22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
149
A 19th Century Prostitute's Knife by Steer & Webster, the 12.5cm double edge spear point steel blade etched NEVER DRAW ME NOR SHEATH ME WITHOUT REASON WITHOUT HONOUR, and stamped with maker's name, with nickel crossguard and cutlery shape handle, the crimson leather sheath with nickel mounts, 25cm; a Small Bowie Knife, with 15cm double edge leaf shape blade, plated angular cut-out crossguard, foliate embossed ferrule, bone grip and nickel mounted leather scabbard, 27cm; two 19th Century Continental Small Hunting Knives, each with kard type blade, one with facetted horn grip, the other with stag horn grip, both with steel mounted leather scabbards, 26cm and 21cm (4)
Sold for £350
Estimated at £200 - £300
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 22nd Mar, 2023
The sale will offer a good Private Collection of 19th Century Pistols, including fine pair of 19th Century 28 Bore Percussion Saw Handled Duelling/Target Pistols by Edward London and a U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Six Shooter. They are joined by interesting medal groups, including a Second World War Group awarded to Sergeant George Nattrass, a survivor of the Battle of Arnhem, which are sold alongside a published account of his experiences in the Battle (READ MORE). Further highlights include an Edwardian Officer's Dress Sporran to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and a good selection of edged weapons from Private Collections.
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Tuesday 21st March 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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