SUMMER VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOUR AND MILITARIA AUCTION

Arms and Armour Auctions

To include - the Property of a Gentleman Part 1 - Pistols

Summer Virtual Arms and Armour Auction

Tuesday to Wednesday 2nd to 3rd July 2024 at 10am

A WAKIZASHI, 41.3cm Koto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira decorated with prunus blossom in gols, shakudo and gold menuki, circular shakudo tsuba decorated with prunus and pine branches, gold details, contained in its black ishime lacquered saya with shakudo nanako kodzuka decorated with pine cones in two colour gold. Complete with silk bag. The blade with NBTHK Hozon paper dated 28 th June 2007.

£1,200-1,500

2. A KATANA blade, o-suriage with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with black same, shakudo fuchikashira decorated with a long armed monkey reaching for his reflection in the stream, shakudo and gold menuki, mokkoshaped iron tsuba with raised mimi, contained in its black ishime lacquered saya with copper ishime koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri. Complete with bag.

£600-800 the

3. A TANTO, 27.7cm hira-zukuri Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, rebound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira, iron tsuba with some soft metal decoration, in its black ishime lacquered saya with iron kojiri and shakudo-nanako, shirimono kodzuka decorated with leaves.

£150-250

4. A WAKIZASHI, 50.8cm Shinto blade with three mekugi-ana, midare hamon, in military mounts, the tsuka with copper dragon menuki.

£150-250

5. A SHOWA-TO, 65cm blade with hi, one mekugi-ana, in full military pattern mounts.

£250-350

6. A GENDAITO, 65.4cm blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Teruhide, in military mounts, the tsuka lacking ito.

£300-500

7. A SHOWA-TO, 65.1cm blade with hi, one mekugiana, in full military pattern mounts.

£300-500

8. A WAKIZASHI, 54.2cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, choji-midare hamon, mounted in shira-saya.

£300-400

9. A SHOWA-TO, 65.9cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed --- Kanemasa saku, midare hamon, in full military pattern mounts, the saya with leather cover.

£350-500

10. A WAKIZASHI, 53.2cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Norimune, wild midare hamon with some tobiyake, mounted in shira-saya.

£350-450

11. A KATANA , 66.4 Shin-shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, sanbon-sugi hamon, in full military pattern mounts, the saya with leather cover, complete with knot and surrender tag with translation.

£500-800

12. A VERY RARE JAPANESE RED CROSS

OFFICER’S DIRK , 27.5cm blade, wire bound tortoise shell covered grip, the brass mounts embossed with bamboo, the pommel with a cross, in its leather covered wood scabbard also with brass mounts decorated with bamboo against a stippled ground.

£1,000-1,200

13. A CIRCULAR IRON TSUBA , chiselled and pierced with two samurai in an interior, soft metal details, 7cm. In wood box.

£150-200

14. A CIRCULAR IRON TSUBA , the surface decorated over all with a chiselled diamond pattern, 7.6cm.

£60-80

15. A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PART ARMOUR , comprising a pair of kote and tekko composed of lacquered iron plates on blue trimmed

black cloth ground, matching suneate and kusazuri, the latter with floral silk panels.

£400-600

16. A CIRCULAR IRON SUKASHI TSUBA , pierced with stylized leaves, 8.5cm.

£60-80

17. A CIRCULAR IRON SUKASHI TSUBA , pierced with leaves and chidori, gold details, 6.7cm.

£60-80

18. A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE

EAGLE , modelled standing, cast foundry mark underneath the tail for Masatsune, on rootwood base, 33.5cm high over all.

£5,000-6,000

19. A GOLD LACQUERED JAPANESE

ARMOUR , comprising a twenty four plate russet iron hoshi-bachi kabuto overlaid with bronze shinodare, five stage tehan kanemono, downturned mabizashi covered with printed leather and mounted with a gilded kuwagata-dai pierced with foliage applied with a fine lacquered gilt wooden maedate in the form of a scaly dragon with flames at its fore and rear quarters, and supporting brass kuwagata, four lame kebiki laced kozane shikiro with large fukigayeshi covered in printed leather and applied with stylized gilt flower heads, black lacquered iron nodowa with two lame kebiki laced kozane do-maru fitted with gyoyo faced with printed leather and applied with gilt stylized flower

heads, five lame kebiki laced kozane kusazuri, kebikie laced o-sode with gilt fittings pierced and applied with chrysanthemum kanemono, yoshitsuna kote with gilt fittings, haidate of gold lacquered kebiki laced kozane and gold lacquered shino-sunate, contained in a black lacquered wood box with iron carrying handles and decorated with gilt mon, the lid replaced, the maedate contoured in a wooden box inscribed Kin fundame ryn on maedate and complete with wood stand. Late Edo, some wear consistent with age.

Provenance: The armour, Bonhams, 27th July 2006, Lot 181. The maedate, Thomas Del Mar, 25th June 2008, Lot 10.

£4,000-5,000

20. A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 41.5inch sighted barrel with stepped and castellated muzzle, inlaid in coloured metals with waves, a dragon and smoke clouds, the brass lock plate with roped border, ball trigger, the full stock applied with brass plaques in the form of clouds of billowing smoke, Chrysanthemums and a small white metal hare or rabbit, wooden ramrod. £600-800

21. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD FIGURE , depicting a recumbent water buffalo with a boy on its back, bone teeth, 25cm long, lacking part of one horn, together with another similar later figure with two boys. (2) £30-50

22. A FINE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN

KHANDA OR SWORD, 83.5cm double edged blade with short central fuller, geometrically pierced reinforcing straps to either side, finished in gilt and with scrolling terminals, the forte with trefoil terminating reinforcing straps, characteristic hilt of wootz damascus steel, upturned guard, broad knuckle bow, deep dished disc pommel with domed top and long tapering faceted spike, the whole with scroll and geometric borders in gilt, the hilt and slender waisted grip retaining good amounts of original textile lining, contained in its bullion trimmed blue cloth wrapped wooden scabbard with shaped plain brass chape.

£3,000-5,000

23. A LATE 18TH CENTURY MUGHAL INDIAN KHANDA OR STRAIGHT SWORD WITH CHHATRI OR UMBRELLA MARK , 106cm fullered blade incised with the umbrella over a dual tipped Tulwar mark containing stylised calligraphy, characteristic hilt broad upturned guard and tapering D-shaped knuckle bow, solid dish form pommel with reeded domed top, cord bound grip, the whole retaining traces of applied yellow metal finish.

£800-1,200

24. A GOOD 19TH CENTURY BASALT HILTED INDIAN SHAMSHIR , 75.5cm sharply curved blade, double edged towards the tip, the forte set with three rubies to one side and a single ruby on the other, characteristic basalt stone hilt carved with lotus flowers and foliage, the scrolling guard in the form of a flower stem, old restoration, the tri-form pommel decorated and pierced with pomegranate or lotus fruit, contained in its white metal mounted red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.

£1,000-1,500

25. A 19TH CENTURY RAJASTHAN INDIAN

TULWAR OR SWORD, 79.5cm curved wootz

damascus blade, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, disc terminals to the quillons, large dished disc pommel with starburst top, domed terminal with short spike finial, pierced and fitted with a white metal knotted vine lanyard loop, the whole retaining all of its silvered finish depicting scrolling vines and flowerheads within geometric borders, contained in its white metal mounted coloured cloth wrapped wooden scabbard.

£800-1,200

26. A LATE 18TH CENTURY NORTH INDIAN

, 69.25cm curved wootz

damascus blade with seam weld, characteristic hilt with tapering shaped elongated langets, domed quillon terminals, scroll knuckle guard, dished disc pommel with domed foliate terminal, the whole finished in silver damascene and decorated with flowers and foliage.

£650-750

SILVER HILTED TULWAR

27. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY

RAJPUT INDIAN TULWAR , 78.5cm curved fullered wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, domed terminals to the quillons, scroll knuckle guard with Yali terminal, large disc pommel with sun decorated top with stepped shallow dome terminal. The blade with lapped seam weld. £500-700

28. A LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17 TH CENTURY

SOUTHERN INDIAN SWORD OR RAPIER , 87.5cm tapering blade with raised medial ridge and drawn out to an armour piercing tip, the forte with foliate chiselled reinforcing strap, characteristic hilt with broad upturned guard, urn-form grip, the winged pommel with foliate chiselled reinforce. For similar swords see Elgood, Hindu Arms and Ritual

£335-535

29. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR ,

75.5cm sharply curved wootz damascus blade decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage in silver at the forte, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, disc terminals to the quillons. large disc pommel with domed sunburst terminal, short spike finial, the whole decorated with scrolling vines and flowerheads in silver damascene, the underside of the pommel with a band of calligraphy, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. Repair to one quillon.

£400-600

30. A RARE 17 TH CENTURY SOUTHERN INDIAN RAPIER , 87.75cm blade with rounded tip, elongated and shaped reinforcing straps, characteristic hilt with large dished disc guard, slender waisted grip with large stepped spherical pommel with two-piece bronze ring ornament. For similar swords see Elgood, Hindu Arms and Ritual. Probably Madras.

£550-650

31. A SCARCE 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN SHORT RAPIER FROM THE BIKANER ARMOURY, 34cm flattened diamond section blade, segmented bulb-form forte, characteristic upturned hilt with a dual band of circular piercings to the shaped edge, rounded diamond form pommel decorated to match, faceted iron grip.

£280-320

32. A LATE 19TH CENTURY WOOTZ DAMASCUS BLADED TULWAR , 82.5cm fullered blade struck with triple dots to either side, later iron hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage in gold damascene, shaped langets, domed quillons, scroll guard with Yali terminal, dished disc pommel with pierced and shaped shallow domed terminal, contained in its black

leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Blade possibly late 18th Century.

£600-800

33. A LATE 18TH CENTURY WOOTZ BLADED INDIAN TULWAR , 76cm curved fullered blade, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, domed quillon, the scrolling guard with shaped terminal, dished disc pommel with pierced dome terminal and short finial, reeded baluster grip, the whole with traces of silver damascene, decorated with flower heads.

£400-500

34. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY RECURVING SOSSUN PATTAH, 65cm single edged blade, characteristic hilt with elongated shaped langet, scroll knuckle guard, domed quillons, dished disc pommel with domed terminal, baluster grip.

£300-400

35. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY

INDIAN TULWAR , 75cm sharply curved double fullered thick blade, characteristic polished iron hilt with elongated langets and domed quillons, dished disc pommel with domed terminal, border and chevron engraved over all.

£300-400

36. A 19TH CENTURY WOOTZ BLADED

INDIAN TULWAR , 80.5cm curved blade, characteristic iron hilt with elongated shaped langets, domed quillons, the D-shaped knuckle guard with bud terminal, dished disc pommel with domed foliate terminal, the whole decorated with foliage and flower heads in silver damascene, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£200-400

37. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY MUNITIONS QUALITY TULWAR , 73.5cm curved

multi fullered blade, characteristic iron hilt with elongated shaped langets, domed quillons, dished disc pommel with domed top and small finial.

£200-300

38. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR OR SWORD, 82cm curved blade, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, domed quillons, the scrolling knuckle guard with Yali terminal, dished disc pommel with foliate domed terminal and short finial, reeded baluster grip, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£180-220

39. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN PATA OR SWORD, 97cm blade incised with an orb and cross design to either side of the forte, shaped reinforcing straps, characteristic hilt with shaped hand defence and broad turned cuff, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with later chape.

£1,000-1,500

40. AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN PATA OR SWORD, 94cm fullered broadsword blade with reinforced forte, characteristic shaped gauntlet with some perforations, tubular grip, shaped wristband with bud form terminals.

£350-450

41. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR , 75cm sharply curved blade struck with two stamps to one side, later 20 th Century white metal hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and birds with traces of red enamelled ground, bold elephant’s head pommel, the trunk entwining a tiger and forming the guard, stylized bubri decoration to the grip area, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£250-350

42. A LATE 18TH CENTURY WOOTZ BLADED INDIAN TULWAR , 78cm curved Wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt decorated with flowers and foliage in silver koftgari, scroll knuckle guard, dished disc pommel decorated to match, contained in a later leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£200-400

43. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR , 79cm triple fullered clipped back blade with geometric stamps to one side, characteristic hilt chiselled with geometric designs and scales, dished disc pommel with domed finial, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with iron chape.

£180-220

44. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR , 76.5cm curved blade incised with a band of geometric patterns to either side, characteristic hilt with chunky Deccan? grip, the scroll guard with Yali terminal, dished disc pommel with incised starburst decoration and spiked dome finial, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, some losses to the latter.

£180-220

45. A 19TH CENTURY WHITE METAL HILTED TULWAR , 75.5cm curved blade stamped with a maker’s mark at the forte and incised with a further mark, characteristic plated hilt with dished disc pommel, sun-form domed terminal, reeded grip.

£150-250

46. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR , 80cm curved fullered blade incised on the back edge of the forte, characteristic hilt boldly decorated with flowers and foliage in silver koftgari with gold highlights, scrolling knuckle guard with bud terminal, dished disc pommel with domed foliate terminal decorated to match.

£150-200

47. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN PULWAR , 76cm curved blade inlaid in brass with two crescents to one side, characteristic hilt with downturned crossguard, later cast brass pommel decorated with foliage, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, together with a worn tulwar blade with later copper hilt with horse’s head pommel. (2) £100-150

48. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR OR SWORD, 74.5cm curved fullered blade with edge nicks, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with flattened terminals decorated with flower heads, flat disc pommel with domed sunburst finial, the scrolling knuckle guard terminating with a bud, the whole decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads within geometric borders in silver damascene. Probably Lahore.

£150-250

49. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY PRESENTATION INDIAN FRONTIER POLICE TULWAR OR SWORD, 84.5cm curved fullered blade by Wilkinson, etched with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms and the presentation inscription CAPTAIN & MRS HERBERT ANSELL PRESENT THIS INDIAN FRONTIER POLICE TULWAR TO JACK F. RASPIN IN APPRECIATION OF HIS SERVICES AS A SPECIAL CONSTABLE DURING THE GREAT WAR 191419, characteristic brass hilt decorated with vines and foliage, dished disc pommel with starburst dome finial, scrolling knuckle guard, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£180-220

50. A COLLECTION OF NINE ASSORTED TULWAR , each with characteristic hilt, one with scroll guard, curved blades. General faults and wear. (9)

£350-450

51. A SMALL COLLECTION OF TEN ASSORTED TULWAR , all with curved blades and characteristic hilts with dished disc pommels. Generally worn and faults. (10)

£400-600

52. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN NEPALESE KORA , 42.5cm sharply curved heavy blade with shaped flared head, incised along the back edge with a geometric band and a stylized eye to the head, characteristic hilt incised with an arsenal mark, dished disc pommel with foliate dome spiked terminal.

£180-220

53. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KUKRI , 43cm curved blade chiselled with hunters and wild beasts amidst scrolling foliage and flower heads, characteristic hilt, scroll knuckle guard, dished disc pommel with domed starburst terminal. Contemporary repair to one quillon.

£150-250

54. AN 18TH H CENTURY INDIAN KATAR , 27cm blade with shaped plated reinforcing straps, characteristic hilt, the arms with dragooned edges, double baluster grip retaining traces of original plated finish, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£240-280

55. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR OR DAGGER , 20cm double fullered blade with raised medial ridge and armour piercing tip, characteristic plated hilt with chevron and foliate decoration to the arms, double baluster grip, together with another, worn, with later scabbard. (2)

£180-220

56. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANJAR OR DAGGER , 25cm recurved blade chiselled along its length to either side with tigers attacking elephants and antelope, characteristic steel hilt with downturned lobed pommel, together with a late 17th or early 18th Century Indian bichwa. (2)

£200-300

57. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN YALI HILTED KHANJAR OR DAGGER , 21.75cm recurving double fullered blade, the fine and large bronze Yali hilt with upturned crossguard and recurving stem form guard with bud terminal, bold bared teeth Yali pommel, the grip decorated with scales. Deccan or Tanjore.

£100-200

58. A LATE OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY DECCAN HOODED KATAR , 35.5cm multi-fullered blade with armour piercing tip, shaped reinforcing straps, characteristic hilt with recurving hood with raised medial ridge and Yali terminal, double baluster grip.

£200-300

59. AN 18TH CENTURY DECCAN HOODED KATAR , 72cm blade with partial reinforcing straps, characteristic hood with raised medial ridge and Yali terminal. Grip and side straps lacking.

£60-90

60. A 20TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANJAR OR DAGGER , 26cm recurving wootz blade with armour piercing tip, the forte decorated with scrolling foliage and a flowerhead to either side in silver and gold damascene, characteristic white metal hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flowerheads, the pommel flanked by wild beasts, contained in its green velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.

£150-250

61. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN WOOTZ BLADED KATAR , 21.5cm polished multi fullered blade with armour piercing tip, foliate chiselled at the forte and decorated with scrolling foliage and geometric designs in gold, characteristic hilt with double baluster grip, the whole with traces of gold decoration, contained in its bullion trimmed red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.

£850-950

62. AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN TANJORE

KATAR OR DAGGER , 29cm blade decorated with chiselled wild animals, pierced foliate reinforcing straps, characteristic hilt profusely pierced with geometric holes and with foliate highlights, double baluster grip.

£400-500

63. AN INDIAN KATAR OR DAGGER , 33cm wootz damascus blade with raised medial ridge, pierced and shaped reinforce to the forte, decorated with flower heads, characteristic hilt with pierced and chiselled straps, open work chiselled and pierced baluster grip, cloth wrapped wooden scabbard.

£400-500

65. AN 18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER DECCAN CHILANUM OR DAGGER , 26cm curving multi-fullered blade with pierced and shaped forte, characteristic hilt with slender baluster grip and splayed pommel, finial lacking.

£400-500

64. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN CHILANUM OR DAGGER , 26cm curving multi fullered blade with shaped and pierced forte with scroll decoration, characteristic hilt with four-piece riveted horn grips.

£500-700

66. A GURKHA RIFLES KUKRI, 29.5cm curved blade etched with crowned crossed Union flags, regimental motifs, wild animals and scrolling foliage borders, characteristic hilt, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard complete with bi-knives.

£200-300

67. A WHITE METAL MOUNTED INDIAN KUKRI , 33.5cm curved fullered blade chiselled with a panel of geometric designs along the back edge, brass mounted carved horn hilt, contained in its white and yellow metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts decorated with scrolling foliage, vines and birds.

£400-500

68. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANJAR , 22cm recurving blade decorated with a panel of foliage, highlighted in gilt at the forte, characteristic rough jade hilt with bold tiger’s head pommel.

£200-300

69. A 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN LOHAR OR AXE , 15.5cm beak form blade, the upper edge chiselled with geometric designs, the haft decorated to match with white metal and brass inlays, brass mounted wooden grip carved with geometric designs.

£40-60

70. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN BULLOVA OR AXE , 19cm slender shaped head, 66.5cm wooden haft, iron straps securing the chevron engraved sprung head clip, iron foot with faceted dome terminal.

£60-80

71. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN AXE , 21cm crescent form head, the shaped fluke and mount with traces of silver damascene decoration, 72.5cm haft with square section spike finial and bud shaped foot.

£100-150

72. AN INDIAN TABAR OR AXE , 22.75cm crescent head decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flower heads highlighted in gold and silver damascene, the fluke, in the form of an open mouthed Makara and decorated to match, tapering square section spike finial, tapering haft with dome form terminal. 82cm over all length.

£350-450

73. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN AXE , the square section curved head profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads in yellow metals, square section spike finial, tapering wooden haft applied with copper flower head rivet washers, turned bun-shaped terminal.

£240-280

74. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TABAR OR AXE , 19.5cm crescent shaped head etched with a panel of scrolling vines and a smaller panel with a centered flower head, the fluke in the form of a tiger’s head, 84.5cm tapering haft etched with a swirling damascus design, square section spike finial.

£300-400

75. AN ORNATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN BHUJ , 19.5cm recurving clipped back blade decorated with flower heads in gilt wash on a silver damascene ground, the forte carved in the form of an elephant’s head, 37.5cm tapering haft decorated to match, the shaped gilt brass terminal unscrewing to reveal a short clipped back blade, complete with its copper gilt mounted green cloth wrapped sheath.

£1,200-1,400

76. AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN BAZU BAND OR ARM DEFENCE , the faceted outer defence with raised medial ridge and scalloped borders, the whole drawn out to a point at the elbow and with curling bud terminal, the hinged inner guard with faceted body

and scalloped borders, together with another later and plainer example. (2)

£150-250

77. A SRI LANKAN OR SOUTHERN INDIAN LACQUERED POLE ARM , 10cm leaf-shaped spear head with tapering ring turned collar, 128cm tapering lacquered haft decorated in multi-colours with bands of linear and geometric decoration.

£200-300

78. A NEAR PAIR OF LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN BAZU BAND OR ARM DEFENCES, the outer guards with raised medial ridge, one more pronounced than the other, scalloped reinforcing trim to the edges, the latter pierced with liner holes, the whole drawn out to a point at the elbow, the hinged inner guards with raised medial ridges and scalloped borders. (2)

£150-250

79. A BIKANER DECCAN INDIAN MAIL AND PLATE ARMOUR , the long sleeved mail shirt composed of riveted links, four square form chest plates with provision for straps, two rectangular side plates to either side, the back principally composed of five columns of overlapping shaped rectangular plates, complete with mail coif with later padded liner.

£1,400-1,800

80. A FINE OTTOMAN DHAL OR SHIELD, 35.5cm diameter body overlaid with a finely pierced outer decorated with scrolling foliage, birds and geometric designs, four dome bosses of embossed silver decorated to match, two snake form handle bars to the interior.

£400-600

81. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR , 83cm sharply curved double fullered blade decorated with stands of arms and floral sprays highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, characteristic hilt with foliate embossed brass guard, two-piece riveted horn grips, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Possibly rhino horn so please be aware that there may be CITES implications.

£1,600-1,800

82. A 19TH CENTURY OMANI SHAMSHIR , 79.5cm multi-fullered blade struck with a maker’s mark at the forte, characteristic white metal hilt, the crossguard with flattened dome terminals and decorated with a panel of calligraphy within chevron borders, white metal pommel cap, riveted two-piece ivory grips, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. Ivory declaration submission number

C92GS1W8

£1,500-2,000

83. A 19TH CENTURY ARAB SHAMSHIR , 78cm triple fullered blade struck with a maker’s mark and engraved with calligraphy at the forte, possibly wootz, characteristic white metal hilt decorated with stands of arms and filigree, contained in its plated brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£1,500-2,000

84. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR , 77cm double fullered polished blade inlaid in yellow and white metals with a small panel of calligraphy, characteristic iron hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and with good traces of silver and gold damascene, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with brass and damascene decorated mounts, complete with bullion tassels. Middle mount lacking from scabbard.

£1,200-1,400

85. A GOOD QUALITY 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN NIMCHA OR SWORD, 79cm curved double fullered blade, characteristic hilt with iron mounts decorated with gold damascene, the collar decorated in red, blue and green enamels, carved horn hilt, contained in its white metal mounted orange velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. The hilt possibly contains Rhinoceros horn and therefore any prospective purchaser must comply with CITES regulations regarding export.

£1,200-1,400

86. AN OMANI SWORD OR PALLASCH , 68cm triple fullered European style blade, later crude welded hilt, contained in its iron mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Worn.

£300-500

87. LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY OMANI PALLASCH OR SWORD, 70cm triple fullered broad sword blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with bands of geometric shapes and scrolling foliage, silver wire stitched leather wrapped grip, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with white metal mounts decorated to match.

£400-600

88. AN OMANI SILVER MOUNTED KATTARA OR SWORD, 80.5cm early European fullered broad sword blade, characteristic leather wrapped hilt with faceted white metal pommel, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with foliate embossed white metal mounts.

£600-800

89. A 19TH CENTURY ARAB NIMCHA OR SWORD, 80.5cm curved fullered blade, characteristic hilt with downturned teardrop quillons, angular knuckle guard, the whole inlaid with silver damascene highlights, characteristic shaped wooden grip.

£150-250

90. A 19TH CENTURY ARAB NIMCHA , 84cm triple fullered blade incised with groupings of lobed crosses and a crescent moon to either side, characteristic hilt with downturned teardrop quillons, angular knuckle guard, highlighted with stamped sun forms, reeded wooden grip.

£150-250

91. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY OMANI JAMBIYA , 18cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, white metal mounted hilt with horn grip, foliate embossed white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, seven white metal mounting rings, bullion and cloth belt.

£60-80

92. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY MOROCCAN KOUMMYA OR JAMBIYA , 25.5cm sharply curved triple fullered blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with carved wooden grip, contained in its white metal and brass scabbard decorated with floral designs.

£60-80

93. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY OMANI JAMBIYA , 16cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic white metal hilt finely decorated with flower heads and geometric bands in filigree work, contained in its Al bu Said form scabbard decorated to match with the addition of seven silver mounting rings and its scarce bi knife decorated to match.

£250-300

94. A 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN WOOTZ PRIMING FLASK , the curved angular body with sprung cover contoured to match, with traces of gold damascene highlights, pierced suspension rings with original leather straps.

£300-400

95. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN KHANJAR

OR JAMBIYA , 29.5cm slightly curved blade with raised medial ridge and traces of gold damascene calligraphy at the forte, characteristic iron hilt with angular guards and traces of gold damascene decoration, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£350-450

96. A 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN KHANJAR

OR JAMBIYA , 21.5cm hollow ground curved wootz damascus blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic hilt of carved bone, cap lacking, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£300-400

97. A 19TH CENTURY MARSH ARABS

KHANJAR OR JAMBIYA , 23cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic horn hilt with spiral band to the grip and arrow form pommel, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£250-350

98. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 60.5cm double fullered curving blade inlaid in silver with a geometric design on one side and a scrolling panel of calligraphy on the other, gilt filigree hilt and forte highlighted with coloured stones, two-piece riveted walrus grips, contained in its foliate embossed brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£500-700

99. AN 18T TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 62.5cm curving fullered blade struck with a maker’s mark and inlaid in silver with a geometric design to one side and a panel of calligraphy to the other, gilt filigree forte and hilt highlighted with coloured stones, two-piece riveted walrus grips, contained in its copper mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Dated 1758.

£400-600

100. AN 18TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 55.5cm fullered curving blade inlaid in silver with a geometric design to one side and a panel of calligraphy to the other, scroll and foliate embossed brass forte and hilt, two-piece riveted wooden grips, rivets replaced, contained in its brass mounted wooden scabbard. Dated 1716.

£400-600

101. AN 18TH CENTURY OTTOMAN

YATAGHAN , 63.5cm curving blade struck with a maker’s mark to one side, a panel of calligraphy and a panel of scrolling foliage to the other, embossed white metal wrapped forte, embossed white metal hilt in the Balkan fashion, contained in its embroidered leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Dated 1755.

£500-700

102. A LATE 18TH CENTURY BALKAN

OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 50.5cm curving blade struck with a maker’s mark to one side, a panel of calligraphy and a panel of scrolling foliage to the other, silver niello mounted forte, shaped and decorated with foliage, later modified hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips and pommel composed of pig tusks, contained in its embossed white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Dated 1798.

£350-450

103. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 53cm fullered curving blade struck with a maker’s stamp to one side, copper filigree forte and hilt set with coloured stones, two-piece riveted walrus grip, restorations, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£280-320

104. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 66.5cm double fullered curving blade inlaid with a panel of scrolling foliage and a star form in white metals, embossed brass forte and hilt, two-piece riveted wooden grips, together with another shorter with traces of geometric designs and calligraphy, remounted brass hilt with two-piece re-riveted wooden grips. (2)

£140-180

105. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 53cm curving blade incised with a panel of scrolling foliage to one side, a panel of calligraphy and a maker’s stamp to the other, highlighted in gilt, two-piece riveted wooden grips.

£120-180

106. A MID 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 55.5cm fullered curving blade inlaid in yellow metals with trident forms and dated 1859, stipple embossed brass forte and hilt, repair to backstrap, two-piece riveted wooden grips.

£100-150

107. AN 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 61cm curving blade decorated with chevrons and a small panel of calligraphy, foliate embossed brass forte and hilt with two-piece re-riveted wooden grips.

£100-150

108. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 58.5cm curving blade incised with a panel of stylized calligraphy and flower heads with traces of silver inlay, foliate chased white metal forte and hilt, two-piece riveted wooden grips.

£80-120

109. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 61cm curving blade decorated with a dagger to one side and a small panel of calligraphy to the other, foliate engraved white metal forte, brass mounted hilt, two-piece re-riveted wooden grips.

£80-120

110. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 55.5cm double fullered curving blade, foliate embossed white metal hilt and forte, two-piece re-riveted wooden grips.

£80-120

111. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH ZAYBEK YATAGHAN , 73.5cm curving T-section blade chiselled with an arrow and geometric designs highlighted in brass, characteristic T-form hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, together with another similar, both lacking scabbards. (2)

£80-120

112. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH YATAGHAN , 60cm straight fullered blade, embossed brass trim to the hilt, later eared wooden grips, together with another of Balkan origin, the former with scrolling silver wire inlay. (2)

£100-150

113. AN 18TH CENTURY TURKISH ZEYBEK YATAGHAN , 63cm curving slender blade incised with the date 1136 or 1724, characteristic T-form hilt with riveted horn grips, contained in its white metal mounted recovered blue velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.

£180-220

114. A SCARCE BALKAN YATAGHAN , 63.5cm curved T-section blade profusely etched with scrolling foliage, wild animals, birds and hunters on horseback, chiselled and embossed copper hilt decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and geometric borders.

£180-220

115. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY ALGERIAN FLYSSA OR SWORD, 73cm thick section shaped blade tapering to a fine point, chiselled with geometric designs inlaid in brass, characteristic brass hilt chiselled to match, contained in its wooden scabbard carved with scrolls and geometric designs.

£200-300

116. A 19TH CENTURY TRIBAL FLYSSA TYPE SWORD, 70.5cm double fullered recurving blade drawn out to a fine point and chiselled with geometric designs inlaid in brass, characteristic horn hilt with leather covered grip.

£80-120

117. A LARGE 19TH CENTURY SUDANESE KASKARA , 86.25cm broadsword blade, characteristic hilt with flattened spatulate crossguard, string bound wooden grip, contained in its tooled leather scabbard complete with hanging strap, together with a further African tribal sword contained in its tooled leather scabbard. (2)

£200-300

118. A 19TH CENTURY WEST AFRICAN TUBU SWORD, 45cm flattened diamond section blade with chiselled tramline borders and rounded tip, characteristic leather covered hilt with flat spike finial, contained in its tooled leather scabbard, together with a Somalian short sword and sheath. (2)

£120-180

119. A 19TH CENTURY TOUAREG DAGGER , 17.5cm fullered blade with incised decoration at the forte, characteristic white metal mounted wooden hilt, contained in its leather and white metal scabbard decorated with geometric designs.

£180-220

120. A DAYAK HEADHUNTER’S SWORD, 52.5cm double fullered heavy blade, characteristic bone mounted hilt carved and pierced with scrolls and a dragon’s head, hair tassels, braided cord grip, contained in its well carved reed bound wooden sheath.

£200-300

121. A 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN MACE , characteristic hollow iron head, horned and reflective of the devil, traces of geometric designs in silver damascene, lizard skin wrapped haft, 52cm long over all.

£200-300

122. A RARE EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAORI FIGHTING STICK OR QUARTER STAFF HANI, with carved stylised prominent blind face and protruding tongue, thick haft extending downwards towards a broad swollen butt, 153cm long, 7.3cm at the base. Fine age patina overall. Of the many Hani offered for sale in the ethnographical catalogues of W. O. Oldman, only two are recorded with blind faces, one in his catalogues of 1907, and another in 1910 (catalogue 84, item 17).

£100-200

123. A TRIBAL LONG CLUB , possibly Australian, the natural form root ball head with long haft and V-form end pierced for a thong, some worm, 90.5cm long.

£40-60

124. A SCARCE 19TH CENTURY PACIFIC ISLANDS HAND CLUB , the 38cm palm wooden body with stepped handle and beaked head.

£300-400

125. AN AFRICAN TRIBAL HARDWOOD HEADREST OR PILLOW, of tapering form with dished top and circular base, 16cm high.

£100-150

126. AN AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED HARDWOOD FIGURAL HEADREST OR PILLOW, the long shaped dished top with a man’s head to one end, supported on two turned legs to one end and a single turned leg to the other with hoof foot and leather hand grip, 22.5cm high x 59cm long.

£100-150

127. 604-4 A 19TH CENTURY SHONA AXE , characteristic horizontally mounted blade mounted in its finely chequered wooden haft.

£80-120

128. A GOOD 19TH CENTURY HEAVY ZULU

KNOBKERRIE , c.1870, rich dark brown hardwood, the haft with white metal plaque engraved Kambula Hill 1879, 77cm long. Some age cracks on head and small chip in bottom of haft, otherwise very good patina.

£450-500

129. A SET OF 19TH CENTURY ZULU

WEAPONS, circa 1870, comprising a crudely carved large knobkerrie with chequered grip, 82cm long over all, a stabbing assegai rattan bound to the base of the blade, 168cm long over all, and a throwing assegai with similar binding to the base of the iron haft, 160cm long over all. Dark patina. (3)

£250-300

130. A MAORI HARDWOOD PATU, the base of the grip well carved with a stylized typical Maori head, mother of pearl type eyes, 41cm overall. Good dark patina.

£250-300

131. A 19TH CENTURY ABYSSINIAN SHOTEL

SWORD, c.1860 type, 96cm curved sickle blade, brown hardwood grip, with original brass beltbuckle, contained in its rare original brown leather scabbard. Paper label attached reads ‘Sword From Palace of Haille Salasi Addis Abbaba when captured from Italian forces WWII’, but almost certainly made c.1860.

£200-220

132. NATIVE AMERICAN SOUVENIR

PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, and other items, c.1930, made in Winnipeg, Canada, comprising four albums covered in brown buff leather, all brightly painted with fierce portraits of Chiefs in war bonnets, first 26 x 19cm, second 22 x 16cm, third 23cm x 15cm, fourth 19cm x 12cm, together with a gloves bag painted by the same hand and with an Indian chief wearing war bonnet and war paint, 32cm x 11.5cm decoration of stylised flowers, inside lined with trade cloth. Woodlands type, probably Iroquois c.1850.

£200-250

133. A PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICAN WOMAN’S RIDING GAUNTLETS, circa 1850, decorated with bright trade beads in a pattern stylised flowers on a buff leather ground, the inside lined with trade cloth. Woodlands type, probably Iroquois.

£200-250

134. A PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICAN MEN’S RIDING GAUNTLETS, circa 1920, decorated with bright trade beads in a pattern of stylized flowers on a pale brown leather ground, the inside lined with brightly patterned trade cloth. Woodlands type, probably Iroquois c.1920.

£100-150

135. A PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK MOCCASIN TOPS, decorated with bright trade beads in flower pattern, Woodlands type, probably Iroquois c.1880, together with a pair of Woodlands moccasin tops for a child, probably Iroquois, c.1850.

£140-160

136. A PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK MOCCASIN ANKLE TOPS, and a matching pair for front of feet, decorated with bright trade beads on black velvet. Woodlands type, probably Iroquois c.1880.

£200-250

137. A GOOD WWI PERIOD RUSSIAN PATTERN 1881 CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE , 87cm curved blade dated 1884 and with Russian Ordnance issue stamps including Zlatoust Arms Factory, retaining most of its original bright polish, D-shaped knuckle guard with regimental markings, contained in its brass fitted black leather wrapped scabbard with 1st Pattern belt loop circular bar.

£650-700

138. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN

M1855 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm four-sided blade deeply etched for about half its length and with maker’s mark ‘Horster, Solingen’, fine quality gilded brass hilt retaining much original finish, Imperial Russian coat of arms held to shellguard by rivets, contained in its gilt brass mounted worn leather scabbard, retaining its rare original gold worn bullion knot. See Russian Sidearms, Polearms & Bayonets’ by A.N. Kulinsky, 2001, pp.298-302 for examples.

£450-500

139. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN

M1855 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S

SWORD, 73cm blade with WKC Solingen maker’s stamp, fine quality gilt brass hilt retaining much original finish, Imperial Russian coat of arms held to shellguard by rivets, gilt brass mounted worn leather scabbard retaining its rare original gold worn bullion knot. See Russian Sidearms, Polearms & Bayonets by A.N. Kulinsky, 2001, pp.298-302 for examples.

£500-550

140. A GOOD RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN’S SILVER HILTED SMALLSWORD, Russian Empress Catherine I period circa 1740, in rococo style, 80cm double edged blade marked X En Toledo X, one shell guard with contemporary repair, the grip in the swirling design very popular amongst European gentlemen of fashion at that period.

£550-600

141. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN M1818 INFANTRMAN’S BRIQUET SHORT

SWORD, 62cm blade marked B 1828 just below the crossguard. This type of sword was carried by both the Russian Imperial Guard and Line Infantry during this war.

£500-550

142. A WWI RUSSIAN PATTERN 1881 CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE , 87cm curved blade dated 1889 and with Russian Ordnance issue stamps including Zlatoust Arms Factory, retaining most of its original bright polish, D-shaped guard with regimental markings, contained in its brass mounted brown leather covered scabbard with the early type triangular 1st pattern suspension loop.

£650-700

143. A COSSACK SHASKA OR SWORD, 79.5cm curved fullered blade dated 1930 at the forte and IH 18BP, regulation brass mounted hilt stamped 13 Kr. 323 4L, further arsenal stamp and dated 1930, reeded wooden grip, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with brass mounts, complete with bayonet.

£350-450

144. A COMMUNIST RUSSIAN SHASQUA , 80.5cm curved blade with various arsenal stamps and dated 1931, regulation brass hilt, dated 1931, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, complete with a fluted

socket bayonet.

£650-750

145. A 1942 PATTERN COSSACK SHASKA OR SWORD, 81.5cm curved fullered blade the forte with various arsenal stamps and WIII over 7081 and an H over 5, regulation brass mounted hilt with reeded wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted green painted wooden scabbard, complete with bayonet.

£300-400

146. FIRST WAR PERIOD COSSACK KINDJAL , 43.5cm curved double fullered blade dated 1911, regulation two-piece riveted wooden grips, contained in its brass mounted wooden scabbard complete with later belt.

£230-300

147. A CAUCASIAN SILVER NIELLO MOUNTED KINDJAL , 29.5cm blade with offset fullers and struck with a crescent and star mark at the forte, characteristic white metal hilt with two-piece riveted wooden grips, contained in its silver niello mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£300-400

148. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR PERSIAN KINDJAL , 41cm blade with offset fuller to either side, etched with calligraphy along its length and incised with a maker’s mark, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips with embossed brass coin form washers, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£300-400

149. A LATE 19TH CENTURY DAGESTANI

KINDJAL , 31.75cm grey stained blade with offset fullers, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips retained by silver niello rivets and washers, some losses, contained in its silver niello mounted leather covered wooden scabbard, decorated with flowers and vines. Leather loss to the reverse.

£100-200

150. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY DAGESTANI KINDJAL , 31.75cm clean blade with offset fullers, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, silver niello washers, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the silver niello mounts decorated with scrolling foliage and signed to the

reverse, complete with bi-knife.

£1,000-1,500

151. A 19TH CENTURY WOOTZ DAMASCUS BLADED CAUCASIAN KINDJAL , 37cm fullered blade, chiselled towards the tip, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, the former with foliate washers and reeded tops with traces of silver and gold damascene, this decoration continued on the exposed sections of tang, contained in its white metal mounted cloth wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with foliage, flower heads, wild animals and a panel of calligraphy.

£1,400-1,600

152. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN KINDJAL , 37cm pattern welded blade with offset fullers and a panel of scrolling foliage and flower heads in gold damascene, characteristic hilt with green stained walrus grip retained by foliate iron rivets with traces of gilt decoration, contained in its foliate embossed white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard with suspension chain. See p.34 Arms of The Paladins by Oliver Pinchot.

£1,500-2,000

153. A 19TH CENTURY BALKAN KHANJAR OR JAMBIYA , 26cm curved hollow ground wootz damascus blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic horn hilt, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard with profuse filigree decoration.

£600-800

154. A 19TH CENTURY SURAKARTA KRIS, 31cm straight pamor blade, characteristic carved wooden hilt decorated with two small panels of scrolling foliage, embossed white metal collar, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard, together with a large Malayan Kris with 41.5cm straight bold pamor blade and wooden Garuda hilt, 19 th Century or earlier. (2)

£140-180

155. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY MALAYAN KRIS, 32.5cm watered steel blade, the wooden hilt finely carved with panels of foliage and geometric designs, the filigree collar set with coloured stones, contained in its carved wooden scabbard.

£120-140

156. A MALAYAN KRIS STAND, the carved wooden warrior figure painted and highlighted in gilt and holding a full sized kris in its left hand.

£160-180

157. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY MALAYAN KRIS, 32.5cm watered steel blade, the wooden hilt finely carved with panels of foliage and geometric designs, the filigree collar set with coloured stones, contained in its carved wooden scabbard.

£120-140

158. A 19TH CENTURY SINGHALESE PIA KAETA , 15cm fullered blade overlaid with a brass reinforce at the forte decorated with scrolls, characteristic brass mounted hilt, in its white metal mounted wooden scabbard.

£100-150

159. A 20TH CENTURY BRONZE TIBETAN PHURBU, triangular section incurved spike with dragon’s head base, openwork body with multi-faced pommel with horse finial, all highlighted in gilt. 41cm over all.

£400-500

160. A PAIR OF 18-BORE TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, 13.25inch threestage barrels chiselled with foliage at the breeches and a mameluke sword on the sighting flats, border and foliate engraved stepped locks, full stocked with scrolling brass inlays, flattened rounded wooden butts. (2)

£400-600

161. AN ORNATE 20-BORE OTTOMAN OR CAUCASIAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 11.5inch barrel deeply chiselled with figures in traditional dress and interspersed with animals, border engraved chiselled lock decorated to match, full stock profusely inlaid with scrolling silver coloured wire and leaves with mother of pearl highlights, characteristic ball butt decorated to match.

£350-450

162. A 22-BORE CAUCASIAN MIQUELET

LOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 14.5inch two-stage sighted barrel chiselled with scrolls at the breech, plain lock, full burr wood stock inlaid with geometric plaques of bone, bird’s head pommel, ball trigger. Fore-end repaired.

£280-320

163. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK TURKISH HOLSTER PISTOL , 12.25inch chiselled barrel with scrolling silver damascene highlights, border and scroll engraved stepped lock, full foliate carved wooden stock, silver and brass war inlaid geometric designs, embossed plated brass mounts.

£250-350

164. AN ORNATE 25-BORE OTTOMAN OR CAUCASIAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 9.75inch barrel, foliate decorated at the breech and inlaid with brass, bevelled lock, full stock inlaid with scrolling silver wire and coloured plaques, chiselled brass mounts, characteristic ball butt decorated to match, later wooden ramrod.

£150-250

165. AN 18-BORE ALBANIAN “RAT’S TAIL” HOLSTER PISTOL , 8.5inch octagonal barrel, border engraved miquelet lock, full brass stock decorated with studs and engraved scrolling foliage.

£320-380

166. AN 18-BORE MOTHER-O’-PEARL

DECORATED INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN ,

51.25inch sighted three-stage stippled barrel with foliate chiselled flared muzzle, the breech with Jaipur Arsenal markings, full wooden stock entirely set with plaques of mother-o’-pearl. Three small plaques lacking.

£800-1,000

167. AN 18-BORE MIQUELET LOCK

ALBANIAN RATS TAIL HOLSTER PISTOL ,

12.75inch barrel struck with two stamps at the breech, plain lock, full steel stock, the characteristic brass finished butt with engraved scroll design, steel ramrod.

£250-350

168. A SCARCE SMALL-BORE SIX-SHOT HAND ROTATED INDIAN PEPPERBOX

REVOLVER , 4.25inch two-stage cannon barrels, the rounded action inlaid in silver with a foliate motif, barrel lock mounted on the back strap, two-piece wooden grips with foliate inlays, the butt with lanyard ring.

£300-500

169. A SIKH INFLUNCED SHIELD OR DHAL , 44cm diameter steel body decorated with hunting scenes amidst foliage, all within a border of geometric designs and profile busts, four dome bosses, the rear with cloth liner and padded wrist straps.

£600-800

170. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN WOOTZ

DAMASCUS POWDER OR PRIMING FLASK , 15cm curved body of characteristic form, the curving sprung cover arm decorated with scrolling foliage in gold koftgari, the two suspension loops pierced with trefoil inserts, star pierced base.

£200-300

171. AN EASTERN FLINTLOCK

BLUNDERBUSS, 15.25inch barrel with flared muzzle incised with foliate designs, border engraved lock with indistinct stamp, full stocked inlaid with bands of mother of pearl and brass strips, iron trigger guard. Chip to left side of fore-end.

£180-220

172. AN EASTERN FLINTLOCK

BLUNDERBUSS, 22.5inch barrel with flared muzzle incised with foliate designs, rampant lion lock plate, full stocked profusely inlaid with mother of pearl and brass strips, brass trigger guard. Lock at fault and various repairs.

£150-250

173. A TURKISH OR INDIAN FLINTLOCK

KNEE BLUNDERBUSS, 9.25inch two-stage damascus barrel with flared muzzle and decorated with foliate panels with traces of gold damascene, border engraved lock decorated with scrolling vines and flowerheads,

full stocked with scalloped butt and chequered wrist, swivel ramrod.

£300-400

174. A 19TH CENTURY 18-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 42.25inch sighted twostage barrel with shaped and flared muzzle, Jaipur Arsenal stamps to the breech, full stocked with steel and copper mounts, steel ramrod.

£80-120

175. A 32-BORE NAPOLEONIC PERIOD

COSSACK CAVALRY CARBINE , 38.5inch sighted barrel, miquelet lock, circular gold maker’s tablet, full stocked with three brass barrel bands, ball trigger, later wooden ramrod. Losses and repairs to fore-end.

See B. Frolov, ‘Edged Weapons of the Kuban Cossacks’, pub.2009, page 48, for a similar but more embellished example.

£250-350

176. A 19TH CENTURY 20-BORE INDIAN

MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 42.25inch sighted barrel with ring turned and flared muzzle, Jaipur Arsenal stamps to the breech, full stocked with steel and copper mounts.

£80-120

177. A 19TH CENTURY 25-BORE INDIAN

MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 49.5inch sighted twostage barrel with ring turned foliate chiselled flared muzzle, Jaipur Arsenal stamps to the breech, full stocked with steel and copper mounts.

£80-120

178. A 19TH CENTURY 25-BORE INDIAN

MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 55.25inch two-stage sighted barrel with circle and dot decoration, ring turned and foliate chiselled flared muzzle, Jaipur Arsenal stamps to the breech, full stocked with steel and copper mounts.

£80-120

179. A 19TH CENTURY 28-BORE INDIAN

MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 57inch sighted two-stage barrel with ring turned and foliate chiselled muzzle, Jaipur Arsenal stamps to the forte, full stocked with steel and copper mounts.

£80-120

180. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN

FLINTLOCK JEZAIL OR LONGGUN , barrel swollen at the breech and muzzle, half stocked (fore-stock missing), good E.I.C. musket lock stamped with the rampant lion and government inspector’s mark, swept butt, raised peephole sight.

£30-50

181. A 22-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK

LONGGUN , 45inch barrel with flared muzzle stamped 96 at the breech, full stock profusely covered with mother of pearl plaques, steel ramrod.

£150-200

182. A SCARCE ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS

GRENADIER’S SWORD, 61.5cm slightly curved fullered blade stamped with the running fox motif, regulation iron hilt of half basket form, the three vertical bars with S inserts united by a ring beneath the bun-shaped pommel, cast brass grip decorated with a crowned Prince of Wales feathers and the motto ICH DIEN, the whole surmounting the White Horse of Hanover, this repeated on the other side of the grip, circa 1750.

£500-700

183. A SCARCE LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY MATROSSES BRASS HILTED

INFANTRY HANGER , 69.5cm slightly curved fullered blade bearing the maker’s stamp for T. HOLLIER, characteristic brass hilt retaining one of its upturned shell guards cast with a grotesque mask, the downturned quillon incised VXX, D-shaped knuckle guard, the pommel in the form of the head of a mythical beast, ribbed grip. See European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London page 28, plate 67a. Thomas Hollier is recorded as working for the Board of Ordnance in 1692.

£300-500

185. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY SERGEANT’S VERSION OF THE MATROSSES INFANTRY HANGER , 68.5cm curved fullered blade stamped with a running wolf or fox motif and a stylized anchor to either side, characteristic brass hilt with one downturned and one upturned guard, the former cast with a grotesque mask, D-shaped knuckle guard, the pommel cast with profile busts and winged cupids, natural stag’s horn grip. See European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London page 28 plate 67.

£300-500

186. AN EARLY TO MID 18TH CENTURY BRITISH INFANTRY HANGER , 66cm curved fullered blade stamped with a crown to one side of the forte, regulation brass hilt with heart shaped guard, D-shaped knuckle bow with one scroll support, the pommel in the form of a mythical beast, reeded and roped brass grip. See European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London plate 67b.

£300-500

187. A BRITISH MODEL 1751 INFANTRY MILITIA HANGER , 61cm curved fullered blade rounded at the tip and struck with an ordnance mark at the forte, regulation brass hilt with heart shaped guard incised DORSET-PRIMAE LEGIO, D-shaped knuckle bow with two scroll supports, urn-shaped pommel, spirally fluted brass grip, contained in its scarce brass mounted tooled leather scabbard. £300-500

188. A 17 TH CENTURY BRASS HILTED HANGER , 47.5cm curved blade struck with a crowned king’s head mark to either side, characteristic brass hilt, the pierced down turned shell guard decorated with scrolling foliage, central crowned profile bust of Charles, similar to that appearing on the farthing, further profile bust to the underside, D-shaped knuckle bow with single short support, the quillon terminal of dog’s head form, the crown form pommel cap also pierced and with profile busts, natural stag’s horn grip £350-450

189. A BRITISH INFANTRY HANGER CIRCA

1725-1750, 57.5cm curved blade struck with the stylised anchor mark to either side, characteristic brass hilt with looping side guard, separate upturned thumb ring incised Co.8 N.16, D-shaped knuckle bow, discform pommel cap, wire bound wooden grip. See British Basket Hilted Swords by Cyril Mazansky, page 216 for a circa 1750 British Dragoons sword with a similar stamp to the blade.

£150-250

190. A SCARCE GEORGIAN 52ND (OXFORDSHIRE) REGIMENT LIGHT INFANTRY

OFFICER’S SWORD, 79.25cm curved clipped back blade etched in a panel with a crowned strung bugle horn surmounting a laurel wreath with 52 centered and with a further panel on the other side containing a crowned Royal Arms, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, stepped elongated pommel, riveted fishskin grip set with a white metal strung bugle horn to either side, complete with silk and bullion knot, contained in its steel scabbard with assorted knocks and dings. The 52nd regiment participated in most of the major Peninsula War battles and formed part of the Light Brigade at Waterloo where they routed the French Imperial Guard in the final charge.

£500-700

191. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S MAMELUKE

HILTED SABRE , 70cm unfullered blade etched and gilt on one side with scrolling foliage, the Royal Arms, “Battles of Cateau, Llerena, Salamanca, Vittoria, Toulouse”, a mounted cavalryman, owner’s initials J.W. and a stand of arms, and on the reverse with foliage, crowned GR cypher, motto Vestigia Nulla Retrovscum,

owner’s crest, further initials, “Peninsular” and a stand of arms, gilt mounted hilt with chamfered ivory grips, contained in its leather scabbard with fine foliate engraved mounts, the locket and middle mounts each centred on a large lion mask.

£2,500-3,500

192. A 1796 TYPE HEAVY CAVALRY

OFFICER’S UNDRESS SWORD OF MASSIVE PROPORTIONS, 90cm blade 6cm wide at the ricaso, etched with foliage, the Royal Arms, crowned GR cypher, the figure of Britannia and a stand of arms and retaining about 35% blued and gilt decoration, copper gilt ladder pattern hilt with foliate back-piece, wire

bound ebony grip, in its tooled leather scabbard with copper gilt mounts engraved with ears of corn within geometric borders.

£1,800-2,500

193. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S PRESENTATION

SABRE , 70cm unfullered blade lightly etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GR cypher and stands of arms, copper mounted hilt with classical square section knuckle guard and foliate langets, shaped ivory grip, in its copper scabbard engraved with a stand of arms and foliage, and with red leather openwork panels within geometrically engraved borders, the top of the scabbard with engraved presentation “From Lieut. Col. Herford to Lieut. William Bace of the 1 Batt. 61 Foot In Gratitude for his Valour and Support in the Action at Toulouse June 8th 1814”.

Captain William Bace (1779-1852) had previously been promoted from the Ranks. Bace served with the South Gloucestershire Regiment in the Cape of Good Hope, Egypt and Italy. In 1812 he applied to join the 1st

Battalion in Spain, which he did by financing his own passage, and thenceforth served in the Peninsular at ‘Huebra’/San Munoz in November 1812, Blockade of Pamplona in July 1813, Battles of the Pyrenees 28 July to 2 August 1813, Battle of the Nivelle 10 November 1813, Battles of the Nive 9 to 13 December 1813, Blockade of Bayonne December 1813 to February 1814, Battle of Orthes 27 February 1814 61 Regmt the Advance Guard, and various minor affairs - almost daily skirmishing with the enemy until the Battle of Toulouse 10 April 1814 - horse shot under him - commanded the 1st Battalion 61st for several hours in that Battle and the following day. Received a Commanding Officer’s Gold Medal in Honour of the Battle of Toulouse.

£3,000-4,000

194. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S MAMELUKE

HILTED SABRE , 72cm unfullered blade etched and gilt at the forte with foliage and then a line of fifteen crescent moons of decreasing size against a blued ground, gilt mounted hilt with ivory grips, contained in its gilt mounted scabbard. £1,200-1,800

195. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SILVER MOUNTED SABRE , 78cm unfullered blade, silver stirrup hilt with chequered ivory grip, one langet engraved 24th February 1803, contained in its re-leathered scabbard with silver mounts, the locket signed Johnstons, Sword Cutler, 8 Newcastle St., Strand, London and also engraved Edward Gibbs

Esq., Captain, 52nd Oxfordshire Regiment. Hallmarked London 1803. Edward Gibbs was appointed Captain in the 52nd on 24th February 1803. He served in the Peninsular. He commanded the 2/52nd in 1811 and attained the rank of General in 1854.

£800-1,200

196. A MAMELUKE HILTED GEORGIAN PRESENTATION SABRE , 79.5cm unfullered blade etched on one side with a panel containing the inscription “From Major General Lord Paget To His Aide-De-Camp, Cap.tn. Diggens, 11th Lt. Dragoons, Feby, 1802”, copper gilt mounted border engraved hilt with ivory grips, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

Lord Henry Paget served as a distinguished cavalry commander in Flanders and Spain. He inherited the title of Earl of Uxbridge in 1812 and at Waterloo led the charge of the British Heavy Cavalry and later lost his leg to one of the last cannon shots of the day. He

was created Marquis of Anglesey on 4th July 1815 and promoted to General in 1819. He died in 1854.

Richard Diggens joined the 11th Light Dragoons as a Cornet in 1796, and was promoted to Lieutenant in 1799, Captain in 1801, Major in 1806, Lt. Colonel by brevet in June 1813 and Lt. Colonel of the 11th Light Dragoons in 1818. He served in Spain and Portugal and was attached to the Portuguese service receiving a gold medal for the Battle of Vittoria where he commanded the 6th Portuguese Dragoons. He retired in 1820 and died in 1835.

£3,000-4,000

197. A GEORGIAN PRESENTATION SABRE , 78cm blade retaining traces of etched decoration including stands of arms and foliage, and faint inscription “This sword was presented to Captain R. Pennington of the ? Cumberland Militia by the officers as a mark of respect on 8? th May 1813”, gilt mounted hilt with chain style knuckle guard (repaired), fluted

back-piece and langets, wire bound leather wrapped grip, contained in its leather scabbard with fine engraved and pierced gilt mounts, the locket signed S. Brunn, Sword Cutler to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, No.55 Charing Cross, London.

£1,500-2,500

198. AN ORNATE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC

OFFICER’S SABRE , 84cm double fullered blade with clipped back point etched and gilt against a blued ground with foliage and trophies of arms, brass mounted hilt with forward facing lion’s head pommel, the knuckle guard cast with scrolls, the langet with a

trophy of arms, finely chequered ebony grip, contained in its steel scabbard with large ornate gilt brass mounts decorated with the Imperial Eagle, classical figure, trophies of arms and foliage.

£1,800-2,500

199. AN 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 78.5cm blade by R.S. Garden, 200 Piccadilly, London, etched with foliate scrolls, crossed sword and baton and VR cypher, regulation gilt mounted hilt with ivory grips, contained in its Indian made red velvet covered wooden scabbard with small iron chape. Velvet surface worn.

£350-500

200. AN UNUSUAL GEORGIAN OFFICER’S DIRK MODELLED ON A PESH-KABZ , 42cm slightly recurved blade of T section, copper gilt mounted hilt with plain pommel and back-piece (repaired), wire bound horn grip, added crossguard, the quillons with acorn terminals, contained in its leather scabbard with border engraved copper gilt mounts, the locket signed S. Brunn, 56 Charing Cross, London.

£300-400

201. A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK , 23cm double edged blade with central fuller, copper gilt mounted hilt with plain pommel cap and crossguard with down-turned terminals, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the locket engraved W.W. 1811.

£250-350

202. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH

NAVAL DIRK , 19cm flattened diamond section etched damascus blade decorated with floral sprays and anchors, gilt hilt, the crossguard decorated with rushes and an anchor, the pommel with the face of Neptune, wire bound mother of pearl grips, contained in its gilt mounted polished fishskin scabbard decorated to match.

£1,200-1,400

203. AN 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH TROPHY INDIAN BLADE , 76.5cm curved double fullered wootz damascus blade chiselled with a small panel of calligraphy with traces of gilt highlights, regulation brass hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its brass scabbard, complete with bullion knot.

£600-800

204. A SILVER HILTED PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE ARTISTS RIFLES OR THE 38TH MIDDLESEX , 81cm fullered blade by Pillin, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned 38MR, strung bugle horn, ARTISTS surmounting the regimental badge and the presentation inscription PRESENTED TO CAPTN A.C. WHITE BY THE OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSION OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE 38TH MIDDLESEX (ARTISTS) RIFLE VOILUNTEER CORPS TO MARK THEIR APPRECIATION OF THE ZEAL AND ABILITY SHOWN BY HIM DURING HIS COMMAND JULY 1878, pierced hallmarked silver hilt decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned strung bugle horn and the regimental badge and motto within a laurel wreath, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard.

£800-1,200

205. A SCARCE 1ST GRENADIER GUARDS NCO’S REGIMENTAL PATTERN SWORD, 73cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with a maker’s panel for Nutting, London, regulation brass stirrup hilt, the knuckle guard pierced with the regimental badge and motto, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

£400-600

206. AN 1895 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD, 82.5cm clean blade by Mappin & Webb, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and the inscription - Presented to Captain A.J. Sykes by the N.C. Officers & Men of F (Cheadle) Company 3rd V.B.C.R. as a token of Esteem Oct. 1897, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard. A very clean sword with good original finish and polish to the blade.

£550-650

207. AN IRISH GUARDS OFFICER’S SWORD, 81cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. for 1914-17, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher

and regimental badge, owner’s initials D.S.B., regulation steel gothic hilt incorporating the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. Believed to be the sword of Lieutenant D S Browne referred to as the Company Commander in Rudyard Kipling’s full and graphic account of the crossing of the Broembeek, during the Battle of Paschendaele on 9 th October 1917, see Irish Guards in the Great War by Kipling, and further references Browne as wounded on two occasions, once in this costly attack and once in February 1917 and Gazetted for the MC in January 1919.

£300-400

208. A COLDSTREAM GUARDS OFFICER’S LEVEE SWORD, 83cm fullered blade etched with battle honours, crowned regimental badge and owner’s initials GHB, regulation plated gothic hilt incorporating the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard. Gordon Hargreaves Brown died on the 29 th of October 1914 and is remembered on the Menin Gate.

£350-450

209. AN 1897 PATTERN NON COMMISSIONED INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm fullered blade dated 1901, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, together with another similar by Wilkinson, worn, bearing the serial no. 61087 for 1927, etched with the presentation inscription ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA PRIZE FOR CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE GENTLEMAN CADET BRIAN MORTIMER ARCHIBALD. (2)

£250-350

210. A ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD BY WILKINSON , 86cm slightly curved blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and regimental motifs, some staining, serial no. 53274 for 1914-1917, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. £250-350

211. AN 18TH CENTURY NAVAL OFFICER’S HANGER OR SWORD, 65cm curved double fullered blade, double edged towards the tip, characteristic slotted copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, bold lion’s head pommel, wire bound spirally fluted polished wooden grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. For two similarly hilted swords see The Price Guide to Antique Edged Weapons by Southwick page 97, plates 251 and 253.

£450-550

212. A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S FIVE BALL SPADROON OR SWORD, 82cm blade decorated with flowers of the union, stand of arms, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, OSBORN & GUNBY’S WARRANTED in scroll banner form, regulation copper gilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with five ball form at the midpoint, looping side guard decorated to match and with a fouled anchor insert, cushion form pommel, reeded ivory grip with gilt band with central lozenge engraved with a fouled anchor, contained in its engraved brass mounted tooled leather scabbard.

£600-800

213. A LIGHT WEIGHT 1805 PATTERN SENIOR OFFICER’S SWORD, 72cm slender flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage, fouled anchor, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, copper gilt stirrup hilt, the langets decorated with fouled anchors, flat lion’s head pommel, ribbed ivory grip with some wire binging, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount decorated with a stand of arms. Two grip wires lacking and wear to stitching and leather in places.

£400-600

214. A GOOD VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH BROADSWORD BLADE , 80.5cm double fullered broadsword blade by GALT & CO. PORTSMOUTH, 4cm wide at the hilt, finely etched with scrolling foliage, large crowned fouled anchor and large crowned Royal arms, retaining most of its original polish and etched grey ground, regulation gilt hilt, the gothic guard incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with applied gilt garter GALT PORTSMOUTH with centered Royal shield, complete with worn bullion knot. An unusually large blade in very good order and with all of its original gilt and matt gilt finish. The large size and quality of this blade coupled with the prominent large Royal arms may suggest a Royal connection.

£500-700

215. A GIVR BROAD BLADED 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 75.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point by SALTER Sword Cutler No.3 Strand, etched with scrolling foliage, large crowned fouled anchor, large crowned GIVR Hanoverian Royal arms and WARRANTED in scroll banner form, regulation gilt gothic hilt with applied crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, bold lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with applied maker’s tablet. Retains virtually all of its original matt and polished gilt and most of its original polish and matt etched ground to the blade with some grey and black staining.

£450-550

216. A GOOD GIVR 1827 PATTERN NAVAL FLAG OFFICER’S SWORD, 74cm pipe backed blade with spear point by PROSSER 9 Charingcross London, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, the mounts chiselled with bands of oak leaves, the upper mount with maker’s panel, bullion knot. Retains most of its original polish and etched matt ground to the blade and with all of its original gilt and matt gilt finish. Contemporary repair to scabbard leather above the chape.

£400-600

217. A SCARCE EAST INDIA COMPANY

NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 73.75cm clean blade by SILVER & CO. 66 CORNHILL LONDON, ETCHED WITH SCROLLING FOLIAGE , large fouled anchors surmounted by the EIC rampant lion emblem, regulation gilt gothic hilt incorporating a fouled anchor surmounted by the EIC rampant lion, folding side guard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard complete with knot. Silver & Co operated from this address from 1839-75 dating this to possible use in the Indian Mutiny.

£350-450

218. A RARE VICTORIAN CUSTOMS

OFFICER’S SWORD, 75.75cm pipe backed blade with spear point by Salter Sword Cutler, Corner of Adelphi, 73 Strand, etched to either side with a crowned garter CUSTOMS and with centered anchor, regulation gilt stirrup hilt, the langets chiselled with a crowned garter CUSTOMS and with centered anchor, black fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s tablet.

£300-500

219. A SCARCE ROYAL NAVAL MASTER AT ARMS SWORD, 80cm clean blade by E.W. CRACKNELL, OUTFITTER PORTSMOUTH, etched with scrolling ropes and oak leaves, crowned Royal arms and a crowned fouled anchor, all on an etched matt ground with all of its original polish, regulation brass hilt with folding side guard and incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, stepped pommel wire bound black fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard complete with bag, belt and bullion knot.

£200-300

220. A POST 1901 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79.5cm blade by Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd., Portsmouth, London & Devonport, etched with scrolls, the Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, regulation hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its leather scabbard with brass mounts, the locket signed in a shield, complete with knot.

Provenance: The Meldonfoot Collection, Phillips Scotland, 1st October 1991, Lot 157. The sword of Captain James Wolfe-Murray D.S.O.

£400-600

221. A ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER’S SWORD, 78cm slightly curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned RNR fouled anchor, regulation gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned RNR fouled anchor, bold lion’s head pommel, ribbed fishskin grip, wire lacking, contained in its engraved brass mounted black leather scabbard.

£380-420

222. A VERY RARE WIIIR BRASS HILTED CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm hollow ground broadsword blade, regulation brass hilt, the upturned shell guard cast with the cypher of King William III to the underside and inside, D-shaped knuckle bow with scrolling side bar supports, restored, dragon’s head terminal, spherical pommel cast with a crowned WR cypher, wire bound grip with turks’ heads, circa 1700.

£500-700

223. A LATE 18TH CENTURY HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 88.5cm double fullered blade etched with a crowned GR cypher to either side and GILL, the back edge further marked WARRANTED NEVER TO FAIL 1789, regulation iron hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with scroll supports to either side, the heart-shaped guard pierced to match, low casket form pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its incised iron mounted tooled leather scabbard.

£650-750

224. A LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY ROYAL HORSEGUARDS OFFICER’S BACK SWORD, 68.5cm fullered blade incised with the running wolf motif, regulation brass hilt, the upturned guard cast with a crowned crest to the underside and inside, D-shaped knuckle bow with two scroll supports, spherical brass pommel decorated to match, wire bound grip with turks’ heads. Some later restorations.

£500-700

225. AN 18TH CENTURY S-BAR DRAGOON’S BACK SWORD, 86cm fullered blade with anchor form stamp to either side and an arrow stamp at the forte, regulation brass hilt composed of four vertical bars with S-form inserts, lower heart-shaped guard with further rounded rear guard, bun-shaped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip.

£450-650

226. A 1788 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE OF ENORMOUS PROPORTIONS, 94cm triple fullered blade, 4.8cm wide at the hilt, decorated with a large maker’s panel for Knubley Sword & Gun Manufacturer, No. 7 Charring Cross London, this cartouche surmounted with a stand of arms, the lower portion decorated with swags and a gorget, all highlighted in faded gilt on a faded blued ground, multiple edge nicks, regulation steel hilt of folding attack form, faceted collar, back strap and tang button, wire bound ribbed wooden grip. John Knubley, Sword and Gun Manufacturer 1772-1793.

£650-750

227. A 1796 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 84.75cm pipe backed blade with spear point, regulation pierced steel honeysuckle and ladder hilt, faceted back strap, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Retains some original polish to the blade with grey staining towards the tip.

£750-850

228. A REPRODUCTION 1814 PATTERN HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY SWORD, 95cm double fullered blade, regulation brass basket form hilt with scrolling side bars and incorporating a crowned lion, disc bun-shaped pommel, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its brass panelled scabbard.

£100-150

229. A SCARCE 1821 PATTERN HEAVY

CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 92.5cm curved fullered blade with various ordnance stamps and ENFIELD 1837 on the back edge, regulation steel bowl hilt stamped B3 to the underside, stepped pommel, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard also marked B3.

£450-550

230. A SCARCE PROTOTYPE PATTERN 1853

CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 92cm straight blade by Wilkinson, etched with a maker’s panel and the designation PATTERN NO. 3, regulation three-bar steel hilt with the addition of a looping side guard, two-piece chequered leather grips.

£300-400

231. AN 1890 PATTERN 17TH LANCERS

TROOPER’S SWORD, 87cm curved fullered blade by WEYERSBERG, with various ordnance stamps and dates at the forte, regulation steel bowl guard pierced with a Maltese Cross and marked 17L, chequered two-piece leather grips contained in its steel scabbard, complete with buff knot with 17th Lancers button.

£250-350

232. A PREVIOUSLY UNRECORDED

EXPERIMENTAL CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 87cm curved fullered blade stamped MOLE at the forte, regulation steel bowl hilt pierced with a Maltese Cross, two-piece chequered wooden grips shaped to fit the ergonomic tang, secured by copper rivets, contained in its steel scabbard with two fixed rings and a third pivoting ring.

£200-300

233. A RARE EXPERIMENTAL PATTERN 1899 CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 85cm fullered blade by Wilkinson, model designation 99 on the back edge, various ordnance dates and stamps, regulation steel bowl guard, unique cheque wooden grip of ergonomic design, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Scabbard throat lacking and wear to or losses from the scabbard.

£500-700

234. A RARE 1905 EXPERIMENTAL PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 84.5cm curved fullered blade marked 99 on the back edge, further marked EFD and 00, regulation steel bowl guard, twopiece shaped chequered leather grip secured by three threaded bolts, contained in its steel scabbard. Only 10 examples of this model were produced. General pitting.

£350-450

235. AN INDIAN 1912 PATTERN CAVALRY

OFFICER’S SWORD, 89.5cm blade poorly etched with scrolling foliage and crowned GVR cypher’s regulation plated bowl guard, wire bound leather grip, contained in its field service scabbard.

£180-220

236. A VICTORIAN HEAVY CAVALRY

OFFICER’S SWORD TO LT. COLONEL HAROLD PLATT SYKES, 87.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 28306 for 1887, sharpened for use and with edge nicks, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, maker’s panel and owner’s crest and initials, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard. Lieutenant Colonel Harold Platt Sykes (d.1942) of Longford Hall, Newport, commanded the Denbigh Yeomanry in WWI, having previously served in the 2nd Dragoon Guards during the Second Boer War where he took part in the relief of Mafeking. Sold with a quantity of research and a photograph of Longford Hall. £550-650

237. A SCARCE STEEL HILTED 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICER’S SWORD OF SUDAN INTEREST, 90.5cm plain fullered blade stamped with the serial no. 5099 on the back edge, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, this with small rip and hole to the steel caused by a bullet strike, old note attached states: My sword saved me serious injury to my leg, having an encounter with the Hadendra Beja in the Sudan, Major M.D. Whitmore.

£500-700

238. AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO MAJOR GENERAL GARDNER CB , 81.5cm curved pipe-backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned VR cyphers to either side and with a rubbed maker’s panel at the forte, regulation pierced copper gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard, this engraved below the throat Major General W. J. Gairdner CB 14th and 16th Bengal N.I. As a junior officer William John Gairdner served with the Native Infantry in operations in the Oudh during 1813 and 1814 - Rewah and Etah, Nepal War and Bareilly during 1816, The Third Mahrattan War, First Burma War, Gwalior Operations and the First Sikh War. Entitled to C.B, Army of India Medal 1799-1826 Nepal and Ava, Maharajpoor Star and the Sutlej Medal. £600-800

239. A VICTORIAN GURKHA RIFLE OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE SON OF A VICTORIA CROSS RECIPIENT, 81.5cm levee blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VRI cypher and a strung bugle horn, maker’s panel for HAWKES & CO., regulation pierced steel gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, the inside of the hilt with traces of plated finish and engraved with the owner’s name C.K. CHANNER 3RD GURKHAS, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its black leather field service scabbard. General George Channer received his Victoria Cross while serving with the 1st Gurkha Rifles in Malay on the 20th od December 1875.

£400-600

240. AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 90cm curved fullered blade, regulation steel three-bar hilt, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Cleaned patination to blade.

£180-220

241. A 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY

OFFICER’S SWORD, 89.75cm clean bright blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and maker’s panel for Hawkes & Co, regulation three-bar steel hilt, ribbed fishskin grip with some original wire binding, contained in its steel scabbard.

£180-220

242. AN 1853 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY

TROOPER’S SWORD, 89cm slightly curved fullered blade with an Ordnance and WKC stamp at the forte, regulation three-bar steel hilt, field-grip covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard complete with buff knot.

£350-450

243. AN 1896 PATTERN 14TH KING’S OWN HUSSARS OFFICER’S SWORD, 88cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 43173 for 1911 etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher, crowned regimental badge and title, owner’s initials, regulation pierced steel patent solid hilt, chequered hard rubber grip, contained in its steel scabbard, contained in its

field service scabbard. The sword of P.M. Cropper Esquire, mentioned in dispatches for service in Mesopotamia.

£300-400

244. AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY

OFFICER’S SWORD, 87.75cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, owner’s crest and initials HWV and maker’s panel for Hamburger & Rogers, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard engraved with the initials EB.

£250-300

245. AN 1822 PATTERN ROYAL FUSILIERS

OFFICER’S SWORD, 81.5cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and crowned ROYAL FUSILIERS with 23 centred, regulation pierced brass gothic hilt, repairs and damage, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.

£200-300

246. AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN HIGH RANKING NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 71.5cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Austrian arms and a crowned fouled anchor, regulation pierced copper gilt hilt decorated with an anchor supported by mermaids surmounting the Austrian eagle, the backstrap decorated with the figure of Neptune, wire bound fishskin grip, complete with knot. Scabbard lacking.

£300-400

247. A 19TH CENTURY BELGIAN OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD, 92cm pipe backed blade with spear point, profusely etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, classical figures and the inscription A Mon Camerarde Adolphe Colin and Amitie Remerriements, maker’s panel for Auguste Forison Bruxelles, regulation brass four-bar hilt, ribbed wooden grip. Lacking scabbard.

£250-350

248. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN CAVALRY SABRE , 75cm sharply curved fullered blade by WKC and dated 1914 on the back edge, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed leather covered grip,

contained in its steel scabbard.

£180-220

249. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN ARMY OFFICER’S MAMELUKE WITH TROPHY BLADE , 74.75cm sharply curved damascus blade, characteristic hilt with two-piece ivory grips with carved chevron decoration, contained in its steel scabbard.

£800-1,000

250. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE , 78.5cm curved fullered blade, brass stirrup hilt with lion’s head pommel, braided wire bound leather covered grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

£500-700

251. A FRENCH ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD M1792 , massive 60cm blade with Ordnance stamps, brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, otter’s head pommel, contained in its brass mounted black leather scabbard, also with Ordnance stamp. Slight rust marks to blade, locket stud missing. Aries No.2, 1969, figs.1 and 2.

£700-800

252. AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH GENDARME

ROYAL OFFICER’S CAVALRY SWORD, circa 1767, Louis XV, 77cm blade etched in gold with Vive le Roy, the French Royal coat of arms, and maker’s name and address Bernard Daniel Kirschbaum Manufacture de Sabres de la Marque au Raison a Solingen. Aries No.2, 1969, Fig 3.

£500-700

253. A RARE FRENCH LOUIS XV PERIOD

GRENADIER’S HANGER , 75.5cm curved blade marked with talisman date 1414 and with running wolf, some slight patches of pitting, regimentally marked 55= Cp. No. 55 to the back of the grip, contained in its brass mounted black leather scabbard, the top mount with a stylized fleur de lys. Tight fit in scabbard. See Aries No.2, 1967, Figs.2-6.

£500-700

254. A FRENCH LOUIS XV PERIOD

GRENADIER’S HANGER , 75cm curved blade dated 1741 and with running wolf mark, regimentally marked D30 under the shell guard. See Aries No.2, 1967, Figs.26. Slight patch of pitting on lower right of blade.

£450-550

255. A BRITISH CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD

ROYAL ENGINEERS DRIVER’S SWORD, 89cm curved blade retaining some original polish, some slight staining, British Liege inspector’s Acceptance stamp over S & K (Schnitzler & Kirschbaum) maker’s stamp, double broad arrow “Sold out of Stores” stamp on blade, the back edge stamped with Prussian Crown over FW over 50 (Friedrich Wilhelm IV, King of Prussia, issued 1850), contained in its heavy steel scabbard. This sword was originally produced as an experimental one and issued to only about one squadron of the Prussian Guard Hussar Regt, perhaps only about 160 or less of these swords were made. It was rejected, and sold to Britain as an emergency weapon for the Crimean War. See ‘National Army Museum Review’ 1982, pp 42-44, for an article with photos and a full description of this rare Pattern.

£650-700

256. AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH DRAGOON TROOPER’S SABRE , c.1750 Louis XV period, 82cm curved blade inscribed Dragoons de France to one side and Vive le Roy to the other, pitted, brass hilt with heart shaped guards to each side, white metal wire bound grip. Aries No. XXV 1978. A large sabre of the type carried in the Severn Years War.

£350-450

257. A SCARCE EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, Louis IV Period, 89cm blade deeply etched with the French Royal coat of arms to one side and Vive le Roy to the other, brass grip with double shell guard, brass wire bound grip, contained in its tooled brown leather wrapped wooden scabbard, missing chape. See Aries No.3, 1967, for similar.

£850-950

258. A WWI GERMAN PATTERN 1889 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm pipe backed blade retaining most of its original bright finish, etched with foliage on both sides, owner’s initials GAG and maker’s stamp Pack Ohliger & Co. Solingen, contained

in its nickel plated scabbard. Hilt plating worn.

£200-220

259. A WWI PATTERN 1889 INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm double fullered blade retaining much original bright polished finish, maker’s stamp ‘P. O & Co.’, brass folding hilt bearing large Prussian eagle, grip with FWR II monogram, contained in its black painted scabbard.

£250-300

260. A 19TH CENTURY SPANISH SWORD OF THE GENTLEMAN BODYGUARDS OF THE KING OF SPAIN , Ferdinand VII, 1814-1833, the narrow blade etched with oak leaves, maker’s name and dated 1817, gold plated hilt, decorated in high relief with the Royal Arms of Spain.

£250-300

261. A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY SWORD, the blade retaining much original polish, some slight staining, Enfield Factory stamp and dated ’10 13’ for October 1913, the back edge stamped P 08, contained in its brown leather scabbard with side strap for a Cavalry Warrant Officer.

£250-300

262. A FINE CASED VICTORIAN PRESENTATION MAMELUKE SABRE , 81.5cm clipped back blade by Howell, James & Co, profusely etched with scrolling foliage and a presentation panel FROM THE VICEROY, 1ST JANUARY 1877, the chiselled gilt hilt decorated with acanthus scrolls, the crossguard with centered oval enamel plaque decorated with a crowned L within a laurel wreath, chiselled ivory two-piece grips decorated with scrolling vines and retained by two foliate rivets, bullion knot, contained in its red velvet covered wooden scabbard with open work gilt mounts decorated with strapwork

and acanthus, the middle mount with phot-miniature of the recipient. The crest and photograph are that of The Earl of Lytton. Robert Bulwer-Lytton was a Diplomat and between 1877-1880 he was the viceroy of India. During this period his principal objective was the quelling of Russian influence in Afghanistan which eventually saw the initiation of the Second Afghan War. Contained in its green velvet lined wooden case, lower portion replaced, the lid with applied brass Royal Arms and complete with suspension straps.

£3,500-4,500

263. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST - THE SWORDS OF GENERAL SIR FREDERICK CAMPBELL KCB DSO DL , comprising an Indian Cavalry Officer’s sword, 85.5cm fullered blade, regulation three-bar steel hilt, silver wire bound horn grip, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, together with a 40 th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot sword with

82.75cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 23281 for 1879, etched with the owner’s crest and initials, regulation steel gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, an EVIIR 1831 Pattern General Officer’s mameluke etched with the owner’s crest and name, two-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its field service scabbard (ivory declaration submission number

AXVHFAZJ) and an 1831 Pattern General Officer’s fighting sword with plain blade and silvered grips, the back strap stamped MAJ. GENL. F. CAMPBELL contained in its field service scabbard. General Sir Frederick Campbell had a very full and colourful military career, starting as a Lieutenant in the Ayr and Wigtown Militia before transferring to the 40 th foot and then onto the Queen’s Own Corps of

Guides serving in the Hazara Expedition, Chitral Relief Expedition, Malakand Campaign, North West Frontier, Mamund Country, winning the DSO. Campbell went onto Command the 40 th Pathans in Tibet and was Commander 1st Peshwar Division 1915-1919 becoming General in 1919, retiring in 1920 he died in 1943. £1,800-2,200

264. A ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER’S SWORD, 81cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned RNR over a fouled anchor to either side, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned RNR over a fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, complete with knot and bag. Rust to blade tip.

£150-250

265. A ROYAL COMPANY OF ARCHERS

OFFICER’S SWORD, 78cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and thistle and laurel wreath, regulation gilt hilt applied with white metal thistle spray to the guard, wire bound grip, together with an American infantry sword and a Prussian cavalry sabre, all lacking scabbards. (3)

£180-220

266. AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY SHORT SABRE , 62cm curved fullered blade, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin scabbard, contained in its Tulwar style scabbard, together with a worn 1822 Pattern infantry officer’s sword and a Royal artillery officer’s sword, both lacking scabbards. (3)

£180-220

267. AN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD BY THURKLE 84cm regulation single edge blade etched with crowned VR cypher and scrolling foliage on both sides and signed E. THURKLE MAKER SOHO LONDON, regulation gilt (?) brass hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard (minor dents) with twin hanging rings.

£100-200

268. A SCARCE GEORGIAN ROYAL NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASS, 70cm broad straight single edge blade with pointed tip, faintly stamped GR and with government inspector’s mark a crowned 1, the back edge stamped (Wo)olley (Dea)kin & Co., regulation iron double disc guard with broad thumb scroll, pierced for a lanyard, cast iron segmented grip. Woolley, Deakin & Co. are recorded at Edmund St, Birmingham, 1790-1797, (Swords for Sea Service, May & Annis, Vol II). See also ‘New light on the partnership of James Wooley and Thomas Deakin’, P. J. Lankester in Arms & Armour, Vol 1. No.2, Journal of the Royal Armouries.

£200-300

269. A SCARCE GEORGIAN ROYAL NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASS, 63.5cm broad slightly curved single edge blade with pointed tip and narrow fuller towards the back edge, deeply stamped with crowned GR to each side, regulation iron double disc guard with broad thumb scroll, pierced for a lanyard, cast iron segmented grip (small section missing from base).

£100-200

270. A SCARCE GEORGIAN BOARDING CUTLASS, 71cm broad straight single edge blade with narrow fuller towards the back edge, regulation iron double disc guard with broad thumb scroll, plain cylindrical iron grip. The first 14cm of the blade is pitted and has been heavily cleaned.

£100-200

271. A NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASS, probably early 19th century, 60cm broad straight single edge pointed blade, plain iron guard with partly turned edge, ribbed wooden grip (possibly later).

£50-100

272. A GOOD BRITISH WHALING HAND HARPOON C.1750-1850, head forged with twin barbs and stop withers, curved cutting edges, integral iron shaft swollen at the head, open socket pierced for securing the (missing) wooden haft, good age patina, 89cm long over all, the barbs span 9.5cm.

For identical harpoons see ‘Whaling Harpoons . . . . in the Hull Museum . . . Part 2 ’, Arthur G. Credland, 2008, Pl. 18 ‘Wyatt M/S, c.1750-66’; and Pl. 22a fig 2 ‘An account of whaling instruments and tools from an Account of the Arctic regions Vol.2’, 1820, drawn by W. Scoresby Jnr.; together with photos of 4 others all dated between 1808 – 1848.

£100-200

273. A RARE ROYAL NAVY DUNDAS EXPERIMENTAL PATTERN CUTLASS, 72cm blade with Ordnance stamp, sold out of service stamp, marked XXXIIII on the back edge, regulation bowl guard with Board of Ordnance and arrow stamp, applied with a diamond shaped plaque bearing the rack number 85, ergonomic iron grip, contained in its scarce brass mounted leather scabbard.

£400-600

274. A SCARCE FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE MODEL 1800 CONSULAR GUARD HORSE

ARTILLERY SABRE , 87.5cm sharply curved blade struck with two poincons to one side, marked along the back edge M. FURE. DU KLINGENTHAL COULAUX FRERES, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard terminating in a downturned quillon with stepped terminal, stamped with a V over BOUTET, stepped pommel, wire bound leather grip, contained in its panelled brass scabbard with leather covered wooden inserts. A very rare sword circa 1800-1804. The poincons are as follows; M for Mouton (1798-1809) and B for Beaumaretz (1803-1807)

£5,000-6,000

275. A WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH

CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 97.5cm double fullered clean blade with hatchet point, struck with two poincons at the forte and MRE IMPLE DU KLINGENTHAL

COULAUX FRERES, regulation four-bar brass hilt, wire bound leather grip, contained in its Dutch model steel scabbard. See lot 4, Venduehuis, International Sabres in Dutch Service 1807-1840, 21st April 2020.

£1,000-1,500

276. A GOOD COPY OF A FRENCH MODEL

1801 LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE , 85cm curved blade, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound leather grip, contained in its brass scabbard with leather and wood inserts.

£100-150

277. A GOOD COPY OF A FRENCH CAVALRY

OFFICER’S SABRE , 82cm curved fullered blade, regulation brass three-bar hilt, wire bound ribbed grip, contained in its brass mounted plated steel scabbard.

£100-150

278. A REPRODUCTION FRENCH CAVALRY

TROOPER’S SABRE , 88cm curved double fullered blade, regulation three-bar brass hilt with wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard.

£100-150

279. A MODEL 1890 CHILEAN CAVALRY

SWORD, 84.5cm fullered blade stamped with the Chilean shield at the forte and Manufacture D’Armes De Chatellerault JH, regulation steel hilt stamped with a P over 6/11 over No.5 over 22, ribbed bakelite grip, contained in its steel scabbard.

£100-150

280. A FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE INFANTRY

OFFICER’S SWORD, 78.5cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, the shell guard applied with the Imperial eagle, spherical pommel, wire bound wooden grip.

£400-600

281. A LATE 18TH /19TH CENTURY PRUSSIAN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE , 84cm curved fullered blade stamped S&K at the forte, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound blue leather grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.

£200-300

282. AN AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 73cm clean fullered blade by HILBORN etched with scrolling foliage and naval motifs, regulation pierced gilt hilt, wire bound faux fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard.

£150-200

283. AN AUSTRIAN NCO’S SWORD, 73.5cm curved fullered plated blade, regulation foliate pierced brass hilt incorporating the Imperial arms of Austria, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.

£150-200

284. A SPANISH CAVALRY SWORD, 89.5cm clean fullered blade stamped with a crest and the serial no. 36110, regulation steel bowl guard etched with a crowned eagle motif, chequered wooden grips contained in its steel scabbard stamped TOLEDO.

£180-220

285. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN RAILWAY OFFICIAL’S SWORD, 76.5cm plated fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and the Rail Service badge, the forte stamped W. KRALKA LIN7 and with the maker’s name ROBERT HERMES SOLINGEN, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, spirally fluted brass grip, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard embossed with railway imagery.

£250-350

286. A PRUSSIAN FREDERICK THE GREAT PERIOD DRAGOON SWORD, 85cm blade bearing trace of Prussian eagle acceptance stamp, unit numbered 17 on the quillon, brass hilt with eagle’s head pommel, replaced grip. See Me Fecit Potsdam by Windsheimer, 2001, pp.377-396, plats 417-492 for some of the many variations of this sword.

£1,250-1,500

287. A MASONIC CEREMONIAL SWORD, 82.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, Masonic symbols and a maker’s panel for SPENCER & CO., characteristic cast brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and Masonic symbols, crown-form pommel, cast brass grip, contained in its brass mounted black painted steel scabbard, the mounts decorated with scrolls.

£165-230

288. A CUT STEEL HILTED MOURNING SWORD, 80cm incurved triangular section blade with traces of engraving at the forte, the blackened steel hilt set with fixed and rotating steel beads.

£200-300

289. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SILVER HILTED SPADROON TO THE 3RD EAST KENT REGIMENT, 81.5cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned GR cyphers, D-shaped knuckle guard, hallmarked to the underside, the stepped cushion pommel engraved with a dragon, a laurel wreath with 3 centred, also hallmarked, reeded wooden grip, scabbard lacking, together with a Georgian stirrup hilted sabre. (2)

£500-700

290. A SCARCE GEORGIAN PURSER’S SMALL SWORD, 79cm incurved triangular section blade engraved with trophies of arms and foliage, plain copper gilt hilt with replacement pierced pommel, the wire bound fishskin grip applied with copper plaque engraved with crossed fouled anchors, contained in its leather scabbard with copper gilt mounts, the locket signed Salter, Sword Cutler to H.R.H. The Duke of Sussex, corner of the Adelphi, 73 Strand, London. Lower half of scabbard missing.

£400-600

291. AN IMPORTANT NAMED 1796 PATTERN

INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE 92ND REGIMENT, 80.75cm fullered blade decorated with stands of arms, floral sprays and crowned GR cyphers, highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt with folding sideguard, this engraved The Sword

Carried by Lieutenant George H. Gordon 92nd Regt, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn form pommel, silver wire bound grip. Lacking scabbard. The 92nd Regiment or Gordon Highlanders was founded in 1794 and Gordon was one of the lieutenants appointed at that foundation. Gordon was pensioned off having been rendered unfit by wounding at the Battle of the Pyrenees in July 1813 and again at Pampeluna.

£2,000-3,000

292. A RARE FRENCH MARINE ARTILLERY

SHORT SWORD OR SIDEARM, 48.5cm flattened diamond section leaf-shaped blade with deep MK (Manufacture Klingenthal) stamp to the forte, regulation brass hilt with recurved guard and otter’s head pommel, brass simulated fur grip, contained in its Ordnance marked brass mounted leather scabbard.

Aries No. 4 1968 Fig. 3.

£700-900

293. A CONFEDARATE STYLE D-GUARD

BOWIE OR CUTLASS, 47.25cm fullered broad blade, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, oval lower guard with down turned quillon, contained in its stitched and riveted leather sheath.

£600-800

294. A 19TH CENTURY BRITISH NAVAL DIRK OR SHORT SWORD, 45.5cm sharply curved fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with recurved guard, lion’s mask pommel, ribbed horn grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

£400-600

295. A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK , 21cm slim double edged blade with central fuller, gilt mounted hilt with small oval guard embossed with radiating flutes, turned ebony grip, contained in its gilt scabbard.

£300-400

296. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY SMALL SWORD FOR A BOY, 60m flattened diamond section blade indistinctly signed in the short central fuller, characteristic brass hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and spherical pommel, gilt wire bound grip with turk’s heads. Circa 1690

£300-400

297. AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, 78.5cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage and

strapwork at the forte, characteristic hilt with upturned shell guard, the D-shaped knuckle guard with maker’s stamp HB (Henry Bodker), spherical pommel, plain wooden grip. Circa 1730. See London Silver Hilted Swords by Leslie Southwick Pg. 279 Plate 29 for a similar example.

£300-400

298. AN ENGLISH SMALL SWORD C.1696-7, 70cm blade the central fuller decorated with 1*1*1*1, brass hilt with shell guards decorated with mythical figures, similarly decorated brass pommel, brass wire bound grip. Blade with pitting and staining. See London Silver-Hilted Swords, page 277, plate 20, for a similar silver version.

£550-650

299. A LATE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH HUNTING HANGER , 61.5cm flattened diamond section blade, the iron mounted hilt with wild boar crossguard and lion’s head pommel, reeded horn grip, contained in its iron mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Leather renewed.

£500-700

300. AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER HILTED HANGER OR SWORD, 59cm curved fullered blade decorated with classical imagery, Royal arms and the motto Vive le Roi to either side, characteristic hilt with recurved guard and Paris marks for 1777, reeded ebonised grip. An old note attached suggests “This type of sword was widely carried by French Naval officer’s during the American War of Independence and may have been captured by the British.

£450-550

301. AN ENGLISH ALL STAG’S HORN HILTED HANGER OR SWORD, 44cm curved blade struck with a deep Punchinello mark to either side, scarce hilt with the grip and crossguard composed of natural stag’s horn with white metal pommel and end caps. Circa 1680.

£350-450

302. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH HANGER CIRCA 1680, 57cm long, deeply struck with the London maker’s mark of a half moon and three stars of Thomas Squire (working from October, 1677 onwards), characteristic brass hilt with D-shaped

knuckle guard, the pommel cap decorated with a hound chasing a stag, natural stag’s horn grip with vacant brass plaque. Shell guard lacking.

£350-450

303. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED HUNTING HANGER , 47cm stained blade stamped with a King’s head to either side, characteristic silver hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and stepped pommel, maker’s mark for G. Shaw, 16611716, decorated with faces of the Green Man, in its remnant scabbard with white metal mounted bi-knife and fork, the latter lacking one prong.

£450-550

304. A ENGLISH SILVER HILTED HUNTING HANGER , 50.5cm curved fullered blade decorated with a stag and a boar above panels of strapwork on either side, characteristic hilt, the shield-shaped guard decorated with the figure of a Classical hunter and dogs, D-shaped knuckle guard, quillon block and pommel decorated to match and hallmarked London 1733, the reeded horn grip with a silver panel to either side and decorated to match.

£450-550

305. AN 18TH CENTURY HUNTING HANGER , 51.5cm curved blade stamped with a King’s head to either side, characteristic hilt, the shell guard decorated with a winged cupid head, D-shaped knuckle guard and stepped pommel decorated with classical profile busts, natural stag’s horn grip.

£350-450

306. AN 18TH CENTURY HUNTING HANGER , 44.5cm curved fullered blade incised with a flower with traces of brass inlays to either side, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and downturned spatulate quillon, stepped pommel cap, natural stag’s horn grip.

£300-400

307. A 17 TH CENTURY HUNTING HANGER , 49cm curved blade deeply struck with a King’s head stamp to either side, characteristic brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, the quillon with dog’s head terminal, flower embossed pommel, natural stag’s horn grip.

£300-400

308. AN 18TH CENTURY SLOTTED HILT OFFICER’S HANGER , 64cm curved double fullered blade with clipped back point, characteristic slotted hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, stepped oval pommel, plain wooden grip.

£250-350

309. AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SMALLSWORD FOR A BOY, c.1720, 65cm single edged blade, gilded brass retaining much original gold plating, bound grip with silver wire turk’s head knots.

£300-400

310. A BRACE OF REPLICA SPANISH SWEPT HILT SWORDS, each with 77.5cm broadsword blade, swept steel hilts, one retaining wire bound grip, the other lacking wire, and a composite small sword. (3)

£150-250

311. AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, 83cm hollow ground colichemarde blade, hallmarked silver hilt by William Kinman dated 1761, heart-shaped boat shell guard with reeded edges and scalloped decoration, the D-shaped knuckle bow, quillon block and pommel reeded to match, silver wire bound grip with turk’s heads.

£450-550

312. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, 68.5cm triangular section incurved fullered blade, characteristic hallmarked silver hilt, London 1725, upturned shell guard with gadrooned border and decoration, the D-shaped knuckle guard, quillon block and pommel all decorated to match, silver wire bound grip.

£350-450

313. AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, 72.5cm incurved triangular section blade decorated with scrolling foliage to either side and stands of arms at the forte, all highlighted in gilt on a faded blued ground, the silver hilt with upturned pierced guard decorated with swags, scrolling vines, flower heads and opposing vignettes with centred profile busts of Roman Emperors, the quillon block, D-shaped knuckle guard and pommel pierced and decorated to match, silver wire and tape bound grip bearing hallmarks comprising a crowned F, a trident, and in a separate location the head of a warrior, contained in a silver mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. While the sword is a good fit, the scabbard is longer than the blade.

£600-800

314. AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, 83cm incurved triangular section blade decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and strapwork, the silver hilt with upturned shell guard pierced with latticework and decorated with swags and laurel sprays and two opposing vignettes of stylized stands of arms, the quillon block, D-shaped knuckle guard and pommel pierced and decorated to match, silver wire and tape bound grip with turks’ heads, contained in its silver mounted vellum scabbard, the locket decorated to match and incised with the initials J or T A.

£600-800

315. AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, 70.75cm incurved triangular section blade decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage and the figure of a naked lady bearing a sword and scales and entitled Justika, the delicate hilt with upturned shell guard finely decorated with swirling wavy lines, the quillon block, D-shaped knuckle guard, pommel and grip all decorated to match and bearing indistinct hallmarks, contained in its silver mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. The chape a replacement.

£600-800

316. A 17 TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, 83cm incurved triangular section blade decorated with scrolling foliage and strapwork, the dished ovoid guard finely pierced with multiple spiralling tendrils within a pierced vine border, the quillon block, D-shaped knuckle guard and pommel decorated to match, silver wire and tape bound grip. Chip to tip of blade.

£500-700

317. AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, 70cm incurved triangular section blade with deep central fuller, the upturned shell guard decorated with classical figures in a temple setting, possibly Zeus and Hera, the quillon block, some crushing, decorated to match, the D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with the profile of a ship’s figurehead and with dolphin terminal quillon, the pommel decorated to match the guard, silver wire bound grip with turks’ heads.

£400-600

318. A ROBUST 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, 77cm flattened diamond section rapier blade incised IN TOLEDO to either side in the short central fuller, the heavy silver hilt with upturned shell guard bearing two indistinct hallmarks to the underside, D-shaped knuckle guard, ovoid pommel, silver wire bound grip with turks’ heads. The solid nature of this piece’s construction may suggest a military background.

£400-600

319. AN 18TH CENTURY BASKET HILTED BACK SWORD, 86.5cm double fullered blade, characteristic hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by circular and heart-pierced junction plates united by a ring beneath the bun-shaped pommel, vestiges of silk tassels, wire bound fishskin grip, leather liner.

£1,200-1,400

320. A SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BACK SWORD TO THE 42ND REGIMENT (THE BLACK WATCH), 84cm fullered blade, regulation hilt composed from sheet with flattened bars united by circular and triangular-pierced junction blates, sitting in a channel beneath the conical pommel, replaced wooden grip.

£800-1,200

321. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET

HILTED BACK SWORD, 84cm double fullered blade stamped ANDREA FERARA, characteristic hilt composed of incised flattened bars united by heartpierced junction plates slotting into the bun-shaped pommel, the latter incised with a saltire, wire bound leather grip with turk’s heads.

£800-1,200

322. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET

HILTED BACK SWORD, 90cm broad double fullered blade stamped BIRMINGHAM to either side, characteristic hilt composed of flattened bars united by heart-pierced junction plates sitting beneath the incised cylindrical pommel, spirally fluted wooden grip. The looping forward guard crushed and with one bar lacking.

£800-1,200

323. AN 18TH CENTURY BASKET HILTED BACK SWORD, 97cm double fullered blade, characteristic hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plates united by a ring beneath the bun-shaped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip. One junction plate lacking upper left arm.

£800-1,200

324. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROAD SWORD, 86cm blade incised ANDREA FERARA in the short double fullers on either side, further incised with the running wolf emblem, characteristic hilt composed of flattened bars united by heart-pierced junction plates sitting beneath the conical pommel, the latter incised with linear decoration, wire bound fishskin grip.

£800-1,200

325. AN 18TH CENTURY BASKET HILTED BACK SWORD, 85cm double fullered blade, characteristic basket hilt composed of thick, flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plates united by a ring beneath the bun-shaped pommel, spirally fluted wooden grip with some losses.

£800-1,200

326. WALLOON OR SWORD OF AMSTERDAM TYPE , 91cm broad sword blade incised SAHAGOM to either side in the short central fuller, the crowned XXX stamp for Amsterdam appears to one side of the forte and a maker’s stamp on the other, crowned entwined BC, characteristic steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, the quillon with floral stamp to one side, large thumb ring, the two large looping side guards with star and dot infills, large ovoid pommel, wire bound grip with turk’s heads.

£1,600-2,000

327. A 17 TH CENTURY CUP HILT RAPIER , 90.5cm flattened diamond section blade incised to either side in the short central fuller IHN SOLINGEN, characteristic pierced foliate form cup incised with segments of scrolling foliage, elongated quillons with turned baluster terminals, D-shaped knuckle guard, ovoid pommel, copper wire bound grip.

£800-1,200

328. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SPANISH

CAVALRY SWORD OR BILBO, 78.5cm blade incised with a crowned R CS IV for King Carlos IV of Spain 1788-1808, and C. To 1801 for cavalry and Toledo, regulation steel hilt with cup-form guard, the ricasso stamped with an A, D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel, copper wire bound quadrant grip.

£600-800

329. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY

SPANISH INFANTRY OR CAVALRY SWORD, 91cm flattened diamond section blade with traces of etched inscription to either side of the forte, regulation steel hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle guard, bunshaped pommel, wire bound grip. Some perforation to one side of shell guard.

£350-450

330. AN 18TH CENTURY STEEL HILTED SMALL SWORD, 81.75cm flattened diamond section blade incised in the short central fuller FORTUNA to one side and VIRTUTE on the other, characteristic hilt in the style of John Wilcox of London, the two dished looping side guards with pierced foliate decoration and geometric borders, D-shaped knuckle bow with two shallow supports, reeded and foliate decorated spherical pommel, spirally fluted wire bound grip with turk’s heads. See London Silver Hilted Swords by Leslie Southwick page 275 plate 12 for a similar example in silver. Circa 1685.

£400-600

331. A FINE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S SHORT RAPIER, 75.5cm fullered blade incised RUTZ EN TOLEDO, fine quality hilt, the pierced shell guard chiselled with a rank of pikemen flanking the bust of Charles, and a line of cavalry flanking a rearing horse on the other, characteristic hilt, the quillon block, quillon terminals and D-shaped knuckle bow further decorated with cavalry, spirally fluted ovoid pommel, silver wire bound grip with turk’s heads. It has been suggested this may be a work by the same hand that crafted the “Cromwell Sword”, now residing in the Philadelphia Art Museum.

£1,000-1,500

332. AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH INFANTRYMAN’S SWORD, 88.5cm flattened diamond section blade incised in the short central fuller on either side FOR THE TOWER and with an incised running wolf or fox, characteristic hilt of proto-mortuary type with half basket formed from an upturned side guard with chiselled linear decoration, the principle guard tapering to form the knuckle bow, and the secondary guard tapering also to sit beneath the disc-shaped pommel, cylindrical wooden grip, contained in its very rare iron bound wooden scabbard.

£1,000-1,500

333. A LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN SCHIAVONA , 96cm triple fullered blade struck with an armourer’s mark just above the forte, characteristic hilt composed of shaped flattened bars with a forward pointing quillon with faceted terminal, characteristic pierced eared pommel, leather thong bound wooden grip. Retains its full length blade, drawn out to a point and double edged towards the tip.

£2,000-

334. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD CAVALRY OFFICER’S BACKSWORD, 84cm single edge blade, iron basket guard of conventional form nicely chiselled with flowering plants and foliage, three hilt bars, one broken, screwed to the foliate chiselled pommel, broad thumb scroll, original twisted brass wire bound grip with woven turks heads, some bindings missing. Blade somewhat pitted and distorted towards the point.

£350-500

335. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm straight shallow diamond section blade, iron hilt, finely pierced shell guards each surrounded by chiselled bands, the pommel, knuckle bow, guards and quillon finial all chiselled in relief with calyxes, original copper wire bound wooden grip bound with turks heads. Some bindings missing, hilt moderately pitted.

£250-350

336. A FINE TWO-HANDED GERMAN SWORD, PROBABLY EARLY 17 TH CENTURY, 129.5cm broad wavy double edged blade deeply struck with a half-moon mark, forged with a pair of downturned lateral blade catchers, the forte covered with black leather and deeply struck with a pair of control marks, broad swollen down-turned crosspiece fitted with a pair of large swollen side rings each containing a smaller swollen inner ring, octagonal pommel with

bun-shaped button, spiral carved leather covered grip with small iron nails. Good untouched patina overall. For a similar sword with wavy blade and octagonal pommel see The Wallace Collection Catalogues, Vol II, 1962, No. A470. (Munich c.1580), and p.688 which also records seven half-moon stamps, each different, all dated between c.1570 and c.1635.

£1,000-2,000

337. A KNIGHTLY SWORD OF OAKESHOTT TYPE X OR XA, EARLY 13TH CENTURY, 82.5cm fullered broadsword blade inlaid in gold with an inscription to either side SGSRETRNnS and

BENEDICATNIIVSET MAoT, characteristic hilt with tapering square section crossguard, plain tang, the pommel of characteristic “brazil nut” form. £7,000-8,000

338. 15TH CENTURY ITALIAN KNIGHTLY OR PARADE SWORD, 93cm broad tapering blade with pronounced raised medial ridge, the forte with engraved scroll topped vignette decorated with Classical figures of warriors, the gilt bronze hilt with recurving crossguard decorated with panels of geometric designs, X forms and central sun and moon forms to the centre of the quillon block, the faceted elongated tapering pommel of gilt bronze decorated with two panels of foliage and two different figures of Christ, one on the cross and the other in robes and bearing a palm branch, wire bound grip with turk’s heads. See The Hever Castle Collection, lot 121 for a similar example described as resembling “another presented by Marechal de Lautrec, commander of the army of Francois I before Naples, to the parish church in the Lombard town of Treviglio.” it also notes that “Three similar swords are known, that presented in 1494 to Maximilian I, King of Rome on his marriage to the Milanese princess, Bianca Maria Sforza (Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna no. A170), another from the Marzoli Collection, illustrated, Boccia, Armi Blance Lombardi, fig. 228, p. 195, and a third in the Cini Collection, Castello di Monselice ill. J.F. Hayward, LArmeri di Monselice, no. 234, fig. 191.” See also The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number 36.149.14 for a sword fitted with a similar blade, see also Plate 14 item C for a not dissimilar, later, transitional version, described as Venetian.

£16,000-18,000

339. A NORMAN NASAL

, the single piece skull hammered out to a heavier top, slightly flared nasal bar, the rim with piercings for a liner. Some later patching to the interior.

£8,000-9,000

BAR HELMET

340. A LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17TH CENTURY ITALIAN HALBERD, 21cm shaped crescent head with down turned fluke with armour piercing tip, 39cm flattened diamond section spike, reinforcing straps, later wooden haft. 225cm over all.

£400-600

341. A 16TH CENTURY GERMAN HALBERD, 19cm curved head pierced with a cross and two trios of holes, the beaked fluke struck with a shield-shaped mark, 45cm square section spike finial, mounted on its wooden haft secured with four riveted straps. 241cm over all.

£650-850

342. A 16TH CENTURY GERMAN HALBERD, 20.5cm straight faced head with slightly downturned serrated fluke struck with three star stamps, 45cm two-stage stepped square section spike, the short riveted straps secured to a later wooden haft. 230cms over all.

£350-450

343. AN EARLY 16TH CENTURY ENGLISH BILL OR POLE ARM , 29cm curved face with square section fluke with curved raised spike, mounted on a later wooden haft. 221cm over all. lamination to base of fluke spike.

£500-600

344. AN ANGLO-SAXON SPEAR HEAD, 43cm flattened diamond section tip with lugged collar, mounted on a later wooden haft. 224cm over all.

£300-400

345. A MID 18TH -CENTURY SERGEANT’S

HALBERD, the 20cm crescent shaped head struck with a crown over I, down turned curving fluke, 24cm flattened diamond section spike, four circular piercings, turned and stepped collar secured with two riveted straps to its wooden haft, the latter with leaf-shaped spike foot. 255cm over all.

£300-400

346. AN 18TH CENTURY GERMAN

CROSSBOW, the fruitwood stock set with bone and ivory plaques decorated with foliate and floral forms, chevron engraved sighting flap, 20inch steel with braided string, scroll trigger guard with border and foliate engraved decoration. Ivory Declaration

Submission Reference EEVR97DT

£1,000-1,500

347. A LATE 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN STONE

BOW, the 27inch span steel struck with a clear armour of spade form, the curved stock carved with geometric designs, the tiller with flattened bun-shaped turned terminal, lever trigger, fixed post sights. See VenationesStradanus for similar examples used for hunting birds.

£350-450

348. A 19TH CENTURY STONEBOW BY CONWAY OF MANCHESTER , 71.5cm steel with dual gut draw string separated by bone spacers, full stock with steel mounts, pivoting post sights, the rear aperture sight engraved CONWAY MANCHESTER, chequered wrist with steel mounts. Splits to stock.

£180-220

349. A 16TH CENTURY GERMAN

MUSKETEER’S POWDER FLASK , the natural form stag’s horn body well engraved with the figure of a man fondling a woman, both in Elizabethan costume, the iron mounts of cap form, the top with double sprung nozzle, four suspension loops. 25cm over all. Circa 1580.

£550-650

350. A PAIR OF 17 TH CENTURY STYLE

LEATHER CAVALIER’S BOOTS, thigh height with stitched seams and hobnailed leather soles, 68cm high approx. (2)

£400-600

351. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD

LOBSTER POT, the over lapped and riveted skull with shallow raised turned comb, the hinged peak with turned edge and triple flattened bar face defence drawn down to a stub, the neck guard of three simulated lames, pierced ear defences, one detached but present.

£1,000-1,500

352. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD

LOBSTER POT HELMET, the over lapped and riveted skull with shallow raised turned comb, the hinged peak with turned edge and triple flattened bar face defence drawn down to a hook, the neck guard of three simulated lames, tapering gulleyed ear defences, one a replacement. Some perforation.

£600-800

353. AN ITALIAN BASCINET OR HELMET, the iron skull with flared neck guard and domed rivets securing the vestiges of leather lining, pierced about the face aperture for a liner.

£800-1,200

354. A GOOD LARGE LOBSTER TAIL HELMET OR DUTCH POT, C.1640-1650, as imported from Holland during the English Civil War and used by cavalry troopers on both sides, the skull raised from a single plate embossed with six radial ribs rising to a circular plate containing an iron eye to suspend the helmet when not in use, peak with turned over edge deeply struck with the maker’s mark within a shield, thumbscrew adjustable nasal bar, four-plate articulated neck guard with scalloped and turned edges and deeply struck with a large capital A. Excellent age patina overall.

£300-500

355. AN UNUSUAL OFFICER’S SPANISH MORION, PROBABLY LATE 16TH CENTURY, constructed in two halves each embossed with three ridges intersecting at the apex, pear stalk finial, broad pointed brim with turned over edges, fitted with nine brass rivet washers struck with complex designs, one washer missing. Good age patina overall.

£250-350

356. A GOOD ITALIAN CABASET, C.1580, raised from a single plate with polished finish, distinct medial ridge rising to a pear stalk finial, brim with turned edge, deeply struck with armourer’s mark, the embossed brass rivet washers all missing. The stamp is the crowned three bees within shield mark of the Barberini family. Tadeo Barberini (commander of the Papal Army) was also nephew of Maffeo Barberini who became pope Urban VIII in 1623. Provenance: the Papal Armoury, thence London dealer Fenton & Sons Ltd after 1918, thence by descent until sold at auction c.1980’s.

£250-350

357. A GOOD ITALIAN CABASET, C.1580, raised from a single plate with hammered finish, distinct medial ridge rising to a pear stalk finial, broad brim with turned and roped edge, fitted with thirteen embossed brass rivet washers, one missing, and deeply struck with armourer’s mark. The stamp is the crowned three bees within shield mark of the Barberini family. Tadeo Barberini (commander of the Papal Army) was also nephew of Maffeo Barberini who became pope Urban VIII in 1623. Provenance: the Papal Armoury, then London dealer Fenton & Sons Ltd after 1918, thence by descent until sold at auction c.1980’s.

358. AN ITALIAN CABASET, C.1580, raised from a single plate with darkened finish, distinct medial ridge rising to a pear stalk finial, brim with turned edge, the embossed brass rivet washers all well replaced.

£200-300

359. A GOOD GERMAN ARTICULATED GAUNTLET FOR THE RIGHT HAND, NUREMBERG C.1580, turned roped pointed cuff with sunken border and iron rivets, wrist with distinct medial ridge struck with the Nuremberg Guild mark, eight-plate articulated back of hand, raised knuckle plate with diagonal ridges, retaining its original fingers with steel plates each terminating with an embossed fingernail, the thumb a 19 th century restoration.

£300-400

£250-350

360. A GOOD LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17 TH CENTURY ARTICULATED GAUNTLET FOR THE RIGHT HAND, turned cuff with broad sunken border and notched edge, seven-plate articulated back of hand, brass capped iron rivet heads throughout, fingers missing.

£200-300

361. A PAIR OF ELBOW GAUNTLETS, PROBABLY 17 TH CENTURY, each with embossed medial ridge, sunken border with turned and roped edge, five-plate articulated hands, each plate punched on the inside with armourer’s marking-up devices, embossed knuckle ridges, fingers and thumbs missing. Good age patina overall. (2) £200-300

362. AN ARTICULATED GAUNTLET FOR THE LEFT HAND, PROBABLY 17 TH CENTURY, etched with scrolling foliage on a ground filled with pellets between two vertical geometric bands, turned cuff, iron rivet heads, six-plate articulated back of hand retaining articulated fingers with steel plates. Thumb missing, a few finger plates detached but present. £100-200

363. A FINE QUALITY PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY STEEL BESAGEWS OR BESAGUES, of flower head form each with seven crisply defined petals and with seven-sided pointed rivet heads at both centres, retaining their original leather liners and thongs. 1974 sale lot number ticket with details still attached. Provenance: H. M. Tower of London, sold at Christie’s, London, July 24, 1974, part lot 78.

£30-50

364. A GOOD ITALIAN CABASSET, circa 1550, retaining much original blueing, complete with all original brass washers around the case of the crown and canvas strapping to hold liner.

£450-550

365. AN ITALIAN CABASSET, circa 1550, bright finish and retaining all original washers and one original ear flap, armourers’ stamps either side of brim and some original black protective varnish inside skull.

£450-550

366. A GOOD ENGLISH CIVIL WAR CROMWELLIAN THREE BAR LOBSTER TAIL

HELMET, retaining original earflaps and almost all the original black varnished finish.

£850-950

367. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD CROMWELLIAN SINGLE BAR LOBSTER TAIL

HELMET, retaining original earflaps and much of the original black varnished finish, arsenal stamp crowned JR for James II deeply struck on the rim. See The London Armourers of the 17th Century, p.19 right, for a discussion of this stamp, saying that it was often stuck retrospectively years after a piece of armour was made, and only indicated when it was taken into the Tower of London stores, this one being at the time of the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion. The single nasal bar is retained by a large wing-nut.

£850-950

368. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD BREAST PLATE , the heavy iron plate with raised medial ridge drawn down to a shallow point at the short narrowing flared skirt, turned arm apertures, raised and turned neck aperture, struck with the helmet A stamp of the London Armourer’s Company and maker’s stamp RB. Two filled mounting holes.

£600-800

369. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD BACK PLATE , the iron plate with shallow flared skirt, raised and turned arm and neck apertures, the latter bearing a crowned R stamp and a further partial stamp, complete with later plated leather shoulder straps and leather waist belt.

£400-600

370. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD BREAST PLATE , the heavy iron plate with raised medial ridge drawn down to a shallow point at the shallow flared skirt, turned arm apertures with linear border, raised and turned neck aperture, struck with the helmet A stamp of the London Armourer’s Company, a further shield-shaped stamp and a musket ball proof.

£800-1,000

371. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR MUSKETEER’S BULLET POUCH

£200-250

372. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD BACK PLATE BY RICHARD RATHBONE OR RICHARD RAY, the shaped plate with turned neck and arm apertures and shallow flared skirt, the back of the collar stamped RR, retains remnants of original buff leather straps, one complete with original buckle. See Richardson The London Armourers of the 17th Century pg 72 and 73 for illustrations and details of this maker’s mark.

£750-850

373. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD GORGET OR NECK GUARD, the neck aperture with raised and turned edge, the front and rear sections with shallow gulley and turned edges. Minor lamination and contemporary repair.

£250-350

374. AN ARTICULATED PAULDRON FROM AN ENGLISH CUIRASSIER’S SUIT OF ARMOUR , c.1600, together with a lower arm section from the same suit, both retaining much original black finish and some of the leather strapping, some brass rivets, and in totally uncleaned condition. Some very light rust in places.

£1,000-1,200

375. THE LINER FROM AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR CAVALRYMAN’S GAUNTLET, .

£350-400

376. A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER’S DIRK TO THE 71ST, 35.5cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched with battle honours, scrolling thistles, regimental motifs and regimental title HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY, maker’s panel for Meyer & Mortimer Edinburgh, regulation brass mounted hilt, decorated with thistles, carved basket weave wooden grip decorated with a bonnet, crossed swords and a thistle, the pommel set with a stone, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket with a crowned horn and centred 71, complete with bi-knife and fork. Chape lacking.

£2,000-3,000

377. A SGIAN DUBH , 15cm fullered blade double edged towards the tip, white metal mounted hilt, carved basketweave wooden grip applied with a white metal badge to the Liverpool Scottish bearing the name Cameron, highlighted in blue enamel, white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden sheath applied with a family crest.

£250-350

378. AN ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLANDERS

DIRK , 26.5cm double fullered blade by Henderson of Glasgow. with faceted back edge, white metal mounted hilt, the collar engraved ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLANDERS, carved basket weave wooden grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, the thistle decorated mounts further engraved with a crowned XCI and G.R., complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match.

£800-1,000

379. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH

DIRK , circa 1820, 31cm triple fullered blade with circular piercings in the upper fuller, faceted back edge, characteristic hilt, the gilt mounts with chevron engraved and incised borders, carved basket weave wooden grip set with yellow metal studs, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard decorated with thistles, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match.

£800-1,000

380. A SCOTTISH PIPER’S DIRK , 30cm blade, double edged towards the tip, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the carved basket weave wooden grip set with brass studs, the white metal pommel cap cast with a crown, dated 1958, the white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with thistles.

£300-400

381. A HALLMARKED SILVER SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, 8cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, heat stained, the silver mounted hilt with openwork silver pommel set with an orange stone, the carved wooden grip decorated with Celtic strapwork, contained in its silver mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£250-350

382. A LATE 19TH CENTURY CHILD’S DIRK , 15cm clipped back blade, characteristic carved basket weave wooden hilt, chased white metal mounts decorated with thistles, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match, the upper mount with maker’s name of Forysth of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Bi-knife and fork lacking.

£200-265

383. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK SCABBARD, the tooled leather body decorated with chevrons, linear engraved brass mounts, the bi-knife and fork both with carved basket weave wooden grips, set with studs and with brass mounts, the knife with maker’s stamp for BENNET. Splitting to grips.

£250-350

384. A SCARCE SGIAN DUBH FOR A CHILD, 6cm blade engraved with a thistle and leaf motif to either side, characteristic carved basket weave wooden hilt set with brass studs, white metal mounts engraved with Celtic bands, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with white metal mounts decorated with thistles. Split to side of scabbard.

£240-280

385. A SILVER MOUNTED SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH , 9.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, maker’s name of CELTIC ART, characteristic basket weave hilt with hallmarked silver mounts decorated with Celtic imagery, openwork pommel set with a faceted orange stone, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with silver mounts decorated to match.

£160-180

386. A SCOTTISH OFFICER’S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 83cm fullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 71291 for 1953, etched with a maker’s panel at the forte, rubbed, regulation plated steel hilt composed of flattened bars united by heart pierced junction plates, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel mounted leather scabbard, complete with red faced chamois liner and red silk tassel.

£300-400

387. A COMPOSITE SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED SWORD, 89cm fullered broadsword blade, regulation Pattern 1828 hilt composed of flattened bars united by heart pierced junction plates, the domed pommel incised with a saltire, plain wooden grip.

£180-220

388. A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER’S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD TO THE KING’S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS, 83.25cm double fullered blade etched with regimental motifs and battle honours to AFGHANISTAN, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart pierced junction plates, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.

£700-900

389. A 93RD REGIMENT OF FOOT BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 79.75cm fullered blade stamped at the forte with a maker’s mark for August & Albert Schnitzler of Solingen, regulation steel basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by blank junction plates, the fore-plate incised 93, Sutherland Highlanders, ribbed leather covered wooden grip. See p.343, Swords & Swordmakers of England & Scotland by Richard Bezdek for a similar sword by this maker.

£1,200-1,400

390. A SCARCE SCOTTISH OFFICER’S PRESENTATION BROADSWORD WITH BLUED AND GILT BLADE , 81.5cm double fullered blade etched with thistles, crowned GVR cyphers and a maker’s panel for William Anderson & Sons of Edinburgh, regulation nickel field hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. The cross-bar terminals suggest either Seaforth Highlanders, Cameron Highlanders or Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders. The underside of the guard engraved PRESENTED BY THE STAFF AND EMPLOYEES TO PERCY M. MACANDREW 22 APRIL 1915. MacAndrew enlisted as a Lieutenant with the 9 th Battalion The Royal Scots, listed as missing in action in March 1918 and later reported as captured and released in December 1918.

£1,200-1,400

391. A LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH POWDER HORN , the flattened horn with typical decoration of circles to one side opposing traces of a shield for the clan coat of arms to the other, wooden base plug, pegs and stopper, 17cm long. See Drummond plates XX to XXV for this type.

£130-150

392. A SCOTTISH TARGE IN THE 18TH CENTURY STYLE , the fur covered five plank body with brass stud decoration comprising three concentric outer circles, four inner small circles and larger central circle. Generally worn.

£600-800

393. A CASED PAIR OF SCOTTISH OFFICER’S EPAULETTES TO THE QUEEN’S BODYGUARD, the bullion trimmed bodies decorated with scrolling thistles and regimental title ROYAL ARCHERS QUEEN’S BODYGUARD, contained in their japanned storage tin. General age wear.

£250-350

394. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK ALL STEEL SCOTTISH BELT PISTOL , 7.4inch sighted two-stage barrel chiselled with scrolling foliage and geometric designs, flared muzzle, border and scroll engraved lock signed MACLEOD, full stocked profusely engraved with scrolling foliage and chevrons, ball trigger, belt hook mounted on the left side, ram’s horn butt with integral pricker, turned iron ramrod.

£2,500-3,500

395. A PAIR OF CULLODEN PERIOD ENGLISH CAVALRY OFFICER’S FLINTLOCK PISTOLS IN THEIR ORIGINAL HOLSTERS, c.1745, 30cm barrels, the locks marked Wellmore for James Wellmore, Leicester Fields, London, and with Tower and Foreigner proofs, brass mounts, original brass tipped ramrods, contained in their original black leather holsters. One pistol with small piece of wood missing from side of stock, the other with sliver of wood

missing under back of lock, barrels and locks with very slight pitting. Dark, uncleaned, untouched condition. One holster missing end-plug, the other with two small splits at top. See ‘The Swords and the Sorrows’, the Battle of Culloden Catalogue 1996, p.71, Nos.5.21 and p.86, No.9.8, for this type of pistol and holster, where it makes special mention of the rarity of these holsters. The Officer’s version of the Trooper’s P.1738 Dragoon Pistol.

£2,500-3,000

396. A CASED PAIR OF 54-BORE SCOTTISH ALL STEEL PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS, 7inch three-stage scroll engraved barrels, stepped locks signed D & J FRASER, full stocked profusely engraved with scrolling foliage and Celtic strapwork, belt hooks mounted on the left side, ball triggers, ram’s horn butts with integral thistle form prickers, turned steel ramrods, contained in their faded maroon velvet lined case complete with commensurate accessories, to include a three-way flask, two lidded compartments with bone lifters, complete with key. Work on FC and HC with some light pitting to bores.

£4,500-5,000

397. A LARGE BRASS GANG MOULD, probably for casting small balls or swan shot for pistols, incorporating iron sprue cutter, engraved Spencer Lynn underneath, 27cm long. Matthew Spencer, 52 High Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, circa 1810-1853. Cutter pitted.

£200-300

398. A LARGE BRASS GANG MOULD, for casting pistol balls, marked No.26, steel sprue cutter, 26.5cm long. A scarce type used in an arsenal or on board ship.

£250-300

399. A .44 CALIBRE COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON BULLET MOULD, the brass body with bullet and ball cavities, steel sprue cutter stamped COLT’s PATENT.

£250-350

400. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN NAVAL GUNNER’S POWDER HORN , 42cm over all, the polished horn body of natural form, the scalloped brass base mount incised No.9 II, the sprung brass nozzle with Russian Navy acceptance anchor stamp and maker’s stamp in the form of a Bow & Arrow.

£450-550

401. AN 18TH CENTURY PENNSYLVANIAN DUTCH POWDER HORN OF CHEROKEE INTEREST, the natural form polished horn body decorated in the typical Pennsylvanian Dutch style with floral displays and birds, cork plug to base with wooden tap, the nozzle with ovoid wooden stopper. Old label attached states it belonged to a Cherokee Indian of Southern Nevada U.S.A. The Cherokee originated around the Carolinas, Georgia & Tennessee. Following the breakdown of the treaty of 1777 the Western Cherokee continued the war and in 1839 were move to Indian Territory. During the Civil War they sided with the Confederacy and one can only assume that it was acquired by the Cherokee by trade or war.

£250-350

402. A MASSIVE BRITISH NAVAL BRASS GANG MOULD, with provision for casting 10 musket size balls and 20 pistol balls, maker’s stamp HR. 91cm Long These huge rare moulds were issued as part of the ship’s stores to those warships about to set out on very long voyages. They were for use on board by the ship’s armourer and his crew to make up paper small arms cartridges and the larger case-shot cartridges for use in blunderbusses and small swivel cannons.

£500-650

403. AN ELEY BROTHERS TIN , for fifty 9mm rounds, complete with outer paper packet, circa 1890. See page 125, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.

£40-60

404. A CHARLES FUSNOT OF LIEGE CARTON , for twenty five 12mm cartridges, circa 1860. See page 124, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.

£40-60

405. A SELLIER & BELLOT, PRAGUE, TIN , for fifty 7mm cartridges, circa 1880. See page 148, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.

£30-40

406. A LEFAUCHEUX CARTON, POSSIBLY MILITARY ISSUE , for 15mm cartridges, c.1900. See page 148 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.

£30-40

407. A WWII GERMAN CARTON , for pistol cartridges, dated 1942.

£20-30

408. A NIPPLE PRIMER , the sprung nickel body with single suspension ring to the base.

£200-300

409. A SHOT AND POWDER MEASURE , the brass body with sliding brass insert marked for DRrs Powdr’ and Oz Shot.

£100-150

410. A HAWKSLEY DOUBLE PARTRIDGE CARRIER , the varnished wooden body with two hinged brass caps stamped with the manufacturer’s details, leather and wood carrying handle.

£60-80

411. A TOOLED LEATHER AMERICAN CARBINE OR RIFLE HOLSTER , stamped with a maker’s mark for the ELPASSO SADDLERY Co, hole to the foot, together with another plain example for a rifle and two loading rods. (4)

£150-250

412. AN OAK RIFLE CASE , the oak body of 118cm length, burgundy felt lining with gilt embossed leather trade label for I.M. Cruddington Ltd, Gun & Rifle Makers, 7 Green Street, Bath.

£130-200

413. THREE ANTIQUE PRIESTS OR COSHES, the first of turned hardwood, the second weighted and sprung, the third also waited and sprung with leather wrist strap. (3)

£180-220

414. TWO VARIOUS MAIN SPRING CLAMPS, the first of large size and with traces of case colour hardening, the second smaller. (2)

£150-200

415. FIFTEEN PISTOL CASE TRADE LABELS, to include Galley, Egg, Williamson, Agnew, Scotcher, Blanch, Pape etc and a few game cards. (Parcel)

£150-200

416. TWO BREECH REMOVING TOOLS, both for the removal of breeches from muzzle loading guns. (2)

£150-200

417. A GOOD MIXED SELECTION OF PRIMERS AND CAPS, to also include inert pinfire rounds etc. (Parcel)

£150-200

418. A BOX OF ASSORTED SPARE GUN AND ACCESSORY PARTS, to include clean Hawksley flask top, flask nozzle, rod tops, compartment lifters, belt hook, bolts etc.

£150-200

419. TWO PERCUSSION NIPPLE KEY TOOLS, both of steel construction and both with brass spare nipple covers and integral prickers. (2)

£150-200

420. A LEATHER FLINT AND TOOL ROLL, for percussion and flint, pouch for flint, lidded flap for spare nipple, combination turn screw tool.

£150-200

421. A DIXON DOUBLE LEATHER SHOT CARRIER , the dual topped carrier with sprung brass chargers and scoops, stamped DIXON & SON PATENT, leather shoulder strap.

£100-150

422. A TWO GUN OIL BOTTLES, both of circular glass form and with plated tops, one stamped WOODWARD & SON and with paper label. (2)

£100-150

423. FOUR SPORTING GUN TRADE LABELS, to include Greener, Cogswell, Horsley & Holland. (4)

£100-150

424. A GOOD HAWKSLEY EMBOSSED POWDER FLASK , the acanthus decorated lacquered body with lacquered brass top, blued spring and adjustable nozzle.

£80-100

425. A TIN OF UNOPENED PERCUSSION CAPS, maker’s trade label for F. Joyce Foil Caps.

£80-100

426. A TIN OF UNOPENED PERCUSSION CAPS, maker’s trade label for Eley Brothers Superior Caps.

£80-100

427. APPROXIMATELY 40 REPRODUCTION TRADE LABELS, to include various well known makers.

£50-100

428. A PINFIRE PRIMER DE-PRIMER TOOL , the stepped brass body with blued spring and threaded butterfly tap.

£50-100

429. A SMALL OAK GUN RACK , wall mounted, the back with Alex Henry label.

£50-100

430. TWO SMALL ADVERTISING SIGNS, the first for Capstan Cigarettes, the second, reproduction for Purdey. (2) £50-100

431. A KYNOCH LETTER OPENER , the white plastic body with black KYNOCH CH LTD trade mark.

£30-40

432. A CASE LINING FOR A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL PISTOLS, together with a percussion military pistol barrel. (2)

£50-100

433. AFTER GEORGE MORLAND, two men shooting in a wooded landscape with spaniels, mezzotint engraving, 41.5 x 54cm in gilt frame.

£50-60

434. A VERY RARE LIVE PIGEON SHOOTING MATCH POSTER , the orange coloured ground of 20 x 15 inches, promoting a live pigeon shooting match between Grayson, Cooper and Yates, dated 28th of February 1921 with a first prize of £75, framed and glazed.

£350-450

435. A VERY RARE JAMES DIXON FLASK MOULD, the twopiece wooden framed plaster body for the reeded gun-sized flasks.

£80-100

436. AN ENGLISH BAG SHAPED COLT POWDER FLASK BY BARTRAM, of the type found with early cased Colt pocket revolvers, retaining some original browned lacquer finish, spring retaining the majority of bright blueing, 13cm long.

£250-350

437. A SELECTION OF GUN SPARES, to include a Durs Egg flint pistol lock converted to percussion, a percussion lock plate by Bates and Goode Bros, a French Napoleonic musket lock plate, five castings for Kentucky and German rifle trigger guards, an original India Pattern Brown Bess trigger guard, castings for four German hunting sword hilts, etc.

£75-85

438. VARIOUS ENGLISH POWDER AND SHOT MEASURES, one with maker’s name for G. & J.W. Hawksley. (4)

£50-80

439. A JOHN MANTON & SON POWDER MAGAZINE of characteristic mahogany construction with flush fitting hinged brass handle with central brass escutcheon, the green baize lined interior with maker’s trade label to the inside of the lid, John Manton & Son Gun Makers To The Royal Family No. 6 Dover Street London. Complete with key.

£1,200-1,500

440. A 19TH CENTURY POWDER TESTER OR EPROUVETTE , the graduated wheel mechanism with rounded brass chamber, stamped WOOLLEY, bag-shaped wooden grip.

£200-300

441. A MAHOGANY CASE FITTED FOR A SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER , the blue baize lined interior with oil bottle, turnscrew and cleaning rod, two lidded compartments with bone and horn lifters.

£250-350

442. A WHITE METAL PHARAOH’S HORSES EMBOSSED POWDER FLASK , the plated body embossed with acanthus and scrolls and a vignette to either side containing a trio of horses, the white metal top stamped QUICK LOADING FIREPROOF and JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD. Spring lacking. £100-150

443. A PHARAOH’S HORSES EMBOSSED POWDER FLASK , the copper body embossed with acanthus and scrolls and a vignette to either side containing a trio of horses, the brass top marked HAWKSLEY. Spring damaged. £80-100

444. A COLT FLASK FOR THE PATTERN 1851 NAVY MODEL , 13cm high, the top side engraved with broad arrow and WD, the top flat marked Dixon & Sons Patent. Top of spout broken and spring missing. A rare variant, produced either for a special Government issue P.1849 Pocket Colt or as a Crimean War Emergency issue.

£150-180

445. A LARGE BAG SHAPED COPPER POWDER FLASK , for a big bore rifle, maker’s name G & J.W. Hawksley, Sheffield, 17cm long.

£80-100

446. A LARGE BAG SHAPED COPPER POWDER FLASK , for a big bore rifle, suspension ring to the bottom, 15cm long.

£80-120

447. A HUGE 2.5DMS POWDER FLASK PROBABLY FOR A PUNT OR DUCK GUN, 29cm copper fluted body marked Patent Applied For and 2.5Dms, retaining much of its laquered finish, nickel plated brass nozzle.

£300-350

448. AN 18TH CENTURY SCANDINAVIAN OR AMERICAN POWDER HORN, carved over all with stylized feathers, 18cm long.

£80-100

449. A GOOD COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN AND LATER PAPER AND TIN CARTRIDGE BOXES, including box for 50 Kynoch Victorian.450 blank revolver cartridges, boxes for 5 12b Eley ‘Rocket’ cartridges; FN 25 9mm Cartridges, c.1920; 50 Victorian 7mm Eley revolver pinfire cartridges; 50 .410 Victorian Nobell’s revolver black powder .320 cartridges; 50 Italian Colonial Police 9mm Cartridges; 50 Victorian Eley No.3 shot black powder cartridges; 50 Victorian F.D. & Co. No.3 shot black powder cartridges in metal tin; 50 BSA long rifle cartridges; 50 ICI long rifle cartridges; 2 roles of paper caps for revolvers or Sharps type carbines; original Victorian Walker & Parker & Co. cloth bag of No.8 lead shot.

£200-250

450. PERCUSSION CAPS: AN ORIGINAL VICTORIAN WRAPPED PACKET, of 1000 No.10 Percussion Caps in Boxes. ‘E’S’ Warranted label.

£75-85

451. A VICTORIAN COLT LONDON CARDBOARD BOX , for 50 .41 rimfire Derringer cartridges.

£50-70

452. A RARE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH OR BELGIAN LEATHER POUCH FOR TEN 12B CARTRIDGES, brown leather, one end embossed with maker’s large stamp, coat of arms with Brevette S. D.G.G. 1857.

£75-85

453. THREE VARIOUS VICTORIAN RIFLE SIGHT ADJUSTERS, the first bronze by J.H. Steward, 406 Strand, the second German silver by ‘W.J. Jeffery & Co. King St., London and the last brass by T. Murcott Haymarket London. (3)

£50-70

454. A 19TH CENTURY COACHING HORN AND CASE , the brass body with flared top and shaped mouthpiece, contained in its wicker case.

£100-150

455. A FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS BY HADLEY OF LONDON, 14.25inch three-stage barrel with flared ringturned muzzle, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed HADLEY, full stocked with brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £800-1,200

456. A 4-BORE PERCUSSION FOWLING

PIECE BY VEISEY, c.1860, 35.5inch barrel, back action signed lock, half stocked with German silver fore-end cap, brass topped wooden ramrod. Veisey, 105 Moor St., Birmingham, £750-850

457. A FRENCH FLINTLOCK INFANTRY

OFFICER’S M1728 STYLE MUSKET, 42.5inch barrel with three barrel bands and front fore-end band, iron mounted, bridled lock, iron fittings, sling ring behind rear side and on middle barrel band, the underside of the butt carved with initials CW. This was a private purchase pattern made for officer’s only and seems to incorporate features of the M.1728 musket as well as later found on the M.1754, alterations that might have first originated on this privately made piece, these being the position of the swivel loops and the bridled lock. See Boudriot No.2, C.10 P5. for the M.1728

Musket and No.9, C9 P2. for the M.1754. From its discovery in Britain it is possible that this might be a rare survivor of one of the 1,500 ‘firelocks’ sent by the French Government along with Charles Stuart aboard the French ship Le du Teillay in July, 1745, to arm his Jacobite Highland supporters, or else a musket purchased in France by a Jacobite officer prior to his leaving for the expedition.

£850-950

458. A FRENCH NAPOLEONIC FLINTLOCK DRAGOON AND VOLTIGEURS ANIX PATTERN

MUSKET, 42.5inch barrel with three barrel bands variously in brass and iron, the lock marked Liege Manufre. Imple., the tang marked M. AN 9. A very good example as used by Napoleon’s Dragoons and Voltigeurs, the latter being Light Infantry, the equivalent of British Rifle Regiments. Provenance German Army Museum, Dresden.

£850-950

459. A BAVARIAN ROYAL ARMY CADETS

PERCUSSION MUSKET, 29inch sighted barrel, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. This is a scaled down version of the standard Bavarian Infantry musket of the period.

£300-350

460. A .360 OBSOLETE CALIBRE ROOK RIFLE

BY THE ARMY & NAVY STORE , 27inch sighted octagonal blued barrel fitted with rear leaf sights and engraved with the manufacturer’s details, plain side lever action with traces of blued finish to the tang and engraved with the owner’s initials WDM, steel mounts, serial no. 2860, chequered fore-end and wrist.

£400-600

461. A .297/250 OBSOLETE CALIBRE ROOK

RIFLE BY W. W. GREENER , 26inch sighted blued barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, engraved with the manufacturer’s details, border engraved blued martini action, border engraved blued steel mounts, chequered fore-end and wrist.

£400-600

462. A .360 OBSOLETE CALIBRE ROOK RIFLE

BY JEFFREY, 25.75inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights and engraved with the manufacturer’s details, border and scroll engraved side lever action, steel mounts, serial no. 4979, chequered fore-end and wrist.

£350-450

463. A .250 OBSOLETE CALIBRE ROOK RIFLE BY THE ARMY & NAVY STORE , 26inch sighted blued barrel fitted with rear leaf sights and engraved with the manufacturer’s details, case colour hardened side lever action, steel mounts, serial no. 86031 and 45803, chequered fore-end and wrist.

£350-450

464. A .300 OBSOLETE CALIBRE ROOK

RIFLE BY POTTER , 27.5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, machined sighting flat, engraved L. Y. POTTER, LYNN, border and scroll engraved side lever action, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, chequered wooden fore-end, the wooden butt with chequered wrist, chequered bakelite butt plate decorated with a bird. Good traces of faded colour.

£350-450

465. A .380 OBSOLETE CALIBRE ROOK RIFLE BY E. M. REILLY, 26inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, engraved with the manufacturer’s details, border and foliate engraved push button action, the left side stamped TRANTER’S PATENT S5249, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the wooden butt with chequered wrist, cracked and restored.

£250-350

466. A .300 OBSOLETE CALIBRE ROOK RIFLE BY MORTIMER & SONS OF EDINBURGH, 26inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, engraved with the manufacturer’s details, plain push button action, steel mounts, the wooden butt with chequered wrist.

£250-350

467. A .451 CALIBRE PERCUSSION WHITWORTH MATCH RIFLE BY BSA , 36inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights,

the barrel tang with target sight mounting, the lock engraved THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS Co. LTD, chequered fore-end and wrist, original card packet of bullets.

£2,200-2,400

468. A CLEAN CASED 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY THOMAS HILL OF DUNSE , 29.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved THOS HILL DUNSE, border and scroll engraved gold lined breech with platinum vents, border and scroll engraved colour hardened signed locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts with traces of original finish, contained in its green baize lined mahogany case with commensurate accessories, one lidded compartment with bone lifter.

£1,400-1,800

469. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK BAKER

RIFLE , 30.25inch sighted damascus barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with patch box, steel ramrod, fitted with a saddle bar and rings to the left side.

£6,000-8,000

470. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY BROWN BESS, 39inch sighted barrel stamped with Indian Arsenal markings, border engraved lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion mark and date stamped 1810 at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£600-800

471. A .600 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRADE MUSKET, 45.25inch sighted two-stage barrel, border engraved lock stamped with an elephant and WARRANTED across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts.

£300-400

472. A VERY RARE 20-BORE FRENCH

FLINTLOCK CARABINE DE VERSAILLES, 25.75inch sighted octagonal rifled barrel, reeded along its entire length and with slightly flared muzzle, rear leaf sights, border engraved lock marked Manuf de Versailles, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass-capped wooden ramrod, leather sling.

£4,000-6,000

473. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY 8-BORE FLINTLOCK PUNT GUN BY BROOKE , 68.75inch sighted barrel, border and scroll engraved bevelled lock signed R. BROOKE, half stocked with plain iron mounts, wooden ramrod.

474. A .758 CALIBRE PATTERN 1842

PERCUSSION SEA SERVICE RIFLED MUSKET, 30inch sighted rifled barrel, four grooves, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER and dated 1842, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. The butt with Pimlico 1859 stamp.

£800-1,200

475. A .700 CALIBRE CRIMEAN WAR FRENCH

PERCUSSION MINIE SERVICE RIFLE , 40.5inch sighted barrel dated 1854, back action lock stamped Mre. Imple. de Mutzig, full stocked with regulation steel mounts. Works on FC only with a clean frosted bore.

£500-600

476. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1853

PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE , 39inch sighted

barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1857 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation

brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod. Works on FC and HC, rusty bore and generally pitted.

£250-350

477. A .577 OBSOLETE CALIBRE SNIDER THREE-BAND ENFIELD RIFLE , 36.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1860 over ENFIELD and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts. Works well on FC and HC with a clean frosted bore. Ramrod lacking, chip to fore-end.

£400-600

478. A .577 CALIBRE MKI SNIDER YEOMANRY CAVALRY CARBINE , 21.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1870 over ENFIELD and with a crown over VR at the tail, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with trap containing original WD cleaning rod. Clean bore.

£700-800

479. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION INDIAN CAVALRY CARBINE , 21inch fixed sighted barrel, plain lock, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, saddle bar and ring to the left side, swivel ramrod, complete with chained nipple protector.

£250-350

480. A 25-BORE CAPPING BREECH LOADING

SPORTING RIFLE , 25.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, engraved on the sighting flat COLASTAREY & CO. LONDON, border and scroll engraved lock, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, sling swivels. See The Calisher & Terry in British and Colonial Military Service 1856-1900 by Brian C. Knapp for illustrations and a discussion about this rifle drawing similarities to that owned by the King of Nepal.

£500-700

481. A .750 CALIBRE PATTERN 1842

PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 38inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown

over VR TOWER 1846, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, iron ramrod. The butt plate tang incised 6/97 49. The 49th Regiment of Foot (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s) saw active service in the early stages of the Crimea.

£400-600

482. A .451 CALIBRE PERCUSSION MILITARY MATCH RIFLE BY THE LONDON ARMOURY COMPANY AND KERR , 37inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the breech stamped KERR’S PATENT, the lock stamped 1862 over L.A. Co. and with a crown over VR at the tail, the full figured stock fitted with a mounting plate for a match sight, regulation brass and steel mounts, chequered foreend and wrist, steel ramrod. Only about 1,000 were made over a three year period, this example falling in the 400 range. It is interesting to note that 20 rifles, like this example, with brass butts and trigger guards, chequered fore-ends and wrists were sent to the Confederate army for issues to sharpshooters. Clean bore.

£1,000-1,500

483. A LATE 18TH CENTURY SPORTING GUN FOR RESTORATION , 41inch heavy barrel for ball, full stocked with chequered and dot wrist, brass mounts. Lock lacking.

£60-80

484. A .650 CALIBRE FLEMISH FLINTLOCK SPORTING MUSKET, 42inch sighted octagonal swamped barrel fitted at the breech with a brass and bronze notch sight, plain stepped lock, half stock foliate carved about the brass mounts, later wooden ramrod. The breech struck with a maker’s mark, a guardsman holding a halberd or partisan.

£300-400

485. A .700 CALIBRE RUSSIAN PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 41.25inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock, converted from flintlock, dated 1838, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, dated to match, the butt plate with Imperial eagle stamp, steel ramrod.

£400-500

486. A SCARCE .750 CALIBRE PATTEERN

1769 FLINTLOCK SHORT LAND MUSKET, 42inch sighted barrel, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts to include flat scroll sideplate and shield shaped escutcheon to the back of the wrist, iron ramrod. See p.92, The Brown Bess by Erik Goldstein & Stuart Mowbray.

487. A 5-BORE PERCUSSION DUCK GUN BY WILLIAM AND JOHN RIGBY, 48inch sighted browned damascus barrel signed W & J RIGBY DUBLIN at the breech, platinum lined and vented breech fitted with rear leaf sights, border and scroll engraved signed back action lock, half stocked with border and scroll engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard tang with the serial no. 8867, brass tipped wooden ramrod. The serial no. shows the gun as having been completed in 1842 for W. Symes at a cost of eight pounds and eight shillings.

£3,500-4,500

488. A GOOD .577 CALIBRE THREE BAND PATTERN 1853 THIRD MODEL PERCUSSION

RIFLE BY THE LONDON ARMOURY COMPANY, 39inch barrel stamped with Tower military proofs, government inspector’s mark and LAC, ramp and ladder rear sight to 900yds with government inspector’s stamp, lock stamped with crowned VR, L.A.Co,1861, regulation brass mounts with rounded

screw heads, three screwed iron barrel bands with a pair of iron sling swivels, iron ramrod. Good condition and untouched age patina.

£450-600

489. A 15-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN , 28inch sighted damascus barrels engraved RICHARD, FARMER, SHEEDON, border and scroll engraved back action locks signed SCOTT, MAKER, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Works well on FC and HC, bores with some light pitting. The naming on the sighting rib is for that of the owner William Richard, born 1811 and was a farmer at Sheldon Co. Warks.

£350-450

490. A 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION COACHING CARBINE BY FRAY

J. FRAY OF LEICESTER , 21.5inch sighted damascus barrels with gold bordered breech, border and scroll engraved locks signed J. FRAY, half stocked with chequered fore-end, border and scroll engraved steel mounts. John Fray moved with his family to London to work for Manton, Egg and Mortimer before returning to Leicester open his own shop. The Fray family, as a whole, had what can only be described as a “colourful” existence in Belgrave Gate.

£350-450

491. A 12-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY W.W. GREENER , 30inch sighted damascus barrels, border and scroll engraved locks and hammers, the former signed W.W. Greener, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£300-400

492. A .40-60 OBSOLETE CALIBRE

WINCHESTER 1876 RIFLE , 28inch sighted two-stage barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details and the calibre, blued action, the barrel tang with model details, serial no. 57617, wooden fore-end and butt with steel mounts. Retains good amounts of original blued finish.

£2,500-3,500

493. A.44 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 MUSKET, 26.25inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, brass action, serial no. 32744, three-quarters stocked with brass and steel mounts, the butt plate with sliding trap containing four-piece cleaning rod.

£2,500-3,500

494. A RARE .40 OBSOLETE CALIBRE

WHITNEY LEVER ACTION RIFLE , 28inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the tang stamped with patent details, half stocked with steel mounts, stamped M4 to the lower tang.

£1,400-1,800

495. A SCARCE 1794 PATTERN .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod, together with a copy of British Ordnance Single Shot Pistols by Davies, Chisnall & Brook, in which this pistol features as 4-18. (2)

£800-1,200

496. A SCARCE .650 CALIBRE CANADIAN INDIAN CONTRACT FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY WHEELER & SON , 9inch barrel with ordnance proofs, border engraved lock stamped WHEELER & SON and bearing an ordnance stamp, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. This pistol features as 10-13 in British Ordnance Single Shot Pistols by Davies, Chisnall & Brook, a copy of which accompanies this

lot. This pistol is one of just 2636 pistols supplied to Canadian Indians to strengthen Britain’s defence of its Canadian border in the War of 1812 with the USA. Not to be confused with traditional “trade” guns, this is a British Government contract pistol. (2)

£1,400-1,800

497. A SCARCE .577 CALIBRE WILLIAM IV

FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch blacked barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over WR, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, swivel ramrod.

£800-1,200

498. A SCARCE .570 EAST INDIA COMPANY

FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 11.75inch barrel with EIC Inspector’s stamp 10, bevelled lock stamped with the rampant lion emblem and Inspector’s stamp 3, ring neck cock, clean full stock with regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£1,200-1,400

499. A RARE .650 CALIBRE FRENCH

FLINTLOCK AN IX CAVALRY PISTOL , 7.75inch barrel marked M.an 9 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock marked Manuf.e Natio.le de Charleville, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with iron lanyard ring. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francaises PP. 133-135. Trace of old worm to stock.

£950-1,250

500. A .700 CALIBRE DUTCH FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel engraved HAARLEM ANTWERPEN, bevelled lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring.

£300-400

501. A .700 CALIBRE PERCUSSION LIVERY

PISTOL OF LANCER TYPE , 8inch sighted barrel engraved GILLIAN LONDON, border engraved lock stamped with a crown VR and TOWER 1849 across the tail, hammer screw replaced, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, swivel ramrod.

£300-400

502. A RARE PATTERN 1842 17 TH LANCERS PERCUSSION PISTOL OF CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE INTEREST, 9inch barrel with double set of proof stamps, the locked marked with a crown over VR and TOWER 1845, the trigger guard engraved XVII Lc F 79 for 17th Lancers F Troop pistol no.79, lanyard swivel in front of the trigger guard, large musket bore. This pistol was specifically designed for the four Regiments of British Lancers, but only the 17th took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava in 1854, hence its historical attribution. An extremely scarce pistol of which almost none are known to have survived, and no others at all to the 17th Lancers. It has seen military service and therefore may have been carried in the famous Charge. Good dark patina overall.

£2,000-2,500

503. AN M1799 20 MODEL FLINTLOCK NAVAL PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel, the lock marked M Rle de Tulle, belt hook fitted to the left side. Light pitting on barrel and backstrap. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francais, pp 112-113. Small numbers of this pattern of pistol were exported to the US during the War of Independence. Tulle was the main factory for French Naval firearms.

£950-1,050

504. A GOOD FRENCH FLINTLOCK M1816 OFFICER’S PISTOL, 8inch barrel, the lock marker Mfr Rle de Maubeuge. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francais, pp.178-179.

£850-950

505. A FRENCH PATTERN 1786 FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL 9.25inch barrel with steel belthook to the left side, the lock marked Mre Rle de Tulle, steel ramrod. Light pitting to barrel and backstrap, wear to left side of stock. Tulle was the main factory for French naval firearms. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francais, pp.116-117.

£850-950

506. AN M1777 FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel, brass frame marked Maubeuge, steel barrel and belthook. Small hole in butt caused by the end of the ramrod, very light wear to the barrel. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francais, pp 105-105. This pattern of pistol was widely exported to the US during the War of Independence.

£850-950

507. A FRENCH NAPOLEONIC GENDARMERIE ANIX FLINTLOCK PISTOL , 5inch barrel, the lock plate marked Maubeuge. Manuf. Nle. Of the type carried by standard bearers and fanion bearers, the Pattern used 1812 in Russia and later at Waterloo. See ‘Armes de Poing Militaires Francais’, pp.140-141.

£750-850

508. A 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY STAUDENMEYER , c.1805, 8inch octagonal barrel signed Staudenmeyer London, signed lock, French style cock, rainproof pan, sliding safety, roller frizzen, chequered grip, swivel ramrod. Barrel retaining some original browning. Samuel Staudenmeyer (a former John Manton Apprentice), 35 Jermyn St., London, Gunmaker to the Prince of Wales & Duke of York.

£850-900

509. A 19TH CENTURY BRITISH NAVAL OFFICER’S FLINTLOCK PISTOL , c.1805, 8inch octagonal brass barrel, the lock signed Ryan & Watson, roller frizzen, regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Small sliver of wood missing from right side of fore-end , chip beside muzzle. Ryan & Watson, 27 Whittall St., 1799-1818.

£750-800

510. AN 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY ABRAHAM ELLSTON OF DONCASTER , c.1785, 9.5inch barrel, regulation brass mounts, unbridled signed lock. Abraham Ellston, sometimes spelt Elston, working 1783-1793, was a Provincial gunmaker producing fine quality weapons for the wealthier gentry in South Yorkshire, and those travelling along the Great North Road.

£600-800

511. A 25-BORE PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL BY BRECHT OF WEIMAR , 10.5inch sighted octagonal browned damascus smooth bore barrel engraved with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat and inlaid with gold tram lines at the breech and muzzle, border and scroll engraved lock and hammer, set trigger, half stocked with fluted flared butt, scroll engraved trigger guard.

£500-800

512. A .400 CALIBRE PERCUSSION

TRANSITIONAL SIX-SHOT

REVOLVER , circa 1850, 5inch octagonal barrel signed T. Cook Junr Shepton Mallet, offset top hammer, chequered grip with butttrap for percussion plates and with silver escutcheon. Retains some original blued finish. Thomas Cook Junr. Shepton Mallet, Somerset 1850-1866.

£400-450

513. AN EARLY TYPE COLT NO.3 2ND MODEL

DERRINGER , the barrel retaining traces of bright blued finish, straight back hammer, varnished wooden grips retaining almost all original finish.

£450-500

514. A LATER TYPE COLT NO.3 2ND MODEL

DERRINGER , the frame and barrel retaining most of the nickel plated finish, the frame marked 41 Cal to the left side, varnished wooden grips retaining most of their finish, contained in its pale brown leather holster.

£450-550

515. A RARE .30 CALIBRE COLT NEW LINE

REVOLVER , the barrel etched Colt New 30 to the left side, blued finish, the wooden grips retaining original varnish, contained in a nickel mounted soft leather purse holster. Etching a little faint. This model was only produced between 1874 and 1876.

£500-700

516. AN 80-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 6inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain cylinder, border and scroll engraved rounded action, left plate replaced, chequered twopiece wooden grips, the butt with trap.

£150-250

517. A 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

THIRD MODEL TRANTER REVOLVER , 6inch sighted octagonal barrel, border and scroll engraved frame, serial no. 11335 T, border engraved cylinder, chequered wooden grip. Retains most of a good, old refinish.

£400-600

518. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

STARR ARMS MODEL 1858 ARMY REVOLVER , 6inch sighted barrel, plain cylinder, the frame stamped with the manufacturer’s details to either side, serial no. 1947, wooden grip.

£400-600

519. A .38 OBSOLETE CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT FACTORY CONVERSION RIMFIRE REMINGTON NEW MODEL POLICE REVOLVER , 4.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 767, plain cylinder and frame, brass trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips

£400-600

520. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE

REMINGTON SMOOT REVOLVER , 2.75inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, fluted plated cylinder, sheath trigger, two-piece wooden grips.

£250-350

521. A 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

KERR REVOLVER , 5.75inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with an A and a C to either side of an anchor, scroll engraved frame, serial no. 3001, border engraved side plate stamped with an R and a C to either side of an anchor, chequered wooden grip, the butt with lanyard ring, the butt plate stamped 105 and 158.

£800-1,200

522. A .36 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SAVAGE NAVY REVOLVER , 7 ⅛inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the top strap, plain cylinder and frame, two-piece wooden grips. Small chip to toe of one grip.

£800-1,200

523. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder stamped with the serial no. 5508, the frame and trigger guard assembly stamped with the serial no. 3228, the latter of brass and with square backed trigger guard, wooden grips.

£800-1,200

A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION LONDON COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the left side with London proof marks rack no. 798 beneath a small arrow, the cylinder with traces of naval engagement scene, serial no. 233, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 233, wooden grips, pierced for a lanyard loop, now filled.

£1,000-1,500

525. A CRISP .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted octagonal rubbed blued barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 95380 to the underside, blued cylinder and frame, brass trigger guard, wooden grips stamped 3 3 to one side and 3 on the other above the cartouche.

£2,000-3,000

526. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder stamped with the serial no. 523, the frame and trigger guard 175123, the latter cut with notches, wooden grips.

£600-800

527. A SCARCE .44 (COLT) RICHARDS CONVERSION MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted barrel, ejector fitted to the right side, stepped cylinder, left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, serial no. 198641for 1872/73, wooden grips, complete with a Western Rig.

£1,200-1,400

528. A SCARCE 11MM PINFIRE SIX-SHOT LEFAUCHEUX CONFEDERATE REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted plated barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, plated cylinder and frame, the back strap COF. 1ST REGT CT - V - T.M.M. C.S.A. 1861. Crisp action.

£650-750

529. A 12MM SIX-SHOT PIRLOT FRERES PINFIRE REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted barrel, the cylinder with pre-1870 inspection stamp, loading gate on the right side, two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring. See page 56 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.

£130-165

530. A 12MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER BY ORTIZ D’ZARATE OF SPAIN , 6inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details at the breech, the cylinder with traces of blued finish, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard post. See page 111 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.

£100-130

531. A BELGIAN 7MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.25inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain cylinder and frame, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips.

£40-60

532. A CONTINENTAL 7MM SIX-SHOT

PINFIRE REVOLVER , 2.5inch sighted shaped barrel, the cylinder with traces of maker’s name, plain frame, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips. Action at fault.

£40-60

533. A 38-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

1851 MODEL ADAMS DRAGOON REVOLVER , 7.75inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved HOLLIS & SHEATH MAKERS TO H.M.H. BOARD OF ORDNANCE LONDON, the right side of the frame marked ADAMS PATENT 4884 (X), chequered wooden grip, the but with steel plate and trap.

£400-600

534. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE

MOORE’S PATENT SEVEN-SHOT REVOLVER , 5inch sighted octagonal barrel, border engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved silvered bronze frame, serial no. 1914, wooden grips. Action at fault. £180-220

535. AN ANTIQUE APACHE PERCUSSION

KNUCKLE PISTOL , 3inch barrel, brass knuckle body stamped MARS APACHE and with date stamp for 1918.

£2,000-3,000

536. A GOOD LATE 19TH CENTURY

MINIATURE PINFIRE PISTOL , 1.7cm tip-up octagonal barrel secured by a sprung release catch in the steel frame, two-piece silver coloured metal grips engraved with scrolling foliage, small silver lanyard ring, 4cm long over all.

£50-100

537. A SCARCE OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET TO THE 1ST BERWICKSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEER CORPS, the blue cloth covered skull with white metal mounts, the crowned rayed star helmet plate surmounted by a laurel wreath, central regimental title garter with centred white metal bugle horn on a black velvet ground, fluted spike finial with quatrefoil base, rosette bosses, velvet backed chin chain, the interior with leather and red silk liner.

£500-600

538. A COMPOSITE GREEN CLOTH HELMET TO THE WEST RIDING REGIMENT, crowned rayed star helmet plate embossed with a laurel wreath, pierced central regimental title and motif, fluted spike finial with quatrefoil base, rosette bosses, later leather and silk liner, brass chin chain, in a black painted storage tin.

£200-300

539. AN ALBERT PATTERN HELMET TO THE QUEEN’S OWN ROYAL STAFFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY, the black painted skull with brass fittings, crowned laurel wreath helmet plate with title in garter form, central regimental badge, laurel leaf trim, acanthus plume holder with horse hair plume, rosette bosses, chin chain, leather liner.

£250-350

540. A PRUSSIAN M1915 PICKELHAUBE , with battle damage, missing cockades and top of right side lug missing. Small shrapnel hole beside eagle’s head and blood stain inside. Maker’s stamp inside and dated 1915.

£500-600

541. A PRUSSIAN M1915 PICKELHAUBE , replacement cockades and chinstrap.

£500-600

542. A GERMAN WWI CAMOUFLAGE STEEL HELMET, camouflaged pattern of black lines dividing segments of dark green, yellow ochre and dark brown, original brown leather liner slightly worn, but complete and retains all three pads.

£580-600

543. AN AUSTRIAN WWI M1917 GERMAN PATTERN STEEL HELMET, retaining much original pale brown/olive drab finish, pale cream and white leather liner, missing chinstrap and liner pads.

£450-500

544. A GERMAN WWI STEEL HELMET, the exterior retaining most of its original field grey finish, two rivets retaining original brown leather liner replaced, one lining pad missing, lacking chinstrap.

£400-500

545. A WW2 GERMAN ARMY M1942 CAMOUFLAGE STEEL HELMET, fieldgrey with brush strokes of mid brown, eagle decal on left side, very slightly rubbed, rear peak stamped ‘3550’, original leather chinstrap, large size, about a 58. Original liner slightly worn along the rim and around some of the ventilation holes.

£650-700

546. A RARE FRENCH PRISONER OF WAR WORK SPINNING JENNY IN A BOTTLE , the 16cm bottle containing a coloured model of a woman seated at a jenny and beside her a small girl reading a book, the 18th or 19 th century glass bottle with a pontil mark in the raised bottom.

£300-350

547. OF CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE INTEREST - A 19TH CENTURY PAINTED ENGRAVING OF JAMES THOMAS BRUDENELL (LORD CARDIGAN), the oil finished portrait depicting Lord Cardigan in full regimental dress, wearing medals and bearing his sword and headdress. Overpainted in oil this engraving was based on a photograph by John Watkins.

£500-600

548. A 15TH HUSSARS OFFICER’S FULL DRESS POUCH , the red cloth covered flap with gadrooned bullion border, bullion and velvet crown surmounting banner form battle honours with central stand of arms, morocco leather covered box with gilt acanthus mounts, complete with red morocco leather foul weather cover.

£400-600

549. A SCARCE OFFICER’S SABRETACHE OF THE STAFFORDSHIRE VOLUNTEERS, the flap with centered bullion and red velvet crown surmounting a bullion Staffordshire knot the whole on a blue velvet ground, silver lace border, blue leather flap and pouch, the interior with applied trade label for Hawkes & Co.

£600-800

550. A STORAGE TIN FOR A FULL DRESS SABRETACHE , the black japanned body with owner’s plate Hon. Dudley Leigh Warwickshire Yeomanry.

£100-150

551. A SET OF WURTTEMBERG UHLAN OFFICER’S CAP LINES, the gold coloured cloth lines with red highlights, the braided terminals with large bullion knots with red velvet centres.

£250-350

552. A SET OF WURTEMBERG OFFICER’S CAP LINES, silver bullion and red thread cords with dual woven bullion terminals with cloth and bullion tassels.

£300-400

553. A WOODEN PROPELLER , believed to be from a First War German Zeppelin but marked DFG L.710.G 100HP MONO SOUPAPE GNOME AVRO, this engine (propeller) is more likely to have been fitted to an AVRO 504C/D Zeppelin Hunter though the HP at 100 would suggest a 504E of which only 10 were built. 270cm over all (Approx).

£700-900

554. A SHORTENED DEHAVILLAND PROPELLER , 162cm over all length, the boss chiselled for a clock, now lacking, stamped 1231C 719 and 752, further stamped D 2630, P 3280, HP 80 REN, DE 6, G 734 N12 50910, green and brown painted finish.

£200-300

555.

JEWELLERS COPY AWARDS TO HEINZ BAR , comprising L712 Knights Cross with oak leaves and swords, oak leaves, erased 1st Class Iron Cross, oak leaves and diamonds, mickey mouse mascot badge, photograph of Bar.

£800-1,200

556. AN AXE , the 9.5cm head of trade form and struck with triple heart forms with DD stamped to the centres, hammer form fluke, later wooden haft.

£150-250

557. A SCARCE SET OF TOP SECRET MOORING MAPS FOR OPERATION OVERLORD, for the invasion of France on the 6th of June 1944 D-Day, four maps in total showing the mooring of shipping in the Solent, unmounted and unframed, in original canvas sleeve. (4)

£600-800

558. A LARGE WORLD WAR II THIRD REICH BANNER , captured at Antwerp in the Autumn of 1944 by the Senior Chaplain, Rev’d Prebendary L.J. Blashford-Snell, from a small fort on the outskirts of the city which the Padre and a few men invaded, the Padre being only armed with a tyre lever when he took the flag from a German in the Mess dining room. A more detailed account of the incident is included with this lot.

£500-700

559. A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CUIRASSIER’S BREASTPLATE , the polished metal body with raised medial ridge, shallow flared skirt, the arm and neck apertures with turned edges.

£100-200

560. A BRONZED SPELTER BUST OF HORATIO NELSON , signed to the reverse Fredericks, on stepped marble base, 33cm high over all.

£30-50

561. ONE HALF OF A LATE 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH CHAIN SHOT, the 7inch cast iron heavy ball with chain mounting point, set on a wooden plinth with brass plaque BRITISH CHAIN SHOT CIRCA 1790.

£200-300

562. A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY MODEL CARRIAGE FOR A NAVAL CANNON , 11.5cm stepped cheeks, wooden wheels (one missing), brass rings and cap square (one missing). Some age wear, barrel missing.

£30-60

563. NAPOLEONIC CANNON LIMBERS, c.1810, a set of four.

£450-550

564. A PAIR OF RIDING GAUNTLETS IN THE 17 TH CENTURY POLISH MANNER , the rope embossed cuffs drawn out to a shallow peak, later cloth inners, faceted domed rivet decoration, four lame hand defences, the knuckle defences with roped ridge. (2)

£400-600

565. AN EARLY OTTOMAN BUCKLER OR SHIELD, 26.5cm iron body of flattened domed form and with turned rim, one perforation. Believed to be from the St. Irene Armoury.

£120-180

566. A GOOD 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN ALL STEEL STILETTO, circa 1580, 21cm triangular section blade retaining much of its bright polish.

£350-450

567. A GOOD LARGE BOWIE KNIFE, “THE ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK”, 23cm blade with double sided spear point, marked Stacey Bros Xlent Cutlery and retaining most of its original bright polish, thick German silver crossguard and escutcheon, polished horn grips, contained in its German silver mounted brown leather scabbard with slight wear. Stacey Brothers, 17 Orange St, Sheffield, c.1854.

£350-400

568. A BOWIE KNIFE BY R. LINGARD, PEA CROFT, SHEFFIELD, 16cm blade etched American Hunting Knife over a large American eagle and retaining most of its original bright polish, cutlery type German silver hilt, contained in its German silver mounted red leather scabbard.

£350-450

569. AN AMERICAN GAMBLER’S OR PROSTITUTE’S DAGGER , c.1870, 14cm blade with spear point and of unusual double-stepped shape, German silver crossguard, polished black ebony grips, contained in its German silver mounted black leather scabbard, slight wear to blade, otherwise good condition, together with a good London bowie knife, 10.5cm blade stamped V crown R over Haymarket London, some wear to marks, dark hardwood grips, contained in its brown leather scabbard. Thomas Underwood, 56, Haymarket, 1832c.1900, under that name. (2)

£280-320

570. A GOOD EARLY 20TH CENTURY LARGE HUNTING KNIFE , circa 1905, 25cm plain blade with spear point, marked E crown R and Joseph Rodgers and Sons Cutlers to His Majesty and retaining most of its original bright polish, flat steel pommel, stags horn grip, contained in its unusual brown leather scabbard back stamped Joseph Rodgers and Sons Cutlers to His Majesty Sheffield England. Joseph Rodgers & Sons, 6 Norfolk St. Sheffield.

£250-350

571. A BOWIE KNIFE BY R. LINGARD, PEA CROFT, SHEFFIELD, 19cm plain blade retaining most of its original bright polish, cutlery type German silver hilt, contained in its red leather scabbard.

£200-300

572. A GAMBLER’S OR PROSTITUTE’S DAGGER , 12.5cm double edged blade with spear point marked J. Burnand & Co. 31, Netherthorne St, Sheffield’ and retaining most of its bright original polish, German silver crossguard, bronze cutlery grip, contained in its red leather scabbard. Burnand at Leicester St, Sheffield c.1865.

£180-200

573. A CLEAN EARLY 20TH CENTURY BOWIE OR SHEATH KNIFE , 15.25 flattened diamond section blade engraved Jowika, recurved white metal crossguard, tapering ebonised wooden handle, contained in its white metal mounted leather sheath, together with a Corsican dagger with pierced blade, brass hilt with inlaid bone plaques.

£200-300

574. A SET OF SEVEN BOXED WILKINSON SWORD KNIVES, to include, the Smoker’s Knife, Countryman’s Knife, Pruning Knife, Yachtsman’s Knife, Handyman’s Knife, Gardener’s Knife and Sportsman’s Knife.

£140-180

575. A LARGE VICTORIAN BOWIE KNIFE BY BROOKES & CROOKES, 25cm clipped back blade with faceted back edge, VR and maker’s stamp to the forte, white metal mounted hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, contained in a later leather sheath.

£600-700

576. A LARGE COLLINS & CO V44 SURVIVAL KNIFE , 23cm double fullered clipped back blade stamped with the maker’s details and No.18 at the forte, late brass mounted hilt with natural stag’s horn grip, leather sheath.

£300-400

577. A 20TH CENTURY COMMEMORATIVE COLT BOWIE KNIFE , 15cm clean clipped back blade etched Colt SHEFFIELD ENGLAND and with the Colt logo at the forte, white metal mounted polished wooden hilt, contained in its leather sheath. Circa 1969-1973.

£150-200

578. A LARGE VICTORIAN SPORTSMAN’S POCKET KNIFE WITH CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR , 12cm blade with maker’s panel for RODGERS cutlers to her majesty, large sprung cartridge extractor and five further fold out tools, integral to the alloy scales, tweezers, large pricker or needle and scissors, engraved with the owner’s name F. De S. Shortt. Francis de Sausmarez Shortt served with the Black Watch in Egypt as a Corporal before being promoted to Lieutenant then Captain with the Manchester Regiment then the Royal Scots and seeing service in India then South Africa before retiring as a Major in the early 1900’s.

£400-600

579. A WORLD WAR TWO CHINDIT KNIFE , 19cm heavily sharpened clipped back blade, riveted two-piece wooden grips, in its later scabbard.

£300-400

580. A THIRD REICH HITLER YOUTH DAGGER , 14cm blade marked RZM M7/67/1939, regulation plated hilt with chequered plastic grips, inset with the enamelled badge, in its polished steel scabbard, the leather frog stamped MADE IN GERMANY, together with two similar daggers but for scouts, both with sheaths. (3)

£200-300

581. A THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.25cm flattened diamond section blade by Kolping, regulation plated hilt with off-white celluloid grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard.

£250-350

582. A SCARCE COMBINATION SKINNING KNIFE AND GAME SHEARS, 16cm clipped back blade stamped HENZ A ARAU, riveted horn grips, later sheath.

£200-300

583. A LATE VICTORIAN GERMAN SPORTSMAN’S OR SURVIVAL KNIFE , 9cm clipped back blade with faceted back edge, chequered composition grips, four various fold out tools, contained in a Middle East fighting knife sheath.

£100-150

584. A SECOND PATTERN

FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING

KNIFE , 18.2cm sharpened blacked blade, regulation blacked brass hilt with chequered grip, the guard stamped with a partial arrow and B2 over the ENGLAND stamp, contained in its trimmed sheath.

£300-400

585. A SECOND PATTERN

FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING

KNIFE, 17cm flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation chequered brass hilt, the guard stamped ENGLAND and with the arrow and E mark, contained in its leather sheath.

£500-600

586. A SECOND PATTERN

BEADED AND RIBBED

FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING

KNIFE , 17.5cm sharpened blacked blade, regulation brass hilt stamped with an arrow over 1 at the base of the grip, the guard stamped ENGLAND, contained in its leather sheath.

£500-600

587. A SECOND PATTERN

FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING

KNIFE , 16.2cm flattened diamond section blade marked R. BELL USAAF, regulation plated hilt with chequered grip, contained in its leather sheath.

£500-600

588. A VIRTUALLY UNISSUED CONDITION BEADED AND RIBBED SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation blacked brass hilt stamped with an arrow over 12 at the base of the grip, the guard stamped ENGLAND, contained in its leather sheath. Some loss of black paint to back of grip.

£800-1,000

589. A VERY GOOD OSS OR CIA FAIRBAIRN SYKES TYPE FIGHTING KNIFE , 17cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation chequered brass hilt contained in its leather sheath with green painted belt hook and chape. Colloquially known as “The Pancake Flipper”.

£1,000-1,500

590. AN ANTIQUE FIRST WAR AMERICAN TRENCH

KNIFE , 22.75cm triangular section blacked blade, regulation studded hilt with shaped wooden grip, contained in its steel mounted leather sheath, the underside of the guard stamped US LF & C 1917.

£300-400

591. A SWISS M1943 PATTERN DRESS BAYONET OR DAGGER, 21cm flattened diamond section blade by ELSNER, regulation plated hilt with two-piece riveted wooden grips, contained in its black painted steel scabbard, complete with knot.

£200-300

592. A 2ND MODEL BAKER RIFLE SWORD BAYONET, 58cm blade, some staining, regulation brass hilt, in its tooled leather scabbard with brass mounts. Scarce with scabbard.

£650-750

593. CIRCA 1715 A SEMI FLAT CRESCENT BLADED SOCKET BAYONET, 44cm blade with shield fixing to the shank, socket incised 1 C over 18. See ‘The Socket Bayonet in the British Army’, Goldstein, p.35, fig.38. Very rare from this period.

£600-800

594. CIRCA 1715 A SEMI FLAT CRESCENT BLADED SOCKET

BAYONET, 42cm blade with shield fixing to the shank, socket incised 10. See ‘The Socket Bayonet in the British Army’ Goldstein, p.35, No.38. Very rare from this period.

£600-800

595. A BRITISH 1768 LAND PATTERN SOCKET BAYONET, 44cm blade stamped with a deep Crown over ‘4’ in its finely tooled black leather scabbard ‘GR’ marked. Leather sewn over chape with only iron finial exposed. Good condition apart from a few patches of light rusting on socket. See Goldstein, p.73, fig.94.

£450-550

596. A BRITISH PATTERN 1842 SOCKET BAYONET TO THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS, 43cm blade stamped with a Crown over ‘B 16’. the socket incised ‘2 B C Gds’ [2nd Batt. Coldstream Guards], some original black varnish, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Socket & blade covered in original protective varnish, slight wear to edge of scabbard, otherwise very good condition.

£350-450

597. AN 1853 PATTERN FIRST PATTERN

SOCKET BAYONET, 43.75cm blade stamped CD2 and with a crown over B, the socket retains about 90% original blueing and engraved ‘1/23rd ’ (1st Batt. 23rd Regt., Royal Welsh Fusiliers), in its first pattern scabbard.

£250-350

598. A PATTERN 1876 MARTINI HENRY

SOCKET BAYONET, 55cm clean blade with most of its original polish, WD marked, socket retaining 95% bright original blueing, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

£200-300

599. TWO BROWN BESS SOCKET

BAYONETS, the first with 40cm blade stamped JOHN GILL and with a crown over 8, the second with short socket and 40cm blade. (2)

£120-160

600. TWO BROWN BESS SOCKET

BAYONETS, the first with 42.25cm blade stamped S. BROWN, the socket incised 9 and with flat spring, the second with 38cm blade stamped with a crown over 4 and Osborn. (2)

£120-160

601. A WWI MAUSER BAYONET, contained in its steel scabbard with leather frog together with a Chassepot bayonet, the back of the blade etched Tulle,

Juillet, 1872, lacking scabbard. (2)

£20-40

602. A THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE

OFFICER’S SWORD, 78cm etched damascus pipe backed blade with spear point, decorated with naval vessels, fouled anchor, FESTEN MUTH IN STURM UND GEFAHR, to one side and In Dankbarkeit und Treue Die Kriegsmarine on the other maker’s mark for Eickhorn, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt brass hilt stamped O 836, folding side guard, lion’s head pommel with red and green brilliant eyes, wire bound celluloid grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard also marked O 836 and with Kriegsmarine M stamp to the chape, complete with knot.

£1,500-2,500

603. A THIRD REICH SS MANS DAGGER AND HANGER WITH GROUND ERNST

ROHM INSCRIPTION , 22cm flattened diamond section blade, maker’s mark for GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR, SOLINGEN FOCHE, evidence of a ground off Ernst Rohm inscription, the other side etched with the motto Meine Ehre Heibt Treue, regulation nickel hilt, shaped black wooden grip inset with a white metal eagle, in its black painted nickel mounted steel scabbard complete with double strap belt hanger marked DRGM and ASSMAN emblem to the reverse of the clip.

£3,500-4,500

604. A THIRD REICH NPEA DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade by KARL BURGSMULLER, BERLIN, etched with the motto Mehr sein als scheinen., regulation nickel mounted hilt with shaped wooden grip inset with a white metal eagle device, in its green painted steel scabbard.

£1,800-2,200

605. AN SS DAGGER

HANDLE , black ebony, with silver colour and black enamel runes and white metal eagle.

£150-180

606. AN SA HIGH LEADER’S DAGGER CHAINS, German silver, large SA emblem at top, reverse marked with large A above D.R.G.M at top, with three links one side five the other, top ones marked ‘A’ above ‘RZM’ and ‘M5/8’.

£130-150

607 A THIRD REICH GEHEIME STAATSPOLIZEI MAGAZINE

LID, the leather lid applied with the brass badge, the inside of the lid with triangular leather pouch, this presumably for a Luger stripping tool. Perhaps the lid from a PO8 drum magazine case?.

£80-120

608. A GROUP OF FOUR ROMANIAN ORDERS AND MEADALS, to include the Order of Karel, breast star Order of Ferdinand I breast star, together with to Romanian Stars, one in gilt, the other white metal, all finished in coloured enamels. (4)

£2,500-3,000

609. A RUSSIAN REVOLUTION COMMEMORATIVE COIN , the die struck coin bearing the head of Tsar Nicholas II and the Imperial Eagle, over struck and dated 1917.

£150-250

1835. OLD REF 263-15 NOV 610. A VICTORIAN BRASS TIPSTAFF, of characteristic form, the crowned brass tubular body engraved METROPOLITAN POLICE, GT MARLBOROUGH ST PUBLIC OFFICE NO.61, turned wooden handle.

£400-500

611. OF GENERAL POST OFFICE INTEREST: A BRASS TELESCOPE , the wooden body with painted inscription H.M. PACKET FROLIC, T. BARRON COMMANDER, 1823, 51cm long approx. closed. Very damaged and with missing parts. Lieutenant Thomas Charles Barron R.N. A small amount of research on Barron and the ship is included with this lot.

£200-300

612. THE DENISON SMOCK OF MAJOR-GENERAL C. W. B. PURDON CBE MC , of regulation camouflage cloth with half zip to the front and Newey studs to the flapped pockets. General fading, small hole to one sleeve and cuff parting on the other. Purdon famously took part in the raid on St Nazaire and was awarded the Military Cross during that operation. Wounded trying to break out of the dock area in St Nazaire Purdon was captured and imprisoned. Escaping then recaptured Purdon saw the war our in the confines of Colditz Castle.

£800-1,000

613. THE PATTERN 59 DENISON SMOCK OF MAJORGENERAL C. W. B. PURDON CBE MC , of regulation bright camouflage cloth with full zip to the front and Newey studs to the flapped pockets, the shoulders with rank insignia of a Major General. Together with his beret and assorted commemorative plaques and a truncheon, named to Purdon. Purdon famously took part in the raid on St Nazaire and was awarded the Military Cross during that operation. Wounded trying to break out of the dock area in St Nazaire Purdon was captured and imprisoned. Escaping then recaptured Purdon saw the war our in the confines of Colditz Castle.

£800-1,000

614. AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF UNIFORMS PERTAINING TO SERGEANT EDWARD BURNELL MBE ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS, comprising Royal Marine Sergeant’s Battle Dress blouse with Royal Marine Commando shoulder titles and dagger badge, rank stripes and sharp shooter insignia, medal ribbons, further uniforms to RSM Burnell from his time in the Devon and Dorset Regiment, scarce parade ground waterproof trench coat, caps, boots, Sam Browne belt etc. Parcel.

£800-1,200

615. A SILVER TOPPED WALKING CANE , the rounded silver pommel with badge to the South Lancashire Regiment, hallmarked Birmingham 1918 and with maker’s mark for F. Narborough, malacca haft, later horn ferrule, 94.5cm long.

£40-60

616. AN EDWARDIAN WELSH PRESENTATION

WALKING STICK , L-form plain horn handle, silver collar hallmarked London 1905 with rubbed maker’s mark G? and inscribed CYFLWYNEDIG STEPHEN GORONWY GAN WEINIDOG A DIACONIAID NODDFA, (Presented to Stephen Goronwy by the Minister and Deacons of Noddfa), 92.5cm long.

£150-180

617. A MOLE OF BIRMINGHAM CUSTOMS OFFICIAL’S SWORD OR RUMMAGE STICK , 73cm square section transitioning to flattened hexagonal blade, stamped MOLE BIRMM at the forte, ebonised bent wood handle and haft with brass mounts, lacking ferrule, 90cm high over all approx.

£100-200

618. A LATE 19TH /EARLY 20TH CENTURY WALKING CANE , white metal plain handle with match striker end, substantial malacca haft, metal ferrule, 91.5cm long over all, togethder with an early 20 th Century ebonised walking cane, the bun handle above white metal foliate embossed collar hallmarked London 1911, tapering haft, metal ferrule, 90cm long over all. (2)

£80-120

619. A LATE 19TH CENTURY GADGET CANE , the pommel with white metal trap, this lifting to reveal a 17.5cm square section tapering spike.

£300-400

620. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY BONE MOUNTED PRESENTATION

mounts

WALKING CANE , 92cm over all length, constructed in the form of a flintlock sporting gun, the stock of wood, the barrel and mounts of polished bone, the fore-end with presentation plaque engraved PRESENTED TO MR HUGH WILSON FROM RICCARTON BACHELORS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS MARRIAGE, 10 December 1914, ramrod lacking. Chip to top jaw and top of post lacking.

£300-400

621. A LARGE 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 33cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, bent horn handle, malacca body with white metal foot, 88cm over all length.

£250-350

622. A LATE 19TH CENTURY MASONIC WALKING STICK , 85cm over all length, the malacca body with white metal collar chiselled with scrolling foliage, the cast brass pommel of skull form.

£250-350

623. A 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 68.25cm triangular section fullered tapering blade, the white metal handle in the form of a dog’s head on acanthus band, bamboo haft pierced to take a thong and with brass collar and ferrule, 98.5cm long over all. Handle later.

£100-200

624. A LATE 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 90.5cm over all the malacca body with bent wood handle and brass and iron foot, 36cm square section blade stamped SOLINGEN.

£250-350

625. A 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 67.25cm flattened diamond section blade with traces of blued and gilt decoration, characteristic bent horn handle with cane body, 81.5cm over all.

£200-300

626. A 19TH CENTURY WALKING CANE , with flattened ivory bun knop, coromandel haft and ivory ferrule, 88.5cm long over all.

£40-60

627. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY IRAQI WALKING CANE , the niello pommel and neck inscribed MOSUL D.E.H. 1919 and with geometric and floral decoration, slender ebonised haft, 91cm long over all.

£200-300

628. A 19TH CENTURY WALKING CANE , the ivory pommel carved as a woven flattened knot, tapering haft, horn ferrule, 92cm long over all.

£80-120

629. A GOOD MIXED COLLECTION OF BOOKS ABOUT ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOUR , to include Arms & Armour by Norman, Laking - Wallace Collection, Collecting Duelling Pistols by Neal, A Pocket History of Artilley Light Fieldguns by Franz Kosar, The Book of Shooting for Sport and Skill, various CADW castle guides, Christies and Sothebys catalogs etc. (Parcel)

£30-65

630. A GOOD SELECTION OF BOOKS AND CATALOGUES RELATING TO ARMS AND ARMOUR , to include Kåa Wennberg, European Firearms in Swedish Castles; H.L. Blackmore, Royal Sporting Guns at Windsor ; W. Keith Neal, Spanish Guns and Pistols; Torsten Lenk, The Flintlock: it’s origin and development. (Parcel)

£50-80

631. FOUR VARIOUS BOOKS RELATING TO ARMS AND ARMOUR , comprising European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London, Her Majesty’s stationery Office, 1974; Cut & Thrust Weapons - A fascinating and illuminating study of European side-arms through the ages, Eduard Wagner, 1969; The Scottish Pistol - Its History, Manufacture and Design, Martin Kelvin, 1996; and The Collecting of Guns, ed. James E. Serven, 1964. (4)

£100-150

632. VOLUMES ONE AND TWO OF THE MODERN GUNSMITH, by Howe. (2)

£50-100

633. A SMALL COLLECTION OF BOOKS RELATING TO ARMS AND ARMOUR , comprising D.R. Baxter, Superimposed Load Firearms 13601860 ; Harold L. Peterson, Arms and Armor in Colonial America 1526-1783; Harold L. Peterson, The Book of the Gun; R Ewart Oakeshott, The Archeaology of Weapons - Arms and Armour from Prehistory to the Age of Chivalry ; Charles Henry Ashdown, British and Foreign Arms and Armour ; ICOMAM 50, Papers on arms and military history 1957-2007, and Die Waffen-Sammlung des Fursten SalmReifferscheidt zv Schloss Dyck . Some with dw. (7)

£100-200

634. A SMALL COLLECTION OF GUN RELATED BOOKS, catalogues etc. (Parcel)

£50-70

635. C ATALOGUES, a small collection of Peter Finer Ltd catalogues. (Parcel)

£60-80

636. K EITH NEAL CATALOGUES, a set of four. (4)

£100-150

637. C ARLE VERNET LA GRANDE ARMEE DE 1812 , folio of coloured prints depicting the various regiments of the French Army of 1812, gilt embossed folders Premier Serie. Collection Raoul et Jean Brunon Marseille. (2 Folders)

£300-500

638. GERMAN MINIATURE REVOLVERS 1890-1940, by John S. Cooper, together with a copy of Early Miniature Firearms by John S. Cooper. (2)

£40-60

639. GERMAN MINIATURE REVOLVERS 1890-1940, by John S. Cooper, together with a copy of Early Miniature Firearms by John S. Cooper. (2)

£40-60

640. A CRISP CASED 18-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY WILLIAM MILLS, 8inch sighted browned damascus barrels with chevron engraved muzzles, chevron engraved case colour hardened, gold lined breeches with platinum touch holes, border and scroll engraved stepped and bolted locks with rain-proof pans and roller frizzens, signed W. MILLS, border and scroll engraved French cocks, the top jaws decorated with garlands, half stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a shield, chequered wooden butt, the white metal escutcheon decorated with the crest of Lieutenant General The Earl of Dalhousie GCB, swivel ramrod, contained in its blue felt lined mahogany case, the outside of the lid with brass carrying handle and escutcheon bearing

owner’s name and crest, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with commensurate accessories, the two lidded compartments with bone lifters. A very crisp gun with good amounts of original finish, the right breech stamped H123, one patch of pitting, the case generally sound but with restorations to the lid and some damage. George Ramsay the 9 th Earl of Dalhousie served in Martinique where he was wounded in 1795, the Irish Rebellion, the Flanders campaign, the Egyptian campaign, the Peninsular War and the Battle of the Pyrenees. Latterly he was Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, Governor General of Canada and Commander in Chief of India. £5,000-7,000

640A. A CASED PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S OR CITY PISTOLS BY JAMES WILKINSON , 9inch barrels with octagonal breeches engraved LONDON, the tangs decorated with a stylized stand of arms, case colour hardened stepped locks with roller frizzens and signed JAS WILKINSON, full varnished stocks with brass mounts, the trigger guards engraved with a floral spray and a shield bearing the Union flag, pineapple finials, horn topped wooden ramrods, contained in their green cloth lined mahogany case compete with commensurate accessories, the case modified to allow the pistols to be stored loaded and cocked, the outside of the lid with brass escutcheon engraved H. JENNER ESQR. The Wilkinson register shows these pistols to have been completed on the 13th June 1811. These guns appear to have had little, if any, use, with faded brown and case colour throughout. See Bonhams, lot 454, 20 th April 2011.

£4,000-6,000

641. A CASED PAIR OF 54-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOLS BY SYKES AND SONS OF OXFORD, 6inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved Sykes & Sons Oxford, platinum lined case colour hardened breeches, border and foliate engraved signed bolted locks with rain proof pans and roller frizzens, half stocked with border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guards decorated with stands of arms, chequered wooden butts, brass topped wooden ramrods, contained in their green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with commensurate accessories.

£2,500-3,500

642. A PRISTINE PAIR OF FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOLS BY SHARMAN , 8inch three-stage brass barrels with ring turned flared muzzles, colour hardened border engraved stepped and bolted locks signed SHARMAN, roller frizzens, full stocked with brass mounts, the trigger guards with a floral spray and with acorn finials, horn topped wooden ramrods. See Bonhams, lot 419, 28th November 2012. (2) £3,500-4,500

643. A PAIR OF 25-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY HALL , 7.75inch brass barrels signed HALL LONDON, border and scroll engraved bevelled signed locks, full stocked with white metal mounts, stand of arms escutcheons, grotesque butt

caps, the trigger guards engraved with a flower and with acorn finials, scalloped silver wire inlay about the tangs, steel topped wooden ramrods. (2)

£2,500-3,500

644. A LARGE LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL BY SAUNDERS, 10.5inch three-stage barrel with flared muzzle, stepped lock with border and scroll engraved decoration and signed I. SAUNDERS, full stocked, scallop carved about the chiselled steel mounts, the long eared butt cap with stylized grotesque mask, acanthus escutcheon with rubbed crest, possibly an eagle, steel tipped wooden ramrod.

£2,500-3,500

645. A .650 CALIBRE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY PARKER , 10inch sighted damascus barrels engraved W. PARKER HOLBORN LONDON, chevron engraved breeches and tang, border and foliate engraved stepped locks signed W. PARKER, rain-proof pans, roller frizzens, half stocked, the border engraved trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms, pineapple finial, chequered butt, oval white metal escutcheon engraved HR, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£2,000-3,000

646. A FINE 42-BORE FLINTLOCK SAW HANDLED DUELLING PISTOL BY H.W.

MORTIMER , 9.75inch sighted browned damascus barrel engraved HW MORTIMER & CO LONDON GUN MAKERS TO HIS MAJESTY, border engraved case colour hardened signed bolted lock decorated with a stand of arms and a pan flash, rain-proof pan, roller frizzen, set trigger, full stocked with border and foliate engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a floral spray, pineapple finial, chequered wooden butt, horn topped wooden ramrod. A very crisp gun with original brown and case

colour and a small flash or original blue to the trigger guard.

£1,500-2,500

647. A PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING OR OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY BLAIR & SUTHERLANDS, 9inch sighted octagonal barrels engraved LONDON, border engraved stepped signed locks, full stocks, the border and foliate engraved trigger guards with pineapple finials, horn topped wooden ramrods. (2) £800-1,200

648. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING

PISTOL BY STEPHENS & ALLEY OF IRISH INTEREST, 9inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved ALLEY DUBLIN, border engraved stepped lock signed STEPHENS BRISTOL, roller frizzen, full stocked, the foliate engraved trigger guard with acorn finial, chequered wooden butt, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£700-900

649. A 42-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY BUTT OF LONDON, 10inch sighted octagonal signed barrel with gold lined touch hole, border and foliate engraved stepped signed lock with roller frizzen, full stock with border and foliate engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard of post form, acorn finial, chequered wooden grip, ramrod lacking.

£700-900

650. A 32-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING

PISTOL BY WOGDON OF LONDON , 10inch sighted octagonal signed barrel, rubbed, gold lined touch hole, border engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, signature rubbed, roller frizzen, full stocked, the foliate engraved trigger guard with acorn finial, chequered wooden butt, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£700-900

651. A 20-BORE SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY CLARKE , 8inch two-stage barrel engraved 102 CHEAPSIDE LONDON, stepped bolted brass lock signed R CLARKE, full stocked with hallmarked silver mounts for Birmingham 1777 and maker’s mark R.B, long eared butt cap, the trigger guard with acorn finial, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£600-800

652. A 22-BORE SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY WILLIAM BAILES, 7inch signed barrel, border engraved bevelled lock signed W. BAILES, full stocked with hallmarked silver and steel mounts, the stand of arms escutcheon numbered 3 and with owner’s crest of a crown over a dog, openwork sideplate, grotesque mask butt cap, foliate engraved trigger guard, horn topped wooden ramrod. Chip to stock at front of lock.

£400-600

653. A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY RICHARDS, 9.25inch sighted octagonal barrel with gold lined breech, stepped lock signed RICHARDS, roller frizzen, half stocked with pitted steel mounts, chequered wooden butt, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£380-420

654. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY SIMMONS, 9.5inch sighted damascus barrel signed on the breech, white metal lined touch hole, border engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, roller frizzen and rain-proof pan, full stocked with steel mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, chequered wooden butt, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

655. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S BELT PISTOL BY THOMAS & STORRS, 9inch twostage brass barrel, border engraved stepped and signed lock, full stocked, the foliate engraved brass trigger guard with acorn finial, horn topped wooden ramrod. The combination of a belt hook and brass fittings would suggest a naval application.

£500-700

656. A CRISP .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY GEORGE JONES, 9.25inch sighted octagonal barrel, border engraved stepped and signed lock with roller frizzen, full stocked, the border and foliate engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial and traces of original blued finish, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

657. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY BASS, 8.5inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved LONDON, border engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, roller frizzen, full stocked, border and foliate engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, ramrod lacking.

£300-400

658. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY HAWKES MOSELEY & C., 7.75inch sighted octagonal barrel with platinum lined breech, border and scroll engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, roller frizzen, rain proof pan, full stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, chequered wooden butt, swivel ramrod.

£400-600

659. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S BELT PISTOL BY ANN PATRICK OF LIVERPOOL , 7inch sighted octagonal barrel with platinum lined breech, scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved signed bolted lock with roller frizzen and rain proof pan, full stocked with border engraved steel mounts, chequered wooden butt, swivel ramrod. The design of this pistol is typically that of one for the Irish market.

£450-550

660. A .650 CALIBRE IRISH FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY GALLAGHER OF DUBLIN, 9inch sighted barrel engraved DUBLIN, signed bolted lock, full stocked with plain brass mounts, swivel ramrod.

£380-420

661. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY HENRY NOCK , 8inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved LONDON, border and flash engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, roller frizzen, full stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, steel topped wooden ramrod.

£380-420

662. A 40-BORE WELSH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER OR OFFICER’S PISTOL BY FARMER OF CARDIFF, 8inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved Cardiff, border and scroll engraved stepped signed lock, roller frizzen, full stocked with shield engraved brass trigger guard, pineapple finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£380-420

663. A CRISP 20-BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY HENRY NOCK , 8inch sighted octagonal browned barrel engraved LONDON and stamped H138, border and flash engraved stepped case colour hardened signed lock, roller frizzen, full stocked with border and foliate engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial and traces of original blued finish, horn topped wooden ramrod. The serial no. stamped on the side of the breech is of the same form as that shown on The cased Double Flintlock officer’s pistol by William Mills that was the property of George Ramsay the 9 th Earl of Dalhousie.

£450-550

664. A .600 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK RIFLED OFFICER’S PISTOL BY KETLAND & Co., 6.75inch barrel engraved LONDON, border engraved stepped and signed lock, full stocked with border and foliate engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard with acorn finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

665. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY WALKLATE , 8.25inch barrel engraved LONDON, stepped signed lock, full stocked with border and foliate engraved brass mounts, the escutcheon engraved with the crest of a unicorn emerging from a coronet, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

666. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BAYONET

PISTOL BY BOND, 7.75inch flared brass barrel engraved Cornhill London and fitted with a top sprung bayonet released by a catch on the tang, border and flash engraved stepped and bolted lock signed P. BOND, full stocked, the foliate engraved brass trigger guard with pineapple finial, horn topped wooden ramrod. Small split in sideplate area.

£1,400-1,800

667. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BAYONET

PISTOL , 4.5inch three-stage brass barrel engraved LONDON, fitted with a top sprung bayonet released by a catch on the tang, border engraved stepped lock signed JACKSON, roller frizzen, full stocked with border and foliage engraved brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Small chip to right side of fore-end.

£800-1,200

668. A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS PISTOLS, 6inch brass barrels with ring turned muzzles, fitted with undersprung bayonets released by the sliding trigger guards, border engraved brass actions decorated with stands of arms, sliding safeties engaging the steels, bagshaped wooden butts, steel ramrods. (2)

£1,400-1,800

669. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK BAYONET TRAVELLING PISTOL BY RICHARDS, 7.25inch brass barrel mounted with a side sprung bayonet released by a catch on the side of the brass action, this signed in a scrolling banner RICHARDS, sliding trigger guard safety, slab sided wooden butt, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£800-1,200

670. A 28-BORE LARGE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 7inch turn-off brass barrel, border engraved brass action decorated with a stand of arms and signed Dunderdale Mabson & Labron, sliding safety engaging the steel, slab sided wooden butt.

£500-700

671. A SCARCE 15-BORE FLINTLOCK RIFLED TRAVELLING PISTOL BY ADAMS, 6.5inch turn-off three-stage cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed J. ADAMS, sliding safety, flared wooden butt, steel topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

674. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK POCKET

PISTOL , 5inch brass barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed indistinctly, sliding trigger guard safety, the left side with Irish registration stamp A765, slab sided wooden butt, later wooden ramrod.

£150-250

672. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING

BELT PISTOL BY H.W. MORTIMER , 4inch sighted octagonal faded browned barrel engraved H.W. MORTIMER LONDON GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, border engraved bolted lock decorated with a stand of arms and a flash and signed H.W. MORTIMER, French cock, roller frizzen, full stock, border engraved blue trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms and engraved 89 FLEET STT, pineapple finial, characteristic chequered and dot grip with segment carved butt, horn topped wooden ramrod, the belt hook with pineapple terminal tang and traces of blued finish.

£600-800

673. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING

PISTOL BY GRICE , 4.25inch turn-off three-stage cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed GRICE, sliding trigger guard safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£300-400

675. A 32-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING

PISTOL BY WILLIAM BOND, 3.75inch sighted barrel engraved LOMBARD STT LONDON, border engraved stepped and bolted signed lock with rainproof pan and roller frizzen, full stocked, the border and foliate engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, finely chequered wooden butt with starburst white metal cap, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£400-500

676. A 34-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING

PISTOL BY WOODCOCK , 3.5inch sighted re-browned damascus barrel with platinum lined breech and touch hole, engraved WARRANTED in the sighting gully, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed WOODCOCK, roller frizzen and rain-proof pan, full stocked with pitted steel mounts, chequered wooden butt, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£300-400

677. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL , 5.25inch re-browned damascus barrel with platinum lined breech and touch hole, border and flash engraved stepped and bolted lock signed CLARK, roller frizzen and rain-proof pan, the border and scroll engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, chequered wooden butt, swivel ramrod.

£380-420

678. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL BY CLOUGH & SON , 5inch sighted octagonal barrel with platinum lined breech, border and scroll engraved stepped and bolted lock with French cock, roller frizzen and rain-proof pan, full stocked with border and scroll engraved steel trigger guard with pineapple finial, chequered wooden butt, later horn topped wooden ramrod.

£340-380

679. A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL BY JOHNSON , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed JOHNSON, French cock, roller frizzen, rain-proof pan, full stocked, the steel trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms and with pineapple finial. Ramrod lacking.

£280-320

680. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL BY TWIGG, 4.75inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved LONDON, border engraved stepped signed lock, full stocked, the border engraved brass trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms and with pineapple finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£300-400

681. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING MAN-STOPPED PISTOL , 3.75inch octagonal brass barrel engraved 91 MINORIES LONDON, border and foliate engraved lock signed T. REAY, full stocked with border and floral engraved mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, later horn ramrod. Repair to right side of fore-end.

£350-450

682. A CRISP PAIR OF IRISH 34-BORE PERCUSSION MAGAZINE PISTOLS BY RIGBY, 4.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved DUBLIN in the sighting gully, case colour hardened platinum lined breeches with platinum vents, border and finely scroll engraved locks signed W & I RIGBY, full varnished stocks with chequered butts, border and scroll engraved magazine backstraps opening to reveal compartments for three charges, border and scroll engraved trigger guards, the tangs with original blue, white metal butt caps, swivel ramrods, contained in

their green baize lined mahogany case serial no. 9490-1, complete with commensurate accessories and key, the two lidded compartments with bone lifters, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label. Rigby records state this pair of magazine pistols were completed in 1845 for Mr J. Shuldham Generally a very crisp pair of guns with good amounts of original finish, one pistol with scoring to the stock around the left barrel wedge and one with repair to hammer. £3,000-5,000

683. AN IRISH .700 CALIBRE PERCUSSION RIFLED MAGAZINE BELT PISTOL BY RIGBY OF DUBLIN , 7.5inch sighted damascus barrel engraved DUBLIN, white metal fore sight and platinum lined colour hardened breeches, border and scroll engraved lock signed W & I RIGBY, full varnished stock with chequered Continental style butt, border and scroll engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, the back strap or magazine cover lifting to reveal compartments for three charges, belt hook mounted on the left side, swivel ramrod. Serial no. 10132 to the underside of the breech and barrel - finished in 1849 for J. Pinckney of the 40 th Regiment of Foot.

£1,200-1,400

684. AN IRISH 34-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL BY RIGBY OF DUBLIN , 4.8inch sighted damascus barrels signed W & J Rigby Dublin, platinum lined and vented breeches, border and scroll engraved signed and bolted back action locks, half stocked, the border and scroll engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, the backstrap with magazine cover contemporarily fixed in place to secure the cracked chequered butt. Serial no. 8241 to the breeches and barrels, listed as a cased pair finished in 1838 for Mr R. Blake.

£600-800

685. A .650 CALIBRE IRISH FLINTLOCK

SERVICE PISTOL BY RIGBY OF DUBLIN, 9inch sighted damascus barrel stamped DUBLIN, stepped lock signed W & J RIGBY, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, fishtail butt, swivel ramrod.

£800-1,200

686. A .650 CALIBRE IRISH PERCUSSION

SERVICE PISTOL BY RIGBY OF DUBLIN, 9.4inch damascus barrel stamped DUBLIN and with the Irish registration stamp R-1786, stepped lock signed W & J RIGBY, converted to percussion on the drum and nipple principle, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, fishtail butt, swivel ramrod, old collection tag No. 111.

£500-700

687. A CRISP .577 CALIBRE IRISH PERCUSSION MAGAZINE PISTOL BY GOODSON OF DUBLIN , 5.25inch sighted browned damascus barrel, colour hardened breech, border and scroll engraved signed back action lock, full stocked, the border and scroll engraved blued trigger guard with pineapple finial, the border engraved blued backstrap hinged and acting as a cover for the two-charge integral magazine, swivel ramrod, a white metal escutcheon set into the butt bears owner’s crest and initials THG. Retains most of its original finish. The lock operates on first, second and full cock. £600-800

688. A 34-BORE FLINTLOCK BAYONET POCKET PISTOL , 3.5inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed SHARPE & KEENE, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt, the undersprung bayonet released by the sliding trigger guard. A crisp gun.

£350-450

689. A 32-BORE FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL BY WILLIAM BOND, 3inch two-stage barrel with ring turned muzzle, the undersprung bayonet released by the sliding trigger guard, border engraved brass action decorated with stands of arms and signed W. BOND LOMBARD STREET LONDON, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt, ivory topped wooden ramrod. £400-600

690. A CRISP 28-BORE FLINTLOCK BAYONET BELT PISTOL BY JENNENS & Co., 4inch sighted octagonal barrel, chevron engraved at the muzzle and signed JENNENS & CO LONDON, border and scroll engraved bolted lock, French cock, rain-proof pan, roller frizzen, undersprung bayonet released by the sliding trigger guard, the latter with floral engraved decoration and Union shield, belt hook mounted on the left side, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt, the white metal plate with threaded integral ramrod. Retains good traces of original colour, small crack to right sideplate.

£380-420

691. A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS POCKET PISTOLS, 2.75inch two-stage brass cannon barrels, border engraved brass actions decorated with stands of arms, sliding safeties, bag-shaped wooden butts. (2)

£500-700

692. A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL 56-BORE FLINTLOCK SMALL POCKET PISTOLS, 2inch octagonal barrels with ring turned muzzles, border engraved actions decorated with stands of arms, sliding safeties, bag-shaped wooden butts. (2)

£400-600

693. A PAIR OF 54-BORE FLINTLOCK CANNON BARRELLED POCKET PISTOLS BY CLARK OF LONDON , 2inch three-stage turn-off barrels, border and banner scroll decorated actions signed CLARK HOLBORN LONDON, the slab sided wooden butts engraved with the owner’s initials SL to the oval white metal escutcheons. (2)

£400-500

694. A PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY FRENCH 90-BORE FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY REUHL OF STRASBOURG , 3.25inch two-stage cannon barrels signed to the underside of the chamfered actions, the shaped wooden butts with large gilt brass lion’s mask caps, border engraved brass trigger guards decorated with stands of arms, mythical beast side plates, steel ramrods. The distinctive butt caps characteristic of this maker’s work. (2)

£800-1,200

695. A PAIR OF BELGIAN 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, 2inch turn-off damascus barrels, the border engraved actions finely engraved with lions and hounds, button safeties, folding triggers, slab sided wooden butts. (2)

£380-420

696. A PAIR OF 54-BORE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, 2.4inch two-stage cannon barrels, border engraved actions decorated with hares, a deer and a fox, sliding safeties, folding triggers, the slab sided wooden butts chequered to either side and inlaid with scrolling wire to the backstraps. (2)

£350-450

697. A PAIR OF 65-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK SMALL POCKET OR MUFF PISTOLS, 1.6inch turn-off barrels, the border engraved actions decorated with stands of arms and signed E. BAKER LONDON, sliding safeties, folding triggers, slab sided wooden butts. One side of one pistol with salt and pepper pitting. (2)

£380-420

698. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANNE POCKET PISTOL BY BARBAR , 2.5inch threestage cannon barrel signed BARBAR underneath the breech, rounded action, border engraved trigger guard decorated with a flower, the flared bag-shaped wooden butt carved about the mounts.

£380-420

699. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY NORTH , 2.1inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, border engraved action decorated with scrolls and swags and signed E. NORTH ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON, border and foliate engraved trigger guard, the flared wooden butt carved about the tang and with white metal grotesque mask butt cap.

£350-450

700. A 56-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANNE PISTOL BY GREW & SHERRIFF, 2.4inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved signed action, slab sided wooden butt with scrolling silver wire inlay.

£250-350

701. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

QUEEN ANNE POCKET PISTOL , 2.25inch threestage turn-off cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed BARBAR LONDON, sliding trigger guard safety, slab sided wooden butt with profuse scrolling silver wire inlay. Top jaw and screw replaced, trigger guard loose.

£180-220

702. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

QUEEN ANNE POCKET PISTOL , 2.1inch threestage turn-off cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved rounded action signed I. SHARP STAMFORD, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt profusely inlaid with scrolls and a stand of arms in silver wire. Butt cracked.

£200-300

703. A 90-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

QUEEN ANNE MUFF PISTOL , 1.25inch two-stage turn-off cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed MOODY LONDON, slab sided wooden butt profusely inlaid with scrolling silver wire.

£300-400

704. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

QUEEN ANNE POCKET PISTOL , 2inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed RICHARDS LONDON, sliding trigger guard safety, slab sided wooden butt. Knocks to wood on backstrap.

£180-220

705. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

BAYONET POCKET PISTOL, 2.25inch turn-off barrel, the sprung bayonet mounted on the right side and released by a catch, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed RICHARDS LONDON, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt with chequered backstrap.

£250-350

706. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET BELT PISTOL , 2.75inch turn-off barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed MALIN, belt hook on the right side, slab sided wooden butt profusely inlaid with scrolling silver wire.

£200-300

707. A CRISP 70-BORE FLINTLOCK

BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 2.25inch blued turnoff barrel, border engraved brass action signed I. JAMES LONDON, decorated with stands of arms, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt. A very crisp gun with good original finish.

£300-400

708. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch turn-off blued barrel, burnished steel border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed BRUNTON DONCASTER, sliding safety, the folding trigger with traces of original blued finish, slab sided wooden butt.

£280-320

709. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off blued barrel with chevron engraved muzzle, the burnished rounded action border engraved, decorated with stands of arms and signed WELCH BANBURY, sliding safety, folding blued trigger, bag-shaped wooden butt.

£280-320

710. A CRISP 50-BORE FLINTLOCK

BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrel with chevron engraved muzzle signed HOLE BRISTOL, border engraved rounded action decorated with stands of arms, sliding safety, folding blued trigger, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt with white metal cap.

£280-320

711. A 50-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrel engraved at the muzzle and signed WILSON LONDON at the breech, border and scroll engraved rounded action, sliding safety, folding trigger, rain-proof pan, chequered bag-shaped wooden grip.

£250-350

712. A 120-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

SMALL POCKET OR MUFF PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£200-250

713. A CRISP 40-BORE FLINTLOCK

BOXLOCK RIFLED POCKET PISTOL , 1.6inch turnoff barrel engraved with a band around the muzzle, border engraved action signed BARBER NEWARK, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt. A crisp gun with good traces of original colour.

£300-400

714. A 56-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 2.6inch turn-off barrel, border and swag engraved action signed Oakes London, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£180-220

715. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrel, border and foliate engraved action, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£180-220

716. A 56-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.6inch turn-off barrel, border and swag engraved action signed KNUBLEY LONDON, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt.

£150-250

717. A 54-BORE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt.

£140-180

718. A 56-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 2.5inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed SUCH LONDON, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£180-220

719. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed I. JONES BRISTOL, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt stamped J. BATES. £180-220

720. A CRISP 48-BORE FLINTLOCK

BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch barrel chevron engraved at the muzzle and stands of arms at the breech, border and chevron engraved action finely decorated with stands of arms and signed STEVENS 43 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt. A crisp gun with fine engraving.

£250-350

721. A 56-BORE SMALL FLINTLOCK

BOXLOCK POCKET OR MUFF PISTOL , 1.6inch turn-off barrel engraved about the muzzle and signed SYKES OXFORD, border engraved action decorated with a Union shield and floral sprays, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt with chequered backstrap.

£200-300

722. A 70-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action roughly decorated with stands of arms and signed WILKES LONDON, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£140-180

723. A 42-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK

POCKET PISTOL , 1.6inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed SHAW MANCHESTER, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt.

£200-300

724. A 45-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed W. BARTLETT, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt.

£180-220

725. A 50-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and engraved TOW, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£150-200

726. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed H. NOCK LONDON, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt. A crisp gun with traces of colour.

£250-350

727. A 50-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed H. NOCK LONDON, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt.

£200-300

728. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with a stand of arms and signed H. NOCK LONDON, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£200-300

729. A CRISP 42-BORE PERCUSSION

BOXLOCK POCKET OR TRAVELLING PISTOL , 3.6inch sighted octagonal barrel signed Hetherington Nottingham, gold lined foliate engraved breech, border and scroll engraved bolted action, finely chequered wooden Continental butt, swivel ramrod.

£280-320

730. A CRISP 42-BORE PERCUSSION

BOXLOCK POCKET OR TRAVELLING PISTOL , 3.75inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved PRINCE PORTSMO., border and scroll engraved action decorated with a stand of arms to one side, slab sided wooden butt with finely chequered backstrap, swivel ramrod.

£280-320

731. A CRISP 54-BORE PERCUSSION

BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 2.25inch sighted octagonal turn-off barrel, scallop engraved to the muzzle, border and scroll engraved rounded bolted action signed ABBEY NEWPORT PAGNELL on the top plate, folding trigger, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt.

£200-300

732. AN 80-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK

POCKET PISTOL , 1.4inch turn-off fluted barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed CHILD LONDON, folding trigger, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt with starburst white metal cap, the diamond shaped escutcheon signed in Arabic.

£180-220

733. A 56-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK

POCKET PISTOL , 2inch fluted barrel, border and scroll engraved rounded brass action, the tang engraved WILLIAMS & POWELL LIVERPOOL, folding trigger, finely chequered bag-shaped wooden butt inset with white metal studs.

£200-300

734. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK

POCKET PISTOL FOR TOP HAT CAPS, 1.9inch fluted barrel, border engraved brass action decorated with a stand of arms and signed TOMLINSON THAME, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt with chequered backstrap.

£200-300

735. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK

POCKET PISTOL FOR TOP HAT CAPS, 1.7inch fluted barrel with fluted brass breech, border and scroll engraved brass action signed HAMPTON, sliding safety, folding trigger, the chequered bag-shaped wooden butt with brass lion’s mask butt cap.

£200-300

736. A 120-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed STYAN MANCHESTER, bag-shaped wooden butt.

£120-140

737. A VERY CRISP CASED PAIR OF SCOTTISH 40-BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS BY ALEXANDER THOMSON OF EDINBURGH , 8.5inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels signed A. THOMSON EDINBURGH, platinum lined scroll engraved case colour hardened breeches and tangs, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened locks signed A. THOMSON, case colour hardened dolphin hammers, half varnished

stocks with horn fore-ends, border and scroll engraved blued steel mounts, chequered bag-shaped wooden butts, contained in their plum velvet lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories, the lid with maker’s trade label. An exceptionally crisp pair of guns with all of their original finish. Horn lifters to lidded compartments.

£5,000-8,000

738. A GOOD CASED PAIR OF SCOTTISH 34-BORE RIFLED PERCUSSION OFFICER’S BELT PISTOLS BY PLAYFAIR , 9.25inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels engraved ABERDEEN, scroll engraved and gold lined case colour hardened breeches with case colour hardened tangs decorated to match, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened signed bolted locks, set triggers, half stocked with horn fore-ends, border and scroll engraved blued trigger

guards with stylized pineapple finials, finely chequered Continental butts, the oval white metal escutcheons engraved with the owner’s initials RM, contained in their plum velvet lined brass bound mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories to include the colour hardened detachable belt hooks. A crisp pair of guns with virtually all of their original finish. Horn lifters to lidded compartments.

£4,000-6,000

739. A CASED PAIR OF .700 CALIBRE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING BELT PISTOLS BY EDWARD LONDON , 5.25inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels engraved 51 LONDON WALL, scroll engraved case colour hardened breeches, border and scroll engraved signed back action locks, full stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts,

belt hooks mounted on the left side, swivel ramrods, contained in their green velvet lined mahogany case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with commensurate accessories. Traces of original finish. Horn lifters to lidded compartments.

£1,500-2,500

740. A CASED PAIR OF 42-BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOLS BY THOMAS WILSON & CO. OF LIVERPOOL , 5inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels engraved LIVERPOOL, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened breeches and tangs, border and scroll engraved signed case colour hardened back action locks, full stocked with white metal fore-end

caps, border and scroll engraved blued steel trigger guards, chequered wooden butts, contained in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories, the lid with maker’s trade label. Horn lifters to lidded compartments. Bone tips to ramrods.

£1,500-2,500

741. A 50-BORE BELGIAN PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 2inch turn-off damascus barrel, border and finely engraved action decorated with foliate urn forms and a bowl of fruit, folding trigger, bag-shaped burr wood grip.

£200-300

742. A PAIR OF 54-BORE CONTINENTAL WHITE METAL PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, 3inch cannon barrels, border and foliate engraved actions, bag-shaped burr wood butts. (2)

£400-600

743. A CRISP .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION OFFICER’S PISTOL BY SHARP OF ARUNDEL , 8.25inch sighted browned damascus barrel, gold lined case colour hardened breech, foliate engraved case colour hardened tang, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened signed and bolted lock, half stocked, the border and scroll engraved blued trigger guard with stylized pineapple finial, chequered wooden butt, brass topped wooden ramrod. Neat repair to hammer.

£400-600

744. AN 18-BORE PERCUSSION MAN STOPPER PISTOL BY CARTMEL OF DONCASTER , 6inch sighted browned damascus barrel with platinum lined breech, border engraved signed and bolted lock decorated with scrolls and stands of arms, full stocked, the trigger guard decorated to match and with pineapple finial, steel topped wooden ramrod.

£300-400

745. A 40-BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL BY PARKER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY LONDON, border and scroll engraved lock signed W. PARKER, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the full stock with chequered wooden butt. Ramrod lacking, split to stock under lock.

£150-250

746. A SCARCE 70-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANNE RIFLED TRAVELLING PISTOL , 3.5inch cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved lock, half stocked with border and scroll engraved iron mounts, long eared butt cap.

£380-420

747. A 22-BORE QUEEN ANNE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY BARBAR , 6.75inch three-stage turn-off barrel signed BARBAR, border and scroll engraved rounded action, sliding trigger guard safety, bag-shaped flared wooden butt with grotesque mask butt cap and pierced sideplate in white metal.

£800-1,200

748. A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK BRONZE SCOTTISH BELT PISTOL , 7inch sighted barrel, stepped iron lock, full bronze stock with ram’s horn butt and button trigger, steel ramrod.

£800-1,200

749. A 32-BORE ALL STEEL SCOTTISH PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL , 6.25inch three-stage barrel, border and scroll engraved lock signed SMITH & SON, full stocked with ram’s horn butt, button trigger and integral button finished pricker, ring turned steel ramrod.

£600-800

750. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK ALL STEEL SCOTTISH BELT PISTOL , 6.25inch three-stage faceted barrel engraved PERTH, border and starburst engraved lock signed MCGLASHAN, full stock profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and geometric designs, acorn trigger, ram’s horn butt with integral pricker finished to match, turned steel ramrod.

£1,000-1,500

751. A PAIR OF 50-BORE SCOTTISH ALL STEEL AND NICKEL PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS, 6inch three-stage faceted barrels engraved with scrolling foliage and a vignette of a stag, border and scroll engraved locks and hammers, button triggers, full

nickel stocks profusely engraved with scrolling foliage, the escutcheons with owner’s initials FWV, ram’s horn butts with integral prickers, turned steel ramrods. (2) £2,000-3,000

752. A 25-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK TURNOVER HOLSTER PISTOL BY WILSON , 10inch barrels with foliate engraved decoration and marked LONDON, border and scroll engraved lock signed WILSON, wooden stock with border and foliate engraved steel mounts, later wooden ramrod, the turnover barrels released by the sliding trigger guard.

£1,200-1,400

753. AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK TRIPLEBARRELLED BAYONET POCKET PISTOL , 3inch turn-off barrels with undersprung bayonet, border and foliate engraved action signed Twigg London, the tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£450-550

754. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP ACTION BAYONET POCKET PISTOL , 2inch turnoff barrels with undersprung bayonet, border engraved brass action decorated with stands of arms and signed H. NOCK LONDON, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£380-420

755. A SCARCE 80-BORE FLINTLOCK FOURBARRELLED TAP ACTION TRAVELLING PISTOL , 2.5inch border engraved barrels numbered 1 through to 4, border and scroll engraved action signed Archer London, the tap mounted on the left side, the right side with sliding catch operating a single pan cover, border engraved steel mounts, the flared wooden butt with vacant oval white metal escutcheon, border and foliate engraved hallmarked silver butt cap.

£1,200-1,400

756. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK TAP ACTION BAYONET POCKET PISTOL , 2.75inch turn-off barrels with undersprung bayonet, border engraved brass action decorated with stands of arms and signed BALK DONCASTER, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, the slab sided wooden butt stamped with a collection number 1366.

£350-450

757. AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP ACTION POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch turn-off barrels, border engraved brass action decorated with stands of arms and signed RICHARDS, LONDON, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£300-400

758. A 120-BORE FLINTLOCK FOURBARRELLED TURNOVER POCKET PISTOL OF SEGALAS TYPE , 3.25inch three-stage barrels, border and foliate engraved double trigger action, sliding safety, disengaging trigger guard, border and foliate engraved flared steel butt.

£800-1,200

759. A 54-BORE FLINTLCOK BOXLOCK TAP ACTION POCKET PISTOL , 2.5inch turnoff barrels, border and foliate engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed T. BARKER WARRINGTON, sliding safety lacking and tap lever replaced, slab sided wooden butt inlaid with acanthus leaves and wrigglework in white metal. £200-300

760. A 120-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP ACTION POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrels, border and scroll engraved action signed GILL RICHMOND, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt.

£300-400

761. A PAIR OF 120-BORE ALL STEEL FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, 1.25inch two-stage cannon barrels, border and scroll engraved actions, sliding trigger guard safeties, border engraved all steel flared butts decorated with scrolls and foliage. (2)

£400-600

762. A 32-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION OFFICER’S BELT PISTOL , 6inch sighted octagonal barrels signed LANG HAYMARKET

LONDON, border and scroll engraved bolted locks, signed on the tang and with traces of original colour, belt hook mounted on the left side, chequered wooden butt, border and scroll engraved spur trigger guard, the butt with scroll engraved trap, swivel ramrod.

£380-420

763. A 120-BORE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK DOUBLE BARRELLED ALL STEEL POCKET

PISTOL , 1.5inch two-stage turn-off barrels, border and scroll engraved action signed PONSIN, the trigger guard and slab sided all steel butt decorated with scrollwork and foliage.

£350-450

764. A .577 CALIBRE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION TRAVELLING OR COACHING

PISTOL , 3.5inch sighted damascus barrels signed MILLS & SON MAKERS 120 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON, border and scroll engraved gold lined breeches, border and scroll engraved signed bolted back action locks, full stocked with finely chequered butt, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the butt with trap. Retains traces of browned finish to the barrels and case colour and blueing.

£350-450

765. AN 80-BORE CONTINENTAL DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET

PISTOL , 2.25inch turn-off two-stage cannon barrels, border engraved action, sliding safety, chequered wooden butt with scrolling wire inlay.

£240-280

766. A SMALL-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK TURNOVER MUFF PISTOL , 1.25inch scallop engraved barrels, border engraved fluted breeches engraved LONDON and PATENT, finely border engraved actions decorated with swags and foliage and signed LANG 7 HAYMARKET, sliding safety, folding trigger, bag-shaped wooden butt. Crisp with traces of colour.

£300-400

767. A CRISP 80-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL , 3.75inch sighted barrels, border and scroll engraved action, the tang signed WILKINSON & SON LONDON, foliate engraved trigger guard, the finely chequered wooden butt with foliate engraved trap, swivel ramrod. Retains good amounts of original bright and faded blue.

£240-280

768. A CRISP 56-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 3.5inch sighted barrels foliate engraved at the breeches, border and scroll engraved action, border and scroll engraved trigger guard, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt, swivel ramrod. Traces of original colour.

£200-300

769. A 90-BORE PERCUSSION TURNOVER POCKET BELT PISTOL , 1.5inch foliate engraved turn-off barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action marked LONDON, sliding safety, folding trigger, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt, foliate engraved white metal cap.

£180-220

770. A.44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

COLT ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, stepped cylinder with naval engagement scene, serial no. 9052, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, brass trigger guard, steel backstrap, serial no. 109052, wooden grips.

£800-1,200

771. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, the cylinder with naval engagement scene, serial no. 24826, plated brass trigger guard and backstrap, serial no. 24826, wooden grips.

£800-1,200

772. A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

LONDON COLT POCKET REVOLVER, 4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with stagecoach scene, serial no. 3238, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, steel trigger guard and backstrap, serial no. 3238, varnished wooden grips.

£380-420

773. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 144306, the frame retaining of original blued finish, the brass trigger guard with traces of plated finish, varnished wooden grips.

£800-1,000

774. A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

COOPER POCKET REVOLVER , 5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 7205, plain cylinder, serial no. 7205, bronze trigger guard and backstrap, serial no. 7205, varnished wooden grips.

£380-420

775. A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

MANHATTAN POCKET REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel, serial no. 430, the cylinder with traces of stagecoach scene, border and scroll engraved frame, two-piece wooden grips.

£300-400

776. A .28 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

COLT ROOT POCKET REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with traces of cabin and Indian scene, sheath trigger, serial no. 19968, varnished wooden grips.

£350-450

777. A .400 CALIBRE PERCUSSION “PEANUT”

DERRINGER , 1.75inch sighted octagonal rifled barrel indistinctly stamped to the breech, border and scroll engraved back action lock stamped DERRINGER PHILADEL., full stocked with border and scroll engraved white metal mounts, the butt with trap.

£400-600

778. A .400 CALIBRE PERCUSSION

DERINGER , 2.25inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped CURRY & BR SAN FRANCO CALA AGENTS and DERINGER PHILADEL., border and scroll engraved back action lock signed DERINGER PHILADEL., full stocked with border and scroll engraved white metal mounts.

£300-400

779. A .44 CALIBRE PERCUSSION DERINGER , 2.75inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped R.P. BRUFF NY. CAST STEEL, border and scroll engraved back action lock, full stocked with border and scroll engraved white metal mounts.

£350-450

780. A .400 CALIBRE PERCUSSION

DERINGER , 3inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped R.P. BRUFF NY. CAST STEEL, border and scroll engraved back action lock, full stocked with border and scroll engraved white metal mounts, the shield shaped escutcheon engraved with the owner’s initials C.B.J.

£350-450

781. A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE LONDON COLT NO.2 DERINGER , 2.25inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 3442, scroll engraved action, sheath trigger, chequered wooden grips.

£350-450

782. A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE LONDON COLT NO.2 DERINGER , 2.25inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 8110, scroll engraved action, sheath trigger, chequered wooden grips.

£400-500

783. A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE LONDON COLT NO.3 DERINGER , 2.5inch barrel with traces of plated finish, stamped COLT, plated brass frame stamped .41 CAL, sheath trigger, two-piece wooden grips, one stamped 1907.

£300-400

784. A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE LONDON COLT NO.3 DERINGER , 2.5inch sighted barrel stamped COLT, bronze frame, sheath trigger, wooden grips, one chipped.

£200-300

785. A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE REMINGTON DERINGER , 3inch sighted barrels stamped with the manufacturer’s details, sheath trigger, two-piece wooden grips, serial no. 167. Re-plated.

£250-350

786. A .32 CALIBRE RIMFIRE SHARPS’ PATENT

FOUR-SHOT PISTOL , 3inch sighted blued barrels, plated frame stamped with the manufacturer’s details to the left side, Birmingham proofs, sheath trigger, serial no. 8883, chequered hard rubbed grips.

£400-600

787. A .30 CALIBRE RIMFIRE SHARPS’ PATENT

FOUR-SHOT PISTOL , 3inch sighted barrel, the bronze frame stamped with the manufacturer’s and the retailer’s details, sheath trigger, serial no. 3482, twopiece wooden grips.

£300-400

788. A GOOD CASED .32 CALIBRE RIMFIRE TIPPING & LAWDEN SHARPS’ PATENT FOURSHOT PISTOL , 3inch sighted blued barrels with scroll and stipple engraved vignettes to either side and engraved with the retailer’s details for GREEN, border and scroll engraved plated frame, sheath trigger, scrolling foliate decorated hard rubber grips, serial no. 3523, contained in its blue baize lined case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with oil bottle, turnscrew, bone cleaning rod and cloth cleaning patches. A very good crisp example.

£800-1,200

789. A .32 CALIBRE RIMFIRE SHARPS AND HANKINS FOUR-SHOT PISTOL , 3.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the right side of the frame stamped with patent details, sheath trigger, serial no. 10688, two-piece wooden grips.

£300-400

790. A .32 CALIBRE TEAT-FIRE MOORE’S PATENT FIVE-SHOT FRONT LOADING REVOLVER , 3.25inch sighted barrel, serial no. 11080, plain cylinder, border and scroll engraved plated bronze frame, sheath trigger, two-piece wooden grips.

£250-350

791. A. 350 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT ALLEN’S PATENT PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 6inch fluted barrels, serial no. 207, border and scroll engraved rounded action, spur trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips.

£400-600

792. A SMALL BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 3.75inch fluted barrels stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 185, border and scroll engraved rounded action, two-piece wooden grips.

£250-350

793. A .28 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT MANHATTAN PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 4inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action with traces of case colour, the bar hammer stamped with the manufacturer’s details to the left side, two-piece wooden grips.

£200-300

794. A PAIR OF .45 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK AMERICAN RIFLED TRAVELLING PISTOLS, 6inch sighted octagonal barrels, border and scroll engraved locks signed JAFFRAY & CRANE, rain-proof pans, set triggers, half stocked with border and scroll engraved spur triggers, chequered wooden butts, replaced ramrods. (2)

£600-800

795. A .54 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK MODEL 1836 WATERS SERVICE PISTOL , 8.5inch sighted barrel stamped US JH P, stepped and bevelled lock stamped with the manufacturer’s details and 1844, three quarters stocked with regulation steel mounts, swivel ramrod.

£400-600

796. A CRISP CASED 120-BORE FIVESHOT PERCUSSION 51 ADAMS REVOLVER BY BLANCHE & SON , 4.5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel engraved with the maker’s details, border engraved cylinder, serial no. 12754R, border engraved blued frame, border engraved blued trigger, chequered wooden butt with gadrooned plate, contained in its green baize lined oak case with key and commensurate accessories, the outside of the case incised E.M. BIDDLE.

£800-1,200

797. A .700 CALIBRE AMERICAN PERCUSSION NAVAL BELT PISTOL , 8inch sighted barrel, percussion enclosed lock, half stocked with brass and steel regulation mounts, belt hook mounted on the left side, steel ramrod.

£600-800

798. A GOOD CASED 90-BORE SIXSHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY CHARLES JONES, 3.5inch fluted case colour hardened barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded nickle action engraved CHARLES JONES 26 ST JAMES’ STREET LONDON GUN MAKER TO HRH PRINCE ALBERT, case colour hardened bar hammer, blued

sliding safety, border and scroll engraved steel trigger guard, blued trigger, border and scroll engraved back strap, serial no. 243, contained in its green baize lined mahogany case with commensurate accessories with similar finish, the inside of the lid with Royal arms trade label, lidded compartments with horn lifters.

£1,500-2,500

799. A CASED 80-BORE FIVE-SHOT

PERCUSSION THIRD MODEL DOUBLE TRIGGER

TRANTER , 4.5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel with scroll engraved borders, border and scroll engraved blued frame, serial no. 18600T, chequered wooden butt with border and scroll engraved plate, contained in a relined case with commensurate accessories, the lid with maker’s trade label for Beckwith.

£800-1,200

800. A 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION 51 ADAMS REVOLVER BY DEANE ADAMS & DEANE , 6.5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel engraved with the manufacturer’s details, border and scroll engraved bolted blued frame, serial no. 6184R, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, chequered wooden butt, the plate with trap, contained in its scarce leather holster.

£600-800

801. AN 80-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

OPEN FRAMED REVOLVER BY BLANCH , 5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel, border engraved cylinder with traces of blued finish, border and scroll engraved frame, the hammer with pivoting safety, chequered wooden grips.

£300-400

802. A 120-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

OPEN FRAMED REVOLVER BY ALEXANDER

HENRY, 4.5inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved with the manufacturer’s details and with traces of original blued finish, colour hardened cylinder, border, scroll and vine engraved frame with traces of original finish, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, chequered wooden grip, the stepped butt with trap, serial no. 2120.

£400-600

803. A 54-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

BAKER’S PATENT LONG SPUR TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 5.5inch sighted two-stage barrel with multi groove rifling, border and scroll engraved white metal rounded action, stamped with patent details, the hammer stamped BAKER’S PATENT, sliding safety, the white metal back strap with the serial no. 2044, varnished wooden grips.

£300-400

804. A CRISP 54-BORE SIX-SHOT

PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 5.75inch sighted octagonal barrel with good traces of original blued finish, the border engraved cylinder and border and scroll engraved rounded action with good traces of original case colour hardened finish, chequered two-piece wooden grips, the colour hardened butt plate with trap, sprung rammer.

£350-450

805. A 90-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER BY MICHAEL OF BRISTOL , 3.75inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved with the maker’s details, border and scroll engraved rounded action, chequered two-piece wooden grips.

£150-250

806. A 100-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 3.75inch sighted octagonal barrel, border and scroll engraved rounded action, chequered two-piece wooden grips.

£150-250

807. A 90-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY SMITH OF LONDON, 3inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved signed white metal rounded action, border and scroll engraved white metal back strap, two-piece varnished wooden grips.

£300-400

808. A 120-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 3.25inch sighted fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action, chequered two-piece wooden grips.

£250-350

809. AN 80-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY COOPER (?), 3.5inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action marked IMPROVED REVOLVING PISTOL, the maker’s name removed from the other side but probably Cooper, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt, the plate with trap, lacking lid.

£180-220

810. AN 80-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 3.5inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action, chequered two-piece wooden grips. Lightly pitted over all.

£150-200

811. A 120-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

MARIETTE’S PATENT RING TRIGGER

PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 3inch turn-off barrels with chevron engraved muzzles, border and scroll engraved rounded action, the backstrap engraved JOHN DONAGHY AMSTERDAM, two-piece ebonised wooden grips.

£300-400

812. A SCARCE AND CRISP 7MM 12-SHOT

PINFIRE REVOLVER , 4.75inch sighted two-stage barrel, the fluted cylinder and frame with traces of original blued finish, burnished hammer, chequered two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring. Rubbed Birmingham proof marks to the underside of the barrel.

£400-600

813. A BELGIAN PIPE-CASED 7MM SIX-SHOT

PINFIRE REVOLVER , 2.5inch sighted two-stage barrel, fluted blued cylinder, the frame with small patches of original blued finish, folding trigger, two-piece varnished wooden grips, the butt with integral ejector rod, purple silk and velvet lined leatherette covered wooden case. Hinges to case parted, salt and pepper pitting to the barrel.

£200-300

814. A 5MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE PEPPERBOX

REVOLVER , 2inch fluted barrels, plain frame folding trigger, chequered and shaped two-piece varnished wooden grips, the butt with ejector rod.

£250-350

815. A SMALL 4MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE

REVOLVER , 2.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, the cylinder with Belgian proof marks, plain frame, folding trigger, two-piece scroll chased hard rubber grips.

£180-220

816. A 7MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain cylinder and frame, folding trigger, varnished two-piece wooden grips.

£40-60

817. A CASED PAIR OF 42-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED DUELLING OR TARGET PISTOLS BY LEPAGE , 10.5inch sighted octagonal damascus barrels engraved Fni p. Le Page Moutier, border and scroll engraved breeches and tang, the latter fitted with two rear sights, border and scroll engraved stepped locks and hammers, finely figured half stocks with scroll carved fore-ends and reeded butts, border and scroll engraved spur trigger guards, border and scroll engraved stepped butts with ringturned finials, contained in their velvet lined, close fitted mahogany case, complete with commensurate accessories.

£4,000-6,000

818. A SMALL BORE PERCUSSION UNWIN & RODGERS KNIFE PISTOL , 3.25inch white metal sighted octagonal barrel, 8.5cm flattened diamond section main blade, 5.75cm secondary blade, folding trigger, riveted horn grip scales, complete with mould and tweezers.

£400-600

819. A SMALL BORE UNWIN & RODGERS KNIFE PISTOL , 3.25inch white metal sighted octagonal barrel, 8.5cm flattened diamond section main blade, snapped secondary blade, folding trigger, riveted horn grip scales, complete with mould and tweezers.

£300-400

820. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK LIVERY OR HOLSTER PISTOL BY CLARKSON OF LONDON, 14inch three-stage barrel engraved HARTFORD beneath a coronet and stamped with the inventory number U106, bevelled signed lock, full stocked with regulation type brass mounts, the longeared butt cap with grotesque mask, the oval escutcheon with Green Man decoration and incised with the rack number 4, steel tipped wooden ramrod. Circa 1730, this appears to be part of a small grouping, possibly an armoury.

£1,000-1,500

821. A 28-BORE FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 12inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the left side with belt hook, brass topped wooden ramrod. Neat repairs to fore-end and back of wrist.

£600-800

822. A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK LIVERY OR HOLSTER PISTOL BY PICKFATT, 14inch two-stage barrel engraved HARTFORD beneath a coronet and stamped with the inventory number U146, the bevelled lock signed PICKFATT, full stocked with regulation type brass mounts, the longeared butt cap with grotesque mask, the oval escutcheon with Green Man engraved decoration, steel tipped wooden ramrod.

£1,000-1,500

823. A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK REGULATION SHORTENED SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, ramrod mounted to the left side, steel ramrod.

£800-1,200

824. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK HEAVY DRAGOONS SERVICE PISTOL DATED 1744, 12inch barrel, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER over 1744 at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£2,500-3,500

825. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK HEAVY DRAGOONS PISTOL , 9inch brown barrel, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£800-1,200

826. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK HEAVY DRAGOONS PISTOL MARKED TO THE KING’S DRAGOON GUARDS, 9.25inch barrel, border engraved bevelled lock with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard incised KDG over M33. The King’s Dragoon Guards charged with the Union Brigade at Waterloo in June 1815. Neat repair to crack beneath lock.

£800-1,200

827. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK HEAVY DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL BY WILLETS, 9inch barrel, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and WILLETS across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£600-800

828. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT

DRAGOON PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard incised H/5, steel ramrod.

£500-700

829. A CRISP .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL, 9inch barrel with various inspector’s stamps, border engraved lock stamped with the rampant lion emblem and dated 1810, the full stock with various EIC and Ordnance stamps and marked BARNETT, regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£600-800

830. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT

DRAGOON PISTOL BY RYAN & WATSON , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and RYAN & WATSON across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Some old treated worm.

£400-600

831. A .650 CALIBRE DUBLIN CASTLE FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock incised with a crown over GR and DUBLIN CASTLE across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£600-800

832. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT

DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL BY EGG, 9inch barrel engraved D. EGG LONDON, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and D.EGG across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. See Lot 133 Bonhams Arms And Armour 19793

£700-900

833 A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT

DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel incised A, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£600-800

834. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL , 9in barrel, border engraved flat lock with ring neck cock, stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, later brass topped wooden ramrod.

£600-800

835. A GOOD .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL BY KETLAND, 9inch barrel, border engraved stepped lock stamped with a crown over GR and W. KETLAND across the tail, full crisp stock with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£600-800

836. A .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON OR SHORT CAVALRY SERVICE PISTOL BY DAVIDSON, 9.25inch barrel signed DAVIDSON and dated 1802, further marked with the EIC heart-shaped motif, flat lock with ring neck cock, signed and dated to match, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard engraved RM, iron ramrod. See page 276 VOL II Catalogue of Patterns - Small Arms of The East India Company 1600-1856 by David Harding for the table indicating the introduction of the Iron Rammer. It is also of note that during the Napoleonic Wars the Ordnance Department purchased large numbers of pistols from the EIC to bolster dwindling supplies.

£500-700

837. A .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON OR SHORT

CAVALRY SERVICE PISTOL BY HENSHAW, 9inch barrel signed HENSHAW and dated 1802, further marked with the EIC heart-shaped motif, flat lock with ring neck cock, signed and dated to match, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. See page 276 VOL II Catalogue of PatternsSmall Arms of The East India Company 1600-1856 by David Harding for the table discussing this model’s introduction to service. It is also of note that during the Napoleonic Wars the Ordnance Department purchased large numbers of pistols from the EIC to bolster dwindling supplies.

£500-700

838. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER LIGHT DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL BY WILLIAMS, 9.25inch barrel, border engraved stepped lock signed Williams, full stocked with regulation brass mounts steel ramrod.

£380-420

839. A CIRCA 1760 .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock with indistinct markings, possibly Dublin Castel, full stocked with regulation brass mounts. This pistol exhibits the long scrolling proud brass sideplate as opposed to the later flush fitting sideplate. The underside of the trigger guard incised Willliam Bourne Droitwich 25-8-1807 to 7-1-1899.

£500-700

840. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK “SHIPS

PISTOL”, 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock of Heavy Dragoon proportions, regulation brass mounts. An old Wallis & Wallis label attached notes Ships Pistol Circa 1790.

£500-700

841. OF WATERLOO INTEREST - A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN SERVICE PISTOL TO THE 13TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, 9inch barrel, stepped lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard incised 13 LD A23, swivel ramrod. The 13th Light Dragoons served in the Peninsular War and later charged on numerous occasions at the Battle of Waterloo including their final great charge at the French Imperial Guard.

£1,500-2,500

842. OF WATERLOO INTEREST - A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN SERVICE PISTOL TO THE 7 TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, 9inch barrel, stepped and bolted lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard incised 7 L.D over D78, swivel ramrod. Serving through out the Peninsular War the 7th Dragoons distinguished themselves at the Battle of Orthes for which they drew Wellington’s admiration. At Waterloo the 7th were provisionally held in reserve until later in the day when they charged on more than a dozen occasions. Tip of safety bolt lacking and characteristic wood loss to the ramrod gulley

£1,000-1,500

843. OF PENINSULAR INTEREST - A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN PISTOL TO THE 16TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over TOWER and dated 1811 across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard marked 4 over 1 and 16 LDG, swivel ramrod. The 16th Light Dragoons served throughout the Peninsular Wars.

£800-1,200

844. A GOOD .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch blued barrel, stepped and bolted lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard incised WYC, swivel ramrod. A nice crisp gun.

£800-1,200

845 A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, stepped lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod, fitted with a contemporary lanyard.

£600-800

846. A BRACE OF .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN SERVICE PISTOLS BY HOMER , 9inch barrels, flat locks stamped HOMER, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrods.

£800-1,200

847. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, stepped and bolted lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard incised 28, swivel ramrod with brass repair plate to fore-end.

£450-550

848. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, the flat lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.

£600-800

849. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN SERVICE PISTOL, 9inch barrel, border engraved flat lock signed J. PRICE, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, reinforcing plate to underside of fore-end, swivel ramrod.

£400-600

850. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK HEAVY DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£600-800

851. OF PENINSULAR WAR INTEREST A .650 CALIBRE WILLIAM IV NEW LAND PATTERN FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL TO THE 4TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, 9inch barrel, border engraved stepped and bolted lock stamped with a crown over WR, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard incised F7 IV LD, swivel ramrod. Having actively participated in the Peninsular Campaign the 4th (Queens Own) Dragoons were renamed the 4th Light Dragoons in 1818, going on to take part in the Battle of Ghazni in July 1839.

£800-1,200

854. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK

CONSTABULARY OR SERVICE PISTOL , 6inch barrel, stepped and bolted lock signed BRANDER & POTTS 70 MINORIES LONDON, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, Rigby style fish tail butt, swivel ramrod. This pistol is from a small group of Service type pistols, probably for Constabulary, Postal or Port service given their calibre and mounts.

£400-500

852. A PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK

CONSTABULARY OR SERVICE PISTOLS, 5inch barrels engraved MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, stepped and bolted locks signed THOMSON EDINBURGH, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the fore-ends with brass reinforcing plates, swivel ramrods. Thomson was most noted for his high quality duelling pistols but this pair while not strictly Service pistols, their calibre and construction would suggest perhaps Constabulary or Postal service.

£600-800

853. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK

CONSTABULARY OR SERVICE PISTOL , 6.25inch barrel engraved 70 MINORIES LONDON, stepped and bolted lock stamped BRANDER & POTTS, full stocked with Rigby style fish tail butt, regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. This pistol is from a small group of Service type pistols, probably for Constabulary, Postal or Port service given their calibre and mounts.

£350-450

855. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK

COASTGUARD OR CUSTOMS SERVICE PISTOL , 4.5inch barrel, stepped and bolted lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. Lanyard ring lacking and chip to fore-end.

£300-400

856. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK

COASTGUARD OR CUSTOMS SERVICE PISTOL , 4.5inch barrel, stepped and bolted lock stamped BARNETT, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. Safety bolt lacking.

£300-400

857. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK COASTGUARD OR CUSTOMS SERVICE PISTOL , 4.5inch barrel, stepped and bolted lock stamped BARNETT, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. Chip to left side of fore-end.

£300-400

858. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, bevelled lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion emblem and an Inspector’s mark, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. An old label suggests Maharaja (Nizram) Hydrabad.

£250-350

859. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, bevelled lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion emblem, an Inspector’s stamp and dated 1813, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, swivel ramrod.

£300-400

860. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL TO THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS, 9inch barrel, stepped lock signed KETLAND & CO, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the side plate engraved Honble. Wm. Gordon 45, swivel ramrod. Three separate William Gordons served in the Peninsular War, each being either killed or wounded, it appears none served with the 45th

£380-420

861. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY BAKER , 9inch sighted barrel, the lock stamped E. BAKER, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard incised 309, swivel ramrod. Ezekiel Baker, most famed for his Baker Rifle adopted by the Military.

£400-500

862. A CRISP .650 CALIBRE FLINLTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY BRANDER & POTTS, 9inch browned barrel, stepped lock signed BRANDER & POTTS LONDON, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Bonhams Old lot 444 Sale no. 21639

£400-600

863. A .577 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S

PISTOL , 9.25inch barrel, border engraved lock signed T. REA, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, border and foliate engraved, steel ramrod. Split to foreend on either side.

£200-300

864. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN

1856 LANCER’S PISTOL , 9.25inch barrel, border engraved lock dated 1858 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, the full stock with various Ordnance stamps, swivel ramrod.

£600-800

865. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN

1856 LANCER’S PISTOL , 10inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped 1857 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.

£800-1,000

866. A .740 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN

1842 LANCER’S PISTOL , 9inch barrel stamped HOLBORN LONDON, border engraved lock signed PARKER FIELD & SONS, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.

£400-600

867. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SHORT

SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 6inch barrel with traces of original blacked finish, border engraved stepped lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER and dated 1842, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.

£350-450

868. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION

CONSTABULARY OR CUSTOMS BELT PISTOL , 6inch sighted barrel engraved GEORGE H DAW 57 THREADNEEDLE ST LONDON, border engraved signed lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, belt hook mounted on the left side, swivel ramrod.

£350-450

869. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION LAND

TRANSPORT CORPS OR AUSTRALIAN SERVICES

PISTOL , border engraved lock dated 1852 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.

£350-450

870. A PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY WILLIAM MOORE , 9inch barrels, bevelled locks converted from flintlock on the drum and nipple principle, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrods. (2)

£500-700

871. AN INTERESTING PERCUSSION CONVERSION OF A HEAVY DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved bevelled lock converted from flintlock on the drum and nipple principle and to left hand use, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£350-450

872. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SERVICE

PISTOL , 10.25inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Some splitting and chips to stock. Bears a resemblance to the Pattern 1856 but this appears to be a shortened barrel and ramrod from a rifle of Pattern 1853 type.

£250-350

873. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1777/86

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel, the rounded brass action marked St Etienne in script and stamped with a crowned L behind the pan, brass trigger guard, the wooden butt stamped 9 BA over A over 1777 over a fleur des lis over B, regulation brass mounts, the butt cap stamped with a crowned L, narrow belt hook mounted on the left side, steel ramrod. Small crack in belt hook.

£500-700

875. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1777/86

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel stamped 82 to the left side of the breech and 1777 on the tang, the rounded brass action marked Maubeuge in script and stamped with a crowned A behind the pan, brass trigger guard stamped A, the wooden butt stamped 9, regulation brass mounts, broad belt hook mounted on the left side, steel ramrod. Split to the right side of grip.

£500-700

874. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1777/86

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel stamped 80 to the left side of the breech and 1777 on the tang, the rounded brass action marked Charleville in script and stamped F over 80 behind the pan, brass trigger guard stamped F, the wooden butt stamped *A, regulation brass mounts, narrow belt hook mounted on the left side, steel ramrod. Small chip to left side of butt.

£500-700

876. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1777/86

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel, the rounded brass action marked St Etienne in script and stamped with a crowned L behind the pan, brass trigger guard, the wooden butt stamped AVRIL A 1780 over a fleur des lis over B, regulation brass mounts, the butt cap stamped with a crowned L, narrow belt hook mounted on the left side, steel ramrod. Small crack to belt hook.

£500-700

877. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1777/86

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel stamped 82 to the left side of the breech, the rounded brass action marked Maubeuge in script and stamped A behind the pan, brass trigger guard stamped A, the wooden butt with partial AV stamp, regulation brass mounts, no belt hook, steel ramrod.

£500-700

879. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1777/86

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel, the rounded brass action marked Maubeuge in script and stamped A behind the pan, brass trigger guard stamped A, wooden butt, regulation brass mounts, no belt hook, steel ramrod.

£500-700

878. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL AN XIII

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel marked B 1813 on the breech and M. An 13 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock marked in script Maubeuge Le Manuf Imp, half stocked with regulation brass mounts all marked with a crowned G, steel ramrod.

£500-700

880. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1766

FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL , 9.25inch sighted barrel marked 76 to the left side of the breech and 1776 on the tang, the lock marked in script Manufacture de St. Etienne and stamped with a crowned IR, full stocked, the left side stamped 1776 over AL 18, regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Crack to wrist.

£400-600

881. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1766

FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL , 9inch barrel, the lock marked Mre Mauburg Mai in script, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£350-450

882. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL AN XIII

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel marked X813 to the breech and M. an 13 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock marked Manuf Imp de Charleville in script and with a dimond stamp with centered *D, half stocked with regulation brass mounts stamped with a crown with a centered I, steel ramrod.

£500-700

883. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL ANXIII

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel stamped B over 1813 at the breech and M.an 13 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock marked Maubeuge Manuf. Rle., half stocked with two inspector’s stamps to the left side, regulation brass mounts stamped with crowned V, steel ramrod.

£500-700

884. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL ANXIII

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel, faint inspection mark to the breech, stepped and bevelled lock marked Mre. in script and stamped with a crowned S, half stocked with regulation brass mounts stamped with a crowned J, steel ramrod.

£400-600

885. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL ANXIII

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel stamped 1813 to the breech and M. an 13 on the tang, bevelled and stepped lock stamped Man. Imp. Mutzig(?) and a DB lozenge stamp, half stocked with regulation brass mounts stamped with a *D, steel ramrod.

£400-600

886. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL ANXIII

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel stamped B1815 to the breech and M. an 13 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock marked Manuf. Roy. de S. Etienne and with S lozenge stamp, half stocked stamped P.C.1815 to the grip and N. MARTIN to the left side, regulation brass mounts with indistinct stamps, steel ramrod.

£400-600

887. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL ANXIII

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel, stepped and bevelled lock stamped M R de Nandi, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook to the left side. Multiple knocks and dings to stock and mounts.

£350-450

888. A .675 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK DRAGOON OR MAMELUKE OFFICER’S SERVICE

PISTOL , 7.9inch sighted barrel with B stamp, stepped and bevelled lock marked Manuf Roi de Maubeug in script and with a crowned C stamp, half stocked with regulation brass mounts.

£400-600

889. A .675 CALIBRE FRENCH AN II

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 6.5inch barrel stamped R.G. and AXC at the breech, stepped and bevelled lock marked St Etienne in script, full stocked with regulation brass mounts.

£350-450

890. A PAIR OF .600 CALIBRE FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD FLINTLOCK BELT

PISTOLS, 5.25inch barrels, stepped and bevelled locks signed LAMOTTE A ST ETIENNE, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, belt hooks mounted on the left side, steel ramrods. See Bonhams, lot 246, July 2015. (2)

£800-1,200

891. A .625 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL AN IX

FLINTLOCK GENDARMERIE PISTOL , 5inch barrel marked C. 1818 at the breech and M. an 9 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock marked Manuf Roy Maubeuge in script and with a crowned C stamp, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod.

£400-500

892. A .625 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL AN IX

GENDARMERIE PISTOL , 5inch barrel with indistinct but present markings and numbered 289, stepped and bevelled lock with indistinct markings, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod.

£240-280

895. A .600 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1837

PERCUSSION NAVAL BELT PISTOL , 6inch barrel stamped 11 to the right side and Mle 1837 on the tang, bevelled back action lock marked Mr. Rl. de Chatellerault and with a D inspector’s stamp, half stocked with regulation brass mounts stamped with crowned L marks and MB to the butt cap, the latter with lanyard ring, belt hook mounted on the left side, swivel ramrod.

893. A .625 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL AN IX GENDARMERIE PISTOL , 5inch barrel stamped B 1811 and M. an 9 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock marked Maubeuge Manufre Impl. and with a crowned B, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. A crisp example with numerous inspector’s marks, small chip to butt and action at fault.

£350-450

894. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1822

PERCUSSION SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock marked Mre Impale de St Etienne in script, half stocked with regulation brass mounts.

£200-300

£350-450

896. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1822

PERCUSSION SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch sighted barrel stamped GDF 17-6N, serial no. 1311 and marked Mle 1822, stepped and bevelled lock marked Mre Impale. de St Etienne and with a shield form B stamp, full stocked with regulation brass mounts with profuse inspector’s stamps throughout.

£200-300

897. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1822

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel, stepped and bevelled lock with Indian arsenal stamp, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Split to fore-end.

£200-300

899. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1822

PERCUSSION SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch sighted barrel with various inspection stamps, serial no. 2115, marked Mle 1822 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock marked Mre. Impale. de Chatellerault, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, profuse inspector’s marks and stamps throughout, steel ramrod. Split to fore-end and behind lock.

£200-300

898. AN 18TH CENTURY 22-BORE FLINTLOCK GERMAN HOLSTER PISTOL BY JOSEPH

BINCKLER , 12.5inch sighted chiselled barrel signed

JOSEPH BINCKLER on the sighting flat, chiselled with a Green Man mask at the breech, border engraved stepped lock decorated with scrolling foliage, the cock decorated to match, full stock foliate carved about the foliate pierced and chased iron mounts, the long eared butt cap decorated with a Green Man mask, horn topped wooden ramrod. Escutcheon lacking.

£1,400-1,800

900. A 32-BORE MID 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN MILITARY WHEEL LOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 17inch barrel, stepped shaped lock, full fruit wood stock with iron mounts, the trigger guard contouring the action, domed iron butt cap, wooden ramrod, together with a contemporary key. Possibly German or Dutch. Action requires attention.

£1,800-2,200

901. A 22-BORE 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 13inch two-stage barrel chased with scrolling foliage at the breech and inlaid in yellow metals, border engraved bevelled lock decorated with an urn form and HZIN across the tail, full stocked with brass mounts, the long eared butt cap with Green Man mask, wooden ramrod.

£400-600

902. A 32-BORE GERMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY HESS, 9.8inch sighted twostage barrel, border engraved stepped lock signed HESS IN ZWEYBRUKEN, full stock foliate carved about the white metal mounts, wooden ramrod. The Hess family operated in Zweibrucken 1713-1800.

£800-1,200

903. A 32-BORE 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 10.75inch two-stage barrel with beaded decoration at the midpoint, stepped lock with faceted pan, full stocked with border and foliate engraved brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

904. A FINELY MOUNTED 32-BORE FLINTLOCK GERMAN HOLSTER PISTOL , 9.6inch chiselled etched damascus barrel with foliate engraved tang, border and foliate engraved bevelled lock signed ELIBRXXX beneath the pan, full stock foliate carved around the ornate gilt mounts decorated with scallops and scrolling foliage, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£800-1,200

905. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK DRAGOON OR MAMELUKE OFFICER’S SERVICE PISTOL , 8.5inch two-stage sighted barrel with traces of gilt to the breech and to the indistinct poincon, stepped and bevelled lock signed Fatou a Paris, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, chequered wooden grip. Ramrod lacking.

£600-800

906. A 32-BORE FLINTLOCK RUSSIAN HOLSTER PISTOL , 8.5inch sighted barrel inlaid in yellow metal CANON TORDU A RUSAN, border engraved stepped lock signed D Matbey, full stock foliate carved about the brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£600-800

907. A 15-BORE FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE FLINTLOCK RIFLED OFFICER’S PISTOL , 8inch sighted octagonal flared barrel signed Fourni Par LePage a Paris and gilt trimmed to the muzzle and breech, stepped lock, full stocked with plain steel mounts, chequered wooden grip, steel ramrod. See Christies Lot 133 18th June 2009.

£800-1,200

908. A SCARCE PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK SILVER MOUNTED NAVAL OFFICER’S PISTOLS, 8.5inch sighted barrels, border engraved locks decorated with scrolling foliage and signed P. Girard & Compagnie, full stocked, carved about the silver mounts, the sideplates with old filled mounting holes for belt hooks, the long eared butt caps decorated with dolphins, steel topped wooden ramrods. (2)

£1,800-2,200

910 A 22-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK RIFLED TARGET OR OFFICER’S PISTOL , 8.6inch sighted octagonal barrel with flared muzzle, stepped lock signed Perin Poitiers, set trigger half stocked with border engraved steel mounts, chequered wooden butt.

£400-600

909. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1816 DRAGOON OR MAMELUKE OFFICER’S FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel with traces of gilt decoration to the engraved breech, stepped and bevelled lock marked Maubeug Manuf. R., full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard terminating in a fleur de lys, the stepped brass butt cap decorated with a laurel wreath. This pistol is identical to that used by the Guard du Corps de Roi except for the laurel wreath replacing the usual fleur de lys. An extra sign of quality is demonstrated in all of the screw heads being chiselled to foliate forms. The laurel wreath on the butt cap is reflective of a pair of two known pairs of Officer’s pistols, one pair to the Empress Dragoons and the other pair to the Imperial Guard.

£800-1,200

911. A 16-BORE FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE FLINTLOCK RIFLED OFFICER’S PISTOL , 7inch sighted octagonal barrel, stepped lock, full stocked with plain iron mounts. Ramrod lacking.

£300-400

912. A 25-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING OR OFFICER’S SMALL PISTOL , 4.75inch two-stage barrel, full stocked with border and foliate engraved steel mounts, chequered wooden butt. Ramrod lacking.

£280-320

914. A 28-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 8.25inch two-stage barrel, border engraved stepped lock signed Piborde A Paris and decorated with a stand of arms at the tail, full stock carved about the border and scroll engraved brass mounts, the back of the wrist inlaid with a vignette of scrolling silver wire, long eared butt cap, steel tipped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

913. A PAIR OF 25-BORE FLINTLOCK RIFLED TRAVELLING OR OFFICER’S PISTOLS, 6.1inch sighted two-stage damascus barrels, border engraved bevelled bronze locks signed L. Lilbert a Lieges in script, full stocked with border and scroll engraved bronze mounts, wooden ramrods. Libert operated as a Gun Smith in Liege 1798-1809. See Thomas Del Mar Ltd Lot 615 28th June 2017.

£1,000-1,500

915. A 22-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING BELT PISTOL , 4.75inch two-stage barrel inlaid in brass with a sun burst at the breech, bevelled lock signed Dauphine a Tulle, full stock carved about the iron mounts, long eared butt cap, belt hook mounted on the left side. Ramrod lacking.

£350-450

916. A 30-BORE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK CANNON BARRELLED TRAVELLING PISTOL , 3.5inch two-stage brass barrel, bevelled brass lock, half stocked with brass mounts, bird’s head pommel, iron ramrod.

£380-420

917. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK CONTINETAL

CANNON BARRELLED TRAVELLING OR

OFFICER’S PISTOL , 6.25inch two-stage brass barrel with ring turned muzzle, the left side of the breech stamped A*C, bevelled brass lock, full stocked with brass mounts, the butt with eagle’s head pommel cap, brass topped wooden ramrod. Circa 1810.

£600-800

918. A 25-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK

OFFICER’S PISTOL , 6.25inch sighted octagonal brass barrel, bevelled brass lock, full stocked with brass mounts, the chequered wooden butt with stepped brass cap, horn topped wooden ramrod. Circa 1810. See Lot 651 Wallis & Wallis 25th February 2020.

£600-800

919. A 22-BORE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK

OFFICER’S PISTOL , 6.25inch sighted two-stage barrel stamped with a Belgian proof mark on the top flat, border engraved bevelled brass lock decorated with a foliate flourish at the tail, three-quarters stocked with border and foliate engraved brass mounts, chequered wooden butt, iron ramrod. Circa 1800.

£400-600

920. A .700 CALIBRE SPANISH OFFICER’S MIQUELET LOCK PISTOL , 8.6inch two-stage damascus barrel inlaid in gold at the breech with star forms, fleurs des lys and a cross, a crowned R gold poincon and a second marked LONDONNIA, finely chiselled border and scroll engraved lock inlaid with a gold cross, full stocked with ornate white metal mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a mythical beast, the stepped butt decorated with a cross, the grip carved to simulate fish scales, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£1,400-1,800

921. AN 18TH CENTURY .700 CALIBRE SPANISH OFFICER’S MIQUELET LOCK PISTOL , 8inch two-stage barrel chiselled with a band of foliage at the midpoint and inlaid in yellow metals with scrolling foliage, fleurs des lys and a poincon, ARA NBU RU, border and foliate chiselled lock, full stocked carved about the border and scroll engraved steel mounts, associated iron ramrod.

£500-700

922. A PAIR OF SPANISH .650 CALIBRE MIQUELET LOCK OFFICER’S PISTOLS, 5.75inch two-stage blued cannon barrels chiselled with a band of gilt highlighted foliage at the mid points, the breeches inlaid with scrolling silver foliage and gold poincons, border engraved locks decorated with floral sprays at the tails and marked Eibar and inlaid with gold

poincons, chiselled cocks, half stocked with border and foliate engraved white metal mounts, the backstraps engraved Souvenir d’Amitie, turned steel ramrods. One butt cracked. Possibly the gift of a Spanish Officer to an English Office during the Peninsular War of 1808-1814. (2)

£4,000-6,000

923. A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL 60-BORE FLINTLOCK DUCK’S FOOT POCKET PISTOLS, 2.75inch two-stage numbered brass cannon barrels, border engraved brass actions decorated with birds, sliding safeties, border and scroll engraved iron trigger guards, chequered bag-shaped wooden butts. (2) £2,500-3,500

924. AN 18TH CENTURY 54-BORE MIQUELET LOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL , 4.5inch two-stage barrel, foliate engraved lock, full stocked with scroll engraved brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£280-320

925. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK CONTINENTAL NAVAL POCKET PISTOL , 3.5inch two-stage brass cannon barrel, border engraved brass action, sliding safety, the finely chequered wooden butt set with white metal studs, the butt cap with rope bordered plate engraved with an anchor.

£300-400

926. A 40-BORE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 3.5inch two-stage brass cannon barrel, border engraved brass action decorated with stands of arms, sliding safety, bagshaped wooden butt.

£260-320

927. A .800 CALIBRE SWEDISH LEFT HANDED FLINTLOCK DRAGOON PISTOL , 10.5inch sighted barrel, bevelled lock stamped with an H, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

928. A DANISH MODEL 1772 .700 CALIBRE BELGIAN MADE FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 13inch sighted barrel stamped with a Belgian proof mark, 31 and W over 69 on the tang, bevelled lock struck with a mark under the frizzen, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, iron ramrod.

£600-800

929. A DANISH MODEL 1772 CENTURY .700 CALIBRE BELGIAN MADE FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 13inch sighted barrel stamped with a Belgian proof mark and 31 38, the tang numbered 16, bevelled lock struck with a mark under the frizzen, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, iron ramrod.

£600-800

930. AN 18TH CENTURY .690 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 9.75inch barrel, stepped lock stamped with a crown over a shield, full stocked with brass mounts, scrolling sideplate, later brass topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

931. A .770 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 10.75inch sighted barrel, plain bevelled lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt fitted for a lanyard ring, now lacking. Ramrod lacking.

£400-600

932. A .670 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 9.75inch sighted barrel stamped 2R M14 859, stepped lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, later brass topped wooden ramrod. Crack to butt. £300-400

933. A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 9.25inch sighted twostage barrel, stepped lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, iron ramrod. £350-450

934. A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch sighted barrel, plain lock with brass pan, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. £300-400 When only the best will do Specialist photography of collections of antiques for publishing, insurance or sale. Printed or online books and catalogues - photography, design and production.

935. A .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK RUSSIAN

MODEL 1809 SERVICE PISTOL , 10.25inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock marked TULA 1843, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the oval escutcheon with crowned Royal cypher.

£800-1,200

936. A .650 CALIBRE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK

OFFICER’S PISTOL , 10inch barrel, stepped and bevelled lock signed Devillers a Liege, half stocked with regulation style brass mounts.

£350-450

937. A .700 CALIBRE 18TH CENTURY

CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 12.25inch sighted two-stage barrel, stepped lock with faceted pan, the full stock carved about the brass mounts, serpent sidplate, long eared butt cap, wooden ramrod. Some splitting and incised owner’s initials to stock.

£500-700

938. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK

OFFICER’S OR SERVICE PISTOL , 12.25inch sighted barrel, stepped lock faintly signed GIRARD, full stocked with regulation style brass mounts, wooden ramrod. Stock worn.

£380-420

939. A .700 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SPANISH MODEL 1852 CAVALRY PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel marked 1858 at the breech, stepped lock stamped with a crown over AR, dated 1858 at the tail and signed M. MAIZTEGUI, full stocked with regulation brass and iron mounts, belt hook mounted on the left side, swivel ramrod.

£380-420

940. A .700 CALIBRE GERMAN PERCUSSION

SERVICE PISTOL , 8.8inch sighted barrel stamped 852, stepped and bevelled lock, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod.

£200-300

941. A .650 CALIBRE GERMAN PERCUSSION

RIFLED SERVICE PISTOL , 11inch sighted barrel fitted with pivoting rear sights and breech safety, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, the backstrap cut for a shoulder stock and incised No. 58, lanyard ring.

£380-420

942. A .650 CALIBRE SWEDISH MODEL

1859 RIFLED PERCUSSION SERVICE PISTOL AND STOCK , 9.75inch sighted barrel, plain lock with pivoting safety, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the sideplate incised HSNO. 40, (Swedish Royal Household Regiment), cut for and fitted with a brass trimmed shoulder stock. See Bonhams, lot 255, sale 17944.

£400-500

943. A .750 CALIBRE SWEDISH MODEL

1850 PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOL , 11.75inch sighted barrel with Belgian proof mark and serial no. 1108, bevelled lock stamped with a crowned M and maker’s stamp PJ MALHERBE A LIEGE, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, hallmarked silver presentation plaque OFFICERSKÅRENS KUNGL.LIVREGEMENTET TILL HÄST HEDERSPRIS RYTTARTÄVLINGAR 1947. (Life Guards recipient).

£350-450

944. A .700 CALIBRE DANISH MODEL 1848 PERCUSSION SERVICE PISTOL , 10.75inch barrel dated 1854 and with the serial no. 325, stepped and bevelled lock with faint markings, ring hammer, half stocked with regulation brass mounts.

£350-450

945. A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, 11inch barrel chased with geometric designs and struck with a maker’s mark at the forte, border engraved stepped lock engraved with celestial imagery at the tail, full stock well decorated with silver stars and mounts, the long eared butt cap with silver mark, short iron ramrod.

£400-600

946. A .600 CALIBRE NORWEGIAN MODEL

1846 PERCUSSION SERVICE PISTOL , 10.4inch sighted barrel stamped 1846 and with a crown over K, the back action lock marked to match, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, iron ramrod, serial no. 814.

£400-600

947. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PRUSSIAN MODEL 1850 CAVALRY PISTOL , 8.75inch sighted barrel, the lock with pivoting safety and stamped with a crown over Potsdam over GS, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, marked R.A.III.

£250-350

948. A .750 CALIBRE SWEDISH MODEL

1850 PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOL , 11.75inch sighted barrel stamped 1560, bevelled lock stamped with a crowned C over 1856 and the serial no. 1560, half stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, the backstrap cut for a shoulder stock, the butt cap stamped 1560 and with lanyard ring, chequered wooden grip. Butt cracked.

£200-300

949. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL FOR THE INDIAN MARKET, 6inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrel with gold lined muzzle and breech, stamped with a line of script on the sighting flat, border and scroll engraved lock and hammer, full stocked with border and chevron engraved steel mounts, swivel ramrod.

£300-400

950. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK TURKISH OR OTTOMAN HOLSTER PISTOL , 12inch barrel chiselled with scrolling foliage at the breech, border engraved stepped lock decorated with geometric designs, full stock profusely inlaid with scrolling wire, foliate cast brass mounts.

£300-400

Viking Era Swords

David Petty

Robert Hill

Terms and Conditions

1. All auctions are conducted under our printed conditions of sale which are available on request.

2. The following lots in this catalogue are sold as ornaments, curiosities and items of historical interest only. Any politically related items are sold purely as items of historical interest and the company does not hold with or approve of any political motivations represented by any of the said items of historical interest.

3. By agreeing to bid you also agree to comply with all laws that pertain to the ownership of antique guns and obsolete calibre guns in this country.

4. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse entry to our office or auction venue any member of the public.

5. The Auctioneer acts as an agent for the seller therefore your primary contact is with the seller.

6. Estimates are given as a reference only and the reserve will not be above the lower estimate.

7. Estimates do not include buyer’s premium or VAT where applicable and may be subject to change up until the auction.

8. The purchase price will be the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium which as of the 1st of March has been publicised as 25% plus VAT at the current rate PLUS any online bidding charges.

9. VAT: A system of (*) (**) are used to indicate items where varying rates of VAT are payable on the hammer price and the buyer’s premium, this occurs when items have been imported to the U.K.

10. In the instance of this auction nothing has been imported so lots which appear without either of the above symbols indicate that no VAT is payable on the hammer price. However VAT is payable on the buyer’s premium at the current rate.

11. The auctioneer is primarily an agent for the seller the onus is on the buyer to inspect the goods and to ascertain the condition the lots in which they are interested.

12. W hile every effort is made to ascertain the functionality of any mechanism this cannot be guaranteed to be in working order.

13. In specified circumstances lots misdescribed because they are deliberate forgeries may be returned and repayment made. Please note there is a four week time limit on this option.

14. If you are intending to export goods you should yourself make certain whether or not an export licence is required and whether or not there is any specific law relating to importing goods to that country e.g items containing materials such as ivory etc.

15. B idders must register before the auction commences and lots will be invoiced to the address indicated on the registration form.

16. Remote payment by card will necessitate the despatch of goods to the address at which that card is registered.

17. Commission bids are taken to be your maximum hammer price excluding the buyer’s premium and VAT.

18. PLEASE ensure your commission and telephone bids are registered by 5pm on the day prior to the auction.

19. You can bid live over the internet via www.

the-saleroom.com but please refer to their terms and conditions relating to bidding, purchases and charges.

20. If you are paying by cheque that cheque will need to be cleared before removal of goods can be allowed.

21. Paying by Debit Card or Credit Card incurs no charges but we would prefer payment by Bank Transfer

22. Maximum cash payment £5,000.

23. Please bear in mind that it would be greatly appreciated if goods could be paid for within two weeks of the auction.

24. The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer on the rostrum will be the buyer at that hammer price. Any dispute in this matter will be decided absolutely by the auctioneer through a reoffering of said lot or other means.

25. W hen bidding you agree to do so solely on your behalf and not on behalf of any third party.

26. At any stage and at our discretion a bid may be refused.

27. Title of ownership of goods will only pass to the buyer once full payment has been received.

28. Unpaid for lots:

29. After eight weeks we will take that non-payment represents a breach of contract and will proceed accordingly and or negate the sale of that or any other lots to you and or resell or offer by private treaty said lot or lots and any costs or losses will be met by yourself.

30. Third party liability: All members of the public at the venue or the offices are there at their own risk. Neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall incur liability for death or personal injury (except as required by law by reason of our negligence) or similarly for the safety of the property of persons visiting prior to or at an auction.

31. Further notes for absentee bidders. All commission bids and telephone bids will be handled with the utmost professionalism but are left at your own risk and we cannot bear responsibility for the failure to execute said bids.

32. It is not uncommon for two commission bids of the same amount to be received. The company reserves the right to favour the bid first received.

33. Title and availability: The seller confirms true ownership to the auctioneer and to the buyer or is properly authorised to act on behalf of the seller and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the property free from any other claims and ultimate responsibility for ownership lies with that seller.

34. We act as agents only and any responsibility for default by either the seller or the buyer lies with them and not the auctioneer.

35. W hile every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of any description in the catalogue, both printed and online, we are here to offer advice and discuss any queries or questions you have regarding an item or description. So please ensure you are happy with all aspects of the item you are bidding on. If you are in any doubt please ask for further condition reports or do not bid.

36. Any dispensation given to a buyer or seller will be deemed to be a one off occurence and is not assumed to be an ongoing agreement.