dog pointing a pheasant on the left lock, birds on the right plate; two pointers on the guard-bow and duck on the butt-tang'. Built for The Maharajah Hindu Maa (sic), through the agent Messrs. Allan Paton & Co. of CalcuttaDallas, p. 191For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased 15-Bore Percussion D.B. Live Pigeon GunBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 4960 For 1854With rebrowned damascus twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib, case-hardened breeches each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug engraved with a rosette, and decorated with symmetrical foliage between, tang engraved with symmetrical foliage including on the small sighting groove, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered flat locks (not removed) each decorated with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammers en suite, figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with dark horn tip, border engraved steel mounts (some old wear and recolouring) decorated with foliate scrollwork and comprising butt-plate and serial numbered trigger-guard, trigger-plate with slender foliate engraved finial, vacant silver escutcheon, engraved steel barrel-bolt escutcheons (bolt replaced), and grooved forward trigger: in associated lined and fitted oak case with some accessories including powder-flask with Britannia metal top (slight damage) and bag-shaped body covered in brown pigskin, Sykes brown pigskin shot-flask, James Dixon & Sons circular brass capper, and loading rod, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of Thomas Evans 79.9 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 30 November 2006, lot 343LiteratureUnsworth, p. 245. Recorded as sold on 22 July 1854 for £52.10.0. Unsworth notes '13 Aug. 1861: new barrels fitted, old breech plugs used at £15 15.' Built for Reverend T. SheriffeDallas, p. 192For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine Cased 12-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 5315 For 1857With rebrowned damascus twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib, breeches each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug engraved with a rosette, and decorated with symmetrical foliage on the flat between, case-hardened tang engraved with symmetrical foliate scrollwork including on the sighting groove, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered flat locks each engraved with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammers en suite, figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, foliate scroll engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate and serial numbered trigger-guard, the latter retaining much of its original blueing, trigger-plate with slender foliate engraved finial, rear ramrod-pipe finial en suite, vacant silver escutcheon, engraved steel barrel-bolt escutcheons, grooved forward trigger, original serial numbered brass-mounted ramrod, and much original finish: in original partly relined and refitted oak case with some accessories including Sykes patent brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped planished tin body, black pigskin shot-flask, combination tool, in its leather wallet (damaged), and five brass double-ended shot-chargers, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and James Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 72.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 28 November 2012, lot 376LiteratureUnsworth, p. 249. Recorded as sold on 10 September 1857 for £52.10.0. Built for a Mr. George CheethamDallas, p. 195For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Cased .400 (70-Bore) Percussion Sporting RifleBy J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 1353 For 1828With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrel (fore-sight hood replaced) signed in full along the top flat, rifled with ten spiral grooves, and back-sight with single folding leaf, each with central platinum line, recessed patent breech with platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, tang engraved with foliate scrollwork and with a scallop shell on the sighting flat, signed border engraved serial numbered detented flat lock decorated with foliate scrolls, dolphin hammer en suite and with engraved safety-catch behind, bird's eye maple half-stock with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with dark horn cap, border engraved steel mounts (some old wear) comprising butt-plate decorated with foliate scrollwork on the heel tang, serial numbered trigger-guard with chequered spur and decorated with foliate scrollwork on the bow, trigger-plate with a scallop shell on the pointed terminal (point repaired), border engraved vacant gold escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, set trigger, and original horn-tipped ramrod: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask for rifles with bag-shaped planished tin body, brass powder-measure, mainspring clamp, bullet mould, patch-cutter, brass double bar cap dispenser stamped 'Lang Hay Market', and with split-ring for suspension, and japanned cap tin signed 'J. Langs Copper Caps, 7 Haymarket, London' in gilt script on the lid, the interior of the case lid with maker's trade label (minor damage), the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and James Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 64.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:LiteratureUnsworth, p. 144. Recorded as sold on 30 July 1828 for £23.0.0. Unsworth notes 'Recorded as a Small Rifle-Maple Stock; sold to Joseph Lang.'Dallas, p. 190Joseph Lang is recorded at 7 Haymarket, London, between 1825 and 1852. He had a shooting gallery adjoining this address from 1827For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine Cased .600 (20-Bore) Percussion Sporting Rifle By J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 1952 For 1830With browned twist octagonal sighted barrel signed in full along the top flat, rifled with ten spiral grooves, and leaf-sighted from '100' to '200' yards, each leaf with central platinum line, border engraved case-hardened recessed patent breech with two platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, case-hardened tang engraved with foliate scrollwork and with a scallop shell on the sighting flat, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered detented flat lock decorated with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammer en suite and with engraved safety-catch behind, the mechanism retaining its burnished finish, ebonised bird's eye maple half-stock (minor areas of old wear and bruising) with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with dark horn cap, border engraved blued steel mounts (minor loss of finish) comprising butt-plate decorated with foliate scrollwork on the heel tang, trigger-guard with chequered spur and decorated with a prone stag in a landscape on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plate engraved with a scallop shell on the pointed finial, steel barrel-bolt escutcheons, foliate engraved sling button, blued adjustable set-trigger, original horn-tipped ramrod, and most of its original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask for rifles with bag-shaped planished tin body, steel bullet mould, sprue-cutter and patch-cutter, bright steel combination tool, in its leather wallet, and brass powder-measure, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior (some old scratching) with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks and James Purdey's barrelsmith's mark 67 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceW. Keith Neal Collection, C152L. Patrick Unsworth Collection. Offered with an undated typed letter signed by Mr. Unsworth describing the rifle and its acquisition from the W. Keith Neal Collection in 1999 LiteratureUnsworth, pp. 83, 87 and 146, pl. 48. Recorded as sold on 28 July 1830 for £39.18.0. Unsworth notes 'Black lacquered stock. Cased with many accessories.' Built for a Mr. P.B. AinslieDallas, p. 191Offered with a handwritten scrap of card signed by W. Keith Neal and reading : 'This rifle was made for Mr. P.B. Ainslie in 1830 by Purdeys - Note from Purdey records'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A FRAGMENTARY PILGRIM FLASK WITH RELIEF DECORATION, RAJASTHAN, INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY, blue and white underglaze painted fritware, the body with an image of Siva in relief on either side, with his vehicle Nandi Bull below, the edges painted with floral arabesques, 26cm high For a closely related flask in the Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur, see Michael 2009, p.50.

A PAIR OF BOMBAY SCHOOL OF ART VASES, INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY, slip painted earthenware, of pilgrim flask form, with flattened bodies and flared neck, 34cm high each (2) Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)