5 Dec 2012
13:00 GMT
Oxford
The Gary Bates Collection of Swords and Militaria.Part II
Back to auction 19854
The Gary Bates Collection of Swords and Militaria.Part II
Back to auction 19854
Grenadier Guards Drum Major's Staff c. 1856 - 1880
With an overall length of 157cm the shaft is of fine quality malacca and adorned with gilt metal chains and bands, the bottom 40cms encased with brass. The decorative gilt metal top of traditional bulbous shape the lower areas mounted with a large fused grenade, the ball of which is mounted with an interlaced script cypher 'IGGI' (?), elsewhere a large VR cypher and laurel sprays. Silver floreate battle honour scrolls applied to the upper area, a large gilt metal St. Edward's crown finial. Very good condition.
Sold for
£1,250
inc. premium
Category: Arms and Armour
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