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Lot 222

A Rare German Third Reich NPEA Junior Leader's Dagger, the 22cm double edge steel blade etched Mehr sein als scheinen to one side, the opposing side with transitional maker's mark for Eickhorn, Solingen and RZM M 7/66 1938, with nickel plated hilt, the underside of the lower crossguard stamped B 22, the wood grip inset with silver eagle and swastika, the olive green enamelled steel scabbard with leather frog, 36.5cm.. Small black patch to blade, otherwise in good condition. Green corrosion top the nickel plated hilt mounts, with rust pitting to the pommel nut. Scabbard is good, leather frog has a crackled finish.

Lot 402

A Jacobs Type Double Barrel Percussion Rifle, 20 bore, the 61cm rifled barrels with two hinged leaf sights for 200 and 300 yards, with back action lock plate, walnut half stock with steel ramrod pipe, single barrel band, two sling swivels, double recurving trigger guard, the right side of the butt with hinged patch box, with steel ramrod, unmarked with the exception of the barrel tang and the inner patch box cover which are each stamped S/3, 104cm. Action works, holds at full and half cock. Metalwork with cleaned off black patching and some pitting. Right side of fore-end with a repair. Fine split to wood above the trigger guard on the right side. The barrel bears no sign of ever having a bayonet bar.

Lot 524

A group of three George III vinaigrettes WS Birmingham 1830, of rectangular form, cast frame work, engine turned ground, well pierced grill; Cook and Bettridge, Birmingham 1808, simple engraved decoration, circlet pierced grill; another similar smaller by Samuel Pemberton; two small base metal patch boxes (5) . (Dimensions: Widths: 40mm to 26mm)(Widths: 40mm to 26mm)

Lot 460

An Edwardian patch box T H Hazlewood & Co, Birmingham 1908, of moulded rectangular form, engine turned detail to lid with vacant circular cartouche (Dimensions: Width: 75mm, weight: 51g)(Width: 75mm, weight: 51g)Footnote: Provenance: Private collection of G. S. May Esquire

Lot 312

A probably early 19th Century patchwork quilt made from small hexagons of printed cotton with paper to centre of each patch to the reverse with cream border that has floral designs appliqued on. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Appears very grubby overall, stained in places with some being significantly dark. No obvious damage.

Lot 214

TITANIC REPLICA ITEMS/COLLECTABLES. Six pieces of Titanic collectables to include: 'dinner' bell replica engraved 'Titanic 1912', ships weathervane, 'To Life Boats' metal sign, painted wooden crest 'British Titanic Society', seamans cap with insignia patch, reproduction 'Starline' sign.

Lot 751

Jan Huygen Van Linschoten (1563-1610), hand-coloured map - ‘Insulae Moluccae’ 1598, ‘imprinted in London by John Wolfe, graven by Robert Beckit’, 36cm x 52cm, From John Wolfe’s 1598 pirated version of Linschoten’s influential ‘Itinerio’.Condition report: large horizontal patch top rear along fold 1/3 up from bottom, some overpainted elements, map appears to have a horizontal repair along the entire length, a gap closed and has been matched up along this repair and some elements lost to left hand side small hole at tip of Guinea. another large patch runs down rear of left side, there are some slight losses to left side, elsewhere some losses to margins, patch to top right corner arresting tears, some stains, creases

Lot 752

Jan Huygen Van Linschoten (1563-1610), hand-coloured map - ‘Exacta & Accurata Delineatio cum Orarum Maritimarum tum Etiam Locorum Terrestrium quae in Regionibus China, Cauchinchina, Camboja sive Champa, Syao, Malacca, Arracan & Pegu...’ the first published map of the Far East to be derived from Portuguese sources. Thus it is credited with breaking the Portuguese monopoly on the East Indian trade and was among the most important sources of information on Southeast Asia during the 16th century. ‘Henricus F. Ab Langren Sculptit’, 1595, 39cm x 52cmCondition report: Large patch repair to tear which runs across top right corner, some associated deteriorations and restorations, much of the margins lost, otherwise some stains but generally ok

Lot 716

Emanuel Bowen (1720-1767), hand-coloured map - ‘A new & accurate map of Asia’, 1747, 35cm x 43cm.Condition report: Patch repairs to top / bottom of spine arresting tears, minor time-stains, creases, colours fresh.

Lot 734

Henricus Hondius (1597-1651), hand-coloured map - ‘India quae Orientalis dicitur et Insulae Adiacentes’, 1636, 39cm x 49cmCondition report: some patch repairs to margins, loss to lower right corner, generally some detrioration

Lot 39

Early 19th century Bloor Derby cow creamer with brown patch decoration and fluted splayed base-red painted mark (lid Lacking) 16cm

Lot 715

Solomon Bolton (18th century), engraved chart - ‘The Philippines, Carolin, Molucka and Spice Islands’, 1754, 50cm x 37cm.Condition report: Upper edge with title is quite severely creased, a patch repair top right addressing slight loss and tear, elsewhere creases and minor disrepair

Lot 717

Emanuel Bowen (1720-1767), four engraved maps - ‘East Indian Islands’; ‘East Indies’; ‘Empire of Great Mogul’; ‘A Map of Marco Polo’s Voyages and Travels in the 13th Century’, mid-18th century, the first three approximately 35 x 43cm, ‘Marco Polo’s Voyages’ 20 x 30cm. (4)Condition report: East India Islands- patch repair to foot of spine, minor time stains East Indies - \finished in tape to both left and right sides slightly beyond plate mark, otherwise ok Mogul Empire - large brown stain centre right, tape repair to spine, minor disrepair Marco Polo- tapa repair arresting tear to lower edge otherwise ok

Lot 1148

*Richard Bawden (b.1936) pen, ink and watercolour - cabbage patch, signed and dated 1987, in glazed frame, 34cm x 39cm

Lot 788

Frederick de Wit (1610-1698), hand-coloured map - ‘Indiarum Orientalium...Oost Indien’, 1680, 45cm x 55cmCondition report: losses to baseof seam, patch repair to reverse of seam, taper repair top of seam, otherwise just time stains

Lot 731

Pieter Goos (c. 1616-1675), hand-coloured map - ‘Paskaerte Zynde t’Oosterdeel Van Oost Indien’, 1666, 45cm x 55cm.Condition report: Patch repair to top of spine, time staining and general; grubbiness

Lot 299

g Elizabeth II (1952 -), gold proof Fifty-Pence, 2005, struck in 22 carat gold for the 250th Anniversary of publication of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language, crowned bust right, IRB below for designer Ian Rank Broadley, legend surrounding, ELIZABETH II D. G. REG. F. D.2005, rev. design by Tom Phillips of Entries from Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language for the words 'FIFTY' and 'PENCE', with the figure '50' above, and the inscription 'JOHNSON'S DICTIONARY 1755' below, 15.5g (S.H14). Cloudy patch of tone on reverse, otherwise lustrous mint state, in original Royal Mint box with certificate of authenticity number 0191 of 584 issued. g This item is sold under the investment gold scheme. VAT may be reclaimed on investment gold lots by VAT registered traders.

Lot 705

Herman Moll (d. 1732), hand-coloured map - ‘East Indies (Eastern half of the twin page map), 61cm x 50cm, framed.Condition report: Glazed frame, not examined out of the frame, framed to plate edge, several significant losses to periphery and coloured and inked replaced sections, patch repairs, some tears, creases, statins and general deterioration

Lot 773

Joachim Ottens (17th / 18th century), set of three (of four) hand-coloured maps - ‘Partie de la Nouvelle Grande Carte des Indies Orientales’ ‘...Maldives, Ceylon, Malacca, Sumatra &c.’, ‘...Isles de Borneo, Java, Celebes, Mindanao’, 1725, 50cm x 60cm. (3)Condition report: Indies Orientales map with various tape repairs to margins, inset patch repair right of Sumatra, otherwise condition of these is generally good.

Lot 719

Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772), engraved chart - ‘Carte Reduite Des Isles Philippines’, dated 1752, 89cm x 58cm.Condition report: large patch to centre spine and tape repair, some transference of ink from once face to the other, otherwise good

Lot 750

Gulliaume de L’Isle (1675-1726), hand-coloured map - ‘Asia divisa in Imperial Regna & Status’ Covens & Mortier, 1730 49cm x 58cm.Condition report: patched to lower spline, small patch repair lower edge, small tear top of spine, creases top right corner and minor creases and marls elsewhere

Lot 748

Thomas Kitchin (1718-1784), hand-coloured map - ‘Asia and its several Islands and Regions according to their most approved divisions, with Captain Cook’s New Discoveries, published Laurie & Whittle, London 1794, 45cm x 55cmCondition report: Patch repair to top of spine, some grubby marks and ink spots top right otherwise generally good

Lot 730

Pierre Du Val (1618-1683), hand-coloured map - ‘Carte des Indes Orientales’, dated 1665, 39cm x 54cm.Condition report: Patch and a little detail infilled to a great/loss at top of spine, condition otherwise good.

Lot 707

Jean Baptiste Nicolas Denis Apres de Mannevillette (1707-1780), engraved chart - ‘A New Chart of the Oriental Seas and Islands...’, 1783, printed London for R. Sayer & Bennett, 58cm x 80cmCondition report: Central fold, margins intact, grubby, tape repair to bottom of fold, some disrepair to fold, several small patch repairs to holes, some time-staining, old pen inscriptions to reverse.

Lot 291

A rummage box of various military collectables to include two military jackets, an RAF dogtag, RAF propeller patch, WWII British Para wings, RAF radioman patches plus three longneck periscopes, gun cleaning kit, trench art and stereo cards (qty)

Lot 662

THIRTY THREE LILLIPUT LANE SCULPTURES FROM THE COLLECTORS CLUB/SYMBOL OF MEMBERSHIP, (no deeds), 'Bridle Way' 1990/91 (chimneys loose) (boxed), 'Gardeners Cottage' 91/92 (boxed), 'Forget-Me-not' 92/3 (with a box), 'Heaven Lea Cottage' 93/94 (boxed), 'Happy 21st Birthday' (with a box and plinth, loose chimney), 'Lavender Cottage' 89/91 (loose chimney and chipped), 'The Dovecot' 89/90, 'Cosy Corner' 90/91, 'Puddlebrook' 91/92, 'Pussy Willow' 92/93 (loose chimney and roof), 'The Spinney' 93/94 (boxed), 'Petticoat Cottage' 94/95, (chipped chimney), 'Thimble Cottage' 95/96, 'Wash Day' 96/97, 'Hampton Moat' 97/98, 'Kiln Cottage' 98/99 (loose items and chipped), 'Fresh Today' 99/00 (chipped chimney), 'Little Bee' 00/01 (chipped), 'Little Scumpy' 01/02 (chipped), 'Gold Top' 02/03 (chipped), 'The Chocolate Box' 03/04 (chipped and with badge), 'The Toy Box' 04/05 (chimney loose and badge), 'Cabbage Patch Corner' 05/06 (chipped and badge), 'Sugar Mouse' 06/07 (chipped and badge), 'Afternoon Tea' 07/08 (chipped and badge), 'Nutkin Cottage' 08/09 (chimneys loose and badge), 'Fruits of the Sea' 09/10 (chipped and badge), 'The Pigsty' 10/11 (badge), 'Arithmetic At The Old School House, Walney' 11/12 (chipped and badge), 'Parsley Cottage' 12/13 (chimney loose and badge), 'An Apple A Day' 13/14 (chipped and badge), 'Alfresco Afternoons' 14/15 (badge) and 'The Hop Pickers' 15/16 (chipped and badge)

Lot 144

An Ekco AC97 model radio. Condition Report: Overall condition good. Small patch repair to top. No cracks or major damage.

Lot 65

An Ekco AC85 radio. Condition Report: Overall condition good. Large patch repair to top cloth grille has damaged knobs. Dials working.

Lot 336

Transformers - Revenge Of The Fallen - 23 unopened Dual Dog-Tag Dangler packs & 37 unopened Iron-On Patch packs, in two original shop display boxes, together with 4 unopened Coin Album packs (60+)

Lot 190

Sindy: A collection of assorted Sindy dolls to include: Sister 'Patch', 'Paul' and horse, together with a quantity of clothes and a boxed 'Party Time' Sindy. (one box)

Lot 338

CERAMIC PILL & LIDDED PATCH BOXES ETC

Lot 469

A PAIR OF SAMSON MEISSEN STYLE BOLOGNESE TERRIERS after J.J. Kaendler, each with painted brown fur patches and details, both with blue cross mark to base, 22cm and 20cm high (2) Condition Report: The one with the fringe over his eyes has a rough area on his chest and a firing flaw on the top of his head. The other is missing a piece of his fringe and has a rough patch also to chest and a firing flaw under front right leg.

Lot 548

ROUND WHITE METAL PATCH POT WITH MIRROR TO HINGED LID ENGINE TURNED DECORATION MARK CHERAMY PARIS, SILVER MATCHBOX COVER AND SILVER PAGE MARKER

Lot 80

A Georgian style dress in printed cotton of patch work and floral design having a wide round neck, high waist line and full sleeves

Lot 94

An Austin Reed dinner jacket, together with a black wool jacket with patch pockets

Lot 301

Three Staffordshire enamel patch boxes. c.1800

Lot 24

A Victorian mahogany inlaid sarcophagus tea caddy with bun feet, length 28cm.Additional InformationThere are some splits to the back of the caddy and a blister in the veneer, a small patch back left, some of the boxwood stringing has been lifted and replaced, small knock to the top, general surface wear and of course the interior has been completely changed.

Lot 424

SALVADOR ZENARRO; a late 18th century Spanish flintlock sporting rifle with shaped stock and 24" octagonal barrel with heavy eight groove rifling, fitted with a miguelet lock, inlaid with indistinct yellow metal marker, the trigger guard also fitted with inset yellow metal tab inscribed 'Salvador Zenarro' beneath a crown.Additional InformationGenerally in good condition throughout, stock probably shortened underneath the barrel, also slight scuffs and scrapes throughout with a split running down the left hand side of the stock from the fore end to just above the trigger and the lower back portion of the stick has had a rather large patch repair. Internal barrel condition fairly good. External barrel pitting throughout.

Lot 573

EMILY SCHMACK (1817-1886) MORNING PRAYER signed and dated 1837, signed again verso, inscribed with the title and No 3, oil on canvas, 64 x 52.5cm++Tear upper right, clear of subject; three small old patch repairs verso, in 19th c giltwood and composition frame that has been gold painted, two corners chipped

Lot 114

A GEORGE III SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMEL PATCH BOX, C1780 the lid printed and painted with Autumn personified as a lady, 5.5cm h++Glass mirror to the underside of the lid cracked and lacking practically all of the silvering, the enamel in good condition with no significant damage or restoration except for a tiny hairline crack in the lid after the word Autumn and a pin head sized graze on the edge of the base

Lot 553

EDWIN JOHN ELLIS, RBA (1842-1895) SHRIMPERS IN A YORKSHIRE BAY signed and indistinctly dated, oil on canvas, 38 x 75cm++Small patch repair verso otherwise unlined, varnish original but somewhat yellowed, beneath glass in what is presumably the original ornate Victorian gilt frame

Lot 1720

WWII USA 23rd HQ Special Troops Ghost Army fabric patch

Lot 289

A NEAR PAIR OF WILLIAM MOORCROFT POMEGRANTE DESIGN BALUSTER VASES, mottled dark ground, impressed 'Moorcroft, Made in England', blue painted signature, heights 21.5cm and 21cm (2) (condition: one vase has a vertical crack through the rim and into the top of the shoulder, the same vase has a small patch of glaze loss, light crazing in a few places, some areas there is a little scratching to the glaze)

Lot 261

A GEORGE V SILVER SINGLE HANDLED PEDESTAL BON BON DISH, opaque glass liner, wavy rim above a deep border pierced with foliate scrolls, on a short pedestal to a circular foot with wavy rim, makers Sydney Hall & Co, Sheffield 1932, diameter 11.4cm x height 7.8cm, together with a late Victorian silver bon bon dish of wavy circular form, geometric and foliate pierced decoration, on three foliate cast and pierced feet, makers Sibray, Hall & Co, London 1893, diameter 12.5cm, a pair of late Victorian silver heart shaped nut dishes (defective), makers Miller Brothers, Birmingham 1897 and a late Georgian white metal punch ladle on a twisted whale bone handle, the bowl engraved 'M' over 'IM' and with soldered repairs, length approximately 33cm, approximate gross weight of weighable silver 8.4ozt, 262 grams (5) (condition: the pair of heart shaped dishes are mishapen and both have rim splits, whale bone handle missing silver tip, soldered patch to handle, join and opposite side of bowl)

Lot 382

A 19TH CENTURY PAPIER MACHE CIRCULAR SNUFF BOX PRINTED WITH A FRENCH TITLED SCENE, depicting a soldier holding a flag with crest and 'Tout pour L'Honneur' and 'Tout pour Louis' and titled 'LE GARDE NATIONAL', diameter 8.7cm, together with a late 18th/19th Century circular brown lacquered snuff box with gilt metal inlay and mounts, the lid painted with a figure of a man seated on a bench whilst smoking a pipe, tortoiseshell lined interior, s.d., diameter 8.8cm, together with a small rectangular metal trinket box and a Victorian purple velvet bound copy of the book of Common Prayer with gilt metal mounts and leather bound case (4) (condition: printed snuff box has a small number of chips, varying in size, the painted snuff box is missing the upper most gilt metal mount and bottom mount is completely loose, the quatrefoil metal inlay has extensive gilding loss, trinket box has a fault to a patch on the black ground, the leather case for the prayer book has some splits)

Lot 247

A VICTORIAN SILVER TWIN HANDLED DOUBLE LIPPED SAUCE BOAT, of shaped rectangular form with wavy rim, on a stepped oval base, makers S. Smith & Son (Stephen Smith), London 1885, length lip to lip 20cm, approximate weight 11.7ozt, 365 grams (condition: sits level on a flat surface, surface scratches, one handle has a black rough patch, similar patch around foot rim)

Lot 297

A VICTORIAN GEORGE JONES MAJOLICA JARDINIERE, of circular form, moulded with birds and dragonflies amongst bullrushes and water lilies, impressed monogram mark and underglazed patch numbered '3326 80', height 30.5cm, diameter 35cm (condition: crazed and stained towards base in the interior and larger cracks to underside of base)

Lot 545

ALEX'R HENRY, EDINBURGHA .451 PERCUSSION MATCH-RIFLE, serial no. 757,for 1862, with re-browned octagonal damascus 30in. barrel, the top-flat with traces only of signature, dove-tailed adjustable tunnel fore-sight, Henry patent adjustable ladder rear-sight, reblued engraved breech-block featuring a stags head to the top panel (some minor loss to detail), replacement plug, engraved top-tang, the tip adapted for a sight (absent) border and scroll engraved bar-action lock with a further engraving of a tiger on the bar and signed in script below the hammer 'ALEX'R HENRY', sliding safe behind the scroll engraved dolphin headed 'C' shaped hammer, chequered pistol-grip half-stock with scroll engraved patch-box hinge, the circular lid engraved with an elephant, iron heel-plate (pitted), silver oval escutcheon to underside of stock, plain trigger-blade, horn fore-end tip, under-barrel brass-mounted ebony ramrod and eyelets for a sling

Lot 413

ANDREAS AUER IN LAUFFEN,A 30-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING RIFLE , no visible serial number,circa 1740, with 28 1/2in. re-blued swamped octagonal sighted barrel rifled with seven grooves and inlaid with silver scrollwork at the muzzle and breech, silver-inlaid signature 'ANDREAS AUER IN LAUFFEN' and silver-lined maker's marks at the breech, silver bead fore-sight, engraved tang, flat bevelled lock chiselled in low relief with a hound and a stag, walnut full stock carved in relief with foliage, scrollwork, a stag and a recumbent doe, chequered grip, raised cheek-piece, the latter with inlaid mother of pearl sunburst (one segment missing), the stock embellished with shaped brass plaques, sliding wooden brass mounted patch-box cover, double-set triggers, moulded wooden trigger-guard, shaped brass mounts, brass sling mount and replacement ramrod.

Lot 542

VICKERS, LONDONA MOST UNUSUAL .650 PERCUSSION RIFLED CARBINE, no visible serial number,first half of the 19th century, with browned ribbon damascus 22in. barrel rifled in the Baker style with seven grooves, bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, acanthus leaf and trophy engraved breech-block and top-tang, borderline, acanthus leaf and trophy engraved bar-action lock with slab-sided 'scent-bottle' style hammer, walnut half pistol-grip full-stock with iron furniture including large patch-box, heel-plate, trigger-guard and swivels and captive iron pan-head swivel ramrod, much finish remaining

Lot 510

MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO., USAA .52 PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL 'GREENE'S PATENT BRITISH ISSUE', serial no. 61,dated for 1856, with tapering round 18in. barrel, dove-tailed block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, central section of outer barrel faceted for grip, plain receiver, long plain top-tang marked 'GREENE'S PATENT JUNE 27 1854', back-action lockplate fitted with 'Maynard's' tape priming system and marked 'MASS. ARMS CO. CHICOPEE FALLS USA 1856' a 'VR' crown cypher and 'MAYNARD'S PATENT SEPT 22 1845', plain hammer, walnut butt-stock with iron patch-box and semi-crescent heel-plate, stock marked 'B. 10. R.D.M.R.', saddle-ring to the trigger-guard tang, large trigger-guard bow with two triggers, the front one unlocking the barrel for loading, ordnance stamps and no provision for fore-end, much original finish remaining

Lot 500

JOHN DICKSON & SON, EDINBURGHAN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE CASED 16-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-RIFLE, serial no. 1685,for 1855, with browned 29in. two-groove rifled damascus barrels, the top-flat signed at breech 'JOHN DICKSON & SON, 63 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH', the remainder of the rib matted, inlet fore-sight, triple folding leaf rear-sight, colour-hardened breech-blocks with engraved platinum vented plugs and border and scroll engraved detail, fully borderline and scroll engraved colour-hardened top-tang, border and scroll engraved colour-hardened bar-action locks signed 'JOHN DICKSON & SON', en-suite dolphin-headed hammers, sliding safes forwards of the hammer breasts, figure walnut chequered half-stock (finish refreshed, expert inlet repair to edge of fore-end) with shallow raised cheek-piece, colour hardened engraved iron patch-box to the right hand side, blued chequered and engraved heel-plate, blued trigger guard bow with raised and chequered pistol-grip tang, eye and button sling mounts and brass mounted under-barrel ramrod, complete with its maker's brass cornered oak storage case lined and compartmented in embossed leatherette, parchment trade-label inside lid and sporting a full suite of accessories including a powder-flask, bullet mould, nipple-key, various patch and nipple pots plus assorted tools and turn-screws and a later 'K. Steggles' snail capper, the rifle retaining the majority of its apparently original finish and appearing little used, the lid of the case with circular brass escutcheon engraved 'ALEX HINTZE 1867', the name repeated on both the underside stock escutcheon and on an applied leather label affixed to the leather case outer (losses to straps and end-flaps), together with a hand-written inventory list (in English) and notes on loading (in Finnish) and a test target shot in 1906

Lot 539

W.P. MARSTON, TORONTOA .450 PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT PLAINS-RIFLE, no visible serial number,circa 1840, with heavy octagonal 33 3/4in. rifled barrel (some staining) signed on the top-flat 'W.P. MARSTON, MAKER, TORONTO', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, top-tang with provision for peep-sight (absent), borderline and scroll engraved english style bar-action lock, walnut half-stock with 'Kentucky' form butt, chequered wrist, raised cheek-piece, brass patch box, crescent heel-plate and spurred lower tang, plain trigger, white metal barrel key escutcheons and fore-end cap and probable replacement brass-tipped ramrod

Lot 536

MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO., USAA .52 PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL 'GREENE'S PATENT BRITISH ISSUE', serial no. 322,dated for 1856, with tapering round 18in. barrel, dove-tailed block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, central section of outer barrel faceted for grip, plain receiver, long plain top-tang marked 'GREENE'S PATENT JUNE 27 1854', back-action lockplate fitted with 'Maynard's' tape priming system and marked 'MASS. ARMS CO. CHICOPEE FALLS USA 1856' a 'VR' crown cypher and 'MAYNARD'S PATENT SEPT 22 1845', plain hammer, walnut butt-stock with iron patch-box and semi-crescent heel-plate (small loss to wood at toe), saddle-ring to the trigger-guard tang, large trigger-guard bow with two triggers, the front one unlocking the barrel for loading, ordnance stamps and no provision for fore-end, original finish remaining to barrel

Lot 527

A 13-BORE (BELTED BALL) PERCUSSION RIFLE FOR DANGEROUS GAME, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number,circa 1860, with heavy octagonal twist 30in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, engraved breech-block with screwed vent, borderline and scroll engraved long top-tang, borderline and scroll engraved back-action lock with bolted hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, engraved iron patch-box to right hand side of butt, smooth iron heel-plate and pistol-grip spur to the lower tang, single set trigger, turned ramrod thimbles and heavy duty ebony ramrod with detachable brass tip, traces of finish and colour remaining

Lot 529

TOWER ARMOURIES, LONDONA .704 (BELTED BALL) PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL 'MKI BRUNSWICK', serial no. 482,dated for 1839, with round iron 30 1/4in. barrel, shallow blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, plain top-tang, borderline engraved back-action lock signed 'TOWER' with a crown over 'V.R.' and the date, dark walnut full-stock with brass furniture including large patch-box, heel-plate marked to the '60th' with the serial number, trigger-guard bow, spurred lower tang, two ramrod pipes and nose-cap and complete with iron stirrup swivels and under-barrel ramrod

Lot 233

A Derby plate painted summer flowers within a gilt border, 18cm diameter CONDITION REPORT: Glaze crazing with small patch of light staining. Enamels and gilding good.

Lot 222

A Derby leaf-shaped dessert plate painted a scene in Germany, inscribed in red script on the reverse, 28cm wide CONDITION REPORT: No damage, good condition, very light glaze crazing and small patch of stacking wear.

Lot 209

An extensive Spode New Stone dinner service, pattern 3875, decorated in the Imari palette with bowls and vases of flowers, comprising two oval soup tureens, covers and stands, four oval sauce tureens on stands (one lacking cover), four square entrée dishes (one lacking cover), a square bowl, eleven meat dishes, various sizes, two low circular comports, a mazarine, two oblong dishes, forty plates, eleven soup plates and fifteen side plates CONDITION REPORT: Soup tureens - one tureen with a 1.5 in rim chip near handle, one cover with small chip to flange, on stand with a firing crack to rim near handle the other stand hevily crazed and stained (although enamels and gilding perfect). The drainer- scuffing to glaze around the edge, one or two scratches to enamels/glaze but gilding good. Veg Tureen- one handle on cover detached and lacking, one base broken at corner and riveted, another base with hairline crack, another base with chipped footrim, one cover extensively broken and riveted, all with some rubbing to gilding. Sauce Tureen- one base entirely stained, one partially stained and with two hairline cracks. One with a faint star crack in the side. One stand in good condition, three with light crazing/staining, one cover with a small patch of light staining and a flange chip. Another with more staining. One in good condition. The largest pie dish broken in half and glued. The smallest with a rim chip, the fruit bowl extensively stained. Olblong dishes - 2 x 26cm rubbed and chipped, 3 x 32cm one damaged and stained, one heavily stained one with rim chip. 4 x 36cm - two good, one worn, one cracked, 1 x 42cm with hairline crack and lightly rubbed, 1 x 48cm restored rim chip and associated crack. Soup plates - 6 rubbed/stained, 4 good condition. Dessert plates - 3 good condition, 2 rubbed (of which 5 have chips and staining)Dinner plates - 4 in very good condition, 13 in usable condition (not too rubbed and with a tiny chip), 3 rubbed with no damage, 14 damaged or stained. 2 cake plates - one with minor glaze fritting to rim, the other without fault

Lot 432

A collection of porcelain figures, to include a Bloor Derby gentleman leaning on a mound of books, a similar figures depicting Neptune, Derby patch figures, a Staffordshire figure and a pair of Derby bisque porcelain figures, damages and restoration

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