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Lot 73

A George III silver egg stand by John Touliet, London 1794, the oval stand with loop handle, two egg cups and on four ball feet, 14cm long; a George III cream jug, maker`s mark `. .C`, London 1799, with an angular handle, engraved with various bands, initials and an armorial, 11cm high; and a George II punch ladle, maker`s mark `IW`, London 1754, the shaped oval bowl with a turned wooden handle, 33cm long, 397g (12.8 oz) gross. Condition: Egg stand - Marks are generally clear. Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. Stands well. Cream jug - Marks are generally clear. Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. Engraving is crisp. Punch ladle - Marks are clear. Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. The handle is loose from the bowl.

Lot 25

A silver straight tapered coffee pot by Spink & Son, London 1973, with a bell shaped finial and a wooden scroll handle, 23cm high, 721g (23.2 oz). Condition: Marks are well struck. Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. Very slight movement to the hinge and the cover sits well. The handle is detached.

Lot 27

A Victorian silver shaped circular salver by Edward & John Barnard, London 1853, with a moulded scroll and shell border, the centre engraved with foliate swags and a crest, on three scroll feet, 19.5cm diameter, 226g (7.25 oz) Condition: Marks are clear. Light scratches commensurate with age and use. The middle of the salver is thin and flexes.

Lot 290

A brass three branch ceiling light with shades There is no condition report available on this lot.Best Bid

Lot 32

A George III silver mug by Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, London 1811, with a scroll handle and two reeded bands, 7.9cm high; and an Edwardian oval tea canister by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1908, 10cm high, 298g (9.55 oz) gross Condition: Both with clear marks and light scratches commensurate with age and use. The handle appears to have been removed and re-attached to two shield shaped reserves.

Lot 38

Four silver cigarette cases, to include: a rectangular square sliding cigarette case, maker`s mark `JCV`, Chester 1929, with engine turned decoration and applied initials `AMR`, 8.5cm long; a rectangular cigarette case by Walker & Hall, Chester 1936, with engine turned decoration and applied initials `PB`, 11.5cm long; a plain cigarette case by A. J . Zimmerman Ltd., Birmingham 1915, 9cm high; and another silver cigarette case, 513g (16.5 oz) gross Condition: All marks are generally clear. All with light scratches commensurate with age and use. All close well, except for the one by Walker & Hall. This one leaves a gap all the way around.

Lot 486

OO Gauge Trix Twin Railway 6 x Locomotives: 0-4-0 B.R Tender Loco Light Blue 60100, 0-4-0 Tender Loco re-painted to Southern 567, 0-4-0 Tender Loco re-painted choc/brown, 0-4-0 tank loco re-painted brown GWR 23 & 0-4-0 Tank Loco Black LMS No.31. All P/F

Lot 718

Corgi Toys 261 James Bond 007 Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5. VG (some light scratching to roof) in VG box with G/VG inner tray, sealed Secret Instructions and Corgi leaflet.

Lot 719

Corgi Toys 261 James Bond 007 Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5. VG (light scratches to body and tyres discoloured) in VG box with VG inner tray, Corgi leaflet, Secret Instructions and envelope (opened at one end), lapel badge and spare villain.

Lot 729

Dinky Toys 145 Singer Vogue, light metallic green with red interior. VG in VG box.

Lot 732

Dinky Toys 277 Superior Criterion Ambulance with flashing light. G/VG in VG box with inner card and leaflet.

Lot 97

Selection of tinplate and plastic toys, includes: boxed Brimtoy Pocketoy Steam Roller (F in F/P box); Minic Morris Light Van (F/P in P box); 4 x Triang Minic vehicles. (10)

Lot 13

A box inc. a lustre drop ceiling light, embroidered table linens etc

Lot 62

Three trays inc. three light silver plated candelabrum, vintage cameras, deco glass and silver plated cake stand, 1920`s atomiser etc

Lot 79

An Edwardian bronze rise and fall ceiling light

Lot 459

An early 20th century light oak bookcase cabinet with astragal glazed upper section above panelled cupboard doors.

Lot 43

Sir Richard Martin (1534-1617), Warden, then Master of the Mint and Lord Mayor of London (1589 & 1594) and his wife, Dorcas, cast copper double-portrait medal, 1562, by Steven van Herwijck [Stephen of Holland] (c.1530-1565/7), his bust right wearing soft cap, cloak and small ruff collar, RICHARD MARTIN ÆT 28 AO 1562, rev., her bust left, in pointed bonnet, cloak and small ruff collar, DORCAS EGLESTONE VX RICHARD MARTIN ÆT 25, 58.5mm (MI 107/33; Eim. 45; Scher [1994] 169; H & P pl. 23, 6). A contemporary cast, some light tooling, good very fine with rich brown patina, excessively rare. The silver example of this medal in the British Museum is catalogued in MI as "unique?". Martin was a goldsmith by profession, who in his work at the Mint, carried out reforms in relation to both the English and Irish coinage. . He married Dorcas (1537-1590), daughter of Sir John Ecclestone (or Eglestone) of Lancashire, in or before 1562. Both are buried in Tottenham Church. Provenance: Ex. Papillon Collection, Bonhams, 25 March, 1998 (lot 8); Previously bt. Spink c. 1976.

Lot 76

The Defeat of the Spanish Armada, Dutch silver medal, by Gerhard van Bijlaer, struck in Dordrecht, the Pope, King of Spain, Holy Roman Emperor, Bishops and others seated in consultation, DVRVM EST CONTRA STIMVLOS CALCITRARE, rev., the Spanish fleet driven against the rocks, ships sinking and sailors being thrown in the water, TV DEVS MAGNVS ET MAGNA FACIS TV SOLVS, within border VENI VIDE VIVE 1588, 50.5mm (MI 144/111; Eim. 56; vL I, 384; MH 4). Some light tooling to obverse field, good very fine, scarce.

Lot 138

James I, the Peace or Treaty with Spain, cast silver medal, by Nicholas Hilliard, 1604, with integral decorative openwork border, bust three-quarters right wearing flamboyant plumed hat and falling lace collar over a doublet, IACOBVS DG ANG SCO FR ET HIB REX, rev., the figures of Religion, holding cross and beacon-light facing Peace supporting cornucopia and palm branch, HINC PAX COPIA CLARAQ RELIGIO, 41.5mm (MI 194/15; Eim. 84; Farquhar I, 160; vL II, 19). A good quality cast, some light tooling, good very fine and scarce. This year marks the 410th anniversary of the Treaty. There seems little dispute that the struck gold example in the British Museum is the work of that most famous painter of miniatures, Nicholas Hilliard, as discussed by Barclay. C. and Syson. L., "A Medal Die Rediscovered - A new work by Nicholas Hilliard", The Medal, no.22, Spring 1993, figs. 5 & 9. These cast examples were probably made as cap and coat badges. Provenance: Bt. R. Falkiner.

Lot 139

James I, the Peace or Treaty with Spain, cast silver medal, by Nicholas Hilliard, 1604, bust right wearing flamboyant plumed hat and falling lace collar over a doublet, IACOBVS DG ANG SCO FR ET HIB REX, rev., the figures of Religion, holding cross and beacon-light facing Peace supporting cornucopia and palm branch, HINC PAX COPIA CLARAQ RELIGIO, 41.5mm (MI 194/15; Eim. 84; vL II, 19). A good quality cast, some light tooling, good very fine and scarce. See footnote to previous lot.

Lot 140

James I, the Peace with Spain, cast bronze medal, 1604, laureate and armoured bust right, the armour decorated and sash over right shoulder, IACOBVS DG MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB R, rev., Peace with palm branch faces Religion with beacon-light, HINC PAX COPIA CLARAQ RELIGIO, wide rim around, 38.5mm (MI 194/16). An unusual rare and probably not contemporary medal, extremely fine. Provenance: Bt. S. Lipton, June 2001; ticket states ex Archduke Sigismund Collection (Hess, Luzern, 1933-34).

Lot 147

The Alliance of England, France and the United Provinces, Dutch silver medal, 1609, struck in Dordrecht, the name יְהֹוָה, radiates from celestial clouds over three united hearts, IVNCTA CORDA FIDELIVM, rev., Belgic Lion with, crowned lis of France and English rose above, CONTRA VIM TIRANORVM, 50mm (MI 198/25; Eim. 88; vL II, 50). Good extremely fine with even light grey tone, scarce. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1123).

Lot 159

Maurice, Prince of Orange, Knight of the Garter, cast oval silver portrait medal, 1615, by A. Rottermont (?), armoured bust three-quarters right, with ruff collar and mantle over right shoulder, MAVRITIVS AVR PRINC COM NASS / ET MV MAR VE EL EQ OR PERISCELIDIS, rev., crowned arms of Maurice within Garter, 56.5 x 46 mm. (MI 205/39; v.L. II, 87 [date given as 1613]; Eim. 92). Almost extremely fine some light chasing and the reverse with traces of old lacquer. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1124)

Lot 167

Frederick V (1596-1632), Count Palatine, Elizabeth Stuart (1596-1662) of Bohemia and their son Prince Henry Frederick (1614-1629), oval silver portrait medal by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, signed SP (in reversed monogram), busts of the Count, his wife the Princess and the infant Prince, all with lace collars, the Prince with lace bonnet, she with jewels in hair and with necklace, rev., two shields supported by lions, helm and two-tailed lion crest above, motto below SVPERATA TELLVS SYDERA Donat, legend around, EFFIG ILLUST PR FREDERICI DG CO PAL ET ELIZABETHÆ PO PR IAC MAG BRITT REG FILLIA, VNA CVM SERO PR FERDERICO EORU FIL PRIMOGENIto, 64 x 51 mm (MI 218/69; Stemper 161; Exter II, 368, 102u). Good very fine with light patination, extremely rare. Prince Frederick drowned at the age of 15. He was crossing the Haarlemmermeer on his way to Amsterdam where he was to see the captured Spanish treasure fleet. The image is derived from a miniature by Isaac Oliver, now in the Baron Rothschild Collection, Paris. Provenance: Swiss Bank Corporation, 3 May, 2001 (lot 787).

Lot 197

Charles I, the attack on the Île de Ré [Isle of Rhé], French silver satirical medal, 1628, unsigned, crowned arms of France within the collars of two Orders, NIL NISI CONSILIO, rev., the English snail, an arrow through its neck, on a raft, the island and fort beyond, ESTO DOMI, 26mm (MI 248/21). Very fine, though pierced at top, some light graffiti numerals by arrow, scarce. Provenance: Bt. eBay, May, 2005.

Lot 206

Charles I, "so-called" Pattern Shilling, 1629, Tower mint, by Nicolas Briot, struck in light bronze or brass, crowned shield within the collar of the Order of the Thistle, all within the Garter itself, CAROLUS D G ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., REGIT UNUS UTROQUE, sceptre and trident in saltire, date 1628 in exergue, 28.5mm, 2.15mm thick (MI 251/28; Eimer 112, note; BMC [Jones], 134; ; Platt, type C, p. 121; Brooker - ; N - ). Obverse nearly very fine, the reverse considerably rubbed in centre, very rare. The example listed in MI is bi-metallic, having a copper border to a brass centre. Provenance: Bt. eBay, January, 2005.

Lot 219

Charles I, the Dominion of the Sea, small cast silver medal, 1630, by Nicolas Briot, bust of Charles I, right, wearing decorative lace collar, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEFENSOR, rev., ship in full sail, NEC META MIHI QVAE TERMINVS ORBI, 27.5mm (MI 257/43; Eim. 119b; BMC [Jones] 149; MH 28; Platt, p. 125-26). Very fine, some light tooling. Provenance: Bt. Caroline Penman, September, 1998.

Lot 224

Charles I, the return to London, cast gilt-silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, king on horseback left, holding sceptre in right hand, Eye of Providence above, plumed helmet on flowery ground below, CAROLVA AVGVSTISS ET INVICTISS MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB MONARCHA - 1633, rev., a panoramic view of the city of London, with St Paul`s and old London Bridge, SOL ORBEM RADIANS SIC REX ILLVMINAT URBEM, view of the city of London, sun above, a small E to the left of the sun, 41.5mm (MI 266/62; Eim.124; CP.20/4; BMC [Jones] 158a; Platt p. 135, type B). Very fine, some light tooling, the gilding contemporary though a little worn. See Footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Bt. Caroline Penman, September, 1998.

Lot 226

Charles I, the return to London, cast silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, bust of the King right, hair long, wearing falling lace collar and Garter George on ribbon, legend in band around with slightly stippled background, CAR DG MAG BRITAN FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., a panoramic view of the city of London, with St Paul`s and old London Bridge, sun above, a small E to its left, SOL ORBEM RADIANS SIC REX ILLVMINAT URBEM, 41.5mm (MI 266/63; Eim.125; CP.20/5; BMC [Jones] 159; Farquhar I, 182; Platt p. 137, type C), suspension loop. A cast of superb quality and sharpness, some light tooling, extremely fine and very rare. See Footnote to lot 223. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett list, June, 2009 (209).

Lot 250

Mary, Princess Royal (1631-1660), marriage to Prince William II of Orange (1626-1650), German gilt-silver medal, 1641, by Johann Blum, the Prince and Princess joining hands below rays of light shining from heavenly dove between two cherubs, in the distance a palace, rev., William in the form of Pallas tramples on Bellona and receives an olive branch from Mary, 72mm (MI 287/100; Eim. 137; vL II, 251). An excellent example of a medal famous for its fine attention to detail, choice extremely fine. Princess Mary was the eldest daughter of Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria and was the first princess to be granted the title Princess Royal. The marriage took place on 2 May 1641 at the Chapel Royal, Whitehall Palace when the bride was only nine years old. In 1642, she moved to Holland with her mother. The couple`s son became William III of Orange on his father`s death, and king of England in 1689.

Lot 253

Charles I, gilt-silver portrait medallion, c.1642, in the style of Jean or Claude Warin, bust right wearing lace collar over armour, two sashes, one with Garter George, his hair long with lovelock over his left shoulder, CAROLVS I DG MAGN BRIT FRANC ET HIB REX ET ÆTATIS SVÆ, rev., Aurora in her chariot drawn by a winged horse, VIRTVTIS FORMÆQ PRÆVIA, 70mm, 90.44g (MI 292/107; Platt p. 241, type B), integral shaped suspension loop with ring. A handsome medal, good very fine and extremely rare. This medal was originally known only from the specimen in the collection of Edward Pretty (see MI, where attributed to Jean Warin), which came to light when sold in the Hever Castle Collection sale (Sotheby, 15 June, 1969). [Sir] Mark Jones did not attribute the medal in BMC French Medals, however a note in his hand was sold with the specimen, in silvered bronze, in the Papillon Collection (Bonhams, 25 March, 1998, lot 24), stating, "It seems likely that it is a relatively early and possibly 17th century". The reverse of the medal is a direct copy of the reverse of Trezzo`s medal of Ippolita di Ferdinando Gonzaga (Attwood 71; Kress 438). Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 5 May, 2005 (lot 1417).

Lot 267

Robert Devereaux, 3rd Earl of Essex (1591-1646), confirmed as Captain-General, cast silver medal, 1644, armoured bust of Essex three-quarters right, wearing plain collar, legend R.R.R. P.P.P. FIDISSIMVS 1644, rev., large initials SX above GL within a scroll, MAGS PROTECR LIBERATV PATRIÆ, 37mm (MI 312/141; Platt II, type F, pp. 82-83), Good very fine, some light chasing and wear on the highest spots, toned and very rare. The seemingly curious obverse legend translates as, "Most faithful to the three Republics", of England, Scotland and Ireland. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1147); ex C. Hughes Hartmann Collection Glendining`s, 27 May 1957.

Lot 268

Sir Richard Brown (1610?-1669), cast silver oval Military Reward, 1644, armoured bust of Brown three-quarters left, a sash across his shoulder, NON VIR SED VIRTVS, rev., armorial shield of Brown, FOR KING AND PARLIAMENT 1644, wreath and pellet border to both sides, 38 x 26.5mm. (MI 312/142; Eim. 144; Platt II, type A, pp. 59-62). Much as made, good very fine, some light chasing, toned and very rare. Sir Richard Brown successfully commanded a small Parliamentary army in the Abingdon area and was present at the siege of Oxford. He was several times a Member of Parliament, but became disillusioned with the Parliamentary cause. At the Restoration he greeted Charles II on his entry to the City; he was created a baronet also elected Lord Mayor of London for 1660. An engraved portrait dated to 1647 and signed R.S. (NPG D27151), shows a very similar, though reversed portrait. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1148); ex Greta S. Heckett Collection, Sotheby`s, 25 May 1977 (lot 73).

Lot 303

Charles I, silver Memorial medal, 1649, of German or Dutch manufacture, signed F, armoured and draped bust three-quarters left, hair long, lion shoulder-plate, legend in two lines around, F LEYDEN GOTT UND OBRIGKEIT - CARL I V G G KÖNIG VON ENGEL SCHOTT UND IRRLAND, rev., a seven-headed monster rampant over the decapitated head of Charles, the crown and sceptre beside it, BEY DES POFELS MACH TUND STREIT, 46mm (MI 352/210; Eim. 163; Platt I, p. 257; vL II, 321). Choice extremely fine with light tone. Provenance: Bt. T. Millet, List, June 2005 (no 220)

Lot 310

Charles I and Henrietta Maria, gilt-silver Royalist Badge, by Thomas Rawlins, laureate and armoured bust of Charles left, with lion shoulder-plate and Garter George on chain, CAROLVS DG MAG BRITAN FRAN ET HIB REX FI DE, rev., bust of Henrietta left, her hair tied back and curled at sides, wearing pearl necklace, signed below, HENRETTA MARIA DG MAG BRITAN FRAN ET HIB REG, 42 x 31mm (cf MI 355/218 for obverse; MI 354/216 for reverse), integral suspension loop and ring. Very fine, lightly chased the gilding light and contemporary and a seemingly unpublished variety. The Rawlins portrait of the King on this badge is found on others (see previous lot), sometimes with and sometimes without a border, but it is not recorded in this larger sized and with a legend. Provenance: Bt. Spink.

Lot 377

Peace with Holland - the Peace of Westminster, between England and the United Provinces, European silver medal, 1654, by Sebastian Dadler, Britannia, a harp across her knees and Hollandia, a Belgic lion with arrows at her feet, holding aloft the cap of Liberty, MENTIBUS UNITIS PRISCUS PROCUL ABSIT AMAROR …, rev., a British and a Dutch ship along side on calm sea, their sails furled, a crew member from each ship greet each other, both sterns signed SD, legend in double lines,LUXURIAT GEMINO NEXU TRANQVILL SALO RES - EXCIPIT UNANIMES TOTIUS ORBIS AMOR, 60.5 mm (MI 415/52; Eim. 191; vL II, 371/3; Pax 209; MH 549; Wiencek 149). Choice extremely fine with light tone, very rare. The medal is remembered for the way Dadler has executed such stunning ship portraits. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1177).

Lot 379

Mary, Princess of Holland and her son Prince William, silver medal, 1654, by Pieter van Abeele (1608-1684), formed of two clichés joined by the rim, bust of Mary left against a scrolled floral background, wearing pearl earing and necklace and pearls in her hair, MARIA DG PRINCEPS M BRIT AVRANT DOTARIA ETC, signed behind bust, rev., bust of the infant prince three-quarters right wearing feathered bonnet, wide border of oranges around, legend on scroll, WILHELMVS III DG PRINC ARAVS ETC, AN 1654, 64.5mm (MI 417/55; Eim. 192; vL II, 375; Scher [1997] 18; Fred. 1e/2c; Farquhar III, 7). Light tooling on reverse, extremely fine and an attractive child portrait. Provenance: Sotheby Auction, 3 May, 2001 (lot 805).

Lot 419

Charles II, The Restoration, "INVIDIA MAIOR", silver medal, 1660, by George Bower, laureate and draped armoured bust right, rev., Britannia as Pallas pierces the prone figure of Envy with her spear, 35mm (MI 459/52; Eim 216; vL II, 461). Good extremely fine with light tone, extremely rare. MI speculates that the medal alludes to the pardon granted by the king to many supporters of the Commonwealth. From an old Dutch collection and contained in a pierced card holder. Provenance: Schulman auction, 4 November, 2011 (lot 1074)

Lot 443

Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, the "Golden Medal", silver marriage medal, 1662, by John Roettier, laureate and armoured bust of Charles right, CAROLVS II DEI G MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., bust of Catherine to right, hair tied back, with love-lock falling to shoulder, CATHARINA DG MAG BRI FRAN ET HIBER REGINA, 43mm (MI 489/111; Eim. 224; Farquhar I, 255; vL II, 471). Extremely fine, light tone to reverse but darker on obverse.

Lot 562

William III, the Battle of Landen [Neerwinden], Dutch gilt-silver medal, 1693, by Jan Boskam, armoured bust of William right, in high relief, hair long, mantle around shoulders, INVICTISSIMVS GVILLELMVS MAG, rev., falcon flying, pounces on a heron, landscape with battle beyond, FORTI SIC VICTOR VINCITVR ART, 59.5mm (MI 86/303; vL IV, 140). Good very fine, a few light edge bruises, the gilding original, very rare. The medal has a superb portrait, previously used the previous year on a medal commemorating the execution of the Chevalier de Grandval for his plans to assassinate William III. The Battle of Landen, in Brabant, fought on the 29 July, 1693, was by far more a victory for the French commanded by the Marshal Luxembourg than for William. The losses for the allied armies are given as 19,000 men as against 9,000 French. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 5 May, 2010 (lot 1017).

Lot 575

The Peace of Ryswick [Rijswijk], German [Nürnberg] silver medal, 1697, by Georg Hautsch, Fame, blowing her trumpet, flies over the Palace of Ryswick, rev., Peace stands with olive branch and armorial shields united in a garland, CONCORDI PACE LIGABO, lettered edge, ET PACEM ET OTIVM DABO IN ISRAEL. PARALIP. XXII, 37mm (MI 168/451; Pax 371; vL IV, 266; Mont. 1138; Erlanger II, 2537; Julius 451). Light tone, mint state.

Lot 1202

Folder of 55 Preserved railway issued letter stamps from 11 different companies. Plus sheets incl 3 sheets Nene Valley, 1 sheet Mid Suffolk Light Rly carriage stamps etcReserve: £24

Lot 303

1951 75th Anniv UPU miniature sheet SG MS488a, very light single mount cat £375Reserve: £45

Lot 212

A large heavy cut glass bowl and glassware, including a 19th century cranberry decanter and an Edwardian light bowl

Lot 266

Ten pieces of Wedgwood light blue Jasperware; a dark blue biscuit barrel; 6 pieces of green Jasperware; 3 lilac pieces; a cane covered vase

Lot 269

A large Victorian satin glass light shade with opaque white lined folded rim; a 19th century oval brown glaze German pottery jardinière; 2 19th century chemist`s bottles with labels; a stoneware flagon

Lot 278

Two pendant light fittings with frilly glass shades

Lot 493

A heavy wrought iron 4 light hanging lantern and a modern metal centre light

Lot 508

A 1920`s period style brass 3-branch pendant ceiling light with frosted glass shades; a copper and brass diver`s helmet table lamp; etc.

Lot 113

A .65? Yeomanry 1844 pattern percussion carbine, 36? overall, barrel 20? with Tower proofs and inspector?s marks, the lock engraved with crown over ?VR/ Tower - 1844?, walnut fullstock, the butt impressed with broad arrow and ?BO?, with regulation brass mounts and swivel ramrod. Good Working Order and Condition (some light pitting to barrel, otherwise a pleasing age patina, saddle bar removed). Plate 35

Lot 119

An unusually large 20 bore double barrelled side by side tap action flintlock boxlock pistol, 11¼? overall, turn off barrels 4?, muzzles cut for barrel key, breeches with Tower private proofs and engraved with bouquets of flowers, frame engraved with trophies of flags and sunbursts and ?P Bond, No 45 Corn Hill London? in ovals, with hidden trigger, top safety which locks the frizzen, and plain ivory slab butt. Good Working Order and Condition (some light pitting, some restoration)Plate 36

Lot 126

A light 60 bore percussion sporting or target rifle, probably made for a woman or youth, 44? overall, octagonal twist barrel 28? with foliate engraved breech plug (the rearsight removed), lock and rounded hammer scroll engraved with maker?s name ?George Hanson?, walnut halfstock with horn fore end cap, chequered fore end and wrist and engraved steel mounts including trigger guard with single set trigger and spurred grip, fitted over the barrel tang with a modern BSA aperture rearsight, with a webbing sling and replacement brass ramrod. Good Working Order and Condition (traces of the front ramrod pipe having been resoldered) Plate 38

Lot 1277

A light company officer?s service sword, c 1805, sharply, curved plain fullered blade 26?, steel stirrup hilt with langets, plain pommel and backstrap, wirebound leather grip (wire loose), in its leather scabbard with plain steel locket, middle band and chape, with 2 rings. GC, dark tone to hilt (light pitting to blade and scabbard mounts, leather worn) Plate 6

Lot 1281

An 1821 pattern cavalry trooper?s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 35?, with inspector?s stamp at forte and marked ?FS Deakin? on backstrap, regulation steel hilt with knucklebow, sideloop and 2 sidebars, plain pommel and backstrap with ears, leather covered grip, in its steel scabbard, with 2 rings, stamped crowned VR and Enfield 1840, with engraved RHA/D/47 on one side, and 1843 on the other. GC (some wear and light pitting to hilt). Plate 6

Lot 1289

A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet, blade 17? with ordnance inspector?s mark and maker?s name ?Makin?. GC (light surface rust overall)

Lot 129

A scarce Volunteer officer?s .62? Baker type flintlock rifle, by Fenton, London, 46½? overall, octragonal twist barrel 30¼? with London proofs, engraved ?R Fenton-London? and with 2 folding leaf rearsights, the breech plug with silver line and maker?s poincon, muzzle with bayonet bar on the right side, flat stepped lock with safety bolt, rainproof pan and roller on frizzen spring, plate engraved with small floral bouquets, sunburst and ?Fenton?, walnut fullstock with chequered wrist, cheekpiece and engraved brass mounts including butt trap cover with fern tip border and trophy of arms, facetted butt plate tang, and square back trigger guard, with metal socket behind the breech tang for free standing aperture sight, sling swivels and a brass mounted wooden ramrod. Good Working Order and Condition (light pitting to barrel, traces of repaired fracture to stock, small spliced repairs to fore end with replacement fore end cap). Plate 38

Lot 1293

A scarce Martini Henry P1887 Mark 4 sword bayonet, converted from P1886 bayonet in 1891, with new crossguard, blade 18¼? marked ?/86? and ??91?, the crossguard numbered 3555, the pommel with government sale mark, in its steel mounted leather scabbard. GC the blade good (some wear and light pitting overall). Plate 2

Lot 1295

A scarce 1st pattern cutlass bayonet for the 1858 pattern naval rifle, blade 27? with Solingen knight?s head, inspector?s stamp and govt sale marks at forte, 6 - ribbed leather grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard. GC (minor wear and light pitting). Plate 6

Lot 1343

A .577? Liege made Snider 2 band Volunteer rifle, 49? overall, barrel 30½? with no visible proofs, plain line engraved lock, walnut fullstock with regulation steel mounts and replacement Martini Henry steel cleaning rod, no sling swivels. GWO & C (metalwork with light to moderate pitting, striker nipple AF)

Lot 1352

A .177? BSA Airsporter ?S? underlever air rifle, number EP 02037 (1979-83), with fully adjustable rearsight and fitted with AGS 4 x 40 telescopic sight, the pale walnut stock with chequered fore end and pistol grip, the butt with cheekpiece and rubber heel. GWO & C, retaining most original blued finish (the foresight removed, a few small patches of light surface rust); with its polystyrene lined printed carton (some wear) and instruction sheet/parts list.

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