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A 19th century double barrel percussion sporting gun by Weatherhead and Walters, the 76cm re-browned iron twist barrels engraved to the top-rib Weatherhead and Walters, Derby, with steel tipped ram-rod bellow, the signed locks with scroling foliate decoration with further engraved dolphion hammers, the chequered walnut stock with steel furniture, housed in a brass bound mahogany case, the hinged lid with semi-circular recessed brass handle, opening to reveal a green baize lined interior with steel powder flask, leather shot flask and wad punch, case w.81, d.25, h.8cm.Overall condition is good.Barrels not pitted.Action holds on both half and full cock.Weight 2,.90kg.16 bore.Top end of rod steel and screw section is brass.

An early 20th century copper powder flask, of typical pear shap with embossed decoration, the brass nozzle measuring 2 1/4 to 3 drams by G & J W Hawksley, 20cm, together with two other copper flasks. (3)

A Chinese blue and white Pilgrim Flask shaped vase, decorated with three seated scholars; the base with Kangxi four-character mark, 20.5 cm high; together with a pair of underglaze blue decorated vases and covers, about 37 cm high. All three late Qing Dynasty or later [3]Condition Report: Please note that there is damage and deterioration to this lot. This includes a significant area of loss to one of the domed covers

Bollinger Champagne, James Bond 007 Thermos Flask, two bottles of 2006 Enate Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, P Desroches Champagne, Triple Sec Liqueur, (6)

Noddy and Big Ears ceramic figures, Wade whimsies, Satsuma vase, wall plaques, African mask, spirit flask, boxed silver plate, oriental parasol etc  Noddy&Big Ears both generally good condition, glaze loss to Big Ears left shoe

A glass and Birmingham silver mounted hip flask, 12.5cms tall

Two silver hallmarked hip flasks both with hinged lids (one hallmarked Chester 1906, the other with rubbed hallmarks) together with a silver cigarette case (hallmarked Birmingham 1927). Largest flask measures 11cm wide.

Antique French silver spirit flask bottle having a tapering glass bottle with tapering sides, silver orb lid and detachable shot glass to base, possibly for absenthe. Marked with Minerva marks to top and bottom. Measures 15.2cm

ASSORTED ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE GLASS, including Victorian engraved globe and shaft decanter and stopper, 2x engraved celery vases, pair Rowland Ward engraved brandy balloons, pair green vases, enamelled green flask, two Bristol green wines, middle eastern perfume flask, group of cranberry glass candle drip pans, etc.Provenance: private collection PorthcawlComments: one green vase broken base. Dimensions: 50 x 74.5cm Qty: 70

A pewter hip flask decorated with rifles by J.Purdy & Sons, novelty metal "thimble" shot glass and two sets of four metal shot glasses in leather cases

Edward VII silver Goliath hip flask of rectangular form with hammered decoration and bayonet cap, sponsor's mark of Drew & Sons London 1901, 19cm high, 520g approx

A Late Roman pale green glass flask with turquoise collar Circa 4th-5th Century A.D.13.2cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Louis-Gabriel Bellon (1819-1899) collection, France; and thence by descent.Les Antiques de Louis-Gabriel Bellon; Jack-Philippe Ruellan, Vannes, France, 4 April 2009, lot 175.Property from a Princely Collection, acquired at the above sale.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Roman colourless glass flask with wheel-cut bands Circa 4th-5th Century A.D.27cm high Footnotes:Provenance:with Christopher Sheppard, London. Mrs Traudi and Professor Peter Plesch collection (AGv 27), acquired from the above April 1992.The Plesch Collection of Ancient Glass; Christie's, London, 28 April 2009, lot 5. Property from a Princely Collection, acquired at the above sale.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

ASSORTED GLASS BOTTLES beer, medicine, poison and others, including one aqua flask marked 'W.H. Clark / Wine Merchant / & / Contractor / Refreshment Dept / S W Rly', 14cm high (cracked); a clear flask, etched 'Ordnance', 12cm high; and a clear glass flask etched 'Prince of Wales / Kensington', 19.5cm high; together with a small quantity of other items.

A collection of vintage mixed metalware. To include pewter tankards, wooden and metal biscuit barrel with ceramic liner, leaf design serving dish, vintage Thermos flask with cork stopper and set of 3 brass and copper spirit measures, rum, brandy and whisky.

A SMALL HALLMARKED SILVER HIP FLASK - SHEFFIELD 1937, approx weight 110g, H 10 cm

Mixed selection of lighters, flower press, hip flask, telescope etc

Part powder flask, carving set and torch - This bladed lot is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please note that if you require P&P for this lot, this can only be done using an age verified method.

Pocket watch, wrist watches, hip flask etc

A Wedgwood Jasperware and yellow metal mounted scent flask, circa 1790, the oval pebble form body with cameo relief motifs of shepherd and shepherdess with dogs sitting beneath trees, above honeysuckle and foliate scroll cartouches, within guilloche and beaded borders, 8.5cm long

A Chinese porcelain moon flask, 19th Century, decorated in underglaze blue with yellow and pink enamels, depicting oriental figures riding a horse in a landscape, 26cm high

A Royal Worcester commemorative silver mounted scent bottle, Golden Jubilee 1887, circular flask form, modelled in high relief with the head of Queen Victoria, the edge and reverse with the floral emblems of the British Isles, highlighted in gilt, the screw cap in the form of a crown, gilt mark, 7.5cm long

A Continental porcleain bottle flask and cover, circa 1820, double gourd form, encrusted with forget me nots and trailing leaves to a white glazed ground painted with butterflies and insects, impressed numbers and indistinct blue mark, 19cm high

An Aesthetic Movement moon flask, possibly Minton, circa 1880, bead moulded twin handles, painted with roundels of birds amongst foliage in the Japonesque manner on a bamboo ground, painted No.1196 to the base, 25cm high

Eleven "OO" Gauge/4mm Items of Rolling Stock, comprising three boxed Bachmann Ref No. 38.551C Railfreight Hoppers, a Bachmann 38.345 a Nuclear Flask Wagon, three boxed Hornby HAA Hoppers, a Hornby boxed R728 Weetabox Van and three unboxed Hornby E.W.S Ore Wagons, overall condition very good, boxes good.

JEWELLERY AND COLLECTABLES TO INLCUDE CUFFLINKS, WATCHES, HIP FLASK, CIGARETTE CASE, PENS ETC.

A Sri Lankan silver 'Moonstone' plateMid 20th centuryRepousse decorated with a ring of elephants, brahman cattle, horses and lions based on the Moonstone at the Mahasen Palace in Anuradhapura, approx. 17.7cm dia., together with a hip flask decorated with rural village and elephant scenes, stamped silver to base, approx. 12.1cm high, total weight approx. 9.8ozt (2) 

A rare 19th century .50 calibre percussion single barrel belted ball rifle by Joseph Egg of London with 30" octagonal damascus barrel engraved "Joseph Egg & Son London", engraved steel lock with chequered walnut stock, steel furniture and ramrod No. 3222 contained in a leather covered oak fitted gun case with J Egg label, steel bullet mould, brass mounted powder flask, oil bottle, percussion caps and various accessories

A 19th century brass powder flask with raised decoration and a 19th century zinc powder flask with brass top (2)

A good quality carved natural horn large size powder flask decorated with a squirrel and stag, 14" long and one other cow horn powder flask (2)

A fine quality 19th century large calibre percussion side by side howdah pistol by Moore of London with 5" octagonal steel barrels, engraved steel frame, checkered walnut stock with steel furniture and captive ramrod contained within it's original 19th century brass mounted oak lined case by Deane & Sons containing a bullet mould, bullets, percussion caps, copper and brass powder flask, ramrod etc.

An old cow horn powder flask with silvered mounts and bone stopper, 14" long with attached leather belt mounted with a small horn handled knife

A Silver Mounted Flask With Hinged Bayonet Cover, Glass Body, 5.5 Inches High, Sheffield 1905 By Jd & S

A small parcel lot of hallmarked silver to include two cigarette cases, two vesta cases and a glass and leather hip flask, weight of weighable silver 9.5oz, various styles and dates. (5)

A hallmarked silver stilton scoop with push action and turned wooden handle, with a similar silver and clear glass hip flask  Sheffield 1979 and Birmingham 1905, later damages. (2)

Small silver hip flask with pull off cup and presentation inscription by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. London 1930, boxed set of twelve 1-12 continental silver drinks / cocktail markers , 15ct gold and meerschaum cheroot holder, two silver watch chains, Waltham pocket watch and a watch fob, weighable silver 6.5oz 204gm

Silver chain link cocktail bag London 1921, with matching coin purse by A.M & M Ltd, silver case the interior fitted as a wallet, Chester 1919, scent flask and a circular ring box with tortoiseshell cover, London 1920, gross weight 14.7gm 457gn

George VI engine turned spirit flask by Mappin & Web Birmingham 1940, 7oz 214gm ( engraved with initials JFL )

A blue/white porcelain contoured dish, China, Kangxi, early 18th century. Blue underglaze floral decor, Ø 27.5 cm (flask).

A blue/white porcelain contoured bowl on stand ring, China, 17th/18th century, h 5 x Ø 17.5 cm (hairlines/flakes). Here is another square bowl, h 5.5 x 14 x 14 cm (flask), up to. 2x.

A North Indian Mughal style silver Chuski - Opium water flask - with a bird finial on the lid, linked to the handle with a double silver chain, marked 900, weight 426g, H18cm, c1900s.

‡ A NORWEGIAN COW HORN POWDER-FLASK, MID-17TH CENTURY AND AN ENGRAVED COW HORN FLASK, 18TH CENTURY the first with curved body of flattened circular section, the inner face plain, the outer carved in high relief with Christ crucified surmounted by a double eagle and with the instruments of the passion beneath, and wooden basal cap (a small number of small insect holes); the second with curved flattened body, engraved with a vase of flowers on each face, further floral sprays, an ibex and an angelic mask, fitted with carved wooded cap at each end, the top with tapering nozzle with later stopper, and later rings for suspension (two small holes), the first: 22.2 cm (2) Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent

A FINE AND RARE 54 BORE KERR PATENT FIVE-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER BY THE LONDON ARMOURY COMPANY, LONDON PROOF MARKS, NO. 11,438, CIRCA 1860 with border-engraved octagonal blued sighted barrel with slender top flat, struck with proof marks and 'L.A.C.' on the left, border-engraved blued grooved top-strap, border-and scroll-engraved frame with patent inscription and number on the right, fitted with engraved blued numbered cylinder, burnished rammer and scroll-and border-engraved case-hardened lock signed 'London Armoury' within a scroll, fitted with blued safety-catch, chequered walnut butt, scroll-engraved blued trigger-guard butt-cap, and much original finish throughout: in its fitted oak case, the lid with vacant circular escutcheon on the outside, the interior lined in green baize, complete with accessories including patent bullet mould, copper powder-flask by James Dixon & Sons, loading rod and loading instructions inscribed with serial number, 14.0 cm barrel Provenance Acquired by the owner's father, circa 1967.

A CASED BELGIAN 60 BORE RIFLED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL SIGNED LT GHAYE FABT D’ARMES A LIÈGE, LIÈGE PROOF, CIRCA 1850 with reblued barrel signed in a gold frame, decorated with gold linear ornament at the muzzle and over the breech, the latter numbered ‘1’ in gold, struck with proof marks beneath and with engraved screw-in plug, tang inlaid with a gold border, numbered en suite and fitted with an early working sight, stepped flush-fitting lock inlaid with gold border ornament and foliage, fitted with hammer decorated en suite, blued trigger, figured half-stock with foliate carved fore-end and fluted butt, spurred trigger-guard and moulded butt-cap each decorated en suite with the lock, and German silver barrel bolt escutcheons: in later lined and fitted case with copper powder-flask with brass nozzle by W. Bartram, 26.0 cm barrel

A POWDER-FLASK, DATED 1820 with flattened brass body formed with a pronounced bevelled edge, inscribed ‘John Farrington’ and dated on the front, and fitted with graduated nozzle with cut-off (spring incomplete), 17.3 cm

A LARGE GUN FLASK AND A FLASK WITH PATENT NOZZLE, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY the first with brass body embossed with bold flutes over its surface, fitted with G. & J. W. Hawksley patent nozzle graduated from 3 to 4½ drams, with spring cut -off; the second with brass body and graduated angular nozzle with cut-off (spring incomplete); the first: 25.8 cm (2)

A RARE PAIR OF 54 BORE PERCUSSION PISTOLS FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET WITH GERMAN SILVER BARRELS AND MOUNTS SIGNED W. CHANCE & SON, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1850 with octagonal white metal sighted barrels inscribed 'London' in gothic script within a scrollwork frame on the flats at the breech, scroll-engraved steel tangs inlaid with two German silver lines and fitted with German silver plug, scroll-engraved German silver tangs fitted with back-sights and extending in a slender panel engraved with wrigglework over the spine of the butt, signed engraved flush-fitting back-action locks (light pitting, one signature partly obscured), fitted with dolphin hammers engraved en suite, figured half-stocks (one fore-end with small cracks), chequered rounded butts, engraved German silver mounts comprising trigger-guards (one repaired on the rear strap) and butt-caps with hinged circular engraved steel covers, barrel bolt escutcheons (one barrel bolt missing) and fore-end caps, and brass-tipped ramrods with iron worm, probably the original (one repaired): in a later lined and fitted case with embossed copper flask decorated with a scallop shell, 15.7 cm barrels (2) William Chance, Son & Co. are recorded in London circa 1842 and 1856 as 'American merchants'. Their main premises were at 152 Great Charles Street, Birmingham, though they marked their guns London. Between 1835 and 1845 they supplied the American Fur Company with 'Chiefs and North West' guns.

A CASED PAIR OF GERMAN (SAXON) 54 BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED TARGET PISTOLS BY ULBRICH, DRESDEN, CIRCA 1840 with blued octagonal sighted barrels cut with polygroove rifling and additional wide grooves, inlaid with a thin and thick gold line at the breech and muzzle, inscribed 'Canon d'acier anglais' in gold script on the flats, engraved breeches fitted with pierced platinum plug on the right and chiselled with a gold-eyed dolphin bust on the left, scroll-engraved tangs with adjustable back-sights and numbered ‘1’ and ‘2’ in silver respectively, engraved back-action locks signed in gold, decorated with scroll and border ornament, fitted with hammers en suite and detents, varnished figured half-stocks carved with foliage on the fore-ends, fluted butts,, engraved iron mounts including side-plates en suite with the locks, and spurred trigger-guards and shaped moulded butt-caps, and some early case-hardened finish: in a later lined and fitted case with modern embossed copper flask decorated with game and a hound, 21.5 cm barrels (2)

A GERMAN COMBINED POWDER-FLASK, WHEEL-LOCK SPANNER AND TURNSCREW, EARLY 17TH CENTURY with tapering faceted horn-shaped body, fitted at one end with nozzle decorated with fluting and fitted with spring cut-off and at the other end with combined spanner and turnscrew (restored), a single suspension loop and slender belt hook with foliate terminal, 21.5 cm For related examples preserved in the Historishces Museum Dresden see Lewerken 1988, p. 294, cat. nos 196-199.

˜ A FINE CASED PAIR OF 36 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY DURS EGG, NO. 1 PALL MALL COLONNADE, LONDON, NO. 823, LONDON PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1816-20 each with browned twist octagonal sighted barrel signed in gold capitals, case-hardened patent breech inlaid with a pair of gold lines and platinum-lined vent, struck beneath with the serial number and London proof marks, breech hook stamped en suite, engraved case-hardened tang incorporating back-sight, engraved flush-fitting flat lock engraved with a Britannia trophy on the tail, border ornament and a sunburst, signed in script beneath the rainproof pan, each fitted with engraved blued bolt safety-catch also locking the steel, engraved bevelled ‘French’ cock, patent steel with safety vent and blued steel spring with roller, the inside fitted with detent and numbered en suite, blued triggers, highly figured walnut half-stock, small rounded chequered butt, finely engraved blued iron mounts comprising trigger-plate with elaborate pineapple finial, trigger-guard applied with a spur and engraved with a Britannia trophy, fore-end cap decorated with a sunburst, vacant gold escutcheon engraved with the owner’s crest, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, original horn-tipped ramrod, and much original finish throughout: in original lined and fitted mahogany case, the lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle and escutcheon engraved with the owner’s initials ‘F.C.’, the interior with trade label and lined in green baize (small areas of wear), complete with early accessories including red leather-covered three-way flask, bullet mould and rammer, 26.0 cm barrels ProvenanceFrederick Cass (1787-1861) of Beaulieu Lodge, Winchmore Hill, Edmonton, second son of William Cass (1743-1819), who inherited on the death of his childless elder brother, Charles, in 1825. William Keith Neal, no. C51. sold Christie’s, King Street, 5th November 1995, lot 325 LiteratureWilliam Keith Neal & David H. L. Back, British Gunmakers, Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment, 1760 – 1860, plate 346, pp..42-3, plate 116. A manuscript note in the case reads 'Mem: Dec.r 15th 1826. Mr. Durs Egg, told me that these Pistols loaded with the small charge of Powder, would carry a ball 50 yds. & upwards, sufficiently strong to kill, & if loaded with two full charges of Powder, would do execution at 200 yds. & if more powder was used 300 yds. When shot is used instead of Ball put in about the weight of a Ball & a half to the usual charge of powder.'

A FINE 22 BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY DURS EGG, CIRCA 1790 with rebrowned octagonal twist barrel rifled with eight grooves, fitted with reblued folding back-sight and silver-gilt fore-sight, signed ‘D. Egg, London’ in gold capital letters over the breech, inlaid with two gold lines, and struck beneath with London proof marks, gold-lined vent, engraved case-hardened breech tang decorated with foliage inhabited by two game birds and a sunburst, engraved stepped bevelled lock retaining some early case-hardening colour, decorated with a hound putting up a game bird on the tail and signed beneath the pan, fitted with blued sliding bolt safety-catch, bevelled cock decorated with a spray of foliage, gold-lined semi-rainproof pan and border-engraved steel chiseled with a central triangular panel, the interior fitted with blued main and sear spring, figured walnut half-stock, finely chequered grip, the butt with raised cheek-piece on the left, case-hardened iron mounts, comprising butt-plate engraved with a hound putting up a game-bird on the tang, trigger-plate with stylised pomegranate finial, trigger-guard with a moulded pillar at the front, engraved with a game vignette on the bow and a star on the rear scroll, fore-end-cap decorated with a sunburst, vacant gold escutcheon, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, iron sling swivels, original wooden ramrod with chequered brass tip, iron sling swivels, vacant gold escutcheon, silver barrel bolt escutcheons and some early finish throughout, 69.6 cm barrel ProvenanceBonhams 23rd April 2008, lot 371. ExhibitedThe Rowland Club, Cotswolds weekend, June 2008. Durs Egg, son of Leonz a gunmaker in Oberbuchsiten, Switzerland, was born in 1748 and, after a short stay in Paris, is recorded working with John Twigg in London around 1772. He was granted denization in 1791, worked as Gunmaker and Sword Cutler, 24 Princes Street, Leicester Fields, 1778 - 86; 1 Coventry Street, Haymarket, 1786 - 1804; 132 Strand (near Somerset House), 1804 - 16; 1 Pall Mall Colonnade, 1816 - 32. He had a factory at 35 Mansell Street, 1794 – 11, his house and workshop was at 9 Kensington Gore, 1797 – 1802 and Knightsbridge Green, 1802 - 30. He was Contractor to Ordnance, 1784 – 1820, was granted patents for a breech loading gun, waterproof locks, recoiling barrel, pistol shoulder butt, tubular sights in 1803; and improved flintlocks, 3 & 4 barrelled guns, stick gun and safety powder flask in 1812. He was Gunmaker to George IV & Duke of York. A silver-mounted flintlock breechloading rifle by Durs Egg, made around 1784, is preserved in the Royal Collection, Windsor. He became blind in 1822 and died in 1831. See Blair 1973, pp. 266-299 and 305-353.

‡ A NORWEGIAN ENGRAVED COW HORN POWDER-FLASK, MARCUS PEDERSON, DATED 1664 with curved body of circular section, engraved over its surface with scenes from the Old Testament including Samson and Delilah and Daniel in the Lion's den, signed Marcus Pederson and dated at the base, with turned nozzle (chipped, one small drilled recess) and wooden basal cap, 18.3 cm Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent

˜ A CASED 80 BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION PRIZE REVOLVER BY JAMES WORRAL, FOREGATE ST, CHESTER, PRESENTED BY MRS J. WORRAL TO THE CHESTER RIFLE VOLUNTEERS, OCTOBER 1ST 1860 AND WON BY MR J. G. CHURTON with octagonal sighted silver-plated barrel of 'hog's back' form, engraved with a band around the muzzle, signed by the maker over the forward portion, stamped 'patent' in capital letters on the left and inscribed 'J. G. Churton' within a frame of foliage on the top-strap, silver-plated frame engraved with border ornament, grapes and vine foliage, inscribed 'no. 1624' on the left, plain numbered cylinder, finely chequered butt, engraved silver-plated trigger-guard and butt-cap, the latter with trap-cover, silver-plated trigger, and in untouched condition with much silver-plating throughout: in its fitted mahogany case lined in blued velvet (small areas of wear), the case lid with engraved trade label on the inside and fitted with a large rectangular presentation plaque on the outside, complete with accessories including bullet mould with spru-cutter retaining some blued finish, powder-flask by Dixon & Sons with some silver-plated finish, oil bottle and turn-screw, 11.3 cm barrel The presentation inscription reads: 'Prize Revolver presented by Mrs J. Worrall to the Chester Rfle Volunteers, October 1st 1860. Won by Mr J. G. Churton.'

A GERMAN ENGRAVED COWHORN POWDER-FLASK, DATED 1615 with curved flattened body, the inner face engraved with a pattern of concentric rings, the outer face decorated with a central rondel filled with a sun-in-splendour flanked by two warriors in contemporary dress, iron mounts comprising belt hook, basal cap and top mount each fitted with a ring for suspension and the latter with spring closure and cut-off, 36.5 cm

A CASED PAIR OF 15-BORE FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOLS BY HAMPTON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1815-20 with re-browned twist octagonal sighted barrels, engraved tangs decorated with foliage, signed engraved stepped bevelled locks decorated with border ornament, foliage on the tail and a sunburst behind the semi-rainproof pans, steel springs with rollers (one cock replaced one top-jaw missing), figured full stocks with chequered rounded butts (minor bruising), steel mounts comprising trigger-guards with pineapple finials and engraved bows decorated with scrollwork, belt hooks, moulded ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheons, and brass-tipped ramrods with iron worms, probably original (steel parts with areas of wear and pitting): in a later lined and fitted case with a modern copper flask embossed with a trophy-of-arms, 20.6 cm barrels (2) Probably by Thomas Hampton (active 1807, died 1824) recorded in Birmingham at Love Street (1807-17) and Legge Street (1818-24) as 'Manufacture of arms to His Majesty's Honourable Board of Ordnance, and of all kinds of fine fowling pieces, guns & pistols for exportation'.

A GERMAN COMBINED PRIMING-FLASK, MEASURE, WHEEL-LOCK SPANNER AND TURNSCREW, 17TH CENTURY formed entirely of iron, with flat head forming the flask and incorporating two wheel-lock spanner heads, sprung pivoting turnscrew acting as a nozzle cover for the priming flask, tubular powder-measure with sprung locking catch, and a single loop for suspension (areas of pitting), 17.0 cm overall

A GERMAN ENGRAVED STAGHORN POWDER-FLASK, LATE 16TH CENTURY of bifurcated form, the inner face left natural, the outer engraved with a couple in contemporary dress, fitted with iron basal caps, iron nozzle with spring cut-off, the inner with belt hook, three loops for suspension (one missing) and brass inventory tag 1605, 22.5 cm

A CASED PAIR OF FRENCH 50 BORE PERCUSSION RILFED TARGET PISTOLS SIGNED DEVISME A PARIS, NO. 929, MID-19TH CENTURY with octagonal sighted barrels (light wear and pitting) rifled with ten grooves, engraved with scrolling foliage and numbered ‘1’ and ‘2’ in gold over the respective breeches, engraved tangs decorated and numbered en suite and incorporating the back-sights, signed stepped flush-fitting border-engraved locks, fitted with hammers decorated en suite (one hammer nose repaired) and detents, figured half-stocks with carved fore-ends and fluted butts, engraved steel mounts decorated en suite, including spurred trigger-guards and moulded butt-caps, and no provision for ramrods (some wear throughout), in a later case with embossed copper flask decorated with foliage, 24.2 cm barrels (2)

A CASED 18 BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL SIGNED H. SMITH, CIRCA 1840 with signed browned sighted barrel fitted with stirrup ramrod beneath (links replaced), engraved case-hardened breech inlaid with a platinum line, scroll-engraved tang, signed scroll-engraved lock (hammer replaced), figured walnut butt cut with a fine pattern of chequering, engraved blued mounts comprising side-plate, trigger-guard and butt-cap, and vacant escutcheon (refinished throughout): in later lined and fitted case with brass flask and oil bottle, 13.0 cm barrel

˜ A CASED PAIR OF 40 BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED TARGET PISTOLS BY GASTINNE RENETTE ARQR DE L' EMPEREUR A PARIS, NO. 941, DATED 1856 with browned octagonal swamped sighted barrels chiselled with vine foliage within a gothic framework around the muzzles and the breeches (small areas of light pitting), signed in encrusted gold on the flats, struck beneath with the serial number, the date and initials 'GR', chiselled case-hardened breeches decorated en suite and stamped beneath with the barrelsmith's mark, the initials 'GR' crowned in an oval, chiselled tangs decorated with foliage on a matted ground and incorporating the back-sights, flush-fitting locks chiselled en suite with the breeches and signed in script within a shaped panel, fitted with matching hammers, detents and blued triggers, ebony half-stocks finely carved with neo-rococo scrolls, flowers and shell ornament on a matted ground over the fore-end, the same design centring on a vacant escutcheon and fluted over the butts, engraved case-hardened mounts comprising trigger-plates, spurred trigger-guards and moulded pommels all decorated en suite with the locks, case-hardened barrel bolt escutcheons, and some early finish throughout: in original fitted ebonised case, the exterior of the lid inlaid with brass bands, a central foliate panel and the crowned initials 'CL' beneath the coronet of a Marquis, the interior lined in blue velvet, the lid with the gilt maker's name and coat of arms (compartment lid damaged, areas of wear, the lid forced and lock damaged), complete with accessories including 'G & J. W. H. Fireproof' white metal flask, bullet mould, turn-screw, nipple-wrench and loading rod, 26.7 cm barrels The firm of Gastinne-Renette was one of the leading target and duelling pistol makers in Paris during the 19th century. They won medals at the Paris exhibitions of 1839 and 1844, as well as holding appointments to Napoleon III and the King of Spain. Duelling lessons were still available at the firm's premises in the Champs-Elysées until the outbreak of the First World War, where it is still represented to this day. The champion shot, Walter Winans devotes a chapter to "Gastinne-Renette's gallery in Paris", in The art of Revolver Shooting (1911), where he concludes 'in regard to galleries where one can get pistol practice, that of Gastinne-Renette in Paris stands easily first, and not only is it lit up in the best style for all sorts of shooting, but the weapons supplied are the best in the world'.