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Lot 28

Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) study for sculpture the rare lithograph printed in colours 1956 signed in pencil inscribed Epreuve d`artiste on BFK Rives with full margins in good condition tape remains verso 465 x 279mm.

Lot 76

Dame Elisabeth Frink wild dog (not in w) the very rare lithograph printed in colours 1967 numbered 9/25 presumably printed as part of the images portfolio published by McAlpine/Waddington Galleries London on wove paper with full margins in good condition 780 x 594mm.

Lot 188

Christopher Nevinson after a german retreat: the very rare lithograph 1918 a good impression signed and dated in pencil on laid paper with full margins in good condition (some minor handling creases only visible verso) 234 x 305mm. ***We have found no record of this work having come to auction in the past 20 years. There is an impression in the British Museum and one also in the Imperial War Museum. This rare work was first exhibited at the Leicester Galleries March 1918 and was number 42 in the exhibition catalogue. .

Lot 193

Sidney Nolan (1917-1992) ned kelly the rare silkscreen printed in colours 1971 signed in pencil numbered 1/60 printed by Kelpra Studio London published by Marlborough Fine Art London on wove paper with full margins in good condition 475 x 635mm.

Lot 221

Michael Rothenstein (1908-1993) peacocks the rare silkscreen with woodcut printed in colours 1961 signed and dated in pencil numbered 43/75 published by Limited Editions Gallery Nottingham on T H Saunders paper with full margins in good condition sheet 570 x 775mm.

Lot 225

William Scott (1913-1989) iona the rare lithograph printed in colours 1961 signed and dated in pencil numbered 235/300 on wove paper the full sheet printed to the edges in good condition sheet 500 x 620mm.

Lot 310

Cyril Edward Power the bridge rickmansworth the rare early linocut printed in black circa 1926 an unsigned impression possibly a proof aside from the unknown edition on buff oriental laid tissue with margins in apparently good condition with some printers creases 131 x 150mm.

Lot 311

Cyril Edward Power the giant racer the rare possibly unique linocut printed from only two blocks in spectrum red and dark blue circa 1930 a richly inked impression signed titled and inscribed EP. an experimental proof aside from the edition of 50 on tissue paper with full margins in good condition apart from slight paper discoloration 276 x 192mm.

Lot 315

William Greengrass (1896-1970) jazz musicians the extremely rare linocut printed in colours circa 1930 possibly a proof on simile japan paper with full margins the sheet in good condition apart from staining 280 x 286mm.

Lot 318

William Greengrass tea under umbrella`s the extremely rare linocut printed in colours 1934 signed titled and dated in pencil numbered 4/50 on simile japan paper with full margins sheet 312 x 269mm.

Lot 372

Henri Matisse exposition d`affiches the rare lithograph printed in colours a scarce proof before letters 1950 on Arches paper with full margins in good condition apart from some pale paper discoloration sheet 645 x 500mm.

Lot 414

Vassilis Sperantzas (b.1938) untitled the rare lithograph printed in colours 1970 signed dated and inscribed E.A. in pencil with full margins in good condition apart from light browning at edges of sheet 400 x 500mm. IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

Lot 469

Lucian Freud painter`s mother (h.18 19 &20) the rare and important group of three etchings printed on a single sheet 1982 inscribed Chris Love From L.F. in pencil there were 3 or 4 impressions pulled printed at Palm Tree Studios with their blindstamp on wove paper the full sheet in good fresh condition sheet 375 x 620mm. ***The present group of etchings is one of only 3 or 4 impressions printed on a single sheet Hartley 18 and 19 were also printed individually in 2 and 3 proofs respectively and Hartley 20 was printed in an edition of 25. Aside from the present impression one is known in the artist`s collection and the other in the Museum of Fine Art Caracas Venezuela (formerly the collection of James Kirkman).

Lot 526

Patrick Caulfield (1936-2005) apples the rare uneditioned silkscreen printed in colours circa 1979 the colours bright and fresh signed in pencil printed by Kelpra Studio on wove paper with full margins in good condition 275 x 710mm. ***Comissioned by Jacob Rothschild in the late 1970`s the original gouache was given to Terence Conran at a dinner to celebrate the purchase of Mothercare. This currently hangs in Conran`s head office at Shad Thames London. The present silkscreen is one of only a handful printed before a proposed edition was abandoned..

Lot 573

Gerald Laing (b.1936) duke city realty the rare deluxe book 1973 comprising twenty-two lithographs printed in colours with title-page text and justification this copy signed in pencil numbered 13/20 on wove paper bound in the original blue cloth boards with title in gilt on the uppers (slightly worn) overall size 310 x 245mm. ***According to Ingram and Halliwell there were only 2 copies bound in blue cloth.. IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

Lot 596

Colin Self (b.1941) unique car the rare silkscreen printed in orange and black 1968 signed titled and dated in white ink the edition was 15 on wove paper with the Addenbrooks Hospital blind-stamp the full sheet printed to the edges in good condition sheet 678 x 1058mm. ***The present work is a reversed silkscreen version of Car in the Power and the Beauty series.. IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

Lot 49

WESTLEY RICHARDS. A RARE .177 'HIGHEST POSSIBLE' (FIRST MODEL) AIR PISTOL, serial no. 186, circa 1910, 9in. barrel, air cylinder stamped 'WESTLEY RICHARDS HIGHEST POSSIBLE AIR PISTOL', open heart- shaped frame stamped with the patent number and date, and Westley Richards logo to horn grips (light pitting overall, sear spring at fault).

Lot 454

SEGALAS. A RARE BELGIAN 100-BORE ALL-STEEL FOUR-BARRELLED BOX-LOCK TURN-OVER FLINTLOCK PISTOL, late 18th century, with 1 1/4in. rifled turn-off cannon barrels, rotating breech-block engraved with foliage and with a pan and steel for each barrel (one steel replaced), action engraved en suite and signed 'SEGALAS' and 'LONDON', two cocks (both replacements, one fractured), flat-sided butt engraved en suite, sprung engraved swelled trigger-guard releasing the breech-block (front mount replaced, some small scattered patches of pitting throughout).

Lot 900

COLT, LONDON. A RARE .455 (ELEY) 'MODEL 1878' "FRONTIER" SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 11537, circa 1882, 5 1/2in. sighted barrel with contemporary London proof marks and marked 'COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON', grooved top-strap, fluted cylinder, chequered walnut bird's head grips, trigger-guard marked '455 CAL.', ejector rod, lanyard ring, and traces of original blued finish (loading gate a possible working replacement). Other Notes: A total of 1,147 Model 1878 revolvers were made in .455 Eley.

Lot 905

* WILLIAM CLARK. A RARE .450 TOP-BREAK SELF-EXTRACTING SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, no visible serial number, 5 3/4in. octagonal sighted barrel signed 'WILLIAM CLARK MAKER / PATRONIZED BY H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES', border and scroll engraved cylinder and frame, chequered walnut grips (minor chips behind frame), scroll engraved pommel with marked with registration number, lanyard ring, and much original nickel-plated finish, in brown leather flap holster (worn). Other Notes: Although not marked as such the extraction mechanism on this revolver is very similar to Hill's patent.

Lot 1137

WINCHESTER. A RARE .44 (HENRY CENTRE-FIRE) 'MODEL 1866' (3rd MODEL) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING CARBINE, serial no. 89550, circa 1872, 20 1/2in. sighted barrel (black powder proved in 2009) retaining traces of original blued finish signed 'WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT.' with King's Improvement patent dates, rear-sight calibrated to 900 yards, full length tubular magazine, brass receiver marked with serial number and the initials 'F.S.' behind the trigger, 13 1/2in. stock (some bruising), brass butt-plate with sliding trap-cover (iron parts with some surface corrosion and discolouration).

Lot 1210

I. HOLLIS & SONS. A RARE 'HOLLIS SPECIAL' 12-BORE 'THUNDER' TOPLEVER HAMMER SHOT AND BALL GUN, serial no. 11520, 30in. nitro barrels with broad raised matt rib, silver-inlaid leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards and bead foresight, rib engraved "THUNDER" and 'I. HOLLIS & SONS. BIRMINGHAM & LONDON.', tubes engraved "FOR NITRO CONICAL BALL CTGE" and 'HOLLIS SPECIAL', 2 3/4in. chambers, rifled chokes (good), treble-grip action, rebounding sidelocks, border engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with sling eyes, horn pistolgrip-cap and steel heel and toe plates, fore-end missing horn finial, weight 8lb. 14oz.

Lot 1522

BOSS & CO. A RARE 16-BORE GAME-SCENE ENGRAVED EASY-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6011, 26in. nitro replacement barrels (by the makers), rib gold-inlaid with a star and engraved 'BOSS & CO. 13, DOVER STREET, PICCADILLY. LONDON.W.', left wall-thickness below recommended minimum and with dents, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, action with removable striker discs, toplever gold-inlaid with a star, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, the fences and underside engraved with best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the sidelocks depicting spaniels in pursuit of and retrieving pheasant in a brambly setting, the triggerguard with a brace of pheasant, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 15 3/8in. replacement stock, weight 5lb. 12oz., in a modern canvas and leather case. The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed on the 28th August 1930 'to match and make a pair with No. 5722' for W.J. H. George. The records state 'specially engraved lock plates action to' and a later addition references the replacement barrels (7860) and the need for 'A stock forepart to be fitted to a pair of 26" barrels'.

Lot 186

A rare Spill Vase modelled as a prancing lioness/leopard, 8"

Lot 187

A rare Model of two standing figures, a king Charles spaniel standing and begging between them (damage) together with a Figure of two Scottish dancers (damage) a female figure with parrot perched on her shoulder and with lap dog and one other Figure of a reclining woman holding flowers (4)

Lot 533

A rare Third Reich commemorative Volkswagen Lapel Badge commemorating the inaugural launch of the vehicle to the public at large (earlier editions were only available to Wehrmacht and military) (1938)

Lot 18

A RARE SOUTH INDIAN RAPIER, LATE 16TH/17TH CENTURY, formed entirely of steel, with slender double-edged blade cut with three short fullers and blunted at the base (tip chipped), the hilt formed with a pair of long panels extending over the lower portion of the blade, a pair of rounded spatulate horizontally recurved quillons, integral grip formed swelling towards the pommel and interrupted by a moulding at the base, and compressed spherical pommel chiselled with fluting and petal mouldings (polished, areas of light pitting), 93cm; 36 1/2in blade. Provenance: The Bikaner Armoury. A number of related swords are preserved in the Junagarh Fort, Bikaner. See R. Elgood 2004, pp.88-89.

Lot 76

A RARE INDIAN ELEPHANT HIDE SHEILD, DHAL, 17TH CENTURY, of shallow convex circular form, the outer face fitted with four large domed steel bosses with chiselled bases decorated with a scale pattern, inset with two near triangular brass plaques of differing size top and bottom, and the inside retaining an early pad and four iron rings for enarmes, 58.5cm; 23in diameter

Lot 79

A RARE PERSIAN BRONZE HORSE BIT, FIRST MILLENIUM BC, comprising a pair of pierced side panels formed as stylised horses, each fitted with a pair of loops at the top (one loop missing), and with cylindrical mouth piece with re-curved terminals, and in patinated condition throughout, 23cm; 9in across. A similar example is recorded in the collection of David-Weill see A. Godard 1931, pl.XLVI, No. 176

Lot 91

A RARE INDIAN BOLAS, 19TH CENTURY, formed of two near spherical balls joined by three flat double-edged blades, hinging on a pair of pivots on each side of the central blade, 79cm; 31in expanded

Lot 103

A RARE MAORI FIGHTING AXE, TOKI KAKAUROA, with European steel spatulate head formed with a blunt rear pean (pitted), long hardwood haft with characteristic scroll and beadwork carving at the top and towards the base, the former set with a single haliotis shell eye (the eyes on the reverse and the lower carved panel missing), pointed basal terminal, and with old patina (minor scratching and bruising), 178cm; 70in. A smaller example of this type is illustrated in G. C. Stone 1934, p. 619, fig.791, no.3.

Lot 109

A RARE MEDIEVAL HAND-AND-A-HALF SWORD, LATE 14TH/15TH CENTURY, in excavated condition, with broad flat blade tapering at the tip, straight cross-piece with slightly down-curved lower-edge and swelling towards the tips, and large wheel-shaped pommel, 81.5cm; 32in blade. The hilt of this sword is related to those preserved in the Military Museum Istanbul and associated with the period circa 1392-1408 during which time there were numerous raids and skirmishes by the Mamluk forces against the Christian Kingdom of Lesser Armenia. See D. G. Alexander 1985, pp. 81-119, nos. 32, 38, 39.

Lot 111

A RARE SCOTTISH MEDIEVAL SWORD, EARLY 15TH CENTURY AND LATER, with double-edged blade cut with a short fuller on each face and with traces of a running wolf mark incised on the front, later cross-piece formed of a pair of straight downward-slanted quillons with flattened spatulate terminals and pronounced écusson, and well formed wheel pommel drawn upwards at the top to form a stalk encasing the tip of the tang (areas of pitting), 78cm; 30 3/4in blade. The present sword is of the type illustrated on the tomb of Gilbert de Greenlau (d. 1411) at Kinkell churchyard, Aberdeenshire. Another example is preserved in the Glasgow Art Gallery. For a discussion of this group see T. Willis, 1997, pp. 12-25.

Lot 118

A VERY RARE ENGLISH TRANSITIONAL RAPIER WITH BRASS HILT DECORATED WITH PORTRAIT BUSTS OF WILLIAM AND MARY, CIRCA 1690, with straight double-edged blade cut with a running wolf mark and stamped with the inscription `SAHAGVM` within a short fuller on each side at the forte (pitting), brass hilt comprising short down-curved quillon with flattened globular terminal, inner and outer ring-guards each interrupted by a central moulding and filled with a sprung-in plate, the plates each chiselled with a religious scene on the outer face and a mounted figure inside, retaining traces of gilding and black paint probably for funerary purposes, knuckle-guard interrupted by a foliate moulding and joined to the rings by an additional bar front and back, and spherical pommel chiselled against a matted ground with the crowned Royal monograms `WR` and `MR` on the front and the back, each divided by the respective crowned portrait busts and contained within a beadwork frame, and the grip retaining its original spiral binding of alternating thicknesses of plaited brass wire, 81.4cm; 32in blade. The decoration of the pommel is notably rare: it would appear that this sword is the only example of its type extant. A sword with a hilt of similar form inscribed `God save King William and Queen Mary` is preserved in the Royal Armouries, Leeds. See A. R. Dufty 1974, p. 25 and pl. 50.

Lot 124

A RARE LONG KNIFE FROM A SAXON HUNTING TROUSSE, CIRCA 1660-80, with tapering blade double-edged towards the point, retaining traces of engraved and gilt decoration at the forte on each side (pitted), shaped tang filed with characteristic notched patterns, the hilt fitted with a pair of moulded faceted brass panels at the base incised with flowerheads and pellets, and a pair of natural staghorn grip-scales retained by four rivets with domed silver caps each engraved with the crossed swords of the Archmarshalship of the Empire and the arms of Saxony, 60.5cm; 23 3/4in blade. A related hunting garniture comprising a sword and trousse is preserved in the Royal Armouries, Leeds. See H. L. Blackmore plate 10.

Lot 133

A RARE ETCHED GLAIVE FOR THE GUARD OF THE EMPEROR LEOPOLD I, DATED 1694, with broad knife-like blade, tapering socket of square section, and a pair of short straps, the head decorated on each side with a large panel filled with a symmetrical arrangement of foliage against a stippled ground with the crowned letter I for Imperator at the top, one side with the device of Leopold I, in a sunburst the eye of God above a sword entwined with vine foliage, and his motto `Amore et Timore` within a wreath, and the other with the crowned Imperial Eagle enclosed by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece and the date (the etching worn and indistinct in places), on an early wooden haft (repaired), 68cm; 26 3/4in head. Leopold I (1640-1705) was the second son of the emperor Ferdinand III and his first wife Maria Anna, daughter of Philip III of Spain. Originally Leopold was intended for the church until the death of his elder brother the German King Ferdinand IV in July 1654. Following this he became King of Hungary in 1655 and of Bohemia the following year. He was elected Emperor at Frankfurt in 1658. Whilst he was a man of peace the Imperial army was at war for much of his reign, most notably against France and the Turks. The Turkish wars were successfully brought to a close during his reign following their defeat at Vienna in 1683. Another glaive from this group is preserved in the Vienna Zeughaus, see Vienna 1977, cat. No. 702, abb. 63.

Lot 134

A RARE ETCHED HALBERD OF THE GUARD OF THE EMPEROR MATTHIAS, DATED 1612, with double-edged central spike of hollow-diamond section notched at the base, large flat axe-blade formed with concave leading edge, flat down-curved rear fluke, tapering socket, and a pair of long straps, the head finely etched over much of its surface with scrolling tendrils against a stippled ground, the spike with the Imperial cypher beneath an Imperial crown, the head decorated on one side with a large oval filled with the Imperial device, an eagle with orb and sceptre before the Imperial crown and beneath a sunburst, and on the other with the crowned Imperial arms within the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, the fluke with the abbreviated Imperial motto `AVC` (Amat Victoria Curam) on one side and the date on the other, the socket decorated with the maker`s initials `BS` on one side and `WHB` on the other, and with traces of gilding throughout (one side with a large delamination), on a wooden haft fitted with an additional pair of etched straps, 64.5cm; 25 3/8in head. Matthias (1557-1619) was the son of the Emperor Maximilian and Maria, daughter of the Emperor Charles V. The period leading up to his short reign was dominated by numerous disputes with his brother, Rudolph II. The two brothers fought each other in 1611, when Matthias was invited by the Bohemians whose land was being ravaged by Imperial troops. The following year Rudolph died and Mathias was crowned Emperor. Troubles in Bohemia continued through his reign, with the Thirty Years War starting the year before his death in 1619. . Three other halberds from this group are preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. nos. 12.141.6, 14.25.387, and 461). Another is preserved in the Kienbusch Collection in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, no. 565.

Lot 158

A STAFF OFFICER`S UNDRESS FROCK, CIRCA 1790s, of scarlet wool, single-breasted, with dark blue collar and cuffs; flat, polished, plain, silver-plated buttons - marked SHEFFIELD PLATED on their backs; the tails made to hook back but without tail ornaments; the body unlined; epaulettes to both shoulders, the silver lace straps edged with twisted silver wire, with crescents formed of sequins and terminating in loose silver bullions, the straps each bearing an embroidered badge of a crown on a scarlet ground within a blue strap-and-buckle bearing the title GARRISON STAFF (some moth damage and staining). This extremely rare example of a staff officer`s frock was probably worn by Hart as Deputy Paymaster-General for Madras and India between circa 1792 and 1799.

Lot 185

A RARE PAIR OF OFFICER`S `BOOTED` OVERALLS, ROYAL ARTILLERY, 1869-72, of blue wool serge with scarlet seam stripes, the legs reinforced, or `booted`, with black leather to above the knee on the inside leg and above the ankle on the outside leg, with instep-straps, a label inside inscribed J.H. Hart (some moth and staining). According to Campbell 1971 (p. 52), Royal Artillery officers were ordered to wear `booted` overalls in review order from 1864 but this order subsisted for only a short time, being cancelled in 1865. It is clear, though, from the survival of this provenanced pair, that some officers continued to own and wear `booted` overalls after the cancellation of the order.

Lot 216

A RARE EUROPEAN ETCHED AND GILT VAMBRACE FOR THE TILT, MID-16TH CENTURY, PROBABLY FLEMISH, for the left arm, of heavy construction, formed of a one-piece upper cannon open at the inside rear and rising to a convex upper edge, a couter of four lames, the central one formed with a centrally-puckered oval wing that curves in over the inside of the elbow, and a transverse medial ridge at the front where it is fitted with a sturdy bolt and octagonal nut for the attachment of a pasguard, and a tapering lower cannon formed in two pieces joined by a pair of external hinges at the rear, the main edges decorated with inward turns roped with pairs of chiselled lines and accompanied by narrow bands of etched and gilt symmetrical running foliage, the subsidiary edges decorated with single incised lines (moderately pitted overall, the gilding worn and some articulating rivets replaced). Provenance: Dr John Waldman. A narrow-fronted pauldron of very similar design, thought to have come from the armoury of the Earls of Pembroke at Wilton House, Wiltshire, is now in the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds. A closely related, deep-bellied cuirass showing a number of characteristically Flemish features was formerly in a private collection in Brussels.

Lot 236

GOLD, Charles. Oriental Drawings: sketched between the years 1791 and 1798. London: Bunney and Co., 1806. Quarto (323 x 257mm). 50 hand-coloured aquatint plates by Charles Gold (frontispiece and title browned and spotted, some other light spotting, staining and offsetting). Contemporary half calf gilt (rebacked preserving old spine, rubbed and scuffed). Provenance: Almeric Hugh Paget, 1st Baron Queenborough (armorial bookplate). Abbey Travel 428. Rare. This book lot is zero rated for VAT.

Lot 278

HELM, Franz. Armamentarium Principale oder Kriegsmunition und Artilleren Buch. Frankfurt: Johann Ammon, 1625. Folio (302 x 195mm). Title within elaborate pictorial and figural border with bird`s-eye-view of Amberg in upper section, engraved armorial at head of dedication, head-pieces and initials, with the 4 rare engraved plates at the end, 30 illustrations in the text, a few nearly full-page (inconspicuous repairs to title, some light browning and spotting). Contemporary vellum (a little bowed, lacking ties). Provenance: faint early inscription on title; some faint annotation. FIRST EDITION. Cockle 690 (with no collation); Graesse I:222 (citing a copy lacking the 4 plates); Jahns p.995; Rumpf 1106. The numbering of the illustrations in this work is eccentric. The text illustrations are numbered 1 - 9, 11 - 12, 14 and 16 - 33; the (often missing) plates at the end are numbered 32, 33, 34 and 35. However, the pagination in the present copy is continuous and the catchwords consistent throughout: the work is, therefore, apparently complete. This book lot is zero rated for VAT.

Lot 306

SALE CATALOGUES - European Arms and Armor, mainly XV, XVI & XVII Centuries including Artistic and Rare Specimens from High Provenience [sic]. New York, 1928, priced; Collectors` Arms & Armor ... from the John Wigington Collection. New York, 1951, priced; Arms and Armor XVI-XIX Century ... from the Collections of William Randolph Hearst. New York, 1957, priced. With sale catalogues from the collections of Mrs Roy S. Ritchey (1966), Historic American Swords (1989) and W. Keith Neal (2000,2001). (7) This book lot is zero rated for VAT.

Lot 335

A RARE PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE HANOVERIAN MODEL 1818/43 RIFLED PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOLS, NO. 449, with rebrowned tapering sighted 11 1/4 in barrels rifled with eight grooves, breech tangs numbered `5` and `6` respectively and incorporating the back-sights, stepped bevelled locks fitted with bolt safety-catches passing through from the opposite side and acting on the neck of the hammer, figured walnut full stocks (one fore-end repaired), the spines of the butts each with a pierced numbered plate for the shoulder stock, regulation brass mounts comprising flush-fitted side-plates stamped `K.G.7`, trigger-guards, butt-caps, and fore-end caps, with no provision for a ramrod, complete with numbered detachable shoulder stock impressed `K.G.7`, with its saddle bar with two rings, stamped throughout with the numbers `5` and `6` respectively and the arsenal marking `TS` conjoined, and remaining in good condition throughout, 43.8cm; 17 1/4in pistol without butt, (3). Provenance: The Konigsgendarmerie of 1866. Schloss Cumberland, Gmunden, inv. nos. 1467, 1468. Schloss Marienburg. See U. Volmer 1978, p. 83, no. 22.

Lot 368

A FINE AND RARE 32 BORE D.B. RUSSIAN FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY IVAN PUSHKIN, TULA, CIRCA 1790, with individually forged two-stage barrels faceted over the forward portion, retained by a shaped silver band incorporating the fore-sight towards the muzzle, formed with a broad flat at the breech, inlaid in silver and two colours of gold with elaborate panels of scrollwork enclosing the maker`s inscription in Roman and Cyrillic characters, a pair of birds-of-prey above a cornucopia and all framed by slender panels of martial trophies, silver lined vents, the breech tang fitted with a moulded back-sight and damascened in silver and two colours of gold with scrolling foliage (the barrels very slightly shortened and the back-sight added in the gun`s early working life), stepped bevelled locks inlaid with trophies-of-war beneath the pans and bouquets on the tails, the cocks and top-jaws decorated en suite, figured walnut half stock inlaid with delicate patterns of silver wire scrollwork behind the rear ramrod-pipe, ahead of the trigger-guard, and about the tang (the fore-end with minor repairs), the latter incorporating trophies-of-arms, chequered grip, the butt with carved raised cheek-piece on the left, inlaid with further trophies-of-arms and scrolls in silver wire on each side, the spine and behind the trigger-guard, inlaid with an engraved gilt copper plaque decorated with a cupid mask on the left and right hand sides, a garland incorporating a trophy-of-hunting beneath, the cheek-piece applied with a further gilt-copper plaque decorated with a pair of birds above a bouquet of flowers and garlands formed as an inverted Imperial Crown, engraved steel mounts damascened in silver and two colours of gold, comprising butt-plate decorated with a pair of game birds entwined by a garland supporting a cornucopia, trigger-guard with shaped terminal matching the butt-plate and with a trophy-of-war incorporating a fasces on the bow, rear ramrod-pipe decorated with a trophy and a pair of fronds, vacant gilt copper escutcheon, and engraved bone fore-end cap, and complete with its steel-tipped ramrod (the decoration with light wear and minor losses), 77.5cm; 30 1/2in barrels. Signed Tula firearms are notably rare and few by this maker are recorded. Another is preserved in the Moscow Kremlin and another, formerly in the Clay P. Bedford collection, is illustrated in W. B. Gusler and J. D. Lavin, 1977, p. 226-227. The Bedford gun and the present example both share a number of features that are characteristic of high quality Tula gunmaking of this period. Namely, the use of silver and two colours of gold on the steel mounts, fine silver wire on the stock, and inlaid gilt copper plaques. The style and use of damascene about the tang of the Bedford gun is identical to that of the present gun`s butt-plate and trigger-guard. Both guns share the use of the inverted Imperial crown on the cheek-piece, all of which are indictative of this maker`s work. See J.F. Hayward, 1963, p. 268 and ill. 79C.

Lot 383

A RARE CASED 60 BORE FOUR-SHOT SELF-COCKING PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY JAMES BEATTIE, 223 REGENT STREET, NO. 226, CIRCA 1841-46, with fluted barrel group engraved with a band of foliage around the muzzles and retaining some early colour, engraved case-hardened bar hammer decorated with patterns of tightly scrolling foliage, engraved rounded German silver action decorated en suite with the hammer, incorporating nipple-shield and fitted with engraved case-hardened sliding thumb-piece safety-catch, finely chequered figured walnut butt carved with fluting around the base, engraved steel butt-cap with folding trap (one small area of pitting), engraved steel trigger-guard, vacant silver escutcheon: in an early fitted mahogany case lined in plum velvet (areas of wear, the lid repaired), complete with some early accessories including powder-flask, bullet mould and rammer, 22.5cm; 8 7/8in. James Beattie is recorded at this address circa 1841-46.

Lot 70

Rare Victorian invitation to the opening ball of The Great Exhibition in the presence of Queen Victoria on Wednesday 9th July 1851 at the Guildhall City of London with embossed VR and PA monogram and City of London crests in glazed frame, 16cm x 21cm

Lot 167

Rare early nineteenth century Swiss Nyon porcelain tremble cup, cover and saucer with painted floral and gilt swag decoration and gardening trophy, fruit knop to cover and strapwork handle - underglazed blue painted fish mark to base, and Dresden porcelain box and cover with painted figure decoration, 9cm (2)

Lot 156

A Fine & Rare 17th Century Cesar Bagard Style Toilet Box, the circular domed lid profusely carved with flowers issued from a basket flanked by birds within a petalled border. The lower frieze enriched with an undulating branching trail issuing floral blooms above the flared base. 3 ins (8 cms) in height, 5½ ins (14 cms) in diameter.

Lot 183

A Rare 16th Century Stoneware Bellarmine Jug, with a pewter domed lid, unusually ornamented with scrolling vine issuing berries & flowers 9½ ins (24 cms) in height.

Lot 184

A Rare 16th Century Stoneware Bellarmine Jug with a domed pewter lid. The globular body ornamented with a bearded face mask above an inscribed band issuing lavish scrolls of flowers & foliage and having profile portrait medallions 9¼ ins (24 cms) in height.

Lot 185

A Rare 16th Century Bellarmine Jug with two raised medallions depicting a tree with deer & huntsman holding a spear. 7½ ins (19 cms) in height.

Lot 226

A Rare 17th Century Miniature Cannon with iron bound wooden carriage. The ring-turned barrel 14½ ins (37 cms) in length, overall height; 16 ins (40 cms), overall length; 28 ins (72 cms).

Lot 240

A Rare Letter Written from Charles I; to his nephew Prince Rupert 6 ins x 7 ins (15 cms x 18 cms).

Lot 241

Two Rare 17th Century Letters Signed by Charles I. 12½ ins x 7½ ins (32 cms x 19 cms), 12 ins x 8 ins (30 cms x 20 cms). In an ebonised & giltwood frame measuring 16 ins x 19 ins (41 cms x 49 cms).

Lot 320

A Rare & Charming Model of a Rural Thatched FIsherman`s Cottage with nets draped over the wooden fence to the front. The facade sliding open to display the interior with detailed floorboards, stairs and fireplace inhabited by a family of dolls with sacks of potatoes, pots of fruit, provincial furniture and various table ware. 27 ins (69 cms) in height, 35 ins (89 cms) wide, 27 ins (70 cms) deep.

Lot 354

A Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century Primitive Cricket Table. The oval top above three stick legs joined by a T-bar stretcher, 21½ ins (55 cms) in height, 27 ins (69 cms) in width, 24 ins (61 cms) in depth.

Lot 424

A Rare 17th Century Cedarwood Two Part Chest. The moulded edge top above a dentil moulded frieze and a long top drawer with protruding block capitals dividing the panels. The three lower cushion front panel drawers divided by vertical rectangular panels. Standing on squat bun feet 37 ins (94 cms) in height, 40 ins (101 cms) in width, 24½ ins (62 cms) depth.

Lot 426

A Fine & Rare 18th Century Oyster Veneered Olive-wood & Walnut Writing Box. The top measuring 19 ins x 15 ins (48 cms x 38 cms) with two leaves on brass rule hinges folding out to reveal a writing surface with green baize insert; one side rising on a ratchet support to form a slope. The box section below having a drawer at either end, 6 ins (15 cms) in depth.

Lot 445

A Rare Double-sided Westmorland Joined Oak Court Cupboard believed to have been taken from a cottage in the Lake District village of Kirby Stephen where it had been built into the wall and served as a room divide. The `parlour` side having a moulded cornice above a frieze of carved S-scrolls centred by marriage initials GB and date 1723, with turned pendant finials overhanging either side. The recessed upper cupboard with horizontal fielded panel doors flanking a vertical fielded centre panel. The base section fitted with three drawers with applied edge moulding above two large panelled doors flanking a panelled centre. The plainer `kitchen` side having an offset door accessing the upper cupboard above two drawers and a panelled facade composed of ten panels set in two rows of five within a groove-moulded framework, 74 ins (188 cms) high, 67 ins (170 cms) wide, 27½ ins (70 cms) deep.

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