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Lot 12
A SET OF MINTON PLATES, MID 20TH CENTURYwith gilt-edged fluted rims, each painted with a variety of flowers (one with plums), the six dinner plates and six dessert plates all painted by Joseph Colclough, the six side plates by a variety of artists, printed and impressed marks27cm, 20cm and 16cm diameter (18)
Lot 124
Various Elements Of Armour17th Century And LaterComprising a vambrace for the right arm, with pauldron of eight overlapping plates, turning joint and embossed bracelet couter (lower cannons missing, painted gold and rust patinated overall); a pair of gauntlets each with flared cuff with turned and roped border followed by dome-headed rivets, five upward-lapping lames over back of the hand, and embossed knuckle-plate (finger and thumb defences missing); a single gauntlet (finger and thumb scales mostly missing, painted gold and rust patinated); and a group of decorative elements of cast-iron decorated with Classical and combat scenes, comprising a close-helmet (parts loose, visor broken in two), a breast-plate, half burgonet, a pair of gauntlets, and a gorget; together with an iron ball and chain flail (a lot )For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 125
Four Decorative Reproduction Helmets Comprising a close-helmet in English 16th century style, with two-piece skull, high roped comb and plume-holder at the rear, visor with stepped roped sight, prow-shaped upper-bevor with key-hole ventilation slots on the right, and lower bevor, all pivoted at the same points on each side, and with pivot-hook catches on the right, gorget of two-plates front and rear, and all the main edges recessed, turned and roped; another of similar form, the upper-bevor pierced with circular 'breaths' on each side (russet overall); a 'houndskull' bascinet in early 15th century style, painted black overall and with copper dome-headed rivets bordering the back of the skull; and a helm in mid-13th century style (russet overall) (4)The first 31 cm. highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 129
A Composite English Civil War Period Pikeman's Half-ArmourMid-17th CenturyRusset overall, comprising pot helmet with two-piece rounded skull (some holeing at the rear on one side) with low turned comb, the base of the skull on each side with an embossed medial line between rows of dome-headed rivets and incised double lines, the base of the brim with recessed turned border with rivets en suite, gorget of four plates riveted together, the front plate drawn-out to a blunt point, and with plain turns at the neck, breast-plate with medial ridge drawn-out to a blunt point above the skirt, the neck, arms and skirt all with plain turns bordered by incised lines, back-plate en suite, later adjustable shoulder-straps reinforced with steel plates secured by dome-headed rivets, rectangular tassets each of six embossed simulated lames with turned and incised line borders, and domed brass-headed rivets, and secured by shaped hinges with pivot-hook catches (pitting and minor damage): on a wooden stand with turned and carved baseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 139
A Composite Close-HelmetPartly Late 16th Century, Probably ItalianWith one-piece skull rising to a roped comb riveted through 'probably in the 17th century' for a spike for the attachment of a funerary crest, and pieced with holes at the rear for a plume-holder (missing), original visor with horizontal vision sight divided centrally, roped forward edge and replacement lifting-peg fitting into the later upper bevor, the latter pierced with circular 'breaths' on one side, lower bevor (one half replaced) shaped to the chin with roped upper edge, and later overlapping neck-plates at front and rear (one original), the bottom plates each with turned and roped border, dome-headed rivets and leather neck-strap with buckle (genuine parts pitted) 32 cm. highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 140
A Composite Half-ArmourEarly 17th CenturyComprising gorget of four plates hinged together, the top ones each with turned and roped edge and with pin-catch on the right, breast-plate with medial ridge and plain turns at the neck, arms and short skirt, back-plate en suite, articulated arm defences with pauldrons each of eight overlapping plates, the upper three plates extending over the front and back, turned roped edges and with brass-covered domed rivets, skirt of two overlapping lames at the front and four at the back, each lame with waved and cusped upper edge, turned and roped lower borders, and brass-covered domed rivets (rust patinated overall)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 142
An English Breast-Plate And Later Knee-Length TassetsThe First Mid-17th CenturyThe breast-plate with medial ridge drawn-out to a point at the base and made in one with the deep flange, turned neck and arms, the former (old break) struck with an indistinct mark, and painted black with bands of gilt foliate scrollwork at a later date, the tassets painted en suite and each comprising twelve upward-lapping plates suspended from a single lame skirt arched and roped over the crotch, the polyns each embossed with a star and with separate riveted side-rings (old pitting)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 143
An Italian 'Anime' Breast-Plate And TassetsCirca 1560Comprising breast-plate formed in one with the gorget, the former composed of eight upward-lapping lames articulated on sliding rivets and forming a medial ridge, each lame with waved and cusped upper border, the gorget and moveable armhole gussets each with turned and boldly roped edges, the former incised with ogee-shaped border below the neck, skirt of two plates carrying tassets each of five overlapping plates en suite, the edges turned and roped, and domed rivets throughout (pitting overall, the interior painted black)Footnotes:For another example sold in these Rooms see The Dr. Peter Parsons Collection of Antique Arms, Armour and Books, 20 July 2011, lot 168See A.R. Dufty, European Armour In The Tower Of London, 1968, pl. CXV (11.18)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 145
A Composite German Black And White Three-Quarter ArmourPartly Third Quarter Of The 16th Century And LaterComprising burgonet with one-piece skull with roped comb, riveted pointed peak, hinged cheek-pieces, and rounded neck-defence, 'almain' collar comprising mainplate and two neck-plates front and rear, hinged on the left and with catch on the right, and with spaudlers each of six down-lapping lames, peascod breast-plate and plain back-plate, the former rounded at the front (patched internal repair), moveable armhole gussets and skirt of two lames, the lower lame arched over the crotch and pierced for the cod-piece, knee-length tassets each of six upward-lapping lames, and gauntlets each with circular cuff and articulated hand defence including an embossed and roped plate over the knuckles (finger plates partly missing or replaced), the main edges turned and partly roped, and the surfaces with raised bands and borders, all bright against a blackened ground: on a wooden standFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 147
An Equestrian Full Armour For Man And Horse In German Late 16th Century StyleThe former comprising a close-helmet with skull rising to a comb, pierced with holes over the ears and with tubular plume-holder at the rear incised with spiral lines, beaked-shaped visor with horizontal vision slits divided centrally and pivoted at the same points as the upper- and lower-bevors, the former pierced on one side with a circular arrangement of heart-shaped, circular and slotted 'breaths', cut for the lifting-peg on the visor, and with hinged locking catch on each side, the latter shaped to the chin and with turned and roped lower border, fitted with a reinforcing bevor for the joust embossed and roped around the neck and secured by a large wing-headed screw, riveted haute-piece on the right, and with targe shaped to the left shoulder, applied with riveted strips forming a trellis pattern and secured by two threaded bolts, gorget comprising collar and three overlapping plates front and rear, hinged together and with locking pin-catch on the right, the upper edges cusped, breast-plate of peascod form with hinged lance-rest on the right and drawn-out to a rounded point above a short flange, the latter carrying a skirt and tassets, the former arched and roped over the crotch, the latter of three overlapping plates and a single plate respectively, each with cusped upper edge and embossed with a central roped volute, moveable armhole gussets, back-plate shaped to the back and with two plate culet en suite with the tassets, fully articulated vambraces with fingered gauntlet on the right and mitten gauntlet for the joust on the left, the left couter with reinforcing plate shaped to the elbow and secured by a threaded bolt, and full leg harness each detachable at the thigh and below the knee, poleyns each chased with a quatrefoil on the knee and with side-wing, greaves hinged together and with round-toed sabatons both of fourteen overlapping lames, the main edges turned and roped, and with dome-headed rivets throughout, some elements struck with pseudo-Nuremberg mark; the latter comprising a shaffron of three plates riveted together and embossed with swept bands tapering over the muzzle, riveted ear-pieces en suite, and central spike centred on a dish-shaped roundel chased with radiating lines, crinet of seven articulated plates, large crupper of two riveted plates shaped over the flank on both sides and each with a row of three applied brass roundels with roped borders, and secured by steel-mounted leather straps with brass roundels en suite, one embossed with a lion's mask, large three plate peytral and rein mounts en suite, all with turned and roped borders, saddle of padded burgundy velvet with gilt brocade borders, the cantle and rear en suite, and with a gilt fringe, on a black fibreglass model of a horse caparisoned in blue velvet with a repeated pattern of green trellised quatrefoils, and bordered with a green and red woollen fringe; together with an iron bit, and a pair of arched stirrups decoratively pierced over each side: on a wooden base painted blackFootnotes:The armour appears to be inspired by armours A47 and A48 (for the joust, known as neue welsche Gestech über die Planke) in the Wallace Collection, LondonFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 163
A Silesian 120-Bore Wheel-Lock TschinkeMid-17th CenturyWith octagonal sighted barrel swamped towards the muzzle, rifled with six grooves and set with border engraved brass panels over the top breech flats decorated with scrolls between ropework, plain tang, characteristic lock overlaid with brass engraved with foliage within roped borders, those over the main and cock-springs against blued steel plates, the former pierced and engraved with foliage and a bird, the latter pierced and engraved with pairs of bird's heads, the cock en suite and involving a moustachioed profile head, arched wheel-cover faced in engraved brass pierced with a heart on either side of the spindle, foliate engraved sliding pan-cover with release button, the latter with domed brass head, button-catch for setting the sear en suite, figured full stock, butt inlaid with shaped pieces of mother-of-pearl (some replacements) inset with green-stained and plain staghorn or bone, and brass plaques engraved en suite with the lock and including monsters, all against a ground of mother-of-pearl roundels and small brass nails, sliding patch-box cover en suite, replacement iron trigger-guard indented for the fingers, horn butt-plate (minor damage) with iron button, engraved brass ramrod-straps each pierced with three slots, engraved brass fore-end cap, and later ramrod with engraved brass tip 94.7 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 174
A Dutch 28-Bore Flintlock Turn-Over Holster PistolBy Starbus, Amsterdam, Late 17th/early 18th CenturyWith hand-rotated three-stage sighted barrels each cut with longitudinal lines along the breech, brass fore-sights, engraved breech-plates working against a shim of brass, plain pan-plates, signed back-action lock with slender moulded border, cock (probably an old replacement) chiselled with foliage, figured moulded fore-stock and butt, the latter inlaid with brass wire scrollwork on either side of the tang, steel mounts comprising shaped side-nail plate centred on an oval, spurred pommel retained by a screw with faceted head, crowned faceted escutcheon, trigger-guard incorporating the barrel-release lever, baluster ramrod-pipes, and slender steel ramrod, possibly original (some wear and rust patination) 29.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:The maker is probably Pieter Starbus or his son Cornelis. For more information see Drs. G. de Vries & Drs. B.J. Martens, Hartman's Dutch Gunmakers..., 2006, p. 171For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 277
A Highly Unusual Cased Pair Of 56-Bore Percussion Rifled Target PistolsBy James Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, Nos. 1689 and 1690 for 1829With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels (some old scattered rust patination) each cut with twelve grooves, case-hardened patent breeches each with platinum line and pierced platinum plug, foliate scroll engraved case-hardened tangs numbered respectively '1' and '2' in an oval, signed border engraved case-hardened flat detented locks and dolphin hammers all decorated with foliate scrollwork, the former each with engraved safety-catch, the interior of the locks serial numbered and the working parts brightly burnished, varnished figured half-stocks each with dark horn fore-end cap, chequered rounded butts each with dark horn spur, blued trigger-guards each with applied spur and decorated with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, case-hardened trigger-plates each with pineapple-shaped finial engraved with a scallop shell, case-hardened ovoidal butt-caps each retaining screw engraved with a flower-head centred on feathering, blued adjustable set triggers, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, and retaining most of their original finish: in original fitted mahogany case lined in red baize with accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask covered in green leather, bullet mould serial numbered to the pistols, nipple-wrench and combined mallet/cleaning rod with leather-faced head, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the highly figured exterior (old cracks and repairs) with circular flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a vacant circular brass escutcheon, London proof marks 17 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceOriginally sold to St. George Gore on 28 March 1829, and resold by Purdey on 23 May 1829 for £52.10sW. Keith Neal Collection, C115Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 166LiteratureW. Keith Neal, Collecting Duelling Pistols, 1968, p.12, pl.17W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, British Gunmakers Their trade Cards, Cases and Equipment 1760-1860, 1980, pl.454L. Patrick Unsworth, The Early Purdeys, 1996, pp. 63-4 and 131, pl. 29The original owner, St. George Gore (1811-1878), later a baronet, was a valued Purdey client and an enthusiastic experimenter with all types of small-arms. His photograph used to hang in the Long Room at Audley House. It is strange that he should have gone to such lengths to acquire this unique pair of pistols, only to return them to Purdey, who resold them two months later. In 1862 they were part exchanged for a single gun. Recorded in Purdey's records as 'duelling pistols', this is the second earliest pair of this type to be made without ramrods. Despite their unusually short barrels they handle extremely well. Keith Neal (Collecting Duelling Pistols) describes their performance as follows: 'So perfectly is this weapon designed to fit the hand that one has only to look at the target and bring the weapon up to find the sights correctly aligned... This weapon is the culmination of all that was good in the design of the many types of weapons produced before. It is just the right weight; it is equally good for snap-shooting or slow target work and is by far the finest duelling pistol the author has ever handled.'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 278
An Exceptional Cased Pair Of 32-Bore Percussion Duelling PistolsBy John Manton & Son, Dover Street, London, No. 11176 for 1836With browned twist octagonal polygroove rifled barrels each with silver fore-sight and signed in full along the top flat, foliate scroll engraved case-hardened patent breeches each with back-sight and pierced engraved platinum plug, border engraved cased-hardened flat detented locks and dolphin hammers all decorated with foliate scrollwork, the former each with blued safety-catch and inscribed 'Manton & Son Patent', the interior of the locks brightly burnished, serial numbered and stamped with small locksmith's initials 'GM', lacquered finely figured half-stocks each with chequered rounded butt and dark horn fore-end cap, blued border engraved steel mounts decorated with foliage and comprising butt-caps, trigger-guards, trigger-plates each with pineapple-shaped finial, and turned rear ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, blued set triggers and barrel-bolts, original brass-tipped ramrods, and in virtually unused condition: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask covered in red leather and in exceptional condition, original serial numbered bullet mould, combined mallet/cleaning rod with leather-faced head, and bone-mounted brush, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a vacant brass escutcheon, the whole set in exceptional original condition throughout, London proof marks 23.9 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Duke of Norfolk, Arundel CastleW. Keith Neal Collection, C13Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 169LiteratureW. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, The Mantons: Gunmakers, 1967, p.112D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers: The Mantons 1782-1878, 1993, p.63The case contains a handwritten letter dated 19 March 1967, on Arundel Castle headed paper, from the Duke of Norfolk to W. Keith Neal regarding the purchase of these pistols: 'Thank you for your letter. Please take this one for a receipt which I fear I forgot to give you. I am so glad you are please. Many thanks for your book.'The case also contains a signed 'General Game Certificate, for the Year 1837' for '...the Division of Marylebone in the County of Middlesex' made out to Lord Fitzallan (sic) of No. 1 Hyde Park PlaceFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 294
A Cased Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted Officer's PistolsBy E. Baker, London, Early 19th CenturyWith minor differences, plain barrels each signed along the breech flat, border engraved tangs decorated with foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each with safety-catch, engraved ring-neck cock and roller, one lock decorated with a martial trophy at the tail, and the other with foliage and a starburst behind the pan, figured full stocks (some old bruising, one with split opposite the lock) each with flat-sided rounded butt, mounts comprising border engraved butt-caps, trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated with foliage on the border engraved bow, vacant brass escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, brass fore-end plates, and stirrup ramrods (some old rust patination): in relined and refitted brass-mounted mahogany case with steel bullet mould and reproduction flask, the interior of the lid with reproduction maker's trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks and Baker's special proof marks 17.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:Ezekiel Baker (1758-1836), inventor of the Baker rifle and author of Remarks on Rifle Guns (1801), was Gunmaker-in-Ordinary to King George IV. He was influential in the King's shooting and collecting, played an important role in the formation of the Carlton House Armoury, and had his own proof house at Size Yard, Whitechapel Road, LondonFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 324
A Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pocket Pistols By W. Birkell, London, Circa 1745, Silver Maker's Mark JAWith short cannon barrels, breeches each engraved 'London' above a martial trophy, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, border engraved actions (one cock and both steels replaced) each signed beneath the steel-spring, engraved sliding trigger-guard safety-catches, figured swelling rounded butts each carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates, vacant foliate escutcheons, and foliate grotesque mask butt-caps (worn and some pitting), London proof marks and Birkell's barrelsmith's mark (2)6 cm. barrelsFootnotes:William Birkell was apprenticed to Charles Dymond in 1740 and free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1726. He was contractor to Ordnance between 1742 and 1749, and was elected Master of the Gunmakers' Company in 1748Cf. a pair of pistols by the same maker and sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms & Armour..., 23 September 2020, lot 339For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 325
A Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Pocket PistolsBy I. Backhouse, Circa 1715With turn-off cannon barrels turned and moulded around each muzzle, foliate engraved breeches and tangs, signed border engraved rounded locks lightly decorated with foliage on each tail, cocks engraved en suite, figured half-stocks (one fore-end repaired), globose butts, shaped engraved brass side-plates, and drop-shaped triggers without guard (barrels with some old pitting), London proof marks (2)5.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceW. Keith Neal Collection, P570Sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 10 November 2005, lot 89LiteratureW. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1540-1740, 1984, p. 383, pl. 159, colour plates XXV and XXVIFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 328
A Rare Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Pocket Pistols By Joseph Clarkson, London, Circa 1730With turn-off cannon barrels, signed breeches, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, border engraved actions, cocks and steels, chiselled steel-springs, sliding trigger-guard safety-catches each with sprung release button (triggers not a pair), figured rounded swelling butts, cast and chased mounts comprising side-plates each of foliated strapwork, a foliate mount behind each tang, and butt-caps each with foliate grotesque mask, a scallop shell and engraved foliage above, London proof marks and Clarkson's barrelsmith's mark (2)4.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:Joseph Clarkson received his freedom of the Gunmakers' Company by redemption in 1715. A maker of crossbows as well as firearms, his last recorded payment of rent appears to be in 1749The trigger-guard release buttons are a very rare feature. See lot 337For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 329
A Fine Pair Of 42-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pocket PistolsBy H. Delany, London, Circa 1730With two-stage cannon barrels, the breeches engraved 'London' in front of a band of foliage, foliate engraved tangs, border engraved actions (one steel expertly replaced, one cock repaired) each signed beneath the steel-spring, engraved safety-catches behind the cocks, engraved trigger-guards, moulded rounded figured butts carved in relief with a shell behind each barrel tang and finely inlaid with interlaced scrollwork and flower-heads in silver wire heightened with silver pins, cast and chased silver mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates, vacant escutcheons each with grotesque mask above, and lightly engraved butt-caps each involving a foliated grotesque mask (some minor wear and light surface pitting), London proof marks and maker's mark (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceOne pistol, Christie's London, Fine Antique Arms and Armour, 19 December 1979, lot 248The Norman H. Dixon Collection sold in these Rooms, 18 April 2012, lot 293LiteratureThe other pistol, Norman Dixon, Georgian Pistols ..., 1971, pp. 117-119, pls. 67 and 68See footnote to lot 338For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 338
A Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolsBy H. Delany, London, Circa 1740With cannon barrels numbered '1' and '2' respectively, breeches numbered to correspond and each engraved 'London', signed beneath the chiselled steel-spring and decorated with a band of foliage behind, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, border engraved actions, cocks (one retaining screw replaced) and steels, sliding trigger-guard safety-catches (one now fixed) each engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured rounded swelling butts each inlaid with silver wire scrolls either side of the tang and carved with a scallop shell behind, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates, foliate escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest, and grotesque mask butt-caps (some pitting), London proof marks and Foreigner's mark (2)13 cm. barrel Footnotes:Henry Delany (or Delaney), a Huguenot, was admitted to the freedom of the Gunmakers' Company in 1715. He is recorded as a maker of fine breech-loading sporting guns and silver-mounted pistols, and was the maker of a large crossbow with built-in cranequin in the collection of the Marquis of Bath, at Longleat. See J.F. Hayward, 'The Huguenot Gunmakers of London', J.A.A.S, Vol. VI, No. 4 (December 1968), pp. 124-125For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 339
A Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolsBy Geo.r Jones, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith cannon barrels, breeches each engraved with a band of foliage at the rear, engraved 'London' on top and signed beneath the chiselled steel-spring, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, border engraved actions, cocks (one retaining screw replaced) and steels, trigger-guards each engraved on the bow, figured rounded swelling butts (one repaired on one side of the pommel) each carved with foliage behind the tang, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates, foliate escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest, and grotesque mask butt caps (some rust patination), London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of Joseph Clarkson (2)14 cm. barrels Footnotes:George 2 Jones is recorded as 'Gunmaker, St. Martin's Lane, Long Acre, London'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 340
A Pair Of 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolsBy J. Smith, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith two-stage cannon barrels, breeches each engraved 'London', signed beneath the steel-spring (one with a patch of pitting over the signature) and with a band of foliage behind, waisted border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, border engraved actions, foliate engraved cocks and steels, trigger-guards each engraved with a flower-head on the bow, figured rounded swelling butts (each with small repair behind the action on one side) carved with a simple shell behind the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates, vacant foliate escutcheons, and grotesque mask butt-caps, London proof marks and Evan Lloyd's barrelsmith's mark (2)13.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:The maker is probably John 5 Smith who was free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1712, and recorded as a gunlock maker at Little Gray's Inn Lane or Liquor Pond Street, London between 1743 and 1744Evan Lloyd was apprenticed to Isaac Morris in 1700 and free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1708 of which he was elected Assistant in 1727. He died in 1729For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 341
A Pair Of 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolsBy Markall, London, Early 18th CenturyWith cannon barrels, breeches each engraved 'Londini' and with a band of foliage and pairs of spheres at the rear, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, secured by a screw and with trefoil-shaped finial over the breech, signed border engraved actions (one cock an old replacement), trigger-guards each with trefoil-shaped finial, figured rounded swelling butts (one with an area of bruising) each lightly carved with foliate apron around the tang and with moulded borders, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates, foliate escutcheons indistinctly engraved with owner's crest, and grotesque mask butt-caps (steel parts with some old rust patination), London proof marks and unidentified barrelsmith's mark, 'RB' in a heart (2)13.3 cm. barrels Footnotes:Richard 2 Markall is recorded as 'allowed to prove, paying Foreyne Dutyes' in 1717. He was free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1720 and was dead by 1724For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 342
A Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted PistolsBy Collumbell, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith rebrowned swamped barrels each signed along the border engraved breech flat terminating in an elongated loop, tangs engraved with foliage, signed border engraved rounded locks, cocks and steel en suite, figured full stocks (one fore-end partly replaced, the other repaired) each with apron around the tang, border engraved brass mounts comprising pierced ribbon side-plates, escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest, a fleur-de-lys, spurred pommels each engraved on the cap with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guards each with a flower-head on the bow, turned baluster ramrod-pipes, and wooden ramrods, one with brass cap, London proof marks and Foreigner's mark (2)20.3 cm. barrels Footnotes:See footnote to the following lotFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 343
A Pair Of 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Holster PistolsBy Collumbell, London, London Silver Hallmarks For 1758, Maker's Mark JAReconverted from percussion, with rebrowned swamped barrels each signed along the border engraved breech flat terminating in a foliated loop, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, border engraved rounded locks each signed on a foliated scroll (engraving refreshed), border engraved cocks decorated with foliage, steels each with recess over the pan, figured full stocks (minor old splits and repairs) each carved in relief with a scallop shell behind the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced trophy of arms side-plates and escutcheons, the latter each engraved with owner's crest, border engraved spurred pommels each with a border of linked scallop shells, the caps with a flower-head centred on a crescent framed by foliage issuing from cornucopia, the spurs engraved with graduated beadwork, trigger-guards each with scallop-shell and foliage finial, the bows with a crescent between flowers, turned ramrod-pipes, and original silver-tipped ramrods, one with iron worm (the other repaired), London proof marks, and barrelsmith's mark TH (2)21 cm. barrelsFootnotes:The crest is that of the Barrett family, probably for John who acquired Milton House, Berkshire in 1764David Collumbell was apprenticed to Gerrett Johnson in 1712. He was appointed Gunmaker to Ordnance in 1756 and to the East India Company in 1761For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 344
A Pair Of 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Holster PistolsBy T. Gregory Of London, Circa 1720-30With russet two-stage barrels and tangs, the latter grooved for sighting, signed border engraved rounded locks, border engraved cocks decorated with foliage (steels refaced), moulded figured full stocks (one with minor old split on either side at the muzzle) each with apron around the barrel tang lightly carved with foliage, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced serpentine side-plates each with scrolled foliate tail, foliate escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest, spurred pommels each with grotesque mask on a stepped circular cap, trigger-guards each with foliate finial, turned baluster ramrod-pipes, and original horn-tipped ramrods, one with iron worm (some old wear and rust patination), London proof marks and Gregory's barrelsmith's mark (2)20 cm. barrels Footnotes:Thomas 1 Gregory was free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1716 and elected Master in 1729For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 345
A Rare Pair Of Flintlock Blunderbuss-PistolsBy J.&W. Richards Of Birmingham, Circa 1800With barrels flared at the muzzle, the breeches each engraved with a slender line of beadwork and a foliate scroll, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage and a scallop shell, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks (one cock with minor fracture) each with safety-catch and large roller, figured full stocks (one with minor old split across the back of the butt), border engraved brass mounts comprising ovoidal side-nail plates, spurred pommels each decorated with a flower-head on either side and on the stepped cap, trigger-guards each with acorn finial and with flower-head in a diamond-shaped panel on the bow, vacant escutcheons, turned ramrod-pipes, and original horn-tipped ramrod with iron worm (the other ramrod missing), private Birmingham proof marks (2)22.9 cm. barrelsFootnotes:Joseph & William Richards are recorded in Birmingham between 1799 and 1817 where they had a factory. Between 1808 and 1810 they are recorded at 16 Staining Lane, London. Joseph is recorded as carrying on the business alone in Birmingham between 1815 and 1830For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 346
A pair Of 18-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Pistols With Brass Barrels And Locks By Bennett, Royal Exchange, London, London Silver Hallmarks For 1771, Maker's Mark Of John KingWith barrels each engraved 'London' within an elongated loop at the top flat at the breech, plain tangs, signed border engraved rounded locks, moulded figured full stocks each with raised apron carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates each centred on a cartouche, foliate escutcheons each engraved with owner's monogram and with a shell above, grotesque mask butt-caps, trigger-guards each with unusual foliate acorn finial, turned ramrod-pipes, iron-capped ramrods, one possibly original, and in fine condition, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark WB, a star above (2)20 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceThe A.J. & D. Blunt Collection, sold in these Rooms 11 May 2016, lot 390John 2 Bennett was free of the Cutlers' Company in 1765 of which he was elected Master in 1779 and 1793. He appears to have worked first with his father to whom he was apprenticed at 67 Threadneedle Street and then with Bennett & Ralph, Sword Cutlers, Goldsmiths & Jewellers at the same address between 1778 and 1781. He was a Sword Cutler & Gunmaker in his own right between 1781 and 1803, and the full address on his trade cards was 'At the Cross Daggers, No. 67 Threadneedle Street opposite the North Gate of ye Royal Exchange'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 103
A quantity of late 20th century vases and jugs to include Delft and Continental examples together with mixed pictorial plates to include two 19th century Imari plates A/F, an Ironstone plate in the Chinese style and a 1975 Wedgwood Christmas plate together with a small quantity of metalware to include a pair of silver plated candlesticks, two pedestal dessert plates and a green flash cut fruit bowlLocation: RWB
Lot 248
A quantity of household items, mainly ornaments, to include two Dresden plates A/F, Wedgwood Jasperware, a small quantity of costume jewellery, coins and an Art Nouveau style mirror, together with a Waterman Laureat fountain pen and Rollerball gift set in original box, together with a vintage Sheaffer fountain pen in a blue case Location 4.3
Lot 164
A Chinese inverted baluster blue and white vase, moulded in relief with a dragon trailing through painted leafy blossom, 28cm, unmarked; a Chinese blue and white charger, printed with dragons, 31cm diameter, printed character mark; a painted tea bowl and cover; an eggshell tea bowl; a transfer printed blue and white goblet, 14cm; other plates and vases; a carved wooden figure (10)
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