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Auction date Wednesday 15 February 2023 10:30 - 17:30 GMT
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Auction: 

Wednesday 15th February at 10.30am

Including the collections of

The Richard Pratley collection of Taxidermy,

The Christopher Bent Cockfighting collection, 

A single owner sporting collection, part II.

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Head of Sale: Julian Smith

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Lots per page:

Total lots: 521

A VICTORIAN LEATHER CORDITE
Lot 239 Sold
A VICTORIAN LEATHER CORDITE
with leather carrying handle, stamped to the base "no. 58 3rd B.H. & G.L. Ltd" dated 1933

Provenance: A single owner collection part II
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
JAMES DIXON: A 16 BORE CARTRIDGE RELOADING TOOL
Lot 240 Unsold
JAMES DIXON: A 16 BORE CARTRIDGE RELOADING TOOL
and three other cartridge reloading tools for 12bore (4)
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
JAMES DIXON & SONS: A BRASS 12 BORE CHAMBER BRUSH
Lot 241 Sold
JAMES DIXON & SONS: A BRASS 12 BORE CHAMBER BRUSH
with turned wooden handle, 19cm long
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A QUANTITY OF DECOY ROOKS
Lot 242 Sold
A QUANTITY OF DECOY ROOKS
in canvas rucksack
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A QUANTITY OF DECOY DUCKS
Lot 243 Sold
A QUANTITY OF DECOY DUCKS
in canvas rucksack
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
AN EDWARDIAN WOODEN DUCK DECOY
Lot 244 Sold
AN EDWARDIAN WOODEN DUCK DECOY
a wooden pigeon decoy, and one other (3)

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
AN ANTIQUE FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN DUCK DECOY
Lot 245 Sold
AN ANTIQUE FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN DUCK DECOY
and two painted wooden pigeon decoys (3)

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
JOHN B GRAHAM: A CANVAS-BACK HAND PAINTED WOODEN DUCK DECOY
Lot 246 Unsold
A JOHN B GRAHAM CANVAS-BACK HEN PAINTED WOODEN DUCK DECOY
circa 1860, 32cm long
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A NICKEL SILVER SANDWICH TIN
Lot 247 Unsold
A NICKEL SILVER SANDWICH TIN
in the original leather carrying case with leather carrying strap, stamped to the case with a Royal Crown trademark, 9cm x 14cm

Provenance: A single owner collection part II
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A NICKEL SILVER DOUBLE SANDWICH TIN
Lot 248 Sold
A NICKEL SILVER DOUBLE SANDWICH TIN
by James Dixon & Son, Sheffield, stamped 1949, 12cm x 20cm; and a large nickel silver spirit flask (2)

Provenance: A single owner collection part II
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
AN EDWARDIAN REED AND GLASS SPIRIT FLASK
Lot 249 Unsold
AN EDWARDIAN REED AND GLASS SPIRIT FLASK
with nickel silver top, and another (2)

Provenance: A single owner collection part II
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
AN EDWARDIAN SILVER-PLATED AND CROCODILE HIP FLASK
Lot 250 Sold
AN EDWARDIAN SILVER-PLATED AND CROCODILE HIP FLASK
with flip-top, by Mappin & Webb, London and Sheffield, 16cm long

Provenance: A single owner collection part II
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
AN EDWARDIAN SILVER-PLATED AND CROCODILE HIP FLASK
Lot 251 Sold
AN EDWARDIAN SILVER-PLATED AND CROCODILE HIP FLASK
with crocodile cigar case (2)

Provenance: A single owner collection part II
Hammer price: £360
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
COLLECTED BY MR WILDINGS DAUGHTER NOBEL'S SPORTING BALLISTITE Water Resistant and Smokeless Coloured Poster
Lot 252 Unsold
NOBEL'S SPORTING BALLISTITE Water Resistant and Smokeless Coloured Poster
Promotional publication for Nobel's sporting ballistite, framed and glazed, 32cm x 45cm
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A LATE 19TH CENTURY SHOOTING POSTER
Lot 253 Sold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY SHOOTING POSTER
entitled "The Shooting Homilies" with inscription "If a sportsman's true you would be listening carefully to me", with various cartoons, framed and glazed, printed in England at Curwen Press, 49cm x 38cm

Provenance: A single owner collection part II
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
AN EDWARDIAN SCOTTISH SPORRAN
Lot 254 Sold
AN EDWARDIAN SCOTTISH SPORRAN
with nickel silver clasp and a sealskin and leather pouch, with silver chain and an Edwardian horn handle; and horse hair fly whisk (2)

Provenance: A single owner collection part II
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £40 - £60
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
AN EDWARDIAN NICKEL PLATED FISHERMAN'S PENKNIFE
Lot 255 Sold
AN EDWARDIAN NICKEL PLATED FISHERMAN'S PENKNIFE
with six gadgets and hook measure to side panel, 8cm long

Provenance: A single owner collection part II
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A SPRATTS PATENT STEEL SPORTING KNIFE
Lot 256 Sold
A SPRATTS PATENT STEEL SPORTING KNIFE
with 12 bore and 16 bore double-ended cartridge extractor, with five gadgets, 10cm long
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A MID-19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK
Lot 257 Sold
A MID-19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK
with thistle embossed brass mounts and coloured stone pommels, with companion knife and fork, 42cm long
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A SWEDISH HUNTING KNIFE
Lot 258 Sold
A SWEDISH HUNTING KNIFE
with light walnut handle, in the original leather and brass sheath,
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £30 - £50
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A LATE 19TH CENTURY KUKRI KNIFE
Lot 259 Sold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY KUKRI KNIFE
with ebonised handle and brass pommel, in the original leather scabbard, 41cm long
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £20 - £40
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A 19TH CENTURY GLASS GOBLET
Lot 260 Sold
A 19TH CENTURY GLASS GOBLET
with etched cockfighting scene "The Rally", 20cm x 9cm

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A 19TH CENTURY FLARED GLASS GOBLET
Lot 261 Sold
A 19TH CENTURY FLARED GLASS GOBLET
with etched decoration of cockfighting scenes and floral decoration, 25cm x 16cm

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A LATE 19TH CENTURY LARGE GLASS GOBLET
Lot 262 Sold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY LARGE GLASS GOBLET
etched with cockfighting scenes and floral decoration, 21cm x 14cm

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A 20TH CENTURY LARGE GLASS GOBLET
Lot 263 Sold
A 20TH CENTURY LARGE GLASS GOBLET
etched with cockfighting scenes, 21cm x 14cm

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A LATE 19TH CENTURY LARGE GLASS GOBLET
Lot 264 Sold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY LARGE GLASS GOBLET
etched with cockfighting scenes and floral decoration, 22cm x 13cm

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY WINE GLASSES
Lot 265 Sold
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY WINE GLASSES
with etched cockfighting scenes "The Knockdown" and "The Victory", 18cm x 7cm (2)

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A SET OF FOUR 19TH CENTURY WINE GOBLETS
Lot 266 Sold
A SET OF FOUR 19TH CENTURY WINE GOBLETS
with etched cockfighting scenes "The Set To", "The Rally", "The Knockdown" and "The Victory", 20cm x 9cm (4)

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A SET OF THREE 19TH CENTURY WINE GOBLETS
Lot 267 Sold
A SET OF THREE 19TH CENTURY WINE GOBLETS
etched with cockfighting scenes of "The Set To", "The Fight" and "The Death", 20cm x 10cm (3)

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A SET OF THREE 19TH CENTURY WINE GOBLETS
Lot 268 Sold
A SET OF THREE 19TH CENTURY WINE GOBLETS
with etched cockfighting scenes of "The Set To", "The Rally" and "The Fight", 19cm x 9cm

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A SET OF FOUR 19TH CENTURY WINE GOBLETS
Lot 269 Sold
A SET OF FOUR 19TH CENTURY WINE GOBLETS
with etched cockfighting scenes of "The Set To", "The Fight", "The Death" and "The Victory", 16cm x 10cm

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A SET THREE 19TH CENTURY WINE GOBLETS
Lot 270 Sold
A SET THREE 19TH CENTURY WINE GOBLETS
the hexagonal bases with etched decoration of titled cockfighting scenes "The Set To", "The Victory" and "The Death", 15cm x 10cm (3)

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A LATE 19TH CENTURY GLASS DECANTER
Lot 271 Sold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY GLASS DECANTER
and a set of six matching wine glasses, with etched cockfighting scenes

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A COLLECTION OF EIGHT VARIOUS SHERRY GLASSES
Lot 272 Sold
A COLLECTION OF EIGHT VARIOUS SHERRY GLASSES
etched with cockfighting scenes (8)

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A LATE 19TH CENTURY ENGRAVED GLASS VASE
Lot 273 Unsold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY GLASS VASE
inscribed "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush", with etched decoration of trees, gun dogs and figures, 18cm x 13cm

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A SET OF SIX EDWARDIAN PORT GLASSES
Lot 274 Sold
A SET OF SIX EDWARDIAN PORT GLASSES
with hand-painted scenes of cockfighting "From the Start to the Death", 11cm high x 11cm diam.

Provenance: A single owner collection part II
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £60 - £80
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN BRANDY BARRELS
Lot 275 Sold
A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN BRANDY BARRELS
by T. Knight, Birmingham, decorated with scenes of cockfighting "A Set To", The Hecking", "The Knockdown Blow", "A Ballet", "A Challon" and "The Death", with drip bowls and lids, 29cm x 29cm

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
AN ELMSMORE & FOSTER WATER JUG
Lot 276 Sold
AN ELMSMORE & FOSTER WATER JUG
decorated with scenes of cockfighting including "The Set-To", "Knockdown Blow" and "The Death" with other various scenes of animals and jesters, 23cm high.

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A SET OF EIGHT EDWARDIAN ENAMEL AND SILVER COCKTAIL STICKS
Lot 277 Sold
A SET OF EIGHT EDWARDIAN ENAMEL AND SILVER COCKTAIL STICKS
the tops with cockerel figures, in the original fitted shagreen case; and a pair of plates decorated with scenes of cockfighting "The Enemies Meet" and "The Victory" (3)

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A COLOUR PRINT OF A FIGHTING COCK
Lot 278 Sold
A COLOUR PRINT OF A FIGHTING COCK
with inscription "The black breasted dark red", published 31 Ely Place, London, framed and glazed, 42cm x 34cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL An English Game Cock
Lot 279 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL An English Game Cock
oil on board, framed and glazed, 14cm x 14cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
LATE 19TH CENTURY SCHOOL A set of four Cockfighting Scenes
Lot 280 Sold
LATE 19TH CENTURY SCHOOL A set of four Cockfighting Scenes
"The Set-To", "The Rally", "The Knock" and "Down and Deaf" oils on board, 32cm x 12cm (4)

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £80 - £150
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A WARWICKSHIRE COCKFIGHTING ASSOCIATION BRASS PLAQUE
Lot 281 Sold
A WARWICKSHIRE COCKFIGHTING ASSOCIATION BRASS PLAQUE
with inscription "All cocks must be inspected before entering the ring. A. Carlin, Hon. Secretary April 1843", framed and glazed, 17cm x 25cm

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A WARWICKSHIRE COCKFIGHTING ASSOCIATION BRASS PLAQUE
Lot 282 Unsold
A WARWICKSHIRE COCKFIGHTING ASSOCIATION BRASS PLAQUE
with inscription "All cocks must be inspected before entering the ring. A. Carlin, Hon. Secretary, April 1843", 11cm x 12cm

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A SET OF SIX PAIRS OF VICTORIAN COCKFIGHTING SPURS
Lot 283 Sold
A SET OF SIX PAIRS OF VICTORIAN COCKFIGHTING SPURS
in their original mahogany baize-lined case, 110cm x 14cm

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TWO VICTORIAN COCKFIGHTING SEALS
Lot 284 Sold
TWO VICTORIAN COCKFIGHTING SEALS
with ebonised turned handles; and a pair of Victorian cockfighting spurs (3)

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection.
Hammer price: £360
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
TWO PAIRS OF COCKFIGHTING SPURS
Lot 285 Sold
TWO PAIRS OF COCKFIGHTING SPURS
and a pair of leather spur buffs

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 February 2023
15 February 2023
A SET OF FOUR VICTORIAN COCKFIGHTING SPURS
Lot 286 Sold
A SET OF FOUR VICTORIAN COCKFIGHTING SPURS
in their fitted leather case, with baize-lined interior, with a label to the lid with inscription "Cocking to be fought at The White Swan Inn, Norwich, Monday April 14th 1817"

Provenance: The Christopher Bent Collection of Cockfighting Memorabilia
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £400 - £600
15 February 2023
15 February 2023

Total lots: 521

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