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Click here to subscribeIndian/Burmese silver: a small bowl with swing handle; a small jug; a stoppered bottle; a small bottle and cover; a small tot cup; a small plain spirit flask 10.7cms long; and a small figural vase (loaded); together with a plated spirit flask; seven mounted horn napkin rings (numbered); and a pair of mounted horn salt spoons; 17oz. weighable silver. (lot)
A late 19th/early 20th Century French gilt-metal tea equipage, in a fitted leather travelling case with two doors (and an outer canvas cover), containing a kettle, a teapot, a pair of sugar tongs, a sugar bowl, a flask, a folding stand with a spirit burner, and two Tog-Le-Rosey porcelain cups and saucers, by Maison Maquet of Nice and Paris, C1900, the case measuring 29.4cms long, the teapot 8.2cms high.
Edwardian picnic set by J C Vickery, partially complete, containing two rattan-covered green glass bottles, enamel and chrome containers, enamelled plates, and cutlery for four, stamped JC Vickery Regent Street, width 42cm; and another similar compact picnic set with chrome kettle and burner, box, flask, rattan covered clear glass bottle, with a fall-front, width 28cm (both with mould growth).Qty: 2
A CASED 120-BORE BEAUMONT ADAMS DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER RETAILED BY D. EGG, CIRCA 1858, serial no. 22992R, with 4 1/2in. London proofed octagonal barrel with dovetailed blade front-sight, the top strap bearing the retailers name 'D. EGG, 4 PALL MALL LONDON', Kerr's patent loading lever on the left, borderline engraved frame fitted with bolt safety and engraved 'B7344, / ADAMS PATENT NO 22992' (Beaumont revolver no. 7344, Adams patent use number 22,992), five shot cylinder also bearing the Adams patent number '22992R', one piece chequered walnut grips with domed oval butt-cap, retaining much original charcoal blue finish, contained in its green baize lined and partitioned mahogany case, accessories include a correct Hawksley copper bodied pistol flask, and correct double cavity mould stamped 'ADAMS LONDON / 120'.
A CASED 54-BORE TRANTER THIRD MODEL DOUBLE TRIGGER PERCUSSION REVOLVER RETAILED BY B. COGSWELL, CIRCA 1858, serial no. 7716T, with 6in. octagonal sighted barrel, the top strap engraved 'B. COGSWELL 224 STRAND LONDON', fitted with Tranters third model loading lever, foliate and borderline engraved frame also marked 'NO 7716T', five shot cylinder with roped band decoration, one piece chequered walnut grip (chequering worn), some finish in protected areas, contained in its correct green baize lined and partitioned mahogany case, the lid escutcheon engraved 'M. LLOYD FERRAR' over the family crest of a Dexter Arm Embowed in Scale Armour Arg., the hand bare grasping a broken sword, over the motto 'FERRE VA FERME' over the initials 'B.C.L' ? dated 1862, accessories include a correct Tranter double cavity mould, a copper bodied pistol flask by Dixon, pewter oil bottle, cleaning rod, a labelled tin for Tranter's Patent Lubricated bullets and a cap tin, the case externally in good, condition, partitions solid, lining slightly dirty.
A CASED 54-BORE PERCUSSION ADAMS REVOLVER RETAILED BY BRADDELL, serial no. 60460P, FOR RESTORATION, late example circa 1865-70, with blued octagonal 6in. barrel, the borderline engraved top-strap signed 'J. BRADDELL & SON BELFAST', plain five shot cylinder, borderline engraved solid frame, double action mechanism (frozen, hammer broken off but present), chequered walnut semi saw-handled grip and Kerr rammer (frozen), much original finish below extensive and heavy surface rusting, complete in its retailer's oak casing lined and compartmented in blue baize (mothing, rust and mildew staining, damage to some compartments) and together with a flask, nipple key, cap tin, bone nipple pot, oil bottle, mould and loading rod, the revolver and all contents appearing to have been very little used before the onset of corrosion..
A CASED 32-BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL BY HENRY GURNEY, CIRCA 1850, no visible serial number, with 5 1/2in. octagonal barrel rifled with four grooves, the top flat engraved 'H. GURNEY, LONDON', with under-rib and stirrup rammer, foliate engraved boxlock action with bun-nut retained side-hammer engraved to match, one piece chequered walnut bag shaped grips with oval vacant escutcheon, the action at fault, contained in a green baize lined and partitioned oak case, the lid with trade label declaring 'HENRY GURNEY / GUNSMITH / 140 ALDGATE STREET LONDON / MAKERS OF FINEST QUALITY OFFICERS PISTOLS', accessories include pincer mould, copper bodied flask, nipple key, powder measure and pewter oil bottle.
A FINE CASED 20-BORE TUBELOCK DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN BY JOSEPH MANTON, LONDON, serial no. 8201, for 1817, possibly built as a pellet lock and converted by the makers to tubelock, with browned twist 30 1/4in. barrels with Charles Lancaster maker's mark, the raised top-rib signed 'JOSEPH MANTON HANOVER SQUARE LONDON' (refreshed), patent breeches with platinum lined offset touch-holes and platinum maker's poincons marked 'JOSEPH MANTON PATENT' together with a crown, top-tang with acanthus scroll engraving, flat bar-action locks with feathered scroll engraving and serpentine birds heads to the front of bars, hinged and rollered tube-clamps (one external bridle cracked) and signed below the tension springs 'JOSEPH MANTON PATENT', engraved slab-sided hammers with knife-edge noses, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture and complete with its makers walnut storage case lined and compartmented in green baize, the locks stored on a platform at one end and complete with an Irish form shot bandolier, a good leather covered flask by James Dixon, two Eley Bros. wire cartridges and other sundry accessories.
A .44 COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH LATER CASE AND SHOULDER-STOCK, CIRCA 1861, serial no. 14576, with round 8in. barrel signed 'ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW YORK U. S. AMERICA', stepped cylinder (traces of roll engraved scene), open iron four-screw frame marked 'COLT'S PATENT', iron back-strap, brass front-strap and guard, smooth walnut grip with martial cartouche (faint), the whole with a faded refinish and together with a later wood case lined and compartmented in blue baize and containing a reproduction flask and brass mounted shoulder-stock, along with an original iron bullet mould for this model, a nickel-plated oil-bottle and a period cap tin.
A GOOD CASED .31 COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER, CIRCA 1854, serial no. 2942, with 5in. blued octagonal barrel, the top-flat stamped in two lines within brackets 'ADDRESS COL COLT, LONDON' and retaining virtually all its original blued finish, five-shot cylinder roll engraved with a stagecoach hold-up scene, (finish lost) London proofs, open colour hardened iron frame marked 'COLT'S PATENT' and retaining a strong amount of colour, iron grip-straps and trigger-guard (finish faded), smooth walnut flared grip (small loss to left heel) and colour hardened under-barrel rammer, 10 1/2in. overall, complete with its American style walnut case with radiused edges, lined and compartmented in red velvet and retaining an original parchment instruction label inside lid, the tray also complete with an original James Dixon flask, Colt cleaning rod, signed double cavity iron bullet-mould and 'L' shaped nipple-key, brass escutcheons to lid and lock, the lock also retaining the original key.
A CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS BY BLANCH, LONDON, no visible serial numbers, circa 1800 with later conversion to percussion, 9 1/2in. octagonal damascus barrels signed on the top-flat in script 'LONDON', dove-tailed white-metal fore-sights, engraved bands and gold lines at breech, platinum vented plugs, engraved top-tang with moulded standing notch, slightly curved bevel-edged engraved locks with stepped tails, one signed 'J. BLANCH', the other engraved over, engraved dolphin-headed hammers with sliding safes behind, walnut half-stocks with chequered flat-based grips, the pommels inset with engraved oval caps, spurred trigger guard bows, single set triggers, tool-ended ramrods, later applied belt-hooks with engraved mounts, white metal fore-end caps and single oval escutcheoned barrel wedges both pistols with traces only of finish and complete with their makers walnut storage case, lined and compartmented in coarse green baize and together with their original three-way flask, a mould, a nipple-key, cap-tin and loading rod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A CASED 12-BORE SINGLE BARREL PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY WILLIAM POWELL, CIRCA 1850, serial no. 1343, with 28 1/2in. three stage rebrowned barrel, bead sight at muzzle, engraved with makers name at breech 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON' and a platinum line, the nipple bolster fitted with a platinum vent plug, the fixed breech decorated with good quality foliate scroll work, borderline engraved lock with some panels of foliate scroll engraving and 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON', the cock engraved to match, figured walnut half-stock with chequered wrist and fore-end and a vacant silver escutcheon on wrist, iron mounts include butt-cap with a long tang, trigger-guard with pineapple finial and horn nose-cap, in its original burgundy coloured velvet lined and partitioned brass bound mahogany case with later William Powell & Son trade label, accessories include a leather shot flask, three piece cleaning rod, turnscrew, nipple key, two small powder measures and a tin of cleaning implements, included in the case is an old address or shipping label with the following 'C. J. E. BROUGHTON ESQ, WORTLY NEAR SHEFFIELD / VIA CREWE / FROM STAUDOU BRIDGE 31/12/89' possible the details of a previous owner. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A CASED 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN WITH GRIP-SAFE, SIGNED JOSEPH LANG, serial no. 1401, circa 1850, with twist 29 3/4in. barrels, the top-rib signed 'JOSEPH LANG, 22 COCKSPUR STREET, LONDON', traces of colour to the moulded breeches, vented platinum plugs, fully engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'JOSEPH LANG', dolphin headed hammers, chequered walnut half-stock with engraved iron furniture, grip-safe to the lower tang also marked 'SAFETY No. 1401', complete with a period oak storage-case, relined and compartmented in green baize and including a Snider flask and a leather shot-flask plus other sundry accessories.
A CASED .36 DELUXE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER, CIRCA 1863, serial no. 22556, with round silver-plated 5 1/2in. barrel signed 'ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA', engraved band and scrolls at muzzle, the first three fifths of the barrel and side-cheeks engraved with open American scrolls with a circle-punched background, stepped and fluted cylinder (traces of gilding), the scroll engraving repeated over each chamber and around the rear-end of cylinder, silver-plated scroll engraved open frame, engraved and gilt-washed hammer, partially engraved silver-plated grip-straps and trigger guard, gilt-washed trigger-blade and creeping rammer (faded), grips absent, complete with an American market Colt-style wood case (possibly later) and including a fine Dixon flask, an unopened box of 'Colt's Patent' combustible wire cartridges, and unsigned snail capper, iron 'Colt Patent' bullet mould, a tin of eley caps, an oil bottle and later nipple key.
A GOOD CASED .38 BAR-HAMMER PEPPERBOX PERCUSSION REVOLVER RETAILED BY HAMBLING OF TOTNESS, CIRCA 1845, no visible serial number, with 3in. Birmingham proofed barrel cluster with strong traces of original finish, round bodied action in German silver, both side panels, backstrap and flat butt-plate with scroll engraving, self cocking action with bar-hammer engraved to match, iron trigger-guard with foliate engraved bow, two piece finely chequered walnut grips, contained in its original green baize lined and partitioned mahogany case, the lid with the retailers trade label of William Hambling, accessories include a three way flask, pincer mould, turnscrew (nipple pricker missing), tin of Eley percussion caps and a rare Horsley and Coopers Patent six shot ball dispenser No 759.
A GOOD CASED PAIR OF PERCUSSION .700 OFFICER'S PISTOLS BY LING, LONDON, no visible serial numbers, circa 1855, with blued unsigned octagonal 6 1/4in. barrels, bead fore-sights, colour hardened breech-blocks (faded) with platinum lines, acanthus and scroll engraved top-tangs, shallow fenced snails, border and foliate engraved curved back-action locks signed 'WM. LING', walnut full-stocks with chequered bag-shaped butts, captive stirrup rammers and complete with their original fitted walnut case, lined and compartmented in green baize, parchment trade label with indented corners for 'William Ling, 61 Jermyn Street, London' and containing a period loading rod and ball mould together with a period but incorrect flask, caps and a later glass oil bottle.
A CASED .451 PERCUSSION BEST-QUALITY MATCH RIFLE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES BY ALEX'R HENRY, EDINBURGH, serial no. 657, for 1861, with 33in. browned octagonal barrel (finish thinned and with some shallow pitting), incorporating Henry patent rifling, patent no. 2802 of 15th November 1860, use no. 238, the top-flat signed 'PATENT NO. 238, GAUGE .451 ALEX'R HENRY 8 SOUTH ST, ANDREW ST EDINBURGH' and fitted with a Henry Patent front tunnel-sight with platinum register lines to the dove-tailed foot, Henry patent adjustable rear-sight, engraved bands and scrolls to the colour-hardened breech-block, the top-flat further engraved with a tiger's head, platinum plug, fully scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action colour-hardened lock signed below the hammer 'ALEXR HENRY', the lock further engraved with a running stag and a prowling tiger, sliding safe forwards of the scroll engraved dolphin headed 'C' shaped hammer, chequered pistol-grip walnut half-stock with border and scroll engraved patch-box fitted to the right side of the butt, the lid further engraved with a prowling lion, engraved iron heel-plate, the long top-spur featuring an engraving of a walking lioness, engraved trigger-guard bow, fully scroll engraved iron pistol grip cap with central trap and engraved barrel key escutcheons (some cleaning and frosting to all furniture), gold shield-shaped vacant escutcheon to wrist, chequered trigger-blade, horn fore-end tip and under-barrel brass-mounted ebony ramrod; together with its manufacturers oak storage case compartmented and lined in pale brown embossed leatherette and containing a full complement of accessories including the bullet mould, leather covered Alexander Henry Patent powder flask, nickel-silver Sykes snail capper, nickel patch tin, a pair of turn-screws, dismountable colour-hardened nipple key and a pair of cleaners, brass loading rod and funnel, wad-punch, oil bottle, ebony patch pots and further pots for caps and nipples, original leather sling and other sundry accessories, the whole retaining much finish and colour throughout except where noted, the inside of lid with indented cornered parchment Alexander Henry trade-label.
A CASED PAIR OF FLINTLOCK .600 OFFICER'S PISTOLS BY JEFFERY, LYMINGTON, CIRCA 1810, no visible serial numbers, 7 1/4in. octagonal twist-iron barrels, the top-flats signed 'LYMINGTON' (rubbed), bead fore-sights, standing notch rear-sights to the engraved top-tangs, bevel edged locks signed 'JEFFERY' in script below the rainproof pans and with stepped and engraved tails, sliding safes behind the swan necked cocks, rollers to the frizzen springs, walnut full-stocks with chequered bag-shaped butts, iron furniture and worm-tipped wood ramrods, in a walnut case relined and recompartmented for these pistols, together with a period powder flask, rammer, scissors ball-mould and other sundry accessories.
A CASED 54-BORE ADAMS MODEL 1851 PERCUSSION SELF COCKING REVOLVER, CIRCA 1853, serial no. 10915R, with 6in. London proofed octagonal barrel, the top flat inscribed with the makers legend 'DEANE ADAMS & DEAN 30 KING WILLIAM ST. LONDON BRIDGE', borderline and foliate engraved frame, also marked 'ADAMS PATENT NO 10,915R', five shot cylinder with decorated leading edge, one piece chequered walnut grips terminating with a domed butt-cap with trap, retaining much original finish, faded and stained in areas, replacement foresight and hammer safety spring, contained in a correct green baize lined and partitioned mahogany case with a Wilkinson & Son trade label in the lid, accessories include copper bodied flask by Hawksley, a correct 54 bore double cavity mould stamped with the Adams registered design emblem, ebony handled nipple key, cleaning rod, pewter oil bottle and cap tin, the case with solid partitions and good lining.
A CASED 80-BORE TRANTER THIRD MODEL DOUBLE TRIGGER PERCUSSION REVOLVER, CIRCA 1860, serial no. 21375T, with 4in. octagonal barrel, dovetailed blade front-sight, the muzzle with engraved decoration, five shot Birmingham proofed cylinder with engraved rope band decoration to front edge, foliate engraved frame marked 'No 21,375T', the left side with Tranters patent permanently attached rammer, one piece chequered walnut grips with stepped and engraved oval butt-cap, in its correct green baize lined and partitioned oak case, the lid with inset brass escutcheon with a knurled raised edge, accessories include a double cavity mould stamped 'TRANTER'S PATENT', copper bodied flask, nipple key and turn-screw, (modern replacement), traces of original blue finish, good case with solid partitions and clean lining..
A GOOD CASED 12-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-RIFLE FOR SMITH'S PATENT CAPS BY SAMUEL AND CHARLES SMITH, serial no. 5589, circa 1845, with 28in. multi-faceted damascus multi-groove rifled barrels (cleaned of finish), the broad flat sighting rib with a dove-tailed fore-sight and a three folding one standing leaf rear-sight and signed 'SAM'L & C. SMITH, PRINCES STREET, LEICESTER SQR'E, LONDON.' together with a poincon bordered in platinum on a matt ground containing the words 'SMITH'S PATENT', colour-hardened breech ends fitted with 'Smiths Patent Imperial Nipples', platinum plugs, border-line and scroll engraved slightly curved locks signed 'SAM'L & C. SMITH, PRINCES ST. LONDON', hooked front fixings to the bars, scroll and dolphin engraved hammers with 'Smith's' patent removable noses, walnut half-stock, chequered at the wrist, silver rectangular escutcheon to top of wrist engraved with two fishes, iron long-spurred heel-plate with serial number and engraving, trigger-guard with shaped and engraved finial, engraved ram-rod throat, silver cross-bolt escutcheons, original ramrod and sling eyelets, together with its original walnut compartmented case lined in green baize (stained), with a full compliment of accessories including a 'Smith's' patent nipple remover, a numbered ball-mould, a brass bullet-mould, Hawksley leather covered bag-shaped powder flask with adjustable nozzle, a spring clamp and wad-punch, original parchment trade label to the inside of lid and a ring handle to the outside (exterior of case lightly distressed).
A CASED LONDON RETAILED .31 COLT ROOT MODEL 1855 SIDEHAMMER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, CIRCA 1866, serial no. 10019, with 3 1/2in. London proofed round barrel with loading lever, solid frame with spur trigger and sidehammer, five shot cylinder with faint traces of scene and 'COLT'S PATENT / NO 10,019' in two lines, one piece walnut grips, contained in its original green baize lined and partitioned oak case, the lid with its original printed instruction sheet headed 'COLTS PATENT MANUFACTURING CO. 14 PALL MALL LONDON', accessories include cleaning rod, nipple key, brass bodied double cavity ball and conical mould, copper bodied Hawksley flask, oil bottle and cap tin, retaining finish in protected areas, some bruising to cylinder, good grips, good case and lining.
A FINE CASED PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE SIGNED R.T. PRITCHETT WITH 34-BORE POLY TWO-GROOVE BARRELS BY ALEX. HENRY, serial numbered 3222 and 396, manufactured circa 1860, with browned 28in. barrels rifled with two deep grooves and poly-grooved lands, broad squared top-rib matted for the last half and signed in script 'ALEX'R HENRY, 8 SOUTH ST. ANDREWS STREET, EDINBURGH', applied fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and three folding leaves, colour hardened breech-blocks with vented platinum plugs, broad, borderline and fully scroll engraved top-tang, borderline colour-hardened bar-action locks signed 'R.T. PRITCHETT', blued safes, borderline engraved colour hardened hammers, chequered walnut half-stock with blued iron furniture except for a colour hardened circular patchbox engraved with a garter surrounding the initials 'S.R.', the whole remaining in fine condition and complete with its brass cornered oak case with leather slip outer-sleeve, the interior lined in embossed leather and retaining its Alexander Henry bullet mould, leather covered powder flask and other sundry accessories.
A CASED 54-BORE BEAUMONT ADAMS DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER RETAILED BY E. M. REILLY, CIRCA 1862, serial no. 30834, with 6in. Birmingham proofed octagonal sighted barrel, the top flat inscribed with the retailers name 'E. M. REILLY & CO. NEW OXFORD ST. LONDON', Kerr's patent loading lever, borderline engraved frame bearing the legend 'ADAMS PATENT NO 30,834', sliding safety bolt, five shot cylinder with the same serial number, one piece chequered walnut grips, retaining some of its original blued finish, contained in its correct green velvet lined and partitioned oak case the lid with E. M. Reilly's trade label, accessories include a correct 54 bore double cavity mould the body stamped 'E. M. REILLY & CO. NEW OXFORD ST. LONDON', copper bodied Dixon pistol flask and nipple key with pricker in base, the case good, partitions solid, lining dirty, good trade label..
A CASED 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN BY JAMES PURDEY, LONDON, serial no. 3982, for 1845, with 28in. slightly shortened re-browned damascus barrels, bead fore-sight, minimal traces of signature to rib but numbered and maker marked 'J.P.' below the breech, platinum line, engraved iron plugs, scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'PURDEY', engraved slab-sided dolphin headed hammers, figured walnut half-stock (chequering rubbed smooth at wrist), shortened and re-extended by 1in. in antiquity in walnut, iron furniture (engraved detail rubbed) and brass mounted mahogany ramrod, in a period walnut storage case with brass corners and lined and compartmented in green baize, re-applied original 'Purdey' trade-label (holed), together with a period powder-flask and measure and a later shot-flask, oil bottle and sundries.
A CASED .54 PERCUSSION BOXLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL BY JAS. BRYCE EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1845, no visible serial number, with 5in. rebrowned octagonal sighted barrel, the top flat inscribed ' JAS. BRYCE. EDINBURGH', with under-rib and swivel rammer, foliate engraved and decorated boxlock action with traces of colour, bun nut retained side mounted hammer engraved to match the action body, one piece chequered walnut grips with small square vacant escutcheon, contained in green baize relined and fitted mahogany case, with reproduction trade label, accessories include a fluted copper bodied pistol flask, pincer mould, wad punch, pewter oil bottle and cleaning rod.
A CASED 54-BORE ADAMS MODEL 1851 PERCUSSION SELF-COCKING REVOLVER, CIRCA 1854, serial no. 13276R, with 6in. London proofed octagonal barrel, the top flat inscribed 'DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, 30 KING WILLIAM ST, LONDON BRIDGE', borderline engraved frame marked 'ADAMS PATENT NO 13276R', sliding bolt safety, Birmingham proofed five shot cylinder marked, 'No 30623', one nipple missing, chequered one piece walnut grips with stepped oval butt-cap, likely historically refurbished with much charcoal blue remaining and a new cylinder fitted, contained in its correct purple velvet lined and partitioned oak case, accessories include correct Adams double cavity mould for ball and conical projectiles, with Adams registered design stamp, a copper bodied pistol flask by Dixon, and a pewter oil bottle. The case in good external condition, partitions solid, lining dirty.
A CASED 20-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARREL SPORTING GUN FOR A BOY LABELLED FOR GILLET, BRISTOL, no visible serial number, originally circa 1815 with later conversion to percussion, octagonal to sixteen-sided to round 24in. barrel, moulded girdle at the intersection, scroll engraved top-tang, bevel-edged lock, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture and brass mounted ramrod; complete with its original oak storage case compartmented and lined in green baize and including a leather shot flask and later powder flask, the inside of lid bearing a parchment trade label for John & James Gillet, 21 Clare St. Bristol.
A GOOD CASED 40-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION PISTOL BY R. BURNAND WITH SPRING BAYONET, CIRCA 1840, no visible serial number, with 4 1/4in. London proofed, octagonal one piece barrels, the top flats engraved with the makers legend ' R. BURNAND / NEWCASTLE ON TYNE' and with a 6 in. triangular spring bayonet, the barrels with under-rib holding a stirrup hinged and swivelling ramrod, acanthus scroll engraved box-lock action with side hammers engraved to match, one piece finely chequered walnut grips with vacant rectangular silver escutcheon, oval stepped butt-cap the trap lid engraved with a flower's head, much original finish, contained in its correct blue baize lined and partitioned case, the lid with the trade label of Richard Burnand of 111 Pilgrim St. Newcastle on Tyne, accessories include pincer mould, flask, cleaning rod and turnscrew, the case with some minor wear to lining.
A 40-BORE PERCUSSION PARK RIFLE SIGNED HORTON, SALOP, no visible serial number, in a later case, circa 1845, with octagonal seven-grooved 28 1/4in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'HORTON, SALOP', white metal fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing and one folding leaf, engraved bands, scrolls and a single platinum line at breech, border and scroll engraved long top-tang, border and scroll engraved back-action lock signed 'HORTON', sliding safe, engraved working replacement hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture, single set trigger (set removed), white metal fore-end cap and barrel wedge escutcheons, brass mounted ramrod, in a later produced oak case with walnut lid, lined and compartmented in turquoise baize and together with a Sykes Patent powder-flask.
A VERY FINE, CASED, DELUXE ENGRAVED 54-BORE BEAUMONT ADAMS DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER, CIRCA 1858, serial no. 20306R, with 6in. London proofed octagonal barrel, the flats with double borderline engraving, decorated muzzle and fitted with a blade front-sight, the top flat engraved 'DEANE & SON NO 30 KING WILLIAM ST. LONDON BRIDGE', fitted with Kerr's patent rammer, retaining most of its heat blue finish, borderline and foliate engraved frame inscribed on the right 'B4830 / ADAMS PATENT NO 20306' (Beaumont revolver no. 4830, Adams patent use number 20306), bolt safety, five shot cylinder retaining virtually all of its deluxe colour-hardened finish, one piece chequered walnut grips, contained in its original green baize lined and partitioned oak case, the lid with its correct Deane Adams trade label and two original keys, accessories include double cavity mould, copper bodied Dixon flask, cleaning rod with tools, nipple key with pricker, turnscrew, pewter oil bottle and doeskin bullet bag.
A FINE CASED 120-BORE BEAUMONT ADAMS DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER RETAILED BY JOHN BLANCH, CIRCA 1858, serial no. B7108, with 4 1/4in. octagonal sighted barrel, the top strap engraved with the retailers legend 'BLANCH & SON 20 GRACECHURCH ST. LONDON', fitted with Kerr's patent lever rammer to the left-side, borderline engraved frame inscribed 'ADAMS PATENT NO 22,752R' and 'B7108', the right-side of frame with bolt safety, five shot cylinder also engraved '22,75R', retaining almost all its original deep blue finish, one piece chequered walnut grips, contained in its original green baize lined oak case the lid with correct John Blanch trade label, accessories include a correct copper bodied flask, double cavity brass mould stamped 'ADAMS REGISTERED DESIGN 1851', nipple key, turn screw, cleaning rods, pewter oil bottle and the original doe skin pouch of percussion caps with a Blanch & Son label.
A CASED PAIR OF FLINTLOCK .650 OFFICER'S PISTOLS BY CONWAY, MANCHESTER, CIRCA 1810, no visible serial numbers, 8in. octagonal to hexadecagonal to round iron barrels, moulded girdle at the intersection, the top-flats signed in script 'MANCHESTER', knock-off breeches with engraved band and scroll-work, engraved top-tang, bevel edged lock signed 'CONWAY' in script below the rainproof pans and with stepped and engraved tails, sliding safes behind the swan-necked cocks, rollers to the frizzen springs, walnut full-stocks with chequered bag-shaped butts, iron furniture and captive iron stirrup rammers, in a walnut case relined and recompartmented for these pistols, together with a period powder flask and rammer and other sundry accessories.
A CASED .36 COLT LONDON MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, CIRCA 1854, serial no. 15007, with 6 3/4in. octagonal London proofed barrel, the top flat stamped 'ADDRESS, COL. S. COLT, LONDON', open top frame stamped 'COLT'S PATENT' to the left-side, six shot cylinder with naval engagement scene, one piece walnut grips, all matching numbers, with a good percentage of blue to barrel some minor dents and scratches, fading case colours to frame and rammer, contained in a relined and fitted oak case with burgundy velvet lining, accessories include an unmarked replacement flask, double cavity mould, white metal oil bottle and Eley cap tin.
A CASED 54-BORE WEBLEY SOLID FRAME DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER BY SAML. YORK, EX-COLLECTION OF WILLIAM C. DOWELL, serial no 39618, circa 1860, with 6in. octagonal barrel, rifled with three grooves and fitted with a Kerr type loading lever, the top strap engraved with the retailers name 'SAML. YORK, & CO. WOLVERHAMPTON', borderline engraved frame also marked on right 'LONDON No 39,618', five shot cylinder, two piece chequered walnut grips, contained in its original blue baize lined and partitioned mahogany case, accessories include, double cavity mould, copper bodied flask, turnscrew, nipple key, cleaning rod, tin of lubricating compound, pewter oil bottle, and a tin of percussion caps, retaining a good percentage of original deep blue finish, the case lining and accessories all above average.
TWO CANTEENS AND WHITE METAL WARE, to include two wooden canteens with incomplete sets of stainless steel cutlery, a large oval silver plated tray with pierced rim, a smaller oval tray with pierced rim, a single white metal candlestick, a boxed stainless steel hip flask, a boxed set of six wine glass charms, a boxed pewter hipflask, bottle stops, grape scissors, cigar cutters, teaspoon, a white metal hunting charm, a silver engine turned cocktail stirrer hallmarked Birmingham, a 'Colibri, Monopol table lighter etc
Edwardian silver mounted glass hip flask, the glass body of typical form, with rounded and cut glass shoulders, silver mounted collar and hinged domed cover with engraved monogram to top and cork to interior, and removable silver sleeve with conforming monogram to centre and gilt interior, hallmarked Mappin & Webb Ltd, Birmingham 1905, overall H16cm, silver sleeve H9.5cm, silver sleeve approximate weight 4.24 ozt (131.9 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks.Some wear to gilded interior of sleeve.Some slight wear to makers marks, but otherwise hallmarks generally clear and legible.
A Chinese Porcelain Flask, Kangxi, of square section with waisted cylindrical neck, painted in famille verte enamels with precious objects and foliage amongst rockwork17cm highSome professional restoration around the bottom and on one corner edge. One panel with a long vertical crack not travelling to the edges. Three cracks on the shoulders at the top panel.
A Continental Silver Flask, With Indistinct Marks, Probably 19th Century in the 17th century style, octagonal and with screw cap, the body engraved with Saints, with foliage above and below, the cover chased with scalework and with reeded suspension loop10cm high including suspension loop, 4oz 2dwt, 128grMarked underneath three times with an indistinct mark, perhaps a quatrefoil. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving.
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