CHATSWORTH SUMMER FINE ART SALE 18th & 19th June 2025

28 IMPERFECTIONS NOT STATED Fonsie Mealy’s Est. 1934 307. A 19th Century French Gendarmerie percussion Pistol, 1842 Smoothbore, marked ‘Mre Nle de Chatelleraut’ hallmarked with removable pieces, No. 3 (matching), approx. 13cms (5”) barrel, .60 calibre, as a weapon, w.a.f. (1) €200 - €300 308. A brass and copper Bugle, and another brass Bugle. (2) €130 - €180 309. A British 6 shot Percussion Transitional Revolver, c. 1830, with original bluing on barrel and scroll work, .44 calibre, 10cms barrel, as a weapon, w.a.f. (1) €250 - €350 310. A large 19th Century brass and mahogany cased Telescope, 52cms (20½”); another in brass and leather case by F.M. Newton, Optician, Halifax, approx. 30cms (11¾”); another similar leather and chrome by H. Hughes & Son, Ltd., London, approx. 46cms (18”), and two other 19th Century brass lenses [measurements are for closed instruments.] (5) €200 - €300 311. A 19th Century brass and wooden Telescope, by Dollard of London, inscribed “A Token of Remembrance from a Grateful Friend to the Reverend W.F. Molony S.J., 14th August 1857,”with material pouch. (1) €200 - €300 312. Militaria: A Victorian embroidered Military Officers ornate Cross Belt Pouch - Royal Horse Artillery British Army, leather, cloth and gilt, good example. (1) €120 - €180 313. A 19th Century British Army Red Coat, c. 1870’s, with matching cream leather cross belt with satchel and brass royal cipher surmounted, and original decorated buttons, as a uniform, w.a.f. (1) €180 - €220 314. An old silver plated Hip Flask, (in the shape of a powder flask) with engraved armorial, a good quality antique copper and brass Powder Flask with embossed horse heads, and a small brass Desk Cannon, with brass mounts and barrel, on wooden stand. (3) €90 - €130 315. A Gift from General Viljoen [Boer War] An early 20th Century Army Issue metal cased Compass , by Stanley of London, with folding apertures in original leather case. (1) Provenance: The Blood Family, with manuscript note dated “14/10/1939 - stating the compass was given as a friendly memento to General Bindon Blood by the Boer General Viljoen, and by direct family descent.’ €800 - €1000 316. AWorldWar 11 issue British Army large Pack or Haversack, as issued with 1908 pattern web equipment, manufactured by M.W.S. Ltd., patch on front flap ‘White Rose Walk,’ as is. (1) €150 - €200 317. An Italian early 19th Century Napoleonic Infantry Officers Sword, c. 1810, Solingen (stamped with Edelweiss emblem) the guard and Kucklebow of brass form, and ebonised handle, issuing sabre type blade approx. 66cms (26”) long, inscribed ‘Viva el Re’ as a weapon, w.a.f. (1) €180 - €220 318. A 19th Century M1817 Infantry Hanger Sword (European style), the handle with reeded grip (worn) shaped single bar guard issuing sabre like blade, with etched design (worn), with original brass mounted leather scabbard, approx. 76cms (30”) long; also a French 19th Century Sword with leather grip shaped blade with original holster, approx. 69cm (27”) long; a 19th Century German Side Arm, with ribbed grip, brass guard and steel, etched blade, stamped ‘Solingen,’ 38cms (15”) long. (3) €300 - €400 319. A 20th Century painted lacquered Travelling Oriental floral design Standing Server, with brass mounts and spring hinge holder. (2) €80 - €100 320. A 19th Century Italian Vetterli B/A Infantry Rifle Model 1870/87, equipped with magazine, stamped on barrel ‘T6515’ some wear, as a weapon, w.a.f. (1) €400 - €600 315 307 318 309 320 313