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16th Century Cabasset A cabasset, the standard infantry helmet throughout much of Europe during the late 16th Century, and still in use during the English Civil Wars. Having a distinctive almond shaped skull with characteristic stalk-like projection resembling a pear and giving these helmets their name cabacette. Many of these were held in English church armouries from the time of the Armada, and examples were taken to the New World by the earliest English settlers, one has been found during excavations at Jamestown Island. This is a pleasing example, the rosettes and plume holder being restorations. In all a handsome example of munition armour of the late 16th Century.

16th Century Gauntlet from Sir Walter Scott's Amoury at Abbotsford In 2006 I was fortunate in being able to acquire selected items from the armoury of Sir Walter Scott at his house Abbotsford, near Melrose in Scotland. In addition to being a being a famous writer, Scott was also an antiquary who assembled an important collection of arms and armour. He was a contemporary and correspondant of Samuel Rush Meyrick, and indeed commissioned him to procure items for his armoury. The armoury is on public display at Abbotsford and is to be recommended to the student of arms and armour. The gauntlet dates to the late 16th Century and is of steel decorated with brass-capped rivets. Drulov Model 70 Manual. Though handsome, such gauntlets are not rare, however, one with such a provenance to an early and important collection of armour certainly is.

This is the only item of European armour to have left the Abbotsford armoury and is likely the only piece that ever will. The gauntlet comes with a documented and verifiable provenance. 1788 Pattern Light Dragoon Sword A very good example of this pleasing sword pattern.

Having a uniform toned patina to the hilt mounts and scabbard, the blade is bright. The grip retains its shagreen binding. Hammerfall Renegade Mp3 Free Download. While the blade is unmarked, the scabbard bears the engraved cursive script mark of the manufacturer and Government contractor Wooley & Co of Birmingham.

Of note is the presence of engraved initials WC to the knuckle bow and quillon terminal. Other distinctive features include a lanyard hole to the knuckle bow, and what may be another piercing the grip through the upper langet extension. The blade measures 33 inches, it is thought that many were officially reduced to this length following introduction of the 1796 Pattern sword.

In all an idiosyncratic example in uncommonly fine condition. 1796 Pattern Infantry Officers' Spadroon An example of one of the most elegant of swords ever carried by the British Army. The influence of Adam's neo classicism is immediatley apparent. The hilt of this example retains most of its original gilding, and the blade is pleasingly blue-and-gilt. The scabbard lacks its chape, though these occasionally turn up in dealers' 'spares' boxes. The stitching has failed towards the bottom of the scabbard, and there is an old, though strong repair at this point.

In all a rather pleasing example. 17th Century English Harquebusier's Helmet A rather impressive late 17th Century harquebusier's three-bar pot. This form of face guard is distinctly English, these helmets being a close relation of the Continental zischagge, the latter typically having a single sliding nasal bar. This is a late form with lapped and flush-riveted hemi-spherical shell. The helmet has been proofed against shot and bears the impression of the test. It bears the armourer's mark of Thomas Dawson, and is struck with the Crown ownership stamp. The cheek guards are old restorations and the central bar of the guard is slightly loose where it meets the peak.