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Click here to subscribeUnusual early 19th century, probably Southern Italian hunting knife of large proportions, with horn inlaid German silver mounted hilt with floral engraved decoration, broad Bowie-type blade with clipped tip, engraved with hunting dogs, birds and floral scrolls, with tooled leather half sheath, the blade 27cm long x 5cm wide, the knife 40cm overall
Rare Victorian Officers' Albert pattern shako, circa 1850, of the West Suffolk Militia, with silver and black patent leather helmet plate, rabbit fur body with twin patent peaks and original silk and leather lining with maker's label - W. Buckmaster & Co. London.Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate from Garrod, Turner & Son, Ipswich Saleroom, 21st March 1969
Rare Victorian Officers' silver and gilt brass cross belt pouch of the 11th 'Prince Albert's Own' Hussars with ornate crowned cipher and battle honours up to the Crimea War - the interior with maker's label - 'Andrews Helmet Maker to Her Majesty 9 Pall Mall' CONDITION REPORT Good original condition, has a small area of dents to left hand side of front and is dirty overall. The leather has a piece missing at the back corner but is solid although worn
Rare Victorian Officers' undress sabretache of Prince Albert's Own Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry, circa 1860, of black patent leather, with gilt crowned silver bullion work 'L.Y.C.' badge and lacework CONDITION REPORT Good original condition although leather is congealed and back pouch is stuck to front plate
White metal limited edition model of HMS Victory, with glass case, mounted on rectangular mahogany plinth with applied silver plaque to front - 'HMS Victory no. 8 - 250' CONDITION REPORT Model including plinth measures approx 39cm in height and 42cm in length. Good overall condition, displays well
First World War 1914 - 1915 Star trio - comprising 1914 - 1915 Star, War and Victory medals, together with silver wound badge, named to 2nd Lieut L. H. Janisch. Tank Corps. Amendment: please note that medals named to PTE, not 2nd Lieut L.H. Janisch, associated paperwork shows rank of 2nd Lieut
Rare 1930s Schneider Trophy miniature given to a member of the winning British team, surmounted with a sculpture of silver plated bronze depicting a Zephyr skimming the waves and a nude winged figure kissing Zephyr recumbent on a breaking wave flanked by two other Zephyrs and of Neptune. The symbolism representing speed conquering the elements of sea and air. The ebonised base mounted with eight silver plaques to the sides detailing names of the winning teams 'High-Speed Flight - Royal Air Force 1927, 1929, 1931' and 'International Schneider Trophy won outright by Vickers Super Marine Rolls-Royce S.6B 1931'. The trophy 14cm wide x 11cm deep x 12cm high.The Schneider Trophy was first awarded annually and then bi-annually to the winner of a race for seaplanes and flying boats. It was held twelve times between 1913 and 1931 to encourage technical advances in aviation. The Rolls-Royce engined S.6B broke the world speed record twice and won the trophy outright, being the first aircraft to break the 400mph barrier CONDITION REPORT One plaque missing beneath larger plaque which reads High Speed Flight Royal Airforce 1927, at the bottom edge rear of trophy. Overall wear to plating and wood, but in original order
C.B.E., O.B.E. and M.I.D. medal group - comprising military-type C.B.E. neck badge in box of issue, O.B.E. (hallmarked London 1919), 1939 - 1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence, War with M.I.D. oak leaf, George V Silver Jubilee medal, George VI Coronation medal, Elizabeth II Coronation medal and Dutch Order of Orange - Nassau with swords, awarded to Brigadier L. G. Robertson R.E., Claims Commissioner and Inspector of Lands, War Office 1945. Sold with related paperwork
Fine pair of George IV percussion muff pistols, signed by G. W. Bales, Ipswich, with silver plated frames, fluted turn-off barrels with circular floral engraved frame with dolphin hammers, concealed triggers and rear safety slides with finely chequered walnut grips with lion's head pommels - Birmingham proofs, circa 1830 - 1835, the barrels 3cm, the pistols 11cm overall, contained in a leather bag with drawstring
Fine Georgian cased 18 bore flintlock sporting gun by Wheeler, London, circa 1820, with two-stage browned twist barrel fitted with silver foresight, engraved 'London' over the breech section, case-hardened breech inlaid with two gold lines and with platinum vent, signed border-engraved case-hardened lock fitted with roller and rainproof pan, figured walnut half stock, chequered grip, carved raised cheek-piece, engraved steel mounts comprising scrolling trigger guard decorated with geese on the bow and butt-plate with short tang, each retaining some early blued finish, blued rear ramrod pipe, vacant silvered escutcheon, two pairs of silvered barrel bolt escutcheons, horn fore-end cap and original horn-tipped wooden ramrod, the barrel 84cm, 124cm overall, in its original fitted mahogany case lined in green baize, with removable lock tray - complete with two steel two-way shot charge holders, powder flask, leather shot tube, mainspring clamp and other accessories, the case 100cm
Georgian Officers' private purchase flintlock Fusil musket, by Blair, of the American Wars of Independence period, circa 1780, with 650 bore two-stage barrel with silver foresight and bayonet stud, engraved step-tail lock, signed by the maker, gold touch-hole with full length figured walnut handrail stock with engraved steel furniture and steel ramrod, the barrel 95cm, 136cm overall. See Howard Blackmore British Military Firearms 1650 - 1850 for similar examples CONDITION REPORT Good overall condition, working action, barrel cleaned overall, some light pitting and rust staining to lock, trigger guard and other fittings. Some dents, small repairs and scratches to stock
Rare 19th century Scottish German silver framed percussion pistol, circa 1830 - 1840, with multi-faceted engraved steel barrel with button foresight, ornate German silver frame with side lock and flattened cheeks, foliate engraved overall and on side of lock 'Archd. Campbell to F. A. Phillips', steel swivel ramrod and butt-trap in pommel, 28.5cm overall, in associated oak fitted case with powder flask and measure, cap tin, etc, the box 34.5cm CONDITION REPORT Good original condition - working action - some pitting and rust staining to barrel and cock - 50 bore calibre - not rifled - white metal mounts in good order with crisp engraving
Fine early 19th century Irish presentation sword with gilt bronze hilt with helmet pommel and gilt and silvered stirrup guard with crowned GR cipher, twin langets with silver crowned Irish harp to one side and 9th (Norfolk Regiment) of Foot Hibernia badge to the other, original red and gold bullion dress knot - the gilt copper scabbard with scarlet leather inserts, engraved on locket 'A Tribute of affectionate respect from the Corporation of Drogheda to their Gallant Townsman John Ackland Esq. Captn of the 9th Foot for his meritorious services in the Peninsula, Oct. 10th 1817. Peter Van Hoorick Recorder' and 'J. Read & Sons Makers, 8 College Green, Dublin' - the curved fullered blade retaining much original blued, gilt and polished finish and engraved to the tip of the blade with crowned 1801 - 1816 Royal Arms, crowned GR, military trophies, Justice, Britannia and Soldiers, Angels, Order of St. Patrick and crowned Irish harps. Captain John Ackland 9th (Norfolk) Regiment of Foot, described in his own words his service on his 1829 Statement of Service for retired officers:- 'I was appointed and Ensign to the 9th Regiment of Foot in 1806 and served under Sir Arthur Wellesley Campaign of 1808 in Portugal and in that severe and trying campaign under Sir John Moore in Spain, that shortly after I served in the Expedition to Walcheren when my health was much impaired by the disastrous sickness which prevailed. That prior to my perfect recovery from this severe illness I again returned to the Peninsular under Lord Wellington where I remained actively engaged until severely wounded on the retreat from Burgos although I had been previously so at Salamanca. I was ordered to England for the recovery of my health from the wounds and on its being established I accompanied the 1st Battalion of the Regiment to America although not effective therein, on my return to Europe with the Regiment I was placed on half pay!' He received a pension of £100 per annum commencing 25th October 1813 (for loss of the use of a hand at Burgos, Villa Muriel 25th October 1812) and retired to Drogheda, Ireland, where he assumed the life of a country squire Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate in 1984 from Peter Dale Ltd. Pall Mall, London, who purchased it at Phillips Arms & Armour Auction 23rd February 1984 - lot 159. Sold with catalogue and letters of provenance
+ Rare Edward VII Lord Lieutenant of Ireland's Mameluke dress sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with silver cloverleaf bosses, original dress knot, double-edged curved blade retaining most of its original polish, retailed by Jones Chalk & Dawson & Sackvilles, London, etched with crowned ERVII cipher and shamrock scrolls, in gilt brass mounted steel scabbard, 99cm overall.The post of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland was abolished on the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. There were only three possible owners of this sword who held the post of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland during the reign of King Edward VII. The first - The Earl of Cadogan, was appointed in 1895, so probably had a Victorian sword, the second - The Earl of Dudley, succeeded him in 1902 and was in turn succeeded in 1905 by The Earl of Aberdeen (1870 - 1916), who held the post until 1915
Fine Victorian presentation Suffolk Artillery Volunteers' sword with silver plated hilt decorated with acorns and floral scrolls, original silver wire dress knot, fullered blade, retailed by F. Read, Tavern St. Ipswich - retaining most original polish, finely etched with crowned VR, flaming grenade, cannon, scrolls and inscription 'Presented by Major Hill M. Leathes To Captain John Lee Barker for Commanding the most efficient and best regulated Battery in the Norfolk and Suffolk Brigade of Artillery Volunteers, in silver plated scabbard with engraved crest and floral scrollwork, complete with original silver bullion sword belt with slings.Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate on Friday 21st March 1969 from Garrod Turner Saleroom, Ipswich - lot 123. Sold with biographical details of Colonel Leathes. See lots 90, 133, 134 for related items
Rare Victorian Suffolk Artillery Volunteer Officers' sword with three bar steel hilt, original dress knot, fullered blade, signed 'Buckmaster, London' - retaining most original polish, etched with Suffolk Artillery, crowned Royal cipher and scrolls, in steel scabbard. Formerly the property of Colonel H. M. Leathes J.P. of Herringfleet Hall, Lowestoft and Cliff House, Dovercourt, who commanded several East Anglian Volunteer units. Sold with a silver mounted walking stick with crocodile mount - inscribed 'Col. H. M. Leathes Herringfleet Hall, Suffolk - In remembrance of a voyage to India in H.M. Troopship Crocodile 1879' (2)Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate on Friday 21st March 1969 from Garrod Turner Saleroom, Ipswich - lot 124. Sold with biographical details of Colonel Leathes. See lots 89, 133, 134 for related items
Scarce Victorian Honourable Artillery Company Officers' sword with gilt copper hilt, wire bound fish skin grip, shell guard with silver flaming grenade badge, double-edged blade, signed 'Heiron, 132 Leadenhall St. City', etched blade in H.A.C. and floral scrolls, in gilt copper mounted leather scabbard
One oak cutlery table with two drawers and brass handles, part complete with assorted silver cutlery including spoons, forks etc Sheffield hallmarks and assorted dates 1919,1920, along with a pair of silver claw sugar nips, Birmingham hallmarked, dated 1913, with various bone handled, electroplated & steel knives and forks.
A bag of silver & white metal jewellery, a silver and green stone brooch by Charles Horner, coins, a silver hunter chain with a hard stone fob, a silver and rose gold sweet heart brooch with rose gold flowers, a button hook, a silver bangle and silver gem set rings as well as a silver and red stone pendant and a marcasite cocktail watch etc with a combined total weight of approx 5.36ozt
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