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TWO BRASS-HILTED SMALL-SWORDS, MID-18TH CENTURY the first signed 'Ivan Wiersberg' and 'Spaero en Solingen' within a short f

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Lot 323

TWO BRASS-HILTED SMALL-SWORDS, MID-18TH CENTURY the first signed 'Ivan Wiersberg' and 'Spaero en Solingen' within a short fuller on each side at the forte, brass hilt including double shell-guard with moulded brim, globular quillon, knuckle-guard and ovoid pommel, and the grip bound with brass wire and 'Turk's heads'; the second with slender hollow-triangular blade etched with a running pattern of scrolling foliage over the forte, and brass hilt similar to the preceding, and the grip bound with plaited silver wire and 'Turk's heads' the first: 71.2cm; 28in blade (2) Inv. nos. E184 & E183

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AN ENGLISH SILVER-ENCRUSTED SPUR, AND ANOTHER, EARLY 17TH CENTURY the first with curved moulded neck fitted with five-point

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Lot 329

AN ENGLISH SILVER-ENCRUSTED SPUR, AND ANOTHER, EARLY 17TH CENTURY the first with curved moulded neck fitted with five-point rowel, moulded heel bands of plano-convex section with figure-of-eight terminals for attaching buckles, and decorated with silver flowers and fruit within beadwork borders (rubbed); the second plain, and of similar form (cleaned) the first: 16cm; 6 1/4in (2) Inv. nos H001 & H034

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A 16 BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY DURS EGG, CIRCA 1785 with earlier two-stage Spanish barrel fitted with silver 'spider' f

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Lot 337

A 16 BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY DURS EGG, CIRCA 1785 with earlier two-stage Spanish barrel fitted with silver 'spider' fore-sight, signed by the barrelsmith 'Esquibel en Madrid Anno 1719' and stamped with his marks (Neue Støckel 302 and 303) on a matted ground over the breech (losses), gold vent, engraved grooved breech tang, signed stepped lock engraved with foliage and fitted with roller, highly figured walnut half-stock carved with an apron with a rococo flower about the barrel tang, the grip cut with characteristic pineapple chequering, steel mounts engraved with rococo ornament, including trigger-guard and butt-plate, and horn fore-end cap (later ramrod, worn) 99.7cm; 39 1/4in barrel Inv. no. F088

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A 13 BORE SPANISH MIQUELET-LOCK SPORTING GUN BY BETOLAZA EN EIBAR, DATED 1813 with two-stage barrel retained by two pierced

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Lot 339

A 13 BORE SPANISH MIQUELET-LOCK SPORTING GUN BY BETOLAZA EN EIBAR, DATED 1813 with two-stage barrel retained by two pierced steel barrel bands, fitted with silver 'spider' fore-sight, chiselled with foliage enriched with silver and gold at the median (losses), stamped with the gold-lined barrelsmith's marks, inlaid with scrolling foliage and the date in silver over the breech (losses), the tang chiselled with foliage, chiselled lock stamped with a maker's mark (indistinct), figured walnut three-quarter stock carved about the barrel tang and beneath the fore-end (chips, small cracks and repairs), and engraved moulded steel mounts including solid side-plate, vestigial butt-plate, and broad trigger-guard 91.3cm; 36in barrel Inv. no. F093

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A RARE PAIR OF MONGOLIAN LONG CEREMONIAL BANNERS, 19TH CENTURY of brocaded Chinese silk, each comprising a cylindrical canop

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Lot 384

A RARE PAIR OF MONGOLIAN LONG CEREMONIAL BANNERS, 19TH CENTURY of brocaded Chinese silk, each comprising a cylindrical canopy formed of a broad blue band between a pair of red and yellow bands, carrying twenty streamers in the colours of the Five Elements, with silk tassels and brass finials, woven throughout with with lotus flowers and foliage enriched with silver thread, and lined with blue cotton 204.5cm; 80 1/2in high The five elements theory was introduced from China along with feng-shui and astrological practices. The colours of the five elements are as follows, green for Wood, red for Fire, yellow for Earth, blue for Water, and white for Metal. This type of canopy was principally used in the palaces of important Lamas and in major temples.

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Lot 397

A SMALL HORN FLASK, 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY and two small German silver-mounted leather scabbards for hunting daggers the first: 16cm; 6 3/8in (3)

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A Tigerware wine jug in Elizabethan style the silver mounts decorated masks and fruit strap work, the hinged cover with ribb

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Lot 1

A Tigerware wine jug in Elizabethan style the silver mounts decorated masks and fruit strap work, the hinged cover with ribbing and a cast swirl finial, a pierced fretwork thumbpiece, a scroll handle and a conforming applied silver foot. 10.5in (27cm). Makers Nathan and Hays, Chester, 1911.

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A large circular silver salver with a raised moulded border chased with husk and foliage in George Wickes style, on four lea

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A large circular silver salver with a raised moulded border chased with husk and foliage in George Wickes style, on four leaf scroll feet, 15.5in (39.5cm) diameter. Makers mark of Garrard & Co, probable over stamping C. J. Vander Ltd. London 1967. 70oz (200gm).

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A set of four Edwardian silver candlesticks awarded for Featherweight Championship 'Polo' founded in 1905, the square bases with initials and facsimile signatures, the plain pillar stems with Corinthian capitols. 6in (15cm). Birmingham 1928. 18.5oz (594gm).

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A pair of William IV Scottish silver toddy ladles, fiddle pattern, engraved initials. Makers W. P. & P. Edinburgh 1836.

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Lot 6

A circular silver capstan shape inkwell, engraved initials to the loaded base, a hinged cover, 5in (13cm) diameter, and a pair of silver candlesticks with baluster turned stems and wood inset loaded circular bases, and a small toast rack, 6in (15cm). Different dates, Birmingham and London. (4)

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Lot 7

A Regency silver prize medal for music for Miss Meggitt's Establishment, Hull 1819, together with an early Victorian silver caddy spoon, Birmingham 1842, and a George IV grapevine pattern silver mustard spoon, London 1829. (3)

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Lot 9

A graduated set of three silver skewers with ring tops for meat, poultry and game. Makers Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1905, '06 and '07, in a red leather covered case with reg. no. and Manchester retailer.

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Lot 9A

A pair of Victorian electro plated wine goblets, the melon panelled ogee bodies with sunray cartouches and knopped panel feet. Retailed by Frisch Schierwater & Co., Liverpool. 7.5in (19cm). Together with a child’s silver mug, Birmingham 1927. (3).

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Lot 13

A set of twelve late Victorian silver Albany pattern teaspoons with shell fluted bowls with matching sugar tongs. Makers William Hutton & Sons, London 1894. Cased. 5.25oz (172gm).

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Lot 15

A Regency fiddle pattern silver caddy spoon. Maker William Boot Birmingham 1810, together with a pair of George III bright cut sugar tongs with initials. Maker Thomas Wallis, London 1796. (2).

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Lot 16A

An Irish silver butter dish of dish ring form, the pierced sides with repoussé cottages, animals and country folk, blue glass liner. Makers West & Son, Dublin 1917.

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Lot 18

A pair of George III oval silver salts, the ogee bodies engraved a stags head crest, gadroon borders, fitted blue glass liners, on a pedestal foot. Makers mark indistinct, London 1772; together with a pair of Victorian fiddle pattern silver salt spoons with matching crest. Maker Francis Higgins, London 1861. 4.75oz (152gm). (4)

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Lot 20

An early nineteenth century Sheffield Plate oval silver salver, the raised border with a gadroon edge on ball feet. 10in (26cm).

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Lot 22

Five silver souvenir teaspoons with Winchester historical figure terminals together with a miniature rifle prize spoon, and a set of six bright cut shell back coffee spoons. Both cased, different dates and makers. (12).

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Lot 25

A rectangular tortoiseshell and silver cigarette box, the hinged cover with a Greek key border with corner florets, the interior lined with sandalwood. 7in (18cm). Maker Walker & Hall. Birmingham 1928.

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Lot 27

An Edwardian Scottish silver cabaret coffee pot in early eighteenth century style, with facetted swan neck spout, scroll composite side handle, domed hinged cover with finial, later inscribed, 6.75in (17cm). Makers Wilson & Sharp, Edinburgh 1907. Together with a late Victorian silver butter shell on ball feet, makers A. & J. Zimmerman, Birmingham 1899, and a butter knife, Sheffield 1920. Cased. 11.5oz (368gm) all in. (3)

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Lot 28

A modern large glass claret jug, the tapering body with a silver mounted neck with hinged domed covered spout with bud finial and a leaf moulded capped scroll handle, a star cut base. 12.75in (32cm). Maker Messers Carrs, Sheffield 2006.

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Lot 29

A quantity of ladies Dressing Table items comprising; engraved silver backed hand mirror, a matching clothes brush and four cut glass matching silver topped bottles and jars, a moulded glass powder jar with plain silver cover and a smaller jar, a cut glass jar with embossed silver cover and two cut glass hair pin boxes with silver covers, silver handle steel button hook, shoe horn and dusting brush. Mostly Edwardian, different dates and makers.

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Lot 32A

A George IV silver rectangular vinaigrette engraved foliage, the hinged cover with initials, reeded sides, the gilded interior with pierced foliage engraved hinged grille. 1.1in (2.65cm). Makers William & Thomas Shaw, Birmingham 1821.

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Lot 35

A Russian and niello decorated rectangular snuff box, the hinged cover with calligraphy, 1.8in (4.5cm), circa 1890, together with a late Victorian oval silver repoussé decorated pin box, 2.75on (7cm). Maker Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1897, and a glass vesta holder with a silver mounted rim on a spreading foot, 2.5in (6.25cm) high. (3).

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Lot 36

A Regency rectangular silver snuff box, engine turned, the hinged cover with applied gold disc, floral chased border, the interior gilded, incurved sides. 3in (7.5cm). Maker Joseph Ash I, London 1814.

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Lot 37

An early Victorian rectangular silver vinaigrette, engine turned with raised leaf chased borders, the hinged cover with an initialled shield, reeded sides, the gilded interior with pierced fret and engraved foliage grille. 1.6in (4.1cm). Maker Francis Clark, Birmingham 1843.

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A Victorian silver card case with a raised motif of the Albert Memorial London, within a scrolling foliage chased border, th

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Lot 38

A Victorian silver card case with a raised motif of the Albert Memorial London, within a scrolling foliage chased border, the reverse centred a crest and motto. Maker Frederick Marson, Birmingham 1863.

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A late Victorian rectangular silver presentation cigarette box for the Shire horse 'Holyrood' winner at the Royal Agricultur

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Lot 40

A late Victorian rectangular silver presentation cigarette box for the Shire horse 'Holyrood' winner at the Royal Agricultural Show June 1894, the hinged lid with enamel portrait of the said horse, the gilded interior cedar lined. 4.5in (11.5cm). Maker George Howson, London 1894.

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Lot 43

A George III Exeter silver cream jug, the vase shape body with ribbon tied bright cut engraved elliptical cartouches, one with contemporary initials and date, the interior gilded, reeded and scroll handle, the pedestal foot with a square base. Maker Joseph Hicks, circa 1790. 3.75oz (122gm).

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Lot 44

A pair of Victorian Exeter silver grape scissors, the handles chased with a scallop shell and foliage. Makers James & Josiah Williams. 3.2oz (102gm).

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Lot 47

An Edwardian silver desert set of six hand wrought teaspoons and a butter knife with Art Nouveau figure terminals. Maker J. & J. Maxfield Ltd, Sheffield 1902/3. Together with six pairs of fruit eaters with silver blades and mother of pearl handles. Makers James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1902. Cased. Weighable silver 3oz (120gm). (18).

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Lot 48

A George III silver cartouche shape white wine label with chain. Maker Richard Redrick, London circa 1770.

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Lot 49

An Edwardian silver child's can with a band of repoussé foliage and engraved initials, 'C' scroll handle, London 1903. A silver bonbon tazza with loaded foot, Birmingham 1924. A small silver oval sauceboat, Birmingham 1929. A silver four division toast rack, Sheffield 1932. A pair of modern silver oval panelled bonbon dishes, Birmingham hallmark. Together with two pairs of sugar tongs, Glasgow and Sheffield. Weighable silver 12oz (386gm). (8)

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Lot 53

A child's silver Christening set of egg cup and spoon and napkin ring, engraved poultry, cased; a nursery rhyme egg cup and silver spoon, cased; a modern two handled silver bowl; four silver and enamel commemorative spoons (two Irish, one with a Jubilee mark), other spoons and pickle forks. Different dates and makers. (A lot)

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Lot 54

A George III silver muffineer, with a beaded moulding to the ogee body and engraved cover with spiral twist finial, on a spreading foot. Maker Robert Piercy, London 1778. 2.85oz (92gm).

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Lot 55

A compressed silver circular teapot with girdle moulding, scroll spout, the domed hinged cover with an acorn finial, ebonised scroll handle, on a spreading foot. Makers Roberts & Belk, Sheffield 1913. 22.25oz (724gm) all in.

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Lot 57

A late Victorian silver vase shape cream jug, serpentine panelled sides, reeded edge to the lip and border, reeded bracket handle, on an oval foot. Maker Thomas Bradbury, London 1898. 3.5oz (116gm).

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Lot 62

A double condiment set of Art Deco design, comprising; a mustard pot (no liner) a pair of salts with blue glass liners and a pair of peppers, the stylised stepped covers with finials, together with three condiment spoons. Makers Adie Bros, Birmingham 1949. Cased. Together with a pair of George IV Old English pattern table spoons, engraved an initial, London 1827, and a Chinese silver beaker with repoussé dragons and smoke and initialled disc. 11.5oz (372gm). (11)

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Lot 63

A George 1st silver tea caddy, with repoussé later chasing, detachable lid to the sliding cover. Maker Edward Gibbon (of London). Circa 1725. 6.25oz (202gm).

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Lot 64

A George Ist silver Hanoverian pattern tablespoon with a rat tail bowl engraved initials, maker William Street, London 1717; two George II Hanoverian pattern silver table spoons, engraved initials. One maker Edward Pocock, the other Ann Hill, London 1733; and two engraved initials makers Starling Wilford, London 1733 and 1737. 8oz (260gm). (5)

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Lot 67

A pair of Edwardian silver taper sticks in mid eighteenth century style, having shell corners, baluster stems, detachable nozzles, loaded. 4.75in (12cm). Makers Hawksworth, Ayre & Co., Sheffield 1901.

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Lot 68

A circular silver salver, inscribed centre, raised piecrust border on four feet, 8in (20.5cm) diameter. Maker Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London 1938. Together with a late Victorian silver hot water jug, part swirl ribbed baluster body with fluted spout, hinged cover with turned wood finial and scroll handle on a moulded foot, 9.25in (23.5cm). Makers James and William Deakin, Sheffield 1890. 25.5oz (828gm) all in. (2)

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Lot 69

A silver rectangular photograph frame, the oak easel back with a silver front. 7in (18cm) x 10in (25.5cm). Makers Saunders & Mackenzie, Birmingham 1932.

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Lot 76

A George IV silver child’s mug, with repoussé foliage and engraved initials, the interior gilded, foliage capped scroll handles, on a spreading foot. Maker Naphtali Hart, London 1821. 3oz.

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Lot 239

A Victorian cut glass double ended scent and smelling salts bottle with silver gilt covers by Diller. 5.5in (14cm), London 1866. Together with a cut glass scent bottle, silver gilt hinged cover. (2)

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Lot 246

A continental silver toy windmill, with a couple standing before the door. Makers mark J. V.. 3.5in (9cm). A late nineteenth century continental toy silver boat, sailed by two cherubs. 3.2in (8cm). Chester import mark 1899.A continental silvered metal female figure wager cup. 3.2in (8cm), and a continental silver snail box. Unmarked. 1.5in (4cm). (4)

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Lot 249

A silver rectangular cigarette box, cedar lined. 4.5in (11.5cm). Makers Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1959. A circular oak back silver photograph frame, easel back. ??????. 7in (18cm) diameter. Maker W. Neale Ltd., Birmingham 1918. A smaller oak easel back photograph frame with silver mount. Makers Messers Zeigh, Birmingham 1920. Together with an oval silver mustard pot with blue glass liner and a Spode blue and white lighter by Ronson in angled box.

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Lot 249A

A Chinese silver rectangular hair pin box with repoussé dragons, 4.5in (11.5cm), together with a Regency silver blade picnic knife with mother-of-pearl handle, another silver blade picnic knife with mother-of-pearl handle and a pair of plated oval pin boxes inset printed melamine panels of The Trusty Servant, Winchester College and Salisbury Cathedral, 2.75in (7cm), and a silver miniature model of a dhow on an ebony plinth, 4.25in (11cm) long.

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Lot 295

Victorian swallow brooch, set overall with old and rose cut diamonds, with cabochon ruby eyes, yellow gold with silver settings.

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Lot 300

Bracelet, sectional silver having amethyst enamel overall, engraved on reverse 1949 etc., together with a white metal linked bracelet and yellow enamel leaf brooch. All Norwegian.

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Lot 427

A 16 BORE CONTINENTAL D.B. PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY E. SCHLÜTER, CIRCA 1840 with rebrowned sighted barrel signed on the rib, engraved breech inlaid with a silver line, engraved plugs, engraved tang, scroll-engraved locks fitted with gravity stops, inlaid with silver hounds and rabbits in a landscape on the tails, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, strongly cast-off butt with raised cheek-piece, moulded horn trigger-guard with terminal of shaped outline, engraved German silver butt-cap, and original horn-tipped wooden ramrod 83.2cm; 32 3/4in barrels

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A SOUTH GERMAN PERCUSSION OVER-AND-UNDER SPORTING GUN BY F. HONOLD A ULM, CIRCA 1800 converted from flintlock, with two-stag

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Lot 430

A SOUTH GERMAN PERCUSSION OVER-AND-UNDER SPORTING GUN BY F. HONOLD A ULM, CIRCA 1800 converted from flintlock, with two-stage tapering barrels, the upper fitted with silver 'Spider' fore-sight and signed in silver over the breech, border-engraved locks fitted with gravity stops, figured walnut half-stock inlaid with pierced bone plaques of shaped outline, chequered fore-end and grip each studded with numerous silver nails, the butt inlaid with silver wire filigree on both sides, the left with raised cheek-piece and the right inlaid with a star in contrasting pieces of horn and mother-of-pearl, wooden trigger-guard studded with silver nails, and horn fore-end cap (worn, ramrod missing) 81.7cm; 32 1/4in barrels

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Lot 431

A CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, THE LOCKS BY F. A. GEORGE KONIGL. HOF. BÜCHSENM. IN BERLIN, LIÈGE PROOF, CIRCA 1850 with etched twist sighted barrels signed 'Lassence Rongé in Luttich', engraved breech, scroll-engraved breech tang decorated with a stag and numbered '1', engraved flush-fitting locks signed in two parts and decorated with a brace of pheasant and a hound respectively, blued triggers, figured walnut half-stock chequered grip, raised cheek-piece, engraved steel trigger-guard with an additional carved horn grip, engraved steel butt-plate numbered 417, a pair of steel sling swivels, German silver barrel bolt escutcheons, and horn-tipped wooden ramrod, perhaps the original 94.6cm; 37 1/4in barrels

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A 54 BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE FOR BELTED BALL BY ANCELL, CIRCA 1840 with rebrowned sighted barrel rifled with a pair o

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Lot 432

A 54 BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE FOR BELTED BALL BY ANCELL, CIRCA 1840 with rebrowned sighted barrel rifled with a pair of grooves, engraved breech fitted with screw-in bolster, engraved slender breech tang, signed engraved back-action lock fitted with sliding bolt safety-catch, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved steel mounts comprising scrolling trigger-guard, butt-plate, sling swivel, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, and silver fore-end cap, and horn-tipped ramrod, probably the original 72cm; 28 1/4in barrel Robert Ancell is recorded in Perth between 1820-52.

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A 27 BORE PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE BY GEORGE H. DAW, 57 THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, NO.3552, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1

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Lot 433

A 27 BORE PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE BY GEORGE H. DAW, 57 THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, NO.3552, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1861-65 with tapering sighted barrel rifled with four grooves for Jacob's type bullets, and fitted with folding calibrated ladder back-sight, border-engraved tang, signed border-engraved flush-fitting lock, retaining its original nipple protector, figured walnut half-stock, finely chequered grip, border-engraved steel mounts comprising trigger-guard, butt-plate, fore-end cap and barrel bolt escutcheons, a pair of ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheon, and original brass-tipped ramrod 61.3cm; 24 1/8in barrel George Henry Daw is recorded at this address between 1862-79 and manufactured improved versions of General Jacob's rifles.

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**A CASED PAIR OF 12 BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SPORTING GUNS MADE FOR THE EARL OF LICHFIELD, BY J. PURDEY, 514 1/2 OXFORD STREET,

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Lot 434

**A CASED PAIR OF 12 BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SPORTING GUNS MADE FOR THE EARL OF LICHFIELD, BY J. PURDEY, 514 1/2 OXFORD STREET, LONDON, NO. 5170 & 5171 FOR 1856 each with browned twist barrels signed on the rib and fitted with bead fore-sight, scroll-engraved numbered breeches inlaid with a platinum line, pierced engraved platinum plugs, grooved numbered tangs engraved with scrolling foliage, signed locks finely engraved with tightly scrolling foliage fitted with hammers engraved en suite, highly figured polished walnut half-stock, chequered fore-end and grip, engraved blued steel mounts comprising trigger-guard, butt-plate, barrel bolt escutcheons and fore-end caps all decorated en suite with the locks (the barrel bolts with minor chips), and silver-gilt escutcheons engraved with the with the Earl of Lichfield's crest above a cornet, and remaining in good condition with some early refinishing throughout: in their original two-tier brass bound oak case, the lid applied with engraved trade label (small creases, lid cracked), complete with a contemporary leather shot bandolier 76.5cm; 30 1/8in barrel The Purdey Legders confirm that these guns were made for the Earl of Lichfield in 1856

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A 14 BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY SMITH, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, MID-19TH CENTURY AND A 20 BORE BELGIAN PERCUSSION S

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Lot 435

A 14 BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY SMITH, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, MID-19TH CENTURY AND A 20 BORE BELGIAN PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, LIÈGE PROOF, MID-19TH CENTURY with rebrowned sighted barrels engraved at the breech and inlaid with two lines, signed scroll-and border-engraved locks, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, and engraved steel mounts (worn, later ramrod); the second with two-stage sighted barrel, engraved tang, scroll-engraved back-action lock, and walnut half-stock carved with a stag's head in the round over the grip and engraved German silver mounts (worn, later ramrod) 76cm; 29 7/8in barrels (2)

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A RARE 13 BORE BENTLEY'S PATENT ENCLOSED ACTION PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, NO. 31, CIRCA 1840 with reb

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Lot 438

A RARE 13 BORE BENTLEY'S PATENT ENCLOSED ACTION PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, NO. 31, CIRCA 1840 with rebrowned sighted barrel formed in three stages, scroll-engraved action cover signed 'J. Bentley Patentee and maker', scroll-engraved tang, the action incorporating a sprung cylindrical striker set by a robust recurved forward trigger, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved steel mounts including square-fronted trigger-guard, and butt-cap decorated with scrollwork on the tang, horn fore-end cap, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, and brass-tipped wooden ramrod, probably the original 76cm; 30in barrel This gun incorporates George Stocker and Joseph Bentley's patent no. 4024 of 1839. See L. Winant 1959, pp.89-90, plates 87 and 88.

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