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An Unusual Cased Pair Of 18-Bore Percussion Box-Lock Belt Pistols Retailed By Salmond, Perth, Mid-19th CenturyWith blued octagonal sighted barrels each engraved around the muzzle and signed along the top flat, silvered breeches and actions decorated with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammers (one spur repaired) en suite, safety-catches, border engraved trigger-guards retaining some blueing and decorated with foliate scrollwork, unusually chequered figured rounded butts highlighted with silver pins and decorated with silver piqué foliage, silvered border engraved butt-caps each with hinged circular trap cover engraved with a flower-head, belt hooks, one retaining some original blueing, vacant silver escutcheons, silvered under-ribs, stirrup ramrods each with tip engraved with a flower-head, and retaining much of their original finish: in original mahogany case lined in tooled pigskin with accessories including Sykes patent powder-flask retaining much of its lacquered finish, the exterior of the lid with circular brass escutcheon engraved 'J.A. From W.H.A.', Birmingham proof marks 10.5 cm. barrels This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Cased 54-Bore Percussion Tranter Patent Third Model Double-Action Five-Shot Revolver Retailed By R.S. Garden, 29 Piccadilly, London, No. 20612. T., Circa 1865With blued octagonal sighted barrel engraved around the muzzle, blued border engraved top-strap signed along the top, case-hardened cylinder with knurled forward edge, blued border engraved frame, trigger-guard (some flaking) and ovoidal case-hardened butt-cap, blued arbor pin and sprung catch, bright rammer of Kerr-type, trigger and hammer, chequered figured rounded butt, and nearly all its original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case (keyhole escutcheon missing) with accessories including G. & J.W. Hawksley powder-flask (cut-off spring broken) with split-ring for suspension and in fine condition, and steel bullet mould, the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks 15.2 cm. barrel This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

An Exceptional Pair Of Cased 35-Bore Percussion Rifled Duelling PistolsBy Sam.l & C. Smith, Princes Street, Leicester Square, London, No. 4041 For 1827With browned damascus twist octagonal sighted barrels each signed in full along the top flat, engraved with owner's name 'Count John Tyszkiewicz' along the bottom left flat and rifled with nine wide grooves, blued sights, case-hardened octagonal breeches each with three platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, the latter centred on engraved foliage, foliate engraved case-hardened tangs, case-hardened border engraved flat detented locks each signed in full and decorated with scrolling foliage, dolphin hammers en suite and each with blued threaded striker, engraved blued safety-catches, highly figured half-stocks with finely chequered rounded butts, the latter each with border engraved silver cap part silver hallmarked for London and decorated with foliage and a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, blued trigger-guards each with serial number in an oval within foliage on the border engraved bow, case-hardened trigger-plates each with foliate engraved finial, blued set triggers, vacant silver escutcheons, barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end caps, original horn-tipped ramrods, one with steel worm under a threaded brass cap, the other with brass powder-measure, and in virtually unused condition: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories comprising brass-mounted three-way powder-flask covered in red leather, combined ramrod/mallet with threaded leather-faced head, nipple-wrench with threaded pricker and steel bullet mould, the interior of the lid with earlier W. Smith trade label for 1817-1820, the exterior (some old scratches) with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, the whole set in exceptional condition, London proof marks 23.7 cm. barrelsThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Fine Cased 100-Bore Percussion Transitional Six-shot Single-Action Revolver By J. Lang, 22 Cockspur St., London, Circa 1860With blued octagonal sighted polygroove rifled barrel retained by a wedge, engraved around the muzzle and signed in part gothic script on the top flat, case-hardened cylinder numbered from '1' to '6', case-hardened scroll engraved action, hammer and shaped butt-plate, blued scroll engraved trigger-guard, fluted highly figured varnished walnut butt in continental fashion, and nearly all its original finish: in original lined and fitted oak case with accessories including small powder-flask embossed with a scallop-shell on each side and in fine condition, and brass cap dispenser stamped 'Sykes', the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 27.5 cm.

A Fine And Rare Cased Pair Of 54-Bore Percussion Rifled Target PistolsBy James Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, Nos. 1433 And 1434 For 1829With browned twist sighted barrels slightly swamped towards the muzzles and each rifled with twelve grooves, signed in full along the top flats and numbered '1' and '2' respectively at the breech, case-hardened patent breeches numbered en suite and each with blued back-sight, platinum line and pierced platinum plug, case-hardened tangs engraved with scrolling foliage and with a scallop shell on the flat, signed border engraved case-hardened flat detented locks each decorated with scrolling foliage and serial numbered on the inside, dolphin hammers decorated en suite and each engaging with an engraved safety-catch at half-cock, varnished highly figured half-stocks with chequered rounded butts, case-hardened border engraved steel mounts comprising ovoidal butt-caps each engraved with a feathered design centred on the retaining screw engraved as a flower-head, trigger-guards each with a martial trophy on the bow, trigger-plates each with pineapple shaped finial engraved with a scallop shell, and fore-end caps each engraved with a starburst, adjustable set triggers, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and in fine condition retaining virtually all their original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including powder-flask retaining much of its original lacquered finish, blued and case-hardened mainspring-clamp, bullet mould, leather-faced mallet/ramrod, and brass powder-measure, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (minor old staining), the exterior with circular flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 24 cm. barrels This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A German Cartridge Box (Patron), And An Italian Combined Priming-Flask, Wheel-Lock Spanner And Turnscrew Early 17th CenturyThe first with wooden body drilled for five cartridges and almost entirely covered in steel sheet etched on the front with a circular medallion containing a profile woman's head in contemporary costume against a scrollwork and granular ground involving four fleur-de-lys, and bordered by scrolling flowering foliage against a granular ground, suspension loop at the rear, and hinged cover etched with a circular medallion containing a helmeted profile head against a scrollwork ground, and with spring button catch (some wear overall, holed in two places); the second of steel, with tapering baluster body (minor hole) drawn-out to form a turnscrew at the base, and horizontal spanner for spindles of two sizes, both chiselled in low relief with scrolling foliage against a hatched ground, plain nozzle with roped upper edge and shell-shaped cut-off acting against an external spring, and roped rotating ring carrying a ring for suspension (probably later, some rust patination overall) (2)13.5 cm. high, the second 15.5 cm. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: *

A Cased Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistols Inscribed D. Egg, London, Late 18th CenturyWith re-browned twist swamped octagonal sighted barrels each inscribed 'D. Egg. London' along the top flat, gold-lined touch-holes, border engraved tangs each decorated with a flower-head and foliage, signed flat bevelled detented locks (one side-nail replaced) each with safety-catch and roller working on a ramp on the steel-spring, figured full stocks each with rounded flat-sided butt cut with characteristic chequering, reblued trigger-guards and turned ramrod-pipes, the former each with a floret on the border engraved bow and pineapple finial, adjustable set triggers, original horn-tipped ramrods, one with iron worm, and in refurbished condition: in contemporary fitted and partly relined mahogany case with some accessories including three-way powder-flask embossed with two vertical lines of beadwork over each side, the inside of the lid with reproduction Durs Egg trade label, the exterior with circular flush-fitting folding brass carrying handle, London proof marks 25.6 cm. barrels This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Cased 32-Bore Percussion Box-Lock Belt PistolBy S. Nock, London, Circa 1850With octagonal sighted barrel signed along the top flat and engraved around the muzzle, border engraved case-hardened breech decorated with foliage on the top flat, foliate engraved case-hardened tang plate with back-sight, action and dolphin hammer decorated en suite, the former with safety-catch, chequered figured rounded butt with ovoidal butt-trap with hinged circular cover engraved with a flower-head, foliate engraved trigger-guard, vacant white-metal escutcheon, belt-clip retaining traces of blueing, stirrup ramrod, and traces of case-hardening (some old rust patination): in original lined and fitted mahogany case with brass-mounted powder-flask, ramrod, and steel bullet mould, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 8 cm. barrel This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y

Three Brass-Mounted Powder-Flask For PistolsThe First Late 18th Century, The second By G. & J.W. Hawksley, The Last Stamped J. Barlow Patent, The Last Two Mid-19th CenturyThe first for a cased pair of Mortimer flintlock duelling pistols, the bag-shaped copper body with slender seam around the edge and central flute over both sides with a slender rounded border, ridged brass top, and turned brass nozzle also forming a powder-measure; the second for percussion pistols, with bag-shaped body embossed over each side with branches of oak centred on a fox mask, and surmounted by a stag's head, brass top (cut-off spring incomplete), adjustable nozzle calibrated from ? to ? Drams, and retaining much of its original lacquered finish; the last for percussion revolvers, with bag-shaped body, and slender graduated adjustable nozzle (some patination) (3)12 cm. to 14.3 cm.

A Cased Pair Of French 54-Bore Percussion Target Pistols By LePage Moutier A Paris, Circa 1860With reblued fluted sighted barrels each with octagonal muzzle and part octagonal breech encrusted with designs of silver foliage within gold line borders, the breeches each signed in gold gothic script along the top flat, and rifled with ten grooves, the breeches numbered '1' and '2' in gold respectively, tangs, detented locks and mounts all decorated en suite, the latter comprising spur trigger-guards and reblued rounded segmented pommels each with button terminal, ebony half-stocks each carved in relief with symmetrical foliage against finely punched grounds on the fore-end and rounded grip, and no provision for ramrods: in original figured wooden case fitted and lined in green velvet with full accessories including bullet mould engraved en suite with the pistols, and powder-flask with shaped copper body pressed around the outer edges on both sides 'Le Page A Paris', the exterior of the lid with shaped vacant brass escutcheon 24 cm. barrels This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Fine Cased Pair Of 24-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolsBy John Manton, London, No. 3260 For 1799With heavy browned twist octagonal sighted scratch rifled barrels each signed in gold and stamped with Irish registration marks 'WB 369' and 'WB 370' for Waterford Borough along the top flat, silver fore-sights, case-hardened patent breeches each with back-sight, gold lines and gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved case-hardened tangs each decorated with foliage, a starburst and a line of ribbon work, signed case-hardened border engraved flat bevelled detented locks each decorated with a starburst behind the semi-rainproof pan and with a trophy on the stepped tail, engraved cocks, safety-catches, and blued steel-springs each with roller, highly figured half-stocks (one fore-end with minor repair on one side) with chequered rounded butts, blued spur trigger-guards each serial numbered in an oval against a martial trophy and foliage on the border engraved bow, blued trigger-plates each with pineapple finial, silver fore-end caps and barrel-bolt escutcheons, set triggers, original horn-tipped ramrods each with threaded brass-capped worm, and much of their original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case (one external corner at the rear with old repair) with some accessories including later Sykes patent three-way powder-flask retaining most of its original lacquered finish (minor dents), the inside of the lid (minor damage) with maker's trade label for circa 1798-1815, the exterior (surface scratched) with circular vacant brass escutcheon incorporating a flush-fitting folding brass carrying handle 24.2 cm. barrelsThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A German Or Austria Silver-Mounted Powder-Flask18th CenturyWith lightly coloured horn body of curved flattened form, one side carved in relief with a Ducal coat-of-arms, and with an elaborate trophy of arms on the other, all within borders of acanthus, and highlighted with lines of small dots, tapering nozzle emerging from the mouth of a stylised monster-head with amber eyes and carved mane of acanthus, reeded basal mount with arcaded upper border, carved amber base-mount (some damage) with ovoidal piercing set with a bone or white horn stag pursued by two hounds in a landscape against a black fabric ground, and two silver rings carrying a silver chain for suspension 18 cm.

A Cased 90-Bore Percussion Self-Cocking Six-Shot Revolver Of Bentley TypeRetailed By Egan, Bradford, Mid-19th CenturyWith octagonal sighted barrel retaining some original blueing (flaked), cut with a sighting groove along the top and rifled with twelve grooves, case-hardened cylinder and rammer, the latter with blued spring-catch on one side, border engraved action and trigger-guard decorated with foliate scrollwork, the former signed on the tang, blued foliate scroll engraved hammer with blued spring safety-stop, chequered figured rounded butt, case-hardened butt-cap with hinged circular butt-trap cover engraved as a flower-head, shield-shaped vacant silver escutcheon, and some original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask with fluted bag-shaped body, and brass bullet mould, the interior of the lid with remains of retailer's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks 11.5 cm. barrel This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Cased 28-Bore Flintlock Saw-Handled Duelling PistolBy William Smith, Princes Street, London, No. 2784 For 1820With re-browned damascus twist octagonal sighted barrel signed along the top flat, recessed patent breech with four platinum lines and platinum-lined touch-hole, foliate engraved case-hardened tang, signed border engraved case-hardened detented flat lock decorated with foliage inhabited by a foliate monster and engraved 'Patent 2383' below the swept rainproof pan, blued safety-catch and roller, cock engraved en suite with the lock, and patent steel engraved 'Patent Self Primer 2383', figured half-stock (small bruise on the upper edge of the side flat) with characteristic spur and chequered rounded grip, the latter with flat ovoidal pommel set with a vacant silver escutcheon, blued trigger-guard decorated with symmetrical foliage on the border engraved bow, case-hardened trigger-plate with foliate engraved finial, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end cap, original horn-tipped ramrod, and much original finish: in original fitted mahogany case lined in blue velvet for a pair of pistols and accessories, the latter including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask in fine condition retaining virtually all its lacquered finish, the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon (flush-fitting carrying handle missing), London proof marks 23.5 cm. barrelThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

An Officer's Black Leather Flap Pouch And Ormolu-Mounted Belt To The Life GuardsPost 1901The pouch with ornate silver-gilt and enamel mount against burgundy velvet, the belt with blue flask cord, the reverse gilt-stamped with London retailer's details of Hamburger, Rogers and Co.

A Cased 54-Bore Percussion Tranter Patent Second Model Self-Cocking Five-Shot Revolver Retailed By Parker, Field & Sons, 233 High Holborn, London, No.6,574. T., Mid-19th CenturyWith blued octagonal sighted barrel engraved around the muzzle and with scrolling foliage on each side at the breech, blued border engraved top-strap signed in full, cylinder with traces of case-hardening and with knurled forward edge, blued border engraved frame decorated with scrolling foliage, trigger-guard and case-hardened ovoidal butt-cap decorated en suite, blued spring safety-stop, arbor pin and arbor-pin catch, bright patent double trigger and detachable rammer, chequered figured rounded butt, and most of its original finish: in original oak case fitted and lined in plum velvet with accessories including G. & J.W. Hawksley powder-flask, and brass bullet mould, the interior of the lid with retailer's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 15.5 cm. barrel

A Rare Cased Pair Of 28-Bore Flintlock Saw-Handled Duelling PistolsBy H.W. Mortimer & Son, London, Gun-Makers To His Majesty, No. 1116, Circa 1810With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels (the upper flats with some light rust patination and loss of browning) each signed in full along the top flat at the breech, breeches each with gold line and platinum-lined touch-hole, grooved tangs each engraved with foliate border and fitted with a back-sight, signed border engraved serial numbered flat locks each decorated with a sunburst behind the semi-rainproof pan and with a martial trophy on the tail, engraved 'French' cocks, blued safety-catches and steel springs, the latter each with roller, figured full stocks (one fore-end split through at the forward barrel-wedge) each with grooved spur for sighting, chequered rounded butts with flat ovoidal pommels, the latter each with border engraved oval steel plate, blued border engraved spur trigger-guards each engraved with the maker's address in an oval against a marital trophy and foliage on the bow, engraved pineapple-shaped finials, turned ramrod-pipes, adjustable set triggers, original horn-tipped ramrods, one with iron worm, the other threaded for a powder-measure, and some original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including later brass-mounted three-way powder-flask retaining some of its original lacquered finish, the interior of the lid with maker's illustrated trade label, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks 24.2 cm. barrels

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A Fine And Rare Cased 25-Bore Percussion Over-And-Under Travelling Or Howdah PistolBy Sam.L & C. Smith, London, Circa 1840With blued tapering flat-sided barrels made in a single block of octagonal section and engraved on each side with scrolling foliage, signed sighted top flat engraved with foliage between the nipples, nipple-bolsters each with small platinum plug, blued border engraved tang decorated with foliate scrollwork and with a starburst behind the back-sight, blued lower tang engraved en suite, signed case-hardened border engraved back-action locks each with blued safety-catch, foliate scroll engraved case-hardened hammers each with blued detachable nose for Imperial caps, chequered finely figured rounded butt with rounded pommel, blued border engraved trigger-guard decorated with scrolling foliage, silver escutcheon engraved with owner's crest, blued under-rib and stirrup ramrod, and retaining most of its original finish (barrel-block and trigger-guard with some flaking): in original lined and fitted oak case with accessories including Sykes patent cylindrical brass-mounted powder-flask in fine condition, steel bullet mould, nipple-wrenches each with flattened figured handle, and bags of lead balls, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with brass escutcheon and flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks 18 cm. barrel-block

A Cased 54-Bore Percussion Tranter Patent Third Model Double-Action Five-Shot RevolverRetailed By Wilkinson & Son, Pall Mall, London, No. 22, 709.T., Circa 1850With blued octagonal sighted barrel engraved around the muzzle and with foliate scrollwork on each side at the breech, blued border engraved top-strap with retailer's details, case-hardened cylinder with knurled forward edge, blued border engraved frame decorated with scrolling foliage, trigger-guard and ovoidal butt-cap engraved en suite (both with loss of finish), blued hinged safety-stop and sprung arbor-pin catch, bright trigger, hammer and foliate scroll engraved rammer, chequered figured rounded grip, and much original finish (some flaking in places): in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including James Dixon & Sons powder-flask (cut-off spring replaced) with split-ring for suspension and retaining some original lacquered finish, and brass bullet mould, the interior of the lid with retailer's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 15.2 cm. barrel This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Fine Cased Pair Of 50-Bore Percussion Rifled Target Or Duelling PistolsBy Ross & Co., Edinburgh, No. 813, Circa 1835With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels (one with some surface patination) each signed in gothic script within scrolls along the top flat and rifled with ten grooves, foliate engraved case-hardened recessed patent breeches each with back-sight, platinum line and pierced platinum plug, foliate scroll engraved case-hardened tangs, signed border engraved detented flat locks and dolphin hammers, the internal working parts retaining their brightly burnished finish, blued safety-catches, highly figured half-stocks with chequered rounded butts, border engraved steel mounts comprising case-hardened ovoidal butt-caps each engraved as a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, blued trigger-guards each with a foliated dragon on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plates each with foliate engraved pineapple-shaped finial, case-hardened fore-end caps each engraved with a pair of eyes and a starburst, blued adjustable set triggers, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, no provision for ramrods, and in fine condition retaining nearly all their original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including Sykes patent powder-flask retaining most of its original lacquered finish, case-hardened mainspring clamp, and steel bullet mould, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks 23.7 cm. barrels This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Brass-Mounted Powder-Flask In German Late 16th Century Style 19th CenturyWith polished cow horn body of slightly curved flattened triangular form incised on one side with an encampment scene involving Salome presenting the head of John The Baptist, and on the other with flowering foliage centred on a flower-head in a circle, all within borders of ropework, mounts chased with waved borders followed by punched florets and comprising basal mount and top mount, the latter with sliding charging cover surmounted by a winged grotesque and secured in the closed position by a loop attached to the nozzle of tapering octagonal section, sprung tap with lion-mask, and roped iron ring for suspension 20 cm.

A Fine Cased 54-Bore Percussion Adams Patent 1851 Model Self-Cocking Five-Shot Revolver By Deane, Adams & Deane, 30 King William St.t, London Bridge, No. 9403.R., Dated 1854With blued octagonal sighted barrel and top-strap, the former engraved with foliate scrollwork on each side at the breech, the latter signed in full and extending along the top flat, case-hardened serial numbered cylinder engraved around the forward edge, blued border engraved frame decorated with scrolling foliage, trigger-guard en suite, blued sprung safety-stop, arbor pin and arbor-pin catch, chequered figured rounded butt with ovoidal border engraved butt-cap (minor rust patination) engraved 'Feby. 25. 1854.' and with hinged circular butt-trap cover engraved with elaborate owner's monogram, and retaining most of its original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including James Dixon & Sons powder-flask with split-ring for suspension and in fine condition, and brass bullet mould, the interior of the lid with retailer's trade label of Wilkinson & Son, No. 27 Pall Mall, London, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 16.2 cm. barrel This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Cased 14-Bore Flintlock Sporting Gun By Jas. Wilkinson, Gun Maker To His Majesty, London, No. 657, Circa 1810With browned twist two-stage sighted barrel turned at the girdle, octagonal breech becoming polygonal and engraved 'Gun Maker To His Majesty', octagonal serial numbered breech plug with gold-lined maker's oval, gold line and platinum-lined touch-hole, tang engraved with foliage behind a border of guilloche, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock decorated with game birds and foliage at the stepped tail and on the ring-neck cock, with a starburst behind the rainproof pan, and with roller, figured half-stock with chequered grip, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising butt-plate (some loss of finish) decorated with a hare in a landscape on the heel tang, D-shaped trigger-guard with a landscape scene of a gun dog with a fallen game bird in its mouth on the border engraved bow, trigger-plate with large pineapple finial, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end cap, brass-mounted ramrod, and some original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case (some moth damage) with accessories including brass-mounted Sykes patent powder-flask, the body with bevelled edge, and cap over the nozzle also forming a powder-measure, shot-belt (damaged), and turnscrew with figured grip, the interior of the lid (baize incomplete along the line of an old split) with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 76.8 cm. barrelThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Fine Cased .350 Percussion Silver-Mounted Sporting Rifle For 'Imperial' Caps By Sam.l & C. Smith, Princes Street, Leicester Sqr.e, London, No. 5533, London Silver Hallmarks For 1846, Indistinct Maker's MarkWith browned damascus twist octagonal sighted barrel signed in full along the top flat, rifled with nine grooves and stamped 'G' over '939' on the bottom flats, foliate engraved case-hardened breech with platinum plug and engraved 'Smith's Patent' on the top flat around the aperture for the standard nipple, foliate scroll engraved case-hardened tang involving a prone stag in an oval, signed case-hardened border engraved slightly rounded serial numbered detented lock decorated with scrolling foliage, flat hammer en suite and with detachable nose, ebonised figured maple half-stock with chequered grip, butt stamped 'G' over '939' and with later circular white-metal patch-box on one side, the latter with sprung hinged lid engraved with foliate scrolls, border engraved mounts comprising butt-plate with elaborately shaped serial numbered heel tang decorated with foliage, trigger-guard engraved en suite on the bow and with overlapping scales along the tang, trigger-plate with foliate engraved finial, barrel-bolt escutcheons, rear ramrod-pipe and fore-end cap all decorated en suite, vacant silver escutcheon, original horn-tipped ramrod with powder-measure, and retaining most of its original finish: in original fitted mahogany case lined in green silk velvet (minor insect damage) with accessories including brass-mounted James Dixon & Sons powder-flask retaining nearly all its original lacquered finish and with split-ring for suspension, turnscrews and nipple-wrenches, one for Smith's Patent 'Imperial' caps and retaining its pricker, steel bullet mould and patch-cutter, brass ramrod with threaded knob-shaped grip, leather-topped turned wooden bullet-starter, and original green fabric sling, the compartment lids with turned ivory lifting knobs, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label for 1830 to 1845 with handwritten Indian inscriptions including inventory numbers and 'single barrel', 'finest Indian steel' and 'Kanalda', the exterior (one corner incomplete, the other with old repairs) with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular brass escutcheon engraved with an Indian numeral, London proof marks 59.4 cm. barrelThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ?

A Fine And Very Rare Cased 34-Bore Percussion Early Adams Patent 1851 Model Self-Cocking Five-Shot RevolverBy Deane, Adams & Deane, 30 King William St.t, London Bridge, No. 11, 587. R., Circa 1860With blued octagonal sighted barrel engraved around the muzzle and with foliate scrolls on both sides at the breech, blued top-strap signed in full and extending along the top flat, case-hardened serial numbered cylinder engraved around the forward edge, blued border engraved frame decorated with scrolling foliage, blued trigger-guard and ovoidal butt-cap en suite, the latter with hinged circular butt-trap cover engraved with a scallop shell, blued sprung safety-stop, arbor pin and arbor-pin catch, broadly chequered figured rounded butt with slightly flared pommel, and retaining virtually all its original finish: in original lined and fitted oak case with accessories including James Dixon & Sons powder-flask (scuffed and dented, cut-off spring replaced) with split-ring for suspension, and brass bullet mould, the interior of the lid with Deane & Son trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 20 cm. barrel

An Unusually Cased Pair Of French 50-Bore Flintlock Rifled Box-Lock PistolsBy De Boubert A Paris, Circa 1815With turn-off cannon barrels numbered '1' and '2' respectively at the octagonal breeches and each rifled with eight grooves, border engraved actions signed in script beneath the rounded breeches and each decorated with a design of neo-classical foliage on both sides, border engraved button safety-catches also locking the engraved steels, engraved cocks, folding triggers engraved en suite with the actions, figured rounded butts each carved on both sides with overlapping scales within foliate borders, and along the back with overlapping leaves: in original fitted oval case covered in burgundy leather and lined in green baize (interior of the lid moth damaged, one lock-catch missing) with accessories comprising brass-mounted lanthorn powder-flask and combined steel bullet mould, barrel-wrench and sprue-cutter 7.5 cm. barrels

A Rare Brass-Mounted Three-Way Powder-Flask For Percussion Pistols, And Another Powder-Flask The First By G. & J.W. Hawksley, Sheffield, The Second By Dixon & sons, Sheffield, Both Mid-19th CenturyThe first with body of flattened oval section becoming circular towards the base and covered in brown leather (stained and damaged), the base incorporating a circular brass percussion cap dispenser, the top with circular compartment for balls with circular pivoting cover, top stamped with maker's details and 'Fire-Proof', and with adjustable nozzle (some old patination); the second with body of slightly tapering flattened ovoidal section (slightly dented), top with turned nozzle and pivoting circular cover over the ball compartment, the latter stamped with maker's details, and retaining some original lacquered finish (2)11.5 cm. and 8 cm.

A Fine Pair Of 32-Bore Percussion Target Or Duelling PistolsBy T. J. Mortimer, Maker to His Majesty, St. James's St., London, No. 4799, Circa 1830With heavy richly browned twist octagonal sighted barrels signed in full in gothic script within scrolls along the top flat and each with bright bore, case-hardened breeches engraved with scrolling foliage and each with foliate engraved platinum line and platinum plug engraved with a flower-head, border engraved case-hardened tangs each with back-sight, signed case-hardened border engraved detented locks decorated with scrolling foliage, dolphin hammers and safety-catches en suite, the internal working parts retaining their burnished finish, highly figured half-stocks both stamped '441' to the left of the trigger-plate, chequered rounded butts (pommels each with oval insert, one with old split), border engraved blued steel trigger-guards each decorated with foliate scrollwork, blued trigger-plates with pineapple finial en suite, silver fore-end caps, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, original brass-mounted ramrods, and retaining virtually all their original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including James Dixon & Sons powder-flask retaining nearly all its original lacquered finish, and steel bullet mould, the exterior of the lid with circular flush-fitting folding brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 23.2 cm. barrelsThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Large Horn Powder-Flask19th Century, Probably South AmericanFormed from a section of cowhorn and incised over most of its surface with flowering foliage inhabited by male and female figures in contemporary costume including musicians and a priest grasping the Devil by one of his horns and in the process of flaying him, a monkey playing a harp, a goat and a parrot, all between broad borders of interlace and running flowering foliage (nozzle reduced, minor damage), and with pinned wooden base-plug 43 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: *

A Cased 120-Bore Percussion Tranter Patent Double-Action Five-Shot RevolverNo. 15660.T., Mid-19th CenturyWith blued octagonal sighted barrel engraved around the muzzle and with scrolling foliage on each side at the breech, blued border engraved top-strap, case-hardened cylinder with knurled forward edge, blued border engraved frame, trigger-guard and ovoidal butt-cap all decorated with foliate scrollwork (the last two with loss of finish), hinged blued safety-stop, arbor pin and sprung arbor-pin catch, bright patent rammer engraved with foliage, bright trigger and hammer, chequered figured rounded butt, and much original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with full accessories including Dixon & Sons powder-flask in fine condition, and brass bullet mould stamped 'Tranter's Patent', the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks 9.5 cm. barrelThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Fine And Rare Cased 8-Bore Tube-Lock Silver-Mounted D.B. Wildfowling GunBy R. Marjoram, Wickham Market, Birmingham Silver Hallmarks For 1845, Maker's Mark Of Edward ParsonsWith heavy browned twist sighted barrels signed in full in gold along the hollowed rib at the breech, case-hardened recessed breeches engraved with a duck in flight between two gold lines and each with platinum-lined vent, broad case-hardened tang engraved with scrolling foliage, signed case-hardened border engraved locks decorated with a gundog and duck in a landscape on one tail, and with a prone gundog and gamebird on the other, blued sprung tube-retainers, figured half-stock with chequered grip, engraved silver mounts comprising trigger-guard decorated with two gundogs and a pheasant on the bow, silver trigger-plate with pineapple finial, rear ramrod-pipe en suite, blued butt-plate engraved with scrolling foliage on the tang, vacant gold escutcheon, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, original silver-mounted ebony ramrod, and much original finish: in original white-metal mounted fitted mahogany case lined in blue velvet with accessories including Dixon fluted powder-flask and original four-piece cleaning rod, the exterior of the lid with flush-fitting white-metal carrying handle, Birmingham proof marks 105.5 cm. barrelsThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

A Rare White-Metal Mounted Powder-Flask For Percussion Target Rifles, And Another For Percussion Sporting GunsBoth By G. & J.W. Hawksley, Mid-19th CenturyThe first with bag-shaped body covered in black pigskin, the top with sprung cut-off lever and adjustable nozzle secured by a wing-headed screw and calibrated from 60 to 110 Grains on one side and from 2¼ to 4¼ Drams on the other, nozzle with sprung cut-off lever, and white-metal ring at the base for suspension; the second with rounded body covered in black pigskin (minor damage), the top with blued cut-off spring, adjustable nozzle graduated from 1 to 1½ Drams, and in fine condition (2)23.5 cm. and 17 cm.

A Cased 90-Bore Percussion Pryse & Cashmore (Daw) Patent Double-Action Five-Shot RevolverBy Witton & Daw, 57 Threadneedle St., London, No. 425, Circa 1855With octagonal sighted barrel engraved around the muzzle and signed in full along the top flat, case-hardened cylinder numbered from '1' to '5' on the front between the cylinders, border engraved frame retaining traces of blueing and decorated with foliate scrollwork, characteristic spur and trigger-guard en suite, blued variant safety-catch, linked rammer retaining traces of case-hardening and with sprung side-catch (minor pitting), stepped ovoidal butt-cap with hinged circular butt-trap cover engraved with a flower-head, chequered figured rounded butt, vacant silver escutcheon, and original finish in places: in original lined and fitted oak case with extra cylinder and accessories including reproduction powder-flask, and brass bullet mould, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 13 cm. barrel

An All-Steel Priming-Flask In Italian Early 17th Century Style, And Another In 17th Century Style Both Probably 19th CenturyThe first with triangular body of plano-convex section decorated on the outside with vertical panels damascened in gold and silver with foliate scrollwork, all between vertical fluting inlaid with slender gold and silver lines, diagonally fluted tapering nozzle of circular section, baluster cut-off lever, belt hook, and four rings for suspension; the second with steel body of triangular form decorated with applied brass putti, Classical helmeted profile busts, demi-figures, masks and foliage, all with roped brass borders, a cameo portrait bust of a gentleman on one side, and a lady on the other, baluster nozzle, and two suspension rings (2)11.4 cm. and 9 cm. high 

A Rare English Silver-Mounted Powder-Flask For Flintlock Sporting GunsSecond Half Of The 18th CenturyWith bag-shaped body of mottled horn at the front and of flattened lanthorn with bevelled edge at the back, encircled by a reeded silver strap mount secured by two ring-headed screws on both sides each carrying a ring for suspension, reeded top mount, and threaded tapering turned nozzle with sprung cut-off lever (spring replaced) 16 cm.

A Fine And Rare Cased Pair Of French 54-Bore Percussion Breech-Loading Target PistolsBy Gastinne-Renette A Paris, No. 3613, Dated 1888With blued octagonal sighted barrels sliding forward for loading and each with fluted central section engraved 'Inv.on Gastinne-Renette A Paris' and numbered '1' and '2' respectively along the top flat, the angles with line engraved borders, and rifled with twelve grooves, the bottom flats stamped with the maker's name, serial number and date, case-hardened tangs finely engraved with foliate scrollwork and numbered respectively '1' and '2', signed border engraved case-hardened detented locks, hammers, side-nail plates, barrel-bolt escutcheons and rounded pommels all en suite, the last each with button terminal, highly figured half-stocks each with chequered rounded butt, blued spur trigger-guards, barrel levers engraved with foliate scrollwork and each with encrusted gold foliate 'X' on the bow, gold escutcheons (one missing) engraved with owner's crest and motto, and in fine condition: in original mahogany case fitted and lined in blue baize with full accessories including Dixon & Sons powder-flask with split-ring for suspension and retaining much of its original lacquered finish, and engraved steel bullet mould, the interior of the lid stamped with maker's details in gilt letters, the exterior (some scratches to varnish) with shield-shaped brass escutcheon engraved with owner's crest and motto above 'R.D. Taaffe' 25.5 cm. barrels This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y

19th C Blue & White Chinese Moon Flask

Tray of collectables including a Jeep tool box flask ship in bottle diarama torch pipe etc

Box of military clothing includes drunken flask etc

Chocolate pot and a Tullamore whisky flask

19th century glass flask with plated mount, and other glassware

Leather jewel box and handbag, cylinder records, spirit flask etc

Victorian aqua glass inkpot, a Continental pipe, spirit flask etc

A basket of glass bowl, tankards, barometer, hip flask etc

SCENT BOTTLES. A silver mounted cut glass scent bottle with stopper & a silver mounted blown scent flask, with glass stopper.

A late Victorian silver mounted and facet cut glass spirit flask with bayonet top and removable cup, by William Leuchars, London 1889, four George V silver circular dishes with shaped and moulded rims, on pedestal bases, 4ins diameter x 2.25ins high, Birmingham 1927 and 1928 (all loaded), and four silver specimen vases, various (all loaded)

A small collection of African artefacts collected sometime in the early 20th Century, including - a blackwood club of curved form, 23.75ins, with early collection label, a small East African hide-covered gourd flask (Masai) with collection label dated 1933, 5.75ins high, a hide-covered circular fan with hide-covered handle, 14ins diameter, and four other objects, various

An enamel sign "Precautions A W Bombs" 20cm x 30cm, a Simpsons of Piccadilly "Thatch" bowler hat, a black walking stick incorporating a cane seated folding stool, a Kodak camera, pewter hip flask, leather cartridge bag, Estyma travelling bedside clock and barometer. (Qty: 7)

A Zanta Ware bowl by Grimwades; and a Royal Worcester double-moon flask vase, raised-paste gilt decorated with ferns and gilt on a blue ground (chipped), Bretby Art Deco pottery vase, and other decorative ceramics.

A Cased Sultan Meerschaum Pipe From Istanbul Together with Cased Hip Flask and Wine Funnel by Tudor

A CASED VIOLIN, label to the inside reads 'Antonius Stradiurarius Cremonetis, Faciebat AN017', with bow, a cased mandolin with three harmonicas and two walking sticks, one containing a flask

An Art Deco square Bakelite green thermos flask, 27cm high

A 19th century brass gun powder flask having acanthus leaf, shell and foliate repousse detailing and release measure funnel to top. Measures; 20cm.

A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'BAJIXIANG' MOON FLASK Qianlong six character seal mark in underglaze blue to base With carved rectangular wood stand, the top decorated with calligraphy and a crab 57cm high, 36cm diameter with wooden stand Provenance: Purchased from Sotheby's Belgravia, 4th July 1974, Lot 100 Inventory: P697 Condition: The porcelain moon flask is overall in very good condition. The wooden stand is stamped and signed in Chinese, it's also in good condition. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.

A LARGE YELLOW GROUND 'FAMILLE ROSE' MOON FLASK Qianlong six character seal mark in underglaze blue to base With a central panel of immortals or scholars within a yellow ground butterfly border 59cm high, 36cm diameter with wooden stand Provenance: Purchased from Sotheby's Belgravia, 28th November 1974 Note: The moon flask is photographed with Mr Quek Kiok Lee, in his memoirs, page 234 Inventory: P606 Condition: Gilt rim is worn, very minor firing defects in places _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.

A Victorian silver plated hip flask and 3 others.

An 18th century brass mounted horn powder flask, 35cm.

A 19th century horn powder flask with brass mount, 34cm.Condition report intended as a guide only.Good condition. Measure mechanism working. Wooden end bung possibly a replacement. 

A George V novelty silver scent bottle formed as a miniature hip flask by Arthur & John Zimmerman. Assayed Birmingham 1919, 18.7 grams, 53mm.Condition report intended as a guide only.Some dents. No holes or repairs. Lid thread functioning well.