421 |
AN 18 BORE GERMAN PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE BY MORGENROTH IN GERNRODE, CIRCA 1840
with two-stage matted barrel rifled with eight grooves and retained by a single pierced white metal band, decorated with flowers and foliage, signed in silver over the breech and engraved with bands of foliage over much of its surface (patinated), fitted with adjustable back-sight, border-engraved lock, double set trigger, associated engraved hammer, figured walnut full stock carved with a monsterhead forming the ramrod aperture (cracked behind the lock), chequered grip and fore-end each studded with minute flowerhead nails, the butt with raised cheek-piece involving a stag on the left and patchbox with carved sliding cover with button release on the right, white metal mounts comprising pierced side-plate, vestigial butt-plate, a pair of ramrod-pipes, carved horn trigger-guard, a pair of iron sling swivels, horn fore-end cap, and horn-tipped wooden ramrod
79.2cm; 31 1/4in barrel
Estimate: 350-450 |
Nil |
|
750 |
422 |
AN 8 BORE FLINTLOCK WILDFOWLING GUN BY WOOD, YORK, FITTED WITH EARLIER BARREL SIGNED NEWTON, GRANTHAM, CIRCA 1800
with signed browned swamped sighted barrel formed in four stages, blued breech signed 'Wood, York', engraved blued breech tang, signed stepped lock with roller, figured walnut half-stock cut with a trellis pattern of chequering over the grip, engraved blued trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with an elaborate flower on the bow, engraved blued butt-plate en suite with the trigger-guard, horn fore-end cap, and later brass-tipped wooden ramrod (refinished throughout, engraving refreshed)
130cm; 51 1/4in barrel
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
800 |
423 |
A MATCHLOCK MUSKET, MID-17TH CENTURY AND LATER
with tapering octagonal barrel fitted with faceted moulded peep back-sight, integral pan with flash-guard and pivot-cover, later sweated-on moulded brass muzzle, later lock with shaped serpentine, and later full stock with faceted fishtail butt
120.5cm; 47 1/2in barrel
Estimate: 700-900 |
Nil |
|
1300 |
424 |
A D.B. 18 BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY HAUGH, DUMFRIES, CIRCA 1820
with browned twist barrels fitted with silver bead fore-sight, stamped with London proof marks beneath, case-hardened recessed breeches, stamped with the gold-lined barrelsmith's marks, inlaid with pairs of gold lines and with gold vents, engraved grooved breech tang, stepped locks with moulded borders, signed within gold-lined oval recesses, fitted with rainproof pans, humped steel springs, rollers and pierced cocks (one top-jaw and screw replaced), figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, raised cheek-piece, engraved blued-steel mounts comprising trigger-guard with pineapple finial, butt-plate and three ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheon, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, and later horn-tipped ramrod
78.7cm; 31in barrels
This maker is recorded in Dumfries, circa 1800-20.
Estimate: 4000-6000 |
Nil |
|
3800 |
425 |
A 16 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY W. BOND, LONDON SILVER HALLMARKS FOR 1811, MAKER'S MARK MB, CIRCA 1820
with blued Spanish barrel formed in two-stages, fitted with gold 'spider' fore-sight, chiselled with a band of gilt foliage at the median, inlaid in gold with scrolls of foliage, the inscription 'De Erraduras', and stamped with the gold-lined barrelsmith's stamp 'Bustin' over the breech section, engraved case-hardened recessed breech stamped with the gold-lined maker's mark of W. Bond and with gold-lined vent, finely engraved breech tang formed with a groove for the back-sight, finely engraved bevelled lock decorated with border ornament, a game bird and flowers, fitted with engraved pierced cock, gold-lined rainproof pan and roller (top-jaw missing), figured walnut half-stock (small chips and minor repairs), chequered fore-end and grip, raised cheek-piece, full silver mounts comprising trigger-guard with a pair of hounds putting up a pheasant on the bow and elaborate terminal involving an acorn, butt-plate with foliate border and a hound in pursuit of a hare, escutcheon engraved with the owner's motto and crest (rubbed), ramrod-pipe, barrel bolt escutcheons, and fore-end cap, two iron ramrod-pipes (the forward chipped), and silver-tipped ramrod, probably the original
86cm; 33 7/8in barrel
The owner's crest, a stag's head, and the motto 'Be Mindful' is unrecorded.
This gun appears to have been refurbished in the period circa 1820 by Bond.
Estimate: 2500-3500 |
Nil |
|
4200 |
426 |
A 15 BORE SPANISH MIQUELET-LOCK FOWLING-PIECE BY ARANGURAN, CIRCA 1815
with two-stage swamped barrel fitted with silver 'spider' fore-sight, retained by two pierced slender steel bands, chiselled with a band of acanthus on a gilt ground at the girdle, stamped with gold-lined barrelsmith's marks (his crowned name in a shaped panel and a further panel filled with a pair of crossed fronds retained by a crescent at the base), further decorative marks, silver-inlaid scrolls of foliage and the silver inscription 'de Erraduras' over the breech, gold-lined vent, engraved breech tang, signed engraved lock, figured walnut full stock carved with raised mouldings and simple flowers behind the barrel tang and the rear ramrod-pipe (one small chip ahead of the lock), fluted butt, chequered grip and fore-end, engraved steel mounts comprising moulded side-plate, trigger-guard with acanthus finial and stamped with a further gold-lined maker's mark including the letters 'ZUL' on the bow, vestigial butt-plate, and horn-tipped wooden ramrod (tip cracked)
92cm; 36 1/4in barrel
Juan Ignacio de Aranguran is recorded as a barrelmaker of Placencia, Guipúzcoa. He made firearms for the guard of King Carlos IV (1788-1808) and his name is found on the lock and barrel of a military musket dated 1820 in the Museum Ejército, Madrid (inv. no. 16.4.1982). His marks appear to be unrecorded. See J. D. Lavin 1965, pp. 145 and 255.
Estimate: 2500-3500 |
Nil |
|
|
427 |
A 16 BORE SPANISH MIQUELET-LOCK FOWLING-PIECE BY YBARZABAL EN EIBAR, DATED 1815
with blued two-stage swamped barrel fitted with silver 'spider' fore-sight, chiselled with a band of acanthus on a gilt ground at the girdle, stamped with gold-lined barrelsmith's marks, further decorative marks, and an inscription including the date over the breech, engraved polished steel breech tang incorporating a moulded back-sight, lightly engraved polished steel lock with gold-lined maker's mark, figured walnut half-stock carved with raised mouldings and simple flowers behind the barrel tang and the rear ramrod-pipe, fluted butt, chequered grip and fore-end, polished engraved steel mounts including side-plate, trigger-guard with acanthus finial and vestigial butt-plate, and original baleen ramrod (the stock with very minor scratches and chips)
88.5cm; 34 7/8in barrel
Provenance
Sold in these rooms, 14th December 2005, lot 154.
Estimate: 1800-2400 |
Nil |
|
1900 |
428 |
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY HOLLIS, CHELTENHAM, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1830
with brass barrel formed in three stages, belled at the muzzle and inscribed 'Hollis' over the breech, fitted with top-mounted spring bayonet (spring and lug missing), engraved iron tang incorporating the bayonet catch, signed stepped lock fitted with roller and engraved with foliage, figured walnut full stock, engraved brass mounts comprising trigger-guard with pineapple finial, butt-plate and a pair of ramrod-pipes, and brass-tipped ramrod, perhaps the original
78.7cm; 31in
William Hollis is recorded at 407 High Street, Cheltenham in 1829 and at 346 High Street 1841-56.
Estimate: 1200-1500 |
Nil |
|
1000 |
429 |
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY C. MOORE, LONDON, CIRCA 1790
with brass barrel lightly belled at the muzzle and stamped 'London' over the breech, iron tang, signed flat lock, figured walnut full stock, brass mounts comprising trigger-guard with acorn finial, solid side-plate inscribed 'T Wallers', butt-plate with tang of shaped outline, and two ramrod-pipes (ramrod replaced)
73cm; 28 3/4in
Estimate: 800-1000 |
Nil |
|
750 |
430 |
A CASED 120 BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY I. BEATTIE, 223 REGENT STREET, LONDON, NO. 165, CIRCA 1846
with fluted barrel group, scroll-engraved German silver action, signed on the left and inscribed 'Improved Revolver Pistol' on the right, the back-strap engraved with further scrolls and numbered within an oval, fitted with engraved blued bar hammer, blued trigger, figured walnut butt, and engraved blued trigger-guard: in its mahogany case, lined in plum velvet (areas of wear, one compartment loose), the lid applied with trade label for 223 Regent Street and 52 Upper Marylebone St, with some accessories including small copper powder-flask and bullet mould
18.5cm; 7 1/4in
James Beattie is recorded at 223 Regent Street circa 1841-6 and 52 Upper Marylebone St, Portland Place 1836-46.
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
|
431 |
A .32 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE SEVEN-SHOT 1863 MODEL TRANTER'S PATENT REVOLVER, BY J. VENABLES & SON, OXFORD, NO. 2036, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1868
of standard production specifications, with blued barrel, blued-steel frame and cylinder, and polished walnut grips
20.3cm; 8in
John Venables & Son are recorded at 99 St Aldate's Street, circa 1868.
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
480 |
432 |
A .44 CALIBRE U.S. REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER, NO. 94166
of standard production specifications, the steel parts retaining some early colour (cylinder dented)
35cm; 13 3/4in
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
1200 |
433 |
A .36 CALIBRE U.S. MANHATTAN FIREARMS COMPANY SERIES IV PERCUSSION REVOLVER, NO. 59615, CIRCA 1860; AND A 54 BORE BELGIAN PIN-FIRE LEFAUCHEUX ACTION REVOLVER BY AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE A LIEGE, NO. 105702, CIRCA 1860
the first with pitted steel parts, the trigger-guard and back-strap retaining traces of silver-plating; and the second with signed sighted barrel engraved with scrolls, flowers and foliage, stamped 'E.Lefaucheux Invr Breveté' on the left at the breech, engraved cylinder, engraved action fitted with loading gate and clearing rod on the right (hammer replaced), chequered butt, and engraved trigger-guard
the first: 29.5cm; 11 5/8in
the second: 28cm; 11in
(2)
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
700 |
434 |
A 5MM CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION REVOLVER SIGNED DAVID HM BREVETE, LIÈGE PROOF, CIRCA 1870
with blued sighted octagonal barrel fitted with rammer on the left, case-hardened frame, chequered grip with scalloped horn butt-cap, and blued trigger-guard
18.5cm; 7 1/4in
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
550 |
435 |
A .600 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1837 PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL
of regulation type, the tang inscribed with the date, the lock with Châtellerault arsenal inscription, complete with its steel stirrup ramrod, and belt hook
29.2cm; 11 1/2in
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
450 |
436 |
A FINE MINIATURE PIN-FIRE PISTOL SIGNED K. TABACZKOWSKI, CIRCA 1870, PROBABLY RUSSIAN
with rifled barrel signed on the flat, engraved at the breech and locked by an engraved stud on the left, engraved action, engraved hammer, hatched trigger, and ivory butt
7.5cm; 3in
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
400 |
437 |
A 20 BORE SPANISH PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY
converted from miquelet-lock, with reblued two-stage barrel stamped with a series of gold-lined marks over the breech flat lock fitted with external mainspring, walnut full stock carved with a pair of lines over the fore-end (cracked), brass mounts including pierced openwork side-plate, spurred pommel, and trigger-guard with moulded terminal (later belt hook and ramrod, worn, repairs)
28.5cm; 11 1/4in
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
150 |
438 |
A 20 BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, CIRCA 1740, PROBABLY BOHEMIAN
with swamped brass barrel formed with a long flat, moulded fore-sight chiselled with an acanthus leaf in front, brass tang stamped 'G1', bevelled brass lock engraved with trophies-of-arms on the tail (rubbed), steel cock chiselled with a grotesque mask on the screw (top-jaw and screw replaced), figured walnut full stock moulded over the fore-end and carved with rococo foliage about the tang (fore-end repaired), slender butt of near fish-tail form, brass mounts comprising side-plate pierced and chased with foliage involving a dragon's head and a vacant oval, spurred pommel, a pair of faceted ramrod-pipes, horn fore-end cap, and associated horn-tipped ramrod
39.4cm; 15 1/2in
Estimate: 800-1000 |
Nil |
|
500 |
439 |
A PAIR OF 8MM BREECH-LOADING BÉRENGER SYSTEM PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS, CIRCA 1846-56
each with browned twist sighted barrel cut with micro-groove rifling, scroll-engraved blued rotary breech operated by an engraved case-hardened under lever with blued spring-catch, engraved case-hardened long breech tang incorporating the back-sight, concealed action fitted with engraved case-hardened cocking lever on the right, highly figured walnut half-stock cut with a panel of chequering over the butt with dark horn cap fitted with case-hardened scalloped steel sprung cover, engraved case-hardened trigger-guard, and retaining much original finish: in their original fitted case lined in red velvet, the outside veneered in highly figured mulberry (areas of light wear, small losses), the lid applied with the owner's crowned monogram, and complete with some accessories including patent copper priming caps stamped 'SB', bullet mould, and bullet ladle
37cm; 14 1/2in
Provenance
Presented by Admiral Maximilian Daublebsky Freiherr von Sterneck to his nephew Walther Daublebsky Freiherr von Sterneck, thence by descent.
Admiral Maximilian Daublebsky Freiherr von Sterneck was Commander in Chief of the Imperial Austrian Navy. He fought at the naval battle of Lissa in 1866 and was victorious against the Italians. For this action he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresia.
Bérenger is recorded in Paris circa 1846-56. The system used on these pistols employs special caps, measuring 10mm by 4mm, containing a multiple detonating charge. This system was the fore-runner to the Flobert system. See J. Lugs 1956, p. 60.
Estimate: 4500-6000 |
Nil |
|
4800 |
440 |
A FINE PAIR OF 38 BORE SILESIAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, CIRCA 1680-1700
with tapering sighted three-stage barrels, moulded girdles, engraved with beadwork at the median and foliage and further beadwork over the breeches, engraved barrel tangs, rounded locks engraved with foliage including a trumpeting demi-figure issuant from a scroll beneath the pans, engraved cocks decorated with scrolls en suite, figured walnut full stocks profusely inlaid over the fore-ends with scrolling tendrils and marine monsters within segmental lines, all enriched with pellets and engraved mother-of-pearl ball flowers, inlaid with an engraved strapwork cartouche with serpent head terminal in place of a sideplate opposite the locks, the butts decorated en suite with the fore-ends and incorporating engraved mother-of-pearl masks (the stocks and inlays with minor repairs and restorations), steel mounts comprising moulded trigger-guards, spurred pommels engraved en suite with the breeches (the engraving rubbed on the steel parts), engraved staghorn fore-end caps and rear ramrod-pipes, a single moulded steel forward ramrod-pipe, and associated ramrods with engraved stag horn tips
45cm; 17 3/4in
(2)
Provenance
Charles Draeger, sold Sotheby's Monaco, 7th December 1987, lot 12.
For a summary of Silesian gunmaking and the Teschen workshops in particular see J. Kruczek 2001, pp. 321-327.
Estimate: 10000-15000 |
5% |
|
10500 |
441 |
A NORTH EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL FORMED ENTIRELY OF STEEL, CIRCA 1655-60, PROBABLY BY A MEMBER OF THE CLOETER FAMILY OF GREVENBROICH AND MANNHEIM
with two-stage barrel fitted with bead fore-sight (the barrel slightly shortened and the sight added in its early working life), inscribed 'A Rom' over the breech, external mechanism comprising mainspring and sear on the left and cock and pan screwed into the right-hand side of the breech (the sear spring and trigger springs missing), swelling flattened butt fitted with scalloped oval cap, moulded trigger-guard, a pair of slender rings for the ramrod, and original steel ramrod
40cm; 15 3/4in
A number of pistols of this type are recorded in European Ancestral gunrooms. A notably fine pair, signed Cloeter a Mannheim are recorded in the Royal inventory ordered by George II in 1751 and were subsequently sold Sotheby's Hanover, lot 759. For a discussion of this group and examples of closely comparable construction to the present pistol see J. P. Puype 1996, cat. nos. 253-5, 257 and 258.
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
2000 |
442 |
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF 50 BORE WESTPHALIAN RIFLED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS BY F. TEUTENBERG IN HÜSTEN, CIRCA 1840
with octagonal etched twist barrels (fore-sights removed), rifled with eight grooves, signed in gold over the top flats and inlaid with a pair of gold lines, the rear sections incorporating a moulded rib matching the contour of the stocks and struck with Liège proof marks beneath, case-hardened breeches numbered '1' and '2' respectively, engraved numbered breech tangs incorporating adjustable back-sights operated by a blued recessed screw, engraved case-hardened back-action locks decorated with scrolling tendrils, blued set triggers, figured walnut half-stocks with near right angular butts, the latter incorporating a moulded base, engraved case-hardened side-plates en suite with the locks, engraved blued spurred trigger-guards, German silver barrel bolt escutcheons, and retaining some original finish throughout: in a later case complete with mallet, bullet-mould and wrenches
31.7cm; 12 1/2in
Estimate: 3000-5000 |
5% |
|
2600 |
443 |
A CASED PAIR OF 40 BORE CONTINENTAL RIFLED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS, NO. 32752, LIÈGE PROOF, MID-19TH CENTURY
with blued octagonal sighted barrels rifled with ten grooves, engraved case-hardened breeches numbered '1' and '2' respectively, engraved case-hardened breech tangs numbered en suite with the breeches and including hound portrait medallions, engraved case-hardened locks en suite with the breech tangs, ebonised half-stocks boldly carved with scrolling foliage over the fore-ends, fluted butts, engraved case-hardened spurred trigger-guards and pommels, the latter with turned finials, and with no provision for a ramrod: in their fitted case veneered in ebonised wood (cracks) and inlaid with brass on the outside, the interior lined in blue baize, and complete with some accessories including powder-flask and bullet mould
40cm; 15 3/4in
Estimate: 5000-7000 |
Nil |
|
4800 |
444 |
A CASED PAIR OF 40 BORE CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION RIFLED TARGET PISTOLS, MID-19TH CENTURY
with blued three-stage sighted barrels rifled with twelve slender grooves, inscribed 'Acier Fondu' in gold-encrusted letters over the rear section, engraved case-hardened numbered breeches decorated with scrolls and flowers, engraved case-hardened breech tangs numbered en suite and fitted with back-sights, engraved stepped flush-fitting locks decorated with further neo-rococo designs and incorporating a vacant panel, carved ebonised half-stocks (one repaired), decorated with panels of scrolling foliage at the fore-end and on each side of the fluted butts, engraved case-hardened steel mounts including spurred trigger-guards and pommels: in fitted case veneered with dark wood, the lid fitted with a large pierced brass plaque (areas of wear and minor losses), the interior lined in maroon baize (faded, areas of wear), and complete with accessories including bullet mould, flask and mallet
40cm; 15 3/4in
Estimate: 5000-7000 |
Nil |
|
|
445 |
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 slender breech tangs extending over the spine of the butts and incorporating the back-sights, engraved case-hardened back-action locks signed 'Trouilleux' and 'St Etienne' respectively, case-hardened triggers, highly figured polished walnut half-stocks carved with a band of foliage around the base of the pommels, engraved case-hardened spurred trigger-guards, fore-end caps and butt-caps, the latter with sprung traps, brass-tipped ramrods of regulation type, and each retaining much vivid original colour: in their lined and fitted case complete with accessories including flask by Boche, Paris, case-hardened steel bullet-mould with sprue-cutter, and turnscrew
37.8cm; 14 7/8in
Treuilleux is recorded in St Etienne circa 1840-60.
Estimate: 4000-6000 |
Nil |
|
4000 |
446 |
A CASED PAIR OF 54 BORE BOHEMIAN RIFLED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS BY NOWOTNY IN LEITMERITZ, CIRCA 1830
with browned octagonal swamped twist sighted barrels, cut with poly-groove rifling and signed in gold, engraved breeches inlaid with gold and platinum lines, engraved percussion bolsters with pierced platinum plugs, engraved case-hardened breech tangs fitted with adjustable back-sights and numbered in gold, signed engraved case-hardened locks decorated with linear borders and scrolls, fitted with long spurred hammers decorated en suite (one hammer expertly replaced), blued set triggers, highly figured walnut full stocks carved with a foliate monstrous mask at the fore-end and a panel of fine chequering on each side of the butts (small bruises around one tang), engraved case-hardened steel mounts including side-plates en suite with the lockplates and inscribed 'a Leitmeritz', spurred trigger-guards decorated with trophies on the bows and with pineapple finials, retaining some original finish throughout: in a lined and fitted case veneered with walnut, the interior with accessories including turnscrew, bullet mould and flask
38cm; 15in
Matthias Nowotny is recorded in Leitmeritz and Vienna circa 1825-56. Following his death in 1856 his widow sold the business to Joseph Springer.
Estimate: 4000-6000 |
Nil |
|
4200 |
447 |
A CASED PAIR OF 40 BORE CONTINENTAL RIFLED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS BY F. KETTNER IN CÖLN, LIÈGE PROOF, MID-19TH CENTURY
with blued octagonal sighted multi-groove rifled barrels fluted on each face and divided by slender ribs, signed in gold over the breeches and inscribed 'GUSS-STAHL' and 'DURCHGEBOHRT' in gilt letters on either side, engraved case-hardened breeches formed en suite with the barrels, engraved case-hardened tangs, finely engraved case-hardened flush-fitting stepped locks decorated with neo-rococo scrolls, foliage and fruit, shaped matching cocks, blued set triggers, ebonised half-stocks with no provision for a ramrod (one fore-end cracked and repaired), fluted butts carved with panels of scrolling foliage on each side, engraved case-hardened steel mounts comprising vestigial side-plates, spurred scrolling trigger-guards, pommels with turned finials and a pair of barrel bolt escutcheons, and retaining almost all of their original finish: in a fitted case (lid cracked) lined in green baize, and complete with accessories including mallet, copper powder-flask, bullet mould and turnscrew
40.5cm; 16in
This maker is recorded in Cologne circa 1850.
Estimate: 4000-6000 |
Nil |
|
3200 |
448 |
A CASED PAIR OF 32 BORE FRENCH PERCUSSION RIFLED TARGET PISTOLS BY LAINÉ BTE ARQR DU TIR NATIONAL, DATED 1885
with signed browned twist octagonal sighted barrels rifled with twelve grooves and stamped with the date beneath the breeches, scroll-engraved case-hardened breeches, scroll-engraved case-hardened breech tangs incorporating the back-sights and percussion bolsters with large fences for protection behind, engraved stepped locks decorated with scrolls and border ornament, engraved hammers decorated en suite, ebonised half-stocks carved with foliage over the fore-ends, fluted butts (bruised), engraved steel mounts comprising spurred trigger-guards and pommels, German silver barrel bolt escutcheons (one barrel bolt chipped), and no provision for a ramrod: in their brass bound fitted case veneered in rosewood (losses, the brass lifting), the interior lined in crimson velvet, and complete with a number of accessories including bullet mould, rammers and mallet
40cm; 15 3/4in
This maker is recorded in Paris circa 1835-90 as a maker of target pistols and precision weapons including a model 1858 Comblain Drilling.
Estimate: 3500-5000 |
Nil |
|
|
449 |
A CASED PAIR OF 36 BORE SAXON PERCUSSION OFFICER'S PISTOLS BY F. GERBIG, ZELLA ST BLASIN, CIRCA 1830
with etched twist swamped barrels inscribed 'Zella St Blassin' in silver over the breeches on a long flat and fitted with German silver fore-sights, engraved breech tangs, engraved stepped locks signed in silver and decorated with wolf masks on the tails, engraved percussion hammers, set triggers, figured walnut full stocks cut with a panel of chequering within a foliate frame on each side of the butts and enriched with minute silver nails, engraved German silver mounts including two-piece side-plates incorporating a winged monster mask, trigger-guards decorated with trophies-of-arms, butt-caps with the owner's initials 'Lv.P', a pair of moulded ramrod-pipes, horn fore-end caps, and horn tipped ramrods (one replaced): in a lined and fitted case, complete with some accessories including bullet mould and brass powder-flask
38.7cm; 15 1/4in
This maker appears to be unrecorded.
Estimate: 3000-5000 |
Nil |
|
|
450 |
A PAIR OF 22 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY BARBAR, BIRMINGHAM SILVER HALLMARKS, MAKER'S MARK OF CHARLES FREETH, CIRCA 1770
with browned two-stage barrels inscribed 'London' over the breeches and engraved with flowers at the medians, silver bead fore-sights, engraved breech tangs, engraved bevelled locks signed on a rococo scroll, figured walnut full stocks, with a slender moulding beneath the locks, inlaid with silver wire scrollwork about the tangs, engraved steel trigger-guards with early pineapple finials and a rococo flower on the bows, silver mounts comprising side-plates pierced and chased with rococo scrolls and flowers, grotesque mask butt-caps, and vacant rococo escutcheons, a pair of iron ramrod-pipes, and horn-tipped ramrods
33.5cm; 13 1/4in
(2)
These pistols appear to have been refurbished in their early working life.
Estimate: 2500-3500 |
Nil |
|
3900 |
