THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 6 APRIL 2025

THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTlON 6 APRIL 2025 35 57A A 43-Bore Over/Under Percussion Travelling Pistol by Kavanagh Kavanagh of Dublin A 43-Bore Over/Under Percussion Travelling Pistol by Kavanagh, Dublin. 3.5 inch octagonal barrels including 0.6 inch breech, with 4 platinum lines. Top barrel inscribed with ‘11 DAME St. DUBLIN’. Scroll engraved breech tang leading to hinged butt magazine with 2 ball & 2 cap compartments. The back-action 3-bent locks border engraved with ferns, scroll engraving within and signed ‘KAVANAGH’. The walnut ‘fishtail’ grip partly with fine chequering; ‘WS’ & a prancing Stag engraved to white metal butt escutcheon Spur of left-hand hammer missing. Ramrod missing. A/F right action working, left not catching. Otherwise fine. €500-€700 (approx £420-£580) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 58 Circa 1849. Celtic Revival Tara Brooch Silver, by West & Son, Dublin. Inscription reads ‘REGISTERED DECR 17TH 1849’. 2.25 by 2.25in. (5.7 by 5.7cm) Condition: Fine Estimate €300-€400 (approx £250-£330) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 58