451 |
A 32 BORE FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY TWIGG, LONDON, CIRCA 1780
with octagonal twist sighted barrel signed 'Twigg London (refreshed), engraved with flowers and foliage on the breech tang, signed stepped bevelled lock (refreshed), fitted with roller, figured walnut full stock carved with a scallop shell behind the tang (the belt-hook area inset with a small walnut plaque), engraved steel trigger-guard with acorn finial, vacant white metal escutcheon, and horn-tipped ramrod
36cm; 14 1/8in
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
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1200 |
452 |
A 20 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY GALTON, PRIVATE PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1810
with octagonal sighted barrel stamped with the initials 'CT' beneath, engraved tang incorporating the back-sight, signed detented lock with rainproof pan, roller and bolt safety-catch, stamped 'TA' inside, figured walnut full stock, chequered butt, engraved steel trigger-guard with pineapple finial, and horn-tipped ramrod with worm
38cm; 15in
Samuel John Galton, a Birmingham gunmaker, traded with his father circa 1774-95. He had a London warehouse and supplied arms to the East India Company circa 1804-15.
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
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1100 |
453 |
A 40 BORE FLINTLOCK TAP-ACTION PISTOL BY RICHARDSON, MANCHESTER, CIRCA 1800
with blued turn-off barrels cut for a key and engraved with a band of foliage around the muzzles, engraved box-lock action signed within an oval on the left and inscribed 'Manchester' on a scroll on the right, each carried on a trophy-of-arms, fitted with tap-lever on the left, engraved sliding thumb-piece safety-catch, folding trigger, and flat-sided figured walnut butt
16.2cm; 6 3/8in
James Richardson is recorded at 21 Deansgate, Manchester circa 1793-1830.
Estimate: 900-1000 |
Nil |
|
1200 |
454 |
A 54 BORE FLINTLOCK TAP-ACTION PISTOL BY THEOPHILUS RICHARDS, CIRCA 1790
with turn-off barrels, engraved action signed within an oval carried by trophies-of-arms and fitted with later tap-lever on the left and engraved with a further trophy on the right (cock restored), fitted with sliding thumb-piece safety-catch also locking the steel, flat-sided walnut butt, and engraved steel trigger-guard
21cm; 8 1/4in
Estimate: 300-350 |
Nil |
|
380 |
455 |
A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL SIGNED JAMES & REDFERN, LONDON, CIRCA 1810
with octagonal barrel inscribed 'London' over the breech (pitted), engraved tang, signed stepped bolted lock fitted with roller, figured walnut full stock, engraved steel trigger-guard, and steel-tipped wooden ramrod, perhaps the original
26cm; 10 1/4in
These makers are recorded in Birmingham circa 1811.
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
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600 |
456 |
A 22 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY PARIS, DERBY, CIRCA 1800
with swamped barrel fitted with silver fore-sight, inscribed 'Derby' over the breech and inlaid with a gold line, gold-lined vent, engraved tang incorporating the back-sight, signed stepped lock fitted with roller, figured walnut full stock with later incised linear patterns, flat-sided butt, and engraved trigger-guard with neo-classical urn finial (worn, later ramrod)
36cm; 14 1/4in
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
650 |
457 |
A PAIR OF 20 BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOLS BY HALL, LONDON, CIRCA 1770
with tapering barrels inscribed 'London', engraved with a scroll over the breeches and formed with a moulded band, engraved breech tangs, signed rounded border-engraved lock engraved with foliage on the tails, figured walnut full stocks (minor chips and cracks), engraved brass mounts comprising openwork side-plates decorated with wrigglework, trigger-guards decorated with a rococo flower on the bow and with acorn finials, escutcheons inscribed 'I Margreeve, Crumpwood, 1779' (perhaps later), pear-shaped pommels engraved with foliage, a pair of ramrod-pipes, and horn-tipped ramrods, probably the original
37.5cm; 14 3/4in
(2)
Estimate: 2400-3000 |
Nil |
|
|
458 |
A PAIR OF 20 BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOLS, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1815-20
with browned twist octagonal barrels, fitted with silver fore-sights (one lug detached), inlaid with a gold-line at the breeches and inscribed 'London', platinum vents, engraved stepped locks fitted with bolt safety-catches, rollers and semi-rainproof pans, decorated with a sunburst beneath the pans and foliage on the tails, figured walnut full stocks (small chips and bruises, one fore-end with a minor repair), finely chequered butts, engraved steel trigger-guards decorated with bouquets on the bows and with pineapple finials, a pair of ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheons, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, and each with its brass-tipped wooden ramrod
35.5cm; 14in
(2)
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
2000 |
459 |
A CASED PAIR OF 40 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY JOSEPH MANTON, LONDON, NO. 6548, CIRCA 1815
with heavy octagonal rebrowned sighted barrels stamped with serial number beneath, case-hardened recessed breeches stamped with platinum-lined barrelsmiths marks and inlaid with a platinum line, platinum lined vents, engraved reblued breech tangs incorporating the back-sights, signed detented locks engraved with border ornament and sprays of foliage, fitted with bolt safety-catches, rain proof pans, rollers, and patent steels, figured walnut half-stocks, impressed '488' and '489' respectively in miniscules opposite the locks (minor repairs), chequered butts, engraved reblued steel mounts comprising numbered trigger-guards with pineapple finials, drop-shaped butt-caps, and a pair of ramrod-pipes, gold escutcheons engraved with the owner's initials and crest, horn fore-end caps, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, horn-tipped wooden ramrods, probably the original: in original brass-bound mahogany case, the lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle, engraved with the owner's crest and initials on a brass rondel, the interior lined in plum velvet (faded, worn, one compartment loose), and complete with a three-way copper flask by Dixon & Sons, Sheffield
37.8cm; 14 7/8in
Provenance
Warwick Castle
Literature
W. Keith Neal and D. H. L. Back, The Manton Supplement 1978, p. 246.
P. A. Scott-Edeson, Dating the Firearms of Joseph Manton: 1792-1825, 2000, p.78.
The crest is that of Sackville, Sackvill, Swayne or Sydenham.
Estimate: 8000-12000 |
Nil |
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15000 |
460 |
A PAIR OF 22 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED PERCUSSION PISTOLS BY TWIGG, LONDON SILVER HALLMARKS FOR 1777, MAKER'S MARK IK, FOR JOHN KING
converted from flintlock, with signed octagonal sighted barrels (areas of rust), engraved with beadwork at the breeches and fitted with engraved drum-and-nipple percussion conversions, engraved tangs, signed stepped locks (inoperative, one hammer missing), figured walnut full stocks (extensive chips and losses), flat-sided butts, carved with a scroll and scallop moulding behind the tangs, engraved silver trigger-guards with acorn finials (one broken), and a pair of silver ramrod-pipes (ramrods missing)
33cm; 13in
(2)
This appears to be an early use of Twigg's third form of signature. See W. K. Neal and D. H. L. Back 1975, pp. 48-52.
Estimate: 800-1000 |
Nil |
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2200 |
461 |
A 40 BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOL BY THOMAS MANTON, 144 LONG ACRE, LONDON, CIRCA 1817-25
with signed rebrowned heavy octagonal sighted barrel, engraved case-hardened breech inlaid with a pair of platinum lines, pierced platinum plug, engraved case-hardened breech tang incorporating the back-sight, signed bolted detented lock engraved with bold scrolls of foliage, fitted with hammer engraved en suite, figured walnut half-stock, flat-sided chequered butt, engraved steel mounts comprising trigger-guard with pineapple finial, pear-shaped butt-plate and a pair of ramrod-pipes, horn fore-end cap, silver escutcheon engraved with the owner's crest and motto, horn-tipped wooden ramrod, probably the original
35.5cm; 14in
The crest and motto is that of Sir Christopher William Walter Baynes 1st Baronet, of Harefield Place, Middlesex. Sir Christopher was the son of William Baynes (a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber to George II and George III), in turn descended from an old Yorkshire family. Sir Christopher served in the Royal Horse Guards 1781-8, and in 1796 was Major-Commandant of the Uxbridge Gentlemen and Yeomanry Cavalry, which corps he helped raise; he was also Deputy Lieutenant for Middlesex.
Thomas Manton is recorded at this address circa 1817-25. W.K. Neal and D.H.L. Back 1978, p.273.
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
1300 |
462 |
A 40 BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOL SIGNED LYELL, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1840
with browned twist heavy octagonal sighted barrel inscribed 'London', stamped with proof marks, 'Fine stubs twisted' and the initials 'WS'; and 'JAL' beneath, engraved case-hardened breech decorated with a scroll on the bolster, engraved tang incorporating the back-sight, signed engraved case-hardened lock fitted with bolt safety-catch and hammer decorated en suite, blued set trigger, figured walnut half-stock, finely chequered butt, engraved blued-steel spurred trigger-guard with stylised pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, horn fore-end cap, steel-tipped ramrod, and retaining much early colour throughout
37cm; 14 1/2in
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
1000 |
463 |
A 22 BORE PERCUSSION PISTOL BY PERRY, LONDON, PRIVATE PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1780
converted from flintlock, with turn-off cannon barrel, box-lock action signed on a rococo scroll on the left and inscribed 'London' on the right, flat-sided walnut butt inlaid with silver wire rococo ornament (losses), and engraved sliding trigger-guard safety-catch (the steel parts pitted)
29cm; 11 1/2in
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
200 |
464 |
A 54 BORE PERCUSSION BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOL BY TWIGG, LONDON, PRIVATE PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1790; A 50 BORE BOX-LOCK PERCUSSION PISTOL, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1840; AND A 54 BORE PERCUSSION BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOL, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1830
the first converted from flintlock, with signed action, sliding thumb-piece safety-catch, and flat-sided walnut butt (worn); the second with turn-off barrel, scroll-engraved action, and flat-sided walnut butt with German silver escutcheon; and the third converted from flintlock, with turn-off barrel, signed action (obscured), and flat-sided walnut butt (the steel parts pitted)
the first: 16.5cm; 6 1/2in
the second: 17cm; 6 3/4in
the third: 16.5cm; 6 1/2in
(3)
Estimate: 250-300 |
Nil |
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300 |
465 |
A PAIR OF 32 BORE PERCUSSION BOX-LOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY COLLIS, OXFORD, PRIVATE PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1800
converted from flintlock, with turn-off barrels, signed engraved actions (one hammer replaced), sliding thumb-piece safety-catches, flat-sided walnut butts, and trigger-guards engraved with rococo flowerheads
20cm; 7 7/8in
(2)
John Collis is recorded in Oxford circa 1782-98.
Estimate: 200-250 |
Nil |
|
300 |
466 |
A 54 BORE PIN-FIRE POCKET PISTOL, LONDON PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1860
with tapering barrel cut with shallow rifling, engraved box-lock under lever action decorated with neo-rococo foliage, folding trigger, fluted ebonised butt carved with scrolling foliage on each side, and polished steel pommel
18.5cm; 7 1/4in
Estimate: 80-100 |
Nil |
|
200 |
467 |
A CASED PAIR OF 28 BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS BY JOHN BLISSET & SON, CIRCA 1867-75
with browned twist heavy octagonal barrels, signed in full and fitted with silver fore-sights, engraved case-hardened recessed breeches fitted with pierced platinum plugs, engraved case-hardened breech tangs incorporating the back-sights, signed engraved case-hardened flush-fitting locks decorated with border ornament and tightly scrolling foliage, fitted with engraved case-hardened hammers and blued safety-catches, figured walnut half-stocks, chequered butts, engraved steel mounts comprising blued spurred trigger-guards with pineapple finials, blued triggers and trigger-plates, case-hardened butt-caps. a pair of barrel bolt escutcheons, horn fore-end caps, no provision for ramrods, and each retaining much original finish throughout: in their original mahogany case, the lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle, the interior lined in purple baize (the lid lining restored, areas of wear), complete with a red leather-covered three-way flask, a tin of Blisset percussion caps, and associated bullet mould
38cm; 15in
John Blisset & Son are recorded at 322 High Holborn circa 1867-75
Estimate: 9000-12000 |
Nil |
|
8500 |
468 |
A FINE CASED PAIR OF 28 BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS BY WESTLEY RICHARDS 170 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 184O
with browned twist heavy octagonal barrels, signed in full in script along the flats, fitted with blued fore-sights, stamped 'W.R.' and 'GT' beneath, engraved case-hardened recessed breeches decorated with a scallop shell, inlaid with a pair of platinum lines and with pierced platinum plugs, engraved case-hardened breech tangs incorporating the back-sights, signed engraved case-hardened flush-fitting locks with detents and blued bolt safety-catches, engraved case-hardened hammers decorated with scrolling foliage en suite with the locks, highly figured walnut full stocks (one with a small chip ahead of the lock), finely chequered butts with continental style pommels, engraved steel mounts comprising blued trigger-guards with stylised pineapple finials, a pair of browned ramrod-pipes, case-hardened butt caps with traps, one stamped 'WB' on the inside, horn fore-end caps, silver escutcheons engraved with the owner's crest, a pair of silver barrel bolt escutcheons, brass-tipped wooden ramrods, and much original finish throughout: in original fitted mahogany case, the lid with brass flush-fitting carrying handle and an escutcheon en suite with the pistols, the interior lined in green baize, with trade label for 170 New Bond Street (the lid with minor cracks, lining with areas of light wear and fading), and complete with a number of accessories including three-way flask covered with red morocco, turned ivory box with percussion caps, cleaning rods, and a turned hardwood box for wads
39.5cm; 15 1/2in
The crest is that of Bristow.
William Westley Richards worked in Birmingham and had a retail premises, with William Bishop as agent, at 170 New Bond Street circa 1826-72.
Estimate: 13000-18000 |
Nil |
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