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A SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, CIRCA 1760, PROBABLY DUTCH, with two-stage blade of flattened-hexagonal section, etched and gilt with a crowned trophy-of-arms carrying a star, and a scrollwork panel involving a fleur-de-lys on a gilt panel at the forte on each side, silver hilt, including double shell-guard with moulded brim, boldly chiselled with foliage on each side of the blade, bulbous quillon chiselled with foliage faceted quillon block chiselled with foliage en suite with the shell, moulded knuckle-guard stamped with two maker`s marks including the letters `DH`, faceted plummet-shaped pommel matching the quillon block and the shell, and the grip bound with plaited silver wire with a moulded collar top and bottom, 83.5cm; 32 7/8in blade,
A FINE AND RARE 32 BORE D.B. RUSSIAN FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY IVAN PUSHKIN, TULA, CIRCA 1790, with individually forged two-stage barrels faceted over the forward portion, retained by a shaped silver band incorporating the fore-sight towards the muzzle, formed with a broad flat at the breech, inlaid in silver and two colours of gold with elaborate panels of scrollwork enclosing the maker`s inscription in Roman and Cyrillic characters, a pair of birds-of-prey above a cornucopia and all framed by slender panels of martial trophies, silver lined vents, the breech tang fitted with a moulded back-sight and damascened in silver and two colours of gold with scrolling foliage (the barrels very slightly shortened and the back-sight added in the gun`s early working life), stepped bevelled locks inlaid with trophies-of-war beneath the pans and bouquets on the tails, the cocks and top-jaws decorated en suite, figured walnut half stock inlaid with delicate patterns of silver wire scrollwork behind the rear ramrod-pipe, ahead of the trigger-guard, and about the tang (the fore-end with minor repairs), the latter incorporating trophies-of-arms, chequered grip, the butt with carved raised cheek-piece on the left, inlaid with further trophies-of-arms and scrolls in silver wire on each side, the spine and behind the trigger-guard, inlaid with an engraved gilt copper plaque decorated with a cupid mask on the left and right hand sides, a garland incorporating a trophy-of-hunting beneath, the cheek-piece applied with a further gilt-copper plaque decorated with a pair of birds above a bouquet of flowers and garlands formed as an inverted Imperial Crown, engraved steel mounts damascened in silver and two colours of gold, comprising butt-plate decorated with a pair of game birds entwined by a garland supporting a cornucopia, trigger-guard with shaped terminal matching the butt-plate and with a trophy-of-war incorporating a fasces on the bow, rear ramrod-pipe decorated with a trophy and a pair of fronds, vacant gilt copper escutcheon, and engraved bone fore-end cap, and complete with its steel-tipped ramrod (the decoration with light wear and minor losses), 77.5cm; 30 1/2in barrels. Signed Tula firearms are notably rare and few by this maker are recorded. Another is preserved in the Moscow Kremlin and another, formerly in the Clay P. Bedford collection, is illustrated in W. B. Gusler and J. D. Lavin, 1977, p. 226-227. The Bedford gun and the present example both share a number of features that are characteristic of high quality Tula gunmaking of this period. Namely, the use of silver and two colours of gold on the steel mounts, fine silver wire on the stock, and inlaid gilt copper plaques. The style and use of damascene about the tang of the Bedford gun is identical to that of the present gun`s butt-plate and trigger-guard. Both guns share the use of the inverted Imperial crown on the cheek-piece, all of which are indictative of this maker`s work. See J.F. Hayward, 1963, p. 268 and ill. 79C.
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY COOK, CIRCA 1800, with earlier brass barrel formed in three stages and flaring towards the muzzle, signed `Castle` over the breech, stamped with London view and proof marks, the barrelsmith`s stamp, the letters `EC` beneath a Castle, and engraved with flowers and foliage (rubbed), steel tang, signed stepped lock fitted with roller, figured walnut full stock cut with a pattern of pineapple chequering over the grip (small chips about the tang and at the fore-end, minor bruising), engraved brass mounts including stepped solid side-plate decorated with a trophy-of-arms, butt-plate and trigger-guard decorated en suite, the latter with acorn finial, a pair of moulded brass ramrod-pipes, and original horn-tipped ramrod with steel worm, 76cm; 29 7/8in . The barrelsmith`s mark appears to be unrecorded and is probably that of Edmund Castle who apprenticed to Peter Bolton in 1687. He was made Free of the Gunmakers Company in 1700, was a contractor to the Ordnance 1703-9 and is last recorded in 1747. See H. L. Blackmore 1986, p. 68.
A 40 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY JOSEPH MANTON LONDON, NO. 5107 FOR 1810, with browned scratch rifled twist octagonal barrel fitted with silver fore-sight (areas of pitting), recessed patent breech inlaid with a platinum line, platinum-lined maker`s stamp, and vent, engraved case-hardened breech tang decorated with a trophy-of-arms and with standing back-sight, signed engraved detented lock stamped `JB`, for Joseph Brazier of Wolverhampton, inside, fitted with bolt safety-catch, rainproof pan and roller, signed patent steel numbered `4141`, figured walnut half-stock, chequered butt, engraved steel mounts (pitted) comprising butt-cap, blued spurred trigger with pineapple finial, and a pair of ramrod-pipes, silver escutcheon engraved with the owner`s initial `M` beneath a Baron`s crown, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, horn fore-end cap, and associated horn-tipped wooden ramrod , 36.5cm; 14 3/8in
Rare early nineteenth century Swiss Nyon porcelain tremble cup, cover and saucer with painted floral and gilt swag decoration and gardening trophy, fruit knop to cover and strapwork handle - underglazed blue painted fish mark to base, and Dresden porcelain box and cover with painted figure decoration, 9cm (2)
[Horse Racing Interest] A 19th century Belgian silver trophy `Prix Royal`, maker`s mark illegible, .800 standard, large article hallmark for 1831-1868, the shaped circular dish cast with a crowned `L`, four horse racing scenes in reserves and with two handles centred by masks, the knopped stem with four horse`s heads in relief, on a shaped circular base with foliate supports, engraved `PRIX ROYAL` and `J. B. Lees Joaillier de L. L. M. M. Bruxelles`, 34.5cm (13.5in) wide, 28.5cm (11.25in) high, 3733g (120 oz) (including iron rod with nut). The crowned `L` here would appear to refer to Leopold I (1790-1865), king of the Belgians, and was, perhaps, a royal presentation piece. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A Britannia standard silver twin handled pedestal trophy cup, circa 1925, the domed lid with knopped finial, the cylindrical body with s-scroll handles, engraved `Printings & Allied Trades Amateur Boxing Club - Challenge Cup`, upon a matched circular plinth base, total height 33 cm, approx gross weight 41.13 oz.
An impressive Elkington & Co silver pedestal trophy cup, Birmingham 1931, the domed lid with circular finial handle embossed with St George and the dragon surrounded by a band of strapwork, the cylindrical body with fluted strapwork engraved `Printing and Allied Trade Amateur Boxing Club - The Usher-Walker Cup` above strapwork knop pedestal base, upon a circular plinth base, total height 40 cm, approx gross weight 104.41 oz.
An early 20th century silver sugar sifter, London 1926, the scroll pierced lid above a baluster octagonal body, Edward Barnard & Sons, together with an Edwardian silver tea caddy, Chester 1907, of oval form with bead decoration, a silver pedestal cream jug, Birmingham 1916, with reeded rim and loop handle, a silver pedestal trophy cup, Birmingham 1919, engraved `Campbellpur Polo Tournament 1921`, a Victorian silver christening tankard, London 1871, with bead and guilloche decoration and monogram and a silver sifter, Birmingham, approx gross weight 21.42 oz, (6).
An early 20th century silver trophy cup, Birmingham 1936, of circular form with three loop handles terminating into supports, engraved `Bramshot Golf Club`, together with a silver twin handled trophy cup, Birmingham 1938 and an Edwardian silver twin handled pedestal trophy cup, London 1908, approx gross weight 15.98 oz, (3).
George V engine-turned Cigarette Case, with yellow metal oval plaque, inscribed, "John 1927", A. Wilcox, Birmingham 1925, an Edward VII small Trophy Cup and Cover, maker`s mark worn, London 1903, a circular Cover with swan finial, engraved inscription, maker`s mark worn, Sheffield 1938 and an Edward VII Jewellery Box with hinged lid, (4).
A French guard officer`s shako c 1830, black beaver body, leather top and peak, black velvet headband, silver lace top band, silver plated peak binding, padded velvet backed chinscales with grenade on disc ear rosettes, and HP of eagle in wreath on trophy over a scroll "Liberte Ordre Public" and grenade in studded escutcheon, with lion`s head finials, red white and blue painted rosette, large red wool tuft plume, leather lining. Basically GC for age (some wear and repairs). Plate 4
A PRESENTATION TROPHY CUP AND COVER of tapering circular form, the cover surmounted by an urn finial with curving handles, engraved for the "Portman Hunt Races 1932 Adjacent Hunts Farmers Race", the whole on a spreading circular foot and plinth, by Henry Wilkinson, Sheffield 1930, (c.32oz), 16" high
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