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Sale FS39; Lot: 0602: A large Chinese cloisonne enamel yen yen vase the baluster body and trumpet neck with four raised notched flanges, decorated overall with lotus blooms and scrolling foliage on a turquoise ground, 17th century, 45.5cm high [base plate replaced].

A Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yen Yen Vase (FS39/602)

Sold for £7,800

Sale SC17; Lot: 0105: A cased Colt .36 calibre 'Model 1851' single action six shot Navy revolver serial number 38281 for 1854, with octagonal sighted barrel stamped 'Address Col Colt London' retaining faint traces of original blue finish, the cylinder with engraved naval scene, stamped 'Colts Patent' to frame, walnut one piece grips, iron grip strap with lanyard and iron trigger guard, matching numbers throughout, London proof marks, in a fitted case with cleaning rod, Colts patent bullet mould, iron nipple tool, cap tin and Colts Navy Flask by James Dixon & Sons.

A Cased Colt .36 Calibre 'Model 1851' Single Action Six Shot Navy ... (SC17/105)

Sold for £4,600

Sale FS40; Lot: 0255: Cartier. A diamond 'Agrafe' bracelet the line of uniform polished brick-links to a brilliant-cut diamond-set roundel clasp set with round, brilliant-cut diamonds signed Cartier, stamped '750' and numbered '06841B' total diamond weight approximately 1.4cts, 19cm total length, 30.5gms gross weight, together with 'Cartier' jewellery box.

Cartier. A Diamond 'Agrafe' Bracelet (FS40/255)

Sold for £3,200

Sale FS22; Lot: 0200: A mesh link evening bag stamped '585' with cabochon sapphire mounted cross-over clasp and carrying chain matching smaller purse, 308gms gross weight.

A Mesh Link Evening Bag (FS22/200)

Sold for £3,500

Sale MA15; Lot: 0265: A fragment of Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson's funeral flag from the battle ensign of HMS Victory, taken by Rowden Holdsworth, attached to a signed and witnessed letter of provenance, the 5cm by 3cm fragment held by two steel pins to a folded sheet with Nelson crest attached upper left corner inscribed; . Rowden Holsworth, son of Philip Holsworth, Marshall of the City of London Maketh oath and most solemnly faith, that on the ninth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and six, be the department attendee the funeral of Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson to Saint Pauls Cathedral as a young man belonging to the Lord Mayor's Household; and that the above morceau is a part of the identical flag of HMS Victory, borne in the procession by part of the crew, with which the Hero fought, conquered and died, in the ever-memorable engagement with the Combined Fleets of France and Spain, off Cape Trafalgar on the twenty first day of October, one thousand eight hundred and five. Given at the Mansion House, London 13th June, 1812. before me-Rowden Holdsworth - CS Hunter Mayor' watermark date to paper '1810' 32 x 20cm overall size.

A Fragment of Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson's Funeral Flag From the Battle ... (MA15/265)

Sold for £6,000

Sale FS12; Lot: 0082: A Chinese silver four piece tea service.

A Chinese Silver Four Piece Tea Service (FS12/82)

Sold for £5,700

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