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Click here to subscribe** AN ITALIAN MUSKETEER`S POWDER-FLASK, EARLY 17TH CENTURY with wooden body applied with a large iron plaque front and back, the former with a central rosette and the latter with a belt hook, fitted with tapering nozzle with spring cut-off, and four rings for suspension (worn) 24 cm; 9 1/2 in high
** AN EAST EUROPEAN STAGHORN POWDER-FLASK, CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS, 17TH CENTURY of characteristic bifurcated form, the inner face left natural, the outer carved and engraved with geometric patterns (worn), fitted with two staghorn caps, engraved brass cap, two loops for suspension, together with a leather belt, 17th/18th Century, studded with numerous shaped previously gilt plaques (now in three pieces) the flask: 18 cm; 7 1/8 in high
A GERMAN SILVER-MOUNTED HORN FLASK BY G. & J. W. HAWKSLEY, SHEFFIELD, MID-19TH CENTURY with curved body of polished stained horn, German silver mounts comprising basal cap and graduated nozzle with spring cut off, with much original finish, and complete with a green silk suspension cord 16.5 cm; 6 1/2 in
** AN ITALIAN POWDER-FLASK FORMED ENTIRELY OF STEEL, LAST QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BRESCIA with tapering body of D-section, elaborately fluted outer face enriched with very narrow engraved panels and beadwork, engraved with scrollwork on the inner face and the base, fitted with belt hook, four suspension loops, moulded nozzle hinged at the base for refilling, decorated en suite with the body and with spring cut-off (one screw missing, areas of pitting) 18.5 cm; 7 ¼ in high
** AN ENGLISH LEATHER SHOT-FLASK, A COPPER THREE-WAY FLASK FOR A FLINTLOCK PISTOL AND A COPPER POWDER-FLASK, 19TH CENTURY the first with leather bag-shaped body and graduated nozzle; the second with copper body and brass mounts, the third embossed with small stars and circles, and fitted with spring cut-off (seam split, incomplete) the first: 24 cm; 9 1/2in (3)
AN AUSTRIAN LARGE COMBINED POWDER-FLASK AND WHEEL-LOCK SPANNER, CIRCA 1730 of green-stained flattened cow horn, fitted on the outer face with an iron bracket incorporating a wheel-lock spanner of three apertures, with foliate terminal, iron basal cap and carved nozzle (suspension removed leaving a small hole, stopper missing) 44.5 cm; 17 1/2in overall
A CASED PAIR OF .450 CALIBRE PERCUSSION RIFLED TARGET PISTOLS BY SCHNEEVOIGT IN LAHR, CIRCA 1850 with octagonal blued sighted barrels signed in gold script within an elaborate gold framework, engraved case-hardened breeches decorated with scrollwork and inlaid with gold lines, engraved percussion bolsters fitted with blued nipples, engraved case-hardened breech tangs decorated en suite fitted with blued adjustable back-sights and numbered `1` and `2` in gold respectively, scroll-engraved case-hardened stepped locks signed in gold script (one lock inoperative and with small dents on the lock plate), blued set triggers, highly figured maple half-stocks (one with a hairline crack through), finely fluted butts with a carved moulding on each side, engraved blued steel mounts comprising spurred trigger-guards with shaped finials, butt-caps and fore-end caps, blued trigger plates, silver barrel bolt escutcheons (one bolt replaced), no provision for ramrods, and with almost all their original finish throughout: in original mahogany case lined in blue velvet (faded, one compartment lid missing, lock catch missing, small chips and cracks), the lid with brass escutcheon engraved with the owner`s coat-of-arms, complete with a full compliment of accessories including bullet mould and wad-cutter of burnished steel, copper powder-flask with brass mounts (loose), turn-screw, nipple-wrench, ivory mallet 25.2 cm 10 in barrels Heinrich Björn Christophe Schneevoigt is recorded in Schleswig, Schleswig-Holstein and Lahr, Baden circa 1818-78. He is recorded as journeyman in the former in 1822. His father, Otto Heinrich, was gunmaker to the Danish Lifeguard Dragoons, circa 1800.
A 15 BORE PERCUSSION GUN, MID-19TH CENTURY; A .750 PERCUSSION MUSKET, DATED 1864; TWO FURTHER PERCUSSION PISTOLS AND A POWDER-FLASK the first from a military musket, with two-stage barrel struck with Birmingham proof marks, plain lock (hammer missing), walnut half-stock (the butt chipped), iron mounts of regulation type (the iron parts pitted), and white metal fore-end cap; the second of regulation type, with dated lock stamped with Enfield arsenal inscription, and brass mounts (stock cut down, extensively worn); the third probably for export to India, with brass mounts (swivel ramrod missing, worn); the fourth a Continental pocket pistol (hammer chipped, worn); and the flask embossed with a trophy of arms the first: 84 cm; 33 in barrel (5)
A 32 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY WOGDON, CIRCA 1790 with octagonal sighted barrel signed in gold block capitals (pitted), gold lined vent, engraved with a band of beadwork at the breech, engraved tang incorporating the back-sight, signed stepped bolted lock (steel relined), set trigger, full stock (fore-end shortened, chips), steel mounts, silver escutcheon opposite the lock engraved with the owner`s initials `RM`, and later ramrod; together with an embossed copper flask, a leather shot flask and a measure (incomplete) the first: 26.3 cm; 10 in barrel (4)
A MINIATURE SILVER AND ENAMEL BROOCH, maker Charles Horner, Chester mark, indistinct, early 20th century, of shaped open form, the central oval panel depicting a pink rose on a black ground, 1" long, together with an unmarked and untested pear shaped miniature scent flask with foliate engraving, 1 1/4" high (2)
A LATE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE PORCELAIN MOON FLASK SHAPED VASE WITH SHORT CYLINDRICAL NECK AND LIZARD HANDLES, painted in underglaze blue with opposing panels of combating figures on horseback enclosed by borders of foliated scroll work, and stylized flower heads, 12 3/4" (32.5cm) high (somewhat misshapen in the firing)
A group of early 19th Century scent bottles and boxes including a teardrop cut crystal Victorian scent bottle with white metal lid and original stopper. A Georgian flattened lozenge shape scent bottle with faceted edges and gold coloured lid. m A mottled blue stone lozenge shape snuff box with metal mounts. A circular glass moon flask scent bottle with gilt mesh mounts. An unusual Georgian blue glass scent bottle with silver coloured top and original glass stopper, the flat side containing a compartment with hinged lid and swagged engraving, the lid with inlaid tortoiseshell backing, the reverse flat side with enamelled plaque with obscured motto, bordered with edges of cut and chased silver and hand painted flowers
Small mid-eighteenth century Continental flintlock pistol, gently flared barrel with traces of gold inlay, full walnut stock carved at the tang, steel furniture with spurred pommel, replacement ramrod, side plate signed - Berarov (circa 1760), in an associated fitted rosewood case with brass inlay and engraved escutcheon, containing a quantity of lead balls and flints and a copper powder flask, 18cm overall length
Victorian six-shot pepperbox revolver with engraved action and trigger guard, chequered walnut grip with inlaid white metal escutcheon, tang signed - Blanch & Son, London (circa 1840), in an associated fitted mahogany case with powder flask, bullet mould, measure, oil bottle, box of percussion caps and quantity of lead balls, 23cm overall length
a PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY FACON DE VENISE HANDKERCHIEF BOWLS AND STANDS, decorated with alternating green and latticino bands, the stands 17.5cm diameter; together with a late Victorian brown and yellow mottled glass globular scent flask, twin loop handles, brass mount and hinged cover, 11.5cm high (3)
A GEORGE V SILVER AND BLUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL MOUNTED ROCK CRYSTAL ENGRAVED GLASS SCENT BOTTLE in the form of a moon flask, engraved to either side with a basket of flowers suspended from ribbons, 23cm h, by The Northern Goldsmiths Co, Birmingham 1930 and 31 ++In fine condition with silvered paper label `Foreign Crystal, English Mounted)
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