A few examples of appraisal values for
TRIGGER GUARD

• A three-fold spark guard with
  A three-fold spark guard with burnished serpentine top rail and a serpentine front grate
• A three fold brass mesh fireguard
  A three fold brass mesh fireguard 80 x 58cm high.
• A three-fold fireguard with
  A three-fold fireguard with serpentine burnished top rail 61cm (24") high a pierced brass fire curb and a pair of burnished steel tongs
• A fire guard with two floral
  A fire guard with two floral finials, on scrolled feet, 63cm wide x 70cm high and four fire irons with spiralled handles
• El Guardo "Catches On" Cigar
  El Guardo "Catches On" Cigar Advertisement Chromolithograph on board grommeted hole at the top center for hanging framed under glass in a wood frame overall 13-1/2" x 17-1/2". May have had the word "Closed" on the back to be displayed in a store window.
• A BRASS FIGURAL DOORSTOP OF AN
  A BRASS FIGURAL DOORSTOP OF AN ENGLISH GUARD a brass figural doorstop of an English guard, 33"h
• An Islamic gold inset iron arm
  An Islamic gold inset iron arm guard decorated with huntsmen 11.75in. Estimate ?200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?150
• Philip Thorngate (1932 - 2003)
  Philip Thorngate (1932 - 2003) oil on canvas, stoplights an an intersection, titled ”Guardian,” signed lower left P. Thorngate, with label on back. Image 30” x 24” Overall 36” x 29.5” Condition: surface slightly dirty CT Transfer Fee $20
• A French Gilt Bronze Figural Fire
  A French Gilt Bronze Figural Fire Guard late 19th/early 20th c. opposing satyrs blowing on a flaming urn fruit acanthus and shell plinths with bronze mounted medial bar height 10 in. width 36 in.
• Cast iron doorstop, large
  Cast iron doorstop, large colorful child crossing guard accompanied by dog on black base, 10 1/2" tall x 6" w Estimate $50-5,000
• Remarkable Sixth Plate
  Remarkable Sixth Plate Daguerreotype of a Heavily Armed Trapper Anonymous sixth plate daguerreotype of a trapper or hunter striking a resolute pose. Dressed for winter he wears a heavy wooljacket and fur cap. He displays a full stock percussion rifle for the camera and is further outfitted with Colt model 1849 pocket revolver knife belt axe powder horn and fine leather hunting pouch. Strapped to his back is a large bundle of furs or fur-wrapped bedroll. Housed in a full leather case separated at the spine. Found recently in North Carolina. A stunning image. Condition: Solarization at mat edges.  Two small circles of discoloration centered on the gold tinting on the buckles of the trapper's belt and strap.
• A Regency bowfront spark guard,
  A Regency bowfront spark guard, 82cm wide
• PINFIRE REVOLVER. Guardian
  PINFIRE REVOLVER. Guardian six-shot 9mm 5'' octagonal barrel nickel finish and wood grips. S/n 22. Marked on cylinder The Guardian American model of 1875. Double action trigger does not pop back into position after being depressed.Over all finish is good with just minor scratches.
• An Enfield percussion cap rifle
  An Enfield percussion cap rifle with brass trigger guard and ring strap mounts, the barrel 39cm long
• Hand forged steel trap, two
  Hand forged steel trap, two spring action arched bands with teeth, designed to entrap a man (not heavy enough for bear), in working order, approximately 7 x 13 in.; please use caution. Old rusted surface. Private Collection.
• Cast iron doorstop, Buckingham
  Cast iron doorstop, Buckingham Palace guard in full uniform standing at attention on tan base, 9" tall x 2 1/2"w Estimate $50-5,000
• FOUR FRENCH IRON WINDOW
  FOUR FRENCH IRON WINDOW GUARDSFour French Iron Window Guards , h. 94 in., w. 44 in.
• A Neoclassical Gilt Metal Fire
  A Neoclassical Gilt Metal Fire Guard comprising two chenets and fender together with another example. Width of first overall 30 inches.
• Three pairs of leather knee
  Three pairs of leather knee guards and a pair of spurs
• EARLY 18TH C. ENGLISH IRON FIRE
  EARLY 18TH C. ENGLISH IRON FIRE GUARD English, early 18th century. Iron fire guard having ball finials on curved supports, four horizontal bars, on curved front feet. Unmarked. Approx. h. 30.5", w. 48.5", d. 17".
• GROUP WITH GUARDIAN ALUMINUM
  GROUP WITH GUARDIAN ALUMINUM COOKWAREGroup with Guardian Aluminum Cookware
• Cast iron doorstop, golfer in
  Cast iron doorstop, golfer in full attire in backswing motion on green grassy base, stamped 238 on back, light chipping, 10 " tall x 7" w Estimate $50-5,000
• A Continental infantryman's
  A Continental infantryman's hanger slightly curved broad blade brass guard leather covered grip (brass wire binding incomplete) in a leather scabbard early 19th century possibly French Estimate ?75-150 Blade length is 23.75ins. Blade tarnished throughout and does appear to also have been cleaned some knocks to the blade edges and to the tip brass guard heavily polished general scratches and knocks consistent with age wire binding to the grip is partly deficient and general wear and chips to leather on the underside scabbard worn with expected wear and dents to the metal mounts. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?190
• British Soldier Cast Iron
  British Soldier Cast Iron Doorstop American a painted cast iron Royal Guard soldier doorstop; ht. 13 in.
• BRASS FIRE FENDER .
  BRASS FIRE FENDER .
• A PORTUGUESE PALACE GUARD SPIKED
  A PORTUGUESE PALACE GUARD SPIKED HELMET A Portuguese palace guard spiked helmet, the black composition cap form centering a silver heraldic shield atop a laurel trophy, rising to a ball form spike finial, 8"h x 11.5"w, Provenance: The Holt Military Museum, Lafayette, CA
• Antique percussion half-stock
  Antique percussion half-stock long rifle with set trigger and brass trigger guard signed "Enterprise Gunworks and "Kill" above a standing deer figure. 58"l.
• SHIELD AND ARM GUARD. Probably
  SHIELD AND ARM GUARD. Probably Indo-Persian 18th-19th century steel. Tooled arm guard with gilt accents and chain link wrist band. Lined with red cloth 13 3/4''l. And a shield with cast calligraphy and hunting scenes with horse archers. Four bosses for an armband (missing) and later black painted rim 18 1/2''d. As catalogued.
• MICHAEL GENTRY COLOR LITHOGRAPH
  MICHAEL GENTRY COLOR LITHOGRAPH (Washington 1940-1994) titled ''The Trap '' depicting Native American warriors. Image measures 20'' x 26.25'' pencil signed ''Michael Gentry'' lower left an Artist's Proof. Well matted with inset beaded designs and set in a silvered wood frame.
• FRENCH WROUGHT IRON PARTIAL GATE,
  FRENCH WROUGHT IRON PARTIAL GATE, "AU CHASSEUR" French. Scrolled wrought iron partial gate, decorated with grapes and a hunter with his dog chasing a stag, the motto above reading "Au Chasseur" ("To the Hunter"). Unmarked. Provenance: From a Private Collection, Highlands, North
• JAPANESE CARVED WOOD TEMPLE
  JAPANESE CARVED WOOD TEMPLE GUARDIAN 19th century or earlier; standing armed soldier with inset glass eyes, on square black base, 24 in. H.
• 17C. IMPERIAL MILITARY RAPIER
  17C. IMPERIAL MILITARY RAPIER GUARDSMAN PAINTING Europe,19th CenturyDepicts a gentleman in a red tunic decorated with a crest blowing into a trumpet in front a brick building with ornate door.
• A pierced brass nine-section,
  A pierced brass nine-section, fan-shaped fire guard, 27cm high and a set of three brass fire irons
• 1860 Enfield rifle with brass
  1860 Enfield rifle with brass trigger guard. Found in Afghanistan. 54"l.
• Cast iron doorstop, large
  Cast iron doorstop, large Buckingham Palace guard in full uniform standing at attention on black base, paint wear and chipping, 11 1/4" tall x 5 3/4" w Estimate $50-5,000
• FOLK ART CROSSING GUARDA folk art
  FOLK ART CROSSING GUARDA folk art sculpture of a school crossing guard with STOP sign. Bought from the artist in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, who was the father-in-law of auctioneer and antiques dealer Chris Huntington. Circa 1975. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Sculpture art populaire d'un brigadier scolaire avec panneau "STOP". Acheté de l'artiste, comté de Lunenburg, en Nouvelle-Écosse, qui était le beau-père de l'encanteur et antiquaire Chris Huntington. Vers 1975. Collection Allio. 22.5" x 6".