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LOT 1351
Lead Musket Ball Collection
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (2.08 kg total, 12-18 mm).
Group of ninty-nine lead musket and pistol balls. [99, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Belgian Rimfire Pistol
Late 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
An antique Belgian manufactured single-shot rimfire pocket pistol, the action with separately hinged loading gate and single action hammer with spur trigger; Liege proof marks. 127 grams, 12.5 cm
Fine condition, mechanism does not hold cock.
Acquired on UK art market; previously in a Nottinghamshire, UK, collection. Ex property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
These small calibre, cheap and often quite crudely made pocket pistols (sometimes known as 'Saturday Night Specials') were popular in the later 19th century as weapons for personal defence; large numbers were made in Europe. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. -
Large North-Western Persian Bronze Sword Blade
11h-7th century B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
With prominently curved guard extending out from the ricasso partly framing the hilt, thick midrib extending slightly above the ricasso. 385 grams, 44 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The hilt of such swords was made separately and unfortunately is nearly always missing from the archaeological records. Similar daggers had a northern Iranian background and excavated examples have been recorded from the South Caspian area from Tomadjan and Ghalekuti. Their chronology ranges from the late 2nd millennium B.C. to the 7th century B.C. -
Medieval Iron Prick Spur
Circa 12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
With abruptly curved arms ending in two loops, the prick with biconvex bulb. 73 grams, 13 cm
Ex B Posey collection, 1990s. Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK. Accompanied by a dealer's catalogue information card.
