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Lot 61

A late Victorian silver novelty model of a kayak / canoe large pin cushion holder, the sides with putti within seascape, the top section with scrolls, imported by Edwin Thompson Bryant, London, 1896 with probably Hanau sponsor's mark R crowned, 4.37 ozt 

Lot 62

A George V silver cylindrical vase, flared rim above openwork body decorated with scalework, arabesques and shaped vacant cartouches, on spreading raised circular foot, with clear glass insert, the silver by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, 1913, 20cm high 

Lot 63

A pair of Modern silver novelty salt and pepper modelled as Frogs, each smiling squatting figure with scaly back and smooth front, glass eyes, by Comyns of London, London, circa 2000, date letters lacking, stamped 925 on underside of silver plug (CR: overall condition good)

Lot 64

Militaria Interest: A set of four George V silver salt and peppers cast as World War I artillery shells, each engraved with the Royal Artillery (RA) Regimental Badge and Motto: Ubique Que Fas et Gloria Ducant, in two sections the base with reeded lower section, by Williams Ltd, Birmingham, 1910 (4) 7.02ozt the peppers 10cm high, the salts 9.75cm high(CR; marks crisp, anchor mark only on inside bodies, one salt with significant split to body requires repair, one pepper solder line pre-split evident, the other pepper with dent to top section, overall bodies with dents, pitting and scratches to body commensurate with age and wear.) 

Lot 65

An Arts and Crafts silver vase of inverted trumpet form with applied decoration to side, by John Round & Son Ltd, Sheffield 1905, base stamped "Rd.No.463499", height 15cm. (213.2g) Condition: Indentations to base rim and to flared top, corrosion to interior and top rim exterior

Lot 66

An Edwardian silver realistically cast model of a pheasant, tail height approx. 24cmm x length approx. 38cm, import marks for Birmingham 1909 total gross weight approx. 26oztCondition report: Good- marks crisp, no visible sign of damage or repair 

Lot 68

A George V silver mounted "Cluck-Cluck" decanter, of traditional form, with associated cut glass stopper, Birmingham 1918, makers mark rubbed, height 31.5cm.

Lot 69

A pair of Elizabeth II silver candlesticks, shaped baluster stems above shaped raised square feet, with detachable drip pans, by C J Vander Ltd, London 1959, height approx. 30cm, filled but total gross weight approx. 70.47ozt Condition report: Good- some scratches commensurate with age, maker mark rubbed others crisp, filled bases

Lot 7

A George V silver shaped oval swing handled cake basket, recticulated sides wth cast scrolling border, the swing handled with open work scroll decoration, on  four floral and scroll feet, by Gorham Manufacturing Co, Birmingham, 1920, 20.81 ozt with purchase receipt Condition Report: marks good, sellophane marks to centre of basket otherwise condition appears to be good 

Lot 70

A Victorian silver oval teapot, straight spout with fruitwood C-scroll handle and pagoda  shaped finial to hinged cover, the body engraved with Crest above motto: DUCIT AMOR PATRIAE, by Charles Stuart Harris, London, 1876, gross 11.03 ozt - The crest is that of Phillips(CR: marks good to base and inside cover, split to finial, dent to rim of body, some minor dents to body and lower rim, handle loose in fitting, surface scratches, tarnished) 

Lot 72

A collection of silver to include: an Elizabeth II silver caster, baluster shaped on three shell and hoof feet, the cover with wyvern finial, by Harrods & Co., London, 1960; a Georgian squat cream jug, reeded rims with openwork caryatid handle, marks rubbed circa 1770 (CR: dents to body, marks rubbed) ; a Georgian style helmet shaped cream jug by J Sherwood & Sons, Birmingham, 1909 (CR: marks good) together with a Neo-Classical style sugar caster, blue glass liner, filled base (4) weighable silver 10.19 ozt  

Lot 74

A George III silver helmet shaped cream jug, bright-cut engraved squiggle work bands above trailing harebells, on square base, hallmarked London, 1794, makers' mark rubbed, marked on underside of foot rim, together with another ogee shaped cream jug, chased decoration depicting birds, possible Church and scrolling foliage, London, 1774, maker's mark indistinct, CR: marks rubbed, dent to central section, foot rim not proud and dented, AF (2) 5.13ozt 

Lot 76

A collection of silver to include: George III silver oval cream jug, with reeded handle and rim, the bulbous body engraved with initials, marks rubbed circa 1790s; a George III bright-cut engraved shaped square caddy spoon by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1812 and a Continental silver 800 standard pear shaped hot water jug, fruitwood handle, stamped on side (3)  weighable sterling silver: 3.08 ozt (CR: marks rubbed, dents to cream jug 

Lot 77

An Edwardian novelty silver tea strainer, by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1907, having a pair of owls perched upon a branch oposite the applied planished handle, length 12.8cm.Condition: small fracture line to rim at handle joint, the handle also with solder repair at rim

Lot 78

An Elizabeth II plain silver tray, raised scalloped border, by Charles S Green & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1994,  weight approx. 35ozt, diameter approx. 34cm, Condition report: Good- slight rubs to maker mark all others crisp, small pin dent, fine scratches 

Lot 79

A Victorian silver cauldron shaped basket and handle, the body profusely chased with flowers, foliage and mask, the central base inset with a William III 1697 shilling, by Rosenthal, Jacob & Co, London, 1885; Victorian baluster shaped christening mug, chased with flowers by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham, 1855 together with an Edwardian card tray with piecrust and shell rim on three scroll feet, Birmingham, 1906, maker's mark rubbed, 9.55ozt (3) 

Lot 8

An Edwardian silver handled strop, London 1905 approx 34.5cm long, in leather case

Lot 80

A pair of Edwardian silver Corinthian column candle sticks, of typical form on fluted and beaded square bases, Birmingham 1905, 25cm high, gross weight 40oz (both loaded). (2)

Lot 81

An Elizabeth II silver coffee pot and a water pot, en suite, Georgian style with domed covers and knop finials, by Charles S Green & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1994,  heights approx. 22cm, combined total gross weight approx. 29.80ozt (2)Condition report: Good- small dents to body on the coffee pot 

Lot 82

An 18th Century silver circular ladle the case inset with a Queen Anne 1707 shilling, with twisted handle, apparently unmarked together with a Continental probably Dutch silver serving spoon, the body chased with figures in a boat, unmarked (2) 

Lot 83

An Edwardian novelty sterling silver dish / ash bowl realistically modelled as a Carp, by Barr, Moering & Co, London, 1903, import marks , weight approx 3.85ozt

Lot 84

A George III silver toddy ladle with twisted horn handle, the bowl inset with a Georgian silver guinea dated 1787, apparently unmarked Condition report:   

Lot 85

A collection of silver to include: an Art Deco silver combination match box holder and ashtray, by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1935, stamped on base, 7.48 ozt (CR: marks good); an American sterling silver Art Deco candlestick, stamped on base Sterling MFH for M Fred Hirsch Company, pattern no: 810 (filled); a pair of Modern silver mounted table lighters, engine turned bodies, hallmarked Birmingham, 1987 and French plated cylindrical table lighter, stamped S T Dupont de Paris on base and no: 5506 (5)  

Lot 86

A set of four Edwardian silver salts, cellarette shaped on four scroll feet, blue glass liners, by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company London 1909, combined total gross weight approx. (without liners) 6.02ozt, in fitted case with retailer's stampCondition report: Overall good- age related wear and tear, one with a dent to the side,  glass liners intact, maker mark rubbed on all

Lot 87

A collection of silver condiment set to include: A George V hexagonal three piece set, by Cooper Brothers, Sheffield, 1921 & 22, with glass liner; Georgian style three piece set, with liners, by S J  Rose, Birmingham, 1972 and a set of four Edwardian cauldron shaped salts, with wavy rim and chased bodies, by Charles Cooke, Chester 1905 together with various silver and plates mustard and salt spoons, various dates and makers (Q) weighable silver 9.44 ozt 

Lot 88

An Edwardian silver two handled small tureen and cover, gilt lined, the body with fluted sections beneath a band of engraved stylised foliage with gadroon border, the cover with similar fluting, with central acanthus rosette with urn shaped finial, by Skinner & Co, London 1906, weight approx. 12.7oz, height approx. 8cm, diameter approx. 18.5cm, Condition report:  Good- marks crisp, no visible sign of repair, slight bend to finial lid 

Lot 89

A Modern silver mounted cut glass claret jug, Cooper Brothers, Sheffield 1972, the jug of bellied form and cut with a diamond pattern, the mount embossed with fruiting vines, the integral scroll handle with griffin-head thumbpiece, 29cm high.Condition: No obvious defects.

Lot 9

A late Victorian silver collared and glass decanter, baluster form, floral engraved glass, the silver by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1894, 32cms high approx 

Lot 90

A Victorian silver mounted twist design hobnail and plain cut glass claret jug, with silver handle, collar and cover, the cover chased gadroon border, engraved with geometric pattern the cover with stylised pagoda finial, the silver by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1884, 31cm high together with a George V silver mounted glass vase, waisted with wavy hob nail cut border, the silver J Sherwood & Sons, Birmingham, 1912 (2)

Lot 91

A late Victorian silver circular embossed box and cover, the cover chased with central section depicting a Satyress holding an infant in landscape in high relief, the body profusely chased with flowers, foliage, geometric pattern on raised cut out foot, by William Comyns & Sons, London, 1888,  height approx. 8cm, diameter approx. 14cm, weight approx. 13.98oztCondition report: overall good- marks crisp, dent to cartouche on body, erasure to cartouche  

Lot 92

A pair of Edwardian silver mounted cut glass whiskey tots, one with Whiskey label on suspension chain, the silver collars, covers and label by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1903 (2) CR: marks crisp, tarnished otherwise condition good) 

Lot 93

A collection of three silver cigar boxes to include: George V with engine turned decoration plain cartouche, cedar lined fitted interior, by Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1922, total gross weight approx. 52ozt, size approx. 23 x14 x 7cm, CR: makers mark rubbed, some slight scratches); an Elizabeth II plain example with stepped foot, cedar lined, by Roberts & Dore, Birmingham 1977, 20.5 x 13.5 x 7cm,  weight approx. 28ozt, (CR: some denting and marks/scuffs)  and a Continental 800 standard silver box with glass lid, size approx.  16.5 x 9 x 5.5cm, weight approx. 10ozt, stamped 800 (CR: glass chipped to corner and case dented to lid edge and side)  (3)

Lot 94

A late Victorian silver rose bowl, gadroon and rocaille border above wyvern fluting to lower section of body, on similar raised circular foot, by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1899, height approx. 12cm, diameter approx. 21cm, weight approx. 17.17oztCondition report: Good- marls crisp, no visible sign of damage or repair, minor wear and tear 

Lot 95

A collection of silver to include: a pair of Arts & Crafts two handled vases by Stewart Dawson & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1909, one filled, CR: dent to one at base; George III chased milk jug on ball feet, London, 1803, makers's mark lacking; Victorian sugar bowl, chased and repousse with flowers, foliage and scrolls, on three shell and hoof feet, wavy rim, by Holland, Son & Slater, London, 1880; a Modern rectangular ash tray, by Barker Ellis Silver Co, Sheffield, 1978; a pair of Georgian style fluted sweetmeat / bon bon dishes, stamped to the base National Sterling Weighted and two various trumped shaped vases, Birmingham, 1949, the other marks rubbed (af), weighable silver 12.29ozt

Lot 96

A collection of table silver and plate to include: Modern small jug and silver bowl, by Charles S Green & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1970 and 1965; seven silver napkin rings, various dates and makers, combined total gross weight approx. 14.71 ozt, along with various silver plated grouse/partridge/duck pepperettes, (1 bag)

Lot 97

A collection of silver to include: set of three Kiddish cups, by John Rose, Birmingham, 1918; a pair of Victorian style shaped oval bon bon dishes, by A Taite & Sons Ltd, London, 1965; a pair of Modern small dishes, shield shaped, by Charles S Green & Co Ltd, London, 1990; an Edwardian silver mounted glass stamp wetter, the silver by Henry Clifford Davis, Birmingham, 1909; a Modern server with central pierced decoration and scroll handle by SB Ltd, Birmingham, 1978 and a plated tea strainer (Q), weighable silver  11.72 ozt

Lot 98

An Elizabeth II silver circular tray, beaded border engraved with Royal Arms and dates 1947-1972 to mark the silver wedding anniversary of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh,  diameter approx. 20.5cm, by Historical Heirlooms Ltd, Birmingham 1972,  weight approx. 9.57ozt

Lot 99

A set of six Elizabeth II silver Queen's pattern fish knives and forks, by Harrison Brothers, Sheffield 1975, cased

Lot 279

A Rare 18-Bore Flintlock D.B. Covert GunBy John Manton, London, No. 1237 For 1790With rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed along the rib, breeches each with gold line and engraved with a starburst between, gold-lined touch-holes, plain tang grooved for sighting, signed flat bevelled locks (one mainspring and one cock retaining screw replaced, top of one steel repaired, one cock a working replacement, probably by the maker) each with stepped tail, semi-rainproof pan and roller acting on a ramp on the steel spring, figured half-stock (old bruising and some repairs, the latter mainly around the lock cavities) with cheek-piece and chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a gundog retrieving a gamebird in a landscape on the heel tang, trigger-guard retaining traces of blueing and decorated with gamebirds in a landscape on the bow and with a foliate scroll on the scrolled tang, large pineapple finial, and rear ramrod-pipe with foliate finial, silver escutcheon engraved with owner's crest, and later brass-mounted ramrod (some wear and light rust patination), London proof marks 43.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:Previously unrecordedThe crest is that of Viscount George Ashburnham of St. Asaph (1760-1830), later 3rd Earl Ashburnham. The family home is Ashburnham Place, SussexFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 312

A Very Rare Pair Of 16-Bore Forsyth Patent Roller Primer PistolsBy Forsyth Patent Gun Com.Y, London, Nos. 203 and 204, Circa 1809With sighted barrels each signed along the breech flat, case-hardened breeches each with back-sight, border engraved tangs each decorated with a martial trophy and foliage, signed serial numbered border engraved flat bevelled locks each decorated with starbursts and a martial trophy on the stepped tail, engraved strikers and plain serial numbered primers, figured full stocks with chequered rounded butts, steel trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, turned ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and stirrup ramrods (barrels with minor pitting, no. 203 retaining much of its original finish, no. 204 with some wear, stock with minor restoration), London proof marks (2)21 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceW. Keith Neal Collection, P584 and P585Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 170LiteratureW. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, 1969, pp. 33-34D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, 1995, pp. 16, 36, pls. 4a, b, and colour pl.1 This is the earliest pair of Forsyth pistols recordedFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 339

A Pair Of 32-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolsBy W. Birkell, London, Circa 1745, London Hallmarks And Maker's Mark JAWith cannon barrels, one an old replacement and of 25-bore, breeches each engraved 'London' (refreshed) and with a band of foliage at the rear, and signed beneath the chiselled steel-springs, shaped border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage, border engraved actions (cocks and retaining screws replaced), sliding trigger-guard safety-catches each engraved with an expanded flower-head on the bow, figured rounded butts (old splits at each tang, one repaired at the rear of the action) each carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, cast and chased mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates, foliate escutcheons each engraved with owner's initials 'MB', and grotesque mask butt caps each with foliate border, London proof marks and Birkell's barrelsmith's mark (2)11.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:William Birkell was apprenticed to Charles Dymond in 1740 and free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1726. He was contractor to Ordnance between 1742 and 1749, and was elected Master of the Gunmakers' Company in 1748For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 326

An Unusual Cased 14-Bore Flintlock Officer's PistolBy Arthur Francis, 2nd. Drag.n. Gd.s, Circa 1820With rebrowned twist sighted barrel, case-hardened patent breech (some old pitting) with rectangular platinum-lined crowned maker's stamp, platinum-lined touch-hole and line, foliate scroll engraved tang partly against a matted ground and with back-sight, border engraved flat lock and cock (retaining screw replaced) decorated with foliage, the former with rainproof pan, roller and engraved safety-catch, figured full stock (repaired at the front of the lock) with broadly chequered rounded butt, D-shaped spur trigger-guard retaining some blueing on the inside and decorated with a foliate scroll on the border engraved bow, trigger-plate with foliate engraved pineapple-shaped finial, turned rear ramrod-pipe, vacant silver escutcheon, and stirrup ramrod: in lined and fitted oak case, probably original, with brass-mounted powder-flask embossed on each side of the body, steel bullet mould and patch-cutter, the interior of the lid with illustrated trade label (damaged) of William Bond, 59 Lombard Street, London of circa 1820-26, the exterior with brass escutcheon incorporating flush-fitting carrying handle, Birmingham proof marks 21 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceA.N. Kennard BA, FSA (1911-1995), former Assistant Master, H.M. Tower of LondonChristie's London, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 27 March 1996, lot 144For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 78

An English Silver-Mounted Hunting HangerLate 17th Century, Indistinct Silver Maker's Mark, TW(?)Similar to the last, the blade struck with a King's head mark on one side towards the forte, hilt with plain silver mounts including ferrule engraved with a tulip on one side 45.3 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 3

A Cased Silver-Mounted Flap Pouch And Shoulder-Belt Of An Officer In The 3rd (The King's Own) Hussars, And A Silver-Mounted Flap Pouch Of An Officer In The Hyderabad Cavalry Lancers The First London Silver Hallmarks For 1900, Maker's Mark J.L, The Second Birmingham Silver Hallmarks For 1881, Maker's Mark J & Co.The first with flap pouch of dark blue leather with foliate engraved suspension mounts, the flap faced in silver with gilt crowned foliate 'VR' cypher within a foliate engraved border; the belt of red leather faced in train lace with fittings en suite with the flap, and including arrow-shaped prickers each retained by a chain: in their black painted storage tin lined in red velvet; the second of dark blue leather with foliate engraved suspension mounts, the flap faced in silver mounted with gilt crowned regimental badge within a border of engraved fronds (2)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 360

A Fine Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistols By Joseph Manton, London, No. 4261 For 1807With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels, case-hardened recessed patent breeches each with rectangular platinum-lined maker's stamp, platinum line and platinum-lined touch-hole, border engraved case-hardened tangs each decorated with martial trophies, a rocaille and with a starburst behind the tall back-sight, signed case-hardened border engraved flat detented locks each decorated with a small trophy at the tail and with a starburst behind the rainproof pan, foliate engraved cocks, engraved safety-catches, and steels each with roller bearing on a ramp on the blued steel-spring, the steels each engraved 'Joseph Manton Patent', and numbered respectively '1911' and '1912', figured half-stocks (minor old bruising) with chequered rounded butts and dark horn fore-end caps, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising butt-caps each decorated with a martial trophy, trigger-guards en suite and each serial numbered in an oval on the bow, trigger-plates each with pineapple finial, and turned rear ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, original horn-tipped ramrods, and retaining most of their original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case (some old moth damage and a minor repair in front of the lock, one compartment lid missing) with some accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask covered in red leather (minor scuffs), steel bullet mould and pan-brush, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (some damage and staining) for circa 1805-10, the exterior (old split along the back) with circular flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon 24 cm. barrelsFootnotes:LiteratureW. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, The Mantons: Gunmakers 1966, p. 238D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, The Mantons 1782-1878, 1993, p.91For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 280

An 18-Bore Flintlock D.B. Sporting GunBy Moore, Early 19th CenturyWith earlier continental russet sighted barrels retaining traces of original blueing, silver fore-sight centred on gold-damascened foliage, breeches stamped and gilt with foliage and rocailles surmounted by a basket of flowers, and each stamped with unidentified crowned maker's mark retaining traces of original gold lining, gold-lined touch-holes, plain grooved tang, signed border engraved flat locks each decorated with game birds in a landscape at the stepped tail, the latter with a starburst, and with rainproof pan, roller and foliate engraved cock, figured half-stock with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved steel mounts (some rust patination) retaining traces of original blueing and comprising butt-plate decorated with game birds in a landscape on the heel of the tang, scroll trigger-guard with a martial trophy and foliage on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, silver rear ramrod-pipe en suite, vacant silver escutcheon, and later horn-tipped ramrod with iron worm 98.5 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 63

A Highland Dress Dirk19th CenturyWith tapering blade (some rust patination) notched along the back and double-edged at the point, ebonised baluster grip carved with basketweave set with silver studs on the outside, the pommel carved in the round as a thistle-head and set with a piece of faceted glass against yellow foil in a silver mount embossed and chased with foliage, basal mount en suite and with a cast and chased mount above on one side, in original black leather scabbard with silvered mounts each cast and chased in relief with thistles on the outside, the by-knife and fork en suite with the dirk 32.5 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 95

An English Silver-Mounted HangerLate 17th Century, Indistinct Silver Maker's Mark Of Thomas VicaridgeWith slightly curved fullered blade (some pitting) double-edged at the tip and struck with a bladesmith's mark on each side, one with dagger mark above, hilt comprising foliate engraved quillon-block, rear quillon with rounded terminal cast, pierced and chased with a cherub's head on a double scroll, knuckle-guard with a male bust on a pedestal on each side, a crown above and a cherub's mask below, the terminal (old repair) extending into the mouth of a blackamoor's head, the latter on a cap with engrailed edges, basal ferrule with foliate border, and natural buckhorn grip with side-straps, in black leather scabbard with linear engraved locket and chape, the former with frog-hook 42.5 cm. bladeFootnotes:See footnote to lot 92For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 304

A Fine And Rare Cased 80-Bore Percussion Target Pistol With Telescopic Sight And Attachable Skeleton Butt By Robertson, Haddington, No. 442, Mid-19th CenturyWith brown twist octagonal sighted barrel rifled with eight bright grooves, signed along the top flat and fitted with blued dovetailed mounts for the telescopic sight, border engraved case-hardened breech decorated with foliate scrollwork and with pierced platinum plug, case-hardened tang decorated en suite, signed border engraved case-hardened flat detented lock and dolphin hammer decorated with scrolling foliage, engraved safety-catch (defective), highly figured half-stock with dark horn fore-end cap and chequered rounded grip, the latter with chequered steel mount for the skeleton butt, border engraved steel mounts decorated en suite with the lock and comprising blued serial numbered trigger-guard, case-hardened ovoidal butt-cap with hinged circular butt-trap cover, and rear ramrod-pipe, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, original brass-mounted ramrod, and retaining nearly all its original finish: in original lined and fitted veneered mahogany case with accessories including browned twist telescopic sight (leather eyepiece perished) signed 'Adie & Son, Edinburgh', brass-mounted three-way powder-flask, steel bullet mould and sprue-cutter, mallet and other items, the interior of the lid housing the black leather-covered (some loss of finish) skeleton butt and with maker's trade label, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, the whole set in fine condition, London proof marks 24.2 cm. barrel Footnotes:A J. Robertson is recorded in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland between 1840 and 1851A handwritten tag offered with the lot reads: 'This pistol is one of two made for Sir David Davidson of Morningside, Edinburgh (verified)'Sir David Davidson was born in Haddington, Perthshire in 1811 and died in Edinburgh in 1900. His citation reads 'retired Major of The Queen's Rifle Volunteer Brigade and the Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), and the monument at his burial place records that he was Bombay Army and Colonel of the Queen's Edinburgh Volunteer Brigade. His son, David Albert Davidson (born 1854), is recorded as living in Morningside, Edinburgh in 1901For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 256

A Very Rare 11-Bore Sporting Gun With Forsyth Patent Roller Primer By R. Fenton, London, No. 1951, Circa 1819Rebuilt from flintlock, with rebrowned three-stage barrel with turned and chiselled foliate girdle, octagonal breech becoming polygonal and signed in elaborate gold gothic script along the top flat, gold fore-sight centred on four gold-inlaid arrows, case-hardened breech with engraved gold band and line, the former engraved with three fleur-de-lys, border engraved case-hardened tang decorated with oak foliage, case-hardened flat bevelled lock engraved 'Forsyth & Co., Patent' and decorated with foliate scrollwork, stepped tail en suite and with a gamebird in a landscape, foliate engraved serial numbered roller primer stamped 'F. Patent', figured half-stock (minor old bruising and split in front of the lock) with cheek-piece, chequered grip and silver fore-end cap, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising butt-plate (some light pitting) decorated with foliage and a pointer in a landscape, scroll trigger-guard decorated with foliage and with a heron in a landscape on the bow, a serpent in its beak, case-hardened trigger-plate with pineapple final, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, original steel-tipped ramrod, and much original finish 82 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceWilfrid Ward Collection, probably acquired from W. Keith NealChristie's London, The Wilfrid Ward Collection of Antique Firearms, 27 October 1993, lot 24LiteratureW. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, 1969, p. 46D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers 1806-1852, 1995, p. 41For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 24

A KatanaSigned Masahisa Saku, ShintoThe blade with one mekugi-ana chiselled with a Daikokuten Bonji on the omote, notare hamon, in full military pattern mounts, the kabuto-gane with defaced silver mon; together with a Dyak mandau of characteristic form (2)The first 67.9 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 321

A Very Rare cased Flintlock Box-Lock Three-Barrelled Tap-Action Pocket Pistol Of Small Bore Unsigned, Early 19th CenturyWith turn-off barrels arranged in a vertical line and numbered respectively from '4' to '6', border engraved breeches numbered to correspond and engraved with a starburst around the tap on each side, border engraved action decorated with a martial trophy on each side, rectangular pan, engraved safety-catch also locking the steel, ring-neck cock (top jaw and screw replaced) engraved as a dolphin, folding trigger, chequered figured flattened rounded butt (minor damage on one side), and vacant silver escutcheon, London proof marks: in later brass-mounted mahogany case (keyhole escutcheon missing) relined and refitted for a pistol made as the pair, the exterior of the lid with shield-shaped vacant brass escutcheon 4.5 cm. barrelsFootnotes:For a related pistol sold in these Rooms see The Richard Garrett Collection..., 28 November 2018, lot 272For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 255

A Very Rare Cased 19-Bore Forsyth Patent Roller Primer Sporting GunBy Forsyth & Co., Patent Gun Maker's, London, No. 410, Circa 1811With rebrowned twist barrel with silver fore-sight, signed along the top of the breech and with a short flat at the top and on each side, case-hardened patent breech with two gold lines, engraved serial numbered primer, border engraved tang decorated with a brace of pheasants amid foliage, signed case-hardened serial numbered flat bevelled lock decorated with starbursts and with gamebirds in landscapes at the stepped tail, striker decorated with foliage en suite, finely figured half-stock (minor old bruising) with chequered grip and silver fore-end cap, border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate (some pitting) decorated with a gundog and gamebird in a landscape on the heel tang, blued trigger-guard decorated with a similar scene on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and brass-mounted ramrod: in lined and fitted mahogany case (one compartment divider loose) with numerous accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask (priming-flask missing), leather shot-belt, and circular boxes, one for original grease, the interior of the lid with large illustrated trade label of second design (for 1809-11) between two smaller labels relating respectively to Priming Powder and Grease, the exterior (old splits, one along the back with three contemporary brass securing straps) with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a vacant circular escutcheon, London proof marks 74.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceH.H. HarrodW. Keith Neal Collection, C177. Acquired from the above in 1938Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 20ExhibitedThe Game Fair, Blenheim Palace, 28-30 July 2000Literature:W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers 1806-1852,, 1969, pp. 4-6, 37, pls. 13, 14, 16, 17, 57, 58, 78, and colour 2D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, 1995, pp. 17, 18, 37, pls. 6, 7, 17d, 48a-b, 59, and colour pl. IIIA typewritten note signed by the late owner and formerly with the lot describes this as 'the most perfect and complete set of an original Forsyth Gun in existence...'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 277

An Irish 14-Bore (.650) Flintlock Rifled CarbineBy McKnight, Dublin, Early 19th CenturyWith browned twist octagonal sighted barrel rifled with eight deep spiral grooves, breech with rectangular gold-lined maker's stamp between engraved gold lines, gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved tang decorated with foliage and a gamebird in a landscape, signed border engraved flat detented lock decorated with a starburst behind the gold-lined rainproof pan and with foliage at the tail, border engraved cock with a gamebird amid foliage, safety-catch and roller, figured half-stock (some old bruising) with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end, the latter with dark horn cap, hinged rectangular steel patch-box cover (catch defective), border engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate with a martial trophy on the heel tang, scroll trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with a star on the scroll and a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, adjustable set trigger, vacant silver escutcheon, sling mounts, and steel stirrup ramrod (some old surface rust patination) 51.5 cm. barrel Footnotes:A George McKnight is recorded at 14 Wood Street, Dublin between 1835 and 1855For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 311

A Fine Cased Pair Of 32-Bore Percussion Duelling Or Target PistolsBy Forsyth & Co., Patent Gunmaker's, London, Nos. 4010 and 4011, Circa 1835With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels signed along the top flat, case-hardened octagonal breeches each with two platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, border engraved case-hardened tangs each decorated with a design of foliage, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered detented back-action locks each engraved with foliage and with blued safety-catch, hammers en suite with the locks, highly figured butts each with chequered grip and flat ovoidal pommel, blued D-shaped spur trigger-guards each decorated with three flower-heads within swirling foliage, vacant silver escutcheons, original brass-tipped ramrods each with horn terminal, and retaining much of their original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask with red leather-covered body, powder-dispenser, steel bullet mould numbered '4010' and mainspring clamp, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label of sixth design for 1828-38, and owner's armorial bookplate of William Edward Royds, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle engraved 'William Edward Royds, Rochdale', and centred on a circular brass escutcheon engraved with his crest and motto, London proof marks 24 cm. barrels Footnotes:Previously unrecordedFor a very similar cased pair of pistols (nos. 4129 and 4130) see D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, Forsyth & Co. Patent Gunmakers 1806-1852, 1995, pl. 39For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 81

An English Silver-Mounted HangerLate 17th Century, London Silver Hallmark And Maker's Mark GSWith slightly curved single-edged blade struck with three heart-shaped bladesmith's marks on one side towards the forte, hilt comprising quillons with lobed recurved tips, rounded basal mount, cap-shaped pommel with turned button, and natural buckhorn grip, in original wood-lined brown leather scabbard (minor damage) with silver locket and chape (some denting), the former with frog-hook 33.2 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceChristie's London, Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria, 16 July 2003, lot 40For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 94

An English Silver-Mounted Hanger Early 18th Century, Indistinct Britannia Standard Hallmarks And Maker's MarkSimilar to the last, the blade retaining traces of later etching on one side at the forte, hilt comprising lobed rear quillon cast and chased with a helmeted male profile bust on each side against a punched ground, knuckle-guard decorated en suite and with foliate terminal hooked into the pommel, the latter cushion-shaped and embossed and chased with foliate borders, and natural buckhorn grip with embossed basal ferrule, in its black leather scabbard (some loss of surface) with linear engraved locket and chape, the former with frog-button 44.6 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 120

A Group Of Silvered And Ormolu Carriage Badges19th CenturyMostly lined in lead and cast, pierced and chased with the arms of Nicholson of Thelwall Hall, Cheshire, probably William (1816-1888): on a wooden board covered in blue velvet; the arms of the Shaw family of Arrowe Park, Cheshire, one formed as a silver brooch; and two circular carriage handles, each painted in polychrome with the arms of the Turton family of Upsall, Yorkshire (9)The first 21.5 cm. high X 27 cm. wideFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 341

A Pair Of 50-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock PistolsBy Barber, Lincoln, Circa 1775, Birmingham Silver Hallmark's, Maker's Mark Of Charles FreethWith russet turn-off cannon barrels, signed russet actions (comb of one cock missing), sliding trigger-guard safety-catches, figured rounded butts each inlaid with silver wire scrollwork, rocailles and flower-heads, border engraved vacant silver escutcheons, and silver grotesque mask butt-caps each with scallop shell above, London proof marks (2)7.3 cm. barrelsFootnotes:This maker appears to be unrecordedFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 75

An English Silver-Mounted HangerRetailed By Jeffries, Strand, London Silver Hallmarks For 1743, Maker's Mark LB(?)With curved brightly burnished fullered blade double-edged towards the point and with a narrow fuller along the back on each side, hilt cast and chased with gadrooning and comprising downbent shell-guard, lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard, and chased pommel-cap with button, and rounded mottled cowhorn grips, in original brown leather-covered scabbard tooled with line ornament, silver locket pricked with retailer's details on one side, chape chased with a shell design on both sides, belt hook en suite with the hilt, and in fine condition 61.7 cm. blade Footnotes:The retailer is probably Nathaniel 1 Jefferys listed as 'Cutler Strand' in 1749. For more information see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, pp. 147-148For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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