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A Victorian 1822 Pattern Infantry officer’s piquet weight sword of Lieutenant David Robertson Willia

In The Military Gentleman

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220 GBP
Kenardington, Kent
A Victorian 1822 Pattern Infantry officer’s piquet weight sword of Lieutenant David Robertson Williamson, Coldstream Guards, later Colonel of the Perthshire Rifle Volunteers, blade 82.5cms by HENRY WILKINSON PALL MALL LONDON (not numbered) etched with owner’s initials D.R.W. 1850 within star, and on the reverse with the regimental badge of the Coldstream Guards, regulation gilt brass hilt with folding side guard, side of pommel inlaid with a small slip to prevent wear to uniform, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its brass dress scabbard.  Some wear to gilding, minor distortion to single guard bar. The sword of Lieut. David Robertson Williamson, Coldstream Guards, later Col. of the Perthshire Rifle Volunteers. Sold with details of provenance and a little research material. Please note that all lots in this auction have been imported from outside the United Kingdom and are subject to 5% import duty on the hammer price. Items being exported outside of the UK are exempt from this charge upon proof of export. Any international bidder having items sent to a UK address will be subject to this fee.
A Victorian 1822 Pattern Infantry officer’s piquet weight sword of Lieutenant David Robertson Williamson, Coldstream Guards, later Colonel of the Perthshire Rifle Volunteers, blade 82.5cms by HENRY WILKINSON PALL MALL LONDON (not numbered) etched with owner’s initials D.R.W. 1850 within star, and on the reverse with the regimental badge of the Coldstream Guards, regulation gilt brass hilt with folding side guard, side of pommel inlaid with a small slip to prevent wear to uniform, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its brass dress scabbard.  Some wear to gilding, minor distortion to single guard bar. The sword of Lieut. David Robertson Williamson, Coldstream Guards, later Col. of the Perthshire Rifle Volunteers. Sold with details of provenance and a little research material. Please note that all lots in this auction have been imported from outside the United Kingdom and are subject to 5% import duty on the hammer price. Items being exported outside of the UK are exempt from this charge upon proof of export. Any international bidder having items sent to a UK address will be subject to this fee.

The Military Gentleman

Sale Date(s)
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Unit 4 High House Business Park
High House Lane
Kenardington
Kent
TN26 2LF
United Kingdom

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Important Information

This auction is the private collection of the late Ted Chang from California, USA. A prolific collector of British Militaria & Swords of the British Armed Forces from all periods

Please note that all lots in this auction have been imported from outside the United Kingdom and are subject to 5% import duty on the hammer price. Items being exported outside of the UK are exempt from this charge upon proof of export. Any international bidder having items sent to a UK address will be subject to this fee.

Edged Weapons (for UK & International Buyers) - Edged weapons will now be shipped through specialist shippers (due to new restrictions in place by most postage carriers in the UK), and only if the shipping of these is not prohibited in your country. Please note, quotes for this specialist shipping is expensive and we strongly advise personal collection.

 

Please find below a rough guide to Specialist Shipping quotes for bladed items:

1 Sword in the UK: £55 + VAT (not insured)

1 Bayonet / Knife in the UK: £45 + VAT (not insured)

(should you require insurance, this will be an extra cost)

 

All purchasers of any edged weapon will need to provide us with proof of age (Over 18) before the item can be shipped. Photo ID should be emailed to - shipping@candtauctions.co.uk 

(All items are sent under an Age Verification service, so you must also have your ID available for when the parcel is delivered.)

This auction was catalogue by - Dixon Pickup (Militaria) & Jonathan Barrett (Swords & Edged Weapons)

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C&T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd offer an in-house post and packing service for most auctions, unless stated. Please note, we do not offer in-house shipping on:

 

  • Item(s) that are very fragile, large or heavy.
  • Toy Soldier Auctions / Toy Soldier Lots.
  • Air Pistols, Air Rifles or Antique Guns.
  • Certain invoices totalling over £3,000 due to insurance purposes.

 

Edged Weapons (for UK & International Buyers) - Edged weapons will now be shipped through specialist shippers (due to new restrictions in place by most postage carriers in the UK), and only if the shipping of these is not prohibited in your country. Please note, quotes for this specialist shipping is expensive and we strongly advise personal collection.

 

Please find below a rough guide to Specialist Shipping quotes for bladed items:

1 Sword in the UK: £55 + VAT (not insured)

1 Bayonet / Knife in the UK: £45 + VAT (not insured)

(should you require insurance, this will be an extra cost)

 

All purchasers of any edged weapon will need to provide us with proof of age (Over 18) before the item can be shipped. Photo ID should be emailed to - shipping@candtauctions.co.uk 

(All items are sent under an Age Verification service, so you must also have your ID available for when the parcel is delivered.)

 

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