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Lot 100
Rare Heuer Skipper 'Skipperera' stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 7753, serial no. 105xxx, circa 1970, sunburst blue dial with applied polished faceted baton hour markers, black outer 1/5th second divisions on a raised surround, twin subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for constant seconds and green, mint and orange 15 minute recording, pointed baton hands with luminous inserts and orange centre second chronograph hand, Valjoux cal. 7730 17 jewel manual wind movement, the case with twin-pushers and Heuer crown, black racing style strap, 36mm-The Skipper Carrera nicknamed the 'Skipperera' was designed and inspired by the 1967 America's Cup winner, 'The Intrepid' for which Heuer were the official timekeepers. The brand provided a full range of equipment for team 'Intrepid', including stopwatches, Navia waterproof clocks, and Aquastar chronographs.-To commemorate the win, Jack Heuer commissioned the 7754 (based on the 7753), which today remains one of the brand's rarest and most coveted watches with potentially fewer than 30 examples known to exist. The most notable characteristic of the watch being the dial colouring which is directly taken from the 'The Intrepid'-Consigned by the original owner who acquired the piece from new in the late 1960’s, who at the time was a director the UK based Heuer distributor, Chronosport Special Watches based in Bath. - The owner used the Skipper when sailing his Fireball racing dinghy from the Highcliffe Sailing Club near Bournemouth during the 1970s-The Skipper was last serviced by TAG Heuer on 27 November 2008 where the crown, and pushers were replaced but retained and included in the sale.-The owner visited the Heuer factory in the late 1960’s where he met with Jack Heuer, the fourth member of the Heuer family to head the company, and with whom he liaised to design the dial for a timer which provided average speeds for competitors in the Indianapolis 500, based on the Heuer model 503 220 stopwatch.-Movement - currently functioning and appearing in very clean condition, last serviced in November 2011 by Tag Heuer.Dial - a very nice original dial with a nice vibrant blue ground, there is oxidised wear around the rim to the blue with some loss mostly to the marker areas - please view all images for personal guidance.Glass - several light marks are visible.Hands - light marks present with some wear to the surface on the hour hand.Case - typical light marks but generally good for the period, the pushers were replaced during the service with the originals retained and included in the sale.Crown - replacement Heuer crown which was changed during the service, the original was retained and included in the sale.Strap - replacement strap.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 138
Rare Wakmann calendar chronograph stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, case no. 13150xxx, silvered dial with applied gilt baton markers, minute markers, subsidiary hour, thirty minute recording and constant seconds dials, day/month apertures, outer date chapter with centre indicator and centre chronograph seconds, gilt hands, signed cal. Y3 723 17 jewel unadjusted movement, case signed Charles Gigandet, modern black leather strap, 39mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - couple of minor light surface marks.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - a couple of small surface scratch marks when viewed under a 10x loupe.Case - generally good, some minor light marks.Crown - adjusting correctly, push buttons start/stop and reset, quick adjustment buttons adjusting the day/month and date correctly.Strap - modern, good.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 18
Omega Constellation Chronometer 'bumper' automatic stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 2652-1, serial no. 1391xxxx, circa 1952/53, silvered dial with applied dagger markers, sweep centre seconds and dauphine hands, cal. 354 17 jewel movement, the case back engraved with the initial 'B.W.M', leather strap with Omega buckle, 35mm-** A fine vintage watch presented with the original Constellation box, rare Omega tag, certificates and the Guarantee of Origin delivered to Kung Bros & Co, Watch Dept, Hong Kong dated December 27th 1955-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - good.Glass - light marks.Hands - light marks.Case - some typical light marks, minor scratch mark to the reverse but not deep - see images.Crown - Omega crown adjusting correctly .Strap - vintage strap in good general condition.Papers - We believe the guarantee certificate was incorrectly issued at the time of purchase with the last digit incorrect by one digit, some probably a shop clerking error.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 206
Rare Longines 'Weems' British Military RAF Aviators wristwatch, circa 1940, movement no. 5902xxx, 60 minute rotating bezel, signed silvered dial with Arabic numerals, blued steel hands and centre seconds, signed cal. 12.68N gilt frosted 16 jewel movement, fixed bar lug case with issue markings 'A.M. Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd Mk VIIA 6B/159 2065/40', leather strap, 34mm (lacking the bezel crown lock button); with a Revue 'A.M' Military issue pocket watch for repair, circa 1940, with issue markings 'A.M G.G 6E/50 G & S Co. Ltd. 2283/40', 51mm (2)-Longines Weems report only-Movement - appears currently functioning.Dial - visible wear as expected for the period - see images.Glass - marks present.Hands - appear original.Case - the bezel is currently fixed in position as the adjusting button is missing, typical surface marks as expected so please view the images for general guidance, the inside case back is numbered '20828 465'Crown - main crown adjusting correctly.Strap - visible wear and would benefit with replacement.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 214
Rare Thos Russell & Son British Military issue nickel cased lever pocket watch, signed 17 jewel adjusted to 3 positions movement, no. 3362 with compensated balance and regulator, hinged cuvette, signed enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, Illinois Watch Case Co hinged case with Military arrow and markings A.89674, 52mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - light surface marks.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - generally good, small patch of surface wear to the hour hand.Case - light surface marks and scratches.Crown - adjusting correctly.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 229
Rare International Watch Co. Shaffhausen (IWC) German Navy Kriegsmarine WWII U-Boat Navigation pocket watch, delivered to Gerl & Schipper, Koln in 1944, case no. 11033xx, movement no. 10678xx, cal. C67 movement stamped IWC Probus, with compensated balance and regulator, dust cover numbered 11033xx, signed zinc sulfide dial stamped 'KM' with Arabic numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, snap on nickel case with Kriegsmarine emblem and markings 'M179xx II.KI', 57mm-** with case-Movement - appears clean and currently functioning.Dial - good.Glass - minor light surface marks.Hands - good.Case - some light surface marks and some mild rubbing to the numbering on the case back, some mild tarnishing to the case sides.Crown - adjusting correctly.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 25
Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Super Precision stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 5500, serial no. 1215xxx, circa 1965, black gloss 'Swiss' gilt dial with double 'T-** Private provenance bequeathed to the present owner approximately 25 years ago by family descent-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - Appears to be a very nice gloss dial in good condition and nice patina to the markings - see images for guidance.Glass - there are some surface marks and a small scratch just above the 'Rolex' print on the dial.Hands - nice patina.Case - typical light marks as expected, service inscription the inside case back dated '11/73' (1973) - please see all images.Crown - Rolex adjusting correctly.Strap - no bracelet, non-Rolex strap.No box or papers.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 30
Rare Military Commissioned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, made for the 22 Special Air Service 'SAS', "Who Dares Wins", ref. 216570, serial no. G77xxxx, ZAP no. CA8xxxxx, issued in 2012, calibrated 24 hour bezel, white dial with dot and baton markers, sweep centre seconds and 24 hour orange dual time sign indicator, cal. 3187 movement, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, Oyster case with the SAS motto '"Who Dares Wins'" engraved to the band, the back with the engraved SAS logo and ZAP reference number to match the original owner's initials, Oyster bracelet with flip lock clasp, bezel 42mm diameter-** Property of the original owner-** In 2012 Rolex issued a limited series special order of Explorer II ref. 216570, exclusively retailed to SAS members.-**The present lot is in excellent condition with the original box, guarantee and related accessories. The SAS motto “Who Dares Wins” is engraved on the case band while the back displays the SAS logo.-Movement - currently functioning, serviced by Rolex in September 2019.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 336
Rare miniature gold half hunter cylinder fob watch, gilt bar movement, enamel dial with Roman numerals and minute track with outer gilt five minute divisions, hinged cuvette inscribed 'Lizzie', plain case, 13.8gm, 22mm-No hallmarks - sold as 14ct-18ctMovement - currently functioning.Dial - good.Glass - good.Hands - minor light marks.Case - light surface marks, not hallmarked - sold as 14ct-18ct, inscribed cuvette.Crown - adjusting correctly.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 34
Rare Rolex Prince 'Brancard' stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 971, case no. 50xxx, movement no. 734xx, circa 1930s, silvered 'duo dial' with Arabic numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, Rolex Extra Prima Observatory Quality Timed 6 Positions 15 jewel movement, no. 73404, flared rectangular case signed 'R.W.C.LTD, Rolex 25 World's Records, Geneva-Suisse Rolesium Registered Inalterable, SAR', black leather strap, 43mm x 23mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - light surface marks, blemish between the one and two positions.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - generally good.Case - light surface marks.Crown - adjusting correctly, light surface marks, small indentations.Strap - good.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 64
A fine and rare Patek Philippe 18ct 'oversized' Calatrava gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 570, movement no. 960.xxx, case no. 300.xxx, circa 1947, silvered dial with raised Arabic numerals and dot markers, with subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute track, cal.12 120 manual wind movement, the case back inscribed 'Hyman Zane 1909-1988' (the original owner), later tan leather strap, 35.5mm-** with the Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale June 6th, 1947 -** First introduced in 1938, the reference 570 was the first ever “large” Calatrava model manufactured by Patek Philippe. The reference was produced in three series in total, and in five difference case materials. The first series encased the cal. 12 120 as is fitted in this particular model-Movement - currently functioning, we are informed the watch was serviced 2009 when the Archive certificate was obtained.Dial - clean condition, the 12 when viewed very closely is slightly off-set - see images .Glass - light marks, with a scratch mark just below the 12 position.Hands - clean condition.Case - good condition, the owner had his fathers name and dates engraved tot he back following his death in 1988 - see images.Crown - PP crown and probably a service crown, good.Strap - not a PP strap or buckle and would benefit with replacement.With Archive certificate, no box.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 67
Early and rare Patek Philippe & Co, Genéve 14ct tonneau curved wristwatch, no. 1813xx, circa 1917-1920, oval dial with blue exaggerated Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, cal.10 signed gilt lever movement, mesh link bracelet with safety chain, 45.6gm, 25.5mm x 40mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - light surface marks, surface hairline at the five/six position, wear to the outer edges - an image is provided with the dial out of the case for good guidance.Glass - surface marks.Hands - surface marks.Case - light surface marks and tarnishing to the bezel.Crown - adjusting correctly, later.Bracelet - small split to one link, light surface marks to clasp, safety chain appears good.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 73
Rare Patek Philippe, Genéve 18ct square cased gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 2486, case no. 684644, movement, no. 747xxx, circa 1957, square silvered dial with gilt applied baton markers, outer minute markers and subsidiary seconds, gilt dauphine hands, facet crystal, cal. 10-200, 18 jewel adjusted five positions to heat cold isochronism, signed case with textured finish and milled bezel, modern brown leather strap, 31mm-** with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives dated September 4th 2012-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - good, some light marks to the baton markers.Glass - light surface marks and some light crazing - see image.Hands - good.Case - light surface marks.Crown - adjusting correctly.Strap - modern, good.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 230
Group of seven different publications in good condition. Proud's Postal History of Hong Kong and Postal History of the British Post Offices in the Far East (both hardcover); Galland and Louis: Great Britain Surface Printed Low Values 1855-1883 2½d to 2/- (hardcover); Swarbrick: The Royal Marines Home and Abroad, a Postal History 1664-1994 (large paperback); Neill: The Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898 (hardcover); two different Claridge's hardcover Rare Stamps of the World, each numbered of 250.
Lot 1025
Rare WW2 Japanese Pole Bayonet, with wooden scabbard and rubber bayonet frog, blade with arsenal mark for Jinsen Rikugun Zoheisho arsenal. Generally good condition considering the production quality.Ex John Ingham CollectionPLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS BEFORE BIDDING.
Lot 1035
Rare WW2 Japanese Paratroopers Type 1 TALW Knife Bayonet, very good example of this rare combat knife / bayonet with two piece wooden grips, steel pommel and steel muzzle ring. Housed in the original scabbard and with its original leather belt frog. Stamped to the side of the grip is the arsenal mark for Toyoda Automatic Loom Works. Overall a very good example of one of the rarest and most desirable Japanese bayonets from WW2. These are often referred to as the Test Type 1, these were produced for the Japanese paratroopers and rangers as a side knife. Ex John Ingham CollectionPLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS BEFORE BIDDING.
Lot 1038
Rare Japanese Naval Landing Forces Type 35 Bayonet, with wooden grips and the special release catch to the side of the tang, same design as on the Japanese NCO’s Katana’s. Housed in the blued steel scabbard. Straight blade with fuller to the back edge.These bayonets were only made from between 1902-1905. At this time they were for use by the Naval land forces who were using the type 22 rifle, but by 1905, these rifles were replaced by the type 38 rifle. Many of this pattern of bayonet were classed as surplus and were sold to Siam and Finland.Ex John Ingham CollectionPLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS BEFORE BIDDING.
Lot 1048
Rare Italian Polearm Roncone, Early 16th Century, head of conventional form struck 3 times with the makers mark of a disc with toothed border, double edge top spike, side hook and back spike with a pair of blade catchers at the root (one incomplete), long rivetted side straps, on later wooden haft. Good condition with excellent age patina. Overall 267cms, head including socket 83cms. Note: for a similar mark on a similar Roncone dated c.1510 see ‘L’Armeria Del Museo Civico Medievale Di Bologna’ L. G. Boccia, Cat. No. 337. Not suitable for in house post and packing, personal collection or specialist shippers required.
Lot 1126
Rare Indian Pattern 1907 Hook Quillon Bayonet, Ishapore pattern, RFI to blade also marked 1. H L I,Ex John Ingham CollectionPLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS BEFORE BIDDING. Ex John Ingham CollectionPLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS BEFORE BIDDING.
Lot 120
A Rare Two Clasp Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 for Bomb and Mine Clearance in the Mediterranean, medal with 2 clasps, B & M Clearance Mediterranean and Near East, awarded to “D/JX 916207 A. WILKINSON A.B. R.N.”Alan Wilkinson served between 1952 and 1960 and served on H.M.S. Brenchley, H.M.S. Phoenicia and H.M.S. Vernon.Includes copy photographs showing Wilkinson underwater in his diving gear and at the Suez Landings in 1956.A rare medal with approximately 60 B&M Clearance Mediterranean clasps being awarded.
Lot 136
9th Bengal Native Infantry Officers Shoulder Belt Plate c1824-1840, a very fine and rare example, the burnished gilt rectangular back plate with silver mounts comprising a decorated oval, Native Infantry’ enclosing a large size ‘9’, a double battle honour scroll at the base, ‘Buxar Deig’, one hook and two stud fasteners, very good condition,
Lot 146
‘County’ Fire Insurance, Chief Officers Brassard c1801-1814, a magnificent and most rare example in heavy gauge die-stamped gilt brass (6” x 4”). In high relief Britannia is shown face on holding a spear and a shield bearing the Arms of Great Britain 1801-1814, a crouched lion to her right. The number ‘10’ is stamped to the left of her head. At the bottom, ‘COUNTY’. Four heavy gauge loop fasteners, minute gilt loss to the high points otherwise very fine,
Lot 376
Rare Great War Territorial Royal Flying Corps Hampshire Shoulder Titles, brass T/RFC/HANTS, with three lug fittings to the reverse. The Royal Flying Corps only had one territorial element which were personnel from the Royal Aircraft Factory Farnborough and officially known as Hampshire Aircraft Park.
Lot 474
Rare Northumberland Artillery Volunteers Albert Shako Plate, fine example with fretted star to the centre with gilt and enamel garter, below gilt crossed artillery cannons. Lower scroll with “NORTHUMBERLAND”. Mounted and displayed in a box frame, not been removed for inspection but would appear fittings are present. Ex John Ingham collection.
Lot 622
Scarce WW2 11th or 12th (Queens Westminster) Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps Officers Service Dress Peaked Cap, good example of a standard officers service dress peaked cap with rare cap boss badge to the centre with white metal emblem of the Queens Westminster’s. Black patent chinstrap and KRRC side buttons. Interior with brown leather sweatband and lining with Herbert & Johnson makers trademark. Cap has some light scattered moth nips, but an unusual peaked cap.
Lot 673
Nationally Important Full Uniform of Maharaja His Highness Mohan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana of Nepal GCB, GCIE, GBE, Prime Minister and Supreme Commander in Chief of Nepal 1885-1967, superb quality double breasted scarlet full dress uniform with dark blue facings. The collar and cuffs are heavily embroidered with gold wire decoration. Officers gilt linked and silver (not hallmarked) undress shoulder scales and twist cord dress aiguillettes still accompany the tunic. Fine quality gilt metal officers tunic buttons to the uniform. The breast has a variety of medal / award loops for breast orders awarded. Fine quality quilted padded lining to the interior of the tunic. Accompanied by the matching full dress trousers in green cloth with thick red stripe to the leg. Superb pair of officers full dress epaulettes also accompany the uniform set, with silver and gilt insignias applied. Waist sash with brass clip mount and knot tassels. Rare solar topee helmet of cork construction with green cloth covering. Impressive large central rayed helmet plate with central face and applied wreath enclosing crossed silver Kukris with crescent moon and sun above. Crimson silk pagri to the helmet. Interior retains the original leather sweatband with gilt tooled tailors / retailers details of “Messrs Ranken & Co Ltd Calcutta & Simla”. Leather backed linked brass chin chain. With the helmet is the original full dress plume of yellow feathers over red and housed in the japanned tin of issue. Overall a superb grouping that is unique and of historical and national importance to Nepal. Maharaja His Highness Mohan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana of Nepal GCB, GCIE, GBE, was born in 1885 to the Rana family who were the rulers of Nepal at this time. He was the last of the Rana family to be Prime Minister and ruler of the country. His family had ruled Nepal for over a century and had reduced the monarchy to just a figurehead, but at the time of his rule, the current monarch King Tribhuvan was attempting to assert himself. There was civil unrest during his time in charge and the king was forced to exile himself in India until a treaty was signed some years later. By the end of 1951, Rana had lost power in Nepal and he put himself into self-imposed exile in India, where he died in Bangalore in 1967. This uniform set was originally sold in Wallis and Wallis auctioneers in the late 1980’s, a letter of provenance from the then owner is included in the lot.
Lot 785
Superb Pair of Household Cavalry Troopers Ceremonial Boots, fine uncut pair of the large ceremonial boots for the Household Cavalry with stampings to the side with 1982 date. The boots are complete with the very rare wooden trees for this pattern of boot. Please note due to the weight of the wooden trees, these will be expensive to ship, especially to clients outside of the UK.
Lot 817
Very Rare WW1 German Officers Field Cap in Ersatz Oilskin Cloth, superb and extremely rare variation of Imperial German officers field cap which is produced in a field grey oilskin cloth material, with a red wool central band and red piping to the crown. Cap has officers pattern reichs and state cockades. Short soft leather peak. Interior of the cap has a grey lining with inked size stamp 56. Oilskin cloth sweatband. The cap shows some crazing and cracks but generally a very good example of a extremely rare variation peaked cap. Only other caps you find in this material are the Landstrum peaked caps, first Infantry officers we have ever encountered. Re-offered due to previous non-paying bidder.
Lot 819
Prussian Garde / Eisenbahn (Railways) Model 1871 Pickelhaube, untouched as found example of an 1871 pattern pickelhaube with the leather body shell being larger than the later examples. White metal front trim, rear spine, spike base (now detached from the helmet) and removable spike top (damaged). Helmet has white metal Garde pattern helmet plate with starburst to the chest, missing one arm. Unusual Saxon style non-serrated edge reichs cockade and a standard Prussian state cockade which hold the screw in brass leather backed scaled chinstraps. Helmet is complete with the original leather liner to the interior. Remains of ink regimental stamps to the rear peak, not clear. Name label to the interior of the helmet giving rank of Grenadier. A helmet in need of careful restoration, but once done is a rare helmet.
Lot 836
Rare Imperial German Saxon Garde Reiter Royal Bodyguard Troopers M.1867 Sabre, heavy solid brass hilt, unit stamped ‘GR’ for ‘Garde Reiter’. The Saxon emblem on the guard was usually removed during the War as it was found that the two retaining bolts inside the guard cut Trooper’s hands when in actual combat. Slightly curved 88cms blade stamped one side at top with Saxon military acceptance mark, other side with ‘P.D. Luneschloss Solingen’ maker’s mark, the only maker for this pattern. Steel scabbard with two side rings, pitted. Sword in good condition. See ‘Trag diese Wehr zu Sachsens Ehr!’, Dresden, 1994. for an identical example. Please see Auction Information page for details on the shipping of edged weapons
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