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Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Thomas Del Mar Ltd
In association with Sotheby’s
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
London
Wednesday 5th December 2012
Auction EnquiRiEs AnD infoRmAtion
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ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOUR & MILITARIA
Including
Property of a European Nobleman
Property of Mr Tom Perkins, removed from Plumpton Place
Property from the Estate of the Late Honourable Professor J.L. Shaw
Property from the collection of James D. Lavin Ph.D
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Eastern Arms and Armour
VARIOUS OWNERS
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A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with straight hamon, the
tang signed Bushu ju Yamamoto gaiki Toshitake, pierced
with a single mekugi-ana, in shira saya
67.5cm; 26 5/8in blade
£1000-1500
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A JAPANESE (KATANA), EDO PERIOD
with curved single-edged blade, wavy hamon, original tang
(ubu nakago), with a single mekugi-ana, unsigned, iron Edo
period tsuba with floral decoration, fabric-bound sharkskincovered grip with two gilt menuki formed as a bow and
arrows, in its red and black lacquered saya
£850-1200
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TWO JAPANESE SWORDS (KATANA), 18TH CENTURY
the first with slightly curved single-edged blade with traces
of hamon, plain tang pierced with two mekugi-ana (a third
filled), angular nakago-jiri, in a saya; the second with curved
single-edged blade (patinated and chipped), tang incised
with a single character, ‘Ko’ [?] and pierced with two
mekugi-ana, and straight nakago-jiri
the first: 63.5cm; 25in blade
(2)
£300-500
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2
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JAPANESE SEKI (KATANA) AND MOUNTS
with curved single-edged blade, honzukuri, slightly
undulating hamon, original tang (ubu nakago), with
one mekugi-ana, signed Seki ju Yoshiomi saku, iron
tsuba decorated with cloud design, fabric-bound
sharkskin-covered grip, floral menuki, in its lacquered
saya
66cm; 26in blade
£650-850
5
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
with curved single-edged blade with traces of a
wavy hamon (areas of staining and light pitting), tang
signed ‘Seki Musaki Kanemasa’ pierced with a single
mekugi-ana, regulation tsuba, grip and binding, in its
saya
£500-700
6
A JAPANESE OFFICER’S SWORD (KATANA)
with curved single-edged blade, suguha hamon, the
tang signed Suzuki Shoun.. Minamoto Tai? Jo,
regulation brass tsuba and mounts, fabric-bound
sharkskin-covered grip, in its regulation saya
66cm; 26in blade
£450-550
7
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), LATE 19TH
CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade, tang signed ‘Izumi
no Kami Fujiwara Kunisda’ pierced with a single
mekugi-ana, iron tsuba with traces of soft metal
inlays, fabric-bound grip with horn and ivory mounts,
in its regulation leather-covered saya; together with
an adapted scope case, the interior with provision
for a katana
£200-300
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6
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A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 20TH CENTURY
with slightly curved single-edged blade, straight
hamon, steel tsuba fabric-covered grip, in its saya and
complete with a cased cleaning kit
£150-250
2
9
A HIGHLY DECORATED AND UNUSUAL JAPANESE SWORD
(WAKIZASHI), 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with near straight hamon (areas of
staining), the tang pierced with two mekugi-ana and with the later
signature Hizen kuni Tadayoshi, gilt Habaki decorated with fan patterns,
chiselled gilt seppa, silver tsuba chiselled with scrolling flowers and
foliage and retaining some blue and turquoise enamel, the centre fitted
with a chiselled gilt plate decorated with differing bouquets within a
beadwork frame and signed on one side, shaped wooden grip, chiselled
and gilt fuchi and kabuto-gane, the former decorated with a pair of
camels, an elephant, and inscribed 'Olipand/Kame:L', the latter pierced
and set with blue pastes (top mount missing), a pair of menuki each
formed of a green paste with a red paste on either side all within gilt
mounts, in its wooden scabbard covered with brown snakeskin (loose,
small losses), with chiselled and gilt mounts decorated en suite, two
accompanying pieces with chiselled gilt grips, the kozuka with signed
blade, and grip inscribed 'Hi:De:N:I' and 'London'
The blade and configuration of the hilt, mounts and scabbard are clearly of
Japanese origin, though many elements including the shape of the grip,
the kabuto-gane and other mounts show other Oriental, possibly Chinese
workmanship or inspiration.
An article by the Gordon Savage persuasively argues that this sword was
made for presentation to Laurence Oliphant (1829-1888), private secretary
to Lord Elgin. (See Antique Dealers and Collector's Guide, August 1980,
p. 72-73).
Laurence Oliphant (1829-1888), was a diplomatist, traveller, and mystic.
He was born in Cape Town, and spent much of his youth in Ceylon where
he was called to the colonial bar. He was said to have been engaged in
twenty three murder cases by the time he was twenty two years old. In
1852 he toured Russia and the Crimea, secretly mapping the fortifications
of Sevastopol which, along with his subsequent publication was of some
importance during the Crimea campaign. Soon after he became secretary
to James Bruce, Eighth Earl of Elgin, then Governor-in-Chief of British
North America. Oliphant acted as secretary to Lord Elgin during the
negotiation at Washington of the reciprocity treaty with Canada. He
became private secretary to Elgin on his visit to China in 1857 and
accompanied him to Hong Kong, was present at the bombardment of
Canton (Guangzhou), and helped to storm Tientsin (Tianjin). He was
employed in several minor missions, and visited Japan barely eighteen
months after the American Townsend Harris had been accredited as the
first foreign diplomat to the shogun's government; he published Narrative
of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan in 1859.
In 1861 Oliphant accepted his first official appointment, as first secretary of
legation in Japan. He arrived at Yeddo at the end of June 1861. On the
evening of 5 July a night attack was made on the embassy. Oliphant rushed
out with a hunting-whip, and was attacked by a Japanese with a heavy twohanded sword. A beam, invisible in the darkness, interfered with the blows,
but Oliphant was severely wounded, and sent on board ship to recover. It
is likely that the sword was presented to him during this time.
Though Oliphant was a clear-headed man he also had strong religious
impressions. In 1867 he resigned his seat in parliament, and joined the
community of Thomas Lake Harris where the leader was in the habit of
casting out devils and forming magnetic circles among his disciples. He
stayed with this community until 1882, during which time he met his wife,
Alice, who also followed Harris.
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Oliphant was most remarkable for his combination
of two apparently inconsistent careers. Notably his
religious mysticism did not disqualify him for being
also a shrewd financier, a charming man of the
world, and a brilliant writer. He was cheerful and
even witty to the last, and died peacefully on 23
December 1888. Abridged from the Oxford
Dictionary of Biography.
£4000-7000
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A JAPANESE EDO PERIOD SWORD
(WAKIZASHI)
with slightly curved single-edged blade, suguha
hamon, the original tang (ubu) with one mekugiana, oval tsuba, seppa and seppadai, fabric-bound
sharkskin-covered grip, in its black same saya
41cm; 16 1/8in blade
£1000-1300
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A JAPANESE TENSHO PERIOD SWORD
(WAKIZASHI)
with slightly curved fullered single-edged blade,
straight hamon, with an original tang (ubu) and a
mekugi-ana, dated Tensho junen sangatsu (1582
March), fitted with pierced iron oval tsuba, signed
Sadafuku, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip, in
its black lacquered saya, complete with a kozuka
(blade missing)
45.5cm; 18in blade
£850-1000
12
A JAPANESE SHINSHINTO SWORD
(WAKIZASHI)
with curved single-edged blade, near straight
hamon, original nakago (ubu) with one mekugiana (rust), iron tsuba with gilt decoration, fuchi
and kashira, in its black lacquered saya
53.5cm; 21in blade
£650-750
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A JAPANESE SHORTSWORD (WAKIZASHI),
19TH CENTURY
with slightly curved single-edged blade with
traces of a straight hamon, plain tang pierced with
a single mekugi-ana, pierced steel tsuba, fabricbound sharkskin-covered grip with a pair of
menuki, fuchi and kabuto-gane each decorated
with gilt flowers and leaves, in its lacquered saya
(kozuka missing)
£250-350
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14
A JAPANESE SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (AIKUCHI TANTO)
with single-edged blade with straight hamon and traces of a bonji
signature on one side, plain tang (shortened), pierced with five
mekugi-ana, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip with silver bird
menuki and kabuto-gane decorated with a pheasant, in its
lacquered saya decorated with gold flowers, and with silver
mounts decorated with copper birds en suite with the kabutogane (kozuka missing)
£3000-4000
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15
A JAPANESE SWORD (SHOBU ZUKURI TANTO),
18TH/19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade, midare hamon and nioi, with
suriage nakago (cut tang) with one mekugi-ana, unsigned, in a
shira saya
£550-850
16
A JAPANESE SWORD (WAKIZASHI), 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade, wavy hamon, slight suriage
(cut tang), iron tsuba decorated iroe-zogan with a figure on a
riverside, with its seppa, copper kozuka (blade missing), fabricbound sharkskin-covered grip, in its black lacquered saya
£600-650
17
A JAPANESE DAGGER (AIKUCHI TANTO), DATED 1866
with curved single-edged blade formed with a wavy hamon
(very light pitting and staining), incised with foliage, the tang
signed “Bishu Osafune ju Yokoyama Sukekane” and dated
“Keio 2 nen (1866) 2gatsu (February) Tomonari 58 dai mago
(Tomonari’s 58th generation grandson)” on each side and
pierced with two mekugi-ana, hardwood grip and saya carved
with a vertical arrangement of a dragon in combat with a
mythical beast, and with ivory details (small losses)
£300-500
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16
17
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18
A JAPANESE W. W. II OFFICER’S
SWORD (KATANA)
with curved single-edged blade, the
suriage nakago (cut tang) with two
mekugi-ana, signed Minamoto Jujo
ju, Nagasada kore saku, brass tsuba,
regulation mounts applied with a
mon, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered
grip, in its regulation saya
£3500-4500
19
A JAPANESE W. W. II SWORD
(KATANA)
with earlier curved single-edged
blade, Honzukuri shape, signed tang,
with one mekugi-ana, regulation
brass mounts and grip, in its
regulation saya
66.cm; 26 1/4in blade
£1300-2000
20
A JAPANESE W. W. II OFFICER’S
SWORD (KATANA)
honzukuri shape, iorimune (ridge),
curved single-edged blade, suguha
hamon, the original cat-scratched
tang (ubu nakago yasurime nakago),
with two mekugi holes, signed Oite
Taizo (at Taizo) Kawano Sadashige
saku and dated Showa 18 nen saku,
iron tsuba, fabric-bound sharkskincovered grip, in its lacquered saya
£1100-1300
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21
A JAPANESE W. W. II OFFICER’S SWORD
(KATANA)
with curved single-edged blade with midare
hamon, original tang (ubu nakago) with one
mekugi-ana, unsigned cat-scratched,
regulation tsuba and lacquered fabric-bound
66cm; 26in blade
£850-1200
22
A JAPANESE W. W. II SWORD (KATANA)
with curved single-edged blade, choji hamon,
original nakago (ubu) with one mekugi-ana,
signed Noshu Seki jiu Kanehiro, square tsuba
with rounded corners and seppa, fabricbound sharkskin-covered grip, in its black
lacquered saya
63.5cm; 25in blade
£800-900
23
A JAPANESE SHOWA PERIOD HIZEN
SWORD (KATANA)
with curved single-edged blade, straight
hamon, original tang (ubu nakago) with one
mekugi-ana, signed Hizen kuni junin, Yoshitada
saku kore, dated Showa 17 (1942) November,
regulation brass tsuba and seppa, fabric-bound
£750-950
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24
with curved single-edge blade, original tang
(ubu nakago) with a mekugi-ana, signed
Kazuo, regulation brass tsuba, sharkskincovered grip, regulation brass mounts, in its
regulation leather-covered saya
£750-850
25
A JAPANESE W. W. II OFFICERS SWORD
(KATANA)
hamon, original cat-scratched tang with one
mekugi-ana, signed Koa isshin Mantetsu
kinsaku (Eastern Asia one mind, made from
Manchu iron with respect), dated Showa
Mizunoe uma haru (Showa’s zodiacal date
1942, spring), regulation tsuba and mounts,
fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip, in its
regulation saya
66cm; 26 in blade
£750-950
26
with earlier curved single-edged blade of
Honzukuri shape, iorimune (ridge), suriage
(cut tang) with three mekugi-ana, unsigned,
regulation brass tsuba, grip, menuki, in its
regulation saya
66.6cm; 26in blade
£650-850
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25
26
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27
(KATANA)
hamon (suguha), the original tang (ubu) with
one mekugi-ana, signed Seki Ichimonji, with
a brass shaped tsuba, fabric-bound sharkskincovered grip, in its same covered saya
£650-850
28
(KATANA)
with earlier curved single-edged blade,
nakago (tang) with three mekugi-ana,
unsigned, regulation tsuba, fabric-bound
£600-700
29
(KATANA)
with curved single-edged blade, hamon
(tempering edge) of slight notare, signed
Noshu Kanetoshi saku, dated Showa 18
(1943), with oval iron tsuba, leather-bound
grip, in its regulation saya
£550-650
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29
28
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30
(KATANA)
with curved single-edged blade, midare
hamon, original nakago (ubu nakago), one
mekugi-ana, signed Kanemichi saku ,
Showa 15 (1940), regulation tsuba, fabricbound sharkskin-covered grip, in its
regulation saya
66cm; 26in blade
£500-600
31
with curved single-edged blade with
straight hamon, tang pierced with one
mekugi-ana, signed Koa Isshin (East Asia,
one mind) , Mantetsu saku kore ( made
from Manchurian iron), pierced mokko
tsuba, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip,
in its leather-covered saya
£380-450
32
A JAPANESE W. W. II MILITARY SWORD
(KATANA)
slightly curved (torii-zori) single-edged
blade, iori-mune, the point chugissaki,
slightly undulating hamon, an original tang
(ubu nakago) with two mekugi-ana, pierced
tsuba, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip,
in its green painted regulation saya
£320-400
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32
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33
with curved single-edged blade with a suriage tang (cut),
signed Hirokazu, Showa 18 (1943), oval iron tsuba, leatherbound grip, a set of seppa , and black saya of military type
£320-450
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36
36
A JAPANESE W. W. II MILITARY SWORD (KATANA)
with slightly curved single-edged blade, iori-mune hamon,
original tang (ubu) cat-scratched and signed Mantetsu tanzo
kore (made with Manchurian iron), pierced with two mekugiana, fabric-bound grip, in its black painted saya of military type
£250-350
34
A JAPANESE W. W. II NAVAL SWORD (KATANA)
with curved single-edged sword blade, original tang (ubu) with
a single mekugi-ana, signed Hosa saku, oval iron tsuba,
sharkskin covered grip, and later saya
£320-450
37
with curved single-edged fullered blade stamped ‘49545’,
regulation brass tsuba, later fabric-bound grip, in associated
black saya
£200-250
35
with single-edged curved blade with a medium point (chugissaki), stamped ‘205439’, iron tsuba, wooden grip, sword
knot, in its steel saya
£300-350
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38
A JAPANESE W. W. II ARMY OFFICER’S PARADE SWORD
with earlier slightly curved single-edged blade with a straight
hamon, regulation brass hilt, sharkskin-covered grip, in its
plated saya with suspension chain
40
A JAPANESE W. W. II ARMY OFFICER’S SWORD
with slightly curved single-edged fullered blade with a wavy
hamon (sanbon-sugi), regulation brass hilt, horn grip, in its
plated saya
73.7cm; 29in blade
£1100-1300
£400-450
39
with curved single-edged blade, traces of hamon, regulation
brass hilt with silver mon on the back-strap, banded horn grip,
in its plated saya
84cm; 33in blade
41
with very slightly curved single-edged fullered blade with a
medium point (chu-kissaki), with an undulating hamon (notare),
regulation brass hilt with silver mon on the back-strap, in its
plated saya
83.5cm; 33in blade
£550-650
£350-450
13
42
42
with slightly curved slender single-edged fullered blade with a
small point, bearing a wavy hamon (choji), regulation brass hilt,
and tortoiseshell covered grip, in its plated saya
44
45
44
with curved single-edged fullered blade, regulation brass hilt,
horn, grip, in its plated saya
£280-320
£350-450
43
A JAPANESE W. W. II ARMY OFFICER’S SWORD AND A
JAPANESE W. W. II NAVAL OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD
the first with straight blade (worn), fitted with brass mounted
handle, in its steel saya; the second with blade honzukuri,
iorimune (ridge), wavy hamon of choji, brass hilt, fishskincovered grip, in its black lacquered saya
the first: 50.8cm; 20in blade
(2)
£320-450
14
45
A JAPANESE W. W. II ARMY OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD
with slightly curved single-edged blade with a wavy hamon,
regulation brass hilt, sharkskin-covered grip, in its steel saya
£200-250
46
46
A JAPANESE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD, A JAPANESE
DIRK, AND A JAPANESE W. W. II OFFICER’S SHORTSWORD
the first with blade stamped Meiji 20th year, (1880-1890),
Tokyo, in its leather saya; the second with Honzukuri blade,
white metal mounts and hardwood grip, in its wire-bound saya;
and the third with curved blade, brass hilt, in its steel saya, with
a wooden label inscribed “personal article, Koyama Senju”
the first: 53.8cm; 21 1/4in blade
(3)
£500-650
47
A JAPANESE W. W. II ARTILLERY SWORD
with slightly curved fullered single-edged blade, regulation
brass hilt, wooden grip in its steel saya
47
49
48
with curved fullered blade, regulation brass hilt, sharkskincovered grip, sword knot, in its fishskin-covered saya with
regulation brass mounts
£450-550
49
with curved single-edged blade, regulation brass hilt, black
sharkskin-covered grip, in its plated saya
63cm; 24 ¾ blade
£350-450
£450-550
15
51
50
JAPANESE W. W. II ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD
with robust fullered blade, arsenal stamps at the forte,
regulation brass hilt, in an associated saya
£300-350
51
A JAPANESE W. W. II CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD
with slightly curved single-edged fullered blade, stamped
‘116397’ at the forte, regulation steel hilt, chequered grip, in its
steel saya with frog
£280-350
54
52
A JAPANESE W. W. II ARTILLERY SWORD (WAKIZASHI)
AND JAPANESE W. W. II OFFICER’S SHORT SWORD
the first with curved single-edged blade honzukuri, iorimune
blade, silvered brass hilt, in its steel saya; and the second with
curved single-edged blade, regulation brass hilt, fishskincovered grip, in its steel saya
(2)
£450-550
53
JAPANESE W. W. II ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD
with honzukuri almost straight shape, regulation brass mounts,
sharksin grip, in its steel saya
£300-350
16
55
54
with curved single-edged fullered blade with wavy hamon,
regulation brass hilt, fishskin-covered grip, in its plated saya
63.2cm; 25in blade
£200-300
55
A JAPANESE W. W. II NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD
with slightly curved single-edged fullered blade with a wavy
hamon, regulation gilt-brass hilt, black sharkskin grip, in its
fishskin-covered saya with regulation brass mounts
65.5cm;25 3/4in blade
£550-650
56
57
56
with slightly curved slender fullered blade with a very slightly
undulating hamon, regulation brass hilt, sharkskin-covered grip,
sword knot, in its fishskin-covered saya with regulation brass
mounts
68.5cm; 27in blade
£450-500
57
A JAPANESE W. W. II NAVAL SWORD
with slightly curved single-edged blade, regulation brass hilt
engraved with a fouled anchor, leather-covered grip, in its
plated steel saya engraved en suite
£400-500
17
59
61
60
62
58
with slightly curved single-edged fullered blade, regulation
brass hilt, sharkskin-covered grip, sword knot, in its leathercovered saya with regulation brass mounts
61
A JAPANESE W.W. II NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD
with slightly curved single-edged fullered blade with wavy
hamon, regulation brass hilt, sharkskin-covered grip, sword
knot, in its fishskin-covered saya with regulation brass mounts
66.6cm; 26in blade
£380-420
£300-350
59
brass hilt, sharkskin-covered grip, in its saya with regulation
brass mounts
68.5cm; 27in blade
62
brass hilt, sharkskin-covered grip, sword knot, sharkskincovered saya, and regulation brass mounts
£350-450
£280-320
60
with curved single-edged fullered blade with some wavy
hamon, regulation brass hilt, sharkskin-covered grip, in its
fishskin-covered saya with regulation brass mounts
63
with slightly curved slender single-edged fullered blade with a
small point, bearing a straight hamon (suguha), regulation
brass hilt, dark sharkskin-covered grip, in its black lacquered
saya with brass mounts
£320-400
£280-320
18
64
64
A JAPANESE W. W. II POLICE OFFICER’S SWORD
with curved single-edge blade with a medium point (chugissaki), bearing a straight hamon, regulation brass hilt, in its
plated saya with suspension chain
£1100-1300
65
A JAPANESE W. W. II POLICE SWORD
with curved fullered blade stamped ‘1572’ at the forte,
regulation brass hilt, horn grip, in its steel saya
78.5cm; 31in blade
65
66
66
A JAPANESE W. W. II POLICE OFFICER’S SWORD, CIRCA
1910-45
with curved single-edged blade with a medium point (small
areas of staining), bearing a straight hamon (suguha),
regulation brass hilt applied with a silver kikyo (bell flowers)
mon on the back-strap, sharkskin-covered grip, in its plated
steel saya
£1100-1300
£300-400
19
71
67
69
68
67
A JAPANESE DIPLOMAT’S SWORD
with etched slender blade, gilt-brass hilt including pierced
down-turned shell-guard, and spirally bound grip, in its
scabbard and complete with its suspension belt
£400-450
70
A JAPANESE W. W. II AIRFORCE SWORD (WAKIZASHI)
with curved single-edged blade, notare hamon, ubu nakago
tang with two mekugi-ana, signed Kanekatsu saku, with a
brass regulation tsuba and mounts, sharkskin-covered grip, in
its regulation saya
48cm; 19cm blade
£850-1000
68
with straight double-edged fullered blade, brass hilt in the
European taste, folding shell-guard, and spirally carved horn
grip, sword knot, in its brass-mounted leather-covered scabbard
£200-300
69
with straight double-edged blade, brass hilt in the European
taste, pierced outer shell-guard, the grip bound with plaited
brass wire, in its saya with brass mounts
60.5cm; 23 /4 in blade
£300-350
20
71
A JAPANESE DIRK (AIKUCHI TANTO) FOR A KAMIKAZE
PILOT
with single-edged fullered blade, hirazukuri, hamon of slight
notare, the habaki inscribed hissho (sure victory), wooden grip,
in its woden saya
17cm; 6 3/4in blade
£500-800
72
72
A JAPANESE HELMET (KABUTO), 19TH CENTURY
with three-plate steel skull, the outer face lacquered and
formed with thirty-two ribs radiating from a central foliate
kikuza, fitted with peak, hari-date shikoro of five lames, the
uppermost with fukigayeshi set with a gilt foliate washer (the
lacquer with small losses)
19cm; 7 1/2in high
£400-500
73
A JAPANESE KENDO ARMOUR, LATE EDO PERIOD
comprising characteristic iron barred face-defence (rusted), the
inside painted ‘Dean’ in small red letters, padded vest-shaped
leather-covered torso defence closed by two toggles at the
front, a pair of arm defences, and a single lower leg defence
(areas of wear)
74
A JAPANESE STEEL WALKING CANE; A JAPANESE
ARROW; AND A DECORATED JAPANESE PAPER KNIFE,
19TH CENTURY
the first of iron, covered over its outer surface with numerous
pieces of seashell (losses); the second with wooden shaft (tip
missing); and the third decorated with a frog and foliage on the
blade, and the handle formed of a crab with four pincers, the
front pair enclosing the forte and the rear picking apples, and
highlighted with soft metal
the first: 90cm; 35 1/2in overall
(3)
£150-200
The previous owner was possibly Bashford Dean (1867-1928)
who had two collections of Japanese Arms and Armour, the first
sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1904, and the second
formed from the following year. See S. W. Pyhrr 2012, pp 11-12
£500-700
21
75
76
75
A 12 BORE JAPANESE SNAP MATCHLOCK MUSKET,
CIRCA 1870
with heavy octagonal tapering barrel formed with a vaseshaped muzzle, signed ‘Masa motte Haru’ in silver on the top,
the faces divided by slender ribs over its entire length and
encrusted with silver around the muzzle, retained by a
moulded brass band at the breech, fitted with large v-shaped
fore-sight and pierced block-shaped back-sight, encrusted with
three silver characters, fitted with integral pan, hinged brass
pivot-cover, brass fence, brass lock of shaped outline fitted
with moulded brass serpentine, brass trigger, cherrywood full
stock, slender butt of characteristic form, and cherrywood
ramrod, perhaps the original
76cm; 30in barrel
£700-900
22
76
A MATCHLOCK MUSKET, PROBABLY CHINESE 19TH
CENTURY
with three-stage sighted barrel swelling towards the muzzle,
retained by two barrel bands (the third missing), sprung iron
serpentine, and hardwood full stock with angular butt (chips,
small cracks)
109cm; 43in barrel
‡ £600-800
78
77
77
A SILVER-MOUNTED MALAY JUNGLE KNIFE (GOLOK),
19TH CENTURY
with broad heavy single-edged chopping blade, silver hilt
comprising pierced and engraved circular guard extending to
a long ferrule, hardwood grip, and elliptical pommel bound
with silver
53.2cm; 21in blade
‡ £300-400
78
A RARE MORO TRIBESMANS SHIRT, 19TH CENTURY
formed of brass butted links, extending to the upper thigh and
the top of the arms, the back with five rows of rectangular
plates, the uppermost engraved with scrolls of foliage, the
front with further panels including four applied with silver
flowers across the chest, open at the front and secured by two
swivel catches acting on square lugs (small losses, one catch
hook missing)
‡ £600-800
79
A LARGE ORIENTAL MAIL FRAGMENT, 17TH/18TH
CENTURY
constructed from an opened mail shirt, formed of riveted links
of circular section, and applied with later gilt brass panels with
beadwork borders and a pair of domed brass bosses each set
with a central blue stone
£400-600
23
80
80
AN INDIAN TALWAR WITH SILVERED HILT, 19TH CENTURY
with earlier curved European blade stamped with the
bladesmith’s name (rubbed) within a long fuller on each face
and double-edged towards the tip, silver-plated copper hilt of
characteristic form, including a pair of langets with shaped
terminals, decorated on each side with a rondel filled with a
flower formed of seven raised settings filled with opals (three
missing), a pair of short quillons, recurved knuckle-guard with
monsterhead finial, and large disc-shaped pommel with an upturned rim, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard (worn,
chape missing)
76cm; 30in blade
£500-700
81
AN INDIAN SWORD (FIRANGI), 18TH/EARLY 19TH
CENTURY
with straight fullered European blade double-edged towards
the point, stamped with a double eyelash mark on one side,
steel hilt of characteristic form, comprising a pair of shaped
langets, figure-of-eight shaped guard, broad knuckle-guard
chiselled with lotus foliage, cup-shaped pommel with
attenuated terminal and bud-shaped finial, and retaining some
early silvered finish
£400-600
24
82
81
82
AN INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY
with curved fullered blade, cut with a short inscription along
the back-edge at the forte, gilt iron hilt of characteristic form
including a pair of short quillons with flat button-shaped
terminals, large disc-shaped pommel, cut with an inscription
inside the outer face of the pommel, and chiselled over its full
surface with flowers against a punched ground
£400-600
83
AN INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR) WITH PRESENTATION
INSCRIPTION TO MAJOR A. B. BLAXLAND, O.B.E.,
DATED 1933; TWO GURKHA KUKRI KNIVES; AND A
FOLDING KNIFE
the first with curved single-edged blade with presentation
inscription, silver-plated hilt, in its scabbard with chased silver
chape; the second and third of characteristic form, one with
engraved blade and horn hilt; and the last with rudimentary
locking mechanism and chequered grips (losses)
(4)
£100-150
84
A DECORATED INDIAN JADE-HILTED DAGGER
(KHANJAR), 19TH CENTURY
with curved blade formed with a medial ridge, decorated in
gold koftgari with scrolls of foliage and calligraphy within a
linear frame and a further panel of scrolling foliage at the forte
on each side, spinach green faceted grip inlaid with silver lotus
flowers each set with a paste (three missing), the pommel
with spherical button set with a green stone, in its wooden
scabbard encased in highly polished metal, the outer face set
with an openwork panel of scrolling foliage enriched with
pastes at the top and the bottom
25cm; 9 7/8in blade
£3000-5000
84
25
85
86
85
AN INDIAN DAGGER (KHANJARLI), LATE 18TH/EARLY
19TH CENTURY
with curved double-edged fullered blade formed with a low
medial ridge and a shaped moulding at the forte on each face
(pitting), shaped hilt of characteristic form, faced with six
carved panels of ivory including a large elliptical pommel (small
chips, cleaned)
£500-700
86
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN DAGGER (KATAR), EARLY 17TH
CENTURY, PROBABLY TANJORE
with broad tapering triangular blade cut with a series of fullers,
steel hilt extending over the forte with a pair of shaped plates,
shaped side bars drawn-out to a bud-shaped finial at each end,
recurved frontal plate of angular section, the finial formed as a
stylised dragon head, a pair of globular grip-bars, and retaining
some early silvered finish (patinated, small chips)
The form of blade and hilt are depicted in Tanjore architecture
during the 16th and early 17th century. For a discussion of this
group see R. Elgood 2004, pp.146-9
£300-500
26
87
AN INDIAN DAGGER (KHANJAR), WITH FINELY CARVED
JADE HILT, 18TH CENTURY
with slightly recurved double-edged associated blade,
reinforced at the tip, cut with four fullers and a lotus leaf
moulding at the forte on each face and with later etched
pattern in imitation of watering, carved green jade grip
swelling at the base, formed with a scroll on each side, rising
to a globular pommel, decorated on each face with a delicate
lotus flower and leaves top and bottom
24cm; 9 1/2in blade
‡ £1000-1500
87
27
88
88
AN OTTOMAN SWORD (YATAGHAN), TURKEY, CIRCA 1840
with curved single-edged blade decorated with a silver
calligraphic panel on one face and a long panel of gold
scrollwork on the other, gilt hilt extending over the lower
portion of the blade and set with a red paste on each side,
back-strap with shaped fluted corals in raised settings (one
chipped), fitted with a pair of morse grip-scales retained by
four rivets, rising to a shaped eared pommel (small age
cracks), in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with small
moulded locket and chape, the latter formed as a monsterhead
58.5cm; 23in blade
£900-1100
90
89
89
AN INDO-PERSIAN MACE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH
CENTURY
with bulb-shaped head formed of six shaped flanges, tubular
socket decorated with silver koftgari, fabric-covered wooden
haft, and steel basal cap en suite with the head (rubbed)
67.5cm; 26 1/2in overall
‡ £500-800
90
A DECORATED INDIAN ELEPHANT GOAD (ANKUS), LATE
19TH CENTURY
of characteristic form, with hook-shaped goad terminal formed
with a bud-shaped basal finial, openwork haft filled with bells,
decorated over the greater part of its surface in silver koftgari
with linear patterns and foliage (losses)
55cm; 21 5/8in overall
‡ £300-500
28
91
AN INDO-PERSIAN GARNITURE OF DECORATED
ARMOUR, 19TH CENTURY
comprising kulah-khud with large hemispherical
skull fitted with central spike, sliding nasal-bar, a pair
of plume-holders and mail neck-defence of butted
links and bazu band, all decorated over their full
outer surface with matching designs of shaped
cartouches filled with a symmetrical design of
flowers and foliage highlighted in encrusted silver
bordered by panels filled with figures in traditional
dress, all enriched with a framework of gold koftgari
(small losses, light wear, the bazu band missing its
additional guard), and each with its padded lining
the kulah khud: 28cm; 11in high
£2000-3000
92
AN INDO-PERSIAN HELMET (KULAH KHUD),
19TH CENTURY
with hemispherical skull engraved with figures in
traditional dress and a basal band of calligraphy
(worn, cleaned), fitted with central spike, a pair of
plume-holders and sliding nasal-bar with pierced top
finial, and the base of the skull pierced for a mail
neck defence
24cm; 9 1/2in high
£200-300
93
AN INDO-PERSIAN HELMET (KULAH KHUD),
19TH CENTURY
with hemispherical skull, embossed at the front with
a stylised mask including a pair of raised eyes and
eyebrows, fitted at the top with a central boss
incorporating a screw-in central blade-like spike and
a pair of devilish horns, sliding nasal-bar with a
pierced shaped finial top and bottom, decorated
over its outer surface with silver and gold koftgari
(extensive losses, worn), and fitted with mail neckdefence
20.5cm; 8in high
91
£200-300
29
94
AN INDIAN HELMET (KULAH KHUD), 18TH CENTURY
with hemispherical skull formed in one piece (central spike
missing), fitted with sliding nasal bar with shaped terminals, a
pair of plume-holders and mail neck-defence of rivetted and
butted links
9cm; 3 1/2in high
£400-600
95
AN INDIAN HELMET (KULAH KHUD), LATE 18TH/19TH
CENTURY
with hemispherical skull formed in one piece (one small
internally patched repair), embossed with sixteen radiating ribs
rising to a central bud-shaped finial (spike and plume-holders
missing), decorated over the greater part of its surface in silver
koftgari with scrolls, foliage and flowers, fitted with sliding
nasal-bar with shaped terminals, and mail neck-defence of
butted links
12.5cm; 5in high
£600-800
94
96
A SMALL INDIAN SHIELD (DHAL), 19TH CENTURY
of circular shallow domed form, the inner face retaining an
early leather pad, four iron rings and a pair of leather enarmes,
the outer face applied with engraved brass including four
pronounced bosses (worn)
25.3cm 10in diameter
£150-200
97
AN INDIAN SILVER-ENCRUSTED FORE-ARM DEFENCE
(BAZU BAND), 18TH CENTURY
of tapering gutter-shaped form, the outer face etched with
slender panels of flowers and foliage at the border, encrusted
in silver with hounds, birds, exotic beasts, mounted hunters
and figures in traditional dress and a calligraphic cartouche
(patinated)
34cm; 13 3/8in
£300-500
98
AN INDIAN MAIL AND LAMELLAR SHIRT, 17TH CENTURY
formed of rows of large riveted iron rings alternating with rows
of butted rings, extending to above the knees, the chest area
closely meshed and open at the front, vented at the back and
applied with three rows of narrow vertically overlapping
rectangular iron plates, the sides with pairs of longitudinal
plates a pair of full-length sleeves, the front with a pair of
rectangular convex plates each fitted with bars for straps or
laces (losses, holes extensive rust)
95
30
£500-700
99
A PERSIAN DAGGER (KHANJAR), 18TH CENTURY
with double-edged russet blade formed with a medial ridge,
decorated with gold koftgari calligraphy at the forte on each
face (losses), carved ivory grip of characteristic form (small age
cracks), decorated with two panels of masks with a field of
beadwork above and below
26.5cm; 10 1/2in
£2500-3500
99
31
100
100
A PERSIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), 18TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with traces of a gold-inlaid
cartouche at the forte on one side and a later etched watered
pattern, steel hilt comprising quillons with button-shaped
terminals, chiselled with a calligraphic inscription in the centre
on each side, a pair of bone grip-scales each retained by two
rivets, and angular pommel with characteristic steel cap, in its
fabric-covered wooden scabbard with two steel suspension
mounts en suite with the hilt, and associated brass chape
engraved with scrolling flowers and foliage
78.7cm; 31in blade
‡ £1600-1800
101
102
101
with slender curved single-edged blade decorated in gold
koftgari on one side with four calligraphic panels, steel hilt
comprising cross-piece with button terminals, and cap pommel
all decorated with calligraphy in gold, back-strap shaped for the
fingers and decorated with a running pattern of foliage and
flowers, and a pair of horn grip-scales, shaped for the fingers
and retained by a pair of gilt rivets
The inscriptions on the blade are Persian Quatrains about the
sword. Those on the hilt are parts of Surah 1 (al-Fatihah), vs, 1
and Sura 61 (al-Saff), vs. 13, on the pommel: invocations to God.
£1000-1200
102
with curved single-edged blade retaining some watered pattern,
steel hilt comprising a pair of quillons with moulded terminals,
langets and back-strap all decorated in gold koftgari with flowers
and scrollwork (small losses), fitted with a pair of horn gripscales rising to a pronounced bulbous pommel, fitted on one
side with a gilt steel washer decorated en suite (the other
washer missing), in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with
large steel mounts all decorated en suite with the hilt (the gold
with small losses), fitted with a pair of rings for suspension
78.5cm; 31in blade
£600-800
32
103
A FINE CAUCASIAN SILVER AND IVORY-MOUNTED
DAGGER (KINDJAL), SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH
CENTURY
with double-edged blade tapering strongly towards the point,
cut with an off-set fuller on each face and with a brief gold
inscription at the forte, gold damascened tang (losses), fitted
with a pair of gold inlaid ivory grip-scales decorated with
scrolling foliage and flowers, retained by a pair of rivets each
over a chased nielloed silver plaque and fitted with nielloed
silver cap (one missing), in its original wooden scabbard
encased in chased nielloed silver decorated with scrollwork,
the outer face fitted with a large gold inlaid plaque decorated
with flowers and scrolls of foliage en suite with the grip, silver
locket with a loop for suspension, and silver chape with
pronounced finial
£1200-1500
104
A SILVER MOUNTED CAUCASIAN DAGGER (KINDJAL),
LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
with strongly tapering fullered blade etched with a brief
inscription on one side, the hilt encased in silver chased with
scrolls of foliage and beadwork and enriched with niello, in its
wooden scabbard entirely encased in silver, the inner face with
sprays of foliage and the outer chased with elaborate patterns
of tightly scrolling foliage and flowers en suite with the hilt
£500-700
104
103
33
106
105
105
A CAUCASIAN SHORTSWORD (KINDJAL), LATE
19TH/20TH CENTURY
with broad blade cut with an off-set fuller, decorated with gold
koftgari scrolls of foliage, exotic birds and traditional motifs on
each face, the tang decorated around its edge with gold
(losses), and fitted on each side with a shaped horn grip-scale
(small chips) retained by three rivets, with engraved heads
‡ £400-600
106
A CAUCASIAN SHORTSWORD (KINDJAL), LATE
19TH/20TH CENTURY
with broad blade cut with an off-set fuller, decorated with gold
koftgari bold scrolls of foliage and traditional motifs on each
face, one side with a stylised inscription, the tang decorated
around its edge with gold, and fitted on each side with a
shaped horn grip-scale retained by three rivets over washers
formed of coins
‡ £500-700
107
A CAUCASIAN DAGGER (KINDJAL), 20TH CENTURY
with tapering double-edged fullered blade, hilt of characteristic
form, encased in engraved and niellod white metal (one rivet
cap missing), in its wooden lined white metal scabbard
decorated en suite (dents)
£250-350
34
108
108
ELEMENTS OF CAUCASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED HORSE HARNESS, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY
of silver-mounted leather, comprising head-piece with bit, breastplate and additional straps, the bridle
set with large turquoise and amber-coloured stones in raised settings on silver and silver-gilt chased
plaques, some seated within frames of flowerheads, an additional piece for the top of the head with
shaped central plate set with further red stones en suite, and breastplate with domed central boss
(one strap terminal detached)
(5)
Stand not included
£1000-1500
35
109
109
A 16 BORE OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL, TURKEY,
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with tapering barrel chiselled with foliage over the
breech, retained by a large embossed steel band
around the muzzle, chiselled lock decorated with
scrolls against a punched ground and with a pseudo
European signature, figured walnut full stock (fore-end
cracked), inset with numerous brass nails and rondels
filled with contrasting pellets of stained horn, steel
mounts including moulded trigger-guard, side-plate en
suite with the lock and spurred pommel and imitation
ramrod
35.5cm; 14in barrel
£400-600
110
110
AN 18 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN LONG FLINTLOCK
HOLSTER PISTOL, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY
with tapering barrel encased at the muzzle by a very
broad embossed silver band decorated with scrolling
foliage and an additional median band, inset with
panels of engraved silver foliage at the breech, rounded
lock signed ‘Wilson’, hardwood full stock overlaid with
a panel of embossed silver en suite with the muzzle
band (the butt cracked through and repaired), and silver
mounts comprising side-plate, trigger-guard with
acanthus finial, spurred pommel and imitation ramrod
41.2cm; 16 1/4in barrel
£400-600
111
111
AN 18 BORE ADRIATIC FLINTLOCK HOLSTER
PISTOL, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with swamped barrel formed with a slender sighting
rib, chiselled with scrolls and a grotesque over the
breech and stamped with a maker’s inscription on the
left, engraved tang, chiselled lock decorated en suite
with the barrel, walnut full stock moulded over the
fore-end (the forward portion replaced, worn, chips),
chiselled steel mounts decorated with further scrolls,
pierced white metal foliate escutcheon, and later
wooden ramrod
39cm; 15 3/8in barrel
£300-400
112
112
AN 18 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN FLINTLOCK
HOLSTER PISTOL, 19TH CENTURY
with tapering barrel chiselled with foliage over the
breech and stamped with maker’s marks at the breech,
engraved bevelled lock, gilt metal full stock cast with
scrolling foliage over the greater part of its surface,
trigger-guard decorated en suite, and imitation ramrod
‡ £500-800
36
113
114
113
AN OTTOMAN BALKAN SILVER AND GILT-BRASS
POWDER-FLASK, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
of angular tapering horn-shaped form, the inner face left plain
and decorated beadwork borders, the outer face set with
pronounced rosettes centring on delicate beads on a ground of
filigree, fitted with brass spring cut-off with a pair of loops for
suspension, moulded basal cap, and complete with
ornamental chains carrying numerous filigree boteh
14cm; 5 1/2in
‡ £600-800
114
A 22 BORE BALKAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL,
SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY
BOKA KOTORSKA, IONNINA, OR JANNINA
with engraved tapering barrel formed with a flat and applied
with small brass panels over the breech, the tang overlaid with
a nielloed silver panel decorated with conventional foliage,
border-engraved bevelled lock, full stock encased with finely
nielloed silver against a punched parcel-gilt ground, decorated
with a running pattern of flowers and foliage over the fore-end,
an allegorical figure, perhaps Ceres, and an exotic bird ahead
of the trigger-guard, the butt decorated with stylised rococo
scrolls, further figures, flowers and foliage, small pommel
formed with a raised terminal, trigger-guard decorated en
suite, and slender simulated ramrod
39.2cm; 15 1/2in
This pistol forms part of a group that were almost certainly
made for the Greeks at the court of King Otto in the third
decade of the 19th century as part of the Greek Romantic
Revival following the War of Liberation. Another example is
illustrated R. Elgood 1995, pp. 62-3
‡ £800-1000
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115
A FINE PAIR OF 20 BORE OTTOMAN GOLD-ENCRUSTED AND
SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK KUBUR (HOLSTER) PISTOLS FOR
PRESENTATION TO A POTENTATE, TURKEY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with three-stage barrels retained by silver muzzle bands chased with an
elaborate Turkish trophy-of-arms, encrusted in gold with scrolls of foliage,
flowers and conventional foliage over three-quarters of their length, goldencrusted breech tangs, stepped bevelled locks fitted with rollers, the
lockplates, cocks, steels and pans all encrusted with gold en suite with
the barrels, highly figured walnut full stocks profusely inlaid with engraved
silver leaves and flowers carried by silver wire scrolling tendrils, the barrel
tangs surrounded by a large silver plaque pierced and engraved with
trophies-of-arms, full silver mounts cast and chased in low relief,
comprising side-plates formed as elaborate trophies-of-arms, spurred
pommels decorated with further trophies and set with garlands and
crescents on the caps, trigger-guards with trophies on the bows and
terminals, the latter including Classical plumed helmets, trophy-of-arms
escutcheons, and a pair of imitation silver ramrods (areas of wear, minor
losses and repairs); complete with their original double holster and belt all
heavily embroidered in gilt thread, and with a pocket at the front (toggle
loop damaged)
(2)
29.2cm; 11in barrels
An accompanying piece of card is inscribed ‘Gold Inlaid Flintlock Pistols,
taken in an arms raid in Egypt in 1913’
£6000-8000
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116
117
118
116
A 20 BORE NORTH AFRICAN SNAPHAUNCE GUN,
MOROCCO, 19TH CENTURY
with tapering sighted barrel moulded at the muzzle and
retained by fourteen chased silver bands, lock of characteristic
form, hardwood full stock, applied with a shaped steel plaque
beneath the lock, pronounced fishtail butt hollowed for the
thumb, the spine reinforced by an iron plaque, ivory butt-plate
(cracks), brass trigger-guard overlaid with engraved silver, and
steel ramrod (worn throughout)
118
retained by numerous bands of engraved silver and steel, lock
of characteristic form, hardwood full stock overlaid with a
plaque of engraved steel beneath the lock, a series of pierced
silver plaques about the tang and opposite the lock, brass
trigger-guard decorated with silver, and steel ramrod (worn
throughout)
127cm; 50in barrel
£200-300
£200-300
117
with tapering barrel retained by eight plain brass and four
engraved steel bands, stamped with imitation proof marks and
fitted with standing back-sight at the breech, lock of
characteristic form, hardwood full stock inset with shaped
bone plaques on the butt (worn, losses), brass trigger-guard,
two loops for suspension, and steel ramrod (worn throughout)
£200-300
40
119
120
119
A 40 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK RIFLE,
with octagonal swamped etched twist sighted barrel chiselled
with a low moulding at the breech and muzzle and retained by
three engraved brass bands, stamped with two marks over the
breech, plain breech tang incorporating a large raised backsight (the central panel missing), moulded lock of characteristic
form stamped with a gold-lined maker’s mark on the bridle,
hardwood full stock applied with a running pattern of engraved
brass plaques over the fore-end, sprays of engraved brass
foliage beneath the breech, about the trigger, the lock and the
tang, the latter solid and engraved with flowers and foliage,
faceted butt of characteristic form, applied with further pierced
and engraved brass plaques en suite, steel button trigger, and
horn fore-end cap (sling swivels missing, associated ramrod)
The barrel is inscribed, the lock ‘Mehmed Deruish’ and ‘Work
of Husayn’
120
A 20 BORE WESTERN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK GUN
(DZEFERDAR), 19TH CENTURY, HERZEGOVINA OR
MONTENEGRO
with tapering sighted barrel retained by six engraved and gilt
brass bands, decorated with geometric designs in silver at the
breech, the median and the muzzle, engraved tang, scrollengraved lock fitted with brass pan and roller, hardwood full
stock encased in pierced and engraved gilt brass engraved
with scrollwork over the fore-end, slender butt entirely covered
with shaped mother-of-pearl plaques retained by brass nails,
encircled at the rear with a pierced panel en suite with the
fore-end, engraved steel side-plate, steel trigger-guard, two
steel sling swivels, and steel ramrod
See R. Elgood 1995, pp. 96-7
£1000-1500
‡ £2000-2500
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121
122
123
121
A 14 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN SILVER-MOUNTED
MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY
with tapering barrel retained by four silver bands chased with
scrolling foliage, fitted with chiselled silver fore-sight (the
muzzle very slightly shortened), the breech with standing backsight overlaid with a plaque of engraved silver extending over
the tang, steel lock of characteristic form overlaid with
engraved sheet silver en suite with the breech and tang,
matching cock and steel, wooden full stock, overlaid with two
embossed silver plaques beneath the fore-end, inset with
numerous diamond-shaped mother-of-pearl plaques retained
by minute silver nails, enriched with silver ropework, horn
rondels and brass pellets beneath the lock, faceted butt inlaid
with further arrangements of brass nails and stained horn,
horn butt-cap, a single sling swivel (the other missing), and
steel ramrod, perhaps the original
£400-600
122
AN 18 BORE NORTH AFRICAN SNAPHAUNCE GUN,
retained by numerous bands of engraved silver, brass and wire,
russet lock of characteristic form, hardwood full stock overlaid
with plaques of engraved steel, silver and brass (losses),
characteristic butt applied with a nielloed silver plaque on either
side, and studded with numerous silver-capped iron nails,
trigger-guard set with a coloured stone, two further coloured
pastes opposite the lock and steel ramrod (worn throughout)
£300-500
123
with a series of bands including a broad silver band ahead of
the lock, lock of characteristic form, the dog and pan each
faced with brass, hardwood full stock decorated with pierced
silver plaques, butt decorated en suite, and inset with
engraved bone plaques, ivory butt-plate, brass trigger-guard
decorated with silver, and steel ramrod (worn throughout)
£150-200
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125
124
AN AFRICAN IVORY AXE HAFT, LATE 19TH CENTURY
with pronounced globular head pierced for a slender axe blade,
and swelling slightly towards the base (age cracks)
48.2cm; 19in
126
A NORTH AFRICAN DAGGER (JAMBIYA), LATE 19TH/20TH
CENTURY
with double-edged blade formed with a medial ridge,
decorated with gold koftgari at the forte on each face, horn hilt
(small crack) of characteristic form, in its fabric-covered
scabbard with large steel mounts decorated with silver koftgari
19cm; 7 1/2in blade
£400-700
125
AN IVORY-MOUNTED MANGBETU TRIBE SICKLE KNIFE,
CONGO, LATE 19TH CENTURY
with steel blade of beaked form, pierced with a pair of circular
apertures and with three basal lugs, writhen above the tang,
and tapering ivory handle with recessed middle section
24cm; 9 1/2in head
£400-700
£100-150
127
AN ABYSSINIAN SWORD, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH
CENTURY
with broad blade cut with two long fullers each filled with a
running pattern of etched scrolling foliage, decorated with a
Paschal lamb on one side of the forte, vulcanised rubber grip
of shotel form, fitted with a engraved domed silver pommel
£120-180
43
European Edged Weapons
128
A RARE VIKING SWORD, 10TH CENTURY
in excavated condition, with broad tapering blade cut with a
central fuller (tip missing, one piece detached), steel hilt
comprising robust cross-piece with minute traces of silver
inlay, probably originally an interlace design, two-piece
pommel, the lower with traces of silver hatched patterns, and
the upper portion lobated with further traces of silver inlay
including a plaited lower border
A sword of similar form retaining much silver decorated in a
related manner, is preserved in the British Museum, London.
See I., G. Pierce 2002, p. 104-105
£700-900
128
44
129
A GERMAN TWO-HAND PROCESSIONAL SWORD, LATE
16TH CENTURY
with double-edged wavy blade widening towards the tip,
rectangular ricasso formed with a pair of crescentic lugs, one
struck with a mark, perhaps the letters ‘WPM’ arranged
vertically within a shaped recess, retaining an early tooled
leather covering over the greater part of the ricasso, chiselled
iron hilt decorated with scrolls, comprising slightly downcurved quillons with monsterhead terminals issuant with tight
scrolling finials, and a pair of additional tight scrolls behind,
inner and outer ring-guard each filled with an acanthus leaf
flanked by scrolls en suite with the quillons, ovoid pommel
chiselled with acanthus leaves, and early moulded wooden
grip covered with leather over string (small losses)
128.5cm; 50 5/8in blade
‡ £3000-3500
129
45
130
132
131
130
A NORTH EUROPEAN SABRE, LAST QUARTER 16TH
CENTURY
with curved blade double-edged towards the point, cut with a
pair of shallow fullers on each face, steel hilt of flattened bars,
comprising a pair of vertically recurved quillons with bud-shaped
finials, up-turned leaf-shaped frontal guard joined to the knuckleguard by a scrolling bar, inner guard (two bars detached),
thumb-loop, mushroom-shaped pommel cut with pairs of
radiating lines, and later wooden grip (pitted throughout)
79cm; 31 1/8in
132
AN ITALIAN BACKSWORD, SECOND QUARTER OF THE
16TH CENTURY
with tapering blade double-edged towards the point, cut with
three near full-length fullers over the greater part of its length
on each face, steel hilt of flattened rounded bars, comprising a
pair of forward curled quillons (one with a brazed repair),
écusson, a pair of arms joined at the base by an outer ringguard, knuckle-guard, and flattened disc-shaped pommel
(inner-guard and grip missing, pitted throughout)
£1000-1500
A rapier with a hilt of related type is preserved in the
Schweizerisches Landesmuseum, Zurich. See H. Schneider
and K. Stüber 1980, cat. no. 143
131
A HAND-AND-A-HALF SWORD, PROBABLY GERMAN,
FIRST HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY
with broad tapering blade of flattened-hexagonal section, cut
with a short slender central fuller, a further shorter fuller on
each side, and stamped with a series of crescentic marks on
each face at the forte, steel hilt comprising horizontally
recurved quillons with fluted knop-shaped terminals, moulded
écusson, and fluted globular pommel en suite with the quillon
terminals (grip missing, pitted throughout)
96.2cm; 38in blade
£2000-3500
46
£1000-1500
133
133
A NORTH EUROPEAN BASKET-HILTED MILITARY
BACKSWORD, LATE 16TH CENTURY
with later broad blade double-edged towards the point, cut
with three long narrow fullers on each face and etched with
celestial motifs at the forte, steel basket-hilt of characteristic
form, comprising a pair of vertically recurved quillons with
pronounced terminals each formed as a mulberry, symmetrical
basket-guard formed of a pair of satires each joined at the base
by a scrolling bar and divided by the knuckle-guard, basal plate
pierced with two pairs of holes, knuckle-guard, and
mushroom-shaped pommel decorated en suite with the
quillons and engraved with an expanded flowerhead on the
top, and early fishskin-covered wooden grip (losses) bound
with plaited wire
Hilts of this form are associated with both North Germany and
Scandinavia. See A.V.B. Norman 1980, p. 149
£2000-3000
134
135
134
A SWEPT-HILT RAPIER, EARLY 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY
ITALIAN
with tapering fullered blade of flattened-diamond section,
rectangular ricasso, steel hilt of rounded bars, comprising
écusson with engraved border, a pair of straight quillons
swelling towards the terminals, multi-ring outer-guard joined to
the knuckle-guard by an additional bar, trifurcated inner-guard
joined to the knuckle-guard by a single bar, and large faceted
ovoid pommel (pitted, polished overall), and later grip bound
with plaited wire and ‘Turks’ heads’
£1000-1500
135
A SWEPT-HILT RAPIER, EARLY 17TH CENTURY,
PROBABALY ITALIAN
with tapering fullered blade of flattened-hexagonal section, cut
with a running wolf mark on each side (one worn), rectangular
ricasso, steel hilt of rounded bars, comprising short écusson, a
pair of vertically-recurved quillons with scrolling terminals,
lower ring-guard filled with a later pierced sprung-in plate, two
further outer ring-guards (repaired on one side at the base),
the upper joined to the knuckle-guard by an additional bar,
trifurcated inner-guard joined to the knuckle-guard by a single
bar, and flattened barrel-shaped pommel cut with a pair of
hatched lines on each side (worn, polished overall), and later
spirally-fluted wire-bound grip
117.5cm; 46 1/4in blade
£1000-1800
47
136
A FINE FRENCH HUNTING SWORD OF EXHIBITION QUALITY
MADE FOR GUSTAVE MARIE FRANÇOIS COLLIN DE
GÉVAUDON, COMTE DE GÉVAUDON (1814-73) IN THE RUSSIAN
TASTE, BY LE PAGE, ARQUEBUSIER DU ROI, CIRCA 1830-40
with broad double-edged blade of kindjal type, tapering sharply
towards the point, cut with an off-set fuller on each face and formed
with a rounded edge on one side over the lower third, etched on the
front with a pattern of tightly scrolling foliage and flowers sown with
pellets, the owner’s crowned coat-of-arms, Azure, a saltire argent
charged at its centre with an eagle displayed [sable]; in base three
stems of lilies [argent]; coronet of a French count, and the maker’s
name, the reverse etched with a matching design of foliage, steel
hilt comprising a pair of straight flattened quillons swelling towards
the terminals, scabbard cover, flattened mushroom-shaped pommel,
decorated throughout in encrusted silver with scrolls of foliage
enriched with encrusted gold pellets within linear borders, the front
of the cross-guard with the owner’s initials ‘GG’, the pommel with a
nine point coronet, and the button encrusted with a spiralling pattern
of encrusted silver foliage and pellets (rubbed), horn grip inlaid with
silver wire (small losses), in its original wooden scabbard covered
with tooled leather, the outer face decorated with a symmetrical
pattern of scrolling leafy tendrils surrounding the owner’s crowned
coat-of-arms en suite with the blade, fitted with large steel locket
and chape (the latter loose, the leather with small cracks and losses,
seam loose in places), each decorated with encrusted silver en suite
with the hilt, the locket fitted on the outer face with a silverencrusted belt hook, signed by the maker ‘Lepage Arqer du Roi’ with
silver lines above and below on the inner, and remaining in
untouched condition throughout
Gustave Marie François Collin de Gévaudon, Comte de Gévaudon
(1814-73), was eldest son of Edouard Collin de Gévaudon, Comte de
Gévaudon and Seigneur de Saucy (1786-1834) by his wife Mlle.
Marie Favre de Langry, whom he married in 1813. On 19th October
1840, at Boncourt-le-Bois in the Côte d’Or, Gustave, Comte de
Gévaudan, married Mlle. Céline Joly de Bévy. It is possible that the
present sword might have been presented on this occasion
André Jean Prosper Lepage is recorded in Paris circa 1792-1854
where he worked for Kings Louis XVIII, Charles X and Louis Philippe.
He is recorded restoring antique armour and weapons and exhibited
in the exhibitions of 1827, 1823, 1834 and 1839 where he was
awarded a silver medal. He has also been credited with
rediscovering the technique of making Damascus barrels. His broad
interest in arms of all periods from all over the world is evident in the
present sword. The form of the blade and the manner of decoration
on the hilt and scabbard are derived from Russian and Caucasian
weapons
£3000-4000
136
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137
137
A HIGHLAND SILVER-MOUNTED DRESS GARNITURE,
LATE 19TH CENTURY
comprising dirk, skean dhu, sporran, dress powder-horn plaid
brooch, baldrick, belt buckle, and bonnet brooch, complete
with kilt, dress shirt, waistcoat, a pair of shoes with buckles
and two large spare buttons and a smaller button in original
padded tin case, from a larger trunk the dirk with burnished
tapering blade double-edged towards the point, formed with a
short fuller and scalloped back-edge on each side, signed on
one side ‘Hodge, Inverness’, finely carved grip decorated with
traditional basket weave designs profusely studded with
minute silver nails (one head missing), silver ferrule, and silver
pommel formed as a Royal crown, in its original scabbard
complete with accompanying signed knife and fork en suite
with the dirk, with four silver mounts, the upper three
engraved with the owner’s crest, and the locket surmounted
by the motto ‘True to the End’, matching dirk with signed blade
(rust), in its scabbard with engraved mounts, sporran with
silver-mounted clasp and three silver-mounted plumes, dress
powder-horn of stained flattened horn, engraved silver basal
cap decorated with scrolls of foliage, the owner’s initials
‘E.M.H.D.’, nozzle formed as a thistle, applied at the front with
a shield-shaped plaque engraved with the motto and the
owner’s crest, complete with its silver chain, plaid brooch
engraved ‘Nec Fluctu, Nec Flatu’, baldrick with buckle formed
as bamboo branches and terminal decorated with a spray of
thistle foliage, bonnet brooch applied with a spray of holly
the dirk: 29cm; 11 1/2in blade
The motto ‘Nec Fluctu Nec Flatu’ is of the Burnet family and
‘True to the End’ for a number of families including Campbell,
Douglas Home, Home and Hume
£3000-5000
49
138
138
A CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, LATE 17TH CENTURY
with tapering blade stamped with a series of marks within a
short fuller and stamped with the bladesmith’s mark, a running
wolf, on each face, brass hilt comprising moulded quillon, a
pair of moulded ring-guards each filled with a shallow plate,
knuckle-guard joined by a pair of scrolling bars to the ringguards, globular pommel, and wooden grip bound with plaited
copper wire and a ‘Turks’ head top and bottom
This sword is part of a large series formerly preserved in the
17th Century armoury at Shirburn Castle by the Gage family.
The castle was sold to the Earls of Macclesfield in 1716 who
subsequently dispersed the armoury. For other examples sold
in these rooms see 29th June 2011, lots 184-187
£800-1000
50
141
139
139
A SCOTTISH BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD, SECOND
QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY
with broad flat tapering blade stamped ‘Me Fecit Solingen’ and
with a series of decorative marks including the letter S within
three short fullers on each side (rubbed), decorated with the
later inscription ‘Right and Prosperity To Scotland’ on one side
and ‘No Union 17—’ on the respective faces, steel basket-hilt
of rounded bars carrying rectangular and alternating broad and
slender panels each with cusped edged and pierced with a
series of hearts and circles, scrolling quillon (repaired), fluted
bun-shaped pommel, and later grip (pitted throughout)
83cm; 32I in blade
Sold in these rooms 7th December 2006, lot 180
£3000-4000
140
A BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD, 18TH CENTURY
AND LATER
with straight single-edged blade (shortened), stamped
with a series of marks including a double eye lash mark
within a pair of short fullers on each side, and basket
hilt including pierced panels of characteristic type
(restorations, pommel missing, later grip)
£150-200
141
TWO SCOTTISH BASKET-HILTED SWORDS, 19TH
CENTURY
adapted for display, the first with earlier broad doubleedged blade (pierced and brazed near the tip), cut with
three fullers, stamped ‘Andria Ferara’ and with a cross
and orb mark, brass basket-hilt formed of alternating
rectangular and square panels pierced with
characteristic designs, and fishskin-covered wooden
grip bound with plaited wire; the second with fullered
blade double-edged towards the point (pierced and
brazed near the tip), steel basket-hilt formed of
alternating rectangular and square panels pierced with
characteristic designs, and fishskin-covered grip
85cm; 33 1/2in and 83cm; 32 3/4in blades
(2)
£700-1000
142
A MASSIVE TWO HAND PROCESSIONAL SWORD
IN ENGLISH LATE 15TH CENTURY STYLE, 19TH
CENTURY
with broad blade cut with two fullers over the upper
portion of the blade and one broad fuller over the
lower, iron hilt comprising straight cross-piece of
rectangular section, octagonal pommel with a
recessed rondel on each side, a tooled leather guard,
and wooden grip (extensive worm damage, losses)
147.2cm; 58in blade
Probably based on two swords preserved in the Royal
Armouries at the Tower of London (inv. Nos. IX. 1024
and 1025). These are associated with the early
Lancastrian Kings. One was illustrated in Francis
Grose’s Treatise of 1786, pl. 22. See A. V. B. Norman
and G. Wilson 1983, pp. 45-6
£2000-3000
142
51
143
A TWO HAND SWORD IN LATE 16TH CENTURY STYLE,
based on those illustrated in Meyer’s fechtbuch of 1570, with
tapering blade formed with a pronounced broad ricasso, steel
hilt including a pair of straight quillons with globular terminal,
side-rings, gadrooned pommel, and in ‘aged’ condition
£200-300
144
A ROBE SWORD WITH 17TH CENTURY BLADE
with slender blade of flattened-diamond section, stamped
‘Sagu El Viego’ and ‘En Toledo’ within a short fuller on the
respective faces, brass hilt including cup-guard with moulded
brim, a pair of quillons, and globular pommel
£200-300
145
A CONTINENTAL SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD,
SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
with broad fullered blade double-edged towards the point,
etched on each face with a sun-in-splendour, a panoply of arms
and a series of letters (worn, small areas of pitting), engraved
silver hilt (incomplete), including ferrule, top mount and three
pairs of washers (one washer missing), and moulded grip of
very dark hardwood, perhaps ebony, in its leather scabbard
with boldly engraved silver locket, chape and middle band
£400-900
146
A FRENCH DECORATED HUNTING BAYONET, MID-18TH
CENTURY
with robust blade double-edged for its upper half, the forte
joined to the socket by a slender branch finely chiselled as a
winged scaly monster framed by short scrolls of foliage, the
socket engraved with scrolls on the underside, cut for a
muzzle lug, in its original fishskin scabbard (chape missing)
with finely chiselled locket and belt hook decorated with
trophies
£500-700
146
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147
147
TWO BRONZE MACE HEADS, AND TWO IRON MACE
HEADS, FIRST HALF OF THE 14TH CENTURY
the first two each formed with a series of low pyramidal
points, one with a short collar (incomplete), and in patinated
condition throughout; and the second two of compressed
spherical form, cut with a series of nodules on the outer
surface, one with a very short neck, and in patinated
condition throughout
the first: 3cm; 1 1/4in
(4)
149
AN ITALIAN CORSECA, 17TH CENTURY AND ANOTHER,
LATER
the first with tapering central blade of hollow-diamond section, a
pair of up-turned basal lugs, and faceted tapering socket, and a
pair of straps, on a later wooden haft; the second formed with a
central rib on each side (pitted), on a studded wooden haft
the first: 48cm; 19in
(2)
Mace heads of this type were popular in Hungarian lands
during the first half of the 14th Century. Two related examples
are preserved in the Tekov Museum, Slovakia. See D. Nicolle
1988, p. 523, figs. 878 a and b
150
A PARADE HALBERD, 19TH CENTURY; A SPEAR, LATE
17TH CENTURY; AND AN ETCHED HALBERD, 19TH
CENTURY
the first with curved leading edge, spear-shaped central spike,
and down-curved rear blade, on its wooden haft applied with a
white metal escutcheon engraved with the owner’s crest
beneath a baronial coronet; the second with leaf-shaped head
formed with two pairs of decorated basal lugs (pitted, one lug
chipped), and tapering socket, on a later wooden haft; the third
with flat strongly crescentic forward-leaning blade, central
spike, pierced rear fluke, retaining traces of etched decoration,
on a wooden haft
the first: 46cm; 18in head
(3)
£600-800
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A SPEAR, 18TH CENTURY; AN ITALIAN RONCONE IN 16TH
CENTURY STYLE; AN AFRICAN SPEAR; AND TWO PARADE
SPEARS, 19TH CENTURY
the first with leaf-shaped blade and tapering socket, on its
wooden haft with steel shoe; the second of characteristic form
(pitted) on a wooden haft; with very long slender blade of
hollow-diamond section, and tapering socket; the last two each
with two-stage head incorporating a ring-shaped base, crosspiece, a pair of straps, on its wooden haft (shortened)
the first: 38.5cm; 15 1/4in head
(5)
£400-500
£300-400
£250-300
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152
151
AN AXE, 14TH/15TH CENTURY
with bearded head of wedge-shaped section, and D-shaped
socket with flat back (heavily rust patinated)
10cm; 4in high
£100-150
152
formed of a goose-wing shaped blade stamped on one side
with a series of stars and arrangements of eyelash marks, and
the other left plain, rectangular rear pean, and short tapering
socket (laminations)
42.5cm; 16 3/4in
An axe of similar form struck is preserved in the Museums für
Deutsches Geschichte, Berlin. See H. Müller and H. Kölling
1990, p.241, no.213
£150-200
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153
153
formed of a goose-wing shaped blade stamped twice on one
side with the maker’s mark, the letters ‘DS’ in a heart-shaped
recess, and a series of stars and eyelash marks, the other side
left plain, rectangular rear pean, and short tapering socket
48.2cm; 19in
£150-200
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A GERMAN MACE, MID-16TH CENTURY
formed entirely of steel, with head of six shaped flanges (one
bent), each reinforced in the centre, cylindrical haft pierced for
a thong, formed with a roped moulding in the centre, and
tapering grip formed with a plain band at the base (top finial
and basal cap missing, previously painted black throughout)
‡ £1500-2000
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155
155
A GERMAN BOAR SPEAR, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH
CENTURY
with leaf-shaped blade of flattened-diamond section, tapering
socket, on its painted wooden haft (cracked, losses) retaining
much of its original leather trellis binding
45cm; 17 3/4in
£300-400
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156
AN ETCHED PARTISAN, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 17TH
CENTURY
with broad central blade formed with a pair of broad flat basal
lugs, etched over its surface with a panel of scrollwork, a trophy
of artillery, a panel inscribed ‘Gloria’, and a pair of cannon and a
brief inscription on one side, and a figure in contemporary
military dress, a panel inscribed ‘Solideo’ and a further pair of
cannon on the other, tapering socket interrupted by the raised
mouldings, a pair of long straps, on a wooden haft, and
complete with an early silk tassel of green and yellow thread
36cm; 14 1/4in head
The inscription ‘Soli Deo Gloria’ (The Glory of God Alone) is
one of the five Solas adopted by the Protestants during the
Reformation that summarised the principal differences with
the Catholic Church
£300-500
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157
A RARE GERMAN STATE PARTISAN OF THE POLISH
NOBLE GUARD OF AUGUST II, ‘THE STRONG’, KING OF
POLAND (REIGNED 1697-1704 AND 1709-1733), PRINCE
ELECTOR OF SAXONY, AS FRIEDERICH AUGUST I
(REIGNED 1694-1733), CIRCA 1720
with tapering triangular wavy blade, chiselled at the base
with the Polish royal crown over a sun-in-splendour charged
with a Latin cross and crossed swords device, the lower
portion of the blade engraved with the arms of Poland
quartered with those of Lithuania and supported by a
double eagle displayed, faceted moulded tubular socket
extending to form a pair of long straps, and the edges with
minute traces of gilding, on a later wooden haft (the lower
portion missing), and with a later decorative tassel
62.5cm; 24 5/8in head
Provenance:
The Saxon Electoral Armouries, Dresden
A small quantity of partisans carried by the Polnischen
Nobelgarde (or Chevalier-garde) remains in the Dresden
Historsichen Museum. See E. Haenel 1923, p.142
‡ £3000-4000
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A DECORATIVE PARTISAN BASED ON THAT OF THE
POLISH NOBLE GUARD OF AUGUST II, ‘THE STRONG’,
KING OF POLAND (REIGNED 1697-1704 AND 17091733), PRINCE ELECTOR OF SAXONY, AS FRIEDERICH
AUGUST I (REIGNED 1694-1733), 19TH CENTURY
with heavy tapering triangular wavy blade, the base with
the Polish royal crown over a sun-in-splendour charged with
a Latin cross and crossed swords device, the lower portion
of the blade engraved with the arms of Poland quartered
with those of Lithuania and supported by a double eagle
displayed, faceted moulded tubular socket extending to
form a pair of long straps, on a later wooden haft (the lower
portion missing), and with a decorative tassel
62.5cm; 24 5/8in head
‡ £800-1000
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161
160
159
AN INFANTRY SWORD, CIRCA 1770
with straight double-edged blade stamped with three marks
on each side at the forte (worn), iron half-basket-guard
chiselled with elaborate scrolls over its surface, short globular
quillon, fluted urn-shaped pommel, and spirally-moulded
fishskin-covered grip bound with silver wire
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A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD
with regulation blade retaining traces of etched decoration
including ‘GR’ crowned (tip pitted), regulation brass hilt
retaining traces of gilding, including folding shell-guard, and
turned wooden grip retaining approximately three-quarters of
its original silver foil covering
£700-900
£150-250
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AN OFFICER’S SPADROON, CIRCA 1793-96
with straight fullered blade double-edged towards the point,
gilt-brass hilt, comprising down-curved quillon, engraved outer
ring-guard pierced with the letters ‘RSY’, knuckle-guard and
cushion-shaped pommel, retaining some original gilding
throughout, with fluted ivory grip of bellied rectangular section
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A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SWORD AND A 1786 PATTERN
INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD
the first with regulation fullered blade double-edged towards
the hilt, etched and gilt with foliage, the crowned Royal arms
and the Royal cypher ‘GR’ steel stirrup hilt, and wire-bound
sharkskin-covered grip (cracked); the second with regulation
blade, steel hilt incorporating a five-ball side-ring and ivory
grips interrupted by a brass band (worn throughout)
the first: 82cm; 32 1/4in blade
(2)
The initials RSY may relate to a regiment of Yeomanry raised in
the early years of the war with Revolutionary France, in which
case this spadroon may be the sword worn by an officer of
that regiment when dismounted and on levee dress occasions.
This form of spadroon was, however, popular in both Britain
and the United States of America in the period circa 1785-1800
and so the sword may not necessarily be British, as might be
implied by the lack of royally or nationally inspired iconography
on its blade
£150-250
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£200-300
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A LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD RETAILED BY
REDDELL, PICADILLY, LONDON, CIRCA 1814-18
with curved pipe-backed blade, etched in imitation of Turkish
sript within a linear pane on each face (areas of pitting, small
chips), etched steel stirrup hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered
grip, in its steel scabbard engraved with the owner’s initials
‘ARL’ and the retailers details (worn)
George Smith Reddell is recorded during this period at 236
Piccadilly. See L. Southwick 2001, p.206
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165
164
A WILLIAM IV 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S
SWORD BY JOHNSTON, 68 ST JAMES’S STREET, LONDON
with good pipe-back blade, etched with maker’s details, foliate
decoration and the WivR cypher, regulation gilt-brass “Gothic”
hilt with folding flap, retaining part of its original black leather
liner, and wire-bound fishskin grip, in its black leather scabbard
with gilt-brass mounts, the locket bearing maker’s details as
on the blade
82cm; 32in blade
‡ £200-300
£350-450
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A VICTORIAN STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD BY PILLIN,
GERRARD ST, SOHO
with slightly-curved fullered blade, etched with foliate
decoration and VR cypher, brass hilt retaining traces of gilding
with “Gothic” guard fitted with folding flap, the cartouche
containing a crowned sword and baton within a wreath, and
wire-bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard (fishskin of grip
slightly defective, scabbard with traces of pitting)
88cm; 34 ½ in blade
‡ £180-250
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166
A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH ENGINEERS SWORD
with etched fullered blade, half-basket hilt pierced and
engraved with foliage, in its plated scabbard
172
£150-250
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AN 1885 PATTERN CAVALRY SWORD BY ROBERT MOLE &
SONS, BIRMINGHAM
of regulation type, etched with the maker’s details on the
blade, with leather grips, in its scabbard
£150-250
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A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S SWORD BY ROBERT MOLE &
SONS, BIRMINGHAM
of regulation type, with plain fullered blade etched with the
maker’s details, steel hilt with the crowned Royal cypher, in its
steel scabbard with Ordnance marks
£150-250
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TWO VICTORIAN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY GENERAL
OFFICER’S SWORDS
of regulation type, the first by Rankin & Co, Calcutta, with
etched blade decorated with foliage and a crossed sword and
baton (worn), and plated hilt en suite with the blade (grip
chipped); the second by Watson, with etched blade similar to
the preceding, and gilt-brass hilt en suite
the first: 82cm; 32 1/4in blade
(2)
£300-400
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A 1912 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD BY HENRY
WILKINSON, PALL MALL, NO. 56258 FOR 1918
of regulation type, with etched blade including the crowned
Royal arms, the owner’s initials ‘J.St.C.D.S.’, engraved sheet
steel hilt, in associated steel scabbard
89cm; 35in blade
The Wilkinson records state that sword no. 56258, a 1912
Pattern Cavalry sword, was sold on 27/08/1918 to Lt. Col. J. St.
C.D. Stewart of the 37th Lancers. The London Gazette records
Stewart relinquishing his acting rank on ceasing to command a
regiment on 29th October 1918, and as major of the same
regiment in the Indian Army in 1921
£200-250
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A GEORGE V HIGHLAND BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD
with etched double-edged fullered blade (areas of pitting),
silver-plated brass basket-hilt (compressed), formed of rounded
bars carrying an alternating arrangement of square and
rectangular panels pierced with arrangements of hearts, wirebound fishskin-covered grip, and retaining its liner, in its
leather-covered scabbard
£200-250
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A SILVER-MOUNTED SCOTTISH DAGGER (SKEAN DHU),
RETAILED BY WM. ANDERSON & SONS LTD, OUTIFTTERS,
GLASGOW & EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH 1934
with polished tapering blade formed with a notched back-edge,
hardwood grip carved with basketweave designs and studded
with silver nails, applied with the crowned mirrored letter ‘C’,
silver ferrule and pommel, the latter set with a foil-backed
piece of glass, in its leather scabbard with chased chape and
locket each decorated with scrolls and monsters
£200-250
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A NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK, CIRCA 1800
with curved double-edged blade (worn), gilt-brass hilt
comprising cross-piece with foliate scrolling terminals, backstrap, and foliate pommel (knuckle-chain missing), in its leather
scabbard with brass middle band (locket and chape missing)
£200-300
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A U.S. MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABRE
of regulation type, stamped ‘F. Kneipp U.S. 1865’ at the forte,
regulation brass hilt, in its polished steel scabbard
91.5cm; 36in blade
£120-180
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175
A CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, CIRCA 1820
with massive curved flat-sided blade, with clipped-back spear
point, Mameluke hilt with ivory grip and facetted gilt crosspiece, the écusson on both sides engraved with a star within a
circle, in its original black leather scabbard with ornate gilt
locket and chape, and domed bands for the suspension-rings
79cm;31in blade
‡ £800-1200
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A WILLIAM IV 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S
SWORD BY W FIRMIN & SONS 153 STRAND, LONDON
with an extremely fine flat-sided curved blade with clipped-back
spear point, etched with maker’s details, cypher of William IV,
crossed sword and baton and foliate decoration, Mameluke hilt
with fine gilt embossed decoration to the crosspiece, the
écusson on both sides bearing a sword and baton within an
oakleaf wreath, faceted ivory grip-scales (one pateri missing), in
its black leather scabbard bearing a plaque on the reverse of
the locket with maker’s details as on the blade, ornate gilt
fittings, the ring-bands richly embossed with oakleaf decoration
76cm; 30in blade
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177
A SABRE OF LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S STYLE, EARLY
19TH CENTURY
with curved pipe-backed blade, double-edged for last 9 inches,
etched with ornate cursive script, one side inscribed “THE
SWORD OF THE LORD”, the other “PREPARE THE WAY FOR
MY SONS”, engraved gilt cross-piece, ivory grip-scales carved
in the style of 15th Hussar levee swords (the grip probably
refixed), a sword-knot of gold gimp and orris cord with an
acorn finial, in its brass scabbard with cruciform ring-bands,
engraved over its full length with guilloche and stiff leaf
decoration
84cm; 33in blade
‡ £400-600
‡ £700-1000
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AN EDWARD VII OFFICER’S SWORD OF THE SECOND LIFE
GUARDS BY G. THURKLE, LONDON
with etched regulation blade including ‘ER VII’ crowned, the
owner’s initials ‘E.J.H.L’, regimental motto and battle honours,
regulation hilt, in its scabbard
Together with an accompanying note: ‘The sword of Evelyn
John Hansler Luxmoore, M.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Surgeon
Captain 2nd Life Guards, 1911. Served during W.W.I, M.C.
29th December 1916, promoted Lt. Colonel, served in W.W.II,
died 1955.’
£700-900
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A CONTINENTAL REGULATION SWORD, LATE 19TH/20TH
CENTURY
with slightly curved fuller blade, brass stirrup hilt, wire-bound
fishskin-covered grip, in its leather-covered steel scabbard
(suspension stud replaced)
£80-120
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A FRENCH GRAS BAYONET DATED 1879; A FRENCH
CHASSEPOT BAYONET; TWO GERMAN MODEL 1898
BAYONETS; TEN VARIOUS TRIBAL WHIPS; A QUIVER AND
A FLY WHISK
(16)
£100-150
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A PRUSSIAN PRESENTATION OFFICER’S SWORD DATED
1884 AND AN ENGLISH COURT SWORD, 20TH CENTURY
the first with etched regulation blade by Clemen and Jung of
Solingen, the front etched with presentation inscription
including the date, the officer’s ‘Koller, Serg. Behrend,
Schwartz, Bewerke, Ebeling, Unteroff.Komms, Severin,
Landsetzer, Markuskke, Wesse, Walter, Baumgarten’ the
reverse with Battle Honours for Denmark 1864, Austria 1866,
and France 1870/1, regulation brass hilt (pommel button
damaged), in its scabbard (cracked); the second with etched
blade, burnished steel hilt, in its scabbard, and complete with
its chamois sword cover
the first: 81cm; 32in blade
(2)
£500-700
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A FRENCH MODEL A.N. XI CUIRASSIER SWORD,
DATED 1811
of regulation type, with fullered blade (chipped, small holes)
with Klingenthal Imperial arsenal inscription and the date,
brass hilt with inspector’s stamps, and leather-covered grip
(losses)
£200-300
Property of a European Nobleman
THE SWORD OF HIS SERENE HIGHNESS LUDWIG ADOLF PETER,
PRINCE OF SAYN-WITTGENSTEIN (1769-1843)
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THE SWORD OF HIS SERENE HIGHNESS LUDWIG ADOLF
PETER, PRINCE OF SAYN-WITTGENSTEIN (1769-1843):
IMPERIAL RUSSIAN FIELD MARSHAL AND ‘THE SAVIOUR
OF ST. PETERSBURG’ IN 1812, MOUNTED IN THREE
COLOURS OF GOLD, VIENNA GOLD MARKS FOR 1803,
MAKER’S MARK OF JOSEF WOLFGANG SCHMIDT
with curved blade double-edged towards the point, cut with a
long shallow fuller on each face, etched and gilt with scrolls of
foliage, a grenadier and a trophy on a blued panel on the
respective faces (very small losses and areas of pitting),
etched and gilt with a hatched pattern at the forte, finely
chased hilt in three colours of gold, the principal areas against
a punched recessed ground, comprising a pair shield-shaped
langets each decorated with a large acanthus leaf, vertically
recurved quillons decorated with laurel foliage, the rear
stamped with marks and formed with a hemispherical finial
and the forward joined to a robust knuckle chain joined at the
top to the pommel by a scrolling bracket decorated en suite,
tapering grip with a central panel of scale pattern bordered by
beadwork panels and a running pattern of scrolls and diamondshaped panels, the top portion surmounted by a pair of oak
fruit and foliage festoons, finely fluted pommel, oval pommel
cap chased with matching scrolls enclosing an expanded
flowerhead, in original wooden scabbard entirely covered with
polished fishskin, fitted with gold chape, locket and a pair of
bands all finely chased en suite with the hilt (the wooden core
swollen and now a poor fit, fishskin with very small losses and
wear, the chape split along the seem), and in very fine
condition throughout
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Provenance:
Ludwig Adolf Peter Fürst zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, 1769-1843
Thence by descent
Peter Wittgenstein’s father, Christian Ludwig Casimir, Graf zu
Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg-Ludwigsburg (1725-97) was a
Russian lieutenant-general. Peter was born in Negine on 6th
January 1769 and, while still a child, entered the household of
Lieutenant-General (later Field Marshal Prince) Nicolai
Ivanovich Saltykov (1736-1816) until joining the Imperial Corps
of Pages, whence he was appointed sergeant in the Life-Guard
Semënovskii Regiment
In 1789 Wittgenstein was appointed to the Chevaliers-Gardes,
the bodyguard of Empress Catherine II, and in 1790 promoted
lieutenant. He first saw action during the Polish War, 1792,
when he distinguished himself at the battle of Dubienka, and promoted major - fought at the battles of Chelm and Praga
during the Polish uprising, 1794. During the Persian War, 1796,
he participated in the capture of Derbent, took its keys to St
Petersburg and presented them to the Empress. In 1798 he
was promoted colonel and married Antonia Cecilia Snarska
(1778-1856), a lady-in-waiting to the Tsarina. In 1799 he was
promoted major general and in 1801 appointed colonel of the
Mariupolskii Hussars. In 1805 he fought at Austerlitz and in
1806 commanded part of the army in the Turkish campaign. In
1807 he was promoted lieutenant-general, appointed colonel
of the Life-Guard Hussar Regiment and fought at Friedland
In June 1812, when France invaded, Wittgenstein was
commanding 1st Infantry Corps of 1st Western Army. His
forces defended St Petersburg and fought well at the battles of
Kliastitsy and Golovshchina in the summer of 1812.
Wittgenstein was wounded at Golovshchina and became ‘the
Saviour of St Petersburg’ after his army’s defence of the city.
In mid-August his army won a strategic victory at Polotsk and
tied down French forces in the province of Pskov, where
sickness and starvation winnowed the invaders’ ranks. In
October 1812 his forces re-captured Polotsk and were
victorious at Chashniki. Late in November 1812 his army was
part of Russian forces that chased the French across the
Berezina, inflicting heavy loss, and his army captured a French
division. In 1813, as Russian forces advanced west in pursuit
of the Grande Armée, his army entered Prussia, where its
fighting record and his personality and origins were
instrumental in persuading the Prussians to change sides. On
Kutuzov’s death, in April 1813, the Tsar appointed Wittgenstein
- his most successful general - commander-in-chief but defeats
in quick succession at Lützen/Großgörschen and Bautzen in
May led to his replacement by Barclay de Tolly. When the
Austrian field marshal Karl Philip Fürst zu Schwarzenburg
(1771-1820) was given command of the Allied ‘Army of
Bohemia’, Wittgenstein’s Russian army corps was incorporated
within it: the field marshal may have given this sword, with its
Vienna-made gold hilt, to Wittgenstein at that time - perhaps
as a token of respect. Defeated at Dresden in August 1813,
Schwarzenburg’s army was victorious at Leipzig - the ‘Battle of
the Nations’ - in October. Wittgenstein commanded his corps
of Russians in Schwarzenburg’s army in its advance to and
Joseph Wolfgang Schmidt, a distinguished maker of highly
decorated gold boxes, is recorded in Vienna 1769-1836. During
the period 1801-11 he is recorded at Kohlmarkt 1218, and as a
Galanteriearbeiter (swords and presentation boxes etc) 1802-36
(2)
£40000-60000
across the Rhine and into France until being so severely
wounded at Bar-sur-Aube on 14th January 1814 that he had to
relinquish command and return to Russia
In 1818 Wittgenstein was appointed a Counsellor of State and
in 1826 promoted field marshal. In 1828 he commanded
Russian forces at the beginning of the war with Turkey but was
removed by the Tsar and retired from the Army to his estate at
Kamenka in Podolia. In 1834, the King of Prussia conferred the
title of Prince upon him, a title that was recognised by the Tsar.
Prince Wittgenstein died in Lemburg, while travelling, on 11th
June 1843.
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VARIOUS OWNERS
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A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S POUCH BELT AND A POUCH OF
THE 8TH HUSSARS
the belt with gold Shamrock pattern lace 1¾ in wide, on scarlet
cloth backing, with ornate gilt buckle, slide and tip, the latter
displaying the VR cypher; the red leather pouch with gilt
suspension-loops and scarlet cloth flap bearing the royal cypher,
royal crest and Harp within a border of shamrocks above a scroll
inscribed THE KING’S ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS, all in silver and
gold embroidery (some wear and moth damage to flap;
embroidered elements have been re-laid on the original cloth)
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186
A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S POUCH BELT AND POUCH OF
THE 10TH HUSSARS
the belt 2 inches wide, of black patent leather, faced with
corded links of chain and fitted with an ornate buckle, slide and
tip, the latter containing the VR cypher, a rococco plate
mounted with the Prince of Wales’s plumes and containing
two white metal pickers attached by chains to a leopard’s
mask boss on a circular backing; the pouch also of black patent
leather with suspension-loops and a flap bearing the royal
cypher mounted with the Prince of Wales’s plumes within a
border of laurel leaves, all in gilt and white metal (gilt elements
rubbed, lining to belt AF, flap now detached from pouch)
The pouch is permanently attached to the belt, indicating that it
was in use before the introduction of shoulder-cords in 1881
‡ £400-600
£400-600
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A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S POUCH OF THE 8TH HUSSARS
red leather pouch with brass (originally gilt) suspension-loops,
scarlet cloth flap with the royal crest and Harp superimposed
on the VR cypher, shamrock border bearing scrolls inscribed
with the regimental title and four Crimean War battle-honours,
all in silver and gold embroidery (cloth slightly stained,
embroidery dull)
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A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S SABRETACHE OF THE 10TH
HUSSARS
with red leather pouch, the interior flap inscribed “Holford”, red
cloth flap edged with 2-inch gold lace of “Broken Bias” pattern
and bearing the Prince of Wales’s plumes, VR cypher, the
numeral X and scrolls inscribed with battle-honours for
Peninsula, Waterloo, and Sevastopol on laurel sprays (two
suspension-rings removed, cloth worn and faded with slight
moth damage, lace and embroidery dull, closing-tab defective)
‡ £350-500
£400-500
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AN OFFICER’S HELMET OF THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY
a good post-1953 example, with plated skull and gilt mounts,
fine QEC plate flanked by oak and laurel sprays, mounted with
a Garter star in bright-cut white metal, gilt and enamel,
tapered chin-chain on leather backing, secured to simple gilt
rose ornaments, scarlet plume of the Blues and Royals with
large rose finial, roan leather internal headband with silk lining
‡ £1600-2400
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A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S CHAPKA OF THE 12TH LANCERS
with scarlet cloth top (stained and slightly mothed), gold lace
and French braid to skull, chin-chain (without leather backing)
attached to gilt lion’s head ornaments, bullion boss with VR
cypher embroidered on blue velvet ground, embroidered
edging to peak, the plate (now largely without gilt) mounted
with good white metal ornaments and gilt battle-honour scrolls
to SEVASTOPOL, red feather plume in a good gilt socket, roan
leather internal headband slightly defective but retaining part
of the purple silk element (maker’s details illegible), the lace
and braid dull, metal elements rubbed
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AN OFFICER’S ALBERT PATTERN HELMET OF THE 7TH
DRAGOON GUARDS
a fine example, with gilt metal skull and foliate decoration,
ornate regulation plate within laurel and oakleaf sprays,
containing the VR cypher within a gilt strap inscribed with the
regimental title, mounted on a bright-cut white metal star
(upper elements of oak and laurel sprays now missing,
minimal dents to skull), gilt chin-chain on red leather backing,
fastened to rose ornaments, black horsehair plume with a
copper rose finial, in gilt socket with acanthus leaf base,
original peak-linings and quilted cotton internal headband
‡ £1200-1800
‡ £1000-1500
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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY PASSPORT ISSUED TO AN
ENGLISH GENTLEMAN, TOGETHER WITH HIS JOURNAL
a morocco leather cover inscribed in gold tooling Mr GEORGE
HOLFORD, containing a passport in the form of a single sheet
of paper, dated 15th July 1834, completed in French and
signed by Viscount Palmerston as Foreign Secretary, issued to
George Charles Holford, Gentilhomme Anglais et Madame
son épouse voyageant sur le Continent avec leur Hardis et
Bagages, with various stamped entries on the reverse; and a
related document, in the form of a booklet, with some sixty
pages of stamped entries dated between August 1834 and
June 1835; together with a leather-bound book containing
Holford’s manuscript account of his honeymoon, during which
he and his wife, with her lady’s maid, travelled extensively in
France, Switzerland and Italy
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AN OFFICER’S JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS IN INDIA IN
1858, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF A RECORD OF THE
79TH HIGHLANDERS IN THE INDIAN MUTINY, AND A
LATER PASSPORT OF THE SAME OFFICER
a leather-bound diary of Ensign Henry Price Holford of the 79th
Cameron Highlanders, commencing in 1857 and covering the
departure of the regiment from Stirling Castle to Dublin and
thence to India. The journal records the lengthy passage to
India, from the beginning of August 1857 until the end of
November, when they reached Calcutta. His entries are factual
and provide intriguing details e.g “29th November; There are 3
mutineers in a cage in the Guard Room, 2 for trying to poison
a regt here and 1 a spy…Most of the Sepoys here are
disarmed and the rest ought to be; Ld Canning still has a
bodyguard of Sepoy Cavalry….No Europeans appear in the day
time but they all throw out in the evening..” The diary covers
the march of the regiment to Allahabad, the arrival in late
January at Cawnpore, where Holford gives a grim description
of the sights of the massacres which had taken place there,
and the relief of Lucknow in March. An entry dated 28th
September 1858 reads: “Sold out. My papers were accepted
this morning. I have sold nearly everything and got£64 without
selling any uniform”, and goes on to record his departure from
India on the 24th October, concluding with his arrival in
England on the 5th December; together with a bound copy of
“The 79th Highlanders in the Indian Mutiny 1858” by Douglas
Wimberley, to which Holford’s journal of the campaign adds
very personal touches; and a leather cover containing a
passport in the form of a single sheet of paper, signed by Earl
Granville, issued in respect of Holford, his wife and
maidservant, on 13th March 1872
George Charles Holford (1803 - 44) was descended from the
Holford family of Kilgwyn, Carmarthenshire. He purchased a
cornet’s commission in the 6th (or Inniskilling) Dragoons in
October 1827 but sold out in January of the following year. In
July 1834 he married Harriet Sophia Stevenson, daughter of
John Stevenson of Binfield Place, Berkshire, at St George’s
Hanover Square, and spent the next ten months travelling on
the continent. A son, Henry Price Holford, was born to the
couple in 1837, but George Holford died in 1844. His widow later
remarried into the Hatchard family, of Piccadilly bookshop fame
£300-500
Henry Price Holford, son of Mr and Mrs George Holford (see
note to previous Lot) was born in 1837. He was educated at
Eton and purchased an Ensign’s commission in the 24th Foot
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(2nd Warwickshire) in March 1856. Later that month he
transferred to the 79th Highlanders and was serving with
them at Stirling Castle when the regiment received orders for
India in June 1857. Having sold his commission in 1858, he
joined the 10th Hussars the following year and served with
them in England and Ireland until his retirement and marriage
in June 1864. His first wife died giving birth to a daughter in
1865. Holford was appointed Captain in the South Devon
Militia in 1871, and in 1872 married Rosamund Louisa, eldest
daughter of Sir William Henry Marshall Style, Bart. The
passport offered with this Lot relates to the Holfords’
honeymoon journey to the continent
£500-800
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A GERMAN W.W.I BREASTPLATE
formed of a main plate flanged at the neck, pierced for straps
at the bottom on the left and right and fitted with two belt
hooks, chequered rest at the right shoulder, perhaps for a gun,
a pair of broad steel shoulder straps, the inside stamped with
numbers and fitted with two loops
36cm; 14 1/4in high
197
AUCTION CATALOGUES
including catalogues from Butterfield & Butterfield, Cowan’s,
Peter Finer, Holt’s, Phillips and Sworder’s covering the period
of 1989-2012
(a full listing is available on request)
£50-80
198
JOURNALS: THE JOURNAL OF THE ARMS AND ARMOUR
SOCIETY
an incomplete run, covering the period 1989-2003; Vol. XIII,
No.1; Vol. XIV, No.3; Vol. XIV, No.5; Vol.XV, No.7; Vol.XVI, No.3;
Vol.XVII, No.2; Vol.XVII, No.4; Vol.XVII, No.5
£20-30
195
AUCTION CATALOGUES: SOTHEBY’S AND THOMAS DEL
MAR LTD ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOUR AND MILITARIA
including sales in London, Sussex and New York covering the
period 1992-2012; including the collections of Anthony North,
G. E. Bennett, Tiverton Castle, Alexander Davison and Warwick
Castle
199
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Together with Some Closely Related Subjects, New York 1961;
Christies London: Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith
Neal Collection, London 2000; Peter Finer Catalogue, London
1996; ASHDOWN, C.H. Armour and Weapons in the Middle
Ages, London 1975; CALDWELL, D.H. Scottish Weapons &
Fortifications 1100 - 1800, Edinburgh 1981; CALDWELL, D.H.
The Scottish Armoury, Edinburgh 1979; BELOUS, R.E A
distinguished collection of Arms and Armor on permanent
display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History,
Los Angeles 1968; GAMBLE, J.D Battle Axes, Providence
1981; MOHAMMAD, F. A, Memories of World War II in Libya,
Misurata 2005; Rank and File: Military and Naval Expressions
and their Origins, Kent 2003; Eyewitness Guides: Arms &
Armour, London 1990; Arms and Armor in the Cleveland
Museum of Art, Cleveland 1974; Christies London: Fine Arms
and Armour, Firearms and Pewter, London 1966, Sotheby’s
Catalogue - The Hever Castle Collection: Arms and Armour,
London 1983; Henry Gun Spares Co. Catalogue, Luton 1973;
Cobb & Co. Antiques Catalogue, Victoria; Cobb & Co. Antiques
Catalogue, Victoria; Gordon Byrne Colonial Arms Co.
Catalogue No. 6, Victoria
£80-100
A similar breastplate was captured 1st August 1917 at
Armentières by the 2nd and 4th Battalions, South Lancashire
Regiment
£300-500
194
THREE DIES FOR BUTTONS, 19TH CENTURY
the first for the Welch Regiment, the other for Lancer buttons
and another
(3)
£40-60
£100-150
196
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ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOUR AND MILITARIA
including sales in London, Sussex, Paris, New York and Oxford
covering the period 1988-2012; including the collections of
J.C.L Knapton, the Armoury of Their Serene Highnesses, The
Princes Zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck and Russell B. Aitken
200
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Tower of London: The Ordnance, London 1976; Ffoulkes, C.
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Continental Gun-Founders from the XIV to the XIX Centuries,
London 1937; Campbell, A. Armada Cannon, London 1899;
Rogers, H.C.B. Artillery Through the Ages, London 1971
£50-80
£100-150
69
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BLACKMORE, H.L. Guns and Rifles of the World, London 1965;
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1968; DEXTER, T.F. Half Century Scrapbook of Vari-Type
Firearms: Based on the Pictorial and Descriptive Catalog of the
Frank E. Bivens, Jr., Inspirational Collection of Varitype Firearms
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Manufacturing Company from 1836 to 1940, New York 1978;
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1976 and 1977 revision booklets), Suffolk 1973; HOGG, I.V. The
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Firearms, London 1986; JACKSON,
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Sixteenth, Seventeenth & Eighteenth Centuries with a Treatise
on Scottish Hand Firearms, New York 1923; KENNARD, A.N.
French Pistols and Sporting Guns, London 1972; LISTER, R.
Antique Firearms: Their Care, Repair & Restoration, London
1963; NORTH A. & HOGG, I.V. The Book of Guns and
Gunsmiths, London 1987; PETERSON, H.L. The Book of the
Gun, London 1967; ROBERTS, N.H. The Muzzle-Loading Cap
Lock Rifle, New York 1952; ROSA, J.G. & MAY, R. The Pleasure
of Guns: the intricate & beautiful work of famous gunsmiths,
London 1974; WOODEND, H. British Rifles: Catalogue of the
Enfield Pattern Room, London 1981; The Double Gun Journal:
Vol. 4, Issue 2, Summer 1993, Michigan 1993; RICKETTS, H.
Firearms: Pleasures and Treasures, London 1962; WILKINSON,
F. Antique Guns and Gun Collecting, London 1974; WILKINSON,
F. The Illustrated Book of Pistols, London 1979; WILKINSON, F.
Small Arms, London 1965; WILKINSON, F. Flintlock Pistols: An
Illustrated Reference Guide to Flintlock Pistols from the 17th to
the 19th Century, London 1976
£150-200
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BLAIR C. European Armour, London 1958; BORG, A. Arms and
armour in Britain, London 1979; CURTIS, H.M, 2,500 Years of
European Helmets: 800 B.C. - 1700 A.D, California 1978; DE
HOFFMEYER, A. Arms & Armour in Spain: A Short Survey (Vol.
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1973; HAWTREY GYNGELL, D.S, Armourers Marks, London
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Collection Catalogues: European Arms and Armour (Volumes
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at Kelvingrove, Glasgow 1980; TARASSUK, L. Antique
European and American Firearms at the Hermitage Museum,
Leningrad 1972; Guide to the Military Museum, Belgrade
£100-150
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BLEDOWSKA, C & BLOCH, J. KGB CIA: Intelligence and
Counter-Intelligence Operations, London 1988; CAMERON,
A.G. The Wild Red Deer of Scotland, Norfolk 1984;
CHALMERS, P.R. The Sportsman’s Library: Vol. IX
Deerstalking, London 1935; MEYSEY-THOMPSON, R.F. A
Shooting Catechism, London 1905; PIRIE, C. & GRIGOR, I.F.
The Gamekeeper: A Year in the Glen, London 1995;
REYNOLDS, E.G.B. & FULTON, R. Target Rifle Shooting,
London 1979; STEPHENS, W. The Guinness Guide to Field
Sports, Enfield 1978; WHITEHEAD, G.K. The Whitehead
Encyclopedia of Deer, Shrewsbury 1993; The Double Gun &
Single Shot Journal: Vol. 20, Issue 3, Autumn 2009, Michigan
2009; BEGBIE, E. Fowler in the Wild, London 1987;
BRANDER, M. Hunting & Shooting From earliest times to the
present day, London 1971; CARLISLE, G.L. Grouse and Gun,
London 1983; CARLTON, H.W. Spaniels: Their Breaking for
Sport and Field Trials, London 1915; DUNLAP, R. Gun Owner’s
Book of Care, Repair and Improvement, London 1974;
HAGGARD, L. I Walked by Night: Being the Life and History of
the King of the Norfolk Poachers, London 1948; HANGER, G.
To All Sportsmen…, London 1971; HOGG, I.V. The Illustrated
History of Ammunition: Military and civil ammunition from the
beginnings to the present day, London 1985; HUEBNER,
S.F.Silencers for Hand Firearms, New Jersey 1976;
HUMPHREYS, J. Hunter’s Fen, London 1986; LUXMOORE, E.
Deer Stalking, London 1980; MARTIN, B.P. The Great Shoots:
Britain’s Premier Sporting Estates, London 1987; MASON, J.
Way of the Gamekeeper, Liss 1983; NIALL, I. The Poacher’s
Handbook, London 1952; POLLOK, Incidents of Foreign Sport
and Travel, London 1894; ROSE, M. Guncraft: Clay and Game
Shooting, London 1979; SCROPE, W. The Art of Deer Stalking,
London 1839; SHARPE, R. Gundog Training by Amateurs,
North Wales 1986; SPARKS, J. The Discovery of Animal
Behaviour, London 1982; TENNYSON, J. Rough Shooting From
Month to Month, London 1965; WALKER, R.T. Hobby
Gunsmithing: A Do It Yourself Guide for Kitchen or Workshop
Application, Illinois 1972; WOODYATT, N. My Sporting
Memories: Forty Years with Note-book and Gun, London 1923;
Weapon Identification: A Visual Aid to Weapons & Small Arms
Ammunition (Prepared for use by the Security Forces in
Northern Ireland), UK 1976; Brief Description of the HK 91
Semi-Automatic Rifle, Oberndorf
£120-150
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CAMPBELL, A. Scottish Swords from the Battlefield at
Culloden, Providence 1971; HUTTON, A. The Sword and the
Centuries or Old Sword Days and Old Sword Ways, Vermont
1973; MAY, W.E. Naval Swords and Firearms, London 1962;
ROBSON, B. Swords of the British Army: The Regulation
Patterns, 1788-1914, London 1975; WALLACE, J. Scottish
Swords and Dirks: An illustrated Reference Guide to Scottish
Edged Weapons, Harrisburg 1970
£50-80
205
GEORGE, J.N., English Pistols & Revolvers, Exeter 1961;
GEORGE, J.N, English Guns & Rifles, South Carolina 1947
(2)
£50-80
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LENK, T. The Flintlock: its origin and development, London
1965; ATKINSON, J.A. Duelling Pistols: And Some of the
Affairs they Settled, London 1964; NEAL, W. K & BACK, D.H.L.
The Mantons: Gunmakers, London 1967; NEAL, W. K & BACK,
D.H.L. A Supplement to The Mantons: Gunmakers, Wiltshire
1978; NEAL, W. K & BACK, D.H.L. British Gunmakers: Their
Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment 1760 - 1860, Wiltshire
1980; NEAL, W. K. Collecting Duelling Pistols, London 1973;
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, Early Firearms of Great
Britain and Ireland from the Collection of Clay P. Bedford, New
York 1971; BLACKMORE, H.L. British Military Firearms 1650 1850, London 1961; BROOKER, R.E. British Military Pistols
1603 - 1888, Dallas 1978; BUTLER, D.F. United States
Firearms: The First Century 1776 - 1875, New York 1971
£150-200
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LEVINE, B. Pocket Knives, The new compact study guide and
identifier, New Jersey 1998; SILVEY, M.W. Pocket Knives of
the United States Military, USA 2002
(2)
£30-40
208
MOORE, W. Weapons of the American Revolution and
accoutrements, New York 1967; SMITH W.H.B. The NRA Book
of Small Arms Volume I, Pistols and Revolvers, Washington
D.C 1946; TAYLERSON, A.W.F, ANDREWS, R.A.N. & FRITH, J.
The Revolver 1818-1865, London 1968; WILKINSON, F. The
World’s Great Guns, London 1977
(4)
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G. & MAY, R. The Pleasure of Guns, London 1974; JACKSON,
H. European Hand Firearms of the Sixteenth, Seventeenth &
Eighteenth Centuries, London 1959; RICKETTS, H. Firearms,
London 1972; BLACKMORE, H. Guns and Rifles of the World,
London 1965; MÜLLER, H. Guns Pistols and Revolvers,
London 1981; WILKINSON, F. Firearms, the History of Guns,
Leicester 1981; LINDSAY, M. One Hundred Great Guns, United
Kingdom 1968
(8)
£50-80
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SKELTON, J. Engraved Illustrations of Antient Arms and
Armour, from the Collection of Llewelyn Meyrick, Esq. LL. B.
and F.S.A. at Goodrich Court, Herefordshire; After the
Drawings, and with the Descriptions of Dr. Meyrick (Vol. 1 &
2), 1830 London
£300-400
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HARDY, R. Longbow: A Social and Military History, New York
1977; NEADE, W. The Double-Armed Man, By the New
Invention, York 1971; ROBERTS, T. The English Bowmen,
Yorkshire 1973; ROBINSON, H.R. What the Soldiers Wore on
Hadrian’s Wall, Newcastle 1979; ROBINSON, H.R. The Armour
of the Roman Legions, Newcastle 1980
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Rapiers of the 16th and 17th Centuries and their Companions,
London 1968; Treasures of The Moscow Kremlin. Arsenal of
The Russian Tsars, London 1998; Apollo. Arms and Armour and
Silver Issue, February 1988
(3)
£50-80
£50-80
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Fijian Weapons & Warfare: Bulletin of the Fiji Museum No. 2,
Suva 1977; HAWLEY, W.M. Introduction to Japanese Swords,
California 1973; HAWLEY, W.M. Shinto Bengi Oshigata,
California 1975; RATTI, O. & WESTBROOK, A. Secrets of the
Samurai: A Survey of the Martial Arts of Feudal Japan, Tokyo
1981; STORRY, R. & FORMAN, W. The Way of the Samurai,
London 1982; TURNBULL, S. R. The Book of the Samurai: The
Warrior Class of Japan, London 1982; YUMOTO, J. M. The
Samurai Sword: A Handbook, Vermont 1958
214
WINANT, L. Early Percussion Firearms. A history of Early
Percussion Firearms Ignition - from Forsyth to Winchester.
44/40, London 1970; WINANT, L. Early Percussion Firearms. A
history of Early Percussion Firearms Ignition - from Forsyth to
Winchester. 44/40, New York 1970
(2)
£60-90
£50-80
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Armour
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A COMPOSITE GERMAN HEAVY FIELD ARMOUR, MID- TO
LATE 16TH CENTURY
comprising close helmet with heavy rounded one-piece skull
rising to a high roped medial ridge and fitted at its front with
an obtusely-pointed peak and bevor attached by common
pivots, the bevor (restored) decorated at each side with an
embossed cinquefoil and fitted over its U-shaped face-opening
with a falling buff of two lames (restored), each supported at
their right side by a spring-catch, and the upper one pierced
with a pair of vision-slits and six X-shaped ventilation-holes,
the skull and bevor each formed at their lower edges with a
boldly roped, internally grooved edges allowing the helmet to
lock over and rotate on the turned upper edge of the collar,
collar of three lames front at the rear (the lowest two in each
case associated and modified), heavy shot-proof breastplate
with three deep waist-lames, the lowest of them with a Vshaped waist-line flanged outwards and fitted at its left and
right ends respectively with a later stud and turning-pin to
attach a fauld of one lame and a pair of pendent tassets each
of three lames (restored), backplate matching the breastplate,
large symmetrical pauldrons each of eight lames (the upper
four showing some patching and the remainder partly
associated and modified), connected by a turner to an
articulated tubular vambrace with winged bracelet couter of
three lames, mitten gauntlets (the left restored) each formed
of a short flared and boxed cuff with a rounded end and short,
fixed inner plate, five metacarpal-plates, knuckle-plate
decorated with roped transverse rib, five finger-lames, the last
decorated at its obtusely-pointed distal end with a band of
embossed overlapping scales, and a thumb-defence of three
scales (the last two associated and modified), cuisses for the
tilt and tourney, each formed of a gutter-shaped main plate
fitted at its upper end with three detachable extension-lames,
the uppermost struck with the quality-control mark of the city
of Augsburg, and at its lower end with a winged poleyn of five
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lames, and tubular greaves (the right restored, the left patched
at its upper end) each formed of a front plate fitted within its
arched lower end with an integral broad-toed sabaton
(restored) decorated with a divergent roped medial rib, and a
rear plate fitted at its lower end with a short extension-plate
and an integral spur with a moderately long neck with
downturned end fitted with a rowel of eight points each
shaped as a fleur-de-lis, (the whole lightly pitted and tarnished
overall); stand not included
The cuisses can be compared with those forming part of an
extensive group of tilt and tourney armours of about 1580,
some of which originate from the Bavarian Royal collections and
bear the mark of the distinguished Augsburg armourer Anton
Peffenhauser (see Mann 1962, Vol. I, pp. 52-62, pls 26-30, and
Norman 1986, pp. 18-26 for a full discussion of these armours)
The left gauntlet belongs to group of group of armours
decorated with borders of overlapping scales, made in
Augsburg about 1540, and deriving in part from the armoury of
the Princes Radziwill at Nieswiez, Poland. Armours belonging
to the group are now to be seen in the Metropolitan Museum
of Art, New York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the the
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, and the Wallace Collection,
London (see Fine Arms and Armour removed from the
Armoury of a Russian Prince, Christie’s, London, 29 June 1926,
lot 50, ill, Mann 1962, Vol. I, pp. 38-9, pl, 18, Kienbusch 1963,
p. 22, pl. IX, and Norman 1986, p. 12). It is conceivable that
the gauntlet under discussion belongs to the armour in
Philadelphia, thought to have been made for Nicklause “the
Black” Radziwill (1515-65). The left gauntlet of that armour
appears to be restored
Stand not included
‡ £18000-24000
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A COMPOSITE ITALIAN HEAVY FIELD ARMOUR, MID- TO
LATE 16TH CENTURY
comprising close helmet with rounded one-piece skull rising to
a high roped medial comb and fitted at its nape with a plumeholder, visor, upper bevor and bevor attached by common
pivots (replaced), the visor with strongly stepped, centrallydivided vision-slit, fitted at the right with a lifting-peg
(replaced), the prow-shaped upper bevor pierced at its right
side with nine small circular ventilation-holes in rosetteformation, the upper bevor and bevor each secured at the
right by a swivel-hook and pierced stud (the hook in the case
of the former missing), and two short gorget-plates
(associated), collar of two lames front and rear (the lower ones
in each case associated with the upper ones), breastplate
formed of a main plate of “peascod” fashion decorated at the
neck with a V-shaped recessed border, fitted at each armopening with a moveable gusset, at the right of the chest with
a folding lance-rest bearing incised decoration (the base-plate
restored), and at its flanged lower edge with a fauld of one
lame originally supporting tassets of which the right (restored)
is of four lames and the left is missing, one-piece backplate
bordered at its neck and arm-openings by roped ribs, large
asymmetrical pauldrons, the left of six, and the right of seven
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lames (the lowest in each case associated and partly
modified), the right cut away at the arm-opening and the left
fitted at its front with a large detachable reinforce (restored)
rising to a tall, boxed haute-piece, each connected by a turner
to an articulated tubular vambrace with winged bracelet couter
of three lames, gauntlets each formed of a short flared and
round tubular cuff closed at the inside of the wrist, three
metacarpal-plates (associated), a knuckle-plate, the left shaped
to the knuckles and the right decorated with a decorated with
roped transverse rib, and scaled thumb and finger-defences
(restored), cuisses (the left restored), each formed of a short,
gutter-shaped main plate fitted at its upper end with a tall
extension-plate, and at its lower end with a poleyn of five
lames (restored), decorated on the flat oval side-wing of its
third lame with a spray of six stepped flutes, and fitted within
its lowest lame with a three-quarter ankle-length greave, the
armour decorated throughout with roped turns in part
accompanied by recessed borders, at its main edges and with
incised lines at many of its subsidiary edges (tarnished and
lightly rusted at many points)
Stand not included
‡ £14000-18000
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217
A COMPOSITE GERMAN CUIRASSIER’S ARMOUR, CIRCA
1620, PROBABLY BRUNSWICK
comprising close helmet with a rounded skull formed in two
halves joined along a high medial comb and fitted at the right
of the nape with a plume-holder, and a peak and bevor
attached by common pivots (replaced), the former fitted within
its brow with a U-shaped face-defence cut with bars and
fastened at the right cheek with a catch (gorget-plates
missing), collar of one lame front and rear (probably from a
pikeman’s armour), breastplate of late “peascod” fashion
formed in one piece with an outward-flanged lower edge to
receive a pair of long tassets each of sixteen lames
terminating in a winged poleyn of four lames, backplate
formed in one piece with an outward-flange lower edge, the
upper edge and flange bearing studs for the attachment of a
reinforce (similar studs on the breastplate now represented
only by plugged holes), large symmetrical pauldrons each
originally formed of ten lames overlapping outwards from the
fifth (the right now lacking its lowest lame, its sixth to ninth
associated), vambraces of fully articulated construction, each
formed of a tubular upper and lower cannon, the former fitted
with a turner now consisting of one lame only (at least one
more lacking), and a winged bracelet couter of five lames, and
mitten gauntlets each formed of a short pointed tubular cuff
with an articulated inner wrist-plate, nine outer wrist and
metacarpal-plates overlapping inwards to the fourth, a shaped
knuckle-plate, five shaped finger-plates (thumb-defence
missing in each case, the armour decorated throughout with
plain turns at the main edges, the subsidiary edges of the
vambraces and tassets cusped and bordered by single incised
lines (the armour showing some disarticulation and pitting
throughout), and, mounted on a mannequin with a rectangular
wooden base (cracked) bearing the number 21
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Provenance
The Brunswick Ducal Arsenal, Wolfenbüttel
Schloss Blankenburg
Schloss Marienburg, sold Sotheby’s, 5 October 1905, lot 315
Exhibition
Tower Exhibition, 1952, probably cat. no. 27
Literature
Dr. J. Fastenau 1910, no. 21
Bohlmann, Z.H.W.K., 1915, no.21, fig. 3 (except helmet and
vambraces)
Other cuirassier armours of possible Brunswick make can be
recorded in the former Blankenburg and Marienburg
collections (Tower Exhibition, 1952, p. 10), as well as the
Landesmuseum, Brunswick (Hagen 1923, p. 25), preserved
with the latter are several barred close helmets of the late 16th
century and early 17th century of which three of the later
examples closely resemble the helmet mounted with the
present lot. The cuirass is unusual in having studs to receive a
reinforcing backplate as well as a reinforcing breastplate. It
can, however, be paralleled by one in the armoury of the Trapp
family in Schloss Churburg, South Tyrol, cat. no. 131, which has
a substantially heavier reinforce for the back than the breast
(Trapp and Mann, 1929, p. 201)
£12000-18000
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A COMPOSITE NORTH EUROPEAN CUIRASSIER’S
ARMOUR, EARLY 17TH CENTURY
comprising close helmet with rounded skull formed in two
halves joined along a low medial comb and fitted at its
nape with a plume-holder, peak and bevor attached by
common pivots with rosette-shaped heads, the underside
of the peak fitted with a U-shaped face-defence (restored)
cut with vision and ventilation-slits and fastened at the
right with a swivel-hook and pierced stud, and a single
fixed gorget-plate front and rear, the skull and bevor each
retaining a quilted canvas lining, earlier collar of three
lames front and rear, one-piece breastplate of late
“peascod’” fashion fitted at its flanged lower edge with a
fauld of three lames and a pair of long tassets each of ten
lames terminating in winged poleyns of three lames, the
first lame of the tasset pieced at each side with an integral
buckle, and the poleyn embossed at the point of the knee
with four radiating fleur-de-lis, earlier backplate formed of a
main plate, two side-plates and a short one-piece culet,
large symmetrical pauldrons of square form, each of ten
lames (partly disarticulated) overlapping outwards from the
fifth which is decorated front and rear with a circular
pattern of rivets (the first lame of the left pauldron
associated), and connected by a turner to an articulated
tubular vambrace with winged couter of five lames open
at the inside of the elbow, the subsidiary edges of each
lame formed as ogees and the point of the elbow
embossed with eight radiating ribs of attenuated almondshaped form alternating with incised lines, and gauntlets
(restored) each formed of a long flared and pointed cuff
with a separate inner wrist-plate, five metacarpal-plates, a
knuckle-plate, scaled thumb and finger-defences, and a
buff-leather lining-glove, all parts of the armor decorated at
both its main and subsidiary edges with a bright border
contrasting with an otherwise blackened surface
Stand not included
£6000-8000
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A COMPOSITE GERMAN ARMOUR FOR FIELD AND
TOURNAMENT USE, 16TH / 17TH CENTURY
comprising close helmet with heavy rounded one-piece skull
rising to a roped comb, fitted at the nape with a plume-holder
(replaced), and flanged outwards at its lower edge to receive a
later gorget-plate (both the flange and gorget-plate patched),
visor with prominent step beneath its vision-slit (lacking central
division), upper bevor of blunt prow-shaped form (its left and
right terminals respectively patched and chipped) pierced at
either side with twenty-three circular ventilation-holes in
rosette-formation and just to the right of its mid-line with a
single threaded hole for the attachment of a reinforce, its
upper edge and the area immediately above the threaded hole
struck in each case with a group of eleven dots, and bevor
flanged outwards at its lower edge to receive two associated
gorget-plates, the visor, upper bevor and bevor attached to the
skull by common pivots (replaced), and variously fitted with
spring-catches, a visor-prop and lifting-peg (all replaced), collar
of three lames front and rear (the upper two associated in
each case), medially-ridged breastplate projecting forward over
the belly, fitted with moveable gussets at the arm-openings
and flanged outwards to receive a fauld of three lames (the
second and third replaced), the lowest of which projects
forward over the crotch and bears, to either side of it, a
pendent rectangular tasset (the right detached) formed in each
case of four reworked old lames, backplate formed of a main
plate, a pair of side-plates and a waist-plate, the lower edge of
which is flanged outwards to receive a culet of one lame
(replaced), large pauldrons (not a pair), the right formed of
seven lames overlapping outwards from the third and
articulating directly with its vambrace, the left formed of nine
upward-overlapping lames strapping over its vambrace, the
vambraces (not a pair) each formed of a tubular upper cannon
surmounted by a turner, that of the right comprised of one
lame, that of the left, of three lames, a winged bracelet couter
of three lames, the wing of the left struck with a group of six
dots beneath a threaded hole for the attachment of a reinforce,
and tubular two-piece lower cannon (the lower end of the left
trimmed), gauntlets (not a pair), each formed of a flared and
pointed cuff with hinged inner plate, the right struck with the
Nuremberg quality-control mark, five metacarpal-plates, a
knuckle-plate decorated with a roped transverse rib, shaped
finger-lame, scaled finger-defences and hinged thumb-defence
with matching scales (some scales associated or replaced),
modern leg harness formed of one-piece cuisses, a winged
poleyns of four lames, tubular two-piece greaves with
articulated ankles and integral broad-toed sabaton of eight
lames, the main edges of the armour decorated with plain
turns, in most cases file-roped, the upper edge of the
breastplate decorated with a shallow V-shaped border and the
subsidiary edges of the helmet, with pairs of incised lines (the
armour lightly patinated overall), mounted on a wooden
mannequin with ornamented base
This armour ranges in date from mid-16th to early 17th century.
The helmet could be German or Low Countries and the cuts on
the comb would suggest that it was used in the tourney
‡ £12000-18000
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A COMPOSITE NORTH EUROPEAN CUIRASSIER’S
ARMOUR, EARLY 17TH CENTURY
comprising earlier close helmet with one-piece skull
rising to a high roped medial comb and fitted at its nape
with a plume-holder, stepped visor, prow-shaped upper
bevor and bevor (the last patched at the chin), all
attached by common pivots (replaced) and secured at
their right sides by spring-catches, the visor and upper
respectively pierced with trapezoidal and slotted
ventilation-holes, and two short gorget-plates front and
rear, a one-piece breastplate of vestigial “peascod”
fashion marked just below its raised neck-opening with
the conjoined initials AB, and fitted at its flanged lower
edge with a pair of detachable long tassets each of
eleven lames terminating in winged poleyns of four
lames, one-piece backplate with raised neck-opening,
fitted at each shoulder with scaled straps (replaced)
and at its flanged lower edge with a culet of five lames,
the lowest four centrally divided, large symmetrical
pauldrons (restored) each of seven lames connected by
a turner to an articulated tubular vambrace with winged
bracelet couter, the lower edge of the upper cannon
and the upper and lower edge of the lower cannon each
fitted at their insides with separate, articulated lames,
and gauntlets (restored) each formed of a bluntly
pointed cuff with a fixed inner plate, the outer plate
marked with five dots, a wrist-plate, four metacarpalplates, a knuckle-plate and scaled thumb and finger
defences, all parts of the armour with the exception of
the gauntlets extensively decorated with incised lines,
and their main edges formed with inward turns, roped
in the case of the helmet (the armour lightly pitted
throughout); on a stand
Provenance:
The helmet from the Brunswick Ducal Arsenal,
Wolfenbüttel
The helmet is one of a distinctive group of Brunswick
origin, dating from about 1555, of which several
examples were preserved from 1866 until 1945 in
Schloss Blankeburg, and from 1945 until 2005 in
Schloss Marienburg, Lower Saxony, (see Sotheby’s,
October 2005, lots 288,290 and 295-7).
Other helmets of the patterns, also from The
Brunswick Ducal Arsenal, Wolfenbüttel, can be
recorded in the Landesmuseum, Brunswick (Hagen
1973, p. 22) and the former collection of Walter Fanger,
Brunswick (Fanger 1981, fig 15).
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£5000-7000
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A COMPOSITE EUROPEAN CUIRASSIER’S
ARMOUR IN THE EARLY 17TH CENTURY
STYLE, 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY
comprising two-piece skull joined along a low
medial comb and fitted at its nape with a
plume-holder, forward-projecting visor, pieced
upper bevor and bevor attached by common
pivots, and two gorget-plates front and rear,
gorget of one plate front and rear, one-piece
breastplate of vestigial “peascod” fashion
flanged outwards at the waist to receive a fauld
of one lame and a pair of detachable long
tassets of ten lames terminating in winged
poleyns of four lames, one-piece backplate
flanged outwards at the waist to receive a culet
of three lames, large symmetrical pauldrons
each of seven lames connected by a turner to an
articulated tubular vambrace with winged
bracelet couter, gauntlets each formed of a
bluntly pointed tubular cuff closed at the inside
of the wrist, three metacarpal-plates, a
transversely roped knuckle-plate and scaled
finger and thumb defences, all parts of the
armour except for the helmet extensively
decorated with round-headed brass-capped
rivets, the tassets, pauldrons, vambraces and
gauntlets decorated with incised lines, and the
subsidiary edges of the first three with repeated
scallops punched with circles (the armour lightly
pitted throughout); on a stand
£3000-5000
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81
222
A COMPOSITE HEAVY FIELD ARMOUR IN THE
16TH TO EARLY 17TH CENTURY NORTHERN
EUROPEAN STYLE, 19TH CENTURY
comprising close helmet with rounded one-piece
skull rising to a low comb, visor pierced with
eight vision-slits arranged in two rows, prominent
prow-shaped upper bevor and single deep gorgetplate front and rear, medially-ridged breastplate
formed of a main plate and a rigidly-riveted
placart rising to a low central cusp and flanged at
its lower edge to receive a single fauld-lame
supporting a pair of pendent knee-length tassets,
backplate matching the breastplate and fitted at
its lower edge with a single culet-lame, large
symmetrical pauldrons connected by turners to
articulated tubular vambraces possessing winged
bracelet couters, fingered gauntlets with rounded
tubular cuffs, tubular greaves fitted at their lower
ends with integral sabatons terminating in broad
rounded toe-caps decorated with radiating flutes,
formed throughout with roped and inward-turned
main edges in part accompanied by recessed
borders, and extensively decorated with roundheaded brass rivet; on a stand with a moulded
rectangular base
£3000-5000
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A COMPOSITE NORTH EUROPEAN
CUIRASSIER’S ARMOUR, THE CUIRASS
CIRCA 1600, PARTS OF THE GAUNTLETS
LATE 16TH AND EARLY 17TH CENTURY, AND
THE REMAINDER 19TH CENTURY IN THE
LATE 16TH TO EARLY 17TH CENTURY STYLE
comprising “Almain “ collar, one-piece
breastplate pierced around its neck, armopenings and waist with pairs of stitch-holes,
struck at the neck with four marks , namely a
star, an asterisk within an irregular cartouch,
the number 24(?) struck through and the
number 36 also struck through, and flanged
outwards at its lower edge to receive a single
fauld-lame supporting a pair of pendent kneelength tassets, one-piece backplate with
integral waist-flange stuck at the neck with two
marks, namely a star and the number 117 once
again struck through (the neck-opening and
waist-flange patched), large symmetrical
pauldrons connected by turners to three-piece
tubular vambraces possessing large winged
bracelet couters, fingered gauntlets with
rounded tubular cuffs, the cuff of the left late
16th century, and the wrist and metacarpalplates of the right early 17th century, the
armour showing a mottled patina throughout
Stand not included
£2000-3000
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224
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A GERMAN CLOSE HELMET SKULL, CIRCA 1560, WITH
LATER EMBOSSED AND DAMASCENED DECORATION
PROBABLY FROM THE WORKSHOPS OF SAMUEL LUKE
PRATT
with one-piece skull formed with a pronounced comb, outwardly
flanged at the base for a neck defence, embossed on each side
of the skull with a pair of lines framing adorsed crescents, all
filled with gilt foliage, and the sides of the comb with further
etched and gilt designs (worn, small cracks and holes)
22.8cm; 9in high
The design of the decoration was a popular one in Augsburg in
the mid-16th century, appearing in several of the designs of
Jorg Sorg and frequently used to enrich earlier armour in the
19th Century.
£1200-1800
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225
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A NORTH EUROPEAN ZISCHÄGGE, MID-17th CENTURY,
PROBABLY GERMAN
with one-piece hemispherical skull embossed with six
radiating ribs, fitted at its apex with a transversely pierced
finial and circular washer, at its brow with a flat, obtuselypointed peak pierced just in front of the brow with a
rectangular hole to receive a missing sliding nasal-bar, above
the hole with a rectangular staple and locking-screw to retain
the bar, at its rear with a neck-guard of four lames, and at each
side with a pair of pendent cheek-pieces (restored, one
detached) each pointed at its lower end and pierced at its
centre with seven large circular ventilation-holes, the main
edges of the helmet formed with plain inward turns, and
retaining much original finish
16cm; 6 1/4in high
£800-1000
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226
AMEDEE FORESTIER (1854-1930)
A FOOT COMBAT CIRCA 1460
Signed, dated and inscribed l.l ‘To Guy Laking in friendly remembrance A Forestier 1912;
gouache on board
37.5cm x 56.5; 14 ¾in x 22 ¼
The detail of this may be inspired in part by the Tournament Book of René d’Anjou and perhaps the Pageant of the
Birth, Life and Death of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick
Sir Guy Laking (1875-1919) was one of the most distinguished students of arms and armour of his time. He is best
known for his five-volume Record of European Armour and Arms through Seven Centuries, posthumously published
in 1920-2 (see lot 318). He was Honorary Inspector of the Armouries at the Wallace Collection, London (appointed
1900, shortly after the collection was bequeathed to the nation), Keeper of the King’s Armoury (a post specially
created for him by Edward VII in 1902), first Keeper and Secretary of the London Museum from its foundation in
1911, and Vice President of the Meyrick Society from 1910 to his death in 1919. He took an active part in the
“Triumph Presented at Shakespeare’s England” on 11 July 1912, when he appeared dressed in armour as “The
Knight Marshall of the Lists”. The present picture was painted in the year of the Earl’s Court Tournament though it
does not appear to be of that event as there are notable discrepancies in the form of combat
The artist Sir Amédée Forestier (1854-1930) specialized in historical and prehistoric scenes, and landscapes. He was
one of the forty distinguished guests invited to the famous Meyrick Society dinner in the following year, namely on
5 December 1913, in which roast peacock pie was served up and Laking’s nanny (perhaps also his mistress), Miss
Hilda Green, dressed up as Joan of Ark.
£1000-1500
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Miscellanea
227
A TARGE IN SCOTTISH 18TH CENTURY STYLE, LATE
19TH/20TH CENTURY
with leather-covered wooden body, the outer face tooled with
traditional knot designs, set with a brass rondel in the centre
(the finial missing), and the remaining surface decorated with
arrangements of small brass bosses and minute nails
50.5cm; 19 7/8in diameter
£500-700
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THREE GERMAN HORSE BITS AND A SINGLE STIRRUP,
17TH CENTURY
the first with file-moulded side-bars and retaining traces of
original tinned finish; the second incorporating a plate-linked
bit; the third with u-shaped mouth-piece, and the fourth of
russet steel, with openwork tread and a pair of bars rising to a
swivelling rectangular loop for suspension
the first: 20.3cm; 8in
(4)
£100-150
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TWO PAIRS AND EIGHT SINGLE STIRRUPS, THREE PAIRS
AND THREE SINGLE OFFICER’S SPURS AND A SPANISH
SPUR, 17TH/19TH CENTURIES,
including one pair, 18th century probably German, with open
treads decorated with simple filed patterns and rounded side
bars rising up to a loop for suspension; and a pair of Brazilian
stirrups, with characteristic openwork treads (patinated); three
pairs with slender arched heel bands, small rowels, and each
retaining its leather strap and buckle, the other three of similar
type; and the last with arched heel bands with pierced slotted
terminals for straps, and eight-point rowel (rusted)
(qty)
£100-150
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THE TOURNAMENT BOOK OF WILLIAM IV, DUKE OF
BAVARIA (1493-1550): TEN FRAMED AND GLAZED HAND
COLOURED PRINTS, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
(10)
The text of William IV’s tournament book was written by his
armourer Hans Schenckh who was also the herald at the
tournaments. The illustrations are by the Bavarian Court
Painter, Hans Ostendorfer II (circa 1526-1571). Most of the
tournaments took place at Shrovetide in Munich, with others
taking place in Augsburg, Heidelberg, Stuttgart and Vienna.
The book is clearly inspired by the Emperor Maximillian’s near
contemporary Freydal, Theuerdank and Weisskunig. See L.
Rangström 1992, p. 83, cat. No. 59
£1200-1800
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231
AFTER JACOB DE GHEYN: TWENTY PLATES TAKEN FROM
THE EXCERCISE OF ARMS, FOR CALIVERS, MUSKETTES
AND PIKES, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
comprising numbers 1, 4, 6, 23, for calivers, numbers 8, 33,
35, 42, for muskets and numbers 2, 5, 7, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
20, 21 for pikes, framed and glazed
36cm; 14 1/8in x 29cm; 11 3/8in
(20)
£600-800
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232
232
AN ORCHESTRAL HORN BY TABARD A LYON, CIRCA
1830-40
of brass, the interior of the bell finely painted with trophies-ofmusic, sprays of foliage, festoons and anthemion in gilt on a
dark red ground (extensive losses), the outside reinforced
around the circumference and stamped ‘Tabard a Lyon’
surrounded by decorative marks, retaining its main slide and
mouth-pipe (worn, areas of solder and brackets loose,
numerous dents, one small hole), and fitted with later
mouthpiece
57cm; 22 1/2in width
The second quarter of the 19th Century saw the most
important developments of the so-called French Horn with the
introduction of the valve system. However, this was not
popular with all composers and the present ‘natural’ style of
horn continued to be scored for on many occasions, notably
Benjamin Britten in his Serenade for Tenor and Horn, first
performed by Dennis Brain and Peter Peers at the Wigmore
Hall in 1943
Two instruments by this maker are preserved in the Museum
of Cité de la Musique near Paris and another is preserved in
the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (acc. no.
89.4.1111). A horn by Courtois, Paris with a bell painted in this
manner was in use at the Paris Opera until the mid-19th
Century. See K. Janetsky and B. Brüchle, London 1988
£400-600
88
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A LARGE ITALIAN CEREMONIAL HUNTING HORN, 19TH
CENTURY
of stained cow horn (light worm damage), with white metal
mounts chased with neo-rococo motifs including scrolls and
foliage, basal cap with low domed cover retaining some silverplating, applied with the arms of Este, a crowned Eagle
displayed upon a pair of crossed oak branches, and retaining
some early suspension cord in the Ducal colours, blue and
white, and a pair of blue and white pom-poms
66cm; 26in
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The decoration and size of this horn would suggest that it was
used by the Master of the Duke of Modena’s hunt
£400-600
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A FINELY CARVED NORTH EUROPEAN BOXWOOD KNIFE
HANDLE, LATE 17TH CENTURY
decorated with the five senses beneath four putti heads and a
crouching lion, all well detailed and carved in-the-round (the
right hand of the figure of Smell with very small chips)
10cm; 4in high
By tradition, the five senses are the daughters of the Greek
sun-god, Helios
£700-900
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235
TWO FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTERS, LATE 18TH AND
EARLY 19TH CENTURIES
the first in the English taste, of brass, engraved with rococo
ornament, including hinged tinder cover, engraved box-lock
action, flat-sided walnut butt (cracked, retaining screw missing)
and engraved steel trigger-guard; and the second of steel,
fitted at the front with sliding tinder-cover, box-lock action
engraved with trophies-of-arms (retaining screw missing) , and
flat-sided butt with a raised oval moulding on each side
17.5cm; 6 7/8in
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£700-900
236
A CONTINENTAL PISTOL CROSSBOW, PROBABLY
AUSTRIAN 19TH CENTURY
of rudimentary construction, with slender steel bow, brass
lined sighted ‘barrel’ for darts, brass trigger operating a rising
grooved pinion for releasing the string, figured walnut tiller,
and brass trigger-guard and butt-cap
25.3cm; 10in overall
£250-350
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89
237
AN ITALIAN STONEBOW, 19TH CENTURY
with slender steel bow retained by a pair of
moulded irons (string missing), figured walnut
full stock carved with raised mouldings, and
reinforced with a steel plaque top and bottom,
steel string release, moulded brass sights, and
brass mounts comprising trigger-guard and buttplate with foliate terminals
80cm; 31 1/2in tiller
£300-400
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238
A TARGET SHOOTING CROSSBOW, LATE
19TH CENTURY
with slender steel bow fitted with string of
twisted cord, hardwood tiller inlaid with boxwood
bolt channel, carved recessed cheek-piece, steel
cord release, double set trigger, three steel
sights including adjustable back-sight, steel
stirrup, and steel trigger-guard
75cm; 29 1/2in tiller
£350-450
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AN ENGLISH STONEBOW BY BARKER,
WIGAN, CIRCA 1780
with robust steel bow retained by a pair of long
steel side-plates (string and fore-sight missing),
figured walnut tiller of gun-stock form, fitted with
a moulded steel finial at the front, built-in gaffle
including signed back-sight engraved with
flowers (button trigger missing), and steel buttplate engraved with the number ‘515’
71cm; 28in tiller
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William Barker is recorded making crossbows in
Wigan, Lancashire, circa 1754-86
£400-600
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90
240
241
240
A SMALL GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW, SECOND
HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY
with robust steel bow struck with a mark on the inner face,
early cords (torn), carved hardwood tiller veneered with ebony,
the upper and lower surfaces each veneered with staghorn
plaques finely engraved with scrolling foliage and ball flowers
within segmental lines (chips and losses), fitted with iron
string release, folding sight, lever trigger and stirrup (patinated)
53cm; 21in tiller
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A FLEMISH TARGET CROSSBOW AND WINDLASS,
18TH/19TH CENTURY
with robust steel bow retained by a pair of irons, hardwood
tiller carved with neo-renaissance designs in low relief on each
side, the top inset with engraved bone panels (worn, some
replaced), horn bolt channel, and incorporating a shaped rest
beneath, the sides with large shaped engraved brass plaques,
fitted with bone nut, and steel stirrup (trigger missing),
complete with a steel cranequin with turned wooden handles,
the claw mount stamped with a leaf mark
95.5cm; 37 5/8in tiller
(2)
This crossbow appears to have been modified in the 18th or
early 19th Century. Its diminutive proportions would suggest
that it was originally built for a lady or a young man
£3000-4000
£1200-1500
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243
242
242
AN ITALIAN STONEBOW, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
with slender steel bow retained by a pair of irons, fruitwood
tiller of characteristic form carved with raised bands and with a
scroll above the trigger (repaired), fitted with fixed moulded
steel fore-sight, folding back-sight, a pair of small scrollengraved side-plates, slender trigger with moulded finial and
later turned pommel
243
AN ITALIAN STONEBOW, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
with slender steel bow retained by a pair of irons, fruitwood
tiller of characteristic form carved with raised bands and with a
scroll above the trigger, fitted with fixed moulded steel foresight, folding back-sight, a pair of small scroll-engraved
side-plates, slender trigger with moulded finial and turned
pommel (the tiller reinforced with iron bands, restorations)
£1000-1200
£600-800
92
244
Cannon
244
A FINELY CONSTRUCTED MODEL CANNON COMPLETE WITH ITS TRAVERSING SIEGE CARRIAGE,
MID-19TH CENTURY
with tapering brass barrel formed in five stages, swelling at the muzzle, with raised astragal bands, raised
vent field, low domed cascable with pierced flattened button for an elevating device, and a pair of plain
trunnions: on its mahogany traversing siege carriage, complete with small brass trucks, the rear pair lifted by
moulded iron levers, and the bed fitted with a pair of iron tracks
2.5cm; 1in bore
‡ £2000-3000
93
248
245
AN IRON SIGNAL MORTAR, PROBABLY GERMAN,
16TH/17TH CENTURY
with hexagonal barrel, swelling roped base, and recessed vent
field (pitted)
4.5cm; 1 3/4in bore
247
16TH/17TH CENTURY
with octagonal barrel, recessed vent field, and punched with a
simple design on the right (pitted)
4.5cm; 1 3/4in bore
£200-250
£250-300
246
16TH/17TH CENTURY
with octagonal barrel, swelling at the breech and muzzle, and
recessed star-shaped vent field (pitted)
2 1/8in; 5.4cm bore
248
A FINELY CONSTRUCTED MINIATURE FIELD GUN AND
LIMBER, LATE 19TH/20TH EARLY CENTURY
with brass barrel formed in four stages with raised mouldings,
engraved over much its surface with flowers and foliage and
fitted with steel cascable, on its adjustable field carriage fitted
with iron-shod spoked wheels (small chips), complete with its
limber with ammunition box, en suite with the carriage, all
mounted on a mahogany base
11.4cm; 4in barrel
0.6cm; 1/4in bore
£350-400
£400-600
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249
A RARE BREECH-LOADING CANNON, 15TH/EARLY
16TH CENTURY
in excavated condition, formed in two sections, the
muzzle section formed of a core of longitudinal plates
bound by raised bands, the median with a sweated on
band incorporating the trunnions, adjustable stirrup
mount, the breech section open at the top, the base
incorporating a bar to hold the breech block, extending at
the rear to a long tapering tiller, complete with its breech
block and wedge: on a rustic wooden block stand
109.2cm; 43in barrel
6.5cm; 2 1/2in bore
£2800-3200
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95
250
A RARE GUNNER’S FOLDING CALLIPER BY GILBERT,
LONDON, CIRCA 1800
of brass, comprising two symmetrical flat halves hinged at one
end and finely engraved with scales for ‘Howitzers Proof
Service’, ‘Iron’, ‘Brass’, ‘Brass Guns’, and signed ‘Gilbert,
London’ on one side, and ‘Carronades’, ‘Diameter of Shot’ and
‘Iron Guns proof Service’ on the other side, hinged from ‘0 180’ degrees, with East India Mark on the reverse, 12 in. rule,
and with one iron tip (the other missing)
30.5cm; 12in extended
John Gilbert, Jnr is recorded circa 1767-94 working from The
Mariner, Postern Row, 7 Tower Hill. He made a selection of
instruments and is ranked amongst the best of his day.
Captain Hardy had a telescope made by him
250
£800-1000
251
A FRENCH GUNNER’S SMALL RULE SIGNED BUTERFIELD
A PARIS, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
of brass, comprising two symmetrical halves hinged at one
end and finely engraved with scales for ‘Poids des boulets’,
‘Calibres de pieces’, ‘Les Poligoties’, ‘Les Molaux’
22cm; 8 3/4 (extended)
251
Michael Butterfield (1674-1722) is recorded as a distinguished
maker of mathematical instruments.
£500-800
252
TWO MAHOGANY REVOLVER CASES, MID-19TH CENTURY
the first retaining some blue baize lining (worn, both interiors
missing all compartments), brass escutcheons and fittings
31cm; 12 1/4in and27.5cm; 10 7/8in long, inside
(2)
£250-350
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European and American Firearms
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A CASED PERCUSSION LANG’S PATENT WALKING STICK
50 BORE GUN WITH ADDITIONAL .450 CALIBRE RIFLE
BARREL BY JOSEPH LANG, NO. 127, CIRCA 1840
with sighted tapering barrels, each with rebated breech struck
with London proof marks, fitted with percussion nipple, and
cut with a screw thread, the handle with telescopic browned
twist action stamped with the Irish Census number ‘TY 1224’
beneath, signed ‘Patent I. Lang 7 Haymarket, London no. 127’,
fitted with blued folding trigger, hinged behind to slant, sprung
release button inset with a brass rondel, and crutch-shaped
handle forming the butt: in original fitted mahogany case lined
in green baize, the lid with brass escutcheon engraved with
the later initials ‘HA’, the inside with trade label for 7
Haymarket’, complete with a number of accessories including
two ramrods, six cleaning heads, percussion cap dispenser,
two spare springs for the action, oil bottle and turn screw
(compartment lid and two hinges replaced, escutcheon
missing, interior with areas of wear)
58.7cm; 23 1/8in barrels
£1800-2400
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A RARE FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED COMBINED 4MM PINFIRE SIX-SHOT PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, DAGGER AND
WALKING STICK PRESENTED TO GEORGE SOULE BY THE
STAFF OF THE ALHAMBRA, 14TH ANNIVERSARY, HULL
NOVEMBER 17TH 1893
with chrome-plated fluted barrel group stamped with London
proof marks, flat-sided action signed ‘A J Brevété Paris’ and
with hinged loading aperture, detachable stiletto blade of
fluted triangular section, sprung folding trigger and shaped
horn grip, the pistol accomodated within a lacquered wooden
stick (chipped) with silver band engraved with presentation
inscription,
The revolver 13.4cm; 5¼in
George Soule was the player manager of the Alhambra music
hall in Porter street, Hull. The Alhambra, originally built as a
chapel, was a richly ornamented theatre with high with
balconies and a capacity of 4,000. It was later know as the
Hippodrome and was destroyed by German bombs in 1941
For similar combination weapons see H-W Lewerken 1989, pp.
250-252
£1000-1500
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255
A RARE GERMAN COMBINED HUNTING SWORD AND
PERCUSSION PISTOL, CIRCA 1750
converted from flintlock, with tapering two-stage blade doubleedged towards the point, etched with scrolls, a garland of fruit
and traces of the maker’s signature at the forte (rubbed), the
outer face fitted with two-stage barrel at the forte, brass hilt,
comprising down-turned shell-guard cast with an elaborate
trophy-of-arms in low relief and a pierced spray of foliage
above, quillon with hound’s head terminal, knuckle-guard with
a central moudling, and a pair of staghorn grips
£800-1200
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A PERCUSSION KNIFE-PISTOL BY UNWIN & RODGERS
SHEFFIELD BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS CIRCA 1860
with tapering octagonal German silver sighted barrel, the
frame faced in polished cow horn (small cracks) retained by
brass rivets over brass fillets, folding steel trigger, two folding
blades of differing size engraved ‘Unwin & Rodgers’ and
‘Unwin & Rogers Hunting Knife’, the butt with folding German
silver cap retaining its original steel tweezers and German
silver bullet-mould
16.5cm; 6 1/2in
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A 120 BORE BELGIAN PIN-FIRE SIX-SHOT DOUBLEACTION KNIFE-REVOLVER, LIÈGE PROOF, CIRCA 1865-70
with robust fullered blade forged with recurved leading edge,
engraved clipped point and with engraved ricasso housing the
cylinder axis pin and carrying the ejection rod on the right (foresight missing), the barrel action and cylinder each decorated
with neo rocaille ornament en suite with the blade (cylinder
index defective), the lower frame with inscription (pitted), and
fitted with loading-gate and chequered wooden grips
£450-550
£500-700
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AN 80 BORE SIX-SHOT COMBINED PIN-FIRE REVOLVER
AND DAGGER, CIRCA 1860 AND LATER
with later etched blade formed with a clipped-back point and
incorporating the barrel along the back-edge, engraved
cylinder, engraved frame with loading gate on the right, folding
trigger, and chequered hardwood grip
£300-400
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A COMBINED 100 BORE FLINTLOCK PISTOL AND KNIFE,
SIGNED NEUMANN IN WIEN, MID-18TH CENTURY
with broad blade formed with a clipped-back point, engraved
brass action decorated with rococo scrolls (refreshed), signed
on the top, fitted with side-hammer action on the left and
mainspring on the right, and engraved sprung steel barrel cap
£400-600
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AN UNUSUAL COMBINED EEL SPEAR AND 50 BORE D.B.
PERCUSSION PISTOL, LIÈGE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
with three tapering octagonal barrels arranged within the
horizontal plane, the centre fitted with two sprung spikes each
terminating in a strongly barbed point, fitted above the central
barrel with a sprung arm acting on the release catch, and
short tapering brass socket, on its wooden haft with brass
moulded spike
41cm; 16 1/8in head
£700-900
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260
100
261
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A RARE .32 CALIBRE GERMAN BALL RESERVOIR RIFLED AIR PISTOL BY
GEORG WOLF IN WURZBURG, CIRCA 1780
with tapering sighted barrel moulded at the muzzle, fitted with a pair of
trunnions towards the breech, retaining some early black paint, the inside
with rifled brass sleeve, signed rounded brass action, bevelled steel lock
fitted with dummy flintlock mechanism, long steel trigger, and leathercovered ovoid ball reservoir (the leather with losses)
18cm; 7 1/8in
The trunnions and long trigger would suggest that this was designed as a
trap or alarm gun Georg Wolf is recorded in Würzburg circa 1775. Two bellow
guns by this maker are preserved in the Bargello, Florence and another was
formerly in the gunroom of the Princes zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck at
Schloss Dyck. See A. Hoff 1972, pp.7-8
£3000-4000
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A RARE CASED 50 BORE REPEATING BUTT RESERVOIR AIR RIFLE
COMPLETE WITH AN ADDITIONAL 32 BORE BARREL FOR BALL OR
SHOT BY STAUDENMAYER, CIRCA 1799
with browned twist octagonal sighted multi-groove rifled barrel signed
in gold block capitals, the breech inlaid with a gold star, fitted with blued
sprung loading lever on the left, and tubular magazine beneath, the ball
or shot barrel formed in two stages, signed on a gold scroll over the
breech and inlaid with a gold line, with brass-tipped wooden ramrod
beneath, signed engraved case-hardened action, decorated with scrolls
and fitted with sprung cocking lever on the left, engraved with an
elaborate trophy-of-music and fitted with cocking indicator on the right,
and overlaid with a silver plaque on the top (minor restorations), borderengraved trigger-guard decorated with a trophy-of-arms, steel butt
reservoir encased in Japanned leather and with threaded brass nozzle,
and retaining some early finish throughout: in its fitted mahogany case,
the lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle on the outside, the interior
line in green baize (one compartment lid replaced), with trade label for
35 Jermyn Street and complete with some accessories including steel
pump, reservoir spanner and bullet mould
69.2cm; 27 1/4in rifle barrel
67.2cm; 26 1/2in shot barrel
Samuel Henry Staudenmayer is recorded at this address circa 1799, he
was former workman of John Manton, gunmaker to the Prince of Wales
and the Duke of York. Two air weapons by this maker are recorded in
the Hanoverian Royal Gunroom, one of which was sold Sotheby’s,
Hanover, October 2005, lot 868. He is also the maker of a Girandonisystem air rifle in the Royal Collection at Windsor (inv. no. L 409)
£5000-7000
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AN 80 BORE GLOBE RESERVOIR AIR RIFLE BY CALVERTS,
LEEDS, CIRCA 1800
with signed browned twist sighted barrel formed in four
stages, blued breech inlaid with two gold lines, engraved tang,
signed engraved case-hardened lock fitted with ring-neck
cocking lever, figured hardwood full stock, engraved blued
mounts comprising trigger-guard with pineapple finial, and
butt-plate (the barrel, lock and mounts refinished), vacant silver
escutcheon, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, silver fore-end cap,
and brass-tipped wooden ramrod, complete with two brass
globes and pump
(3)
£1500-2500
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A 120 BORE GLOBE RESERVOIR AIR GUN, CIRCA 1790
with tapering octagonal sighted barrel, engraved reblued
breech inlaid with a gold line, engraved tang, engraved lock
with dummy flintlock mechanism, figured walnut half-stock
(cracks and repairs), chequered grip and take-down fore-end,
engraved steel mounts (the steel parts with areas of pitting,
refinished), horn fore-end cap (chipped), a pair of silver barrel
bolt escutcheons, steel ramrod, and contemporary brass globe
reservoir
£1400-1800
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A 120 BORE SOUTH GERMAN BREECH-LOADING AIR GUN
OF BELLOWS TYPE, BY F. X. WISTALLER IN MUNCHEN,
CIRCA 1780
with octagonal blued sighted barrel signed in silver and inlaid
with scrollwork over the breech (the bluing worn), opened by a
lever ahead of the trigger-guard (seized), the tang covered with
a plaque of shaped brass with provision for a back-sight behind
(one screw missing), enclosed action retained by a pierced
brass plate of shaped outline on each side, double set trigger
(the forward missing), figured walnut full stock (repairs),
carved with scrolls behind the ramrod-pipe and further scrolls
and flowers over the grip (cracked through), the butt with
carved raised cheek-piece en suite with the grip on the left and
incorporating an iron spindle for the mechanism on the right,
brass mounts comprising trigger-guard shaped for the fingers,
butt-plate, and three ramrod-pipes, brass fore-end cap and
brass-tipped wooden ramrod, and complete with folding pump
handle, probably the original
87.5cm; 34 1/2in
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A 54 BORE LOW COUNTRIES BUTT RESERVOIR AIRGUN,
CIRCA 1800
with sighted barrel, steel action retained by two side nails,
external mechanism, and tapering conical butt with leather
washer (patinated, areas of pitting minor repairs)
£800-1200
‡ £1200-1500
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A 50 BORE BENT AIR CANE WITH .30 CALIBRE RIFLED
BRASS BARREL, CIRCA 1840
with two-piece threaded body, the outer surface repainted, the
forward section forming a sighted barrel, fitted with removable
brass sleeve, ramrod and brass screw-in muzzle cap, and the
rear-section unsigned and recurved for positioning
94cm; 37in overall
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A .22 CALIBRE AIR CANE, CIRCA 1840
with two-piece threaded body, the outer surface painted black
(losses), the forward section forming a rifled sighted barrel,
fitted with ramrod and brass screw-in muzzle cap, the rearsection unsigned (small dents) and forming the air reservoir,
and horn knob (refinished)
£350-550
£300-500
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A .295 CO2 CHARGED HAMMERLESS AIR RIFLE BY THE
GIFFARD GUN COMPANY LIMITED, LONDON, CIRCA 1891-3
with blued octagonal tapering sighted rifled barrel, matted flat,
blued action stamped ‘The Giffard Gun Company Limited,
London’ on the left of the action, punched with a star above
and beneath the loading aperture, shot indicator on the right,
knurled safety-catch, case-hardened screw-in cylinder stamped
‘569’, blued cocking lever, walnut half-stock, chequered grip,
blued butt-plate decorated en suite, and much original finish
66cm; 26in barrel
Paul Giffard, a French engineer in Paris, obtained his British
patent for a built-in straight-line pump in 1862 and an American
patent for the same in 1864. The Giffard Gun & Ordnance
Company are recorded in London circa 1891-3
£2000-3000
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A .295 CO2 CHARGED HAMMERLESS AIR RIFLE BY THE
GIFFARD GUN COMPANY LIMITED, LONDON, CIRCA 1891-3
with reblued octagonal tapering sighted rifled barrel, stamped
‘The Giffard Gun Company Limited, London’ on the left of the
action, punched with a star above and beneath the loading
aperture, knurled safety-catch, reblued screw-in cylinder
stamped ‘6508/555’, reblued cocking lever, walnut half-stock,
and reblued butt-plate
66cm; 26in barrel
£1500-2000
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A 8MM STRAIGHT-LINE PUMP AIR GUN BY P. GIFFARD,
CIRCA 1870
with reblued sighted smooth-bored, the breech with loading
aperture operated by a thumb-screw signed ‘P. Giffard
Brevete’, reblued engraved tang stamped ‘CB196’, full length
cylinder with pump beneath the barrel, engraved reblued
action, walnut half-stock, and engraved reblued butt-cap
£1200-1800
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A .31 CALIBRE COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON PERCUSSION
POCKET REVOLVER, NO. 1871 FOR 1854
of standard production specifications, with 5in blued sighted
barrel with two line London address and London proof marks,
engraved cylinder, case-hardened frame, case-hardened steel
back-strap and trigger-guard, figured walnut grips, matching
numbers, and retaining some original finish throughout: in its
fitted mahogany case lined in blue velvet, the lid with brass
escutcheon, and complete with blued nipple wrench and
turnscrew, copper flask by James Dixon & Sons and
contemporary bullet mould
24.7cm; 9 3/4in
£2000-3000
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273
A .36 CALIBRE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION
REVOLVER, LONDON PROOF MARKS, NO. 168263L FOR
1863
of standard production specifications, with 7 1/2in barrel
stamped with New York address, with London proof marks on
the left of the frame and on the cylinder, figured walnut grips,
and with matching numbers throughout (the steel parts pitted,
cylinder jammed, back-strap with small dents, grips chipped)
£300-500
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A RARE .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE U.S. WILLIAMSON SINGLE
SHOT DERRINGER RETAILED BY JOHN KRIDER, NORTH
EAST CORNER OF SECOND AND WALNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA, NO. 2724, CIRCA 1866-70
with tapering rifled barrel with traces of silver finish, engraved
with an arrow on the top flat and signed ‘Williamson’s Pat.
Oct. 2. 1866 New York’ on the left and engraved with an arrow
on the top flat, fitted with German silver fore-sight, engraved
brass action, tang and trigger-guard with minute traces of
silver finish, walnut full stock and chequered butt: in its fitted
hardwood case inlaid with German silver lines and corner
plaques, the interior lined in plum velvet (faded), the lid with
trade label, and with a later auxiliary percussion chamber
12.8cm; 5in
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A .41 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE COLT THIRD MODEL LONDON
DERINGER, LONDON PROOF MARKS, NO.17524, CIRCA
1880
of standard production specifications with 2 1/2in barrel struck
with proof marks beneath, brass frame (sear defective), and
polished walnut grips
12.5cm; 4 7/8in
£300-500
£600-700
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A .35 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT CONTINENTAL COPY OF A
COLT, NO. 3562, MID-19TH CENTURY
with engraved octagonal sighted barrel, associated engraved
cylinder, engraved frame, trigger-guard and back-strap and
horn grips
15cm; 6in barrel
£100-150
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AN 80 BORE BELGIAN FOUR-SHOT PERCUSSION
PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, LIÈGE PROOF, CIRCA 1845
with turn-off etched twist numbered barrels, scroll-engraved
rounded action, ring trigger, engraved back-strap, bone butt
(worn throughout)
17.4cm; 6 3/4in
£150-200
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A CASED 80 BORE TRANTER’S PATENT SECOND MODEL
DOUBLE-TRIGGER SELF-COCKING FIVE-SHOT
PERCUSSION REVOLVER RETAILED BY GULLIVER &
GOLDTHORPE, BARNSLEY, NO. 4310T, BIRMINGHAM
PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1860
with blued octagonal sighted barrel, the top-strap engraved
with the retailer’s name, case-hardened cylinder, borderengraved patent rammer, scroll-engraved blued frame,
chequered walnut butt, engraved steel trigger-guard and butt
cap: in original fitted mahogany case lined in green baize, the
lid fitted with embossed gilt-brass retailers badge beneath the
gilt-brass Royal Arms, complete with its accessories including
numbered bullet mould, Dixon & Sons powder-flask,
turnscrew, nipple wrench, bullet mould and oil bottle
Literature
Wofgang Berk, William Tranter, 2008, p.57
£3000-5000
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A RARE 6MM CONTINENTAL NOEL PATENT TWELVE-SHOT
PILL-LOCK TURRET PISTOL, NO. 24 CIRCA 1870
with octagonal sighted numbered barrel formed with a
pronounced rib, pierced frame engraved with foliage, verticallymounted numbered cylinder, engraved side-hammer, cylinder
cover and catch, folding trigger and chequered ebonised butt
with engraved steel cap
22cm; 8 5/8in
Pierre Jules Noel received the patent for his turret pistol on
22nd December 1868. Another twelve-shot pistol of this type
was sold in these rooms, 27th June 2012, lot 436
£500-800
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A .550 AUSTRIAN MODEL 1862 PERCUSSION CAVALRY
PISTOL
of regulation type, with tapering sighted barrel stamped with
inspector’s marks at the breech, grooved tang, flat lock
stamped with the date ‘862’, and the crowned Imperial eagle,
fitted with brass gravity-stop (loose, hammer retaining screw
missing), walnut full stock (one small crack behind the lock),
regulation steel mounts, and no provision for a ramrod
39.3cm; 15 1/2in
£300-500
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A .54 CALIBRE U.S. MODEL 1836 PERCUSSION PISTOL,
DATED 1839
converted from flintlock, with 8 1/2in sighted barrel, dated lock
including inscription for Middleton Connecticut, walnut threequarter stock, and steel mounts (rusted, ramrod-link missing,
action defective)
£250-300
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282
AN 18 BORE FRENCH MODEL 1842 GENDARMERIE
PISTOL, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS
with tapering barrel retained by a single iron band, back-action
lock, three-quarter walnut stock, iron mounts including triggerguard and butt-cap (the steel parts pitted, stock cracked
through, ramrod missing)
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A .750 CALIBRE TWO-BAND PERCUSSION ENFIELD
MUSKET, CIRCA 1870
with sighted barrel retained by two steel bands, plain lock,
regulation brass mounts including brass butt-plate numbered
‘219’ and stamped ‘Sirohi State 28-3-15’, and steel ramrod (the
steel parts pitted)
84cm; 33in barrel
£200-300
£150-200
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A .750 CALIBRE BELGIAN PERCUSSION BRUNSWICK
RIFLE FOR RUSSIAN ISSUE, NO. 986, CIRCA 1840
with tapering sighted rifled barrel fitted with bayonet lug and
adjustable back-sight, signed border-engraved back-action lock,
regulation full stock, the butt with brass patchbox-cover, and
regulation brass mounts including numbered butt-plate
engraved with the crowned Imperial double eagle (the metal
parts corroded, ramrod missing)
£500-700
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286
285
A 13 BORE ENGLISH DOG-LOCK PISTOL OF MILITARY
TYPE, LATE 17TH CENTURY
with tapering barrel formed in three stages, flat lock fitted with
ring-neck cock, dog-safety-catch and rectangular pan, figured
walnut full stock, carved with a raised moulding about the tang
(repairs, the butt chipped), and steel mounts including butt-cap
with short rounded spurs and trigger-guard (the steel parts
with light pitting)
47.5cm; 18 3/4in
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A .65 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL,
CIRCA 1780
of regulation type, with 9in tapering barrel struck with London
proof marks at the breech, associated bevelled lock with ‘GR’
crowned and border-engraved cock, walnut full stock (fore-end
extensively chipped, cracked through behind the lock), brass
mounts and associated wooden ramrod with steel worm
£400-600
£2500-3500
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Property of Mr Tom Perkins, removed from Plumpton
Place, East Sussex
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A FINE 22 BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE
MADE FOR LÉONARD ROUX (1675-1750), ÉCUYER AND
SIEUR DE PUISSENACBY FRANÇOIS AUBERT À LUNÉVILLE,
CIRCA 1725-30
with swamped barrel signed within a linear frame on a very
long flat and fitted with silver fore-sight, chiselled against a gilt
matted ground with scrolling foliage and a strapwork frame
enclosing a trophy of hunting involving a boar’s head, chiselled
and gilt tang, signed stepped bevelled lock chiselled and gilt
with the reclining figure of Diana the huntress beneath the
engraved faceted pan and with an hare and a bird-of-prey on
the tail, the cock, top-jaw and steel all chiselled and gilt en
suite, highly figured walnut full stock carved with scrolls of
foliage and strapwork about the rear ramrod-pipe and the
barrel tang, inlaid over its surface with silver wire scrolls, the
butt carved with foliage at the front of the comb and profusely
inlaid with silver wire scrolls and foliage (the silver wire with
minor restorations), steel mounts chiselled and gilt en suite
with the breech, comprising solid side-plate decorated with
scrolling foliage inhabited by the reclining figure of Diana
attended by three putti, engraved butt-plate decorated on the
tang with trophies-of hunting and the standing figure of Mars,
trigger-guard decorated with grotesques, a portrait bust,
escutcheon engraved with the owner’s coat-of arms
supported by profile figures, four ramrod-pipes, and horntipped wooden ramrod
Provenance
Peter Finer, 1995 Catalogue, no. 154
The arms are those of Léonard Roux (1675-1750), Écuyer and
Sieur de Puissenac of the Diocese of Limoges and Antoinette
Roux de la Garde (b.1697), his second cousin. They married in
the church of St Gervais on 6th October 1710
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François Aubert was active in Longuyon and Lunéville,
Meurthe-et-Moselle, circa 1710-41. He worked for many of the
prominent European Royal families including Elizabeth
Charlotte of Orléans from whom he received 1200 livres for
forty guns. He is recorded as herzoglichen waffenschmied to
Leopold, Duke of Lorraine and his successor Francis I (170865), Duke of Lorrain (1729-36), Grand Duke of Tuscany
(1737-65), and Holy Roman Emperor (1745-65).
The former Imperial Collection in Vienna includes no less than
three pairs of pistols and four longarms by this maker. One of
the pairs of pistols, dating to circa 1725 are decorated in a
similar manner to the present gun. See H. Schedelman 1972,
pp.209-11. A flintlock gun by Aubert made for Stanislas
Leszczynski, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony (1677-1766)
is preserved in the Musée d’Art et d’Industrie, Saint Étienne,
cat. No. 54.
The present gun is an outstanding example of the period and
distinguished from other French provincial gunmakers. The
designs are based on those of De Lacollombe and Nicolas
Guérard and have been executed to the highest level. See
J. F. Hayward 1963, plates 92, 93
£15000-20000
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VARIOUS OWNERS
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A VERY RARE DUTCH SNAP MATCHLOCK TARGET GUN,
of target-shooting weight, with two-stage fluted barrel formed
in two stages with moulded girdle struck twice with a bell
mark (Neue Støckel 4863), and with long rectangular breech
fitted with shaped standing back-sight (muzzle shortened),
plain rounded lock, the pan with fence and pivot cover, slender
walnut stock with faceted three-quarter length fore-end
terminating in an iron band, the butt recessed for the cheek on
both sides and weighted with lead at the rear, fitted with a
rectangular rest finely carved in relief with the figures of saints
within vine bordered niches on both sides, plain iron side-plate
of rudimentary quality, iron trigger-guard with pierced finials,
and no provision for a ramrod (early working repairs)
113.8cm; 44 ¾ in barrel
For an account of this distinctive type see A. Hoff 1978, pp. 2430. Hoff states that only about thirty examples have survived.
For further examples see J. P. Puype 1996, cat. nos. 21 - 32
£1500-2000
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A VERY RARE DUTCH SNAP-MATCHLOCK TARGET GUN,
of exceptional target-shooting weight, with two-stage barrel of
rectangular and octagonal sections, fitted with fore-sight,
medial sight and back-sight with folding peep aperture, bushed
vent, plain rounded lock of military type, the pan with fence
and pivot cover, figured walnut full stock of characteristic form,
with fluted fore-end, large rest finely carved with a serpentine
grotesque at the base, thumb-rest and cheek-recess (with
modern leather lining), and long slender rectangular butt
formed in two parts and weighted with lead at the end, plain
iron mounts including large side-plate extending around the
base of the cheek-recess, spurred trigger-guard, rear stirrup,
set trigger, and no provision for a ramrod (early working
repairs, the barrel shortened at the muzzle)
123.4cm; 48 ¼in barrel
£1500-2000
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290
A 40 BORE HIGHLY DECORATED SOUTH GERMAN WHEELLOCK SPORTING CARBINE, LATE 16TH CENTURY AND LATER
with associated octagonal sighted rifled barrel, flat lock fitted with
external wheel with engraved and gilt cover decorated with the
Archmarshallship of the Holy Roman Empire and the arms of the
Dukes of Saxony, pan with engraved sliding cover and engraved
dog, double set trigger, full stock profusely inlaid with engraved
staghorn scrolls and tendrils inhabited by numerous birds, hounds,
hare, figures in contemporary dress and musical demi-figures,
carved butt decorated en suite and with patchbox fitted with sliding
cover veneered with engraved staghorn on the right, gilt-brass
trigger-guard cast with mannerist ornament in low relief (cracked)
and shaped for the figures, engraved staghorn ramrod-pipe,
engraved staghorn fore-end cap, and wooden ramrod with
engraved staghorn tip
£15000-20000
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A 40 BORE SILESIAN WHEEL-LOCK BIRDING GUN
(TSCHINKE), MID-17TH CENTURY
with octagonal swamped sighted barrel rifled with eight
grooves (pitted, cleaned), flat lock of characteristic form, fitted
with external mainspring and wheel, the latter retained by a
steel bracket overlaid with an engraved brass plaque, engraved
dog retained by an engraved brass plaque, sliding pan-cover
and flash-guard (worn, restorations), fruitwood full stock inlaid
with engraved staghorn plaques, foliate rondels and pellets,
strapwork plaques opposite the lock, the butt with carved
cheek-piece (restored at the base) inlaid with further staghorn
plaques on the left and patchbox with sliding cover veneered
with staghorn engraved with a stag pursued by a hare on the
right, steel trigger-guard shaped for the fingers, engraved
staghorn ramrod-pipe, horn butt-plate and engraved staghorn
fore-end cap (ramrod missing)
94cm; 37in barrel
£3500-4500
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A 25 BORE BAVARIAN WHEEL-LOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY
ANDREAS ZARERSTORFER IN INGOLDSTADT, CIRCA 1740
with octagonal swamped sighted barrel rifled with seven
grooves, stamped with the brass filled barrelsmith’s mark,
beneath a five point coronet the letters ‘AZ’ divided by a
rampant lion, signed lock strongly curved in line with the castoff butt, signed within a field of bold scrollwork beneath the
pan and a scene from the chase on the rear half, fitted with
internal wheel, flash-guard, and dog, all engraved with scrolls
en suite, double set trigger (bent), and a pair of quick release
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side nails, hardwood full stock (extensive chips, fore-end
repaired, worm damage), inlaid with scrolling staghorn lines
opposite the lock, strongly cast-off butt hollowed for the thumb
and decorated en suite, fitted with patchbox with sliding cover
veneered with horn, steel-trigger-guard shaped for the fingers,
steel butt-cap (ramrod-pipes missing), and associated horntipped ramrod
Andreas Zarerstorfer is recorded in Ingoldstadt circa 1751, his
mark on the barrel appears to be unrecorded
‡ £2000-2500
293
A 20 BORE COMPOSITE AUSTRIAN WHEEL-LOCK
SPORTING RIFLE, FIRST QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY
with octagonal swamped sighted barrel rifled with seven
grooves, engraved with sprays of foliage at the breech and
inlaid with a decorative mark, flat lock engraved with a garland
of flowers about the wheel spindle, fitted with internal wheel,
engraved dog decorated with a wolf profile, sliding pan-cover
and flash-guard, double set trigger, moulded fruitwood full
stock carved with strapwork beneath the lock (repairs), carved
butt with patchbox fitted with sliding cover veneered in horn
on the right, steel trigger-guard shaped for the fingers,
engraved staghorn side-nail washers, engraved staghorn
ramrod-pipes, horn butt-plate, engraved staghorn fore-end cap,
and wooden ramrod with engraved staghorn tip
£2000-3000
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295
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A 15 BORE BOHEMIAN FLINTLOCK RIFLED SPORTING
CARBINE, CIRCA 1760
with octagonal sighted barrel rifled with seven narrow grooves,
engraved at the muzzle, chiselled with a recessed gilt panel of
scrolling foliage at the breech (worn, losses), engraved and gilt
tang (repaired), bevelled lock engraved with a mounted hunter
and a hound in pursuit of a stag, figured walnut full stock
(extensive cracks and chips, fore-end replaced), carved with
scrolls of foliage about the rear ramrod-pipe and the tang, the
butt with patchbox with later sliding cover on the right, giltbrass mounts including side-plate decorated with a boar set
upon by a pair of hounds, trigger-guard decorated with a
hunter, and butt-plate with a classical figure on the tang, brass
fore-end cap, and wooden ramrod, perhaps the original (tip
missing)
‡ £1000-1500
295
A 28 BORE GERMAN WHEEL-LOCK CARBINE, CIRCA 1640
with two-stage sighted barrel stamped with three star-shaped
marks on the left of the breech, bevelled lock stamped with a
mark, a hand above the letters ‘BR’ (Neue Støckel 2086) on the
inside, fitted with external wheel retained by a moulded basal
bracket, and sliding pan-cover, full stock carved with scrolls
and moulded over the fore-end (cracked through, repaired with
brass plaques), simple scrolls opposite the lock and
conventional foliage behind the tang, rounded paddle-shaped
butt inset with a mother-of-pearl rondel enclosed by hardwood
petals on each side, horn butt-plate inset with further motherof-pearl rondels (losses), side nail washers en suite with the
butt, steel trigger-guard, and later bone fore-end cap (chipped,
later ramrod)
The locksmith’s mark is recorded in Suhl, circa 1600-30.
‡ £2000-2500
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296
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A RARE BALTIC FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, SECOND
HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY RUSSIAN
with swamped barrel strongly belled at the elliptical muzzle
and fitted with moulded fore-sight, chiselled with a raised band
and engraved with foliage at the breech, engraved grooved
tang, stepped bevelled lock engraved with a trophy-of-arms
and a spray of foliage (cock replaced), figured hardwood full
stock, engraved steel mounts including solid side-plate
decorated with ornament, trigger-guard with finial of shaped
outline, butt-plate and a pair of ramrod pipes, horn fore-end
cap and horn-tipped ramrod
£800-1000
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A 22 BORE BAVARIAN FLINTLOCK WENDER GUN BY
IOHANN WAAS IN BAMBERG, CIRCA 1740
with two-stage smooth-bored barrels signed in silver and
numbered ‘1’ and ‘2’ respectively, the upper barrel with silver
‘spider’ fore-sight (the lower partly removed), fitted with a
brass washer ahead of the action, breech tang of shaped
outline, rounded lock, figured walnut full stock moulded over
the fore-end (repaired), carved with rococo scrolls and foliage
about the tang and over the butt, raised cheek-piece, brass
mounts comprising trigger-guard also acting as the barrel
release, side-plate, butt-plate with faceted tang, three ramrodpipes on the right of the fore-end, brass fore-end cap, and
brass-tipped ramrod, perhaps the original
Johann Waas is recorded in Bamberg 1696-1746. Another
wender gun by this maker, from the collection of a Member of
the Wittelsbach family, was sold in these rooms, 8th
December 2010, lot 325
‡ £1600-2000
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298
299
298
A 22 BORE BAVARIAN D.B. FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN
BY J. M. DOBNER IN ERDING, CIRCA 1770
with tapering octagonal sighted barrels signed in silver block
capitals at the breech, moulded breech tang incorporating the
back-sight, rounded locks (one cock repaired, one top-jaw
replaced), blackened hardwood half-stock, chequered grip, the
butt with raised cheek-piece inset with a brass plaque, and
brass mounts of shaped outline, comprising trigger-guard, buttplate and rear ramrod-pipe (ramrod missing, worn)
75cm; 29 1/2in barrels
‡ £1000-1200
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A GERMAN 22 BORE D.B. FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY
HUHNSTOCK A HANNOVER, CIRCA 1780
with rebrowned sighted barrels formed in two stages and
signed ‘Ioh. Ertel a Weilburg’on the groove, engraved grooved
tang, bevelled locks signed ‘A. Huhnstock’ and ‘a Hannover’
respectively, figured walnut half-stock carved with flowers and
foliage about the rear ramrod-pipe and the tang (repairs), the
butt with carved raised cheek-piece, brass mounts comprising,
trigger-guard, butt-plate, escutcheon and rear ramrod-pipe all
with finials of shaped outline, two steel ramrod-pipes, and
associated brass-tipped wooden ramrod
£700-900
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300
301
300
A 28 BORE GERMAN PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE BY
ANTON BAUMANN, CIRCA 1820
with octagonal sighted barrel rifled with seven grooves, inlaid
with a line and signed in silver (losses) between sprays of
engraved foliage over the breech, engraved breech tang with
provision for a peep-sight behind, engraved lock decorated
scrolls of monsterhead foliage, double set trigger, figured
walnut full stock, chequered grip and fore-end, the butt with
raised cheek-piece carved with a panel of foliage behind on the
left (cracked), and patchbox with sliding cover on the right,
engraved steel mounts comprising small flush-fitting sideplate, wooden trigger-guard reinforced with engraved steel
plaques, butt-plate and three ramrod-pipes, horn fore-end cap,
German silver barrel bolt escutcheons, and horn-tipped
wooden ramrod (the lower half missing)
Anton Baumann is recorded in Munich and was
Hofbüchsenmacher to Prince Carl Theodor from 1798.
‡ £1000-1200
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A 25 BORE SWEDISH PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE BY
A. GERHARD, STOCKHOLM, CIRCA 1740-50
converted from flintlock, with swamped sighted barrel rifled
with seven grooves, punched with the letters ‘C.G.L..’ and a
further series of small letters and numbers over the breech, the
tang inscribed with the inventory number ‘No. 4’, signed
strongly bevelled lock, figured walnut full stock, moulded over
the fore-end, carved with foliage about the tang, the butt with
raised cheek-piece on the left and patchbox with carved sliding
cover on the right, steel mounts comprising moulded bevelled
side-plate, butt-plate with pronounced heel and tang of shaped
outline, strongly bevelled trigger-guard, and a pair of faceted
ramrod-pipes, horn fore-end cap, the base of the butt inset with
an early inventory tag, and original horn-tipped wooden ramrod
Adam Anthon Gerhardt, the son of a goldsmith, was born in
Darmstadt in 1705. He worked with David Bars and married his
only daughter in 1736. He was described as one of the best
living gunmakers and received his Royal appointment in 1748
£600-800
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Property from the Estate of the Late Honourable Professor J.L. Shaw
Professor Leonard Shaw was born in Marshfields, Bradford in 1912. As a
child he was an accomplished pianist, practising for many hours and
teaching from the age of 12. He had hoped to become a jazz pianist but
the introduction of sound cinema put a large number of musicians out of
work and made Shaw think twice. His interest in physics and
electronics led him into the newest industry, as a wirer of radio sets.
Within six months he had opened a small shop in Manchester Road,
from where he repaired radio sets. After service in the RAF and work
with radar, which enhanced his knowledge of electronics, Shaw opened
a large shop in the heart of town in busy Market Street, Bradford. Some
years later he branched out into the sale and rental of radios and, latterly,
television sets. Once the field began to be dominated by large
companies Shaw had the wisdom to leave it and following his lifelong
motto, ‘you must specialise to succeed’, he decided to find an answer to
one of the major problems faced by the booming textile industry in
Bradford. The result was his moisture meter and soon every textile
manufacturer in the country had one. The kernel of the Shaw scientific
success was called ‘the sensor’, and was a closely-guarded secret. The
meters were manufactured by Shaw and his late wife, Barbara Mamie
Shaw and were soon modified for use in other areas and exported
globally. The company continues to trade and still bears his name, Shaw
Moisture Meters. Shaw sold the commercial rights to the ‘sensortechnology’ in 1976 and moved to Guernsey. The success of the
company was honoured with a Queen’s Award for Export Achievement
in 1986 and Shaw’s dedicated work in the field of hygrometry was also
recognised by The Royal Institute in London, for which he was made an
Honorary Professor of Hygrometer Technology in 2000.
Shaw had many hobbies and interests, including sports cars, horses,
fishing, art, technology, astronomy, astrology, the supernatural and
gardening. He also had a deep passion for both flying and sailing,
owning various aircraft and yachts throughout his life, which he piloted
and sailed personally. He died in November 2010.
Abridged from Guernsey Press, 1st February 2011.
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A VERY RARE SUPERIMPOSED LOAD GERMAN WHEELLOCK BELT PISTOL DATED 1609, SIGNED VK, PROBABLY
FOR VALENTIN KLETT OF SUHL
with swamped barrel formed in four stages, overlaid with
brass at the muzzle, median and the breech, the latter boldly
stamped with the date and the barrelsmith's initials 'VK', flat
lock stamped with the maker's initials 'VK' conjoined (Neue
Støckel 4688) and retained by three side nails, fitted with two
elliptical external wheels each overlaid with an engraved giltbrass panel, moulded pans decorated with a scalloped design
and with engraved sliding covers, engraved moulded dogs
chiselled with birds-of-prey on the spurs (restorations), reblued
trigger, sprung moulded safety- catch opposite the lock, steel
full stock chiselled with a scalloped pattern over the fore-end
on each side of the barrel, signed behind the tang with the
makers initials 'VK' (an early repair behind the tang), the grip
with a later leather covering bound with plaited wire, ball
pommel incorporating a hinged cap applied with a pierced giltbrass flower-shaped bracket, pierced gilt-brass trigger-guard,
associated steel belt hook, and no provision for a ramrod
Provenance
George L. Hudson
Frank E. Bivens
Literature
F. Theodore Dexter (compiler), Forty-Two Years' Scrapbook of
Rare Ancient Firearms, 1954, pp. 44-45.
F. Theodore Dexter, Half Century Scrapbook of Vari-Type
Firearms based on the Pictorial and Descriptive Catalogue of the
Frank E. Bivens, Jr., Inspirational Collection, 1960, p.16, pl. 3.
David R. Baxter, Superimposed Load Firearms, 1360-1860,
1966, p.50, pl. 30.
It is suggested by Baxter that the VK mark is possibly that of
Valentin Klett. Støckel lists a father and son of this name,
working 1580-1603 and 1603-22 respectively. The Klett family
have been described as one of the most important gunmaking
families of Central Europe. They are first recorded in the 16th
Century in Suhl, moving to Salzburg-Ebenau around 1634, after
the destruction of Suhl by the Croatian armies of Count Isolani
on 6th October 1634. During the course of the 17th Century
they made a number of technically ingenious firearms. See J.
Hayward pp. 183-185.
‡ £25000-35000
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A FINE 25 BORE THURINGIAN WHEEL-LOCK PISTOL,
CIRCA 1590
with blued barrel formed in two stages, the forward section
swamped and of ‘hog’s back’ form, the rear section octagonal,
fitted with stud back-sight and struck with a pie mark,
engraved with foliage at the muzzle, median and breech, plain
tang, blued lock scratched with early inventory number ‘5’ on
the tail, fitted with blued wheel-cover, burnished steel dog,
dog-spring and safety catch, engraved pan and pan-cover, the
latter with button release, fruitwood full stock profusely inlaid
over its entire surface in staghorn with scrolling ball flower
tendrils inhabited by a squirrel on the fore-end, an ape beneath
the lock, three mythical birds and a marine monster opposite
the lock, scrolls, the butt decorated en suite and with an owl
and a grotesque on the spine, ball pommel set with an
engraved horn grotesque issuant mask within a cabled frame,
moulded steel trigger-guard, engraved staghorn fore-end cap,
original ramrod with engraved staghorn tip, and in very fine,
perhaps unused, condition throughout
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Provenance
The Saxon Electoral Armoury, Dresden, sold Sotheby’s
London, 23rd March 1970, lot 65,£5,800 to R. A. Lee
The 1970 catalogue states that this pistol is preserved in new
condition
This pistol belongs to a distinctive group of wheel-lock
firearms that are frequently attributed to the hand of the
stockmaker Klaus Hirt of Wassungen, Thuringia on the basis of
a single wheel-lock pistol that is signed by him; this is
preserved in the Historisches Museum, Bern (Wegeli, 1948,
no.2223). Another pistol inlaid in this manner and signed by
another stockmaker with the initals ‘L.B.’ was sold Sotheby’s
Olympia, 5th December 2002, lot 241
‡ £25000-35000
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A FINE AND RARE 40 BORE SOUTH GERMAN WHEELLOCK BELT PISTOL, CIRCA 1560, PERHAPS AUGSBURG
with swamped barrel formed in two-stages, octagonal over the
breech, etched and gilt over its full length with a symmetrical
pattern of fine scrolls and strapwork, the tang decorated en
suite, flat lock retained by two side-nails (one replaced),
engaging the belt-hook base plate, the outer surface etched
and gilt en suite with the barrel, fitted with internal wheel with
low domed cover etched and gilt with rondels filled with
flowers, engraved pan with engraved sliding cover (release
button missing, replaced with a later screw), engraved dog
decorated with scrolls and a stylised monsterhead), fruitwood
full stock inlaid with scrolling tendrils and hop leaves beneath
the fore-end and opposite the lock, the latter involving a hare
pursued by a pair of hounds, inset with engraved staghorn
plaques decorated with foliage about the tang, a pair of pious
figures on the grip (some inlay with minor glued repairs),
fishtail butt of engraved bone, decorated on the respective
sides with a man and a woman in contemporary dress and
each within an architectural framework, engraved horn ramrodpipe decorated with a regal demi-figure, engraved horn
fore-end cap, steel belt hook, and original steel-tipped ramrod
formed with a turnscrew, and remaining in fine condition
throughout
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Provenance
Count Gayeski, Mgowo, Poland.
Edwin J. Brett, sold Christie, Manson and Woods, 18-26th
March 1895, lot 238
The Lord Astor of Hever, sold Sotheby’s London, 5th May
1983, lot 68.
The catalogue states ‘the whole preserved in exceptional
condition’
Exhibited
Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 1958-73
Literature
Edwin J. Brett, A Pictorial and Descriptive Record of the Origin
and Development of Arms and Armour, London 1894, plate
CIV, no. 1
Francis Henry Cripps-Day, A Record of Armour Sales 18811924, London 1925, p. 49, lot 238
Claude Blair, Pistols of the World, London 1968, p. 88, no. 14
plate CIV no. 1
‡ £18000-24000
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305
A FINE AND RARE 100 BORE EASTERN FRENCH WHEELLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, CIRCA 1600-20
with blued barrel formed in three stages, the breech and
muzzle each strongly moulded, the former struck with a mark,
perhaps the letter 'P' incorporating an asterisk, and the rear
section formed with a series of elongated recessed panels,
slender tang extending over the spine of the butt, blued lock
plate retained by two side nails, elongated acorn-shaped tail,
fitted with external wheel retained by an engraved bracket
formed as a marine monster, sliding pan-cover with fluted
button release, engraved dog-spring, walnut full stock (the
fore-end with minor repairs), profusely inlaid with brass wire
scrolls, engraved mother-of-pearl plaques formed as exotic
beasts, birds, grotesques and ball flowers over the fore-end
and beneath, further animals, fruit, flowers and a reclining
figure opposite the lock, all enriched with engraved panels of
stained horn decorated with flowers and foliage, the ground
sown with numerous minute brass stars and all contained
within brass wire segmental lines (very minor restorations),
the butt decorated en suite, fish-tail pommel inlaid with a
mask and foliate rondel, later plain steel trigger-guard, a pair of
engraved staghorn ramrod-pipes decorated with sprays of
coloured foliage (the inlay with small losses, small areas of
lifting and minor damage), steel side-plate also retaining the
wheel spindle, engraved staghorn fore-end cap, horn-tipped
ramrod, perhaps the original
58.5cm; 23in barrel
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The distinctive treatment of the stock is found on a small
group of firearms and also a powder-flask, the latter preserved
in James A. de Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor (inv.
no. W1/109/3). The Royal Armoury Stockholm includes a
number of pistols from this group, notably one pair (now
missing much of their decoration and part of one stock) with
fishtail butts and struck with a related mark to the present
example. See N. Drejholt 1996, p. 58-59 (GIIA109-110).
‡ £20000-30000
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A 25 BORE HIGHLY DECORATED LONG WHEEL-LOCK
PISTOL, EARLY 17TH AND 19TH CENTURIES
with tapering barrel fitted with silver bead fore-sight, chiselled
over its full surface on a punched ground with allegorical
figures beneath scrolls of foliage within niches, chiselled tang,
flat lock retained by a pair of chiselled side nails, stamped on
the inside with an octagonal recessed mark, an eagle above a
castle in a scrollwork frame interrupted by the initials ‘PA’,
chiselled over the outer surface with acanthus on the tail and
border ornament, fitted with external wheel retained by a
bracket formed as a grotesque mask issuant with foliage rising
to a female profile demi-figure on each side, sliding pan-cover,
the dog formed as a monsterhead supported by a classical
figure chiselled in the round, chiselled steel trigger, full stock
veneered in ebonsied hardwood, inlaid in engraved staghorn
with lines enclosing close set panels including wild boar,
hounds, exotic birds, owls, Classical vignettes, landscapes
involving castles, mythical beasts, all on a background inlaid
with delicate scrolls, swags and minute dots, faceted lemonshaped pommel decorated en suite and set with a turned
staghorn button, engraved staghorn ramrod-pipe decorated
further designs of scrolling foliage and figures including a bust
at the top, chiselled steel trigger-guard involving a putto and a
serpent, finely engraved staghorn fore-end cap, blackened
wooden ramrod with tip en suite, and the barrel and triggerguard retaining traces of gilding
50.5cm; 20in barrel
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A very similar pistol, almost forming the pair and with the
same mark inside the lock was formerly in the Barons Albert
and Nathaniel Rothschild Collection, sold Christie’s 15th July
1999, lot 89. The inlay on the stock is clearly inspired by the
master ‘H.L.’ whose work include a gun made for Sigmund III
Vasa (1556-1632), King of Poland (1587-1632) and of Sweden
(1592-1619), preserved in the former Imperial Collection,
Vienna (inv. No. D68). The mark inside the lock is attributed to
Paolo Appiano, active in Milan circa 1666-73. See N. di
Carpegna 1997, p. XLIII, no. 46 and p.139. Another pistol
decorated in a similar manner, formerly in the Charles
Collection, Paris and subsequently in the Stephen Pistner
Collection was sold Greg Martin Auctions, 6th November
2006, lot 244. The style and high quality of workmanship is
characteristic of pieces associated with the workshops of
Frederick Spitzer
‡ £25000-35000
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307
A CONTINENTAL SILVER-MOUNTED DECORATED FLASK,
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
with mother-of-pearl body, the outer face decorated with a
symmetrical pattern of scrolls, flowers and foliage and a
central rondel with the initials ‘CSM’ beneath a coronet,
perhaps for a count, the inner face engraved with scrolls,
flowers and foliage en suite, bound together by a plain silver
band, and fitted with engraved silver nozzle and cap
9.5cm; 3 3/4in high
‡ £1000-1400
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308
A FINE PAIR OF 80 BORE CONTINENTAL SILVER-MOUNTED
FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, CIRCA 1740, PROBABLY LIÈGE,
with turn-off cannon barrels chiselled with scrolls of foliage and
grotesques within scrollwork frames, the breeches chiselled with further
scrolls, flowers and running hounds, engraved tangs, rounded locks
fitted with chiselled cocks and steels each decorated en suite with the
barrels, silver butts cast and chased with rococo ornament in low relief,
including elaborate arrangements of scrolls inhabited by exotic birds and
leaping stags, iron trigger-guards chiselled with a hound and a parrot,
and retaining much original gilding throughout (light wear)
(2)
‡ £5000-7000
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Property from the collection of James D. Lavin Ph.D
James D. Lavin was born in Fort Benning, Georgia in 1929, the son of a US Army
officer. From a very young age he studied European history and literature and
had a fascination with arms and armour. As a young child he read everything
available to him on the history of war and the weapons used, and started
collecting American Civil War firearms. He developed an interest in art and
studied Art History at St. Louis University and later painting in Urapan, Mexico
under Alfredo Salce. After 4 years in Mexico, Lavin joined the Air Force during
the Korean War, serving as a pilot in multi-engines (B-29s and KC97s) and was
engaged in eight years of active duty. He then completed his education at Florida
State University where he majored in Spanish language and literature. With the
award of a Fulbright Scholarship, he traveled to Spain, where working from
primary sources, he was able to investigate arms production from its infancy to
the arrival of the machine age. His resulting doctoral dissertation, A History of
Spanish Firearms, stands as the standard reference on the subject. In his
introduction to that book Claude Blair noted Lavin’s rare combination of qualities
including his outstanding research, first class knowledge of the Spanish language
and his wide grasp of the history of firearms in general that make the book one
of outstanding importance in the field.
Lavin culminated his long academic career at The College of William and Mary
(1968-2002) in Virginia where he taught Spanish Language and Golden Age
Literature. He developed a Cultural History of Spain course which he taught for
many years with emphasis on Christian and Islamic art, architecture and the
material culture of Spain. He also directed William and Mary’s summer program
in Asturias for 5 years. After Jim retired from teaching he continued his firearms
research as well as privately consulting with museums and collectors from
around the world.
The following selection of his numerous publications and contributions to
academic journals give an insight into the breadth and importance of his work:
Arms and Armour of 17th-Century Virginia, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation,
2000; The Art and Tradition of the Zuloagas: Spanish Damascene from the Khalili
Collection, Oxford, 1997; Decorated Firearms, 1540-1870 (with W.B. Gusler),
Williamsburg, 1977; The Zuloaga Armourers, Journal of the Arms and Armour
Society (JAAS), London, 1986; The Gift of James I to Felipe III of Spain, JAAS,
1992; Spanish Ibex-Horn Powder Flasks, JAAS, 1990; El regalo de Jacobo I a
Felipe III en la Real Amería, Madrid, 1989; Armas de fuego madrileñas en el
Museo Lázaro Galdiano, Madrid, 1986; The French Pattern Book of Nicolás Bis,
1967; Spanish Miquelet Nomenclature, JAAS,1966; Miquelet Accessories, The
American Rifleman, 1966; An Examination of Some Early Documents Regarding
the Use of Gunpowder in Spain, JAAS, London, 1964; La influencia italiana en la
arcabucría española, Armi Antiche, Torino, 1964.
The group offered reflect the deep knowledge and interest Lavin continues to
have for this subject and present a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire some
truly distinguished examples of Spanish gunmaking and associated pieces.
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309
A COLLECTION OF IBERIAN-CELTIC ARMS AND ARMOUR,
2ND TO 4TH CENTURY B.C
in excavated condition, including a bronze gorget rondel from a
torso defence, with domed central boss and engraved border;
a broad ‘antenna’ dagger with fullered blade, moulded iron hilt
with characteristic lobated pommel, in its scabbard, complete
with associated companying small falcetta, two spearheads, a
spear finial, horse bit, and two buckles (losses, minor damage)
(10)
Found in Aguilar de Anguita, near Zaragoza
The present group is similar to the well documented grave find
in the Nécropolis de Luzaga. See Los Celtas en la Peninsula
Iberica 1991, pp.116-119.
‡ £150-200
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310
310
A CUP-HILT RAPIER, 19TH CENTURY, SPANISH OR
CENTRAL AMERICAN
with short tapering fullered single-edged blade, rudimentary
cup hilt including a pair of quillons, knuckle-guard and pommel,
and short carved wooden grip
Apparently part of a cache recovered from Nicaragua during
the 20th Century
‡ £100-200
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A DETACHED BLADE FROM A SPANISH LEFT-HAND
DAGGER, SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY
of tapering form, double-edged towards the point, the backedge cut with a series of blade catching notches and a
scalloped pattern, pierced rectangular forte hollowed for the
thumb, and full length tang stamped with a mark
‡ £200-250
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TWO SPANISH PLUG BAYONETS, LATE 18TH CENTURY
with broad tapering blades, the first double-edged towards the
point, the lower portion with a scalloped back-edge, rectangular
ricasso with a pair of short lugs, straight turned cross-piece,
and swelling horn grip of characteristic form, the second with
short moulded cross-piece, and turned wooden grip
(2)
‡ £400-500
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313
312
314
313
TWO SPANISH DAGGERS, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY
the first with sharply tapering blade engraved with simple
foliage and inlaid with an engraved brass panel on each side,
engraved swelling brass grip, and the forte enclosed with a
flattened engraved brass collar, in its brass scabbard decorated
with bold scrolls of foliage; the second with tapering blade
pierced in the centre, set with a brass plaque and decorated
with punched ornament, and brass grip decorated in the
centre with small rectangular panels of bone
the first: 21cm; 8 ¼ blade
(2)
‡ £150-250
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A SMALL-SWORD WITH CUT-STEEL HILT, LATE 18TH
CENTURY, PERHAPS WOODSTOCK
with earlier slender blade stamped ‘Tomas’ and ‘Aiala’
between decorative marks within a short fuller on each face,
and stamped with a crowned S and a further mark at the forte
on the respective faces, steel hilt comprising pierced oval
shell-guard, a pair of straight quillons with flattened globular
terminals, knuckle-guard and ovoid pommel, decorated
throughout with faceted studs in imitation of brilliants, the grip
bound with steel ribband, in its scabbard with steel locket and
chape en suite with the hilt
81cm; 32 in blade
‡ £300-400
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315
A FINE SPANISH DECORATED BULLET MOULD BY
ANTONIO BELLIDO, LATE 18TH CENTURY
of burnished steel, with two cavities for balls of approximately
20 bore, the base incorporating a spru-cutter, engraved over
much of its surface with conventional and bold scrolls of
foliage, pellet patterns around the borders, and signed on the
inside of the handles
Literature
James D. Lavin, Miquelet Accessories, The American
Rifleman, 1966, p. 36
‡ £600-800
316
THREE SPANISH COMBINATION TOOLS (ESLABÓN), LATE
17TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURIES
the first with moulded shank, pierced at the base and with a
screw-driver terminal (belt hook detached); the second with
moulded shank interrupted by a pierced moulding, screwdriver terminal and engraved over much of its surface, and the
third formed as a claw hammer
the first: 11cm; 4 3/8in
(3)
316
317
317
A SPANISH COMBINATION CLAMP BY NORIEGA AND
TWO FURTHER COMBINATION MAINSPRING CLAMPS,
18TH CENTURY
the first struck with the crowned gold-lined maker’s stamp on
the back of the main bar, and with engraved details
throughout, the second incorporating a hammer head at the
base, with engraved details, and the third with shaped
thumbscrew head
the first: 15.5cm; 6 1/8in
(3)
Literature
James D. Lavin, Miquelet Accessories, The American
Rifleman, 1966, p. p.34
‡ £250-350
See J. Lavin 1965, pp. 212-213 and, the same authour, in, The
American Rifleman, July 1966
‡ £120-180
139
318
LAKING, Sir Guy Francis. A Record of European Armour and
Arms through Seven Centuries, London: G. Bell, 1920-22, 5
volumes, quarto. Photogravure frontispiece, titles printed in
red and black, half tone illustrations. Original buckram with red
cloth gilt lettering-pieces (spines darkened), CRIPPS-DAY,
Francis Henry. A Record of Armour Sales 1881-1924 (London,
1925), uniformly-bound, together with a copy of the
manuscript by Claude Blair for the Ken Trotman 2000 reprint
(6)
£300-400
319
A LEATHER HOLSTER FOR A PISTOL, 18TH CENTURY,
POSSIBLY SPANISH
of characteristic form, complete with a portion of its belt
32cm; 12 5/8in
‡ £50-100
318
320
A RARE EARLY DETACHED MIQUELET-LOCK, MID- 17TH
CENTURY
of russet iron, patilla type, fitted with moulded cock retained
by a filed bridle (patinated)
13.2cm; 5 1/4in long
Provenance
Fred Welty
Stated to have been found in a desert in New Mexico.
For a related lock see W. Keith Neal 1955, plate 66.
‡ £50-80
319
140
320
321
A 15 BORE SPANISH FLINTLOCK FOWLING-PIECE, CIRCA
1790, PROBABLY BARCELONA
with two-stage barrel retained by two engraved brass bands,
fitted with silver ‘spider’ fore-sight and moulded bridle backsight, stamped with the barrelsmith’s marks over the breech
(indistinct, light pitting) and a series of silver-lined decorative
marks, engraved tang, stepped miquelet-lock a la moda,
stamped with the maker’s mark (indistinct, probably that of
Joseph Deop), figured walnut full stock (restorations and
repairs), carved with rococo ornament about the barrel tang,
fluted butt hollowed for a bayonet, applied with a pierced
engraved brass plaque beneath, brass mounts cast and chased
in low relief, including side-plate, trigger-guard and butt-plate all
chased en rocaille and applied with chased silver portrait
profiles (rubbed, the butt-plate repaired and missing the
bayonet cover), and associated wooden ramrod
‡ £1200-1500
141
322
A FINE AND RARE 22 BORE CATALAN MIQUELET-LOCK FOWLINGPIECE, BARCELONA, DATED 1684
with tapering barrel formed in two-stages, retained by two slender pierced
steel bands, engraved patilla lock decorated with finely engraved scrolls and
filed scroll ornament, the steel stamped with a mark, ‘Frius’ crowned and
the date, wooden full stock with ‘Catalan’ butt, the entire stock overlaid in
profusely engraved sheet brass on a hatched blackened ground, with
scrolling serpent heads and foliage within linear borders over the fore-end, a
naïve crowned double eagle beneath the lock, the pattern repeated over the
butt and enriched with a crowned lion, a crowned double eagle charged
‘Barcelona’ on the left, and with a winged mythical beast and a mounted
figure on the right, the comb of the butt signed ‘Miguel Colome’ encircling a
crowned ‘M’ in the thumb recess, brass butt-plate decorated en suite, and
moulded steel trigger-guard (ramrod and the last 18cm, approximately, of the
fore-end missing)
106.5cm; 42in barrel
The quality of the ornament and the use of sheet metal as opposed to inlay
is notably unusual. It is likely that ‘Miguel Colome’ is the name of the
stocker. See J. F. Hayward 1963, pp. 156-7
‡ £6000-8000
142
143
323
324
323
A 16 BORE CATALAN SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK
CARBINE BY JOSEPH DEOP, BARCELONA, CIRCA 1790
with two-stage barrel fitted with a moulded silver collar around
the muzzle, chiselled and gilt girdle, octagonal breech stamped
with the gold-lined barrelsmith’s marks of Francisco Massavi
(Neue Støckel 7875) and Barcelona town mark, engraved tang,
stepped bevelled miquelet-lock a la moda, signed Joseph Deop
and fitted with water drain, finely carved figured walnut full
stock decorated with rococo designs in low relief about the rear
ramrod-pipe and the tang, ‘Catalan’ butt carved with a short
scroll on the underside, silver mounts comprising solid sideplate engraved with scrolls and foliage, engraved trigger-guard
with acanthus finial, pierced moulded butt-plate decorated with
a symmetrical design of foliage over dark velvet, a pair of
ramrod-pipes, the forward also forming a single barrel band,
steel belt hook, and ramrod with later bone tip
324
A 13 BORE SPANISH MIQUELET-LOCK CARBINE BY
MATHIAS QUERO, MALAGA, DATED 1751
with two-stage barrel moulded at the muzzle, chiselled girdle,
the breech deeply engraved with bold scrolls of foliage, signed
lock, inscribed ‘Malaga’ and dated on the inside, the outer face
engraved en suite with the breech, fitted with dog, steel and
bridle all filed and engraved with bold scrollwork, full stock
with ‘Catalan’ style butt (repaired in front of the lock, small
chips), steel mounts comprising long pierced belt hook, triggerguard engraved with foliage, butt-cap pierced with scrolls of
foliage backed with red velvet, a pair of pierced barrel bands
each retained by an engraved sprung clip, with its ramrod
48cm; 19inm barrel
Francisco Massavi and Joseph Deop are recorded in
Barcelona circa 1770-75 and 1790 respectively. A fowling piece by the latter and hallmarked for 1790 is preserved in the
Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. See J. Lavin 1965, p. 259
‡ £1500-2000
‡ £1400-1600
144
Provenance
Fred Welty
Matthias Quero is recorded in Malaga circa 1732
325
325
A RARE 20 BORE EARLY SPANISH MIQUELET-LOCK BELT PISTOL,
DATED 1660
with swamped barrel formed in two stages and retained by a single pierced
steel band retained by a sprung catch, octagonal breech struck with a series
of decorative marks and the barrelsmith’s mark, a cross moline in a shaped
recess, border-engraved tang, patilla lock struck with the barrelsmith’s mark
and a further decorative star mark, stamped ‘Ano 1660’ on the inside, the
cock, steel and spring bridles all decorated with filed scrolls, the steel
engraved with a double eagle charged with the letters ‘Po. Pieres’ on the
front, and inscribed ‘Sotomajor’ at the base (the mainspring associated), full
stock carved with a pronounced raised moulding behind the lock (small chips
and cracks), elliptical butt of North European form bound with a slender
brass band, steel mounts comprising pierced belt-hook, trigger-guard formed
en suite (the steel parts with light pitting throughout), and original wooden
ramrod with steel worm
Provenance
Mark Dinely
William Keith Neal
Literature
W. Keith Neal, Spanish Guns and Pistols, London 1955, p. 25, illus. 48, 51-2
James D. Lavin PhD, A History of Spanish Firearms, London 1965, pp. 190-1
‡ £3000-4000
145
326
326
A PAIR OF 15 BORE SPANISH SILVER-MOUNTED
FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY PEDRO ESTEVA, BARCELONA,
CIRCA 1750
with two-stage barrels, polygonal over the muzzle sections,
chiselled with foliage over the medians, octagonal breeches
stamped with the gold-lined barrelsmith’s mark, Barcelona
town mark (Neue Støckel 7368 and 7369), a series of four
decorative marks, and inlaid with a bouquet of silver flowers
and foliage, engraved tangs, engraved miquelet-locks a la
moda, each fitted with engraved cock and steel, figured walnut
full stocks carved with foliage about the rear ramrod-pipes, and
the tangs (one stock with light worm damage, small repairs),
full silver mounts cast and chased with rococo ornament in
low relief, comprising solid side-plates decorated with scrolls
and garlands (one expertly replaced), trigger-guards in the
French taste, spurred pommels fitted with portrait profiles in
contemporary dress, perhaps of the owner and his wife,
vacant escutcheons, and a pair of ramrod-pipes (one pistol
partly assembled, areas of wear and light pitting, one later
ramrod, the other ramrod and one lock screw missing)
22.8cm; 9in barrels
(2)
146
Pedro Esteva (or Esteban) is recorded in Barcelona circa 171450. He may have executed some Royal commissions as some
of his pieces are signed ‘Armero del Rey’ though he was
neither honorary nor actual Royal Gunsmith. At some time
after 1714 he took the exiled Madrid smith Alonso Martínez into
his shop. Another pair of silver-mounted pistols by Esteva are
preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv.
No. 19.53.47-48). See J. Lavin 1965, p. 139, p. 236, and p. 260
‡ £4500-5500
327
A FINE 20 BORE SPANISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL
BY MIGUEL ZEGARRA, MADRID, DATED 1776
with blued barrel formed in three stages, moulded at the
muzzle, chiselled and gilt girdle, inlaid with gold scrolls and
stamped with the gold-lined barrelsmith’s marks at the breech
(Neue Støckel 8586 and probably 8793), chiselled tang
decorated with a flower, foliage and scrolls against a gilt matted
ground, bevelled miquelet-lock a la moda, signed and dated on
a scroll beneath the pan and steel spring, chiselled and gilt with
scrolls, flowers and foliage en suite with the tang, chiselled and
gilt cock and steel, full stock (perhaps maple) moulded over the
fore-end, about the lock and mounts, carved with scrolls and a
flower behind the tang, chiselled and gilt steel mounts en suite
with the lock and tang, comprising scrolling side-plate, spurred
pommel decorated with trophies, trigger-guard and a pair of
ramrod-pipes, the forward ramrod-pipe incorporated within the
barrel band, and later horn-tipped wooden ramrod (the tang,
lock and mounts with small areas of pitting)
28cm; 11in barrel
Provenance
Emilio Sobejano
Literature
James D. Lavin PhD., A History of Spanish Firearms, London
1965, p. 224. The marks reproduced p. 277
Miguel de Zegarra (Segarra) was taught by Gabriel de Algora in
Madrid. He was appointed Honorary gunsmith to King Carlos
III on 11th April 1768 and was sworn on 11 July 1771, following
the death of Agustín Oritz. See M. F. Q-L Ramos 2006,
pp.328-329.
‡ £6000-8000
147
328
A PAIR OF 28 BORE SPANISH MIQUELET-LOCK PISTOLS
BY SALVADOR ZENARRO, MADRID, DATED 1775
with tapering octagonal matted barrels (shortened) each
retained by a pierced slender band at the muzzle, signed in full
and dated over the breeches, inlaid with gold scrolls, foliage,
and two gold-lined barrelsmith’s marks (Neue Støckel 7226 and
similar to 7227), gold-lined vents, engraved tangs decorated
with rococo flowers and border ornament, signed bevelled
patilla locks engraved en suite with the tangs (restorations),
figured walnut full stocks, moulded over the fore-ends, carved
with foliage about the rear ramrod-pipes and scrolls and foliage
about the tangs, engraved burnished steel mounts comprising
pierced side-plates decorated with scrolls of foliage and shell
ornament carrying an armoured portrait profile, spurred
pommels decorated with trophies and garlands, trigger-guards
decorated en suite and with moulded finials, ramrod-pipes,
and horn-tipped wooden ramrods
(2)
148
Provenanc
Emilio Sobejano
Another pair of pistols by this maker with signatures rendered
in the same manner are preserved in the Armeria Reale,
Madrid (inv. 10000929, 10000866). Salvador Cenarro was a
student of Joaquín Celaya and was named honoury gunsmith
to King Carlos III on 11th June 1762 and sworn on 18th June.
On 29th January 1762 he replaced Sebastián Santios as
regular gunsmith. Cenarro taught Juan de Soto, Carlos
Montargis, Manuel Cantero and Hilario Mateo. He retired in
1792 due to poor sight and his advanced years, and died the
following year. See J. Lavin 1965, pp.110-112, 258
‡ £4000-6000
329
329
A PAIR OF 13 BORE SPANISH MIQUELET-LOCK PISTOLS
BY PEDRO CARBONELL, BARCELONA, CIRCA 1790
with blued two-stage swamped barrels, chiselled with foliage
over the girdles, octagonal breeches, stamped with the
barrelsmith’s mark, Barcelona town mark (Neue Støckel 7217
and 7218), and inlaid with silver foliage, engraved tangs,
engraved patilla miquelet-locks decorated with scrollwork, the
steels stamped with the brass lined mark of Pere Tornto (Neue
Støckel 1105), figured walnut full stocks carved with scrolls and
rococo shell ornament about the rear ramrod-pipes and the
tangs (small repairs), brass mounts comprising solid side-plates
each set with a chased silver profile (rubbed), trigger-guards
with foliate terminals, spurred pommels decorated with leafy
rondels about the caps (almost certainly set with silver profiles
previously), a pair of ramrod-pipes, and vacant silver
escutcheons (rubbed), and wooden ramrods (one replaced)
(2)
Provenance
Fred Welty
Pedro (Pero) Carbonell is recorded in Barcelona circa 1790.
Pere Tornto is recorded in Ripoll circa 1756-1816, and may have
also worked for the Neapolitan crown circa 1810
‡ £3000-4000
149
330
331
332
330
A 20 BORE SPANISH MIQUELET-LOCK TRAVELLING
PISTOL, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with two-stage barrel moulded at the muzzle, chiselled and gilt
median, inlaid in silver with flowers over the breech, engraved
tang, engraved lock fitted with blued bridle, figured walnut full
stock carved with a running band of foliage over the fore-end,
chequered butt cut with a further panel of running foliage over
the length of the spine, engraved steel trigger-guard and sideplate, and ebony ramrod
‡ £500-700
331
A 16 BORE RIPOLL MIQUELET-LOCK PISTOL, LAST
QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY,
with two-stage barrel stamped with the gold-lined
barrelsmith’s marks at the breech (worn, indistinct), patilla lock
with engraved cock, steel and bridles, walnut full stock
moulded over the fore-end, applied with engraved silver
plaques over the ramrod aperture, about the tang, and
opposite the lock, Catalan style butt applied with a crowned
eagle in engraved silver on each side, brass side-plate,
engraved silver trigger-guard and butt-cap each decorated with
scrolls of foliage (later ramrod and barrel band)
‡ £600-800
150
332
AN 18 BORE D.B. SPANISH MIQUELET-LOCK PISTOL BY
PER FRANCISCO GABIOLA, EIBAR, CIRCA 1830
with sighted barrels retaining traces of blued finish, inlaid with
silver scrollwork, inscribed ‘En Eibar’, ‘D Herrads’ and stamped
with the gold-lined barrelsmith’s mark of Per Francisco Gabiola
(Neue Støckel 413) over the breeches, engraved grooved
burnished steel breech tang, burnished bevelled locks
stamped with the gold-lined maker’s marks en suite with the
breeches, the cocks with delicately filed scroll ornament and
fitted with blued bridles, figured walnut full stock moulded
over the fore-end, finely chequered beaked butt, engraved
burnished steel mounts comprising butt-cap decorated with a
garland on a gilt recessed ground, the upper portion fluted and
extending over the spine of the butt to the tang, trigger-guard
with leafy finial, chiselled with scrolls and stamped with the
maker’s mark on the bow, rear ramrod-pipe with gilt detail, and
associated horn-tipped ramrod
‡ £2500-3000
333
333
A PAIR OF 25 BORE SPANISH HOLSTER PISTOLS BY VALENTIN LOPEZ, MADRID,
CIRCA 1795, CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION BY AQUILINO APARICIO, CIRCA 1820
with blued barrels formed in three-stages, moulded at the muzzles, chiselled girdles,
signed ‘Valentin Lopez’ in gold, stamped with the gold-lined barrelsmith’s marks (Neue
Støckel 7812 and 7813) and inlaid with scrolls of gold foliage at the breeches, border and
scroll-engraved burnished steel breech tangs signed ‘Aparicio’, signed rounded locks with
horizontal sears engaging the hammers, stained full stocks carved with raised mouldings
over the fore-ends and bouquets behind the tangs, steel mounts comprising pierced
trigger-guards decorated with flowers and foliage, broad trigger-guards signed ‘Valentin
Lopez en Madrid between crossed palm and olive fronds, spurred pommels decorated
with further olive and laurel foliage, moulded rear ramrod-pipes, and forward ramrod-pipes
also forming the barrel bands, and contemporary ramrods, perhaps the original
(2)
Valentín Lopez and Aquilino Aparicio were active in Madrid circa 1795-1826 and 1795-1830
respectively. Aparacio trained under Carlos Montargis, along with Ramón Zuloaga. See J.
Lavin 1965, p. 119
‡ £3500-4500
151
334
334
A 40 BORE MIQUELET-LOCK
TRAVELLING PISTOL, SECOND HALF
OF THE 18TH CENTURY, PERHAPS
COLONIAL SPANISH
with engraved tapering barrel moulded at
the muzzle, patilla lock with moulded
cock and engraved steel, fitted with a
later pad to protect the hand on the right,
full stock (minor repairs), inlaid with
engraved silver scrolling plaques on each
side of the fore-end, about the tang,
opposite the lock, and over the butt,
moulded steel trigger-guard, long
engraved steel belt hook,and later
ramrod
11.5cm; 4 1/2in
‡ £1500-2000
335
335
A 12 BORE SPANISH PERCUSSION
OFFICER’S PISTOL BY ARGUEY,
RIPOLL, CIRCA 1840
with rebrowned octagonal sighted barrel
retaining traces of silver scrollwork over
the breech, engraved tang inscribed
‘Ripoll’, signed engraved lock, walnut full
stock, angular butt carved with a panel of
fishscale chequering on each side,
engraved steel mounts including triggerguard and pommel cap, and steel ramrod
‡ £200-250
336
337
336
A 16 BORE SPANISH FLINTLOCK BELT
PISTOL WITH BARREL BY PEDRO
ESTEVA, BARCELONA, CIRCA 1760
with blued barrel formed in two stages,
stamped with the gold-lined barrelsmith’s
mark, Barcelona town mark (Neue
Støckel 7368 and 7369) and retaining
traces of silver decoration (worn, marks
indistinct) engraved tang, engraved lock
(cock replaced), full stock (repaired
beneath the lock and at the fore-end),
engraved brass mounts including solid
side-plate, spurred pommel and triggerguard all decorated with rococo
ornament, vacant silver escutcheon
enclosed by rococo scrolls, steel belt
hook, and horn-tipped wooden ramrod
See footnote to lot 326
‡ £900-1200
152
338
337
A 15 BORE D.B. SPANISH PERCUSSION PISTOL BY
FRANCISCO BETOLAZA, EIBAR, DATED 1846
with blued barrels inlaid with silver wire scrolls, inscribed in
silver ‘De Herraduras / Por Francisco Betolaza / En Eibar 1846’,
engraved breeches decorated with flowers on the percussion
bolsters, engraved tang, engraved back-action locks fitted with
percussion hammers formed as crouching lions standing on
coiled serpents, figured walnut half-stock, chequered butt,
engraved steel trigger-guard and pommel, the latter fitted with a
ring for suspension, and associated horn-tipped wooden ramrod
17.7cm; 7in barrels
Francisco Betolaza is recorded active in Eibar circa 1817-46
‡ £600-800
338
A PAIR OF 15 BORE SPANISH PERCUSSION OFFICER’S
PISTOLS BY FRANCISCO LORENZO ECHEVERRIA, EIBAR,
CIRCA 1830-40
with three-stage browned barrels encrusted with silver
beadwork, inlaid with engraved silver flowers and foliage, and
chiselled and gilt with flowers, the breeches stamped with the
barrelsmith’s gold-lined mark and three decorative marks (losses),
engraved tangs extending over the spine of the butts, back-action
locks inscribed ‘En Eibar’ and engraved with scrolls against a
recessed gilt ground, the hammers formed as flag bearing
Officer’s each in contemporary dress and standing upon a coiled
serpent, figured hardwood full stocks (one an early replacement),
cut with a panel of fine chequering on each side of the butts,
steel mounts chiselled and gilt en suite with the breeches,
comprising vestigial side-plates, trigger-guards decorated with
moustacheod masks on the bows (one screw missing), and
ramrod-pipes, engraved butt-caps fitted with scalloped traps,
nickel barrel bolt escutcheons, and horn-tipped ramrods
(2)
The Basques in the north, led by a very conservative clergy,
supported the Carlist cause. While France and all the great
European powers officially backed the Isabeline Army, a
substantial number of French monarchists made common
cause with the Spanish Carlists and some actually fought
alongside them as volunteers. A number of Basque gunsmiths
sympathized with the French during the first Carlist War (183339). The coiled serpents on the locks possibly represents
Isabel Segunda (Isabel II), each being subdued by the standing
officer above.
‡ £700-900
153
339
339
A PAIR OF BABY WHITWORTH 1.7IN ARTILLERY SHELLS,
BLUED AND DAMASCENED IN GOLD WITH
COMMEMORATIVE INSCRIPTIONS RELATING TO THE
THIRD CARLIST WAR, BY TEODORO YBARZABAL, EIBAR,
DATED 1875
of blued steel (oxidized to brown over much of the surface),
the hexagonal spiraling bodies decorated with silver lines
framed by slender gold frames, inscribed ‘Bombo D Hernani
16 D Set.bre D 1875’ and ‘Bombo D Sn. Sebastian 28 D Set.
bre 1875’ respectively in gold letters around the tops, fitted
with flower-shaped drip pans, decorated on the tops with
damascened patterns and signed on the underside, and gilt
screw-in sconces decorated en suite
18.5cm; 7 1/4in high
(2)
154
Provenance
Howard L. Blackmore
St Sebastian and the village of Hernani are both located in the
Basque country. The bombardments commemorated here
took place during the penultimate year of the Third Carlist War
(1872-76). Teodoro de Ibarzabal is recorded in Eibar circa 184080 as a maker of swords, firearms and daggers. See R.
Larranaga, p. 219.
‡ £500-700
340
VARIOUS OWNERS
340
AN 80 BORE SOUTH GERMAN WHEEL-LOCK HOLSTER PISTOL,
NUREMBURG, EARLY 17TH CENTURY
with two-stage barrel formed with a moulded muzzle, octagonal
breech section stamped with the barrelsmith’s mark, a snake (for a
member of the Danner family), and Nuremburg town mark beneath,
strongly moulded breech, flat lock struck with a further mark (Neue
Støckel 4347) and Nuremburg town mark, fitted with external
wheel retained by a circular bracket, sliding pan-cover with button
release, moulded dog, and sprung safety-catch opposite, figured
walnut full stock of military type, reinforced with a steel plaque at
the fore-end and ahead of the lock, shaped butt formed of a
separate section and reinforced with a steel band, shaped steel
trigger-guard, a pair of foliate side-nail washers, and wooden ramrod
£3000-4000
155
341
341
A 32 BORE SOUTH GERMAN WHEEL-LCOK HOLSTER
PISTOL, AUGSBURG, CIRCA 1580-90
with swamped barrel formed in two stages, stamped with
Augsburg town mark and the barrelsmith’s mark over the
breech (Neue Støckel 6477), flat lock retained by two side nails
(one replaced), fitted with external wheel retained by a
pierced engraved bracket, engraved dog, safety-catch, and
sliding pan-cover, blackened full stock inlaid with engraved
staghorn panels between horn lines, the border with ropework
and foliage, a pair of hippocampi opposite the lock,
compressed spherical pommel inlaid with flowerhead rondels
between further bands of foliage and horn lines (the inlay with
minor repairs and restorations), iron trigger-guard, ramrod-pipe
engraved with a grotesque and staghorn fore-end cap
engraved with foliage (later ramrod)
156
This pistol forms part of a large group decorated in this
manner, the majority of which are stamped with Augsburg
marks and a number also have the same barrelsmith’s mark.
Others are preserved in the Landeszeughaus, Graz; The
Bayerischen Nationalsmuseum, Munich; and The Collection of
the Princes Odescalchi, Rome. Another large group of
decorated pistols with the same barrelsmiths marks are
preserved in the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, Geneva. See R.
Brooker 2007, pp. 231-255; N. di Carpegna 1969, no.473; E.
Schalkhauser 1988, pp. 107-8; and J. A.,Godoy 1993, nos. 66,
67, 84-87, 105, 106, 111, 115-117, 121, 123, and 124.
£13000-18000
341
157
342
343
344
342
A 54 BORE D.B. FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK
TRAVELLING PISTOL BY LE HOLLANDOIS, PARIS, CIRCA
1740
with tapering barrels engraved and gilt with scrolls of foliage at
the breech and muzzle and along the rib, engraved tang,
stepped locks signed ‘Le Hollandois’ and ‘A Paris’ respectively
and decorated with trophies on the tails (one steel replaced),
figured walnut full stock (fore-end cracked through and
repaired), carved with delicate scrolls of foliage about the rear
ramrod-pipe and the tang, bulbous butt inlaid with silver wire
scrolls, silver mounts comprising trigger-guard engraved with a
flower on the bow and with foliate terminal above a grotesque
mask, and engraved ramrod-pipe, and wooden ramrod,
perhaps the original (tip missing)
20.2cm; 8in
Three maker’s who signed themselves Le Hollandois are
recorded by Støckel: Adrien Reynier (circa 1650-80), Adrien
Reynier (1680-1743) and Charles Reynier (1700-52). As their
signed name suggests they were of Dutch origin. Along with
Thuraine, Adrien is recorded as gunmaker to Louis XIV but no
record of a brevet de logement has been found to show that
they were given lodging in the Louvre. Around the year 1660
they published the well-known series of designs that provided
inspiration for many of Europe’s leading gunmakers in the
following decades
‡ £800-1200
158
343
A FRENCH 60 BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL,
CIRCA 1760
with two-stage barrel decorated with gilt scrolls and linear
borders, plain tang, rounded lock fitted with dog safety-catch
(cock repaired), carved walnut full stock decorated with a
bouquet behind the barrel tang, the pommel formed as a birdof-prey’s head and set with mother-of-pearl eyes, moulded
steel mounts comprising trigger-guard, solid side-plate and
ramrod-pipe (ramrod missing)
14.5cm; 5 3/4in
‡ £500-700
344
A 32 BORE LIÈGOIS FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL,
LIÈGE PROOF, CIRCA 1820
with octagonal barrel fitted with spring bayonet beneath,
engraved box-lock action decorated with flowers and scrolling
foliage on each side (cock replaced), sliding thumb-piece
safety-catch also locking the steel, flat-sided walnut butt, cut
with a panel of chequering set with silver nails at the top
(rubbed) and with a raised oval on each side set with a silver
wire star, and engraved steel sliding trigger-guard locking the
bayonet
22.7cm; 8 7/8in
£300-400
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345
A LIÈGOIS FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL BY
CHARLES BAUDIN, CIRCA 1790
with two-stage barrel engraved with bouquets at the muzzle,
the median and over the breech, engraved tang, signed lock
stamped with a mark on the inside, figured walnut full stock
(cracks and repairs), carved with a scallop moulding about the
tang and inlaid with sprays of silver wire, and engraved steel
mounts including spurred pommel and trigger-guard decorated
with trophies of-arms, and solid side-plate (later ramrod)
30cm; 11 7/8in
346
A 22 BORE BOHEMIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL, CIRCA 1780
with two-stage sighted barrel, tang of shaped outline,
associated lock, moulded figured walnut full stock, brass
mounts cast and chased in low relief (rubbed), including sideplate decorated with a trophy-of-war and two mounted
officer’s, spurred pommel decorated with mounted figures in
combat, trigger-guard en suite and later bone fore-end cap
(ramrod missing)
34.2cm; 13 1/2in
‡ £400-600
Charles Baudin is recorded in Liège circa 1770-90
‡ £400-600
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348
347
A 20 BORE SPANISH MIQUELET-LOCK PISTOL, EARLY
19TH CENTURY
with two-stage barrel, stamped with the brass-lined
barrelsmith’s mark and a series of brass-lined decorative marks
over the breech, lock of characteristic form with engraved and
chiselled pan-fence and cock, moulded walnut full stock (repairs)
inlaid with engraved brass panels, engraved brass mounts
including spurred pommel fitted with naive grotesque mask
butt-cap, plain steel side-plate enclosed by a large engraved
brass panel, and vacant brass escutcheon (later ramrod)
32cm; 12 5/8in
£200-300
160
348
A PAIR OF 80 BORE CONTINENTAL D.B. FLINTLOCK
POCKET PISTOLS, CIRCA 1800
with turn-off tapering barrels cut at the muzzles for a key, boxlock actions engraved with stylised trophies-of-arms, fitted
with sliding thumb-piece safety-catches, swelling figured
walnut butts (small cracks and repairs), and engraved broad
trigger-guards decorated with sunbursts
17.8cm; 7in
(2)
£700-1000
349
349
A PAIR OF 80 BORE GERMAN RIFLED PERCUSSION
OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY ALEX PROBST IN DARMSTADT,
DATED 1867
with browned octagonal barrels rifled with six grooves, fitted
with blued fore-sights, signed in silver over the breeches,
inlaid with silver scrollwork and two gold lines, (the silver
with small losses, patches of light rust), scroll-engraved
case-hardened breeches, scroll-engraved case-hardened
tangs numbered ‘1’ and ‘2’ respectively and fitted with
adjustable back-sights, scroll-engraved locks fitted with
hammers decorated en suite (one spur detached), set
triggers, figured walnut half-stocks, carved fore-ends and
fluted butts, engraved spurred trigger-guards and pommel
caps, engraved steel barrel bolt escutcheons (one cracked),
no provision for ramrods, and some original finish
throughout, in their fitted mahogany case with strongly
bevelled lid, the outer surface with a central brass
escutcheon engraved, ‘Die Teutonia zu Giesen / i/r C
Rhenania zu Heidelberg / zur erinnerung / an den 7
december 1867’ and fitted with a pair of foliate bosses
(carrying handle missing), the interior lined in green velvet,
retaining a number of accessories including two bullet
moulds, powder-flask and three rammers
The Student Societies of Teutonia zu Giesen and Rhenania
zu Heidelberg are amongst the oldest Societies of their type
in Germany
‡ £3500-4500
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350
A CASED PAIR OF 50 BORE GERMAN PERCUSSION
RIFLED OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY G. NOACK IN BERLIN, NO.
13201, CIRCA 1860
with etched twist swamped barrels rifled with eight grooves,
fitted with German silver fore-sights, signed in silver ahead of
a spray of silver foliage and stamped with the number
beneath, scroll-engraved case-hardened numbered breeches,
scroll-engraved case-hardened breech tangs numbered ‘1’ and
‘2’ respectively and fitted with adjustable blued back-sights,
scroll-engraved case-hardened back-action locks fitted with
gravity-stops and case-hardened hammers decorated en suite,
set triggers, figured walnut half-stocks, the butts cut with a
panel of chequering within a scrollwork frame on each side,
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engraved case-hardened steel mounts comprising spurred
trigger-guards, two vestigial side-plates and numbered buttcaps, a pair of German silver barrel bolt escutcheons, no
provision for ramrods and retaining much original finish
throughout: in original fitted case lined in plum velvet (faded,
lid and compartment lid missing), complete with its
accessories including sight key, powder-flask and oil bottle, and
numbered nipple wrench and bullet mould
37.5cm; 14 3/4in
This maker is recorded in Berlin circa 1860-80
‡ £3500-4000
351
A PAIR OF 50 BORE GERMAN PERCUSSION RIFLED
OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY M. NEUBER IN AMBERG,
MID-19TH CENTURY
with etched twist swamped sighted barrels rifled with
seven grooves, engraved case-hardened breeches
incorporating the back-sights, numbered ‘1’ and ‘2’
respectively and decorated with a serpent on the
percussion bolsters, polished locks signed ‘M. Neuber’
and inscribed ‘In Amberg’ respectively, set triggers,
figured walnut full stocks (one fore-end cracked through
and chipped, the other with a hairline crack), chequered
grips, shaped pommels carved with a wreath of foliage
and set with an engraved German silver cap, engraved
German silver mounts including trigger-guards with
foliate terminals, horn fore-end caps, and one retaining
its original horn-tipped ramrod (the other replaced)
34cm; 13 3/8in
(2)
351
‡ £1200-1500
352
A PAIR OF 80 BORE CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION
POCKET PISTOLS, MID-19TH CENTURY
with turn-off damascus barrels, scroll-engraved actions
with folding triggers (one hammer spur chipped), ivory
butts (small cracks), and engraved steel caps
13.8 cm; 5 3/8in
(2)
£400-600
353
A 54 BORE CONTINENTAL D.B. PIN-FIRE PISTOL AND
A POWDER-FLASK, MID-19TH CENTURY
the first with tip-up sighted barrels operated by an
engraved rotary underlever, engraved action, folding
triggers, carved fluted butt, and steel butt-cap (refinished
throughout); the second with brass body, and graduated
brass nozzle signed James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield
the first: 21.5cm; 8 1/2in
(2)
352
£100-150
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355
354
A 100 BORE D.B. OVER-AND-UNDER PERCUSSION PISTOL
BY CLOUGH, BATH, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA
1840
with turn-off barrels cut for a key and engraved with foliage
around the muzzles, engraved breeches, signed engraved
rounded action, folding trigger, engraved blued top-mounted
safety-catch, finely chequered walnut butt, and vacant silver
escutcheon
£300-400
355
A 50 BORE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL BY ROSS,
EDINBURGH, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1830
with blued octagonal barrel engraved at the breech and
muzzle, scroll-engraved rounded brass action (rubbed), signed
‘Ross’ on the left and inscribed ‘Edinburgh’ on the right, blued
folding trigger, engraved sliding thumb-piece safety-catch,
figured walnut butt finely inlaid with silver wire scrolls and
engraved silver flowers, the butt fitted with a chased silver lion
mask cap, and oval escutcheon engraved with the owner’s
initials ‘JIT[?’ beneath their crest, a horsehead erased
11.4cm; 4 1/2in
£300-400
164
356
356
A CASED PAIR OF 40 BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING
PISTOLS BY F. BARNES & CO., LONDON, CIRCA 1840
with signed browned octagonal twist barrels fitted with blued
fore-sights, case-hardened recessed breeches incorporating the
back-sights and inlaid with platinum lines, stamped with London
proof marks beneath, engraved case-hardened tangs, signed
scroll-engraved bolted locks with detents, blued set triggers,
figured walnut half-stocks, chequered butts engraved blued
steel trigger-guards and fore-end caps, engraved case-hardened
pommel caps, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel bolt
escutcheons, no provision for ramrods and retaining some
original finish throughout: in relined contemporary fitted
mahogany case (lid detached), complete with some accessories
including powder-flask, bullet-mould and wad cutter
39.3cm; 15 1/2in
Frederick Barnes & Co are recorded in London and
Birmingham, circa 1847-1900
£3500-4500
165
358
359
357
TWO FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, CIRCA 1760
the first with turn-off cannon, barrel struck with Private proof
marks beneath the breech, box-lock action signed I. Furber (?)
on a rococo scroll on the left (worn, the upper portion of the
cock, action retaining screw, safety-catch and trigger missing),
flat-sided figured walnut butt inlaid with silver wire rococo
ornament (losses), and steel trigger guard (the steel parts
patinated); the second of similar form (steel spring missing),
sliding trigger-guard safety-catch, and flat-sided walnut butt
inlaid with silver wire rococo scrolls
the first: 6cm; 2 3/8in barrel
(2)
£300-500
358
A 20 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK TURN-OFF
PISTOL BY STANTON, LONDON, DATED 1755
with cannon barrel moulded at the muzzle and signed within
an engraved rococo frame at the breech, engraved tang, sidehammer action (cock detached), figured walnut butt carved
with a scallop moulding about the tang, engraved steel triggerguard, silver mounts cast and chased in low relief, comprising
trophy-of-arms side-plate, grotesque mask butt-cap and
escutcheon with the owner’s name and the date (the steel
parts patinated throughout)
Jonathan Stanton apprenticed to William Turvey in 1739, was
made Free of the Gunmakers Company 1747, and became
Master 1765. He is recorded in Holborn from 1748
£600-800
166
359
A 16 BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL BY
HARCOURT, IPSWICH, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS,
CIRCA 1830
with octagonal barrel fitted with silver fore-sight, engraved
blued tang fitted with standing back-sight, signed stepped
bolted lock fitted with roller and semi-rainproof pan (the upper
half of the cock missing), walnut full stock (the fore-end
chipped and cracked), chequered butt, engraved blued steel
trigger-guard and ramrod-pipe, vacant silver escutcheon and
silver barrel bolt escutcheons (ramrod missing)
John Harcourt is recorded at Rotten Row and Upper Brook
Street, Ipswich, Suffolk in 1791-1811 and 1815-39 respectively
£400-600
360
360
A PAIR OF 25 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK
PISTOLS BY GRIFFIN, SILVER MAKERS MARK JA,
LONDON 1759
with two-stage Spanish barrels, fitted with silver ‘spider’ foresights, octagonal breeches chiselled with a granular pattern,
decorated with silver, signed ‘Esquibel En Madrid’, dated 1750
and stamped with the barrelsmith’s mark and a series of
decorative marks (worn), platinum vents, engraved tangs,
engraved stepped locks signed on scrolls (steels repaired, topjaws replaced), figured walnut full stocks carved with a scallop
moulding about the tangs (rubbed), full silver mounts cast and
chased in low relief comprising strapwork side-plates involving
flowers and foliage, spurred pommels chiselled with scallops
and with grotesque mask caps, trigger-guards engraved with
flowers on the bow and with foliate terminals, two ramrodpipes, and vacant rococo escutcheons, and horn-tipped
ramrods, perhaps the original
(2)
361
AN 11 BORE FLINTLOCK PISTOL, BIRMINGHAM PROOF
MARKS, CIRCA 1820
with tapering barrel, stepped lock, walnut full stock (cracked),
and brass mounts of livery type (the steel parts rusted);
together with a leather shot-flask (incomplete), a brass
powder-flask by ‘J. A. Dixon & Sons’; leather pouch, a bayonet
and a swordstick
the first: 19.5cm; 7 3/4in barrel
(6)
£300-400
A number of firearms with Spanish, French and other barrels
by this maker are recorded. See W. Keith Neal and D. H. L.
Back 1989
£3000-4000
167
362
363
362
A 22 BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY THOMAS
COSENS, CIRCA 1700
with three-stage sighted barrel (pitted), engraved tang
decorated with strawberry foliage, signed rounded borderengraved lock decorated with scrolling foliage and a
monsterhead scroll, the cock engraved en suite (surface rust,
defective, steel missing), figured ash half-stock (cut-down,
chipped), moulded about the rear ramrod-pipe and the tang,
brass mounts comprising pierced scrolling side-plate, moulded
trigger-guard and later spurred pommel
Thomas Cosens apprenticed to John Silke, turned over to his
brother John in 1664, was Free of the Gunmakers Company
1673 and is last recorded in 1677
£300-400
168
363
A 10 BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL SIGNED
MARSH, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS,
CIRCA 1820
with browned twist octagonal barrel of large bore, fitted with
silver fore-sight, finely engraved case-hardened tang
incorporating the back-sight, signal engraved bevelled bolted
case-hardened lock, fitted with semi-rainproof pan, roller and
bolt safety-catch, figured walnut full stock, finely chequered
butt, engraved blued trigger-guard decorated with a trophy-ofarms and with pineapple finial, horn fore-end cap, vacant silver
escutcheon, a pair of silver barrel bolt escutcheons, and swivel
ramrod
£1200-1800
364
365
364
A 20 BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY JOSEPH
BUCKMASTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1740
of regulation or livery type, with tapering barrel stamped with
the barrelsmith’s mark of Joseph Buckmaster at the breech,
rounded lock stamped ‘Buckmaster’, walnut full stock carved
with an apron moulding about the tang (the fore-end cracked,
light worm damage), brass mounts comprising pommel,
trigger-guard and baluster ramrod pipe, and wooden ramrod
47.5cm; 18 3/4in
Joseph Buckmaster was gunmaker to the Hudson’s Bay
Company circa 1745-64 and to the Ordnance 1756-60. He was
fined for receiving guns with the King’s mark in 1761. See H.
L. Blackmore 1986, p. 63
365
A RARE 10 BORE D.B. CARBINE BY JOHN BLISSETT 322
HIGH HOLBORN LONDON, NO. A3389, CIRCA 1857-66
with tapering twist sighted barrels signed on the rib, fitted
with spring bayonet beneath the muzzle, locked by a catch
ahead of the trigger-guard, engraved breech inlaid with a gold
line, pierced platinum plugs, engraved tang, signed scrollengraved locks (the hammers repaired), figured walnut
half-stock cut with chequering over the grip, engraved steel
mounts including numbered trigger-guard and butt-plate (the
steel parts with light pitting), vacant silver escutcheon and
original steel ramrod
£2000-2500
£1000-1400
169
366
367
366
A RARE 6 BORE PERCUSSION HARPOON GUN FORMED
ENTIRELY OF STEEL, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH
CENTURY
with very heavy blackened sighted barrel formed in twostages, rounded side-hammer action covered by a plate on the
left, integral ‘skeleton’ butt with a loop for retaining cord on the
underside, steel trigger-guard, a pair of ramrod-pipes, and
brass ramrod (pitted, painted black throughout)
50.8cm; 20in barrel
£500-600
367
A 14 BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY JOHN
MANTON, NO. 2905, CIRCA 1804
with rebrowned three-stage sighted barrels, signed in gold,
stamped with the serial number and London proof marks
beneath, the breech inlaid with a gold line, stamped ‘Manton
Patent’ in a gold-lined recess and with gold-lined vent,
engraved tang, signed stepped lock with rainproof pan and
roller (the steel refaced), figured walnut half-stock (repairs)
with chequered grip and raised cheek-piece, engraved steel
mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial and buttplate, and steel-tipped ramrod
£1800-2000
170
368
AN 18 BORE D.B. FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY W.
COOK, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1820
with rebrowned twist sighted barrels, engraved recessed
breech inlaid with a pair of platinum lines, platinum vents,
engraved tang, signed engraved locks decorated with game
birds on the tails, border ornament, sunbursts, fitted with
rainproof pans and rollers (one cock replaced, rear trigger
repaired), figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved
steel mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial
(chipped), and wooden ramrod with worm (tip missing, the
lock and mounts pitted)
£700-900
368
369
370
369
A 13 BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY I.
BLISSETT, LEADENHALL, NO. 2180, CIRCA 1820
with browned twist sighted barrels retaining traces of a
signature on the rib towards the breech, engraved casehardened breech decorated with game birds, inlaid with a gold
line, platinum plugs, engraved tang decorated with scrolls
enclosing a partridge vignette, signed scroll-engraved stepped
flush-fitting locks decorated with scrolls, game birds, and
hounds, figured walnut half-stock reinforced with silver
plaques beneath the breech, chequered grip, engraved steel
mounts including numbered trigger-guard decorated with
hounds and retaining traces of blue, butt-plate and ramrodpipe, vacant silver escutcheon, silver barrel bolt escutcheons,
and brass-tipped wooden ramrod
Isaac Blissett is recorded at 69 Leadenhall Street, circa 1808-22.
£700-900
370
A 12 BORE SCOTTISH PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY
INGRAM, HAMILTON, CIRCA 1835
with browned twist sighted barrel signed on a short flat,
engraved case-hardened breech decorated with tightly
scrolling foliage and inlaid with two pairs of gold lines, gold
plug, engraved case-hardened tang decorated en suite with
the breech and with a hound in a silver frame, signed border
and scroll-engraved case-hardened lock decorated with game
birds, fitted with engraved case-hardened hammer, figured
walnut half-stock, chequered pistol grip fitted with an engraved
case-hardened cap, engraved steel mounts comprising blued
trigger-guard decorated with game birds, case-hardened
vestigial side-plate, blued butt-plate decorated with a hound
putting up a duck, three ramrod-pipes (ramrod missing), vacant
silver escutcheon, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, and some
original finish throughout
81cm; 32in barrel
£700-900
171
371
371
AN 80 BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE BY W.
MACLAUCHLAN EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1850
with etched twist heavy octagonal sighted barrel (back-sight
removed), recessed breech engraved with a stag, engraved
percussion bolster, engraved slender tang decorated with
foliage, signed back-action lock engraved with a running and a
reclining stag, set trigger, figured walnut half-stock (cracked
ahead of the lock, small chips), chequered grip, engraved steel
mounts comprising trigger-guard and butt-plate each decorated
with scrolls of foliage and a tiger mask, three ramrod-pipes,
silver barrel bolt escutcheons, and horn fore-end cap and
associated ramrod
£600-800
END OF SALE
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26th June 2013
Sale Results 27th June 2012
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£2,200
£650
£300
£320
£300
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£25,000
£2,400
£700
£800
£1,000
£450
£420
£500
£700
£850
£650
£380
£1,000
£550
£900
£800
£750
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£650
£400
£400
£300
£300
£160
£400
£1,900
£650
£2,400
£1,000
£450
£400
£600
£1,900
£550
£850
£750
£550
£260
£350
£250
£700
£850
£950
£250
£360
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422
£500
£50
£140
£160
£160
£200
£150
£240
£40
£280
£80
£80
£80
£200
£400
£30
£200
£300
£260
£80
£80
£20
£500
£300
£200
£300
£150
£50
£250
£26,000
£18,000
£1,800
£850
£16,500
£10,000
£5,600
£5,500
£6,000
£4,600
£1,000
£12,500
£1,300
£400
£2,200
£2,600
£2,600
£2,200
£16,000
£1,100
£3,000
£38
£50
£450
£350
£380
£90
£300
£290
£320
£600
£50
£240
£250
£50
£550
£550
423
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479
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489
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494
£650
£1,000
£700
£700
£1,200
£700
£3,000
£170
£1,050
£1,200
£400
£180
£400
£2,400
£1,350
£750
£900
£900
£800
£3,200
£550
£580
£380
£600
£3,000
£1,100
£300
£1,300
£500
£650
£2,300
£2,200
£1,600
£1,500
£900
£900
£250
£3,500
£3,800
£3,800
£4,400
£3,000
£3,800
£3,000
£800
£400
£1,500
£1,200
£2,000
£800
£200
£800
£2,600
£3,400
£6,000
£1,800
£10,000
£3,700
£4,000
£3,000
£8,000
£14,000
£6,200
£3,200
£900
£700
495
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559
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566
£2,500
£100
£650
£400
£2,400
£1,100
£1,800
£2,600
£280
£550
£1,000
£140
£48,000
£6,500
£2,200
£2,200
£2,200
£1,200
£450
£650
£1,000
£1,200
£3,200
£2,600
£1,900
£1,200
£2,200
£1,300
£8,000
£5,000
£700
£250
£550
£550
£400
£12,000
£650
£650
£500
£550
£3,800
£10,000
£700
£850
£280
£6,000
£1,700
£900
£4,200
£4,500
£3,200
£1,600
£280
£3,200
£2,400
£800
£1,500
£400
£520
£1,500
£1,700
£4,600
£2,600
£4,200
£5,000
Conditions of Business for Buyers
1.
Introduction
(a) The contractual relationship of Thomas Del Mar Ltd. and Sellers
with prospective Buyers is governed by:(i) these Conditions of Business for Buyers;
(ii) the Conditions of Business for Sellers displayed in the
saleroom and available from Thomas Del Mar Ltd.;
(iii) Thomas Del Mar Ltd.’s Authenticity Guarantee;
(iv) any additional notices and terms printed in the sale
catalogue, in each case as amended by any saleroom
notice or auctioneer's announcement.
(b) As auctioneer, Thomas Del Mar Ltd. acts as agent for the Seller.
Occasionally, Thomas Del Mar Ltd. may own or have a financial
interest in a lot.
2. Definitions
“Bidder” is any person making, attempting or considering making
a bid, including Buyers;
“Buyer” is the person who makes the highest bid or offer
accepted by the auctioneer, including a Buyer’s principal when
bidding as agent;
“Seller” is the person offering a lot for sale, including their agent,
or executors;
“TDM” means Thomas Del Mar Ltd., 25 Blythe Road, London, W14
0PD, company number 5368339.
“Buyer’s Expenses” are any costs or expenses due to Thomas Del
Mar Ltd. from the Buyer;
“Buyer’s Premium” is the commission payable by the Buyer on the
Hammer Price at the rates set out in the Guide for Prospective Buyers;
“Hammer Price” is the highest bid for the Property accepted by
the auctioneer at the auction or the post auction sale price;
“Purchase Price” is the Hammer Price plus applicable Buyer’s
Premium and Buyer’s Expenses;
“Reserve Price” (where applicable) is the minimum Hammer Price
at which the Seller has agreed to sell a lot.
The Buyer’s Premium, Buyer’s Expenses and Hammer Price are
subject to VAT, where applicable.
3. Examination of Lots
(a) TTDM’s knowledge of lots is partly dependent on information
provided by the Seller and TDM is unable to exercise exhaustive
due diligence on each lot. Each lot is available for examination
before sale. Bidders are responsible for carrying out
examinations and research before sale to satisfy themselves
over the condition of lots and accuracy of descriptions.
(b) All oral and/or written information provided to Bidders relating
to lots, including descriptions in the catalogue, condition
reports or elsewhere are statements of TDM’s opinion and not
representations of fact. Estimates may not be relied on as a
prediction of the selling price or value of the lot and may be
revised from time to time at TDM’s absolute discretion.
4. Exclusions and limitations of liability to Buyers
(a) TDM shall refund the Purchase Price to the Buyer in
circumstances where it deems that the lot is a Counterfeit,
subject to the terms of TDM’s Authenticity Guarantee.
(b) Subject to Condition 4(a), neither TDM nor the Seller:(i) is liable for any errors or omissions in any oral or written
information provided to Bidders by TDM, whether
negligent or otherwise;
(ii) gives any guarantee or warranty to Bidders and any
implied warranties and conditions are excluded (save in
so far as such obligations cannot be excluded by English
law), other than the express warranties given by the
Seller to the Buyer (for which the Seller is solely
responsible) under the Conditions of Business for Sellers;
(iii) accepts responsibility to Bidders for acts or omissions
(whether negligent or otherwise) by TDM in connection
with the conduct of auctions or for any matter relating to
the sale of any lot.
(c) Without prejudice to Condition 4(b), any claim against TDM
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and/ or the Seller by a Bidder is limited to the Purchase Price
for the relevant lot. Neither TDM nor the Seller shall be liable
for any indirect or consequential losses.
5. Bidding at Auction
(a) TDM has absolute discretion to refuse admission to the
auction. Before sale, Bidders must complete a Registration
Form and supply such information and references as TDM
requires. Bidders are personally liable for their bid and are
jointly and severally liable with their principal, if bidding as
agent (in which case TDM’s prior and express consent must be
obtained).
(b) TDM advises Bidders to attend the auction, but TDM will
endeavour to execute absentee written bids provided that they
are, in TDM’s opinion, received in sufficient time and in legible
form.
(c) When available, written and telephone bidding is offered as a
free service at the Bidder’s risk and subject to TDM’s other
commitments; TDM is therefore not liable for failure to execute
such bids. Telephone bidding may be recorded.
6. Import, Export and Copyright Restrictions
TDM and the Seller make no representations or warranties as to
whether any lot is subject to import, export or copyright restrictions.
It is the Buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any copyright clearance
or any necessary import, export or other licence required by law,
including licenses required under the Convention on the
International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
7.
Conduct of the Auction
(a) The auctioneer has discretion to refuse bids, withdraw or
reoffer lots for sale (including after the fall of the hammer) if
(s)he believes that there may be an error or dispute, and may
also take such other action as (s)he reasonably deems
necessary.
(b) The auctioneer will commence and advance the bidding in such
increments as (s)he considers appropriate and is entitled to place
bids on the Seller’s behalf up to the Reserve Price for the lot,
where applicable.
(c) Subject to Condition 7(a), the contract between the Buyer and
the Seller is concluded on the striking of the auctioneer's
hammer.
(d) Any post-auction sale of lots shall incorporate these Conditions
of Business.
8. Payment and Collection
(a) Unless otherwise agreed in advance, payment of the Purchase
Price is due in pounds sterling immediately after the auction
(the "Payment Date").
(b) Title in a lot will not pass to the Buyer until TDM has received
the Purchase Price in cleared funds. TDM will generally not
release a lot to a Buyer before payment. Earlier release shall
not affect passing of title or the Buyer's obligation to pay the
Purchase Price, as above.
(c) The refusal of any licence or permit required by law, as outlined
in Condition 6, shall not affect the Buyer’s obligation to pay for
the lot, as per Condition 8(a).
(d) The Buyer must arrange collection of lots within 10 working
days of the auction. Purchased lots are at the Buyer's risk from
the earlier of (i) collection or (ii) 10 working days after the
auction. Until risk passes, TDM will compensate the Buyer for
any loss or damage to the lot up to a maximum of the Purchase
Price actually paid by the Buyer. TDM’s assumption of risk is
subject to the exclusions detailed in Condition 5(d) of the
Conditions of Business for Sellers.
(e) All packing and handling of lots is at the Buyer's risk. TDM will
not be liable for any acts or omissions of third party packers or
shippers.
9. Remedies for non-payment
Without prejudice to any rights that the Seller may have, if the
Buyer without prior agreement fails to make payment for the lot
within 5 working days of the auction, TDM may in its sole
discretion exercise 1 or more of the following remedies:(a) store the lot at its premises or elsewhere at the Buyer’s sole risk
and expense;
(b) cancel the sale of the lot;
(c) set off any amounts owed to the Buyer by TDM against any
amounts owed to TDM by the Buyer for the lot;
(d) reject future bids from the Buyer;
(e) charge interest at 4% per annum above HSBC Bank plc Base
Rate from the Payment Date to the date that the Purchase Price
is received in cleared funds;
(f) re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and
reserves at TDM’s discretion, in which case the Buyer will be
liable for any shortfall between the original Purchase Price and
the amount achieved on re-sale, including all costs incurred in
such re-sale;
(g) Exercise a lien over any Buyer’s Property in TDM’s possession,
applying the sale proceeds to any amounts owed by the Buyer
to TDM. TDM shall give the Buyer 14 days written notice before
exercising such lien;
(h) commence legal proceedings to recover the Purchase Price for
the lot, plus interest and legal costs;
(i) disclose the Buyer’s details to the Seller to enable the Seller to
commence legal proceedings
10. Failure to collect purchases
(a) If the Buyer pays the Purchase Price but does not collect the lot
within 20 working days of the auction, the lot will be stored at
the Buyer's expense and risk at TDM’s premises or in
independent storage.
(b) If a lot is paid for but uncollected within 6 months of the
auction, following 60 days written notice to the Buyer, TDM will
re-sell the lot by auction or privately, with estimates and
reserves at TDM’s discretion. The sale proceeds, less all TDM’s
costs, will be forfeited unless collected by the Buyer within 2
years of the original auction.
11. Data Protection
(a) TDM will use information supplied by Bidders or otherwise
obtained lawfully by TDM for the provision of auction related
services, client administration, marketing and as otherwise
required by law.
(b) By agreeing to these Conditions of Business, the Bidder agrees
to the processing of their personal information and to the
disclosure of such information to third parties world-wide for
the purposes outlined in Condition 11(a) and to Sellers as per
Condition 9(i).
12. Miscellaneous
(a) All images of lots, catalogue descriptions and all other
materials produced by TDM are the copyright of TDM.
(b) These Conditions of Business are not assignable by any Buyer
without TDM’s prior written consent, but are binding on
Bidders' successors, assigns and representatives.
(c) The materials listed in Condition 1(a) set out the entire
agreement between the parties.
(d) If any part of these Conditions of Business be held
unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force
and effect.
(e) These Conditions of Business shall be interpreted in
accordance with English Law, under the exclusive jurisdiction
of the English Courts, in favour of TDM.
Thomas Del Mar Ltd.‘s Authenticity Guarantee
If Thomas Del Mar Ltd. sells an item of Property which is
later shown to be a “Counterfeit”, subject to the terms
below Thomas Del Mar Ltd. will rescind the sale and refund
the Buyer the total amount paid by the Buyer to Thomas Del
Mar Ltd. for that Property, up to a maximum of the Purchase
Price. The Guarantee lasts for one (1) year after the date of
the relevant auction, is for the benefit of the Buyer only and
is non-transferable.
“Counterfeit” means an item of Property that in Thomas Del Mar
Ltd.’s reasonable opinion is an imitation created with the intent to
deceive over the authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or
source, where the correct description of such matters is not
included in the catalogue description for the Property. Property
shall not be considered Counterfeit solely because of any
damage and/or restoration and/or modification work (including,
but not limited to, recolouring, tooling or repatinating). Please
note that this Guarantee does not apply if either:(i) the catalogue description was in accordance with the
generally accepted opinions of scholars and experts at the
date of the sale, or the catalogue description indicated
that there was a conflict of such opinions; or reports
produced by the Buyer, and reserves the right to seek
additional expert advice at its own expense. In the event
Thomas Del Mar Ltd. decides to rescind the sale under
this Guarantee, it may refund to the Buyer the reasonable
costs of up to two mutually approved independent expert
reports, provided always that the costs of such reports
have been approved in advance and in writing by Thomas
Del Mar Ltd.
(ii) the only method of establishing at the date of the sale that
the item was a Counterfeit would have been by means of
processes not then generally available or accepted,
unreasonably expensive or impractical; or likely to have
caused damage to or loss in value to the Property (in
Thomas Del Mar Ltd.’s reasonable opinion); or
(iii) there has been no material loss in value of the Property
from its value had it accorded with its catalogue
description.
To claim under this Guarantee, the Buyer must:(i) notify Thomas Del Mar Ltd. in writing within one (1)
month of receiving any informationthat causes the Buyer
to question the authenticity or attribution of the Property,
specifying the lot number, date of the auction at which it
was purchased and the reasons why it is believed to be
Counterfeit; and
(ii) return the Property to Thomas Del Mar Ltd. in the same
condition as at the date of sale and be able to transfer
good title in the Property, free from any third party claims
arising after the date of the sale. Thomas Del Mar Ltd. has
discretion to waive any of the above requirements.
Thomas Del Mar Ltd. may require the Buyer to obtain at
the Buyer's cost the reports of two independent and
recognised experts in the relevant field and acceptable to
Thomas Del Mar Ltd. Thomas Del Mar Ltd. shall not be
bound by any reports produced by the Buyer, and
reserves the right to seek additional expert advice at its
own expense. In the event Thomas Del Mar Ltd. decides to
rescind the sale under this Guarantee, it may refund to the
Buyer the reasonable costs of up to two mutually
approved independent expert reports, provided always
that the costs of such reports have been approved in
advance and in writing by Thomas Del Mar Ltd.
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd
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Please make cheques payable to THOMAS DEL MAR LTD and send to Thomas Del Mar Ltd, 25 Blythe Road, London W14 0PD,
United Kingdom, or alternatively fax your details to us on +44 (0) 207 6025973
Credit/Debit Card Information
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd
Absentee Bid Form
(Please print or type)
Sale Title
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
Date
5th December 2012
Name
Address
Code: Perkins
Please mail, fax, or scan and email to:
Thomas Del Mar
25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
Fax +44 (0) 207 602 5973
Important
Please bid on my behalf at the above sale for the following
Lot(s) up to the hammer price(s) mentioned below. These
bids are to be executed as cheaply as is permitted by other
bids or reserves and in an amount up to but not exceeding
the specified amount. The auctioneer may open the
bidding on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the seller.
The auctioneer may further bid on behalf of the seller up
to the amount of the reserve by placing responsive or
consecutive bids for a lot.
I agree to be bound by Thomas Del Mar Ltd’s Conditions of Business.
If any bid is successful, I agree to pay a buyer’s premium on the
hammer price at the rate stated in the front of the catalogue and any
VAT, or amounts in lieu of VAT, which may be due on the buyer’s
premium and the hammer price.
Methods of Payment
Thomas Del Mar Ltd. welcomes the following methods of payment,
most of which will facilitate immediate release of your purchases.
Wire Transfer to our Bank
Electronic transfers may be sent directly to our
Bank:
HSBC Bank Plc
38 High Street
Dartford
Kent DA1 1DG
Postcode
Telephone/Home
Business
Fax
Vat No.
Email
Signed
Date
Card type (Visa/Mastercard/Debit)
Card Number
Cardholder Name
Expiry Date
Billing Address (if different from above)
Cardholder Signature
If you wish Thomas Del Mar Ltd. to ship your purchases,
please tick
Lot
Description
£ Bid Price
IBAN No.: GB78MIDL40190481632140
BIC.: MIDLGB22
Sort Code: 40-19-04
Account No.: 81632140
Account Name: Thomas Del Mar Ltd
Credit/Debit Card
A 3% surcharge is payable on all credit card transactions; there is no
charge for UK debit cards. International debit cards attract a 3% surcharge.
By signing this form you are authorizing payment for this sale.
Sterling Bankers Draft
Drawn on a recognised UK bank
Sterling Cash or Cheque
Cheques must be drawn on a recognised UK bank. We require
seven days to clear a cheque without a letter of guarantee from
your bank.
WE WILL CONFIRM BIDS WHEN RECEIVED. IF YOU ARE
NOT CONTACTED PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM RECEIPT.
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Lot
182
Description
£ Bid Price
Lot
Description
£ Bid Price
Thomas Del Mar Ltd
25 Blythe Road London W14 0PD
Tel: +44 (0) 207 602 4805 Fax: +44 (0) 207 602 5973 Email: [email protected]
www.thomasdelmar.com

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

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