A oak monk's bench,18th century, with cleated plank top above a box seat,177cm wide,80cm deep76.5cm high folded flatCondition ReportIn need of attention. With losses and damage throughout, to include loose joints, cracks and splits to turned supports, and evidence of historic worm. Relatively minor lateral movement when the top is on. Later elements/patches added for repair, the whole is predominantly 18th century. Woodworm does not appear to be live, however, we would suggest it is treated given the nature of the item. Please see the additional images.
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A rare set of Chinese biscuit porcelain spoons,c.1725, from the Ca Mau shipwreck, moulded in the shape of a leaf with incised veins and a knopped handle, each painted in a green, straw, or dark brown glaze, each labelled with: Sotheby's Unicom - Ca Mau - Bimh Thuan - 35219, 35287, 35201,11cm (3)For a similar item see V&A FE.14-2007.Provenance: Sotheby’s, Amsterdam, 31 January 2007.Condition ReportYellow - chip to rim.Green - chipped to rim.Brown - chipped to handle.
Maffei,G.P.: Historiarum Indicarum libri XVI. Selectarum, item, ex India epistolarum libri IV. 2 Tle. in 1 Bd. Antwerpen, Nutius 1 605. 36 Bl., 478 S., 401 S., 3 Bl. Prgt. d. Zt. mit hs. Rtit. (Schließbänder fehlen, best. u. berieb., gebräunt). De Backer-S. V, 298, 3. Cordier, Bibl. japonica, 64. Alt-Japan-Kat. 916. Sabin 43773 (beste lat. Ausgabe). - Ohne vord. flieg. Vors. Stellenweise etw. gebräunt u. fleckig, tls. schwach wasserrandig. Hs. Eintragung a.T.u.V. - â•”Dabei: Respublicaâ•— sive status regni Scotiae et Hiberniae. Leiden, Elzevier 1627. 12°. Mit gest. Titel (in Pag.). 280 S., 1 Bl. Prgt. d. Zt. - â•”Lactantius,L.C.F.â•— Divinarum institutionum libri VII... Genf, de Tournes 1630. 12°. Mit Portrait-Vign. in Holzschn. a.T. 785 S., 21 Bl. Blindgepräg. Prgt. d. Zt. (Fleckig u. gebräunt). - Ohne flieg. Vors. - Zus. 3 Bde.
AN UNUSED DAMASCUS HATCHET, measuring 4in. from butt to bit, integral tang, mammoth grip scales, lanyard hole, with leather head cover. This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A CASED R.B. RODDA RETAILED .450 WEBLEY RIC PATTERN REVOLVER, serial no. 13005, circa 1878, with ovoid 4 1/2in. barrel, small crescent fore-sight, top-strap with sighting groove and marked 'R.B. RODDA & CO. CALCUTTA', ejector rod operating on a crane around the rear of barrel, plain six-shot cylinder with forward locking notches, solid frame and semi saw-handled chequered walnut one-piece grip, a plate and lanyard ring to heel, the whole refinished and complete with its retailer's oak storage case lined and compartmented in blue baize with provision for ammunition and retaining a cleaning rod and turnscrew, the inside of lid with parchment Rodda trade-label. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A .455 (AUTO) COLT '1911 GOVERNMENT' SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. W109556, for 1919, with 5in. barrel, blued slide with maker's details, patent dates to 1913 and calibre designation, blued frame with grip-safe, chequered walnut grips with diamond shaped panels around the fixing screws, smooth mainspring housing, missing magazine catch and magazine, otherwise with much original finish. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A .455 WEBLEY 'MKII' SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 42994, with issue stamps for 1913, 4in. barrel, break-open frame with automatic ejecting fluted cylinder, chequered hard rubber birdshead grips (left chipped at toe) and with lanyard ring at heel, retaining a fair amount of finish and fitted with broad hammer spur. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A .450 BELGIAN BULLDOG REVOLVER, UNSIGNED, serial no. 5649, with nickel-plated ovoid 4 1/8in. barrel, crescent fore-sight, shallow narrow sighting groove to top-strap, solid plated frame, swing-out ejector-rod, double action mechanism and finely chequered two-piece walnut grips with lanyard ring at heel, much plated finish remaining. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A SCARCE 9mm(K) CZ vz.38 DOUBLE-ACTION ONLY PISTOL, serial no. 279695, with Czech issue marks for 1939, brushed bright 4 5/8in. barrel, blued and sighted slide hinged at muzzle for field-stripping, blued frame with exposed large ring hammer and chequered one piece bakelite grip, much original finish remaining. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
AN ARMY & NAVY RETAILED .455 WEBLEY WG ARMY REVOLVER, serial no. 9022, circa 1898, with nickel-plated 6in. barrel signed 'ARMY & NAVY CSL'. the left side of barrel with additional South African registration number, nickel fore-sight blade, plated break-open frame with automatic ejecting fluted cylinder, single-sided cylinder retainer, plated hammer and trigger, flared chequered walnut grips (both toes chipped), retaining the majority of its original plated finish. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .375 H&H MAGNUM TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2277, circa 1952, 24 3/4in. nitro reproved barrel (in 2023) engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', the nocksform with 'HOLLAND'S 375 "MAGNUM" RIMLESS CARTRIDGE "HYKRO" STEEL', ramp-mounted open sights with folding leaf sight with white metal sight lines and marked 50, 100 and 350, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with folding protector, the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a Nikon Monarch UCC 2.5-10x50 telescopic sight, serial no. KH032393, in quickly-detachable mounts, together with its original Nickel telescopic sight with side mount rings engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND 375 "MAGNUM"' and '2277', the original side mounts removed (present in case), bolt with ERA sleeve (original in case), recoil blocks, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release, engraved '4 CARTRIDGES', pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes, steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), 14 1/2in. pull including 7/8in. recoil pad, weight 8lb. 1oz. (unscoped) and 9lb. 14oz. (Nikon scope), in its full length brass-cornered canvas case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
KRIEGHOFF A 7X65R 'TECK' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 90095, for 1990, 25in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, the breech end mounted with an Aimpoint 5000 sight, serial no. 740872, in quickly-detachable mounts, quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, pin cocking-indicators, manual safety, set front trigger, border and scroll engraving, synthetic triggerguard, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, hogsback comb, sling swivels and buttplate, weight 8lb. 6oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
KRIEGHOFF A .375 H&H MAGNUM 'TECK' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 76245, for 1976, 25in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted blade fore-sight, the breech end mounted with 30mm scope rings in quickly-detachable mounts, quadruple-grip action with side-bolsters, hold-open toplever, pin cocking-indicators, manual safety, set front trigger, border and scroll engraving, synthetic triggerguard, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with hogsback comb, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 7/8in. recoil pad, weight 9lb. 4oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
R. WILKE (NAUEN) A FINE AND RARE HEYM-ENGRAVED STENDEBACH 1905 PATENT 8X57 IRS LEVER-COCKING TRIGGERPLATE ACTION NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 171, for 1991, 22 3/4in. Krupp-steel nitro barrels, raised matt rib gold-inlaid '...R. WILKE, NAUEN...', adjustable open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end engraved and gold-inlaid with trailing vine motifs, Carl Friedrich Stendebach patent action, patent no. 25885 of 12th December 1905 (US Patent No. 895057 of May 1907), broad stepped action with dovetailed grooved breech, the barrels with lateral ribs, high joint pins (one swivel repaired, stiff to open and close), domed automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, gold-washed pin cocking-indicators, two piece pivoting breech face with removable striker discs, gold-washed triggers, the front a set trigger, the action deeply carved in high relief with flowing grape and vine motifs, surrounding and invading finely carved and gold-highlighted woodland game scenes, depictions of wild boar and boar hound on the right, a family group of fallow deer on the left, the underside with a portrait of a mouflon, the whole carved onto a finely matted background, signed 'HEYM', 15in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, fine lipped buffalo horn pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, the hand finely carved with further grape and vine motifs and multifarious chequering, the broad fore-end decorated en suite and with engraved and gold-highlighted Deeley & Edge patent release catch, protuberant belemnoid horn finial, the butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates with blued and gilded sprung ammunition trap, weight 9lb. 12oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
J. PURDEY & SONS A .303 NITRO EXPRESS SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 17583, for 1903, 25 1/2in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels with contra rifling, raised matt rib with open sights and folding leaf sight, white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 100 and 200 yards, ramped bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-Z 4x32 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 47278, in quickly-detachable mounts, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', bolstered treble-grip action with side-clips, removable striker discs, manual bolted safety with gold-inlaid 'BOLTED' and 'SAFE' details, arrow cocking-indicators, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some renewed colour-hardening and finish, 15in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 6oz. (unscoped) and 10lb. 4oz. (with scope), in its brass-cornered oak and leather case (leather replaced). S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
J. PURDEY & SONS A FINE SINCLAIR-ENGRAVED .375 H&H MAG. (BELTED RIMLESS) SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 28998, with extra .300 H&H Mag. (Belted Rimless) barrels, serial no. 28998, for 1993, 24in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matted sight ribs, open sights with folding leaf sight and gold-inlaid sight lines, matted ramp-mounted high visibility bead fore-sights, the breech ends with quickly detachable telescopic sight mount bases to fit Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24 telescopic sight, serial no. R770704172, sunken ribs engraved in gothic script with the calibre designations, the tubes engraved in gothic script 'J. Purdey & Sons. London. England.' at the breech ends, each pair of barrels with individually numbered and calibre designated beavertail fore-end, bolstered treble-grip action with side-clips, removable striker discs, elongated top tang with bolted automatic safety, engraved with 'Bolted' in gothic script and gold-inlaid with 'SAFE', gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled edge triggerguard, the action, lockplates and furniture fully engraved with best large scroll engraving on a finely matted background, the lockplates with scrolling banners engraved 'J. Purdey & Sons', the underside with twin scrolling banners engraved 'J. Purdey & Sons' and 'London, England', retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and some finish, 14 1/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap) and engraved steel heel and toe plates, weight 9lb. 14oz. (.375 barrels, unscoped) and 11lb. 5oz. (with scope), 9lb. 10oz. (.300 barrels, unscoped) and 11lb. 1oz. (with scope), in its leather case with accessories and a cotton outer cover. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE .375 MAGNUM FLANGED 'ROYAL MODEL DE LUXE' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 35440, for 1966, 24in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels with matt sight rib, open sights for 50 and 200 yards with folding leaf sight for 350 yards, matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with fold-over protector with integral moonsight, sunken rib engraved '.375 "MAGNUM" FLANGED CTGE.' and gold-inlaid '-SPECIALLY MADE FOR MR Y HARA-', tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13. BRUTON STREET, LONDON.', treble-grip action with side-bolsters and hidden third bite, removable striker discs, elongated top strap with automatic safety and gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, chequered articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the fences deeply carved in relief with stylised dragons, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with bold stylised acanthus and foliole motifs interspersed with mythical beasts and serpents, the underside with the Green Man, with the makers name and model designation interwreathed on the action bar, the crosspin with central floral motif encircled 'MADE IN ENGLAND', retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece and monte carlo comb, steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap) engraved with a further Green Man and retaining virtually full colour-hardened finish, sling swivels, including 1in. leather covered extension and 7/8in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 9lb. 4oz., in its lightweight leather case with accessories and canvas outer. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
ALEXr. HENRY A SCARCE PAIR OF .22LR (PARKERIFLED) ALLPORT PATENT PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SINGLE-BARRELLED ROOK RIFLES, serial no. 6431 / 2, for 1890, 25 1/2in. nitro reproved round barrels with matted top flats, open sights with two folding leaf sights with white metal sight lines and marked for 50, 100 and 150, bead fore-sights, the barrels Parkerifled to .22LR from .300 Rook calibre, Birmingham nitro reproof marks dated 1925 and signed 'BOSS & CO. 13. DOVER STREET. LONDON. W.', the muzzles with the 'AGP PARKERIFLED' marking, push-forward underlevers, automatic side safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, machined bead and wave engraving with fleur de lys details, the left sides with escutcheons engraved 'ALEXR. HENRY...EDINBURGH..LONDON', serial numbers to rear of undersides (serial No. 6431 defaced), 14 3/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stocks with engraved steel pistolgrip-caps and bead and wave engraved steel buttplates, minor losses at head of No. 6341, Hackett patent snap fore-ends with schnabel lips, weight 5lb. 5oz. (No. 6341) and 5lb. 6oz. (No. 6342), in their fitted brass-cornered oak and leather case with blank circular escutcheon, red baize lining with gold-tooled Alexander Henry Edinburgh & London trade label. This item was highlighted by Donald Dallas' "In The Gunroom" article in HOLTS printed catalogue, to view please CLICK HERE.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
V. H. O'FARRILL A FINE, VIRTUALLY UNUSED LEPINOIS-ENGRAVED .375 H&H MAGNUM SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 1920, with additional .500 NE barrels, for 2010, 24 1/8in. nitro chopperlump barrels, sight rib finely carved with scrolling acanthus on a matted background and gold-inlaid 'VH O'FARRILL A -375 H & H', open sights with gold-inlaid sight line, matted finish and engraved '50 YARDS', ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the top flat of the sight ramp engraved en suite to the rib, the breech end with telescopic sight mount bases and with gold line detailing, splinter fore-end with finely scroll-engraved furniture, 24in. .500NE nitro chopperlump barrels (London proof for 2011), sight rib finely carved with scrolling acanthus on a matted background and gold-inlaid 'VH O'FARRILL A - 500 NE -', open sights with gold-inlaid sight line, matted finish and engraved '50 YARDS', ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the top flat of the sight ramp engraved en suite to the rib, the breech end with gold line detailing, beavertail fore-end with finely scroll-engraved furniture, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, elongated top strap with automatic safety, side-bolsters, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, lockplates and furniture finely carved in high relief with scrolling floral and stylised acanthus motifs on a finely stippled background, interspersed with portraits of big game, buffalo to the left lockplate, elephant to the right and the underside with two tigers, the triggerplate signed 'F. LEPINOIS', retaining light traces of colour-hardening, 14 3/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 10lb. 9oz. (.375 barrels) and 10lb. 12oz. (.500 barrels), in a brass-cornered canvas and leather case, the extra barrels in a second similar but unblocked case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act †Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
J. PURDEY A PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 19677 / 8, for 1909, 29 1/2in. nitro chopperlump barrels (some pits and marks), ribs engraved '1' and '2' with 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and full choke (both), self-opening actions, removable striker discs, toplevers engraved '1' and '2', manual safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, best fine border and acanthus scroll engraving interspersed with floral bouquets, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stocks (possible replacements) including 3/4in. rubber recoil pads, sling swivels, weight 6lb. 14oz. (both), in their brass-cornered oak and leather double guncase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A RARE BOXED HAMMERLI 4.4mm (BB) SIDE-LEVER AIR-POWERED TRAINING UNIT FOR A K31 RIFLE, serial no. 2376, circa 1950, with 14 1/2in. brass barrel, blued air-chamber with integral six-shot magazine with rotating cover, the body of the device marked 'HAMMERLI TRAINER MOD K31', 'PATENT' ('Hammerli Trainer' with gilt infill) and the serial number, side-lever cocking with bakelite toggle in imitation of the rifle together with its blued top-clamp and complete in its maker's blue card carton with paste-board insert, a partial tin of Hammerli BBs, targets, instructions and warning leaflet (German language). ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
VINCENZO BERNADELLI A 12-BORE 'HOLLAND EXTRA N 2 EJECTOR' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2646, for 1964, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels with raised file cut rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates with cranked release lever, cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the triggerplate signed 'INC. ORIZIO. C.', bright finish, 14 1/8in. stock, weight 6lb. 7oz., with its original certificate. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
GEBR. MERKEL (SUHL) A LITTLE-USED AND HIGHLY ORNATE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 775392, dated 1981, 28in. nitro reproved (in 2023) barrels with raised broad rib, the tubes engraved 'SPECIAL - GEWEHRLAUFSTAHL. GEBR. MERKEL SUHL. MADE IN GDR.' and with acanthus scrollwork interspersed with flowers at breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, the lumps marked 'TG1' within a triangle, bolstered treble-grip action with sideclips, automatic safety with engraved 'S' detail, cocking-indicators, the action and furniture profusely engraved in relief with acanthus and floral scrollwork on a matted background, the lockplates carved in relief with a pointer flushing a covey of partridge on the left and a fox hunting duck on the right, in woodland settings, the underside with the Merkel trademark, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with ornate acanthus scroll and floral bordering, cheekpiece, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, the fore-end decorated en-suite, weight 7lb. 6oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
F. BEESLEY (FROM PURDEY'S) A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 1361, circa 1894, 30in. nitro reproved Whitworth steel chopperlump barrels, acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, the rib engraved 'F. BEESLEY. (FROM PURDEY'S) 2. ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. CORNER OF PALL MALL.' (likely refreshed), the tubes engraved 'WHITWORTH'S. FLUID PRESSED STEEL.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, treble-grip action with carved leaf fences, slender toplever engraved 'PATENT', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the lockplates with scrolling banners engraved 'F. BEESLEY FROM PURDEY'S PATENT', retaining some renewed colour-hardening and finish, 13 7/8in. figured replacement stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with a canvas and leather outer cover. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
WATSON BROS A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE ROUNDED-BAR SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 20322, dated 2010, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels engraved with scrolling acanthus motifs set against a matted background at the breech, the rib engraved 'WATSON BROS 54 REDCHURCH ST CITY OF LONDON' (rib loose) and with a panel of acanthus scroll on a matted background at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, sideclipped self-opening action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, lockplates and furniture all profusely carved in relief with bold foliate and floral arabesques set against a matted background, with the makers name gold-inlaid within a scrolling banner, the fore-end iron gold-inlaid 'WATSON', 15 1/2in. highly-figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, 6lb. 1oz., in its makers brass-cornered leather case with canvas outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 36551, for 1963, 28in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (by the makers in 1964), rib engraved '"ROYAL"' and the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND 13, BRUTON STREET, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, border and 'Royal' scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 11oz., in its makers tan leather case with green canvas outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 26435, with two sets of barrels, for 1953, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt rib, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.', the rear lump engraved 'A', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke; extra 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt rib, the tubes engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.', the rear lump engraved 'B', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both; treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. highly-figured stock, elongated fore-end, weight 7lb. 9oz. (A) 7lb. 10oz. (B), in its makers tan fitted leather case with canvas outer and a complement of guncase accessories. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
WILLIAM POWELL & SON A 12-BORE (3IN.) SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14750, circa 1947, 28in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35, CARR'S LANE. BIRMINGHAM.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, treble-grip action, carved toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the fences carved in relief with leaf designs on a matted background, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/8in. stock, weight 7lb. 9oz., in a suede covered case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'DOMINION' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 34238, for 1938, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', the rib inlaid '1' and engraved 'Dominion.' in script, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, toplever inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, action engraved with border and acanthus scrollwork with floral bouquets, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 4oz., in its leather double motorcase. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'C GRADE' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 24531, circa 1905, 28in. replacement nitro reproved barrels (by another, Birmingham proof for 1987, reproved 2023), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, action with patent gas checks, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, later engraving of bold scrolling acanthus motifs, retaining some renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock with monte carlo comb and horn buttplate, replacement fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 5oz., in its leather case with original charges label. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE .21 EISENWERKE GAGGENAU 'MODEL 2 COLUMBIA' AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 5461, being a date-code for 1861, with refinished octagonal to round 19 3/4in. smoothbore barrel marked 'PATENT' and with the crossed pistols trademark, dove-tailed fore-sight, rear-sight also forming the barrel release catch, complex cocking link system (link arms re-plated), plain nickel-plated air-chamber, walnut straight-hand half-stock chequered at the wrist and with raised cheek-piece and schnabel fore-end tip, nickel-plated furniture including Swiss-style heel-plate and raised scrolled trigger-guard for the double set triggers, much original finish remaining except where noted. Pre-1939 * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
J. PURDEY & SONS A LITTLE-USED 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 29470, for 1993, 28in. nitro barrels with 7mm solid matt top-rib with a flash of foliate engraving at the breech end, the over barrel engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, the makers name gold-inlaid within an ornate cartouche, the triggerplate initialled 'RT', retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. figured Prince of Wales semi-pistolgrip stock with engraved pistolgrip cap, the stock inlet with the initials 'JAM' in gold, weight 7lb. 8oz., in its makers tan leather case with canvas outer, with a complement of accessories including turnscrews, oil bottle and snap caps. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY A SMEETS-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'IMPERIAL EXTRA LUXE' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 43707, circa 1960, 27in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, the over barrel engraved 'FAIT POUR LA SCAM A MILAN' 'PAR AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY A LIEGE', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, three-piece fore-end, hold-open toplever, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, ornate border engraving with some acanthus detailing, the triggerplate signed 'R. Smeets Grar. Inr. de S.M. Le Roi', retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. leather covered recoil pad, ornate chequering borders, the fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and inset in gold with a crest with the model designation and central pigeon motif, weight 7lb. 5oz., in a lightweight leather case with canvas outer cover. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
P. BERETTA A 12-BORE 'S05 TRAP' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. C12310B, dated 1990, 29 1/2in. nitro barrels with 9m ventilated matt top-rib (mid rib lifting right side), 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety, border and partial scroll engraving, the underside gold-inlaid with the makers name, the double rolled-edge triggerguard engraved 'TRAP', matt silver finish, 14in. pistolgrip stock with palm swell and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 4oz., in a universal case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
J. PURDEY & SONS A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 27958, for 1974, 27in. nitro barrels with short file cut sight flat and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the over barrel engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, bordered acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. well-figured stock including 1 1/8in. leather-covered recoil pad, weight 7lb. 11oz., in its lightweight leather case.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
NERIO E. VIRGILIO CORTESI A 12-BORE TRIPLE-BARRELLED DOUBLE-TRIGGER TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 34, dated 1992, 27 5/8in. nitro barrels arranged in an inverted pyramid design, matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2, 3/4 and full choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety, overall plain action engraved with 'NERIO E. VIRGILIO CORTESI' within a laurel wreath to the left, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, tulip fore-end tip, weight 7lb. 9oz., in its makers tan leather motorcase. S2 - Sold Under Section 2 of the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
BERETTA A 12-BORE (3IN.) '486' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. DB02199A, with spare stock, dated 2015, 30in. nitro barrels (high performance steel proof), 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scoop-back action, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, border and acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1/4in. wooden buttplate, beavertail fore-end, weight 7lb. 6oz., in its makers universal case, together with its original figured pistolgrip stock with thumb cutout and palm swell (buttplate removed). S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
W. & C. SCOTT & SON A 12-BORE 'THE PIGEON GUN CLUB' TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 75879, circa 1906, 28 1/2in. nitro barrels with raised tapered wave-cut rib, the breech end with 'SCOTT'S IMPROVED BOLT', the tubes engraved 'W. & C. SCOTT & SON. THE PIGEON CLUB GUN 78, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, large treble-grip action with carved percussion fences and side-clips, rebounding sidelocks, fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured replacement stock (slight grain split right underhorn) and fore-end wood, weight 7lb. 6oz., with a fleece-lined slip. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A COMPOSITE 17th CENTURY BROADSWORD WITH RAPIER-STYLE SWEPT-HILT, probably German, the possibly earlier 36 3/4in. blade with short blind central fuller stamped with an armourer's mark to both sides and a stylised Passau 'running wolf' mark, further isolated letter stampings (blade with irregular corrosion showing laminations but generally good), swept multiple bar hilt with pierced panel to front of guard (corroded), wire bound faceted grip and faceted 'apple' pommel. This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A PATTERN 1845/54 PIQUET-WEIGHT INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD SIGNED HOBSON & SONS, circa 1880, with 32in. single-edged nickel-steel blade fullered and etched with scroll-work and VR cypher on both sides, ricasso with brass 'proved' plug with 'HOBSON / & SONS / LITTLE / WINDMILL St. / LONDON', brass 'Gothic' hilt with pierced guard with VR cypher, copper wire-bound fish-skin grip, remains of period sword-knot, together with its nickel-steel scabbard with two suspension loops, some blinded pitting towards the blade point, some wear to the grip and pitting and shallow denting to the scabbard, 38 1/2in. overall. This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A GEORGIAN SWORDSTICK WITH BLUE AND GILT BLADE, circa 1800, with flattened diamond cross-section 27 1/4in. double edged blade, the first half of both sides with a blued ground (faded purple), blued scrolls extending into the polished front half and a bright panel with further blued scrolls in the centre of the blued section, wood root-ball handle and cane scabbard with white metal collar at throat. This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A GOOD WORLD WAR TWO JAPANESE N.C.O.'S SHIN-GUNTO SWORD, serial no. 74461, with 27 1/2in. katana style blade shallow fullered along the back edge, brass habaki, plain blacked iron oval tsuba, alloy hilt moulded in imitation of silk binding and realistically painted to simulate same and complete with its matching number olive green painted scabbard, much original finish remaining. This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A FINE KYU-GUNTO JAPANESE OFFICER'S SWORD, circa World War One, with finely watered 28 1/4in. slightly curved smith-made katana-style blade, strongly visible hamon, gilded habaki, gilded finely pierced and carved guard with full-length knucklebow, white rayskin hilt with chrysanthemum decoration to the ears of the gilded and stippled back-strap, black cotton sword knot and nickel-plated scabbard of European style (small dents). This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
AN EDO PERIOD DAISHO OF JAPANESE SWORDS, the katana circa 1840, with signed tang, 29in. blade in fine condition with strong visible hamon and gilded habaki, the wakizashi with unsigned tang, two mekugi-ana, 21in. blade also in fine condition with clear hamon and white metal habaki, both swords with matching mounts including finely filigree-worked iron tsubas (slight damage to the one fitted to the wakizashi), pale cotton bindings over rayskin, patinated copper fittings and in dark brown lacquered sayas (small losses (kojiri absent from katana), the katana with gilded dragon kogai and a shira-saya. This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A GERMAN HOLBEIN DAGGER FOR THE S.A. ORGANISATION BY MAX WEYERSBERG, circa 1936, with double edged 8 3/4in. blade etched with motto 'ALLES FUR DEUTSCHLAND' (some cleaning and mild shallow pitting), the obverse with maker's mark, nickel crossguard marked 'No' (for Nordsee region), shaped wood grip (marks and old repair) inlet with the organization's symbol and eagle and swastika device, nickel pommel-piece and locking nut, complete with its scabbard with nickel furniture (body with dent and repainted). This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
FIVE AS NEW BOXED FIXED-BLADE SPORTING KNIVES BY FALLKNIVEN, SWEDEN, to include an 'NL4', two 'A1' models (one in black, the other bright), an 'S1' and an 'F1', all with their respective scabbards and manufacturer's card cartons. This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A TRIO OF UNITED STATES MILITARY SIDEARMS, all mid 20th century including a Marine Corps style bowie signed 'Camillus New York' (replacement leather scabbard) and two M3 knives, both dated 1943, one with an M8 style scabbard (repainted olive green), the other with an M8A1 scabbard also repainted. This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A SWORD BAYONET FOR THE JACOB'S DOUBLE RIFLE, circa 1860, with 29 1/2in. double-edged steel blade double-fullered on each side, inspection mark to ricasso, pierced steel guard, pressed chequered black leather grips, steel hilt with working leaf-spring catch, together with its black leather scabbard with steel fittings, blade with some staining and smoothed pitting, grips worn, hilt and guard with smoothed pitting, scabbard with chape and locket pins missing, leather shrunken and does not fit the blade, 35in. overall. This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
TWO VINTAGE PUMA KNIVES, the first a 'Skinner II', number 118393, the second an 'Original Waidmesser' with Bestell No. 3591, both with their respective leather sheaths, both with signs of light use and scabbard wear. This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A RARE 'ELLIS KNIFE' BY THORNHILL, LONDON, marked with a Victorian 'kite' registration mark for September 28th 1875, 7 1/2in. bowie-style blade marked along the top left 'ELLIS KNIFE' and signed at the forte 'THORNHILL, LONDON' below a 'V.R. crown device, the reverse with the afore-mentioned 'kite' mark, fully chequered horn scales, the end of handle retaining a long steel needle or toothpick and together with an aperture for broad tweezers (absent), iron cross-guard with locking aperture, complete with its leather scabbard retaining lock (blade with signs of sharpening, belt loop distressed but intact). This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
H. HOLLAND, LONDON A WALNUT CASE FOR A DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION GUN, WITH ACCESSORIES, fitted for 30in. barrels (would adapt to 31in.), hook and key closure (key absent), the outer lid originally with bowtie escutcheon, now filled, the interior lined and compartmented in aubergine velvet, original 'H. Holland' parchment trade-label inside lid and complete with a period powder and shot flask (both with faults), three soft shot-pouches, various percussion caps, two boxwood screw-top pots (one with losses to edge) and an adjustable measure. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
BERNIE VAN DER VYVER A FINE ORIGINAL BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A 'DAGGER BOY' CAPE BUFFALO, No .1 of 25, a head and shoulder mount with approx. 7 1/2in. boss, horns measuring approx. 23in., with tip to tip measuring approx. 26in., a 21in. square plinth made from a teak railway sleeper, overall dimensions approx. 28in. height by 32in. width by 30in. depth. ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK CONTINENTAL DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN SIGNED LE COMTE, serial no. 5, circa 1800, with browned 32 1/4in. barrels, knock-off breeches, sunken top-rib with applied fore-sight, border engraved top-tang with deep sighting groove, borderline engraved radiused locks signed 'LE COMTE' (possibly reconverted), walnut hand-rail half-stock with applied leather cheek-piece, engraved and moulded iron furniture, working replacement ramrod and swivels for sling. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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