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.
Leather Set of Sword Slings c.1950
A set of modern sword sling, typical of the type worn under the Patrol Jacket for SrNCOs and Officers.
WWI Rifle Grenade No. 20
A deactivated No.20 Rifle Grenade, introduced in 1917. In worn condition with some pitting, a good representative piece with its rod.
1796 Light Dragoon .69 Cal Flintlock Pistol
Offered here is a fine example of a classic cavalry firearm from the Napoleonic Wars. Designed for Issue to British Light Dragoon regiments serving in Spain, Portugal, Belgium and even regiments, regular and militia, serving in North America. This particular example was made by tower for the open arms market and was not issued to British Regular Cavalry. The Inspector marks are not military and there is no British Ordinance Marks on the wood stock, usually found behind the lock plate. These were made for the open market and would be bought privately or by foreign governments for issue to their troops. Many militia Colonels would buy stocks of arms for their regiment if not issued by the state. There are no unit markings on this example. The lock is well marked \"Tower\" GR with Georgian Crown. Inspector proof marks are clearly visible on the 9\" barrel. The original wood stock is complete with no cracks or repairs, brass fittings are intact and it has a working tight lock with flint included. It has a period steel ram rod added, probably a later addition, as they were originally wood. A nice example of a classic.
Antique Brass Barrel Flintlock pistol c.1800
A gentleman's flintlock from a large local antique firearms collection made by T. Fowler of Dublin. A standard pistol with a brass 7" simply etched barrel probably .69 caliber without sight. Proof marked with crossed hammers and crown. The brass butt cap and trigger guard are engraved with filigree. The Ram rod is wood with a bone tip. The lock mechanism is tight in full cock position, but the trigger is not functional and does not half cock. Clearly marked Fowler in script under the pan. The wood has a nice original finish with little damage and some engraving just behind the barrel with a nice framed brass plate on the left. There is some minor pitting on the barrel above the pan near the touch hole and a round mark on top of the barrel, possibly from a removed sight. A decent specimen dating from the late 18th century. Thomas Fowler of Dublin was listed as Gunmaker on Capel Street in Dublin from 1796 to 1825. This is an antique flintlock hand gun and does not require a PAL.
3rd Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer\'s Cross
A very attractive Victorian era 3rd LRV cross belt plate with its original screw posts and nuts.
The Royal Scots Broach
Offering a nice example of the oldest Regiment in the British Army plaid broach, with original pin.
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.