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Lot 333
Boxed set of scales and a set of weights. Please note: Condition of items or other faults for this sale is not stated within the catalogue and items are sold strictly as seen (please read terms and conditions below) If you are interested in an item and no condition report is present please email auctions@peterwilson.co.uk for more information. Due to volume of inquires we receive we are not able to answer requests on group lots or items with an estimate of less than £50.
Lot 966
An early 19th century mahogany apothecary`s cabinet, with brass plaque inscribed “Thomas Brown Esquire R.N.”, the interior fitted and containing a series of original bottles, brass carrying handle to either side and pullout drawer enclosing a series of further compartments with scales, pestle and mortar, etc. (see illustration).
Lot 20
AN AFGHAN DAGGER (PESH-KABZ), DATED 1879 with tapering reinforced blade of T-section, chiselled along the back-edge with a slender rib, shaped tang (the back-strap missing), fitted with a pair of ivory grip-scales (age cracks, a contemporary repair), inlaid with the inscription `Kandahar 1879` in hatched silver letters on one side, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver locket and a silver band each embossed with scrolling foliage, the latter enclosing a chiselled iron chape 32.3 cm; 12 ¾ in blade Provenance Anthony Tirri Collection, illustrated in A. C. Tirri 2003, p. 245. On 26th May 1879 Britain signed the treaty of Gandamak after which they occupied the Khyber Pass and paid the Amir of Afghanistan an annual subsidy. On 3rd September of the same year Afghan troops murdered the British legation at Kabul.
Lot 73
** A DIRK FOR A MEMBER OF THE EGYPTIAN CLUB, CIRCA 1798 with curved blade doubled-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with flowers, foliage, and elaborate trophies-of-arms on a blued panel over three quarters of its length, gilt-brass hilt comprising small outer-guard pierced and chiselled with a crocodile, faceted back-strap rising to form a scaly crocodile head, chequered grip (cracked, small chips), gilt knuckle-chain (reattached), in its leather scabbard with brass mounts comprising locket and middle band (chape missing) 31 cm; 12 ¼ in blade Two days after the battle of the Nile, on the night of 3rd August 1798, the Captains of the fleet met on board the Orion, and inaugurated the `Egyptian Club`. A document was then drawn up, and signed by all present, inviting Sir Horatio Nelson to accept the gift of a sword and to have his portrait painted for the club. Nelson`s gold sword was ordered through Rundell & Bridge. There was a rumour in London that the eyes of the crocodile were to be of diamonds and the scales of amethysts, emeralds and other precious jewels but this proved unfounded. Nelson`s `Egyptian Club` sword was sold at Christies on 12th July 1895 from the collection of Lord Bridport for £1,080. It was stolen from Greenwich Hospital in 1900 and never recovered. Little more is known of the `Egyptian Club` who never seem to have met. The promised portrait was never completed although there was a story that a Neapolitan artist was invited to breakfast with the Captains but felt unworthy of the commission. Nelson`s own sword was distinguished by an enamel plaque set into each side of the grip, one showing Lord Nelson`s arms and that on the reverse allegorical figures representing Britannia and Africa. On the guard was an enamel plaque representing the Battle of the Nile and a list of the captains who served: Captain Sir F. Berry, Vanguard; Captain T. Trowbridge, Cullodon; Captain R.W. Miller, Theseus; Captain A.J. Ball, Alexander; Captain Thomas Lewis, Minotaur; Captain Sir T.B. Thompson; Leander; Captain B. Hallowel, Swiftsure; Captain David Gould, Audacious; Captain John Peyton, Defence; Captain S. Hood, Zealous; Captain James Saumarez, Orion; Captain Thomas Foley, Goliath; Captain G.B. Westcott; Majestic; Captain H.D.E. Darby, Bellerophon; Captain S.M. Hardy, Mutine. Captain Westcott had been killed at the action. The present dirk forms part of a very small group of dirks that were almost certainly made for members of the Egyptian club. Another, formerly in the collection of Nelson`s prize agent, Alexander Davison, was sold Sotheby`s, London, 21st October 2001, lot 14.
Lot 314
A NORTH GERMAN MITTEN-GAUNTLET FOR THE RIGHT HAND WITH ETCHED DECORATION, BRUNSWICK, CIRCA 1560-5 formed of a long flared and pointed cuff lacking its hinged inner plate, formed at its upper edge with a file-roped inward turn and fitted at its lower end with five metacarpal-plates (the first four associated), an associated knuckle-plate formed with a file-roped transverse rib, four shaped finger-plates and an associated thumb-defence of four scales (restored) attached to the lowest metacarpal-plate by a lateral hinge, the whole finely etched with bands and borders of running foliage involving a female in contemporary dress and hares and hounds, all on a stippled and blackened ground, and enclosed in each case by narrower bands of pellets or repeated fleurs-de-lis, the edges of the metacarpal and finger-lames etched with narrow bands of guilloche except for the last of the latter which terminates over each finger with a flower-head (the lower ends of the cuff and the last metacarpal-plate patched; the first four metacarpal-plates bearing later etching) 35.2 cm; 14 in Provenance The Brunswick Ducal Armoury, Wolfenbüttel Schloss Marienburg
Lot 315
A NORTH GERMAN MITTEN-GAUNTLET FOR THE RIGHT HAND WITH ETCHED DECORATION, BRUNSWICK, CIRCA 1560-5 formed of a flared and pointed tubular cuff with an associated hinged inner plate, its upper edge formed with a file-roped inward turn, its outer plate decorated over the ulna with a small almond-shaped boss and fitted at its lower end with five metacarpal-plates, an associated knuckle-plate formed with a file-roped transverse rib, four shaped finger-plates and a thumb-defence of four scales (restored) attached to the lowest metacarpal-plate by a lateral hinge, the whole etched with bands and borders of running foliage involving a wildman holding a sword and winged cherub`s heads, all on a stippled and blackened ground, the edges of the finger-lames etched with narrow bands of guilloche, except for the last which terminates over each finger with a flower-head (pierced at points with later holes, the etching extensively worn and that of the inner plate of the cuff restored) 34.0 cm; 13½ in Provenance The Brunswick Ducal Armoury, Wolfenbüttel Schloss Marienburg
Lot 316
A NORTH GERMAN MITTEN-GAUNTLET FOR THE LEFT HAND WITH ETCHED DECORATION, BRUNSWICK, CIRCA 1560-5 formed of a flared and pointed tubular cuff with an associated hinged inner plate, its upper edge formed with a file-roped inward turn, its outer plate decorated over the ulna with a small almond-shaped boss and fitted at its lower end with five metacarpal-plates, an associated knuckle-plate formed with a file-roped transverse rib, four shaped finger-plates and an associated thumb-defence of four scales (the last three probably restored) attached to the lowest metacarpal-plate by a lateral hinge, the whole finely etched with bands and borders of running foliage involving a female in contemporary dress, serpents and winged masks, all on a stippled and blackened ground, the edges of the finger-lames etched with narrow bands of guilloche, except for the last which terminates over each finger with a flower-head (pierced at points with later holes, the etching partly worn and that of the cuff possibly restored) 33.0 cm; 13 in Provenance The Brunswick Ducal Armoury, Wolfenbüttel Schloss Marienburg
Lot 956
19th Century mahogany apothecary cabinet, the lift up lid inlaid with brass cartouche, opening to reveal, purple velvet lining and contents of fourteen apothecary bottles, above single sliding drawer with campaign style sunken brass handle with contents of scales, glass mortar and pestle and miniature apothecary bottles, 22.5cm wide x 20cm high x 16.5cm deep
Lot 247
ACCESSORIES (3): Farlow of London Victorian brass extending gaff, hinged point protector stamped "C Farlow & co., Ltd., London", turned wooden handle with brass ring, a 10" shaped salmon priest, polished wood and a set of Salter spring balance scales 0-30lb, with original hook and carry handle.
Lot 566
ACCESSORIES: (Qty) Pair of Hardy brass/wooden salmon/trout priests, each with maker`s details stamped to head, 2 x glass dry fly oil bottles with brushes and leather tabs, various line floatant tins by Allcock, Wilkes and Turner, Cummins black japanned cast damper, nickel scales, cast wallets etc., as per image.
Lot 151
Cape Colonial Government Rules & Regulations for the Cape Mounted Riflemen 163mm x 123mm This 18 page booklet was issued to Cape Mounted Riflemen from 1892 onwards. It contains much of interest such as pay scales, equipment, rations, illness, horses, discharges, burials, rules of behaviour from drunkeness to gambling, etc.CONDITION DETAILS: A well used copy which has wear and soiling throughout, but is complete. Many of the pages are no longer being held by the original staples which are rusty. The outer wrapper, with the first and last pages, has split along the fold. Worn + Torn Cape Colonial Forces Reserve: $20 Click here to view further details and to bid
Lot 552
Large pair of 19th Century brass and cast iron beam scales by Bartlett of Bristol, having a typical black transfer printed white glazed plate by Wedgwood & Co, 98.5cm high Ceramic plate has some damp staining and scratches through use, only some traces of original gilding to ironwork - ** General condition consistent with age
Lot 949
A SET OF ENGLISH BRASS DRAUGHTSMAN`S INSTRUMENTS BY WILLIAM DEANE comprising sector graduated with diagonal scales and inch scale to both edges with third leaf or arm to act as a brace, protractor with stiff leaf engraving, the reverse with diagonal scales and decimals of an inch and six inch plane parallel rule, each signed Wm Deane fecit and contemporary brass dividers and compasses, in black fishskin covered case, c1740 William Deane, Mathematical Instrument Maker of Crane Court, London, working 1718-48. ++The instruments in fine original condition, the case entirely unrestored but the lid detached resulting in damage to the fish skin and wood covering where the upper half of the hinge has broken away. Much accretion of dirt and grime but entirely unrestored
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