Mitchells are celebrating a flying start to the new year with their first ever specialist sale of militaria which totalled nearly £30,000.
The most valuable lot in the sale and the biggest surprise was a 19th century Indian Shamshir/Kutch sword with a gilt horse head pommel set and coloured stones which had been expected to sell for £150 to £250 but eventually sold for £1,200.
A large collection of items formerly belonging to Lieutenant General Sir George Lloyd Reilly Richardson (1847-1931) also did very well, including an Indian Shamshir sword, a white metal badge for the 18th Bengal Lancers, a Victorian silver Officer’s Cross Belt Pricker, correspondence and photographs which made £800 for the collection.
A trench dagger with multiple spikes and a scabbard surprised bidders by greatly exceeding its £40 to £80 estimate selling for £600.
An antique brass and wooden model cannon marked Fuso Dal Cap Pazeba and dated 1829 made £650 and a 19th century brass cannon on a wood carriage on a slide, cannon length 41cm, sold for £600.
Other highlights included a mahogany and brass Campaign tantalus made by Turrill of Regent Street and formerly belonging to General Bradshaw made £420.
Entries are still open for Mitchell’s biggest ever Vintage Toy & Model Sale on Thursday February 13 and Friday February 14.
For free valuations of items for potential sale contact David Lomas on 01900 827800. Entries close on Friday January 23.
Mitchells is offering 0% sellers commission on all gold sold in January.
If you have something gold or anything else you think might be valuable and want to find out what it’s worth, Mitchells offer free valuations by appointment at its Cockermouth saleroom and home visits by arrangement, including in the South Lakes and Furness.
Alternatively, you can email your valuation request and photographs to [email protected].
Valuation services for insurance and probate and house clearances are also available. Contact Mitchells now on 01900 827800 to arrange.
