A Full Armour In Italian 16th Century Style19th Century Incorporating Earlier ElementsComprising close-helmet with rounded 16th century skull, visor and lower-bevor (all with patched repairs and large internal reinforcing plates), the first rising to a roped comb and with tubular plume-holder incised with spiral lines at the rear, the second sharply-pointed with horizontal vision slits above a prominent roped lower edge, and with lifting peg on the right fitting into a slot in the upper edge of the later prow-shaped upper-bevor, the last shaped to the chin and with locking hook on the right, gorget of two neck-plates front and rear, the lower ones each with recessed turned and roped borders followed by dome-headed rivets on petalled brass washers, gorget of three plates front and rear, hinged together on the left and secured by a pin and keyhole catch on the right, the top plates with boldly turned and roped upper border, the front plates centrally cusped and with incised double line borders, 16th century breast-plate with medial ridge drawn-out to a blunt point and with turned and roped neck, moveable armhole gussets en suite, two-plate skirt and thigh length tassets en suite with the gorget, articulated vambraces, fingered gauntlets and full leg harness all en suite, the latter including poleyns each with ovoidal side-wing and articulated plates above and below, the bottom plates pierced for attaching the greaves, the latter each hinged together and with wide rounded-toes sabatons both of eight articulated plates (old surface patination and light surface rust): on a wooden stand mounted on a wooden plinthFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A .32-44 (S&W) Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single-Action Six-Shot RevolverNo. 74, Circa 1878With sighted barrel stamped with manufacturer's details and patent dates to 1871 along the sighting rib, pivoting down for loading and automatically operating the sprung cartridge-extractor, blued sprung chequered breech-catch with back-sight, fluted cylinder, trigger-guard (light rust patination) and case-hardened hammer, chequered hard-rubber grips with 'S&W' logo at the top, and retaining most of its original nickel-plated finish (some loss of finish on the right of the action behind the cylinder, and small scattered areas on the butt) 16.5 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 18-Bore Percussion Box-Lock Belt PistolsSigned Ross, Edinburgh, Mid-19th CenturyWith twist octagonal sighted barrels each engraved around the muzzle and signed along the top flat, foliate scroll engraved breeches, tang-plates, actions, dolphin hammers and trigger-guards, finely chequered rounded butts, vacant white-metal escutcheons, belt hooks, stirrup ramrods each engraved with a flower-head on the tip, and vacant white-metal escutcheons (some light rust patination): in modern lined and fitted wooden case with some accessories including two brass-mounted powder-flasks, one with bevelled wedge-shaped body, the other with cylindrical copper body, Birmingham proof marks 10.3 cm. barrels Footnotes:A Daniel Ross is recorded in EdinburghFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare Cased 16-Bore D.B. Flintlock Sporting Gun With Two Pairs Of BarrelsBy John Manton, London, Nos. 5903 And 5904 For 1812With rebrowned twist barrels (ribs and lug of 5904 loose) each with gold fore-sight, recessed patent breeches with rectangular gold-lined maker's stamps, gold lines and platinum-lined touch-holes, border engraved tang decorated with a martial trophy, basket of foliage and a starburst in the sighting groove, signed border engraved flat locks serial numbered '5903', each decorated with a hare at the square tail and with engraved 'French' cock, rainproof pan (some pitting) and large roller, highly figured half-stock (some old bruising) with cheek-piece and chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate stamped with Irish registration mark 'CW-1009' for Co. Carlow and decorated on the heel tang with two pointers in a landscape, scroll trigger-guard serial numbered '5903' in a starburst on the scroll and decorated with a sporting trophy on the border engraved bow, trigger-plate with large pineapple finial, rear ramrod-pipe en suite, gold escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, the former engraved with owner's initials, and original brass-mounted ramrods (steel parts with light rust patination): in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including a pair of original spare steels, later brass-mounted powder-flask embossed with deer surmounted by a hound on each side, leather shot-belt, turnscrew (handle bruised), red leather flint wallet, shot dispensers and patch-cutter, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label for circa 1798 to 1815, the exterior (some minor damage, bone keyhole escutcheon incomplete) with flush fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 79.5 cm. and 77 cm. barrels Footnotes:LiteratureW. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, The Mantons: Gunmakers, 1966, p. 91D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, The Mantons 1782-1878, 1993, p. 41For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An English Silver-Mounted Hunting HangerLate 17th Century, Silver Mark WK Conjoined, Probably Of William KnightWith slender slightly curved blade (some wear and light pitting) double-edged towards the point and struck with profile Queen's head mark on each side, the forte on both sides retaining traces of punched and gilt foliage, hilt comprising recurved quillons each with cast foliated hound's head terminal, pommel-cap with cherub's heads between busts of Roman emperors and each against a finely punched ground, basal collar punched with foliate decoration, and natural buckhorn grip 44.3 cm. blade Footnotes:For further information regarding this maker see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, p. 160For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An English Silver-Mounted Hunting Hanger London Silver Hallmarks For 1750, Maker's Mark JCWith slightly curved fullered blade (scattered light pitting) double-edged towards the point and etched with a panel of diagonal bands on one side of the forte, reeded hilt comprising downbent shell-guard, lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard scrolled at the top and hooked into the gadrooned pommel-cap with button, and natural staghorn grip, in its wood-lined black leather scabbard (minor damage) with silver linear engraved locket and chape, the former with frog-button and ring for suspension 53.6 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Pair Of 28-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pistols By Bunney, London, Birmingham Silver Hallmarks For 1779, Maker's Mark Of Charles FreethWith turn-off cannon barrels, border engraved actions (one cock and one top jaw screw replaced) each signed on a foliate rococo scroll over each side, sliding trigger-guard safety-catches each engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured rounded butts (one broken through and repaired) each swelling at the pommel and inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and rocailles (replaced at the repair), vacant silver escutcheons, and grotesque mask butt-caps (some wear and light pitting overall), Tower private proof marks (2)14 cm. barrelsFootnotes:Joseph Bunney is recorded in Birmingham between 1765 and 1814. He is known to have marked his firearms 'London'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A J.R. Cooper Patent 50-Bore Percussion Under-Hammer Pocket Pistol, A 50-Bore Percussion Box-Lock Pocket Pistol, And Another of 54-BoreThe Last Signed Southall, London, All Mid-19th CenturyThe first with turn-off barrel carrying the spring under-hammer beneath, rounded action and flat butt in one piece, the former engraved 'J.R. Cooper's Patent', the latter with figured rounded grips, and ring-trigger acting against the spring under-hammer (some light pitting), Birmingham proof marks; the second with rebrowned twist octagonal sighted turn-off barrel, foliate scroll engraved action, dolphin hammer, finely chequered figured rounded butt with flat ovoidal pommel, the latter encircled by an engraved white-metal band and with vacant white-metal escutcheon, folding trigger, and further vacant white-metal escutcheon (some rust patination), London proof marks; the last with turn-off barrel, action signed within an oval against a martial trophy over each side, replaced thumbpiece safety-catch and folding trigger, figured flat-sided butt, and vacant diamond-shaped silver escutcheon (some pitting), Birmingham proof marks (3)8.5 cm., 7.5 cm. and 4.2 cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An English Silver-Hilted Hunting SwordMid-18th CenturyWith tapering fullered blade (light rust patination) double-edged towards the point, cast and chased hilt comprising downbent shell-guard decorated with a reclining figure between two cherubs within a border of linked trophies of arms and foliage, lobed foliate rear quillon, quillon-block with an angel and kneeling figure on one side, and a reclining female figure on the other, knuckle-guard with a trophy of arms on each side and hooked into the domed-cap, the latter decorated en suite and with button, and vertically fluted ebony grip with central silver strap on both sides decorated with foliage 57.6 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Exceptional Cased .36 Percussion Manhattan Series IV Five-Shot RevolverNo. 68855, Circa 1865With blued sighted barrel (light scratches around the barrel-wedge) stamped with manufacturer's details and patent date along the top flat, blued cylinder roll engraved with five foliate panels framing naval and military combat scenes, case-hardened frame, hammer and rammer, silvered trigger-guard and back-strap, the latter engraved with owner's name 'Philip H. Waterlow', varnished figured rounded grips, matching numbers, and in exceptional condition retaining virtually all its original finish: in contemporary English mahogany case fitted and lined in green baize incorporating a compartment for ammunition, and retaining the original blued iron bullet mould stamped with Manhattan manufactory details, and combined turnscrew/nipple-wrench, the exterior of the lid with oval brass escutcheon elaborately engraved with owner's name 'Philip H. Waterlow', London proof marks 10.2 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceChristie's London, Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria, 16 July 2003, lot 215Philip H. Waterlow is likely to be Sir Philip Hickson Waterlow, second baronet, who succeeded his father Sir Sydney Hedley Waterlow, a well-known philanthropist, member of parliament, and Lord Mayor of LondonFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Milton ShieldBy Elkington & Co., Signed Morel Ladeuil Fecit 1866Of copper electrotype coated with oxidised silver, of slightly convex oval form with roped border, the central circular panel depicting Adam and Eve addressed by the archangel Raphael, framed on either side with ovoidal panels depicting subjects from Milton's 'Paradise Lost', sixth book, the hosts of Heaven attacking the rebels who are driven out and fall to perdition, St. Michael waving his flaming sword over the dragon who appears in human form, Sin and Death appearing either side at the base, the border with Zodiac signs symbolising the rolling year and flight of Time, the upper part of the shield depicting angels and seraphs soaring high above the strife below flanking the emblem of all Light and Life and encircled by winged cherub's heads, the interior with applied oval plaque of the Victoria & Albert Department of Sciences & Art 85.5 cm. highFootnotes:The original of this shield was manufactured for the 1867 Paris Exhibition for which Messrs. Elkington were awarded a gold medal. The shield and medal and now in the Victoria & Albert Museum. Made originally by Morel Ladeuil, a pupil of the renowned French craftsman Antoine Vechte, Elkington manufactured a large number of electrotypes that were made for sale at the South Kensington (later Victoria & Albert) Museum. For more information see Patricia Wardle, Victorian Silver and Silver-Plate, 1963, pp. 149, 150 and 172For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Liège 50-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock D.B. PistolBy G. Devillers A Liège, Mid-18th CenturyWith turn-off cannon barrels each rifled with eight grooves and engraved 'No. 1' and 'No. 2' respectively at the breech, border engraved octagonal breeches and action, the former signed over each side and numbered to correspond with the barrels, the latter decorated with rocailles and foliage on both sides, circular pans with steel divider, figured moulded butt carved in low relief with foliage behind the tang, steel mounts decorated en suite with the action and comprising spurred pommel and trigger-guard, the former with ovoidal cap of graduated steps (some old light pitting), counterfeit London proof marks and Foreigner's marks 13.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:Guillaume Devillers is recorded in Liège between 1750 and 1783For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Continental Silver-Mounted Hunting HangerMid-18th Century, Silver Marks, Probably SwedishWith bright slightly curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point (some light pitting) and etched with a gilt stag leaping over foliage on both sides beyond the forte, the latter gilt and etched on one side with Samson wrestling the lion and labelled 'SIMSON' (sic), all between panels of foliage and whorls, and on the other with a Latin inscription in praise of Samson between similar panels, cast and chased hilt comprising downbent shell-guard with a sportsman at rest in a landscape within a border of foliage involving a hunting horn, all against a punched ground, quillon-block with a sporting scene on each side, lobed rear quillon with a stag's head on one side and foliage on the other, the forward quillon adapted from the original knuckle-guard, domed pommel-cap and collar each extended into the grip on one side and pierced with symmetrical foliage centred on an ovoidal panel chased with a stag and hound respectively, the pommel chased en suite, and horn grip of tapering circular section, in original wooden scabbard (minor damage) covered in brown leather with silver locket and chape en suite with the hilt, the former with fluted frog-button; together with a 1796 pattern sabre, the blade with traces of etched inscription and stamped '85' (surface rust patination overall, hilt with later gold paint, grip binding missing); a hunting knife with blade of Bowie type, one side with native American Indian above 'Defence' mark and stamped 'Warranted cast steel', brass-mounted hilt, and swelling ribbed wooden grip, in its leather sheath; and a large Corsican folding knife, the blade stamped 'Poudrille' on one side, and wooden grips, one painted with polychrome flower-heads (4)57 cm., 84 cm., 35.5 cm. and 25.5 cm. blades For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Pair Of Scottish 20-Bore Flintlock All-Metal Belt PistolsBy John Murdoch Of Doune, Mid-18th CenturyWith four-stage barrels engraved at the flared octagonal muzzles and with symmetrical foliage at the mid-sections, fluted breeches each with notched back-sight at the rear, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each decorated with scrolling foliage on the tail, cocks en suite, faceted line engraved steels, three-quarter stocks engraved with foliate line ornament and characteristic foliage, the undersides each with three foliate engraved silver lines, foliate engraved ram's horn butts with engraved and dotted interlace inlaid with silver along the back and each with silver oval escutcheon on both sides, silver button triggers (threaded prickers missing) each engraved as a flower-head, slender partly fluted and engraved belt hooks each with pierced and engraved terminal, and slender steel ramrods (some light pitting and surface patination) (2)18.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceLieutenant-General Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland (1742-1817, acceded 1786). The pistols were given as a gift to a Mr Wood, factor of the ducal estates at Alnwick, NorthumberlandThence by descent to the vendorChristie's South Kensington, Antique Arms And Armour, 17 December 2008, lot 197Prior to his resignation from General Lord Howe's army in 1777, Hugh Percy had served with distinction in The American Revolutionary War. As commanding officer of the relief column at the Battle of Lexington and Concord Percy saved the retreating British forces from total defeat. In 1775, as a Divisional Commander, he was engaged in the Battle of Long Island and led the storming of Fort Washington. In 1786 Hugh Percy succeeded his father as 2nd Duke of Northumberland and continued the program of agricultural improvements at Alnwick. He held twice-weekly meetings at Alnwick Castle with tenants and tradespeople, these occasions are believed to have been organised and attended by WoodLittle is known of John Murdoch, however a note in the Statistical Account of Scotland, Vol. XX, 1798, p.86 suggests that he was apprenticed to one of the Cadells and goes on to note 'The trade is now carried on by John Murdoch, also famous for his ingenuity in the craft and who has likewise furnished pistols to the first nobility of Europe. These pistols were sold from 4 to 24 guineas a pair... when Mr. Murdoch gives over business, the trade, in all probability, will become extinct'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Pair Of Saxon 20-Bore Flintlock Holster PistolsZella, Circa 1700With three-stage sighted barrels, octagonal breeches and fluted top flats, the left side-flats stamped with maker's marks, 'HS', a sprig between in an oval (Neue Støckel 3131) and initials 'LK' (Neue Støckel 3806), plain tangs, rounded locks with brazed pans, the inside of one struck with maker's mark (similar to Neue Støckel 2797), and the other with maker's mark 'IB' above a fleur-de-lys in a shield (Neue Støckel 3222), moulded figured full stocks (one fore-end with old break at the forward barrel-pin), iron mounts comprising flat bevelled side-plates, spurred rounded pommels, trigger-guards each with pointed moulded finial, turned baluster ramrod-pipes (one with minor damage), and iron ramrods, probably original (some light pitting) (2)29 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare 40-Bore (.500) Percussion Porter Patent Second Model Nine-Shot Revolving Turret RifleNo. 355, Circa 1855With octagonal polygroove rifled barrel stamped 'Address P.W. Porter New-York' and 'P.W. Porter's Patent 1851' on the top right flat in front of the breech, front and adjustable back-sights both off-set to the left, hinged action-cover pierced with three circular vents on each side and with hinged locking catch, vertical turret cylinder retaining its cover secured by a screw, side-hammer cocked by the bright under-lever, serpentine loading-lever (cylinder cover and wing-headed securing screw missing), figured butt with curved steel butt-plate, and in refurbished condition (some scattered light pitting)Footnotes:See footnote to the following lotFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A .41 Rim-Fire National Arms Co. No. 2 Deringer No. 8758, Circa 1865-70With barrel pivoting down to the left for loading, stamped with manufacturer's details along the top flat, engraved with foliage either side of the nickel fore-sight and breech, and retaining faint traces of blueing, chequered release stud on the right, rounded action and bird's head butt, the former engraved with foliage against a punched ground on both sides, the latter with strapwork down the back, spur trigger (retaining pin replaced) and grooved hammer, and partly chequered figured rounded grips (some light wear and patination) 6.5 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A German Purse MountNuremberg, Late 16th CenturyOf iron, arched and hinged together, the front cut with double line ornament, stamped with maker's mark 'HK', an orb and cross between, the Nuremberg mark, and carrying three flower-head shaped catches each operating against an internal spring, the hinged internal compartment mount with sprung ring-shaped central catch, and the back mount incorporating two sprung catches and two suspension loops (some light pitting) 14.3 cm. wideFootnotes:Cf. a similar purse mount in the Dr. John Waldman Collection and sold in these Rooms, 26 November 2008, lot 223For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A .577 Snider Three-Band Service RifleDated 1863With browned sighted barrel with bright bore and retained by three barrel bands, calibrated folding adjustable back-sight, pivoting breech-block, chained striker-protector, dated flat lock (light pitting) engraved 'Enfield' and with 'V.R.' crowned on the tail, figured three-quarter stock (some old bruising) with circular Enfield arsenal mark over '1' on one side of the butt, regulation brass mounts including butt-plate stamped '53' over '131', sling loops, and steel ramrod, Ordnance proof marks 93 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Flintlock Saw-Handled Rifled Officer's Pistol Of Carbine BoreBy E. Baker, London, Early 19th CenturyWith sighted barrel signed along the top of the breech and rifled with seven spiral grooves, the rear of the breech engraved with a foliate band, border engraved tang with back-sight and decorated with a martial trophy and foliage, signed flat bevelled detented lock (cock repaired) decorated with a starburst behind the semi-rainproof pan and with foliage on the stepped tail, safety-catch and roller, figured half-stock (broken through and repaired at the lock) with short rounded spur, chequered rounded butt with flat ovoidal pommel (small old chip), the latter with vacant silver escutcheon, steel trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with a martial trophy against foliage on the bow, turned ramrod-pipe, adjustable set trigger, and stirrup ramrod, the top pierced with two vent holes (some light rust patination), indistinct maker's special proof marks 22.9 cm. barrel Footnotes:Ezekiel Baker (1758-1836) apprenticed to and workman of Henry Nock, was the inventor of the Baker rifle and author of Remarks on Rifle Guns (1801). He was Gunmaker-in-Ordinary to King George IV and was influential in the King's shooting and collecting, and thus played an important role in the formation of the Carlton House ArmouryFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 32-Bore Percussion Over-And-Under Travelling Pistol By Joseph Egg, No.1 Piccadilly, London, No. 3094, Circa 1830With twist octagonal sighted barrels (some light wear) signed in full along the top flat and engraved 'Inventor of the Copper Cap' along the bottom flat, border engraved breeches (plugs replaced) with foliate scrollwork on the top and bottom flats, tang with back-sight and decorated with foliate scrollwork, signed case-hardened border engraved rounded back-action locks decorated with scrolling foliage, rounded dolphin hammers decorated en suite, chequered figured rounded butt (minor damage on one side), border engraved mounts decorated with scrolling foliage and comprising butt-cap with 'skull-crusher' terminal engraved with scallop shells, D-shaped trigger-guard retaining some blueing on the inside and serial numbered in an oval on the bow, no provision for a ramrod, and retaining some original finish, London proof marks 14.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:Several London gunmakers claimed to have invented the copper cap, which was introduced shortly before 1820 Joseph Egg is recorded at 1 Piccadilly (corner of Piccadilly and Haymarket) between 1814 and 1834. See footnote to lot 358For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased 54-Bore Percussion Adams Patent 1851 Model Self-Cocking Five-Shot Revolver Retailed By Hollis & Sheath, Makers To H.M.H. Board Of Ordnance, No. 30344.B., Mid-19th CenturyWith octagonal sighted barrel engraved around the muzzle and signed along the top flat, serial numbered cylinder engraved around the forward edge, border engraved frame decorated with foliate scrollwork, trigger-guard and ovoidal butt-cap en suite, the latter with hinged circular butt-trap cover engraved with a flower-head, safety-stop, arbor-pin and spring-catch, and chequered figured rounded butt (minor chip, wear and light pitting overall): in lined and fitted wooden case with reproduction accessories including powder-flask and bullet mould, the exterior of the case with large vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 16.2 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Balkan 22-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol (Ledenica)19th Century, Probably Ioannina For The Greek MarketWith three-stage Italian export barrel, octagonal breech stamped with two indistinct maker's marks between twelve small trefoil marks on the top flats, tang covered with a white-metal plate nielloed with a moustachioed human mask and a repeated design of foliage, rounded Italian export lock signed 'Rossi' and chiselled with foliage on the tail, the head of the cock retaining screw chiselled as a grotesque mask, heavy white-metal full stock with curved butt cast and chased overall in low relief with nielloed flower-heads and foliage against finely punched grounds, all within nielloed ribbons and involving a further mask on the fore-stock, and a double-headed eagle behind the barrel tang, spirally-fluted bulbous pommel, trigger-guard and muzzle-sleeve en suite with the stock, and false ramrod (barrel and lock with light pitting) 23 cm. barrelFootnotes:For related pistols see Robert Elgood, The Arms Of Greece..., 2009, p. 97, fig. 100; and another sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 25 November 2015, lot 58For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two 50-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock PistolsThe First By J. Harris, The Second By Hall, London, Both Second Half Of The 18th CenturyThe first with turn-off cannon barrel, border engraved action (cock an old replacement, tang screw replaced) signed beneath banners and foliage on one side and decorated with a foliated rocaille on the other, sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a decorative oval on the bow, and figured flat-sided butt inlaid with silver wire foliate scrollwork, private Birmingham proof marks; the second with turn-off cannon barrel, plain action signed over each side, sliding trigger-guard safety-catch, and figured flat-sided butt inlaid with silver wire scrollwork (some light pitting), Tower private proof marks (2)5.8 cm. and 9.7 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Unusual 28-Bore Flintlock All-Metal Belt Pistol With Rifled BarrelBy John Murdoch Of Doune, Late 18th CenturyWith four-stage sighted barrel rifled with eight grooves and engraved with symmetrical designs of foliage at the flared octagonal muzzle, along the mid-section and in front of the ridged and fluted breech, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock engraved with scrolling foliage on the tail, cock en suite, three-quarter stock engraved with scrolling foliage within line ornament, and with three foliate engraved silver panels along the underside, 'ram's horn' butt engraved en suite, inlaid with silver interlace along the back and with a vacant oval silver escutcheon on each side, silver button trigger and threaded pricker each engraved as a flower-head, slender engraved belt hook with central spiral flutes, the terminal pierced and engraved with foliage, and original slender steel ramrod with pierced baluster tip (some old scattered light pitting in places) 19 cm. barrel Footnotes:For a related pistol by the same maker, the last of the Doune gunsmiths who is believed to have died in 1812, see Claude Blair and Robert Woosnam-Savage, Scottish Firearms, 1995, p. 33, fig.52. See footnote to following lotFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine Cased .500 Percussion Presentation Sporting RifleUnsigned, Circa 1854With browned twist octagonal sighted barrel (light scattered surface patination) engraved with recipient's name 'J.H. Thornhill Esquire' along the top flat at the breech and rifled with four bright spiral grooves, three blued folding leaf back-sights each with central platinum line, case-hardened breech with two gold lines and engraved with foliate scrollwork on top, pierced platinum plug, border engraved case-hardened tang decorated with foliate scrollwork, case-hardened flat detented lock and hammer decorated en suite, highly figured half-stock (minor damage) with chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with dark horn cap, border engraved blued steel mounts all decorated with foliate scrollwork and comprising butt-plate, spur trigger-guard, case-hardened trigger-plate with shaped finial, blued set trigger, engraved barrel-bolt escutcheons, sling mounts, original brass-mounted ramrod, and retaining virtually all its original finish: in original lined and fitted brass-mounted mahogany case (lock mechanism missing) with accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask embossed with a scallop shell on each side, brass bullet-mould, patch-cutter and leather sling, the exterior of the lid (old split) with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a vacant circular escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks 75.3 cm. barrelFootnotes:A newspaper cutting hand dated April 1854 and pasted to the inside of the lid reads: 'On Tuesday the 18th instant, a handsome case, containing a very superior got up rifle piece, &c, was presented to J.H. Thornhill. Esq., Surgeon, Darlaston by Mr James Wilkes, at the Vine Inn, of the same place, as a mark of gratitude for the kind attention paid to him by that gentleman during his late illness; a circumstance which the medical profession seldom have the opportunity of boasting of.'A James Wilkes is recorded working in Darlaston, Staffordshire between 1854 and 1872For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Percussion Powder-TesterBy Westley Richards, London, Mid-19th CenturyOf box-lock pistol form, with foliate engraved action signed over both sides, large indicator wheel with sprung release catch and internal return spring, numbered from '0' to '30' and made in one with an anvil fitting against the muzzle, foliate scroll engraved trigger-guard, finely chequered figured rounded butt, and vacant silver escutcheon (some light pitting) 17.5 cm. Footnotes:Cf. A very similar example by the same maker sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour, 27 November 2003, lot 120For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A .577 Percussion 1853 Pattern Third Model Rifle MusketDated 1860Of regulation pattern, the tang of the butt-plate stamped 'V' over 'SR19' and '130', and with replacement chained nipple-protector and leather sling (steel parts with light pitting, butt with some bruising), Ordnance view and proof marks 99.1 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A .577 Snider Mark II Artillery Carbine, And A .577 Snider Mark II Cavalry CarbineThe First No. 212, Dated 1863, The Second By The British Small Arms Company, No. D140, Dated 1870Both of regulation pattern, the first with border engraved lock dated under 'Tower' and with a crown on the tail, three-quarter stock (some old bruising) stamped 'F.A.' over '1885' on the side-flat, regulation brass mounts, and original steel ramrod (steel parts with light surface rust); the second with dated lock engraved 'Enfield' and with 'V.R' crowned on the tail, half-stock (some staining, butt with old split on the right side), regulation brass mounts including butt-plate with hinged trap cover opening to reveal the original steel cleaning rods, and socket bayonet, probably original (steel parts with light surface rust, bayonet with some pitting), Birmingham marks (2)55 cm. and 49 cm. barrelsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Belgian Copy Of A Colt 1851 Model Percussion Revolver No. 3999, Mid-19th CenturyWith octagonal sighted barrel retaining faint traces of blueing and stamped 'Colt Brevete' along the top flat at the breech, cylinder roll engraved with horsemen in a landscape, rammer, frame, brass square-back trigger-guard and back-strap, figured rounded grips, and matching numbers (some old light rust patination), Liège proof 19.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:For a related example sold in these Rooms See Antique Arms, Armour and Modern Sporting Guns, 29 November 2018, lot 464For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An English Silver-Mounted HangerIndistinct Britannia Standard Silver Hallmarks For 1700, Maker's Mark Of Joseph ReasonWith curved blade (some light pitting) double-edged towards the point and deeply struck on both sides at the forte with a bladesmith's mark, a male profile bust wearing a cap, hilt comprising downbent rounded quillon cast and chased with a horseman against a punched ground on each side, knuckle-guard with the bust of a Roman emperor between foliage on each side and with dolphin-shaped terminal hooked into the pommel-cap, the latter with cherub's mask in relief on top, plain ferrule, and natural buckhorn grip, in original wood-lined brown leather scabbard with silver locket and chape each with pierced foliate border, the former with frog-hook, the latter with medallion on each side cast and chased with a profile bust of a Roman emperor and foliate scrolls against a finely punched ground 45.1 cm. bladeFootnotes:For Joseph Reason see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, p. 205, fig. 47For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Small French 50-Bore Flintlock Overcoat PistolMid-18th CenturyWith barrel and octagonal breech retaining some punched and gilt foliate decoration, border engraved tang, plain flat bevelled lock, moulded figured full stock carved with foliage around the barrel tang and inlaid with silver wire scrollwork on the back of the butt, border engraved steel mounts decorated with rocailles and foliage, comprising shaped flat side-plate, spurred pommel and trigger-guard, and slotted ramrod-pipe (ramrod missing, light rust patination) 8.5 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 10-Bore Flintlock East India Company Musket Dated 1815With russet sighted barrel and tang, border engraved rounded lock engraved with the mark of the East India Company and dated on the tail, figured three-quarter stock (old split opposite the lock), regulation brass mounts, sling loops, steel ramrod, probably original, and socket bayonet with blade of hollow triangular section stamped 'Osborn & Gunby' (light surface patination) (2)88.5 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 25-Bore Flintlock East Indian Company Long Sea Service Pistol Of 1801 PatternDated 1808With plain barrel and tang, border engraved flat bevelled lock with East India Company mark and dated on the tail, border engraved ring-neck cock, figured full stock with apron around the barrel tang and indistinct inspector's marks on one side of the butt, regulation brass mounts, belt hook (probably replaced), and later brass-tipped ramrod (barrel and lock with some light pitting), indistinct proof marks 30.5 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 5500, circa 1966, serial no. 1510xxx, black dial, cal. 1520 movement, the inside case back dated 'III.66', Oyster expanding bracelet, clasp dated '4.72', 34m (6761-1-A) - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - .appears good. Glass - scratches present. Hands - good. Case - typical light marks as expected - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - some surface marks present, one centre link missing wrist size 7.5" approx. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 116610, serial no. WS087xxx, ceramic black bezel, bezel 40mm diameter (556903-1-A) - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - light marks present from general wear - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - light marks present from general wear - see images, wrist size 8" approx., . - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Sea-Dweller stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 16600, circa 1997, serial no. U847xxx, Oyster bracelet, bezel 40mm diameter (403539-1-A) - ** with original papers, International Service guarantee dated 2009 in a green Rolex sleeve; spare bracelet links and tags - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - typical lights but considered good, small indentation to edge of one side - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - some light marks present, spare links, wrist size 7.75" approx . - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner gold and stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref 16613, circa 2007, serial no. M853xxx, blue bezel and dial, Oyster bracelet, bezel 40mm diameter (40345-1-A) - ** with International Guarantee card dated December 2008 - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - generally good, when viewed beneath a 10x glass there are a couple of very minor rim marks - not considered serious by us. Hands - good. Case - few typical light marks, considered good - see images for guidance. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - surface marks to the gold links which a light polish would make as new, wrist size 7.5-8" approx. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT-Master II gold and stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 16713LN, circa 2014, serial no. 1773Sxxx, black dial, Oyster bracelet, bezel 40mm diameter (3823-1-A) - ** with International Guarantee card purchased from Mappin & Webb in June 2014 - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - some typical light marks - see images for guidance. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - typical light marks present, wrist size 7.75" approx. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18ct gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 1601, circa 1978, serial no. 581xxx, silvered dial, jubilee bracelet, 106gm, 36mm (3823-4-A) - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - some light marks present. Hands - good. Case - light marks, but considered good - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - slight swelling to the links as expected, otherwise clean condition, wrist size 7.5" approx. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 16610, circa 1997, serial no. U504xxx, Oyster bracelet, bezel 40mm diameter (3891-1-A) - ** with original papers and booklets - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - some small rim chipples to the crystal at the 11/12 position - see images. Hands - good. Case - light surface marks from general wear - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - surface marks and scratches, the clasp does have some dents, wrist size 8" approx - see images. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust gold and stainless steel mid-size bracelet watch, ref. 178343, circa 2010, serial no. G375xxx, domed diamond set bezel and Roman numeral dial, Oyster bracelet, 3mm, (3952-1-A) - ** with the International Guarantee card dated 2011 - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - some light rim marks. Hands - good. Case - typical light marks - see image. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - some light marks present, wrist size 6.5" approx - see image. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust gold and stainless steel lady's bracelet watch, ref. 69163, circa 1989, serial no. L273xxx, plainn bezel with champagne dial, jubilee bracelet, 26mm (3952-3-A) - Condition Report: - Movement - currently working. Dial - some light marks. Glass - good. Hands - some light marks. Case - typical light marks - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - some mild link swelling, wrist size 6.5" approx - see image. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 116400GV, circa 2008, serial no. V814xxx. Oyster bracelet, 40mm (4012-1-A) - ** with International Guarantee purchased June 2010 - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - some light marks to the bezel which would polish - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - typical light marks, wrist size 7.5" approx - see images. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Cartier Tank Francaise 18ct mid-size bracelet watch, ref. 1821, serial no. MG245xxx, quartz, 97gm, 25mm (6625-1-A) ** with Cartier pouch - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - good. Crown - good, adjusts correctly. Bracelet - light marks, considered good wrist sixe 6.5" approx. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Cartier Roadster automatic stainless steel wristwatch, ref. 2510, serial no. 89147xxx, after-market set diamond bezel, 43mm including crown (556863-1-A) - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - generally good. Hands - good. Case - after-market set, typical light marks from general wear - see images. Crown -. adjusts correctly. Bracelet - surface marks present, wrist size 7#" approx. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Omega Constellation Co-Axial Chronometer gold and stainless steel automatic gentleman's bracelet watch, serial no. 84659xxx, circa 2008, silvered diamond set dial with date aperture, exhibition back, 37mm (557230-1-A) - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning.. Dial - good. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - good. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - good, light marks present, wrist size 8" approx. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
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