British

Lieutenant Colonel Count Peter Francis de Salis Uniform

Offered is the full dress uniform of LCol Count Peter Francis de Salis, born in Brussels, Belgium, 1902, Son of John Francis Charles, (7th) Count de Salis and Hélène de Riquet, Comtesse de Caraman-Chimay. Was educated Magdalen College, Oxford. He joined the Queen's Oxfordshire Hussars in 1925 and later was commissioned a Lieutenant with the Coldstream Guards in 1930. Served in Second World War...  read more

Code: 50894

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....  read more

Code: 50231

1890 Pattern Cavalry Sabre

A standard 1890 sabre with scabbard. The blade is sound, with some veining in the steel. The hilt is tight with its original grip and with its original finish. The scabbard is complete, but suffers some dents. A good example of the type.  read more

Code: 50825

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.  read more

Code: 50824

Antique Percussion Pistol by Newman c.1845

Offered here is an attractive percussion coach pistol made for the civilian market. A well made and attractive pistol with intact original wood finish and a checkered grip in fine condition. The octagonal barrel has a nice dark grey patina with inspector marks. The lock has the maker name NEWMAN and some filigree etched decoration. The lock mechanism works well it and it includes the origina...  read more

Code: 50823

Antique English Flintlock Pistol c.1750 by W. Turvey

Offered here is a rare mid 18th century flintlock pistol dating from the French Indian Wars and American Revolution. This is a very fine pistol with silver fittings suitable for a gentleman or officer of the period. The workmanship is outstanding. The barrel has a pleasant patina without rust or pitting, well inspector marked as per the period of manufacture. The flint lock plate is marked ...  read more

Code: 50819

Antique Gentleman's Brass Percussion Pocket Pistol c.1850

A well made and fine condition brass percussion pocket pistol made by Hampton of London. This pistol rates a 2+ on the Antique scale with a nice patina to the barrel and frame, engraved on the sides and other key components. The checkered wood grip has its original finish and in very good condition. The mechanism works along with its safety. The barrel is clean and rifled, screws off the fr...  read more

Code: 50817

Antique Belt Clip Single Shot Percussion Pistol c.1850

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. ...  read more

Code: 50818

Antique English Flintlock Pocket Pistol

Flintlock Pocket pistol in very good condition. Wood checkered grip, clean and well maintained patina finish, with beautifully engraved sections, maker marked to George Jones, London. The action is fully functional and includes an actual flint.  read more

Code: 50806

Royal Artillery Belt Buckle

Standard Belt Buckle of the Royal Artillery for a Senior NCO. Well marked and matched numbers.  read more

Code: 50800