Highlights of Metalware, Collectors Items, Ephemera, Fabrics, Toys, Curios etc at auction

733 Samuel Nock, a heavy large bore double barrelled Howdah percussion pistol, with walnut stock and chequer grip, the lock plate marked S Nock with stirrup ram rod, the barrel marked S Nock Regent Street, the oak box fitted a cap box with steel bullet mould, cleaning rod, 2 turn keys and a copper and brass powder flask, labelled Samuel Nock and marked Lieutenant Jack Bryant RHA to the top

732 A five shot, 54 bore improved frame single action Adams percussion revolver with octagonal barrel fitted with a Rigby patent ramer, the cylinder with London proof mark and serial no.14312, the top marked Deane.Adams & Deane 30 King William Street London Bridge, the butt fitted a cap box, together with a brass bullet mould, turn key, copper and brass powder flask by James Dixon, steel oiler, all contained in an oak case the interior labelled Deane and Sons

731 William Tranter, a five shot double action 54 bore octagonal barrel percussion revolver marked W Tranter Patent no.34,378, contained in a fitted leather case with James Dixon & Sons brass powder flask, turn key, nipple key, oiler and brass bullet mould (slightly misshapen), contained in an oak box, the lid labelled Adams revolving pistol

730 A 54 bore five shot Adams percussion revolver, retailed by George Gibbs of 20 Clare Street Bristol, the chamber with London proof mark and marked Deane Adams and Deane 30 King William Street London Bridge, the cylinder with London proof mark and serial no.11643R, the butt fitted a cap box, contained in an oak case fitted a bullet mould, cleaning rod, copper and brass powder flask by G & J W Hawksley

729 Samuel Nock, a pair of patent patchlock duelling/target pistols, the 26cm Damascus twist barrels marked Samuel Nock 180 Fleet Street London, Gunmakers to His Majesty, the barrel with proofhouse mark and numbered 6467, engraved lock plates signed Samuel Nock, with walnut chequer grip with wadding punch, turn key and cleaning rod, copper and brass powder flask, contained in a mahogany case

573 A Diageo Rare Malts Selection boxed set of five 20cl bottles of natural cask strength malt whisky including a 1975 20 year old Brora, 1975 20 year old Caol Ila, 1973 22 year old Dailuaine, 1972 23 Year Old Glendullan and a 1972 23 Year Old Teaninich,

579 A Do breast plate and Kabuto chin guard of a Mengu, the back of the breast plate has a signature

578 Joseph Lang, a cased pair of early 19th Century 44 bore percussion pistols (converted from flintlock), both blued octagonal barrels stamped with London company and view proof marks and engraved "I Lang Haymarket". The pistols numbered 1 and 2 on the breach and numbered 465 and 466 on the trigger guard respectively. The stocks and grips in walnut, the grips having checkered pattern with bright steel roccoco buttcaps. The lock plate and hammer engraved with floral design. The walnut case fitted with label of "Joseph Lang, 22 Cockspur Street" and containing ball mould, 2 turnscrews, wadding punch, copper and brass powder flask, cleaning rod, mallet. The case having having two compartments containing oiler, a bone brush and a collection of shot

576 A mid 19th century cased 9mm Belgian pinfire 6 shot revolver by Lefaucheux signed on the breech "E. LEFAUCHEUX INVR. BREVETE" serial number 76417 and stamped a crown, the ebony and ivory grip carved floral motif with the same style engraved on the barrel and frame. The red plush lined mahogany case comprising cleaning rod, turn screw, steel oil bottle, cylindrical box with turned horn lid for spare nipples and also fitted a wooden 24 round ammunition tray. In good working order

575 An early 19th century (1813-55) cased set of three percussion pistols comprising a double barrelled pistol and 2 muff pistols, all with Birmingham view and company mark. The double barrel side hammered pistol marked "Sargant Brothers" with stirrup ramrod, chequered walnut butts, blued engraved finger guard. The muff pistols with engraved side plates and chequered walnut butts together with a Sykes powder flask, steel bullet mould, percussion cap box W.E. of London, nipple key and cleaning rod. All contained in a fitted oak case and in good working order

552 A Saynor of Sheffield pruning knife with 7cm blade and horn grip, a Wright & Sons of Sheffield ditto with 7cm blade and wooden grip, an Inox folding knife with metal grip and 8cm blade, a Saynor of Sheffield twin bladed folding pocket knife with 6cm blade and horn grip and a Schrade 3 bladed folding pocket knife the blade marked Tobacco Sch 11, limited edition issue 2009 with horn grip

530 An Autograph book won by Paula McCarthy (the vendor) in a competition by Radio Luxembourg in 1974, together with newspaper clippings showing her receiving the book photographed with Rod Stewart. The autographs include Keith Moon, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, Suzi Quatro, Rick Wakeman, Bay City Rollers, Long John Baldry, Ringo Starr, Alice Cooper, O'Jays, Doobie Brothers. There is an "Elvis Presley" style autograph in the book although it does appear suspect

696 Chas C Stadden, fifty five various hand painted pewter figures of soldiers

559 An early 19th Century Derbyshire fluorspar Blue John urn raised on an alabaster plinth in the Neoclassical style, the urn 44cm h x 33cm diam., the base 16cm h x 13cm x 13cm

558 A 1930's, World War Two Japanese Company officers Shin Gunto (military sword), the blade 68cm long including copper collar, the Tsuba decorated blossoms and hearts with the o-seppas having pierced hearts, the Tang with 7 character mark and V-shaped file mark pattern, the standard bound pommel decorated blossoms with brown and blue dress knot attached to the buttcap, the scabbard of black lacquered wood with removable leather cover attached by two press studs

808 Churchill (Sir Winston S) "The Collected Works of Sir Winston Churchill" Centenary Edition, 35 volumes of 38, no.316 of 2000, published by Library of Imperial History, illustrated, comprising subscriber's proof copy no.268, with certificates for volumes XXXII, XXXIII, XXIV no.268, all contained in slip covers that have light water marks from storage

783 T M Williams, 155 Oxford Street, London, an arrangement of approx 48 hummingbirds, the naturalistic base mounted 5 beetles, complete with glass dome, 84cm h x 51cm w x 30cm d

778 An Austrian cold painted bronze figure of a standing grouse, in the manner of Bergman, 24cm h x 19cm w x 8cm d

795 Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a rare stereoscopic slide featuring Brunel leaning on the chimney of the SS Great Eastern. The yellow card impressed bottom left "The London Stereoscopic Company 54 Cheapside", the reverse printed "The Great Eastern In the Stereoscope Photographed by special permission of the Board of Directors I.K Brunel Esq.." (taken on his last visit to the Ship). 84mm x 174mm In this photo from 5th September 1859 Brunel had been making a final inspection visit, but shortly after this photo was taken he suffered a stroke and died ten days later.

792 Isambard Kingdom Brunel interest, a stereoscopic slide by Robert Howlett and George Downes. The arched photos featuring Captain Harrison leaning against SS Great Eastern. The card impressed bottom left "The London Stereoscopic Company 54 Cheapside", the reverse printed "The Great Eastern In the Stereoscope Photographed by special permission of the Board of Directors Captain Harrison Commander of the Ship". A second similar slide marked on the reverse with pink label 8 "THE LEVIATHAN, STEAM SHIP Forward cradle and sheave for hauling tackle" detailing construction of the ship. A third slide of square photos with no stamps or text with purple coloured reverse featuring construction of a railway with Victorian engineers observing.

791 Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a stereoscopic slide by Robert Howlett and George Downes. The arched photos featuring Brunel seated by the launching chains of the SS Great Eastern (then named The Leviathan). The card impressed bottom left The London Stereoscopic Company, the reverse with pink label marked "THE LEVIATHAN, STEAM SHIP" (handwritten "Mr Brunel" beneath) 84mm x 174mm