Catalogue
Shot flask, 19th century, in black leather, steel spout with measurements in ounces, with external spring operated cut off, spout with hallmarks and on one side is inscribed, 'Presented to Mr Henry Green/by his fellow-Workmen as a token of/their esteem and respect Augt 21st 1862', and spring lever with maker's name, 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', with suspension loop on base (approx size 7x21cm) (Riling p434, no.1483), with some lead pellets in flask; also Presentation drink flask, in steel, marked on lid, 'James Dixon/& Sons', and on base, 'James Dixon & Sons/Sheffield' and impressed number 1384, flask with top cover (tot size 84x155mm), on one side of the flask is inscribed, 'Presented/to/Henry H.Green/By his fellow workmen/as a token of esteem./Aug.12.1865'. The first fine, the second with cork fitting on top damaged and a few small dents, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Shot flask, 19th century, brown leather shot flask, brass spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, with suspension loop at base, both sides with hunter and hunting dogs in a bush setting all in cameo stamped in relief, above this near the top on one side is stamped 'Lb', small amount of lead pellets in flask (approx size 7.5x22cm). Fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Shot flask, 19th century, brown leather shot flask, brass spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, spout with maker's name, 'Am. Flask & Cap Co', both sides with hunting dog under tree all in cameo stamped in relief, above this on one side is stamped '4 Lbs' and at the top on the other side is inscribed '15', small amount of lead pellets in flask (approx size 9.5x20.5cm) (Riling p432, no.1458). Some cracking in leather, otherwise fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Shot flask, 19th century, brown leather shot flask, brass spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, with suspension loop at base, embossed on both sides with a hunter and hunting dog in a bush setting all within a leaf decorated cartouche (approx size 8x22cm); another but in dark brown leather, bronze spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, with suspension loop at base (approx size 7.25x21cm), both with small amount of lead pellets in flask. The first with loose stitching at top and break in top leather band, both with some loss of leather or cracking, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Shot flask, 19th century, in hard brown leather, steel spout with release lever and lift out pourer, with suspension loop at base (approx size 8x22cm) (Riling p434, no.1477) [illustrated]; another identical type but in soft brown leather, with brass fittings and no suspension loop (approx size 9.5x22cm) (Riling p432, no.1462). Some loss of leather and the second with some cracking, otherwise very good - fine. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Shot flask, 19th century, brown leather shot flask, brass spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, with suspension loop at base (approx size 7.5x20.5cm) (Riling p433, no.1468); another, dark brown leather shot flask, brass spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, embossed on both sides with a hunter on horseback with hunting dog in front (approx size 6.5x20.5cm); also pistol powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass spout and external spring operated cut off, with suspension loop at base (approx size 4x12cm). The first two with spring cut off lever springs missing and also some stitching missing, the second with a missing screw on one side and also missing suspension loop at base, the last heavily toned, otherwise good - fine. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
Shot flask, 19th century, in hard tan leather, brass spout with measurer and release lever, with suspension loop at base, on one side is impressed a representation of the British coat of arms with the word 'London' below (approx size 8x22cm) (Riling p432, no.1454). Good very fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $90
Pistol powder flask, early 1800s, metal flask with red leather cover (approx 10.5cm high including spout), with a storage space at the base for flints and this with a swinging brass cover, at the top is a storage space for ball and this also with a swinging brass cover, one ball included, brass pouring spout and external spring operated powder cut off (see Riling 1075). Good fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
Pistol powder flask, 1800s, in copper and brass (approx 12.5cm high including spout), bottle shaped body decorated with scrolling foliage at sides, base with two ball compartments with swinging covers, brass pouring spout and external spring operated powder cut off (see Riling 461). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Pistol powder flask, 1800s, in copper and brass (approx 11.0cm high including spout), bottle shaped body decorated at bottom with leaves, brass pouring spout and external spring operated powder cut off; small pistol powder flask, c1840, in copper and brass (approx 9.0cm including spout), bottle shaped body decorated at bottom with shell pattern, brass pouring spout and external spring operated powder cut off. The first with some dents, the second missing two small screws at top, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Pistol powder flask, c1810, in metal with leather cover, brass top with pouring spout and external spring operated powder cut off (approx size 37x48mm [73mm with spout included]); also percussion cap dispenser, 1872, made of brass, heart shaped, front of casing impressed around the centre piece, 'Pat May. 14th 1872', suspension loop on bottom edge, pull -back screw fitted on one side but missing the thin metal pull-back strip, with at least one percussion cap. Good fine; fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Pistol powder flask, 19th century, in copper with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated powder cut off, with suspension loop at base, no maker mark, plain surface (approx size 3.5x11.5cm) (Riling p274, no.152); another, 19th century, in copper with external spring operated powder cut off, no maker mark, embossed on both sides with leaf pattern (approx size 5x12.25cm). Both powder cut off spring bands not working, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $130
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
Passed in
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
Passed in
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
Passed in
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