A very rare Belgian armorial sealed mineral water flask, circa 1724-43 Of light amber tint, the flattened ovoid body with a long slender neck with a crimped string rim, applied just below with a small seal inscribed 'POUHON IN SPA' around the coat of arms of Georges-Louis de Berghes or the town of Spa surmounted by a coronet, with a shallow basal 'kick-up', 23.4cm high Footnotes: Provenance Sheelah Ruggles-Brise Collection and thence by family descent Literature Sheelah Ruggles-Brise, Sealed Bottles (1949), pp.77-8 These extremely rare bottles were produced in three different sizes, with the present lot being the full-sized version, see Willy van den Bossche, Antique Glass Bottles (2001), pp.186-7, pls.136A-B and David Burton, Antique Sealed Bottles (2015), pp.1628-9. Georges-Louis de Berghes was Prince-Bishop of the Principality of Liège (1724-1743) and his arms were also used by the nearby town of Spa in the Ardennes. Pouhon was the name of the spring in the town, mineral water from which was exported worldwide from the late 16th century for its medicinal properties, rendering the name of the town synonymous with mineral waters elsewhere. Flasks with glass seals were produced between 1724 and 1743 only, replacing the earlier examples sealed with green wax, in order to prevent nearby competitors from selling their water in imitation bottles. The bottles would originally have been encased in straw wicker, some of which were imported into England by Henry Eyre in the 1730s. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A rare Venetian or façon de Venise lattimo flask, late 17th century or circa 1800In characteristic opaque creamy-white glass, of globular form with a very tall slender neck, flared at the rim and with a trailed vermicular collar, applied to the neck and body with two pair of highly distinctive opposing pincered 'handles' with traces of gilding, with a shallow basal 'kick-up', 24.2cm highFootnotes:This flask would appear to be unique. It belongs to a group of Venetian vessels all made from lattimo glass of this distinctive creamy tint, some of which are also applied with very similar pincered handles perhaps representing seahorses or rampant lions. They include several small footed bowls or salts, two of which are illustrated and discussed by Anna-Elisabeth Theuerkauff-Liederwald, Venezianisches Glas der Veste Coburg (1994), p.118, nos.66 and 67. For two long-necked flasks attributed to the same workshop, see pp.454-5, nos.533-4. A group of translucent blue vases with identical pincered handles of related production are discussed on pp.507-9, no.642.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
BRASS TEA KETTLE - of rectangular form with floral embossed decoration and with ebonised twist handle, on open stand with burner, 33cms H, a pressed glass inkstand, 5cms H, 90.5cms W, 14cms D, brass jug of tapering cylindrical form with loop handle, 24cms H, EPNS hip flask with engraved decoration, ETC
A pair of diminutive silver salts,by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1878, each on bun feet, with two associated silver spoons,3 x 3cm together with a white metal and leather bound hip flask,with engraved body, 9.5cm high,(3)Condition ReportOne of the spoons is broken.Oxidisation and surface scratches.
A COLLECTION OF 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY GLASSWARE, including an ogee shaped glass with floral etched bowl, a cup shaped glass with etched swag decoration, a bucket shaped drinking glass on an air twist stem, a blown glass flask with enamelled decoration, five white opaque glass saucers and a similar sugar bowl, hand painted with floral and Oriental polychrome hand painted decoration, various other drinking glasses with wrythenn bowls, some with pressed glass foot (1 box containing 27 items) (Condition Report: chips to the bases of the pressed glass foot glasses, generally in good condition, wear to the painted items)
A Colt single-action, six-shot, percussion, Army revolver. The 8" octagonal, sighted barrel, with New York address and 142561, the barrel, frame and brass trigger guard with matching numbers, the left grips relief decorated with a woman's profile. In later case with powder flask, bullet mould and cap tin. Collection of a film industry armourer.
A GEORGE V SILVER SPIRIT FLASK by Mappin & Webb Ltd, Birmingham 1916, plain, shaped for the pocket, with detachable cup to the base, hinged bayonet cap. 13cm high, 6.3 troy ouncesThe marks are clear. No personalised engraving but there is some thinning to the front. The cap screws down well but is lacking its cork.
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER SPIRIT FLASK by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd, Birmingham 1900, of small proportions, the hip-flask shaped for the pocket, with screw cap. 6.2cm wide, 0.95 troy ounces grossHallmarks are clear and well struck, a few small dents to the lid edge, light surface wear and scratches. The lid screws down well and the cork is intact. Generally in good condition.
A SMALL GROUP OF SILVER, EARLY 20TH CENTURY comprising a George V novelty scent flask by William Henry Stokes & Arthur George Ireland, Chester 1917, in the form of a miniature spirit flask, with screw cap; a George V match book holder by E J Trevitt & Sons, Chester 1929, rectangular with canted corners, with all-over engine-turned decoration, the front cover with a vacant rectangular cartouche; an Edwardian sealing wax holder by John & William F Deakin, Chester 1902, in the form of a miniature chamber stick, with gadrooned rim and bead loop handle; and an Edwardian novelty goblet by Edward Foligne Braham, Birmingham 1906, of miniature proportions. (4) Match book holder 6.1cm by 4.5cm, 2.4 troy ounces grossGood condition overall, wear and tear commensurate with age, the chamber stick has some dents to edges, clear marks. Goblet has a number of dents to body and foot, clear marks. Flask has clear marks, very light scratches with age, two minor dents to body, otherwise very good. Match book holder very good, snaps shut with some slight movement between top and bottom
A VICTORIAN SILVER AND SNAKESKIN SPIRIT FLASK by Sampson Mordan & Co, London 1896, the glass body with a hinged bayonet cover and detachable cup to the base, engraved with a monogram. 14.5cm highThe marks are clear. A tear in the snakeskin on one shoulder. The ring collar to the cap is starting to lift.
A pair of 19th century percussion box-lock pocket pistols, having 4cm turn-off steel barrels and engraved dolphin hammers, the locks engraved Hind Leicester with stands of arms to the opposing sides with walnut slab sided grips, 15.5cm, housed in an associated felt lined case with eccoutrements to include a copper flask, steel bullet mould and wad punch, case w.34, d.26, h.5.5cm.
A Victorian copper powder flask, of typical pear shape with embossed shell decoration, the brass nozzle measuring 1 1/4 to 3 drams by G. & J.W. Hawksley, 21cm, together with two other examples one having embossed chain link decoration, 21cm, the other with badge for the Muzzle Loaders Association 1989 International Commitee, 18cm. (3)
A late Victorian pocket hip flask, having a cut class body with bayonet cap and removeable cup with spot hammered finish and gilt washed interior, makers mark rubbed, London, 1897, h.15cm.Dents to top of cap.Cap monogrammed C.H.Scratches to underside of removable cup and slight dent to one edge.Glass good.Would benefit from a clean.
A 19th century copper powder flask, of typical pearl shape the body with embossed basket weave type decoration, the brass nozzle merasuring 4/8 to 6/8, 13cm, together with one other copper powder flask with embossed shell decoration, 19cm and a leather shot flask, 23cm.Leather flask with tear around the neck and split almost all the way around the seam.
An Italian brass powder flask, of typical pear shape with raised lozenge and acanthus leaf decoration, 22cm, together with one other Italian copper powder flask embossed to each side with a pair of birds and dog, 16cm and a Continental pewter example embossed with a nude maiden and old man to the opposing side, 16cm. (3)
A small box containing a quantity of ceramic and other collectable items including U.S.S.R. Gzhel pottery cat and child with horse figurines, Hoganas (Sweden) stoneware flask and a porcelain figurine depicting a jay, etc. - sold with a souvenir model of The Atomium, Brussels and a 1958 Brussels Expo clock
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