22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
183
A French M1831 Infantry Sidearm (Gladius), the 48.5cm leaf shape steel blade stamped TALABOT, PARIS, the brass cruciform hilt with ribbed grip, the crossguard stamped 660, with brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket stamped 402, 66.5cm; a 19th Century Dutch Artillery Officer's Sword, the 56cm pipe back steel blade etched with a crowned eagle over ribbon legend EISEN HAUER DAMASTSTAHL, the steel half basket hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, lacks scabbard (2)
Sold for £260
Estimated at £120 - £180
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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