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An Exceptional Cased Pair Of 32-Bore PercussionAn Equestrian Full Armour For Man And Horse In GermanA Very Rare Mamluk Broadsword
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Knightsbridge, London, United Kingdom
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An exceptional cased pair of percussion duelling pistols, by John Manton & Son, Dover Street, London, leads Bonhams Antique Arms and Armour Sale in London on Wednesday 26 May. The pair are estimated at £20,000-30,000. Bonhams Head of Arms and Armour, David Williams, said: "Formerly the property of the Duke of Norfolk, Arundel Castle, these pistols were acquired directly from the family in 1967 by the world's greatest collector of antique firearms, William Keith Neal. They are in truly remarkable original condition. Considered to be the finest examples of their type to survive, they would form the centrepiece of any collection of antique firearms." Other highlights of the sale include: • An equestrian full armour for man and horse in German late 16th century style. Built as an accurate reproduction inspired by two sets of armours on display in the world-famous Wallace Collection in London, this armour is an impressive, decorative example of a type that has not come onto the market since the 19th century. Estimate: £15,000 – 20,000. • A very rare mamluk 14/15th century broadsword. Swords of similar form can be found in the Istanbul Military Museum. The origins of these kind of swords exhibiting as they do Byzantine and Islamic features remains a mystery. Estimate: £15,000-20,000. • An exceptional flintlock seven-barrel pepperbox revolver, by John Twigg, London, circa 1781-87. This example of an early revolving English pistol is not only rare, but is also remarkably in original condition, making the finest example of its type to survive. Carried as a personal protection against thieves, it would have been an expensive gentleman's accessory at the time it was made. The revolver was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 1972. Estimate: £15,000-18,000. The sale also features a wide selection of 18th century English flintlock pistols.
Auction Curators:
David Williams
Specialist - Arms and Armor
Helen Abraham
Auction Administration - Arms and Armor
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A Cased Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pistols: A Cased Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock PistolsBy W. Guy, London, Circa 1760With turn-off cannon barrels, breeches engraved with a foliate scroll on both sides, border engraved actions each signed
0314: A Cased Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock PistolsEst. £1,800-£2,200
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A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols (2): A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols By Henshaw, Strand, London, Circa 1780With cannon barrels each engraved with a band of foliage at the breech, border engraved box-lock actions each signed
0315: A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols (2)Est. £1,500-£1,800
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A 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistol: A 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off PistolBy Bunney, London, Birmingham Silver Hallmark For 1782, Maker's Mark Of Charles FreethWith brass cannon barrel, border engraved brass action signed on a foliate
0316: A 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off PistolEst. £600-£800
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A Pair Of 28-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols (2): A Pair Of 28-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off PistolsBy Joiner, London, Birmingham Silver Hallmarks For 1779, Maker's Mark Of Charles FreethWith brass cannon barrels, border engraved box-lock actions (front
0317: A Pair Of 28-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols (2)Est. £1,200-£1,500
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A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols (2): A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols By King, London, Circa 1780With brass cannon barrels, border engraved brass box-lock actions each signed on a foliate and rococo scroll over each side,
0318: A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols (2)Est. £1,500-£1,800
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A 20-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted Liveryman's Or: A 20-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted Liveryman's Or Coachman's Pistol By Wogdon, London, Circa 1775With russet barrel and tang, the former engraved 'London' along the breech flat, signed rounded lock,
0319: A 20-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted Liveryman's OrEst. £500-£650
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An 18-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted Holster Pistol: An 18-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted Holster PistolBy Turvey Of London, Early 18th CenturyWith two-stage barrel, octagonal breech and plain tang (light pitting), signed rounded lock, moulded figured
0320: An 18-Bore Flintlock Brass-Mounted Holster PistolEst. £600-£800
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A 50-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistol: A 50-Bore Flintlock Pocket PistolBy Heylin, London, Circa 1760With turn-off cannon barrel, breech engraved 'London', foliate engraved tang (adapted), signed border engraved rounded lock (top jaw and
0322: A 50-Bore Flintlock Pocket PistolEst. £350-£450
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A 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pocket Pistol: A 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pocket PistolBy R. Barras, London, Circa 1730-40With cannon barrel engraved with a band around the breech, border engraved breech and action (cock expertly replaced), the
0323: A 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pocket PistolEst. £450-£550
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A Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off: A Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pocket Pistols By W. Birkell, London, Circa 1745, Silver Maker's Mark JAWith short cannon barrels, breeches each engraved 'London' above a martial
0324: A Pair Of 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-OffEst. £600-£900
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A Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols (2): A Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Pocket PistolsBy I. Backhouse, Circa 1715With turn-off cannon barrels turned and moulded around each muzzle, foliate engraved breeches and tangs, signed border engraved
0325: A Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols (2)Est. £1,200-£1,500
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A Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols (2): A Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols By E. Press Of London, Early 18th CenturyWith turn-off cannon barrels each engraved with a band of foliage at the rear, breeches each engraved en suite,
0326: A Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols (2)Est. £1,500-£1,800
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A Rare Pair Of 50-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols (2): A Rare Pair Of 50-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols By Lewis (Louis) Barbar, Londini, Early 18th CenturyWith turn-off cannon barrels each engraved with a band of beadwork at the breech, the latter each
0327: A Rare Pair Of 50-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistols (2)Est. £1,800-£2,200
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A Rare Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Pocket: A Rare Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Pocket Pistols By Joseph Clarkson, London, Circa 1730With turn-off cannon barrels, signed breeches, border engraved tangs each decorated with foliage,
0328: A Rare Pair Of 54-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted PocketEst. £2,000-£3,000
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A Fine Pair Of 42-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pocket: A Fine Pair Of 42-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pocket PistolsBy H. Delany, London, Circa 1730With two-stage cannon barrels, the breeches engraved 'London' in front of a band of foliage, foliate engraved
0329: A Fine Pair Of 42-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off PocketEst. £3,000-£3,500
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A 22-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistol: A 22-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistol Signed Turvey, Mid-18th CenturyWith russet three-stage cannon barrel, breech struck with maker's mark of Thomas Richards, russet tang, signed border engraved
0330: A 22-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off PistolEst. £450-£550
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A 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pistol: A 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pistol By Buckmaster, London, Mid-18th Century, Silver Maker's Mark IBWith cannon barrel, breech engraved 'London' beyond a scallop shell surmounted by a
0331: A 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolEst. £500-£700
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A 25-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pistol: A 25-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolBy Griffin, Bond Street, London, Mid-18th Century, Silver Maker's Mark JAWith cannon barrel, breech engraved 'Bond Street London', grooved border
0332: A 25-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolEst. £600-£800
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A 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pistol: A 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolBy W. Turvey, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith cannon barrel, breech signed along the top within an engraved border and engraved 'London' beneath the
0333: A 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolEst. £350-£450
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An 18-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pistol: An 18-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolBy Freeman, London, Mid-18th CenturyWith associated cannon barrel, breech engraved with a band of foliage at the rear, engraved 'London' on top and
0334: An 18-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolEst. £400-£500
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A 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pistol: A 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolBy W. Turvey, London, Circa 1745, Silver Maker's Mark JAWith cannon barrel, breech signed along the top and engraved 'London' beneath the chiselled
0335: A 20-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolEst. £500-£750
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A 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pistol: A 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off Pistol By Griffin, Bond Street, London, Circa 1760With cannon barrel, breech signed along the top, engraved with a band of foliage around the rear and
0336: A 22-Bore Flintlock Silver-Mounted Turn-Off PistolEst. £600-£800
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