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A hunting conical shaped glass flask, with leather case and fittings to attach to a saddle

A Chinese blue and white porcelain moon flask, 19th century. With kylin form handles and prunus pattern, the circular opposing panels enclosing musicians and workers, height 26.5cm, width 18cm, depth 6cm. Maurice Jenkins (1933-2022). North Cornwall collector. Maurice was a lifetime collector and started in the 1950s. He opened a shop in Liskeard in the 1970s called Canon Hill Antiques. He visited a number of Middle Eastern countries in his lifetime including Egypt in the late 1970's when his interest in Islamic and Asian antiques began. He was a man with an eye for quality and a love of antiques, history and travel who purchased privately and at auction over the decades. Over a lifetime of purchasing privately and at auction, he created an eclectic ensemble of collections reflecting his interests. He died a few weeks before his 90th birthday and was still buying until that time. small chips to top rim and body.

A Chinese Yixing pottery flask, circa 1900. With painted enamel decoration of butterflies and flowers, height 11cm, width 6.5cm, depth 4cm.

SILVER MOUNTED HIP FLASK, EARLY 20TH CENTURY with screw cap on clear glass15cm high

UNUSUAL SILVER PLATED DESK STAND, AND A CYLINDRICAL BOX the desk stand of rectangular form, the base housing a large Vesta box, and set with a glass candle holder, the box with lidded flask within a cupdesk stand 16.5cm wide

WICKER PICNIC BASKET, housing a Thermos flask, another, two torches and a cooler, along with a modern ice bucket and tongsthe basket 52cm wide

Silver & Plate - a silver mustard and spoon, Sheffield 1898, silver plated three piece tea set, cased flatware, brass bell, shot flask etc

Brass ware, Pewter, copper, and silver plated ware - a 19th / early 20th century brass door-porter, as a fox head, 46cm high; a pair of Rococo style brass candlesticks, tri-acthanthus feet, 27cm high; an Arts and Crafts style copper and brass powder flask, impressed stag head, oak leaves, and acorn decoration; a Walker and Hall three scalloped lobed serving tray; a 19th century twin-handled pewter chalice; Aesthetic movement brass ashtray, marked ‘Depose’ to base; etc.

Boxes and Objects - Oval oriental lacquered box, mother-of-pearl inlay, 16cm, others similar; 20th century Chinese moon flask, 17cm high, small bowl with embossed tortoise in centre, 7cm dia; silver cigarette case; etc

A .36 Calibre double Bullet Mould, a leather two way Flask and two Powder Flasks lacking tops

Various mixed collectibles to include a mahogany cased wall clock, a pewter twin-handled wine cooler, length 35cm, a copper Middle Eastern style jug, a Delftware-style flower posy holder, a collectors' ashtray, a pewter chamber stick, a coloured glass bowl, a studio pottery flask, etc.

A horn powder flask, length approx. 19cm.

A pair of 19th century twenty bore percussion cap pistols, with 5" barrels, intricate foliate sprays engraved to the locks, with indistinct inscription and further inscribed to the top of the barrel, mounted on chequered walnut grips with steel furniture, with hinged patch box to the pommel and integral hinged ramrods, overall length 25cm, contained within an associated oak box, also a leather shot flask (2). Condition Report: Barrels appear to have very shallow grooves but no twist. No proof marks. As mentioned in catalogue description, pistols are twenty bore. one in full working order the other firing from both full and half cock positions. Neither have much tension on main spring. Both have rear sight. Woodwork recently polished. Small patch of shallow pitting

W STEELE, MANCHESTER; a 19th century small bore side-by-side percussion cap pistol with 3 3/4" octagonal barrels, engraved lock and mounted on chequered walnut grip with steel furniture, pommel set with hinged patch box and integral hinged ramrod, overall length 22cm, in associated baize lined box with powder flask.Condition Report: Overall good condition, holds on half cock (although sits low in this position). Fires from full cock. Has corrosion around nipples, with further minor surface pitting throughout, chequered grips are dull finish with minor nicks.

A 1930s Art Deco silver plated flask with screw lid, and two similar sized tapered beakers, all interlock to create one unit, height 20cm.Condition Report: Lid completely seized onto body, heavily worn throughout. Outside of cup pitted and body of shaker heavily scratched (see additional images)

A 19th century copper & brass powder flask with embossed stylized shell design, the nozzle stamped G&JW Hawksley, 20cms high, est £25 - £40

A 19th century copper & brass powder flask with double sided embossed decoration, 19cms high and a small ditto shot flask with shell motif embossing, 12cms high (2). Est £40 - £60

A 19th century copper and brass powder flask of plain design, stamped Sykes & Co Patent (old solder repair to nozzle), 18.5cms high and a small ditto shot flask, with suspension ring, 15cms high (2). £35 - £45

An early 20th century copper & brass powder flask of plain design with single sided oval pictorial panel, stamped Dixon & Sons, made in England, 21cms high and a leather bodied ditto, stamped Sykes, extra 20.5 cms (2) est £30 - £50

A 19th century leather covered metal powder flask, with brass nozzle stamped G&JW Harksley with suspension ring, 20cms high and a metal bodied ditto, same maker, with nickel finish nozzle, 22cms high (2), est £35 - £45

A Continental silver-gilt mounted scent flask with embossed & engraved mounts, 12cms and two others with white-metal mounts (3), est £40 - £60

A Small Collection of Scientific Instruments, comprising of a 'weight of air' flask, a large pair of electrostatic discharge forks, a stonewhare salt glazed mercury bottle, a table bullseye condenser, a large Crookes tube with air valve and a Russian Geiger Gounter in a case(6)

Arnold & Sons veterinary instruments drench/ tin flask/container

Large ‘Golden Eagle’ (RDA 36) by Royal Doulton (approx 23cm high) with ‘Osprey’ Whyte & Mackay whisky flask, also by Doulton.

A terracotta glazed flask and cover in the form of an owl, H24cmThere is a visible crack through the brown inner glaze of the lid running up from the bottom edge, several other glazing cracks all visible, flask itself is in good condition just a couple of minor surface glazing chips

Lennard Stockley, Weymouth, a pottery owl flask and cover, having impressed and raised decoration, impressed mark to the base, H24cmGood overall condition, just with some light signs of wear

Embossed copper powder flask, 2 Pratt Ware polychrome pot lids, pewter mugs, and a fyd

A Chinese engraved patinated brass flask, mounted in lacquered glazed wall-hanging cabinet, height 59cm, a Chinese vase with enamelled decoration and 4 character markCabinet has various chips and abrasions around the edges otherwise good condition

A silver cased and cut glass hip flask, the bottom rim inscribed AJEM, retailed by A Barrett and Sons of Piccadilly London, hallmarks rubbed, London circa early 1900s, 16cm high.

Rare Star & Garter, Windsor miniature flagon, along with a Star & Garter glass spirit flask

Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin A Good Pair of Irish 34-Bore Back-action Saw Handled Percussion Back-action Duelling Pistols by Rigby, 1828. Rigby serial #6315 & 6316. With etched octagonal Damascus ‘fingerprint’ of barrels 8.1”, inscribed ‘Wm. & Jn. Rigby Dublin’, dovetailed fore-sights, 0.9” case-hardened breeches with 3 gold lines and platinum plugs, stamped with Irish census L-K 313 on underside. Breech tangs beautifully chisel engraved with scrolls and incorporate adjustable rear-sights. Case-hardened locks inscribed ‘Wm & Jn Rigby’ in classic scrollwork surrounded by foliate engraving, ‘saw-tooth’ border engraved locks and hammers (beautifully done), detente. Half stocked in walnut, saw handled, with chequered grips silver fore-ends. Chisel engraved steel butt-caps, border engraved spurred t/guard with trophy decoration, brass tipped ramrods. 15¼” overall. Both GWO. Retained in their brass bound blue velvet lined fitted mahogany case including lift out D-handle, the interior of the lid with an original illustrated maker's label. Accessories to include mallet, nipple key, oil bottle, powder flask, bullet mould, clearing/loading rod, cap tin, turn screw, cleaning brush, etc. Serials 6315 & 6316 Best saw-handled duelling pistols. Sold to Huff as per Rigby Catalogue. Ex. Douglas Burnell (‘Bunny’) Tubbs collection. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, colour plates.

George Turner of Dublin A Pair of Irish 22-Bore Target Pistols by G. Turner, Dublin, c.1812. Sighted 9.3” octagonal Damascus barrels of 0.590” bore, adjustable dovetailed foresights, signed ‘G. TURNER, DUBLIN’ on top of barrel and stamped with the Irish censuses DC6346 & DC6347, case-hardened 0.68” breeches with gold lined vent and 3 breech lines, the breech tang with adjustable rear-sight, chisel engraved with scrolls & trophy. The bevel edged stepped locks decorated with fern border, trophy, signed ‘TURNER’, starburst to rear steps, fern bordered ‘French’ flint-cocks, bolted safeties, gold lined rainproof pan and frizzen rollers. Saw-handled half-stocks in walnut with grooved top, silver fore-ends, chequered grips, flat steel fern bordered butt-caps with fern leaf decorations within, silver wedge plates, vacant silver escutcheons to the left, spurred t/guards with ornate pineapple finials and fern bordered bows and brass tipped ramrods (one with worm). 16” overall. Both GWO. In original brass mounted mahogany case with pull-up brass carry handle with owner’s name inscribed. Lined in green baize, accessories include clearing/loading rod, powder flask, balls, pincer mould, patches, pan brush & turn screw. Leslie Martin Additional Notes: This pair are an enigma, probably more due to the clients wishes than to George Turner's! Their build date has to be between 1810 & 1815 as: (1) 'French' cock only introduced c.1810. (2) Rounded lock plate rear only used c. 1815 on. But retro features are (1) high point chequering (out of style by 1805). (2) gold vent & lines (out of style by 1807). (3) silver fore-end (out of style, along with silver furniture, by 1800). Supporting the date: (1) 3 lines of breech decoration (although Fowler used this since 1800) (2) unlifted rainproof (& spoon shaped) gold lined pan. (3) c. 8 other pre-1800 dating 'duelling' factors. These have the feeling of 'jewellery'* as ordered by an English(?) client who specified safeties, gold vent & lines + silver fore-end, against the Irish trend at that time. Effectiveness (other than the contentious safety!!!!?) is not compromised; breech is Nock Patent, and locks detente. Lack of set trigger (in my opinion!) supports the effectiveness of no practical value with a heavy barrelled dueller. (Though interesting to note use of set trigger in perc 'duellers' late 1820s to c. 1840. But was this a recognition that these were now target pistols rather than duellers?) *But why blank escutcheon? W.L.M. 2/2/09 (2009). Bottom line/Conclusion confer date on 'New factors rather than old. Reason: the new can't pre-invent themselves, whereas the old guard could have dragged themselves on 5/10/maybe 15 years? [Was the change in Society following the Union an influencing factor - or did G.B. makers follow suit?]

Joseph Braddell of Belfast A Good Pair of Irish Cased Percussion Duelling Pistols by Joseph Braddell, Belfast. Octagonal Damascus twist barrels of 9½” 32-Bore (0.528” bores) inscribed ‘BELFAST’, 11-point shallow ridge rifling, 5/8" case-hardened patent breech with adjustable dovetailed rear-sights, platinum vents, scroll decorated breech tangs. Case-hardened locks signed ‘JOSEPH BRADDELL’ with engraved rope borders, scrolls and signs of original heat blue, engraved ‘dolphin’ hammers. Figured ½ stocks in walnut with chequered grips, flat ended, vacant silver escutcheons and horn fore-ends. Decorated scrolled steel t/guards, ramrod pipes and ebonised ramrods with worms. 16-3/4” overall. Both GWO. In original brass mounted mahogany case with vacant centre escutcheon, the interior of the lid with an original illustrated maker's label. Green baize lined complete with powder flask, wad cutter, pincer bullet mould, nipple key, cap tin, lead balls, patches, clearing/loading rod and oil bottle. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.14 & colour plates.

Robert McCormick of Belfast An Immaculate & Original Pair of Irish 34-Bore Duelling Pistols by McCormick, Belfast, 1793. NO.69. Inscribed ‘AD1793 No69’ to the undersides of the barrels. Sighted octagonal Damascus twist barrels of 10¼”, swamped, signed ‘Belfast’, with adjustable dovetailed fore & rear-sights, decorated inlaid gold line at breech, gold lined touchhole, beautifully chisel engraved breech tang. The deep bevel edged step locks decorated with foliage, with a central gold border engraved oval signed ‘McCormick’, stepped tail with trophy engraving, deeply chamfered swan-neck flint-cocks with borderline & foliage engravings, bolted safeties, gold lined waterproof pan and decorated roller frizzen. Figured ½ stocks with silver fore-ends, chequered grips, decorated but vacant shield escutcheons, border engraved silver wedge plates, deeply chiselled steel butt-caps, beautifully formed & decorated trigger bows pineapple finials, ramrod pipes and horn tipped ebonised ramrods. 15-3/4” overall. Original mahogany case with brass carry handle and oval plaque signed ‘Lieu. J.G. Ranken’. Lined in green baize with accessories including clearing/loading rod, powder flask, pincer mould and turn screw. Leslie Martin Additional Notes. My research so far on the original owner points to a George Ranken of Belfast who is described as an official serving in the East India Company (this reference was in connection with his marriage to a banker's daughter in Edinburgh in March 1799, three years after he purchased this pair.) His father appears to have been a Belfast banker, magistrate, and Commanding Officer (Captain) of the Belfast Yeomanry Infantry (1798) whose name also appears in connection with the Belfast Cavalry (1797). No doubt his son also participated (as a Lieutenant). Perhaps they were his originally? The Ranken's Belfast address was Richmond Lodge, Malone Road; schooling was at (Belfast) Royal Academy. Another branch of the family appears to have been Brewers in Belfast & Newtownards - doubtless a lucrative trade! There are those who question the rarity of these, but then they can't point to another Belfast made pair by McCormick in private hands, although they exist. (Viz Atkinson's book - attributed to Douglas Burnell (‘Bunny’) Tubbs & owned by Tubbs, which are in fact this pair, No.69), plus the silver mounted pair in Holland). There is a later Dublin made pair illustrated in one of Akehurst's books with a similar Chippendale case, so obviously McCormick went against convention and stayed with this uncommon style. Attractive and stronger. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, pages 37/39 colour plates.

Webb of Dublin A Cased Pair of Irish 16-Bore Percussion Pistols by Webb, Dublin. Sighted octagonal Damascus barrels of 6.8” (including 0.75” breech) leading to 12 facets, signed ‘Webb DUBLIN’ on the top flat, stamped with Irish censuses DU-374 & DU-375, border decorated case-hardened breeches and foliate & starburst decorated breech tangs. Flat locks with small rear steps, engraved with borderlines, scrolls & foliage, signed ‘Webb’, scroll engraved hammers with bolted safeties. Figured ¾ walnut stocks with part chequered ‘fishtail’ grips, ‘HMB’ inscribed on silver escutcheon with crest above, engraved steel t/guards, ramrod pipes and swivel ramrods. 12-3/4” overall. Both GWO. In fitted mahogany case with brass escutcheon inscribed ‘HMB’, lined with green baize, with cap tin, pincer bullet mould, clearing/loading rod, powder flask and patch box.

Mark & John Pattison of Dublin A Cased Pair Of 54-Bore Irish Pocket Pistols by Mark & Jn Pattison, Dublin, c.1835. Each with etched twist sighted 2” barrel inscribed 'Dublin', engraved case-hardened breech inlaid with two gold lines and incorporating the back-sight, engraved case-hardened side-hammer action decorated throughout with characteristic scrollwork, and signed on the left, 3 bents, slender walnut ‘fishtail’ butt cut with fine chequering, engraved t/guard, swivel ramrod retained by a blued spring clip, silver escutcheon inscribed with the owner's crest enclosed by the motto 'Fortis et Fidelis' above the initials 'E.S.M.', and engraved silver butt-cap. 6.7” overall. Both GWO. In their original fitted mahogany case lined in plum velvet, the lid with vacant brass escutcheon, complete with case-hardened bullet-mould, and copper flask. Mark and John Pattison are recorded at 17 Crampton Court, Dublin during the second quarter of the 19th century. See R. J. Garrett 2008, p.40. The crest is that of May of Ireland. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.227.

Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin A Cased Six-Shot 90-Bore Percussion Pepperbox Revolver by Wm & Jn Rigby, Dublin. Number 9331, the sixteenth revolver produced by Wm & Jn Rigby in 1844. 2.9” barrel cluster with foliate engraving at breeches, foliate scroll and border engraved frame with bar hammer and sliding safety, action profusely scroll engraved and inscribed ‘WM. & JN. RIGBY to left side and DUBLIN to right side in gothic script, chequered rounded walnut grip with vacant silver oval to heel of grip. 8¼” overall. GWO. In its green baize lined fitted mahogany case with maker's label and escutcheon to lid, containing Sykes copper three-way flask, mallet incorporating ramrod with integral worm and spare cleaning jag, nipple key, a 90-bore steel pincer bullet mould, brass six-cavity charger and a quantity of balls and patches. Steelwork detail sharp, now to a grey patina. Sold in 1844 to Sir R. Blosse for 12 Guineas. This appears to be Sir Robert Lynch-Blosse, 1825-1893, the 10th baronet family from Castlecarra & Moat, Co. Mayo. High Sheriff of Co. Mayo in 1847. Leslie Martin Notes: unusual, flattened body, unusual one-piece grip, slimmer flatter grip (& escutcheons) as no frame, speed/safety powder measure.

Gosset of Paris incorporating Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin An Unusual Cased Pair of French 40-Bore Percussion Target or Duelling Pistols with Spare Irish Barrels Of 40-Bore Signed Fni. Par Gosset A Paris, Circa 1840, The Spare Barrels by Wm. & Jn. Rigby, Dublin, Mid-19th Century. With slightly swamped re-browned twist octagonal sighted polygroove rifled barrels signed in gold on the three top flats at the breech and stamped with Irish censuses ‘DU-7801 & ‘DU-7802’ beyond, the breeches each stamped 'Lyonnet Fils' and 'A Ruban' beneath, case-hardened 0.8” breeches with gold lines and dots, foliate engraved tangs each incorporating a back-sight, detente flat locks each engraved with a flower-head and with a bird perched in a tree and a waterfowl by its nest respectively, foliate engraved hammers, figured half-stocks each carved with a shell on the fore-end, chequered butts each carved with a border of arches and foliage around the ovoidal pommels, steel mounts comprising shaped side-plates each engraved with two waterfowl, engraved ovoidal pommel-caps, spur t/guards each engraved with a bird on the bow, trigger-plates each with shaped foliate engraved finial, set triggers, and vacant gold escutcheons, St. Etienne proof. 16¼” overall. Both GWO. In contemporary brass-mounted mahogany case fitted and lined in blue velvet for the spare barrels each of browned twist octagonal sighted form, signed in gothic script along the top flat and stamped with the same Dublin registration marks, the breeches with gold lines, with accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask and brightly polished mainspring clamp, pincer mould, oil bottle, turn screw and cap box. The exterior of the lid with circular brass escutcheon centred on a circular folding brass carrying handle 9”. and 9.2”. barrels. Ex T. Norheim Collection. Leslie Martin Notes: Presumably these pistols were referred to by Rigby in his lecture to the Royal Dublin Society in 1838 when he spoke of making smoothbore barrels for French rifled pistols, see "Duelling Pistols" by Atkinson pp.101/2.

W. Cole of Belfast A Cased Pair of Irish 24-Bore Percussion Duelling/Target Pistols by W. Cole, Belfast. Sighted 9-3/8" octagonal Damascus twist barrels of .579" bores, with adjustable dovetailed rear & fore-sights, the later in pin form, individually marked D-N6433 & 4, inscribed 'Belfast', engraved case-hardened 11/16" breech with 2 platinum lines, platinum plug and scroll engraved breech tangs. Case-hardened back-action locks, engraved with borderline and scrolls, signed ‘W. Cole’, bevel edged ‘dolphin’ hammers with rope twist borders and scroll engravings, bolted safeties, détente and set triggers. Walnut saw-handled half stocks with horn fore-ends, chequered grips, white metal wedge plates, flat steel decorated butt-caps, decorated spurred steel t/guards, ramrod pipes and brass tipped ebonised ramrods with worms. 16½" overall. Both GWO. Original brass mounted mahogany case; central escutcheon is signed ‘O’B’. Green baize lined complete with cleaning/loading rod, cap tin, bullet mould, ornately decorated powder flask and oil bottle. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, colour plates.

Walsh of Dublin A Cased Pair of Irish 48-Bore Percussion Overcoat Pistols by Walsh, Dublin. Sighted 4" 'fingerprint' octagonal barrels, inscribed ‘DUBLIN’ and stamped with Irish censuses D-C 6661 & D-C 6662, dovetail fore-sight, with case-hardened 0.66” engraved breech with a single platinum line, decorated nipple housing and engraved breech tang with raised rear-sight. Back-action locks with chiselled border, engraved with scrolls, signed ‘WALSH’, the hammers scroll engraved. Half stocked in walnut with horn fore-ends and chequered ‘fishtail’ grips. Small vacant silver butt plates, engraved steel t/guards, ramrod pipes and brass tipped wooden ramrods. 9½” overall. GWO. In fitted mahogany case with vacant brass escutcheon on lid, lined in green baize, with accessories including nipple wrenches, powder flask, cap tin, oil bottle and later Canadian registration certificates from the first half of the 20th Century. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.265.

W & J Rigby of Dublin A Rare Irish 150-Bore Four-Barrelled Percussion Box lock Pistol Formed Entirely Of Steel By W. & J. Rigby, Dublin, c.1829-30, With turn-off barrels numbered from '5' to '8' respectively, one struck with Irish census number WX-5589', each barrel with 8 key slots (barrel 7 key interface has been stripped at muzzle), numbered breeches engraved with a band of foliage, engraved hammer with rotating nose, 3 bents, folding trigger, flat-sided butt signed 'W.&J.RIGBY' and inscribed 'DUBLIN' on a scroll on the respective sides and engraved with characteristic foliage, the pommel pierced to form a lanyard, and retaining traces of original blued finish (now oxidised). In an early brass bound veneered case lined with plum baize and complete with a contemporary brass flask. 6” overall. GWO, but trigger return spring broken or missing.

Robert McCormick of Dublin Cased Pair of Irish 38-Bore Flintlock Campaign Pistols by McCormick, Dublin, c.1796. Serial No. 91. Light brown octagonal 10” Damascus barrels with adjustable dovetailed foresights, marked ‘DUBLIN’ in sunken oval poincons, 2 band breech decorations with 2 gold bands, adjustable dovetailed rear-sight, gold lined vents and engraved breech tangs. Deep bevel edged locks with twin borderlines, signed ‘McCormick’, trophy decoration to the tail, bolted safeties, bevelled swan-neck flint-cock, decorated frizzen and frizzen roller. Figured walnut half stocks with white metal fore-ends, ornate tang surround, pineapple chequered grips cut for shoulder stocks with oval silver escutcheons to wrists. Decorated steel butt-caps, ornate steel pineapple finial t/guards with flags & trophies decorations. Presented in a mahogany case with hinge carry handle, partitioned & re-lined in green baize with vg 3-way flask, mallet, wad punch, rod & pincer mould. 15½” overall. Both GWO, a good example of these Irish pistols. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.205 & front cover.

Trulock & Son of Dublin A Cased Pair Of 60-Bore Overcoat Pistols by Trulock & Son, Dublin. Sighted 2.4” Damascus ‘fingerprint’ barrels inscribed ‘DUBLIN’, with 0.6” engraved case-hardened breeches and chisel engraved breech tangs. Case-hardened 3-bent back-action locks decorated with fern leaf border, scrolls & foliage within, signed ‘TRULOCK & SON’. The ‘dolphin’ hammers decorated with a single borderline with scrolls within. Figured ¾ stocks in walnut with part chequered ‘fishtail’ grips, silver escutcheons with entwined HR in script surmounted by stag's head on cross-hatched flattened base. Engraved steel t/guards, ramrod pipes and swivel ramrod. 7-3/4” overall. Both GWO. Fitted in original oak case line with green baize, with accessories including, powder flask, pincer mould, oil bottle, clearing/loading rod and lead balls. Minor marks to woodwork but mainly super crisp original condition. Mounts retain significant amount of original blue. Most varnish on stocks, faultless order.

Thomas Pattison & Co. of Dublin A Cased Pair of Irish 50-Bore Silver-Mounted Flintlock Travelling Pistols by Thomas Pattison & Co., Dublin, No. 62, Dated 1802. With 3½” octagonal sighted barrels (some rust patination) each fluted along the angles, serial numbered and dated beneath, and stamped with Irish census numbers D-L 2669 & D-L 2670 on the left side, 0.75” octagonal breeches each with rectangular gold-lined maker's stamp between gold lines, gold-lined touchholes (replaced), tangs each engraved with a Martial trophy and starburst. Signed border engraved detente locks (engraved swan-neck cocks replaced) each with bolted safety, rainproof pan with frizzen roller. Figured half-stocks, chequered rounded butts, mounts comprising butt-caps each engraved with a flowerhead, slender t/guards each with a pineapple finial and engraved with a Martial trophy on the bow, gold escutcheons inscribed with owner's initials, starburst engraved silver fore-end caps, silver under-rib and ramrod-pipes, and ramrods each with iron worm. Overall length 8¾”. Both GWO. In contemporary relined and refitted mahogany case with some accessories including embossed flask, pincer mould, and turn screw, the interior of the lid with an original illustrated maker's label. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.225.

Kavanagh of Dublin A Cased Pair of Early 19th Century 46-Bore Travelling Pistols by Kavanagh, Dublin. Sighted 2.85” barrels inscribed ‘DUBLIN’ to top flat, scroll engraved case-hardened 0.6” breeches with decorated platinum plugs, decorated breech tangs with sighting grooves. R-2179 & R-2180 struck under barrels. The case-hardened back-action 3 bents locks engraved with ‘wheat-ear’ borders, scrolls within and signed ‘KAVANAGH’. The hammers engraved with a borderline and scroll engraved (one hammer with crack at neck). Figured ¾ stocks with chequered ‘fishtail’ grips and iron furniture including decorated butt-cap, t/guard, ramrod pipes and swivel ramrods. 8.6” overall. Both GWO. Cased in green baize lined mahogany case (escutcheon missing from lid), accessories to include pincer bullet mould, cap tin, powder flask, turn screw and lead balls. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.323, colour plates & ramrodantiques.blogspot.com 8/7/2016.

W. Richards of London A Cased Pair of 15-Bore Percussion Officer’s Belt Pistols By W.Richards, London. The sighted 6” octagonal Damascus twist barrels (including 0.6” breeches) signed ‘W.RICHARDS LONDON’ on the top flat, scroll decorated case-hardened breeches with platinum plugs, deeply chiselled breech tangs with rear-sights. The flat locks engraved with two borderlines, scrolls within, signed ‘W. RICHARDS’, scroll engraved ‘dolphin’ hammers and bolted safeties. Walnut ¾ stocks with chequered grips, steel belt hooks to the left, vacant white metal escutcheons on wrists and WM wedge plates. Engraved iron t/guards, ramrod pipes and swivel ramrods. 12” overall. In a fitted oak case with green baize lining, with accessories including powder flask, bore brush, nipple key, worm, lead balls, wads, cap tin and an original Westley Richards cap bag with label.

Calderwood of Dublin A Rare Fine Quality Cased Pair of 25-Bore Irish Percussion Officer Pistols Circa by James Calderwood, Dublin, c.1840. The ovate 5.8” fingerprint barrels being acid etched in typical Irish manner, with concave sighting grooves inscribed ‘N th EARL STREET DUBLIN’, case-hardened 0.5” breeches and decorated tangs. Graceful 3-bent back-action locks with chiselled wheat-ear borders, foliage & scrolls within, signed ‘CALDERWOOD & SON’, and engraved together with the hammer with foliage etc. Walnut full stocks having chequered ‘fishtail’ grips, engraved t/guard and butt-caps and swivel ram rods. 12” overall. Both GWO. In their Mahogany case lined in green baize, the interior of the lid with an original illustrated maker's label. The outside lid with circular brass plaque inscribed ‘Presented to STEPHEN RAM Esq. of RAMSFORT Co. WEXFORD by Sir John Kingston James Bt. 19th. Dec.1841’. Accessories include a lozenge shaped powder flask, pincer mould, nipple key, clearing/loading rod, oil bottle and cap tin with caps.

John Manton of London A Cased Pair Of 36-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Pistols by John Manton & Son, London, 1816. With octagonal Damascus twist scratch rifled barrels of 9¼” inscribed ‘Dover Street London’ and stamped with Irish census WI 936 on top flat. Case-hardened breeches of 11/16” with single platinum line and embossed with recess signed ‘MANTON & SON, LONDON’, deeply chiselled breech tang with adjustable dovetailed rear-sight. Flat end lock plates decorated with fern leaf border, foliage, signed ‘Jn. Manton & Son’, scroll engraved ‘dolphin’ hammer, bolted safeties, and floral engraving to drum. Birds eye maple half stocks with horn fore-end (one lacking), white metal wedge plates, also struck with WI 936, chequered grips, silver escutcheon with Tighe Crest and motto. (Tighe, Woodstown, Co. Wicklow). Steel mounts including highly decorated t/guards with pineapple, the bow engraved with a Martial trophy, the central oval marked with Manton serial # 6135, horn tipped ramrods. 15½” overall. Both GWO. In original brass mounted mahogany case with flip up D-ring carry handle and crest of Tighe & ‘WFT’ inscribed on central brass plaque. The left-hand corner of the case has been blown by accidental discharge. Lined with green baize, the interior of the lid with an original illustrated maker's label, accessories include nipple key, turn screw, clearing/loading rod, powder flask, cap tin, lead bullets, an original flint-cock, and a wallet of spare flints. Daniel Tighe was born in 1796, fought at the battle of Waterloo and in 1825 married Hon Frances Crofton. They had five sons and six daughters. Their eldest son Frederick Edward Tighe inherited the Woodstock Estate, Kilkenny from his uncle (WFFT), married Lady Kathleen Ponsonby and left two sons, William Frederick & Edward Kenrick Tighe, who married Viola Smyth in 1894. Leslie Martin notes go on to question the fact that Woodstock Estate is in Kilkenny and Rosanna Estate is in Wicklow, WFT died in 1878, so how did the guns get a WI Irish Registration Number.

Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin An Irish Cased Percussion Sporting Rifle by Rigby, Dublin, c.1850 Rigby serial #7585. Supplied with two 31” barrels, each supplied with their own brass tipped ramrod; a 26-Bore rifled barrel and a 17-Bore smooth bore barrel. Beautiful Damascus proved octagonal break-off barrels signed ‘Wm. & Jn. Rigby, Dublin’ and stamped underneath with serial#; the 17-Bore with dovetailed bead fore-sight and flip-up rear-sights with ranges 50-100yds; the 26-Bore with dovetailed blade fore-sight and flip-up rear-sights with ranges 100-200yds. Both come with case-hardened breeches with 2 platinum lines and vent; scroll engraved breech tang. The back-action lock and hammer chisel engraved in typical Rigby manner, the lock-plate signed ‘Wm & Jn. Rigby’, with set trigger. The walnut stock (with working repair under breech), chequered wrist, horn fore-end, steel mounts including engraved butt-trap, butt-plate decorated at heel and stamped with Irish census S6354, engraved t/guard stamped with Rigby serial#, sling mounts, wedge plates and vacant escutcheon on wrist. In original brass bound mahogany case with fold down handle, vacant escutcheon; lined in green baize with original maker’s trade label on lid, comes with accessories including pincer moulds, powder flask, mallet, cleaning rods, nipple wrench, spring clamp and others, including original handwritten note from Rigby dated 10th August 1857 replying to a query over powder charges. GWO. #7585: Second best rifle purchased by J Wood in 1834. J Wood paid £15 15s 0.

LePage of Paris A Cased Pair of French 34-Bore Percussion Target or Duelling Pistols by LePage a Paris, c.1830. Serials #2027. With 8.7” octagonal sighted poly-groove rifled barrels individually numbered 1 & 2, matched with numbered breech tangs. Each barrel signed in gold with ‘LE PAGE ARQER DU ROI’ & ‘ET DE MGR LE DUC D’ORLEANS’, with two gold lines to rear, dovetailed fore-sight and gold decoration around the muzzles. The 1” case hardened breeches with sighting groove, the chisel engraved breech tangs with turn adjusted elevating rear sights. Case hardened back action locks engraved with borders and foliage, signed ‘LE PAGE A PARIS’ within scroll, with foliate engraved dolphin hammers and set triggers. Figured half-stocks each carved with a shell on the fore-end, finely chequered grips, each carved with a border of flower heads and foliage around the ebonised ovoidal pommels. Steel mounts comprising spur t/guards incorporating hunting scenes, one engraved with a wild cat, the other a wolf to the bows and highly decorated scroll engraved finials. 15-3/4” overall. Both GWO. In contemporary brass-bound flame mahogany fitted case. With accessories including brass-mounted horn powder-flask, case hardened pincer mould, oil bottle, turn screw, mallet, clearing & cleaning rods. Refer to CAAM Vol. XVI Issue 1. 2940 dated 1827, (these are 2027) so these are earlier, but can’t be before mid 20’s (B/A locks would make one date 1830’s/40’s!). Boutet had had his premises looted & destroyed by Prussians at the end of the war & never recovered, leaving the field to Le Page. Neville Whitley 19/02/09 

A Tibetan silver domed box and cover, chased with lotus, 5cm diam; a kohl flask; etc (6)

An Edwardian silver and hobnail-cut glass hip flask, hinged domed bayonet cover chased with scrolling foliage, stirrup cup to base with gilt interior, 14.5cm high, London 1904

A Victorian silver mounted clear glass moon shaped hip flask, domed screw-fitting cover, 11cm long, London 1876

An Elizabeth II silver pocket flask, engine turned, hinged bayonet cover, 10.5cm long, Birmingham 1962

A large George V silver curved rectangular hip flask, quite plain, hinged bayonet cover, engraved to verso, registered number 649007, 13.5cm high, Birmingham, 1915, approximately 179g

A Chinese moon flask, painted in tones of underglaze blue with a lady of the court and a young boy in a garden, 21cm high, four character mark, 19th century

CEDARWOOD STAVED TANKARD, mid-19th Century, possibly Dutch, with brass rim foot and shaped loop handle, with five bands of brass rope twist wire, 12cms H, copper powder flask embossed decoration of a setter, 20cms, and an oval copper snuff box, 7.5cms WProvenance: private collection Conwy

HALLMARKED SILVER & WHITE METAL ACCESSORIES comprising a silver capped with silver cup leather and glass hip flask, London 1907, maker Atkin Brothers, 13cms overall H, 7.5cms W, smaller metal mounted hipflask stamped under the cup 'REDGE', 8.5cms H, 5cms W, circular floral embossed pill box, Birmingham 1901, maker E S Barnsley & Co., 3.25cms diam., silver cheroot case, Birmingham, indistinct date stamp and makers mark, silver plated heart and floral embossed cigarette case, 8.75 x 6.5cms, and a modern First Impressions Art Nouveau metal mounted green glass scent bottle, 6.5cms H, 6cms approx. diam. (6)Provenance: private collection Denbighshire

MIXED COLLECTABLES GROUP to include a metal backed cut glass mirror display stand on three ball feet, 25.5cms, gold plated hardstone set swivel fob, small circular hip flask in white metal, 5cms diam., 2 x vintage pocket knives ETCProvenance: private collection Conwy

A George VI silver hip flask, W & G Neal, London 1904, of rounded rectangular form, hinged bayonet lid, engraved A.C.E May 1946 and 'Top Secret' below, 11.5cm high, 6.5cm wide, 100grams.