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Small pistol decorated box, in silver (44x33.5mm), hallmarked on base for London 1981 by maker 'aAc', and on one side of the lid is the year hallmarking, on the lift-off lid are two crafted flintlock pistols. Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $110
Cartridges for Revolving Holster Pistol, in a sealed, lacquered packet marked, '6 Combustible Envelope/Cartridges/Made of American Powder Co's Powder,/For Remington's, Colt's, and Other/Revolving Holster Pistol,/44-100 inch Calibre./Warranted Superior Quality.', unopened; another packet of Cartridges for Pocket Revolving Pistol, in sealed, lacquered packet marked, '5 Combustion Envelope/Cartridges/made of Hazard's powder/Exclusively For/Col. Colt's Patent/New Model/Pocket Revolving Pistol./Address/Colt's Cartridge Work's,/Harford, Conn./U.S.America.', unopened except for opening wire at top; five cast lead bullets, each in paper sheath with black powder inside and cloth draw string, a few papers torn and held together with tape, also new 360 cartridge cases (2) in steel, filled with powder and with removable screw at top for inserting preferred type of bullet. All items unused, packets very fine. (2 packs + 7)
Estimate $60
SOLD $220
Greek or Balkan cartridge box (palaske), cast in brass (approx 10.5x12.0x3.0cm), lift-top lid, fitting on back for securing to belt, interior lined with felt, decorative pattern at top, front and sides, plain reverse; another almost identical (approx 10.0x11.5x3.0cm), interior not lined with felt. Fine - good fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $340
Collection of percussion caps, all in circular tins except one in circular cardboard case, three large tins marked, 'Military Caps by Westley Richards Co', 'U.S. Musket Caps by J.Goldmark's Perc. Caps.', 'United States Army Caps'; 27 small tins marked for 'Eley Bros' (20 mostly different), 'F.Joyce & Co' (4 different), 'Deane, Adams & Deane' (1), 'Colts Cartridge Works' (1), Westley Richards & Co' (1); cardboard case, 'Amorces De Chasse' (1); mostly different types, some tins empty but many with some caps intact; also small glass topped tin containing buckshot pellets. Poor - very fine. (32)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Antique firearm tools, includes Martini-Henry combination service and take-down tool; pair of gun screwdrivers, with timber handles fitted together in the shape of a bow and with brass centrepieces; combination barrel wrench (18mm) and nipple wrench; a single barrel wrench (18mm); combination nipple wrench and screwdriver and with prising section at one end; 18th century British/French flintlock musket flint; small leather pouch containing some lock springs for percussion weapons. Good - very fine. (6 + pouch of parts)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Model of French 18th century ship's canon, in brass and timber (approx size 14.5cm long x 9cm wide), tilting canon bears the Sun King emblem of Louis XIV, with detachable ramrod. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
Model of a 19th century long barrel canon, made of brass and timber (approx size 24cm long x 12.5cm wide), mounted on steel and timber wheels, with elevation adjusting bracket. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Model of a 19th century field cannon, in brass and timber, mounted on steel and timber wheels, with detachable ramrod at one side (approx size 24cm long x 12.5cm wide). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Bowie knife, c1870, by A.Leon, 190 Solly St, Sheffield, with bone handle with narrow plate on one side for inscribing name, blade with stylised lettering 'O K' with a star between letters; serving spoon, gold plated with unidentified markings on the back of the handle but appears not to be silver. The knife handle with a small piece missing on the corner of one side near the guard, otherwise fine, the spoon good. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Indonesian dagger, in Damascus steel and with a V shaped voided pattern towards tip, blade length 24cm, with tang but missing handle, with a sandalwood scabbard c1870. Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Ottoman knife scissors, 19th century, with brass handles and steel blades with gold damascened decoration on the outside and plain curved shape on the inside (total length 27.5cm). Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $480
Persian niello silver sword belt, 17th century, woven silk belt with patterned and enamelled fittings, with two hanging woven silk belts for weapons. One hanger with some loss of material, otherwise fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $1,700
Indo-Persian belt, woven on both sides, in two pieces with loops on each of the ends, possibly shoulder belts; Turkish holster for pair of flintlock pistols, c1800, made of leather with intricate decoration on front, securing straps on back damaged; rifle cover in soft leather, with securing strap on one side and hanging strap on the other, oval at top end, most of the brown dye colour missing. Poor - fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Tibetan leather flint strike pouch, probably c18th century, decorated with engraved steel frame with three inset red beads, with swinging suspension loop at top for securing to belt strap, at the base is the strike plate. Some loss of leather surface at top edge, otherwise very good and scarce.
Estimate $150
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Central Asian sword belt, Tibet, late 19th century, sword belt with five separate steel plates attached to a thin leather belt, each plate intricately decorated and traces of being damascened, strap fitting to go through securing buckle is a braided leather strip, at each side is a swinging bracket for hanging sword or dagger. Very good.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Palestine, Bezalel filigree silver military snare drum (34x25mm), with drumsticks on top, stamped on base '950'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
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Scotland, bicorn with flat top in dark green fur with black plume from front to back and at one side on a green velvet rosette is a badge of a rampant lion left holding a shield and a bow, mark on the underside for maker, 'John Kirsop, Late, Nixon & Kirsop, 98, Argyle Street, Glasgow', together with a lidded and fitted steel case. The tin with much oxidation, the hat with a loose button above the rosette, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
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Scottish Regimental plaid brooch, said to be silver but possibly silver plate (diameter 97cm), inset in the centre is an amber stone and the surrounding surface is hand engraved with a crown, thistles and scrolls, and in the scrolls are battle honours for Sevastopol, Hindoostan, Central India and Cape of Good Hope, with double pin-back fitting. Good very fine.
Estimate $110
SOLD $1,800
Prize pint mug, in silvered (12.5cm high), with handle, maker's mark near top edge, marked on base W7140, on one side in an oval panel is inscribed, '4th Mon. R.V. Corps/Prize Cup/Won By/Private Richard Watkins/Blaenavon/1876'; also a prize cup in silvered (16cm high), with maker's mark at top edge, at the side is inscribed, 'Rifle Match/1889/Won By/J.Read'. The first with some scratches and the second with a dent and some scratches, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Regiments of Waterloo series of model soldiers, painted pewter figures produced by the Franklin Mint, 39 of a 50 set series; also two additional model soldiers, in painted lead, made in England but maker's name on base illegible. Fine - very fine. (41)
Estimate $200
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