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Lot 2145
Edwardian gold heart and ribbon brooch, set with a single diamond chip, two gold brooches, gold stick pins, rose gold ladies keyless cylinder fob watch, all 9ct and an 18ct gold stone set ring, hallmarkedCondition Report:9ct brooches and stick pins approx6.85gm (pin body tested 9ct, two brooches back pins not gold), watch approx 20.6gm (inner dust cover not gold), movement currently functioning and clean , dial good, ring approx 1.7gm, size M, one stone missing
Lot 177
Holland and Holland Climax 12 bore side by side LICENCE REQUIRED Holland and Holland Climax Safety Hammerless 12 bore side by side, 28inch barrels both with full chokes by E.W.Ward of Kettering with 2 3/4" chambers, auto safety with gilt 'Bolted' script, serial number 6058 for 1886.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14 1/8th LOPThe gun is in good general condition. The barrels ring when tapped, they have been re-blacked. There are no dents visible but there are some light scratch lines which run along the length possibly part of the re-blacking process. The barrels are in proof and measure at:725 on each side against a proof stamp of .719. The walls measure .30 right and .32 left. The bores are clean and free from pitting. The barrels are reasonably on face with only very minor wobble with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with snap caps. A strange feature of this gun is that the barrels need to be opened ever so slightly in order to fit the forend back on. The forend will not fit on with the barrels closed. There is a short split to the forend where the wood meets the metal, this appears to be stable, there is a small chip to the left hand corner. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are occasional scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing. The metalwork has light overall pitting, the trigger guard is heavily rubbed and the engraved details are faint.
Lot 178
Holland and Holland Dominion 12 bore side by side LICENCE REQUIRED Holland and Holland Dominion 12 bore side by side, 28 inch barrels with 2 /34" chambers and 1/2 and 3/4 chokes, sidelock ejector action with auto safety, serial 24537 for 1903-1906UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14.5" LOPThe gun is in good general condition. The barrels ring when tapped. There are no dents visible. The barrels are in proof and measure at .729 on each side against a proof stamp of 729. These barrels may be replacements to the gun but they are serial number matching. The walls measure .26 right and .27 left. The bores are clean but have some light pitting marks or shadows. The barrels are on face and reasonably tight on the action with only very minor wobble with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with snap caps. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are occasional scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing. The forend has a very short split where the wood meets the metal. The chequering to both forend and wrist is very worn and very thin on the wrist. The screw of the top lever does not fit flush and the slot faces the wrong direction.
Lot 179
BSW 16 bore side by side shotgun LICENCE REQUIRED BSW 16 bore side by side shotgun, 28.25inch barrels, the action with cocking indicators and engraved with scrollwork, the stock finely carved with cheek rest and pistol grip fitted with engraved steel boss, serial number 31516 LICENCE REQUIREDUK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14" LOPThe gun is in nice original condition with small signs of use. The barrels ring when tapped. There is a dent visible on the right tube. The barrels are in proof and measure at: 671/672 against a proof stamp of: 16/1 (.669) The walls measure .34 right and .32 left. The bores have pitting throughout which is heavier towards the muzzles. The barrels are on face and fairly tight on the action with only minor wobble with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with snap caps. The stock is free from major splits or repairs, there are occasional scratches and dents and some more severe marks at the buttplate join. There is a 5mm split to the stock at the base of the top tang behind the safety catch.
Lot 184
Darne action 16 bore side by side shotgun LICENCE REQUIRED Darne action 16 bore side by side shotgun, 27inch barrels, scroll engraved action, serial number B5764 (under barrels)UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14.5" LOP The gun is in worn condition with some obvious repairs. The barrels ring when tapped. There are some light dents visible to each tube. The barrels are in proof and measure at: 670/671 against a proof stamp of 17/0 (.669) The walls measure .35 right and .38 left. The bores have light pitting marks throughout and some deeper pits towards the muzzle. The barrels are on face and tight on the action when closed. The actions function correctly with snap caps. The stock is worn throughout with some dents and scratches. There is a well executed repair to the toe which sadly uses completely the wrong timber and therefore stands out. Two of the trigger guard screws have been replaced.
Lot 189
J. Harkom and Sons 16 bore side by side shotgun LICENCE REQUIRED J. Harkom and Sons 16 bore side by side shotgun, 28inch barrels engraved Joseph Harkom and Son 30 George Street Edinburgh, Birmingham Nitro reproof marks the boxlock ejector action engraved with fine scrollwork, fitted with auto safety marked in gold 'Ready' with extra swing catch double safety, figured chequered stock with escutcheon engraved A.D.M. serial number 2446.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14" LOPThe shotgun is in good pleasing general condition with a good finish and blue. The barrels ring when tapped. When sighting down the left barrel the slightest wobble can be seen in the beam of light indicating a dent that has been lifted out, outside of this there are no dents visible. The barrels are in proof and measure at: .670 right and .669 left against a proof stamp of 17.0 (.669)The walls measure .23 right and .30 left. The bores are clean and free from pitting. The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with snap caps. There is a very short and split to the toe of the butt, the bottom of the buttplate has been chipped here too. Outside of this the stock is free from splits or repairs, there are occasional scratches and dents from use, the worst being in the middle of the chequering on the wrist left and side.
Lot 199
Lanber 12 bore over and under shotgun LICENCE REQUIRED Lanber 12 bore over and under shotgun, 29.5 inch multichoke barrels (five tube present, and key) serial number 307470-12-70UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14.25" LOPThe gun is in good condition and whilst it has seen a fair amount of use, it has been well cared for.The barrels ring when tapped.There is a very minor sign of an impression to the lower tube where it might have been knocked on something. This does not show through to the inside of the tube but can be seen when sighting down the edge of the barrel against a strong light source.The barrels are in proof. The bores are free from pitting.The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed.The actions function correctly with snap caps.The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are very light occasional scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing. The bluing is in good order with only slight wear to high points and the edges of the muzzles from gunslip wear.
Lot 200
Midland 12 bore side by side hammer gun with a case LICENCE REQUIRED Midland 12 bore side-by-side hammer gun, 28inch sleeved barrels with full chokes, 70mm (2 3/4") chambers, the action engraved with gun dogs, serial number 25436, fitted into a leather case with accessories.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14.25" LOP The gun has been professionally restored throughout and is currently in a bright and shiny state with good overall finish. The barrels ring when tapped. There are no dents visible. The barrels are in proof and measure to their proof stamp of 18.3 on each side. The bores are clean and free from pitting. The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with snap caps. The stock is free from splits or repairs and has very crisp refreshed chequering. The blued areas have some very light surface-specked corrosion spots but nothing severe.
Lot 204
Pair of William Evans 12 bore side by side shotguns LICENCE REQUIRED Pair of William Evans 12 bore side by side shotguns, 29.5 inch sleeved barrels with doll head extensions, engraved William Evans from Purdey, 63 Pall Mall St. James London, gun 1 has sleeved barrels and 70mm (2 3/4") chambers and half and half chokes, gun 2 has sleeved barrels with 65mm (2.5") chambers and 3/4 and full chokes, boxlock ejector actions engraved with scrollwork, chequered stocks with broad forends, serial numbers 3888 and 3889.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED15inch LOP Gun 1The barrels ring when tapped, there is the sound of a loose bead of solder running up and down in between the ribs.There are no dents visible.The sleeved barrels are in proof and measure at: 730 / 732 against a proof stamp of: 18.5 /. 729The walls measure . 27 right and .24 leftThe bores are clean and free from pitting.The barrels are fairly on face but there is a small amount of wobble with the forend removed.The actions function correctly with snap caps.The stock is free from splits there is a cross bolt repair to the wood close to the action. The forend has a two short splits to either end which have been glued stable. There is a fair amount of wear to the stock and it could do with refinishing to look its best. The leather butt pad is scuffed and worn.Gun 2The barrels ring when tapped.There are no dents visible.The sleeved barrels are in proof and measure at: 722/723 against a proof stamp of: 18.3 (720)The walls measure . 29 right and .33 leftThe bores are clean and free from pitting.The barrels are fairly on face but there is a small amount of wobble with the forend removed.The actions function with snap caps however the right barrel does not eject.The stock has a short split around 5mm running from the upper tang behind the safety catch, there 1cm dent to the underside of the stock that has been raised. There is a fair amount of wear to the stock and it could do with refinishing to look its best. The leather butt pad is scuffed and worn. One of the screw bosses or nuts on the underside of the forend has been replaced with a non engraved poor fitting replacement.
Lot 205
James Purdey 12 bore side by side hammergun with 70mm chambers LICENCE REQUIRED James Purdey 12 bore side by side hammergun, 29.5 inch sleeved barrels with 70mm (2 3/4") chambers and 3/4 and 1/2 chokes, re-engraved James Purdey 314 1/2 Oxford Street London, the scroll engraved actions engraved James Purdey and Son, one hammer replaced, figured chequered stock, serial number 10286.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14 1/8th inch LOP The gun has been professionally restored and is in good fresh looking condition. The barrels ring when tapped.There are no dents visible. The rib has been re-engraved.The sleeved barrels are in proof and measure exactly to their 18.5 proof stamp.The walls measure . 31 right and .32 leftThe bores are clean and free from pitting.The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed.The actions function correctly with snap caps. One hammer is a poor fitting replacement and although it works it needs replacing if the gun is to look its best. The lock plates stand proud of the stock around the the base where they sit in the chequering. The stock is free from splits or damages, the chequering is crisp as it has been refreshed. The wood of the forend is ill fitting and not has tight as the woodwork fits around the action.
Lot 218
Miroku 3800 BB Grade V 12 bore over and under shotgun LICENCE REQUIRED Miroku 3800 BB Grade V 12 bore over and under shotgun, 27inch reduced length barrels with improved cylinder and open chokes, the stock fitted with Gracoil type sprung recoil pad. Serial number 69805NX UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14.75" LOP The gun shows signs of a working life. The barrels ring when tapped. There is a small dent visible around mid way on the bottom tube. The barrels are in proof. The bores are clean and free from pitting. The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with snap caps. The stock has a split at the top of the pistol grip see online images, there are occasional scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing. There is however an alteration to the bottom of the pistol grip to allow an extra grip to be added in order to allow a disabled shooter to fire the gun.
Lot 221
A. Ward Thompson 12 bore boxlock ejector side by side shotgun LICENCE REQUIRED A. Ward Thompson of Middlesbrough 12 bore boxlock ejector side by side shotgun, 25inch barrels with Chruchill rib, 3/4 and 1/2 chokes, engraved with the maker's name, the action finely engraved with scrollwork and fitted with auto safety catch the stock with crisp chequering and carved teardrops. Serial number 10125.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14.5cm long The shotgun is in good general order. The barrels ring when tapped, they are free from dents and tight on the action. The bores have been polished. There are a few tiny pit marks to the bores close to the muzzle which are too deep to polish out. The bores measure exactly 18.5 as the recent proof and the walls are .29R and .23L The blacking has some wear mainly around the breach and muzzles. The action works correctly with snap caps. The stock has some light scratches and dents but nothing defacing and there are no splits or repairs. The forend has a short 5mm split close to the metal join.
Lot 222
Frederick Williams 12 bore sidelock side by side shotgun. LICENCE REQUIRED Frederick Williams 12 bore sidelock side by side shotgun, 30 inch barrels with full and 1/2 chokes, engraved Fred Williams London and Birmingham, the non ejector actions engraved with game birds and scrollwork, Prince of Wales chequered stock, serial number 119278.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14.25" LOP The shotgun has been cleaned up recently and is in good condition. The barrels ring when tapped. There are no dents visible. The barrels are in proof and measure at: .721 R and .725 L against a proof stamp of 719 (13/1) The walls are 36R an 34L. The bores have been polished, there are some light shadows from pit marks too deep to polish out.The blacking is good with only minor wear. The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed.The actions function correctly with snap caps.There is a very short split to the wood where it meets the action on the right hand side. This looks to have been stabilised when the gun was restored. Outside this the stock is free from splits or repairs, there are chips to the edges of the forend and occasional scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing.
Lot 225
Jos. Hambrusch 12 bore side by side shotgun LICENCE REQUIRED Jos. Hambrusch 12 bore side by side shotgun, 27.25 inch barrels with full and full chokes, engraved Jos. Hambrusch Ferlach, Austria, Bohler Blitz - Stahl, the action deeply engraved with game birds and rabbits within leaf borders, finely chequered stock fitted with cartouche initialled PNJ, serial number 2261.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED TO BUY THIS LOT.14.5" LOP.The gun is in good general condition with the odd sign of its working life. The barrels ring when tapped, there are no dents visible. The barrels are in proof and measure at .715 on each side. The walls measure .24 right and .21 left. The bores are clean but have some very light shadows of small pitting marks. There is a small patch of light pitting to the outside of the barrels on the left tube when the breech meets the fence. The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with snap caps. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are occasional scratches and dents throughout but mainly to the left-hand side of the butt from clothing wear and use but nothing defacing. There is some wear to the bluing of the trigger guard.
Lot 227
H. Clarke 12 bore side by side hammergun LICENCE REQUIRED H. Clarke 12 bore black powder proof only side by side hammergun, 30 inch barrels engraved H. Clarke Midland Gun Works Leicester, scroll engraved actions, serial number 10208, with makers original canvas and leather case.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED TO BUY THIS LOT.14.25" LOPThe barrels are in proof but close to being out of proof as they measure .737 and .739 against a .729 proof stamp. The bores have some pitting marks which probably would not polish out, they ring when tapped and are stamped 'Not for Ball'. The barrels are free from dents and are tight on the action with no wobble when the forend is removed. The actions work correctly with strong mainsprings. The stock has a small repair to the toe of the butt, there is also a chip to the end of the forend. A previous owner's name 'H.S. Gamble has been stamped on the underside of the butt stock. The case is in need of repair, there is some staining, loose joints, the lid is part detached from the base, two of the side lips are missing.
Lot 228
Clabrough and Johnstone 16bore side by side hammer gun LICENCE REQUIRED Clabrough and Johnstone 16 bore side by side hammer gun, 30 inch barrels, no visble number.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED14.25" LOPThe gun is in average condition and could do with some TLC to look a lot better. The barrels ring when tapped. There are no dents visible. The barrels are in proof and measure at: 653 and 652 against a proof stamp '18' indicating .649. The walls measure .34 right and .38 left. The bores are clean but have some light shadows of very occasional pitting. There is a small perceivable amount of wobble between barrels and action with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with snap caps. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are quite a few scratches and dents from use and handling.
Lot 231
AYA No.2 removable sidelock 12 bore side by side shotgun LICENCE REQUIRED AYA No.2 sidelock ejector 12 bore side by side shotgun, 28inch barrels with concave rib, 3/4 and 1/2 choke, colour case hardened removable actions decorated with scrollwork and fitted with gold line cocking indicators, chequered stock with white metal escutcheon for initials, serial number 601817. Together with a Jame Purdey gun slip bearing owner's initials.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED15" LOP The shotgun is in very good general condition with little signs of use. The barrels ring when tapped.There are no dents visible.The barrels are in proof and measure at: .724 / 725 against a proof stamp of .724 (18.4mm) The bores are clean and free from pitting.The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed.The actions function correctly with snap caps.The blacking to the barrels is in good order with only a slight mark around 2mm long to the edge of the rib.The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are very occasional light dents from use but nothing defacing. The chequering feels very crisp. Weight: Forend 213grams, Stock 1497grams, and barrels 1255grams.
Lot 232
E. M. Reilly 12 bore side by side shotgun LICENCE REQUIRED E. M. Reilly 12 bore single trigger side by side shotgun, with 28inch sleeved/replaced barrels bearing no makers mark to the rib, choked 1/2 and 3/4, the ejector action engraved with a fine rose and scrollwork pattern as well as 'E.M. Reilly and Co. London' , the top lever and forend catch numbered '2' in gilt, figured chequered stock, serial number 35454, with a canvas case.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED TO BUY THIS LOT. 15.5" LOPThe gun is in average overall condition and shows a lot of wear from use. A good clean-up and refinish and some work on the barrels could make the shotgun a very handsome gun. The barrels ring when tapped. There is a dent to both tubes. The barrels are in proof and measure at .729 each side against a proof stamp of .729.The walls measure .33 right and .34 left. The bores are dirty but appear free from pitting. The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with snap caps. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing. There are large areas of finish which has worn away and the stock needs refinishing to look its best.
Lot 29
Thomas Boss and Co. 14 bore pinfire double barrel shotgun Thomas Boss and Co. 14 bore pinfire double barrel shotgun, 29.75inch Damascus barrels re-engraved Thomas Boss and Co 73 St James Street London, numbered 1787 with initials H.S for barrel maker Henry Squires, the actions also engraved with the maker's name and scroll work, figured chequered stock with engraved steel butt plate.Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be bought with out a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18 and photo ID will be required if the gun is to be posted out to a home address.115cm long The gun appears in reasonable condition for its age. The barrels ring when tapped. There are no dents visible, they have been rebrowed and the engraving refreshed. The walls measure . 23 right and .24 left. The bores have pitting patches throughout which are too deep to polish out without over thining the walls. The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with strong springs. The metalwork has some light overall pitting. The stock has some woodworm damage repaired, there three is a wood pin in the toe of the butt probably indicating a repair. There is also a small chip beside the lock plate, and there are occasional scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing.
Lot 350
1856-58 Enfield sword bayonet 1856-58 Enfield sword bayonet, 22.5inch blade, stamped with various inspection stamps, the hilt numbered 978, chequered leather grips, muzzle ring approximately 21mm diameter.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out.71cm long
Lot 351
1856-58 Enfield sword bayonet and scabbard 1856-58 Enfield sword bayonet, 22.5inch blade, stamped with various inspection stamps, the hilt numbered 14 75, chequered leather grips, muzzle ring approximately bushed to 18mm diameter.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out.71.5cm long
Lot 352
1856-58 Enfield sword bayonet, 1856-58 Enfield sword bayonet, 22.5inch blade, stamped with various inspection stamps, ricasso dated 2 / 85, chequered leather grips, muzzle ring approximately bushed to 19mm diameter.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out.71cm long
Lot 8
Percussion coast guard pistol, Percussion short sea service or coast guard pistol, 22 bore 6inch barrel with swivel ramrod, the lock stamped with crown and VR as well as Tower, the inside with Lacy maker's stamp and 1841 date, brass furniture with arsenal number to trigger guard, brass butt cap with lanyard ring, the stock with a later added non original belt hook.Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.30cm long The pistol shows signs of a hard working life with some replacement parts and alterations. The action works correctly with two clicks, the hammer is probably a replacement. The stock has a repaired split ahead of the lock plate, there is also a repair to the heel of the grip. Some of the pin holes through the stock have filler covering up wood chipping from the pins being knocked in and out. On one side of the stock a small piece of wood has been let in around a pin hole covering up some of the chipped area. The ramrod and swivels are well made replacements. There is a very un-original looking brass belt clip that has been added.
Lot 1204
A Chinese white glazed anhua decorated porcelain saucer dish, mark of Xuande but probably 20th century, incised to the interior and rim underside with branches of blossom and scrolling tendrils, incised six-character mark within double ring to base, diameter 15cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1067
A Chinese famille verte blue ground porcelain ginger jar and cover, probably 20th century, painted with red and green fish on a blue glazed ground, underglaze blue double ring to base, height 27cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1013
An Indian rock crystal ring, the front carved with a foliate design centred with a cabochon amethyst, length 3.2cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1085
A pair of Chinese famille verte porcelain ginger jars and a cover, late 19th century, each stout ovoid body painted with a pair of fenghuang and other birds amongst peony and trees, underglaze blue double ring to base, height 25cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1271
A Chinese yellow ground famille verte porcelain dragon saucer dish, mark of Xuantong but later, incised with two dragons contesting a flaming pearl, one coloured aubergine, the other green, within a double black line ring, the rim underside with grapes and vine leaves, underglaze black painted six-character mark to base, diameter 13.5cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1120
A Japanese lacquer cabinet, Edo period, the doors and sides decorated with gilt pavilions, landscapes, flowers and birds on a dark brown/black ground, fitted with chased gilt copper mounts, door hinges and central escutcheon flanked by a pair of loose ring handles, the interior fitted with an arrangement of ten drawers, each gilt lacquered front decorated with pavilions, birds, flowers and landscapes, height 61.5cm, width 71.5cm, depth 47cm (one door repaired and other minor faults).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 267
* BILLY CONNOLLY CBE (SCOTTISH b. 1942),WEARING THE RINGartists proof numbered 4/29, aside from the limited edition of 295, giclee print on paper, signed in pencil titled and dated 2020 certificate verso, from the Born on a Rainy Day series image size 77cm x 57cm, overall size 86cm x 65cm Framed and under glass. Note: Certificate verso by Washington Green Fine Art.
Lot 11
A Russian Cossack ShashkaReign Of Nicholas II (1894-1917)With curved fullered blade (some patination) double-edged towards the point, the forte on one side etched with crowned cypher of Nicholas II, and with the Imperial eagle between sprigs of foliage on the other, the back of the forte etched 'Zlat. Ov. Fabr.' in Russian (for Zlatoust Arms Factory), brass hilt of regulation type cast and chased in low relief with designs of scrolling arabesque foliage, the beaked pommel (Imperial arms erased on one side) pierced for a tassel, in original wooden scabbard covered in black leather (some wear and minor damage) with brass mounts decorated en suite with the hilt on the outside, and with a ring for suspension 80 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 133
A Brass-Barrelled English Lock (Type 2) BlunderbussThe Lock And Barrel By Godfrey Taylor, Late 17th Century, The Stock And Mounts LaterWith massive barrel (filed off beneath) stepped and with a ring behind the flared muzzle, breech with ramp at the rear notched for sighting, plain iron tang, signed flat bevelled lock engraved with foliage (pan and steel-spring expertly replaced), bellied ring-neck cock engraved with a flower, dog-catch engaging with the back of the cock and engraved as a bird's head, figured full stock, brass mounts comprising foliate engraved pierced scrolled side-plate, escutcheon (possibly original) engraved with a male profile bust wearing a hat, thin butt-plate secured by iron tacks and engraved with foliage along the tang, rounded foliate engraved trigger-guard involving a monster-head on the bow, single baluster ramrod-pipe, and brass-capped wooden ramrod, London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark of Godfrey Taylor 72.7 cm. barrel Footnotes:Godfrey Taylor was apprenticed to John Silke (4) in 1658 and was made free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1666. He was elected Master in 1690 and again in 1699. He was a Contractor to Ordnance between 1678 and the year of his death in 1700For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 134
A Rare Massive 8-Bore English Lock (Type 2) Wildfowling Gun, And A 10-Bore Flintlock Wildfowling GunThe First Mid-18th Century, The Second Early 19th CenturyThe first with russet tapering barrel of exceptional length with large ovoidal silver fore-sight, plain tang, flat bevelled lock engraved with foliage and with stepped tail, foliate engraved ring-neck cock (dog catch, top-jaw and screw replaced), figured stock (old bruising and repair above the tail of the lock, fore-end split on one side) carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, steel mounts comprising flat bevelled side-plate, butt-plate and trigger-guard, and wooden ramrod (steel parts pitted); the second with sighted russet barrel engraved with foliage at the breech, foliate engraved tang and flat lock, figured half-stock (some filled old worming) with chequered grip, engraved brass mounts comprising butt-plate and trigger-guard, the latter with pineapple finial, and later brass- tipped ramrod (2)180.5 cm. and 99.2 cm. barrelsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 142
A 120-Bore Percussion Transitional Six-Shot Revolver, And A 50-Bore Percussion D.B. Box-Lock Travelling PistolThe First Signed John Blissett's Newest Improvements, 322 High Holborn, London, Circa 1855, The Second Signed B. Cogswell, Strand, London, Mid-19th CenturyThe first with octagonal sighted polygroove rifled barrel signed in full along the top flat and engraved around the muzzle, cylinder numbered from '1' to '6' at the front between the cylinders, recessed nipples, border engraved action signed on one side and decorated with foliate scrollwork, nipple-shield, hammer with chequered spur and trigger-guard decorated en suite with the action, chequered figured rounded butt, ovoidal stepped steel cap with hinged butt-trap cover engraved with a flower-head, and ring swivel for a lanyard, London proof marks; the second with octagonal sighted barrels engraved around the muzzles and with foliate scrollwork at the breeches, signed border engraved tang, action, dolphin hammers and trigger-guard all decorated en suite, finely chequered figured rounded butt stamped '497', vacant white-metal escutcheon, and stirrup ramrod (one link partly detached); together with a Sykes circular brass percussion cap dispenser, mid-19th century (3)11 cm. and 9.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:John Blissett is recorded at 322 High Holborn, London between 1851 and 1866. Benjamin Cogswell is recorded as a gunmaker at 224 Strand, London between 1857 and 1863For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 23
A German Left-Hand DaggerLate 16th/Early 17th Century, Probably SaxonWith tapering double-edged blade of diamond section, rectangular ricasso with incised line borders and stamped with three quatrefoil marks on both sides, iron hilt comprising vertically recurved quillons each with lobed-shaped terminal, kidney-shaped side-ring with pinched-in central feature, barrel-shaped pommel (button missing) cut with a flute on each side, and wire-bound grip between Turk's heads (some wear and old pitting) 28.5 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 3
Two Japanese Bronze CannonUnsigned, Edo PeriodThe first of robust form, tapering to a bell-shaped muzzle and cast in relief on either side of the top flat with a Yahara mon, block-shaped fore- and back-sights, raised circular touch-hole with hinged cover (incomplete), and integral restraining ring on each side: on a later block-shaped wooden mount; the second smaller and of similar form, cast in relief with a Hiki mon against a finely punched ground of florets, those on the first reinforce on a slightly raised cartouche-shaped panel, and with raised circular touch-hole: on a later block-shaped wooden mount with hinged brass restraining ring on each side (2)34 cm. and 19 cm. long, 4 cm. and 3 cm. boresFootnotes:ProvenanceThe Mark and Peter Dineley CollectionsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 33
A Scottish Basket-Hilted BroadswordLast Quarter Of The 17th CenturyWith tapering double-edged blade incised 'H IS' and 'ANDREA FERARAA' within the fuller over each side of the forte, iron 'ribbon' guard of broad flat bars involving saltires, circular panels (one with old rust hole) and a recurved bar on each side, rudimentary quillons (rear one and bar broken), and integral ring at the top beneath the bun-shaped pommel with flattened button, wooden grip, and later buff-leather liner faced in red woollen cloth (old pitting overall) 79.8 cm. blade Footnotes:See footnote to following lotThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 34
A Scottish Basket-Hilted BroadswordLast Quarter Of The 17th CenturyWith tapering double-edged blade fullered over both sides of the forte and incised with an anchor and orb and cross marks at the base, iron 'ribbon' guard of broad flat bars involving saltires, circular panels and an 'S' on each side (one with minor old repair), three of the bars incised with a double line 'X' at the top beneath an integral ring beneath the conical pommel, the latter with separate button, rudimentary quillon, and later ribbed wooden grip bound with twisted brass wire 90 cm. blade Footnotes:For other examples of this distinctive type see Cyril Mazansky, British Basket-Hilted Swords, 2005, pp. 70-73This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 35
A Fine Military Officer's Basket-Hilted Backsword Of So-Called 'Pinch Of Snuff' Type Late 18th CenturyWith tapering blade double-edged towards the point and with a narrow fuller bordering the back over most of its length on each side, the forte on both sides incised with crescent, stars and comet marks, elaborate iron guard of slender bars framing open ovoidal panels filled by scrolled crosses between diamond-shaped panels, and with a ring beneath the pommel above, scrolled fore-ground of two broad bars, wide scrolled wrist-guard, compressed bun-shaped pommel with button, spirally-grooved fishskin-covered grip bound with a strip of silver ribbon between two strands of silver wire, and with tartan-covered buff-leather liner, in original wood-lined leather-covered scabbard (seam open and incomplete, some loss of surface) tooled with double line ornament over one side at the forte, iron locket and chape, the former incised '6' on one side, and with iron belt hook 87 cm. bladeFootnotes:A similar sword appears in 'The Pinch of Snuff', a painting attributed to William Delacour. The picture shows an officer, probably of the 78th or Fraser's Regiment (1757-6). Another is depicted being held by the Hon. William Gordon, painted by Pompeo Batoni in 1766, in the uniform of the 105th The Queen's Own Royal Regiment of Highlanders. See John Wallace, Scottish Swords and Dirks, 1970, p. 53, fig. 44 For a closely related example in the Royal Armouries, Leeds (inv. no. ix. 244) see Cyril Mazansky, British Basket-Hilted Swords, 2005, p. 174, G18jThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 39
A Saxon Hunting Sword Made For The Court Hunt Of The Elector Johann Georg II Of Saxony Circa 1665With bright tapering blade (some old pitting) double-edged at the point and cut with a narrow fuller along the back over most of its length on each side, iron hilt comprising side-ring with pierced central feature chiselled with foliage, straight quillons, downbent forward arm and knuckle-guard all en suite, the side-ring filled with a plate pierced with alternate circles and diamonds, grip incised with foliage between dotted line borders on each side, and cusped along the back, and natural staghorn grips secured by four dome-headed fluted steel bosses on the outside 74.7 cm. blade Footnotes:ProvenanceSotheby's Olympia, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 5 December 2002, lot 35 Christie's South Kensington, Antique Arms, Armour And Collectors Firearms, 23 November 2011, lot 68For another example see see C. Otto V. Kienbusch, The Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Collection Of Armor And Arms, 1963, pp. 200-201, pl. CXII, no. 440For a very similar hunting sword, in its scabbard with implements and sold in these Rooms, see Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria..., 27 November 2019, lot 440; and Sotheby & Co., London, Catalogue of Highly Important Arms from the Saxon Royal Collections, 23 March 1970, lot 26This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 40
A Rare German Boar-Sword (Schwein-Degen)Early 16th CenturyWith straight bar-like blade of rectangular section hollow-ground along each side and deeply struck with a bladesmith's mark on one side, broad ricasso of flattened hexagonal section, and rectangular piercing for a cross-bar above the wide double-edge blade of flattened diamond section, iron hilt with straight quillons of octagonal section widening towards the tips and incised with double line borders, side-ring en suite, and inner-bar of slender circular section bent down and linked to the tip of a downcurved arm, fig-shaped pommel with compressed button, and original bottle-shaped leather-covered grip impressed by the missing cord binding (some old rust patination) 110.4 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceSotheby's Olympia, Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 10 July 2002, lot 44 Christie's South Kensington, Antique Arms, Armour And Collectors Firearms, 23 November 2011, lot 87For another example similar to one in the Deutsches Jagdmuseum, Munich (see H.L. Blackmore, Hunting Weapons, 1971 pl. no. 5) and sold in these Rooms, see Antique Arms, Armour and Modern Sporting Guns..., 1 December 2009, lot 425This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 41
A German BroadswordThird Quarter Of The 16th CenturyWith tapering double-edge blade, rectangular ricasso with incised line borders, hilt comprising long straight spatulate quillons of flattened diamond section with button terminals, double side-rings swelling at the centre and joined by curved arms to a smaller side-ring on the outside, the quillon terminals and side-rings each incised with trellised foliage, one of the latter incised with a series of 'X' marks on the inside, replacement faceted plummet-shaped pommel decorated with foliage en suite, and original flattened shouldered grip wrapped in fishskin, the top covered in leather over two cord bindings (some old wear) 103.5 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceSotheby's Olympia, Fine Antique Arms. Armour & Militaria, 10 July 2002, lot 64 Christie's South Kensington, Antique Arms, Armour And Collectors Firearms, 23 November 2011, lot 85Cf. a related sword is in the Wallace Collection (inv. no. A481). Similar swords are preserved at Schloss Ambras near Innsbruck. See A.V.B. Norman, The Rapier and Small-Sword, 1980, p. 114This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 42
A Fine German Riding (Reiter) SwordGerman Or Italian, Circa 1570-80With broad single-edged blade fullered along the back on each side and double-edged towards the triangular point, the forte on one side incised with latten-lined running wolf mark, rectangular ricasso struck along one edge on both sides with a 'pi' mark between mullet marks, blackened hilt of bars of circular section composed of horizontally recurved quillons each with swelling tip, outer-guard of two rings swelling at their centres, downcurved arms, inner-guard of three merging diagonal bars surmounted by a thumb-ring, heavy spherical pommel with integral button, original tapering flattened wooden grip retaining the remains of its original binding, and in fine condition retaining much of its original blackened finish 100 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceThomas Del Mar Ltd In association with Sotheby's, London, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26 June 2007, lot 153The hilt is similar to that found on a number of similar swords at Schloss Ambras near Innsbruck, and a large number stamped with the so-called pi mark are in the Zeughaus, Graz. An almost identical sword struck with the same marks on the blade is in the Royal Armouries, Turin. See C. Bertolotto et al, L'Armeria Reale di Torino, 1982, p. 355, no. 128. See also A.V.B. Norman, Wallace Collection Catalogues, European Arms And Armour Supplement, 1986, pp. 140-141. Norman notes 'This type of bladesmith's mark resembling the Greek letter pi under a crown is very common on sword blades....H. Nickel, however, more recently [Waffen- und Kostümkunde, 1981, pp. 101-109] suggested that, since it was very widespread, it was probably a mark used spuriously at a number of centres to indicated supposed quality, in the same way that the Toledo mark and the signature of Andrea Ferrara were widely forged.'This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 45
A Unusual RapierMid-17th Century, Possibly EnglishWith slender tapering blade of flattened hexagonal section incised 'I.O.H.A.N.I.' with the fuller along both sides at the forte, the forte and rectangular ricasso with line engraved and dotted borders, the latter struck with bladesmith's mark on each side, a crowned 'S' (indistinct on one side), hilt (old wear and pitting) of slender bars of reeded diamond section retaining traces of punched and incised decoration and comprising downcurved quillon with chiselled foliate terminal carrying a large openwork oval pierced with symmetrical scrollwork on both sides within punched borders and with bud-shaped tip chiselled with foliage, large side-ring, tapering knuckle-guard and pommel all en suite, the side-ring over a downbent shell-guard pierced with engraved symmetrical scrollwork, and vertically-ribbed grip bound with twisted iron wire between Turk's heads 101 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceThomas Del Mar Ltd In association with Sotheby's, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26 June 2007, lot 155This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 46
A Fine And Rare German Rapier With Gold And Silver Decorated Hilt Early 17th CenturyWith tapering double-edged blade (small chip on one side) of flattened hexagonal section with central fuller on both sides of the forte extending from the slightly tapered rectangular ricasso, the former incised with latten-inlaid running wolf mark on one side, the latter struck along the edge on each side with a cross mark between stars, hilt of flattened bars with chiselled ropework borders enclosing silver encrusted punched scrollwork and pellets, and enriched with ovoidal and diamond-shape panels within ropework borders enclosing gold-damascened florets and foliage, comprising recurved quillons and a pair of upcurved bars on the outside all with pierced terminals decorated en suite, the latter linked by a plain curved bar beneath, diagonally curved side-ring, downbent arms, symmetrical inner-guard of plain slender bars of circular section, large globular pommel with turned button, and original writhen grip bound with copper ribbon and twisted silver wire between silver Turk's heads 103 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceCount Dimitri de Nesselrode (1816-1891)S.E. Kennedy, Christie, Manson & Woods, London, 18 March 1819, lot 79 (illustrated), £520 to Wade Armes et Armures de la Collection du Comte de Nesselrode au Chateau de Tzarevtchina, Amsterdam, 1909 Sotheby's Olympia, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 15 December 2004, lot 68 Christie's South Kensington, Antique Arms, Armour And Collectors Firearms, 23 November 2011, lot 90A rapier with a hilt decorated in similar fashion is in the Wallace Collection (inv. no. A635). See J.G. Mann, Wallace Collection Catalogues, European Arms And Armour Vol. II, Arms, 1962, pp. 316-317, pl. 120. See also a rapier with a silver hilt of the same type and belonging to Charles IX of Sweden in the Swedish Royal Armoury (inv. no. 7905). L. Nordstrom, White Arms of the Royal Armoury, 1984, pp. 36-37This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 50
A Flintlock Enclosed Screwless Mechanism, And A Group Of Accessories Relating To Antique And Vintage Firearms The First Late 18th Century, The Remainder Mostly 19th CenturyThe first with flat bevelled plate and characteristic pan shield, and detachable plate over the mechanism (some old light pitting); the second comprising a brass-mounted three-way powder-flask for percussion pistols, another, with bag-shaped planished tin body, a G. & J.W. Hawksley, Sheffield powder-flask for percussion longarms, the bag-shaped copper body embossed over each side with branches of oak, a stag's head above and a fox's mask below, and white-metal nozzle with sprung side lever and graduated from 2½ to 3½ Drams, a James Bartram, Birmingham powder-flask for percussion guns, with copper body embossed with fluting, a Continental circular brass capper with suspension ring, a pair of powder- and shot-measures, each with swelling horn handle, a G. & J.W. Hawksley shot-measure with turned horn handle, and three other items (a lot )The first 14.3 cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 74
A Rare Russian 22-Bore Percussion Naval Belt PistolDated 1847 And 1858With sighted barrel retained by a brass barrel band also forming the ramrod-entry and extending back to the trigger-guard, the extension stamped with a bow and arrow mark above 'MD', octagonal breech stamped with the dates and Imperial eagle mark, incorporating the back-sight and stamped with further bow and arrow mark above initials in Cyrillic (see Neue Støckel 8607), back-action lock dated beneath Cyrillic letters and stamped with a mark on the tail, figured half-stock, regulation brass mounts variously stamped with the marks above and including beaked pommel with lanyard ring, belt hook with long tang, and stirrup ramrod secured by chains 17.2 cm. barrel Footnotes:This appears to be based on the French percussion 1849 Model naval belt pistol. For another example formerly in the Paul Murray Collection and sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms & Armour..., 30 November 2017, lot 516For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 76
A Rare French 15-Bore Flintlock Louis XVIII Second Restoration Period 1817 Model Gardes Du Corps Du Roi MusketDated 1817With plain barrel (light rust patination and scattered pitting) retained by three spring-held brass barrel bands, the forward one pierced, carrying the fore-sight and also forming the ramrod-entry, the breech dated on one side of the breech flat and stamped with two inspector's marks on the other, 'H', a star above in a rectangle, and 'N' in an oval, plain tang, flat bevelled lock etched 'Manuf. Royale De Versailles' and stamped with inspector's mark, 'G', a star above in a rectangle, brass pan with revolving brass pan-cover, the latter with knurled outer edge, ring-neck cock, figured full stock stamped with inspector's initials on the side-flat and on one side of the butt above circular Aoust arsenal mark dated 1817, and behind the trigger-guard tang with the name 'LANSKIN', lacquered regulation brass mounts including escutcheon embossed with the arms of France and 'GARDES DU CORPS DU ROI', sling loops, original steel ramrod, and in fine condition 103 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 84
A 16-Bore Flintlock Coastguard Pistol Early 19th CenturyWith plain barrel and tang, the former with sighting flat, flat bevelled lock with 'GR' crowned and 'Tower' across the short stepped tail, ring-neck cock and safety-catch, figured stock and rounded butt with Board of Ordnance ownership mark behind the tail of the lock, regulation brass mounts including oval butt-cap with steel mount for a suspension loop (missing), and stirrup ramrod (steel parts with light rust patination), lightly struck King's proof marks 11.5 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 85
A 16-Bore Flintlock Commercial New Land Pattern Service Pistol Signed Conway, Manchester, Circa 1820With plain barrel and tang, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock, ring-neck cock, figured full stock (repair at the ramrod-entry and some old bruising around the barrel tang), regulation brass mounts, and stirrup ramrod (steel parts with some old pitting), indistinct Birmingham proof marks 22.8 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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