15th Jun, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
281
A Lee Metford M1888 Type II Bayonet by Wilkinson, London, the blade stamped with maker's name, issue date for December 1894, bend mark, broad arrow and inspection mark, the pommel stamped 31, with steel mounted black leather scabbard and later frog; A US M1917 Bayonet, the blade stamped with maker's roundel, 1917. US proof marks, bend mark and 25, with ribbed wood grip, the leather scabbard with steel mounts stamped M.S. (2)
Sold for £180
Estimated at £100 - £150
Both with minor black patching to the blades, bruising to grip scales and fine pitting to metal parts. Generally in good condition.
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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 15th Jun, 2022
Highlights to include an extensive collection of police helmet plates, badges, belts, handcuffs, and helmets from the Victorian era and the first half of the 20th century, and an interesting collection of powder horns and flasks. The Ethnographica section includes is a Collection of Inuit Art comprising knives, weapons, utensils and decorative objects
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