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Volunteer .577 three band Snider rifle by Velsey and Son, Volunteer .577 three band Snider rifle by Velsey and Son, 36" barrel fitted with folding ladder sight, the lock with 101 Moor Street Birmingham street address. MkIII breech (lacking clip screw) stamped with Snider patent, the stock fitted with brass furniture. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.140cm long The gun is in reasonable condition with a nice patina, showing signs of age and use. The main problem is that the breech block catch lacks the retaining screw and consequently does not operate and is locked shut. The metalwork to the exterior of the gun has some light pitting. The bore shows small signs of use but a good strong rifling pattern is present with just some small patches of frosting. The blued finish is showing signs of wear.  There is some light surface speckling to the polished parts. The action cocks and releases with a strong spring. The wood stock is free from splits or repairs, there are however dents and scratches. Some screw heads show signs of being worked. 

Three band .577 percussion rifle, Three band .577 percussion rifle, 39inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sight, the lock with 1862 Tower and crown possibly applied later, the butt stock stamped Taylor and Newman. Section 58(2) antique/obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, photo ID will be required if the lot is to be posted out. 140cm longThe rifle is in average condition and would benefit from a good clean up. The bore has a couple of light pitting spots, these would improve with careful cleaning and a reasonable rifling pattern remains. The metalwork on the exterior of the rifle has some recent corrosion spots, there is some light pitting with slightly moe pitting around the nipple area. Most of the blued metal finish has turned to a brown grey patina. The action works with a strong mainspring, the nipple has been replaced. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are a few small chips around the ramrod channel and beside the first barrel band. The wood has some scratch lines from the second barrel band being slid along when stripping the rifle down.

Mauser M1871 bolt action carbine 11 x 60R / .43 calibre, Mauser M1871 bolt action carbine 11 x 60R / .43 calibre, 20" barrel secured by two bands, folding ladder sight, serial numbers 5910 to most parts except the bolt retaining washer and screw, some parts un-numbered, the receiver stamped with Steyr Arsenal mark Oesterr. Wafffb. Ges. as well as the royal cipher of Frederick Wilhelm IV , is dated 1876, the butt plate has the unit mark 21.D.34.Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.99.5cm long The gun shows signs of a hard-working life. There is a break on the wrist. The barrel band and nose cap are not numbered to the gun, the barrel band is possibly a replacement. There is a duffle cut type repair to the stock forward of the barrel band, the repair being hidden by the barrel band. The wood forward of the barrel band has some dents and marks, as well as a filled in small rectangle of wood. The stock has been lightly sanded and stained, probably a the time of the repairs. The bore has some light pitting scattered throughout. The exterior metalwork has some light pitting, stains and mild corrosion spots. The action works correctly.

Rare Martini Henry MkI .577/450 rifle Rare unaltered Martini Henry MkI .577/450 rifle, 32inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sight, secured by two bands one with bayonet lug, cleaning rod to the underside of with original sharp shouldered form, the polished breech block stamped S B relating to the improved striker, held in place with a bronze axis pin, the receiver stamped with a Crowned VR Enfield I and dated 1873, the butt fitted with sling swivel (moved to the trigger guard on later patterns) with deeply struck R.M. Enfield WD I roundell and chequered butt plate, numerous WD inspection stamps to all parts. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out. 124cm long The rifle appears in very good general condition with a nice dark patina.The action works correctly with a positive lock-up.The bore is bright and shiny with a strong crisp rifling pattern.The bluing is mainly all present with some wear in places such as the trigger guard bow, and the barrel bands.  There is very light speckled surface finish to the parts which would have once been polished such as the breech block. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are quite a few scratches and dents typical of a military rifle but nothing defacing.

French Gras rifle musketoon 11x59 calibre French Gras M.1874 11x59mm bolt action rifle musketoon, converted from a Chassepot needlefire rifle, 28inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sight and secured by three brass bands, the receiver with St Etienne arsenal mark and 1866-74 pattern, with turned down bolt, the full length stock with boxwood plug to the butt, the brass butt plate being stamped 17CT, serial number PG8165. Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, photo ID will be required if the lot is to be posted out.117cm long

M.A. Taylor of Sheffield .451 percussion target rifle LICENCE REQUIRED M.A. Taylor of Sheffield .451 percussion target rifle, 35 inch barrel with fine adjustable globe front sight (three elements present in total) and folding ladder rear sight, half-length stock with the provision of a peep sight to be mounted, serial number A3980 (hidden under the forend) Birmingham proofs.The maker of this rifle has been in touch with us to say he made this rifle in 1980. It was used by Mr Gordon Gerrade who scored a record 98 in the MLAGB Short Range match at Bisleys Short Siberia range.This class of rifle was made for long ranges up to 1,000 yards UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .451 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED. 133cm long The gun is in average condition, showing signs of a working life with a fair amount of age and use.The metalwork to the exterior of the gun has some light pitting or surface discolouration to the polished parts. The bore is good with a good rifling profile and no signs of pitting.There is light corrosion in the nipple channel.The blued finish is showing signs of wear.The action cocks and releases with a strong spring.The wood stock is free from splits or repairs, there are however dents and scratches.Some screw heads show signs of being worked.The rifle lacks the rear sight it should have at the wrist position.

Almost mint Mauser M1871/84 bolt action rifle Almost mint Mauser M1871/84 bolt action rifle 11 x 60R / .43 calibre, 30.5" barrel fitted with folding ladder sight, matching serial numbers 9165, the receiver stamped with Spandau Arsenal mark as well as the royal cypher of Frederick Wilhelm IV, dated 1888, the stock bearing inspectors stamps. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.130cm long

Braendlin Armory Martini Henry .577/450 cavalry carbine Braendlin Armory Martini Henry .577/450 cavalry carbine 20inch barrel fitted with ladder rear sight and secured by two bands, the rear sight has two screws below for a sight protector. The receiver with Braendlin Armory stamps and two flag logo. Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, photo ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out. 95.5cm long The carbine is worn throughout but has a pleasing feel to it if you don't mind a gun showing its age and use. The bore has some pitting marks scattered but a strong rifling pattern remains. The action works correctly. The metalwork has some light scratches dents and light pitting, there are also some fresh corrosion spots which would clean up with ease. The joint of the butt to the receiver has a small filled repair, outside this the stock is free from splits or repairs, there are quite a few scratches and dents and wear especially to the forend.

Enfield Martini Henry MkIV .577/450 rifle with nitro proofs. Enfield Martini Henry MkIV .577/450 rifle, 32 inch barrel with Birmingham nitro proofs, secured by two bands with bayonet lug, fitted with folding ladder sight, crown VR lock dated 1887, the stock with numerous issue stamps. Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, photo ID will be required if the lot is to be posted out. 125cm long The rifle appears in good general condition with a nice patina.The action works correctly with a positive lock up.The bore is bright and shiny with a strong rifling pattern.The bluing is mainly all present with some wear in places, there is some light surface corrosion spots dotted throughout.The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing.There are some chips to the cleaning rod channel.There is some filler that has been used to chips around the wrist joint of the stock to the action and to some of the pin holes.

Lebel M1886 / M93 bolt action 8mm rifle, LICENCE REQUIRED St Etienne Lebel M1886 / M93 bolt action 8mm rifle, 30" barrel with folding ladder sight, secured by two bands, one with bayonet lug, the barrel dated 1889 serial number 97192 to bolt, receiver and stock, Birmingham nitro proofs. UK RFD OR A FIREARMS LICENCE WITH CORRECT VARIATION FOR 8mm RIFLE REQUIRED TO BUY THIS LOT.130cm longThe rifle shows signs of hard working life. The bore has a reasonably strong rifling pattern, lighter around the throat. There is some light pitting within the rifling and the bore has the dark patina of the exterior of the rifle. The metalwork generally has a dark lightly pitted patina overall. The action appears to function correctly and the magazine feed / cut off works as it should when switched on or off. The woodwork has a lot of dents scratches, stains and marks typical of a military gun. There is a heavier patch of dents just below the sight. There are some emulsion paint marks to the sling swivels and nose cap.

Deactivated Martini Henry .303 carbine Deactivated Martini Henry .303 carbine, 20 inch barrel stamped with the gun serial number A400, with folding ladder sight and secured by one band with bayonet lug, British proof marks but no other marks.Deactivated to current EU/UK specifications with certificate. No licence required to purchase. Buyer must be over the age of 1894cm long

Rare Steyr 1896 6.5x53R obsolete calibre bolt action carbine Rare Steyr 1896 6.5x53R bolt action cavalry carbine, made for Portugal, 18inch barrel secured by two bands, and fitted with cleaning rod, folding ladder sight, Portugese 'IC' Carlos 1st crest to the receiver, the barrel and receiver numbered 614, the bolt numbered G604. the stock with side-mounted sling swivel and faint unit markings.Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.95.5cm longThe carbine shows signs of a hard working life. The bore has reasonable rifling pattern throughout which is softening on the edges. There is very minor pitting in the grooves. The metalwork to the outside has been reblued, this is starting to fade in places. There is pitting to the outer sides of the barrel where the stock meets the metal. The polished parts have some surface speckling. The action works correctly and has a positive lock up. The stock has a glued split at the wrist area, the barrel band has some paper packing to tighten it up. There is some chipping to the cleaning rod channel. The butt plate is loose due to one screw hole needing filling and redrilling for a positive fit. There are dents knocks and marks typical of a military firearm.

Lee Enfield .303 bolt action Cavalry Carbine LICENCE REQUIRED Lee Enfield .303 bolt action L.E.C.I Cavalry Carbine, 20.5inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sights, wrist joint stamped Enfield VR below a crown and dated 1896, the flattened form bolt fitted with dust cover, the action with magazine cut-off and five shot magazine with retaining hoop, stamped with numerous inspection marks, the butt with faint roundel and butt disk stamped 9.L.0.88, the nose cap fitted with half length cleaning rod, Birmingham Nitro proofs, serial number 3469.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .303 VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED.102cm longThe rifle has a reasonably good bore with a fairly crisp rifling pattern and no signs of damage. We do not possess .303 headspace gauges so cannot check headspace, the vendor has noted on his inventory ticket that the carbine's bore is 304.25 however we cannot confirm this. The action appears to function correctly, the bolt removal spring catch is a little looser or lighter than most SMLE's we encounter. The bolt face shows a primer ring. The metal finish has dulled to dark brown with some surface corrosion and light pitting. Some screw heads are a little chewed. The stock has been sanded and shows scratch lines going across (rather than with) the grain. There is a short split to the forend on both sides by the brass stud.

BSA .300 extra long Francotte action target rifle, BSA .300 extra long Francotte action target rifle, 24.5" 'Superior Nickel Steel' barrel with windage adjustable front sight and folding ladder sight, serial number 17294, the tang fitted with micrometer adjustable rear sight. Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence.103.5cm long The rifle is in average general condition. The action works correctly with a positive lock-up. The bore shows small signs of use but a good strong rifling pattern is present with just some small patches of frosting. The blued finish on the rifle is worn and there is light surface corrosion. There is a scratched area of finish to the stamped serial number of the barrel, this looks like an incidental set of marks rather than an attempt to deface the number. There is scattered isolated fresh corrosion spots to some very small areas. The butt plate has some light pitting. The butt has three shrinkage splits to the left hand side, the wood work is otherwise free from splits or repairs, there are however dents and scratches. Some screw heads show signs of being worked.

Remington 1879 pattern Argentinian rolling block rifle Remington 1879 pattern Argentinian rolling block rifle chambered in .43 Spanish, 36inch barrel with bayonet bar and folding ladder sight, cleaning /clearing rod to the underside, blued action, the tang stamped with Remington markings and patent dates, no serial number. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.

Parker Field Snider .577 carbine Parker Field Snider .577 carbine, converted from a muzzle loader by London Small Arms Co. 22 inch barrel with 233 Holborn London address, secured by two bands, folding ladder sight, MkII type breech with Snider logo.Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.102cm long The carbine appears in good general condition with a nice patina.The action works correctly with a strong spring and positive lock up of the breech block. There is some very light pitting to the action and wear to the bluing of the breech block. The bore is bright and shiny with a crisp rifling pattern, there are just a few minor small black spots that might polish out or improve.The barrel has overall light pitting, this is not present on the parts such as the sight and breechblock which were added when the carbine was converted to breech loading. The gun was possibly longer before it was converted, the reason for this thought is that the rear barrel band slightly covers the end of the maker engraving. This band was probably located slightly further down the stock when it was in a longer format as a muzzle loader. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing.

Martini Henry .577/450 cavalry carbine Martini Henry Cavalry Carbine IC1, Enfield 1877 stamped action, 20.5 inch barrel with saw cut to the breech, fitted with clearing rod and folding ladder sight, Enfield roundel stamped butt with various issue markings including a bold rack number 34 to each side,Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18 and ID will be required if the lot is to be posted out.96cm longThe barrel of the carbine has the typical military drill purpose slot cut. The action functions correctly however the lever hangs a little loose. The nose cap barrel band looks to be an old replacement, and the cleaning rod is possibly replaced. There is pitting to the metal throughout and some old signs of cleaning up such as surface scratches to the action and barrel. The stock has some oil stains and sanding scratch marks, the lower action tang sits proud. There are some short cracks and a restuck chip to the bottom of the butt where is has been banged down.

Parker Hale Enfield .58 percussion three band rifle LICENCE REQUIRED Parker Hale Enfield .577 / .58 percussion three band rifle, 39inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sight, colour case hardened lock, serial number 4665. A rifle of good shooting history. This rifle was used to win the Holbrook Trophy six times at the MLAGB Short Range Championships setting a new British record of 97/100 at the 2017 event.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .577/ .58 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED 140.5cm long The rifle is in excellent general condition with only small signs of use. The bore is very good with a strong rifling pattern. There is some surface marks which look to be dirt rather than pitting, there exterior of the rifle is in good state with only light surface speckling to the polished ramrod and the case hardened hammer. The stock has some occasional dents and marks but nothing major or defacing.

Martini Henry MkII .577/450 rifle Enfield Martini Henry MkII .577/450 rifle, 32inch barrel fitted with ladder rear sight and secured by two bands incorporating bayonet lug, Crown VR 1872 dated action, numerous inspection and acceptance marks. Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, photo ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out.125cm longThe rifle is worn throughout but has a pleasing feel to it. The bore is good with a strong rifling pattern. The action works correctly. The metalwork has some light scratches dents and light pitting. The butt stock has an oval filled repair to both sides. There are glued repairs to either side of the forend around the rear cross pin. There are lots of dents and scratches.

Martini Henry .577/450 carbine Martini Henry .577/450 carbine, 20.5inch barrel with folding ladder sight and Birmingham proofs. no visible markings to the action except the serial number 41064, reworked woodwork. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.97cm long

Greener .303 Martini Henry rifle LICENCE REQUIRED Greener .303 commercial Martini Henry rifle, 30inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sight secured by three bands, the nose cap fitted with cleaning rod, serial number 480 stamped to the stock, Birmingham nitro proofs. UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .303 RIFLE OR RFD REQUIRED118cm long The rifle has an old refinish job which is starting to fade very slightly. The action works correctly with a positive lock up. The bore is bright and shiny with a decent rifling pattern that is only just softening around the edges. There is a strange patch of pitting over the maker mark on the side of the action, perhaps a label or sticker has been here which has allowed moisture to attack the surface, there are scattered patches of light pitting throughout the gun. The stock has an inlet piece of wood beside the barrel band and a wood plug on the other side. The upper hand guard is missing from the rifle and the holes for the clips have been filled in. Some screw heads show signs of being worked.

Percussion 24 bore double barrel rifle Percussion 24 bore double barrel rifle, 30 inch Damascus barrels fitted with a modern folding ladder sight, scroll engraved actions with later dolphin hammers, figured chequered stock with scroll trigger guard and steel patch box. Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be bought with out a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18 and ID will be requested if the gun is to be posted out to a home address.118cm long The rifle has had alot of time and money spent on it improving the condition. The lock plates however are so heavily pitted (as well as other small areas of the metalwork) that they are always going to give its previous condition away. The hammers barrel wedge and rear sight are replacements. The bores are pretty good, bright and shiny with a decent rifling pattern however it is suspected that a dent might have been lifted from the right tube. The nipples have some fresh corrosion spots. The whole gun has been refinished and the stock has been re-chequered. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are occasional scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing. There are two small woodworm? holes beside the ramrod pipe.  

A 19th century Dutch painted ladder back side chair, decorated in polychrome with landscape vignettes, on a red ground, rush seat, 115cm high, 47cm wide

A set of six Scandinavian mid 20th century teak ladder back dining chairsLocation:

A set of six ash and beech rush seat ladder back dining chairs, on turned and stretchered supports, and two loose cushions (4+2)

Deep tread high ladder

Alloy loft ladder 

McIntosh Furniture - British Modern Design - A set of four mid 20th century dining chairs. Having ladder back rests, on upholstered padded cushion seat raised on tapering legs. Measures approx 85cm x 46cm x 51cm.

A Meredew oak D end extending dining table 204 cm x 88 cm x 74 cm high together with a set of six G Plan teak ladder back dining chairs and an unnamed mid Century teak sideboard with three central drawers flanked by cupboard door and fall front compartment on square tapered legs 179.5 cm wide x 44 cm deep x 72 cm high

A Victorian mahogany breakfast table, the circular top on a faceted tapering centre pedestal to circular platform base and three scroll feet, 130 cm diameter x 69 cm high, together with four Victorian balloon back dining chairs, a 19th Century ash ladder back panel seat chair and an ebonised framed and caned nursing chair

A 19th Century beech and elm Oxford bar back elbow chair, four 19th Century ash rush seat ladder back chairs, three Edwardian mahogany pierced splat back rush seat chairs and two Ercol style chairs with fleur de lys style stick backs

A set of six oak framed rush seat ladder back chairs in the 17th Century North Country manner, 50 cm wide x 41 cm deep x 99 cm high

Corgi 405 Bedford Utilecon "AFS" Tender - green, silver trim, black metal clip and ladder, flat spun hubs - Good Plus still a lovely bright example in a Fair to Good (slightly grubby) blue carded picture box and 408 Bedford "AA Road Service" Van - yellow body, black smooth roof and front, silver trim, flat spun hubs - with some extra decals applied otherwise condition is generally Good Plus to Excellent (couple of small marks on edges) in a Good blue carded picture box. (2)

RM (Rietzeautomodelle) a group of plastic Fire related models including Marquis Turntable Ladder; Pumper; plus others - conditions appear to be generally Mint in generally Excellent to Mint window boxes and rigid perspex cases with outer carded sleeves. (15)

A group of 1/87th scale plastic models mainly Fire Related including Herpa MAN; Preiser MAN Pumper; Brekina Mercedes Turntable Ladder; Norev Citroen Traction 7A plus others - conditions appear to be generally Near Mint to Mint in generally Excellent to Mint boxes - see photo. (44)

Corgi 405 Bedford Utilecon "AFS" Tender - green, silver trim, flat spun hubs, black metal roof clip (not original ladder) - Good Plus in a generally Good Plus blue carded picture box;437 ERF Dropside Platform Lorry - light blue cab and chassis, dark blue back, flat spun hubs, metal tow hook - Good (does require some attention in cleaning) in a Poor blue carded picture box and GS11 Gift Set to include ERF Dropside Lorry and Platform Trailer - both finished in white, light blue, spun hubs (restored/repainted) in a Poor blue and yellow carded picture box. (3)

Enfield Martini Henry pattern .577/ 450 rifle with lock dated 1894, adjustable pop-up ladder sights, sling suspension loops, bayonet mount and 23 inch barrel, overall length 99cm.

Remington Maynard 1856 percussion tape primer musket converted from flintlock with lock stamped 'Remington's Ilion NY 1856 US', sling suspension mounts, pop-up adjustable ladder sights and 41 inch smooth bored barrel, overall length 145cm. 

Enfield pattern 3-band percussion hammer action rifle with brass trigger guard, butt plate and mounts, steel ram-rod, adjustable pop-up ladder sights, sling suspension loops and 39 inch rifled barrel, overall length 140cm

A collection of gun and rifle parts including Parker-Hale peep hole sights, ladder sights, air rifle sound moderators, bi-pods, scope mounts etc. 

Enfield 2-band percussion hammer action rifle with lock stamped with crown over 'VR' cypher and '1858 Tower', brass trigger guard, butt plate and mounts, steel ram-rod, adjustable pop-up ladder sights, sling suspension loops and 33 inch rifled barrel, overall length 125cm

Spencer model 1865 .50 calibre underlever repeating hammer action carbine rifle with pop-up ladder sights, belt loop, top flat stamped 'Spencer Repeating Rifle Boston Mass Pat'D March 1860', storage compartment to the butt and 22 inch rifled barrel, overall length 99cm. 

Enfield pattern .577/450 lever-action rifle with pop-up adjustable ladder sights, sling suspension loop and 33.5 inch rifled barrel, overall length 127cm, NVSN. 

A small group of silver, including a watch holder stand, embossed with classical figures, Chester 1901 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, height 7.5cm, an ovoid shaped pin dish, embossed with a scene of a man carrying a ladder with buildings beyond, import mark London 1894 by Louis Landsberg, length 8cm, two cheroot holder cases, a matchbox sleeve and a small trophy cup, weighable items 129.6g, together with a plated slide-action dip pen and pencil and a plated thimble.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

Anti-radical theft and assault by British sailors stationed onboard the captured French war sloop L'Espeigle. Great Yarmouth, 1796. Four manuscript affidavits, giving evidence from three of the assault victims and one witness onboard HMS L'Espeigle, concerning allegations regarding an angry mob of sailors breaking into a lecture hall prepared for a talk by John Thelwall, the radical British orator, writer and political reformist. Armed with bludgeons, the sailors indiscriminately attacked men, women, and even children present in the room. During the chaos, numerous victims had their belongings and clothing seized or stolen, which were later taken back to the ship. Such widespread attacks played a crucial role in Thelwall's decision to abandon politics in 1798. The three witness statements provide insights into the harrowing events. John Watson the Younger, in his statement given on August 23, 1796, described how several individuals dressed as sailors stormed into the room with great violence. Fearing for his safety, Watson managed to escape the room but lost his hat and cane, suspecting they were taken and carried aboard the HMS L'Espeigle. Amid the chaos, Watson overheard a corpulent man, presumed to be a Naval Officer, urging the sailors to carry out their aggressive actions. Another witness, John Bell, also provided his account on the same date. He recalled that around 8:30 PM, he heard a commotion in the outer room, prompting the attendees to rise and attempt to flee. Several men armed with sticks or bludgeons forcefully entered and struck at anyone in their path. Being sixty-two years old, Bell could not resist and sought refuge in a far corner of the room. The attackers extinguished the lights, pulled down the ladder, and obstructed the exits. Despite losing his hat in the previous room, Bell managed to leave through the East Door but was subsequently attacked by two assailants in the street, sustaining severe head and body injuries. In fear for his life, he pleaded with them to spare him, which eventually halted the assault. Nathaniel Palmer, also giving his statement on August 23, 1796, witnessed a group of men forcibly entering the room. Despite his attempts to prevent them, their overwhelming numbers and violence made resistance impossible. As soon as they gained access, they began striking every person in the room, regardless of gender or age. Palmer's wife was in the centre of the room, so he bravely tried to reach her. In the process, he received a painful blow to the shin from a person wielding a stick or bludgeon. Palmer eventually managed to rescue his wife, but the experience was incredibly challenging. The testimony that proved to be the sailors' downfall came from William Goodrom, a blind violinist who had been aboard the HMS L'Espeigle to perform for the crew on the night of the attack. Goodrom's affidavit explicitly named the individuals involved, notably the captain, and provided details of what he overheard during his 48 hours on board. According to Goodrom, the captain immediately ordered all hands on deck, instructing the men to take sticks and go ashore to apprehend the preacher. Although the captain told them not to destroy the building, he encouraged them to engage in noisy combat using single sticks. Later that night, the sailors returned to the ship, boasting about their violent triumph and the items they had seized, including shawls, a bonnet, a cane with an ivory handle, wigs, and multiple hats. Goodrom also heard discussions among the sailors expressing a desire to repeat the spree the following night. One sailor, Simon Redgrave, mentioned that people were inquiring about him and vowed to change his appearance and carry a weapon if he were to go ashore again, threatening violence against any bourgeois who dared to interrupt him. Thelwall documented this incident in his 'Selected Political Writings 1797-1809,' denouncing the ringleader, Captain Roberts of L'Espiegle, who later dared to threaten a repeat of the outrage in Thelwall's presence. According to Thelwall, Captain Roberts made a formal speech to his crew and issued orders for the attack. He dispatched approximately thirty-five to forty men in the ship's boats, who were joined by others on the shore, totalling around ninety individuals. Captain Roberts provided directions for arming themselves with bludgeons and other weapons. The armed group, after consuming copious amounts of brandy, set off on their disgraceful expedition, indiscriminately attacking anyone in their path. One individual narrowly escaped death when an officer swung a cutlass at his throat, managing only to slice through the knots of a silk handkerchief tied around his neck.

A contemporary circa 2004 Moorcroft vase, in the Jacob's Ladder pattern by Alicia Amison. Having a cream base and foliate design, with Moorcroft marking and date to the base. Measures approx. 10cm tall.

A multiple folding metal ladder. H182cm (folded)

Dinky 957 "Fire Service" Gift Set to include 257 Nash Rambler "Fire Chief" Car; 955 Fire Engine with Extending Ladder with windows and 956 Turntable Fire Engine with windows and plastic hubs - conditions are Fair (do have some sun fading and chips on most areas) in a generally Fair blue and white striped lift off lid with detailed picture - see photo.

Dinky group to include 511 Guy (Type 2) 4-ton Openback Lorry; 531 Leyland Comet Lorry; 955 Fire Engine with Extending Ladder, plus others - conditions are Poor to Fair in Poor to Good lift off lid boxes. (7)

Dinky 943 Leyland Octopus "Esso Petroleum Company Ltd" Tanker - red including chassis, tanker and Supertoy hubs with treaded tyres, silver trim, black metal gantry filler caps and side ladder, with tow hook - overall condition is generally Excellent (couple of small marks on edges) still a lovely bright example in a Good Plus blue and white striped lift off lid box.

Dinky Emergency Service group to include 250 Streamlined Fire Engine - red including ridged hubs with treaded tyres, silver trim and ladder with bell; 253 Daimler "Ambulance" - cream, silver trim, red ridged hubs; another but later issue - finished in white body, with windows, red ridged hubs with treaded tyres and 255 Land Rover "Mersey Tunnel Police" - red including ridged hubs - conditions are generally Fair to Good Plus in Poor to Fair yellow and red carded picture boxes. (4)

Dinky group to include 250 Streamlined Fire Engine - red including ridged hubs with treaded tyres, silver trim and ladder; 252 Bedford Refuse Wagon - light tan, red ridged hubs with smooth tyres, green metal side slides and opening rear hatch; 260 Morris Commercial "Royal Mail" Delivery Van - red including ridged hubs with smooth tyres, black roof panel, silver trim and 471 Austin "Nestle's" Van - red, silver trim, yellow ridged hubs - conditions are generally Good Plus still lovely bright examples in generally Fair to Good yellow and red carded picture boxes. (4)

Dinky 533 Leyland Cement Wagon "Ferrocrete / Portland Cement" - yellow including Supertoy hubs with grey tyres - Fair to Good in a Fair blue and white striped lift off lid box and 955 Fire Engine with Extending Ladder - red including Supertoy hubs with grey treaded tyres, silver trim and ladders, with metal tow hook - Good Plus in a generally Good Plus blue and white striped lift off lid box. (2)

Dinky group to include 260 Morris Commercial "Royal Mail" Delivery Van - red including ridged hubs, black roof panel, silver trim; 261 Morris "Post Office Telephones" Service Van - green including ridged hubs, black roof panel with silver ladder; 411 (25w) Bedford Openback Truck - mid-green, ridged hubs with smooth tyres; 413 Austin Covered Wagon - maroon including ridged hubs (repainted/restored); 443 Studebaker "National Benzole Mixture" - yellow including ridged hubs, silver trim and filler caps and 471 Austin "Nestle's" Delivery Van - red, silver trim, yellow ridged hubs - conditions are generally Fair to Good Plus (unless stated) in Poor yellow and red carded picture boxes. (6)

French Dinky 32d Auto-Echelle De Pompiers - red including convex hubs with white smooth tyres, silver platforms, chrome ladder - Fair in a generally Good (slightly grubby) blue and white striped lift off lid box with inner packing piece and 39a Car Transporter - silver, orange including convex and concave hubs - Fair to Good still a bright example in a Poor to Fair blue and white striped lift off lid box. (2)

Dinky 942 Foden (Type 2) 14-ton "Regent" Tanker - blue, white, red including Supertoy hubs, black metal gantry, side ladder and filler caps, silver trim - Fair to Good (could be better if slight time spent in cleaning) in a generally Good blue and white striped lift off lid box (small graffiti mark to one end) - see photo.

Dinky group to include 555 Fire Engine with Extending Ladder - red including Supertoy hubs, silver trim and ladders, with windows and tow hook; 591 Monarch AEC Thompson "Shell Chemicals Limited" Tanker - red, yellow including Supertoy hubs; 923 Big Bedford "Heinz 57 Varieties" - red cab and chassis, yellow back and Supertoy hubs with grey treaded tyres and 956 Turntable Fire Escape - red including Supertoy hubs, silver and black platforms, chrome ladder without windows - conditions are generally Fair in generally Fair to Good Plus (slightly grubby) lift off lid boxes. (4)

A SET OF FOUR ARTS AND CRAFTS RUSH SEATED LADDER BACK CHAIRS each 107cm high x 47cm wide (4)

An Oak Framed Ladder Back Rush Seated Armchair

A Vintage Five Step Step Ladder