Staceys Auction

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Mon 10th Nov 2014: 9113

A 1914 pistol with deactivation certificate

A 1914 pistol with deactivation certificate

Lot number: 1692

Est: £30 - £50

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A rare and complete Victorian officers' dress uniform comprising a scarlet single breasted coatee having silver threaded epaulets and collar stitched with acorns, the coat tails embroidered with same motif and buttons embossed with crowns, black breeches having braided side stripe, red belt with buckle bearing entwined initials crest for Queen Victoria, bicorn hat also with acorn motif and gold threadword knots to sides complete with ostrich feather plume contained in separate cannister and black leather shoes with side lace insets. The coatee labelled with Henry Poole Saville Row Tailor's label ( know as the 'Founders of Saville Row', original specializing in Military uniforms) and bearing number and name '1277 F. Stapleton- Bretherton'. All pieces contained in original metal storage trunk, with conforming nameplate. PROVENANCE While there is no direct provenance for the uniform, it is likely that it may have belonged to Frederick Stapleton- Bretherton (1873-1938), a major who fought in both the Boer War and WW1, later mentioned in Dispatches. The family were well respected with established military connections and owned Rainhill Hall in Lancashire. Stapleton-Bretherton may have served with the Lancashire Hussars Yeomanry Calvary.

A rare and complete Victorian officers' dress uniform comprising a scarlet single breasted coatee having silver threaded epaulets and collar stitched with acorns, the coat tails embroidered with same motif and buttons embossed with crowns, black breeches having braided side stripe, red belt with buckle bearing entwined initials crest for Queen Victoria, bicorn hat also with acorn motif and gold threadword knots to sides complete with ostrich feather plume contained in separate cannister and black leather shoes with side lace insets. The coatee labelled with Henry Poole Saville Row Tailor's label ( know as the 'Founders of Saville Row', original specializing in Military uniforms) and bearing number and name '1277 F. Stapleton- Bretherton'. All pieces contained in original metal storage trunk, with conforming nameplate. PROVENANCE While there is no direct provenance for the uniform, it is likely that it may have belonged to Frederick Stapleton- Bretherton (1873-1938), a major who fought in both the Boer War and WW1, later mentioned in Dispatches. The family were well respected with established military connections and owned Rainhill Hall in Lancashire. Stapleton-Bretherton may have served with the Lancashire Hussars Yeomanry Calvary.

Lot number: 1693

Est: £1,000 - £1,500

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Four bayonets 1877 patter and others, no scabbards

Four bayonets 1877 patter and others, no scabbards

Lot number: 1694

Est: £80 - £120

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An Indonesian sword with a woven wood sheath

An Indonesian sword with a woven wood sheath

Lot number: 1695

Est: £80 - £120

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A similar Indonesian sword with a carved hardwood handle

A similar Indonesian sword with a carved hardwood handle

Lot number: 1696

Est: £80 - £120

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A British 1908 pattern cavalry sword made by Wilkinson in November 1917

A British 1908 pattern cavalry sword made by Wilkinson in November 1917

Lot number: 1697

Est: £150 - £200

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A British George V officers sword

A British George V officers sword

Lot number: 1698

Est: £150 - £200

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An Elizabeth II 1912 pattern officers sword

An Elizabeth II 1912 pattern officers sword

Lot number: 1699

Est: £150 - £200

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A WWI 1914 Christmas tin

A WWI 1914 Christmas tin

Lot number: 1700

Est: £30 - £50

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A black case containing a WWII medal group comprising Air Crew Europe Star, two War Medals and Defense Medal with associated documents, photographs and log book to Pilot Officer John Thomas Armon Royal Canadian Air Force. Associated correspondents discuss Pilot Officer Armon being missing after leaving for attacks on Karlsruhe in a Lancaster bomber. Later letters confirm he died in action and are complete with photographs of the grave.

A black case containing a WWII medal group comprising Air Crew Europe Star, two War Medals and Defense Medal with associated documents, photographs and log book to Pilot Officer John Thomas Armon Royal Canadian Air Force. Associated correspondents discuss Pilot Officer Armon being missing after leaving for attacks on Karlsruhe in a Lancaster bomber. Later letters confirm he died in action and are complete with photographs of the grave.

Lot number: 1701

Est: £600 - £1,000

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A replica flint lock pistol and a precision pistol (2)

A replica flint lock pistol and a precision pistol (2)

Lot number: 1702

Est: £50 - £80

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Two Old Gin traps and a mole trap (2)

Two Old Gin traps and a mole trap (2)

Lot number: 1703

Est: £30 - £50

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A chain mace and two replica swords

A chain mace and two replica swords

Lot number: 1704

Est: £40 - £60

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Two first World War medals awarded to H Hands North N.R

Two first World War medals awarded to H Hands North N.R

Lot number: 1705

Est: £20 - £30

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A collection of seven reproduction flintlock and percussion pistols

A collection of seven reproduction flintlock and percussion pistols

Lot number: 1706

Est: £50 - £80

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Two old bayonets together with a dress sword and a pair of wall mounted daggers

Two old bayonets together with a dress sword and a pair of wall mounted daggers

Lot number: 1707

Est: £40 - £60

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