dating: 1801 - 1814 provenance: England, Smoothbore, octagonal barrels with remains of browning, marked on the back with a silver-inlaid mark featuring the inscription 'TATHAM & EGG', with a silver-inlaid frame on the breech, 14.5 mm. (.57) at the nozzle. Clean bores, in good condition. The barrel tangs with floral engravings and fixed rear sight. Locks with flat lock plate and oblique borders engraved with frames; lowered tangs provided with external safety lock. The cocks shaped as a swan-neck with lower jaw support. Batterie with anti-friction wheel. Both with working mechanism. Walnut, three-quarter stock with checkered grip. Iron mounts. Trigger guards with engraved trophies, frames and finger support. Butt-plates engraved en suite. Iron-tipped wooden ramrod. One with cartridge extractors, one with open-work to screw in other tools. Kept in a case of later production (20th century) complete with some accessories. length 36,5 cm.
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dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: France, Round, smoothbore, turn-off, 10 mm cal barrels, the bases marked '278'. Box-lock frames engraved with floral motifs, off-centre hammers and foresight. Foldaway triggers. Wooden butts with grooves following the curvature. Slightly pronounced and faceted butt-plates. In a wooden case lined with red velvet, two tools and lock key. length 15.5 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Paris, Rufled, three-stage, 11.3 mm cal barrel, sixteen-sided at the center with fine grooves and the mark 'FOURNI PAR GASTINNE-RENETTE A PARIS', heptagonal at the ends, the base finely engraved with floral and geometrical motifs, precision sight; tang engraved en suite with the base and provided with adjustable, blued sight. Forward spring percussion lock, flat plate with lowered tang finely engraved with floral and geometric motifs. Three-quarter ebony stock with micro-knurled butt and partially browned mounts with fine floral engravings, the trigger guard with the monogram 'EB' made of gold and silver. In wooden case lined with green cloth and complete with all tools and key. The lid featuring the same monogram. length 42 cm.
dating: about 1855 provenance: Glasgow, Rifled, octagonal, 11 mm cal. barrel with mark of the London test bench and 'LAC' mark. Smooth, five-shot cylinder, with marks of the test bench and serial number '35236R'. Frame marked 'B19487', 'ADAMS' PATENT 35236R', mark 'LAC' and with dedication 'To G. G. F. FROM J. K. JUNE 1862'. The upper frame marked 'CHA.S INGRAM GUN MAKER GLASGOW', the base of the upper frame with sight. Safety lock. 90% of browning with small rust damage. Checkered, wooden butt. Kept in a leather case lined with burgundy velvet and featuring various tools, the bullet mold marked 'LAC 54'. Missing key. length 32 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: France, Octagonal, rifled barrels, signed in gold 'Duon a Nancy' (some pitting), provided with foresight, with remains of gilded frames at the nozzle and breech, 11 mm cal at the nozzle. Forward spring locks signed en suite and engraved with floral motifs. Three-quarter stocks (one with a replaced small block) with checkered butts and iron mounts decorated en suite. Trigger guards with finger support and butt-plates with primer case. Brass-tipped wooden ramrods. In a wooden case with brass mounts, lined with burgundy cloth and complete with tools and key. length 33 cm.
dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: India Moghul, A beautiful, double-edged blade with four grooves, arrow-shaped fullers, with enlarged tip ribbed at the center, the base carved with an elephant's head at the centre among gold-embossed inscriptions on both sides. Hilt of typical shape; two cross-bars joined by a pierced, floral decoration. The hilt is completely decorated with gold floral and geometric motifs, the base of the handle with other gold inscriptions. The gilding with very small missing parts. Original wooden scabbard covered with burgundy velvet (completely lined and with small missing parts of wood) with remains of a belt frog and another small scabbard for a small knife and tools. Chape made of gilded, engraved and pierced bronze. A very rare weapon, almost certainly manufactured during the Reign of Maharao Raja Ram Singh of Bundi (1811-89) with Sanskrit inscription, in Bundi dialect. An almost identical katar is located at New York Metropolitan Museum (catalogue number 36.25.912).See also 'Arms & Armour of India, Nepal & Sri Lanka: Types, Decoration and Symbolism' by Reddy, Ravinder. London: Hali Publications Limited, 2018. p. 91. length 44.4 cm.
dating: about 1810 provenance: Ofen, Octagonal, rifled, 12,5 mm cal barrels, signed 'KIRNER' in gold, the base with frame, the foresight is near the slightly bell-mouthed nozzle, foresight. Slightly engraved tang and numbered '1' and '2', provided with adjustable rear sight. Locks converted to percussion, flat lock plates signed 'in ofen' in the centre, gold-inlaid mark between the two words, outlined and engraved borders, tang decorated with floral motifs, under the percussion wave engravings with gold-inlaid circle. Wooden, half stocks (small missing parts) with checkered butt. Beautiful, browned iron mounts; trigger guards with finger support engraved with floral motifs and with Hungarian mark (one with gold remains); butt-plates finely decorated with a flower. Trigger and set trigger. Working mechanism. Kept in a wooden case (not pertinent) covered with green cloth, complete with all tools, the key is missing. length 37.5 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Liege, Octagonal, rifled, 12 mm cal. barrels, signed 'N VIVARIO PLOMDEUR ARQ.R DU ROI A LIEGE', base engraved with flowers, Liege test-bed stamp on one side, with fore-sight; tangs engraved with flowers; forward spring locks engraved en suite, briar-root stocks embossed with rinceaux and grooved at the butt; iron trigger-guards with finger support, butt-plates cusped and engraved; set trigger. In their wooden case, lined with rose velvet, provided with all the tools and key. N. Vivario-Plomdeur received various patents for revolver, was a supplier of Liege court and owned a store in Paris (Der Neue Stöckel, Vol. II, page 1332). length 41 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Belgium, Round, smoothbore, 11 mm cal barrels made of fine damask; boxlock type frames finely engraved with floral motifs with off-centre hammer, rear sight and foldaway trigger. Mark of the Liege test bench. Wooden butt with drum. Working mechanism. In a wooden case lined with green cloth and provided with tools. length 27 cm.
dating: circa 1500 provenance: Italy, Solid, single-edged blade with strongly enlarged back and carved in sectors featuring floral motifs and remains of gilding, base and tang decorated en suite, with a bird near the weak on the right side, and a cartouche at the center on the other side. Tang of rectangular section. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with remains of decorations, with two openings inside to house other tools. The blade was most probably part of a kit. Very rare. length 43 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Vienna, Long, rifled, browned, octagonal, 9 mm cal. barrels, the bases engraved with floral motifs, mark of the Liège test bench on the left side, precision foresight. Tangs engraved with floral motifs and with adjustable rear sight. Backward spring locks finely engraved with floral motifs. Wooden, half stocks with fore-end cap carved in racemes, butts with grooves. Iron mounts engraved en suite with the lock, trigger guards with finger support, butt-plates ending in a whirligig. Trigger and set trigger (one needs revision). Kept in its original wooden case covered in green cloth and stamped in gold 'GEBRUDER MAURER WIEN'. Complete with all tools and key. length 41.5 cm.
Engineering tools, local interest - A large wall-mounted display case, housing a showcase of Edgar Allen & Company metal working lathe tools, Sheffield, including examples of six classes of tools including; ‘Butt Welded Tools’,’ Solid High Speed Steel Form Ground Tools’,’Tungsten Carbide Tools’,’Tool holder Bits’, ‘High Speed Steel Twist Drills’, Stag Athyweld, Stagmajor Superweld, Edgar Allen and Company Tiptaker, etc, 93cm x 132cm x 13cm.
Schuco Studio II Auto Union Racing Car Kit "Rennwagen-Moneur", box contains an unbuilt tinplate clockwork model in silver, with racing number 2, kit contains a number of tools, leaflets and other components, contents are generally Good, within Good illustrated card box with illustrated lid and outer sleeve, (untested and unchecked for completeness).
Schuco Studio II Auto Union Racing Car Kit "Rennwagen-Moneur", box contains an unbuilt tinplate clockwork model in silver, with racing number 7, kit contains a number of tools, leaflets and other components, contents are generally Good plus to Excellent, within Good illustrated card box with illustrated lid and outer sleeve, (untested and unchecked for completeness).
A fine silk embroidered needle book / pin cushion, circa 1790, the pale cream silk covers embroidered in coloured silks with flowering branches, the flowers in raised work, the spine with a berried trailing branch with raised red flowers. Green silk edged pin cushion with corded borders, double graduated shaped flannels mothed at the hinge, the rear cover with provision for three tools, 6.5 x 5.5cms.
A group of Palais Royal mother of pearl sewing tools, comprising a rectangular rounded end needle case with gilt ferrule and oval gilt metal and enamel pansy motif, 8.2cms, a stiletto with steel point, gilt collar the carved handle with circular gilt metal and enamel pansy motif, 11.5cms, four snowflake thread winders with minor variations, 3cms, a part spiral carved bodkin, 5.7cms, and a pair of scissors, the steel tapering blades to engraved gold mounts below a pair of gold and enamel circular pansy motifs (the matching circular apertures to the reverse vacant), below scroll carved arms below oval loops, 10cms. (8) From the collection of Ann Wick
A rare mother of pearl ring and chain etui for a doll with gold tools, circa 1870, gilt metal ring and chain to a hinged mother of pearl egg with gilt frame, the interior in blue velvet the miniature gold fittings comprising thimble, stiletto, scissors and bodkin, the egg, 3.8cms. From the collection of Ann Wick
A good small format Palais Royal sewing etui, circa 1810, contained in a rectangular gilt tooled red leather case, the lid interior with mirror, the lower section flush fitted in original velvet with the complete set of mother of pearl tools comprising stiletto with gold shield, fancy gilt collar and steel spike, a pair of scissors with steel oval section blades to gilt floral mounts below mother of pearl arms carved as serpents below oval loops, a thimble with gold shields and gilt rim border, a bodkin, a rectangular curved end needle case with gilt ferrule, a pair of reels, and a snowflake thread winder in circular mirror base compartment, complete with silk squab, 13 x 7 x 2.5cms. From the collection of Ann Wick
Four sewing companions, late 19th and 20th Century, comprising a rectangular tortoiseshell etui with a few tools, crude and probably converted, 9.5cms high, an ebony and brass inlaid etui of oval section and tapering form, lacking tools, 12cms, a rectangular celluloid sewing box with gilt mounts for a child, complete with tools, 13cms, and a leather cased rectangular companion with tools, one pair of steel scissors matched, 15.2cms. (4) From the collection of Joan Wallis
Two French leather and gilt brass mounted sewing 'bags', circa 1890, one embossed with flowers, gilt brass carrying handle and clasp, the falling sides revealing a satin lined fitted interior with a selection of tools, 15.5cms wide, 17cms with handle up, the other of oval section on four brass ball feet with gilt clasp and handle mounts to a leather handle, blue watered silk interior with pin cushion, 13.5cms wide. (2) From the collection of Joan Wallis
A Palais Royal gold sewing set circa 1820, in gilt tooled rectangular leather box, with mirror to lid interior, the flush fitted velvet base with 18ct gold and other tools comprising a tapering rectangular gold needle case decorated with anthemion and other motifs, a gold leaf decorated bodkin/earspoon, a pair of steel bladed scissors, the gold arms formed from inter woven serpents below plain oval loops, a gold cylinder form retractable pencil/toothpick, an ivory thimble with gilt metal rim and a circular cut glass scent bottle with gold screw cover complete with internal stopper, complete with silk squab, box with some minor losses to leather, 12 x 7.2 x 2.5cms. From a Connoisseur's Collection Ivory Self-declaration Submission Reference Number 7FUQAA6G
An engraved mother of pearl and silver filled etui, circa 1830, of rectangular section and tapering form, below an undulating lid, decorated with garlands, flowers, ribbands and scrolls within rope borders each side with an oval panel of garden tools and lady's fancy hat, copper gilt hinge mount, the interior fittings possibly later and comprising a gilt top scent bottle and spoon, the velvet mount worn and damaged, hinge mount loose to base, 4.5 x 2 x 7cms. From the collection of Ann Wick
A mixed lot, sewing, comprising two ebonised egg form darners both with silver handles stamped 'Sterling', largest 16cms, an English silver handled crochet hook, 13cms, two English silver handled stilettos, 13cms, another continental, 8cms, a steel example and twelve mother of pearl handled sewing and other tools. (19) From the collection of Joan Wallis
A French tortoiseshell and gilt metal mounted sewing etui and scent for a child, circa 1870, of elaborate, triple oval form on gilt metal ball and wire feet, hinged leaf scroll catch, the lid with ball and wire falling handle. The interior in original cream silk with fancy cord borders, the fittings comprising a pair of square glass scents with gilt mounts and hinged covers inset with circles of tortoiseshell, both complete with glass stoppers, the gilt metal tools comprising thimble, needle case, scissors, stiletto and bodkin, 13.5cms max. x 8cms max. at base, 10cms high with handle raised. From the collection of Ann Wick
Six sewing companions, late 19th/early 20th Century, comprising a 'D' shaped plush covered example with tools, 19cms, another rectangular in purple velvet with tools, 14.5cms, a silver scissor and thimble combination in violin shaped black leather case, 18cms, another rectangular with bone crochet tools, 17.5cms, a French cylinder form example with silks, reel, needle case and thimble, 8.5cms, and a rectangular black leather example with falling sides and a few fittings, 15.5cms closed. (6) From the collection of Joan Wallis
Four sewing companions and a reel box, comprising a green plush rectangular example with a few tools including a brass hem measure, 16cms, a wooden cased triangular example for 'Morris and Yeomans', 11.5cms, a turned boxwood reel and spike, 16cms, a French cylinder example incorporating tape, multiple cottons, needle case, thimble and double wooden reel, 8.5cms, and a hexagonal black ground Mauchline ware reel box with 'Clark and Cos' internal lid label, complete with reels and thimble, one bone aperture lacking, 11.7cms. (5)
A useful lidded and compartmentalised tray for a sewing box, circa 1850, with a full compliment of fittings comprising a set of seven mother of pearl top reel holders, matching emery, tape measure (tape replaced), and waxer (chip to underside edge of top and base), a set of six shaped mother of pearl thread winders, tool lid with five tools and a near pair of silver thimbles with engraved friezes, vacant cartouches and faceted rims, tray 22.5 x 15.2cms. From the collection of Ann Wick
Reference books, needlework tools etc., comprising Groves(S), The History of Needlework Tools, 1973, d.w., Longman(E.D.), and Loch(S), Pins And Pincushions, 1911, red cloth gilt, Taunton(N), Antique Needlework Tools, 1997, inscribed by the author, d.w., Holmes(E.F.), A History of Thimbles, 1985, d.w., Sullivan(K), Needlework Tools and Accessories, 2004, d.w., Riley(N), Penwork A Decorative Phenomenon, 2008, d.w., De Voe(S.S.), English Papier Mache, 1971, d.w., Sawdon(M), A History of Victorian Skirt Grips, 1995, Trachtenberg(D), and Keith(T), Mauchline Ware, 2002, d.w., and Cummins(G) and Taunton(N), Chatelaines, 1996, d.w. (10)
A rare 19th Century Eskimo reindeer bone and skin 'tubular' needle case, one side engraved with a reindeer, the other a geometric motif within zig zag borders, two rings present but detached, body 7.5cms excluding fittings. ) For a very similar example see Grove(S), The History of Needlework Tools, Plate 3 opposite page 24.
A late 18th Century gilt metal chatelaine for a child, the hook mount with the figure of a shepherd with sheep, dog and birds below a tree. The three short chains with scallop shell form links to a central figural decorated etui (tools lacking), and flanked by a pair of hinged top decorated boxes, one containing the original gilt metal child's thimble, 14.5cms max.
A late 18th Century scissor compendium, the green shagreen case of trefoil tapering form with silver top mount, the tools comprising a pair of steel bladed scissors with silver arms to beaded oval loops, a silver bodkin/earspoon and a silver bodkin with circular and rectangular apertures, small section of shagreen neatly replaced with leather, some filling to seam, wear to tip, 10.7cms.
A French etui for a child, circa 1870, of standing form, the cable and ball base supporting a mother of pearl egg and opened by a flower head finial. The interior with gilt metal circular tier with gilt metal tools comprising scissors, needle case, thimble, stiletto, replacement needle, and a faceted glass tapering scent bottle with hinged silver gilt cover and original glass stopper, 13.5cms high. From the collection of Ann Wick
A useful group of silver mounted sewing tools attributed to Joseph Taylor of Birmingham, comprising a pair of scissors with oval section tapering steel blades to fancy silver arms and fancy oval loops, 9.2cms, with a silver sheath possibly matched, two single blade folding knives, one with blade stamped Taylor, the other Rodgers, a silver stiletto with bone point, and a tweezer / earspoon. (5)
A rare 17th Century sewing companion for a child, of rectangular book form, in part wire and embroidered material with gold metal 'ribbon' borders, the domed cover internally housing a gilt metal thimble of the period, the other cover with a raised scissor sheath with a pair of later steel scissors. The interior with red cloth stitched border needle flannel, two paper pages, a box compartment housing a mirror and a pink silk purse compartment, hinged silver catch, 5.5 x 4 x 4.3cms. ) For a similar example see Taunton (N) Antique Needlework Tools, Page 19, colour plates 7 and 8. From the collection of Ann Wick
A cased dental descaling set, late 18th/early 19th Century, French, contained in a rectangular gilt tooled red leather case with two swivel catches to the front, the lid interior with a mirror in gilt foil frame, the lower section in blue paper and silk with eight matching steel tools each with a bone handle with acorn finial, the base with cut corner faded label for 'Touron Paris …', back hinge re-enforced with later leather, box 7.5 x 5.5cms. From the collection of Ann Wick
A late 18th Century steel cased etui, of oval section and tapering form covered in mottled brown leather, the pull off top revealing the tools comprising steel scissors with hinged handles, steel tweezer/earspoon, silver bodkin, and two variant blades, the latter screwing into the base of the etui, 10.5cms.
An attractive rosewood cased etui of oval section and tapering form, circa 1840, the lid inlaid with engraved brass and bone with central floral cartouche. The lid lined in purple silk over a flush fitted purple velvet base, the tools in steel with gilded panels comprising a faceted oval section needle case, scissors, thimble, stiletto and bodkin, latter lacking retaining loop and without gilt, case 13cms.
Scottish binding The Holy Bible Edinburgh: Adrian Watkins, 1754. 8vo (19 x 11.5cm), A-3R8, contemporary red-brown morocco, spine gilt with dotted saltires and interstitial floral tools, covers richly gilt with outer frame of stylised zig-zag tools enclosing central motif of a column of 8 floral roundels with projecting lobes comprising fleurons within dotted semicircles, and an intermediate band of heart motifs with hatched infill, the whole on a ground of floral tools and a semé of massed dots, bookplate (John McSymon), manuscript genealogies to endpapers and blanks, free endpaper removed, small tear to R3 affecting side-note verso;Together with 20 others, English literature, finely bound, 18th-20th century, including Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1902 (12mo, contemporary dark blue crushed morocco by Ramage, spine, covers and turn-ins elaborately gilt, white silk doublures spotted), Novum Testamentum Graece, Glasgow, Hutchison & Brookman, 1829 (12mo, contemporary maroon morocco); and similar (34)
Various makes of Britains scale model soldiers, mostly white metal examples. 14 Royal Engineers with various tools and rifles. Boer War period Colonial examples, in overseas tropical dress light brown uniforms. Many with rifles, marching, standing, etc. Plus other Colonial examples, but in scarlet uniforms (South Africa), in various action poses. GC-VGC, one arm detached. Minor wear only, (80) £70-90
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