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LOT 158
Attractive Engraved Pair of British Proofed Copies of Henry Deringer Medium Size Percussion Pocket Pistols -A) Deringer Style Pocket Pistol - NSN, 45 cal., 5 inch irregular bbl., brown/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. This pair of pistols are an attractive example of the reach and popularity of Henry Deringers Philadelphia style pocket pistols. These specific pistols appear to have been made in Europe, likely Britain, as each has a British “crossed scepter” proof on the bottom of the barrel along with the marking “H&”, but the specific manufacturer is unknown. They mirror Deringer’s designs closely, even bearing the markings “DERINGER/ PHILADEL’A” on both the lock plates and breeches. The barrels are true Damascus steel rather than having imitation patterns like true Deringers and have bead front sights and notch sights on the upper tangs. The tangs, locks, breeches, and trigger guards all have nicely executed floral scroll engraving. Ebony ramrods are fitted below the barrels. The walnut stocks have bag shaped checkered grips and the remaining furniture is of German silver. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus of the original brown finish with strong Damascus patterns and 50% of the vibrant original case colors with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina or bright German silver. The wood is fine with a minor crack in the right of the grip, some scattered minor handling marks and varnish flaking, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. B) Deringer Style Pocket Pistol - NSN, 45 cal., 5 inch irregular bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. See “A”. CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% plus of the original brown finish with strong Damascus patterns and 40% of the vibrant original case colors with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina and bright German silver. Some of the furniture is slightly proud. The wood is very good with a minor crack in the grip, some scattered mild flaking and minor handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 160
Wragg & Son, Sheffield “The Pioneer” Etched Bowie Knife with Sheath - Manufactured by Wragg & Son
of Sheffield, England c. 1845-1850.
It measures 12 inches overall with
a 7 5/8 inch clip point blade,
in which the false edge is very
long and shallow. The blade is
elaborately etched on the left side
with a panel centrally featuring a banner
marked “THE-PIONEER” backed by
floral motifs and the left ricasso is
marked “WRAGG&SON/38/FURNACE.
HILL/SHEFFIELD”. The guard is
thin elliptically shaped German silver,
antique ivory grip scales, and a lion and floral designs on each side
of the pommel which appears to be cast pewter. Includes a lightly tooled red leather sheath with German silver fittings. CONDITION: Very good, the blade mostly bright with a scattered patches of light pitting mixed with a darker grey patina, and the etched panel and edge both mostly crisp. The German silver and pewter both show an attractively aged patina and the grip scales show minimal handling evidence. The sheath is also very good with moderate wear and a split seam in the false edge area.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 161
Desirable R. Bunting & Sons, Sheffield Fighting Knife with Sheath - Made by Robert Bunting & Sons of Sheffield, England c. 1833-1840 during the short time Robert was in business with all three of his sons. Robert was initially listed as a knife maker in 1822, his sons later joining him, and continuing with a partnership between Robert and his son Richard until Robert’s death in 1850. Richard continued the business into the 1860s with his son under the name “R. Bunting & Son”. It measures 11 11/16 inches overall with a 7 5/8 inch blade that likely originally had a clip point but now bears stronger resemblance to a drop point. The left side of the blade is marked “MANUFACTURED BY/R.BUNTING&SONS/SHEFFIELD”. The hilt is German silver and fitted with a plain elliptical German silver guard with a fluted ferrule at the top of the grip scales which are pearl. There is a small hole for a lanyard drilled in the pommel. Includes a red leather sheath with gilt floral and border accenting and German silver fittings, as well as an added brown leather sleeve with a belt loop that slides over the other sheath. CONDITION: Very good, the blade mostly bright with some scattered patches of light pitting and evidence of extensive sharpening which has slightly changed the shape of the blade. The German silver shows bright patina overall. The grip scales are fine with a hairline crack, a few minor chips, and otherwise minimal handling evidence. The sheath and sleeve are very good with some mild wear. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 162 Attractive Ogden Bros. & Derby, Sheffield Dagger with Sheath - Manufactured by Ogden Bros. & Derby c. 1856-1861. John Derby was added to the Ogden Bros. partnership in 1856 and they advertised a wide range of cutlery manufactured at their Surrey Works on Eyre Lane, however the partnership was bankrupt by 1861. This example measures 11 3/8 inches overall with a 6 7/8 inch spear point blade marked “OGDEN BRO’S/& DERBY/SURREY WORKS/EYRE LANE” on one ricasso and “PLENTY” over a sickle symbol on the other. The guard and pommel are ornately cast German silver and it is fitted with antique ivory grip scales with a German silver inscription panel on one side. Includes a brown leather sheath with German silver fittings. CONDITION: Fine, the blade mostly bright with a few scattered patches of light pitting/darker patina, concentrated mostly at the tip and ricassos, and a couple minor nicks in the edge. The German silver shows a mostly bright attractively aged patina. The otherwise fine grip scales have a hairline age crack visible in the side with the blank inscription panel and otherwise light handling marks. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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LOT 159
R.S. Stenton English Bowie Knife with Sheath - Measuring 14 1/2 inches overall, with a 10 inch long blade with a long clip point, a faint “TEMPERED UPON” marking on the left flat and “R.S. STENTON/CAN CUT A/BOW AND/SPLIT A DOLLAR” double struck on the left ricasso. The hilt is a single piece of German silver with flared guard and pommel, contoured grip section, and a set of smooth antique panels with silver pins and accent plates. The sheath is black leather with impressed decorations and a silver tip and throat, showing no visible makers or purity markings. Records on Stenton are limited, but they are shown as registering patents on knife designs in 1841 in London. CONDITION: Very good. The blade shows areas of dark deep pitting, with loss of detail in the markings and evidence of light sharpening. The hilt shows mild scuffing, and the grip panels have a chip absent on the right, forming on the left, and show a fine aged color and grain. The sheath is also very good, with mild scuffing and some light repairs on the spine and edge. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500