Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
The Royal Warwickshire Officer\'s Belt Buckle
A fine example of a regimental line infantry belt buckle. No maker marks, or serial numbers.
Antique Belt Clip Single Shot Percussion Pistol c.
A fine example of an expensive Gentleman's Pistol from mid 19th Century England made by J. Lang. The craftmanship in this pistol is fine, with a checkered walnut grip and finally etched lock and lock plate, trigger guard and grip cap. The mechanism is tight and works like new, the parts are complete and all original to the hand gun. The metal swivel works and seeds well in its storage port. The barrel and body has a nice grey steel finish and its interior is clean and well rifled. A very fine gun made buy one of England's best craftsman. No licenese or registration required for this antique.
Victorian Officer\'s Belt Buckle c.1860
This fine example of the standard Officer bimetal general list belt buckle is missing some of its gilt finish. The silver fittings, including the Victorian cypher, are all present and in good condition. A decent example of the type.
Officer\'s Naval Cutlass c.1800
We are pleased to offer here a handsome Georgian Royal Navy Officer\'s sword, custom made, one of a kind, with a Turkish style blade. The maker is a well known sword smith in Portsmouth England, Arnold & Co, where many of the British Royal Navy Officer\'s Swords were made during the Napoleonic Wars. It appears as though an Officer had either captured a blade during his adventures and had it converted to a custom weapon for his own use or the maker copied the design on request. If only this blade could talk and tell the story. It has a gorgeous hilt with an intimidating blade. There is remnants of a very fine geometric pattern etching along the body of the blade in the Turkish style, it unfortunately suffers some minor chips in the blade edge. The hilt handle is made with antler, much like a hunting blade commonly found in the 18th century. The gilt hilt is magnificent, the pommel in the form of a lions head with the cross guard embellished with the claw of a lion. Unfortunately the hilt has suffered a break, having a professional repair on the right side only visible from the interior underside and is priced accordingly. The scabbard is sound and in original condition, well marked on the reverse, it still retains its rings and its gilt finish. This is not a blade for show, it is a utility fighting blade, enhanced with this custom refit. It was a sword designed to impress. A very rare example.
Silver Hilt Small Sword c.1750
A fine example of a gentleman's silver hilted small sword from the mid 18th century. A quality trefoil blade in very good condition, no nicks, clean surface with very clear floral filigree etching on the blade with a Penelope of musical instruments. The hilt cup is very finally crafted with a dainty pierced guard, the grip is ribbed and the pommel pierced with a floral ball. A beautiful crafted example of a specific sword style sometimes called bead and star pattern describing the detailing that forms the patterns in the hilt finish. These small swords fell between the short rapier design and the spadroon in sword development, typical of this period of history, synonymous of the American Civil War and Indian War period.
The Queens Own Royal Yeomanry Helmet C.1860
A nice example of this rare helmet pattern. It has the original plume with the whale bone mount. The shell has its original finish and the original liner has survived. There is some of the filigree trim missing on the left rear of the helmet, but it still displays well. All parts are original, a nice example for this unit.
Victorian Officer Hussar Mameluke Sabre c.1840
Offered is a classic Hussar Mameluke sword, typical of the type used in the Crimea and the many colonial conflicts of the era, in great condition with scabbard. The ivory grip is in excellent condition with an ornate cross guard. The clipped blade is plain and in very good condition overall with some staining. The scabbard has its original rings, gilt fittings with excellent leather finish. A handsome and well-preserved example for the serious sword collector.
English Silver Mount Hunting (Hanger) Sword c.1750
Offered is a beautiful example of a hunting sword dating from the mid 18th century. These swords were primarily meant for the purpose of hunting, but in North America they were often used by the American and Loyalist Militia as a side arm. The silver hilt is firm, with antler grip and decorative silver fittings. The mask pommel is of great interest and classic to these swords. The blade is proper length, untampered with, no chips or damage, some aging and well-marked by the smith. A beautiful example of these handsome swords. If you collect American Rev War, this is a must have for the pattern.
Antique Gentleman\'s Double Barrel Percussion Pi
A very nice example with two trigger mechanism that functions. The barrels are clean, the steel body is well engraved with maker marks and filigree. The grip is a checkered walnut with a hidden port for extra ammunition or caps. A beautiful antique firearm that has the charm and workmanship of a good gunsmith. No license required as an antique.
6th Inniskilling Dragoons Other Ranks Helmet
A Victorian example of a typical 1871 pattern Dragoon helmet to the 6th "Inniskilling" Dragoons. The badge is original to the helmet and the liner is intact. All hardware is present and the plume is period original. The unit and the soldiers name are inside the liner. A lovely example with no serious surface dents, but typical service wear.