A Vienna Porcelain Figural Group, Circa 1760, modelled as a young woman sitting at her dressing table, her head turned to look at her standing lover, blue beehive mark and two incised number 4's, 8.25ins high1ins chip to front of brim of man's hat, flake chip Natural right hands of both figures, where they are holding hands, has been restored, the extent of which cannot be determined. Rough patch on lady's head - possibly missing flower or bow? Dog's front right leg has been restored, again extent cannot be determined. Right hand side of table has been off and restored, between picture frame and flask), base only of candlestick(?) remaining.https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a85lw5dwu7oxyo4o1ih2y/h?rlkey=8a5rl1gtnu5tbfsljw63zm5id&dl=0Buyers should be advised that the images within this Dropbox link constitute part of the condition report. Please inspect the images carefully.
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A Late Victorian Cut Glass and Silver Mounted Hip Flask and Mixed Silverware, the hip flask by Mappin & Webb, London 1895, with spiral reeded and fluted bayonet cap, the panel cut body with plain removable cup 6ins high, a pair of Victorian plain silver pillar candlesticks, London 1875, on square bases, 4ins high, loaded, and a selection of other silverware, combined weighable silver 11ozs
A George V Small Silver Hip Flask and Mixed Items, the hip flask by Laurence Emanuel, Birmingham 1915, of plain form with screw top 3.75ins high, weight 2.3ozs, two silver vesta cases, a cut glass and plated mounted spirit flask with removable cup 5.75ins and a gilt metal and shagreen effect rectangular cigarette case 4.5ins x 3.5ins
A mixed group comprising, a Dresden porcelain bowl decorated with polychrome enamels encrusted floral displays (possibly the top of a stand) (marked verso), a pair of modern glass candle sticks (h-20cm), a domed frosted glass shade decorated with a blue band and swallows (h-15cm w-13cm) and a glass flask with silver plate top and base with a green cover. (4)
A twentieth-century Italian silver compact, the enamel cover depicts a classical rural scene, the body decorated with foliate scrolls, the hinged cover opening to reveal an integral mirror and gilt interior, marked to the interior of the base, "FALLACI / FIRENZE" and 800, length 6.7cm, together with a plated compact, scent flask and silver spoon (4)
A twentieth-century electroplated travelling lunch set, comprising a sandwich box, of rectangular form with double-hinged folding side, the cover engraved in script, 'Kingfisher', ensuite with a glass drinks flask with plated cap secured by a bayonet fitting, all housed within a fitted leather travelling case, James Dixon & Sons, English c.1920, dimensions of sandwich box 11.6x7.8x3.2cm approx
A twentieth-century electroplated travelling lunch set, comprising a sandwich box, of rectangular form with double-hinged folding side, the cover opening to reveal a gilt interior incised with retailer's inscription, 'Swaine & Adeney Ltd / London', ensuite with a glass drinks flask with plated cap secured by a bayonet fitting, marked for James Dixon & Sons, all housed within a fitted leather travelling case, English c.1920, dimensions of sandwich box 11.0x7.5x2.8cm approx
An Edwardian travelling leather cased flask set, each glass bottle of hemispherical form with hallmarked silver cap secured by a screw thread, the top to the case secured by a leather strap, the silver caps both hallmarked London 1904, one with sponsor's mark of J.P & Co, and the other with the mark of Percy Whitehouse, height of outer case 12.3cm approx
A Victorian Aesthetic Movement silver pocket travelling scent flask, John Millward Banks, Birmingham 1885, engraved bird and floral decoration, with gilt interior and glass stopper, 5cmInner glass lining is cracked around top rim, otherwise no damage or repair, hinged lid working, hallmarks clear
Various Tuscany Wines 5 bottles including Large Formats various Tuscany Wines comprising: 1 x 1.88 Litre Flask Barone Ricasoli Chianti 1971, 1 x 1.5 Litre Magnum Rosso Toscano IGT Gasparri 2004 (high fill), 2 bottles Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2000 (2 x vts), 1 bottle Antinori ‘Xanto’ Vino da Dessert 1978.
A Brass-Mounted Powder-Flask For Percussion Rifles, And Another For PistolsThe First By James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, Retailed By Manton & Co., Calcutta, Both Mid-Late 19th CenturyThe first with bag-shaped body (minor dents), brass top stamped with maker's and retailer's details, adjustable nozzle graduated from '1½' to '2¼' Drams, and retaining nearly all its lacquered finish; the second with bag-shaped body with bevelled edges, and retaining some of its lacquered finish (2) 18 cm. and 11 cm. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Liege 50-Bore Percussion Adams Patent 1851 Model Double-Action Five-Shot Revolver Signed A. Francotte A Liège, No. 15481, Circa 1860With blued octagonal sighted barrel signed in capitals along the top-strap, blued border engraved serial numbered cylinder and frame each stamped with the licensee's crowned 'AF' mark, the latter stamped with 'Adams Patent 1851' mark on one side, bright rammer, blued trigger-guard and stepped ovoidal butt-cap, chequered figured rounded butt, and refinished overall: in partly relined and refitted oak case, probably original, with some accessories including powder-flask and steel bullet mould stamped with Francotte's 'AF' mark (lid escutcheon replaced), Liège proof 12.2 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceChristie's South Kensington, Antique Arms, Armour And Collectors Firearms, 26 September 2012, lot 224Cf. a very similar example sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour & Modern Sporting Guns, 26 May 2021, lot 272For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased 80-Bore Percussion Six-Shot Pepperbox RevolverSigned Blake & Co., London, Circa 1850With fluted barrels engraved around the muzzles, border engraved white-metal action and butt, the former decorated with scrolling foliage and engraved 'LONDON' on a scroll on the left side, the latter signed and decorated en suite along the back, foliate engraved bar-hammer and trigger-guard, and finely chequered figured rounded grips: in original lined and fitted mahogany case (two partitions loose) with some accessories including small powder-flask (minor dent) retaining much of its original finish, the exterior of the lid with shield-shaped vacant brass escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks 6.5 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased 60-Bore Percussion Six-Shot Pepperbox Revolver Signed J. Manton, London, Mid-19th CenturyWith blackened fluted barrels engraved around the muzzles, blackened border engraved action signed on a scroll against foliage over each side, foliate engraved case-hardened bar-hammer, blackened foliate engraved trigger-guard, finely chequered figured rounded butt with flat ovoidal pommel, the latter with a border of punched dots within fluting, silver escutcheon engraved with the Penrose crest, and in refurbished condition: in later lined and fitted oak case with some accessories including small powder-flask, the interior of the lid with reproduction Joseph Manton trade label and bookplate of Alexander Peckover Doyle Penrose, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon engraved 'AJP', London proof marks 8.5 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased 120-Bore Percussion Single-Action Six-Shot RevolverMid-19th CenturyWith blued octagonal sighted rifled barrel engraved with foliate scrolls on the top flat at the breech, case-hardened fluted cylinder with recessed nipples, numbered from '1' to '6' and engraved around the forward edges, border engraved action and butt decorated with foliage scrollwork, engraved case-hardened bar-hammer with rectangular sighting slot, trigger-guard en suite with the action, ovoidal butt-cap with hinged circular butt-trap cover engraved with a flower-head, chequered rounded grips (minor old bruising), and retaining much of its original finish: in relined and refitted mahogany case with reproduction accessories including powder-flask with fluted bag-shaped body, the exterior of the lid with shaped vacant brass escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks 10.2 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased 40-Bore Percussion D.B. Box-Lock Travelling PistolBy Samuel Nock, Regent St., London, Mid-19th CenturyWith sighted barrels (some old light pitting) engraved with foliage around the muzzles and 'LONDON' along the rib, threaded breech plugs, foliate engraved sighting groove, border engraved action decorated with foliate scrollwork and signed in capitals along the tang, foliate engraved dolphin hammers, reblued trigger-guard decorated en suite with the action, border engraved rounded butt-cap with hinged circular butt-trap cover decorated with a flower-head, finely chequered figured rounded butt, vacant silver escutcheon, and stirrup ramrod, the tip engraved with a flower-head: in later relined and refitted mahogany case with some accessories including powder-flask and steel bullet mould, the interior of the lid with reproduction Samuel Nock trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 10.3 cm. barrels Footnotes:Samuel Nock is recorded at 43 Regent Circus, London between 1823 and 1852. Nock died in 1851 and this pistol may have been retailed by his executorsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 50-Bore Percussion D.B. Box-Lock Travelling Pistols By Alex.r Thomson, Edinburgh, Mid-19th CenturyWith sighted case-hardened barrels each engraved around the muzzles, border engraved case-hardened actions each decorated with scrolling foliage and signed in capitals on the tang, dolphin hammers en suite, border engraved blued trigger-guards each decorated with foliate scrollwork, case-hardened stepped ovoidal butt-caps each with hanged circular butt-trap cover engraved with a foliate scroll, finely chequered figured rounded butts, silver escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest, blued under-ribs, stirrup ramrods each engraved with a flower-head on the tip, and retaining most of their original finish: in later lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including powder-flask with wedge-shaped body, the exterior of the lid with Penrose bookplate, London proof marks 9 cm. barrels Footnotes:The crest and initials are those of John William Mackie Adamson (1805-1893) of Berwick and Stewartry Kirkcudbright, ScotlandAlexander Thomson is recorded at various addresses in Edinburgh between 1820 and 1880For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 54-Bore Percussion Travelling Pistols Signed Weatherhead & Co., Derby, Mid-19th CenturyWith browned twist sighted barrels (one with some old pitting beneath) each engraved 'DERBY' in the sighting groove along the top, engraved case-hardened breeches each with two platinum lines, foliate engraved tangs and signed border engraved back-action locks, foliate engraved dolphin hammers, figured full stocks each with chequered rounded butt, blued steel trigger-guards each decorated with foliate scrollwork on the border engraved bow (one tang with loss of finish), vacant white-metal escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons (one damaged), and horn-tipped ramrods, one probably original, and some original finish: in contemporary lined and fitted mahogany case with powder-flask and steel bullet mould, Birmingham proof marks 11.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:J. & S. Weatherhead & Co. are recorded in Irongate, Derby, Derbyshire between 1821 and 1857For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of Percussion Officer's Pistols Of Carbine BoreSigned D. Egg, No. 1 Pall Mall, London, Mid-19th CenturyWith browned twist octagonal sighted barrels each signed in full along the top flat, foliate engraved case-hardened breeches each with white-metal line, border engraved tangs, signed border engraved flat detented locks and dolphin hammers en suite, engraved safety-catches, figured full stocks each with chequered rounded butt, blued steel mounts including trigger-guards each decorated with scrolling foliage on the bow and with engraved pineapple-shaped finial, silver escutcheons engraved with owner's monogram, stirrup ramrods, and most of their original finish: in relined and refitted brass-mounted mahogany case with a few accessories including powder-flask with bag-shaped body embossed with a running hare in a landscape on both sides, the interior of the lid with an original maker's trade label, Birmingham proof marks 18.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour & Modern Sporting Guns, 24 November 2021, lot 280For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistols Of Small BoreBy Mayes, Norwich, Circa 1820With turn-off barrels each engraved with a band of foliage around the muzzle, border engraved rounded actions each signed in capitals beneath the rectangular pan and decorated with foliage over both sides, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels (one repaired or replaced), folding trigger, chequered figured rounded butts, and vacant silver escutcheons (some old wear and rust patination): in modern figured case lined and fitted for the pistols and inlaid with a repeated design of brass wire and foliage, and with Dixon & Sons powder-flask, steel bullet mould and barrel-key, Birmingham proof marks 3.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:Charles Mayes is recorded in Norwich, Norfolk between 1821 and 1850For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of Rare 80-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Three-Barrelled Tap-Action PistolsBy W. Parker, Holborn, London, Early 19th CenturyWith turn-off barrels numbered from nothing to '5' respectively, part octagonal breeches numbered to correspond, border engraved actions each signed in capitals within an oval against a martial trophy on one side and with the address en suite against a differing martial trophy on the other, rectangular pans, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels, trigger-guards each engraved with a flower-head on the bow, and figured flat-sided butts (some old light pitting): in later lined and fitted mahogany case with small Sykes powder-flask, the bag-shaped body with bevelled edge, Tower private proof marks 7.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:See footnote to lot 171For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 32-Bore Flintlock Travelling Or Overcoat PistolsSigned Stevens, London, Circa 1820With twist sighted barrels each engraved 'LONDON' on the sighting flat, decorated with a large martial trophy beyond, and stamped with Irish registration number for Co. Limerick to the left of the silver fore-sight, breeches each with gold line and platinum-lined touch-hole, foliate engraved tangs each with back-sight, border engraved flat bevelled locks each signed in capitals, decorated with a starburst beneath the semi-rainproof pan, with foliage on the stepped tail, and with safety-catch and roller, figured full stocks each with chequered rounded butt (old split in each ramrod-channel), trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated with foliage on the border engraved bow, vacant silver escutcheons, and horn-tipped wooden ramrods: in contemporary mahogany case fitted and lined in faded blue velvet with powder-flask with wedge-shaped bevelled body, and steel bullet mould, the exterior of the lid with shaped vacant brass escutcheon plate, Birmingham proof marks 6.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:Probably retailed by James Stevens, successor to Wattell Clark, recorded at 43 High Holborn, London between 1815 and 1822For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 28-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistols By Simmons & Howell, Early 19th CenturyWith octagonal sighted barrels each signed in capitals along the top flat and retaining some blueing, engraved case-hardened tangs each with back-sight, case-hardened border engraved flat bevelled locks each signed in capitals and with engraved stepped tail, blued safety-catch and roller, figured full stocks (one with old split in the ramrod-channel) each with rounded pineapple chequered butt, reblued mounts comprising trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated with a flower-head on the border engraved bow, slotted ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheons, contemporary bright steel ramrods, and retaining much of their old refinishing: in relined and refitted mahogany case with some accessories including powder-flask with wedge-shaped bevelled body, and steel bullet mould, the exterior of the lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle on an oval brass plate with roped border, Tower private and London proof marks, barrelsmith's mark JS, probably of Joseph Simmons 12 cm. barrels Footnotes:Simmons & Howell are recorded at 44 High Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire between 1802 and 1807For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of Flintlock Officer's Pistols Of Carbine Bore By D. Egg, London, Circa 1790-1800With rebrowned twist sighted barrels each signed in script along the sighting flat, engraved with a line of repeated foliage at the back of the breech and with gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved tangs each decorated with a Britannia shield, drum and foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each decorated with a starburst behind the gold-lined pan and with a part martial trophy and foliage on the stepped tail, engraved safety-catches also locking the steels, and rollers, lightly figured full stocks each with dark horn fore-end cap and characteristically chequered rounded butt, border engraved reblued mounts comprising butt-caps each with foliage on the tang and with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with a Britannia shield and foliage on the bow, slotted ramrod-pipes, vacant gold escutcheons, original horn-tipped ramrods, and retaining much of their old refinishing: in relined and refitted oak case with some accessories including three-way powder-flask, the body re-covered in brown leather, the interior of the lid with reproduction maker's trade label, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle, large London proof marks 16.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:Durs Egg, son of Leonz Egg of Oberbuchsiten, Switzerland, was born in 1748 and, following a short stay in Paris, came to London and worked for John Twigg in 1772. He was granted denization in 1791 and is recognised as one of the greatest London gunmakers. He was gunmaker to George IV and the Duke Of York, and was granted various patents during the course of his long and distinguished career. Examples of his work are preserved in the Royal Collection, Windsor Castle, and many other public and private collections. For full details see Claude Blair, 'The Egg Family Part 1 and Part 1 (contd.)', J.A.A.S., Vol. VII (1973), pp. 266-299 and 306-353For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock D.B. Carriage PistolsBy J. & W. Richards Of Birmingham, Circa 1800With rebrowned twist sighted barrels each engraved with a foliate band at the back of the breech, the latter each indistinctly stamped 'STUBS' and 'STOKES & CO' beneath, border engraved tangs en suite with the breeches and each grooved for sighting, border engraved flat bevelled locks each signed in script and with safety-catch and roller, the left-hand locks each with indented breast for the retaining screw, figured half-stocks (some old bruising, one with repaired split beneath the left lock and in front of the right), chequered rounded butts, the side-flats left plain and each pommel cut with radiating lines, steel trigger-guards each with urn-shaped finial and engraved with a diamond-shaped motif on the bow, rear ramrod-pipes each with foliate finial, and original brass-tipped ramrods each with steel worm (some light pitting, one ramrod-pipe replaced): in contemporary relined and refitted mahogany case with brass-mounted three-way powder-flask and steel bullet mould, the exterior of the lid with circular flush-fitting brass carrying handle, Tower private proof marks and crowned 'R' marks 22.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:Joseph & William Richards are recorded in Birmingham between 1799 and 1817 where they had a factory. Between 1808 and 1810 they are recorded at 16 Staining Lane, London. Joseph is recorded carrying on the business alone in Birmingham between 1815 and 1830For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolsSigned W. Parker, Holborn, London, No. 2309, Circa 1815-20With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels indistinctly signed along the top flat, platinum-lined touch-holes, border engraved tangs each with back-sight and decorated with a martial trophy, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each engraved with starbursts and a martial trophy at the stepped tail, engraved cocks (one cock and one top jaw and screw replaced), semi-rainproof pans and rollers, figured full stocks (minor old bruising) each with finely chequered rounded butt, steel trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated with a part martial trophy and foliage on the border engraved bow, turned ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original horn-tipped ramrods each with steel worm (steel parts with some wear and light pitting): in modern lined and fitted wooden case with some accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask and double-ended turnscrew, the interior of the lid with reproduction maker's label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks 25.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceChristie's South Kensington, Antique Arms and Armour, 12 July 2000, lot 179Sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour & Modern Sporting Guns, 24 November 2021, lot 332Probably retailed by William 3 Parker recorded at 233 High Holborn from 1793 until the year of his death in 1841. He supplied arms to Police offices from 1802 and to the Metropolitan Police from 1829For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 18-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistols By John Richards, Strand, London, Circa 1800With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels each engraved 'STRAND LONDON' along the top flat and with a band of foliage at the rear, gold-lined touch-holes, border engraved tangs each with back-sight and decorated with a Britannia shield and foliage, border engraved case-hardened flat bevelled detented locks each signed in capitals, decorated with a starburst behind the pan and with a part martial trophy on the stepped tail, foliate engraved cocks each with engraved safety-catch behind, and blued steel-springs each with roller, figured full stocks each with flat-sided rounded butt, blued steel trigger-guards each with large pineapple finial and decorated with a Britannia shield, banners and foliage on the bow, blued turned ramrod-pipes, adjustable set triggers, original ramrods, one with horn tip and steel worm, the other with threaded tip over the worm and also forming a powder-measure, and retaining some original finish: in original lined and fitted oak case with some accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask covered in red leather, steel bullet mould and modern Peter Dyson silver-mounted turnscrew with pricker, the interior of the lid with maker's illustrated trade label (minor damage), the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark 'J.S', crowned 25.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:John 1 Richards is recorded at 54 Strand (near the Adelphi), London between 1782 and 1808Offered with a 'Firearms As Trophies' certificate dated 13.2.1921 and detailing 'One pair of old flint pistols, flint action' and 'One double barrelled flint pistol, silver mounted'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 28-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock PistolsBy Barbar, London, Circa 1765With turn-off cannon barrels, border engraved actions each signed on a rocaille over each side, sliding trigger-guard safety-catches each engraved with a foliate diamond-shaped panel on the bow, and figured flat-sided butts (one with minor repair on one side) inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and rocailles: in their later lined and fitted oak case with accessories including steel bullet mould and brass-mounted powder-flask, the exterior of the lid with vacant circular brass escutcheon, Tower private proof marks 14.9 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 26 November 2014, lot 591The maker is almost certainly James 1 Barbar. See footnote to lot 210For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased .44 Percussion Remington New Army Model Revolver No. 124997, Circa 1875With shortened barrel stamped 'Patented Sept. 14. 1858 E. Remington & Sons, Ilion, New York U.S.A. New-Model' along the top flat, blued cylinder and frame with sighting groove, shortened blued rammer, brass trigger-guard, figured rounded grips, and retaining much of its original blued finish: in later lined and fitted case with some accessories including G. & J.W. Hawksley powder-flask with split-ring for suspension, and reblued steel bullet mould stamped 'COLT'S PATENT', the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon 13 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Colt 1849 Model Pocket Percussion Revolver No. 3040 For 1854With blued octagonal sighted barrel (some loss of finish) with London address, cylinder with roll engraved stagecoach hold-up scene, steel trigger-guard and back-strap, the former with traces of original blueing, the latter engraved 'Tho.s White, 84th Reg.t.', rammer retaining traces of original case-hardening, figured rounded grips, and matching numbers: in its original oak case lined and fitted in faded burgundy velvet with some accessories including Sykes patent powder-flask (cut-off spring replaced) retaining much of its original lacquered finish and with split-ring for suspension, and steel bullet mould stamped 'COLT'S PATENT', the interior of the lid with reproduction retailer's label of Charles Golden, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 12.7 cm. barrel Footnotes:Thomas White of the 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot was commissioned Ensign in 1855 and promoted to Lieutenant in 1857. He saw service in India and was present at Buseerut Gunge, Boorbeeake Chowkee, Mungawar and the Relief of Lucknow. He returned to England in 1859For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Colt 1851 Model Navy Percussion RevolverNo. 25502 For 1855Of production specifications, with octagonal sighted barrel with London address, cylinder with traces of roll engraved naval engagement scene, steel trigger-guard and back-strap retaining traces of original silvering in places, rammer, figured rounded grips, and matching numbers (old light pitting overall): in original mahogany case fitted and lined in burgundy velvet with accessories including G. & J.W. Hawksley powder-flask retaining some of its original lacquered finish and with split-ring for suspension, and blued steel bullet mould (some bruising) stamped 'COLT'S PATENT', the interior of the lid with reproduction Directions label, the exterior with shaped vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 19 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased 11-Bore Percussion D.B. Sporting GunBy J. Beattie, 205 Regent Street, London, No. 3120, Mid-19th CenturyWith rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full in capitals along the rib (engraving refreshed), case-hardened breeches each with platinum plug and engraved with a foliate scroll on the rib between, foliate scroll engraved case-hardened tang, border engraved flat locks signed in capitals, hammers and mounts all decorated en suite, the last comprising butt-plate and serial numbered trigger-guard each retaining some blueing, case-hardened trigger-plate with slender engraved finial, highly figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, vacant silver escutcheon, border engraved steel barrel-bolt escutcheons, original brass-mounted ramrod, and much original finish: in original oak case fitted and lined in plum velvet with some accessories including Sykes patent powder-flask with bag-shaped body covered in black leather, leather shot-flask, the nozzle stamped 'Sykes', circular brass percussion cap dispenser stamped 'Sykes', T-shaped nipple-key with threaded brass caps for spare nipples and threaded brass pricker between, and two leather slings, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 75 cm. barrels Footnotes:James Beattie is recorded at 205 Regent Street, London between 1848 and 1863For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare Cased 25-Bore (.577) Percussion D.B. Big Game Rifle By Manton & Co., Gun Makers To H.R.H. The Duke Of Edinburgh, K.G., London & Calcutta, No. 4355, Circa 1875With browned twist sighted barrels each rifled with five spiral grooves, matted along the rib between the breeches and to the fore-sight, and signed in full in capitals forward of the folding leaf-sights from '100' to '300' yards, each leaf with slender platinum line, case-hardened border engraved breeches, slender tapering case-hardened border engraved tang decorated with foliate scrollwork, border engraved signed detented flat locks, hammers and blued steel mounts all decorated en suite, the last comprising butt-plate (some loss of finish) and serial numbered trigger-guard with chequered scrolled spur, case-hardened trigger-plate with engraved tapering finial, figured butt with chequered grip and fore-end, vacant white-metal escutcheon, sling mounts, original brass-tipped ramrod, and retaining most of its original finish: in original lined and fitted wooden case with some accessories including G. & J.W. Hawksley powder-flask with bag-shaped body covered in brown pigskin, and brass bullet mould serial numbered '2937. 2938', the interior of the lid with maker's trade label with 70 Bentinck Street, Calcutta address, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 54.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:Manton & Co. are recorded at 70 Bentinck Street, Calcutta between 1872 and 1877For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased 20-Bore Flintlock D.B. Sporting Gun By J.M. Burnie, Berwick, Circa 1815With rebrowned twist sighted barrels each stamped 'EXTRA FINE TWISTED STUBBS' beneath towards the breeches, recessed border engraved breeches each with gold line, rectangular gold-lined maker's stamp (one with replaced gold) and platinum-lined touch-hole, the rib between engraved with a starburst, border engraved tang decorated with martial trophies, starbursts and foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each decorated with a starburst behind the rainproof pan and with foliage on the stepped tail, engraved cocks and steels each with a roller bearing on a ramp on the steel-spring, figured half-stock (some old bruising and minor split in front of the left lock) with chequered grip, steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a gundog and gamebird in a landscape on the border engraved heel tang, trigger-guard with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow and with a starburst on the scrolled tang, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted ramrod, probably original: in contemporary lined and fitted wooden case (the front with some old worming) with some accessories including mainspring clamp, pan brush and shot-flask, the leather body tooled with pheasants in a landscape within a circular border of beadwork on both sides, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (stained), the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, private Birmingham proof marks 73.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:James Burnie is recorded in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland between 1810 and 1828For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Group Of Various Powder-Flasks For Longarms19th Century And LaterComprising a white-metal mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped body covered in black pigskin, the top stamped 'SYKES PATENT' and 'IMPROVED BEST QUALITY', and with a split-ring for suspension; a reproduction James Dixon & Sons powder-flask, by Parker Hale Ltd., with bag-shaped body covered in black leather; fourteen brass-mounted powder-flasks each with variously embossed bag-shaped body, one plain, three by G. & J.W. Hawksley, Sheffield; two powder-horns and a shot-flask, each with body formed from a section of polished cowhorn, one with white-metal top stamped 'G. & J.W. Hawksley'; a musketeer's powder-flask in German late 16th/early 17th century style, the triangular wooden body with blackened irons mounts including a belt hook; and three North African powder-horns (23) The first 20.5 cm. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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