A Montblanc Starwalker Black Mystery Rollerball Pen, Numbered GU1023064, the black resin body heightened with white metal bands, the detachable cap with clear resin finial enclosing the Montblanc logo, in fitted case and with outer cardboard box and original service guide numbered GU1023064, the case 19.5cm wide Provenance: The Pen Shop, Thorntons Arcade, Leeds, November 2010.. There are some very minor scratches to the resin body and the gilt-mounts. There are also some areas of minor corrosion to the mounts. The pen is not currently fitted with a cartridge so it is not possible to confirm if it functions properly, though the pen has been used in the past. There are some scuffs to the leather case. The information page at the back of the Service Guide notes the product, individual number, date and with retailers stamp.
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A Sapphire Bracelet, eleven graduated oval cut and cushion cut sapphires centrally terminating to yellow gate links at either side, length 16.5cm see illustration . The bracelet is in poor condition, one length of the chain is detached/loose. It fastens with a V-snap and box catch and features a safety chain which is snapped and a figure-of-eight safety catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The sapphires are included when viewed via a loupe and can also be seen by the unaided eye but the sapphires are lively. The largest sapphire measures 7.00mm x 4.5mm x 3.4mm approximately. Gross weight 6.8 grams. CR made 17.01.20
A Victorian Mourning Brooch, of yellow circular form with a domed centre within a ropework border, to a frame decorated with trefoil detail to an outer bead border, with a hairwork locket to the reverse, measures 3.7cm diameter; and A Scarab Beetle Brooch, formed of a trefoil of green scarab beetles, in yellow claw settings, measures 3.3cm by 3.3cm see illustration . Both pieces are in fair condition. Both fasten with a pin and hook catch and the mourning brooch features a safety chain. The mourning brooch bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The scarab beetle brooch is stamped '9CT' and in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 17.6 grams. CR made 27.07.20.
A Ruby and Diamond Pig Pendant/Charm, realistically modelled as a pig, set throughout with rose cut diamonds and round cut ruby eyes, in white claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 0.40 carat approximately, measures 1.9cm by 1.1cm see illustration NB: one diamond deficient . The pendant/charm is in fair condition and one diamond is lacking. It bears no hallmark nor stamp. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour K/L/M, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 2.1 grams. CR made 27.07.20.
A Victorian Diamond Brooch, an old cut diamond within a yellow star setting, to a ropetwist and bead border, estimated diamond weight 0.20 carat approximately, measures 3.4cm diameter; and Two Smaller Victorian Diamond Brooches, of similar design, total estimated diamond weight 0.10 carat approximately, measure 1.9cm diameter see illustration . All pieces are in fair condition with dings throughout. The larger brooch appears to be lacking a locket compartment to the reverse. The two smaller brooches are likely to have been adapted. The larger and one of the smaller brooches fasten with a pin and hook catch, the other smaller one with a pin and revolver catch. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 18.0 grams. CR made 27.07.20.
A Diamond Five Stone Ring, the graduated old cut diamonds in white claw settings, to a yellow tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.25 carat approximately, finger size M1/2 see illustration . The ring is in good condition, however the shank is worn. The stamp is rubbed but in our opinion it would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 2.3 grams. CR made 10.08.20.
A Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, the oval cut ruby within a border of old cut diamonds, in yellow claw settings, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.35 carat approximately, finger size Q1/2 see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamond are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 1.7 grams. CR made 10.08.20.
An Aquamarine and Diamond Ring, a pear cut aquamarine in a white semi-rubbed over setting to parted shoulders inset with round brilliant cut diamonds, total estimated diamond weight 0.50 carat approximately, finger size O see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It bears no hallmark, nor stamp, but in our opinion it would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour G/H/I. clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 6.6 grams. CR made 29th May 2019.
An Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring, the oval cabochon opal within a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, in white claw settings, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.35 carat approximately, finger size J1/2 see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 3.44 grams. CR made 18.07.20.
A Diamond Bombé Eternity Ring, three rows of round brilliant cut diamonds in white claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 1.80 carat approximately, finger size J1/2 see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion it would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 3.3 grams. CR made 16.01.20.
A 9 Carat Gold Amethyst Ring, the oval cut amethyst in a yellow rubbed over setting, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, finger size J; An Amethyst Pendant, the pear cut amethyst in a rubbed over setting, length 2.8cm; and A Pair of Amethyst Drop Earrings, the pear cut amethyst in a collet setting suspended from a bead, length 2.3cm see illustration . All pieces are in good condition. The ring is hallmarked however the sponsor's mark is rubbed, Birmingham, 1987. The pendant and earrings bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 13.6 grams. CR made 03.08.20.
An Amethyst Ring, the oval cut amethyst in a yellow rubbed over setting extending to a textured border, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, finger size K see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 10.0 grams. CR made 03.08.20.
An Amethyst Ring, the round cut amethyst in a yellow claw setting, within a tri-colour foliate border, to a trifurcated plain polished shank, finger size N; An Amethyst Brooch/Pendant, of similar design, measures 2.8cm by 2.3cm; and A Pair of Amethyst Drop Earrings, of similar design, drop length 3.6cm, with clip fittings see illustration . The pieces are all in good condition. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The brooch fastens with a pin and revolver catch. Gross weight 27.6 grams. CR made 31.07.20.
A Citrine Ring, the oval cut citrine in a yellow rubbed over setting, within a ropetwist border, to a five prong shoulder polished shank, finger size J see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The citrine measures 22.41mm x 16.72mm x 11.29mm approximately. Gross weight 17.0 grams. CR made 28.07.20.
A Victorian Brooch/Pendant on Chain, two yellow tassel drops chain linked from a circular loop with a textured and beaded border with black enamel detail throughout, surmounted by an oval plaque designed similarly, on a fancy trace link chain, drop length 9.4cm, chain length 38cm see illustration . The necklace is in good condition. It fastens with two tongue and box catches allowing the chain to be removed and worn as a brooch with a pin and hook catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 23.8 grams. CR made 10.08.20.
A Diamond Pendant on Chain, the yellow circular plaque inset with three old cut diamonds in star settings, on a fancy trace link chain, total estimated diamond weight 1.05 carat approximately, drop length 2.5cm, chain length 41cm see illustration . Both pieces are in good condition. The chain fastens with a tongue and box catch. The pendant is stamped '15C', the chain bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion both would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 11.5 grams. CR made 10.08.20.
A Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch, formed of two rows, one of graduated round cut and oval cut rubies in yellow collet settings, the other of graduated old cut diamonds in white collet settings, total estimated diamond weight 0.20 carat approximately, measures 2.6cm by 2.5cm see illustration . The brooch is in fair condition however the catch is loose. It fastens with a pin and hook catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 4.3 grams. CR made 31.07.20.
An Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Brooch/Pendant, in the form of a flower, an old cut diamond centrally with five pear cut amethyst petals in rose cut diamond borders and two sprigs set throughout with rose cut diamonds, in white claw and collet settings, total estimated diamond weight 0.95 carat approximately, measures 2.5cm diameter see illustration . The brooch/pendant is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and hook catch and features a safety chain. The brooch pin is detachable. It bears no hallmark nor stamp. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 5.4 grams. CR made 31.07.20.
A Diamond Cluster Bar Brooch, the old cut diamond within a border of smaller old cut diamonds in yellow claw settings, on a knife edge bar, total estimated diamond weight 1.15 carat approximately, length 3.9cm see illustration . The brooch is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and revolver catch and features a safety chain. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 4.5 grams. CR made 10.08.20.
A Double Row Bracelet, the yellow graduated double row curb bracelet hung with a citrine swivel fob and six full sovereigns dated 1872, 1876, 1877, 1897, 1899 and 1900, length 17cm see illustration . The bracelet is in good condition. Each link is stamped '9' and '.375' and in our opinion would test as gold. The citrine swivel fob is hallmarked but the stamp is rubbed and illegible, sponsor's mark 'C&F.Ld'. The sovereigns are all loose mounted and the mounts are all hallmarked for 9 carat gold. Gross weight 123.4 grams. CR made 06.08.20.
A Pair of Similar Cream and Grey Baroque Cultured Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings, the smaller white heart shaped plaque pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds, supporting a chain interspaced with three collet set round brilliant cut diamonds and a cream baroque cultured pearl; the other designed similarly with a larger heart shaped plaque and a grey baroque cultured pearl, total estimated diamond weight 0.45 carat approximately, drop length 9.4cm and 9.9cm respectively, with post fittings see illustration . The earrings are in good condition. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 15.7 grams. CR made 29.07.20.
A Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Swivel Ring, the main band channel set in white with calibré cut sapphires on one side and calibré cut rubies to the other, between eight-cut diamond set hinged bars in claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 0.40 carat approximately, finger size N see illustration . The ring is in fair condition with slight wear visible. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 4.8 grams. CR made 16.07.20.
A Sapphire Ring, the cushion cut sapphire in a white four claw setting, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, finger size O1/2 see illustration . The ring is in fair condition, the shank is slightly out of shape and some claws require attention. There are chips/nibbles to the girdle. It bears no hallmark nor stamp. The sapphire measures 8.18mm x 10.81mm x 5.72mm = 4.70 carat approximately. Gross weight 2.3 grams. CR made 10.08.20.
A Victorian Australian Locket, raised detail depicting an emu to one side and a kangaroo to the other, amongst foliage, to a yellow engraved foliage border, suspended from a bale engraved with a leaf motif, measures 3.6cm by 2.2cm see illustration . The locket is in fair condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The glass frames are present inside. Gross weight 13.4 grams. CR made 27.07.20.
A Pair of Diamond, Pink Tourmaline and Mabe Pearl Drop Earrings, a row of five graduated round brilliant cut diamonds in yellow claw and channel settings sit between two heart shaped pink tourmalines in rubbed over settings and suspend a pear shaped mabe pearl in a rubbed over setting, total estimated diamond weight 1.00 carat approximately, drop length 4.0cm, with post fittings see illustration . The earrings were valued for insurance purposes at £3000 in 1993. The earrings are in good condition. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 18.3 grams. CR made 17.01.20.
A Pair of Victorian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings, a pearl suspends a cluster of two pearls and two rose cut diamonds, to a trio of old cut diamonds terminating to a further pearl, total estimated diamond weight 0.25 carat approximately, length 4.9cm, with hook fittings see illustration NB: the pearls have not been lab tested.. The earrings are in good condition. The pearls are drilled, one at the bottom and one looks like a possible replacement. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as silver and gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 4.6 grams. CR made 13.03.20.
A Victorian Shell Necklace, five natural shells suspended from a yellow fine woven chain by lovers knot motifs, length 42cm; A Victorian Shell Brooch, the natural shell with a cultured pearl centrally, length 3.7cm; and A Similar Pair of 9 Carat Gold Drop Earrings, with cultured pearl surmounts, length 3.1cm, with post fittings see illustration . The pieces are in fair condition, the chain has obvious areas of wear/damages, the earrings have had additional cultured pearls added. The necklace fastens with a tongue and barrel clasp, it bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The brooch fastens with a pin and hook catch, it bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Earrings are hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'JRT', town mark and date letter illegible. Gross weight 39.0 grams. CR made 29.07.20.
A Diamond Clip Brooch, the scroll motif set throughout with round brilliant cut, eight-cut, and baguette cut diamonds, in white claw and channel settings, total estimated diamond weight 2.20 carat approximately, measures 2.5cm by 2.0cm see illustration . The brooch is in good condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion it would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 7.0 grams. CR made 29.07.20.
A Diamond Floral Spray Brooch, realistically modelled as a ribbon tied flower, set throughout with round brilliant cut, old cut, eight-cut and baguette cut diamonds, total estimated diamond weight 3.10 carat approximately, measures 5.5cm by 2.5cm see illustration . The brooch is in good condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. It fastens with a double pin and hook catch. The principal diamond measures 4.45mm by 4.49mm x 2.90mm approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 14.3 grams. CR made 28.07.20.
A Diamond Eternity Ring, nineteen round brilliant cut diamonds in white claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 1.90 carat approximately, finger size Q1/2 see illustration . The ring is in fair condition, the claws are worn. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 4.7 grams. CR made 21.07.20.
An Edwardian Seed Pearl and Pink Tourmaline Brooch/Pendant, a round cut pink tourmaline in a yellow millegrain setting, within a border of seed pearls, to an articulated seed pearl set frame with a pear cut pink tourmaline drop and a seed pearl bale, length 6.1cm see illustration . The brooch/pendant is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and hook catch and has a removable bale. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 8.3 grams. CR made 28.07.20.
A Diamond Eternity Ring, twenty-four round brilliant cut diamonds in white rubbed over settings, total estimated diamond weight 1.20 carat approximately, finger size N see illustration . The ring is in fair condition, it appears to have been worn against another ring and has become rubbed, one diamond is chipped. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 4.9 grams. CR made 06.08.20.
An Emerald and Diamond Ring, of geometric design, three round brilliant cut diamonds in white millegrain settings, within a border of baguette cut and princess cut emeralds in yellow millegrain settings, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.20 carat approximately, finger size N1/2 see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 6.0 grams. CR made 29.07.20.
A Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, the old cut diamond within a border of old cut diamonds and cushion cut rubies, in yellow claw settings, to a trifurcated shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.40 carat approximately, finger size J1/2 see illustration . The ring is in fair condition, some claws require attention. It bears a hallmark/stamp but it is very rubbed, in our opinion it would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 2.9 grams. CR made 27.07.20.
An Amber Bead Necklace, a yellow ropetwist chain spaced by seven irregular shaped amber beads, length 50cm see illustration . The necklace is in fair condition with some rubbing to the beads. It fastens with a tongue and barrel clasp. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 100.1 grams. CR made 24.07.20.
A Diamond Crescent Brooch, set throughout with rose cut diamonds in claw and collet settings, total estimated diamond weight 1.30 carat approximately, measures 2.0cm by 2.0cm see illustration . The brooch is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and revolver catch which has been a later addition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 2.7 grams. CR made 27.07.20.
A Georgian Citrine Cross Pendant on Chain, the cross formed of pear cut and oval cut citrines in yellow collet settings, on a double trace link chain, drop length 4.3cm, chain length 39.5cm see illustration. Both pieces are in fair condition, the cross has obvious areas where it has been tested to the reverse. The citrines are closed backed. It fastens with a tongue and barrel clasp. It bears no hallmark nor stamp. Gross weight 8.9 grams. CR made 21.07.20.
An 18 Carat Gold Blue Enamel and Turquoise Brooch, of yellow circular openwork filigree design, turquoise cabochons claw set throughout with blue enamel ribbon motif detail, measures 3.1cm diameter; and A Victorian Banded Agate and Enamel Brooch, the circular banded agate within a yellow rope frame decorated with white enamel and a locket compartment to the reverse, measures 4.9cm diameter see illustration . Turquoise brooch - In good condition, fastens with a pin and revolver catch, hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'FLd', London (import), 1983?, 8..7 grams. Agate brooch - In fair condition, fastens with a pin and hook catch, bears no hallmark nor stamp, 21.3 grams.
A Peridot and Split Pearl Brooch/Pendant, the round cut peridot in a yellow claw setting within an openwork scroll border set throughout with split pearls, to a split pearl set bale, measures 3.9cm by 2.7cm see illustration . The brooch/pendant is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and hook catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 5.36 grams. CR made 18.07.20.
A 19th Century Garnet Bangle, closed set with oval shaped foiled garnets, graduated from the centre in two rows interspaced with smaller garnets, measures 5.5cm by 5.6cm (a.f.); and A Late 19th Century Silver Enamel, Garnet and Paste Brooch/Pendant, of Gothic Revival style, a figure centrally within an openwork frame set throughout with fancy cut garnets and suspending a pear cut garnet, measures 6.8cm by 3.1cm see illustration NB: two garnets deficient from the bangle. The items are in fair condition. The bangle has a later hinged back and two garnets missing. The bangle fastens with a tongue and box catch. The bangle bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The brooch/pendant is hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'M&S', the remainder of the mark is rubbed. Gross weight 43.2 grams. CR made 24.07.20.
After Nadia Benois (Russian, 1896-1975), Signed print on paper, still life with flowers in jug, Signed lower right, blind stamp lower left, 61.5cm x 50cm, Framed and glazedBiographical note: Nadezhda Leontievna Ustinova, née Benois, known as Nadia Benois, was a painter and stage designer, and the mother of Sir Peter Ustinov.
dating: about 1870 provenance: Liege, Round, rifled, 11 mm cal. barrel, with high rib, provided with rear and fore-sight; six-shot cylinder, provided with Liege test-bed stamp and another stamp; all the pistol with finely decorated, brass-and silver-inlaid, geometrical motifs, finished at 80%. Loading gate and extractor. Ebony butt with iron mounts, suspension ring. length 29 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Papal States, Round, smooth-bore, 16 mm cal. barrel, with octagonal breech. Forward spring lock with remains of stamp ''W' and marking 'BREUER LIEGE'. Pitting on the iron parts. Wooden, three-quarters stock. Brass mounts with crowned stamp 'W'. Iron ramrod. length 24,5 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Maubeuge, Smooth-bore, round, 17 mm cal. barrel, with octagonal base, marked 'MR', '18', '144', stamp 'P' and with other stamps, fore-sight; tang with model and rear sight; lock signed 'Manuf. Roy. de Maubeuge'. Wooden stock with brass and iron mounts and iron ramrod. length 36 cm.
dating: 1862 provenance: Chatellerault, Rifled, round, 18 mm cal. barrel, with octagonal base, marked 'C de 17-7N', '1710', 'MI', 'C 1862', stamp 'C', 'J' and with other stamps, fore-sight; tang with model and rear sight; lock signed 'M.re Imp.ale de Chatellerault'. Wooden stock with brass and iron mounts and iron ramrod. Various stamps on wood and mounts. length 36 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Belgium, Cylindrical, rifled, 7 mm cal. barrel, with fore-sight, engraved at the nozzle and base with rinceaux on a dotted ground. A folding blade mounted in the lower part, with release button at the base, protective shell-guard with remains of antique finishing and marking 'BAYET FRES BREVETS'. Smooth, six-shot cylinder with band engraved en suite. Liege test-bed stamp. Frame richly engraved with rinceaux on a dotted ground. Folding trigger. Ebony grip scales, chiselled and checkered. In good working order. Ramrod tightened on the bottom of the grip. length open 26,5 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Octagonal, 4', cal 31 barrel, with cylindrical, brass fore-sight, remains of marking 'ADDRESS ... COLT - NEW-YORK US AMERICA'. Smooth, six-shot cylinder. In good working order. Brass grip straps, caption '31 CAL' and stamp 'N'. Frame with 'COLT PATENT'. Wooden grip. Re-finished. Serial number '289xxx' matching on the frame, barrel and grip straps. length 23 cm.
dating: 1863 - 1875 provenance: USA, Octagonal, rifled, cal. 44 barrel, provided with fore-sight, patent marking and address in two lines and 'NEW MODEL', stamps 'R' and 'P', numbered '129xxx'. Smooth, six-shot cylinder, with stamp 'R'. Frame stamped 'R'. Brass trigger-guard. Wooden grip scales, the left one with remains of a stamp. Some rust on the grip. Antique finishing at 65%. Mechanics in good working order, core and groove well preserved. length 35 cm.
dating: about 1870 provenance: Belgium, Octagonal, rifled, 11 mm cal. barrel, with rear and fore-sight, laterally marked 'LEFAUCHEUX B.te ACIER FONDUE'; smooth, six-shot cylinder with Liege test-bed stamp and crowned 'AF' (A. Francotte). Frame with brass trigger-guard. Serial number '202xxx'. Loading gate and extractor. Wooden grip scales, suspension ring. length 31 cm.
dating: Late 16th Century provenance: Germany, Smooth-bore, two-stage, 16 mm cal. barrel, with wide moulding faceted at the girdle, octagonal in the first part, round in the second, with Saxony stamp, monogram 'HR', date '1591' and engraved ends; smooth and curved tang. External wheel lock, provided with sliding snap pan cover, cock and spring chiselled and engraved, safety lock. Blackened wooden, full stock (small restores) decorated with bone plates, engraved with faces (around the tang) and floral motifs. Spherical butt-plate with round plate, engraved with Saxony royal coat-of-arms; iron trigger-guard, wooden ramrod with restored tip and iron base. Rare and interesting pistol. For personal guard of Princes of Saxony Christian I and II. length 54 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Milan, Four, smooth-bore, turn-off, 12 mm cal. barrels, in damask, on a rolling block, with pistons in line and Liege test-bed stamp. Frame of almost cylindrical shape, engraved with rinceaux and rear cartouche with signature 'CALABRESI A MILAN'. Central band of the grip engraved en suite. Ebony grip scales with veining and small part missing. Some pitting. Ring-trigger, lower hammer, in working order. length 23,3 cm.
dating: late 17th Century provenance: Ottoman Empire, Slightly curved, double-edged blade, in damask, with central raiser and with four grooves, a flat rectangle at the forte on both sides, with remains of gold decorations. Grip with dark, wooden grip scales, decorated in the central band and with twenty one, silver, engraved flowers. Wooden scabbard, completely covered with silver foil, with fantastic, nielloed, floral decorations and with remains of gilding. Front part with five facets, the central with Arabic inscriptions in bass-relief on a golden ground, inside the two cartouches, divided by a flower. The two lateral facets, apparently smooth, are actually decorated with filigree floral motifs and arabesques, external bands with flowers in bass-relief on a grained ground. Relieved ends, cap with braided bands, decorated with nielloed and engraved pendants, chape with a turban-pommel, decorated en suite and with remains of gilding. Faceted button. Smooth back part, engraved and nielloed with floral motifs and with a stamp (Tughra). Suspension ring. Daggers of this type are rarely found on the international market but it is really difficult to see a specimen with a nice scabbard like this. See similar specimen in 'Die Karlsruher Türkenbeute', Hirmer Verlag München, 1991. On page 202 there is a dagger with a similar blade and grip's shape (no. 148). Other specimens can be found in the Histoisches Museum Dresden, in the Livrustenkammaren in Stockholm, in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and in many other international museums and private collections.Literature: Stöcklein, 1914, page 139 fig. 32, Petrarch 1952, page 667. length 30.5 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Balkans, Long, octagonal, smooth-bore, 15 mm cal. barrel, with slightly bell-mouthed nozzle, fore-sight, remains of gold inlays and stamp at the base. Flintlock. Wooden stock, partially covered with iron foils, richly engraved with floral motifs. Thin butt-side shaped as fish tail. Iron ramrod. length 158 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Turkey, Round, smooth-bore, 15 mm cal. barrel, with thin central rib, engraved with flowers at the base, partially enriched with thick, gilded inlays, and with Liege test-bed stamp. Tang with a brass plate with monogram 'N'. Flintlock, cock shaped as a swan's neck with reinforcement, engraved with rinceaux. Wooden, full stock, chiselled on the back. Brass, engraved trigger-guard. Butt-plate of Turkish style, in brass, with trophies in relief. Silver barrel bracket and muzzle ring with floral decorations. Iron ramrod. length 49 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Rifled, octagonal, 10.5 mm cal. barrel, rib with fore-sight and fix rear sight, marked 'DEVISME A PARIS' and engraved with rinceaux bands on grained ground; a stamp on the side and marking 'DEVISME B.TE' and serial number. Smooth, six-shot cylinder, surface engraved with rinceaux en suite. In working order. Opening lever on the left side, engraved as well. Frame all engraved en suite with the barrel and cylinder. Some oxidation. External cock with internal firing pin. Wooden grip scales with milling (one with a small crack). Butt-plate with tightened ramrod. length 33 cm.
dating: End of 19th beginning of 20th Century provenance: Belluno, Large, single-edged, rounded blade, with a small dent on the back, stamp 'D A'. Curved, boxwood grip, chiselled with frames and leaves. Iron band. Described and photographed in the volume 'Antichi Coltelli e Lame Italiane, Appunti, Ricordi e Pensieri in Libertà di un Collezionista' by A.Buti, Genoa 2019. Description on page 38, illustration n. 59 up. length 28 cm.
dating: circa 1500 provenance: Germany, Head with a strong cusp, slightly curved, of square section and with long tang. Almost straight-edged axe, with a big, brass-inlaid star decoration on one side. Rear fluke slightly curved downwards, with cylindrical lugs and with a fine, deeply marked and brass-inlaid stamp on the same side. Partially joined straps, counter-straps present as well. On a wooden shaft (antique?) with longitudinal grooves. height 202 cm.
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