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.
Northamptonshire Yeomanry Tarleton Helmet c.1800
Offered here is a rare Napoleonic era headgear of the British Army. Colonel Tarleton, who served in the American Revolution, designed this headdress for his Light Dragoons and by the end of the 18th century it was adopted across the British Army for both Regular and Militia Cavalry and the Royal Horse Artillery. It was worn in the Egypt Campaign and the Peninsular War by Dragoons and the Guns. Eventually it was replaced in the regular army by the Bell Top Shako in 1812. The Militia retained the headdress well into the 1820s. In Canada, the few Militia Cavalry units formed in 1812 were issued this headgear and when more units were formed after the war they too received British Arsenal hand-me-downs until replaced in the late 1830s. The Northamptonshire Yeomanry were raised in England May 3, 1794 and disbanded in 1828. It is unlikely they ever wore anything but this pattern of headdress in that time frame. This is a fine specimen of this famous headdress with its original black leather skull cap and peak. The skull is wrapped around the base with a dark green silk turban decorated with thin bras chains draped on the sides at intervals. The Silk is tied into a bow at the back and decorated with a silver bullion tassel. The skull crown is reinforced with two stiff brass brackets fixed to the body providing rigidity and protection from sword blows. The brass trim reinforced peak has a very pronounced birds beak shape. The craftsmanship to make this leather shell would be a lost art, impossible to reproduce today. the joint where the peak meets the skull is covered with two regimental banners reading \"Northamptonshire\" on the right \"Yeomanry\" on the left, the skull is crowned with a beautiful replaced bear skin comb. A rare headdress with restoration, priced accordingly.
Royal Horse Guard Victorian Officer Helmet
An excellent condition helmet with tarnished silver plated body, guilt furniture and plate, with enamelled badge all in great condition. The tapered chin scales are backed with Moroccan leather, the original quilted liner has lost it domed cloth crown and draw string, but is 85% retained in fair condition, and the red plume is made of Yak hair as per regulations. An outstanding example.
1845 Infantry Officer Sword - Halifax
A lovely sword in very good condition, typical wear, marked by a Halifax distributor. A bright blade with fine etching and no damage. The hilt still has traces of its gilt finish, and the grip has its fish skin and wire intact. The leather scabbard is in good shape with its brass fittings intact, one loose. A great example with its leather field knot.
1869 Infantry Officer Officer Tunic (Capt)
A gorgeous hard to find 1869 Officer tunic with its sword belt and sash in very good condition. It has collar rank indicating Captain rank. A shooting trophy on the left arm. A great item and in excellent condition.
1870 Canadian Infantry Chevron Cuff Tunic (RSM)
A fantastic example of the 1870 Canadian Militia Infantry tunic with the chevron cuffs. It has RSM rank on the sleeve, includes the sash and NCO Sword Belt. A rare tunic and in great condition.
South African War 6th CMR Contingent Photo
The South African War was a lengthy conflict, few were able to predict the outcome. Even tough the Boer Army had been destroyed in 1901, the war dragged on with Guerrilla warfare. The mounted Comandos of the Boer resistance made it essential to have mounted troops to track them and shut them down. Canada had two contingents overseas, The last one was made up mostly of Mounted Rifles. In Canada a third contingent was raised to include four other Mounted rifle regiments and various squadrons. The war ended and most of these units were either disssbanded or incorporated into the militia as new units. For example, J and K Squadron were renamed the Toronto Horse, later the 9th Mississauga Horse. Like all of the units raised for the conflict, volunteers were accepted from Militia units all over the country. This unit was no exception as noted in this photo with its notations below each portrait providing the name of the individual and the unit they came from. The contingent was fully kitted for the South African theatre as seen in the photo, but was never deployed. An important part of the Canadian story for this conflict. A great photo.
Lord Strathcona Horse Officer\'s Helmet
A gorgeous, all original dragoon helmet to an officer with gilded fittings and badge mounted on a silver plated star. The helmet is near mint, with its original liner and plume, no scratches or dents. An excellent example.
1853 Bayonet and Frog
Standard Issue Bayonet of the period, marked, but not to a unit. The frog is the 1870 Pattern. In good condition overall.
1870s Glengarry Cap with Militia Badge
A good worn example of the glengarry used during the later quarter of the 19th century by all Militia. These caps were worn in North West Canada and were replaced in 1896 with the Wedge Service Cap. The cap has no mothing or tears. The lining is complete and the leather band at the base of the cap shows wear, but still supple. The pom pom is missing from the crown of the cap along with the silk tassels at the back. The 1855 Canada Militia cap badge has a red patch behind it, it looks to be original to the headgear. A nice example.
Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Pistol
Luftwaffe bombers were equipped with double barreled flare pistols for operations and rescue. Offered here is a good mechanically sound example of this type of pistol. It is well marked and dated 1942 with Ln serial number. The barrel shows honest wear on the side finish, so probably saw active service. A nice example and reasonably priced.