The scarce Korean War D.F.C. group of eight to Major (later Major General) Arthur George Ernest Stewart-Cox, Royal Artillery: Distinguished Flying Cross, George VI issue (2nd Type), reverse dated 1952; British War Medal 1939-45; General Service Medal 1918-62, George VI (IND IMP), 2 clasps: Palestine 1945-48, Malaya (CAPT. A.G.E. STEWART-COX. R.A.), officially adjusted naming; Korea Medal, with Mention in Despatches emblem (CAPT. A.G.E. STEWART-COX. D.F.C. R.A.), official alteration to surname; United Nations Korea Medal; General Service Medal 1962-2007, clasp: Malay Peninsula (MAJOR A.G.E. STEWART-COX. D.F.C. R.A.); Jubilee Medal 1977; Pingat Peringatan Malaysia Medal, bronze; court mounted, all about very fine or better; together with the corresponding mounted group of dress miniatures; and a Republic of Korea Korean Veteran's Association Medal, with enamelled suspension brooch. D.F.C. London Gazette 03/10/1952, "..in recognition of gallant and distinguished flying services in Korea" Major General Stewart-Cox's long and highly distinguished career began in November 1944 when, as a cadet, he received an emergency commission as 2nd Lieutenant; and by the time of the Korean War he was a Captain. As he advanced in rank he held a number of prestigious appointments, including GOC Wales, Honorary Colonel 289 Commando Battery RA TA, and Colonel Commandant of the Royal Regiment of Artillery - a post which he relinquished in April 1990. In July 1951 Captain Stewart-Cox was deployed to Korea as part of 1903 Independent Air Observation Post Flight RAF, where his role was to pilot Auster aircraft in order to observe and direct artillery fire. His CO, Major R.N.L. Gower, describes him in the following terms, in his recommendation for the D.F.C.: "...his courage and efficiency have been outstanding. He has engaged most successfully a large number of enemy targets with the artillery of the Division and the Corps medium and heavy artillery.....A large number of his shoots have been against heavily dug in and AA protected enemy gun positions sited well behind the front lines.....Captain STEWART COX has allowed nothing to deter him in the completion of the task of each sortie and has always displayed cool determination and a disregard for his personal safety." He goes on to cite the following example of the recipient's remarkable bravery and professionalism: "Last November he was carrying out a dusk sortie while the division was being attacked in considerable force. Flying over enemy territory he spotted 150 enemy moving forward to attack our own infantry and he immediately called down the fire of the whole Divisional Artillery on to this target. As the enemy advanced up a steep reverse slope the field guns were crested [unable to engage the enemy owing to the topography]. Captain STEWART COX foresaw this situation and had issued fire orders to all mortars that could reach. As a result there was no gap in the engagement of the enemy and his cool and efficient handling of the situation resulted in only 40 enemy surviving the shelling."
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A family group of three Memorial Plaques commemorating Lieutenant Colonel A. E. E. Lowry, DSO, MC, West Yorkshire Regiment, and his two brothers, the sons of William Buchanan and Annie Sophia Lowry of Bournemouth: 2nd Lieutenant William Augustine Harper Lowry, India Army Reserve of Officers, was killed in action on the 4th June 1915, at the 3rd Battle of Krithia during the Gallipoli campaign. He was aged 25 years and serving with the 14th King George's Own Ferozepore Sikhs, which battalion was almost wiped out in the battle, loosing 80% of its officers. Lt. Col. Auriol Ernest Eric Lowry, 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in France on the 23rd September 1918, aged 25 years, by a machine gun bullet, while visiting the battalion outposts. He had previously been awarded the Military Cross (L.G. 14/01/1916), the Distinguished Service Order (L.G. 26/07/1918), and the French Croix de Guerre with palms. He had served throughout the war on the Western Front and qualified for the 1914 Star. His D.S.O. citation describes his leadership in "many days of very fierce fighting...[and] counter attacks against overwhelming odds" his force being completely surrounded "he cut his way out, being personally the last to cover the withdrawal" He was then captured but made a hazardous escape, and the citation concludes "His fortitude and indomitable courage throughout a memorable twelve days were beyond all praise". The period in question was in late March 1918, in the area of Eterpigny and Rosiers, and it was during this time of intense fighting that Auriol's younger brother Cyril was killed. Captain Cyril John Patrick Lowry, also 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in action in France on the 25th March 1918, aged 20 years. Most poignantly the battalion war diary is endorsed by his elder brother Auriol, and it describes the incident (a counter attack into machine gun and rifle fire as the enemy were crossing a bridge), and later lists Cyril among the dead. Mounted together in a wooden shield, good very fine and better.
Autograph, CHRISTOPHER LEE – English actor, famous for his roles in the Hammer Films as well as appearances in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun and the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies. Signed paperback edition of Christopher Lee – The Authorised Screen History by Jonathan Rigby, published by Reynolds & Hearn Ltd., 2001. Signed by both Christopher Lee and the author in black inks to the title page. Together with a signed 10 x 8 photograph by the English model and actress Veronica Carlson, famous for her roles in Hammer Films, the image depicting Carlson standing alongside Christopher Lee, director Freddie Francis and producer Aida Young at Pinewood Studios. Signed by Carlson in bold black ink ‘A happy moment before filming “Dracula has Risen from the Grave” Veronica Carlson’. Further annotated by her to the verso. (2)
Postcards, a good mix of approx. 64 cards of dogs, hunting and horses with Tuck Oilette sets of six including 'Man's Best Friend' series 8650 illustrated by N Drummond, 'Man's Best Friend' no. 9561 illustrated by N Drummond, and 'On the Moors' no. 9327. Also other gun dogs from various Tuck published series illustrated by Drummond and others (15). A good selection of dogs illustrated by Arthur Wardle (16) and Vernon Stokes (4) and a few rural cards illustrated by Harry Payne (11) (mixed condition, fair/gd)
Perkussionsschießhirschfänger, deutsch, 19. Jhdt. Ältere gekehlte Klinge, gereinigt und stellenweise etwas narbig, rechts verschraubter und geschnittener glatter Lauf im Kaliber 6 mm, Perkussionsschloss und ausklappbarer Abzug. Graviertes und vergoldetes Messingstichblatt mit aufgelegtem Monogramm "FL", Parierstange ebenfalls aus vergoldetem Messing, Griff aus Hirschhorn. Länge 62 cm. Attraktive, aus alten Teilen zusammengesetzte Waffe.Zustand: II - IIIA German hunting hanger combined with a percussion gun, 19th century Ältere gekehlte Klinge, gereinigt und stellenweise etwas narbig, rechts verschraubter und geschnittener glatter Lauf im Kaliber 6 mm, Perkussionsschloss und ausklappbarer Abzug. Graviertes und vergoldetes Messingstichblatt mit aufgelegtem Monogramm "FL", Parierstange ebenfalls aus vergoldetem Messing, Griff aus Hirschhorn. Länge 62 cm. Attraktive, aus alten Teilen zusammengesetzte Waffe.Condition: II - III
FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF THE DUKE OF PORTLAND DANL. FRASER & CO. A FINE .303 'VELOX' BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 3224, circa 1900, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, raised partially matted sighting rib with open sights and one folding leaf sight, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the sighting rib engraved 'DANL FRASER & CO. GUN & RIFLE MANUFACTURERS. 4 LEITH ST. TERRACE. EDINBURGH.', the tubes engraved '303 BORE 180 GRN BULLET. REGULATED FOR 100 YDS.', treble-grip action with side-clips and carved serpentine fences, slender toplever, bolted automatic safety with white metal 'BOLTED' detail and gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed finish, pins reblued, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including buttplate, pistolgrip-cap, with cheekpiece, flip-up peep sight mounted at the wrist, recessed sling eye, weight 9lb. 2oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WILLIAM EVANS A COMPOSED TRIO OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 9935 / 6 and 17193, circa 1910 (9935 / 6) and circa 1934 (17193), gun nos. 9935 / 6 with 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, retaining original ribs gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, rib inscriptions worn, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke (No.1 gun with removable Teague choke inserts), treble-grip actions with removable striker discs, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, bold engraving of art nouveau stylised scrolling acanthus and floral designs, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 15in. well-figured stocks (slight sweep at combs) including 1 1/4in. wooden extensions, weight 6lb. 12oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 10oz. (No.2), gun no. 17193 with 28in. replacement nitro barrels (in 1962), the rib engraved 'WILLIAM EVANS. 67A. ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.', and gold-inlaid '3*' at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, the toplever gold-inlaid '3', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, bold scrolling acanthus engraving with beaded bordering, 15in. figured stock swept at comb and including 1 1/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 12oz., all in a brass-mounted oak and leather triple guncase with gold-tooled William Evans trade label, lift-out barrel tray (missing right hand side edge). Please note the No.3 gun has a second set of 28in. barrel (Birmingham proof for 1962), the rib engraved ‘WILLIAM EVANS. 67A. ST. JAMES’S STREET. LONDON.’, and gold-inlaid ‘3*’ at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
JNO. RIGBY & CO. A W. & C. SCOTT & SONS 1878 PATENT 'THE PREMIER GUN' 12-BORE BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 15017, circa 1880, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved in gothic script 'J. RIGBY & CO. 43 SACKVILLE STREET. LONDON.W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, W. & M. Scott and T. Baker patent barrel-cocking hammerless action, patent no. 761 of 1878, use number 95, W. & C. Scott patent toplever spindle, W. & C. Scott patent automatic block safety, Scott patent crystal cocking-indicators, patent no. 3223 of 1875, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the action flats marked 'THE PREMIER HAMMERLESS' and with the Scott trademark, brushed bright finish, 14in. stock, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 6lb. 7oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act * Please note this item is not subject to VAT on the hammer price.
FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF GOUGH THOMAS HENRY ATKIN A FINE, KELL-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SPRING-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3510, circa 1947, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the tubes engraved 'HENRY ATKIN. LTD. 88. JERMYN ST. LONDON. S.W.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, self-opening action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, articulated front trigger, the action, lockplates and furniture engraved with fine bold scrolling acanthus work set against a matt background, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 3oz., in its makers brass-cornered leather case, the lid interior with a letter from the makers stating 'Dear Sir, wishing you the best of health and good shooting', and details the specifications of the gun and craftsmen involved as 'Actioner: Healey, Stocker and Finisher: A. Hodges, Engraver: H. Kell', the lid exterior marked 'G.T.G.'. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
WILLIAM FORD A 10-BORE CHAMBERLESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 14113, circa 1925, 29 7/8in. nitro reproved chamberless barrels with broad file-cut matt rib, the tubes engraved 'WILLIAM FORD. 15 ST. MARY'S ROW. BIRMINGHAM.', bored approx. full choke in both, large scroll-backed treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish, 13 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad (perished), weight 10lb. 5oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
LINCOLN JEFFRIES A 12-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) 'LONG RANGE HIGH VELOCITY BARRELS GUN' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 4023, circa 1948, 32in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2020), the rib engraved 'LONG RANGE. HIGH VELOCITY. BARRELS GUN. 3 1/4 CASE', the tubes engraved 'LINCOLN JEFFRIES. LINCOLN WORKS. 120. STEELHOUSE LANE. BIRMINGHAM.', 3in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, large treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scenes of duck and goose, brushed and reblued finish, 14 1/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 8lb. 1oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
BUSSEY, LONDON A BITUMEN COATED CANVAS TWO-TIER GUNCASE FOR A PINFIRE SPORTING-GUN WITH TIN ACCESSORY TRAY, circa 1861, the outer case in blacked canvas with leather bound corners, seams, and two outer straps (one lacking), the inner lower tray lined and compartmented in green baize with barrel compartment suitable for up to 30in. barrels and containing assorted cleaning rod sections, the lift out tin accessories tray painted green and with its own hinged lid embossed on a brass plate 'REGISTERED AP'L 25TH 1861, BUSSEY, LONDON', the interior with fixed tin dividers and containing various period and slightly later accessories including a Sykes flask, a leather shot flask, a boxwood sizer, powder measures, sundry cleaning items and a brass charger.
G & J DEAN, LONDON A FINE 16-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 6201, circa 1852, with expertly rebrowned 30in. damascus barrels signed on the top-rip 'GEORGE & JOHN DEAN, 30 KING WILLIAM ST. LONDON BRIDGE', engraved border and detail to the colour hardened breech-block, fully scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed by the maker and featuring hunting dogs to both sides and retaining strong amounts of possibly renewed colour, border and scroll engraved dolphin-headed hammers, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, engraved iron furniture, the top-spur of heel-plate engraved with a further hunting dog, engraved pineapple finial and complete with its original brass-mounted ebony ramrod, 46in. overall.
E. LONDON, LONDON AN 11-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1850, with 31 1/2in. single stage barrel 'in the white', full-length raised sighting-rib signed near breech 'E. LONDON, 51 LONDON WALL, LONDON', border engraved breech-block further engraved with a partridge to rib-end, engraved top-tang featuring a pheasant in flight, border and gamescene engraved bar-action lock signed 'E. LONDON', walnut half-stock with chequered semi pistol-grip, engraved iron furniture, white metal fore-end cap and brass mounted under-barrel ramrod, 47 3/4in. overall. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price.
BENTLEY & SONS, LONDON A 15-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1845, with 28in. browned barrels (top-rib lifting), the top-rib inlaid with silver wire 'LAMINATED STEEL' in script surrounded by scroll-work and engraved 'LONDON' towards the centre, bead fore-sight encompassed by an inlet silver wire circle, itself within the body of a silver wire arrow device, the breech with three white-metal lines and white-metal plugs, scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'BENTLEY & SONS', engraved slab-sided dolphin-headed hammers, chequered walnut half-stock, engraved iron furniture and ebony ramrod (missing tip).
T.K. BAKER, LONDON A 10-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with 28in. browned twist barrels (reproved for black powder in London, 1979), the top-rib signed 'T.K. BAKER, LONDON', scroll engraving to the rib-end, silver bead fore-sight, scroll engraved top-tang with shallow sighting groove, borderline and scroll engraved bar action locks featuring central depictions of standing gamebirds, scroll engraved dolphin headed hammers (right with competent repair), walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture (reblued in antiquity, detail rubbed) and probable original brass mounted wood ramrod, strong traces of colour below surface staining, length of pull 14 1/4in., overall length, 44in., weight approximately 7 1/8lbs..
SMITH, LONDON A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1810 and converted from flintlock, with octagonal to sixteen-sided to round browned damascus 30 1/2in. barrel, the top-flat signed in script 'SMITH, PRINCES STREET LONDON' (rubbed), silver fore-sight on a spider ground (worn almost flush), scroll engraved breech-block with white metal plug, acanthus leaf engraved top-tang inhabited by a hare and with shallow sighting groove, border engraved curved bevel-edged lock with dipped tail and signed below the original pan cut-out 'SMITH', the remainder re-engraved (at conversion) with scrolls and a recumbent hunting dog, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture including scrolled pistol-grip lower tang, white metal nose-cap and brass mounted ebony ramrod, weight approximately 6 1/4lbs., overall length 46in..
W. DAVISON, NEWCASTLE A 14-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1835, with octagonal to sixteen-sided to round browned twist 32 1/4in. barrel, the top-flat signed in gothic script 'NEWCASTLE' (rubbed), bead fore-sight, the top of breech block inlet with a rectangular gold poincon signed 'DAVISON' a gold band and scroll engraved, acanthus leaf engraved top-tang carved with a raised sighting groove, border and scroll engraved flat lock with clipped tail and signed 'WM. DAVISON, NEWCASTLE', walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture, horn nose-cap and period replacement brass mounted mahogany ramrod, weight approximately 6 1/4lbs., overall length 48in..
A 10-BORE PERCUSSION BANK-GUN, SIGNATURE OBSCURED, no visible serial number, English, some parts third quarter of the 18th century, with round twist-iron 59 1/4in. barrel converted from flint (slightly bent out of true), hooked breech, radiused and curved lock-plate of flint form retaining pan cut-out and frizzen mounting holes, later engraving to the pointed tail and possibly signed 'FREETH' below the pan cut-out, slab-sided hammer, walnut half-stock renewed in antiquity retaining some early brass furniture, under-barrel rib with three thimbles (throat absent) and replacement ramrod, overall length 76in., weight approximately 13 7/8lbs..
A MOST RARE 4mm PERCUSSION FOUR-SHOT WALKING-STICK VOLLEY-GUN WITH BAYONET SIGNED PARIS, no visible serial number, circa 1835, with 30 1/4in. horn-tipped cane shaft detaching via a brass collar to reveal a square section 5 3/4in. bayonet with carved mount, the side of bayonet marked 'PARIS * BREVETTE', the bayonet in turn mounted centrally to a scroll engraved 2 5/8in. barrel group fluted near the muzzles, simple fly-back mechanism to crush a fulminate pill released via and engraved trigger-bar, Belgian proofs, engraved platinum bands, further 'PARIS' signature and initials 'A.H.', cane hilt with gilded broad brass collar and flaring domed pommel, 35 1/4in. overall.
THOMAS BOSS, LONDON A 16-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 605, for 1844, with twist 32in. barrels, traces only of address to top-rib, fully engraved top-tang, borderline and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'THOMAS BOSS', engraved slab-sided dolphin-headed hammers, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture and provision for under-barrel ramrod (absent), 48 1/4in. overall, weight approximately 6 1/2lbs..
KYNOCH GUN FACTORY, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM A .43-77-380 (11mm GRAS) BOLT ACTION SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, serial no. 31650, circa 1877, with 32 1/2in. barrel signed near breech 'KYNOCH GUN FACTORY ASTON' with calibre designation '43-77-380', block and blade fore-sight, adjustable ladder rear-sight, action body marked 'KYNOCH'S-PATENT', bolt with straight handle, walnut three-quarter stock (refinished), iron furniture, complete with clearing rod, light staining throughout, 51 1/4in. overall, weight approximately 8 3/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
KYNOCH GUN FACTORY, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM A .43-77-380 (11mm GRAS) BOLT ACTION SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, serial no. 26099, circa 1877, with 32 1/2in. barrel signed near breech 'KYNOCH GUN FACTORY ASTON' (partially struck out) with calibre designation '43-77-380' below, block and blade fore-sight, adjustable ladder rear-sight, action body marked 'KYNOCH'S-PATENT', bolt with straight handle, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture, complete with clearing rod, 51 1/4in. overall, weight approximately 8 3/4lbs.. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
W.W. GREENER AN 8-BORE 1880 PATENT FACILE PRINCEPS NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 31897, with additional 10-bore (2 7/8in.) barrels, circa 1887, 34in. nitro reproved 'WWG' marked bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET. LONDON. WINNER AT THE LONDON GUN TRIALS 1875, 1877, 1878 & 1879', the breech end with PATENT TREBLE WEDGE FAST'; extra later 32in. nitro reproved Greener trade mark steel barrels, the rib engraved 'W.W. GREENER. 68 HAYMARKET. LONDON. GREENER'S WROUGHT STEEL INDESTRUCTABLE BY GUNPOWDER' and with intermediate bead sight; each set of barrels with individual fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, large W.W. Greener patent treble-grip action, patent no. 930 of 2nd March 1880, manual side safety, un-engraved bar the makers name in a scroll flourish to the sides, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. semi-pistolgrip stock (missing grip escutcheon) including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 12lb. 12oz. (8-bore barrels) and 11lb. 4oz. (10-bore barrels). Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
WESTLEY RICHARDS A CASED 16-BORE SINGLE-BITE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN, serial no. 9502, 29in. bold twist barrels, the rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', rotary-underlever, back-action locks with dolphin hammers, bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock with steel buttplate with backstrap, in a brass-cornered mahogany case, the lid with central brass escutcheon and flush fitting semi-circular handle, the interior with Westley Richards trade label and some reloading equipment, partitioning loose. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
A BRASS-CORNERED LEATHER TWO TIER DOUBLE HAMMERGUN CASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with red baize (some moth damage), a paper Holland & Holland trade label, removable oak baize-lined top tier for gun No. 1, the lower tier for gun No. 2, brass lock (key missing), handle missing, the lid exterior with a central brass plaque with 'JOHN E. ELLIS SCALBY NEAR SCARBOROUGH'.
JAMES PURDEY & SONS A BRASS-MOUNTED TWO-TIER OAK AND LEATHER TRIPLE GUNCASE, fitted for 30in. barrels, the interior lined with red baize, with a James Purdey & Sons trade label, with a Breech-Loading gun label for serial numbers 15432 / 3 / 17272, removable oak baize-line top tier fitted for three sets of barrels, the lower tier fitted for three sets of stocks and accessories, two brass clasp locks, a central lock (key missing), the lid exterior embossed with 'CAPT. CHRISTIAN COMBE' with a central brass escutcheon marked '63 CADOGAN SQUARE S.W.'.
JAMES PURDEY & SONS A BRASS-CORNERED OAK AND LEATHER DOUBLE GUNCASE, fitted for 29in. barrels, the interior lined with red baize, a James Purdey & Sons trade label, a 'Charges for Breech loading gun label for serial no. 14267 / 70, central brass lock (key missing), the lid exterior with a central blank brass escutcheon, (repairs to back of lid).
ALEX MARTIN, SCOTLAND A SCARCE .177 BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE, MODEL 'DEMON TYPE', serial no. 948, circa 1930 and probably manufactured for Alex Martin by the Midland Gun Co., with blued round two-stage 18 3/4in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, break-open breech with sprung detent latch, plain blued air-chamber signed 'ALEX MARTIN, FRIAR ST. STIRLING', radiused slab-sided trigger unit, walnut saw-handled chequered stained and varnished beech butt with plain iron heel-plate, trigger adjuster to front of guard and exposed cocking link with no provision for fore-end, much original finish remaining. Pre-1939
A NEW AND UNUSED CASED PRESENTATION DELUXE GUN 12-BORE CLEANING KIT, consisting cleaning rod, cleaning heads, snap-caps, oil bottle, cartridge extractor, turnscrews, chamber brush, sectioned in a wooden case with brass fittings. † Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price.
TWO BOXES OF BOOKS comprising of fourteen titles, Fly Fishing by J.R Hartley, Tight Lines by R.C. Bridgett, Fishing Skills by Tony Whieldon, Fifty Places to Flyfish Before you Die by Chris Smith, Irish Game Fishing by Paul Sheehan, The Craft of the Gunsmith by G W Spearing, Shotguns and Gunsmiths by Geoffrey Boothroyd, The Gun and its Development by W W Greener, Experts on Guns and Shooting by G T Teasdale-Bicknell, Military Small Arms (5th Edition) by Ian V Hogg and John Weeks, Parker Hale Gun Catalogue No. 70, Pigeon Shooting by Archie Coates, under Five Flags - The Story of the Kynock Works, Witton, Birmingham 1863 - 1962 and The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan
Artist: Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946 - 1989). Title: "Self-portrait with Gun and Star". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed 1982. Printed 1988. Dimensions: Overall size: 8 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (206 x 206 mm).Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good to fine condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. Comment(s): Rare. According to “Gordon’s Photography Prices” there has been only one sale in the past 35 years of a silver print of this image: $22,500 realized at Sotheby's, New York, 10/9/2009, lot #174. Image copyright © The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. [29660-2-400]
Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997). Title: "The Gun in America". Medium: Color offset lithograph. Date: Composed 1968. Dimensions: Image size: 11 1/16 x 8 1/4 in. (281 x 210 mm).Lot Note(s): Signed lower right. Edition unknown. Smooth white coated paper. Ample margins. Fine impression. Good to very good condition with the expected minor handling blemishes. Literature/catalogue raisonne: Corlett III.8. Comment(s): Cover illustration for "Time". Corlett writes: "This image was commissioned by Time magazine for the cover of the June 21, 1968, issue." Rare when signed. Image copyright © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein. [24513-2-300]
A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY TWIN PEDESTAL DINING TABLE, the rectangular top with rounded corners, raised on a ringed gun barrel stem continuing to reeded downswept legs terminating in paw cast caps and moving on castors, with two additional leaves. 75cm high by 206cm long (extended) by 106.5cm wide
Robert Mouseman Thompson (1876-1955): An English Oak Gun Cabinet Display Cupboard, c.1950's, penny moulded top above two glazed doors and sides, above two green baize lined drawers, with recessed carved mouse trademark, 63cm by 30.5cm, 137cm high See illustration Converted at the Kilburn workshops in 1984/5.
Palitoy, Action Man - A boxed Palitoy 'Action Man' 105mm Light Gun. The gun appears to be in Good overall condition with signs of play and has one broken elevation gear arm (quite a common problem on this model!). The gun also comes with a gold coloured breech cylinder and three plastic shells. The box appears to be in Good overall condition with a few creases and storage imperfections and is missing its inner tray. Lot descriptions reflect the cataloguer's opinion only and do not constitute a guarantee. If in doubt, intending bidders should either attend public viewing or request a written condition report. All sales are final.
Cherilea, Palitoy, Action Man - Two unboxed Cherilea Scout Cars, one with machine gun, plus an unboxed Palitoy 'Action Man' Space Capsule. All three items show signs of play and use but generally range between Fair Plus - Good condition overall. (3)Lot descriptions reflect the cataloguer's opinion only and do not constitute a guarantee. If in doubt, intending bidders should either attend public viewing or request a written condition report. All sales are final.
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