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Click here to subscribeSmith of London A 49-Bore Percussion Box Lock Pocket Pistol by Smith, London. A 1-3/4” turn-off barrel of 0.456” bore with proof marks under breech and barrel, the frame decorated both sides with scrolled panels, signed ‘SMITH’ on lhs, ‘LONDON’ on rhs, hammer with top sliding safety, walnut slab grip with vacant silver escutcheon. 6” overall. GWO
Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin A Pair of Irish 38-Bore Percussion Overcoat Pistols by Wm. & Jn. Rigby, Dublin, c.1835-40. Each 3.2” barrel (including breech of 0.59”) with concave sighting groove inscribed 'DUBLIN' and struck with Irish census marks TY4586 & TY4587 also within groove, 2 platinum breech lines and plug, engraved breech tang. Back-action locks engraved with characteristic scroll and border patterns, signed ‘Wm. & Jn. Rigby’ with matching hammers. Figured walnut ¾ stock with chequered ‘fishtail’ butt, the latter inset with a silver oval inscribed monogram, silver escutcheon engraved with owner's crest, engraved steel t/guards, ramrod pipes and swivel ramrods (the steel parts with later blued finish, the stocks each bruised and cracked). 8.3” overall. GWO
Manton of London An English 16-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Manton, London, c.1790/95. A sighted octagonal barrel of 9¼”, chisel engraved tang incorporating rear-sight. Bevel edged stepped lock engraved with sprays and starbursts, signed ‘MANTON’, swan-neck cock, bolted safety & frizzen roller. Moulded full stock in maple (fore-end has been replaced), vacant silver escutcheon to wrist, steel t/guard with pineapple finial. Horn tipped wooden ramrod. GWO
Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin An Irish 34-Bore Percussion Target Pistol by Wm. & Jn. Rigby, Dublin, 1839. Rigby serial #8502. ‘Wm. & Jn. Rigby Dublin' signed on top flat of 8” fingerprint etched octagonal barrel with adjustable dovetail fore-sight, case-hardened chisel engraved breech with 3 platinum lines and chisel engraved breech tang with dovetail adjustable rear-sight. Chisel engraved back-action lock with ‘saw-tooth’ border detail and scrolls, signed ‘Wm. & Jn. Rigby’ within banner, hammer engraved en suite, détente set trigger. Half-stocked walnut with saw-grip, silver fore-end, wedge plates. vacant escutcheon on wrist, chequered grip with flat decorated steel butt plate, engraved steel t/guard with spur. 14.85" overall. GWO One of a pair 8501/2 when manufactured. No buyers name mentioned in the Rigby catalogue. Ramrod missing.
Parkinson of Dublin An Irish 33-Bore Travelling Pistol by Parkinson, Dublin, c.1840. With rebrowned octagonal sighted Damascus twist barrel inscribed ‘DUBLIN’ (4” incl. breech of 0.7”), case-hardened breech with starburst and decorated breech tang. Border-engraved 3-bent back-action lock with scrolls signed ‘PARKINSON’, hammer engraved en suite. Figured walnut full stock, chequered ‘fishtail’ butt with steel butt-cap, steel engraved t/guard, engraved steel mounts, and silver escutcheon engraved with the owner's crest and the initials 'WAM' (later ramrod, one wedge plate missing) 9½” overall. GWO
Harrison of Dublin An Irish Pair Of 13-Bore Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistols by Harrison, Dublin, c.1750. 9-3/16" round 2-stage swamped barrels of 0.715" bore, engraved breeches and stamped with Irish census EC-2416 to the sighting flat, engraved barrel tang incorporating rear-sight. Rounded and bordered locks signed ‘HARRISON’. Figured walnut full stocks, with full silver mounts, including spurred pommels with grotesque masks, decorated t/guards, Martial trophy side plates, ornate escutcheons including animal head, silver ramrod pipes and silver tipped wooden ramrods, one with worm. Proofs: 'Harp over crown'. 16.6" overall. GWO
Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin A Very Rare 32-Bore Irish Hand Rotated Seven-Shot Revolving Carbine by Wm. & Jn. Rigby, Dublin, c.1838. With 11” octagonal barrel group arranged as a cluster of six around the seventh central barrel, signed on one flat and fitted with spring bayonet with sliding thumb-piece release, the breeches numbered 1-6, the central barrel detonated simultaneously by the sixth, the six barrels with correspondingly numbered breech plugs, engraved tang, engraved nipple fence decorated with a band of conventional foliage, fitted with a retaining screw for the barrels on the left and a further screw on the right, back-action lock signed ‘Wm. & Jn Rigby’, decorated with scrolls of foliage and border ornament, signed engraved side-plate ensuite with the lock, highly figured walnut half-stock with finely chequered grip, engraved iron mounts comprising t/guard and butt-plate each decorated ensuite with the lock, the latter with hinged trap containing its brass-tipped wooden ramrod with worm, vacant silver escutcheon, and with some early finish throughout (patinated to rich brown). GWO. Literature: David Back, Messrs Rigby 1760-1869, 1992, p. 83, illustrated. Sold for £34.13.0 to S. Crosthwaite, 1838. 28” overall. Leslie Martin notes: Samuel Crosthwaite took over Lodge Mills, Bagenalstown, Dunleckey, Co Carlow in 1837, making potato starch. In 1838/9 there was a potato failure (but not the famine proper). The mill was on the Barrow canal, to ship out the starch/flour (&maybe ship in potatoes). Can’t have made him too popular? thus the need for a multi fire self-defence piece in 1838? When the famine came proper, he was back to Rigby, this time for 6 police type carbines with bayonets (1844-no serials or price given). See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, colour plates & ramrodantiques.blogspot.com 22/10/2016
Kilpatrick of Dungannon A 22-Bore Percussion Pistol by Kilpatrick D, Dungannon, c.1830. Octagonal Damascus 5” barrel (including 0.6” breech) of 0.597" bore, inscribed ‘DUNGANNON’, engraved case-hardened breech with 2 platinum lines and engraved breech tang with rear-sight. Flat lock plate engraved with Celtic fern and signed ‘D KILPATRICK’, hammer with bolted safety. A figured ¾ walnut stock with a silver fore-end, fine chequered grip and white metal butt trap, engraved steel t/guard, détente trigger, and vacant silver shield escutcheon on wrist. T-Y 5128 stamped under the barrel. 10¼" overall. GWO
Mk. Pattison of Dublin An Irish 40-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Mk. Pattison, Dublin. The 3.15” sighted octagonal twist barrel with platinum line, inscribed ‘DUBLIN’ to the top flat, dovetailed foresight, the left side set with a sprung bayonet retained by a sliding clip, with drum and nipple conversion, steel swivel ramrod with sprung clip retainer, the box lock engraved with borders & scrolls and signed ‘Mk PATTISON’ on lhs. The finely chequered walnut flattened bag butt set with engraved silver escutcheon and blank escutcheon to wrist. Swivel ramrod. Overall length without bayonet 8¼” & 11” with bayonet. GWO
Wm. & Jn. Rigby of Dublin A Cased Six-Shot 90-Bore Percussion Pepperbox Revolver by Wm & Jn Rigby, Dublin. Number 9331, the sixteenth revolver produced by Wm & Jn Rigby in 1844. 2.9” barrel cluster with foliate engraving at breeches, foliate scroll and border engraved frame with bar hammer and sliding safety, action profusely scroll engraved and inscribed ‘WM. & JN. RIGBY to left side and DUBLIN to right side in gothic script, chequered rounded walnut grip with vacant silver oval to heel of grip. 8¼” overall. GWO. In its green baize lined fitted mahogany case with maker's label and escutcheon to lid, containing Sykes copper three-way flask, mallet incorporating ramrod with integral worm and spare cleaning jag, nipple key, a 90-bore steel pincer bullet mould, brass six-cavity charger and a quantity of balls and patches. Steelwork detail sharp, now to a grey patina. Sold in 1844 to Sir R. Blosse for 12 Guineas. This appears to be Sir Robert Lynch-Blosse, 1825-1893, the 10th baronet family from Castlecarra & Moat, Co. Mayo. High Sheriff of Co. Mayo in 1847. Leslie Martin Notes: unusual, flattened body, unusual one-piece grip, slimmer flatter grip (& escutcheons) as no frame, speed/safety powder measure.
Wm. & Jn. Rigby, Dublin Pair Of Irish 32-Bore Rigby Percussion Duelling Pistols by Wm & Jn Rigby, Dublin, 1829. Rigby serials 6558 & 6559. Octagonal Damascus ‘fingerprint’ barrels, 8-3/4” (including 0.7” breech), with dove tailed fore-sight, signed ‘Wm & Jn Rigby’ to the top flat, inscribed ‘DUBLIN’ and stamped with Irish censuses DU-7803 & DU-7804. Scroll engraved octagonal case-hardened breeches with 3 platinum lines & plug, decorated breech tang with dove tailed rear-sight. Engraved back-action locks signed ‘Wm. & Jn. Rigby’ with fern border & scrolls within, hammers with chiselled edges & scroll engravings. Half-stocked in walnut with chequered grips, silver fore-ends, flat steel decorated butt plate with chiselled ‘saw-tooth’ border, decorated iron t/guard with spur, brass tipped ramrods. 14.85" overall. GWO 'Shooting Gallery'. ex-John Atkinson. Used as demonstrators in Rigby’s Shooting Gallery/Range 1829-1838. They were then purchased by Lord Howth in 1838 – see ‘Duelling Pistols’ by Atkinson, pages 96 & 98.
William Anglin of Wexford An Irish 20-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistol by William Anglin of Wexford, circa 1820-1825. With 4.3” octagonal barrel, barrel tang with gold line, flat bevelled lock with stepped tail signed ‘Anglin’, 'French' cock, semi-rainproof pan, frizzen roller. Figured walnut full stock, butt with flat chequering surrounded by 4 leafed clover border, iron mounts, silver butt-cap and wedge plates, vacant escutcheon, and original horn-tipped ramrod (iron parts with some light pitting). 8-3/4” overall length. GWO Ex Benn Hunter Collection.
Ransford of Dublin A Pair of Irish 30-Bore Flintlock Overcoat/Cloak Pistols by Ransford, Dublin, c1750. Queen Anne style, with 2-stage turn-off cannon 4.6” barrels of 0.53" bore. Sides of frame border engraved, scrolls within, banner inscribed 'DUBLIN' to rhs of frame, Ransford to lhs of frame, decorated top plate. Sunken frizzen spring, t/guard safety, bows engraved with foliage. Proof marks under breech. Walnut grips with silver grotesque butt-caps by Freeth.. 'CF' 1781 and silver oval escutcheons with crest and initials RA. 11” Overall. Both GWO, but one action needs oiled. Irish made Queen Annes have guard safety similar to English made. Later side locks discarded it. What changed. Post ‘step’ frame (1760 on). Ring neck cock (1760 on).
Tatham & Egg of London A 20-Bore Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol. Damascus twist barrels of 8.6”, sighted rib, chisel engraved & sighted tang, flat locks with chevron borders, foliage, starburst and signed ‘TATHAM & EGG’. Flint-cocks & pan assemblies lacking (the pan cut-out has since been welded in). Half stocked in walnut with chequered grip, vacant silver escutcheon, iron butt-cap and decorated t/guard. Ramrod missing. In need of restoration. Overall length 15”.
Lang of London A 49-Bore/ 0.455” Box lock Percussion Pocket Pistol by Lang, London. Turn-off octagonal barrel of 1-3/4", London proved, inscribed ‘LANG, 7 HAYMARKET, LONDON’ with decoration to each end. Foliate engraved rounded frame, concealed trigger, bolted ‘dolphin’ headed hammer. Rounded walnut grip beautifully inlaid with silver flower heads and silver wire scrolls. (Safety catch restored, 3 silver flower heads and some wire missing). 6” overall. GWO
Richardson of Cork A Pair Of 32-Bore Percussion Overcoat Pistols by Richardson, Cork. Round Damascus barrels 3.15" with concave sighting grooves, including 0.66" narrow case-hardened breech, chisel engraved breech tangs. Irish censuses K-B 419 & K-B 420 stamped within sighting grooves. Border engraved back-action locks, with scrolls, signed ‘RICHARDSON’, with scroll engraved hammers. Fully stocked in walnut with part chequered grips, blank silver escutcheons to wrists, engraved steel t/guards, wooden ramrods with horn tips. Overall length 7½”. One pistol missing the main & trigger springs, the other GWO.
Cole of Belfast An Irish 24-Bore Percussion Overcoat Pistol by Cole, Belfast. A 5” sighted octagonal barrel of 0.58” bore. Case-hardened back-action lock engraved with single line border, scrolls within, signed ‘COLE’, ‘dolphin’ hammer (replaced). Fully stocked in walnut (with repairs to stock) with vacant oval silver escutcheon. Engraved brass furniture. Oval silver escutcheon. Wooden ramrod with brass tipped. Overall length 10.1”. GWO
Walsh of Dublin A Cased Pair of Irish 48-Bore Percussion Overcoat Pistols by Walsh, Dublin. Sighted 4" 'fingerprint' octagonal barrels, inscribed ‘DUBLIN’ and stamped with Irish censuses D-C 6661 & D-C 6662, dovetail fore-sight, with case-hardened 0.66” engraved breech with a single platinum line, decorated nipple housing and engraved breech tang with raised rear-sight. Back-action locks with chiselled border, engraved with scrolls, signed ‘WALSH’, the hammers scroll engraved. Half stocked in walnut with horn fore-ends and chequered ‘fishtail’ grips. Small vacant silver butt plates, engraved steel t/guards, ramrod pipes and brass tipped wooden ramrods. 9½” overall. GWO. In fitted mahogany case with vacant brass escutcheon on lid, lined in green baize, with accessories including nipple wrenches, powder flask, cap tin, oil bottle and later Canadian registration certificates from the first half of the 20th Century. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.265.
Kavanagh of Dublin A 31-Bore Percussion Saw-Handled Over-And-Under Pistol by Kavanagh, Dublin, c1840. Sighted 4” octagonal Damascus barrels inscribed ‘No.11 DAME St. DUBLIN’, breech engraved with foliage and inlaid with 4 gold lines, the straight tang beautifully engraved with scrolls. Foliate engraved 3-bent back-action locks with fern borders, signed ‘KAVANAGH’, foliate engraved ‘dolphin’ hammers, nipple housings and t/guard. Saw-handled walnut grip with part chequering, widened base with oval silver insert, stirrup ramrod. 10” overall. GWO
H. Delaney of Dublin A Pair of 15-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Holster Pistols by H.Delaney, Dublin, c.1735. With 3 stage 10.15” proved barrels with foresight & groove tang. The rounded locks with small, raised border and bouquet engraved to tail, signed ‘H. DELANEY’ within scrolls, drum ends engraved with floral pattern and the hammers engraved with scrolls. The ornately carved walnut full stocks with some repairs, with full silver mounts including pommels with grotesque masks reaching up the grips, ornate scrolling side plates, embossed escutcheon on wrists, engraved t/guard with leaf finial, ramrod pipes and brass tipped ramrods. Overall length 16¾” A/F, actions not holding.
Wm. Pattison of Limavady An Irish 28-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistol by Wm. Pattison, N.L. Vady. A round sighted break-off 4.6” barrel of 0.550” bore, sighting groove struck with Irish census L-Y 2707, signed ‘Wm. PATTISON N.L. VADY in gold inlay and 2 platinum lines at breech and deeply chisel engraved breech tang with rear-sight. Figured walnut full stock, engraved white metal butt-cap, vacant silver escutcheon, engraved steel t/guard with pineapple finial and game bird scene to bow. Horn tipped ramrod. Lock missing. Overall length 9¼”
J. Neill of Belfast An Irish 50-Bore Box lock Pocket Pistol by J. Neill, Belfast. With 2.45” fluted turn off barrel of 0.45” bore, muzzle cut with 8 key slots. German Silver frame engraved with borders & scrolls to the sides, the top strap signed ‘J. NEILL BELFAST’. Finely chequered walnut grip with blank escutcheon. Concealed trigger. 7¼” overall. GWO
Robert McCormick of Dublin Cased Pair of Irish 38-Bore Flintlock Campaign Pistols by McCormick, Dublin, c.1796. Serial No. 91. Light brown octagonal 10” Damascus barrels with adjustable dovetailed foresights, marked ‘DUBLIN’ in sunken oval poincons, 2 band breech decorations with 2 gold bands, adjustable dovetailed rear-sight, gold lined vents and engraved breech tangs. Deep bevel edged locks with twin borderlines, signed ‘McCormick’, trophy decoration to the tail, bolted safeties, bevelled swan-neck flint-cock, decorated frizzen and frizzen roller. Figured walnut half stocks with white metal fore-ends, ornate tang surround, pineapple chequered grips cut for shoulder stocks with oval silver escutcheons to wrists. Decorated steel butt-caps, ornate steel pineapple finial t/guards with flags & trophies decorations. Presented in a mahogany case with hinge carry handle, partitioned & re-lined in green baize with vg 3-way flask, mallet, wad punch, rod & pincer mould. 15½” overall. Both GWO, a good example of these Irish pistols. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.205 & front cover.
Wilson of Dublin An Irish 14-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Wilson, Dublin, c.1810. Conversion executed c. 1825 by a “smith”. The hammer with the typical Irish wide collar. Stamped LD427 to lhs of stock. Round barrel is 3" in length and 0.691" bore with ‘Dublin’ in script to the top flat of the barrel, with engraved tang. Lock plate engraved and signed ‘Wilson’. Fully stocked in walnut with chequered grip with vacant silver escutcheon on wrist, engraved steel t/guard, steel ramrod pipe and bone tipped ramrod. 7½” overall. WO See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.310.
Trulock & Son of Dublin A Cased Pair Of 60-Bore Overcoat Pistols by Trulock & Son, Dublin. Sighted 2.4” Damascus ‘fingerprint’ barrels inscribed ‘DUBLIN’, with 0.6” engraved case-hardened breeches and chisel engraved breech tangs. Case-hardened 3-bent back-action locks decorated with fern leaf border, scrolls & foliage within, signed ‘TRULOCK & SON’. The ‘dolphin’ hammers decorated with a single borderline with scrolls within. Figured ¾ stocks in walnut with part chequered ‘fishtail’ grips, silver escutcheons with entwined HR in script surmounted by stag's head on cross-hatched flattened base. Engraved steel t/guards, ramrod pipes and swivel ramrod. 7-3/4” overall. Both GWO. Fitted in original oak case line with green baize, with accessories including, powder flask, pincer mould, oil bottle, clearing/loading rod and lead balls. Minor marks to woodwork but mainly super crisp original condition. Mounts retain significant amount of original blue. Most varnish on stocks, faultless order.
M & J Pattison of Dublin A 36-Bore Back-action Pocket Pistol By M&J Pattison, Dublin. A 1-7/8” octagonal Damascus twist barrel inscribed ‘DUBLIN’ on top flat, case-hardened breech engraved with starburst and inlaid with a single gold line, breech tang beautifully chisel engraved with scrolls. The back-action lock engraved with fern tip border, scrolls, sunflower and signed ‘M&J PATTISON’, hammer with scroll engraving. Part chequered walnut ‘fishtail’ grip finished with engraved silver cap, vacant silver escutcheon on wrist, engraved t/guard and spring retained swivel ramrod. 7”overall length. GWO
Thomas Pattison & Co. of Dublin A Cased Pair of Irish 50-Bore Silver-Mounted Flintlock Travelling Pistols by Thomas Pattison & Co., Dublin, No. 62, Dated 1802. With 3½” octagonal sighted barrels (some rust patination) each fluted along the angles, serial numbered and dated beneath, and stamped with Irish census numbers D-L 2669 & D-L 2670 on the left side, 0.75” octagonal breeches each with rectangular gold-lined maker's stamp between gold lines, gold-lined touchholes (replaced), tangs each engraved with a Martial trophy and starburst. Signed border engraved detente locks (engraved swan-neck cocks replaced) each with bolted safety, rainproof pan with frizzen roller. Figured half-stocks, chequered rounded butts, mounts comprising butt-caps each engraved with a flowerhead, slender t/guards each with a pineapple finial and engraved with a Martial trophy on the bow, gold escutcheons inscribed with owner's initials, starburst engraved silver fore-end caps, silver under-rib and ramrod-pipes, and ramrods each with iron worm. Overall length 8¾”. Both GWO. In contemporary relined and refitted mahogany case with some accessories including embossed flask, pincer mould, and turn screw, the interior of the lid with an original illustrated maker's label. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.225.
Skelton of Omagh An Irish 12-Bore Travelling Pistol by Skelton, Omagh, c.1835. Calibre of 0.72". With rebrowned 4.4” twist sighted barrel, ‘OMAGH’ inscribed to top flat of barrel, engraved tang, case-hardened back-action lock signed ‘SKELTON’ and engraved with a game bird. Walnut full stock, blued steel t/guard with pineapple finial and engraved with a further game bird on the bow, vacant silver escutcheon on wrist, brass-tipped ramrod, and traces of original finish. 9¼" overall. GWO Ex Benn Hunter Collection.
Pattison of Limavady An Irish 16-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistol by William Pattison, N L Vady. The sighted round 5” barrel of 0.66” bore with two gold breech lines and inset gold plaque signed 'WILLIAM PATTISON N L VADY', Irish Census L-Y 10127 stamped underneath, tang with fern engravings and rear-sight. Bevel edged and stepped lock engraved with fern border, game bird, starburst and signed ‘PATTISON’, semi-rainproof pan, frizzen roller and swan-neck flint-cock. Figured walnut full stock with fern engraved white metal butt-cap, vacant silver oval escutcheon, t/guard decorated with game bird scene, pineapple finial. Ramrod missing. Overall length 9¾”. A/F Action not catching, trigger spring lacking.
Thomas Fitzpatrick of Dublin An Irish 44-Bore Queen Anne style pistol by Thomas Fitzpatrick, c.1680. A reducing octagonal breech with additional facets, the re-enforced 3” turn-off cannon barrel of 0.47” bore with narrow chased silver band at muzzle. The frame signed ‘T-FITZPATRICK’ on rhs, the swan-neck cock with sliding safety. Moulded walnut grip. Superb original museum quality example. Overall length 7¾”. GWO. Thomas Fitzpatrick 1677-1722. See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.159.
Western of Wragby An English 48-Bore Percussion Box Lock Pocket Pistol by Western, 1.6” turn-off barrel of 0.46” bore. Proved barrel and breech with scroll engravings to sides of frame, ‘WESTERN’ signed within oval on lhs, ‘WRAGBY’ on rhs, decoration on t/guard bow. Walnut grip with vacant silver escutcheon. Overall length 6.1”. GWO
Wm & Jn Rigby of Dublin A 44-Bore Turn-Over Travelling Pistol by Wm & Jn Rigby, Dublin, 1849. Rigby Serial no. 10080. 3.1” Octagonal barrels of 0.495" bore, foliate engraved frame signed ‘Wm & Jn Rigby’ within banner on lhs of frame and ‘Dublin’ within banner on the rhs., 3 bents, concealed trigger and grip magazine under strap which hinges to reveal compartments for balls and caps. Finely chequered walnut bag butt with vacant silver escutcheon. Serial number engraved to rear of trigger. Overall length 8”. GWO. (Lightly pitted and age worn, hammer nose repaired, ramrod restored) One of a pair of under and over trap pistols sold to C. Villers in 1849.
Willett of Dublin An Irish Pair of 14-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Overcoat Pistols by Willett, Dublin. Sighted 4½” octagonal barrels signed ‘Willett successor to Wallace- Dublin’ to top flat. Barrels stamped above breech area with Irish census markings MN 6922 & MN 6923, engraved breech tangs, London proofs. The stepped and bevelled locks signed ‘Willett’, with flat sided hammers. Figured walnut full stocks with flat sided grips, butt-caps missing, differing t/guards (one brass, one steel: The steel being a later replacement), brass ramrod pipes and ramrods. One blank silver escutcheon only. One lock seized. 8.8” overall. A/F See ‘A Directory of the Early Irish Gunmakers’ by D.J.W. Stroud, p.272.
Tipping & Lawden of Birmingham A 19th Century .31” RF Sharp's Patent Four Barrel Repeating Pocket Pistol by Tipping & Lawden. The 3” blued steel barrels sliding forward for loading, engraved with foliate cartouche panels and with Birmingham proof marks, the silver plate frame richly engraved with scrolling acanthus leaves and flowerheads, with a signed circular panel, sheath trigger, barrel release catch to the underside, the two-piece composition grip scales moulded with acanthus leaves. 6¼” overall. GWO. Contained in fitted blue felt lined walnut case with brass escutcheon with crest and ‘Corda Sarato Pando’ and initialled below ‘JL’, with instruction label to the inner cover, and with a cleaning rod, some light rust, and traces of original blue to barrels).
Unwin & Rodgers, Sheffield A scarce 142 Bore .32" Unwin & Rodgers percussion knife pistol, 6.1/2" closed, gilt silver barrel 3½" with B'ham proofs, the blades 3.2" and 2.1", both stamped ‘UNWIN & RODGERS, SHEFFIELD’, ‘PROTECTOR’ etched on main blade. Folding trigger, flat horn side plates, gilt silver mounts, the butt incorporating hinged trap, steel pincers. A/F
Neill of Belfast A 6-Shot 34-Bore Self Cocking Pepperbox Revolver by Neill, Belfast 0.38”. Cleaned steel barrel cluster of 3.4” with proofs; bores of 0.38”. Round silver-nickel frame & backstrap engraved with scrolls and plain flared nipple shield. Back-strap signed ‘NEILL, BELFAST’. Engraved steel bar hammer and t/guard. Two-piece walnut grip. 8” overall. WO
John Manton of London A Cased Pair Of 36-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Pistols by John Manton & Son, London, 1816. With octagonal Damascus twist scratch rifled barrels of 9¼” inscribed ‘Dover Street London’ and stamped with Irish census WI 936 on top flat. Case-hardened breeches of 11/16” with single platinum line and embossed with recess signed ‘MANTON & SON, LONDON’, deeply chiselled breech tang with adjustable dovetailed rear-sight. Flat end lock plates decorated with fern leaf border, foliage, signed ‘Jn. Manton & Son’, scroll engraved ‘dolphin’ hammer, bolted safeties, and floral engraving to drum. Birds eye maple half stocks with horn fore-end (one lacking), white metal wedge plates, also struck with WI 936, chequered grips, silver escutcheon with Tighe Crest and motto. (Tighe, Woodstown, Co. Wicklow). Steel mounts including highly decorated t/guards with pineapple, the bow engraved with a Martial trophy, the central oval marked with Manton serial # 6135, horn tipped ramrods. 15½” overall. Both GWO. In original brass mounted mahogany case with flip up D-ring carry handle and crest of Tighe & ‘WFT’ inscribed on central brass plaque. The left-hand corner of the case has been blown by accidental discharge. Lined with green baize, the interior of the lid with an original illustrated maker's label, accessories include nipple key, turn screw, clearing/loading rod, powder flask, cap tin, lead bullets, an original flint-cock, and a wallet of spare flints. Daniel Tighe was born in 1796, fought at the battle of Waterloo and in 1825 married Hon Frances Crofton. They had five sons and six daughters. Their eldest son Frederick Edward Tighe inherited the Woodstock Estate, Kilkenny from his uncle (WFFT), married Lady Kathleen Ponsonby and left two sons, William Frederick & Edward Kenrick Tighe, who married Viola Smyth in 1894. Leslie Martin notes go on to question the fact that Woodstock Estate is in Kilkenny and Rosanna Estate is in Wicklow, WFT died in 1878, so how did the guns get a WI Irish Registration Number.
Trulock & Son of Dublin A Pair Of 24-Bore Percussion Travelling Pistols by Trulock & Son, Dublin. Round twist ‘fingerprint’ 4.8” barrels (including breech of 0.6) with bead fore-sight set in concave sighting grooves and inscribed ‘DUBLIN’, engraved case-hardened breeches and tangs. Back-action 3-bent locks engraved with fern border & scrollwork, signed ‘TRULOCK & SON’ and ‘dolphin’ hammers scroll engraved. Walnut ¾ stocks with rounded part chequered butts with vacant silver escutcheons to wrists. Steel mounts including scroll engraved t/guards with pineapple finials and swivel ramrods. Good Working Order and Clean Condition, retaining traces of original finish on locks and t/guards (one hammer repaired and nipple AF). 10” overall. Actions working.
Anglin of Dublin A 16-Bore Flintlock Travelling Pistol by Joseph Anglin, Dublin. A round Damascus barrel of 5.45" and a bore of 0.658". Barrel is inscribed ‘DUBLIN’ in concave sighting groove with blade foresight and engraved tang. Stepped and bevelled lock with foliate engraving and signed ‘ANGLIN’, ‘French’ cock, semi-waterproof pan, détente trigger, and frizzen roller. Fully stocked in walnut with flattened chequered grip, inscribed silver escutcheon to wrist. Engraved steel t/guard with pineapple finial and ramrod pipe. Ramrod missing. 10½” overall. GWO but hammer is slightly loose. Leslie Martin notes: Anglin worked for Rigby. 1833 is the earliest reference: Is this an early attempt? Non-break-off barrel and no side plates, but detente trigger. 'J.M' marked under the breech.
Wm & Jn Rigby of Dublin An Irish 36-Bore Box lock Percussion Turn-Over Pistol by William & John Rigby, Dublin. Rigby serial No. 10271. The barrels 1¾” long, 8 points turn off and numbered ‘3’ & ‘4’. The breech and frame chisel engraved with foliage in typical Rigby style, signed ‘Wm & Jn Rigby’ within scroll on the lhs and ‘Dublin’ on the rhs. Walnut chequered grip with flattened butt & shoulder, both with vacant silver escutcheons, the action with folding trigger, 3 bents, scroll nipple protector. Serial number inscribed to rear of trigger. 6-3/4” overall length. GWO. Barrels frozen
Powell of Dublin A Pair of Irish 21-Bore Irish Flintlock Duelling Pistols by Powell, Dublin, c.1785. Each with rebrowned twist swamped 10” octagonal sighted barrels struck with private proofs of Benjamin Powell and signed 'Powell, Dublin', gold-lined vent, crescent rear-sights and matching engraved breech tangs. The original ‘Powell’ signed lock, bevel edged, flat with large step, bolted safety, scroll engraved swan-neck flint-cock with enclosed frizzen roller. The other, signed 'FOWLER' (a working replacement), bevelled edge with double borderline engraving, sparsely decorated with foliage, with small foliate engraved tail-step, plain swan-neck flint-cock, semi-rainproof pan and open frizzen roller. Figured walnut full stocks (one repaired towards the muzzle), flat-sided butts each with plain silver cap, matching engraved t/guards with urn finials and ramrod-pipes, each with silver escutcheon inscribed with the owner's initials 'FD' and horn-tipped wooden ramrods (one replaced). 15.8” overall. GWO Provenance: Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards. It was confirmed by the Sotheby’s New York expert who ended up working for Christies, London. He personally visited Leslie Martin on the Isle of Man to view his collection and confirmed that he had indeed accepted them from Julie Andrews. Sold Sotheby's New York, May 31st, 1995, lot 337.
Stanton of London An Unusual Pair Of 20-Bore Percussion from Flintlock Holster Pistols by Stanton, London, c.1790. Converted by R & G Newman Circa 1850. Brass 9” (including 0.7” breeches) two stage octagonal to round barrels signed ‘STANTON LONDON’ on the top flat and stamped with Irish censuses CB-1468 & CB-1469 to the round section. Case-hardened iron breeches with raised sights and nipple bolsters. Flat locks signed R & G Newman, plain flat-sided hammers. Figured walnut full stocks with chequered grips, silver furniture and horn tipped wooden ramrods. The t/guards with short tangs, plain spherical finials, the bows engraved with winged Lion above ‘D. W.’. Later ramrods. Some staining to iron work, stocks marked. 14.3” overall. Both GWO
Braddell of Belfast A Pair of 31-Bore Double-Barrelled Percussion Pistols by Braddell, Belfast. With Damascus 3” ‘fingerprint’ barrels signed ‘J BRADDELL BELFAST’ on wide sighted rib. Engraved case-hardened breech with single gold line and decorated long breech tangs. Engraved back-action locks with ‘rope-twist’ borders and scrolls, scrolled ‘dolphin’ hammers and engraved steel t/guards. Walnut full stocks with chequered grips, vacant silver escutcheons on wrists, decorated white metal pommels with hinged butt traps, wedge plates and ramrod pipes. Brass tipped wooden ramrods. B’ham proofs and A-N 920 stamped on lhs of barrel. 9" overall. GWO
Fowler of Dublin A 38-Bore Flintlock Box Lock Pocket Pistol by Fowler, Dublin, 1803. 1-3/4" turn-off barrel of 0.5" bore, stamped D-C 7827 to top of barrel, barrel, and breech both stamped with number ‘1’. Breech date stamp of ‘1803’. The steel frame engraved with borders to all sides, decorated on lhs with trophy banner signed ’FOWLER’, the rhs 'DUBLIN’. Ring necked flint cock, raised pan, safety lacking, concealed trigger. Walnut bag grip with silver decorated butt-cap. Overall length 6”. GWO
A French 126-Bore Double Barrel Flintlock Box Lock Pocket Pistol. 1-3/4” turn-off barrels of 0.33” bore, 8 key slots. Sides of frame engraved with trophies of arms, ring-necked flint-cock, sliding top safety, walnut butt with simple silver wire inlay (most lacking), (one frizzen and top of one cock missing, butt chipped, barrels frozen, actions AF)
Wogdon of London A 27-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Wogdon, London, c.1780. Swamped 10” octagonal barrel signed ‘Wogdon LONDON’. Chisel engraved breech tang with rear-sight. Bevel stepped lock signed ‘Wogdon’ with plain swan-neck flint-cock, bolted safety. Fully stocked in walnut with ‘Wogdon’ flattened grip sides, silver escutcheon to left side inscribed ‘JP’, flush engraved steel butt-cap, large steel t/guard, acorn finial, flower head engraved on bow. 15½” overall. GWO & C (cock, frizzen, frizzen spring, ramrod and one barrel wedge restored, some age wear, barrel cleaned bright, area of fore-end missing around rear barrel wedge on right side). Signed R Wogdon under barrel & Crown over P then RW underneath then crown over V also under the barrel.
McDermott of Dublin An Irish 15½ Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by McDermot, Probably Henry, Dublin, c.1815. With sighted 3½” barrel (now bright, some pitting) inscribed 'Dublin' within the sighting groove, grooved engraved tang, stepped bevelled engraved flat lock with 'French' cock, safety-catch and roller, figured full stock (chipped at the tail of the lock) with chequered butt of oval section set with a vacant silver escutcheon beneath, steel t/guard with pineapple finial and engraved with foliage on the bow, and further vacant silver escutcheon (stirrup ramrod and ramrod-pipe missing). 8.3” overall. AF, lock itself is good working order, trigger pivot defective and missing a screw at t/guard.
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Silver crown, 1879. INA Ltd. Proof. Commissioned by Spink and minted by INA Ltd of Birmingham in 2001Young head left; DRO on truncation; date below; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield or arms within laurel wreath; rose, thistle and shamrock below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:. Edge plain.Mintage: 800.Diameter: 39 mm.Weight: 28.276 g.Composition: 925.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Silver crown, 1879. INA Ltd. Proof. Commissioned by Spink and minted by INA Ltd of Birmingham in 2001Young head left; DRO on truncation; date below; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Three standing female figures in classical dress, representing Ireland, England, and Scotland. A harp, a Union Flag shield, and a thistle lie at the feet of the respective personification. Artist's initials in exergue; FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM. Edge plain.Mintage: 800.Diameter: 37 mm.Weight: 35.23 g.Composition: 925.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Silver 5 pounds, 2019. Royal Mint. Proof. The Queen depicted as Una and the Lion was a controversial design issued at a time of great uncertainty. Victoria had only just turned 18 when she became Queen and Empress of the world's leading empire at the time, with dominions scattered around the globe. All eyes were on her to deliver the huge task of leading the empire to future prosperity. The depiction of Victoria as Lady Una, calmly directing the enormous beast by her side, the Lion (representing England), was a clever analogy, using the characters from Edmund Spenser's poem The Faerie Queene (written in 1590). It was the first time in history a British monarch was depicted on a coin as a fictional character.As part of the Great Engravers series the coin offered here has caused equal amounts of admiration and frustration due to the low mintage and low-profile marketing from the Royal Mint. The mintage being just 225 pieces, it was immediately sold out and shortly thereafter coins were selling for multiples of the issue price on the secondary market. The Una and the Lion design is perhaps the most iconic of all British coin designs. The original 5 Pound piece struck for Queen Victoria in 1839 has been one of the best performers of all British investment coins but its performance now eclipsed by its modern version, leaving most collectors with little chance of ever getting one. This will be one to keep for the future.Fifth, crowned head of Queen Elizabeth II right; JC below; ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF · 5 POUNDS ·. Design by Jody Clark. / Crowned and mantled Queen Victoria directing Lion left, DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS (May God direct my steps) above, date in Latin numerals below. Design by William Wyon. Edge milled.Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA). In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 2144603-001. NGC Census in this grade: 512.NGC Census in higher grade: 213Total NGC Census: 835Mintage: 3,000.Diameter: 40 mm.Weight: 62.42 g. (ASW=2 oz.)Composition: 999.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Silver 5 pounds, 2021. Royal Mint. Proof. The Great Engravers seriesA re-interpretation of William Wyon's original Gothic Crown from 1847, the third in a series of coins in the Great Engravers series.Fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around; ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·5 POUNDS·2021· J.C. Design by Jody Clark. / Crowned shields of England, Scotland and Ireland around central Garter star, national emblems in angles; tueatur unita deus·W W·HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE·anno dom mmxxi. Design by William Wyon. Edge Milled.Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA). In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6320630-011. NGC Census in this grade: 1151, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 1437Mintage: 4,006.Diameter: 40 mm.Weight: 62.42 g. (ASW=2 oz.)Composition: 999.9/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. George V, 1910-36. Silver crown, 1911. INA Ltd. Proof. Commissioned by Spink and minted by INA Ltd of Birmingham in 2001Young head left; DRO on truncation; date below; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Stylised design of George on horseback, driving his spear into the dragon below. Edge plain.Mintage: 800.Diameter: 37 mm.Weight: 35.23 g.Composition: 925.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold half-sovereign, 1887. London. Imperfect J DISH L508. The issues the mint encountered with the Jubilee coins are well documented and were exacerbated by the pressure for the coins to be ready for the Queen's Golden Jubilee on 20 June 1887. Records show that 1,771,425 half-sovereigns were struck in 1887, but only 871,770, less than 50% of the total, were fit for circulation. To improve metal flow silver was included in the alloy, which makes all 1887 London Jubilee head half-sovereigns stand out for their lighter colour. Although this variety is the most common of the 1887 Jubilee head half sovereigns, it is highly sought after due to the fascinating story surrounding the series, recently told by David Iverson and Steve Hill In their publication 'The Jubilee Head Gold Half Sovereign 1887-1893' (Sovereign Rarities, 2019).Crowned and veiled Jubilee bust facing left; JEB on truncation, imperfect J; inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRIT: REGINA F: D:. / High, crowned and embellished shield-of-arms; date in exergue; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 63, certification number 3004615-001. NGC Census in this grade: 164.NGC Census in higher grade: 232Total NGC Census: 644Reference: DISH-L508; S-3869; Marsh-478FDiameter: 19.3 mm.Weight: 3.99 g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. George V, 1910-36. Gold and Silver 10-coin proof set, 1911. London. Generally good condition throughout, only minor hairlines seen on gold. The case in very good condition. Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint. A/FDC. Gold weight: 11.98 g. (AGW = 0.3852 oz.)Composition: 916.6/1000 Gold and 925/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. ST. HELENA. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Silver one pound, 2021. Proof. Commissioned and produced by the East India Company in conjunction with the government of St. Helena, with Royal Approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Crowned head of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH II·DEI·GRA·REGINA·F·D·ST. HELENA· 1 POUND. Designed by Jody Clark. / Modern interpretation of Una and the Lion; a princess with sceptre in her hand standing next to a roaring lion. Inscription 'UNA AND THE LION ·1oz 999 AG · 2021', cypher of the East India Company.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6029339-050. NGC Census in this grade: 254, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 461Mintage: 750.Diameter: 38.6 mm.Weight: 31.1 g.Composition: 999.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
Victorian Period 1837 - 1901 Superior Quality Sterling Silver Open Faced Key-wind Fusee Pocket Watch, Hallmark London 1870, With Attached Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain. All Links Stamped for Silver, Features of Pocket Watch - Superb Ornate Dial with Gold Decoration and Markers, on Silver Back Ground, Signed to Dial Bramwell Watch and Clock Maker - Alston. The Watch Case and Dial In Excellent Condition - Please Confirm with Photo.
Victorian Period 1837 - 1901 Sterling Silver Open Faced Key-wind Fusee Pocket Watch, Features Gold - Silver Ornate Dials, Movement Signed J.D. Cahhis - Gates head, Case, Dial, Movement In Excellent Condition. Complete with Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain. All Links Marked for Sterling Silver, Excellent Condition.
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