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Click here to subscribeA Promotional Ashtray. An ashtray in the form of an artillery wheel and tyre, embossed into the edge of the tyre, 'United States Tyres Are Good Tyres' and the words, Royal Cord, Nobby, Chain and USCO above. The silver-coloured metal unit sitting on its glass saucer, the eight spokes lifting out to allow cleaning. 6-inches (15cm) diameter.
A Motorcycle Trophy. A delightfully-crafted and well-detailed representation of a 1920s single-cylinder flat tank motorcycle, fashioned in silver, with an assay stamp of Birmingham dated 1929. Mounted on a black plinth, it incorporates an engraved assayed-silver plaque inscribed, 'Calder Valley M.C. - Dr Stephen Award - 1929. W. Naylor'. In need of cleaning, but charming. 4½-inches high
A Donington Presentation Plaque inscribed 12-Hour Sports Car Race 1937, Winner – A. D. Bateman. Given by the Derby & District Motor Club, Impressed ‘silver’ verso, with its presentation box. Also, three assayed silver and enamel medals dated 1934, inscribed Bateman, each with their delivery boxes, and two RAC Rally lapel pins and a silver enamel tie pin with what appears to be the BRDC SCH Davis inspired racing car depiction centrally mounted, and other items. (11)
BRDC Silver Jubilee. A group of items associated with the December 12th 1952 celebrations: a programme and table plan, a menu with the signatures of table 38, two souvenirs offered by Lucas Ltd being a rare brush and grooming set and a bottle opener given by Shell & BP, both with gilt BRDC insignia. Also, a 1938 TT No 23 armband, several Donington programmes and a BRDC Silver and Golden Jubilee presentation books, paddock passes and lapel (card) Brooklands passes. (Qty)
A c1950 Thanet Silver Light. With a 24-inch frame numbered SL1472, retaining its original chromium-plated front and rear forks but with a repainted black frame with Thanet decals applied. Other features include a combination Sturmey Archer four-speed hub gear (dated 1951) and a Constrictor gear-change operated from a down-tube control, centre-pull Mafac brakes, red Bluemels mudguards, 15-inch aluminium drop handlebars fitted to a GB extension and a narrow Brooks racing saddle. The ensemble incorporates matching 27-inch Alumlite wheels, front wheel spinners, bell, bottle carrier and a near-side lamp bracket. Although in sound condition, there is a small dent in the side of the top tube.
A SPANISH MIQUELET LOCK BLUNDERBUSS, 16.75inch two-stage barrel inlaid with a gold maker's tablet at the breech TE over NAS, further silver inlays and elliptical muzzle, border and scroll engraved lock, full stock profusely inlaid with horn and bone plaquettes, scroll engraved brass mounts, wooden ramrod. Forward ramrod pipe lacking.
A FINE 18TH CENTURY FOWLING PIECE BY ELLIS, 48inch sighted three-stage barrel, finely chiselled at the breech with scrollwork and a Green Man mask on the top flat, the foliate silver rear sight supported to either side by a Green Man mask, border and scroll engraved bevelled lock signed H. ELLIS, full stocked with steel mounts, the pierced scrolling foliate sideplate with eagle's head terminal, horn tipped wooden ramrod.
A 16-BORE SILVER MOUNTED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY BOND, 31inch sighted damascus barrel inlaid in gold on the sighting flat W BOND LONDON in Gothic script, border and finely scroll engraved breech and barrel tang, the latter also featuring the face of a green man, border and scroll engraved stepped lock with gold maker's tablet for W.BOND, platinum vent, half stocked with hallmarked silver mounts engraved with hunting scenes, later steel ramrod, together with a worn percussion sporting gun and a kabyle. (3)
A 14-BORE SPANISH PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOL, 5.75inch swamped octagonal barrel profusely inlaid with silver decoration and Construido Henaduras Por Pedro Aranguren Ens Eibar Ano des 1838, border engraved lock decorated with a lion at the tail and engraved Pedro Aranguren, ornate cockerel hammer, full stocked with ornate steel mounts decorated with classical imagery, chequered wooden butt with scalloped steel trap, horn capped wooden ramrod.
A VIKING SWORD OF PETERSEN TYPE K, 77.5cm blade in excavated condition, pattern welded double edged blade, characteristic hilt with exaggerated segmented domed pommel, the foot of the pommel decorated with Celtic strapwork and retaining good amounts of original silver inlay, the spatulate form guard decorated to match and also retaining good amounts of original silver inlay.
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD OR HANGER, 48cm polished blade decorated with panels of scrolling foliage, a dog chasing a stag and a dog chasing a boar, traces of gilt decoration, Romanesque silver mounted hilt, the crossguard with central lion's mask to either side, laurel wreath and acanthus pommel cap, tapering reeded ivory grip, contained in its silver mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, associated companion knife.
A GOOD 15-BORE SPANISH PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL, 7.25inch three-stage bright blued barrel inlaid with scrolling silver foliage at the breech and gilt maker's tablet, border and scroll engraved lock signed W. Twola, ornate dolphin hammer, three-quarters stocked with polished steel mounts, the trigger guard with scalloped engraving and central gilt maker's tablet, chequered beaked butt, steel ramrod.
AN EDINBURGH SILVER HALLMARKED SCOTTISH DIRK IN THE 18TH CENTURY FASHION, 28.5cm fullered clean lade, characteristic carved wooden hilt with thistle engraved silver mounts, contained in its silver mounted leather scabbard complete with companion knife and fork. The upper scabbard mount hallmarked Edinburgh 1937.
A FINE QUALITY 80-BORE SCOTTISH PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL BY MURDOCH, 5inch tapering white metal two-stage barrel engraved with scrolling foliage, border and scroll engraved signed lock, full white metal stock profusely engraved with scrolling foliage and panels of Celtic strapwork, the ram's horn butt decorated with scrolling foliage, the left grip further decorated with a panel of thistles, the right grip applied with a faceted stone set within a silver thistle mount, the pricker in the form of a thistle head, the back strap applied with a silver escutcheon engraved TM, turned steel ramrod.
A MINIATURE SILVER MOUNTED SGIAN DUBH, 6cm fullered blade with faceted back edge etched with the owner's name, characteristic carved wooden hilt decorated with basketweave, set with white metal studs, the pommel with faceted stone set in an openwork mount, contained in its silver mounted leather scabbard the upper mount with owner's initials and dated 1924.
A 19TH CENTURY SILVER BOW, of characteristic form with notched geometric terminals, moulded central grip, the whole decorated to the fore with parallel panels of scrolling foliage highlighted in gilt and to the rear with a single panel of foliage and crescent forms. Repaired.
A FINE GEORGIAN PERIOD SILVER HILTED IRISH PRESENTATION SABRE, 83.5cm curved blade by Osborn & Gunby, decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned GR cypher, Royal arms, stand of arms, a cherub and a mounted cavalry officer, the hallmarked silver hilt with stirrup form guard, mounted to either side with a serpent, these crawl to the top of the guard where they enter the mouth of a horse's head, lion's mask langets, silver wire bound ivory grip, contained in its hallmarked silver mounted black leather scabbard, the upper mount decorated with a stand of arms, maker's panel for Read of Dublin and a presentation panel NIL DESPERANDUM TEUERO DUCE ET AUSPICE TUERO - This SWORD is most respectfully Presented by the CORPS of small County Yeomanry to STANDISH GRADY ESQ their Captn in testimony of that Conduct which In this and in every situation of life has distinguished him in the esteem of his COUNTRY.
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY PROSSER, 81cm flattened diamond section blade etched FOR MY COUNTRY ET KING on either side, further decorated with stands of arms, Royal arms and scrolling foliage, all highlighted in gilt and with traces of blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt, silver wire bound grip, contained in the upper half of its scabbard, the throat with maker's panel.
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY PROSSER, 82.5cm blade decorated with foliage and stands of arms, crowned GR cypher and Royal arms, regulation copper gilt hilt with silver wire bound grip, complete with its upper and lower scabbard mounts, the former marked PROSSER.
A VICTORIAN LEVEE MAMELUKE, 78cm curved clipped back blade by ANDREWS of LONDON, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, laurel wreaths and crossed batons, regulation gilt hilt applied with s silver crowned, rose, shamrock and thistle emblem, riveted two-piece ivory grips, contained in its oak leaf embossed gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
A VERY FINE HALLMARKED SILVER PRESENTATION SWORD TO SIR THOMAS FOWELL BUXTON KCMG GCMG, 84cm blade by MAPPIN & WEBB, finely and profusely etched to the tip with scrolling foliage, strapwork, a stand of arms, crowned VR cypher, strung bugle horn, owner's crest and the inscription PRESENTED TO COLNL. SIR T. FOWELL BUXTON BART. BYT THE OFFICERS NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE 2ND TOWER HAMLETS RIFLE VOLUNTEERS AS A MEMENTO OF THEIR REGARD & ESTEEM ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE COMMAND AFTER NEARLY 25 YEARS SERVICE AND SUBSEQUENTLY BECOMING THEIR HONY' COLONEL 9TH FEBY 1884, regulation hallmarked silver Gothic hilt profusely chased with acanthus scrolls and incorporating the owner's crest, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its hallmarked silver scabbard with finely chased acanthus mounts and scroll engraved to match. Educated at Harrow Sir Thomas served as Captains Commandant 1860, Major 1863, Lt. Col 1864 and Honorary Colonel 1884. Sold with a small folio of research and images.
A RARE 1822 PATTERN TO THE ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS BY PROSSER, 89.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with WIVR cypher's to either side and a maker's panel at the forte, regulation pierced copper Gothic hilt incorporating a silver fleur-de-lis, wire bound fishskin grip.
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