Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria - Thomas Del Mar

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A GROUP OF THREE REGIMENTAL HORSE BITS, 19TH
AND 20TH CENTURIES
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the first two with U-shaped mouthpiece and a pair of
curved side bars, one applied with a pair of brass bosses
cast in relief with the crowned Royal Cypher VR enclosed
by the garter, the other applied on each side with the
regimental device of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps beneath a
post 1902 crown; the third of polished steel applied with a
brass boss on each side with the regimental device of the
Household Cavalry
(3)
£100-150
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A CONTINENTAL CAVALRY CUIRASS BY DECHANGE A
LIÉGE, 19TH CENTURY
comprising breast-plate with medial ridge, outwardly
flanged at the base, fitted with a pair of studs for securing
shoulder straps and signed at the shoulders, and back-plate
formed en suite (straps missing)
40cm; 15Nin high
(2)
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£500-600
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A FRENCH OFFICER’S GORGET, CIRCA 1880 AND A
BELGIAN ARTILLERY OFFICER’S GORGET, CIRCA 1850
the first of gilt copper, applied in the centre in silver with a
pair of crossed swords impaling a wreath and retaining a
portion of its suspensions cords; the second of silvered
copper, signed ‘Fonson a Brux’ on the inside, the outer face
applied with the Belgian rampant lion in silver, and with a
chased silver lion mask on each side
(2)
‡ £200-300
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A GROUP OF FOUR SWISS GORGETS, CIRCA 1818-52
comprising a Zurich model 1818/37 Artillery Office’s gorget,
of gilt silver, applied with a chased silver plaque in the
centre and retaining its suspension cord; a Zurich model
1818/37 Infantry Officer’s gorget, of silvered copper,
applied with a chased gilt-brass plaque in the centre and
retaining its suspension cord; a Swiss Infantry Officer’s
gorget, circa 1850, of silvered copper, applied with a
chased gilt-brass plaque applied with a Swiss cross in the
centre, and retaining its suspension cord; and a Swiss
Officer’s gorget, circa 1830, of silvered copper, and
retaining its suspension cord (catches missing)
(4)
‡ £1000-1500