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Auction date Wednesday 17 May 2023 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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Head of Sale:

Adam Chapman

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Total lots: 618

THE CALL OF DUTY: MILITARY AWARDS AND DECORATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Lot 336 Unsold
THE CALL OF DUTY: MILITARY AWARDS AND DECORATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
by John E. Strandberg and Roger James Bender, San Jose, CA, 2004, hardback, English language, 559 pages, illustrated throughout in colour.
The second (expanded) edition of the definitive work on the subject.
Estimate: £60 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
SOUTH AMERICA. ORDERS AND MEDALS
Lot 337 Unsold
SOUTH AMERICA. ORDERS AND MEDALS
South American Decorations and War Medals by Harrold E. Gillingham, Rochester NY, 1970, softback, English language, 178 pages, illustrated throughout in black and white. This is a reprint of the classic American Numismatic Society work of 1932.
Medalhas e Condecorações da Marinha do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, 1983, hardback, Portuguese language,…
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
THE INTERALLIED VICTORY MEDALS OF WORLD WAR I
Lot 338 Unsold
THE INTERALLIED VICTORY MEDALS OF WORLD WAR I
By Alexander J. Laslo, Albuquerque NM, 1992, hardback, English language, 130 pages, illustrated throughout in black and white.
Second (revised and expanded) edition of what remains the standard work of reference on the subject.
Estimate: £60 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS AND MEDALS AND HERALDRY
Lot 339 Unsold
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS AND MEDALS AND HERALDRY
Orders and Decorations of all Nations: ancient and modern, civil and military by Robert Werlich, Washington DC, 1974, hardback, English language, 476 pages, illustrated throughout in black and white and with four colour plates. This is the second (revised and expanded) edition.

La folie des médailles et decorations by Dominique Pascal, Paris, 2003, softback, French language, 372 pages, illustrated throughout in colour.
The Interallied Victory Medals of World War I by Alexander J. Laslo, Albuquerque NM, 1986, softback…
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ALBANIA. MEDALJET SHQIPTARE / ALBANIAN MEDALS
Lot 340 Unsold
ALBANIA. MEDALJET SHQIPTARE / ALBANIAN MEDALS
By Artan Lame, Tirana, 2010:
Volume 1 1914-1945, 175 pages,
Volume 2 1945-2002, 267 pages,
Hardback, Albanian and English language, with numerous colour illustrations.

The only comprehensive work on Albanian orders and medals; extremely hard to find.
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO JOHN EDGAR RADLEY 11TH ESSEX REGT
Lot 341 Sold
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO JOHN EDGAR RADLEY 11TH ESSEX REGT
John Elgar Radley was born in Colchester. He served in France with the 11th Bn Essex Regiment and was killed in action on the 18th of August 1916.

John is buried in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £40 - £60
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
BWM & MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO PTE LLOYD RIF BRIG
Lot 342 Sold
BWM & MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO PTE LLOYD RIF BRIG
British war medal correctly impressed 213216 Pte L Lloyd Rif Brig
Memorial plaque and cover to Lewis Lloyd

With a condolence letter explaining his death

Lewis Lloyd was entitled to the pair only; he sadly died in Egypt of Infulenzia on the 5th of January 1919, aged 35. He is buried in Kantara War Memorial Cemetery.

The son of Joseph & Elizabeth Lloyd, of 19 Gronant St., Rhyl and the husband of Annie Lloyd, of 3 Wellington Terrace, Rhyl.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £60 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO PERFITT 11TH NOTTS & DERBY REGT
Lot 343 Sold
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO PERFITT 11TH NOTTS & DERBY REGT
Memorial Plaque to Fred William Walter Perfitt

73279 Lance Corporal Frederic Walter Perfitt was born in Kirby Beden, Norfolk. He lived an worked on the family farm and was the only son of William and Louisa. He had three younger sisters.
He attested on the 16th of November, 1914, joining the Norfolk Regiment. He landed in France on the…
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £40 - £60
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO CAPTAIN RALPH LEWIS PRATT - 4TH GLOUCESTER REGIMENT.
Lot 344 Sold
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO CAPTAIN RALPH LEWIS PRATT - 4TH GLOUCESTER REGIMENT.
Ralph Lewis Pratt was born in Pontnewydd, Monmouthshire, in 1875, the son of Edwin Woodhall and Rosa Pratt. His family were employed in boot manufacturing; his father had set up a factory in Kingswood, Bristol, in the early 1880s. Ralph served as Chairman of the Bristol and Kingswood Boot Manufacturer Federation.
Pratt was a pre-war territorial with the 4th Bn Gloucester Regiment, known as the City of Bristol…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO ALEX FORRESTER FARQUHARSON
Lot 345 Sold
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO ALEX FORRESTER FARQUHARSON
Alexander was a Private (73587) in the Royal Army Medical Corps; he died of wounds on the 21st of September 1917.

Son of Mrs Farquharson and the late John Rodger Farquharson, of Lauriston Castle Gardens, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh. Native of Kinfauns, Perthshire.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £30 - £50
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO HORACE HENRY COOK
Lot 346 Sold
MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO HORACE HENRY COOK
Horace Henry Cook was born in Southwark, Middlesex.

Cook served with the 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. He landed in France on the 14th of August 1914 and was sadly killed in action on the 1st of November 1914. Horace was laid to rest in Ypres Town Cemetery Extension.
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £40 - £60
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO 2. LIEUTENANT HORACE LESLIE BROWN EAST KENT REGIMENT
Lot 347 Sold
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO 2. LIEUTENANT HORACE LESLIE BROWN EAST KENT REGIMENT
Horace Leslie Brown was a Second Lieutenant with the 4th Bn East Kent Regiment. He was attached to the 6th Bn when he sadly died of wounds on the 11th of March 1918. He was laid to rest in Merville Communal Cemetery.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO ARTHUR WHITLEY ROYAL NAVY
Lot 348 Sold
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO ARTHUR WHITLEY ROYAL NAVY
Arthur Whitley was born in Weaverham, Lancashire, on the 19th of August 1886. He joined the Royal Navy on his 18th birthday giving his occupation as Labourer. His service number was 222393

He sadly died of illness on the 27th of October 1918 and was buried in Wraverham Cemetery. At the time of his death, he was serving on HMS Whitley.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £40 - £60
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO JESSE CROSS DUKE OF CORNWALLS L I
Lot 349 Sold
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO JESSE CROSS DUKE OF CORNWALLS L I
We believe this plaque belongs to 3/3959 Pte George Jesse Henry Cross 2nd Bn Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry.

Cross was killed in action on the 23rd of April 1918 and is remembered on the Menin Gate.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £40 - £60
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL
Lot 350 Sold
A CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL
with steel barrel, walnut grip, brass butt and trigger guard, the steel ramrod stamped to the side of the lock, the barrel stamped with date 1813, 34cm long.
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ADAMS PATENT: A PERCUSSION REVOLVER
Lot 351 Sold
ADAMS PATENT: A PERCUSSION REVOLVER
with lacquered walnut grip, floral engraved action and steel trigger guard, inscribed to the barrel "Dean & Son, 50 King William Street, London", numbered 119929, B4421, in the original fitted oak pistol case, with accessories including a powder flask, bullet mould, turnscrew and percussion caps, 27cm long
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A CRIMEAN WAR FRENCH OFFICER'S PISTOL
Lot 352 Sold
A CRIMEAN WAR FRENCH OFFICER'S PISTOL
the brass butt plate and trigger guard with a brass ring on the barrel, the barrel is proof stamped 17.6 AN T D MTX 1822 – M1856.
The lock plate is stamped NEC Impal De Mutzig. The wooden handle has ‘446’ stamped into it. The lock is tight at full and half and can be dry fired. 35.5cm long

The wood is in good condition and shows signs of normal wear; good overall condition and an attractive example
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A CRIMEAN WAR LANCER'S PISTOL
Lot 353 Sold
A CRIMEAN WAR LANCER'S PISTOL
1842 Pattern, proof stamped 1850 with proof marks to the barrel. It can be dry fired and is tight at full and half cock. No lancers markings but exactly the type that was used by them in the Crimean War during 1856, 39cm long; the wood is in good condition overall
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY WHEELER AND SON OF LONDON
Lot 354 Sold
A FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY WHEELER AND SON OF LONDON
with an attractive engraved decoration to the action of the pistol, the plate maker marked Wheeler and Son of London, the gun can be dry fired and is tight at full and half cock, 37cm long; a lovely high quality piece, which has some slight signs of use
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PERCUSSION PISTOL STAMPED LONDON
Lot 355 Sold
A PERCUSSION PISTOL STAMPED LONDON
this is believed to be a parts gun and certainly the wood has been heavily repaired and replaced, with different colours and variety in places, the pistol is maker stamped ‘ London’

It can be dry fired and has been restored by someone with a good set of skills.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £60 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A ‘PROP’ PERCUSSION PISTOL
Lot 356 Sold
A ‘PROP’ PERCUSSION PISTOL
stamped on the barrel, AMP & AMD C-44 42702 42702, the pistol can be dry fired, 41cm long

This is believed to be a prop or display piece
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £40 - £60
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A BLUNDERBUSS FLINTLOCK ‘DRAGOON’ PISTOL
Lot 357 Sold
A BLUNDERBUSS FLINTLOCK ‘DRAGOON’ PISTOL
this example is Tower stamped and has proof marks to the barrel, brass buttstock and trigger guard. ‘1094’ has been stamped into the wood close to the butt, 44cm long

The pistol can be dry fired and is tight at full and half lock; overall a good example with signs of wear and use in places; the ramrod is missing.
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A TOWER FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL
Lot 358 Sold
A TOWER FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL
with full walnut stock, brass trigger guard and butt plate and brass-tipped ramrod, the side-plate engraved with Royal Crown GR and military crows foot, 48cm long
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PERCUSSION SERVICE PISTOL
Lot 359 Sold
A PERCUSSION SERVICE PISTOL
with walnut stock, brass butt plate and trigger guard and swivel ramrod, stamped to the side-plate "1858 Enfield", 32 cm long.
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL
Lot 360 Sold
A FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL
with full walnut stock, brass trigger guard and butt plate, steel ramrod, 40cm long; and another flintlock duelling pistol (2)
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
F. BARNES OF LONDON: A PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX PISTOL
Lot 361 Sold
F. BARNES OF LONDON: A PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX PISTOL
with an octagonal barrel, steel trigger guard and action, with floral engraved decoration, in the original fitted oak pistol case with powder flask, bullet mould, turn screw etc.
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD OF LONDON: A BRASS FLARE PISTOL
Lot 362 Sold
WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD OF LONDON: A BRASS FLARE PISTOL
no. 71978, with a deactivation certificate from Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof House dated 12/4/2021, 23cm long
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A JONES FLINTLOCK PISTOL
Lot 363 Unsold
A JONES FLINTLOCK PISTOL
with full walnut stock, brass trigger guard and brass-tipped ramrod, 24cm long.
Estimate: £400 - £600
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
W PARKER OF HOLBORN, LONDON: A FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL
Lot 364 Unsold
W PARKER OF HOLBORN, LONDON: A FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL
with a Damascus octagonal barrel, steel trigger guard, full walnut stock and horn-tipped ramrod, 36cm long.
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER
Lot 365 Sold
A PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER
with walnut grip, steel trigger guard and floral engraved steel action, 19cm long
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF AN 1854 MINIE RIFLE
Lot 366 Sold
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF AN 1854 MINIE RIFLE
attributed to the Thin Red Line .702 calibre rifle.

The 93rd being the Sutherland Highlanders, who on the 25th of October 1854 at Baklava, before the large battle, formed the ‘Thin Red Line’ and stood against the superior Russian forces who had been sent to attack. This rifle could very likely have been facing the Russians as part of the Thin Red Line. A rare, outstanding and historically important rifle
This example was made in 1854, it has the VR crown and all the correct tower proof marks. The…
Hammer price: £4,400
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BRUNSWICK RIFLE
Lot 367 Unsold
AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BRUNSWICK RIFLE
the backplate is stamped PJ Malherbe & Cie / A Liege, this shows the rifle was made in Liege, Belgium under contract by the Russians. The lock is stamped 944 which matches the number on the butt plate ‘944’ along with the Russian Imperial Eagle of Tsar Nicholas I; overall an excellent example and highly collectable
The rifle retains a lot of original finish on the barrel and the wood over all is in excellent…
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A LOVELL RIFLE AND SOCKET BAYONET
Lot 368 Sold
A LOVELL RIFLE AND SOCKET BAYONET
with original ramrod and socket bayonet
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £400 - £600
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A 19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE
Lot 369 Sold
A 19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE
a highly quality 19th century example, not maker marked, but with attractive floral decorations to the lock plate; the mechanism is tight and can be dry fired; the wood is high quality and has very light wear; the barrel retains a great deal of original finish
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A SPRINGFIELD 1873 TYPE RIFLE
Lot 370 Unsold
A SPRINGFIELD 1873 TYPE RIFLE
We believe this to be a hybrid rifle, and it looks to have a French maker mark of Etienne
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
TWO PROP MUSKETS
Lot 371 Sold
TWO PROP MUSKETS
both have a total length of 91.5cm and can by dry fired. I believe these are prop rifles or display pieces. Neither have any makers marks or proof marks (2)
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £60 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A BRASS BARRELED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS
Lot 372 Sold
A BRASS BARRELED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS
with spike bayonet, the full walnut stock with a brass trigger guard, horn-tipped ramrod and brass butt plate, engraved to the barrel "London", with proof marks, 75cm long
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £400 - £800
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A FLINTLOCK SINGLE BARREL SPORTING GUN
Lot 373 Sold
A FLINTLOCK SINGLE BARREL SPORTING GUN
by W. Prante, with a full walnut stock, steel butt plate, steel trigger action, engraved with an elephant, stamped J.M., with steel ramrod, 170cm long.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A SNAPHAUNCE MUSKET
Lot 374 Sold
A SNAPHAUNCE MUSKET
with a full walnut stock, the steel barrel with swollen muzzle, steel ramrod, stamped to the top of the barrel 4B, 154cm long
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S MUSKET
Lot 375 Sold
A BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S MUSKET
11 bore, with full walnut stock, steel trigger guard, steel butt plate and ram rod; possibly East Indian Company, circa 1800
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £300 - £600
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A FLINTLOCK PUNT GUN
Lot 376 Sold
A FLINTLOCK PUNT GUN
with full walnut stock, brass trigger guard, steel ramrod and brass butt plate, 162cm long
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A TOWER FLINTLOCK BROWN BESS MUSKET
Lot 377 Sold
A TOWER FLINTLOCK BROWN BESS MUSKET
with full walnut stock, brass trigger guard and butt plate, steel ramrod and leather shoulder strap, 35cm long.
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £600 - £800
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A WINCHESTER .32-40 UNDER LEVER RIFLE
Lot 378 Unsold
A WINCHESTER .32-40 UNDER LEVER RIFLE
no. 281362, with walnut stock, steel underlever trigger guard, steel octagonal barrel with back-sight (obsolete calibre), 110cm long, in a canvas and fleece-lined gun sleeve
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A FLINTLOCK MUSKET
Lot 379 Sold
A FLINTLOCK MUSKET
with a full walnut stock, brass-bound floral decoration and steel ramrod, stamped to the lock 1873
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
AN ENFIELD 14 BORE TWO-BAND MILITARY PERCUSSION CAVALRY CARBINE
Lot 380 Sold
AN ENFIELD 14 BORE TWO-BAND MILITARY PERCUSSION CAVALRY CARBINE
with full walnut stock, steel ramrod and single raised leaf back-sight, 105cm long
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A CONTINENTAL MILITARY PERCUSSION CARBINE
Lot 381 Sold
A CONTINENTAL MILITARY PERCUSSION CARBINE
with full walnut stock, brass mounts and trigger guard, steel butt plate and ramrod, with original pocket bayonet, stamped 1853 to the side plate and the barrel, 145cm long
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BRUNSWICK PERCUSSION RIFLE
Lot 382 Unsold
A RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BRUNSWICK PERCUSSION RIFLE
with full walnut stock, brass trigger guard, steel ramrod and brass butt plate, stamped PJ Malherbe CIE/ALIEGE Imperial Crest no. 567, stamped to the brass butt plate, with fitted bayonet, 118cm long
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK CARBINE
Lot 383 Sold
A CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK CARBINE
with full walnut stock, brass trigger guard and brass butt plate, with steel ramrod and fixed back sight, 152cm long
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023

Total lots: 618

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