A fine 18th century Continental double barrel flintlock pistol, possibly a coach pistol, having 17cm Damascus barrels, with steel furniture, the walnut stock with chequered grip, overall length 31cm.
about Lot 78
Circle of Frans Hals (Dutch 1582-1666), half length portrait of a seated lady wearing a bridal stomacher, lace diadem and starched linen collar, inscribed 'Aetati 31, Ad 1622', oil on copper, 15.9 x 12.3cm, in a tortoiseshell and ebonised ripple moulded frame.
about Lot 1357
A circa 2007 Omega 'Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch' chronograph stainless steel manual wind wristwatch, '50th Anniversary Patch', limited series, No.1707 of 5957, having commemorative golden Seahorses on dial, 42mm, Ref. 311.30.42.30.01.001, Cal. 1861, on original bracelet, boxed with papers and special edition catalogue.
about Lot 175
GIFT FROM CHARLES DICKENS TO 'Little Lucifer Box': a Victorian figured walnut and gilt brass combined writing slope and stationary casket, the hinged upper section retaining original key, with central plaque engraved 'Happy Birthday Little Lucifer Box 20 Oct 1859', lid of lower section with circular plaque engraved 'Catherine Elizabeth Dickens', the whole approx 36 x 26cm, some damages and loss to lining, two similar (non-matching) glass inkwells present.
about Lot 62
Of Royal & Masonic interest: Albert Edward Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England 1874 to 1901, a Masonic jewel dated July 1886, in yellow and white metal decorated enamels, stamped '18' and 'G K' for George Kenning, engraved to reverse with Albert's name and titles.
about Lot 421
BLYTON (Enid): 'Five Run Away Together', London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1944: FIRST EDITION. publishers blue cloth with dustjacket, some chipping to spine ends and corners but a good copy, 8vo. (1)
about Lot 200
A rare 1960s/70s Cartier 'Tank Normale' 18ct gold manual wind wristwatch, 23mm case, 31mm lug to lug, Ref. 8575, Cal, P838, the movement numbered 1826732, the inner caseback stamped 'JC', on dark red lizard strap with apparently original gold deployment clasp, similarly marked 8575, in Cartier fitted box.
about Lot 344
(HP) An interesting Chinese hardwood and inlaid frame table screen, incorporating four Qianlong cloisonne enamel objects, two with carved jade elements, the whole 67.5 x 73cm.
about Lot 1699
Antiquities: an interesting group of Egyptian items, to include a carved wood polychrome painted worker figure, possibly Middle Kingdon, 41cm high; an engraved wall fragment, 17.5cm wide and eleven shabti figures, largest 15.5cm high; together with an antique iridescent glass ovoid vase, 5cm high.
about Lot 1655