SPRING VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION - TO INCLUDE THE BURL COLLECTION

Arms and Armour Auctions

Spring Virtual Arms and Armour Auction Tuesday to Wednesday 22nd to 23rd April 2025 at 10am

To include the Burl Collection of Antique Arms and Armour

1. A SCOTTISH OFFICER’S DIRK AND SGIAN DUBH SET TO THE BLACK WATCH, 27.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge and good polish, etched with the owner’s crest, a figure of a tribesman in a loin cloth wielding a spear and holding three further spears, maker’s panel for HAMILTON CRICHTON & CO, EDINBURGH, regulation gilt brass hilt decorated with thistles and the pommel set with a faceted stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with brass studs, in its gilt brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts decorated to match, the top with a figure of St Andrew and a saltire,

matching bi-knife and fork, together with its companion sgian dubh, decorated to match and both contained in a Jeweller’s storage box by Wilson & Sharp Ltd Edinburgh. The midmount of the dirk incised W to the reverse.

2. A

DIRK , 29.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with thistles, the pommel set with a faceted stone, deeply carved Celtic strapwork wooden grip set with white metal studs, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated with laurel sprays, the upper mount with rearing lynx crest, complete with bi-knife and fork decorated to match, leather belt loop. The midmount engraved Captn. Mcpherson RV

£800-1,200

3. A VICTORIAN

, 29.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, white metal mounted hilt decorated with Celtic symbols, the pommel set with a faceted stone, carved knotwork wooden grip set with white metal studs, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match, complete with bi-knife and fork also decorated to match. Pommel stone orange, knife and fork pink.

£400-600

SCOTTISH DIRK

VICTORIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER’S

4. A SILVER MOUNTED IRISH DIRK , 26cm flattened diamond section blade etched THE IRISH CUTLERY MFG. CO., characteristic silver mounted hilt decorated with Celtic strapwork, carved basketweave wooden grip, in its hallmarked silver mounted wooden scabbard decorated to match. The hallmarks are for Dublin 1912.

£300-500

5. A SCOTTISH PIPER’S DIRK , 30cm blade etched with a panel of scrolling foliage and thistles on either side, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the pommel cast with a Queen’s crown, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, together with a white metal mounted sgian dubh. (2)

£200-300

6. A SCOTTISH PIPER’S DIRK , 30cm blade etched with a panel of scrolling foliage and thistles on either side, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the pommel cast with a Queen’s crown, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, together with a white metal mounted sgian dubh. (2)

£200-300

7. A SCOTTISH PIPER’S DIRK , 30cm blade etched with a panel of scrolling foliage and thistles on either side, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the pommel cast with a Queen’s crown, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, together with a white metal mounted sgian dubh. (2)

£200-300

8. A 19TH CENTURY GERMAN HUNTING HANGER , 36cm fullered blade decorated with foliage, stands of arms and a hunting hound all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, maker marked W. Dube at the forte, characteristic nickel hilt with downturned shell guard and square section guard, flat pommel, natural stag’s horn grip, in its nickel mounted leather scabbard with pocket for bi-knife, now lacking.

£400-500

9. A CZECHOSLOVAKIAN FORESTRY OFFICIAL’S HUNTING HANGER , 35cm fullered blade etched with a maker’s mark, HSH HOLTAS PRAHA, characteristic brass hilt, the downturned shell guard cast with a stand of arms and the Czech lion, the scroll crossguard marked P to the centre, the flat pommel marked SLS, natural stag’s horn grip, in its brass mounted leather sheath decorated with leaves, complete with belt loop.

£350-450

10. A THIRD REICH RIFLE ASSOCIATION DIRK OR SIDEARM , 32.5cm blade by Eickhorn, etched to either side with hunting scenes, a stand of arms and the Association emblem, regulation brass hilt with downturned shell guard, recurved hoof guard, fluted pommel, natural stag’s horn grip applied with the crossed rifles motif, in its brass mounted black painted steel scabbard, complete with frog and knot.

£400-600

11. A THIRD REICH SHOOTING ASSOCIATION OFFICIALS DIRK OR SIDEARM, 40cm blade by Horster, etched with hunting scenes, a stand of arms and the Association emblem, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the downturned shell guard with enamelled DEUTSSCHER SCHUTZEN VERBAND badge, reeded white celluloid grip applied

with gilt crossed rifles, reeded pommel, in its nickel mounted leather scabbard.

£400-600

12. A DELUXE THIRD REICH HUNTING ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION DIRK OR SIDEARM , 33cm blade by Eickhorn etched with hunting scenes, the Association badge and Der Allgemeine Deutsche Jagdschutzverein Landesverein Westfalen, regulation ornate gilt brass hilt with downturned shaped guard, the quillons with dog’s head terminals, the pommel with acorn finial natural stag’s horn grip, in its embossed gilt brass mounted leather scabbard.

£350-450

13. A THIRD REICH HUNTING ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION DIRK OR SIDEARM , 33cm blade etched with the Association badge, oakleaves and scroll banner Fur Derdienste um das Deutsche Waidwerke to one side and Der Reichs Jagermeister 3.nov. 1937 Herman Goring, regulation gilt brass hilt with downturned shell guard, recurved hoof guard, oak leaf embossed mounts, natural stag’s horn grip applied with the association badge, in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard.

£600-800

14. A FINE DELUXE GERMAN HUNTING DIRK OR SIDEARM , 32.5cm blade etched with hunting scenes to either side, fine plated hilt, the downturned shell guard cast with a hunter and stag motif, recurved crossguard with stag and hound’s head quillons, the pommel cap with acorn finial, natural stag’s horn grip applied with three acorns, in its embossed white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper mount engraved Herman Goring 12 JANUARY 1939.

£1,000-1,500

15. A THIRD REICH TYPE HUNTING ASSOCIATION DIRK OR SIDEARM , 25.5cm fullered blade by Eickhorn etched with hunting scenes to either side, regulation white metal mounted hilt, downturned shell guard, recurved hoof crossguard, the pommel cap with acorn finial, natural stag’s horn grip applied with white metal acorns, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped metal scabbard, the lower mount impressed with a stag.

£350-450

16. A THIRD REICH ASSISTANT FORESTER’S DIRK OR CUTLASS, 33cm blade by Eickhorn, etched with hunting scenes to either side, regulation gilt brass hilt with shell guard, hoof quillon, D-shaped knuckle bow, two-piece riveted horn grips, in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot and frog.

£350-450

17. A THIRD REICH TYPE FORESTRY DIRK OR CUTLASS, 25.5cm fullered blade by Eickhorn etched with hunting scenes on either side, regulation brass hilt decorated with oak leaves, downturned shell guard, two-piece riveted horn grips, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the lower mount impressed with a stag.

£250-350

18. A THIRD REICH HUNTING ASSOCIATION DIRK OR SIDEARM, 25.5cm blade by Eickhorn, etched with hunting scenes on either side, regulation brass hilt decorated with oak leaves, downturned shell guard, the pommel with acorn finial, natural stag’s horn grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

£250-350

19. A POST WAR GERMAN FORESTRY OR HUNTING CUTLASS, 26cm clean fullered blade by Eickhorn, etched with hunting scenes to either side, characteristic gilt hilt decorated with oak leaves, downturned shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, twopiece plastic ivorine grips, acorn rivet tops, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the lower mount impressed with a stag.

£200-300

20. A THIRD REICH SENIOR FORESTER’S CUTLASS OR DIRK , 32.5cm blade by Eickhorn, etched with hunting scenes to either side, regulation gilt hilt decorated with oak leaves and a stag, downturned shell guard, two-piece white celluloid riveted grips, in its chased and embossed gilt metal mounted leather scabbard decorated to match, complete with bullion knot. One acorn missing from back.

£500-800

21. A THIRD REICH SS OFFICER’S CHAINED DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the motto Meine Ehre Heist Treue and RZM 1196/38 SS, regulation Holbein hilt with nickel insignia, in its plated mounted black anodised scabbard, the chain DRGM and SS marked, leather belt loop.

£2,500-3,500

22. A THIRD REICH SS CHAINED DAGGER , 21.8cm flattened diamond section blade by Robert Klaas, etched with the motto Meine Ehre Heist Treue, regulation Holbein hilt with nickel insignia, the cross guard stamped I (Munich) in its nickel mounted black painted scabbard, the plated chain DRGM and SS marked, leather belt loop.

£2,500-3,500

23. A GOOD THIRD REICH SS DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the motto Meine Ehre Heist Treue and maker’s mark of GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR, regulation Holbein hilt with nickel insignia, the crossguard with III district stamp (Berlin), in its nickel mounted black painted scabbard, RZM stamped leather vertical hanger, the clip stamped A over DRGM.

£800-1,200

24. A THIRD REICH NSKK LEADER’S DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade by KARL MALSCH SPITZER, regulation Holbein hilt with plated mounts, the crossguard stamped BO, in its plated mounted black painted steel scabbard, the chains stamped RZM M5/8 and MUSTERSCHUTZ NSKK KORPSFUHRUNG, complete with bullion knot.

£1,500-2,000

25. A THIRD REICH SS DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the motto Meine Ehre Heist Treue and, regulation Holbein hilt with nickel insignia, the crossguard with I district stamp (Munich), in its plated mounted black anodised scabbard, side leather belt loop, complete with bullion knot.

£800-1,200

26. A THIRD REICH NSKK DAGGER , 22.2cm flattened diamond section blade etched Alles Fur Deutschland and RZM M7/2, regulation nickel mounted Holbein hilt, the crossguard with No district stamp (Nordsee)? in its plated mounted black painted steel scabbard.

£300-400

27. A THIRD REICH FIRST PATTERN

LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S DAGGER , 31cm flattened diamond section clean blade, regulation plated steel hilt with wire bound blue leather grip, in its plated mounted blue leather wrapped steel scabbard, complete with bullion knot and hanging chains.

£350-450

28. A THIRD REICH FIRST PATTERN

LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S DAGGER , 31cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation alloy mounted hilt with wire bound blue leather grip, in its alloy mounted blue leather wrapped steel scabbard, complete with bullion knot and hanging chains.

£250-350

29. A SCARCE DOUBLE MARKED SA DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade by JACOBS & CO, RZM M7/118, etched with the motto Alles fur Deutschland, regulation plated mounted Holbein hilt, in its plated mounted brown painted scabbard.

£350-450

30. A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE SECOND PATTERN OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Eickhorn, regulation allow hilt with gilt highlights, wire bound orange celluloid grip, in its stippled steel scabbard complete with hanging straps.

£250-350

31. A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE SECOND PATTERN OFFICER’S DAGGER , 26cm flattened diamond section blade by PUMA, regulation allow hilt, wire bound orange celluloid grip, in its stippled steel scabbard, complete with straps.

£250-350

32. A THIRD REICH SA DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade by KRUSIUS etched with the motto Alles fur Deutschland, regulation nickel mounted holbein hilt, the crossguard with the B district stamp Berlin, in its nickel mounted brown anodised scabbard.

£300-400

33. A THIRD REICH TYPE SA DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade etched with partial RZM mark, poorly etched Alles fur Deutschland motto, regulation nickel mounted Holbein hilt, in its plated mounted brown painted steel scabbard.

£200-300

34. A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE SECOND PATTERN OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by SMF, regulation bright alloy hilt with wire bound white celluloid grip, in its stippled steel scabbard complete with straps and knot.

£300-400

35. A THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICER’S DAGGER ENSEMBLE , 25cm clean double fullered blade by Holler, etched with scrolling foliage, fouled anchor and sailing ships, regulation gilt hilt with eagle pommel, wire bound orange celluloid grip, in its gilt hammered scabbard, complete with gold coloured knot and hanging straps.

£600-800

36. A COMPOSITE THIRD REICH SA DAGGER , 21.75cm flattened diamond section blade, with poor TIGER Solingen mark and poorly etched Alles fur Deutschland motto, regulation plated brass Holbein hilt with NF (?) district stamp, in its plated mounted brown painted steel scabbard, complete with knot.

£150-200

37. A THIRD REICH RAD LEADER OR OFFICER’S HEWER OR DAGGER , 26cm fullered clipped back blade by NOKER, regulation plated hilt with eagle pommel, white celluloid grip, in its stippled steel scabbard.

£800-1,200

38. A THIRD REICH RAD MAN’S HEWER , 24.5cm fullered clipped back blade by Krebs, etched with the motto Arbeit adelt, regulation plated hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, in its embossed plated mounted black painted steel scabbard complete with hanger, this with three various stamps and dated 1938.

£500-700

39. A THIRD REICH RAD MAN’S HEWER , 24.5cm fullered clipped back blade, poorly etched with a KREBS trademark and motto, regulation plated hilt, two-piece stag’s horn grip, in its plated steel scabbard.

£350-450

40. A THIRD REICH RAD MAN’S HEWER , 24.5cm fullered blade with clipped back tip by Weyersberg, poorly etched motto, plated hilt with white celluloid grip applied with enamelled RAD badge, in its plated mounted black painted steel scabbard.

£200-300

41. A THIRD REICH RED CROSS (DRK)

OFFICER’S DAGGER AND STRAPS, 25cm flattened diamond section blade with crossgrain, regulation plated hilt with ribbed orange celluloid grip, in its plated stippled steel scabbard, complete with bullion knot and correct red lined velvet backed bullion straps.

£800-1,200

42. A THIRD REICH RED CROSS (DRK)

OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation plated hilt with ribbed orange celluloid grip, in its plated stippled steel scabbard, complete with bullion knot.

£500-700

43. A RARE THIRD REICH TENO LEADER OR OFFICER’S DAGGER WITH UNDRESS STRAPS, 28cm flattened diamond section blade by Eickhorn with TENO eagle mark, and numbered 3092, some crossgrain, regulation plated hilt with ribbed orange celluloid grip, in its stippled steel scabbard complete with leather undress straps with DRGM belt clip.

£2,500-3,500

44. A THIRD REICH RED CROSS (DRK) MAN’S HEWER OR SIDEARM , 26.5cm fullered blade with squared tip and saw back, regulation nickel hilt, with two-piece riveted chequered celluloid grips, in its nickel mounted black painted steel scabbard complete with leather frog.

£300-400

45. A THIRD REICH TENO MAN’S HEWER , 25cm fullered clipped back blade by Eickhorn, etched with the TENO eagle and numbered 4983, regulation plated hilt with two-piece white celluloid grips, in its nickel mounted black painted steel scabbard, numbered 4983 on the throat.

£1,000-1,500

46. A THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICER’S DAGGER , 24.5cm double fullered blade by Holler. etched with scrolling foliage, fouled anchor and sailing ships, regulation brass hilt with eagle pommel, wire bound white celluloid grip, in its hammered scabbard, complete with knot.

£400-500

47. A THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFCICER’S DAGGER , 25cm flattened diamond section fullered blade by WKC, regulation gilt white metal hilt with eagle pommel, wire bound white celluloid grip, in its lightning engraved brass scabbard, complete with knot.

£250-350

48. A THIRD REICH RLB DAGGER , 24.5cm flattened diamond section blade by ACS, regulation plated hilt, the leather wrapped shaped grip with enamelled rayed star RLB badge, in its plated mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard, complete with frog and clip.

£600-800

49. A GOOD THIRD REICH SECOND MODEL RLB OFFICER’S DAGGER , 24.5cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation plated hilt with black leather wrapped wooden grip applied with the enamelled starburst badge, in its plated mounted black leather wrapped steel scabbard.

£1,000-1,500

50. A THIRD REICH RLB MAN’S DAGGER , 22.25cm flattened diamond section blade by Horster, regulation plated hilt with black painted wooden grip, enamelled rayed star badge, in its plated mounted black painted steel scabbard, complete with leather suspension strap and clip, £600-800

51. A THIRD REICH POSTCHUTZ LEADER’S DAGGER , 24.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Paul Wayersbeg, regulation plated hilt with black painted wooden grip, in its plated mounted black painted steel scabbard, complete with hanging chains.

£1,500-2,500

52. A VERY RARE THIRD REICH POSTSCHUTZ PRESENTATION DAMASCUS BLADED DAGGER , 23.5cm flattened diamond section damascus blade by Eickhorn, the maker’s mark inlaid in gold, regulation plated hilt profusely engraved with oak leaves, the pommel engraved with the initials RS, in its plated mounted black painted steel scabbard, the mounts decorated with oak leaves to match, the top mount engraved Meinem getreuen Adjutanten zum

25 jahrigen Dienstjubilaum, Generals des Postschutzes Dr. Ohmesorge (To my faithful adjutant on his 25th anniversary of service, General of Postal Security Dr. Ohnesorge), complete with hanging chain. Wilhelm Ohnesgorge was the Postal Service Minister. These daggers are usually made by Weyersberg but as it is damascus presentation may be a one of by Eickhorn. £4,000-6,000

53. A THIRD REICH DLV DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Paul Wayersberg, regulation plated hilt with blue leather wrapped wooden grip, in its plated mounted blue leather wrapped steel scabbard, complete with leather hanging strap and clip.

£600-800

54. A RARE THIRD REICH DELUXE BLADED ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Ernst Pack, etched with a panel of scrolling foliage ton one side and the German eagle and foliage on the other, regulation plated hilt with orange celluloid grip, in its plated steel scabbard, complete with knot and straps.

£800-1,200

55. THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Horster, regulation plated hilt with orange celluloid grip, in its plated steel scabbard, complete with hanging straps.

£300-400

56. A THIRD REICH NSFK DAGGER , 17.75cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation plated hilt, blue leather wrapped wooden grip, in its nickel mounted blue leather wrapped steel scabbard.

£400-600

57. A THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Eickhorn, regulation plated hilt with orange celluloid grip, in its plated steel scabbard complete with knot and hanging straps.

£300-400

58. A THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Horster, regulation plated hilt with orange celluloid grip, in its plated steel scabbard.

£200-300

59. A THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Klaas, regulation alloy hilt with white celluloid grip, in its stippled steel scabbard, complete with straps, together with a reproduction example, the scabbard tip a separate section. (2)

£250-350

60. A THIRD REICH RAILWAY PROTECTION OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by E.P. & S, regulation plated hilt with spherical pommel, black celluloid grip, in its plated steel scabbard.

£1,500-2,500

61. A THIRD REICH CUSTOMS OFFICIAL’S DAGGER ENSEMBLE , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Horster, regulation alloy hilt with wire bound leather grip, in its alloy mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard, complete with knot and hanging straps.

£1,500-2,500

62. A THIRD REICH CUSTOMS OFFICIALS DAGGER , 25.5cm blade, regulation plated hilt with wire bound leather grip, in its plated mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard, complete with straps.

£400-600

63. AN INTERESTING THIRD REICH HITLER YOUTH LEADER’S DAGGER 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation plated hilt with wire bound grip, in its plated steel scabbard complete with hanging chains. While not conforming to the standard production dagger this piece has many similarities and

appears genuine. The quality of the fittings and chain are good and this piece appears to be one of a few similar examples, all with slight variations that would suggest that this is some form of prototype.

£3,000-4,000

64. A THIRD REICH POLICE DRESS

BAYONET, 33cm fullered blade by Holler, regulation nickel hilt, the crossguard stamped SDI 975, two-piece riveted stag’s horn grips applied with the police badge to the front, in its plated mounted leather scabbard complete with frog and knot.

£200-300

65. A THIRD REICH POLICE DRESS

BAYONET, 33cm fullered blade by Eickhorn, regulation nickel hilt, two-piece riveted stag’s horn grips applied with the police badge to the front, in its plated mounted leather scabbard complete with frog. Blade a little loose in hilt.

£200-300

66. A THIRD REICH POLICE DRESS

BAYONET, 33cm fullered blade by Eickhorn, regulation nickel hilt, the crossguard stamped SMe 30, now scored through, two-piece riveted stag’s horn grips applied with the police badge to the front, in its nickel mounted leather scabbard complete with frog.

£200-300

67. A THIRD REICH POLICE DRESS

BAYONET, 33cm fullered blade by Weyersberg, regulation nickel hilt, the crossguard stamped SWI 1401, two-piece riveted stag’s horn grips applied with

the police badge to the front, in its nickel mounted leather scabbard complete with frog.

£200-300

68. A THIRD REICH POLICE DRESS

BAYONET, 33.4cm fullered blade by Ewald Cleff, regulation nickel hilt, the crossguard stamped SB 16752, two-piece riveted stag’s horn grips applied with the police badge to the front, in its plated mounted leather scabbard complete with frog.

£200-300

69. A THIRD REICH POLICE DRESS

BAYONET, 33cm fullered blade by Coppell (double stamped), regulation nickel hilt, the crossguard stamped SLg X96, two-piece riveted stag’s horn grips applied with the police badge to the front, in its nickel mounted leather scabbard complete with frog.

£200-300

70. A THIRD REICH POLICE DRESS

BAYONET, 19.75cm fullered blade by SMF and stamped SD33, regulation plated hilt with two-piece riveted stag’s horn grip, the guard stamped O. KERN applied to the front with the police badge, in its black painted steel scabbard complete with frog.

£200-300

71. A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S DEGEN OR SWORD, 79.5cm blade by Eickhorn etched with scrolling strapwork and a blued and In dankbarer Anerkennung Der Reichsluftfahrtminister Hermanngoring, regulation gilt hilt with folding rear and front shell guards, the latter applied with a white metal eagle, bordered with acanthus leaves on a punched cloud ground, D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound orange celluloid grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

£2,500-3,500

72. A GERMAN WORLD WAR II HONOUR GOBLET OR EHRENPOKAL, awarded to UNTEROFFIZIER PETER HAHN 16th August 1942, of typical form and decorated with two fighting eagles opposing a cross dated 1939 on a spot hammered finish ground, the stem with oak leaves and acorns above UNTEROFFIZIER PETER HAHN AM 16.8.42, the foot inscribed FUR BESONDERE LEISTUNG IM LUFTKRIEG, (“for outstanding achievement in air warfare”), the base marked Feinsilber Alpaka Auflage above the maker’s name Joh. Wagner & Sohn. Herman Goering introduced this award in 1940 and it was for aircrew personnel only. Recipients of this award were later entitled to the Roll of Honour clasp of the Luftwaffe. Pre-1942 Honour Goblets were predominantly made from 835 silver, but then on from “Alpaka” or nickel silverPeter Hahn is recorded as having been a pilot in a dive-bomber squadron, and was awarded the Iron Cross Class 1, the Iron Cross Class 2, this goblet, and later on January 4th 1943 the German Cross in Gold. It may be that the award date of 1942 for this goblet denotes action on the Russian front.

£2,000-3,000

73. A RARE GERMAN WORLD WAR II BOWL OF HONOUR FOR EXCELLENT COMBAT ACHIEVEMENTS, awarded to HAUPTMANN HERBERT KOMPCH 10th February 1944, the centre decorated with an eagle and swastika, recipient’s name and date of award above, IN ANERKENNUNG HERVORRAGENDER KAMPFLEISTUNGEN below, the border decorated with oak leaves, the base marked Feinsilber Alpaka (nickel silver) Auflage above the maker’s name Joh. Wagner & Sohn.Herman Goering introduced this award in 1942 for bravery in the field for Luftwaffe parachute and ground troops.Herbert Kompch (born Aug.12th 1912 Lyck, Prussia, died March 25th 1944 Ukraine SSR) is recorded as having been a Luftwaffe captain by the date of this award. He was awarded the Iron Cross Class 1, the Iron Cross Class 2, this platter, the Anti-Aircraft medal, and the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.

£1,500-2,500

74. A GERMAN WORLD WAR II REICHSADLER DESK ORNAMENT OR PAPERWEIGHT, decorated with a silvered metal Imperial eagle on a wreathed swastika on stepped plinth, rectangular marble base, 18cm high over all.

£80-120

76. A THIRD REICH GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL’S DAGGER , 26cm flattened diamond section blade by WKC, regulation plated hilt with flat mother of pearl grips and eagle pommel, in its stippled steel scabbard.

£2,000-3,000

75. A WORLD WAR II GERMAN THIRD REICH HUNTING ASSOCIATION OR DEUTSCHE JAGERSCHAFT PRESENTATION BOX , of oak with geometric veneers, the hinged lid set with a large Deutsche Jagerschaft white metal emblem flanked by the letters HG (for Hermann Goering), the interior leatherette lined and with white metal presentation plaque inscribed FROHE WEIHNACHTEN UND

EIN GLUCKLICHES NEUES JAHR DEZEMBER 1943 DR. UIBERREITHER GAULEITER UND REICHSSTATTHALTER STEIERMARK, (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, December 1943, Dr Uiberreither, Gauleiter (Regional Leader) and Reichsstatthalter (Reich Governor) of Styria), 53cm wide.

£400-600

80. A THIRD REICH MINIATURE 2ND PATTERN LUFWAFFE OFFICER’S DAGGER , 14.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched FRIEDRICH PREUSSE KG BRAUNSCHWEIG 1884 - 50 - 1934, regulation alloy hilt with wire bound orange celluloid grip, in its stippled steel scabbard.

£300-400

77. A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S SWORD, 71.75cm flattened diamond section clean fullered blade by WKC, regulation plated hilt with wire bound blue leather wrapped grip, in its plated mounted leather wrapped metal scabbard, complete with bullion knot.

£500-700

78. A THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm curved fullered clean blade by Eickhorn, regulation gilt brass stirrup hilt with lion’s head pommel, the eyes set with red brilliant stones, wire bound celluloid grip, in its black painted steel scabbard.

£250-350

79. A THIRD REICH MINIATURE 1ST PATTERN LUFWAFFE OFFICER’S DAGGER , 16cm flattened diamond section blade marked DRGM, regulation plated hilt with wire bound leather grip, in its plated mounted leather wrapped metal scabbard.

£200-300

81. A HUNGARIAN AIRFORCE OFFICER’S DAGGER , 20.5cm flattened diamond section blade stamped 317, regulation brass hilt with reeded wooden grip, in its embossed brass scabbard decorated with the Hungarian crest.

£200-300

82. A HUNGARIANAIRFORCE OFFICER’S DAGGER , 21.5cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation brass hilt with reeded wooden grip, in its embossed brass scabbard decorated with the Hungarian crest, complete with straps.

£250-350

83. A HUNGARIAN AIRFORCE OFFICER’S DAGGER , 21.5cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation brass hilt with reeded wooden grip, in its embossed brass scabbard decorated with the Hungarian crest, complete with straps.

£250-350

84. A HUNGARIAN FIRE BRIGADE DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the Hungarian Arms, Fire Brigade motifs and BAKO LASZLO TUZOLTOPARANCSNOKNAK 1925, regulation brass hilt with enamelled guard, reeded wooden grip, in its embossed brass mounted scabbard.

£200-300

85. A HUNGARIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DAGGER , 28.25cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage and naval motifs, regulation brass hilt with wire bound white bakelite grip, in its embossed brass scabbard.

£200-300

86. A YUGOSLAVIAN ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 23.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the Yugoslavian crest and a maker’s panel, regulation brass hilt with ribbed wooden grip, in its embossed brass scabbard.

£150-250

87. A YUGOSLAVIAN ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 23.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the Yugoslavian crest and a maker’s panel, regulation brass hilt with ribbed wooden grip, in its embossed brass scabbard.

£150-250

88. A YUGOSLAVIAN GOVERNMENT OR POLICE OFFICIAL’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, crest and cypher, regulation plated hilt with wire-bound white bakelite grip, in its plated metal scabbard.

£180-220

89. A YUGOSLAVIAN GOVERNMENT OR POLICE OFFICIAL’S DAGGER , 26.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with a cypher, regulation plated hilt with wire bound grip, in its embossed plated scabbard.

£180-220

90. A POLISH AIRFORCE HONOUR DAGGER , 24cm flattened diamond section blade etched with an eagle and Honor i Ojczyzmo, regulation brass hilt with orange celluloid grip, in its gilt brass mounted leather wrapped metal scabbard.

£400-600

91. A .44 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING LEVER-ACTION CARBINE OR YELLOW BOY, 20inch sighted round barrel with full length tube magazine, fitted with rear leaf sights and stamped with the manufacturer’s details WINCHESTER REPEATING-ARMS NEW HAVEN CT over KING’SIMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29 1866, OCTOBER 16 1860, the brass action stamped with the serial no. 97043 for 1872 to the lower tang, saddle ring mounted on the left side, half stocked with steel and brass mounts, the butt plate with empty cleaning rod trap.

£2,500-3,500

92. A .44 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE OR YELLOW BOY, 24.25inch sighted octagonal barrel with full length tube magazine, fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, stamped with the manufacturer’s details WINCHESTER REPEATING-ARMS NEW HAVEN CT over KING’S-IMPROVEMENTPATENTED-MARCH 29 1866, OCTOBER 16 1860, the brass action stamped with the serial no. 36507 for 1870 to the lower tang, full stocked with steel and brass mounts, brass fore-end, the butt plate with empty cleaning rod trap.

£2,500-3,500

93. A .40-60 OBSOLETE CALIBRE

WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER-ACTION

RIFLE , 28inch sighted octagonal barrel with full length tube magazine, fitted with rear ladder sights and stamped with the manufacturer’s details WINCHESTER REPEATING-ARMS NEW HAVEN CT over KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29 1866, OCTOBER 16 1860, the steel action stamped with the serial no. 53563 for 1886 to the lower tang, the top tang stamped Model 1876, half stocked with steel and brass mounts, the butt plate with empty cleaning rod trap.

£1,800-2,200

94. A SCARCE .32-40 OBSOLETE CALIBRE

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING LEVER-ACTION CARBINE , 20inch sighted round barrel with full length tube magazine, fitted with rear ladder sights, the steel action with saddle ring to the left side and stamped to the underside with the serial no. 593980 for 1913, the top tang stamped Model 1894 WINCHESTER, half stocked with steel mounts.

£1,000-1,500

95. A .32-40 OBSOLETE CALIBRE

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION TAKE-DOWN RIFLE , 26inch sighted round barrel with full length tube magazine, fitted with rear leaf sights, the steel action with stamped to the underside with the serial no. 657194 for 1914, the top tang stamped Model 1894 WINCHESTER, half stocked with steel mounts. Traces of blued finish to the barrel and case colour to the action.

£1,400-1,800

96. A .32-40 OBSOLETE CALIBRE

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 HALF MAGAZINE CARBINE , 25.5inch sighted octagonal barrel with half-length tube magazine, fitted with rear ramp sights, the steel action with stamped to the underside with the serial no. 624849 for 1913, the top tang stamped Model 1894 WINCHESTER, half stocked with steel mounts. Refinished.

£600-800

97. A GOOD .32-40 OBSOLETE CALIBRE MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER-ACTION TAKEDOWN SAFETY RIFLE , 26inch sighted blued twostage barrel with half tube magazine, fitted with rear ramp sights, rear peep sight and pivoting fore-sight, stamped with the manufacturer’s details MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CT USA PATENTED

OCT 11 1887 APRIL 2 1889 AUGUST 1 1873, colour hardened action stamped to the underside with the serial no. 321012, half varnished stock. Retains virtually all of its original blued finish to the barrel and with good traces of case colour to the action.

£2,000-3,000

98. A .40-60 OBSOLETE CALIBRE MARLIN

MODEL 1881 LEVER ACTION RIFLE , 23inch sighted barrel with full tube magazine, fitted with rear ramp sights, stamped with the manufacturer’s details MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CT USA and with the patent dates, serial no. 593980, half varnished stock.

£1,000-1,500

99. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE

MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION SADDLE

RING CARBINE , 20inch sighted round barrel with full length tube magazine, fitted with rear leaf sights, stamped with the manufacturer’s details and patent dates, steel action marked MARLIN SAFETY on the top of the action and stamped with the serial no. 63352 to the underside, half stocked with steel mounts.

£800-1,200

100. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE

MARLIN MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE , 24inch sighted round barrel fitted with full length tube magazine, rear ramp sight and stamped MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CT USA and with the

patent details, the blued action stamped with the serial no. 349952, half varnished stock with steel mounts. The underside of the butt also stamped with a rack no.? 48850

£800-1,200

101. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE

MARLIN MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE, 26inch sighted octagonal barrel with full length tube magazine, rear ramp sight and stamped MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CT USA and with the patent details, the action stamped with the serial no. 199051, half varnished stock with steel mounts.

£800-1,200

102. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE

MARLIN MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE , 24inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with full length tube magazine, rear ramp sight and stamped MARLIN FIREARMS CO NEW HAVEN CT USA and with the patent details, the action with traces of original blued finish and stamped with the serial no. A6828, half varnished stock with steel mounts.

£600-800

103. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE

MARLIN MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE , 24inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with full length tube magazine, rear ramp sight and stamped MARLIN FIREARMS CO NEW HAVEN CT USA and with the patent details, the action with traces of original blued finish and stamped with the serial no. 411414, half stocked with steel mounts.

£600-800

104. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE

MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE , 26inch sighted octagonal and round barrel fitted with full length tube magazine, rear ramp sight and stamped MARLIN FIREARMS CO NEW HAVEN CT USA and with the patent details, the action with traces of original colour and stamped with the serial no. 395546, half varnished stock with steel mounts.

£1,000-1,500

105. A .32-40 OBSOLETE CALIBRE MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE , 20inch sighted round barrel with full length tube magazine, fitted with rear ladder sights, stamped with the manufacturer’s details and patent dates, steel action marked MARLIN SAFETY on the top of the action, some faded colour, stamped with the serial no. 125417 to the underside, half stocked with steel mounts.

£1,400-1,800

106. A .40-65 OBSOLETE CALIBRE MARLIN MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE , 26inch sighted barrel with full tube magazine, fitted with rear ramp sights, rear peep sight and pivoting fore-sight, stamped with the manufacturer’s details MARLIN FIRE-ARMS

CO NEW HAVEN CT USA PATENTED OCT 11 1887 APRIL 2 1889 AUGUST 1 1893, the action stamped to the underside with the serial no. 151352, half stocked with steel mounts.

£1,000-1,500

107. A .38-56 OBSOLETE CALIBRE

COLT LIGHTNING EXPRESS PUMP ACTION

RIFLE , 28inch sighted octagonal blued barrel fitted with rear ramp sights, rear peep sight and pivoting fore-sight, stamped with the manufacturer’s details, blued action stamped with the rampant colt emblem, stamped with the serial no. 5353 to the trigger guard tang, finely figured varnished stock with chequered fore-end and wrist, blued steel mounts £2,500-3,500

108. A RARE CASED PAIR OF .44 CALIBRE

SIX-SHOT COLT ARMY REVOLVERS, 8inch sighted barrels stamped ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEWYORK U.S.AMERICA, stepped cylinders with naval engagement scene and stamped with the serial nos. 1344 and 1368 respectively, the left side of the frames stamped COLT’S PATENT, plated trigger guards, iron back straps, one with traces of original finish,

two-piece plain ivory grips, serial no. 41344 to one and 41368 to the other, contained in their purple velvet lined mahogany case, the lid with loading instructions, complete with mould, flask (a/f), cap tin, oil bottle, cleaning rod and nipple key/turnscrew. Please ensure you comply with all CITES laws.

£6,000-8,000

109. A RARE CASED PAIR OF .36 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PLATED AND ENGRAVED COLT POLICE REVOLVERS, 6.5inch sighted barrels stamped ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK US AMERICA, scroll engraved to the left and right sides, plated fluted cylinders scroll engraved on the high points, border and scroll engraved plated frames

stamped to the left sides COLT’S PATENT, plated trigger guards and back straps, serial nos. 923 and 924, two-piece ivory grips, the left ones carved with the Liberty bonnet, in a green velvet lined mahogany case complete with flask, mould and oil bottle. Please ensure you comply with all CITES laws.

£5,000-7,000

110. AN AMERICAN PERCUSSION

COMBINATION SHOTGUN AND PLAINS RIFLE , 33.5inch sighted octagonal over and under barrels, the upper .44 rifled, the lower 36-bore, stamped J. HARDER LOCKHAVEN PA on the top flat, border and scroll engraved signed back action locks, set trigger, the butt with characteristic brass mounts, scroll trigger guard and patchbox, the left cheek set with a white metal stag, wooden ramrods. Jacob Harder was in business from 1860-1888.

£600-800

111. AN AMERICAN .540 CALIBRE

PERCUSSION MODEL 1841 OR MISSISSIPPI

SERVICE RIFLE , 33inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, stepped lock stamped ROBBINS & LAWRENCE US, and WINDSOR VT 1849 across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with patch box and heart and spade brass inlays.

£600-800

112. A GOOD AMERICAN .540 CALIBRE

FLINTLOCK MODEL 1836 SERVICE PISTOL , 8.5inch sighted barrel stamped US JCS P at the breech, stepped and bevelled lock stamped A. WATERS

MILBURY MS. 1837, half stocked with regulation steel mounts, swivel ramrod. Crisp stock and Inspector’s stamps,

£400-600

113. AN AMERICAN .540 CALIBRE

FLINTLOCK MODEL 1836 SERVICE PISTOL , 8.5inch sighted barrel stamped JCS at the breech, stepped and bevelled lock stamped A. WATERS

MILBURY MS. 1837, half stocked with regulation steel mounts, swivel ramrod.

£350-450

114. A RARE .31 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE

VOLCANIC NO.1 LEVER-ACTION PISTOL , 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped VOLCANIC No. 1 NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. HARTFORD CONN. brass action, lever-action trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips.

£2,500-3,500

115. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

COLT ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat, stepped cylinder, serial no. 18142, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT and .44 CAL, brass trigger guard, steel back strap, serial no. 154349, two-piece wooden grips.

£500-700

116. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

COLT ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted barrel, stepped cylinder, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, plated trigger guard, steel back strap, serial no. 73204, two-piece wooden grips. Restored and refinished.

£450-550

117. A CRISP .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT

PERCUSSION LONDON COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped ADDRESS COL COLT LONDON and with London proofs to the left side, the cylinder with traces of blued finish but no scene, serial no. 30194, colour hardened frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, colour hardened hammer, blued trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 30194, two-piece wooden grips.

£1,200-1,400

118. A CRISP .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT

PERCUSSION COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped ADDRESS COL COLT LONDON and with London proofs to the left side, the cylinder with traces of blued finish but no scene, serial no. 5903, blued frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, blued trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 25903, two-piece wooden grips. Crisp as refinished.

£1,000-1,500

119. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with serial no. 8391, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, brass trigger guard stamped .36 CAL, brass back strap, serial no. 188391, two-piece wooden grips.

£600-900

120. A SCARCE .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT

PERCUSSION COLT 1861 NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with naval engagement scene, serial no. 466, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, brass trigger guard stamped .36 CAL, brass back strap, serial no. 466, two-piece wooden grips.

£1,000-1,500

121. A SCARCE .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT

PERCUSSION COLT 1861 NAVY REVOLVER ,

7.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with naval engagement scene, serial no. 246, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, brass trigger guard stamped .36 CAL, brass back strap, serial no. 16246, two-piece wooden grips.

£800-1,200

122. A .36 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

COLT POCKET REVOLVER OF NAVY CALIBRE ,

5.5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, stepped cylinder with stagecoach scene, serial no. 8930, the case colour hardened frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, brass trigger guard stamped .36, brass back strap, serial no. 8930, varnished wooden grips. Good traces of original finish throughout.

£1,000-1,500

123. A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

LONDON COLT POCKET REVOLVER ,

6inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, London proofs to the left side, the cylinder with stagecoach scene, serial no. 7928, the case colour hardened frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, plated trigger guard stamped, steel back strap, serial no. 7928, varnished wooden grips. Some traces of original finish.

£600-800

124. A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with stagecoach scene, serial no. 116629, the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT to the left side, brass trigger guard and backstrap with traces of plated finish 116629, serial no. 7928, varnished wooden grips.

£400-600

125. A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with stagecoach scene, serial no. 39261, the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT to the left side, brass trigger guard and backstrap with good traces of plated finish, serial no. 39261, varnished wooden grips. Traces of original finish.

£400-600

126. A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with stagecoach scene, serial no. 107223, the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT to the left side, brass trigger guard and backstrap with traces of plated finish, serial no. 107223, varnished wooden grips.

£350-450

127. A .36 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

COLT POLICE REVOLVER , 5.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, and with London proofs to the left side, fluted stepped cylinder, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, plated rigger guard stamped .36 CAL, brass back strap with traces of plated finish, serial no. 20508, two-piece wooden grips.

£600-800

128. A .28 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT ROOT SIDE HAMMER REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, grooved sighting rib, plain cylinder and frame, sheath trigger, serial no. 19476, varnished wooden grip.

£400-600

129. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION REMINGTON BEALS NAVY REVOLVER , 7.4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped BEAL’S PATENT

SEPT 14 1858, stamped with the serial no. 13880 to the underside, brass trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips.

£600-800

130. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

REMINGTON RIDER NEW MODEL BELT REVOLVER , 6.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, stamped with the manufacturer’s details and the serial no. 5785, plain cylinder and frame, double action, brass trigger guard, two-piece varnished wooden grips. Rare Civil War era revolver of a run of less than 6,000. Action at fault.

£800-1,200

131. A .44 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY, 8inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details and with some traces of original blued finish, serial no. 90319 to the underside, plain cylinder with minor traces of blue, blued lower frame, brass trigger guard, two-piece varnished wooden grips, cartouche to the left side. Crisp gun with 35%+ original blue.

£800-1,200

132. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

REOGERS AND SPENCER ARMY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the grooved top strap, the cylinder stamped with the serial no. 4288, this matching on the left side of the frame, B Inspector’s stamps throughout, two-piece wooden grips.

£800-1,200

133. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details and with an anchor at the breech on the top flat, serial no. 27500 Y to the inside of the rammer, plain cylinder and frame, brass trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips.

£700-900

134. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

WHITNEY SECOND MODEL NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, serial number 28027 stamped to the inside of the rammer, plain cylinder and frame, brass trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips.

£600-800

135. A .36 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

COOPER’S DOUBLE ACTION POCKET

REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal blued barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, stepped bnlued cylinder stamped with the serial no. 12676, colour hardened frame and hammer, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 12676, varnished wooden grips. Good amounts of original finish.

£600-800

136. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION ALLEN & WHEELOCK PERCUSSION CENTRE HAMMER ARMY REVOVER , 7.5inch sighted two stage barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details to the left side of the octagonal breech, stamped with the serial no. 76 to the inside of the rammer, this repeated on the frame under the grip. Only about 700 of these revolvers are believed to have been made, of which 536 were purchased by the American Government in 1861. Retains some original blue to the trigger guard/ rammer lever.

£800-1,200

137. A.36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION SAVAGE NAVY REVOLVER , 7inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat SAVAGE RFA CO MIDDLETOWN CT HS NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17 1856 JANUARY 18 1859 MAY 15 1860, plain cylinder and frame, twopiece wooden grips,

£600-800

138. A .44 COLT OBSOLETE CALIBRE SIXSHOT COLT ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER , 8inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, stepped cylinder, the left side of the frame with partial Patent date of 1871, steel trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 6349, two-piece wooden grips. General showing its age and with pitting to cylinder and left and right sides of the frame.

£600-800

139. A SCARCE .36 CALIBRE LONDON COLT NAVY THUER CONVERSION REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the left side of the breech with London proofs and erased serial no., the cylinder with naval engagement scene, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’s PATENT, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 207645, two-piece varnished wooden grips. It is estimated that just 5,000 of these conversions were done making this a scarce example and with some traces of original finish.

£2,500-3,500 stamped COLT’s PATENT, brass trigger guard and and with some traces of original finish.

140. A SCARCE .36 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE

CALIBRE SIX-SHOT COLT 1861 NAVY RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with naval engagement scene, English proofs and serial no. 140 538, the left side of the frame stamped with 1871 and 1872 Patent dates, brass trigger guard stamped .36 CAL, brass back strap, two-piece varnished wooden grips.

£800-1,200

141. A .44 COLT OBSOLETE CALIBRE SIXSHOT COLT ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER , 5inch sighted barrel, stepped cylinder with naval engagement scene and serial no. 610 stamped throughout, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, brass trigger guard, steel back strap, twopiece varnished wooden grips.

£800-1,000

142. A .32 RIMFIRE SIX-SHOT COLT POCKET CONVERSION REVOLVER , 6inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with stagecoach scene and serial no. 157420, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENET, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 157420, two-piece varnished wood grips.

£400-600

143. A .44 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CONVERSION REVOLVER , 8inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details and stamped with the serial no. 128481 to the underside, plain cylinder, plain frame, brass trigger guard, two-piece varnished wooden grips.

£500-700

144. A .44 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CONVERSION REVOLVER , 8inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details and the serial number 125406 to the underside, plain cylinder, the right side of the frame stamped CA17, brass trigger guard, steel back strap, two-piece wooden grips. Refinished over all.

£700-900

145. A .44 REMINGTON OBSOLETE CALIBRE SIX-SHOT REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY CONVERSION REVOLVER , 8inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details and the serial no. 51861 to the underside, plain cylinder and frame, brass trigger guard, steel back strap, two-piece wooden grips.

£800-1,000

146. A .32 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT REMINGTON POCKET CONVERSION REVOLVER , 4.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details and the serial no. 13972 to the underside and 125, plain cylinder and frame, sheath trigger, two-piece varnished hard wood grips.

£350-450

147. A .38 RIMFIRE SIX-SHOT WHITNEY NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel partially stamped with the manufacturer’s details, an anchor at the breech and the serial no. 63 20892 to the underside, plain cylinder and frame, brass trigger guard, steel back strap, two-piece varnished wooden grips.

£600-800

148. A .44 LIPFIRE SIX-SHOT ALLEN & WHEELOCK ARMY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted two-stage barrel, plain cylinder and frame, two-piece varnished wooden grips, stamped on the grip and the frame with the serial no. 111.

£700-900

149. A .32 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT CHICHESTER TAKE DOWN REVOLVER CARBINE , 10inch sighted plated barrel, stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the top strap, plated fluted cylinder, plated frame, sheath trigger, chequered hard rubber grips, complete with shoulder stock.

£400-600

150. A .600 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 12inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts and belt hook on the left side, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£800-1,200

151. A .600 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 12inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts, belt hook on the left side, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£800-1,200

152. A .600 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 12inch barrel, the lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts, belt hook on the left side, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£800-1,200

153. A BRACE OF .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK HEAVY CAVALRY PISTOLS, 9inch barrels, border engraved locks signed WOOLLEY SARGANT & FAIRFAX and stamped WARRANTED across the tails, full stocks with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guards stamped 9 & 10 respectively, iron ramrods. (2)

£1,500-2,000

154. A .800 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK HEAVY CAVALRY PISTOL , 9inch two-stage barrel, enclosed lock signed H. NOCK and engraved with a starburst, full stock with brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£1,000-1,500

155. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL , 9inch brass barrel flared at the muzzle and engraved LONDON, plain Nock’s enclosed lock, full stock with military style brass mounts stamped with a broad arrow mark, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£1,000-1,500

156. A .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT

DRAGOON PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£500-700

157. A .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT

DRAGOON PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and D. EGG across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£500-700

158. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND

PATTERN PISTOL , 9inch barrel, lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.

£400-600

159. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock signed WOOLLEY, SARGANT & FAIRFAX and WARRANTED across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.

£400-600

160. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts and incised S IR, swivel ramrod.

£400-600

161. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel stamped LONDON, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and signed H.W. MORTIMER & CO. across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£500-700

162. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK

VOLUNTEER OR MILITIA SERVICE PISTOL , 12inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock indistinctly signed, full stock with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod, and with detachable skeleton shoulder stock with steel mounts. See British Military Pistols 1603-1888, R.E. Brooker, page 68 for a similar pistol.

£1,000-1,500

163. AN EAST INDIA COMPANY .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, lock stamped with the E.I.C. lion and an ordnance mark, full stock with regulation brass mounts, the butt cap with lanyard ring, swivel ramrod.

£400-600

164. A .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SERVICE

PISTOL, 9inch barrel stamped with a crown and B, lock stamped with a crown over W inspector’s mark, full stock with brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring.

£350-500

165. A .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SERVICE

PISTOL , 9inch barrel, lock stamped with a crown and TOWER across the tail, full stock with brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£250-350

166. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SERVICE

PISTOL , 9inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock with brass mounts, the sideplate stamped A.B. and A.32, swivel ramrod.

£300-500

167. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SERVICE

PISTOL , 8inch blued steel sighted barrel, case colour hardened lock stamped BIRMINGHAM 1871 and with a crown over EIG at the tail, full stock stamped with EIG inspector’s mark and SWINBURN, regulation brass mounts, the butt cap with lanyard ring.

£500-800

168. A PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK PISTOLS, 5inch damascus barrels stamped DUBLIN on the top flat, stepped locks signed W & J RIGBY, full stocks with fish tail butts, brass mounts, swivel ramrods. (2) £700-1,000

169. A SCARCE FLINTLOCK POST OFFICE SERVICE PISTOL BY MORTIMER , 9.25inch brass barrel engraved H W MORTIMER GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY 189(?) rubbed, stepped and bolted lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. A detached cock is present, repairs to fore-end, knocks and dings to barrel. £600-800

170. A 56-BORE FLINTLOCK OTTOMAN TRAVELLING PISTOL OF SMALL SIZE , 5.5inch swamped barrel with brass overlay to the breech, stepped chiselled lock decorated with stands of arms, full stocked with brass mounts chiselled in the classical manner, brass topped wooden ramrod. £350-450

171. A GOOD .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LONG LAND PATTERN MUSKET, 46inch sighted barrel engraved 41 FREEMAN LONDON, the lockplate signed FREEMAN and engraved 41 across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts, the escutcheon engraved M over 41, steel ramrod.

£4,000-6,000

172. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SHORT LAND PATTERN MUSKET, 42inch sighted barrel, stepped lock signed WILSON, full stock with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£800-1,200

173. A .800 CALIBRE INDIA PATTERN FLINTLOCK BROWN BESS MUSKET, 39inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£1,000-1,500

174. AN .800 CALIBRE INDIA PATTERN FLINTLOCK BROWN BESS MUSKET TO THE LONDON LOYAL VOLUNTEERS, 39inch sighted barrel, border engraved stepped lock signed H. NOCK, full stock with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, the sideplate engraved LIy 18 and the butt plate tang 2nd REGT LLV for the London Loyal Volunteers

£800-1,200

175. A .750 CALIBRE INDIA PATTERN FLINTLOCK BROWN BESS MUSKET, 39inch sighted barrel, stepped lock signed WILSON, full stock with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£700-1,000

176. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER CAVALRY OR PAGET CARBINE , 20inch sighted barrel engraved MB over 12, stepped lock stamped with a crown and ALLOPRT across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, saddle bar mounted on the left side, swivel ramrod. Generally good condition.

£600-800

177. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER CAVALRY OR PAGET CARBINE , 20inch sighted barrel engraved MB over 16, stepped lock stamped with a crown and ALLOPRT across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, saddle bar and ring mounted on the left side, swivel ramrod. Generally good condition.

£600-800

178. A MASSIVE BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, 24.5inch two-stage barrel with ringed muzzle, plain lock with dog safety, full stock with steel trigger guard, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£800-1,200

179. A SCARCE .650 CALIBRE EXPERIMENTAL BREECH LOADING RIFLE BY JOHN MANTON , 28.5inch sighted octagonal re-browned barrel fitted with re-blued rear leaf sights, border engraved bolted lock signed MANTON, French cock with rainproof pan and platinum lined touch hole, full stocked with chequered wrist, brass mounts, the trigger guard with acorn finial, steel ramrod.

£2,000-3,000

180. A RARE BRASS DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, 12inch flared barrels with ringed muzzles signed BLAKE LONDON, stepped and bolted signed border engraved locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, brass mounts engraved with martial trophies, steel ramrod.

£4,000-6,000

181. A BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK COACHING BLUNDERBUSS, the flared 14inch barrel signed H.W. MORTIMER LONDON GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY and YORK-RICHd, the muzzle engraved FOR HIS MAJESTY’S MAIL COACHES, signed and bolted stepped lock, full stock with plain brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod. £1,500-2,000

182. A BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK COACHING BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS, 15inch two-stage flared barrel engraved LONDON and fitted with a top-sprung bayonet, elliptical muzzle engraved H.M. ROYAL MAIL, the Nock’s enclosed lock stamped with a crown over GR cypher and signed across the tail, full stock with brass mounts, the trigger guard engraved with a trophy of arms and the escutcheon engraved with the monogram AS, fitted with a belt hook on the left side, brass topped wooden ramrod. £1,500-2,000

183. A SCARCE PAIR OF 40-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK SILVER MOUNTED BRASS COACHING OR TRAVELLING PISTOLS, 4.5inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrels numbered 1 through to 4 on the underside of the breeches, border and scroll engraved actions signed CLARKE LONDON, pan slides mounted on the left side, sliding trigger guard safeties, bag-shaped wooden grips with flared butts, these mounted with foliate embossed hallmarked silver caps. (2)

£2,500-3,500

184. A RARE LARGE PAIR OF 14-BORE FLINTLOCK PAKTONG SILVER MOUNTED OFFICER’S PISTOLS, 6.5inch tapering barrels, border and scroll engraved actions signed RICHARDS LONDON, foliate engraved trigger guards, bagshaped wooden grips with flared butts, ornate silver escutcheons engraved with the owner’s crest, finely chased silver butt caps decorated with stands of arms. (2)

£2,500-3,500

185. A BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, 12inch three-stage barrel with ringed muzzle signed HEYLIN CORNHILL LONDON, foliate engraved lock, full stock with foliate engraved mounts, later brass topped wooden ramrod.

£700-900

186. A PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUSS, 16.5inch three-stage barrel with ringed muzzle fitted with top-sprung bayonet, scroll engraved back-action lock engraved with scrolls and signed EDGE, full stock with steel mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£700-1,000

187. A CRISP PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S BELT PISTOLS BY T. MORTIMER & SON , 6.5inch sighted octagonal barrels engraved T. Mortimer & Son 44 Ludgate Hill London Gunmaker to His Majesty, border and flash engraved signed bolted locks, full stocked with steel mounts, the blued trigger guards decorated with stands of arms, blued belt hooks mounted on the left side, swivel

ramrods. Typical of the type of pistols purchased by officer’s and T. Mortimer only operated at this address between 1806 and 1816, dating these to the Peninsular War (1807-1814) and Waterloo (1815. The calibre of .650, Carbine bore would also suggest use by an Officer.

£2,500-3,500

188. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK SILVER MOUNTED HOLSTER PISTOL BY MORTIMER , 10.25inch two-stage brass barrel engraved Mortimer London, border engraved stepped and bolted brass lock engraved Mortimer, full stocked with silver mounts, the trigger guard with foliate terminal and Birmingham hallmarks for 1780 and maker’s mark of Charles Freeth, this repeated on the long eared butt cap, scallop carved about the barrel tang openwork sideplate, horn topped wooden ramrod. Formerly in Benn Hunter’s, Collection, Lot 241, Bonhams, London, 24th February 2000. Neat repair to fore-end.

£1,500-2,500

189. A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK SILVER MOUNTED HOLSTER PISTOL BY TWIGG, 10inch sighted two-stage barrel signed Twigg LONDON, border engraved stepped lock signed Twigg, full stocked with hallmarked silver mounts, the trigger guard with foliate finial, long-eared butt cap with grotesque mask, openwork side plate, horn topped wooden ramrod. Some pitting to steel parts, generally worn stock.

£800-1,200

190. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY HADLEY, 11.5inch sighted two-stage barrel faintly signed H. HADLEY LONDON, border engraved stepped lock signed H. HADLEY, full stocked with brass mounts, scroll side plate and long-eared butt cap, brass topped wooden ramrod. Neat repairs to splits.

£800-1,200

191. A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING

PISTOL BY JORDAN , 7inch barrel, border engraved bevelled lock signed E. JORDAN, full stocked with border engraved brass mounts, open work foliate side plate, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£350-450

192. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING

PISTOL BY RUPERT LUGG, 8inch two-stage barrel, border engraved bevelled lock signed RUPERT LUGG, full stocked with border engraved brass mounts, longeared butt cap, Continental side plate, horn-topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

193. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY TWIGG, 9inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved LONDON on the top flat, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed TWIGG and decorated with a foliate flourish at the tail, this matching to the cock, roller frizzen, full stocked with chequered wooden grip, border and foliate engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard finial terminating in a trefoil of foliage, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£600-800

194. A 28-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING

PISTOL BY WOGDON & BARTON , 9.75inch sighted octagonal damascus barrel signed Wogdon & Barton London, stepped and bolted lock signed Wogdon & Barton, cock replaced, full stocked with slab-sided wooden butt, border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, horn topped wooden ramrod. Salt and pepper pitting.

£600-800

195. A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING

PISTOL BY KNUBLEY, 9.75inch sighted octagonal damascus barrel, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed Knubley, French cock, full stocked, butt cracked and repaired, border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£500-700

196. A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING

PISTOL BY PROBIN, 10inch sighted octagonal damascus barrel engraved LONDON on the top flat, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed J. PROBIN, roller frizzen, gold lined touch hole, set rigger, not working, full stocked with slab-sided wooden butt, border and foliate engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, wooden ramrod.

£500-700

197. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY HENSHALL , 9inch sighted browned damascus barrel, border engraved stepped lock signed HENSHALL, roller frizzen, rain proof pan, full stocked with chequered wooden butt, border and foliate engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, swivel ramrod.

£500-700

198. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY SIMMONS, 9.5inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrel, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed SIMMONS, roller frizzen, full stocked with chequered wooden butt, border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms and with pineapple finial, swivel ramrod. .750 Calibre is traditional used for Heavy Cavalry pistols so this might suggest a Cavalry Officer’s pistol, tip of safety bolt lacking.

£500-700

199. A 28-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY JOHN RICHARDS, 10.25inch sighted two-stage barrel, border engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, decorated with a stand of arms at the tail, gold lined touch hole, full stocked with chequered wooden butt, border and foliate engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, iron topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

200. A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER OR OFFICER’S PISTOL BY KETLAND & Co, 9inch twostage brass barrel engraved LONDON on the top flat, border engraved stepped lock signed K & C, full stocked with border and foliate engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, wooden ramrod.

£400-600

201. A .650 CALIBRE IRISH FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY BOWLS, 9.25inch sighted browned damascus barrel engraved CORK, border engraved stepped lock signed BOWLS and decorated with a foliate flourish at the tail, roller frizzen, full stocked with border and foliate engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, wooden ramrod.

£400-600

202. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY HENRY NOCK , 9inch barrel, stamped LONDON on the top flat, border engraved flat lock signed H. NOCK, full stocked with regulation type brass mounts, swivel ramrod. Typical of the type of pistol carried by many officers during the Peninsular War and at Waterloo.

£500-700

203. A .577 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY KETLAND & Co, 8.25inch barrel engraved LONDON on the sighting flat, border engraved lock signed KETLAND & CO., full stocked with border engraved brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£300-400

204. A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK SILVER MOUNTED HOLSTER PISTOL BY WATERS, 8.5inch swamped barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed WATERS, bag-shaped wooden grip finely inlaid with scrolling silver wire, the flared butt set with a hallmarked silver butt cap, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£600-800

205. A 5-BORE FLINTLOCK BRASS BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL BY WHEELER , 7.5inch two-stage barrel with flared ring turned muzzle, fitted with an under sprung bayonet released by the sliding trigger guard, ramrod mounted on the left side, border engraved action signed WHEELER and decorated with a stand of arms, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt.

£600-800

206. A 5-BORE FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL BY H.W. MORTIMER , 8inch barrel with flared muzzle, engraved H.W. MORTIMER LONDON on the sighting flat, border engraved bevelled lock signed H.W. MORTIMER, full stocked with border and foliate engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with acorn finial, horn-topped wooden ramrod.

£800-1,200

207. A SCARCE ELLIPTICAL BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL , 5inch flared brass barrel with elliptical muzzle and engraved London, bevelled lock, full stocked with Continental style mounts to include trigger guard on front post and long-eared butt cap, later wooden ramrod.

£600-800

208. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK OVER AND UNDER BAYONET POCKET PISTOL , 3inch turn-off barrels fitted with an under sprung bayonet released by the sliding trigger guard, border engraved boxlock action signed J & W RICHARDS LONDON, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.

£240-280

209. AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK OVER AND UNDER RIFLED POCKET PISTOL BY BAKER , 3.25inch turn-off damascus barrels, border and foliate engraved boxlock action signed Baker London, sliding safety, chequered Continental style wooden butt.

£200-300

210. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK BAYONET POCKET PISTOL BY WALLIS, 2.25inch turn-off barrel fitted with an under sprung bayonet released by the sliding trigger guard, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed G & J WALLIS HULL, sliding safety, border engraved trigger guard, slab-sided wooden butt. Bayonet retaining stud worn.

£180-220

211. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY RYAN & WATSON, 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with swags and signed Ryan & Watson London, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt.

£150-250

212. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY H. EGG, 2.75inch turn-off brass barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed H. EGG, slab side wooden butt inlaid with scrolling silver wire.

£100-150

213. A FLINTLOCK EPROUVETTE BY HEWSON OF BRISTOL , characteristic graduated measuring wheel, border engraved signed boxlock action decorated with stands of arms, slab-sided wooden butt.

£300-400

214. A 42-BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOL BY JOSEPH EGG & SONS, 10.25inch sighted octagonal barrel with platinum vent, border and scroll engraved signed bolted lock, set trigger, half stocked with chequered wooden butt, border engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£350-450

215. A 32-BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL BY WATERHOUSE & HORTON , 6.75inch sighted octagonal damascus barrel, border and scroll engraved lock signed WATERHOUSE & SIMPSON, full varnished stock with chequered wooden grip, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, horn-topped wooden ramrod.

£350-450

218. A 32-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FRENCH FLINTLOCK COACHING PISTOL BY DAMEMINE OF ST. LO, 7.5inch sighted tapering barrels, border engraved stepped signed locks decorated with foliate flourishes, full tiger stripe stock foliate carved about the border and scroll engraved steel mounts, long-eared butt cap, steel ramrod.

£800-1,200

216. A 40-BORE PERCUSSION BAYONET PISTOL , 5.25inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with a top sprung bayonet, under hammer trigger guard, slabsided wooden butt, swivel ramrod. The design and lack of proof marks would suggest an American origin.

£350-450

217. A 120-BORE BELGIAN PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain cylinder stamped with Belgian proofs, border and scroll engraved rounded action, two-piece flared wooden grips. Believed to be by Hoist of Belgium. Stamped to the underside of the barrel with a letter G.

£600-800

219. A 28-BORE ITALIAN FLINTLOCK HLSTER PISTOL BY COMINAZO, 9.5inch tapering two-stage barrel with fluted breech, border engraved foliate chiselled bevelled lock, full stock carved about the steel mounts, chiselled to match, one side plate escutcheon replaced, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£600-800

220. AN 18-BORE SPANISH MIQUELET LOCK OFFICER’S BELT PISTOL , 5.5inch two-stage barrel inlaid with a brass poincon at the breech, plain lock, full stocked with scroll engraved brass mounts, belt hook mounted on the left side, brass topped steel ramrod. Split to stock under lock.

£350-450

221. A GOOD LARGE PAIR OF 20-BORE BOHEMIAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS

, 12.75inch sighted tapering damascus barrels with raised sighting rib, stepped locks chiselled with officers on horseback wielding swords, full stocks foliate carved about the ornate chiselled brass mounts, the side plate decorated with three fighting cavalry officers. one

discharging a pistol, the large butt caps decorated to match with officers on horseback discharging pistols, square backed trigger guards decorated in the classical fashion, ornate crowned escutcheons decorated to match and with profile busts, brass topped wooden ramrods.

£3,000-4,000

222. A VERY FINE CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY ROBERT WOGDON , circa 1780, 10inch sighted octagonal browned barrels signed Wogdon LONDON, geometrically engraved breeches, foliate engraved barrel tangs, border engraved stepped and bolted colour hardened locks signed Wogdon, full stocked with border and foliate engraved blued steel mounts, the trigger guards with acorn finials, in their green cloth lined oak case, the lid with Chippendale handle, complete with cleaning rod, turnscrew, mould, correct flask and mainspring clamp. These guns are in very good condition with most of their original finish and virtually unmolested stocks. Provenance: See Sotheby’s London, Arms, Armour and Militaria, 8th Dec 1988, lot 358.

£12,000-16,000

223. A GOOD CASED PAIR OF 50-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY JOSEPH MANTON , 10inch sighted browned damascus octagonal heavy barrels with case colour hardened platinum lined breeches set with platinum poincons marked JOSEPH MANTON PATENT, the tangs decorated with flashes and stands of arms, border engraved bolted locks signed JOSEPH MANTON LONDON, rain-proof pans, roller frizzens, platinum touch holes, border engraved steels marked JOSEPH MANTON PATENT 1911 and 1912 respectively, half stocked with chequered wooden grips, border

engraved blued steel mounts, the trigger guards with the serial no. 4261, decorated with stands of arms and pineapple finials, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with red leather three-way flask, starting mallet, cleaning rod, bullet mould numbered to the guns, and pan brushes, the lid with maker’s trade label. Good blueing to the mounts and faded case colour to the locks, peacock blue frizzen springs. Serial no. 4261 pertains to 1807 listed in The Mantons: Gunmakers by Neal & Back. See lot 360, Bonhams, 23rd September 2020 for this set.

£14,000-18,000

224. A CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY JOHN MANTON , 8inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels, inlaid in gold MANTON LONDON, colour hardened gold lined breeches, border engraved bolted locks signed MANTON, rain-proof pans, roller frizzens, border engraved steels, gold lined touch holes, French cocks, full varnished stocks with chequered grips, gold escutcheons engraved with a W, border engraved trigger guards serial no. 4042, decorated with stands of arms and pineapple finials, brass topped wooden ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case, the lid engraved with the owner’s name G.H. Woods, complete with a lacquered three-way flask, bullet mould and cleaning rod, complete with case key, the lid with maker’s trade label.

£14,000-18,000

225. A CASED PAIR OF 40-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY JOHN MANTON & SON , 10inch sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels, case colour hardened platinum lined breeches decorated with scrolling foliage, border and scroll engraved bolted locks signed JNO MANTON & SON PATENT, V-shaped rain-proof pans, roller frizzens, border engraved steels marked JNO MANTON & SON PATENT, platinum lined touch holes, French cocks, half stocked with chequered wooden grips, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard tangs with the serial no. 9737, pineapple finials, brass topped wooden ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with owner’s crest and

initials HC, complete with lacquered three-way flask, oil bottle, starting mallet/cleaning rod, turnscrews, bullet mould, patch tin and powder measure, the lid with maker’s trade label with inked owner’s name Captain Hope Coldstm. Guards. Good re-brown to barrels, traces of case colour to the locks, and traces of blueing to the mounts. Serial no. 9737 pertains to 1827 listed in The Mantons: Gunmakers by Neal & Back and these guns are listed in The Manton Supplement by Neal & Back. Captain Hope served in the Coldstream Guards from 1824 to 1844 when he retired as Lieutenant Colonel and he was the second son of General Sir John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun.

£12,000-15,000

226. A FINE QUALITY CASED PAIR OF 22-BORE GOLD INLAID FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY H.W. MORTIMER , 10inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels engraved LONDON GUN MAKERS TO HIS MAJESTY, gold lined muzzles and fore-sights, gold lined breeches decorated with flowers of the Union and H.W. MORTIMER & CO. in scroll banner form, the tangs inlaid in gold with a stand of arms and a laurel spray, stepped and bolted locks signed H.W. Mortimer & Co., gold lined touch holes, gold lined rain-proof pans, roller frizzens, traces of original case colour, half stocked

with chequered wooden grips, vacant white metal shield-shaped escutcheons, the butts carved with the characteristic Mortimer swirl, spur trigger guards with set triggers decorated with stands of arms and with pineapple finials and retaining about 40% original blue, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with red leather covered three-way flask, cleaning rod, powder measure, oil bottle, bullet mould, chamois ball bag and Morocco leather flint roll, the lid with maker’s trade label for H.W. Mortimer, Son & T, Mortimer. £12,000-16,000

227. A CASED PAIR OF 50-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY JOSEPH MANTON , 10inch sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels, platinum lined case colour hardened breeches, set with poincons marked JOSEPH MANTON PATENT, border engraved bolted locks signed JOSEPH MANTON LONDON, rain-proof pans, roller frizzens, border engraved steels marked JOSEPH MANTON PATENT, platinum lined touch holes, half stocked with chequered wooden grips, the oval white metal escutcheons engraved with a spread eagle and the initials GP, border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guards with the serial no.

4264 decorated with stands of arms and pineapple finials, horn topped wooden ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with crest and initials to match, complete with red leather covered threeway flask, pan brush, bullet mould, cleaning rod and turnscrews, the lid with maker’s trade label. Faded brown to the barrels, minor traces of colour to locks, 20% blue to trigger guards. Serial no. 4264 pertains to 1807 listed in The Mantons: Gunmakers by Neal & Back. £10,000-15,000

228. A CASED PAIR OF 25-BORE FLINTLOCK

DUELLING PISTOLS BY WOGDON & BARTON, 10inch sighted octagonal re-browned barrels signed Wogdon & Barton London, stepped and bolted locks signed Wogdon & Barton, border engraved steels, gold lined touch holes, set triggers, full stocked with border

engraved steel mounts, the trigger guards decorated with a stand of arms and pineapple finials, in a green cloth lined mahogany case complete with flask, mould, turnscrew, flint wrap, pan brush and cleaning rod. £8,000-12,000

229. A FINE CASED PAIR OF 20-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY HENRY NOCK , 10inch sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved Nock LONDON, geometrically chiselled breeches, the trigger guards decorated with stands of arms, border engraved stepped locks, minor traces of colour, signed Nock, roller frizzens, border engraved steels, gold lined touch holes, full stocked with slab sided wooden butts, the blued escutcheons engraved with a crest of an extended arm, the hand

grasping three arrows, border engraved steel mounts, varying traces of original blue, the trigger guards decorated with floral sprays and acorn finials, horn topped wooden ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with red leather covered three-way flask, oil bottle, cleaning rod, wad punch, pan brush, bullet mould and turnscrew, the lid with maker’s trade label. See Christie’s 18th July 2002, lot 354, The W. Keith Neal Collection. £8,000-12,000

230. A CASED PAIR OF 25-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY TWIGG , 9inch sighted octagonal re-browned damascus barrels inlaid in gold TWIGG LONDON, gold lined breeches, touch holes and pans, border engraved stepped and bolted locks signed TWIGG in gold, full stocked with chequered slab-sided wooden butts, white metal heart shaped escutcheons, border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guards decorated with stands of arms, horn topped wooden ramrods, in a green baize lined mahogany case complete with flask, mould, cleaning rod, turnscrew and wad punch.

£6,000-8,000

231. A CASED PAIR OF 15-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY WILLIAM PARKER , 10inch sighted re-browned octagonal barrels signed W. PARKER HOLBORN LONDON, stepped and bolted locks signed W. PARKER, roller frizzens, border engraved steels, gold lined touch holes, set triggers, full stocked with chequered slab-sided wooden butts, the spur trigger guards decorated with stands of arms and pineapple finials, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with cleaning rod, flask, mould and turnscrew, the lid with maker’s trade label.

£6,000-9,000

232. A CASED PAIR OF 32-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY JOHN MANTON, 10.5inch sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved MANTON LONDON, gold lined breeches, border engraved stepped and bolted locks signed MANTON, roller frizzens, border engraved steels, gold lined touch-holes, full stocked with slab-sided wooden butts, border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guards decorated with stands of arms and pineapple

finials, horn topped wooden ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with red leather covered thre-way powder flask, oil bottle, spring clamp, bullet mould, cleaning rod, the lid with maker’s trade label. Faded re-brown to barrels, traces of case colour to locks, circa 1785. £6,000-8,000

233. A CRISP CASED PAIR OF 34-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOLS BY JOSEPH EGG , 5inch sighted octagonal browned barrels, platinum lined case colour hardened breeches inlaid in gold J: EGG., border and finely engraved stepped and bolted locks signed Josh. Egg PATENT, rain-proof pans, roller frizzens, the steels engraved Joseph Egg PATENT, platinum lined touch holes, French cocks, full varnished stocks with chequered wooden grips, fish tailed butts, border engraved blued steel mounts decorated with

stands of arms, pineapple finials, brass topped wooden ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with red leather covered three-way flask, cleaning rod, turnscrew and bullet mould, the lid with maker’s trade label. Generally a nice crisp pair with much original finish, one trigger guard tang screw a re-blued replacement. See Christie’s 16th July 2003, lot 235 and Christie’s 15 June 1977, lot 142 for these guns. £6,000-9,000

234. A CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY SAMUEL NOCK , 10inch sighted browned damascus octagonal heavy barrels engraved GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY and with Irish registration stamps WI 1228, colour hardened breeches, gold lined and with gold maker’s poincon, the tangs decorated with stands of arms, border engraved stepped and bolted locks decorated with stands of arms and set with a gold maker’s poincon, roller frizzens, platinum touch holes, French cocks, set triggers, chequered wooden butts, the spur trigger guards decorated with stands of arms and pineapple finials, in their re-lined mahogany case with commensurate accessories, the lid with copy trade label.

£4,000-6,000

235. A CASED 40-BORE PERCUSSION ALL STEEL SCOTTISH BELT PISTOL , 6inch three-stage blued barrel decorated with scrolling foliage and Celtic strapwork, border and scroll engraved colour hardened lock signed CAMPBELL, the full nickel stock profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and Celtic strapwork, the right side of the grip set with a faceted stone, the thistle pricker decorated to match, ball trigger, blued belt hook, steel ramrod, the escutcheon applied with a white metal crest of two arms holding daggers and the motto TRUST IN GOD NOT IN STRENGTH, in its green baize lined mahogany case with dolphin flask and commensurate accessories.

£3,000-4,000

236. AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS BY CHARLES LANCASTER , 9.75inch original browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved Bond St London, gold lined case colour hardened breeches decorated with scrolling foliage to match the colour hardened tangs, case colour hardened border and scroll engraved locks and hammers, safety bolts and platinum vents, half stocked with finely chequered varnished grips, border and scroll

engraved blued spur trigger guards decorated with scrolling foliage and pineapple finials, set triggers, steel topped ramrods, in a green baize re-lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories to include lacquered three-way flask. A virtually mint pair of pistols with one small area of minor wood loss to the front of one lock.

£6,000-9,000

237. A CASED PAIR OF 40-BORE PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS BY JOSPEH

LANG , 9.75inch sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved I. LANG HAYMARKET LONDON, platinum lined colour hardened breeches and tangs, border and scroll engraved bolted locks signed I. LANG, platinum vents, half stocked with chequered raked butts, border and scroll engraved blued trigger guards, set triggers, in a green baize lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories, the lid with copy trade label.

£3,000-4,000

238. A CASED PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION OFFICER’S OR TRAVELLING PISTOLS BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 5.25inch

sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved WESTLEY RICHARDS 170 NEW BOND ST

LONDON, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened breeches and tangs, border and scroll engraved bolted locks signed WESTLEY RICHARDS, traces of colour, platinum vents, full varnished stocks with border and scroll engraved steel mounts with traces of original blued finish, brass topped wooden ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with flask, mould, cleaning rod, turnscrew, brush and complete with key, the lid with maker’s trade label. Generally crisp condition with good traces of original colour.

£2,500-3,000

239. A GOOD CASED PAIR OF 42-BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS BY THOMAS JACKSON MORTIMER , 10.25inch sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved TJ Mortimer Maker to His Majesty London, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened breeches and tangs, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened bolted locks signed TJ Mortimer St James’s Street, platinum vents, half stocked with chequered

bag-shaped wooden grips, border and scroll engraved blued spur trigger guards, set triggers, brass topped wooden ramrods, in their purple velvet lined exhibition quality brass bound mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories to include mallet, flask, mould and turnscrew, etc., the lid with maker’s trade label. See The Mortimer Gun Makers 1753-1923 by Munson in which these pistols feature.

£6,000-9,000

240. E FLINTLOCK DUELLING OR OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY BLANCH , 8inch sighted browned damascus barrels, case colour hardened breeches inlaid with a platinum maker’s poincon, border engraved stepped and bolted locks signed blanch, rain-proof pans, roller frizzens, platinum lined touch-holes, half stocked with chequered wooden grip, the spur trigger guards decorated with stands of arms, horn topped wooden ramrods, in a later lined mahogany instrument case with a good lacquered three-way powder flask.

£1,500-2,500

241. A SCARCE 58-BORE COGSWELL PERCUSSION HAMMERLESS TURNOVER POCKET PISTOL , 3inch border and scroll engraved turnover octagonal barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded boxlock action signed on the top flat, folding trigger, chequered Continental style wooden butt in a later relined brass bound mahogany case, complete with mould, flask, cleaning rod and key.

£400-600

242. A CASED PAIR OF .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION OFFICER’S RIFLED PISTOLS, 9inch sighted octagonal etched damascus barrels, border and scroll engraved back action locks engraved with the owner’s name Roguin, Capn. d’Artillerie, half stocked with fluted wooden grips, scroll engraved steel mounts, spur trigger guard, castellated butt caps with lanyard rings, brass topped iron ramrods, in their green felt lined mahogany case, complete with boxwood turnscrew and key to the case.

£1,000-1,500

243. A 34-BORE FLINTLOCK ITALIAN BRESCIAN BELT PISTOL , 9.25inch three-stage tapering barrel, the bevelled lock chiselled with a grotesque mask at the tail, the cock retaining screw decorated to match, full stock carved about the foliate engraved steel mounts, openwork sideplate and barrel tang reinforce, belt hook mounted on the left side, iron tipped wooden ramrod.

£500-700

244. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP ACTION PISTOL BY BOND OF LONDON, 2.5inch turn-off barrels with scallop engraved muzzles, border engraved action signed P. BOND LONDON, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt, white metal shield-shaped escutcheon engraved with a K.

£250-350

245. A 28-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL BY SMITH OF LONDON, 3inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved LONDON and with Irish Registration stamps L-Y 9403, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed SMITH, full stocked, the trigger guard engraved with a stand of arms and with a pineapple finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£240-280

246. A .577 CALIBRE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION RIFLED OFFICER’S BELT PISTOL BY MORTIMER & SON OF EDINBURGH, 6inch sighted blued barrels engraved MORTIMER & SON EDINBURGH, border engraved blued action, belt hook mounted on the left side, blued frame and trigger guard chequered wooden grip, the butt with lanyard ring, swivel ramrod. Crisp gun with good original finish.

£500-700

247. A .29-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION OFFICER’S BELT PISTOL BY WILKINSON , 6inch sighted barrels engraved WILKINSON LONDON on the sighting flat, border and scroll engraved bolted rounded action, belt hook mounted on the left side, finely chequered wooden grip, the scroll engraved butt with trap, border and scroll engraved trigger guard, swivel ramrod. £350-450

248. A .650 CALIBRE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION OFFICER’S PISTOL BY B. WOODWARD & SON , 8inch sighted browned damascus barrels with platinum lined breeches, border and scroll engraved back action locks signed B. WOODWARD & SON, half varnished stock with chequered grip, border and scroll engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£300-400

249. A 20-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION OFFICER’S OR COACHING PISTOL , 6.75inch sighted browned barrels, scroll engraved breech and barrel tang, border and scroll engraved back action locks, half stocked, border and scroll engraved trigger guard, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£280-320

250. A .700 CALIBRE LARGE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION OFFICER’S PISTOL , 7.6inch sighted browned damascus barrels, border engraved back action locks, three-quarters stocked with chequered wooden grip, plain steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£250-350

251. A .700 CALIBRE BELGIAN DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION OFFICER’S OR HOWDAH PISTOL , 7.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels, partially inlaid in gold Damas Anglais, border and scroll engraved back action locks, fluted wooden grip. Repair to one trigger and ramrod lacking and mounts.

£200-300

252. A 28-BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING OR OFFICER’S PISTOL , 5inch sighted browned damascus barrel, scroll engraved platinum lined breech, border and scroll engraved bolted back action lock signed Evans, full stocked with chequered wooden grip, border and scroll engraved trigger guard, swivel ramrod.

£200-300

253. A 30-BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL BY MORTIMER OF LONDON , 5.25inch sighted browned damascus barrel engraved LONDON, scroll engraved brass lined breech, border and scroll engraved back action lock signed MORTIMER, half stocked with chequered wooden grip, border and scroll engraved trigger guard, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£300-400

254. A 56-BORE PERCUSSION BAYONET TRAVELLING PISTOL BY MORRIS, 5.25inch sighted browned damascus barrel signed H. MORRIS and fitted with a top sprung bayonet, border and scroll engraved back action lock, full stocked with chequered grip, border and scroll engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, swivel ramrod.

£380-420

255. A PAIR OF 28-BORE CONTINETAL PERCUSSION BOXLOCK RIFLED PISTOLS, 5.25inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels, border engraved actions, folding triggers, Continental style fruitwood grips with flared butts with fluted traps. (2)

£350-450

256. A 25-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED CONTINENTAL PINFIRE TRAVELLING PISTOL , 5inch sighted octagonal barrels, chequered engraved action, sprung barrel release, sights also an ejector, folding triggers, chequered wooden butt with lanyard ring.

£80-100

257. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY HOLMES & SON OF DERBY

1.75inch turn-off barrel, border and scroll engraved rounded action signed HOLMES & SON DERBY, sliding safety, folding trigger, bag-shaped wooden butt.

£150-250

258. AN 80-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 2inch turn-off barrels, border and scroll engraved double hammer action, folding triggers, bag-shaped wooden grip, the butt with scroll engraved cap and trap.

£180-220

259. A .32 RIMFIRE SMALL BORE RIFLED UNWIN & RODGERS KNIFE PISTOL , 3.75inch sighted octagonal nickel barrel stamped NON XXL to the right side and UNWIN & RODGERS PATENTEES

SHEFFIELD on the left, chequered two-piece horn grip scales, the butt with trap, folding trigger guard, two fold out blades, 9cm and 6.5cm, sharpened.

£600-800

260. A 100-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION

PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY D. EGG OF LONDON , 3inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded white metal action signed D. EGG LONDON, bar hammer, white metal back strap, chequered twopiece wooden grips, border and scroll engraved trigger guard. One grip with crack

£400-600

261. A .30 RIMFIRE SHARPS FOUR-SHOT

DERINGER PISTOL , 3.5inch sighted rounded barrels stamped with the manufacturer’s details in the sighting channel, the right side of the frame stamped C. SHARPS PATENT JAN 25 1859, sheath trigger, serial no. 11327, two-piece varnished wooden grips.

£350-450

262. A .32 RIMFIRE REMINGTON ELLIOT FOUR SHOT DERINGER , 3.4inch rounded sighted barrels stamped with Remington and Elliots details to the left and right barrel channels, serial no. 6141, ring trigger, two-piece hard rubber grips.

£500-700

263. A .41 RIMFIRE COLT THIRD MODEL THUER DERINGER , 2.5inch sighted barrel stamped COLT, plated frame stamped .41 CAL to the left side, sheath trigger, two-piece varnished wooden grips. Hammer off main spring.

£200-300

264. A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE BROWN SOUTHERNER DERINGER , 2.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with Brown’s details to the left side and SOUTHERNER on the top flat, brass frame, sheath trigger, serial no. 397, two-piece varnished wooden grips.

£200-300

265. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed Buller Bedford (?) slab-sided wooden butt. Generally showing its age, replacement tang screw and one missing.

£60-80

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266. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK BROWN BESS ENSEMBLE TO THE 91ST REGIMENT OF FOOT (ARGYLSHIRE) 39inch sighted barrel with proof marks to the top of the breech and stamped R over IVW, border engraved lock signed Richards, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the escutcheon engraved C over 13, the side plate engraved Rbt Anderson, iron ramrod, complete with its companion powder horn engraved with a garter ARGYLSHIRE ROBERT ANDERSON with a entered thistle over XCI REG over a laurel spray. Sold with a quantity of research notes. A summary of a note from the Argylshire Museum states There is a Robert Anderson who fits the right time period. He was a Lieutenant from the 14th Battalion of Reserve as of the 12th of October 1804. He Served with the 91st in the Peninsula, Roleia, Vimiero and Corunna. With the 2nd Battalion of the 91st in Swedish Pomerania in 1813 and

Holland in 1814 including the Siege of Antwerp and the assault of Bergen op Zoom. Then, with the 91st in the Waterloo Campaign including the storming of Cambrai and the Capture of Paris. Listed in the 7th Company of the Regiment at Waterloo. Eventually making Lieutenant Colonel he retired in 1841.

£1,800-2,200

267. OF JACOBITE INTEREST - A FLINTLOCK LONG LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET, 41.35inch sighted barrel, stamped with the Irish Registration no.F1326, border engraved bevelled lock faintly marked with a crown over GR and signed WATKIN 1746 across the tail, full stocked, incised CC 24 on the butt, regulation brass mounts, iron ramrod. Fore-end a period replacement, some worm to butt and fore-end.

£1,000-1,500

268. A SCARCE .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LAST MODEL VICTORIAN BROWN BESS TO THE 42TH REGIMENT (BLACK WATCH), 39inch sighted barrel proofed to the left side of the breech, stamped 42 REG, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR and TOWER across the tail, Inspection stamp under the pan, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang stamped C over 41 and 2D RLM (Royal Lothian Militia), steel ramrod. New Land Pattern butt plate and fore-end cap.

£1,300-1,500

269. A VERY RARE .730 PERCUSSION EAST INDIA COMPANY PUNJAB MOUNTED POLICE CARBINE , 21inch sighted barrel with various Arsenal and rack markings (1796) to the top of the breech, border engraved lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion mark, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. The Punjab Mounted Police formed part of the Punjab Irregular or Frontier Force (the famous PIFFERS). An identical carbine is illustrated in Small Arms of The East India Company, bearing the number (1817).

£380-420

270. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN 1856 TWO-BAND ENFIELD RIFLE BY PRITCHETT, 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock signed R. T. PRITCHETT, traces of original colour, chained nipple protector, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod.

£350-450

271. A .577 OBSOLETE CALIBRE THREEBAND SNIDER ENFIELD SERVICE RIFLE , 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the breech marked to BSACo, the lock signed CHARLES INGRAM GLASGOW, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts. Ramrod lacking.

£350-450

272. A VERY RARE .577 CALIBRE GREENE BROTHERS CAPPING BREECH LOADING CARBINE BY E. M. REILLY & Co., 24.2inch sighted blued barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights stamped GREEN BROS PATENT, border engraved blued bolt action sliding breech engraved GREEN BROS PATENT No. 393, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened lock signed E.M. RERILLY & CO. NEW OXFORD ST. LONDON, full stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved trigger guard, serial no. 15203, blued butt plate, steel cleaning rod. See ARMS AND ARMOUR, The Northern Branch, Manchester 1968 for an article about the Green Brother’s carbine, in this case by Beckwith (copy included). Another example is known that bears the name of the maker Wilkinson to the lock. Also see a converted Pattern 1853 rifle, XII.1021 in the Royal Armouries. A further example, also by Reilly, bearing the serial no. 13844 is known to exist. £700-900

273. A SCARCE .577 CALIBRE MONT STORM CAPPING BREECH LOADING CAVALRY

CARBINE , 18.6inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, the tip up breech engraved MONT SORM’S PATENT, the tang engraved No. 886, border engraved lock engraved LONDON, chained nipple protector, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, saddle ring and bar, steel cleaning rod. William Mont Storm’s patented capping breech loading system was originally approved for the conversion of all muzzle loading British Military pattern longguns before the contract was awarded to Snider whose breech loaded cartridge with integral primer was deemed more practical.

£500-700

274. A SCARCE .568 CALIBRE CALISHER & TERRY’S MODEL 1858 CAPPING BREECH LOADING CAVALRY CARBINE , 20inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, various Ordnance and Sold out of Service marks to the breech, the sliding receiver with hinged handle stamped border engraved lock stamped 1860 over TOWER and with a crowned VR at the tail, full stocked with PIMLICO WD stamp to the right side, the sideplate area stamped W. BAGGS and fitted with a saddle bar, regulation steel mounts, the short butt plate tang stamped CMR 223. Originally issued to the 18th Hussars this carbine appears to have been issued to the Cape Mounted Rifles. See Roads The British Soldier’s Firearm 1850-1864 pages 283-285. Cleaning rod lacking, some pitting to the barrel.

£500-700

275. A SCARCE .451 WESTLEY RICHARDS CAPPING BREECH LOADING MONKEY TAIL

CARBINE , 25inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, engraved WHITWORTH PATENT and stamped .450 and .483 on either side of the breech, further stamped with the serial no. 577, this repeated on the pivoting breech which is also marked WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT, the lock stamped WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. 1861 and with a triangle at the tail, chained nipple protector, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, to include secondary barrel band, the blued butt with trap containing cleaning tools, steel cleaning rod.

£500-700

276. A .54 CALIBRE MASSACHUSETTS ARMS

CO. GREEN’S PATENT CAPPING BREECH

LOADING CARBINE , 18inch three-stage sighted

barrel fitted with rear ladder sights and bearing Sold out of Service marks to the left side of the barrel, the tang stamped with GREEN’S PATENT details, bevelled lock stamped with a crown over VR and the MASS. ARMS Co. stamp, fitted with a MAYNARD’s PATENT tape primer, the wooden butt with steel mounts, patch box and stamped A 19 over RDMR for A Troop Royal Devon Mounted Rifles. For a similar example, marked to F Troop RDMR see Antony Cribb Ltd Lot 177 14th November 2023 sold for £1500.

£800-1,200

277. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1853

PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE BY THE LONDON

ARMOURY COMPANY, 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1862 over LA Co. and with crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, chained nipple protector.

£400-600

278. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1853

PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE , 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1860 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang stamped V over DS5 over 58, steel ramrod.

£350-450

279. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1856

PERCUSSION SHORT RIFLE , 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved plain lock, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod, complete with chained nipple protector and removeable flashguard.

£250-350

280. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN 1844 YEOMANRY CAVALRY CARBINE , 20inch sighted barrel fitted with a rear fixed sight, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER and dated 1844, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang stamped WKYC over 15, saddle bar and ring to the left side, swivel ramrod.

£250-350

281. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION NATIVE POLICE CARBINE , 21inch sighted barrel fitted with a rear fixed sight, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR at the tail and 1861 over TOWER, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang stamped BG over 56, saddle bar and ring to the left side, steel barrel bands, swivel ramrod.

£200-300

282. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION TWOBAND SERVICE RIFLE , 33inch sighted barrel, the lock stamped TOWER over 1869 and with a crown at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod. The butt with crowned retailer’s stamp CHS XXXXXX & CO 1868 JAPAN. Possibly pertaining to the Japanese Boshin War.

£250-350

283. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION TWOBAND ENFIELD SERVICE CARBINE , 29inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1862 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£180-220

284. A .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN 1842 TYPE TRADE MUSKET, 39inch sighted barrel, the lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, ramrod lacking.

£250-350

285. A .700 CALIBRE INDIAN FLINTLOCK

CAVALRY CARBINE , 18.5inch sighted barrel, bevelled lock stamped with an Arsenal mark, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, saddle bar and ring to the left side, swivel ramrod.

£250-350

286. A SCARCE 6-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK

DECK OR WALL GUN , 35.25inch sighted two-stage barrel, stamped GCL (?) at the octagonal breech, stepped and bevelled lock with brass pan, engraved Mre de Charleville and stamped F over 87, probably for 1787, full stock stamped MA 954 to the right side of the butt, the right side of the fore-end painted with the inventory number 198, regulation iron mounts. Dating to the Revolutionary period this piece remains in very good condition with two age splits to the fore-end. The MA 954 stamp refers to the Museum of Artillery or The Rotunda.

£800-1,200

287. A .750 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK

MODEL 1777 (?) NAVAL OR MARINE MUSKET, 40.5inch sighted barrel, plain stepped and bevelled lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate and trigger guard tang stamped with a crown over D, steel ramrod. Action at fault.

£300-400

288. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK

MODEL 1777 FLINTLOCK CARBINE , 48inch sighted barrel stamped E to one side of the breech and V to the other, stepped and bevelled lock marked D. P. F & J St Etienne, three quarters stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. Partial P stamp to top of comb and partial circular stamp to the right side of the butt, action a bit sticky.

£400-600

289. CH FLINTLOCK MODEL 1777 CARBINE , 42.5inch sighted barrel with Belgian proof mark at the breech and MV, stepped and bevelled lock marked St Etienne Manufe Royale, three quarters stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. Large F stamp to comb, S stamp to lock, H stamp to trigger guard.

£350-450

290. A .750 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK

MODEL 1777 CARBINE , 40.5inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock marked St Etienne Manufre Royale, three quarters stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. Top jaw lacking, converted from percussion to flintlock.

£180-220

291. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK

SERVICE CARBINE , 34inch sighted barrel, stepped lock marked Manufre Royale de St Etienne, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the butt incised IB and crowned HB stap to lock plate.

£300-400

292. A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK CARBINE , 29.25inch sighted barrel with various inspection stamps and partial BREVETE mark, back action lock with central A stamp SOCIALE BREVETE, full stocked with regulation steel mounts.

£250-350

293. A .700 CALIBRE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK CARBINE , 29.25inch sighted barrel stamped with EIG proof to the breech, two-piece back action lock stamped 5621 A.R. & C and Tulle, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, the butt with inspection stamps and dated 1851, steel ramrod, leather sling.

£250-350

294. A .750 CALIBRE COMPOSITE FLINTLOCK

SEA SERVICE CARBINE , 28inch sighted barrel, stepped model 1740 Potsdam lock with ring neck cock, full stocked with brass mounts, the trigger guard of sea service form, steel ramrod. Action at fault.

£180-220

295. A .800 CALIBRE SWEDISH MODEL

1815 SERVICE MUSKET, 42inch sighted barrel with crowned Ch stamp surmounted by HB WN, plain dog lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, wooden ramrod.

£300-400

296. A .600 SWEDISH PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE , 36.75inch sighted barrel stamped with a crown over C at the breech, back action lock with a crown over C and dated 1859, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£200-300

297. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1857

TYPE PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 40.25inch sighted barrel with various inspection stamps at the breech, back action lock stamped F J MALHERBE & C LIEGE, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£200-300

298. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1857

TYPE PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 40.5inch

sighted barrel struck with an Inspector’s stamp at the breech, plain lock, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, later steel ramrod.

£200-300

299. A.740 SWEDISH TYPE PERCUSSION

SERVICE MUSKET, 41.25inch sighted barrel, plain lock converted from flintlock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Chips and splits to stock.

£180-220

300. A SWEDISH MODEL 1845 PERCUSSION

SERVICE MUSKET, 40.75inch sighted barrel with various Inspector’s stamps to the breech, stepped lock stamped H over 1845 and 1676 across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£200-300

301. A CLEAN .750 SWEDISH PERCUSSION

MODEL 1845 SERVICE RIFLE , 40.75inch sighted barrel fitted with an elevated brass rear sight, stepped lock with pivoting safety catch, stamped H over 1852 and 1487 across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

£250-350

302. AN 8-BORE OBSOLETE CALIBRE REBOUNDING HAMMER GUN , 36inch browned twist damascus barrel stamped with the serial no. 13958 to the underside and repeated on the border engraved rounded action, rotary underlever action, case coloured to the inside, border engraved back action lock, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border engraved blued trigger guard. A label attached suggests this may have been the work of George Gibbs.

£500-700

303. A 7-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN OR FOWLING PIECE BY LEECH OF CHELMSFORD, 41inch sighted two-stage browned damascus barrel, colour hardened breech inlaid with a maker’s poincon, LEECH, signed flat lock with nipple retaining arm operated by an external spring, half stocked with chequered wrist, gilt brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£400-500

304. A RARE

20-BORE FLINTLOCK

FERGUSON PATENT BREECH LOADING DEER OR PARK RIFLE BY JOVER , 37inch sighted rifled barrel, the top face of the threaded breech plug engraved with a flower head, border engraved stepped lock signed JOVER, full stocked with steel and brass mounts, the butt plate border engraved and the tang decorated with a stand of arms, the trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms and unscrewing to

open the breech, the threaded plug with vertical slots to relieve fouling, later brass topped wooden ramrod. William Jover (1) 1775-1780 then in partnership as Jover & Son to 1810. For a commentary on Colonel Patrick Ferguson, see Great British Gunmakers 17401790, The History of John Twigg and the Packington Guns by William Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, page 114-116. £2,500-3,500

305. A CASED 19-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY JOHN MANTON & SON , 30inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved John Manton & Son DOVER STREET, platinum lined breeches and touch holes, the former colour hardened and blaze engraved, numbered 6661 to the underside, border and foliate engraved stepped locks decorated with stands of arms and signed John Manton & Son PATENT, V-shaped pans and frizzens, the latter engraved JNO MANTON & SON PATENT, half stocked with chequered wrist, white metal escutcheon engraved with the owner’s crest and

motto a head impaled on a sword and FAC ET SPERA, border engraved steel mounts, the butt plate tang decorated with hung game, the trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms and with large pineapple finial, serial no. 6661, brass topped wooden ramrod, contained in its green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with flask and cleaning rod. Listed in The Mantons: Gunmakers by Neal & Back as having been completed in 1818. The lid of the case is applied with a storage label for Turlock and Harris of Dublin.

£4,000-5,000

306. A CASED 10-BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY JAMES PURDEY, 31.75inch sighted two-stage browned damascus barrel engraved I. PURDEY NO. 315 OXFORD STREET LONDON, platinum lined colour hardened breech with platinum vent, serial no. 1100 to the underside, border and scroll engraved lock signed PURDEY, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard

tang engraved with the serial no. 1100, brass topped wooden ramrod, contained in its green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with maker’s trade label, two lidded compartments, one with bone lifter the other ivory, complete with cap dispenser, leather tool roll, spring clamp, cleaning accessories, planished tin powder flask, leather shoulder shot flask, three shot chargers, turn screw, cleaning rod and key to the case. £2,000-3,000

307. A CASED 12-BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY JAMES PURDEY, 30.5inch sighted three-stage browned damascus barrel engraved I. PURDEY NO. 314 1/2

OXFORD STREET LONDON, platinum lined colour hardened breech with platinum vent, serial no. 1641 to the underside, border and scroll engraved lock signed PURDEY, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger

guard tang engraved with the serial no. 1641, brass topped wooden ramrod, contained in its green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with maker’s trade label, two lidded compartments, one with horn lifter the other brass, complete with embossed powder flask, leather shot flask, one shot charger, powder measure, turnscrew and cleaning rod.

£2,000-3,000

308. A CASED 15-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE BY CHARLES

SMITH , 29.75inch sighted browned damascus barrels, fitted with a rear pivoting peep sight and engraved CHAS. J. SMITH LONDON on the sighting flat, scroll engraved gold lined case colour hardened breech with platinum vents, border and finely scroll engraved bolted and signed case colour hardened locks and hammers, half varnished stock with chequered fore-end and

wrist, border and finely scroll engraved blued steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod, in its green baize lined mahogany case complete with mould, flask, turnscrew, patch tin, cap tin, pewter oil bottle, bone handled brush, one lidded compartment with turned wood lifter, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label. A crisp gun retaining virtually all of its original finish.

£3,000-4,000

309. A CASED 20-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED RIFLE FOR IMPERIAL CAPS BY SAMUEL & CHARLES SMITH, 30inch sighted browned faceted damascus barrels, fitted with rear leaf sights, engraved SAML & C. SMITH PRINCES STREET LEICESTER SQUARE LONDON, serial no. 5558 stamped to the underside, case colour hardened breech set with a platinum bordered maker’s tablet, platinum vents, border and finely scroll engraved signed locks and hammers, retaining all of their original colour hardened finish, half varnished stock with chequered wrist, steel mounts, the trigger guard with border and scroll engraved decoration and retaining virtually all of its original blued finish, the butt plate tang decorated to match, bearing the serial no. 5558 and retaining most of its original blued finish, brass topped wooden ramrod, contained in its green baize lined oak case,

complete with scarce nipple key, starting hammer, mould, turnscrews, nipple pot, brush, blued mould and key to the case, one lidded compartment with ivory lifter, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label bearing details of the function of Imperial Caps and Nipples. A crisp gun with most of its original finish. £3,000-4,000

310. A CASED .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION

SPORTING RIFLE BY JOHN BLANCH , 30.25inch sighted browned damascus barrel, fitted with rear ladder sight, the rear sighting flat engraved J. BLANCH & SON 29 GRACE CHURCH ST., border and scroll engraved breech with platinum vent, serial no. 3706 to the underside, border and finely scroll engraved bolted signed lock, half varnished stock with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and finely scroll engraved steel mounts, the escutcheon engraved with two fish, beneath the butt plate it is written that this gun was made 9 Nov 1857, horn topped wooden ramrod, contained in its green baize lined varnished oak case, complete with bullet mould, cleaning rod, turnscrew, starter, oil bottle and cap tin, one lidded compartment

with horn lifter, key to the case, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label. A crisp gun.

£2,500-3,500

311. A CASED 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY WILLIAM POWELL & SON , 28inch sighted browned damascus barrels, border and scroll engraved platinum lined breech with platinum vents, border and scroll engraved signed locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial

no. 1727, brass topped wooden ramrod, in its faded red velvet lined mahogany case, complete with shot flask, powder flask, oil bottles, turnscrews, cleaning rod and wad punch, the lid with maker’s trade card. A receipt in the case from William Powell & Son dated Dec 1957 for £1072.

£1,500-2,000

312. 16-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY PURDEY, 29.75inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved J. PURDEY 331 1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON, border and scroll engraved signed locks with traces of colour, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 3937 for 1844, brass topped wooden ramrod, contained in its relined mahogany case with copy label and commensurate accessories.

£2,000-3,000

313. A CASED 18-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY J. WILKINSON & SON , 29inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved WILKINSON & SON GUNMAKERS TO HIS MAJESTY PALL MALL LONDON, border and scroll engraved signed back action locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod, contained in an associated relined oak case with copy label and commensurate accessories to include shot and powder flasks. Serial no. 4384 was sold to W. B. Penfold Esquire.

£1,500-2,000

314. A 16-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY SAMUEL AND CHARLES SMITH, 28.25inch sighted damascus barrels engraved SAML & C. SMITH PRINCES STREET LEICESTER SQUARE LONDON, the breeches with platinum lined maker’s poincon and platinum vents, border and scroll engraved signed shaped locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 5806, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

315. A SCARCE 80-BORE PINFIRE SPORTING GUN BY JOHN MANTON & SON , 28inch sighted browned damascus two-stage barrel engraved John Manton & Son Dover Street London, border and scroll engraved signed back action bolted lock, border and scroll engraved rotary underlever action, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts decorated with game scenes, the scroll trigger guard and barrel with serial no. 12365, the latter with JM proof. The serial number would suggest a date of circa 1855.

£380-420

316. A 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY ROBERT ADAMS, 30.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved R. ADAMS KING WILLIAM ST LONDON,

border and fine scroll engraved signed shaped locks, platinum vents, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£350-450

317. A 12-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY CHARLES LANCASTER , 30inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND STREET, scroll engraved platinum lined breeches and vents, border and scroll engraved signed locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts decorated with game scenes, fine quality pineapple finials to ramrod pipe and trigger guard, serial no. 2635, white metal topped wooden ramrod.

£350-450

318. A 12-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY CHARLES MOORE , 31.25inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved C. Moore 77 St James’ Street London, scallop and scroll engraved breeches and tang, platinum vents, border and scroll engraved floating locks signed C. MOORE LONDON, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£350-450

319. A 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY HENRY TATHAM JUNIOR , 29.5inch damascus barrels engraved HENRY TATHAM JR. CHARING CROSS LONDON, the breeches inlaid in gold with a pair of woodcock, border and scroll engraved tang, platinum vents, border and scroll engraved signed back action locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£350-450

320. AN 18-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE SLIDE AND TILT SPORTING GUN BY J.D. DOUGALL OF LONDON , 30inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved J.D. Dougall 59, St James St. London, border and scroll engraved signed back action locks, border and scroll engraved rounded action with “Lockfast” rotary side lever action and engraved with patent details to the underside, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, skeleton butt plate, serial no. 1768.

£300-400

321. A12-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN BY J. ERSKINE , 26.5inch sighted

barrels, border and scroll engraved tang, border and scroll engraved signed locks, border and scroll engraved rotary underlever action, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts.

£250-350

322. A 12-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN BY EDWARD BOND, 30.25inch sighted browned damascus barrels, border and scroll engraved back action locks, border and scroll engraved rotary underlever action, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts. One main spring at fault.

£250-350

323. A 16-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY ROWNTREE OF PENRITH , 28.25inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved JOSEPH MANTON DAVIES STREET BERKLEY SQUARE LONDON, border and scroll engraved back action locks signed ROWNTREE PENRITH, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard tang with grip safety. Crack through foreend.

£180-220

324. A 16-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY JANE BECKWITH , 30.4inch sighted barrels engraved J. BECKWITH SKINNER ST LONDON, border and scroll engraved locks signed J. BECKWITH, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, oval escutcheon engraved HL.

£180-220

325. A 32-BORE AMERICAN OR CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN, 33inch two-stage barrel with sighting groove to the breech, stepped brass lock signed J.HAMILTON, half stocked with Continental style brass mounts, scroll trigger guard, the butt with ornate shaped patch box, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£500-600

326. A 12-BORE FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE OR SPORTING GUN , 45.25inch sighted barrel, plain lock, half stocked with brass mounts, the trigger guard with acorn finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

327. A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE BARRELLED SPORTING GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 32inch sighted browned damascus twostage barrel, engraved in script Westley Richards 170 New Bond St. London, platinum lined and vented breech, border and scroll engraved barrel, tang, border and scroll engraved lock signed in gothic script, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 1716, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£200-300

328. A .500 CALIBRE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION PRESENTATION LANCASTER

OVAL BORE RIFLE , 32inch sighted barrels fitted with rear leaf sights to 300 yards, engraved LANCASTER’S PATENT SMOOTH BORED RIFLE, border engraved back action locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts, the butt with patch box, the lid engraved FROM ROBT. BARNETT TO JNO McNAB AUGUST 1853, brass topped wooden ramrod. Good traces of colour to the locks and patch box cover.

£500-600

329. A 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY HUGHES, 29inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved R. HUGHES & SONS BIRMINGHAM, border and scroll engraved back action locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod

£250-350

330. A 15-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED SPORTING GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 30inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved WESTLEY RICHARDS 170 NEW BOND ST LONDON, platinum lined and vented breeches, scallop and scroll engraved barrel tang, border engraved stepped and signed locks decorated with scrolling foliage, half stocked with chequered wrist, the white metal escutcheon engraved with the owner’s crest and initials, a pair of arms holding feathers emerging from a coronet, over CB, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 1263, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£300-400

331. A SCARCE 22-BORE JAMES II PATTERN

FLINTLOCK MILITARY HOLSTER PISTOL , 13inch tapering multi-stage barrel bearing proof marks and maker’s stamp to the breech and the rack number T18, bevelled lock, full stock, teardrop carved about the tang, brass butt cap, later brass trigger guard, wooden ramrod. See page 28 British Military Pistols 1603-1888 by R.E. Brooker. Circa 1685-1688.

£1,000-1,500

332. A SCARCE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD

DOG-LOCK OFFICER’S HOLSTER PISTOL , 28-bore sighted multi-stage barrel, ring neck cock, pivoting safety, full stocked with iron mounts to include long-eared butt cap, later iron ramrod. Generally worn with pitting to iron parts, splits to fore-end and restorations to the lock.

£1,000-1,500

333. 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.

£400-600

334. AN 18TH CENTURY .600 CALIBRE

FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 12inch barrel, proofed on the top of the breech and stamped with a crown on the tang, flat lock marked with a crown over GR and TOWER across, the tail, crowned Inspector’s mark beneath the rounded pan, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£1,600-1,800

335. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR, full stock, neat repair to foreend, regulation brass mounts, iron ramrod.

£550-650

336. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN 2ND TYPE SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch blacked barrel stamped with a crown on the tang, stepped colour hardened lock stamped with a crown over VR and TOWER across the tail, Inspector’s stamp beneath the pan, full stock with various Ordnance stamps, regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. Small split to right side of fore-end.

£500-700

337. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK COASTGUARD OR CUSTOMS PISTOL , 4.5inch barrel with sighting flat, stepped and bolted lock stamped BARNETT, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. Accompanied by a copy of an article by Blackmore in the journal of the Arms & Armour Society about Arms of the Custom & Excise, Small chip to left side of fore-end.

£350-450

338. A TRAFALGAR PERIOD .570 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 12inch barrel with proofs to the left side of the breech, border Engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR, TOWER across the tail and an inspection stamp under the pan, full stock, stamped 1805 to the back of the wrist and with Ordnance marks beside the trigger guard, regulation brass mounts, belt hook mounted on the left side, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£800-1,200

339. A GOOD .560 CALIBRE PERCUSSION

SEA SERVICE BELT PISTOL , the lock engraved with crowned VR and TOWER 1849, regulation brass mounts, iron lanyard ring and sprung belt hook, swivel ramrod, regulation military proofs and inspector’s stamps, stock struck with broad arrow above BO and inspector’s stamps. Action crisp, good patina.

£350-450

340. A GOOD .650 CALIBRE WILLIAM IV FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN SERVICE PISTOL, to the Wiltshire Yeomanry Cavalry, 9inch barrel with military proofs, regulation bolted lock with crowned WR cypher and government inspector’s stamp, regulation brass mounts, trigger guard bow engraved W-Y-C_M_31, large ramrod pipe, swivel ramrod, the stock struck with assorted marks.

£450-550

341. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL AN XIII

FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 8inch barrel, stamped M’an 13 on the tang, various partial inspection stamps to the breech, 13 X S, stepped and bevelled lock engraved Manuf Imp de Chatellerault, half stocked with large inspection stamp to the side plate area, regulation brass mounts, the sideplate stamped with a P P with a heart between, steel ramrod.

£350-450

342. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK COAST GUARD OR CUSTOMS PISTOL , 4.5inch sighted barrel, stepped and bolted lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod, butt with provision for lanyard ring.

£200-300

343. 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).

£300-400

344. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION POTSDAM SERVICE BELT PISTOL , 9.6inch sighted barrel, stepped lock with pivoting safety catch, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, then butt with lanyard ring, belt hook mounted on the left side.

£350-450

345. A .700 CALIBRE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, stamped WG and C, plain bevelled lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring.

£200-300

346. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH PERCUSSION MODEL 1822 CAVALRY SERVICE PISTOL , 8inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock converted from flintlock and engraved Mre Imple de Tulle, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, steel ramrod. Various stamps - dated 1862 and G. de 17,7 on the barrel.

£200-300

347. A .650 EAST INDIA COMPANY SERVICE PISTOL OF LANCER TYPE , 8inch sighted barrel, the lock stamped 1867 over BIRMINGHAM and with a crown over EIG at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, swivel ramrod.

£250-350

348. A 32-BORE 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN HOLSTER PISTOL , 12inch two-stage barrel, bevelled lock engraved with scrolling foliage and signed MARTIN, full stocked with iron mounts, long eared butt cap, wooden ramrod.

£500-700

349. 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.

£300-400

350. 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.

£400-600

351. 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.

£300-400

352. A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 9.25inch sighted twostage barrel, stepped lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, iron ramrod.

£300-400

353. AN 18TH CENTURY .650 CALIBRE DUTCH FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 11.25inch sighted barrel, stepped lock engraved FORME A MASTRICH, full carved stock with regulation brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod, together with a worn Queen Anne holster pistol by Griffin. (2)

£350-450

354. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK MODEL 1794 LIGHT DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL , 9.25inch barrel, border engraved lock faintly stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts.

£350-450

355. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANNE TRAVELLING PISTOL BY COLUMBELL , 4.75inch four-stage cannon barrel with ring turned muzzle engraved LONDON at the breech, bevelled lock signed COLUMBELL beneath the pan, half stocked with brass mounts, the butt with grotesque mask butt cap, border and flash engraved trigger guard, border engraved brass fore-end.

£300-400

356. A 54-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED SIDE BY SIDE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY WOOD & Co., 3inch turn-off barrels, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed WOOD & CO, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt, the trigger guard decorated with a foliate flourish.

£300-400

357. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S OR DUELLING PISTOL BY GILLET OF BRISTOL , 9inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved BRISTOL on the top flat, border engraved stepped lock signed GILLET, full stocked with brass mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a foliate flourish and with acorn finial, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£300-400

358. A 22-BORE SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY BARBAR , 8inch sighted two-stage barrel engraved BARBAR LONDON on the top flat, border and scroll engraved lock signed BARBAR, full stock, scallop carved about the barrel tang, hallmarked silver grotesque mask butt cap, openwork strap side plate, the trigger guard decorated with a foliate flourish and with acorn finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.

£400-600

359. A FLINTLOCK BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL BY WILSON , 6inch three-stage brass cannon barrel engraved LONDON on the top flat, top sprung bayonet released with a catch on the barrel tang, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed WILSON, full stocked with bag-shaped butt, border engraved trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms and with a pineapple finial, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£600-800

360. A LARGE .750 CALIBRE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION OFFICER’S PISTOL , 10inch sighted barrels, plain locks, half stocked with chequered wooden grip, the butt with brass skull cracker plate, blued trigger guard, steel ramrod. Generally crisp with good traces of original colour.

£400-500

361. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK OVER AND UNDER COACHING PISTOL BY GRIFFIN , 10inch sighted barrels, border and foliate engraved breeches engraved BOND STREET LONDON in scroll banner form to the front, border engraved bevelled locks with external springs and signed GRIFFIN across the tails, half stock, scallop carved about the barrel tang, teardrop carved behind the locks, flared wooden butt cut for a shoulder stock and with longeared butt cap, vacant rococo escutcheon, the trigger guard decorated with a rococo scroll, iron ramrod. Circa 1750. Back of butt chipped and repaired.

£2,000-3,000

362. A MOST UNUSUAL PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET BAYONET PISTOLS BY WILLIAM SMITH, 3inch turn-off sighted octagonal barrels engraved SMITH LONDON on the top flats, bayonets mounted on the left side and released by a sliding catch, border and scroll engraved bolted actions, roller frizzens with adjustable spring mounted beneath the pans, the trigger guards decorated with stands of arms, the top of the actions and tangs decorated to match, slab-sided wooden butts with chequered backs, in a later mahogany case with commensurate accessories, the flask a modern copy.

£800-1,200

363. A FINE AND RARE 54-BORE FORSYTH SLIDING PRIMER POCKET PISTOL , 2.25inch sighted octagonal barrel, engraved FORSYTH & CO PATENT GUN MAKERS LONDON on the top flat, border and scroll engraved rounded bolted boxlock action, folding trigger, chequered wooden butt, the white metal cornered escutcheon bearing a crest, a demi-lion bearing a scythe, motto and initials, scroll engraved white metal butt cap, swivel ramrod, aerial no. 2898. Retains good amounts of original finish.

£2,000-3,000

364. 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.

£300-500

365. A CRISP FLINTLOCK POWDER TESTER OR EPROUVETTE BY JOHN STOCKBURN OF NORTHAMPTON , c.1800, 16cm long overall, the brass frame engraved with swags and floral devices, signed within oval, sprung brass wheel graduated with strengths 0-45, slab-sided walnut grip, good untouched age patina, together with a copy of his advertisement in the Northampton Mercury dated Sept.16 1797, advertising his trade and business.

£250-350

366. A QUEEN ANNE 18-BORE FLINTLOCK SILVER MOUNTED HOLSTER PISTOL BY LOUIS BARBAR , late 17th century, 5¼inch turnoff cannon barrel, signed beneath the frizzen spring BARBAR LONDINI, engraved frame, silver furniture comprising long spur buttcap with grotesque mask boss, escutcheon engraved with crest beneath coronet (worn), iron trigger guard, rounded walnut stock with raised apron behind barrel tang.

£800-1,200

367. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY NOCK , 2..25inch turn-off barrel, border engraved brass action decorated with stands of arms and signed H. NOCK LONDON, slab sided wooden butt, together with a .577 calibre double barrelled pinfire pistol in worn condition. (2)

£40-60

368. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY WOOLLEY DEAKIN, & Co., 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border engraved rounded signed action decorated with stands of arms, sliding safety, folding trigger, chequered wooden butt, together with a worn percussion duelling pistol by Patrick of Liverpool. (2)

£200-300

369. A PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY HENRY NOCK , 9inch sighted octagonal barrels engraved H. NOCK LONDON, stepped and bolted locks signed H. NOCK, roller frizzens, full stocked with steel mounts, the trigger guards decorated with stands of arms and ornate pineapple finials, swivel ramrods. Swivel ramrods and the .650 regulation carbine bore would indicate that these are of a type carried by Cavalry and Infantry Officer’s throughout the Peninsular War (1807-1814) and at Waterloo. Henry Nock 1760-1810) (2)

£1,600-1,800

370. 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.

£500-600

371. A 42-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY DURS EGG, 9.75inch sighted browned damascus barrel engraved D. Egg, London, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed D. Egg and decorated with a foliate flourish at the tail and a flash behind the pan, full stocked with chequered and dot grip, border and foliate engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Restored crack to the wrist.

£600-800

372. A PAIR OF 50-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP ACTION POCKET PISTOLS BY MORTIMER , 2.25inch turn-off brass barrels numbered 1 though to 4, border engraved actions decorated with floral sprays and signed in banner form H.W. MORTIMER, LONDON, GUN-MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, the taps mounted on the left side, sliding safeties, folding triggers, slab-sided wooden butts. £800-1,200

373. A 16-BORE IRISH FLINT LOCK

DUELLING PISTOL BY PATTISON OF DUBLIN, 9.5inch sighted barrel engraved T. PATTISON & CO. DUBLIN, border engraved lock signed T. PATTISON & CO, half stocked with steel mounts, the spur trigger decorated with a stand of arms, chequered wooden butt, wooden ramrod.

£600-800

374. A 15-BORE IRISH FLINT LOCK

DUELLING PISTOL BY PATTISON OF DUBLIN, 9inch sighted barrel engraved PATTISON DUBLIN, border engraved lock signed PATTISON, full stocked with steel mounts, the spur trigger decorated with a foliate flourish, white metal butt cap, brass topped wooden ramrod. Restoration to butt.

£350-450

375. A 34-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK

POSKET PISTOL BY PAVE OF MONMARTE , 3.5inch two-stage barrel, border and foliate engraved stepped lock signed PAVE MONMARTE, full stocked carved about the white metal mounts, bird’s head butt, finely inlaid with scrolling silver wire to the back of the grip and foliate carved about the barrel tang, wooden ramrod, in a later green cloth line case with ornately decorated flask.

£800-1,000

376. A PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY 16-BORE IRISH COACHING PISTOLS, 5.75inch barrels stamped with the registration number EC-1670 and engraved CORK, border engraved brass locks signed JON SHERLOCK, full stocked with brass mounts to include Continental style sideplates, brass topped wooden ramrods. One pistol with modified butt cap and repair to wrist.

£600-800

377. A PAIR OF 56-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY JOSEPH & CO. OF LIVERPOOL , 1.75inch turn-off barrels, border engraved signed actions, sliding safeties, slab sided wooden butts.

£400-500

378. A SCARCE PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK WATERS PATENT BLUNDERBUSS

PISTOLS, 7inch brass barrels with flared ring turned muzzles, undersprung bayonets released by the secondary triggers, brass topped wooden ramrods mounted on the left side, border engraved brass

actions signed Waters & Co Patent and numbered 57 and 58, flared wooden butts with grotesque mask silver butt caps hallmarked for Birmingham 1780. (2) Foliate tail of one butt cap lacking.

£2,500-3,500

379. A PAIR OF 22-BORE SILVER MOUTED FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANNE CARRIAGE PISTOLS BY PETER GANDON , 5.5inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrels foliate engraved at the breeches and signed P. GANDON to the undersides and LONDON on the tops, border and foliate engraved rounded actions, sliding trigger guard safeties, flared wooden butts, scallop carved about the tangs, rococo white metal escutcheons and pierced rococo side plates, hallmarked silver grotesque mask butt plates with maker’s mark of JA of London. Either Peter 1 or Peter 2, Cross Guns, Coventry Street London.

£1,500-2,500

380. 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.

£400-600

381. A 42-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN SANNE POCKET PISTOL BY THOMAS GREGORY, 2.25inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, signed GREGORY to the underside of the breech and with maker’s mark of TG on the other side, plain action, tear drop carved at the tail, scallop carved around the barrel tang, flared wooden butt. Thomas 1, son of Nathan Gregory, free of the Gunmaker’s Company 1706.

£600-800

382. AN 18TH CENTURY EPROUVETTE OR POWDER TESTER , the 1.75inch match operated barrel with chevron engraved decoration, the measuring wheel calibrated from 1 round to 8, slab sided wooden butt with beak form pommel.

£180-220

383. AN UNUSUAL 42-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANNE POCKET OR TRAVELLING PISTOL BY WALKER , 2.5inch two stage turn-off cannon barrel, signed WALKER to the underside of the breech and LONDON on the top, rounded action, large sized wooden butt with white metal stand of arms escutcheon and lion’s mask butt caps. Probably John 1 of Cross Guns & Sun, Lombard Street.

£400-600

384. A FLINT LOCK EPROUVETTE OR POWDER TESTER BY KETLAND, 1.5inch octagonal barrel, the measuring wheel graduated from 1 round to 8, border engraved action signed Ketland, London, slabsided wooden butt.

£250-350

385. A FINE PAIR OF 82-BORE FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOLS BY T. MORTIMER & SON, 1.25inch turn-off barrels, chevron engraved and the breeches and with proof marks to the underside, border and chevron engraved boxlock actions decorated with stands of arms and signed T. MORTIMER & SON LONDON GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, rain proof pans, folding triggers, sliding safeties engaging both the cock and the frizzen, slab sided wooden butts, each set with a rectangular white metal escutcheon with clipped corners and engraved with the owner’s crest (Talbot), motto and initials JH. Formed as Thomas Mortimer & Son in 1807 and died in 1824. £600-800

386. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER BY FORTH OF YORK , border and lash engraved fire pan, the action decorated with a stand of arms to either side and signed FORTH, YORK, slab-sided wooden butt. Forth, circa 1800-1813, made brass barrelled blunderbuss at his shop in York. £200-300

387. AN 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER , the box form iron body with externally mounted main and trigger springs, locking side compartment, side mounted candle holder, bag-shaped wooden butt.

£200-300

388. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER BY R. ERBER OF LONDON, plain ire pan, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed R. ERBER, LONDON, candle holder mounted on the left side, slab-sided wooden butt.

£200-300

389. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER BY STEVENS, border and chevron engraved fire pan and action, the later signed STEVENS, LONDON, bag-shaped wooden butt. Probably Thomas 2 of 25 Crooked Lane, Cannon Street.

£180-220

390. 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 sideplate, long eared butt cap, wooden ramrod. Some splitting and incised owner’s initials to stock.

£300-400

391. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK CONTINENTAL 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.

£350-450

392. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY SMITH, 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed SMITH LONDON, slab-sided wooden butt, together with a 7mm Belgian pinfire revolver with engraved cylinder and frame, folding trigger and chased hard rubber grips. (2)

£140-180

393. A CASED PAIR OF BRASS FRAMED PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY PARKER , 2.25inch turn-off barrels with linear engraving at the muzzles and breeches, border and scroll engraved actions signed W. PARKER 233, HOLBORN, sliding safeties (one lacking), folding triggers, serial numbered 8466 to the underside of the frame tang, chequered Continental style grips with white metal mounted flattened butts, vacant oval white metal escutcheons, contained in their brass bound green baize lined mahogany case with four lidded compartments, complete with a copper powder flask, turnscrew, bullet mould, barrel key and case key, the relined lid with copy Parker, Field & Sons Trade Label. A note within the case describes the pistols as having belonged to Colonel Betleigh who fought at Talavera, though the pistols are obviously much later.

£500-700

394. A 50-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel scallop engraved around the muzzle, border and scroll engraved action, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt, swivel ramrod.

£100-150

395. A GOOD 86-BORE PERCUSSION PAKTONG SIDE-HAMMER TRAVELLING PISTOL , c.1850, retailed by Thomas Merry, Ironmonger, Market Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 2.5inch turn off barrel, Birmingham proved, foliate engraved rounded frame, decorated with a trophy on the top strap, concealed trigger, sliding top thumb safety catch, open rearsight, engraved paktong buttcap with sprung steel capbox lid, finely chequered rounded walnut grip with vacant paktong escutcheon, together with research material about the retailer Thomas Merry.

£300-400

396. A PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL BY WILLIAM CONNELL , 1.5inch barrel, signed brass back action lock plate, thick iron backplate, leather belt with iron cord eye (part of belt restored). William Connell, 1804-1862, apprenticed 1817 watchmaker, moved to 83 Cheapside, London 1845, contributed two chronometers for the 1851 Great Exhibition, London. The belt pistol was presumably an attempt at product diversification. The firm went on to specialise in timepieces, silver and jewellery.

£400-600

397. AN ELEGANT FLINTLOCK COACHING MUSKETOON OR BLUNDERBUSS BY J & W RICHARDS, 21inch slender three-stage cannon barrel with ringturned muzzle, the breech with geometric border and foliate engraved tang, border engraved lock, cock and steel, the first signed J&W Richards, full stock

inlaid with scrolling silver wire behind the tang, pierced strapwork sideplate, border and foliate engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard with acorn finial, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£3,000-4,000

398 A SCARCE PAKTON LOCK FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY T. RICHARDS, 17.75inch threestage cannon barrel with ringturned flared muzzle, foliate engraved at the breech and mid-point, scarce stepped and bolted paktong lock and cock, the former signed T. RICHARDS, both with border and foliate

engraved decoration, full stock, scallop carved about the barrel tang, ornate Continental style sideplate, border and foliate engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, brass topped wooden ramrod.

£3,000-4,000

399. A PAIR OF 16-BORE FLINTLOCK IRISH SILVER MOUNTED HOLSTER PISTOLS, 11inch two-stage sighted barrels inlaid in silver at the breech with panels of foliage, and stamped with two poincons ALLEY DUBLIN and the Irish registration number DC 3798 AND DC 3799, gold lined touch holes, border engraved stepped locks signed Alley Dublinu Fecit, full

stocks scallop carved about the barrel tangs, fine Irish silver hallmarked trigger guards and long eared butt caps, the latter with grotesque masks, all with foliate and floral engraved decoration, the trigger guards with ornate rococo terminals.

£3,000-4,000

400. A PAIR OF 56 BORE BRESCIAN ITALIAN SNAPHAUNCE TRAVELLING PISTOLS, 4.5inch two-stage barrels with octagonal breeches and beaded decoration at the midpoints, border engraved bevelled locks decorated with foliate flourishes and grotesque masks at the tails, foliate chiselled pierced cocks decorated with a stylised sun face, full stocks with chiselled and pierced iron side plates and escutcheons, decorated to match, the long eared butt caps and trigger guards decorated to match, turned iron ramrods. Second Quarter of the 18th Century. £1,500-2,000

401. 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.

£300-400

402. 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)

£800-1,200

403. 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 Officer during the Peninsular War of 18081814. (2)

£1,500-2,500

404. A SCARCE CASED IRISH SMALL SIZED 120-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the Irish Registration mark D1619 to the right side of the breech, border engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved rounded action with traces of blued finish, border and scroll engraved butt plate and trigger guard, finely chequered wooden grips, contained in its green baize lined oak case complete with flask, nipple key, turnscrew, bullet mould, cleaning and loading rod, and cap tin, the two lidded compartments with brass lifters.

£600-800

405. A CASED 80-BORE PERCUSSION FIVESHOT FOURTH MODEL TRANTER REVOLVER , 4.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, border and scroll engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved frame, chequered wooden grip, in a later green velvet lined case with, cap dispenser, flask, brush, wad cutter, oil bottle and cap tin.

£600-800

406. A SCARCE SMALL-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION SIDE HAMMER REVOLVER BY FAGARD, 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped P. J FAGARD BREVETTE at the breech and with Belgian proof mark to the border engraved cylinder, plain frame and trigger guard, wooden grip, contained in its walnut veneered green baize lined case, the two lidded compartments with turned bone lifters.

£800-1,200

407. A CASED 120-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION WEBLEY BENTLEY TYPE OPEN FRAMED REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel, chevron engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved frame, chequered two-piece wooden grips, contained in a green baize lined mahogany case, complete with mould, cleaning rod, later flask and key to case, one lidded compartment with bone handle.

£400-600

408. A SCARCE CASED 90-BORE FIVESHOT PERCUSSION DEAN, ADAMS & DEANE REVOLVER , 5.25inch border engraved sighted octagonal blued barrel, marked DEANE, ADAMS & DEANE, 30 KING WILLIAM ST LONDON BRIDGE, chevron engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved blued frame, chequered wooden grip, border and scroll engraved butt plate and trigger guard, contained in its green baize lined oak case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with flask, turnscrew, nipple key, mould, loading rod, oil bottle, nipple pot, and chamois cap bag.

£1,400-1,800

409. A 54-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY WESTLEY RICHARDS OF LONDON , 3.5inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action signed W. RICHARDS, LONDON, IMPROVED REVOLVING PISTOL, bar hammer, sliding safety, chequered wooden grip with stepped butt set with a trap, in a later brass bound mahogany case with accessories.

£600-800

410. A DELUXE ENGRAVED 11MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 5.9inch sighted octagonal plated barrel stamped with a star over U, strap engraved at the breech, vine engraved cylinder, border and scrolling vine engraved frame, wooden grip, inventory tag for the Small Arms School Collection.

£380-420

411. A 100-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION WEBLEY BENTLEY TYPE OPEN FRAMED REVOLVER , 4.6inch sighted octagonal barrel, border and scroll engraved cylinder and frame, chequered two-piece wooden grips.

£300-400

412. A .36 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION

LONDON PROOFED MANHATTAN NAVY, 6.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat, white metal foresight, the left side with London proof marks, London proofed cylinder with good traces of naval vignettes, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 57555. Contained in a later green velvet lined case with an embossed copper powder flask.

£800-1,200

413. A VERY GOOD .44 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE HAMMOND BULLDOG DERINGER

PISTOL , 4 inch sighted blued barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the sighting flat, case colour hardened rounded frame stamped with the patent details on the top of the receiver, spur trigger, twopiece chequered hard rubber grips. Clean bore and very clean gun with good finish, just a small loss of blue to the underside of the muzzle.

£500-700

414. A GOOD .41 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE COLT THUER DERINGER 2.5inch sighted plated barrel stamped COLT, London proofs to the underside, plated frame stamped .41 CAL, sheath trigger, two-piece varnished wooden grips.

£280-320

415. A .600 CALIBRE PERCUSSION

REMINGTON MODEL 163 TYPE II SHORT RIFLE , 30inch sighted barrel fitted with rear tip up sights and dated 1865 at the breech, stepped lock stamped with an Eagle and REMINGTON ILION and dated 1865 at the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the butt set with a brass heart and diamond - 2nd Union Army? steel ramrod.

£450-550

416. A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHILEAN

GAUCHO OR COWBOY ROWEL SPURS, of large size, multi-spike rowels, one with copper coin washers stamped REPUBLICA DE CHILEON, iron necks and pierced arms, overlaid with white metal, together with a further pair of base metal.

£150-250

417. A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHILEAN

GAUCHO OR COWBOY ROWEL SPURS, of large size, the iron necks and arms pierced and overlaid with geometric designs in white metal, together with a pair of 19th Century Chilean carved wooden stirrups with white metal overlaid iron fittings.

£150-200

£100-150

COWBOY , the

418. A COWBOY HOLSTER FOR THE 1873 COLT PEACEMAKER two-piece leather body with separate belt suspension loop, together with a further leather holster, slit for belt and with copper rivets. (2)

419. A .480 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY OR PLAINS RIFLE , 42.25inch sighted octagonal barrel with white metal blade fore-sight, stepped lock, full stock of tiger-strip maple, characteristic brass mounts with spur trigger guard, shaped and engraved sideplate, the butt with patchbox decorated to match, wooden ramrod. £2,000-3,000

420. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY, the cylinder with traces of naval engagement scene and serial no. 7415, matching through out, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT and with good original blued finish, silvered trigger guard and back strap, varnished wooden grips.

£1,500-2,000

421. 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. Bore worn and hammer drop not working correctly.

£200-300

422. A VERY RARE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE STATES CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE , the leather body with two internal compartments with leather divider, front shallow pouch, the whole secured by multiple copper rivets, top flap with applied oval brass CS badge, adjustable shoulder strap. Discovered on the Isle of Man, it is believed to have been brought back by one of the Islanders serving with the Union Army.

£400-600

423. A SCARCE 9MM TWELVE-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER OF LEFAUCHEUX TYPE , 5.75inch sighted two-stage barrel, blued cylinder, the shaped frame with traces of original finish and marked SM to the left side, chequered two-piece wooden grips, the butt with integral threaded ejector rod.

£300-400

424. A 7MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 1.75inch fluted barrels with traces of original blued finish, border and scroll engraved frame stamped with a crowned DM to the right side, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, bag-shaped chequered wooden grips, the butt with integral threaded ejector rod. Probably by Webley.

£150-250

425. A 56-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 5.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, scallop engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved hammer and rounded action, chequered two-piece wooden grips, rammer lacking.

£150-200

426. 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.

£300-400

427. 426-4 AN 85-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY THOMAS LLOYD, 3.5inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved signed white metal action, two-piece wooden grips. One grip screw lacking, action a bit soft.

£150-200

428. A WAKIZASHI, 37.2cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, gold wrapped habaki, fully bound tsuka with shakudo-nanako fuchi-kashira decorated with turtles in gold, shakudo and gilt chidori and waves menuki, shakudo tsuba chiselled with a

panel of karakusa and decorated with gold paulonia mon, in its black lacquered saya with shakudo kodzuka decorated with ho-ho birds, gold details, in silk bag. £600-800

429. A WAKIZASHI, 39.3cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, ko-midare hamon, mokume hada, fully bound tsuka with shibuichi fuchi-kashira decorated with crashing waves, soft metal menuki in the form of a figure and a fish, shibuichi tsuba decorated with crashing waves, in its black lacquered saya decorated with clouds in silver and copper, shibuichi koi-guchi, uragawara and kojiri decorated en suite with the tsuka, the shibuichi kodzuke and kogai decorated with chidori and crashing waves, soft metal details.

£3,000-4,000

430. A TANTO, 26.4cm Shinto Ken blade with one mekugi-ana signed Hakabe Mondo Fujiwara Masatomo with a further inscription to the reverse, midare hamon, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with stippled silver fuchi-kashira, soft metal menuki in the form of prayer wheels, silver tsuba with raised rim, in its black

lacquered saya decorated with ho-ho birds, clouds and scrolling foliage in two colour gold and silver lacquer, silver kurikata and large kojiri, silver kodzuka engraved with two monkeys by a stream.

£4,000-50,000

431. A

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in gold and silver, shakudo dragon menuki, iron tsuba decorated with a butterfly and flowers in gold and silver, in its black ishime lacquered saya, in silk bag. £1,000-1,200

KATANA

63.3cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Bushu Shimohara Terushige, midare hamon with some tobiyaki, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira decorated with foliage

432. A HANDACHI, 70.4cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, komidare hamon, fully bound tsuka with brass fuchi and kabuto-gane, brass ken menuki, pierced iron tsuba, in its black lacquered saya with full brass handachi mounts.

£600-800

433. A KATANA , 69.8cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, signed Heianjo ju Fujiwara Kunitake, midare hamon with nie, fully bound tsuka wtih plain shakudo fuchi and kabuto-gane, shakudo menuki, mokko-shaped iron nambam tsuba chiselled with dragons with gold and silver details, in its mother of pearl flecked lacquer saya.

£800-1,200

434. A SHOWA-TO, 65cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed --- Asano Kanesane with Kokuin, midare hamon, in full military mounts complete with knot.

£500-800

435. A GENDAITO, 66.9cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed Noshu Seki ju Kenemichi and dated 1940, gonome hamon, in full military pattern mounts.

£1,000-1,500

436. A GENDAITO BLADE , 60.5cm long with one mekugi-ana, signed Ichihara Nagamitsu, midare hamon, fine nashiji hamon, in shira-saya with foliate engraved habaki.

£1,300-1,500

437. A WAKIZASHI, 51.4cm Koto blade with two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with stippled gilt fuchi-kashira, dragon and ken menuki, circular iron tsuba chiselled and pierced with two shachi, in its pale brown lacquered saya with koi-guchi, kurikata, kojiri, kodzuka and kogai, all en suite with the tsuka.

£800-1,000

438. A WAKIZASHI, 36.1cm Koto blade with three mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with chequered brass fuchi-kashira, shakudo and gilt menuki, plain circular shakudo tsuba, in

it gold nashiji lacquered saya.

£300-400

439. A WAKIZASHI, 39.4cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, midare hamon, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with copper fuchi with soft metal decoration, horn kashira, soft metal fish menuki, copper tsuba with foliate decoration, gilt details, in its black ishime lacquered saya with matching koi-guchi, uragawara and kurikata, and shirmono kodzuka.

£300-400

440. A WAKIZASHI, 32.5cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with shibuichi fuchi-kashira decorated with landscapes, white metal tsuba chiselled and pierced with an eagle and sparrows, in its black ishime lacquered saya with soft metal kodzuka.

£300-400

441. A WAKIZASHI, 519.cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana and suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with matching fuchi and kashira and foliate menuki, the chiselled iron tsuba decorated with pond lilies, in its black lacquered saya.

£800-1,000

442. A WAKIZASHI, 54.5cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana and suguha hamon, copper habaki, fully bound tsuka, shakudo kashira in the form of a crayfish, modern fuchi decorated with a ray, shakudo menuki in the form of bats, the tsuba chiselled with a sun form and landscape, in its red and black lacquered saya decorated with flowers.

£800-1,000

443. A KATANA , 63.1cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana signed Kashu Kanazawa ju Fujiwara Tarosaemonjo Iye(hiro) and dated in gold 1663, chojimidare hamon, in military pattern mounts with iron tsuba chiselled with chrysanthemum. £1,400-1,800

444. A GENDAITO, 68.8cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed Kanenobu saku kore and dated 1943, in full military pattern mounts. £600-900

445. A WAKIZASHI, 50.3cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Hizem ju Tadahiro, fully bound tsuka with mixed fuchi-kashira, shakudo and gilt maize menuki, circular iron sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced with leaves, in its black ishime lacquered saya.. £300-400

446. A WAKIZASHI, 43.5cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, (nakago filed), rebound tsuka with mixed shakudo nanako fuchi-kashira with gilt decoration, gilt menuki, iron tsuba,in its eggshell lacquered saya with shakudo-nanako kogai decorated with a shi-shi and butterfly, gilt details. £200-300

447. TWO WAKIZASHI, the first with 38.5cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, rebound tsuka with mixed mounts, iron tsuba pierced with mushrooms, partly ribbed black lacquered saya, together with a

47.7cm blade with associated tsuka and iron tsuba. (2) £100-200

448. A JAPANESE FAN DAGGER OR TANTO, 16.3cm blade, heavily sharpened, the tsuka and saya both of wood and carved in the form of a fan. £100-150

449. A SHOWA TANTO BLADE , 15.5cm long with one mekugi-ana, shaped nakago, in shira-saya. £50-100

450. A TANTO KOTO BLADE , 22.5cm long, two mekugi-ana, hira-zukuri, suguha hamon, in shira-saya. £200-300

451. A KOSHIRAE FOR A MILITARY KATANA , complete with tsunagi for 67cm blade and habaki.

£200-300

452. FOUR JAPANESE SAYA , for wakizashi, the best with mottled black and red lacquered finish. (4)

£80-120

453. TWO JAPANESE SAYA , both for restoration. (2).

£40-60

454. AN ENORMOUS CHINESE QUING DYNASTY CHANG DAO OR DADAO TWOHANDED SWORD, 95.5cm double fullered blade broadening to 8cm and of glaive form with clipped and shaped back, characteristic hilt with oval brass guard, two-piece riveted wooden grips, with pierced foliate brass rivet washers, square section iron spike finial. For a Dao with a similar blade see XXVIS.54 in the Royal Armouries and also XXVIS.58.

£300-500

455. A NEAR PAIR OF CHINESE JIAN OR SHORT SWORDS, the first with 43cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic brass mounted hilt with reeded wooden grip, the mounts decorated with scrolling foliage and stylised characters, in its brass mounted wooden scabbard decorated to match, the second with 42cm blade and also decorated to match, together with two Sudanese daggers, a Kukri and a Joseph Rodgers knife, lacking scabbards, two 1888 bayonets, one with scabbard, a diving knife, a fishing knife an SA80 sheath, a hunting sheath and a Swagger sword stick circa 1914. (13)

£200-300

456. AN IMPRESSIVE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE EAGLE , modelled standing, cast foundry mark underneath the tail for Masatsune, on rootwood base, 33.5cm high over all. One leg repaired.

£2,500-3,500

457. A MUSEUM QUALITY COPY OF A CHINESE HELMET, in the Han Dynasty style, the cast single piece skull with radiating gulleys, face and neck apertures. Perforation and patination.

£350-450

458. A 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN MAIL AND PLATE SHIRT, the waist length shirt with full length arms, composed of square section and rounded rings united by riveted links, the back with three columns of overlapping plates, the central column with shaped trailing edges, flanked by two narrow rectangular plates, the front with to large shaped rectangular plates with triple looped clasps to either side.

£400-600

459. A 19TH CENTURY BURMESE DHA OR SWORD, 66.25cm curved blade, characteristic brass mounted hilt with polished fishskin grip, in its wire bound wooden scabbard, together with another similar with white metal hilt, lacking grip, inlaid blade, wooden scabbard. (2)

£200-300

460. A LARGE 19TH CENTURY BURMESE DHA , 73.5cm curved flame form blade, characteristic brass hilt embossed with geometric designs, scrolling foliage interspersed with flowerheads and courtly figures, together with a reed bound wooden scabbard for a standard Burmese dha. (2)

£100-150

461. 28A. 20-36 A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY BURMESE DHA , 20.5cm flared blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic hilt with large white metal collar, wooden stub grip, upper black lacquered flared grip with slender ivory pommel cap, the tang button piercing the cap and finished in a foliate form.

£200-300

462. AN 18TH /19TH CENTURY INDIAN RAM DAO OR SACRAFICIAL SWORD, 40cm heavy flared blade with beaked top, the whole profusely chiselled with geometric designs and scrolling foliage, the beaked top decorated with a bird and an eye, brass mounted wooden hilt. Nepalese or Burmese.

£300-500

463. OLD REF 599-41_N24 AN INDOPERSIAN SWORD, 74.5cm flimsy blade decorated with calligraphy and courtly figures to either side, characteristic iron hilt with downturned quillons, together with a further Indo-Persian sword with triple fullered watered steel blade, hilt damaged. (2)

£200-300

464. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN FIRANGI OR SWORD, 90cm double fullered blade with shaped reinforcing straps at the forte with traces of gold damascene decoration, characteristic hilt with upturned guard, broad tapering knuckle bow, dished disc pommel with domed top and curving elongated finial the whole with traces of flower and foliage gold damascene decoration, leather covered grip, in its later cloth covered scabbard.

£1,200-1,400

465. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN PATA OR SWORD, 87.25cm plain blade, characteristic hilt with roped edges and traces of original plated finish. Grip lacking and hole to guard.

£400-500

466. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY NORTH INDIAN ZAFAR TAKIEH OR CRUTCH SWORD, 45cm clipped back wootz damascus blade, characteristic silvered brass hilt, the langets with trefoil terminals, domed terminals to the quillons, shaped grip, recurving pommel. See lot 152, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 29th of April 2015.

£1,000-1,500

467. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR OR SWORD, 75cm sharply curved double fullered blade, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, domed terminals to the quillons, dished disc pommel with sun form terminal, short spike finial, shaped grip, the whole with good traces of gold damascened foliage and flowerheads.

£800-1,000

468. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR HILT, mounted with a later 45cm shortened curved damascus blade chiselled with foliage and calligraphy on either side, characteristic iron hilt with dished disc pommel and waisted iron grip, the whole with traces of silver koftgari decoration.

£500-600

469. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY SOUTHERN INDIAN DECCAN TULWAR , 76cm curved blade, characteristic sheet metal hilt, flared domed quillons incised with stylised flower heads, shaped langet the terminal pierced with foliage, boatshell guard, tapering knuckle bow incised with foliage, disc pommel with pierced sun burst dome terminal and elongated drooping bud finial. Lamination to blade wood perhaps suggest wootz or pattern welded.

£300-400

470. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY SOUTHERN INDIAN DECCAN TULWAR , 78cm curved blade with clipped back tip, characteristic sheet metal hilt with flared domed quillons, short shaped langet, boat-shell guard tapering shaped knuckle guard, dished disc pommel with domed sun-form terminal with drooping bud finial. Lamination to the blade would perhaps suggest pattern welded or wootz. Small hole to guard and some to pommel.

£300-400

471. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR OR SWORD, 79cm sharply curved blade with faceted back edge, inlaid to one side with two small panels of stylised calligraphy in yellow metals, characteristic brass hilt, flared domed quillons, slender langets, dished disc pommel with domed finial, the whole chiselled with scrolling foliage and flowerheads.

£350-450

472. AN INDIAN TULWAR , 75cm sharply curved blade, characteristic brass hilt with domed quillon terminals and shaped langets, dished disc pommel with domed finial, in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£100-150

473. A 19TH CENTURY ARSENAL OR MILITARY TULWAR , 82cm triple fullered curved blade, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, domed terminals to the quillons, scroll knuckle guard, dished disc pommel with sunburst domed terminal, in its cloth covered wooden scabbard.

£200-300

474. A FINE 19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN

KULAH KHUD OR HELMET, the single piece skull with bold peacock’s head finial, profusely decorated with feathers in gold damascene, this design flowing down the slender neck and spreading out across the skull, each stylised feather chiselled with foliage or flower heads, the skull embossed with a pair of wings on either side, decorated to match, these encircling an embossed sun form bordered in gold and infilled

with foliage, embossed sun form to the front, the whole chiselled with foliage and flowerheads with gold highlights and flanked by two plume holders, adjustable profiled nasal bar with gold highlighted foliate form terminals decorated with foliage, the whole surmounting a border of calligraphy, serrated and shaped camail of small butted links.

£2,500-3,500

475. A 19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN

KULAH-KHUD OR HELMET, the single piece skull profusely decorated with panels of chiselled scrolling foliage and flowerheads with gold damascene borders and interspersed with small vignettes of rabbits, the whole surmounting a band of silvered calligraphy with in gold damascene geometric borders, square section spiked finial decorated to match, mounted on a drawn up circular foot, square section adjustable nasal bar

decorated to match, the shaped leaf-form terminals decorated with rabbits, the fitment flanked by a pair of plume holders, the serrated and shaped camail composed of small butted links interspersed with gold coloured links. The rabbit features as a symbol of fertility and Intelligence in the Persian culture and is also representative of the circle of life.

£2,000-3,000

476. AN INDO-PERSIAN KULAH-KHUD OR HELMET, the single piece steel skull decorated over all with stylised scrolling foliage, the head band with a border of calligraphy, square section spike finial, pair of plume mounts, one lacking, adjustable nasal bar, retaining screw lacking, cloth liner, camail of butted links.

£300-400

477. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SPIKED MACE , two-piece spherical head with faceted spikes, square section spike finial, cylindrical steel haft with ball terminals.

£180-220

478. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN AXE . the crescent form head with Blackbuck terminal and tiger form mounting, the whole decorated in silver and gold damascene with scrolling foliage, flowerheads and birds, the faceted haft decorated to match, the threaded grip unscrewing to reveal a short dagger.

£400-500

479. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN AXE , 12cm crescent form heads etched with scrolling foliage and birds, flat spike finial decorated to match, faceted steel haft, together with another similar, plainer. (2)

£80-120

480. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN YALI HILTED KHANJAR OR DAGGER , 18.75cm recurving blade of wootz damascus and double edged towards the tip, fine large bronze Yali hilt with foliate langets, recurving stem form guard with bud terminal, bold bared teeth Yali pommel, the grip decorated with a mane to the back, in a velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. Deccan or Tanjore.

£500-600

481. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN COORG PICHANGATTI, 16cm cleaver form blade with clipped back tip, chiselled with a geometric border along the back edge, characteristic white metal hilt with swollen pommel and yellow metal trim, in its white metal mounted sheath incised with a large foliate form and trimmed in yellow metals to match, complete with its white metal suspension belt.

£400-500

482. A 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN PESH-KABZ OR DAGGER , 28cm T-section blade, characteristic steel hilt with two-piece riveted wooden grips, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£250-350

483. A 20TH CENTURY 4TH PRINCE OF WALES’ OWN GURKHA RIFLES KUKRI, 32cm sharply curved blade etched with a foliate border and a central regimental badge on one side and a tiger chasing an antelope or deer on the other, white metal mounted hilt with horn grip, in its foliate and regimental embossed white metal mounted, red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.

£200-300

484. AN 18TH CENTURY SINHALESE OR CEYLONESE KASTANE OR SHORT SWORD, 43.5cm curved heavy blade, patinated, characteristic hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and geometric designs, the various quillons and terminals formed into mythical beasts or Simha, the pommel and grip composed of horn and carved with a typical open mouthed Simha form.

£150-250

485. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN DHAL OR SHIELD, 35cm diameter body with riveted rim, four domed bosses and a central spiked boss with leafshaped blade, the whole decorated with scratched gold damascene with geometric designs, scrolling foliage and a border of script, the latter translating as The Hero Ali Allah & Muhammad, velvet lined to the rear with four ring mounts.

£300-400

486. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY

INDIAN DHAL OR SHIELD, 52.5cm diameter steel body with four foliate domed bosses, decorated with an etched band of script, a band of foliage and profuse courtly figures on horseback, vestiges of the cloth liner to the rear, four ring mounts.

£300-400

487. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY

INDIAN BENARES DHAL OR SHIELD, 27.5cm diameter steel body with turned rim, four dome bosses, profusely decorated with scrolling vines and leaves, highlighted in white metals on a black enamelled ground, together with another Indian dhal scratch decorated with a courtly procession including elephant and carriages. (2)

£180-220

488. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN

BENARES SHIELD, 36.5cm diameter domed body with turned rim, four central domed bosses, the whole decorated with quadranted panels decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads highlighted in white metals on red enamelled grounds, together with a 19th Century Indian axe with double crescent head inlaid with scrolling foliage and geometric designs in white metals. (2)

£180-220

489. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN TURKISH KINDJAL , 37cm etched wootz damascus fullered blade, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, two of the domed rivets with spiral finials, the edge of the tang decorated with vines in silver koftgari, in its embossed white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts decorated with scrolling foliage, flowerheads, animals and an inscription.

£1,000-1,500

490. A LARGE 19TH CENTURY CAUCASIAN (CIRCASSIAN) KINDJAL OR DAGGER , 50.75cm fullered blade, incised with a small panel of script and a maker’s panel or signature, characteristic hilt composed of a two-piece riveted horn grip, the former with faceted domed tops, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with white metal finial.

£700-800

491. AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN HUNTING OR SKINNING KNIFE , 14cm clipped back blade marked A.M. Sidorov in Cyrillic and No.5, white metal collar, carved wooden grip in the Scandinavian fashion, in its leather sheath.

£600-800

492. A 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN OR COSSACK KINDJAL , 32c, flattened diamond section fullered blade, characteristic hilt, with two-piece horn grips secured with domed rivets, in its steel mounted wooden scabbard, together with a 19th Century Indian Scissors katar, decorated with scrolling foliage in silver damascene, in its cloth covered wooden scabbard. The blade of the katar has been snapped off and is missing. (2)

£100-150

493. A LARGE RUSSIAN COSSACK DAGGER , 36cm heavy blade, sharpened for use, characteristic hilt with brass collar with sectional horn and bone grip.

£240-280

494. A .600 CALIBRE CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN PERCUSSION COSSACK SERVICE

PISTOL , 12.5inch sighted barrel retained by threebarrel bands, plain back action lock, ball trigger, full stocked with large bun-shaped butt cap set with a lanyard ring. Liege contract manufacture.

£850-950

495. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN TURKISH

YATAGHAN , 58.5cm curved double fullered blade with faceted back edge, inlaid with a panel of stylised script and a star form in silver, white metal reinforce to the forte, steel hilt, with two-piece riveted eared horn grips, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£300-400

496. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN TURKISH

YATAGHAN , 61cm sharply curved fullered blade decorated with a partial panel of script and a star form in silver, foliate embossed brass reinforce to the forte, characteristic brass mounted hilt decorated to match, two-piece riveted eared horn grips, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£300-400

497. A SCARCE 19TH CENTURY TURKISH

ZAYBEK YATAGHAN , 66cm curved T-section blade chiselled with a small panel of script to one side, reinforced forte, characteristic iron hilt with two-piece T-form riveted horn grips.

£180-220

498. A 19TH CENTURY ETHIOPIAN SHOTEL OR SWORD, 68cm curved fullered European blade, characteristic horn hilt composed of four sections. The horn grip is probably Rhinoceros so please comply with relevant CITES laws.

£200-300

499. A GOOD 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN

JANWI OR SHORT SWORD, 48.25cm double fullered wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt with foliate chiselled white metal reinforce and collar, faceted horn grip. The horn grip is probably Rhinoceros so please comply with relevant CITES laws.

£600-800

500. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN TURKISH

SHAMSHIR, 80.75cm sharply curved wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt, the tapering iron crossguard with spherical terminals and decorated with foliage in gold damascene, two-piece horn grips. The horn grip is probably Rhinoceros so please comply with relevant CITES laws.

£800-1,000

501. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OTTOMAN SILVER HILTED SHASQUA OR SWORD, 86.25cm earlier curved clipped back blade with large fuller and small quadruple fullers towards the tip, chiselled with a small panel of tropical foliage just above the forte, characteristic silver hilt with Tughra and standard mark, contained in its iron mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£1,000-1,500

502. A YELLOW METAL MOUNTED MIDDLE EASTERN JAMBIYA OR DAGGER , 21cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with composition grip, applied with embossed yellow metal plaquettes, in its tooled leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£200-300

503. A 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN FLASK AND PRIMING FLASK

ENSEMBLE , comprising large curling metal powder flask, sprung priming flask of characteristic form, together with a nipple wheel and foliate chiselled metal pouch. (4)

£100-150

504. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR BALKAN RAMROD

COMBINATION TOOL , 39.25cm over all length, with turned brass ramrod to one end, chiselled iron case, the top with spherical stepped brass terminal with bone collar, the whole unscrewing to reveal a ball extractor, together with three embossed brass Balkan cartridge and powder accessories. (4)

£150-250

505. A GOOD QUALITY BALINESE KRIS, 35cm straight pamor blade, characteristic carved wooden hilt in the form of Bima, copper and white metal filigree collar, in its wooden sheath with embossed brass wrap, the collar finely painted with tribal scenes.

£300-400

506. A LATE 19TH CENTURY MADURA KRIS, 37.25cm straight pamor blade, characteristic wooden hilt carved with scrolling foliage, in its carved wooden sheath.

£180-220

507. A LATE 19TH CENTURY MALAYAN KRIS, 35.5cm wavy pamor blade chiselled with a serpent along its length, characteristic carved wooden hilt in the form of a Wayang, in its embossed brass wrapped wooden sheath decorated with birds and foliage.

£180-220

508. A 19TH CENTURY MALAYAN

EXECUTIONER’S KRIS, 64cm straight blade chiselled at the forte, characteristic carved horn hilt decorated with foliage, white metal filigree collar, in its polished wooden sheath with white metal bindings and horn chape.

£180-220

509. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN KRIS, 27cm earlier straight pamor blade, characteristic carved wooden hilt in the form of a Garuda, in its two tone wooden sheath with embossed white metal mounts. Inner chape lacking.

£300-400

510. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY INDONESIAN KRIS, 35.75cm wavy pamor blade, characteristic shaped wooden hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and grotesque masks, in its white metal mounted wooden sheath finely embossed with birds and foliage.

£180-220

511. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN KRIS, 33.5cm straight pamor blade, characteristic shaped wooden hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and chevrons, in its white metal mounted wooden sheath carved to the top to match.

£120-160

512. A LATE 19TH CENTURY MALAYAN KRIS, 19.5cm wavy pamor blade chiselled with a serpent, foliage and characters highlighted in gilt, characteristic carved wooden hilt in the form of a Garuda, in its carved wooden sheath.

£120-140

513. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN KRIS, 32.25cm straight pamor blade, characteristic sparsely carved and pierced wooden hilt, in its wooden sheath.

£120-160

514. A LATE 19TH CENTURY MADURA KRIS, 29.75cm straight pamor blade, characteristic carved and pierced wooden hilt, in its wooden sheath.

£120-140

515. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN SULAWESI (TORAJA) LABO O’DOLO OR SHORT SWORD, 55cm watered steel blade with curving taper towards the tip, characteristic carved wooden hilt decorated with panels of geometric designs and spiral forms, in its rattan bound wooden scabbard.

£180-220

516. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN SUMBAWA KABEALA OR SHORT SWORD, 43.5cm pamor blade, characteristic carved hardwood hilt with foliate scroll pommel, in its foliate and geometric carved hardwood scabbard.

£200-300

517. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN SULAWESI (TORAJA) DUA-LALAN OR SHORT SWORD, 41cm deeply grained pamor blade, characteristic carved wooden hilt decorated with panels of scrolling geometric designs, braided rattan grip, in its rattan and string bound wooden scabbard.

£200-300

518. A 19TH CENTURY SUMATRAN PEDANG OR SHORT SWORD, 48.5cm curved and fullered smooth pamor blade with clipped back tip, characteristic hilt with white metal collar and characteristic pierced and foliate carved horn hilt, silver wire binding, in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with an engraved band of flowers about the top.

£250-350

519. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY INDONESIAN WEST JAVA PARANG OR SHORT SWORD, 50.75cm slender double fullered blade, characteristic carved buffalo horn hilt, in its fine reed bound wooden scabbard.

£250-350

520. A 19TH CENTURY NORTH SUMARTRAN PARANG AMANREMUOR SHORT SWORD, 51cm watered steel heavy, thick section blade, characteristic horn hilt with forked pommel and finely chequered grip with foliate highlights, in its braided grass bound wooden scabbard carved with a foliate band about the top.

£250-350

521. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY INDONESIAN NORTH SUMARTRAN (ACEH) SIKIN PANJANG OR SWORD, 67.75cm double fullered blade of European origin, scalloped forte forming the hilt collar, characteristic forked and eared horn hilt, in its white and yellow metal bound wooden scabbard.

£250-350

522. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN SUMARTRAN (BATAK) PISOHALASAN OR SHORT SWORD, 41cm slender blade, with shaped forte, characteristic carved bone hilt decorated with incised geometric bands, in its bone and horn mounted wooden scabbard decorated with geometric bands to match.

£400-500

523. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN SULAWESI (TORAJA) ALAMANG OR SHORT SWORD, 50.25cm fine and heavy pamor blade, characteristic carved buffalo horn hilt, the flared white metal collar decorated with bands of geometric designs. The sacred sword of the Makasserese and Buis people.

£500-600

524. A VERY RARE INDONESIAN SULAWESI (TORAJA) PENAI OR SWORD, 46cm watered steel blade with chamfered tip, characteristic carved buffalo horn hilt finely decorated with scrolling foliage and geometric designs, partial rattan covered grip, in its rattan and reed bound wooden scabbard with well carved and shaped forte.

£700-900

525. A SCARCE LARGE 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN MALUKU ISLANDS KLEWANG , 63cm heavy watered steel T-section blade with clipped back tip, characteristic shaped wooden half basket hilt with rattan and single reed bindings.

£400-500

526. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN SUMATRAN PEDANG OR SWORD, 77cm curved triple fullered European blade, characteristic hilt of Firangi form, decorated with stylised foliage and geometric borders, shaped elongated langets, complete with its quilted hilt liner decorated with embroidered designs to match.

£250-350

527. A 19TH CENTURY MALAYAN PARANG JENCOK OR CURVED SHORT SWORD, 49cm sickle form blade, with the back edge pared back into a scroll form, characteristic ringturned wooden hilt.

£150-200

528. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN JAVA KUDI TRANCHANG OR CHOPPER , 26.5cm

curved head in the form of a stylised Garuda bird, recurving pared crest with serrated edge and punched dot decoration, tapering wooden haft.

£150-200

529. A SCARCE 19TH CENTURY KALIMANTAN SEA DAYAK JIMPUL OR SHORT SWORD, 62cm

curved heavy fullered blade scroll carved behind the tip and at the forte and with circular brass inlays, characteristic carved bone hilt decorated with scroll work, hair and with rattan grip.

£400-500

530. A 19TH CENTURY KALIMANTAN DYAK MANDAU, 55cm blade fullered to one side, clipped and scrolled back edge, pierced and inlaid with yellow metal circles at the forte, characteristic carved bone hilt decorated with geometric and scroll designs, remnant rattan grip, in its carved rattan bound wooden scabbard.

£300-400

531. AN EARLY TO MID 20TH CENTURY BORNE DAYAK KALIMANTAN KILAU OR SHIELD, 112cm over all length with integral wooden handle to the reverse, the front drawn out to a tip at either end and decorated with painted scrolling foliage. Old shipping label to the reverse.

£200-300

532. A 19TH CENTURY MALAYSIAN SPEAR , 25.5cm flattened diamond section tapering leaf-shaped pamor blade, possibly earlier, mounted with stepped yellow metal collar and ribbed wooden shaft, complete with its sheath. 141cm over all. Together with a Masai lion spear. 175cm over all. (2)

£100-150

533. A 19TH CENTURY PHILIPINE BARONG OR SHORT SWORD, 37cm leaf-shaped blade, white metal mounted hilt with characteristic carved wooden grip, together with a Sumatran klewang, a Sumatran Panyang and a Pedang, the latter with carved wooden hilt and sheath. (4)

£140-180

534. A 19TH CENTURY NORTH SUMATRAN RENCONG DAGGER , 25cm curved thick blade with shaped forte, characteristic hilt with faceted collar and linear carved bent horn grip, in its carved wooden sheath decorated with poker work, together with an Indonesian Golok and a kris, both lacking scabbards. (3)

£80-120

535. A STAND OF INDONESIAN (JAVA) TOMBAK OR SPEAR HEADS, the first with wavy pamor blade and chiselled with mythical beasts at the forte with gilt highlights, with sheath, the second with leaf-shaped pamor blade and sheath, the third with pamor blade overlaid in yellow metals with a bird, the fourth of trident form, the fifth of S-form, the sixth of slender pamor short form and with painted sheath with carved stepped finial, the seventh with leaf-shaped pamor blade, transitioning to wavy and with pierced forte and wooden sheath, the last wavy and with foliate decoration to the forte, wooden sheath.

£700-900

536. TWO DERVISH SPEARS, circa 1880, the first with 43cm barbed head and 182cm over all length, the second with 60cm head and 204cm over all length. (2) By repute brought back from the Battle of Tamai in 1884 by Lt. Colonel Hext, see our auction of March 2024 for other items from this source.

£150-180

537. A 19TH CENTURY DERVISH CAVALRY LANCE , circa 1880, 43cm leaf-shaped head with faceted root, mounted on its wooden haft, 254cm over all length. By repute brought back from the Battle of Tamai in 1884 by Lt. Colonel Hext, see our auction of Martch 2024 for other items from this source.

£150-200

538. TWO 19TH CENTURY DERVISH SPEARS, circa 1880, the first with 47cm head and 167cm over all length, the second with 49cm head and 167cm over all, forming a near pair. (2) By repute brought back from the Battle of Tamai in 1884 by Lt. Colonel Hext, see our auction of March 2024 for other items from this source. One with split and bent haft.

£130-150

539. A 19TH CENTURY MASAI LION SPEAR , circa 1890, retaining good original blackened finish to the leaf-shaped head and spiked base, together with a Dayak or Naga spear with ribbed haft and hair adornments. (2)

£130-150

540. TWO PHILIPPINES TRIBAL SPEARSIFUGAO PEOPLE , each with 21cm harpoon form head, mounted on their wooden hafts with rattan bindings to the tops, 153cm over all length. (2)

£100-150

541. 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)

£60-80

542. 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.

£150-250

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

£180-220

544. A GOOD FIJIAN THROWING CLUB I ULA TAVATAVA , (Melanesia early 19 th Century or possibly earlier), the root head of rounded form, tapering shaft with geometric carved tavatava to the lower part, pierced end, 42cm long. Good patina.

£250-350

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

£100-150

546. A VERY RARE 18TH CENTURY 1ST TROOP OF THE HORSE GUARDS OFFICER’S BACK SWORD, 81cm fullered blade, half-basket hilt with large pierced scallop-form fore-guard and matching smaller rear guard, pierced D-shaped knuckle guard decorated to match and supported by scroll supports, large bold lion’s head pommel, wire bound grip with turk’s heads, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, later chape and throat lacking. Circa 1760. See Laking No.775 Basket hilted sword of

£1,500-2,500 hilt with large pierced scallop-form fore-guard and

the 1st Troop 1750 - 1780. See also page 206 British Basket-Hilted Swords by Mazansky for an illustration and description of an identical sword in the Royal Armouries IX.1397.

547. AN 1803 PATTERN GRENADIERS

OFFICER’S SWORD, 74.5cm sharply curved blade decorated with foliate sprays and stands of arms all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground and with a gilt border, regulation gilt hilt the pierced D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with a crowned GR cypher surmounted by a flaming grenade, flat lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

£1,400-1,800

548. AN 1803 PATTERN LIGHT COMPANY

OFFICER’S SWORD, decorated with scrolling foliage, flowers of the union, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher, crowned Royal arms and a maker’s panel for GIBSON, THOMSON & CRAIG of Edinburgh, all highlighted in gilt on a rubbed blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt, the pierced D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with a crowned GR cypher surmounted by a strung bugle horn, lion’s head pommel, wire bound leather covered grip, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with applied maker’s panel.

£1,000-1,500

549. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY

OFFICER’S SABRE , 83.6cm clean frost etched blade by Gill, finely decorated with a cavalry officer on horseback, the figure of Victory, stands of arms, the figure of Britannia, foliate sprays, crowned VR cypher and crowned Royal arms and a maker’s panel, regulation steel stirrup hilt, silver wire bound leather grip, in its steel scabbard.

£800-1,200

550. A GEORGIAN 10TH HUSSARS OR WELSH REGIMENT (?) OFFICER’S SABRE OR SWORD, 77cm sharply curved blade, regulation brass stirrup hilt, the langets engraved with the Prince of Wales’ Feathers, wire bound leather covered grip. Scabbard lacking.

£300-400

551. A LATE 18TH CENTURY GEORGIAN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE OR SWORD, 89cm double fullered curved blade, the hilt composed from two looping side bars and a D-shaped knuckle bow with two scroll supports, finely ribbed ebonised grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard. with incised decoration.

£800-1,200

552. A GEORGIAN INFANTRY OFFICER’S OR SERGEANT’S HANGER , 68.5cm curved fullered blade, brass stirrup hilt, the quillon struck with Sold out of Service marks, ribbed wooden grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the throat stamped T1 over 2.

£150-200

553. FOUR VARIOUS GEORGIAN PERIOD SCABBARDS, the one with tooled leather and iron mounts, the other with plain leather and brass mounts, the third of brass and the last leather wrapped wood for a hunting hanger with provision for a bi-knife. (4)

£250-350

554. A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm fullered blade decorated with foliage, stand of arms, crowned GR cypher and the Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground and marked Runkel Solingen on the back edge, regulation gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, urn pommel, silver wire bound grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the top mount with maker’s panel for Prosser. The inside of the guard with scratched details Lieut., G. Hobson Leeds Volunteers 1807.

£1,000-1,500

555. AN 18TH CENTURY GEORGIAN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SPADROON , 72cm curved fullered blade, characteristic copper gilt hilt, the D-shaped knuckle guard with five-ball decoration, cushion form stepped pommel, reeded hollow ivory grip, in its linear engraved copper mounted leather scabbard. Ivory declaration submission number VL192U62.

£250-350

556. A PERCY TENANTRY OFFICER’S SPADROON , 77.5cm curved double fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage and a sun motif, faint traces of gilt, characteristic copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, stepped cushion pommel, reeded and chequered wooden grip with lozenge band engraved with the Percy Tenantry crescent device, accompanied by a set of linear engraved copper scabbard mounts with maker’s panel for Odell of London.

£450-550

557. AN INTERESTING CONTINENTAL CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE , 84cm curved fullered broad blade with clipped back tip, stamped at the forte with a British Ordnance mark and two sold out of service arrows, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed leather covered grip, leather thumb loop, together with a Continental naval cutlass

of French type. Both lacking scabbards. (2)

£180-220

558. 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)

£4,500-5,500

559. A WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH

CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 95.5cm double fullered blade stamped with B L and B poincons, manufactured in Klingenthal and dated 1815, regulation four-bar brass hilt with poincon to the tail, stamped 1538 and with partial Versailles stamp, ribbed leather grip, in its black painted steel scabbard.

£800-1,000

560. A FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 98.75inch double fullered blade, manufactured in Klingenthal and dated 18XX (?), regulation four-bar brass hilt, stamped 236 and with two partial poincon, wooden grip in its pitted steel scabbard.

£600-800

561. AN INTERESTING AND RARE LATE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH FLIBUSTIER OR PIRATE’S SWORD, 62cm slightly curved broad blade etched to one side with three fleur de lis, a laurel spray and Flibustiers Du Cap within a scroll panel, the other side decorated with a sailing ship within a laurel wreath, copper gilt half basket hilt incorporating a flaming

grenade, lion’s mask pommel, wire bound leather covered wooden grip. Blade rusted and flaking.

£350-450

562. A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH INFANTRY

OFFICER’S SWORD, 81.25cm flattened diamond section double fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with folding shell guard, the front decorated with an Eagle, the rear with owner’s name F. LAFARGUE, D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel, ribbed horn grip.

£100-150

563. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN INFANTRY

OFFICER’S DAMASCUS SWORD, 93.75cm double fullered damascus blade etched with foliage and EISENHAUER DAMAST STAHL at the forte and with traces of gilt ground, regulation four-bar plated brass hilt, one foot parted, wire bound fishskin grip.

£500-600

564. A GOOD CLEAN LIFE GUARDS

OFFICER’S SWORD, 94cm blade retaining all of its original polish and matt etched ground, decorated with battle honours to ITALY 1944, Royal cypher, Royal arms, regulation pierced plated steel hilt applied with brass crowned regimental cypher, wire bound grip, in its brass mounted plated steel scabbard.

£600-800

565. AN 1848 PATTERN 2ND LIFE GUARDS

TROOPER’S SWORD, 99cm slightly curved fullered blade, regulation pierced steel honeysuckle hilt with smooth brass pommel, brass wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard engraved 2nd LG over 254. Light pitting over all and small crack to guard.

£400-600

566. A SCINDE IRREGULAR HORSE

OFFICER’S SWORD BY GARDEN , 89.5cm slightly curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and a maker’s panel for GARDEN, regulation scroll pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard. Multiple edge nicks would suggest regular use. Serial no.380 to the back edge.

£200-250

567. AN 1853 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY

TROOPER’S SWORD, 89.5cm curved fullered blade by REEVES and retaining some original polish, regulation steel three-bar hilt, chequered two-piece riveted leather grips, in its steel scabbard.

£350-450

568. AN 1885 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 87.5cm fullered blade dated 1890 and with various Ordnance and War Department stamps to the forte, regulation steel bowl guard pierced with a Maltese cross, further stamps to the guard, chequered two-piece riveted leather grips, in its steel scabbard.

£200-300

569. AN EXPERIMENTAL PATTERN 1899 CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 85.5cm slightly curved fullered blade with no markings, regulation steel bowl guard, two-piece chequered wooden grips secured with three countersunk bolts, in its steel scabbard with various Ordnance stamps. As opposed to the usual leather grips secured by rivets this sword has removeable wooden grips that are heavily chequered to counter the reported issues regarding slippery grips. The triple bolts would allow for grips to be replaced by Regimental armourers as opposed to being returned to Enfield and is believed to be the only known example.

£750-850

570. 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.

£550-650

571. AN INDIAN ARMY 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 90cm fullered blade, regulation steel bowl guard with turned rim, chequered ergonomic grip, in its green painted steel scabbard.

£150-200

572. AN 1804 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 73.5cm blade stamped with a crown over GR, inspection stamp 8 over T and OSBORN on the back edge, regulation sheet metal figure of eight hilt with traces of original black painted finish, chequered iron grip.

£400-600

573. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SWEDISH NAVAL CUTLASS, 72.5cm blade stamped with the Swedish crown, regulation black painted figure of eight steel hilt, segmented iron grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with white inked stamps, serial no. 207. To all intents and purposes identical to the British 1804. Scabbard leather in two-pieces.

£350-450

574. GREAT BRITAIN - A LARGE 19TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING OR RIGGING AXE , 9cm across the face, 24.5cm from the face to the tip of the flat tapering fluke, patinated, secured to a wooden haft with deep BO and arrow stamp and applied brass museum or collection tag, no. 40098. Circa 1830.

£400-600

575. SCANDINAVIA - A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 10cm across the crescent-shaped face, 23.2cm from the face to the tip of the elongated square-section tapering fluke, secured to a later wooden haft by a single rivet through the straps, the latter inserted in the French

manner. It is suggested that this could possibly an Italian example.

£400-600

576. ITALY - A 19TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 14.75cm crescent-shaped face, 28cm from the face to the tip off the heavy square section tapering fluke, secured to its original faceted wooden haft by two rivets through the straps, these mounted in the French manner, belt hook, the haft applied with an old museum of collection label no. 3829. Circa 1840.

£500-700

577. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - A TYPE II NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 6.5cm across the face, double notch beneath, 23.5cm from the face to the tip of the square section fluke, secured to its later wooden haft by three rivets. See Small Arms of Sea Service by Rankin, page 2. Believed to be one of only three examples known with one residing in the Smithsonian Institute. Circa 1800.

£1,000-1,500

578. OF HMS BULLDOG AND U110 ENIGMA INETEREST - THE SWORD OF LT. COMMANDER DODDS, 79cm clean fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, ropes, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot, together with a Third Reich Kriegsmarine officer’s dagger by Eickhorn recovered from the U110, together with a quantity of research detailing Dodd’s account of his service aboard HMS Bulldog and to include a letter of provenance detailing how the sword came into the collection from Dodd’s family before it was subsequently sold as lot 109 in Bonhams Antique Arms and Militaria auction of 12th December 2006.

£1,000-1,500

579. OF BATTLE OF TARANTO INTEREST - A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor, naval motifs and the Royal cypher, regulation gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, the folding side guard engraved with the owner’s name W.H.G. Saunt R.N., lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard complete with knot. A note attached suggests that at Taranto on the 28th of March 1941 Lt. Commander Saunt of HMS Formidable led an attack on enemy cruisers threatening a British convoy.

£250-350

580. A SCARCE EAST INDIA COMPANY NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD OF SCOTTISH CLAN CAMPBELL INTEREST 76cm curved pipe-backed blade with spear point, by CURRIE, etched with a crowned fouled anchor, a lion surmounting a crowned Royal arms, owner’s panel JAS. DRUMMOND CAMPBELL, sharpened for use, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, tape bound grip, in its engraved copper mounted steel scabbard. Sold with a selection of paperwork from EIC records detailing various excursions as the EIC Assistant Surgeon on the Donna Pascoa.

£1,200-1,400

581. A GOOD QUALITY VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD BY GALT, 79.5cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, regulation gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, the throat applied with a gilt maker’s tablet.

£500-600

582. A VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm curved fullered blade by KENNING, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.

£200-300

583. AN EIIR NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 78.5cm blade by WILKINSON, serial no. 110274, etched with scrolling ropes and oakleaves with acorns, EIIR cypher, crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved gilt white metal mounted leather scabbard.

£250-350

584. A VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, maker’s panel for FRASER & DAVIS, regulation brass gothic hilt, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, partial bullion knot. Scabbard lacking.

£100-150

585. A SCARCE FIRST WAR PERIOD OTTOMAN TURKISH NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 75cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crescent motif, Bazar Militaire Constantinople, maker’s stamp for WKC, regulation brass hilt with folding guard decorated with a fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel with red brilliant eyes, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.

£400-500

586. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY ITALIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD BY EICKHORN , 81cm slender fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, naval motifs and a maker’s panel, regulation brass hilt decorated with a crowned fouled anchor, eagle quillon, lion’s head pommel with crown tang button, wire bound fishskin grip, in its chased gilt brass mounted leather scabbard.

£200-300

587. A SCARCE VICTORIAN PATTERN 1856 NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK , 38.25cm blade etched with scrolling foliage to the tip and crowned fouled anchors, maker’s panel for MACKAY DEVENPORT, regulation

brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.

£500-600

588. A VICTORIAN 1871 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK , 45.5cm blade by GIEVE, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. Good polish and matt ground, some minor staining.

£350-450

589. AN 1845 PATTERN BRITISH NAVAL CUTLASS, 73cm curved fullered blade stamped GILL on the back edge, regulation blacked steel bowl guard with remains of an applied copper tablet, now partly obscured, ribbed iron grip.

£150-250

590. AN 1845 PATTERN BRITISH NAVAL

CUTLASS, 73.5cm curved flat blade, regulation blacked steel bowl guard applied with a diamond shaped copper lozenge dot punched 4, ribbed iron grip.

£150-250

591. A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79.25cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, regulation gilt hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with bag. Label attached to bag states sword of my Uncle Nigel Nicholl-Carne died November 1911.

£300-400

592. 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

593. A SCARCE BRITISH NAVAL BOARDING PIKE CIRCA 1800, 13cm triangular section incurved spear point, secured to its wooden haft with two screws through the straps, the former retaining most of its original black painted finish stamped 4 in one of the head fullers. 259cm over all.

£180-220

594. A GOOD VICTORIAN NAVAL BOARDING PIKE CIRCA 1897, 11cm triangular section spear point, secured to its wooden haft by two screws to one side and one on the other through the mounting straps, these with various Ordnance and Enfield Royal Arms Factory stamps, metal shrouded foot. 231cm over all.

£150-200

595. A SECOND WAR PERIOD GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE WARRANT OFFICER’S SWORD, 78cm clean pipe-backed blade, regulation brass hilt with matching numbers 0.836 (‘O’for Ostsee, the Baltic) matched on the scabbard, Kriegsmarine Acceptance Stamp on the underside of the hilt, wire bound white celluloid grip, in its brass mounted black leather scabbard. Good blade retaining most of its original factory polish, complete with knot.

£650-750

596. A FIRST WAR PERIOD IMPERIAL GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE OFFICER’S SWORD, 77cm clean pipe-backed blade finely etched with scrolling foliage, fouled anchor, sailing ship, retailer’s name, ‘A.Luneburg Kiel’ etched on back edge, regulation brass hilt with wire bound hollow ivory grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Luneburg was one of the leading suppliers of high-quality swords, generally good to very good.

£850-950

597. A WILLIAM IV 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point etched with a panel to either side

containing crowned WIVR cyphers and laurel wreaths, regulation copper gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned WIVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass scabbard complete with buff knot.

£250-350

598. AN 1854 PATTERN INFANTRY

SERGEANT’S SWORD, 83cm fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its field service scabbard.

£150-200

599. A GOOD QUALITY VICTORIAN

MAMELUKE OR SWORD BY GARDEN, 81cm clean curved clipped back blade, etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths and stands of arms, maker’s panel for Garden & Son, 200 Piccadilly, London, characteristic hilt, the guard chiselled and pierced with stylised foliate designs, two-piece riveted ivory grips, in its copper gilt mounted steel scabbard. Garden was famed for the manufacture of fine quality bespoke swords for Indian Army and Cavalry officers.

£500-600

600. AN INETERSTING GEORGIAN OR VICTORIAN OFFICER’S MAMELUKE OR SWORD, 71.75cm flattened diamond section sharply curved blade, characteristic hilt the faceted steel guard with bud form terminals, two-piece riveted ivory grips, in its brass scabbard. Possibly a trophy blade and or for an officer of the Indian Army or Cavalry.

£400-500

601. AN 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S MAMELUKE OR SWORD, 72.5cm clean curved clipped back blade finely etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, crowned VR cyphers, crossed sword and baton insignia and maker’s panel for Johnstone, retaining all its polish and matt etched ground, regulation gilt brass hilt, two-piece ivory grips, in its brass scabbard., £350-450

602. AN 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm curved clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GRI cypher, crowned crossed sword and baton, maker’s panel for Robinson & Green, regulation gilt hilt, two-piece riveted ivory grips, in its brass mounted scabbard, complete with knot.

£500-600

603. AN 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 70cm curved clipped back blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, maker’s panel for COLLEY, LONDON, regulation gilt hilt decorated with acanthus and a crescent to either side of the guard, two-piece riveted ivory grips, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the mounts decorated with acorns. Fold/split to leather.

£400-500

604. A GOOD QUALITY VICTORIAN INDIAN SOCIETY SWORD TO SIR EDWARD TYRRELL LEITH , 80cm double fullered broadsword blade etched with scrolling foliage, Bombay and Society motifs, the presentation inscription PRESENTED TO E.M. SIR KT EDWARD TYRRELL LEITH 330 PEC & PEP DEP. PROV. G. COMMANDER OF BOMBAY , ETC BY THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF MOUNT ZION ENCAMPMENT AND PRIORY AS A TOKEN OF GRATITUDE FOR HIS ABLE SERVICES WHILE EC AND EP IN 1870, maker’s panel for Joseph Starkey, characteristic gilt brass hilt profusely decorated with Society motifs in mixed enamels, crown pommel, hollow spiral ivory grip, in its scroll engraved gilt brass mounted velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.

£250-350

605. A VICTORIAN CINQUE PORTS ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, 84cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs, 2ND VB CINQUE PORTS DIVISION RA, owner’s entwined initials and maker’s panel for Hobson & Sons, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard.

£200-250

606. A SCARCE ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE SHEFFIELD ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS, 90cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, SHEFFIELD ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS, SECT. MAJOR FRANLINN 5 BATY, regulation threebar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard.

£450-550

607. A VICTORIAN 1854 PATTERN 1ST REGIMENT OF FOOT OR GRENADIER GUARD’S OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm clean blade by HENRY WILKINSON, serial no. 8334, retaining most of its original polish and etched only with a crest at the forte, regulation steel gothic hilt incorporating a flaming grenade, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Hilt and scabbard painted black. Captain William Robert Gamul Farmer Lieutenant June 1857, JP DL. Born 12th of July 1838 and died in 1910. Lived at Nonsuch park.

£350-450

608. AN 1854 PATTERN INFANTRY PFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, maker’s panel for Silver & Co., Cornhill, London, owner’s initials RWM, regulation pierced brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard, complete with knot. It has been suggested that the initials may stand for the Royal Westmorland Militia.

£350-450

609. A VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, 81.75cm blade by Wood of Winchester, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs, owner’s name HY. GOLDSMITH and 17th L.A.V, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard.

£80-120

610. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm curved fullered clean blade by Schneider of Berlin, decorated with scrolling foliage, trophies and stands of arms, regulation plated hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, rust patch to scabbard, together with another similar with rubbed blade, complete with knot, both with scabbards. (2)

£200-300

611. AN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SWORD, 76cm slightly curved fullered blade, sharpened for use and etched AM POX ON YANKEES and CSA, regulation foliate pierced brass hilt, ribbed wooden grip, in its gold painted steel scabbard. The font used would suggest a post war addition, possibly by a Veteran.

£400-500

612. A VERY RARE PRISON WARDER’S SWORD, 60.5cm curved fullered blade, double edged towards the tip, etched KHP No.9 which is believed to be for HMP Kennet, the back edge etched with a maker’s panel for Greaves & Co, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, push button release, ribbed fishskin grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

£250-350

613. A SCARCE 1856 PATTERN PIONEER’S SIDE ARM TO THE CARDIFF DETATCHMENT 3RD VB WELSH REGIMENT, 58cm saw backed blade, regulation brass stirrup hilt, the guard engraved 3VB WEL. REGT CARDIFF DET and numbered 1, ribbed brass grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with matching markings to the throat, buff leather frog.

£180-220

614. A SCARCE SPECIAL PATTERN VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SIDEARM OR SHORT SWORD 69cm fullered blade by LEGG, etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, an artillery piece and 1st Sussex Volunteer Artillery, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard.

£200-300

615. A SCARCE VICTORIAN SPECIAL PATTERN VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SIDEARM OR SHORT SWORD, 63cm curved fullered bright blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths and artillery pieces, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its teel scabbard.

£200-300

616. AN EARLY 15TH CENTURY TWO-HANDED SWORD OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XVII, 103.5cm broad sword blade incised with crosses and a wolf (?) in the short central fullers and with good traces of latten inlay, characteristic hilt with slender tapering square section quillons, slender tapering tang, sharply tapering octagonal elongated pommel with domed top. See Royal Armouries IX.16 for a very similar example, described as English and recovered from the Thames at London Bridge. The tang on the example in the Royal Armouries is measured at 16cm while this example is longer at 19.7cm. See also Carlo Pagiarinno, The Royal Armouries, Masterpieces of Medieval and Renaissance Arms and Armour Volume I.

£4,000-6,000

617. A 14TH CENTURY SWORD OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XIII, 79.7cm double fullered wide broad sword blade, characteristic hilt, the cross guard with tapered quillons drawn out to flared square section terminals, broad, flat tapering tang, stepped wheeled pommel. The imposingly broad nature of this blade measures 5.5cm at its widest. See Image 19 - European and American Arms, Claude Blair, for a not dissimilar sword, from Whittlesea Mere, Huntingdonshire, which resides in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

£4,000-5,000

618. AN EARLY 15TH CENTURY SWORD OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XV/XVI, 80.75cm fullered broad sword blade inlaid with an orb and cross form above the forte and with traces of latten inlay on one side, characteristic hilt with tapering crossguard with down turned terminals and drawn down to a shallow point in the centre, chamfered flattened wheel pommel, tapering flat tang. While the hilt is characteristic of swords categorised as Type XV by Oakeshott the blade is more characteristic of the type categorised as XVI. See pages 128 and 148 Records of the Medieval Sword by Ewart Oakeshott.

£4,000-5,000

619. A LATE 14TH CENTURY SWORD OF OAKESHOTT

TYPE XV, 72.25cm flattened diamond section blade stamped with a crown to either side above the forte and with traces of latten inlay, characteristic hilt with tapering crossguard with down turned terminals and drawn down to a shallow point in the centre, drawn out wheel pommel with circular recess to either side, tapering flat tang. Lot 124 25th November 1959, Galerie Fischer - The Boissonas Collection. See Alte Waffen Au Der Schweiz, Sammlung Charles Boissonas. See also Lot 69, Bonhams, Antique Arms and Armour 28th November 2012. Royal Armouries IX.1106 for a similar sword recovered from Lake Constance.

£4,000-5,000

620. AN EARLY 16TH CENTURY GERMAN BASTARD OR HAND AND A HALF SWORD, 103cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic hilt with flattened down turned quillons with spatulate terminals, lower looping fore-guard and looping flattened rear guard with stepped foot, gadrooned ovoid pommel, leather wrapped cord bound waisted grip. See lot 184 Bonhams Arms and Armour Auction 24th April 2013, in which it is noted a similar example exists in the Wallace Collection, London, No. A476. See Plate 13, European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London (HMSO) for three swords displaying similar characteristics to this example.

£3,500-4,500

A GERMAN TWO-HANDED PROCESSIONAL SWORD, 120.75cm broadsword blade, the elongated ricasso with a pair of crescent form forward facing sharpened lugs, bearing a fleur-de-lis stamp within a shield to one side, characteristic hilt with looping ore and rear guards pierced with a spear form flanked by coil forms, downturned square section quillons tapering to the terminals of serpent forms with coils emerging from their mouths and flanked by horizontal coils on either side, gadrooned pommel, leather covered cord bound grip. The fleur-de-lis stamp, in various forms, attributed to Suhl, Stockel Volume II 5411-5421. See Saint Louis Art Museum Object Number 61:1939 for a sword with similar coil decoration to the hilt.

£2000-3,000

622. . A 14TH CENTURY SWORD OF WAR OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XVIA CIRCA 13251375, 91.5cm fullered broadsword blade inlaid in latten with an inverted heart form with cross terminal, to either side of the blade, the slightly tapering elongated tang struck with a quatrefoil maker’s stamp to one side, slightly turned down crossguard with broadening spatulate terminals, large rectangular pommel with rounded corners, copper rectangular washer seated beneath the peened tang. While similar examples are known to have originated in the Western Balkans, the inlays to the blade would suggest a German origin. Acid cleaned. See pages 60 and 61 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD A Private Collection, David Petty.

£4,000-5,000

623. A VERY RARE 15TH CENTURY GERMAN CLEAVER FALCHION , 49.75cm heavy section cleaver blade with curving tip, struck with a crowned makers mark IB to one side, narrow, slightly tapering square section crossguard, the rectangular pommel with faces drawn out to a circular peak, the grip with original tooled leather covering.

£1,500-2,500

624. A GERMAN EXECUTIONER’S SWORD OR SWORD OF JUSTICE , 81.5cm fullered broadsword blade with squared off tip, engraved with scrolling foliage, flower heads and scenes of punishment, engraved with the motto Den der Herr ist gerecht (For the Lord is Just) and on the other side Wan ich das Scwerdt thue auffheben So gebe Gott dem Sunder das Evige Leben (When I raise the sword So God give the poor sinner eternal life) stamped to either side with a maker’s mark of a Moor’s head, characteristic hilt with spatulate crossguard with discform terminals, the spherical pommel chiselled with vines and fruit, leather bound grip.

£5,000-7,000

625. A GERMAN EXECUTIONER’S SWORD OR SWORD OF JUSTICE , 84.5cm blade of characteristic form with squared off tip, the short central fuller etched 16. VIVAT JUSTICIA. 34 to one side and SOLI. DEO. GLORIA to the other, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with swelling faceted terminals, tapering octagonal cushioned pommel, leather wrapped cord bound grip with scalloped collars. The forte double struck with a crowned profile bust.

£4,000-6,000

626. A KNIGHTLY TWO-HANDED SWORD, 92.75cm sharply tapering flattened diamond section blade, broad square section crossguard slightly swelling towards the terminals, octagonal flattened pommel with shallow central circular recess with vestiges of a motif. Black painted over all.

£4,000-6,000

627. A RARE IRON AGE LA TENE CULTURE

SWORD AND SCABBARD, 60cm blade permanently seized in its scabbard, characteristic hilt with four oval mounting slots for the grips, the multi-piece iron scabbard with embossed panels decorated with an X form in raised dots, a longitudinal form, a runic form symbol and a further domed form, the rear of the scabbard with belt hook. It is rare to find a complete and intact scabbard. Good excavated condition.

£1,500-2,500

628. AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN PAPPENHEIMER RAPIER , 90cm flattened diamond section blade, the ricasso retaining part of its original leather covering and bearing the maker’s stamp for Johannes Wundes of Solingen, characteristic with faceted quillons with flared terminals, the fore guard composed of two looping bars and a circular pierced inner guard, the rear guard composed of three looping bars, D-shaped knuckle guard with two scroll supports, large spherical pommel, partial wire binding to the wooden grip. Johannes Wundes circa 1625-1650. For a fine rapier bearing a similar mark to the ricasso see Victoria and Albert Museum Accession Number M.941921.

£600-800

629. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY SPANISH OFFICER’S RAPIER , 100.5cm flattened diamond section blade incised with a panel of wriggle work interspersed with dots and with cross form terminals on either side, characteristic hilt with deep bowl guard with turned rim, some perforation, elongated quillons

flaring to the ring turned terminals. D-shaped knuckle guard with ring turned terminal and midpoint, flattened hexagonal pommel brass wire bound wooden grip with turk’s heads.

£400-500

630. AN 18TH CENTURY SPANISH OR PORTUGESE BILBO OR SWORD RAPIER , 81cm double fullered backsword blade, characteristic hilt with upturned fore and rear guards with linear borders, slender elongated quillons with spherical terminals, D-shaped knuckle guard, ring turned at the midpoint and terminal, faceted flattened pommel, wire bound grip.

£400-500

631. A COMPOSITE KNIGHTLY SWORD IN THE ITALIAN STYLE , 86cm flattened diamond section hollow ground early blade, the later hilt with down turned square section tapering guard and square section tapering pommel, plain wooden grip.

£500-700

632. A17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD MORTUARY HILTED BACK SWORD, 84cm blade double edged towards the tip, incised HUFT to one side and HUAT to the other flanked by geometric curves, characteristic pierced hilt decorated with scrolls and opposing Green Man masks to the underside, D-shaped knuckle guard with two side bars united by scroll supports, spherical pommel incised with leaves, plain wooden grip. One side bar foot lacking.

£900-1,000

633. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm blade incised IOHANO TESCHE flanked by orb and cross forms, characteristic hilt with upturned shell-form guard with fine circular piercings, D-shaped knuckle bow supported by scrolling side bars, down turned quillon, thumb ring, spherical faceted pommel, cloth covered grip with bullion turk’s heads. See British Basket-Hilted Swords by Mazansky, page 282 IIIii for a very similar sword which resides in the Royal Armouries IX.1248. The blade signature is that of Johannes Tesche of Wiersberg Germany. One side bar foot lacking.

£800-1,200

634. A COMPOSITE 19TH CENTURY RAPIER IN THE GERMAN PAPENHEIMER STYLE , 118cm flattened diamond section fullered blade struck with a mark on the ricasso, characteristic hilt composed of upturned radiating bars, D-shaped knuckle bow with two scroll supports, recurved crossguard, reeded tapering pommel wire bound grip.

£350-450

635. A NORTH EUROPEAN CAVALRY

SWORD OR RAPIER , 96.5cm sharply curved fullered blade, the basket hilt composed of scrolling flattened bars, weighted pommel, slender cord bound grip.

£600-700

636. A 17 TH CENTURY EUROPEAN SWORD BLADE , 74.5cm slender broad sword blade, incised with a partial running wolf emblem and FERARA, possibly from a Mortuary sword or short rapier.

£150-250

637. A 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN CINQUEDA

DAGGER IN THE 16TH CENTURY STYLE , 40.25cm flattened diamond section broad tapering blade, characteristic hilt with down turned square section guard with foliate terminals, large wheel pommel with roped border and central swirl device, wooden grip.

£350-450

638. AN EARLY DAGGER OF RONDEL FORM, 14.75cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic sectional brass hilt with ringturned baluster grip and spherical pommel, in its brass mounted wooden sheath.

£300-400

639. A LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH PLUG BAYONET, 30.25cm blade struck with a king’s head stamp at the forte on either side, brass mounted hilt with turned wooden grip.

£300-400

640. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY SOCKET

BAYOBNET OR DAGGER , 19.5cm flattened diamond section blade, the brass crossguard with ball finials, stepped brass pommel with finial to match, spirally fluted wooden grip.

£100-150

641. A LATE 14TH CENTURY GERMAN

KNIGHTLY DAGGER IN EXCAVATED CONDITION , 21.75cm slender two-stage blade, the crossguard with spatulate terminals, tapering tang, ovoid white metal pommel. Believed to have been found in the ruins of Piast Castle, Striegau, Lower Silesia. Circa 1400.

£300-400

642. AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SMALL SWORD, 88cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, characteristic brass hilt with upturned shell guard decorated with classical scenes, D-shaped knuckle bow and spherical pommel decorated to match, wire bound grip.

£300-400

643. A 19TH CENTURY SMALL SWORD BY GILL , 83.75cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, characteristic hilt with ovoid guard, pierced and set with faceted studs, D-shaped knuckle guard, urn-form pommel, shaped grip, decorated to match, in its velum wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel for GILL CHARING CROSS.

£180-220

644. A 19TH CENTURY CUT STEEL HILTED SMALL SWORD, 80cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with a stand of arms and scrolling foliage, characteristic hilt with ovoid guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and urn-form pommel, the whole decorated with faceted studs, some losses.

£80-100

645. A HUNTING HANGER OF THE HOUSE OF SCHWARZENBERG , 45.75cm fullered blade decorated with a small panel of scrolling foliage to either side of the forte and with partial maker’s stamp for JUNG, characteristic brass hilt with down turned shell guard decorated with the crest of the Princes of The House of Schwarzenberg, recurved guard, pommel cap, natural stag’s horn grip, in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard, decorated to match. Bi-knife and chape lacking.

£800-1,000

646. A COMPOSITE 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL HUNTING HANGER , 57.5cm blade engraved with a running wolf to either side, stands of arms at the forte and the talismanic date 1414, white metal hilt with associated quillons, white metal bound ribbed horn grip. No scabbard.

£120-140

647. AN 18TH CENTURY BRITISH HUNTING HANGER OR SWORD, 55cm fullered blade with double fleur-de-lis stamp on either side, characteristic brass hilt with down turned shell guard, spirally fluted pommel cap, polished horn grip, guard lacking, together with another similar, French, possibly naval, 59cm flattened diamond section blade, shaped wooden grip. (2)

£130-150

648. A GOOD 18TH CENTURY GERMANY COMBINATION HUNTING SWORD AND PISTOL , 55.25cm blade etched with scrolling vines, hounds and a stag, small bore cannon barrelled pistol with external main spring mounted on the right side and engraved FAUCH IN COLN, characteristic brass hilt with down turned shell guard, the crossguard with hoof quillon terminals, brass pommel, natural stag’s horn grip.

£1,000-1,500

649. A MID 18TH CENTURY FRENCH

HUNTING HANGER , 54.75cm flattened diamond section double fullered blade stamped Klingenthal to one side of the forte, characteristic brass hilt decorated with a boar’s head and dog’s head terminals to the crossguard, segmented brass pommel, fourpiece polished horn grip, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£400-600

650.

A LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY

AUSTRIAN SMALL-SWORD GUARD, the iron shellform body finely chiselled with scenes of the Ottoman Army laying siege to Vienna, including the city walls surrounded by foot soldiers and mounted commanders all highlighted in gilt on a gilt ground, to the inside of the guard two opposing cavalry charges also highlighted in gilt. From July 17th to September 12th 1683 the Ottoman Armies opposed the Habsburg Holy Roman Emperor Leoplod I.

£600-800

651.

AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL

SMALL-SWORD GUARD, the chiselled iron shellform body decorated with scenes from Greek Mythology, specifically the Labours of Hercules, slaying Hydra, Cerberus etc to the underside and the inside, all with traces of gilt highlights.

£200-300

652. AN 18TH CENTURY SMALL-SWORD GUARD, the chiselled iron shell-form body depicting a gentleman on horseback fighting robbers or highwaymen, also on horseback, the inside of the guard depicting scenes from the battlefield.

£250-350

653. AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SMALL-SWORD GUARD, the chiselled shell-form body with traces of a russet hue, chiselled with rococo scrolls, vines and stands of arms, all on a stippled gilt ground, the inside decorated to match.

£200-300

654. AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SMALL-SWORD GUARD, the chiselled brass shellform guard decorated with rococo scrolls and stands of arms to the underside and inside, traces of original gilt highlights.

£150-200

655. AN 18TH CENTURY SMALL-SWORD GUARD, the chiselled iron shell-form guard decorated with rococo scrolls and large stands of arms to the underside and inside.

£150-200

656. A LATE 12TH OR EARLY 13TH CENTURY

NORMAN PERIOD HELMET the single piece skull of almond form drawn up to a peak forward of the midpoint, the front medial ridge descending to the rectangular nasal bar, the brim punched with a series of liner mounting holes. This weighty hammered piece with some areas of lamination and surface pitting, acid cleaned to the exterior.

£8,000-10,000

657. A 15TH CENTURY NORTH GERMAN

MAIL SHIRT, the upper thigh length body composed of alternate rows of riveted and hammer welded links, flared for horseback, long tapered sleeves, remnant leather cuffs detached but present. Sourced from Wallis & Wallis in 1979 and believed to have originated from Rhodes.

£2,500-3,500

658. A LATE 15TH CENTURY EUROPEAN BISHOP’S MANTLE OR MAIL COLLAR OR COIF, composed from rows of riveted mail links. See Royal Armouries III.1252 for another example, German and 16th Century.

£2,000-3,000

659. AN ELKINGTON TYPE COPPER EMBOSSED SHIELD IN THE CLASSICAL MANNER , the central boss depicting a two headed classical figure with snakes and babies, surrounded by a border of women trying to protect children from soldiers, the outer rim with a pattern of dragons, children and scrolling foliage, 62.75cm diameter.

£200-300

660. AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY STEEL ENGLISH SPUR , the five pointed rowel pinned to its sharply angled neck, the band with double pierced strap mounts, the whole chiselled with rococo style scrolls, together with another spur in excavated condition. The first formed part of lot 294, Christie’s Antique Arms and Armour London (South Kensington) 12th July 2000. (2)

£300-400

661. A CARVED LIMED OAK FIGURE OF A KNIGHT, standing in plumed helmet and armour, holding his sword before him, on square plinth base, traces of painted decoration, 32.5cm high over all.

£180-220

662. A GERMAN HORSEMAN’S HAMMER IN THE LATE 16TH CENTURY SAXON STYLE , the single piece head and haft with short stub hammer and elongated down turned fluke, incised chevron decoration, plain haft with flared foot and ovoid guard, decorated to match, spirally fluted wooden grip, stepped pommel. Late 19 th Century.

£80-120

663. AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN STRONG BOX OR SO CALLED “ARMADA”

CHEST, or characteristic iron bound form with two wrought iron carrying handles to either end, false keyhole to the front with large pierced star escutcheon, two padlock clasps to the front, keyhole to the lid with pivoting cover, the interior with scroll pierced mechanism cover, hinged lid prop, complete with key. Mechanism and key work correctly. Cleaned and with later paint.

£400-600

664. A 19TH CENTURY CAST IRON SMALL

DECK OR SIGNALLING CANNON , 21.25 over all length, the five-stage black painted barrel with plain trunnions and flattened bun-shaped cascabel, mounted on a later iron mounted wheeled carriage.

£300-400

665. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MODEL OF A COEHORN MORTAR AND CARRIAGE , 1.4inch diameter bore, 4.25inch three-stage barrel with ring turned muzzle and touch hole to the breech, plain trunnions, mounted on its wheeled wooden siege carriage, the left side of the frame stamped IIIF and dated 1831, working swivel elevation adjustment. The Coehorn mortar was used by both the Confederate and Union armies during the American Civil War.

£2,500-3,500

666. A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY SIGNALLING CANNON , 21inch five-stage barrels with flared chamfered muzzles, plain trunnions and bun-shaped cascabels, wooden tompions, mounted on their wheeled wooden naval carriages.

£800-1,200

667. A GOOD MODEL OF A NAPOLEONIC FIELD CANNON AND LIMBER , 8.5inch five-stage brass barrel with slightly flared muzzle, plain trunnions, spherical cascabel, mounted on its grey painted wooden carriage and limber, complete with accessories. 20th Century.

£400-600

668. AN 11-BORE GERMAN WHEEL-LOCK RIFLE , 29.25inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain lock, set trigger, full stock with carved horn mounts, the butt with sliding patchbox cover, horn-topped wooden ramrod.

£2,500-3,500

669. 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

670. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD

LOBSTER TAILED HELMET, the two-piece skull with low turned comb, the rear with plume holder, the peak with gulley and turned brim, drawn out to a point and struck with a mark, adjustable nasal bar with leafshaped terminal struck with a mark, the neck guard with gulley, turned edge and of four simulated lames with tramline decoration, the ear defences with turned edges.

£1,000-1,500

671. 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. The shield-shaped stamp is probably of St George type, as per Richardson pg. 20 this is an acceptance mark of the Commonwealth period.

£800-1,000

672. 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 CR stamp and a further partial stamp, complete with later plated leather shoulder straps and leather waist belt. The stamp is the Charles II arsenal mark.

£400-600

673. ONE HALF OF AN ENGLISH CHAIN SHOT IN THE 18TH CENTURY STYLE , the 7inch cast iron heavy ball with chain mounting point, set on a wooden plinth with brass plaque BRITISH CHAIN SHOT CIRCA 1790. The seam about the ball would suggest this is a later object.

£150-200

674. A COMPOSITE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD PIKEMAN’S ARMOUR , comprising twopiece pot with raised turned comb, downturned brim with turned edges, repairs, together with a lightweight breastplate with raised medial ridge drawn down to a narrow peak above the flared skirt, companion backplate, tassets of four simulated lames, later gorget. General repairs, replaced straps and buckles.

£2,000-3,000

675. 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.

£700-800

676. A FRAMED DEATH MASK OF OLIVER CROMWELL , the plaster mask retaining good amounts of flesh coloured painted finish, mounted on a faded red velvet ground within an ebonised frame.

£500-700

677. A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BARON’S BULLION AIGULETTE , two large braided bullion trips with white metal finials, the large oval crest boss composed of concentric bands of braided cloth and bullion borders, central bullion crest on a red cloth ground surmounting the motto DENIQUE COPIUM, that of the Melville Clan, together with a Royal Company of Archers sash or belt. (2)

£200-300

678. THE SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED SWORD VOLUME I, 1450-1600, The Baron of Earlshall. £200-300

679. BOOKS: ANCIENT SCOTTISH WEAPONS A SERIES OF DRAWINGS BY THE LATE JAMES DRUMMOND no.343 of 500 copies, with introduction and descriptive notes by Joseph Anderson, colour plates, large folio, 1881, printed by George Waterston and Sons, Edinburgh & London, together with Scottish Highlands - Highland Clans and Regiments, vols 1-8, Fullerton & Co. (9)

£300-400

680. A SCOTTISH OTTER MASK SPORRAN , the folding mask, accessing a pouch, tooled and stitched leather backing stamped R.W. FORSYTH LTD HIGHLAND ACCESSORY MAKER GLASGOW, EDINBURGH & LONDON, 19cm at its widest point.

£800-1,200

681. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SEALSKIN SPORRAN , the flap applied with a white metal frieze of entwined dragons centred by Celtic knotwork, loose, three white metal and fur tassels, the leather back with stamp for PAISLEY’S Ltd. GLASGOW, 14.5cm at its widest point. Please note that this sporran cannot be exported anywhere outside the UK.

£100-150

682. A SCOTTISH LEATHER SPORRAN , button opening 14.5cm wide cantle above the MacGregor clan crest of a crowned lion and the motto S’RIOGHAL MO DHREAM (Royal is my Race), two plaited leather tassels, chain and leather belt.

£250-350

683. A WHITE METAL SCOTTISH PLAID BROOCH , of circular form, the central facetted pale amber coloured stone surrounded by a design of entwined Celtic strapwork and four dragons’ heads, pin fastener, 9cm diameter.

£150-250

684. A WHITE METAL SCOTTISH KILT BELT BUCKLE , of shaped rectangular form and decorated with entwined thistles, 11 x 8cm, on a modern blackened leather belt.

£70-100

685. AN EDWARDIAN BOY’S DRESS DIRK , characteristic carved basketweave wooden hilt set with white metal studs, white metal mounted foliate carved pommel set with an orange coloured stone, in its thistle engraved white metal mounted leather wrapped solid wooden scabbard, dummy knife and fork. This is a dress piece only and has no blades.

£100-150

686. A LATE VICTORIAN BOY’S DIRK , 12cm blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with scrolling foliage, carved basketweave wooden grip, in its scroll engraved white metal mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount carved with the owner’s initials CH complete with companion knife and fork, the latter a replacement.

£150-200

687. AN ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SGIAN DUBH , 9.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, white metal mounted hilt decorated with Celtic strapwork, carved basketweave wooden grip set with white metal studs and badge, in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated with Celtic imagery.

£250-350

688. A SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, 9.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt, the pommel set with a faceted stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with brass studs, in its white metal mounted leather sheath, decorated with thistles.

£150-200

689. A BLACK WATCH OFFICER’S SGIAN DUBH BY ANDERSON & SONS LTD OF EDINBURGH , 9.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic hilt with gilt mounts, pommel lacking, carved basket weave wooden grip applied with a gilt figure of St Andrew, in its gilt brass mounted leather sheath.

£150-200

690. TWO VARIOUS CHILD’S SGIAN DUBH, the first with 6.4cm blade, white metal mounted hilt with carved basket weave wooden grip, in its white metal mounted sheath, together with another similar, dummy example with no blade.

£80-120

691. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK , 31.75cm blade, double edged towards the tip, characteristic carved wooden hilt with rounded shoulders, decorated with a lower band of Celtic strapwork and an upper knotted band, the central part of the grip with linear and chevron decoration, the underside of the pommel carved with a band of hearts and the pommel cap of flat circular brass form. The forte of the blade appears to be stamped with a small crown which has been over stamped with an X to obscure it.

£800-1,200

692. A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER’S DIRK TO THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS, 30cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, decorated with thistles, battle honours to the tip, crowned EGYPT sphinx and INDIA tiger battle honours, maker’s [panel for CATER &CO., VR cypher, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the lower mount decorated with a band of thistles, openwork pommel with acanthus supports topped with a floral band and set with a faceted stone, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the throat set with the Gordon Highlanders Regimental badge, the remainder decorated with thistles, complete with companion bi-knife and fork decorated to match.

£1,800-2,200

693. A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER’S DIRK TO THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY, 28.5cm clean double fullered blade with faceted back edge, decorated with thistles, regimental badges and motifs, maker’s panel for WILLIAM ALEXANDER & SON GLASGOW, regulation gilt mounted hilt decorated with thistles, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with yellow metal studs, in its gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the former decorated with thistles and the throat applied with the regimental badge, complete with a companion bi-knife and fork. Blade retains virtually all of its original polish, one grey stain, the knife and fork retaining more gilt to the mounts.

£1,600-1,800

694. A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER’S DIRK TO THE 74TH HIGHLAND REGIMENT OF FOOT, 33cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched with scrolling foliage, thistles, battle honours, HIGHLANDERS, 74th, regimental badge, ASSAYE with Elephant battle honour, maker’s panel for JOHNSON & FOLKARD, owner’s initials JOT and a crowned VR cypher, regulation gilt hilt, the lower mount decorated with the regimental badge to either side and flanked by thistles, the pommel decorated with thistles and a band of acanthus scrolls, faceted stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with yellow metal studs, in its gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts decorated with thistles, St Andrew, 74 and ASSAYE battle honour, complete with matching companion fork. The initials are those of Major James Otway Toler, Ensign 1867 rising to Major in 1894. Sold with a small quantity of research and a copy photograph. Bi-knife lacking.

£1,500-2,000

695. A 1798 PATTERN BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD OF LARGE PROPORTIONS

100cm fullered earlier family blade decorated with talismanic celestial imagery, regulation brass hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by shaped plain junction plates, flattened bun-shaped pommel incised with a saltire, chamois lined red cloth liner, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass mounted tooled leather scabbard. See IX229 Royal Armouries for a similar example which is noted is of a type carried by the 79th Foot (Cameron Highlanders) See pages 130132 plates F24-F25d, British Basket-Hilted Swords by Cyril Mazansky. The length of the blade exceeds the expected norm by some 15cm.

£3,000-4,000

696. A FIRST WAR PERIOD SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED SWORD TO THE SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS, 82.5cm fullered broad sword blade etched with scrolling thistles, crowned GVR cypher, Ross-Shire Buffs and the regimental badge, regulation plated hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united

by heart-pierced junction plates, red faced chamois liner, wire bound fishskin grip, in its field service scabbard.

£800-1,000

697. A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROAD SWORD TO THE ROYAL SCOTS, 83.5cm double fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, thistles, crowned VR cypher and ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plates, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard.

£800-1,000

698. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROAD SWORD, 71.5cm blade incised IHN MIN NI and with a running wolf motif on either side, sheet metal hilt composed of flat bars united by circular pierced junction plates, dome pommel, wire bound leather covered grip.

£700-900

699. A VERY RARE NAMED HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY OFFICER’S 1817

PATTERN HELMET AND TIN ENSEMBLE , the plated steel skull with embossed brass rayed helmet plate surmounted by an embossed Royal arms, motto and battle honours in scroll banner form WATERLOO and PENINSULA, laurel spray trim, raised plated comb with gadrooned brass borders, black bearskin crest, lion’s mask bosses, velvet backed chin scales with lion’s mask clasps, leather liner, contained in its very rare japanned storage tin with owner’s name J. TROTTER ESQ 2nd Life Guards. Captain John Trotter joined the

2nd Life Guards as a Coronet in May 1825, Lieutenant October 1827 before attaining the rank of Captain in 1830. Generally good to very good.

£4,000-6,000

700. A VERY RARE OFFICER’S TARLETON OF THE 12TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, the black leather skull with white metal mounts, the right side mounted with a crowned GR surmounting a scroll form, the head band embossed XII LIGHT DRAGOONS, pleated silk turban with white metal chain retainers, bear skin crest with bullion and silk tassels to the rear, the interior with leather head band, complete with red and white feather plume with storage tin. General age wear.

£3,000-4,000

A FINE AND RARE EARLY CENTURY OFFICER’S TARLETON

19 THE

OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY, the brass trimmed leather skull with straw filled bearskin crest, the headband or turban secured by embossed lacquered and gilt chains, lacquered and gilt regimental title to the front and lacquered gilt crowned GR helmet plate to the right side, velvet backed lacquered gilt chinscales, correct red and white three-stage feather plume, pair of silver bullion tassels to the rear, stamped brass collection tag no. 114 also secured to the rear, the interior with scarlet silk lining. Some mothing to headband skin otherwise very good.

£6,000-8,000

702. A VICTORIAN LIFE GUARDS OFFICER’S HELMET TO THE EARLE OF CALEDON, the plated skull with gilt metal mounts, to include laurel and oak leaf headband, faceted white metal rayed star helmet plate with central pierced gilt garter, HON SOIT QUI

MAL Y PENSE, on a blued enamel ground, central gilt bordered red enamel cross, the whole on a crowned stippled gilt ground with foliate pierced border and laurel and oak leaf frame, faceted white metal plume holder with gilt rayed star base, gilt topped white hair plume, gilt rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, quilted liner, in its japanned storage tin with maker’s panel for HAWKES & Co and owner’s name plate

The Earl of Caledon 1st Life Guards. James Alexander, Viscount and 4th Earl of Caledon attained the rank of Captain in the 1st Life Guards before serving as a Major with the 4th Battalion The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in the Egyptian Campaign of 1882.

£1,000-1,500

703. A KING’S DRAGOON GUARDS

OFFICER’S HELMET 1847-1871, the gilt skull with gilt metal mounts, crowned rococo plate with central white metal faceted rayed star with central garter KING’S DRAGOON GUARDS and VR cypher centered, the whole on a tippled ground, laurel and oak leaf wreath surround, acanthus peak trim, laurel leaf head band, acanthus plume holder with gilt topped red plume, rosette bosses, red leather backed chin chain, inner liner. Quilted liner lacking.

£600-800

704. A 16TH LANCER’S OFFICER’S LANCE

CAP, the black leather body with bi-metal 16th Lancers rayed helmet plate, blue cloth top with quilted dark blue cloth support, bullion ribbon trim, bullion pompom with VR cypher, lion’s mask bosses, velvet backed chin chain, black feather plume with fluted holder, leather liner.

£1,000-1,500

705. A VICTORIAN 12TH LANCERS

TROOPER’S LANCE CAP, the black leather body with 12th Lancers rayed helmet plate, leather top with quilted red cloth support, green and yellow pompom with regimental button, lion’s mask bosses, leather backed chin chain, red plume with acanthus holder, leather and waxed cloth liner, yellow cap lines.

£500-700

706. A POST 1902 16TH LANCER’S TROOPER’S LANCE CAP, the black leather body with 16th Lancers rayed helmet plate, leather top with quilted dark blue cloth support, red and yellow pompom with regimental button, lion’s mask bosses, leather backed chin chain, black plume with acanthus holder, leather and waxed cloth liner, yellow cap lines.

£400-600

707. A VICTORIAN 16TH LANCERS

TROOPER’S LANCE CAP, the black leather body with associated 17th Lancers rayed helmet plate, leather top with quilted dark blue cloth support, red and yellow pompom with regimental button, lion’s mask bosses, leather backed chin chain, dark green/blue plume with acanthus holder, leather and waxed cloth liner.

£350-450

708. A 5TH ROYAL IRISH LANCERS

TROOPER’S LANCE CAP, the black leather body with brass mounts, to include rayed lance cap plate with Queen’s crowned Royal arms, battle honours and regimental title, patent leather square top with brass acanthus corners, reeded red cloth support with yellow cloth lower band, yellow and green woollen pompom with regimental button, horse hair plume with brass holder, leather backed chin chain, copper lion’s mask bosses, waxed cloth and leather liner, complete with cap lines, together with a theatrical version of a trooper’s lance cap to the 16th Lancers with Angels the Costumiers inventory label. (2) £400-600

709. A 1ST FORFARSHIRE VOLUNTEER

ARTILLERY OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET, the cloth covered skull with white metal fittings, crowned Royal Arms helmet plate with regimental device and title, ball finial with quatrefoil base, rosette bosses, chin chain, the interior with leather head band and red silk liner, leather label REGULATION CORK HELMET.

£300-400

710. A POST 1902 ROYAL ARMY SERVICE

CORPS OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET, the cloth body with gilt brass mounts, crowned rayed star helmet plate with white metal ASC device on a velvet ground, ball finial with quatre foil base, rosette bosses, velvet backed chin chain, the interior with leather head band and red silk liner, ink stamp trade mark for Silberston of London and Flight of Winchester. £250-350

711. A POST 1902 ROYAL ARTILLERY

OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET, the cloth body with gilt brass mounts, crowned Royal arms helmet plate with regimental device, ball finial with quatre foil base, rosette bosses, velvet backed chin chain, the interior with leather head band and partial red silk liner, owner’s initials M.A.J. Mothing.

£150-200

712. A VICTORIAN LIVERPOOL REGIMENT

TATTOO BLUE CLOTH HELMET, the cloth covered body with brass fittings, crowned rayed star helmet plate, central LIVERPOOL garter with rearing white metal horse on a red velvet ground, later gilt rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, green cloth lined interior with leather head band.

£200-300

713. A VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY OFFICER’S

BLUE CLOTH HELMET, the cloth covered skull with white metal fittings, crowned Royal Arms helmet plate with regimental device, ball finial on quatrefoil base, rosette bosses, velvet backed chin chain, the interior with leather head band, red silk liner and leather BEST LONDON MANUFACTURE label.

£300-400

714. AN OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET OF THE ESSEX REGIMENT, the blue cloth body with gilt and brass mounts, to include gilt crowned rayed star helmet plate with central laurel wreath motto garter, centred white metal regimental device, the whole applied with a white metal scrolling ribbon with regimental title, brass spike finial with quatrefoil base, gilt brass trim, gilt rosettes, velvet backed gilt brass chin chain, leather headband, silk lacking.

£350-450

715. A VICTORIAN ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS BEARSKIN , the cane body with black fur covering, applied pierced brass regimental badge, side mounted white horsehair hackle, leather backed chin chain, leather liner.

£300-400

716. AN INTER-WAR WAR PERIOD ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY NCO’S UNIFORM ENSEMBLE , comprising dark blue tunic with scarlet collar and cuffs with bullion trim, bullion sleeve rank, brass buttons, scarlet waistcoat with bullion trim, dark blue trousers with red stripe trim. Army & Navy trade label to the trousers, named STEELE 1039 27/12/35 and R. WINDER ESQ.

£180-220

717. A SCARCE VICTORIAN LORD DEPUTY LIEUTENANT’S TUNIC , the red cloth body with white piped trim, black cloth collar and cuffs with silver bullion oak leaf trim, this mirrored on scarlet to the base of the back, silvered buttons decorated with laurel wreaths and centered crowns, quilted silk lining. Odd moth hole or two.

£100-150

718. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S COATEE FOR AN AIDE DE CAMP, the scarlet cloth coatee body with black cloth collar and cuffs, these with bullion trim and gilt buttons, the front with ten gilt buttons, the white cloth bordered tails with bullion trim to the ends, integral pocket, white liner with quilted sections. The buttons by P & S Firmin 153 Strand. Moth tracks and holes.

£800-1,200

719. TWO VICTORIAN OFFICER’S PILL BOX HATS, the first of black cloth segments, silver bullion ribbon trim, the top with foliate bullion adornment with matching central boss, leather and red silk liner with maker’s label for Hobson & Sons, leather chin strap, together with another similar, worn, with similar bullion adornments, additionally fixed with a bullion crown to the front, padded blue cloth liner. (2)

£180-220

720. A VICTORIAN ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY OTHER RANKS BUSBY, A VICTORIAN ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY OTHER RANKS BUSBY, the black fur body with red cloth bag, red horsehair plume with brass holder, yellow knotted cap lines, interior lacking, together with another Hussars example in worn condition in its cardboard storage box. (2)

£150-200

721. A SCARCE FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET TO A DSO RECIPIENT OF THE ROYAL MUNSTER FUSILIERS, the six panel cloth covered cork body applied with the regimental gilt flaming grenade, laurel wreath surround with banner battle honours, central white metal shield applied with three gilt crowns surmounting ROYAL MUNSTER title in scroll banner form, leather backed chin chain, green cloth lined peak, leather head band with red silk liner, ink stamped maker’s mark for HAWKES & Co., inked owner’s initials PTC, contained in its original tin complete with owner’s

name and regiment plate. Major Pierce Thomas Chute served in the Burmese Expedition of 1885-89, Indian Medal two clasps, Major in 1896, 1899-1902 he served in the Boer War, Nilge River, Transvaal, Rhenoster Kop, Orange River, Bethlehem, Wittebergen, Cape Colony, QSA two bars, KSA two bars, Mentioned in Despatches 1901, and DSO in 1901 in recognition of his services during operations in South Africa and went on to serve in the First World War as Lieutenant Colonel.

£2,500-3,500

722. AN OFFICER’S GREEN CLOTH HELMET OF THE 3RD VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS, the green cloth body with white metal mounts, crowned rayed star helmet plate with central garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, gilt metal dragon centered, laurel wreath surround applied with gilt regimental title in banner form, fluted white metal spike finial with quatrefoil base with rosette topped rivets, rosette bosses, velvet backed chinchain, the interior with leather and silk liner, the former with inked name Capt A. H. Verity, in its japanned storage tin named to Captain Verity Monmouth Rifle Volunteers. Localised insect damage. £350-450

723. AN EIIR ROYAL MARINES PITH HELMET TO SERGEANT EDWARD BURNELL MBE ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS the six-section white body with gilt helmet plate, gilt brass finial, leather backed chin chain, leather liner, together with a selection of lanyards, to include Royal Marines and Devon and Dorset Regiment, Sam Browne belts, good quality and condition to the Royal Marines, Devon and Dorset and one plain. (Parcel) £300-400

724. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 82ND REGIMENT OF FOOT (THE PRINCE OF WALES’S VOLUNTEERS), the white metal rectangular plate with rounded corners and centred with 82 below The Prince of Wales’s feathers, coronet and motto ICH DIEN, surmounted by battle honours PENINSULA and above battle honours NIAGARA.

£1,000-1,500

725. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 28TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (NORTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE) the burnished gilt plate applied with a white metal crowned lion surmounting a crown, the whole surmounting a pierced white metal 28.

£1,000-1,250

726. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE OF THE 21ST REGIMENT OF FOOT (ROYAL NORTH BRITISH FUSILIERS), the finely stippled gilt plate applied with a white metal flaming grenade embossed with a crowned regimental motto with central 21 on a stippled blacked ground.

£1,000-1,500

727. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 18TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (THE ROYAL IRISH), the gilt rectangular plate centred with a maid and harp surrounded by the motto VIRTUTIS NAMURCENCIS PRAEMIUM on a blue enamelled ground, within an eight pointed beaded star surmounted by a crown and with XV111 on a banner below, all above a sphynx and shamrocks with the battle honour EGYPT, leather liner.

£1,250-1,500

728. A GEORGE IV OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 1ST ROYAL REGIMENT OF FOOT (THE ROYAL SCOTS), the gilt rectangular plate with rounded corners, centred with the Royal cypher above a sphynx, surrounded by battle honours WATERLOO, PENINSULA, EGYPT and NIAGARA, further surrounded by the regimental title and motto NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT and the collar of the Order of the Thistle, all surmounted by a crown and with St Andrew holding the saltire below.

£1,250-1,500

729. A WATERLOO PERIOD OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 1ST REGIMENT OF FOOT (GRENADIER GUARDS), the rectangular gilt plate with rounded corners applied with a crowned garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, centred pierced gilt Royal cypher surmounted by III.

£1,500-2,000

730. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 87 TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (THE ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS), the gilt rectangular finely stippled plate with burnished edges and centred with a large flaming grenade applied with an eagle on a plinth with the number 8.

£1,500-2,000

731. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 79TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (CAMERON HIGHLANDERS), the oval gilt body with white metal edge, 79 centred on a green enamel ground surrounded by a white metal border inscribed CAMERON HIGHLANDERS and surmounted by a crown, chamois liner.

£1,500-2,000

732. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 42ND REGIMENT OF FOOT (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS), the gilt plate applied with a silver pierced crowned thistle spray, figure of St Andrew, battle honours WATERLOO, CORUNNA, PENINSULA and EGYPT, the whole surmounting laurel sprays and the regimental title, central gilt garter with regimental motto, centred 42.

£1,500-2,000

733. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 21ST BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY, the gilt plate with central white metal 21 surrounded by a strap inscribed BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY, surmounted by a crown and surrounded with a laurel wreath, all above a banner with battle honours LASWARREE & BHURTPORE.

£1,500-2,000

734 AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 2ND MADRAS NATIVE INFANTRY, the gilt rectangular plate centred by a 2 surmounted by a crown and surrounded by a laurel wreath, above a banner with battle honours ASSAYE NAGPOOR.

£1,500-2,000

735. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 8TH BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY, the gilt rectangular plate with canted corners and centred with a white metal 8 surrounded by a strap inscribed BENGAL NAT: INFANTRY, surmounted by a crown and surrounded by a laurel wreath, above a stand of arms and battle honour BUXAR.

£1,500-2,000

736. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 17 TH MADRAS NATIVE INFANTRY, the gilt rectangular plate centred with XVII surrounded by a strap inscribed REGIMENT surmounted by a crown and surrounded by a laurel wreath above a stand of arms, and banner with battle honour NAGPORE.

£1,500-2,000

737. AN OFFICER’S ALBERT SHAKO PLATE TO THE 31ST BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY, gilt and centred with 31 surrounded by a strap inscribed BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY further surrounded by a laurel wreath, all on an eight pointed rayed star surmounted by a crown.

£1,000-1,250

738. AN OFFICER’S BELL TOP SHAKO PLATE TO THE 44TH MADRAS NATIVE INFANTRY, gilt and centred with 44 on a green enamel ground surrounded by a strap inscribed REGIMENT and further surrounded by a laurel wreath, on a white metal rayed cross form, mounted on a gilt rayed star surmounted by a crown.

£1,000-1,250

739. A SCARCE ROYAL MARINE OFFICER’S UNIVERSAL PATTERN GORGET, the copper gilt body with turned rim, the arms pierced for a silk tie, the front engraved with the crowned Royal Arms surmounting a fouled anchor within a shield above a laurel spray.

£1,000-1,500

740. A FIRST WAR PERIOD PRUSSIAN JAGER

SHAKO, the felt body with ersatz grey finish eagle badge, black and white cloth cockade, dark brown leather trim around the edges, brown leather liner. Cockades and chinstrap lacking, otherwise good condition.

£650-750

741. A PRUSSIAN KURRASIER REGIMENT KONIGIN (POMMERERSCHES) NO.2 OTHER

RANK’S HELMET, the steel skull with brass fittings, large eagle helmet plate with battle scroll honour ‘Fur Auszeizeichnung d.vormalig Konig L.Schwedischen Lerbregt. Konigin‘. brass spike with brass chin scales, Imperial and State cockades. Liner lacking, light pitting to skull, otherwise good condition. (This Regiment was one of the oldest & most elite of the entire Prussian Army, having been founded in 1717)

£650-750

742. A FIRST WAR PERIOD IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN M.195 INFANTRYMAN’S

PICKELHAUBE , the black leather skull with grey metal fittings, spike finial on circular base, Prussian helmet plate with traces of original grey painted finish, the interior of the front peak with old handwritten ink inscription ‘From a House near Zwartelen, May 1915’, (Zwartelen was a small village near Hill 60), original owner’s name ‘R. Bonner’, handwritten size ‘53’ inside. Dark, uncleaned patina overall. Cockades and chinstrap lacking.

£480-520

743. A FIRST WAR PERIOD GERMAN PRUSSIAN M.1915 INFANTRYMAN’S

PICKELHAUBE , the black leather skull with grey metal fittings, spike finial on circular base, grey painted Prussian helmet plate, the interior with handwritten ink inscription on rear neck guard, ‘From a German trench Hill 60 may 1915’, original owner’s name unclear, maker’s stamp, dated ‘1915’, handwritten size‘53’ inside. Dark, uncleaned patina overall. Cockades and chinstrap lacking, very slight damage to one chinstrap mount.

£480-520

744. A BAVARIAN RESERVIST OFFICER’S

PICKELHAUBE , the black leather skull with pierced brass helmet plate with overlaid white metal cross, fluted spike finial with quatrefoil base with star topped rivets, Imperial and State multi-piece cockades, leather backed chin scales, green lined peak, red lined neck guard, green silk liner with leather band, the latter with gilt embossed Awes-Marke stamp, the inside of the skull with Awes-Marke paper label and another UNGESPALTENES LEDER. General wear to liner.

£600-800

745. A WILHELM II IMPERIAL GERMAN

CUIRASS, the steel breast plate with raised medial ridge and flared skirt, the right shoulder stamped No. III 10 over 150 over 4K4 (Fourth Westphalian Cuirassier Regiment), brass domed rivets retain the original cloth liner and pocket, the back plate complete with brass scaled straps, domed rivets retain the original cloth liner, stamped WJ A45, original leather waist strap and bullion and gilt lanyard with crowned WII cypher. One rivet cover lacking from right shoulder strap mount.

£400-600

746. A FIRST WAR PERIOD IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN 12TH GRENADIER

REGIMENT OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE , the black leather skull with pierced gilt helmet plate with overlaid white metal cross, spike finial with circular base with star topped rivets, Imperial and State multi-piece cockades, leather backed chin scales, green lined peak, red lined neck guard, the interior with leather band, set with owners initials KBS in metal plaquettes. Prussian 12th Grenadier Rgt. (Grenadier-Regt. Prinz Carl von Preussen (2nd Brandenburgisches) No.12. Owner’s name & unit (‘12/2’ 12th Rgt 2nd Batt.) written on back peak. Silk liner lacking.

£1,000-1,500

747. A FRENCH FIREMAN’S PARADE HELMET, the brass skull with white metal trim, laurel wreath head band with central flaming grenade, acanthus embossed raised comb with horsehair brush and red and white feather hackle, lion’s mask bosses, leather backed chin scales, leather liner.

£200-300

748. A FIRST WAR PERIOD PRUSSIAN

IMPERIAL GUARD OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE , the black leather skull with gilt brass fittings, the Prussian eagle helmet plate with central white metal rayed star boss, central black enamelled eagle surrounded by a pierced garter SUUM CUIQUE surmounting a laurel wreath, highlighted in gilt and green and red enamels, all on a white enamel ground, fluted tall white metal finial with white horse hair plume, quatrefoil base, multi-piece Imperial and State cockades, leather backed chin scales, the interior with green and red lined peaks, leather head band, mustard coloured silk liner, frayed, pencilled name.

£800-1,200

749. A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE M40

SINGLE DECAL HELMET, the blue/black painted steel skull with turned rim, single decal to the left side, the interior stamped ET64 and 719, leather liner and chin strap.

£300-400

750. A GERMAN THIRD REICH M1942 SNOW CAMOUFLAGED HELMET, the steel skull with white over field grey paint, stamped to the inside of the rear peak 5.22, the liner stamped 56, maker stamp to chinstrap, dated 1944 to both. By repute found in a derelict house in the Ardennes.

£750-850

751. A WORLD WAR II PERIOD GERMAN M42 CAMOUFLAGE STEEL HELMET the brush painted brown camouflaged steel skull with leather liner, chinstrap lacking.

£650-750

752. A SECOND WAR PERIOD AFRIKAKORPS

ENGINEER OFFICER’S SKI CAP, the olive drab material body with, red cotton lining with ‘60’ size stamp, remains of ‘….gner’ & ‘…weig’ maker’s stamp, dated ‘1941’, silver braid cord around the crown and above the insignia, silver bullion eagle and cockade on faded dark green backing, black inverted V soutache over cockade. An excellent example of this classic cap and in good condition.

£1,500-2,000

753. A FIRST WAR PERIOD MODEL OF A GERMAN HOWITZER , 30cm overall, 14cm barrel, detailed structure with working screw elevating barrel, opening breach, turning wheels, retaining most of its original olive drab and black painted finish.

£90-110

754. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN PERIOD

ZEPPELIN CREW COAT, the black leather jacket with striped cloth lining, the left sleeve with large oval cloth insignia, yellow stitched border with central zeppelin motif surmounting an applied metal 2. General age wear.

£600-800

755. THIRD REICH PRESENTATION POLICE

BAYONET, 19.75cm fullered blade etched with the police badge and inscription Schutz Polizei Hundertschaft Frankfurt/Main on one side and Zur Errinnerung aus die Ausbildungszeit, regulation nickel mounted hilt with two-piece riveted stag horn grips applied with the police badge, in its nickel mounted leather scabbard, complete with frog. Circa 1938

£850-950

756. A THIRD REICH IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS, to Hauptman Franz Hermann (1941) complete with his Soldbuch and associated photograph.

£100-150

757. A 2ND DRAGOONS (ROYAL SCOTS GREYS) SHABRAQUE INSIGNIA , the black cloth body with broad bullion ribbon body and central crowned battle honours, PENINSULA WATERLOO surmounting the regimental cypher, framed and glazed, together with a cast alloy plaque in the form of the regimental badge of the Scots Greys and a framed print of Sgt Ewart capturing the French Imperial Eagle. (2)

£200-300

758. A FULL VICTORIAN SHABRAQUE FOR AN OFFICER OF THE LIFE GUARDS, the black cloth body with broad bullion ribbon border, crowned bullion battle honours DETTINGEN, PENINSULA, WATERLOO, EGYPT 1882, TEL EL KEBIR, surmounting the regimental badge in bullion to match.

£300-400

760. A SECOND WAR PERIOD THIRD REICH V1 FLYING BOMB GYROSCOPE , of characteristic form, being of torpedo specification, cleaned. Retrieved by a farmer at Meadow Farm, Ringinglow when ploughing during the 1960’s.

£1,000-1,500

759. A RUSSIAN BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A RUSSIAN LANCER , after Lanceray, Yevgeni (1875-1946), the squatting Lancer firing over the back of his prone horse, the naturalistic ground signed LANCERAY, mounted on its marble base.

£400-600

761. A VICTORIAN 3RD KING’S OWN HUSSARS OFFICER’S FULL DRESS SABRETACHE , the crimson cloth covered body with bullion ribbon border, central crowned VR cypher, central garter and motto, centered white metal horse, the whole surmounting scroll banner battle honours amidst laurel sprays, red leather pouch to the reverse. Generally showing it’s age.

£250-350

762. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S SILVER DRESS POUCH OF THE 2ND DRAGOONS (ROYAL SCOTS GREYS), the curved silver flap cover with engraved scrolling foliage border, Birmingham silver hallmark for 1855 and J&Co for Joseph Jennens & Co., applied with the regimental device of the French Imperial Eagle surmounting the battle honour WATERLOO, leather covered wooden compartment to the reverse with hallmarked silver mounts, rubbed. Leather flap tab parted.

£200-300

763. FOUR FEATHER HACKLES, two red over white -Royal Regiment of Fusiliers/Northumberland, primrose yellow - Lancashire Fusiliers, Royal Irish Fusiliers, together with assorted beret, belts, Swiss helmet, Post War British Helmet, French artillery helmet (no-liner), a Belgian Brodie type helmet, reproduction Union Army cap, beret, etc. (Parcel)

£200-300

764. A 19TH CENTURY LIVERY OR ESTATE MARTINGALE , the thick leather strap with brass mounts and buckles, the badge flap affixed with two crests.

£20-40

765. A GOOD COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY LIVERY AND OTHER BUTTONS, to include examples by Armfield & Co. (Sir James Bell), Firmin & Sons (Henderson of Leith), Welch, another group by Firmin (Think and Thank motto), another group (Sir William Curtis)

£200-300

766. HONOUABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY

A FRAMED FIRST WAR TRIO OF MEDALS, comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory medal named to 498 TPTR R G PERCIVAL HAC on the star and then with the rank of Lieutenant on the others, mounted in a bronze double glazed frame applied with an artillery motif.

£100-150

767. WORLD WAR II SILK FLAG OF BOMB DISPOSAL INTEREST, the orange silk body decorated with exotic bird and dragon motif, applied with a Bomb Disposal arm badge flanked by HKBD TP RE, referring to the Hong Kong arm of the Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal team signed by team members in English and Chinese.

£100-150

768. A GOOD FIRST WORLD WAR NO.25 TRENCH PERISCOPE , the green painted body with maker’s details for Beck and dated 1918, contained in its leather storage case.

£150-250

769. BOER WAR PRISONER OF WAR ART, a carved hard wood page turner carved with a crest IMMIGRATIE, another EN DRAGT MAAKT, With Compts of the Season 1901-1902 JCR P of W Boer Camp Ceylon 1900-01-02, together with a hard wood jewellery casket, the lid carved in a similar fashion and depicting two Boer soldiers flanking two crests surmounted by an eagle and a banner scroll EENDRACT MAAKT MACT, the arms and motto of the Boers. (2)

£200-300

770. A BROWN BESS SOCKET BAYONET, 39.5cm blade by WOOLLEY & DEAKIN and dated 1803, rack number 84 to the socket in its brass mounted tooled leather scabbard, chape loose, together with a 1913 pattern Remington bayonet and a Continental socket bayonet. (3) £100-150

771. A PATTERN 1840 CONSTABULARY SOCKET BAYONET, 33.5cm blade by HILL, with Inspector’s stamp and spring clip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, together with a Brown Bess socket bayonet by JOHN GILL, a Continental socket bayonet and a 1907 Pattern bayonet by WILKINSON. (4) £100-150

772. A BROWN BESS SOCKET BAYONET, 40cm blade stamped WP and J. Po..., in its brass mounted leather scabbard, chape lacking, together with a SALTER & Co. socket bayonet, Pattern 1853 socket bayonet and a further socket bayonet by OSBORN. (4) £100-150

773. AN EAST INDIA COMPANY SAPPERS & MINERS BAYONET, 57cm fullered blade stamped with a 2 over 4, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, together with a Brown Bess socket bayonet by SALTER with Inspector’s stamps and EX and a Pattern 1856 sword bayonet. (3) £100-150

774. AN AUSTRIAN MODEL 1854 LORENZ JAGER BAYONET, 59.5cm fullered blade, together with a Brown Bess socket bayonet by K&A with Inspector’s stamps and a further socket bayonet. (3) £100-150

775. A PATTERN 1853 SOCKET BAYONET, 43.5cm blade with Inspector’s stamps, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, a Brown Bess Socket bayonet with Inspector’s stamp, two further socket bayonets and a worn Prussian or Russian sidearm. (5) £100-150

776. A PATTERN 1895 SOCKET BAYONET, 55cm blade with Inspector’s stamp and Chinese characters, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with matching numbers, a Brown Bess socket bayonet with 43cm blade by WOOLLEY, together with a further socket bayonet and a Continental socket bayonet. (4)

£100-150

777. A SCARCE P.1856 SWORD BAYONET FOR THE JACOB’S RIFLE , 74.5cm double fullered blade with Swinburn inspector’s stamp, thick iron guard to pattern, the pommel stamped S&S for Swinburn & Son, B 516, contained in its brass mounted patent leather covered steel scabbard.

£600-800

778. A SCARCE JACOBS RIFLE SWORD

BAYONET AND SCABBARD, 74cm double fullered blade stamped with an 8 over I, regulation hilt with scroll pierced guard, two-piece riveted chequered leather grips, serial no. 824 (?) to the top of the pommel, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£600-800

779. A RARE PATTERN 1871 ELCHO

BAYONET, 50cm fullered blade with flared and shaped head, saw backed, two-piece riveted chequered leather grips. Scabbard lacking.

£300-400

780. A 19TH CENTURY CONSTABULARY

SOCKET BAYONET BY BROWN , 42.5cm triangular section blade stamped S. BROWN and with 3 inspection stamp, the socket with spring clip and incised with the rack number 18.

£40-60

781. A SCARCE 1907 PATTERN BAYONET TO THE 5TH WEST KENT REGIMENT, 43cm fullered blade with various Ordnance and other stamps to the forte, regulation hilt stamped 5.W.K. wooden grips, in its brass mounted Indian scabbard bearing IM and broad arrow stamps. The 5th West Kent Regt., were

serving in India 30.10.1914. before transferring to fight in Mesopotamia, good original finish to the hilt.

£230-250

782. A SCARCE 1888 PATTERN MKI

BAYONET, 30.5cm flattened diamond section blade dated 1898 and with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation steel hilt with wooden grips, in its steel mounted leather MKI scabbard with various Ordnance stamps and dated 1909.

£200-250

783. A SCARCE HESSIAN MILITARY JAGER

DOUBLE RIFLE BAYONET, circa 1800, 34cm triangular section blade with inspection stamp to the forte, the socket accommodates a double barrel and is retained by a spring clip.

£150-200

784. AN AUSTRIAN MODEL 1854 LORENZ RIFLE SOCKET BAYONET, 48cm cruciform blade marked on shank to Inf.Rgt. No.79 Graf Jellacic. Very slight pitting on socket, otherwise good condition.

£130-150

785. TWO PATTERN 1842 SOCKET

BAYONETS, the first with Ordnance stamp and EX over HILL over X at the forte and the socket marked 70 over N over EP, the second with Ordnance stamp to the blade and 33 over F5 on the socket. (2)

£100-150

786. A SCARCE PATTERN 1855 LANCASTER

SWORD BAYONET, 61cm pipe-backed blade with spear point, various Ordnance and maker’s stamps to the forte, regulation brass hilt stamped V over M.S.C over 219, two-piece riveted chequered leather grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the frog stud stamped MPMSG over 44.

£300-400

787. A DUTCH OR BELGIAN SOCKET

BAYONET, mounting holes for spring to socket, possibly British constabulary, together with a Model 1876 Gras bayonet, a Pattern 1853 socket bayonet, all lacking scabbards and a Model 1957 Swiss SIG bayonet. (4)

£100-150

788. A SWEDISH MODEL 1896 KNIFE

BAYONET, complete with scabbard, a Model 1877 Gras bayonet, a Model 1866 Chassepot bayonet and a Chinese Type 56 SKS bayonet. (4)

£80-120

789. A SPANISH M1941 BOLO BAYONET, complete with scabbard and frog, together with an 1853 Pattern socket bayonet, a Model 1866 Chassepot bayonet and a 1907 Pattern bayonet by Wilkinson. (4)

£100-150

790. A SWISS MODEL 1957 SIG BAYONET, complete with scabbard, a Model 1882 Gras bayonet with scabbard, 1913 Pattern Remington bayonet and a Model 86/35 Lebel bayonet, both lacking scabbards. (4)

£100-150

791. A SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE TOM BEASLEY FAIRBAIRNSYKES COMEMMORATIVE COMMANDO DAGGER OR KNIFE , 17cm flattened diamond section blade etched with a Wilkinson Sword maker’s panel, COOMANDO FIGHTING KNIFE SECOND WAR 1939-1945 and HAND FORGED BY TOM BEASLEY THE FAMOUS SWORD SMITH OF STALINGRAD SWORD FAME, regulation hilt with celluloid grip, in its brass mounted leather sheath.

£1,000-1,500

792. A 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 16.7cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation brass hilt with chequered grip.

£200-300

793. A PRESENTATION

2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRNSYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 16.25cm flattened diamond section blade etched R.BELL USAAF, possibly a paratrooper, regulation plated hilt with chequered grip.

£300-400

792. A PRESENTATION

SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRNSYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 16.7cm flattened diamond section blade etched with a maker’s panel for Wilkinson and the F-S Fighting Knife panel on either side of the forte, further etched GEORGE FEARING JR., regulation blackened brass hilt with chequered grip, in its brass mounted leather sheath.

£800-1,000

795. A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BOWIE KNIFE , 31cm clipped back blade, double edged towards the tip, stamped at the forte HILLIARD & SON EDINBURGH, characteristic hilt with recurved guard and two-piece riveted chequered horn grip, in its nickel mounted leather wrapped wooden sheath. Hilliard & Son, Cutler & Surgical Instrument Maker to the Queen.

£700-900

796. A GOOD BOWIE TYPE HUNTING KNIFE BY JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS, 18cm single edge signed blade with maker’s marks and CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES, No.6 NORFOLK STREET, SHEFFIELD, nickel crosspiece, repaired, chequered two-piece horn grips, contained in its nickel mounted leather sheath with leather belt loop, the locket engraved Donald Fraser, Wepener, O. F. S., together with some research notes. Donald Fraser, 1851-1939, ‘amassed a fortune from diamond mining in South Africa’, Justice of the Peace, founder of Frasers Ltd (Lesotho), owner Tickford Park Stud, Newport Pagnell by 1899.

£200-300

797. A GOOD LARGE BOWIE KNIFE BY JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS, retailed by S W. SILVER & CO. CORNHILL, LONDON, single edge signed 21cm blade with maker’s marks and CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES, No.6 NORFOLK STREET, SHEFFIELD, and etched with retailer’s details, nickel crosspiece, two-piece staghorn grips, slightly turned over pommel pierced for lanyard, contained in its leather sheath with nickel mounts, spring retaining catch removed. Two short cracks at pommel above top rivet, a little light pitting to blade. Sold with some research material into the retailers and the makers.

£200-300

798. A LARGE VICTORIAN BOWIE OR HUNTING KNIFE , 28.25cm flattened diamond section blade with shaped forte, two-piece riveted horn grips, in its leather sheath with belt loop secured with three copper rivets.

£100-150

799. A 19TH CENTURY HUNTING KNIFE BY RABONE BROTHERS, 35.5cm blade with maker’s stamp and single fuller on one side, two-piece riveted horn grips, in its leather sheath. Based in Birmingham Rabone Brothers operated during the 1850’s with large contracts to South and Central America and while primarily general merchants a lot of trade in guns was undertaken particularly during the American Civil War.

£100-150

800. A 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN COFFIN POMMEL FRONTIER MADE BOWIE KNIFE , 20.5cm clipped back blade, shaped brass crossguard, the grip composed from a single piece of horn sheathing the tang and then riveted in position, brass mounted leather wrapped wooden sheath. The knife itself circa 1850-1870 and almost certainly frontier made, the sheath probably the same period.

£400-600

801. A 19TH CENTURY BUFFALO HUNTING OR BOWIE KNIFE , 19cm flattened diamond section broad blade, brass mounted hilt with two-piece riveted wooden grips set with white metal studs, in its leather wrapped wooden sheath, set with an Indian head nickel to the front.

£300-400

802. LARGE HORSE HEAD BOWIE BY JAMES & LOWE , 25cm broad clipped back blade with facets to the back edge, stamped THE HUNTERS COMPANION, etched with an eagle and a scroll panel highlighted in gilt THE UNITED STATES THEN LAND OF THE FREE AND HOME OF THE BRAVE PROTECTED BY HER NOBLE AND BRAVE VOLUNTEERS and AMERICANS ASK FOR NOTHING BUT WHAT IS RIGHT AND SUBMIT TO NOTHING THAT IS WRONG, maker’s stamp for JAMES & LOWE SHEFFIELD, characteristic white metal hilt with acanthus guard and horse’s head pommel, natural stag’s horn grip, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

£250-350

803. A DAVID NORTH BOWIE KNIFE , 20.5cm blade, double edged towards the tip, stamped DAVID NORTH SHEFFIELD ENGLAND to the forte, characteristic white metal hilt with shaped guard and ergonomic grip with riveted wooden scales, in its leather sheath.

£200-300

804. A VICTORIAN HUNTING OR BOWIE KNIFE , 15cm thick clipped back blade stamped with a maker’s panel VR over UNDERWOOD 46 HAYMARKET LONDON, two-piece riveted horn grips, in its leather wrapped wooden sheath.

£180-220

805. A VICTORIAN CUTLERY HILTED BOWIE OR HUNTING KNIFE , 16.5cm blade with spear point and BATTLE AXE maker’s stamp, characteristic white metal hilt with embossed acanthus decoration, in its leather sheath

£180-220

806. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY ENGLISH HUNTING KNIFE IN THE INDOPERSIAN FASHION , 27.5cm thick set blade, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted chequered wooden eared grips, in its leather wrapped wooden sheath.

£180-220

807. A LARGE CUTLERY HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE , 24.5cm clean clipped back blade with maker’s stamp for DAVID NORTH, SHEFFIELD, characteristic white metal hilt decorated with stylised acanthus scrolls, leather sheath.

£180-220

808. A LARGE BOWIE KNIFE BY JAMES, 22cm clipped back blade, shaped at the forte and etched to one side with a scroll bordered panel bearing the legend AMERICA THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE LAND OF THE BRAVE, white metal hilt with shaped guard and two-piece riveted horn grips, in its leather sheath.

£180-220

809. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY BOWIE OR HUNTING KNIFE BY CLEMENTS, 22cm blade with maker’s stamp, re-shaped spear tip, white metal hilt with shaped guard and two-piece riveted chequered horn grips, in its leather sheath.

£100-150

810. A 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN MOMENTO-MORI DAGGER , 16.25cm flattened diamond section blade etched with s stylised snake and foliage at the forte, the crossguard in the form of a stylised skull and crossed bones, characteristic steel hilt with reeded and chequered wooden grip, the front panel engraved with foliage and decorated with a skull.

£1,000-1,500

811. A GOOD LATE VICTORIAN OR EARLY EDWARDIAN LARGE COMBINATION FOLDING LOCK KNIFE BY HILL & SON, 4 Haymarket, London SW, 15.5cm long overall, 12.3cm blade, (sharpened), another 5cm blade, saw, button hook, corkscrew, awl, two-piece chequered ebony grips containing steel scissors, tweezers and needle, nickel loop and mounts including escutcheon engraved ‘R Temple Frere’, together with some research material into makers and owner. Robert Templeton Frere, born New Zealand 1889, 2nd Lieut. Norfolk Rgt. 1909, Lieut. 1912, Captain 1915, Major 1919, acting Lieut-Col 1941. Service inc. Mesopotamia, India, battle of Shaiba 1915, Kut-al-Amara (MID), Waziristan.

£180-220

812. A VICTORIAN SPORTSMAN’S SILVER COMBINATION FOLDING POCKET KNIFE BY ANDREW BARRETT & SONS, 12cm long overall, each side hallmarked for London 1898, maker’s stamp A.B.& Sns, one side stamped A BARRETT & SONS 63 & 64 PICCADILLY, signed and addressed tools mostly silver plated (plating worn) comprising 9cm and 5.7cm blades, (sharpened), spear point blade, hoof pick, corer, corkscrew, button hook, 12 bore silver cartridge extractor, turnscrew and silver bow, rein nuts, together with some research material about the makers.

£180-220

813. A FOLDING COMBINATION KNIFE BY THOMAS TURNER , c.1900, signed with Encore and 3 diamonds mark, 11cm long overall, comprising signed main 8.5cm blade, corkscrew, foil cutter, can opener and awl, two-piece nickel grips engraved with 4” ruler in 16ths”, one side engraved with owner’s name A. J. LEECH MADRAS, together with some research papers regarding Leech and Thomas Turner. A J Leach was Sheriff of Madras and a leading figure in that city.

£80-120

814. A GEORGIAN SILVER POCKET KNIFE , 8.5cm hallmarked blade, no date, mother-o-pearl grip scales with chevron engraved decoration, white metal escutcheon engraved with owner’s initials JC.

£80-100

815. THREE VARIOUS GERMAN BOOT OR HUNTING KNIVES, the first with 17cm triangular section blade, the second with 9cm blade by Karl Krammer, the last with maker’s stamp for AW Jr. Solingen, all with natural stag’s horn grips, all with white metal mounted leather sheaths. (3)

£150-200

816. A LATE 19TH CENTURY MOMENTOMORE OR ROMANTIC DAGGER , 9.75cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic brass hilt decorated with the figure of a lady to the front and a skeleton on the reverse, in its brass mounted scabbard decorated to match.

£250-350

817. AN OAK GUN CASE FOR A PAIR OF PURDEY SPORTING GUNS, the brass bound light oak case with flush fitting handles and catches, green baize lid with maker’s trade label, the latter with ink written loading measurements, inner tray and partitions lacking. Internal dimensions 32.5in x 9.25in x 3.9in.

£150-250

818. A LONG MAHOGANY SPORTING GUN CASE , the partitioned green cloth lined interior with a barrel aperture of 34.25inches, ribbon barrel lifter, complete with keys.

£100-150

819. AN OAK SPORTING GUN CASE , partitioned green baize lined interior with barrel aperture of 33.4inches, currently with blocks, the lid with copy trade label for John Manton & Son.

£80-120

820. A HENRY TATHAM MAHOGANY SPORTING GUN CASE , the green baize lined interior for a single barrelled rifle of approximately 30inches, the lid with maker’s trade label for 37 Charing Cross, complete with flasks, mould, spring clamp, cleaning rod, wad punch, turnscrew and planished tin oil bottle, bone escutcheon. Split to lid.

£200-300

821. A WILLIAM AND JOHN RIGBY MAHOGANY SPORTING GUN CASE , with a barrel aperture of 31.25inches, the green baize lined interior with maker’s trade label to the lid, white metal hinges and mounts, serial no. 8427 stamped to the leading edge. This serial number pertains to a 14-bore Best double gun of 28inch barrel length completed in 1839 for A. Nugent.

£400-500

822. 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

823. 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.

£800-1,200

824. A 19TH CENTURY LONDON COLT NAVY OAK REVOLVER TRADE CASE , relined and relabelled for a Colt Navy percussion revolver.

£200-300

825. A SCARCE IRISH MAHOGANY SPORTING GUN CASE BY TRULOCK & SON OF DUBLIN , the brass bound mahogany case with green baize lined interior to take a gun with 30inch barrels, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label.

£200-300

826. A SCARCE TRANSIT CASE FOR A GATLING GUN DRUM MAGAZINE , the wooden body with hinged lid, this inset with a brass black stamped BOX FOR DRUM GATLING .45, the interior with broad arrow stamps to the hinges.

£500-700

827. A WHITE METAL HAWKSLEY POWDER FLASK , the basket weave embossed body with acanthus collar, white metal sprung top, four suspension loops.

£150-200

828. A PLATED COPPER POWDER FLASK BY HANDSOME & Co., the two-piece body decorated with hung game, acanthus and oak leaves, sprung top with partial maker’s stamp, together with a plain copper gun flask. (2) £100-150

829. 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

830. A GOOD COPY OF A COLT PATERSON MULTICHARGER POWDER FLASK , the brass body with engine turned top and bottom, the former set with five sprung chargers. £150-250

831. A .31 CALIBRE COLT

BULLET MOULD, the iron body and arms with pivoting sprue cutter stamped COLTS PATENT, apertures for bullet and ball, together with an American copper pistol flask embossed with an eagle and shield and crossed pistols to either side. (2)

£150-200

832. A .31 CALIBRE COLT BULLET MOULD, the iron body and arms with pivoting sprue cutter stamped COLTS PATENT, apertures for bullet and ball, together with an American copper pistol flask embossed with an eagle and shield and crossed pistols. (2|) £150-200

833. AN EARLY .31 CALIBRE

COLT BULLET MOULD, the brass body and arms stamped COLTS PATENT, apertures for bullet and ball, together with an American copper pistol flask of small size embossed with an eagle and shield and crossed pistols on either side. (2)

£150-200

834. AN EARLY .31 CALIBRE

COLT BULLET MOULD, the brass body and arms stamped COLTS PATENT, apertures for bullet and ball, together with an American copper pistol flask embossed with an eagle and shield to one side. (2)

£150-200

835. A.56 CALIBRE COLT

“ROOT” BULLET AND BALL

MOULD, the iron body with turned wooden handles with brass collars, pivoting sprue cutter stamped COLTS PATENT. Now measuring 16-bore.

£100-150

836. A 16-BORE BRASS

BULLET MOULD, together with a 16-bore scissors ball mould, an Improved 18-bore belted ball mould serial no. 636, 42, 68 and 60-bore scissors moulds, crude Eastern ball mould and a 38-bore Tranter’s patent mould, serial no. 4873, sprue cutter lacking. (8)

£120-140

837. A RARE GEORGE DAW’S RIFLED BULLET

MOULD, the brass body four a single four groove bullet of .524 calibre for the Daw “Jacobs Rifle”, engraved G.H. DAW’S IMPROVED MOULD G24, sprue cutter, turned wooden handle, together with a turn screw, a Continental shot and powder measure, .560 calibre brass bullet mould, an Enfield oil bottle and a Kynoch white celluloid book mark. (6)

£150-250

838. A SCARCE JOYCE OF LONDON TRADESMAN’S PERCUSSION CAP SIZER , the circular brass body stamped F. JOYCE LONDON MANUFACTURER OF PERCUSSION CAPS, the outside set with fifteen nipple blanks for sizing percussion caps from 6 round to M for Military.A similar example sold at Christie’s Sporting Guns auction - Lot 138 December 1999.

£300-500

839. A .550 CALIBRE BULLET

MOULD, the brass arms and head with aperture for a smooth hollow-based bullet, sprue cutter, numbered 11.

£50-70

840. A GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with a basket weave design, brass sprung top with adjustable nozzle.

£80-120

841. A COMBINATION

PERCUSSION NIPPLE KEY

TOOL , main key, the handle with brass caps containing spare nipples, integral pricker/oil applicator.

£80-100

842. A GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with scrolling strapwork, scallop designs and acanthus leaves, sprung brass top with adjustable nozzle, retains good amounts of original lacquered finish.

£90-100

843. A HAWKSLEY CAP DISPENSER , the circular brass body decorated with concentric circles and with maker’s stamp for G & J W HAWKSLEY, further stamped 2. Generally showing its age.

£130-150

844. TWO SMALL POCKET PISTOL POWDER FLASKS, the bag-shaped copper bodies with sprung brass tops. One lacking spring. (2)

£130-150

845. GEORGIAN AND VICTORIAN GUN TOOLS, to include, barrel key, mainspring clamp, wad punches, cartridge extractor, shot charger etc

£170-190

846. A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH POWDER HORN , the natural form horn body, Alpine Ibex, with turned nozzle, the body with planed area branded MER DE GLACE (Sea Of Ice) indicating that it is from the Chamonix region of France.

£250-350

847. A THREE-WAY PERCUSSION POWDER FLASK , tapering copper body with threaded base cup, pivoting ball trap and sprung nozzle to the top.

£130-150

848. TWO-SPORTING GUN PEWTER OIL BOTTLES, one marked JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD. (2)

£70-90

849. A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL POWDER HORN , the flattened polished horn body with brass base and sprung top, adjustable nozzle, together with another, earlier, lacking nozzle.

£130-150

850. FOUR SNIDER CAVALRY CARBINE CLEANING RODS, each with threaded female end, the other with long cloth slot, for storage in the butt plate trap. (4)

£150-200

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

£50-100

852. A GOOD GEORGE III FLINTLOCK ALARM OR POACHER’S GUN, late 18th century, 53cm long overall, iron barrel with bell-mouth muzzle, military lock from an early service musket with government inspector’s stamp, black wooden frame with iron mounts including hinged locating pin, trigger pulled by three rings, swivel safety catch, two barrel bands. Good age patina overall.

£300-500

853. A GOOD COLT POCKET BULLET MOULD, the blued steel arms with blued steel sprue cutter stamped COLTS PATTERN, bullet and ball aperture.

£200-300

854. TORIAN BOXED RANGE SPOTTING TELESCOPE , late 19 th Century, the three-stage fixed brass body with removeable viewing lens, engraved Berge London, Late Ramsden, mounted on its fold out tripod and contained in its mahogany case, 63.75cm over all length.

£150-200

855. FIVE VOLUMES - THE HISORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF AMMUNITION, by George A. Hoyem, together with DWM Cartridges 1896-1956 by Datig & Scranton. (6)

£150-200

856. A SCARCE NIPPLE PRIMER BY PATON OF PERTH , the white metal body, the lanyard loop and maker’s stamp.

£150-200

857. GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASK , the planished tin body with brass top stamped SYKES, adjustable sprung nozzle.

£90-110

858. A STEGGLES CAP DISPENSER , together with a mixed selection of shooting accessories to include shot flask, shooting brooch, powder flak, powder tins, powder measure, snap caps, wad punches, pocketknives, Scandinavian knife, eye loop etc. (Parcel)

£200-300

859. THREE VARIOUS VICTORIAN GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASKS, each with copper bodies, one embossed with stylised acanthus leaves the other embossed with an acanthus leaf design, sprung brass tops with adjustable nozzles, one lacking spring. (3)

£100-150

860. A BRACE OF PERCY TENANTRY POWDER HORNS, each with natural polished horn body, sprung brass shovel tops engraved H over 22 and B over 63, the brass bases engraved with the Percy Tenantry crowned Crescent device, suspension rings. (2)

£300-400

861. A CASED BRACE OF HALLMARKED SILVER NOVELTY SPORTING GUNS, each with 3.5inch hinged blued barrels released by the top lever, side lock actions, chequered foreends and wrists, in their fitted blue velvet and silk lined case. Both Birmingham .925 marked and one dated 2018 the other 2019.

£400-600

862. 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)

£150-200

863. OF HAMPSHIRE INTEREST: A GEORGE III PAINTED WOOD LONG STAFF AND ASSOCIATED TRUNCHEON , the staff with gilt metal crown finial on bulbous gilt head, the tapering haft painted black over all and decorated in polychrome with the Royal arms and motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE above a crest depicting two keys crossed by a sword or dagger, opposing inscription 3 over GR over 1819 and WEST SOKE IN THE FAWLEY DIVISION below, 201.5cm high, the truncheon or short staff similarly decorated but inscribed G3R over SOKE LIBERTY IN THE FAWLEY DIVISION, 57.5cm long. (2) A/f but with some good original paintwork.

£300-500

864. AN UNUSUAL AND IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF LARGE GEORGE III PAINTED FRUITWOOD MACES OR TIPSTAFFS, each with turned stepped finials above square section heads, each head with painted decoration of a crown over III over GR, opposing the Union flag, and a cartouche of a landscape opposing a further cartouche, all with foliate flourishes, the baluster turned hafts terminating in flattened bun pommels, 64cm long. (2) Some damage and one small area of restoration, but otherwise good original paintwork and patina.

£800-1,200

865. A GEORGE III BRASS TOPPED CEREMONIAL STAFF OF OFFICE FOR THE FAITHFUL FRIENDS SOCIETY, the domed brass finial inscribed FAITHFUL FRIENDS SOCIETY 1777 and embellished with flourishes, on slender wooden haft with ring turned decoration, 158cm high. There were various Friendly Societies established in the UK for the purpose of aiding members in the event of sickness, incapacity or death. Variously named, there are records for a Faithful Friends Society meeting regularly in taverns in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.

£100-200

866. A GEORGE III PAINTED WOOD LONG STAFF, painted black over all and decorated with III over GR over a crown over a shield quartered red and black, B.B over 1783 below, 173cm long. Significant losses and damage.

£40-60

867. OF MANCHESTER INTEREST: A GEORGE III PAINTED WOOD BALUSTER TRUNCHEON, decorated with the Royal arms and mottoes HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE and DIEU ET MON DROIT opposing 1819 over the arms of Manchester and 8. & 10. Dis.ct, further gilt decoration below and to the finial, ring turned grip, button finial to top is chipped,

32cm long. The odd chip, but lovely paintwork and patina.

£300-500

868. A GEORGE III PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , the mallett form head decorated with the Royal arms and mottoes HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE and DIEU ET MON DROIT opposing a monogram E? on a blue-green ground, a gilt band above and below, tapering black painted grip, 40cm long.

£200-300

869. A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD CROWN TOP TRUNCHEON , polychrome decorated crown head above a green painted panel inscribed V.R.1., plain turned black painted grip, 35.5cm long.

£100-200

870. A GEORGIAN PAINTED WOOD CROWN TOP TRUNCHEON , carved and polychrome head, above the arms of Hanover over St George’s cross in a shield, JP in an oval cartouche below, turned shaped handle pierced for a thong, 52cm long.

£150-250

871. OF BRADFORD AND YORKSHIRE INTEREST; A GEORGE III PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON OR SHORT STAFF, black painted over all, bun pommel above the collar inscribed 1813 HORTON CONSTABLE, the arms of Hanover below and IIID GR below that, 81.5cm long.

£120-180

872. OF CHESHIRE INTEREST: A WILLIAM IV TURNED WALNUT TRUNCHEON, the mallet form head decorated with WR flanking a crown over IV opposing POYNTON AND WORTH, turned ergonomic grip, bun finial to pommel, 31cm long.

£80-120

873. A 19TH CENTURY TURNED YEW TRUNCHEON , the head of plain cylindrical form, turned shape grip and bun pommel, 28.5cm long. Handle slightly warped, good patina.

£40-60

874. AN UNUSUAL EARLY 19TH CENTURY BAYONET-TRUNCHEON , the ring turned mahogany truncheon with chamfered head and fitted with a sprung bayonet with 33.5cm incurved triangular blade released by a catch, plain shaped grip with ring fitting, 53.5cm long (closed). An old label attached suggests that this sort of item may have been used by press gangs or excise officers.

£150-250

875. A GEORGE III BRASS AND WOOD NIGHT WATCHMAN’S TRUNCHEON OR TIPSTAFF, of plain cylindrical form, the top brass collar inscribed GR 1812 JAM.S BOYNE, the grip pierced for a thong, the bottom brass collar with reeded decoration, 48.5cm long.

£150-250

876. A VICTORIAN LIGNUM VITAE POLICE TRUNCHEON , the head mounted in brass and inscribed V*R over 182, the haft pierced for a thong, ring turned grip, 38cm long.

£100-200

877. A GEORGE III PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , of tapering cylindrical form with mallet head, turned finial above a crown over GRIII cypher surrounded by foliage opposing L.S. over 1817 in cartouches, 44.5cm long. Good patina.

£120-180

878. A GEORGE III PAINTED WOOD STAFF OR TRUNCHEON , of cylindrical form, the head decorated with a crown over G.R over III opposing F on a black band, the base with No44 D on a black band, the body fitted with two old iron nails within, 70.5cm long.

£100-200

879. A GEORGE IV PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON OF LARGE PROPORTIONS, of tapering form, black painted over all and decorated with a crown over GR IV and 1828 in a cartouche, the handle pierced for a thong, 46cm long. A/f but retains much original paintwork.

£100-200

880. A WILLIAM IV PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , brown painted over all, the head decorated with W.R IV opposing J.P 1831 in gilt on a red band above a crown, two further yellow bands below, turned grip pierced to take a thong, 42cm long. This truncheon was purchased in Bristol and it is possible that it pertains to the Bristol Riots of 1831.

£100-200

881. OF LONDON INTEREST: A WILLIAM IV PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , decorated with a crown over IVTH over WR over ACTON on a black ground with opposing gilt flourish, turned ribbed wooden grip pierced to take a thong, 46cm long. Paintwork appears to be original.

£100-200

882. OF NORFOLK INTEREST: A GEORGIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON FOR LITTLE CRESSINGHAM ,, black painted over all and decorated with the Royal arms above L, Creƒsingham, turned grip, flattened bun pommel, 54.5cm long. A/f but retaining much original paintwork.

£100-200

873. OF BUCKINGHAMSHIRE INTEREST: A GEORGIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , black painted over all and decorated with the Royal arms above a shield with a swan on a red and blue ground opposing 11, turned handle pierced to take a thong, 45.5cm long. Some damage but retaining much original paintwork.

£80-120

884. A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON BY PARKER FIELD OF HOLBORN, decorated with a crown above VR cypher over a red cartouche, turned ribbed handle with leather thong, the pommel stamped with the maker’s details, leather wrist strap, 40.5cm long.

£50-100

885. A VICTORIAN BATON OR TRUNCHEON , the black painted cylindrical body with flattened ends and pierced for a thong, decorated with Royal crown over VR cypher over 65, gilt bands to each end, 69cm long, paint loss, together with a Victorian ash or elm truncheon, of plain, primitive design with ring turned grip and flattened bun pommel, 47.5cm long, a/f. (2)

£60-90

886. A VICTORIAN POLICE TRUNCHEON FOR THE LIVERPOOL POLICE , the tapering black painted body decorated in polychrome with Royal crown over VR cypher over LIVERPOOL in gilt on a red ground with gilt flourishes, turned plain wood grip, 34cm long, some paint loss, together with a Victorian brass police whistle stamped LIVERPOOL CITY POLICE, T. IBBETSON, LIVERPOOL. (2)

£80-120

887. A VICTORIAN TRUNCHEON, the black painted body decorated with an anchor surmounting a garter Nisi Dominus Frustra with a castle centered, DIS. 10. No. 119, the whole surmounting a crowned VR, ribbed wooden grip.

£80-120

888. A VICTORIAN POLICE TRUNCHEON FOR THE ISLE OF MAN POLICE , the tapering black painted body decorated with gilt Royal crown over VR cypher over the Three Legs of Mann triskelion over 6 with gilt foliate flourishes, turned wooden grip, 39cm long. Paint loss and other damages.

£100-150

889. A WILLIAM IV/EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY TRUNCHEON , the cylindrical head with turned edges and bun finial, decorated in polychrome and gilt with the Royal arms flanked by the lion and unicorn, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, DIEU ET MON DROIT, and Manchester associated arms, turned baluster handle with ring turned decoration and urn and bun finial, 30.5cm long.

£150-250

890. 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.

£350-450

891. A SCARCE PHRENOLOGY BONE TOPPED WALKING STICK, 11cm threepiece bust and shoulders, detailed in black, red and green inks, the reeded collar with Birmingham silver hallmarks, 77.5cm malacca haft with brass and iron foot.

£400-500

892. A SCARCE 19TH CENTURY WALKING OUT SWORD STICK , 117.5cm over all length, the blade of triangular section incurved form and 81.5cm long, decorated with strapwork and birds at the forte, malacca with copper ferrule, the pommel decorated with spiral lines and interspersed with circles, malacca body with long brass foot with iron tip.

£250-350

893. FOUR VARIOUS WALKING STICKS, the first with bent wood handle and yellow metal collar engraved C.C. Pageant HH July 1944, the second with bent horn handle, the third bent wood and the last with white metal collar and natural stag’s horn grip. (4)

£50-100

894. A 19TH CENTURY WHITE METAL MOUNTED RHINO HORN RIDING CROP, good foliate embossed mounts with owner’s initials and M as a monogram, well repaired along its lower part with delicate pins, 76.5cm long. Please comply with relevant CITES regulations.

£400-500

895. A 19TH CENTURY WHITE METAL MOUNTED RHINO HORN RIDING CROP, the white metal T-form handle embossed with scrolling foliage and figures, tapering stem, 62.5cm long. Please comply with relevant CITES regulations.

£200-300

896. A 19TH CENTURY WHITE METAL MOUNTED RHINO HORN RIDING CROP, delicate white metal pommel, tapering stem, later cord bound and leather keeper, 65.5cm long. Please comply with relevant CITES regulations.

£200-300

897. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SWAGGER SWORD STICK OR BATON BY SWAINE & ADENEY LTD, 34cm tapering blade with etched panel of scrolling foliage and the retailer’s name and address at 185 PICCADILLY LONDON W1, the opposing side with the logo for Ibberson & Co., contained in its leather wrapped baton, 62cm long over all.

£300-400

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