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Directors Selection — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:301
Sale Title:Directors SelectionLots with images:301
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:227
Date:19-Mar-2016
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Pair of Oriental patinated bronze tri birds head footed censers, cast in high relief, with birds and blossoming branches, elephant head & trunk handles (2)
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Impressive large pair of French bronze three light appliques, cast with flaming torche crest flanked by two griffins, 70 cm high
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Antique early 19th century French walnut table, carved shaped apron, standing on slender legs terminating with hoof feet
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Pair of Georgian silver gravy boats with original fire gilding, chased with flower, clam shell and head of Bacchus, engraved with light infantry crest?, leaf capped C scroll handle, marked William IV, 1824, TR, London approx 427g
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Antique sterling silver card case, with bright cut engraved central arabesque central medallion, marked Birmingham, 1878, Hukin & Heath approx 55g
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Early 18th century Irish silver jug with applied cast lion feet, with early engraved crests, marked with Hibernia & Crowned harp, probably 1740/50's approx 105g
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Antique Japanese Meiji period red and black lacquer shibayama table screen. Chickens amongst flowering chrysanthemums, some losses
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James Ranalph Jackson (1882-1975) Australia, pencil and watercolour, portrait of an elderly man, signed and dated lower right, 17, approx 19 cm x 14 cm
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Pair of antique French cantered edge cast brass three light mirrored wall lamps, approx 45 cm high (2)
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Christine Aerfeldt (1958-.) Australia, Wonder King Wanda (full of thoughts) wears a nice dress, 2003, 198 x 157 cm
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Hugh David Sawrey (1919-99) Australia, the Beguiling Hour, oil on canvas, signed and thumb print lower right, approx 29.5 x 34.5 cm
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Antique volume, the Japan Gazette, Peerage of Japan, November 1912
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Vintage French Louis XV style carved walnut arm chair
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Fine antique French Napolean III inlaid secretaire tall chest of drawers, fall front with writing surface with fitted interior
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Vintage French Louis XV style three drawer commode, bronze mounts, approx 86 cm high, 96 cm long, 46 cm wide
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Fine French fold over games table, fitted with a lift out backgammon tray with playing pieces, card playing surface to the reverse, floral marquetry inlaid top and sides, bronze mounts
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Fine Chinese porcelain drum stool, decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls, approx 49 cm high
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Ross Watson (1962-.) Australia, Parachute 1999, oil on board, signed lower right, 118 cm high, 119 cm wide
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Antique late 18th early 19th century Chinese family potrait, one figure showing rank badge.
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Antique French carved oak Louis XV style console and matching mirror
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French Empire style mahogany desk. Inset leather writing surface
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Large taxidermy duck lamp shade
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Antique French marble inset servery table, fitted with lift out jardiniere pots, single drawer to the front with bronze founts, approx 77 cm high, 57 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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Fine French transitional style parquetry and ormolu mounted side cabinet, with marble top, single long drawer to the top and two cupboard doors below. Early 20th century date
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Antique Victorian white marble figure of a seated girl, fitted with bronze shoes, approx 50 cm high, 27 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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Antique English Regency copper and brass tea urn, of ball form, large drop ring handles, sterling mounted shield with the letter Y, approx 48 cm x 29 cm wide
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Fine French giltwood Louis XV style marble inset topped console
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French painted Louis XVI style marble topped console table, U shaped stretcher below with central urn
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Superb pair of gilt bronze two light appliques, of large size, in the form of tie back bosses to the top with hanging knotted drapes with acanthus leaf and bell flower bases, pair of out swept arms of tapering fluted design supporting two lights each, each approx 75 cm high, 40 cm wide (2)
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Antique French marble column, bronze mounts
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French Chinoiserie decorated marble topped two drawer bombe commode
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Antique 18th century French fruitwood, oak and pine four drawer commode, approx 80 cm high, 130 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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Antique French iron and brass banded baker shelf, cast iron legs with makers name, approx 210 cm high, 185 cm long, 50 cm wide
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Antique French wooden butchers block, fitted with splash back with cast iron bulls head mount, knife slots and central single drawer to the front, approx 120 cm high, 160 cm long, 75 cm wide
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Two long antique French siege crossbow arrows, hand forged arrows heads, mounted on walnut shafts one with fibre binding, (2), approx 160 cm high and smaller
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Three long antique French siege crossbow arrows, hand forged arrows heads, mounted on walnut or fruitwood shafts two with fibre binding, (3), approx 144 cm high
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Two long antique French siege crossbow arrows, hand forged arrows heads, mounted on walnut and fruitwood shafts, (2), approx 144 cm high
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Antique French biscuiterie market hand cart, original paintwork, untouched original condition, retaining drop down forged stands, Address- Bailly 23 Rue Chauchien, approx 222 cm long, 103 cm wide
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Antique English walnut knee hole bureau with cross and feather banding, with field figured walnut panels, pull out workbox below, approx 101 cm x 75 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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Fine satinwood inlay and cross banded circular drum table on a square pedestal all on four out swept legs, approx 122 cm diameter, 78 cm high
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Fine antique Regency circular table, approx 71 cm high, 116 cm deep
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Antique French Louis XV style ladies writing desk with pierced bronze gallery, porcelain plaques, ormolu mounts and parquetry inlay, approx 138 cm high, 75 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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Fine and rare antique Edwards & Roberts Chinese Chippendale dome topped display cabinet, Label for Edwards & Roberts Upholstery & Warehouses Wardour Street London. Approx 240 cm high, 142 cm wide
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Large framed antique Spanish hand worked tapestry, gold thread with mother of pearl buttons, in the form of scrolling foliage on a midnight blue ground with a bullion boarder, 120 cm high, 239 cm wide including frame
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Antique English high back needlework upholstery chair with shaped carved pierced apron on out swept legs joined on stretchers, approx 130 cm high
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World War II era commando dagger with scabbard. Fairbairn and Sykes style grip, brass cross guard, spike blade possibly from a No 4 bayonet. Scabbard and frog also No 4. bayonet style. A rare variant.
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Very rare Australian made World War II era commando knife with scabbard by East Bros. See U.S. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes . Book III by M.H. Cole, page 178 for illustrations and discussion of this knife made under contract in Australia for the US Government. 280 mm overall with 150 mm single edged spear pointed blade stamped East Bros. Sydney. Shaped wooden grip scales. Steel cross guard stamped U.S. 1944. Brown leather scabbard. Choice example in fine condition
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A set of six Georgian sterling silver dessert spoons, old English pattern, marked London 1829 & 1798, TCo & Savory as well as WE & WF. Approx 360g, 21 cm long
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A set of six Georgian sterling silver dinner forks, Hanoverian pattern with a Baronet crest. Various marks including London, 1798, GS and others, approx 364g, 25 cm
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A set of Twelve antique sterling silver tea spoons engraved with floral handles, marked London, 1884, George Maudsley Jackson, approx 225g, 15 cm
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A set of six Victorian sterling silver dinner forks, marked London, George W Adams (chawners), 1878, approx 375g, 20 cm long
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Four antique sterling silver, old English pattern spoons, engraved with a shattered axe crest, marked for London George Adams, 1877, approx 205g, 17 cm long
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Four Georgian sterling silver forks, Hanoverian pattern, marked London, 1796 and later, includes a John Bridge piece ( of Bridge & Rundell), approx 264g, 20 cm long
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Four Georgian sterling silver dinner forks, Hanoverian pattern, approx London, 1804 and later, William Eley William Fearn and other, approx 266g, 20 cm long
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Three Georgian Sugar tongs includes, fiddle and thread, bright cut engraved, old English pattern and a earlier piece. Various marks, including London, TE?, William Eaton, William Eley & William Fearn, approx 138g, 14 cm long and smaller
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A set of six Georgian sterling silver dinner forks, fiddle and thread pattern, marked London, George Smith & William Fearn, 1786 & later. Approx 417g, 20 cm long
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Set of six Victorian (Exeter) sterling silver tea spoons & two condiment spoons, marked 1852, Exeter, Robert James & Josiah Williams approx, 134g, 13 cm long and smaller
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French Louis XVI marble topped salon table, fitted with a single drawer and pull out side to the side with inset glass panel, all fitted with gilt bronze mounts, makers label to drawer. Constantin Potheau Ebeniste 14 Rue Amelot Paris, approx 80 cm high
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Antique sterling silver Tea caddy with fluted body and hinged lid. Marked Sheffield, Harry Atkin, 1915, approx 302g
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A large Victorian coffee pot with fluting body, ebony handle and finial, marked London, 1896, makers mark slightly rubbed. Approx 545g, 22 cm high
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A three piece Mappin & Webb Sterling silver Tea set with fluted bodies including a lidded sugar, with ebony finials and handle, marked Sheffield, M&W, approx 882g, 28 cm long and smaller (3)
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Antique Japanese triptych coloured wood block print, approx 72 cm long, 55 cm wide
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French Louis XVI style gilt gesso carved wood marble topped console
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Fine antique French gilt surround mirror, scrolling pierced crest, flanked by scrolling flower heads and foliage, the sides with applied rope twist garlands of flowers, 164 cm high, 100 cm wide
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Fine antique 19th century French pier mirror, painted surround with applied giltwood decoration, the mirror with applied draped swags of flowers, giltwood frame with rope twist flowers, 191 cm high, 116 cm wide approximately.
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Antique Aberglasslyn House bed, important most elaborate cedar four post bed, This bed has been described by experts as an outstanding example of early Australian Furniture. It is of commanding proportions. The tapering baluster and reeded posts are decorated with bands of stylised tulip carving and joined by moulded canopy rails that are finished with inverted finials to the cornice. The shaped headboard has lightly carved ornamentation while the matching foot is decorated with 'scroll shell' carving.…
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Large Impressive trophy moose head
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Large trophy bugling Elk head, very good example
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Trophy Deer head with velvet, approx 120 cm high
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Antique French Louis XV style kingwood and mahogany pedestal occassional table, shaped under shelf all with gilt bronze mounts and banding to the top
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Vintage French gilt bronze four light chandelier, approx 50 cm dia x 70 cm high
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French bronze tri form three light chandelier, fitted with down swept flambe form shades, approx 60 cm dia x 70 cm high
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Set of six antique French Louis XV style walnut chairs, caned backs and seats
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Antique French early 19th century carved walnut dough bin, carved with floral decoration in relief, fitted with lift off cover, approx 92 cm high, 126 cm long, 60 cm wide
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Pair of antique 19th century French carved walnut high back arm chairs, carved leaf capped scroll arms, stretchers below
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Vintage French circular marble topped briolette table, pierced brass banded edge, pull out slides and drawers, standing on fluted turned legs, approx 65 cm dia x 60 cm high
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Pair of vintage French Louis XV style marble topped nightstands, each with two drawers (2), approx 72 cm high
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Antique French Louis XV style marble topped nightstand with floral marquetry inlaid decoration. Pull up mirrored back, approx 84 cm high
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Set of eight antique early 19th century French Louis XV caned and painted framed dining chairs 8)
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Juan Clara (Spanish, 1875-1958)after Signed bronze of a young toddler climbing on a stool, Goldscheider foundry Paris. Approx 23 cm high
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Antique French bronze bell, cast in relief with classical figures, approx 30 cm high
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Antique 18th century French school or small church bell, retaining original counter weight and bracket, approx 35 cm high
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Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879, France) fine bronze figural grouping of a Jaguar fighting on top of a Caiman along a river bank, signed P.J. Mene, approx 18 cm high, 38 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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British half stocked flintlock pistol by Thomas Fowler of Dubin, early 19th century date. Approx 390 mm overall with 260 mm octagonal barrel of damascus twist of 20 bore. Steel mounted with fine quality engraving. The lock with waterproof pan and gold lined touch hole and roller to frizzen, engraved Fowler. The barrel with two gold lines at breech an gold inlaid rectangular mark 'Thomas Fowler Dublin' brass mounted ebony ramrod with integral jag. British half stocked flintlock pistol by Thomas Fowler of…
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French large fullstocked flintlock pistol of late 18th/early 19th century date. Approx 430 mm overall 272 mm barrel of 68 cal. The lock marked ''Manufacture De Versailles' The lock, barrel breech and furniture heavily chiselled with foliage, flags etc. The lock with roller to frizzen. French large fullstocked flintlock pistol of late 18th/early 19th century date. Approx 430 mm overall 272 mm barrel of 68 cal. The lock marked ''Manufacture De Versailles" The lock, barrel breech and furniture heavily…
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British fullstocked flintlock pistol by Hutchinson of Dublin of early 19th century date. Approx 425 mm overlal with 288 mm octagonal barrel of damascus twist of 16 bore. Steel mounted with engraved triggerguard, buttcap etc. The lock with gold lined waterproof pan and gold lined touch hole, The barrel with single gold line at breech and gold inlaid oval mark 'Hutchinson and Dublin' and steel mounted ramrod and integral jag. Triggerguard with finger spur. British fullstocked flintlock pistol by Hutchinson…
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U.S. Military flintlock pistol of Model 1836 by A.H. Waters & Co. Of Millbury Mass, approx 350 mm overall with approx 215 mm round barrel of 57 cal.(8.½ inch barrel) 14 inches overall. Loch with maker's particulars and dated 1844. Barrel marked U.S. Steel mounted including captive ramrod, lock with brass pan. U.S. Military flintlock pistol of Model 1836 by A.H. Waters & Co. Of Millbury Mass, approx 350 mm overall with approx 215 mm round barrel of 57 cal.(8.½ inch barrel) 14 inches overall. Loch…
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U.S. military single shot percussion pistol Model 1842, approx 358 mm overal with 215 mm round barrel of 56 cal.(8.½ inch barrel,14 inches overall) .Inspectors stamps on left side. Brass mounted with captive steel ramrod. Lock marked 'U.S.' and 'H.Aston' Middleton Conn 1847' (Flayderm 6A-050). U.S. military single shot percussion pistol Model 1842, approx 358 mm overal with 215 mm round barrel of 56 cal.(8.½ inch barrel,14 inches overall) .Inspectors stamps on left side. Brass mounted with captive…
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U.S. military flintlock belt pistol of Model 1808 Navy by S. North, approx 413 mm overall with 255 mm round barrel of 68 cal.(10 inch barrel, 16.¼ inch overall). Lock marked 'United States' and 'S. North' and with eagle. Steel belt hook and back strap, brass trigger guard, ramrod thimble and butt cap. Lock with brass pan. U.S. military flintlock belt pistol of Model 1808 Navy by S. North, approx 413 mm overall with 255 mm round barrel of 68 cal.(10 inch barrel, 16.¼ inch overall). Lock marked "…
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U.S. military flintlock pistol by S. North, approx 385 mm overall with approx 256 mm round barrel of 55. cal. (10 inch barrel 15 inches overall). Steel mounted including captive ramrod. Barrel marked 'U.S.' lock marked with North particulars and dated 1822. lock with half cock safety. U.S. military flintlock pistol by S. North, approx 385 mm overall with approx 256 mm round barrel of 55. cal. (10 inch barrel 15 inches overall). Steel mounted including captive ramrod. Barrel marked "U.S." lock…
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British fullstocked flintlock pistol of late 18th/early 19th century date. Approx 410 mm overall with 260 mm part round/part octagonal barrel with overall stiplling of 68 cal. Brass furniture.
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Cased pair of Forsyth & Co. of London flintlock pistols. Each pistol fullstocked in walnut with checkered grips, approx 300 mm overall with 172 mm octagonal barrel of damascus twist in 25 bore and with two silver inlaid lines at the breech, the locks with rainproof pans, silver lined touchholes and half-cock safetys and rollers to frizzen. Engraved steel furnitune, captive ramrods. The case with red leather covered three way flask, wa cutter, ball mold, ebony cleaning rod with brass jag, separate steel…
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Pair of Spanish migulet action flintlock pistols of 19th century date. Approx 322 mm overall with 198 mm part round/part octagonal steel barrels of 73 cal. Fullstocked with brass furniture and steel ramrods.
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British fullstocked flintlock pistol by G. Harding and Son of London, ealry 19th century date. Approx 360 mm overall with approx 225 mm round barrel of approx 65 cal. Engraved brass furniture, mounted wood ramrod.
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British flintlock pistol by Ketland & Co. of early 19th century date. Approx 300 mm overall with 170 mm of approx 19 bore, brass cannon barrel. Silver mounted with brass mounted wood ramrod.
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British military fullstocked, lancers, percussion pistol of Pattern 1842. approx 395 mm overall with 225 mm round barrel brass mounted with captive steel ramrod. Lock with crowned Tower stamp, dated 1851.
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U.S. military flintlock belt pistol of Model 1826 by W.L. Evans, dated 1830. Approx 335 mm overall with 217 mm round barrel (marked LS and US) of 54 cal. (8 ½ inch barrel, 13.¼ inch overall). Steel mounted including belt lock and captive ramrod. U.S. military flintlock belt pistol of Model 1826 by W.L. Evans, dated 1830. Approx 335 mm overall with 217 mm round barrel (marked LS and US) of 54 cal. (8 ½ inch barrel, 13.¼ inch overall). Steel mounted including belt lock and captive ramrod
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British military single shot percussion pistol Pattern 1842 sea service, approx 282 mm overall with 150 mm round barrel of 54 cal. Brass mounted with steel captive ramrod and belt hook. Lock marked '1856 Tower' and with crowned V.R. cypher. Markings under belt lock 'J Wilcox' and 'Tipping and London'. In exceptional condition, with almost all original finish. British military single shot percussion pistol Pattern 1842 sea service, approx 282 mm overall with 150 mm round barrel of 54 cal. Brass mounted with…
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British military single shot percussion pstol Pattern 1844, approx 295 mm overallwith 153 mm round barrel of 69 cal. Brass mounted with captive steel ramrod and lanyard ring. Lock marked 'Tower' and with crowned G.R. cypher Hammer with half cocked safetey. British military single shot percussion pstol Pattern 1844, approx 295 mm overallwith 153 mm round barrel of 69 cal. Brass mounted with captive steel ramrod and lanyard ring. Lock marked "Tower" and with crowned G.R. cypher Hammer with half…
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British fullstocked flintlock pistol of late 18th century date. Approx 280 mm overall with 157 mm part round, part octagonal barrel of app, 66 cal of high quality, with two gold inlaid marks (probably Italian) engraved brass furniture.
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