An early Victorian silver flask and fitted cup, by John Tongue, the engraved feather plume patterning over a Scottish belted clan crest of boars head erased and Latin motto "Domat Omnia Virtus" (Virtue Overcomes All), Birmingham 1847 (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: This lot is in generally very good condition. The lid is crisp and clean and screws on as it should. The upper part of the body is in generally good condition. There is a trace of an old solder repair across one shoulder down the seam, this is minor. The covered base is in good order. The detachable base cover is also in good condition with an old repair of approximately 1 inch at the base seam, again this is minor.
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A FINE GERMAN ROOTWOOD POWDER-FLASK AND SHOULDER-STRAP WITH FIRE-GILT BRASS MOUNTS, CIRCA 1650 with large circular turned rootwood body formed in two halves, bound by a plain gilt-brass band with rectangular foot, the outer face fitted with a convex roundel engraved with the owner`s quartered arms and coronet, fitted with moulded nozzle closed by a pivoted spring-cap, the latter formed with a straight flat neck pierced with tiered opposing C-scrolls, and with a pair of rings for suspension: on a period shoulder-strap formed of three sections of red morocco leather, now much darkened, bordered with patterned gilt wire, the ends fitted with two pairs of gilt-brass tongues engraved with scrolling leaves on a pounced ground, the lower tongues with suspension rings, and with a pair of gilt-brass buckles and a single loop each cast with an indented moulded pattern Height 20.3 cm; 8 in The construction of the neck of the nozzle-cap matches that of the cocks of some flintlock firearms of the period.
A LARGE LEATHER POWDER-FLASK, CIRCA 1770-80 of bottle-shaped form, the inner face flattened, the seam incorporating four loops for suspension, the base impressed `4`, fitted with copper nozzle with threaded top, and the latter with hinged locking catch 32 cm; 12 3/8 in high See Neal and Back 1980, p. 20, no. 34.
THE CASED 54 BORE TRANTERS PATENT THIRD MODEL DOUBLE TRIGGER FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER OF CAPTAIN B. VANDELEUR, 5TH LANCERS, RETAILED BY GEORGE WILLIAM BALES, CORNHILL IPSWICH AND 150 HIGH STREET COLCHESTER, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, NO. 16263T, CIRCA 1860 with blued octagonal sighted barrel engraved with scrollwork at the breech, scroll-engraved numbered blued frame, fitted with engraved patent rammer on the left, plain cylinder, patent trigger, chequered butt, engraved steel butt-cap, silver escutcheon engraved with the owner`s crest above his initials `B.V`, and some original finish: in original fitted mahogany case lined in green baize, the lid with engraved brass escutcheon on the outside with the owner`s crest and name, the interior with retailer`s label, and complete with accessories including brass powder-flask by James Dixon & Sons, patent bullet mould, turn screw and nipple wrench 15.5 cm; 6 1/8 in barrel Literature Wolfgang Berk, William Tranter, 2008, p. 58. Captain Boyle Vandeleur of Kilrush, County Clare, was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the 5th Irish Lancers, 26th July 1881. George William Bales is recorded at 15 Cornhill, Ipswich and 150 High Street, Colchester, circa 1845-78 and 1850-70 respectively.
A CASED PAIR OF 140 BORE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLS BY VENABLES, OXFORD, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1850 with turn-off barrels, scroll-engraved box-lock actions signed on the tangs, folding triggers, finely chequered walnut butts, and vacant German silver escutcheons, in a later fitted case lined in plum fabric, with later bullet mould and flask 3.5 cm; 1 3/8 in barrels John Venables is recorded in Oxford from 1846.
Roman Glass Flask with Flared Rim4th century AD. A round-bottomed flask with deep shoulder, low neck and flared rim; iridescent surface. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 352. 32 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.
Byzantine Lead Pilgrim`s Flask15th-16th century AD. A discoid miniature flask with coiled wire and loop to the spout, pelletted borders to each face and central collet, band of high-relief trefoil motifs. 16 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Pre-Columbian Proto-Nazca Ceramic Figural Vessel200 BC-200 AD. A bulbous burnished flask with tapered spout, strap handle and male head with applied browband and facial features. 486 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of a lady by descent; acquired by the vendor`s father in the 1960s. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Silver and silver mounted wares, comprising; a pair of small salts, two oval hairbrushes, a lady's hairbrush, with a matching clothes brush, London 1915, a rectangular cigarette case and a rush woven spirit flask, London 1902, also plated wares, comprising; two bread or cake baskets, with swingover handles, a fiddle pattern soup ladle, an Old English pattern soup ladle and a pair of fish servers.
Silver, comprising; a napkin ring, a christening mug, a bangle and a baby's pusher, combined weight 126 gms, two Oriental teaspoons, each detailed Hong Kong Silver and plated wares, comprising; a rectangular lidded entree dish, with a detachable handle, a circular cake basket, with a swingover handle, a hot water jug, a twin handed sugar bowl, with a matching milk jug, two sauceboats, a spirit flask and five further items.
A quantity of cameras and accessories, to include Canon AL-1 QF with Canon FD 50mm lens, Voighander Bessamatic with 1:2.8/50 lens, a quantity of other cameras for Kodax, Zeiss Gena, a small quantity of other lenses, other cameras for Konica, etc, (a quantity) and a leather and chrome hip flask, 11cm high.
Silver and silver mounted wares, comprising; a pair of small salts, two oval hairbrushes, a lady's hairbrush, with a matching clothes brush, London 1915, a rectangular cigarette case and a rush woven spirit flask, London 1902, also plated wares, comprising; two bread or cake baskets, with swingover handles, a fiddle pattern soup ladle, an Old English pattern soup ladle and a pair of fish servers.
Silver, comprising; a napkin ring, a christening mug, a bangle and a baby's pusher, combined weight 126 gms, two Oriental teaspoons, each detailed Hong Kong Silver and plated wares, comprising; a rectangular lidded entree dish, with a detachable handle, a circular cake basket, with a swingover handle, a hot water jug, a twin handed sugar bowl, with a matching milk jug, two sauceboats, a spirit flask and five further items.
Mixed jewellery and silver, to include, Victorian silver flask, Birmingham 1892, sterling silver bangle in the form of a belt buckle, seven various 9 carat gold rings, 14 carat gold ring, three various 9 carat gold ladies wriswatches, 9 carat gold bar brooch, 9 carat gold mounted pendant, modern silver dish etc., (qty)
A collection of glassware to include nine cranberry goblets with clear stem, a Bohemian liqueur set in red and clear, engraved to reveal stag, decanter and grape and vine glasses. Also included in lot a set of eleven engraved and gilded ice plates and gilded ice plates and a set of twelve gilt edged frosted glass plates, an engraved Bohemian glass with German views and a small flask. (Qty)
A collection of glassware to include nine cranberry goblets with clear stem, a Bohemian liqueur set in red and clear, engraved to reveal stag, decanter and grape and vine glasses. Also included in lot a set of eleven engraved and gilded ice plates and gilded ice plates and a set of twelve gilt edged frosted glass plates, an engraved Bohemian glass with German views and a small flask. (Qty)
BENTLEY MOTORS; A FINE 3/32 PINT PLATED GLASS BRANDY FLASK with silver plated shield base, stamped EPBM, leather covered top half and silver plated screw top, 11.5cm high, together with a stainless steel brandy flask applied with an enamelled MG car badge and a desk top onyx pen holder with Ford badge (3)
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