Pre 1914

BRITISH PRE WWI BOER WAR WEBLEY HOLSTER.

A very rare holster in nice condition for the Webley revolver. Slight loss of finish to the top of the folded flap, otherwise stitches strong overall. Marked ‘M.Harvey & Co, Walsall’ with the date ‘1898’.  read more

Code: 82615

BRITISH LOTHIAN & BERWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY OFFICERS FLAP POUCH COVER.

A circa 1880 silver lace and silver embroidered all subdued officers flap pouch cover only of the Lothian & Berwickshire Yeomanry. The box container that it was originally attached to has been removed. Bullion excellent.  read more

Code: 82361

FRENCH PRE WWI OFFICERS FULL DRESS EPAULETTES.

A magnificent set of items held within their wood and paper board shaped box, this includes a set of full dress epaulettes in absolutely wonderful quality flamed gilt bullion with slight toning, black velvet underlay in excellent condition. The helmet gold bullion pompom again in gilt for a kepi and the insignia which would attach to the standard kepi for full dress wear, this includes a flamed...  read more

Code: 82366

USA FELT CAMPAIGN HAT.

A rare piece of headdress in exceptionally good condition is the model 1895 U.S. campaign hat worn in the Spanish American War and the late Indian Wars. This example has some moth tracking to the main body but no distinct moth holes. Classic double stitched edge. Black ribbon around the base of the skull with its cavalry black and gold twisted cord officers lace. The hat has the punch hole air ...  read more

Code: 81750

ENGLISH LIFEGUARDS POUCH.

A superb quality officers pouch for the 1st Lifeguards. All leather pouch with its beautifully gilded Lifeguards officers pouch badge with large Victorian Crown, with its gold lace cross belt and all fitted into its velvet lined case with the original owner’s name ‘H.M.Walker Esquire 1st Lifeguards’ to the interior.  read more

Code: 81724

ENGLISH GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK.

A very long example of the Georgian naval dirk, 52.5cm sharply curved blade, decorated with scrolling foliage and stand of arms. Traces of the gilt highlights within the etching. Blue decoration missing. The blade is generally good with some light discolouring. Fighting edge non abused. Copper gilding good to the back strap and recurved S shaped cross guard. Ivory grip also good with original c...  read more

Code: 80917

HONOUR ARTILLERY COMPANY SABRETACHE.

A magnificent quality sabretache belonging to The Honourable Artillery Company, the unit was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII, it has fought in countless wars and engagements throughout its history including WWI and WWII. Its current regiment, which forms part of the Army Reserve is the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army and the second most senior. An absolute...  read more

Code: 81340

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR SPENCER REPEATING CARBINE.

The most famous weapon of the U.S. Civil War being the gun that literally won the war for the northern forces. The fire power of the first effective repeating rifle produced in huge quantities was enormous, overpowering the forces of the Southern States. This example with excellent metalwork with a fair amount of blueing remaining to the lock system, which can be viewed when the loading lever ...  read more

Code: 81008

ENGLISH GEORGIAN OFFICERS SPADROON WITH FOLDING GUARD.

An 80cm blade of flattened hexagonal form engraved with scrolling foliage, steel hilt with D shaped knuckle guard and folded fluted guard with two scalloped side bars secured by a sprung clip. Multi sided upper pommel with tang screw having an aperture possibly for a sword knot. Its ribbed ivory grip in absolutely undamaged condition in its scabbard with three steel mounts, scabbard leather per...  read more

Code: 80918

BRITISH GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD.

A magnificent quality Georgian naval officers sword with curved blade measuring 71cm in length. Excellent blue and gilt to both sides of the blade, one side showing the Royal Coat of Arms with various floriated patterns, to the opposite side again the Georgian crown, the intertwined ‘GR’ floriated patterns, the Coat of Arms being from 1801 to 1816. Standard D shaped hilt with raised foliate pat...  read more

Code: 80708