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Wood (John), Town Atlas of Northumberland and Durham, 1820-27, Frank Graham, 1991, limited edition 289/400; together with a quantity of maps of County Durham, including late-19th century and 20th century Ordnance Survey sheet maps, rolled in cardboard tubes. (qty)

British Railway Ordnance Map Assortment (7) items including a cloth bound accordion fold linen-backed 'Manchester, South Junction and Altrincham' imprinted 'Estate Department Euston Station' on cover, a cloth bound accordion fold linen-backed 'Cheshire Lines Glazebrook to Godley Junction / 6-Inch Ordnance' imprinted 'Surveyor Liverpool' on cover, (3) large folding maps on linen-backed paper marked #5, #6 and #9; together with a folder containing a map of the Wye Valley Railway and an assortment of late 19th century stock option applications for that line and a 1915 'Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Time Tables' booklet having bound in maps of that line and of Irish lines Property from: The Estate of Thomas ('Tom') Jones, Wilton, Connecticut Height: 16 3/4 inches, Width: 12 1/8 inches, Depth: 3/4 inches (largest, closed) Condition: overall light to moderate wear consistent with normal use, light to moderate soil to covers, may have occasional creases, bent corners, short tears and spots of discoloration Disclaimers: maps not fully opened, loose sheets and documents not individually inspected Category: Collectibles > Railwayana - Maps Estimated Sale Time: 1:38 pm (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2Photograph #3Photograph #4Photograph #5Photograph #6Photograph #7Photograph #8

[James (Sir Henry, photographer & editor)] [Domesday Book or Great Survey of England of William the Conqueror], 2 vol. comprising Great Domesday & Little Domesday, first facsimile edition, printed in red and black, short tear to fore-edge of first leaf of Great Domesday, original reversed calf, red edges, preserved in modern red cloth drop-back boxes, spines gilt with black labels, 4to (Great Domesday slightly larger), [Southampton, Ordnance Survey], [1862].⁂ Rare complete facsimile of the Domesday Book reproduced using the new process of photozincography invented by Sir Henry James. The work was transported to Southampton where it was taken apart and photographed, with the results being offered as individual county sections with introductory notes. This copy is one of only a small number with all the sections, apart from the introductions, bound together in a replica binding of the book at the time.

WELLINGTON DUKE OF: (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish Field Marshal, the Victor of Waterloo, 1815. British Prime Minister 1828-30, 1834. An excellent, lengthy A.L.S., Wellington, eight pages, 4to, Elvas, 17th June 1811, to Sir Charles Stuart. Wellington acknowledges receipt of his correspondent’s three letters (‘as I have been forward with the troops for some days I have not been able to send you answers as regularly as I ought’), adding that he does not recall having written to Stuart on the subject of hay in Lower Beira, ‘If I should want any article of that description, and money is to be laid out in the previous collection of it for a magazine for the British army, I shall employ a British Commissary on the service, as I know from experience what a very good thing it is to give money to have a magazine collected for the British army by the Portuguese. We can scarcely keep them out of the magazines we collect for ourselves and we should scarcely get into one which they should collect for us’ and continuing to relay his views on the current state of affairs in frank terms, ‘If it was not a matter of most serious importance, which may go not only to the safety of the army, but to the fate of the whole cause, I should be highly diverted by the bustle occasioned at Lisbon by the danger of Elvas. All of a sudden the utmost activity prevails, and all means are set at work to relieve distress which ought never to have existed, if common precautions had been taken, or if any measures had been adopted to feed General Hamilton’s division, excepting to throw their consumption upon the magazines of the fortress. After all this bustle will produce nothing in time; and if I cannot get up a sufficient supply from our magazines, I shall be obliged to fight a battle to save this place against the whole force of Andalusia, Castille and the centre of Spain, with diminished force on my side. The enemy will be one fourth stronger than us in every arm, nearly double in cavalry, and we shall not have in the action 14000 Portuguese troops!! Under these circumstances I should, and shall, avoid a general action if I can; but I must put a countenance upon the state of affairs, and matters must be risked till provisions be placed in Elvas. The Portuguese Government may depend upon my bringing this subject under the distinct consideration of the Regent’s Ministers. I have long determined that I will have no discussion with them upon any subject; but I shall report the consequences of their conduct to my own Government, and leave to them to determine what shall be done. I conclude, however, that Lord Wellesley will think it necessary that our Regent should explain himself clearly to the Regent of Portugal on these subjects. I have no objection to agricultural cattle being purchased and distributed to the districts that require them, provided the money which is to purchase them is not to come out of the military chest…..I also beg that whatever is thus given in charity may be given on the ground of the wants of the several districts, and by no means in reference to the wants of the means of transport for the military operations. The Government have it in their power to collect those means of transport whenever we may require them, and ought to do their duty; and I do not think that the charity of the people of England ought to be laid out to aid in the operations of the war, or to save the Government the trouble of forcing those parts of the people who have not suffered to do their duty by their country. The quantity of 24 pound shot, we understand, that could be sent from Lisbon, was 480, which we fired in about two hours!!! I never heard there was any at Estremoz. This place, however, has 6000 mors shot than it had before we commenced operations against Badajoz; and although we destroyed sixteen miserable guns, it has four more pieces of ordnance, and these sent up are better than those they had. All it wants is provisions. The state of this place, however, and the means of keeping it hereafter, are subjects of very, very serious consideration, upon which I shall address Sir William Beresford….If we save it now, this Government will yet lose it, if they pay the usual attention to it’. Wellington concludes his letter with news of manoeuvres, ‘Soult has been very cautious in his movements, and has kept clear of us, and has gone to his right. I think he communicated with Regnier yesterday, not by Merida, but by Medellin, as Regnier also does not dash now. We raised the blockade and crossed the Guadiana this morning. Blake marches tomorrow to cross the Guadiana again at Mertola, and try something towards Seville’. A letter of outstanding content written at the height of the Peninsular War. Some light age wear and a few minor, small tears to some edges, otherwise VG Charles Stuart (1779-1845) British diplomat, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Portugal and Brazil 1810-14. British Ambassador to France 1815-24, 1828-30 and British Ambassador to Russia 1841-44. Sir John Hamilton (1755-1835) British Lieutenant-General who attached himself to Wellington’s British army on campaign in 1810. Richard Wellesley (1760-1842) 1st Marquess Wellesley. Anglo-Irish politician and colonial administrator who served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1809-12. Elder brother of the Duke of Wellington. William Beresford (1768-1854) 1st Viscount Beresford. Anglo-Irish General who fought alongside Wellington in the Peninsular War. Jean-de-Dieu Soult (1769-1851) 1st Duke of Dalmatia. French General, a Marshal of the Empire during the Napoleonic Wars. From 1808 Soult commanded the French forces during the Peninsular War and was ultimately driven out of Spain by the coalition forces under the command of the Duke of Wellington. Joaquin Blake (1759-1827) Spanish General who served with distinction in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Penzance Interest A substantial map of Penzance, annotated for the redesign of the harbour and docks , 1877 Penzance Harbour and Docks, Contract No.1, Drawing No.1, paper backed onto linen, surveyed in 1877 by Lieut H. R. G. Georges, Levelled by Capt W. Wynne, Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, 120cm x 198cm.A unique map, used as a working document to establish the harbour from the dry dock that it was initially to the harbour layout, which we largely see today. With handwritten annotations indicating areas to be paved in granite (violet), macadamized (burnt sienna), merely filled up (pink), the areas of the harbour to be deepened (green) and the site of the new graving dock (yellow). Signed by John Matthews Jnr (responsible for the design of a number of lighthouses including Pendeen Watch and Beachy Head), the (then) mayor of Penzance, Charles Campbell Ross (1849-1920 whose familial home is now Morrab Gardens and Morrab Library) and other surveyors and engineers involved with the redesign of the harbour and docks. Though the map has suffered some loss and damage, it does not detract from the historical importance of the piece. Together with two maps from the same period of Pezance Harbour and surroundings without annotations and a print onto card of Penzance depicting the area before the harbour was modernised and before the building of the lido.

CORNISH INTEREST Four works Cornish Notes & Queries. (First series). (All published). Reprinted from the Cornish Telegraph; Peter Penn (Editor); London: Elliot Stock; Penzance: The Cornish Telegraph office, 1906.Thomas Thomas, vicar of Penwith, 1858-1938; The Celtic Christianity of Cornwall : divers sketches and studies.J.T. Blight; Churches of West Cornwall: with Notes of Antiquities of the District, second edition.Douglas Ellory Pett, with a foreword byThe Prince Of Wales; Parks and Gardens of Cornwall: A Companion Guide Arranged to Correspond with the Ordnance Survey Landranger Maps; signed by the author.

A British Army Ordnance QF 25-pounder shell case, 10.5 x 29.5 cm

A pair of British army motorcyclist's pantaloons, circa Second World War, (no label present, indistinctly Ordnance marked)

A 1941 dated and Ordnance stamped British army Solar Topee tropical helmet, bearing the label of "M Paparao & G Subramaniam Naidu, Army Contractors, Madras"

A George VI Royal Army Ordnance Corps officer's sword

(Suffolk.) Rev. Alfred Suckling: 'The History and Antiquities of the Hundreds of Blything and Part of Lothingland. In the County of Suffolk', London, Printed for the Author, 1847, 1st edition, 1st edition, 24 plates (of which some coloured litho), plus large folding pedigree as called for, 4to, old hald calf gilt, rebacked retaining original backstrip, plus another copy of the same work, 1847, 1st edition, 20 (of 24) plates + large folding pedigree, 4to, orig. printed paper covered boards, later cloth rebacked, 'Domesday Book or the Great Survey of England of William the Conqueror A.D. MLXXXVI - Facsimile of the Part Relating to Suffolk.', Ordnance Survey Office Southampton, 1863, vii,339pp, some old pencil notes to blank leaves at end, large 4to, orig. cloth gilt, later rebacked, Manning Press: 'Suffolk Leaders: Social and Political', May 1906, "Subscription Edition...Published for Subscribers Only", numerous portraits and biographical text throughout, 4to, original quarter vellum gilt, Eric Sandon: 'Suffolk Houses: A Study of Domestic Architecture', Woodbridge, 1977, 1st edition, numerous colour & b/w plates throughout, original cloth, dust wrapper, M. Janet Becker (ed.): 'Story of Southwold', Southwold, F. Jenkins, 1948, 1st edition, b/w ills. from photos throughout, original cloth gilt, dust wrapper (worn), plus Kelly's Directory of Suffolk 1900 (lacks map) and Domesday Book Suffolk, Phillimore, 1986, 2 volumes, orig. cloth, dust wrappers (9)

13 x various vintage original medals including a WW2 Defence medal with ribbon, 2 x King Edward VII medals awarded by The London County Council to V Hobbs and L Hobbs for punctual attendance during the year 1909 10, 1 x Kings medal awarded by The London County Council to L Hobbs for punctual attendance during the year 1911, 2 x Kings medals with ribbons and clasps awarded by The London County Council for attendance, conduct and industry for the years 1912 13 and 1914 1915, 1 x George V coronation medal for June 22nd 1911 presented by The Borough of Fulham, 1 x George V silver jubilee medal 1935 presented by The County of Middlesex, 1 x The Bell Medal presented by The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, 1 x Royal Army Ordnance Corps Sports Association medal for tennis 1950 etc. These vintage items show some light signs of age otherwise are in very good condition (see photographs)Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10

CARTON OF MISC ORDNANCE & OUTDOOR LEISURE MAPS

Of Indian Regimental interest: Assorted hand-painted Regimental artist design pattern cards for sweetheart brooches retailed by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., circa 1940s, on card, some annotated to the reverse with serial numbers and dates, for the following regiments: Indian Medical Service x 1 Gurkha Rifles x 1 10th Baluch Regiment x 1 Kumaon Rifles x 1 Indian Army Ordnance Corps x 1 16th Punjab Regiment x 1 Queen’s Corps of Guides x 1 17th Dogra Regiment x 1 Scinde Horse x 1 4th Battalion Rajput Regiment x 1 lengths 10.8 - 11.3cm. (10) £100-£150

A set of eight George III silver dinner plates, with gadrooned rims, later engraved with the coat of arms of Henry Paget as Marquess of Anglesey, within a garter, by Frances Butty & Nicholas Dumee, London 1769, diameter 24cm. (8), £3,000-£4,000 --- Henry William Paget (1769-1854), 2nd Earl of Uxbridge and 1st Marquess of Anglesey, is best known for his distinguished service at the Battle of Waterloo, where he was placed in command of the united British, Belgian and Hanoverian cavalry under Wellington, who inflicted a crushing blow to the French, thereby contributing in large part to Napoleon’s defeat. After the battle he was created Marquess of Anglesey and, later, Knight of the Garter, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and Master-General of the Ordnance. Condition Report All plates scratched, due to usage over many years; six with small dents. Weights: first, 16oz; second, 12oz. Each with scratch weights. Gross weight: 154oz.

Royal Navy and military interest: two 18th century manuscript orders for naval stores for ships berthed in Gibraltar Bay countersigned by Edward Cornwallis, Governor of Gibraltar 1761-76, the first signed by Captain George Balfour of H.M.S. Bienfaisant, "A Demand for Gunners Stores for the use of His Majestys Ship Bienfaisant...27th of Janry 1763...Sweet Oyl [sic] six Gallons...Musquet Rods Fifty"; the second by Captain George Vandeput of H.M.S. Carysfort, "A Demand for Ordnance Stores for the use of his Majesty's Ship the Carysfort...19th of Febr 1769.."; each with other countersignatures and the second endorsed to say that of one requested item ("Drum cords") there are "None in Store". [2]Edward Cornwallis (1713-76) was a scion of a notable aristocratic and military family, whose uncle Charles Cornwallis was to surrender to the forces of the American Revolution at Yorktown in October 1781. Edward Cornwallis himself fought at the battles of Fontenoy and Culloden, and served as Governor of Nova Scotia. In 1756 he was part of the council of war under Admiral Byng which unanimously voted to withdraw from Menorca, a decision which ultimately led to Byng's execution.

Collection of Ordnance Survey maps

Quantity of mid 20th Century Ordnance Survey and other maps

A .577 SNIDER / ENFIELD MK III PORTUGUESE ISSUE BREECH-LOADING CAVALRY CARBINE, serial no. B260, circa 1870, with 19 1/4in. Enfield Ordnance proofed barrel stamped 'STEEL', rifled with 5 grooves, replaced front-sight, and short carbine style ladder rear-sight, the lock stamped with the Crown V.R. cypher on the tail and '1870 / ENFIELD', to the centre, regulation brass mounted walnut half stock, the butt-cap with trap containing its original two piece cleaning rods, the butt-cap tang marked 'R 4 / A / 65' indicating issue to the 4th regiment of Cavalry, A Troop. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

A .65 PERCUSSION EAST INDIA GOVERNMENT PATTERN 1858 LANCER'S PISTOL, no visible serial number, circa 1867, with 8in. smoothbore sighted barrel, the breech stamped with Birmingham Ordnance proof and inspection marks, fitted with a swivel ramrod hinged at muzzle, side-action lock stamped with the Crown E.I.G. cypher on the tail and '1867 / BIRMINGHAM' to centre, regulation brass mounted full walnut stock with lanyard ring, worn overall.

A .65 PERCUSSION LOVELL'S PATTERN 1842 CONSTABULARY CARBINE, no visible serial number, circa 1855, with 26 1/2in. barrel struck at the breech with Ordnance proofs (faint), block front-sight and bayonet lug, borderline engraved Pattern 1853 style lock bearing the Crown V.R. cypher on the tail and '1855 / TOWER' to the centre, regulation brass mounted full walnut stock with Lovell's spring bayonet catch at nose-cap, the right side of the butt with the B.O. arrow 1st Class stamp and the number 33, sling swivels, replacement rod, barrel refinished, crack to trigger-guard tang.

A .577 PERCUSSION PATTERN 1853 THREE BAND VOLUNTEER RIFLE BY THE LONDON ARMOURY COMPANY, no visible serial number, circa 1862, with 39in. barrel stamped 'LAC' at the breech and bearing Ordnance proofs, barleycorn front-sight and ladder rear-sight, (slider missing), the lock stamped on the tail with the Crown V.R. cypher and '1862 / L.A.CO' to centre, iron mounted full walnut stock, with chequered wrist and fore-end, complete with its original loading rod and brass muzzle and sight cover.

AN 11mm (MAUSER) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE SIGNED SPANDAU, MODEL 'M71/84', serial no. 5070, dated for 1888, with blued 32in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, brushed bright receiver (some shallow pitting) with straight handled matching number bolt, walnut full-stock (some loss to detail on ordnance marks in wood), iron furniture including three barrel-bands and stacking spike to the front of the concealed magazine tube, the whole refinished. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

AN 11mm (MAUSER) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING SERVICE RIFLE SIGNED SPANDAU, MODEL 'M71/84', serial no. 8912, dated for 1887, with 32in. barrel (traces of faded finish and some staining), block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, brushed bright receiver with straight handled matching number bolt, walnut full-stock with clear ordnance stamps, iron furniture including three barrel-bands and stacking spike to the front of the concealed magazine tube, the whole with a strong amount of its apparent original finish except where noted. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A GOOD .75 FLINTLOCK 1795 INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS SERVICE MUSKET, rack no. 320, circa 1800, with 39in. barrel struck with the King's proofs, borderline engraved lock bearing the 'TOWER' crown G.R. cypher, fitted with swan-neck cock, regulation brass mounted full walnut stock, with high comb and handrail wrist, the right butt stamped with an Ordnance storekeepers stamp dated 1800, the left butt carved 'LM 17 BT NO 320', probably a Nova Scotia Militia marking, complete with sling swivels, rod and old brown leather sling.

A .577 PERCUSSION TOWER COASTGUARD or CONSTABULARY BELT PISTOL, serial no. 22, dated for 1844, with 6in. barrel in the white, ordnance marks to top and side, solid top-tang, flat step-tailed borderline engraved lock marked with a crown over 'V.R. TOWER' and the date, borderline engraved hammer, walnut full-stock (gouged behind belt-hook) with brass furniture except fixed lanyard ring, belt-hook and stirrup swivel ramrod, the top back of wrist with an applied button-style escutcheon engraved '22'.

TWO PAIRS OF GERMAN ORDNANCE WORLD WAR TWO 6x30 BINOCULARS, the first with wartime production code 'ddx' for Voigtlander, complete with their bakelite carry-case and leather shoulder-strap, the second unsigned but with neck-strap and original rubber rain-guard, both finished in ordnance tan paint.

AN INTERESTING AND HISTORIC .75 FLINTLOCK PATTERN 1843 BROWN BESS MUSKET FROM THE WEST AFRICA EXPEDITION STEAM YACHT PLEIAD, RACK No. 8, with 39in. barrel stamped with G.R. ordnance proofs at breech, the lock with rounded tail and stamped to centre 'E & W. BOND / LONDON' and fitted with a ring neck cock, regulation brass mounted New Land style full walnut stock, the butt cap tang engraved 'PLEIAD /16', complete with sling swivels, rod and socket bayonet from the same ship with the rack no. 22.

AUTO ORDNANCE CORPORATION A DEACTIVATED THOMPSON .45 ACP 'M1' SUBMACHINE GUN, serial no. 29902, circa 1942, 11in. non fluted barrel, blade fore-sight, open rear sight, detachable 20 round stick magazine, pistol and splinter fore-end grips, canvas sling, complete with EU deactivation certificate. Please note, under UK Law, you are required to inform the Home Office of possession of a deactivated firearm. A link to the Notification of possession of a deactivated firearm form can be found on our website under licence requirements in the 'buying' menu

AN 11.3x51R (DUTCH-BEAUMONT) BOLT-ACTION REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 'M71/88 BEAUMONT-VITALI', serial no. 778, converted in 1890 from an M1871 Beaumont rifle dated '1878', with 32in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, round receiver with large bolt-handle, matching numbers, fixed un-numbered Vitali magazine, walnut full-stock with clear ordnance stamps, iron furniture and under barrel clearing rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A .577 SNIDER / ENFIELD MK III BREECH-LOADING TWO BAND SERVICE RIFLE BY B.S.A. serial no. 1615, circa 1872, with 30 1/2in. Birmingham Ordnance marked steel barrel, rifled with five grooves, fitted with bayonet lug at muzzle, barleycorn front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the breech with positive bolt locking Mk III action, the lock stamped with the Crown V.R. cypher on the tail and 'B.S.A. Co / 1872', to the centre, regulation iron mounted full walnut stock, the left side of the butt stamped 'D.C.' (Dominion of Canada) inside a diamond, and '30 /362', on the heel of the butt, probably Canadian Militia unit markings, with correct style replacement rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

A .69 FLINTLOCK CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1777 AN IX TYPE THREE BAND SHORT MUSKET, no visible serial number, circa 1814, with 36in. barrel, faint markings at breech, bayonet lug removed, unmarked lock with detachable brass pan and ring-neck cock, iron mounted full walnut stock, the right side of the butt with faint French Ordnance roundel and centred Popes plug, the left side with initials 'J.N.', three spring retained iron barrel bands the top band acting as a nosecap and rammer pipe with brass blade foresight, possibly for issue to Dragoons or Artillery.

Two boxes containing Ordnance Survey maps and other ephemera

A JEWELLERY BOX WITH CONTENTS, black faux leather jewellery box with contents to include a white metal 'Miseris Succurrere Disco' brooch, an enamel white metal 'Royal Corps Army Ordnance' badge, costume brooches, costume chain necklaces, imitation pearl necklaces, costume rings, gold plated 925 pendant necklace, assorted white metal pendant necklaces, cuff bangle, a ladies 'Ramba' fob watch with chain etc (condition report: box has some general light wear, costume jewellery also general light wear from use)

TWO BOXES OF BOOKS AND MAPS, many car and vehicle related books, to include Jaguar D Type, The Triumph TR's, The Big Healeys, The New Guide To Classic Cars, thirteen vintage one-inch ordnance survey maps, AZ street maps, a Big London AZ, gardening books, etc. (s.d) (2 boxes)

A carton of ordnance survey maps mainly Cumbria and North Lancs areas.

WW2 RAF and Army Ordnance survey maps (approx. 17)

A collection of Royal Engineers and Army Ordnance Corps cap badges and insignia

Martin Amiss 'Inside Story' Signed Edition, Ordnance survey maps, four volumes The Building Enclopedia by Stubbs. A complete reprint of John Willies Bizarre, etc:- One Box.

A Brass-Barrelled Flintlock Blunderbuss By Bate, London, Late 18th CenturyWith short two-stage barrel turned and belled at the muzzle, octagonal breech signed in capitals along the top flat, plain tang, flat bevelled lock signed in capitals, bevelled cock (comb chipped), figured full stock (some old bruising) with chequered grip, a dot in the centre of each diamond, plain brass mounts comprising shaped flat side-plate, butt-plate, trigger-guard and ramrod-pipes, and original horn-tipped ramrod with steel worm, London proof marks and Edward Bate's barrelsmith's mark 25.8 cm. barrel Footnotes:Edward Bate was apprenticed in Birmingham, and is recorded in Brownlow Street, Long Acre, between 1763 and 1778. Noted for his air guns and rifles, he was Contractor to Ordnance between 1779 and 1783, and was later in partnership with William Jover from 1805 to 1810For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Brass-Barrelled Flintlock BlunderbussBy Wilson, London, Late 18th CenturyWith three-stage barrel turned and belled at the muzzle, octagonal breech engraved 'LONDON' along the top flat, border engraved tang, border engraved flat bevelled lock and cock, the former signed in script, figured full stock (fore-end with old split on one side, in the ramrod-channel and behind the rear ramrod-pipe) with drop-shaped moulding around the barrel tang, border engraved brass mounts comprising shaped bevelled side-plate, butt-plate and trigger-guard with acorn finial, turned ramrod-pipes, and horn-tipped ramrod, probably original, with steel worm, London proof marks 39.3 cm. barrel Footnotes:William 1 Wilson was apprenticed to his father Richard 1 in 1747. He was elected Master of the Gunmakers' Company in 1760, 1769, 1771 and 1774. Following his father's death in 1766 he continued to use his mark and was Contractor to Ordnance, to the East Indian Company and to the Hudson's Bay Company. He died in 1808For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Early Brass-Barrelled English Lock (Type 2) BlunderbussLate 17th CenturyWith three-stage barrel flared at the muzzle, octagonal breech becoming polygonal and with a notched ramp at the rear forming the back-sight, plain tang, flat bevelled lock with rounded pointed tail, retained by three screws (two replaced) and with separate pan retained by a screw on the outside, horizontally acting sear, and dog-catch engaging with the rear of the bellied ring-neck cock, figured full stock (some old bruising and repairs, nearly broken through at the lock) with apron around the tang, the butt stamped with initials 'CS' on the left, mounts comprising a large brass reinforcing side-plate, thin iron heel-plate secured by tacks and with slender tang along the comb of the butt, and iron trigger-guard with pointed finials, single brass ramrod-pipe, and later ramrod, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of Edward Nicholson 41.2 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour & Modern Sporting Guns, 17 May 2017, lot 250Edward 1 Nicholson was apprenticed to Robert Silke in 1668. Free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1675 he was elected Master in 1697. He was Contractor to Ordnance between 1687 and 1711, to the East India Company in 1700, and to the Hudson's Bay Company between 1687 and 1712For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A .577/.450 Martini Henry Mark IV Service RifleNo. C3264, Dated 1887With sighted barrel with bright bore and retained by two barrel bands, the forward one incorporating a bayonet lug on the right, calibrated folding adjustable back-sight, dated action with 'V.R' crowned above 'ENFIELD' on one side, figured butt and fore-stock (minor old bruising), the former stamped on one side with circular Rawulpindi arsenal mark dated '1908' above 'R.P. II', and with Hindi script in a rectangle above the number '8328', regulation steel mounts, sling loops and replacement ramrod (steel parts with some old light pitting over recolouring), Inspector's marks and Ordnance proof marks 84.4 cm. barrel Footnotes:One of a large number supplied to the Nepalese army in 1906For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 22-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistol By Nat. Trevey, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith turn-off cannon barrel, breech engraved 'LONDON' along the top, foliate engraved tang, border engraved rounded lock signed in capitals beneath the chiselled steel-spring, figured half-stock (repaired above and beneath the lock) carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, steel trigger-guard retaining some engraving, border engraved steel fore-end plate extending back to form the trigger-plate, cast and chased silver mounts comprising pierced trophy of arms side-plate, vacant foliate escutcheon, a shell above, and grotesque mask butt-cap with indistinct maker's mark, probably of Joseph Keays (some old wear and rust patination), London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of Thomas Gibson 13.7 cm. barrelFootnotes:Nathaniel Trevey was apprenticed for John Sibley in 1703. He is recorded as Gunmaker, Flower de Luce Ct., Fleet Street, London, between 1740 and 1752, and was contractor to Ordnance between 1743-1749Thomas Gibson was apprenticed to Stephen Chalkley in 1735, and free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1742. A fine sporting gun and rifle by him are in the Hermitage, St. Petersburg (inv. nos. 3.0.369 and 386)For Joseph Keays see footnote to lot 192For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 20-Bore Flintlock Pistol With Fine Silver MountsBy Bumford, London, Circa 1760With two-stage cannon barrel turned and moulded at the muzzle and engraved 'LONDON' on a foliate scroll at the breech (partly re-engraved), waisted border engraved tang decorated with foliage, border engraved action (cock and steel replaced) signed in capitals beneath the chiselled steel-spring, sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured rounded swelling butt (repaired above the back of the action) carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, mounts cast and chased in relief comprising trophy of arms side-plate involving flowering foliage, vacant trophy of arms escutcheon, and long-nosed moustachioed grotesque mask butt-cap framed by scallop shells and surmounted by a small lion-mask, steel ramrod-pipes (rear retaining screw missing), and later steel ramrod (some wear and light pitting), London proof marks and Bumford's barrelsmith's mark 16.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:John 2 Bumford was apprenticed to Thomas Hardwell in 1735 and was elected Master of the Gunmakers' Company in 1751 and again in 1756. He was Contractor to Ordnance between 1756 and 1771, to the East Indian Company between 1745 and 1773, and to the Hudson's Bay Company from 1757 until the year of his death in 1775Cf. a pair of pistols by the same maker with related mounts and sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 27 November 2013, lot 347For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 22-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted Holster Pistol By Turvey Of London, Early 18th CenturyWith three-stage barrel, octagonal breech becoming polygonal, plain tang, rounded lock signed in capitals, figured full stock (old splits and minor repair at the muzzle, repairs around the lock and pommel) with raised apron around the barrel tang, mounts comprising flat scroll side-plate with engraved foliate terminal, border engraved bluntly spurred pommel decorated with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, plain trigger-guard with pointed finial, single turned baluster ramrod-pipe, and later steel-capped ramrod (barrel and lock with old light pitting), London proof marks and Turvey's barrelsmith's mark 30.6 cm. barrel Footnotes:Edward 1 Turvey (d. 1724) was apprenticed to Godfrey Tailor in 1682, and turned over to Humphrey Pickfatt. Free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1690, he was elected Master in 1713. He was Gunmaker to Ordnance between 1693 and the year of his death in 1714For a related pistol sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms, Armour & Modern Sporting Guns, 26 May 2021, lot 320For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Pair Of 20-Bore Flintlock Rifled PistolsBy Barbar Of London, Circa 1730-40With slightly swamped two-stage sighted barrels each cut with straight groove rifling and signed in capitals along the breech (worn), a band of foliage at the rear, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, border engraved rounded locks (one cock repaired, one steel replaced) each signed in capitals, figured full stocks (some old damage and repairs including through each butt, fore-ends mostly replaced) each carved with foliage behind the barrel tang, silver side-plates (one broken) each cast, pierced and chased with a dragon amid foliage, vacant foliate silver escutcheons, steel border engraved spurred pommels each with applied silver foliated grotesque mask, steel trigger-guards each with early form of acorn finial and engraved with a flower-head on the bow, turned ramrod-pipes, and horn-tipped ramrods, one with steel worm (some old wear and light pitting, one trigger replaced), London proof marks and Lewis Barbar's barrelsmith's mark (2) 17.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:Louis (Lewis) 1 Barbar (d. 1741), a French Protestant, born in Essendun, Poitou, came to London circa 1688 to avoid persecution, and was naturalised in 1700. In 1704 he was made free of the Gunmakers' Company, and his proof piece ('a very fine piece') was passed. He was appointed Gentleman Armourer to King George I in 1717, and to George II in 1727Today the largest group of firearms by Lewis Barbar is preserved in the armoury of the Duke of Buccleuch at Boughton House. They were made to the order of John, 2nd Duke of Montagu (1709-79) who was Master General of Ordnance from 1740 to 1749. The accounts at Boughton record payments to Barbar which include '£150 for 200 Muskets', and a letter of 7 June 1718 to the 2nd Duke of Montagu from his vicar mentions that Barbar was responsible for the display of the firearms in the house at that dateFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Pair Of 15-Bore Flintlock Pistols With Earlier Silver Mounts By Brander & Potts, 70 Minories, London, Circa 1820, London Silver Hallmarks For 1754, Maker's Mark Of John AllenWith slightly swamped brass barrels each engraved in capitals with London address within an elongated loop along the top flat at the breech, plain tangs grooved for sighting, border engraved flat bevelled locks each signed in capitals, decorated with a starburst behind the pan and with foliage on the stepped tail, cocks (one expertly replaced) engraved en suite, safety-catches and rollers, figured full stocks (back of one butt with old repair), cast and chased mounts comprising pierced side-plates each with a shell on a draped pedestal between foliage, trophy of arms escutcheons engraved with owner's crest and motto, spurred pommels each with grotesque mask cap centred on an engraved border involving a shell on both sides, trigger-guards each with engraved foliate finial and a flower-head on the bow, turned ramrod-pipes, and later silver-tipped ramrods, London proof marks and Richard 1 Wilson's barrelsmith's mark (2) 18.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:The crest and motto is that of the Campbells of Auchinbreck, Argyll, Scotland, probably that of Sir Philip Campbell (1679-1756), 5th Baronet of AuchinbreckMartin Brander and Thomas Potts are recorded as Gunmakers, 70 Minories and Goodman's Yard, London between 1802 and 1827. They were Contractors to Ordnance between 1815 and 1820For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Fine Pair Of 22-Bore Silver-Mounted Flintlock PistolsBy Harrison & Thomson, London, London Silver Hallmarks For 1778 And 1779, Maker's Mark Of John KingWith two-stage barrels each with turned and roped girdle, silver spider fore-sight, gold-lined touch-hole and proof marks, and engraved gold-inlaid ribbon inscribed 'London' on the top flat of the octagonal breech, one barrel retaining much of its original finish (the other reblued), grooved tangs engraved with rococo ornament on a hatched ground, signed flat bevelled locks each with roller bearing on a ramp, gold-lined pan, and reblued safety-catch, steel-spring, top jaw and screw (one cock expertly replaced), figured full stocks each inlaid behind the barrel tang with a large owner's monogram, 'WM' in silver with finely inlaid interlaced scrollwork in silver wire above and beneath, and opposite the lock with swags of scrolls, flowers and foliage also in silver, full silver mounts comprising engraved trigger-guards with acorn finial, engraved spurred pommels each with grotesque mask cap, and turned ramrod-pipes, engraved iron side-nail washers, shaped engraved silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original horn-tipped ramrods each with worm (one pistol with minor surface pitting on the barrel and lock), Tower private and London Gunmakers' Company proof marks (2) 22.9 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceOne pistol, Sotheby's Billingshurst, Arms, Armour and Militaria, 28 November 2000, lot 1006The Norman H. Dixon Collection sold in these Rooms, 18 April 2012, lot 307LiteratureNorman Dixon, Georgian Pistols ..., 1971, pp. 60-62, 86 and 94, pls. 6, 39-40 and 86Norman Dixon, 'Joseph Heylin, A Georgian Gunmaker 1730-1801', J.A.A.S., Vol. XVII, No. 3 (March 2002), p. 155, fig. 13BPenelope Harrison, one of the few women recorded in the history of London gunmaking, was the widow of John 2 Harrison. She ran the business in partnership with James Thom(p)son (John 2 Harrison's son-in-law) at 18 Swan Street, Minories from 1779 to 1803. They were Contractors to Ordnance and to the East India CompanyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted Holster Pistols By I. Cosens Of London, Late 17th CenturyWith three-stage barrels now a dull grey finish, octagonal breeches becoming polygonal and each with an engraved band at the rear, border engraved tangs each decorated with a perched bird, border engraved rounded locks each signed in capitals and decorated with strawberry foliage terminating in a monster-head on the tail, foliate engraved cocks (one steel probably replaced), artificially figured moulded ash full stocks (one fore-end mostly replaced, the other partly replaced), mounts comprising side-plates each cast, pierced and chased as a serpent, foliage issuing from its mouth, steel drop-shaped escutcheons each engraved 'No. 9', border engraved spurred pommels each decorated with graduated spheres along the spurs, two bands of foliage around the retaining screw and with scrolling foliage involving a monster-head on both sides, trigger-guards each with pointed finial and engraved with symmetrical designs of foliage, turned baluster ramrod-pipes (forward ones replaced), and later brass-capped ramrods each with steel worm, London proof marks and unidentified horseshoe mark (2) 27 cm. barrels Footnotes:The maker is either John Cosens (also Cosnes, Cosins, Cozens and Cussens) or his brother Thomas. The former was free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1662 and was Gunmaker-in-Ordinary for Charles II. In 1670 he was fined for filing barrels after proof, and was Contractor to Ordnance between 1667 and 1680. The latter was apprenticed to John Silke and turned over to his brother in 1664. Free of the Gunmakers Company in 1673, the last reference to him is in 1677For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 12-Bore Flintlock MusketBy Sinckler Of London, Early 18th CenturyWith plain sighted barrel, plain tang (screw replaced), border engraved flat lock signed in capitals and retained by three side nails, faceted pan and flat-topped steel, and replacement ring-neck cock, figured three-quarter stock (old repairs and filled worm damage, grip broken through and repaired including a riveted iron strap on each side) with apron around the barrel tang, the butt on one side with deeply branded crowned 'I' mark, brass mounts comprising rounded side-plate, large border engraved escutcheon with monogram 'O', a marquis's coronet above, butt-plate with long slender tang, trigger-guard with swelling pointed finial fore and aft, replacement sling mounts, and later brass-tipped ramrod (forward ramrod-pipes replaced); together with a socket bayonet with blade of hollow triangular section, the socket numbered '85', London proof marks and indistinct barrelsmith's mark (2) 105.2 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceAcquired in 1963 from Dromland Castle, Co. Limerick, Ireland, home of Lord Inchiquim of the O'Brien family, last Kings of IrelandThe coronet and monogram appear to refer to Sir Murrough O'Brien (1726-1808) who was created Marquis of Thomond in 1800The maker is probably Richard 1 Sinckler, Gunmaker to Ordnance between 1714 and 1728. He is believed to have died in 1730For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare 10-Bore Flintlock Coastguard MusketEarly 19th CenturyAlmost certainly adapted from an India pattern musket, with rebrowned sighted barrel and tang, border engraved rounded lock with 'GR' crowned, 'TOWER' across the tail and stamped 'R&RS' (probably for R. & R. Sutherland of Birmingham) beneath a crowned broad arrow mark beneath the pan, figured three-quarter stock (old bruising and split beneath the tail of the lock) painted '21' in front of the trigger-guard finial and '6/19' on the grip, stamped with two crown inspector's marks behind the tang of the trigger-guard, and with Board of Ordnance ownership mark above the Museum of Artillery mark on the right side of the butt, regulation brass mounts, sling loops, and original steel ramrod, King's proof marks 66.8 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Museum of Artillery, Rotunda, Woolwich, no. MA876For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Very Rare Flintlock Sea Service BlunderbussLate 18th / Early 19th CenturyWith heavy plain barrel flared towards the muzzle and stamped with crowned '4' and '7' inspector's marks at the breech, plain tang, border engraved rounded lock with 'GR' crowned and 'TOWER' across the tail, figured full stock (some old bruising, minor chip at one side of the fore-stock) with apron around the barrel tang and stamped with inspector's marks including those in the ramrod-channel, the butt stamped on one side with indistinctly dated Ordnance Storekeeper's mark above 'III.C.R.' (probably for 3rd Class Reserve), and with Board of Ordnance ownership mark on the other, regulation brass mounts comprising shaped flat side-plate, butt-plate, trigger-guard with rounded finial, ramrod-pipe, and original steel ramrod, King's proof marks 61 cm. barrelFootnotes:See Howard L. Blackmore, British Military Firearms 1650-1850, 1961, p. 99, fig. 20, MiddleFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An 18-Bore Percussion East India Government Service PistolDated 1867With sighted barrel and tang, dated flat lock stamped 'BIRMINGHAM' and with 'EIG' crowned on the tail, figured full stock stamped with circular Birmingham 'EIG' mark on the side-flat and with rounded butt, regulation brass mounts including ovoidal butt-cap with lanyard ring, and stirrup ramrod (some old wear and areas of light pitting), Ordnance proof marks 20.3 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 16-Bore Flintlock New Land Pattern Service PistolCirca 1800With plain barrel and tang (some pitting), flat bevelled lock with 'GR' crowned and 'TOWER' across the stepped tail, ring-neck cock, safety-catch, figured full stock with Ordnance Storekeeper's mark above the tail of the lock, regulation brass mounts including trigger-guard engraved '1st H' over 'A15' on the bow, and stirrup ramrod, King's proof marks 22.9 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A William IV 18-Bore Flintlock New Land Pattern Service PistolCirca 1835With bright barrel and tang, border engraved flat bevelled lock (top jaw and screw replaced) with 'WR' crowned and safety-catch, figured full stock (old bruising, butt with four old circular repairs) stamped 'POTTS' above incised initials on the side-flat, and regulation brass mounts including trigger-guard engraved '13LD' above 'F1', and stirrup ramrod, Ordnance proof mark, possibly for Lewisham 22.8 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 25-Bore Flintlock 1801 Pattern Long Sea Service PistolDated 1806With plain barrel and tang, bright border engraved flat bevelled lock (cock replaced) with 'GR' crowned, 'TOWER' across the tail, and struck with crowned broad arrow mark beneath the pan, figured full stock (some old bruising) with apron around the barrel tang and stamped with inspector's marks including those in the ramrod channel, dated Board of Ordnance ownership mark behind the tail of the lock, and indistinct initials 'I.T' and crowned 'P' on the side-flat, regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook stamped with a crown, and later brass-tipped wooden ramrod, King's proof marks 31 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare 15-Bore Flintlock 1756/81 Pattern Land Service Pistol Indistinctly Dated 1786With plain barrel and tang (some old pitting), border engraved rounded lock (cock and retaining screw replaced) with 'GR' crowned and 'TOWER' across the tail, figured full stock (fore-end with minor repair on one side at the muzzle and small split on the other) with apron around the barrel tang and stamped with inspector's marks including those in the ramrod channel, and with Ordnance Storekeeper's mark indistinctly dated 1786(?) to the top right of the escutcheon, regulation brass mounts, and later brass-tipped wooden ramrod, King's proof marks 30.3 cm. barrelFootnotes:See De Witt Bailey, Ph.D., Pattern Dates for British Ordnance Small Arms 1718-1783, 1997, pp. 62-63 and 84-85, pl.90Cf. a similar example sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour, 30 April 2014, lot 326For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Very Rare 32-Bore (.500) Flintlock Ferguson-Action Breech-Loading Park RifleBy Durs Egg, London, Circa 1790With rebrowned slightly swamped octagonal sighted barrel rifled with six spiral grooves and signed along the top flat in front of the loading aperture, silver fore-sight, and engraved with a line of beadwork in front of the back-sight, border engraved tang decorated with flowering foliage, signed border engraved flat lock (cock an old replacement) decorated with a bird in flight and foliage at the stepped tail, and with roller bearing on a ramp on the steel-spring, figured half-stock with dark horn fore-end cap, the butt (some old splits) with cheekpiece, characteristically chequered grip and carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, steel butt-plate decorated with a musical trophy on the border engraved heel tang, trigger-guard lever with foliage suspended from a ribbon on the bow, under-rib (one ramrod-pipe replaced), and later brass-mounted ramrod (some old rust patination), London proof marks 72.4 cm. barrel Footnotes:Captain Patrick Ferguson (1744-80) patented his improved version of the La Chaumette breech-loading system in 1776. He employed the quick thread on the breech-plug which enabled it to be lowered by one turn of the trigger-guard (already used by Bidet in London in the 1720s), but he improved the action to prevent jamming after a few rounds mainly by cutting a recess into the plug (for grease) and vertical grooves across the screw threads. The present rifle incorporates both these improvementsFerguson demonstrated his rifle most successfully to the Board of Ordnance and to the King, whom he told that he could fire seven shots in a minute although 'he would not undertake in that time to knock down above five of His Majesty's enemies'. Initially two rifles were made by Durs Egg, followed by the production of one hundred, which a company of Volunteer riflemen were trained to use. Under Ferguson's leadership the riflemen fought with distinction in the American War of Independence at the battle of Brandywine Creek in 1777, but Ferguson was badly wounded, and Sir William Howe, said to have been insulted because Ferguson's corps was raised without his knowledge, disbanded it, returning the men to their units. For the next two years Ferguson led raids with small bodies of troops in the Jerseys and the south, and fought under Tarleton. He was killed at the battle of King's Mountain, in North Carolina, on 7 October 1780, the only British officer with over a thousand loyal AmericansFor a related example see the Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 8 November 1995, lot 137. For Durs Egg see footnote to lot 163For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Brass-Barrelled Flintlock Blunderbuss By Heasler Of London, Late 17th CenturyReconverted from percussion, with three-stage barrel flared at the muzzle and ramped at the rear of the octagonal breech (touch-hole bushed and only partly drilled through), border engraved breech becoming polygonal and decorated with a foliated monster-head, iron tang, signed border engraved rounded lock (one side nail replaced) decorated with a bird amid foliage on the tail, highly figured rootwood full stock (some old worming and repairs, old chip beneath the front of the lock), brass mounts comprising pierced serpentine side-plate cast and chased with foliage, vacant escutcheon (probably replaced), butt-plate with moulded border along the pointed heel tang, trigger-guard with moulded finial fore and aft each with foliate terminal, and single turned baluster ramrod-pipe (ramrod missing), London proof marks and Heasler's barrelsmith's mark 35.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:William Heasler was apprenticed to Robert Silke and turned over to Michael Richardson in 1682. He is recorded 'att the Cross Guns & Starr, Tower Street' and was elected Master of the Gunmakers' Company in 1717. Contractor to Ordnance between 1693 and 1718, he died in 1722For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com