THE PROPERTY OF A LADY AND A GENTLEMAN BY DIRECT DESCENT FROM THE RECIPIENT A FINE PRESENTATION SWORD TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL THE HONORABLE WILLIAM MONSON, DATED 1802 with curved blade double-edged for its last third, etched in imitation of watering, applied on one face with the gilt presentation inscription and on the other with the owner's blued and gilt monogrammed initials and full crested arms, each side incorporating a long slender blued and gilt panel with stylised key terminals and enriched with a spray of foliage at the forte, gilt-brass stirrup hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising slender down-curved quillon, ropework quillon-block, knuckle-guard decorated with oak foliage at the top, and lion mask cap pommel, and the grip retaining its original binding of plaited and twisted silver wire, in its fishskin-covered wooden scabbard with large brass mounts comprising finely chiselled locket with the mask of Mercury on each side in high relief, a pair of bands for suspension decorated with lilies and clam shells, and openwork chape decorated with acanthus, and retaining its red silk and bullion sword knot: in its original mahogany case lined in red velvet (the lid now glazed for display), and retaining its original leather belt embroidered with silver wire and with a brass buckle chiselled with a prowling lion 77.5cm; 30 1/2in blade The presentation inscription reads: 'This scymetar [sic] was presented in the year, MDCCCII, to the Honorable Lieutenant Colonel William Monson, by the Non-Commissioned Officers and privates of the LVXXVI, regiment, as a tribute of respect, esteem and gratitude.' William Monson (1760-1807) received a commission into the 52nd Regiment of Infantry in 1780 with which he proceeded to India. He became Captain on 5th August 1785 and took part in the Battle against Tipu Sultan of Mysore. He commanded a Light Company which successfully attacked the southern entrenchment of Seringapatam on 22nd February 1792. Monson remained in India after the peace and became Major in 1795. Two years later he exchanged into the 76th regiment where he became Lieutenant General. In 1803 he was appointed to the command of the first Infantry Brigade at the outbreak of the Mahratta war. He led the storming party at Allyghur on 4th September 1803 where he was severely wounded and incapacitated from field duty for six months. In 1804 he led a force of four thousand natives to keep watch on Jeswunt Rao Holkar who was threatening the British ally the Rajah of Jeypore. When Holkar broke camp and retreated Southwards Monson pursued him against the orders of Lord Lake with the intention of alarming Holkar and disbanding his army. This failed and in the forced retreat the cavalry was annihilated. Monson managed to escape with his infantry but attacks on his force continued and he arrived in Agra on 29th August with only a few hundred of the original force. In spite of this defeat he was again employed by Lake in the final operations against Holkar in Northern India. He acted as second in command to General Fraser on 21st February 1805 and became the chief command when his superior was wounded, from which position Monson wrote a report of the victory to Lord Wellesley. In 1806 he returned to England where he entered parliament and died in Bath the following year. ++
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A SOUTH GERMAN BREASTPLATE FOR LIGHT FIELD USE, LATE 16TH CENTURY formed of a medially-ridged main plate projecting forward over the belly, boxed at each side, decorated at the edges of the gussets of its arm-openings and at its neck-opening with finely roped prominent inward turns, fitted at each shoulder with a double-ended iron buckle, at each side of the top of the chest with a pair of rivets for the attachment of an internal shoulder-strap, and flanged outwards at its V-shaped lower edges to receive a fauld of two (probably originally three) fauld-lames each medially ridged and boxed en suite with the main (the right gusset disarticulated at its upper end, the surface lightly patinated overall) Provenance Edward Croft-Murray, Keeper of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, 1954-72 Croft-Murray was author of Decorative Painting in England 1537-1837. He was described in his obituary in the Burlington Magazine as "a meticulous scholar, an enthusiastic connoisseur, and an endearing character".
A RARE GERMAN MAIL SLEEVE, MID-16TH CENTURY, of riveted links each formed of wire of half-round section, thickening over the shoulder and the upper arm, and the cuff with two rows of riveted brass links (light surface rust) A large number of similar mail sleeves are preserved in the Landeszeughaus, Graz. In 1606 the armourer Ulrich Roth delivered forty-one mail sleeves and 48 pairs of mail gauntlets to the Zeughaus there. See P. Krenn 1987, p.50.
A FINE PAIR OF BLUED PAULDRONS FROM A CUIRASSIER ARMOUR, early 17TH CENTURY each formed of nine lames overlapping outwards from the third which is expanded downwards at the front and rear, the main edges decorated with file roped inward turns, the subsidiary edges with cut ogees, the front and rear of the third lame and the rear of the ninth lame each decorated with brass-capped iron rivets arranged in rosette formation, the surfaces blued overall with contrasting rosettes enclosing decorative rivets of the third lames and transverse bands decorating the subsidiary edges of the second to eighth lames of the pauldron and the centres of its first and third lames (light surface rust, some lames disarticulated) (2) The contrasting pattern used within the blued decoration is notably rare. See also a pair of gauntlets sold Thomas Del Mar Ltd, 7 December 2007, lot 365.
ARMS AND ARMOUR SOCIETY VOLUME 1; The Art of the Armourer (1963); AZIZ, ABDUL: Arms & Jewellery of the Indian Moghuls (1948); CIMARELLI, ALDO: Arms & Armour (1973); CREPIN & LEBLOND: Les Couteaux de Jet (1978); GRUND: Encyclopedie des Armes (1993); HELD, R. A Review of 162 Antique Arms and Pertinent Objects (1976); HELD, ROBERT: Arms and Armor Annual; HUBER (PUBLISHER): Hand und Faust-feuer-waffen, Schweizerische Ordonnanz 1817-1975 (1971); KOSAR, FRANZ: A Pocket History of Artillery Light Fieldguns (1974); NICKEL, HELMUT (INTRODUCTION): The Art of Chivalry; OGAWA, MORIHIRO: Japanese Master Swordsmiths: The Gassan Tradition (1989); PAYNE-GALLWEY, SIR RALPH: The Crossbow (1986); PITOUS, J.-P. & CREPIN-LEBLOND: Le tir aux armes anciennes (1979); SARGEAUNT,B.E: Weapons (1908); TARASSUK, LEONID & BLAIR (ed): The Complete Encyclopedia of Arms & Weapons (1982); THE SCOTTISH ART REVIEW: Scottish Weapons (1963); VENNER, DOMINIQUE: Les Armes de Cavalerie (1977)
A SAXON SLURBOW, BY JOHANN GEORG ERTTEL, DRESDEN, DATED 1753 with blued steel bow decorated with a gilt band top and bottom on each side, fitted with an early string, retained by gilt cords and with its green pom-poms, fruitwood tiller fitted an additional bar above and with bone bolt channel (very light worm damage), engraved with the date ahead of the string release, inlaid with engraved staghorn segmental lines and plaques including panels of rococo foliage inhabited by hounds on each side of the mechanism, a doe and a stag pursued by a hound in a rococo landscape on the left of the cheek-piece and further decorated panels on top including a scalloped hollow for the thumb, steel string release, double set trigger, steel trigger-guard, and bone butt-plate engraved with the number '1' and the maker's full initials 'I. G. E' and surname 'Ertell' 67cm; 27 3/8in This was converted for use as a slurbo in its early working life. Two gunmakers of this name, a father and son, are recorded circa 1700-63 and 1728-94 respectively. A number of firearms by them are preserved in the Electoral Gunrooms, Dresden though neither is recorded as a crossbow maker. It is likely that this is the work of the father as the son is recorded as in Amsterdam as both Burgher and Master the year the present bow was manufactured. See D. Schaal, 1975.
A CENTRAL ITALIAN FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL CONVERTED FOR USE AS A STRIKE-A-LIGHT, BY ANTONIO CHOGI, MID-18TH CENTURY with tapering brass barrel, engraved with scrolls and signed over the breech, hinged on the left and opened by a stud of the breech tang, fitted with a spring device inside for a tip-up match-holder (missing), engraved bevelled lock decorated with bands of pellets, figured moulded walnut full stock, and brass mounds including trigger-guard with foliate finial (escutcheon missing) 22cm; 8 5/8in
A .650 CALIBRE 1756 PATTERN LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL AND A FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, CIRCA 1800 the first with 9in barrel, regulation lock (top-jaw missing), walnut full stock with ordnance stamp, regulation brass mounts including pommel engraved 'SG' and '24'; the second with tapering barrel struck with London proof marks at the breech, engraved flat lock, figured walnut full stock, and later brass trigger-guard engraved with a bouquet (both with surface rust and later ramrods) the first: 38.5cm; 15 1/8in (2)
A CASED PAIR OF 25 BORE PERCUSSION OFFICERS PISTOLS SIGNED MEREDITH, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1830 each with browned twist heavy octagonal barrel fitted with platinum fore-sight and inscribed 'London' over the breech, engraved case-hardened breech decorated with sprays of foliage, inlaid with two gold lines and fitted with pierced platinum plug, engraved case-hardened breech tang decorated en suite and fitted with standing back-sight, signed engraved flush-fitting blued bolted lock decorated with further sprays of foliage, blued hammer en suite, blued set trigger (one sear defective), figured walnut half-stock, chequered butt, engraved blued steel mounts comprising spurred trigger-guard with pineapple finial and rear ramrod-pipe, browned forward ramrod-pipe, silver fore-end cap, vacant silver escutcheon and silver barrel bolt escutcheons, original brass-tipped wooden ramrods and retaining some original colour throughout: in their original fitted mahogany case with brass flush-fitting carrying handle, lined in blue velvet (areas of light wear, two compartments loose), and complete with original accessories comprising blued bullet mould, nipple wrench, copper three-way flask, mallet and mainspring clamp 40cm; 15 3/4in Henry Meredith signed his guns London but is recorded at 22 Whitehall Street, and 48 St Pauls Square, Birmingham 1824-27 and 1828-33 respectively.
A PAIR OF 32 BORE FRENCH PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLS BY BOUTET DIRECTEUR ARTISTE MANUFRE A VERSAILLES, CIRCA 1810 converted from flintlock, with short turn-off barrels, chamfered muzzles engraved with a band of beadwork and swags behind, inscribed 'Manufr a Versailles' and with a differing band of foliage at the breech, finely engraved box-lock actions, signed on the top, fitted with sliding foliate button safety-catches, decorated with differing lion scenes comprising two fighting lions, a lioness protecting her cub, a pair of resting lions, and a prowling lion on the respective sides, the undersides numbered '1' and '2', fitted with engraved folding triggers and decorated with further scenes including Hercules and the Nemean lion in a canopy above a scrolling bouquet, and bag-shaped ebony butts carved with foliage around the borders enclosing finely chequered panels, (each with small cracks, areas of surface rust and light pitting) 13.2cm; 5 1/4in (2)
A 40 BORE D.B. FRENCH FLINTLOCK PISTOL, CIRCA 1760 AND A CENTRAL ITALIAN FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL CONVERTED FOR USE AS A STRIKE-A-LIGHT, BY A. GOGGI, MID-18TH CENTURY the first with tapering sighted barrels retaining traces of gilt decoration, bevelled locks with engraved tails (one cock broken the other missing), figured walnut full stock carved with scrollwork behind the breech (the butt chipped) and engraved steel mounts including spurred pommel and trigger-guard with broad bow (heavily patinated throughout, ramrod missing); the second with tapering two-stage brass barrel hinged on one side, fitted with tip-up match-holder, signed bevelled lock, moulded walnut full stock (broken) and moulded brass mounts the first: 33cm; 13in (2)
A PAIR OF 32 BORE FRENCH PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLS BY GAUCHEZ A PARIS with case-hardened turn-off barrels, case-hardened breeches signed in an oval on the underside, case-hardened box-lock actions fitted with top-mounted button safety-catches, folding triggers, and light burr walnut butts with carved moulded pommels 17cm; 6 5/8in (2) A maker of this name is recorded at 15 Quai Napoleon circa 1840-50.
A PAIR OF 60 BORE CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION PISTOLS SIGNED LEPAGE A PARIS, LIÈGE PROOF, CIRCA 1830 with turn-off barrels, cut with micro-groove rifling, flush-fitting side-hammer actions engraved with scrolling foliage (one hammer loose, the retaining screw head detached), engraved action tangs, engraved folding triggers and highly figured bag-shaped walnut butts (light surface rust) 18in; 1/16in (2)
A 54 BORE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK COMBINED PISTOL AND WHIP, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY with slender tapering barrel encased in leather, moulded at the muzzle, fitted with external flintlock action towards the base (the mainspring replaced), fabric-covered wooden grip (light wear), and fitted with a long braided thong at the muzzle 55cm; 21 5/8in
AN 8MM FRENCH FIVE-SHOT CENTRE-FIRE GAULOIS PATENT PALM PISTOL BY ARMES ET CYLCES MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE, ST ETIENNE, NO. T16244, CIRCA 1880 with short sighted barrel retaining traces of inscription on the flat, engraved engine turned blued action decorated with a trellis pattern filled with flowerheads, fitted with safety on the left, sprung squeezer action, and bakelite palm: in its felt case with German silver clasp (light moth damage) 13cm; 5 1/8in See L. Winant 1956, p.83 fig. 74.
A CASED PAIR OF 180 BORE BELGIAN PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS, LIÈGE PROOF, CIRCA 1850 each with etched twist turn-off barrel, scroll-engraved box-lock action, engraved folding trigger, rounded ivory butt (one with an age crack): in original fitted case lined with blue velvet (light wear, small losses), complete with a combination bullet-mould, turnscrew and nipple wrench 9.5cm; 3 3/4in
A CASED PAIR OF 180 BORE BELGIAN PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS, LIÈGE PROOF, CIRCA 1850 each with etched twist turn-off barrel, scroll-engraved box-lock action, engraved folding trigger, ebonised butt, and German silver escutcheon: in original fitted cased veneered with walnut and lined with plum velvet (light wear, lid warped), and complete with a three-part flask and associated combination bullet-mould, turnscrew and nipple wrench 11cm; 4 1/4in
A CASED PAIR OF 30 BORE PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS BY JOSEPH LANG, 7 HAYMARKET, LONDON, CIRCA 1835 each with signed browned twist octagonal sighted barrel fitted with stirrup ramrod beneath, scroll-engraved case-hardened breech incorporating the back-sight, scroll-engraved case-hardened side-hammer action fitted with sliding safety-catch, finely chequered walnut butt, scroll-engraved blued steel mounts comprising trigger-guards, butt-caps with traps and plain belt hooks, and vacant silver escutcheons (light surface rust): in their original fitted oak case lined in green baize, the lid with trade label for 22 Cockspur Street, and complete with some accessories including bullet mould and copper priming flask (the lid detached, case worn) 21.2cm; 8 1/4in Joseph Lang worked at 7 Haymarket from 1825-52, the following year he is recorded at 22 Cockspur Street, Charing Cross until 1874.
A CASED 54 BORE WEBLEY PATENT THIRD MODEL 'LONG-SPUR' FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER BY BLISSETT, LIVERPOOL, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1860 with signed blued octagonal sighted barrel, case-hardened cylinder with numbered chambers, case-hardened hammer (tip chipped), scroll-engraved blued frame signed on the right, chequered walnut butt, engraved steel mounts and retaining much original finish throughout (areas of surface rust): in original fitted mahogany case lined in green velvet, and complete with some accessories including brass War Department bullet mould, and nickel oil bottle (the case with light wear, the lid relined) 26.5cm; 10 3/8in
A French silver and enamel miniature carriage timepiece, movement number 88679, 1838-1972 1st standard, the 2cm circular white dial with Arabic numerals, in a light blue guilloche and white enamel square case, on ball feet, 5.7cm (2.25in) high with handle raised, with a three quarter plate movement, cocked escape wheel and pallet, bimetallic split balance with overcoil balance spring
A Fabulous 17th Century Polychromed Wood Carving of a Celestial Angel bearing a scrolling gilt cornucopia pricket light. The airborne figure with wind-swept flaxen locks of hair, swagged in a billowing blue drape; his fine feathered wings enriched with gilding, approximately 30 ins (76 cms) in height.
A pair of late 20th Century gilt composition Baroque Revival candlesticks with triform bases, together with a six branch composition table lamp with putto column, a composition three branch candle wall light, decorated with an urn, fruit and foliage, and a pair of gilded white composition five branch candelabra.
BILL BRANDT, A collection of ten books comprising Literary Britain (three copies 1951 1st, 1984 hard and soft back, Camera In London (Focal Press 1948), London in the Thirties (Fraser 1983), Portraits (Fraser 1982), Nudes (Fraser 1980), Perspective of Nudes (Bodley head 1961), Shadow of Light, two copies, (Bodley Head 1966 and Fraser 1977), all with dust wrappers except soft back
A W.A.S Benson silvered brass electric light square rim with stepped circular foot, central turned column stamped W.A.S Benson to reservoir, converted from an oil lamp height to shade 51cm. high. Literature: Ian Hamerton W.A.S Benson ACC, page 248 plate 3 for comparable variations on this design
A pair of Elizabeth II cast silver pillar candlesticks/five light candelabra of "18th Century" design, the square sconces with leaf ornament and knopped central columns and square shaped bases cast with shell ornament, candlesticks 8.25ins high, candelabra 11.75ins high, by J.B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1970 (gross weight 92ozs)
A late 19th Century French bronze three piece clock garniture, the clock No. 9834, the 4ins cast gilt dial with enamel Roman numeral cartouches to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in ornate bronze case with urn finial and columns to front supported by rampant lions, on rectangular base with scroll toes, 22ins high, and a pair of conforming five light candelabra, 25ins high
A late 19th Century French gilt metal mounted pottery three piece clock garniture, the clock with 4.25ins white enamelled chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals to the eight day tic-tac movement, No. 87752, contained in circular pottery case decorated with floral sprays, and gilt metal flambeau cresting and mask mounts, on rococo pattern bases, clock 15.5ins high, and a pair of three light candelabras, 13ins high
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