A Cased 90-Bore Percussion Pryce & Cashmore (Daw) Patent Double-Action Five-Shot Revolver Retailed By Alex.r Henry, Edinburgh, Patent No. 1022, Circa 1860 With blued octagonal sighted barrel signed along the top flat and engraved with foliate scrollwork around the muzzle, along the top-strap and on either side of the breech and arbor-pin housing, bright cylinder numbered from '1' to '5' on the front and engraved with the serial number, blued border engraved frame decorated with foliate scrollwork including the serial number on one side, linked bright sprung rammer with spring side-catch, bright arbor wedge, blued hammer and trigger, trigger-guard and ovoidal butt-cap decorated en suite with the frame, the latter with lanyard ring, chequered figured rounded butt, vacant silver escutcheon, and some original finish (some loss of finish): in original lined and fitted oak case with accessories including powder-flask retaining some original finish, and brass bullet mould, the interior of the lid with retailer's trade label (worn), probably original, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 12.3 cm. barrel Footnotes: This revolver incorporates C. Pryse and P. Cashmore's British Patent No. 2018 of 6 December 1855 and the rammer appears to be based on J. Blisset's British Patent No. 2069 of 13 September 1855. For further information see A.W.F. Taylerson, R.A.N. Andrews and J. Frith, The Revolver 1818-1865, 1968, pp. 228-230 and 309; and J.B. Bell and J. Philpott, 'Brief Notes on Transitional Type, Revolvers. Black Powder, June 1961, pp. 2-3 Alexander Henry is recorded at 12 South St. Andrews Street, Edinburgh between 1858 and 1861 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A Cased Pair Of 14-Bore Percussion Belt Pistols By J. Beattie, 205 Regent Street, London, Mid-19th Century With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels each signed in full in capitals along the top flat, blued back-sights and white-metal fore-sights, border engraved case-hardened breeches, long tangs, signed back-action locks, corresponding side-plates (one refinished), and dolphin hammers all decorated with scrolling foliage, the last each with safety-catch behind, trigger-guards retaining some blueing and each decorated en suite on the bow, case-hardened ovoidal butt-caps each with hinged circular foliate scroll engraved butt-trap cover, finely chequered figured rounded butts, vacant silver escutcheons, blued belt hooks (one refinished) and under-ribs, the latter each with stirrup ramrod engraved with a flower-head on the tip, and retaining some original finish: in original fitted oak case lined in dark green velvet with some accessories including powder-flask with wedge-shaped body and in fair condition, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (some damage), the exterior with circular brass escutcheon engraved 'John Finlay 78th High.drs.', London proof marks 14 cm. barrels Footnotes: James Beattie is recorded at 205 Regent Street, London between 1848 and 1863 John Finlay (b. 1832) saw extensive action during the time of the Persian and Indian Mutiny Campaigns of 1857-58, and retired with the rank of Major in July 1872 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 14-Bore Percussion Officer's Pistols By H. James, London, Mid-19th Century With browned twist sighted barrels (some old rust patination along the upper surfaces) each signed in capitals along the sighting flat, case-hardened breeches each with platinum plug and engraved with a foliate scroll on the top flat, border engraved case-hardened tangs each decorated with foliate scrollwork, signed border engraved flat locks and dolphin hammers (one replaced) en suite, the latter each with safety-catch behind, lacquered highly figured full stocks each with dark horn fore-end cap and chequered rounded butt, the latter each with slightly flared pommel and ovoidal case-hardened cap engraved with scrolling foliage and with hinged circular butt-trap cover decorated with a flower-head, blued trigger-guards each decorated with scrolling foliage on the border engraved bow, case-hardened trigger-plates each with engraved pineapple-shaped finial, vacant silver escutcheons, stirrup ramrods, each tip engraved with a flower-head, and much original finish: in later lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including powder-flask with bag-shaped brass body embossed with a scallop shell on both sides, the exterior of the lid with large circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 19.8 cm. barrels Footnotes: H. James, London appears to be unrecorded For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Percussion Duelling Or Target Pistols By Peacock, Duke St., Grosvenor Sq.ar, London, Circa 1830 With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels each engraved with maker's address along the top flat and with bound foliage at the breech, case-hardened breeches each with two platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, foliate engraved tangs each with back-sight, border engraved flat detented locks each decorated with foliated serpents, dolphin hammers en suite, engraved safety-catches, figured half-stocks with silver fore-end cap and chequered rounded butt, the latter each stamped '388', trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated en suite with the locks on the bow, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, adjustable set triggers, under-ribs each stamped '1190', and original ramrods each with threaded steel powder-measure: in their mahogany case fitted and lined in navy blue velvet with accessories including Sykes patent three-way powder-flask, steel bullet mould, turnscrews and a nipple-wrench, the interior of the lid with John Manton & Son trade label (stained and damaged), the exterior with large circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 24 cm. barrels Footnotes: William Peacock is recorded at 26 Duke Street, Grosvenor Square, London between 1821 and 1824. His trade label states 'from Mr. Joseph Manton' For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 38-Bore Percussion Duelling Or Target Pistols By Deane's, 46 King William St., London Bridge, Circa 1840 With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels each signed in full in capitals along the top flat, case-hardened recessed patent breeches each with back-sight, platinum line, pierced platinum plug and engraved with a foliate scroll on the flat, border engraved case-hardened tangs each decorated with foliate scrollwork, signed flat detented locks and dolphin hammers en suite, blued engraved safety-catches, lacquered highly figured half-stocks each with angled chequered rounded butt, steel mounts comprising case-hardened ovoidal butt-caps each decorated with foliate scrolls centred on the retaining screw, blued trigger-guards each engraved en suite with the locks, case-hardened trigger-plates each with foliate engraved pineapple-shaped finial, blued foliate engraved fore-end caps, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, adjustable set trigger, no provision for ramrods, and retaining much original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including three-way powder-flask, the body embossed with two lines of vertical beadwork on each side, two steel bullet moulds, and a mainspring-clamp, the exterior of the lid (two old splits) with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 23.8 cm. barrel Footnotes: Deane's are recorded at 46 King William Street, London between 1838 and 1845 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Percussion D.B. Carriage Pistols By T. Mortimer & Son, 44 Ludgate Hill, Gun Maker's To His Majesty, Circa 1815-20 Converted from flintlock, with rebrowned twist barrels each engraved with foliage around the silver fore-sight and engraved 'Gun Maker's' and 'to his Majesty' over the tops of the barrels, border engraved breeches each with silver oval centred on engraved petals and inscribed with maker's name and address respectively, a short gold line at the rear and decorated with foliage on the rib between, foliate engraved tangs each with a starburst in the sighting groove, border engraved flat bevelled locks signed with maker's name on the right and the address on the left, stepped tails engraved with foliage, safety-catches engaging with the back of each hammer, figured half-stocks each with chequered rounded butt and flat ovoidal pommel, the latter cut with pineapple chequering and each with steel oval engraved with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, spur trigger-guards each retaining some original blueing and decorated with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, trigger-plates each with pineapple finial, border engraved silver fore-end caps also forming the ramrod-entry and decorated with a Britannia shield and foliage, silver escutcheons and large barrel-bolt escutcheons, the former each engraved with owner's crest and motto, and original brass-mounted ramrods each with threaded brass cap over the worm: in original lined and fitted mahogany case (lock missing) with some accessories including two later powder-flasks, one of three-way type, and the other with wedge-shape body and retaining much of its lacquered finish, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with large circular brass escutcheon engraved with owner's crest and motto, London proof marks 16.5 cm. barrels Footnotes: Thomas Jackson Mortimer was apprenticed to his father, Thomas Elsworth, in 1795. He joined his father as T. Mortimer & Son at 44 Ludgate Hill, London between 1807 and 1824. He was in business on his own account at 21 St. James's Street, London between 1818 and 1821; 38 St. James's Street between 1822 and 1824; and 34 St. James's Street between 1824 and the year of his death in 1833. He was appointed Gunmaker-in-Ordinary to George IV in 1822 The crest and motto is that of the Hervey family, the head of whom is the Marquess of Bristol For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Very Rare Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Forsyth Patent Sliding Primer Box-Lock Pocket Pistols By Forsyth & Co., Patent Gun Maker's, London, Nos. 2920 And 2921, Circa 1822 With octagonal sighted border engraved barrels each signed in full along the length of the top flat, serial numbered border engraved actions each finely engraved with designs of symmetrical foliage, engraved hammers and safety-catches en suite, folding triggers, finely chequered figured rounded butts each with threaded border engraved silver pommel-cap decorated with a flower-head, one opening to reveal the two-piece metal ramrod, and vacant silver escutcheons: in original mahogany case fitted and lined in green velvet with some accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped papier-mâché(?) body, turnscrew retaining its brass pricker, and two spare strikers for the hammers, the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks, one pistol with a trace of a Birmingham proof mark 8 cm. barrels Footnotes: Provenance W. Keith Neal Collection, C111 Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 161 Sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms & Armour..., 23 September 2020, lot 313 Literature W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, 1969, pp. 12-13, pls. 6, 30 and 31 Joseph G. Rosa and Robin May, The Pleasure of Guns. The beautiful and intricate work of famous gunsmith's, 1974, p. 75 (illustrated) D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, 1995, pp. 23 and 44, pls. 24, 25 and colour pl. IX For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 80-Bore Percussion Box-Lock Pocket Pistol By Reilly, London, Circa 1840 With turn-off barrel line engraved around the muzzle and breech, border engraved rounded action signed in capitals over each side and decorated with foliage, engraved hammer and safety-catch, folding trigger, finely chequered figured rounded butt with silver lion-mask butt-cap, and vacant silver escutcheon, London proof marks 3.8 cm. barrel Footnotes: The maker is Joseph Charles Riley recorded at 316 High Holborn, London between 1835 and 1847 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistols By Rhoades, Salisbury, Circa 1815-20 With blued turn-off barrels each engraved with a broad band of foliage around the muzzle and breech, bright rounded actions each engraved with a martial trophy on each side and signed along the breeches beneath the raised pan, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels, trigger-guards each engraved with a Britannia shield and foliage on the bow, chequered figured rounded butts, vacant silver escutcheons, and in fine condition: in later lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories comprising G & J.W. Hawksley powder-flask (cut-off spring incomplete) with split-ring for suspension, steel bullet mould and barrel-key, Birmingham proof marks and unidentified mark 4.3 cm. barrels Footnotes: The maker or retailer is either James or Charles Rhoades recorded in Salisbury respectively between 1797-1815 and 1810-1822 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols By Jno. Manton & Son, Dover Street, London, Circa 1825 With turn-off barrels each engraved with a band of repeated foliage at the breech and fitted on the underside with a sprung hinged lever, one barrel numbered '1' on the barrel and at the breech, border engraved rounded actions each signed on a scroll and oval against a martial trophy over both sides, and with a crossed trumpet and club beneath the raised pan on one side, ring-neck cocks (top jaws and screws replaced) each deeply engraved with foliage, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the replacement steels, folding triggers each within a garland, chequered rounded butts each with border engraved cap involving a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, and vacant silver escutcheon, one pistol with Birmingham proof mark and unidentified mark (2) 4.7 cm. barrels Footnotes: Provenance Olympia Auctions, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 30 June 2021, lot 169 For a similar pair of pistols formerly in Ashburnham Place see Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 25 October 2001, lot 199 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased 90-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Over-And-Under Pocket Pistol By Smith, London, Birmingham Silver Hallmarks For 1820, Maker's Mark Of Freeth & Jones With flat-sided barrels made in a single block of octagonal section, retaining some original blueing and engraved with a broad band of foliage around the muzzles, signed on an engraved gold scroll amid gold foliage along the top flats, and with silver fore-sight, platinum-lined touch-holes, tang with back-sight and engraved with foliage, border engraved flat locks each decorated with foliage, engraved safety-catches, rain-proof pans, and external mainsprings each linked to a replacement border engraved cock, steels each with internal roller, chequered figured rounded butt (old split on either side above the locks), silver trigger-guard decorated with a Britannia shield centred on foliage along the border engraved bow, silver border engraved ovoidal butt-cap with a flower-head centred on the threaded steel ramrod with brass-capped worm, and vacant silver escutcheon: in original mahogany case fitted and lined in navy blue velvet with some accessories including Sykes patent white-metal three-way powder-flask, the interior of the lid with reproduction maker's trade label, the exterior with vacant brass escutcheon plate incorporating a flush-fitting carrying handle, London proof marks 8 cm. barrels Footnotes: The maker is almost certainly William 9 Smith, father of the famous Samuel and Charles, who is recorded at 59 Princes Street, Leicester Square, London between 1817 and 1820, and at 64 Princes Street between 1821 and 1824. He was appointed Gunmaker-in-Ordinary to the Prince Regent in 1817 and to George IV in 1820 Cf. a very similar pistol by Westley Richards and sold in these Rooms, The Richard Garrett Collection..., 28 November 2018, lot 281 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 25-Bore Flintlock D.B. Carriage Pistol By Walter, Circa 1820 With continental russet sighted barrels (some scattered pitting) each stamped with a barrelsmith's mark at the breech, 'B' in an oval (originally gold-lined), engraved with a line of repeated foliage at the rear and with a starburst on the rib between, platinum-lined touch-holes, border engraved tang decorated with foliage and with a further starburst in the sighting groove, border engraved flat bevelled locks each signed in capitals and decorated with a part martial trophy and foliage at the stepped tail, foliate engraved cocks, semi-rainproof pans and rollers, figured half-stock with chequered rounded butt, steel trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the border engraved bow, rear ramrod-pipe with finial en suite, vacant silver escutcheon, and brass-tipped ramrod with iron worm 21 cm. barrels Footnotes: A Richard Walter is recorded at Portsea, Hampshire, circa 1829 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine Cased Pair Of 50-Bore Flintlock Travelling Or Overcoat Pistols By J. Thompson, Princes St., Edinburgh, Circa 1825 With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels each engraved 'Princes St., Edinburgh' in script along the top flat and with a silver line at the breech, platinum-lined touch-holes, border engraved case-hardened tangs each with back-sight and decorated with a starburst and foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled case-hardened locks each decorated with foliage at the stepped tail, engraved cocks and safety-catches, and blued steel-springs each with roller, figured full stocks (some minor old bruising on the side-flats) each with dark horn fore-end cap and chequered rounded butt, blued trigger-guards (one with some loss of finish) each with pineapple finial and decorated with a Britannia shield and foliage on the border engraved bow, blued turned ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, original brass-tipped ramrods, one with threaded brass cap over the worm, and in fine condition retaining much of their original finish: in their lined and fitted mahogany case (one compartment lid split and repaired, both tabs missing, interior of lid with minor damage) with some accessories including powder-flask with wedge-shaped body and retaining most of its original finish, the exterior of the lid with circular brass escutcheon engraved with owner's crest and motto, and centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle engraved 'THO.S OGILVY FOTHERINGHAM ESQ.R OF POWRIE', Birmingham proof marks and unidentified mark 15.5 cm. barrels Footnotes: Provenance Ex W. Keith Neal Collection Offered with a handwritten note signed by W. Keith Neal, dated 13/1/62 and reading : 'Thomas Ogilvy Fotheringham - Colonel Scots Fusilier Guards eldest son of Alexander Ogilvy Fotheringham also Colonel of Scots Fusilier Guards - Thomas Ogilvy Fotheringham died unmarried in 1830 - There was a Thomas Fotheringham of Powrie in 1412.' A John Thompson is recorded of 14 Princes Street, Edinburgh between 1823 and 1827 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 80-Bore Flintlock Four-Barrelled Box-Lock Tap-Action Pistol By Bunney, Probably Joseph of Birmingham, London, Circa 1775 With turn-off barrels numbered respectively from '5' to '8' at the breeches, border engraved part octagonal breeches numbered to correspond, border engraved actions signed on a scroll amid rocailles and foliage on one side and engraved 'LONDON' within a rocaille against flowering foliage and a part martial trophy on the other, sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flower-head in a diamond-shaped panel on the bow, figured flat-sided butt (slender old split behind the action on one side), and vacant silver escutcheon (some light rust patination), Tower private proof marks 6.8 cm. barrels Footnotes: Cf. a very similar pair of pistols sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 2 December 2004, lot 465 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 54-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Turn-Over Pistol By J. & W. Richards, London, Circa 1800 With turn-off two-stage replacement barrels numbered from '3' to '4' respectively at the breeches, border engraved faceted breeches numbered to correspond and released by a sprung catch via the trigger-guard, the latter engraved with a flower on the bow, border engraved action signed within an oval against a martial trophy over each side, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch, figured flat-sided butt inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and rocailles, and large vacant silver escutcheon, London proof marks 6.8 cm. barrels Footnotes: Joseph & William Richards are recorded in Birmingham between 1799 and 1817 where they had a factory. Between 1808 and 1810 they are recorded at 16 Staining Lane, London. Joseph is recorded as carrying on the business alone in Birmingham between 1815 and 1830 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Turn-Over Pistols By Bourne & Hawkins, London, Birmingham Silver Hallmarks For 1783, Makers Mark WS With turn-off barrels numbered from '1' to '4' respectively at the breeches, breeches numbered to correspond and released by a sprung catch via the trigger-guard, the latter each engraved with a flower-head in a diamond-shaped panel on the bow and with a pin-catch at the front holding the steels in the close position, border engraved actions each signed on foliated ribbons on one side and decorated with a fantastical bird perched on an urn amid flowers on the other, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels, highly figured swelling flat-sided butts inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and small silver pins, border engraved silver butt-caps, and vacant silver escutcheons each with engraved border of beadwork, London proof marks (2) 6 cm. barrels Footnotes: Provenance Olympia Auctions, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 2 December 2020, lot 255 Bourne & Hawkins appear to be unrecorded For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire Set Of Insignia To Sir H. Rider Haggard1912A Knight Commanders set of insignia comprising neck badge and breast-star in silver-gilt, silver and enamel, 1st type, Civil Division: in Garrard & Co. Ltd. case of issue; together with an illustrated vellum grant of arms to Robert Copeman of Hemsby Hall, Norfolk, dated 1864, signed by Charles Young, Garter and Robert Laurie, Clarenceux, complete with two red wax seals each in its skippet: in its fitted red morocco covered case tooled and gilt with crowned 'VR' cyphers, and another to George Rickman Copeman of Hemsby Hall, Norfolk, dated 5 August 1889, signed by Albert W. Woods, Garter and Walter Aston Blount, Clarenceux, in its fitted black leather-covered case tooled and gilt with crowned 'VR' cyphers (3)Footnotes:Sir H. Rider Haggard is the author of King Soloman's Mines, 1885 and She, 1886For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine Pair Of 42-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pocket Pistols By H. Delany, London, Circa 1730 With two-stage cannon barrels, the breeches engraved 'London' in front of a band of foliage, foliate engraved tangs, border engraved actions (one steel expertly replaced, one cock repaired) each signed beneath the steel-spring, engraved safety-catches behind the cocks, engraved trigger-guards, moulded figured rounded butts carved in relief with a shell behind each barrel tang and finely inlaid with interlaced scrollwork and flower-heads in silver wire heightened with silver pins, cast and chased silver mounts comprising pierced foliate side-plates, vacant escutcheons each with grotesque mask above, and lightly engraved butt-caps each involving a foliated grotesque mask (some minor wear and light surface pitting), London proof marks and maker's mark (2) 4 cm. barrels Footnotes: Provenance One pistol, Christie's London, Fine Antique Arms and Armour, 19 December 1979, lot 248 Sold in these Rooms The Norman H. Dixon Collection 18 April 2012, lot 293 Sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour & Modern Sporting Guns, 26 May 2021, lot 329 Literature The other pistol, Norman Dixon, Georgian Pistols..., 1971, pp. 117-119, pls. 67 and 68 Henry Delany (or Delaney), a Huguenot, was admitted to the freedom of the Gunmakers' Company in 1715. He is recorded as a maker of fine breech-loading sporting guns and silver-mounted pistols, and was the maker of a large crossbow with built-in cranequin in the collection of the Marquis of Bath, at Longleat. See J.F. Hayward, 'The Huguenot Gunmakers of London', J.A.A.S, Vol. VI, No. 4 (December 1968), pp. 124-125 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Extremely Rare Pair Of 22-Bore Double Flintlock Single-Trigger Turn-Off Pistols For Certainty Of Fire By Lewis (Louis) Barbar, London, Circa 1740 With turn-off cannon barrels, border engraved breeches each signed beneath, decorated with foliage at the rear and with three graduated spheres along the top, border engraved tangs decorated with foliage and each with retaining screw behind the trefoil (one replaced) extending over the breech, border engraved action, cocks (both on one pistol replaced, top jaws and screws on the other replaced) and steels (one an old replacement, both on the other pistol refaced), mainspring and trigger operating both cocks simultaneously and firing the same charge, chiselled steel-springs, moulded figured rounded butts (old repairs) each carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, trigger-guards each engraved with a decorative oval on the bow, cast and chased silver mounts comprising foliate escutcheons each engraved with owner's monogram, and border engraved spurred pommels each with grotesque mask butt-cap within a border of scrolls and shells (some wear and rust patination), London proof marks and Lewis Barbar's barrelsmith's mark (2) 16.5 cm. barrels Footnotes: Provenance One pistol, Joe Kindig Jr. Collection Clay P. Bedford Collection, 1229 The Mark and Peter Dineley Collections sold in these Rooms, 27 November 2019, lot 515 Exhibited One pistol, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1971, cat. no. 60 Literature Lewis Winant, Firearms Curiosa, 1956, pp. 226 and 229, pl. 256 Clay P. Bedford and Stephen V. Granscay, Early Firearms of Great Britain and Ireland from the Collection of Clay P. Bedford, exhibition catalogue, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1971, pp. 67-69, no. 60 (illustrated) See footnote to lot 361 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistols By Twigg, London, Circa 1775 With rebrowned twist slightly swamped octagonal sighted barrels (some wear and old pitting) each signed along the top flat, engraved with a line of beadwork at the rear and stamped '1' and '2' respectively at a later date in front of the back sight, gold-lined touch-holes, tangs each finely engraved with a rocaille and foliage, flat bevelled locks (cocks expertly replaced) each cusped behind the pan and with second form of signature, safety-catches also locking the steels, the latter each with small roller bearing on a ramp on the steel-spring, figured half-stocks (some old bruising and splits in the fore-ends) each carved in relief with a shell behind the barrel tang, chequered rounded flat-sided butts with a dot in the centre of each diamond and carved with characteristic step behind each lock and side-flat, steel trigger-guards each with acorn finial and decorated with a flower-head in a diamond-shaped panel in the border engraved bow, silver escutcheons engraved with owner's crest and initials 'GM', turned ramrod-pipes, and later horn-tipped ramrods: in later relined and refitted mahogany case with some accessories including three-way powder-flask, the body re-covered in dark brown leather, the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks 35.3 cm. barrels Footnotes: John Fox Twigg was born in Grantham, Lincolnshire in 1732. He is recorded at various addresses in London between 1755 and the year of his death in 1790. Durs Egg worked for him on his arrival in London in 1772 and John Manton served as his foreman. He is considered to be one of the founding fathers of the English gun making trade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Pair Of Cased 32-Bore Flintlock Saw-Handled Rifled Duelling Pistols By H.W. Mortimer & Son, 89 Fleet St., London, Gun-Makers To His Majesty, No. 1470, Circa 1810 With rebrowned twist sighted barrels each signed in full in re-engraved capitals along the top flat and rifled up to an inch inside the muzzle, recessed serial numbered breeches each with platinum lines and platinum-lined touch-hole, grooved tangs each engraved with foliate border and with back-sight, signed border engraved serial numbered detented locks each decorated with a starburst behind the semi-rainproof platinum-lined pan (rear pan-shield detented) and with a martial trophy on the tail, line engraved safety-catches, foliate engraved 'French' cocks and rollers, the internal working parts retaining much of their burnished finish, figured half-stocks each with grooved spur (both repaired) and chequered rounded butt, flat ovoidal pommels each inlaid with a border engraved oval steel plate, large spur trigger-guards for a gloved hand and each engraved with maker's address in an oval against a martial trophy and foliage, trigger-plates each with pineapple finial, adjustable set triggers, vacant silver escutcheon on each side-plate, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons and fore-end caps, and original horn-tipped ramrods (threaded cover over one worm missing, barrels and trigger-guard with some light pitting): in their contemporary lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including later three-way powder-flask, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label for circa 1806-13 (some staining and minor damage), the refurbished exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle on the lid, London proof marks and Mortimer's barrelsmith's mark 23.5 cm. barrel Footnotes: Literature H. Lee Munson, The Mortimer Gunmakers 1753-1923, 1992, p. 175, pls. 268 and 269 Harvey Walklate 2 Mortimer was apprenticed to his father in 1791. He was in partnership with his father and uncle as H.W. Mortimer, Son & T. Mortimer between 1800 and 1806, with his father as H.W. Mortimer & Son from 1806 to 1813 and on his own account as a gunmaker at 89 Fleet Street from 1814 to 1816, the year of his retirement to Algar House, Fersfield, Norfolk For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 50-Bore Flintlock D.B Box-Lock Pistol By Mortimer, London, Circa 1780 With turn-off cannon barrels numbered '1' and '2' respectively at the breeches, breeches numbered to correspond, action chiselled in bas-relief with engraved foliage over both sides, one side signed in capitals on a scroll against a martial trophy and cannon balls, and on the other with cut-off lever decorated with spheres above a border en suite, action plate and ring-neck cock (top jaw and screw expertly replaced) decorated en suite, sliding trigger-guard safety-catch with a flower-head in a diamond on the bow, figured rounded butt (old bruising on one side behind the action) with swelling pommel and profusely inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and rocailles enriched with a pair of silver cherubs, a pair of bats and small silver flower-heads, and cast and chased lion and rampant butt-cap within a border of scrolling foliage (some light pitting), London proof marks 11 cm. barrels Footnotes: For a related pair of pistols formerly in the H. Lee Munson Collection see Olympia Auctions, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 4 December 2019, lot 397 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 15-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistols By John Manton, London, No. 3048 For 1798 Expertly reconverted from percussion drum and nipple, with rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels (some old scattered pitting) each signed in gold capitals along the top flat, silver fore-sights, breeches each with gold line and gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved tangs each finely engraved with a martial trophy, starburst and foliage, flat bevelled detented flat locks each signed in capitals and with a small roller bearing on a ramp on the steel-spring, figured full stocks (fore-ends with minor old splits and repairs) each with chequered rounded butt apart from the pommel and a plain strip along each side, reblued trigger-guards each with large pineapple finial and decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the border engraved bow, turned ramrod-pipes, silver escutcheons each engraved with owner's initial 'P', baron's coronet above, faulty set triggers, and original horn-tipped ramrods: in contemporary lined and fitted mahogany case (two old splits through the bottom) with some accessories including three-way powder-flask, the body covered in red leather (minor piece missing at the base), the interior of the lid with reproduction John Manton & Son trade label, the exterior with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks 24.2 cm. barrels Footnotes: Literature W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, The Manton Supplement, 1978, p. 42 D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, The Mantons 1782-1878, 1993, pp. 26-27 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistols By Joseph Manton, London, No. 6090 For 1813 With heavy twist octagonal sighted scratch-rifled barrels (one with small patch of pitting on one flat) each retaining some original browning on the bottom flats at the breech, silver fore-sights, case-hardened recessed patent breeches each with rectangular platinum-lined maker's stamp, platinum line and platinum-lined touch-hole, border engraved case-hardened tangs each with large back-sight and decorated with foliage, case-hardened border engraved detented locks each signed in capitals and decorated with a starburst behind the rainproof pan with foliage, engraved safety-catches, foliate engraved cocks, and steels each with roller bearing on a ramp on the blued steel-spring, the steels engraved 'JOSEPH MANTON PATENT' and numbered respectively '5839' and '5840', figured half-stocks each with dark horn cap and chequered rounded butt (one with old slender split), border engraved blued steel mounts comprising butt-caps each with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guards each with serial number in an oval against a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, trigger-plates each with pineapple finial, and turned rear ramrod-pipes, silver escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest and initials 'HS', horn-tipped ramrods, probably original, and retaining most of their original case-hardened and blued finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case (compartment lids repaired, one knob incomplete) with some accessories including James Dixon & Sons Britannia metal three-way powder-flask, one side of the body engraved with a gothic 'H' within a garter, brass powder-measure, and brass and wooden loading and cleaning rods, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (two small areas of damage), the exterior (scratches and small old repair) with circular brass escutcheon engraved with owner's crest and initials, and centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, William Fullered's barrelsmith's mark 24 cm. barrels Footnotes: Provenance Olympia Auctions, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 30 June 2021, lot 165 Literature W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, The Manton Supplement, 1978, p. 239 D.H.L. Back Great British Gunmakers, The Mantons 1782-1878, 1993, p. 104 The crest appears to be that of Henry Sansom For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Mid-Shipman's Dirk Commemorating The Battle Of The Nile By John Gill, Early 19th Century With broad curved blade (old pitting) retaining some original polish and double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt against the remains of a blued ground over two thirds of its length on one side with the maker's name in an oval and the figure of Britannia between foliage, and along the other with a classical martial trophy between a wreath of laurel and foliage, ormolu-mounted hilt comprising side-guard cast, pierced and chased with a crocodile, recurved lobed quillons, one (the other missing) retaining the remains of the knuckle-chain, pommel formed in the round as a crocodile-head, and ivory grip bound with twisted copper wire, in its original leather scabbard (old damage) with linear engraved ormolu mounts (one suspension ring missing), and retaining much of its original gilding 31.7 cm. blade Footnotes: On the night of 3 August 1798 two days after the Battle of the Nile, the captains of the fleet met abroad the Orion and inaugurated the 'Egyptian Club'. A document was drawn up, and signed by all present, inviting Nelson to accept the gift of a sword and to have his portrait painted. This dirk was almost certainly acquired by a mid-shipman who served during the Battle of the Nile as a memento of that great event. For more information see Commander W.R. May & P.G. Annis, Swords for Sea Service, Volume One, 1970, pp. 55-57 By 1806 Thomas and John Gill, Sword and Gun Manufacturers', were established at 83 St. James's Street, and Birmingham. Gill is last recorded at the St. James's Street address in May 1816. John, who appears to have been responsible for the Birmingham operations, is recorded until his death in 1817. His widow Elizabeth carried on the business until her own death in 1835. See Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, pp. 116-118 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Japanese 32-Bore Matchlock Pistol-Carbine Signed Kunitomo Sadayuki With Kakihan, Edo Period With octagonal block-sighted barrel waisted at the flared octagonal silver-inlaid muzzle and decorated overall with chased parcel-gilt silver dragons amid clouds, the breech inscribed in gilt and silver 'Suke hira, echigo no kami' with worn date, and gilt Tokugawa mon, the bottom flat with further incised inscription, pivoting brass pan-cover, brass back-action lock (action defective) with iron serpentine encrusted with silver drops, cherrywood full stock with Tokugawa mon in gold lacquer on each side, brass mounts including heel-plate, brass trigger pierced with a hole, and original ramrod 28.5 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1901 Pattern Naval Dirk Presented By H.M. King George V To Chief Cadet Captain Archibald Rider Cheyne, And His Naval Officer's Sword The First By Gieves, Dated 2nd April 1928, The Second By Wilkinson Sword Co. Ltd., London Both of regulation pattern, the first with bright etched blade including the presentation inscription, hilt with wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, and complete with bullion sword-knot (frayed), in it original brass-mounted lather scabbard (minor damage), the locket applied with silver royal arms on one side; the second with bright etched blade, hilt engraved with owner's name 'R.A. Cheyne' on the hinged side-guard, wire-bound fishkin-covered grip, and complete with bullion sword-knot, in its original brass-mounted leather scabbard (2) 46 cm. and 78.7 cm. blades Footnotes: Lt. Archibald Rider Cheyne, RN (1911-1950) served aboard Submarine HMS H 50 between May and September 1940. On 20 January 1941 whilst en route to Mediterranean to join the submarine depot ship HMS Medway as spare submarine commanding officer, the ship he was aboard, the Dutch merchant vessel Barneveld, was captured by the German pocket battleship Admiral Schear. He spent the remainder of the War in a German POW camp For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Very Rare Naval Officer's Sword Of Presentation Type By S. Brunn, Sword Cutler To H.R.H. The Prince Of Wales, 55 Charing Cross, London, Circa 1800 With straight tapering fullered blade bright over half its length and double-edged towards the point (some pitting), the forte etched and gilt against a blued ground on one side with a martial trophy, crossed banners and crowned 'GR III' cypher, and on the other with a trophy of arms, crossed banners and pre-1801 royal arms and mottoes, all above a gilt panel on each side etched with a rocaille and foliage against a wrigglework ground, and with the bladesmith's details 'Joh. Fried. Raab Königl Gewehr Fabrick zu Hertzberg' along the back and around the bottom edges, the tapering tang etched 'Fried' on one side and 'P' on the other, regilt hilt comprising lozenge-shaped langets, the outer one engraved with a crowned fouled anchor in an oval, a crossed palm and laurel beneath, the inner one engraved with a naval trophy, flat rear quillon with waisted faceted point, knuckle-guard with slight central swelling engraved with crossed branches on each side and with a ring for a sword-knot at the top, coffin-shaped pommel engraved en suite and including a crossed sword and anchor, threaded gilt button, and flattened swelling grip bound with twisted silver wire, in original tooled black leather scabbard (some wear) with linear engraved gilt mounts comprising locket, chape and suspension mount engraved en suite with the hilt, the first signed in full on one side and with frog-stud engraved with a scallop shell on the other, and with two rings for suspension 76.5 cm. blade Footnotes: Provenance Sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 29 April 2010, lot 213 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare Silver-Gilt Mounted Naval Sword Presented By J. Poyyer To G. Harnage In 1822London Silver Hallmarks For 1822, Maker's Mark Of George ThurkleWith tapering blade etched and gilt against a blued ground over most of its length on each side (some loss of finish and small areas of pitting), one side decorated with symmetrical foliage involving dolphins, maritime trophies, an angel holding a Union Jack in splendour, and a female figure with a fouled anchor, and on the other side with foliage, trophies and figures en suite centred on a panel brightly etched against a whorled ground 'JP To GH' in gothic letters above '1822', cast and chased hilt comprising downbent shell-ground with crowned fouled anchor between Union foliage, rectangular quillon-block formed as a fasces and inscribed 'I. POYYER TO G. HARNAGE 1822' on one side, claw and ball rear quillon, knuckle-guard with ribboned fruiting oak on each side, lion-head pommel, its mane forming the back-piece, ferrule of laurel leaves and with shaking hands below 'AMICUS', and chequered swelling ivory grip bound with plain and twisted silver wire, in its original wood-lined scabbard cast and chased en suite with the hilt, the openwork side panels against fine blackened fishskin, fixed suspension rings formed as mythological beasts, and retaining much of its original gilding 71 cm. blade Footnotes:George Harnage joined the navy in 1807 and served in the Leeward Islands from 1818. In 1820 he was given command of the sloop Raleigh and continued to serve in the West Indies until the close of 1821. He returned to England with a freight of $320,000, and was paid off in 1822Jon Poyyer (or Poyer) was the owner of a sugar plantation in Barbados. His family had owned property there since 1680 and Mt. Poyer in the north of the island is named after them. In 1808 he published The History of Barbados and returned to England in the early 1820s. It is likely that he travelled with Harnage and that they became friendsThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1822 Pattern Scottish Officer's Basket-Hilted BroadswordRetailed By Pillin, Maker, Gerrard St., Soho, London, Late 19th/Early 20th CenturyOf regulation pattern, with bright fullered blade etched with crowned 'VR' cypher between panels of symmetrical foliage along both sides, the forte on one side with retailer's details, and circular gilt 'PROVED.P.' mark on the other, and steel guard retaining its buff leather liner faced in red woollen cloth and with red silk tassel, in its leather scabbard (seam open) with linear engraved steel mounts, and two suspension rings 78.5 cm. bladeFootnotes:For details regarding this maker see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, p. 197For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Scottish Dirk Of A Volunteer Regiment Of The Black WatchSigned Walter Marshall, Cutler, Perth, Silver Maker's Mark Probably Of James Downie, 19th CenturyWith bright fullered blade notched along the back and double-edged towards the point, the forte on one side stamped with cutler's details, swelling rootwood grip carved with basketweave set with silver pins, silver basal mount embossed and chased with foliage, a silver panel above on one side, the carved pommel with silver mount en suite set with a piece of foiled glass in imitation of a cairngorm, in original wood-lined scabbard covered in black patent leather (some losses) with border engraved silver locket and mounts for the by-knife and fork each with thistles set with semi-precious stones, the locket centred on the figure of St. Andrew, chape embossed with foliage on the outside, by-knife and fork en suite with the dirk, and two suspension loops 31.5 cm. blade Footnotes:Cf. a related dirk sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 24 April 2013, lot 96For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Scottish Dirk Of An Officer In A Volunteer Regiment Of The Black Watch Late 19th Century With tapering blade (light pitting) notched and fullered along the back and double-edged towards the point, one side etched with a Scottish martial trophy, a Highlander in uniform and a vase of Scottish foliage, and on the other with the figure of St. Andrew amid scrolling foliage, swelling rootwood grip carved with basketweave and set with silver studs on the outside, white-metal basal mount cast and chased with thistles, and pommel carved with leaves and set with a foiled piece of faceted glass in imitation of a cairngorm, in original wood-lined scabbard covered in brown leather (minor losses of finish) with border engraved white-metal locket, chape and mounts for the by-knife and fork each set with thistles, the locket centred on the figure of St. Andrew, the by-knife and fork en suite with the dirk 31 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Scottish Officer's Silver-Mounted Regimental Dirk Of The 92nd Gordon HighlandersLate 19th CenturyWith bright fullered blade (areas of rust patination) notched and fullered along the back, etched with crowned regimental badge above a martial trophy along one side, and with the figure of St. Andrew between thistles along the other, ebonised baluster grip carved with basket-weave set with silver studs, basal mount chased with thistles, and foliate openwork pommel set with a piece of faceted glass against foil, in original wood-lined black patent leather scabbard with border engraved silver mounts set with thistles, the locket with regimental badge for Egypt, the by-knife and fork en suite with the hilt; together with a commemorative dagger adapted from a socket bayonet, the blade (some pitting) of hollow triangular section stamped with a crowned '5' on one side, silver-mounted brass grip engraved 'BLADENSBURG 1814' along one side and 'XXI F.T' along the other, and engraved with a crowned lion rampant in a shield above 'XXI' on the outer side, in its silver scabbard with suspension mount (2)28 cm. and 42 cm. bladesFootnotes:The Battle of Bladensburg was fought on 24 August 1814 during the Chesapeake Campaign during the War of 1812. A British force of army regulars and Royal Marines routed an American force of regulars and militia troops. The defeat resulted in the capture and burning of the national capital, Washington D.C., the only time the city fell to a foreign invaderFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George IV 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's SwordBy Drury & Son, Sword Cutler, 32 Strand, London, Circa 1830Of regulation pattern, with bright slightly curved pipe-back blade etched on both sides with crowned 'GR IV' cypher within a wreath of laurel, and with the maker's details on one side at the forte, ormolu hilt incorporating crowned 'IV' against cast and pierced symmetrical foliage in an oval, and retaining most of its original gilding, in its brass scabbard (locket repaired, minor old dents) 82 cm. bladeFootnotes:For details regarding this maker see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords.., 2001, pp. 95-96For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Edward VII 1897 Pattern Sword Of Honour To Under Officer Hon. M.V.B. Brett, And An 1854 Pattern Officer's Dress Sword Of The Scots Fusilier GuardsBoth By Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, No. 39225 For 1902 And No. 19742 For 1876Both of regulation pattern, the first with etched blade including the presentation inscription 'Royal Military College. ''Sword of Honor.'' Under Officer Hon. M.V.B. Brett., December 1901.', and complete with silver bullion sword-knot (fishskin-covered grip incomplete), in its original steel scabbard; the second with etched blade including crowned regimental badge and battle honours, and complete with its bullion sword-knot (fishskin-covered grip incomplete), in its original steel scabbard (2)82.6 cm. and 82.7 cm. bladesFootnotes:The Honourable Maurice Vyner Baliol Brett, O.B.E., M.V.O. (1882-1934) was the second son of Viscount Esher. He was educated at Eton and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, where he received the sword of honour. Commissioned into the Coldstream Guards as a Second Lieutenant in 1902, he served as Aide-de-Camp to the Inspector General of the Forces at the Service of Thanksgiving for the conclusion of the Boer War at St. Paul's Cathedral, and was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order for performing that role. Promoted Lieutenant on 9 October 1904, he was appointed Aide-de-Camp to Lieutenant-General Sir John French (later Field Marshal the Lord French, Earl of Ypres), General Officer Commanding-in-Chief at Aldershot, on 7 March 1905. He stayed with French for the next seven years, until the latter's eventual appointment as Chief of the Imperial General Staff in March 1912. Promoted Captain on 8 February 1911, he subsequently transferred to the 6th (Perthshire) Battalion, Royal Highlanders, and served as Aide-de-Camp to Lieutenant-General Sir John Ewart, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Scottish Command. He served throughout the Great War on the Staff in France from 19 October 1914, and was appointed temporary Lieutenant-Colonel on 1 October 1916. He was four times Mentioned in Despatches, was awarded the 4th Class of the French Legion of Honour and was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He transferred to the Territorial Army Reserve with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel on 25 February 1919, and was appointed Deputy Keeper and Librarian of the London Museum the same year. His medals were sold at Noonans London, A Collection of Medals to Members of the Nobility and The Royal Household, 8 December 2016, lots 98 and 99For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1796 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Officer's Dress Sword, And A 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer's SwordBoth Early 19th CenturyBoth of regulation pattern and retaining most of their original gilding, and each with grip bound with fine twisted silver wire (blades with some light pitting, scabbards missing) (2)80 cm. and 80.5 cm. bladesFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Group Of Eastern DaggersMostly 19th CenturyComprising a Caucasian kindjal with double-edge blade (patches of rust and pitting) cut with an off-set fuller along each side, one side gold-damascened with a cartouche and a panel of arabesques with bird's head terminal on each side, waisted walrus-ivory grip with silver basal mount embossed with foliage, and two gold-damascened studs on the outside each on a washer en suite, in its wooden scabbard partly covered in velvet (faded) with steel suspension mount damascened with gold arabesques on the outside; a Nepalese kukri (ivory hilt removed), in its original wooden scabbard covered in black velvet with silver locket and chape embossed and chased with designs of running foliage, and retaining its silver suspension chain of disc-shaped links; an Afghan choora of characteristic form, with bright sharply-pointed blade, white-metal mounted beaked hilt chased with flower-heads, and rounded ivory grip-scales, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard (leather incomplete) with brass locket and chape embossed en suite with the hilt; a Sumatran kris, with waved pattern-welded blade, and wooden Garuda hilt, in its wooden scabbard; a North African all-brass dagger; and a pair of Nepalese kukri side-knives, in their purple velvet scabbard (faded) (6)The first 36 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Sabre By Thompson, Birmingham, Circa 1805Of regulation pattern, the blade (light rust patination, tip with some pitting) etched and gilt with a cavalryman and crowned 'GR' cypher beneath a baldachin surmounted by foliage on one side, and on the other with a trophy of martial arms, pre-1801 royal arms and motto, and flowering foliage, the forte with bladesmith's name in an arch beneath foliage on one side, and 'Birmingham' en suite on the other, and ribbed leather-covered grip (some wear) bound with twisted silver wire, in its original steel scabbard (pitted) 84.5 cm. bladeFootnotes:A William Thompson is recorded at Coleshill Street, Birmingham between 1803 and 1821For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Officer's Spadroon Of The Royal Dublin Volunteers Late 18th Century With tapering double-edged blade (some old rust patination and areas of pitting) of flattened hexagonal section over most of its length, the forte etched and gilt with pre-1801 royal arms and 'For My Country & King' over both sides, the latter between foliage, russet steel hilt comprising side-guard, knuckle-guard pierced for a ring at the top, lobed rear quillon, faceted urn-shaped pommel, reeded ivory grip (minor old splits) with medial border engraved silver band engraved 'RD' over 'V' within a crowned motto belt on one side, and 'REGT' on a banner on the other 82 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine And Rare Irish Silver-Gilt And Enamel Hilted Presentation Sabre To Captn. Jeremiah D'Olier By The Company Of The 1st Regiment Of The Royal Dublin VolunteersDublin Silver Hallmarks For 1798, Maker's Mark Of George WestWith curved fullered blade (some old rust patination) brightly etched against a matt ground along one side with the recipient's crest and motto, the seated figure of Hibernia in an oval with a ship in the distance, surmounted by a martial trophy and with foliage suspended from a ribbon below, a regimental badge and pre-1801 royal arms beneath a baldachin suspended from an elaborate symmetrical design of foliage framing a vase of flowers above a feline mask, and along the other with a martial trophy, a volunteer officer and fortification in an oval supported by a figure of Britannia and a wildman, Victory being crowned with laurel above, the presentation inscription, a crowned regimental badge against a further martial trophy and a symmetrical arrangement of foliage, stirrup hilt comprising shield-shaped langet polychrome enamelled respectively with the engraved arms of the recipient and crowned regimental badge, lobed rear quillon inscribed '4th Company' against a dark blue enamel ground on each side, bevelled knuckle-guard pierced with a slot for a sword-knot, pommel formed as a cavalryman's plumed helmet and with faceted back-piece in one, ribbed ivory grip (old chips beneath the pommel and minor old splits) bound with twisted silver wire, and retaining most of its original gilding 82 cm. blade Footnotes:The presentation inscription reads: 'THE GIFT of the non commission'd OFFICERS and PRIVATES of the FIRST REG.MT of ROYAL DUBLIN VOLUNTEERS to their Capt.n JEREMIAH D'OLIER as a Mark of their ESTEEM.'Jeremiah D'Olier was a Huguenot goldsmith who settled in Dublin and became a city sheriff and one of the founders of the Bank of Ireland. D'Olier Street in Dublin is named after himThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Irish Ormolu-Mounted Officer's Presentation Sabre To Alderman James Vance By The 5th Company Of The 2nd Regiment, Royal Dublin InfantryBy John Asherainey Fecit, Dublin, Dated 1798With curved fullered blade (small areas of old rust patination) bright over half its length to the clipped-back point and etched over both sides with cabbalistic symbols, a sun-in-splendour, crescent moons and a star, the forte etched and gilt against a blued ground along one side with further cabbalistic symbols between small stars and moons, an Ottoman trophy of arms and a profile Turk's head, and along the other with similar decoration surmounted by a man-in-the-moon and stars, stirrup hilt comprising half-basket guard combining recurved side-bar swept round to form a double-scroll with spherical terminals centred on a crowned Irish harp (old repairs), side-ring engraved 'ON PARADE MARCH 18 1798' on the underside and enclosing an elaborate pierced and engraved 'GR' cypher, shield-shaped langets engraved respectively with the presentation inscription and 'God Save the KING', lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard with bevelled edges and pierced for a sword-knot, lion-head pommel with plain back-piece, and ribbed ivory grip (old split on either side beneath the pommel) bound with a strand of twisted silver wire, in its original red morocco scabbard (some wear and old damage) with linear engraved ormolu mounts (gilding worn), the former tooled and gilt over each side with foliate line decoration, and beneath the locket with royal arms beneath demi suns-in-splendour surmounted by a crowned scroll inscribed 'PROSPERITY TO IRELAND', the locket engraved with maker's details on one side, two suspension rings, and retaining much of its original gilding 81 cm. bladeFootnotes:The presentation inscription reads: 'ON PARADE MARCH 1798 This sword was Presented by the Non-Commissioned Officers & Privates of the 5th Com of 2d Regt. Royal Dublin Infantry to Alderm n Jas Vance their Cap tn in testimony of the Affectionate Regard they have for him as a Loyal Soldier and much respected Fellow Citizen' James Vance was Lord Mayor of Dublin between 1805 and 1806. He died in 1808This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Three Javanese Kris19th Century, The Blades EarlierThe first with pattern-welded seven lok blade chiselled with a gold-encrusted dragon (Naga) on one side beneath the ganja and with gold tongue, its tail forming the dada along each side, the ganja encrusted with gold foliage, small gold filigree mendak, and characteristic carved planar hilt, in its wooden scabbard with figured boat-shaped sarongan (chipped) and silver-gilt pendoq (minor damage), the latter embossed and chased along the outside with repeated panels of symmetrical foliage variously inhabited by an elephant, dragons and birds; the other two of similar but plainer form, one scabbard with plain white-metal pendoq open along one side revealing pelet wood (3)35.5 cm., 36.5 cm. and 31.5 cm. bladesFootnotes:For related examples to the first and sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms and Armour, 23 July 2008, lots 24-26For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A French Silver-Mounted HangerLyon Silver Marks, Mid-18th CenturyWith broad fullered single-edged blade double-edged towards the point (some old pitting), hilt comprising quillon-block cast and chased on each side with a stag beset by a hound in a wooded landscape, recurved quillons each with lion-head terminal, lion-head pommel cast and chased with two hounds and rococo ornament at the back, and spirally-grooved ivory grip (slender old splits and minor damage) 69.8 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Composite HangerPartly 18th CenturyWith broad curved single-edged blade (some wear and rust patination) fullered along the back for most of its length on each side, and etched with an arm emerging from clouds grasping a falchion, a sun-in-splendour, a man-in-the-moon and stars above the indistinct Nantes maker's name and address over each side of the forte, silver hilt comprising diagonally fluted side-rings and rear quillon, the former forming a heart-shaped guard and swept-up to join the knuckle-guard, rounded spirally-fluted pommel, and spirally-grooved wooden grip bound with silver ribbon, in its black leather scabbard with shaped linear engraved silver mounts and two rings for suspension 59.6 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 4 April 2007, lot 84For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two English Small-SwordsThe First Circa 1780, The Second Mid-18th CenturyThe first with sharply tapering blade of hollow triangular section etched on both sides at the forte (old expert repair) with scrolling foliage and rocailles, ormolu hilt retaining some of its original gilding and engraved with differing trophies of arms, those on the ovoidal shell-guard within punched ovals, the ground between with stars between smaller less elaborate trophies, and grip bound with twisted copper wire and crimped copper ribbon: the second with tapering blade of hollow triangular section (some old rust patination), characteristic brass hilt with moulded borders, and grip bound with fine twisted silver wire between Turk's heads (2)81.5 cm and 74 cm. blades Footnotes:ProvenanceWarwick Castle, Thomas Del Mar Ltd In association with Sotheby's, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 12 December 2007, lot 326For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An English Silver-Hilted Small-Sword London Silver Hallmarks For 1762, Maker's Mark Of John Bennett IIWith tapering double-edged blade (lightly pitted overall) of slightly flattened hexagonal section, hilt cast with gadrooning and comprising boatshell guard, quillon-block, arms, quillons, knuckle-guard, globular pommel with button, and swelling grip bound with silver ribbon and two thicknesses of twisted silver wire 75 cm. bladeFootnotes:For details regarding this maker see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, 45-46This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An English Silver-Hilted Small-SwordCirca 1730With sharply tapering blade of hollow triangular section inlaid with serrated brass foliage between flower-heads on one side of the forte, hilt cast and chased with classical trophies centred on foliated strapwork, all against finely punched grounds and comprising asymmetrical double shell-guard, slender arms, lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard, globular pommel with button, and grip bound with two thicknesses of silver wire, in later whitened vellum-covered wooden scabbard with line engraved steel mounts and fabric suspension belt 68.5 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An English Silver-Hilted Small-SwordIndistinct Silver Marks, Circa 1760With colichemarde blade (some wear and pitting) of sharply tapering hollow triangular section with the labelled standing figure of Camillus between scrollwork on each side of the forte, characteristic hilt cast, pierced and chased with scrolling foliage between diagonal fluting, and grip bound with twisted silver wire 75.6 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 4 April 2007, lot 189For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Ceylonese Piha Kaetta18th CenturyOf characteristic form, with single-edged blade inlaid in brass with a monster-head and foliage along each side at the beaked point (some pitting), fullered along the back over each side from the forte and set with silver embossed and chased with running foliage, hilt comprising foliate brass basal mount inlaid with engraved interlaced silver foliage, and horn grips carved with foliage and set with foliate silver mounts including pommel-cap with button finial, in its original fluted two-piece wooden scabbard with silver locket (minor damage) with filigree borders 19 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An English Silver-Hilted Small-Sword London Silver Hallmarks For 1764, Maker's Mark Of John RadburnWith sharply tapering blade (worn and rust patinated) of hollow triangular section, hilt of characteristic form cast and chased with 'bright-cut' stars centred on pierced scrolling foliage mostly within 'bright-cut' and foliate borders, and grip bound with silver-gilt ribbon and two thicknesses of silver wire 76.4 cm. blade Footnotes:John Radburn, described as 'gifted silver-hilt maker and sword cutler' is recorded between 1737 and 1780. For more information and an illustration of a virtually identical hilt by John 1 Bennett, see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, pp. 202 and 286, pl. 55Cf. a related small-sword with a hilt by the same maker and sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms, Armour and Modern Sporting Guns, 11 May 2016, lot 325For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two Continental Steel-Hilted Small SwordsLate 17th/Early 18th Century, The First Probably DutchThe first with slender tapering blade (some pitting) of flattened diamond section over most of its length, the forte of flattened hexagonal section with two recessed keyhole piercings within brass-inlaid borders, the spaces between inlaid with brass foliage, characteristic hilt encrusted with silver demi-figures, cherub's heads and male profile heads, all against a ground of gold-encrusted scrolling foliage and trophies, and later grip bound with twisted silver and brass wire between brass Turk's heads (worn overall); the second with slender tapering blade of stiff diamond section, and plain russet steel hilt of characteristic form (surface rust) (2)77 cm. and 83.5 cm. blades For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A French Silver-Hilted Small-SwordIndistinct Silver Marks, Circa 1770With sharply tapering blade of hollow triangular section (point adapted), characteristic hilt cast and chased with ribboned garlands of flower-heads against pierced trelliswork, and grip bound with silver ribbon and twisted silver wire 72.3 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 4 April 2007, lot 183For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A French Silver-Hilted Small-Sword Paris Silver Marks For 1771 With sharply tapering blade of hollow triangular section lightly etched and gilt with foliage and strapwork on both sides of the forte, characteristic hilt retaining traces of original gilding and cast and chased in low relief with foliage and rocailles framing oval cartouches containing urns and flowers, all against finely stippled grounds partly pierced with trellis-work, and grip bound with twisted silver wire and partly crimped silver ribbon (some wear overall) 73.4 cm. blade Footnotes: Provenance Sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 4 April 2007, lot 190 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A French Silver-Hilted Small-Sword Paris Silver Marks For 1769 Similar to the last, the hilt with oval cartouches framing martial, musical and agricultural trophies, and grip bound with silver ribbon and twisted silver wire 84 cm. blade Footnotes: Provenance Sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 4 April 2007, lot 191 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A French Silver-Hilted Small-Sword Paris Silver Marks For 1770 With sharply tapering blade of hollow triangular section changing to flattened hexagonal section over a third of its length to the point, the forte on each side etched and gilt against a blued ground (some wear and rust patination) with a martial trophy and panels of foliage above a panel of foliated strapwork, characteristic hilt retaining some original gilding and cast and chased in low relief with foliage and rocailles framing oval cartouches containing flowers, all against finely stippled grounds partly pierced with trellis-work, and grip bound with silver ribbon and twisted silver wire 77.4 cm. blade Footnotes: Provenance Sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 4 April 2007, lot 193 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A French Small-SwordMid-18th CenturyWith sharply tapering blade (old rust patination) of hollow triangular section, the forte etched and gilt with trophies of arms and foliate decoration against a blued ground on one side, and with a standing female figure holding a rosary, a trophy of arms and foliated strapwork on the other, gilt steel hilt (some wear to gilding) of characteristic form chiselled overall with diagonal fluting stamped with gilt florets and framing flower-heads in garlands, and wooden grip bound with twisted silver wire, blued ribbon punched with minute gilt florets and partly crimped silver-gilt ribbon 82.1 cm. blade Footnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 4 April 2007, lot 176For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine French Small-Sword With Chiselled And Gilt HiltThird Quarter Of The 18th CenturyWith slender sharply tapering blade (some pitting) of hollow triangular section, the forte etched and gilt against a blued ground on one side with a panel of symmetrical strapwork and the figure of St. Michael between foliage, and on the other with a similar panel and a foliated oval, crossed banners above, steel hilt of characteristic form chiselled in low relief with medallions suspended from ribbons and variously picked-out in gold with trophies representing war, agriculture, music and the arts, all against gilt fish-roe and pierced trellised grounds, foliate borders en suite involving cornucopiae on the shell-guard and pommel, the latter with button, grip bound with crimped silver ribbon and partly wrapped twisted silver wire between Turk's heads, and retaining nearly all its gilding (some old surface rust), in its original snakeskin-covered wooden scabbard with steel locket, chape and suspension mount en suite with the hilt, and with two suspension rings 83cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty removed from Fettercairn House, Kincardineshire, Sotheby's Billingshurst, The Country House Sale, 14-16 September 1999, lot 193 (part)Almost certainly the property of Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo, 6th Baronet (1739-1806) who became one of the most important bankers in enlightenment Edinburgh. He made the Grand Tour between 1792 and 1793, and was one of the earliest members of the Literary Club, which boasted among its members Johnson, Burke, Reynolds (who painted his portrait), Garrick and othersFacsimile biographical details are offered with the lotFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
BAGUE TURQUOISE ET DIAMANTSComposée d'une monture circulaire sertie de diamants de taille rose et de cabochons de turquoises, poinçons français d'occasion pour l'or 18K (750°/00) et l'argent (800°/00), tour de doigt 54, poids brut 6.92 g.Footnotes:TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND RINGOf circular form, set with rose-cut diamonds and turquoise cabochons, french mark for 18 carat gold and silver, ring size O, gross weight 6.92 grams.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
COLLIER/PENDENTIF EMERAUDES ET DIAMANTSOrné au centre d'un pendentif de forme ronde transformable en broche, entièrement serti d'émeraudes de taille ronde, de diamants de taille 8x8 et de taille brillant, poinçons français d'occasion pour l'or 14K (585°/00), l'argent (800°/00) et l'or 18K (750°/00), longueur 41.00 cm, poids brut 68.98 g.Footnotes:EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE/PENDANTComposed of a circular pendant convertible to a brooch, entirely set with circular-cut emeralds, single-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds, french mark for 14 carat gold, silver and 18 carat gold, length 41.00 cm, gross weight 68.98 grams.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
ENSEMBLE DE BOUCLES D'OREILLES ET PENDENTIFSComprenant quatre paires de boucles d'oreilles et deux pendentifs, poinçons français d'occasion pour l'or 18K (750°/00) et l'argent (800°/00), poids brut 40.53 g, parties en métal.Footnotes:COLLECTION OF JEWELLERYIncluding four pairs of earrings and two pendants, french marks for 18 carat gold and silver, gross weight 40.53 grams, parts in metal.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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