Dear customers,

We will be attending the following exhibitions:

If you are interested in any items from our catalogue and have the opportunity to visit one of the exhibitions, please let us know the item number and your name, and we will bring the goods for you to view in person.
Kind regards, Alex

  • Attractive Neopolitan Roman Lock Holster Pistol By Barbuti (Giacomo Barbuti 1760-1780 Naples) Circa 1770

    Attractive Neopolitan Roman Lock Holster Pistol By Barbuti (Giacomo Barbuti 1760-1780 Naples) Circa 1770 (Lot: 458)

    A Brass Mounted Brass Barrel British Flintlock Officer’s Pistol By Ketland & Co. (William Ketland 1789-1798). 7 and 5/8th inch round barrel. 60 caliber. 

    Birmingham proofs. Barrel stamped “ELG” but not the normal Liege proof. Steel tang engraved with small flower. Plain bolted front action lock signed “KETLAND & CO. British military style hammer with border engraving ensuite with lock. Plain brass military style mounts with good serpentine brass sideplate.

    Walnut full stock with only minor marks and protective over varnish but in fine condition throughout. Replaced ramrod. Action is crisp on both half and full cock with powerful mainspring. Bore is excellent. 14 inches overall.

    A good looking British militia type pistol popular during the Napoleonic wars.

    $ 1,595 fee: 22.5%
  • Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze

    Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze (Lot: 911)

    An unmarked Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze, with the strong relief and pronounced detailing typical of pre- and early wartime manufacture. The oak-leaf wreath features deep, well-defined veins, while the eagle and rifle show crisp lines consistent with high-quality early private makers.

    The reverse displays the correct early hardware setup: tubular hinge, long slim pin, and a solid cast catch, all untouched and free of repairs. The bronze finish remains evenly preserved with natural patina and no signs of cleaning. A well-preserved collectible example with sharp relief and intact original hardware.

    $ 400 fee: 22.5%
  • III Reich. German Motorsport Badge, 2nd Class in Silver

    III Reich. German Motorsport Badge, 2nd Class in Silver (Lot: 596)

    Silvered tombak; reverse marked “LN 1700 ges. gesch.” (= Christian Lauer, Nuremberg); fitted with a domed pin on the reverse. A worn example in attractive condition.

    The German Motorsport Badge was instituted by decree of the Führer and Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler on 18 February 1938. It was awarded to recognize outstanding achievements and dedicated service in motor sports contributing to Germany’s prestige and reputation. The design was created by the Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg. The sole manufacturer was L. Christian Lauer.

    $ 7,650 fee: 22.5%
  • SA “Wehrwettkämpfe der SA-Gruppe Niederrhein 1939” Competition Badge, RZM M9/25 Richard Sieper & Söhne

    SA “Wehrwettkämpfe der SA-Gruppe Niederrhein 1939” Competition Badge, RZM M9/25 Richard Sieper & Söhne (Lot: 409)

    Original SA (Sturmabteilung) sports competition badge issued for the “Military Games of the SA Group Lower Rhine” in 1939. White bakelite shield-shaped base with attached gilt metal sword and oak wreath with swastika emblem. Reverse maker-marked Richard Sieper & Söhne, Lüdenscheid and RZM code M9/25. Pin-back fastening. A fine and well-preserved example of late-period regional SA competition awards.

    $ 70 fee: 22.5%