India, Ca. 18th - 19th century AD. A large trophy possibly from a horse-drawn coach or of the prow of a barge or ship. Possibly from an allam or ceremonial banner. Depicting the bust of a turbaned man, engraved with inscription on the left shoulder Sultan Hazrit affixed to a silver-coloured steel crescent moon-shape inscribed on both sides immediately below Sultan Selim Khan Hazrit, with an arc of floral and vegetal decoration embossed below. On the lower spike is a dated inscription showing the year 1335 A.H. which corresponds to 1917 AD. Below the steel crescent a brass brace is fitted allowing the object to be secured to a pole or other fixture. Size: 270mm x 250mm; Weight: 1.95kg Provenance: Previous property of an Islamic art professional. Prior apart of the Henri René d’Allemagne Collection. 1979. Acquired by Ahuan U.K Ltd. from M. Roderick d’Allemagne, grandson of Henri René d’Allemagne. (1836 - 1950).
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A fine Second War ‘V.C. Submarine’ D.S.M. group of seven awarded to Petty Officer Telegraphist A. R. Clarke, Royal Navy, decorated for his services in H.M. Submarine Torbay at the bombardment of Apollonia and the subsequent landing there of a party of Commandos under Lieutenant-Colonel Keyes with the sole intention of capturing or killing Rommel at his Headquarters Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (JX.136048 A. R. Clarke. P.O. Tel.) impressed naming; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Police Exemplary Service, E.II.R., 2nd issue (Const. Arthur R. Clarke) mounted court-style as worn, together with a Fleet Regatta prize, being a miniature silvered scull, the blade engraved, ‘A. R. Clarke, H.M.S. Eagle, 1939’, good very fine (8) £1,400-£1,800 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Spink, December 1997. D.S.M. London Gazette 7 April 1942: ‘For courage, skill and coolness in successful Submarine patrols.’ Seedies Roll confirms award for services aboard H.M. Submarine Torbay during Mediterranean War Patrols from August to November 1941, when she bombarded Apollonia, Libya on 15 October 1941 and landed a party of Commandos near Apollonia on 14 November 1941 to raid Rommel’s Headquarters. Arthur Roy Clarke joined H.M.S. Dolphin from H.M.S. Glory in November 1940, and was posted to H.M. Submarine Torbay immediately after her launching and ‘working up’ period. Over the next 12 months she would achieve enduring fame, not least for the daring and notoriety of her C.O., Lieutenant-Commander Anthony Miers, who won the V.C. and a brace of D.S.O.s while with her. Clarke was present throughout all of these operations, not being transferred until her return to Portsmouth in June 1942. Torbay’s first brush with the enemy took place during her patrols in the Northern Aegean between May and June 1941, and the South Western Aegean between late June and mid-July the same year. In the former region she made a number of determined attacks which resulted in the destruction of three Caiques, a Schooner and a ‘probable’ enemy Destroyer; in the latter region she accounted for a U-Boat, a Tanker, three Schooners (two of which were heavily laden with German troops and stores), one Motor-Vessel and five more Caiques. On her next Mediterranean patrol, carried out in the Gulf of Sirte and the Aegean between August and November 1941, her tally continued to rise, including a heavily laden Schooner which was taken out off Cape Matapan. She also executed a successful bombardment of Apollonia and landed the party of Commandos, comprising Lieutenant Keyes with two officers and twenty-five other ranks, who carried out the famous raid on Rommel’s H.Q. with the intention of killing or capturing Rommel himself. It was for services in this latter patrol that Arthur Clarke was awarded the D.S.M. Torbay’s next three patrols, completed between December 1941 and March 1942, resulted in a number of running battles with varying degrees of success. Among more notable achievements were the destruction of three sailing vessels by gunfire in Navarino Harbour; a torpedo strike on a Destroyer; and the completion a ‘special military operation’ in the Gulf of Taranto. However, it was Lieutenant-Commander Miers’ extraordinarily daring raid on Corfu Harbour that gained him, and his command, the Victoria Cross. Over a hair-raising 17-hour period, and at the mercy of a well-defended anchorage, Miers carried out two successful torpedo strikes on ships. In response, as on so many other occasions, the Torbay had to endure a protracted depth-charge attack - on this occasion at least 40 were dropped within close proximity. As Miers later commented, he was often ‘extremely frightened’ on such occasions, but his crew never failed to impress him: ‘they almost seemed to enjoy themselves keeping a scoreboard of the number of enemy depth charges dropped’. On hearing the news that he had been awarded the V.C., Miers made it clear that he wished the honour could have been awarded to the whole of the ship’s company. It must have been of some consolation, therefore, when on 7 July 1942 - immediately upon Torbay’s triumphant return to Portsmouth - that an unprecedented Investiture was held by the King, and some thirty odd crew members received a backlog of decorations. Among their number was Arthur Clarke.
PEARCE, Philippa. PRESENTATION COPIES. Tom's Midnight Garden, FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, SIGNED & INSCRIBED by the author, 8vo, publisher's blue-green cloth lettered in silver, unclipped dust-jacket (priced 10s 6d), some pale spotting to endpapers/fore-edge, jacket worn around spine/corners, otherwise a very respectable copy of this very rare first issue, London: Oxford University Press, 1958, and A Dog So Small, FIRST EDITION, SIGNED & INSCRIBED by the author, unclipped d.j. (priced 13s 6d), spotting, London: Constable & Company, 1962, sold with all faults (2) Provenance: The vendor's aunt managed the children's department at Heffers, Cambridge ❧ A first printing of Pearce's best known novel, Tom's Midnight Garden, is now incredibly difficult to find in any condition, especially signed. This is a very scarce brace of signed first editions
A PAIR OF FRENCH OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY BOUTET, VERSAILLES, PARIS MARKS FOR 1798-1809, ‡ THE ESCUTCHEONS INSCRIBED "PRESENTED BY THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON TO CAPTAIN MARSHALL RL MS ON BOARD H.M.S. BELLEROPHON, 6TH AUGUST 1815"with browned octagonal swamped sighted polygroove rifled barrels, inscribed ‘Manufre. Impele a Versailles’ and numbered ‘189’, struck with gold-lined barrelsmith’s marks of Jean Nicolas Leclerc, further gold-lined marks (Neue Støckel 95, 97, 3741), ‘Boutet’ and a band of gold foliage at the breech (the gold with losses), case-hardened breeches incorporating the back-sights, flat bevelled locks signed ‘Boutet a Versailles’ fitted with ‘French’ cocks and semi-rainproof pans, figured walnut full stocks, chequered butts (small cracks and repairs), blued steel mounts of shaped outline comprising two-piece ‘batwing’ side-plates, trigger-guards with symmetrical finials, and moulded ramrod-pipes, the butts each fitted with finely cast and chased silver medusa-mask pommels struck with Paris silver marks and a further mark, in a lozenge NB a pistol between, silver escutcheons with presentation inscriptions, each with associated copper-alloy-tipped wooden ramrod with iron worm, perhaps the original, and some early colour throughout, 21.5 cm (2) The inscription reads: ‘Presented by the Emperor Napoleon to Captain Marshall Rl Ms on board H.M.S. Bellerophon, 6th August 1815’ George Marshall, Captain of Marines, is listed among the Officers borne on the Books of H.M.S. Bellerophon in July 1815. Six weeks after his defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon faced an uncertain future. After his abdication, he was unwelcome in France, with his capture sought by Prussian and Austrian forces. On 10 July 1815, HMS Bellerophon was guarding the French port of Rochefort when a French vessel bearing a flag of truce approached. On board were General Anne Jean Marie Rene Savary and the Comte de Las (Count of) Cases, with the first announcement of Napoleon’s consideration to surrender to the British. At 07:00 on 14th July a vessel approached the Bellerophon. The Comte de Las Cases was again on board, this time accompanied by General L’Allarand. They had a letter from Napoleon, wishing to discuss the terms of General Bonaparte’s surrender. After leaving Bellerophon, Comte de Las Cases returned at 19:00 the same day with a letter from Napoleon’s General, Count Bertrand revealing that Napoleon was currently on Isle D’Aix and fully prepared to surrender. Napoleon’s arrival on the Bellerophon is recorded in the log for the ship dated 15 July 1815. While in custody Napoleon and his entourage were treated like guests, with the former emperor given access to the Great cabin of the ship. Napoleon wanted to travel to North America, where he hoped to gain asylum; upon refusal of this by the British, he hoped to be allowed to live out his life in England which was also refused. He was held aboard the moored Bellerophon at Plymouth and not allowed to set foot on British soil, much to his annoyance. Over the following weeks, the British government considered the fate of the ship’s famous prisoner. Eventually a decision was made to designate Napoleon and his entourage as ‘Prisoners of War’, with the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic chosen as their place of exile. Before leaving the Bellerophon, Napoleon had not been granted his desired audience with the Prince Regent. He revealed to Captain Maitland that part of his wish to meet the Prince was in the hope that he could recommend Maitland for promotion to Rear Admiral, as an appreciation of the hospitality that the Captain had shown him (Maitland would eventually rise to the position of Rear Admiral by the time of his death in 1839). Napoleon told Maitland that he considered him ‘a man of honour’. Captain Maitland published a detailed accounts of his time spent with Napoleon: ‘About ten A.M. the barge was manned, and a captain's guard turned out. When Buonaparte came on deck, he looked at the marines, who were generally fine-looking young men, with much satisfaction; went through their ranks, inspected their arms, and admired their appearance, saying to Bertrand, "How much might be done with a hundred thousand such soldiers as these." He asked which had been longest in the corps; went up and spoke to him. His questions were put in French, which I interpreted, as well as the man's answers. He enquired how many years he had served; on being told upwards of ten, he turned to me and said, "Is it not customary in your service, to give a man who has been in it so long some mark of distinction?" He was informed that the person in question had been a sergeant, but was reduced to the ranks for some misconduct. He then put the guard through part of their exercise, whilst I interpreted to the Captain of Marines, who did not understand French, the manœuvres he wished to have performed. He made some remarks upon the difference of the charge with the bayonet between our troops and the French; and found fault with our method of fixing the bayonet to the musquet, as being more easy to twist off, if seized by an enemy when in the act of charging.’ Extract from: Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland, K.C.B, The Surrender of Napoleon being the narrative of the surrender of Buonaparte, and of his residence on board H.M.S. Bellerophon, with a detail of the principal events that occurred in that ship between the 24th of May and the 8th of August 1815 by, a new edition edited, with a memoir of the author, by William Kirk Dickson, 1904. ‘Towards evening Lord Keith came on board of us, and had a long personal interview with Napoleon in the cabin, which we may judge was not of the pleasantest nature. From some intemperate threat of Savary, I believe, who had declared that he would not allow his master to leave the Bellerophon alive, to go into such wretched captivity, it was judged proper to deprive the refugees of their arms. A good many swords, and several brace of pistols, marked with a large silver N. at the butt end, were brought down to the gun-room, where they remained for some hours. Three of the swords belonged to Napoleon, and two of them were pointed out to us as those he wore at Marengo and Austerlitz. I never in my life felt such a strong inclination to lay my hands on what was not my own. A sword I durst not think of, but could I have got a brace of pistols, or even one solitary pistol, belonging to Napoleon, I would have thought myself the happiest man alive; but it would not do, detection was certain, and with bitter vexation I saw them carried out of the gun-room. ‘ [Extracts from Memoirs of an Aristocrat, and Reminiscences of the Emperor Napoleon, by a Midshipman of the Bellerophon [George Home]. London, Whittaker & Co., and Bell & Bradfute, Edinburgh, 1838.
WW1 1915 dated 1914 Pattern Equipment Large Pack. A scarce example made by Cook and complete with all buckles, but one now detached. Fitted with two shortened 1914 pattern brace straps. Storage age wear, leather dry to parts ... Accompanied by a WW1 period Officer's Sam Browne equipment water bottle, this with storage age wear. (2 items)
Y AN UNUSUAL AND RARE GEORGE III MAHOGANY METAMORPHIC PEMBROKE TABLE AND MUSIC STAND CIRCA 1790 The fiddleback mahogany top crossbanded and inlaid, with two false frieze drawers, the central section of the top rising on an x frame support fastened with a leather strap, the ratchet music stands sliding from the sides the table 72.5cm high, 96cm wide, 74cm deep; as a quartet stand 138cm high maximum, 127cm wide Please note, Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption certificate for the ivory in this lot (Ref: K6MXBFUB) Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.Some losses and restorations: some missing, replaced and patched veneers; some small use of filler; the top is distressed more so with marks and knocks than the rest of the table; each of the legs has a hole probably from some previous fitting; the underside of the table top and the lopers are dark stained and painted blue, there was no obvious sign of old worm though the stain/ paint might conceal this; one key hole is brass, the other with a small fragment of ivory; the underside of the frieze with holes from a possible previous brace; one of the music stands is missing a vertical section, there are two vacant recesses suggesting that there were previously two additional slides/ music stands to the sides; some damage to the metal sheet music holders. This ingenious piece of metamorphic furniture lifts into a music stand with some ease. Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE III GONCALO ALVES AND MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE IN THE MANNER OF HENRY HILL OF MARLBOROUGH, CIRCA 1775 The frieze drawer opposing a false drawer front 71.5cm high, 107cm wide, 71cm deepHill was active as a cabinet-maker, coach-maker and auctioneer among other things in Marlborough from around 1740 until his death in 1778. This table displays the use of book matched specimen timber typical of Henry Hill's commodes and tables. Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use. There are some losses and repairs including: a later inserted fillet to the drawer lining crack along the grain of timber; there is some later filler to the interior drawer handle area, possibly a repair rather than suggesting later handles; there is no key and the lock is open; some replaced sections of moulding; a butterfly brace to the underside of the table top; some replaced veneers; some holes to the underside of the drop leaves with some later hinges.The overall quality is shown through details such as the well figured choice and matching of timber; the unusual shaping of the leg cappings of the casters; mahogany drawer linings; the table top shape with indented corners of the table top, the sides with a barely perceptible subtle curve.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI ORMOLU MOUNTED, MARQUETRY AND PARQUETRY SIDE CABINETS BY J H RIESENER, ADAPTED FROM CORNER CABINETS Each of slight stepped serpentine form, sycamore, fruitwoods and Amaranth with a rectangular mottled russet marble top inset within gilt bronze petal mouldings, drawer to the frieze mounted with guilloche enclosing flowerheads with acorns and oak leaves, above a pair of tambour doors inlaid with large sprays of moss and cabbage-roses, hollyhocks and tulips, one stamped faintly twice on the front right corner J.H. RIESENER 100cm high, 101cm wide, 29cm deep Provenance: Sotheby's London, 1st July 1966, Lot 134 where described as: 'A HIGHLY IMPORTANT PAIR OF EARLY LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED MARQUETRY AND PARQUETRY SIDE CABINETS, Signed J H Riesener' when purchased for the late owner's mother by Pelham Galleries, London The Estate of a deceased Gentleman. The original 1966 Sotheby's catalogue and a copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Jean-Henri Riesener maître in 1768. In their present form as side cabinets, they can be usefully compared with a single cabinet made by Riesener in 1773 for Pierre-Elisabeth de Fontanieu, the Intendant et Contrôleur Général des Meubles de la Couronne, for his own official residence in the Place Louis XV in Paris. Fontanieu's cabinet was in the famous collection of John Jones, bequeathed to the Victoria & Albert Museum in 1882. Like the present pair, the cabinet was converted from a corner cupboard, probably in the mid-19th century (V&A 1082-1882). Another comparison is with the commode in the Hôtel du Garde Meuble, Paris (Al-Thani collection) which Riesener delivered in 1775 for the bedroom of Madame Randon de Pommery, wife of the Garde-Général of the Garde Meuble de la Couronne. The commode is fitted with almost identical central apron mounts and has strikingly similar guilloche panels to the side frieze drawers - interspersed with comparable oval paterae mounts above comparable scrolling floral feet mounts. The commode was sold from the Desmarais Collection, Christie's New York, 30 April 2019 lot 51, $1,155,000. Literature: Pierre Verlet, Le mobilier Français du XVIIIème Siècle, 1967, pl. 13. F.J.B. Watson, Louis XVI Furniture, fig. 54. P. Kjellberg, The French Furniture of the XVIIIth Century, Paris, 1989, p. 696, cat A. Comparative Literature : Helen Jacobsen, Rufus Bird & Mia Jackson, Jean-Henri Riesener: Cabinetmaker to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, London, 2020 We are grateful to Rufus Bird, Deputy Surveyor and Surveyor of the Queen's Works of Art 2010-2021 for his contribution to this catalogue entry. Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old chips and splits, some old repairs, some minor losses. Both cabinets have locks to the doors (of late 19th or early 20th century period) The keys are present to operate them. Please note: as catalogued, these have been adapted from their original form. In the original cataloguing it is stated that they are converted from encoignure. It is possible that they were converted from another form of cabinetThe cabinets incorporate various later timbers and veneers throughout. Period elements have likely been adapted also. There is some variation in the construction of the two cabinets. It is impossible to qualify exactly how the conversion has been made. As the cabinets have changed form and the mounts match the current outline of the cabinets, it is likely that some or all gilt metal mounts have been altered/ changed or associated to the cabinets during the process of converting their form. Some repairs to the marble tops with filler to disguise losses and one with disguised metal brace securing an old break at one corner (see images)The cabinets were previously 'anchored'/ secured to the wall in position or would fall forwards. They would need to be secured for use now so they do not fall forwards. There is a chance that the main door panels were not tambour door originally and have been later converted to tambour The elements of marquetry itself appear to be of 18th century period. Please refer to all additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE I GILTWOOD AND GESSO STOOL OR WINDOW SEAT ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES MOORE, CIRCA 1720 With an early 18th century upholstered drop in seat 44cm high, 83.5cm wide, 45cm deepJames Moore (c1670-1726) was a leading exponent of chased relief gilt gesso furniture, first gaining experience in this specialist technique under the Gumleys. Moore is known to have supplied gilt gesso furniture to amongst others Queen Anne and George I for Kensington Palace; and to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough at Blenheim Palace.The State Bedroom at Houghton Hall, Norfolk has a related giltwood stool.For a somewhat related stool attributed to James Moore, see Christie's, New York, The Collector, 25th April 2024, Lot 629, (£13,860 incl. BP). Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks, knocks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The upholstery is extensively worn with holes and tears, the frame of the drop in seat has not been inspected.The gilding is worn, flaking and missing in places to reveal the underlying white gesso and wood.Some stained to the underside.Some losses and repairs including: re-tipping to feet; later braces to the corners under the brace; lacking one part of one leg (sectional construction).There is some evidence of old worm.Overall in appealing 'country house' condition.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III CARVED MAHOGANY CANDLESTAND CIRCA 1770 55cm high, the 'pie crust' top 30cm diameter Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.Observations and restorations include: the top is slightly bowed discernible when rested upside down it doesn't sit quite flat; repairs to two areas of the piecrust border; the top has a crack along the flame grain of timber; some later stain/finish to the underside and the repaired areas (possibly when the border was restored); some chips to protruding carved scroll finials below the fluted column; some cracks and a filled dowel hole where two legs join the column suggesting strengthening or repairs; the metal brace is of some age but could be later.Overall the stand out features of this table are the depth and moulding of the piecrust border and the exceptionally detailed and crisp carving which is possible due to the dense quality of the timber.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
JOS. HAMBRUSCH - FERLACH A 16-BORE / .22 HORNET BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DRILLING, serial no. 1752, for 1941, 23 3/4in. (60cm) nitro reproved barrels (in 2024), tapered solid matt rib with flip-up rear sight with gold-inlaid sight line, bead fore-sight, the breech end engraved 'JOS. HAMBRUSCH.', the right tube engraved 'BOEHLER-BLITZ STAHL', fitted with a Weaver K4 60-B telescopic sight in quickly-detachable claw mounts, 2 1/2in. shot chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, scroll-back treble-grip action with side clips and ornate stepped bolsters, cocking-indicator studs, tang-mounted shot/ball selector switch actuating the flip-up rear sight, automatic safety with engraved 'S' detail, set front trigger, the fences engraved in high relief with floral motifs, the action with Germanic scroll detailing and small relief-engraved game scene vignettes of fox flushing pheasant on the left, rabbits on the right and a capercaillie on the underside, the triggerguard with a brace of English partridge and engraved 'FERD. JUST.' in a scrolling banner, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap, cheekpiece, including horn buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge release catch, sling swivels, weight 6lb. 2oz. (unscoped) and 6lb. 15oz. (scoped). S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.
P. BERETTA A 12-BORE 'SILVER PIGEON 687 III SPORTING LIMITED 093 of 500' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. R27244S, dated 2008, 30in. nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, adjustable single trigger, floral and acanthus scroll engraving with scenes of mallard taking flight on the left, the right with a brace of partridge in flight, the underside with a vignette of a solitary partridge in flight and engraved with the model designation and '093/500', silver finish, 14 1/4in. pistolgrip stock with adjustable comb, including 3/8in. rubber recoil pad weight 7lb. 13oz., in its makers universal case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
BROWNING ARMS COMPANY A 12-BORE '325 GRADE VI' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 16015NMS43, for 1990, 32in. nitro barrels with 10mm raised ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, bold acanthus scrollwork set against a matt background surrounding gold-highlighted vignettes of a brace of flushed pheasant on the left, a trio of mallard in formation on the right, the underside with a hound on point, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, beavertail fore-end, weight 9lb. 2oz., in a universal case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
AN UNUSUAL CASED BRACE OF PERCUSSION SPORTING GUNS SIGNED A REED, LONDON, serial no. 1016 and 1122, circa 1833, the first a 16-bore double with laminated 29in. barrels, the top-rib signed 'A. REED, 14 CITY ROAD, LONDON', white metal fore-sight bead, scroll engraving and twin gold lines to rib-end, carved and moulded breech-blocks with engraved platinum vented plugs, border and scroll engraved long top-tang, white metal under-breech plates, border, scroll and game-scene engraved back-action locks signed 'A. REED, LONDON' (traces of colour), chequered walnut half-stock with engraved iron furniture (a previous grip-safe removed and apertures filled), white metal ramrod throat, wrist escutcheon and barrel key escutcheons and brass tipped mahogany ramrod, the second a 14-bore single with octagonal to sixteen-sided to round 30in. ribbon damascus barrel, same signature to top, gold and platinum lines to the scroll engraved breech-end, fully engraved long top-tang, border and scroll engraved back-action lock, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, engraved iron furniture, white metal fore-end tip, wrist and key escutcheons and mahogany ramrod, both shotguns with traces of colour and finish and in a period fitted brass cornered walnut case lined and compartmented in jade velvet (maker's label absent, some compartments loose) and together with a small number of accessories including a period leather covered powder-flask, two shot measures, a cap-tin, later oil bottle and sundries.
BROWNING ARMS COMPANY A DERWA-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'DIANA GRADE' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 325MT04614, dated 2006, 31 7/8in. (81cm) nitro barrels (choke reproof in 2011) with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, Teague multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch and gold-inlaid 'S', 'O' and 'U' details, the action and furniture deeply carved with stylised foliage, framing game scenes of pheasant, duck and partridge, signed 'M. Derwa', the triggerguard with a brace of hare, old silver finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 8lb. 2oz., in its makers universal case with paperwork and Certificate of Identification. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A SET OF THREE CAMBODIAN BASKET WEAVE SILVER BOXES Two graduated rectangular casket form boxes with double-walled sides plaited wire corners, and a similar taller example with cross-brace supports 9.5cm to 10.5cm long Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A SWEDISH OPUS COFFEE TABLE BY KERSTIN OLBY FOR OLBY DESIGN 1990s, Circular 'floating' iron top, ash frame with cross-brace supports, winner of the Excellent Swedish Design Award for 1997 102.5cm diameter, 50cm diameter Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
Frame in gilded silver depicting the Madonna kissing the child. Rectangular frame with a semicircular arched top and two closing doors, decorated on the outside with pinkish-lilac transparent enamel on a guillashed surface. The semicircular upper surface of the frame is decorated on the outside with orange transparent enamel over a guilloched surface. The sashes of the frame are equipped with a latch. On the reverse side of the frame, a figured easel movable (on a loop) brace with a slotted pattern is fixed. In the central part, in a rectangular frame, there is an image of the Madonna holding and kissing the baby (possibly based on Josef Zasche (Austria, 1821-1881). The drawing is made in the technique of painted enamel (?). Good condition. Brand: Female head, oriented Letter A to the right, letter L to the left. Stamp in a hexagonal horizontally elongated shield. Letters in a rectangular shield. Unknown workshop. Possibly Austria-Hungary, Vienna, turn of the 19th-20th centuries. Silver, stamp, gilding, mount, guilloche , enamel, edging Traces of existence Dimensions: frame height - 8.7 cm, frame width with open doors - 9.2 cm, frame width with closed doors - 5.2 cm, frame thickness - 7.0 cm, weight - 123 gr. Width: 9.2cm, Height: 8.7cm, Depth: 7cm, Weight: 0.123kg, Condition: Good, Material: Silver, guilloche enamel, gilding, ID: ID-ANTQ-8033
Registration No: FB 8604 Chassis No: 60-10530 MOT: ExemptSubject to restoration works during the 1980sDesirable fabric bodied saloon coachworkWell maintained with recent works to the electrical system including the fitment of flashing winkersEligible for VSCC Road EventsIntroduced in 1926, Percy Riley’s 9hp, 1,087cc twin-camshaft ‘four’ was an outstanding engine design by any standards, various versions powering Rileys until 1957. Clothed in stylish bodywork by Stanley Riley, the Coventry manufacturer’s pre-war offerings were among the world’s finest small-capacity sporting cars. Right from the start it was obvious that the 9hp Riley engine possessed enormous potential as a competition unit, and at Brooklands J G Parry-Thomas and Reid Railton were the first to demonstrate just how good it was. The success of their racer led to a production version, the Speed Model, which would turn out to be merely the first in a lengthy series of memorable Riley sports cars. 1929 saw the introduction of the MkIV chassis featuring wider front/rear track and much larger brakes than hitherto. Models available were the Monaco saloon, Biarritz saloon, fabric-bodied four-seat tourer and a brace of coachbuilt tourers.First registered on the 1st July 1930, ‘FB 8604’ is believed to have been originally supplied by Western Counties Automobile Co. Ltd. Little is known about the early history of the Riley, however a green log book on file dating to 1968 shows ownership around the Somerset and Wiltshire area. ‘FB 8604’ benefitted from extensive restoration works during the early 1980s, which included replacement body covering, chassis work, and it is understood that the engine was exchanged for another, correct overhauled unit. Thankfully, the work was directed towards conservation, and much of the original green leather interior is preserved, with the rear seats retrimmed. Post restoration, the Vintage Saloon was to become part of a private museum for some thirty years, before being sold to the previous owner in 2012.The vendor acquired the Riley in 2023 and has used the car for several trips between his home in Cornwall and Portsmouth and has commented that it has been ‘very faithful’. The vendor has installed new coolant hoses onto the car and has fitted non-intrusive LED flashing indicators. He has also fitted a brand-new electric wiper motor, further enhancing driveability during poor weather. Now described as being in ‘very good’ condition mechanically and with bodywork being to the same standard, the Riley should prove to be a very fine Vintage-era workhorse to any prospective new owner. With plenty of support from the Riley Register on offer, the Riley 9HP is eligible for all VSCC road events and their Light Car section. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
A George III silver rectangular snuff box, the underside engraved with 'Union is Strength' within a scroll cartouche, Birmingham 1813 by John Shaw, length 6cm, an oval silver snuff box, the hinged lid embossed with figures, import mark London 1897 by William Moering, length 5.4cm, two other silver snuff boxes, total weight 145.6g, and a silver mounted cut glass tapering cylindrical scent phial, London 1891 by George Brace, length 25.5cm.
A pair of large continental silver table decorations in the form of a brace of pheasants, realistically modelled each in a walking pose with their heads slightly cocked to one side, textured plumage and feet, with English import marks for London 1961/62, the cock pheasant 45cms long – the hen 37.5cms long – 55.1oz. (2)
Upgraded for fast road/rallySOHC Pinto engine bored out to 2100ccLimited slip differential*PLEASE NOTE THIS CAR IS ARRIVING TO AUCTION SITE THURSDAY 21ST The Ford Escort Mk. II RS2000, was produced from 1975 to 1980, and is a legendary rally car that has become an icon in motorsport history. Renowned for its performance and handling, the RS2000 was powered by a 2.0-litre engine, generating around 115 bhp and allowing for impressive acceleration and agility on both roads and rally stages. Its distinctive styling makes it a standout model in the Escort lineup and a firm favourite for Ford collectors. Weighing in at just over 900 kg, the Mk. II RS2000 benefitted from a lightweight construction, paired with a sport-tuned suspension that enhanced its cornering ability. The car enjoyed considerable success in motorsport, contributing to Ford's dominance in rallying during the late '70s.Presented in Carnival Red this example was first registered 9th January 1976 and has been transformed into a fast road/rally car, upgraded for the ultimate driving experience as our vendor can testify too. Sitting on 15’ Revolution wheels powder coated in gold fitted with Toyo Proxes R888R tyres with a Minilite spare wheel on boot this example is powered by the iconic 2.0 SOHC Pinto engine bored out to 2100cc, paired to a stage 3 Pinto cylinder head and twin carb setup for impressive performance. Equipped with limited slip differential and upgraded suspension and upgraded hydraulic clutch, a performance stainless steel race exhaust system and manifold this is an incredibly well put together example that would be equally as fun and capable both on track, on the dirt or on the road. Stopping the car are upgraded front brakes with drilled and grooved discs and further safety includes a full roll cage but still sensible to get into, OMP WRC seats and OMP Harness and OMP Superleggera steering wheel. The engine bay is strengthened by a strut brace, the fuel tank has been replaced with an aluminium example and the ignition is an electronic Bestek system. This example looks, sounds and performs fabulously, whether you’re intending to compete on a rally stage, hill climb/track race or indeed just use as a fast road example heads will turn, offered with a sensible guide price, viewing is recommended for such a desirable setup. Consigned by Mathew PriddyFor more information on this lot please email mrp@historics.co.uk A GREAT RS2000 UPGRADED FOR FAST ROAD/RALLYBOASTING AN SOHC PINTO ENGINE BORED OUT TO 2100CCWITH LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL & IN GREAT CONDITION
HANDSOME 19TH C. ASH STICK CHAIR, probably English, demilune and undercut saddle seat with hobnail secured iron brackets, sticks united by shaped cresting rail, one piece steamed arm rest, twin bow-carved front arm supports with later metal bar brace, splayed legs, seat height 39cms, 102 (h) x 60cms (w)Provenance: acquired in Kent mid-1990s; private collection Monmouthshire.Comments: modern glue visible underneath at leg joints
Capablanca, J. R. Chess fundamentals. New York, Harcourt, Brace, und London, Bell, (1934). 8°. Mit 1 Tafel und Diagrammen. 3 Bll., 246 Seiten. Originaler Leinenband. (Ale aufgeschnittene Broschur gebunden) (19) * Linde - N. 1361; vergl. Betts 11 - 24. Zustand: Buchblock gelockert. Exlibris auf Innendeckel. Innen gebräunt. Einband etwas angestaubt und bestoßen. Beiliegen: Lasker, Em. Common sense in chess. Revised Edition. New York, Ogilvie, ca. 1933. 8°. Mit Diagrammen. Titel, S. 8 - 139, 4 Bll. Anzeigen. Roter Leinenband. Vergl. Linde - N. 1120. Zustand: Name auf Vorsatz. Innen stärker gebräunt Einband etwas angestaubt. / Parlett, D. ‚The Oxford History of Board Games. Oxford University Press, ca. 1999. 8°. Mit Textabb. XIII, 386 Seiten. Orig. Leinenband mit Schutzumschlag.
Schachlexikon. Konvolut von 4 Schachlexika in englischer Sprache aus der Zeit 1976 - 1992. 8°. Mit Textabb. und Diagr. Orig. Pappbände und orig. Leinenband, jeweils mit Schutzumschlag. (60) * Enthalten sind: Anne Sunnucks: The Encyclopaedia of Chess (2nd edition); E. R. Brace: An illustrated Dictionary of Chess; H. Golombek: The encyclopedia of chess; David Hooper and Kenneth Whyld. The Oxford Companion to Chess. (2nd edition). Zustand für alle Teile: Innen vereinzelt fleckig.
Liddell, Donald M(acy). Chessmen. With the collaboration of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer and J. Maunoury. New York, Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1937. 4°. Mit 97 Abbildungen auf Tafeln und wenigen Textzeichnungen. XII, 171 Seiten, 3 Bll. weiß. Originaler schwarzer Leinenband. (19) * Linde - N. 3669. Betts 54 - 5. Mit eigenhändiger Widmung des amerikanischen Geschäftsmann und Schachsammler Gustavus A. Pfeiffer (1872 – 1953) auf Vorsatz. Die vorliegende Ausgabe enthält eine Geschichte der Schachfiguren von den frühesten Zeiten an. Die Abbildungen zeigen Steine, die meist aus den Beständen amerikanischer Sammler stammen. Zustand: Innendeckel und Vorsätze mit Leimschatten. Innen gebräunt. Einband etwas bestoßen.
THREE VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED SCENT FLASKS, ALL LONDON one with red glass ovoid body, the push button hinged top covered in scroll foliate engraving excepting a vacant roundel, Francis Nisbet, 1856, 8.5cm long, one of ribbed clear glass, the push button hinged swirl-lobed top inscribed 'E.S.M. FROM CECIL', George Brace, 1887, 9cm long, and one as a small double flask of cylindrical clear glass with screw-on and push button rounded ends, Thomas Johnson, 1880, 8cm long
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED SCENT FLASKS AND ANOTHER TWO SILVER-MOUNTED SCENT FLASKS, ALL LONDON the pair hob cut flattened circular glass, with screw-on silver bun covers, George Brace, 1877, 11.5cm high, one as a double flask formed as a decagonally faceted glass cylinder with silver-gilt end mounts, one with a sprung cap, the other with screw cover, both engraved 'HVD' and 'May 2nd' or '1858', maker's mark indecipherable, 1858, 14cm long, the last as a Patent scent flask/dispenser, the faceted glass of flattened oval form, the screw-on mount with hinged cover, Thomas Johnson, 1871, 15cm long
A brace of early 20th century German metalwares silver table ornaments modelled as fighting cocks, mark of Wilhelm Weinranck, Hanau, circa 1900, stamped with Halbmond und Reichskrone (crescent and crown) and 800, for 800/1000 standard silver, the realistic cast and chased pair each with hollow bodies and fantails, mounted on individual wooden plinths, 23cm from beak-to-tail (2)
A FIRST WORLD WAR PRISONER OF WAR GERMAN CARVED PANEL. A carved panel worked with two side profile portraits in German 'With God's help and heart and hand we fight for the Fatherland 1914-18', to the reverse 'Prisoner of War Pietermaritzburg Fort Napier Natal'. Indistinctly signed lower right 31 x 29 cm. *CR Brace to reverse and slight marking, generally good.
Pair Of WW2 Lanchester SMG Magazine Pouches khaki webbing, long pouches. The front to one with small rectangular pouch to hold the loading tool. Removed to the other. Internal divisions to hold 3 Lanchester magazines. Rear with belt hooks and brace buckle. Pouches dated 1941 and 1942. Minor wear. 2 items.
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