22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
A First World War Verner's Pattern VII Prismatic Pocket Compass by Short & Mason Ltd., London, numbered 42514 and dated 1916, in a stitched leather case; another Example, with no maker's mark, numbered 51205, in a stitched leather case dated 1916; also, a brass US oval belt plate, the reverse with a tongue and two arrowhead fixing lugs, a steel bullet mould, a leather cartridge magazine case and two stitched leather pistol holsters (7)
Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £200
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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