Mervyn Mitton Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I have recently realised that I am unlikely to leave Sth. Africa and have had my Bournemouth flat cleared ready for Letting. A van and a car were required to take it all to auction. I chose the leading Militaria Auction in the UK - Wallis & Wallis - in Lewes in Sussex. I have known the owner Mr Roy Butler for many years - he used to be the militaria expert on the Antique Road Show - one of the most popular shows on TV. Mostly with a Police link - my Lots are 605 to 628 + 633 and 750. The auction is on July 22nd. The catalogue is full of lovely items - worth buying for reference. The online catalogue is at - www..the-saleroom.com Here are a few of my items : click This is the 1st pattern for the Royal Irish Constabulary : http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_07_2014/post-6209-0-99651400-1404903803.jpgclick The very rare Lovell's Bayonet for this rifle http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_07_2014/post-6209-0-36634100-1404904080.jpgclick Victorian belt and cuffs to subdue violent prisoners http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_07_2014/post-6209-0-27335100-1404904365.jpgclick 4 early staves from the Victorian period. 1st on left. Overseer's truncheon/stave from the early days of Australia. Markings (a little faint from wear, but visible) for Van Dieman's Land. Became Tasmania in 1855. " Crown, VDL, 16, and Port Arthur Penal settlement. " It existed 1830 to 1877 - however, this will be pre 1855. Some real history for Australia. 2nd on left : They are showing this as an Indian staff of office. I had always thought it a Midlands Police Force walking stick for an early Police Head Constable. It has the Royal Cypher - V1R. This dates it between 1837 and about 1841 - when they realised she was the only Victoria and dropped the '1' 3rd and 4th: These are Nigerian Staffs of Office - presented by the Govt. to deserving Chiefs. Both are Edward 7th, 1901 - 1910. There were three categories. A 1st class chief had a beautiful silver one , with a silver Hippo on the top. Only the British could make someone a 3rd. class chief............... All of these items are genuinly investment pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 "Victorian belt and cuffs to subdue violent prisoners" Right... thats for me.... well, for the wife.... (If shes OK with that sorta thing.... I will ask first...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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