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Click here to subscribeA Victorian silver hip flask, John Edward Wilmot, Birmingham 1898, of typical form with engraved lettering, 11.5cm high, with a pair of Victorian silver decanter labels, Charles Reily & George Storer, London 1838, designed as vine leaves, a further silver decanter label and silver mounted bottle stopper, gross weight 4ozt (excluding bottle stopper) (5)
A cased pair of .650 calibre French percussion rifled officer's pistols by Trouilleux, St Etienne, Circa 1850, with octagonal etched twist sighted rifled barrels, stamped 'Merley Tivet' beneath the breeches and struck with St Etienne proof marks, engraved case hardened breeches, engraved case hardened breech tangs extending over the butts, engraved locks signed 'Trouilleux' and 'St Etienne', case hardened triggers, figured walnut half-stocks with foliate carving to pommel base, engraved case hardened spurred trigger guards, fore-end caps and butt caps with sprung traps, brass tipped ramrods, in lined and fitted case complete with accesories including bullet mould, turnscrew, sprue-cutter and powder flask stamped 'Boche a Paris', 14 7/8in. (37.8cm.) total length. *Trouilleux recorded in St Etienne Circa 1840-60. ** Provenance; Thomas Del Mar Ltd 29th June 2011, Lot 445, original purchase receipt. *** Martel Maides are not experts in this field, please satisfy yourself regarding authenticity before purchase.
An Edwardian pair of engine-turned silver small spirit/cologne flasks with hinged bayonet bun covers, Alfred Clark (Bond St), London 1902, 10cm high, to/w a silver oil and vinegar cruet stand with glass bottles, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London 1910, 13oz (net of bottles) hinge broken on one flask; one bottle-stopper chipped
Various items of Georgian and later silver flatware, a shell dish and two napkin rings, 9.3oz total; lot also includes a Royal Doulton Kingware whisky flask, decorated with 'The Wizard', with silver stopper, cut glass smelling salts bottle with silver top and a late Victorian silver propelling pencil with citrine seal top
A Persian silver cigarette box, engraved with carpet design, to/w five French .950 grade small beakers, various oddments of English silver including glass toilet jar and scent flask with silver tops, two napkin rings, folding fob locket and ingot pendant, 10oz all in; lot also includes six Middle Eastern plated on copper 8cm dishes
A Victorian Sampson Mordan & Co ruby glass scent flask/vinaigrette with unmarked gilt metal ends to/w a gilt metal trinket box, the top inset with porcelain plaque painted with an 18th century lady; lot also includes an oval copper box, the top inset with paste gemstones in turquoise mosaic surround (3)
A CASED .31 PERCUSSION COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 202671, for 1862, with octagonal 4in. barrel signed on two lines 'ADDRESS SAML. COLT' over 'HARTFORD CT.' colour hardened open iron frame (colour faded but much remaining), plain roll engraved six-shot cylinder, brass grip-straps and trigger guard, smooth flared walnut grip, all matching numbers including wedge, in a period case lined in plum velvet (faded to brown), including a possibly original Colt Eagle pocket flask, a brass Colt mould without provision for sprue-cutter, 'L' shaped nipple key and caps
WILLIAMSBURG F.A. M'FACTORY A FINE CASED REPRODUCTION .36 PERCUSSION U.S. HISTORICAL SOCIETY LEE COMMEMORATIVE COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER, serial no. 412, of a limited edition of 2500 circa 1984, with blued octagonal 7 1/2in. barrel overlaid with gilt scrolls and arabesques, a panel on the top-flat bordering the word 'LEE', minimal Birmingham proof marks under rammer, the decoration continued on the blued open iron frame, the plain six-shot cylinder with decorated gilt bands flanking a series of American Civil War scenes, blued hammer with gilt borderlines, blued trigger, fully gold plated grip-straps and trigger guard, smooth walnut grip inlet on the left side at head with a 'ROBERT E. LEE' medallion, the whole appearing unused and in its maker's wood presentation case with decorated leather panel inset into the top of lid, the interior lined and compartmented in Confederate Grey velvet, a further inset panel inside the lid stating 'THE OFFICIAL ROBERT E. LEE COMMEMORATIVE PISTOL AUTHORISED BY THE U.S. HISTORICAL SOCIETY', complete with special silver-plated Dixon flask and a cap-tin initialled 'R.E. LEE', together with original papers and proof certificate S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A CASED .31 PERCUSSION COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 93029, for 1854, with octagonal 5in. barrel signed on two lines 'ADDRESS SAML. COLT' over 'NEW YORK CITY', open iron frame (slight traces of colour, trigger return spring at fault)), plain roll engraved six-shot cylinder, silver-plated brass grip-straps and trigger guard (much plating remaining), smooth flared walnut grip, all matching numbers including wedge, in a period case relined in dark red felt and including a reproduction flask, an original iron Colt mould with sprue-cutter and caps
J.B. RONGE, LIEGE A FINE CASED PAIR OF DELUXE 12mm PERCUSSION CONTINENTAL TARGET PISTOLS, no visible serial numbers, circa 1860, with blued octagonal 10 1/4in. rifled barrels, each with narrow multiple blind flutes commencing and terminating with a scrolled flourish, the top-flats marked in gilt script 'ACIER FONDU' at breech, the breech-blocks engraved with scrolled and bordered panels, moulded spiral nipple-bosses (some pitting to inner faces), dove-tailed bead fore-sights, adjustable notch rear-sights on the fully engraved top-tangs, each numbered respectively '1' & '2' in gold for the pair, border and gamescene engraved hump-backed locks with dipped tails, No. 1 engraved with a fox flushing a gamebird, No. 2 with a stag and a gamebird in a grassland setting, scroll engraved carved and moulded hammers, walnut half-stocks relief-carved with raised floral scroll-work to the fluted grips and fore-end tips, engraved and moulded butt-caps with central spires, spurred trigger guard bows, white-metal oval barrel-key escutcheons, both pistols with much finish remaining and in an unsigned brass strung walnut case, lined and compartmented in the Continental manner in red baize (the inside of the lid in red velvet), retaining a lidded corner compartment with turned ebony handle and a near full suite of original deluxe accessories including a spirally carved ebony leather-faced loading mallet, en-suite handled tools, diminutive powder flask, carved steel maintenance equipment (lacking turn-screw), the exterior with central lock and lid escutcheon engraved 'ANTONIN SAULTNER'
W.R. PAPE, NEWCASTLE A CASED 12-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 1856, circa 1845, with rebrowned damascus 31in. barrels (some external pits and dents), traces of signature to top-rib, engraved rib-end and platinum plugs at breech, borderline and scroll engraved top-tang, borderline and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'W.R. PAPE' within scrolled borders, chequered walnut half-stock, iron furniture including raised spur to lower tang, ebony ramrod and together with a period walnut case relined and compartmented in green baize, facsimile trade-label and including a flask and caps
A CASED 12-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED LIVE PIGEON GUN SIGNED COLLINSON HALL, LONDON, serial no. 743, circa 1870, with 29 1/4in. damascus twist barrel, short moulded sighting-rib at breech signed 'COLLINSON HALL UPPER MARY LEBONE ST, LONDON' (SIC, rubbed), border and fully scroll engraved long top-tang with a vignette of wildfowl at the head, border and scroll engraved back action lock signed 'COLLINSON HALL' and with shaped protrusion extending below the breech-block, scroll engraved hammer, well figured chequered walnut half-stock (old crack below front of lock) iron heel-plate, applied iron scroll pistol-grip, applied horn grip to front of trigger guard bow, fore-end with cross-key fastener and moulded horn fore-end tip, no provision for ramrod, in a relined and compartmented brass-cornered mahogany case also containing a flask, oil bottle and cleaning rod
W. TRANTER, BIRMINGHAM A CASED 54-BORE PERCUSSION TRANTER'S PATENT REVOLVER, serial no. 73715T, 4th Model, circa 1858, with blued octagonal 6in. barrel, pillar bead fore-sight, borderline engraved unsigned top-strap with notch rear-sight, colour hardened five-shot cylinder (colour faded to near silver), borderline engraved frame double action trigger with spurred hammer, chequered walnut swept semi saw-handled grip with domed iron butt-cap and Tranter's patent hinged rammer to left side of barrel, the whole retaining much finish and in its period walnut case lined and compartmented in green baize, facsimile trade label inside lid, complete with flask, cap-tin, oil bottle, mould and nipple-key
JOHN MANTON & SON, LONDON A FINE CASED PAIR OF 44-BORE PERCUSSION TARGET OR DUELLING PISTOLS, serial numbered 9129, for 1825, almost certainly early caplocks as opposed to conversions, with browned octagonal damascus 9 3/4in. scratch-rifled barrels, signed on the top-flats 'JOHN MANTON & SON, DOVER STREET', applied blade fore-sights, standing notch rear-sights, engraved colour-hardened breech-blocks and fully engraved top-tangs, platinum plugs, colour hardened bar-action locks signed 'JOHN MANTON & SON, PATENT' with border and scroll engraving, sliding safes behind the engraved dolphin-headed hammers, clipped tails, polished walnut half-stocks with chequered bag-shaped butts, engraved blued iron butt-caps, guarded single-set triggers and brass tipped mahogany ramrods, much apparently original colour and finish remaining to both pistols, complete with their original mahogany case with hook and lock closure, compartmented and lined in green baize, original parchment trade-label inside lid and containing a loading mallet, cap-tin, scissors mould, an earlier three-way flask and a later oil bottle, key absent
A CASED PAIR OF 12mm PERCUSSION CONTINENTAL TARGET PISTOLS, UNSIGNED, no visible serial numbers, circa 1855, with blued octagonal 10in. rifled barrels, breech-blocks 'in the white' marked '1' and '2' respectively, moulded nipple-bosses, dove-tailed blade fore-sights, notch rear-sights, plain brushed bright hump-backed locks with dipped tails, en-suite moulded hammers, walnut half-stocks relief-carved with raised floral scroll-work to the fore-end tips, the grips with longitudinal flutes, moulded butt-caps with central spires, spurred trigger guard bows, white metal oval barrel-key escutcheons, both pistols with much finish remaining and in a period plain walnut case lined and compartmented in the Continental manner in plum velvet (some fading), retaining a full suite of period accessories including a hardwood loading mallet, a Parisian style embossed powder flask, scissors mould, loading and cleaning rods and replacement nipple key, the exterior with central lock (with key)
W. & J. RIGBY, DUBLIN A GOOD AND RARE CASED 80-BORE DELUXE PEPPERBOX REVOLVER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BARRELS, serial no. 10434, for 1852, with interchangeable quick-release six-shot 2 1/2in. barrel group (a spare included), moulded ribs, engraved borderline to muzzles and scroll engraving over each breech, moulded nipple-guard engraved with borders and scrolls, rounded border and scroll engraved boxlock action signed 'W. & J. RIGBY' in script within a banner on the left and 'DUBLIN' in a similar banner on the right, the front of action body with twin push-pieces (one each side) to release the barrel group, blued sliding safe around and behind the engraved and moulded bar hammer with sighting blade to head and moulded notch on a protuberance to rear, finely chequered walnut bag-shaped grips and engraved iron grip-straps, guarded trigger, much finish and colour remaining with some light corrosion spotting, in its maker's mahogany casing, lined and compartmented in green baize and including the spare barrel cluster, a special six-charge loading plate, a dedicated James Dixon three-way flask, a scissors mould with loading rod handle, an ebony handled mahogany loading rod, a cap tin and original parchment Rigby trade label with the Suffolk Street address, the case fitted with a Bramah lock and key, together with notes on the history of the pistol
A CASED 120-BORE TRANTER'S PATENT 4TH MODEL POCKET REVOLVER SIGNED B. COGSWELL, serial no. 15009T, circa 1858, with blued octagonal 3 3/4in. barrel, engraved band at muzzle, dove-tailed fore-sight, borderline and scroll engraved frame, the solid top-strap signed 'B. COGSWELL, 224 STRAND, LONDON' within a scrolled border and with notch rear-sight to rear, double-action mechanism with spurred hammer, borderline engraved five-shot cylinder (traces of colour), swept and chequered semi saw-handled walnut grip with shallow domed and engraved butt-cap, the left side mounted with a Tranter's Patent rammer, much finish remaining and complete with its original oak storage case lined and compartmented in green baize and including a mould marked 'TRANTER'S PATENT' (possibly later), a cleaning/loading rod, good reproduction flask, cap pot and tin, nipple key and turn-screw, the inside of lid with the original parchment B. Cogswell trade-label
A CASED PAIR OF 22-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS SIGNED JOVER, no visible serial numbers, circa 1790, with rebrowned octagonal 10in. barrels signed 'LONDON' at the breech-end, white metal fore-sights, standing notch rear-sights to the engraved top-tangs, London proofs, plain bevel-edged locks with swan-necked cocks, sliding safes, semi-rainproof pans and roller frizzen springs, walnut full-stocks with fully chequered bag-shaped grips, single set triggers, iron furniture and horn-tipped rammers, in a period mahogany case relined and compartmented for these pistols, including a period loading rod, three-way flask and a later scissors mould
A CASED .36 PERCUSSION COLT LONDON 1851 NAVY REVOLVER, serial no. 6882, for 1854, with octagonal 7 1/2in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON', London proofs, open iron frame with slight traces of colour, plain cylinder with naval scene, dome-headed London screws, iron grip-straps, smooth walnut one-piece grip and under-barrel rammer with traces of colour, all matching numbers (blued finish thin and faded), together with a period American casing lined and compartmented in blue baize accommodating the revolver, an original James Dixon flask, 'L' shaped nipple-key, cap-tin and oil-bottle, all probably period to this revolver, reproduction parchment instruction label inside
AN OUTSTANDING CASED 50-BORE PERCUSSION FOUR-SHOT PEPPERBOX REVOLVER SIGNED NEEDLER, HULL, no visible serial number, circa 1840, with best London blued 3in. barrel-group, engraved band at muzzles, London proofs, colour-hardened border and scroll engraved boxlock action with radiused edges and signed 'NEEDLER' within a scrolled bordered oval panel on the left and 'HULL' within a similar panel on the right, central bar-hammer with engraved top face, blued sliding safe surrounding the hammer (locking tab lacking), locking position on the barrels for travelling, finely chequered walnut bag-shaped grip with rectangular escutcheon to wrist, guarded trigger, retaining virtually full original finish throughout and appearing very little used, in its mahogany storage case lined and compartmented in green baize and complete with its original powder flask, William Davies scissors mould with rammer handle, nipple-key, further brass-tipped mahogany loading rod, oil bottle, bone nipple-pot, cap-tins and case key
A CASED 14-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN SIGNED RICHARDS, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with well rebrowned round 31 3/4in. tapering barrel, bead fore-sight, refreshed needle and starburst engraving at breech, engraved breech-block with faded renewed colour, white metal plug, borderline and scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action lock signed 'RICHARDS', figured walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist and fitted with period padded leather cheek-piece, iron furniture and original brass mounted wood ramrod, in a period walnut casing relined in green baize and including a powder and a shot flask, caps, nipple-key, turn-screw and powder-measure
A GOOD SELECTION OF PERIOD MUZZLE-LOADING ACCESSORIES FOR A SPORTING GUN, all circa 1855, including a white metal snail capper signed 'SYKES', a Hawksley pigskin shot-flask embossed 'H.d.e. TRAFFORD', a mahogany breech-brush, a bone nipple-pot, two brass Sykes Patent shot-chargers, one of unusual small size, a further iron lozenge shaped charger, a dismountable nipple-key/turn-screw/pricker combination tool, a mainspring cramp, a further nipple key with turn-off compartments for spare nipples and central pricker, a 10-bore wad-punch, an isolated shot-measure from an Irish form flask and four assorted cleaning accessories
A Small Collection of Mixed ALCOHOL comprising 1 x 350ml bottle of Jameson Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey, 1 x 1 x William Grants Family Reserve Finest Scotch Whisky, 40% vol. 70cl, a Glenfiddich Gift Pack containing 2 Glenfiddich 'miniatures' and a metal hip flask, a Scottish Blended Whisky Selection Gift Pack containg 3 x Whisky 'miniatures' 2 x Glenfiddich Single Malt 'miniatures' 1 x 10cl bottle of Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky, 1 x Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey 'miniature' and 4 x miscellaneous Port 'miniatures'
A Pair of German Mettlach Twin Handled Moon Flask Form Earthenware Vases, shape number 776A, each 27.5cm high, a pair of Meissen porcelain plates with ribbon tied rims and painted with floral sprays, a Coalport painted jar on a gilt and cobalt blue ground (lacking cover), a pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Murano glass, Italian pottery etc (three trays)Mettlach - one with a chip to handle, minor edge fritting.Satsuma - crazedMeissen - in good condition, no cancellation marksChina Posies - with some lossesCoalport Vase - missing lid, in good conditionHarlequin dish - broken and regluedCompanion Dish - in good conditionOther items in the lot free from damage.
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