Fonsie Mealy's RARE BOOKS & COLLECTIBLES December 7th & 8th, 2021

69 Fonsie Mealy’s Est. 1934 481. Relics from the Royal George Naval Interest: Durham (Admiral Sir C.P.H.) A Narrative of the Loss of the Royal George at Spithead, August 1782..., 12mo, Portsea S. Horsey) c. 1844, Seventh, frontis (with loss), bound in the wood from the wreck of the Royal George; together with a pair of brass Desk Cannons on wooden stands made also from the wreck of the Royal George, each inscribed ‘Relic of Royal George, Sunk 1782, raised 1840’ as a collection, w.a.f. (3) €600 - €800 482. A good late 19th Century Scottish Regimental Dress Dirk, by R. & H.B. Kirkwood, Edinburgh, the boule fuller blade with a serrated edge 12” (30cms), the baluster basket weave ebonised grip with metal studs surmounted with a large crystal cairngorm with leaf cast band, the brass and leather bound scabbard with three thistle moulded brass lockets and set with a matching knife and fork with colourful cairngorms, 18” (46cms) overall. (1) €600 - €800 481 482 A rare and scarce Confederate Navy Contract LeMat and Girard’s patent London two barrel Revolver, Sn. 8712. A fine example of this London, England made LeMat Revolver manufactured about 1865. This was the last percussion revolver manufactured under LeMat’s patent. Caliber 42 rifled barrel & 16 gauge smoothbore. Serial Number 8712. In the book on LeMats by Doug Adams, Adams states the London LeMats serial numbered 8000 - 9000 were a Confederate Navy contract made by Tipping & Co. in England. Late London made LeMat with 6-9/16” octagon barrel with block letter address on top flat “LeMat & Girard’s patent London”. It has the tall LeMat front sight & has the serial number on right flat in front of cylinder. Serial number also appears on right front side of frame and barrel near the breech. No serial number was observed on smooth bore barrel near the breech. No serial number was observed on smooth bore barrel but it does have two Birmingham proofs & number “18”which probably refers to bore diameter. It has left side rammer that operates in a channel between barrel and rear barrel boss and the serial number on inside of rammer handle. It has a single pin barrel assembly lock with knurled head. It has a centre mounted articulated hammer nose & 9 shot cylinder that pivots around smooth bore barrel and has serial number with Birmingham proofs around perimeter. It has integral solid butt cap & lanyard loop without ring. This revolver represents one of the important models in the string of variations produced in this revolver. With documentation in Adam’s book, it is highly likely that this revolver was manufactured on contract for the Confederacy. This LeMat retains much of its original finish. The remaining metal parts have a nice dark, uncleaned brown patina., some pitting, as a weapon, w.a.f. (1) Provenance: Important Private Irish Collection. €5000 - €6000 480. Rare Confederate Revolver