Ending 26th Apr, 2026 16:00
Olympia Timed: The Robert E. Brooker Jr. Collection of Rare Antique Military Arms, Part IV
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‡ A BRITISH CONSTABLE’S SWORD, REIGN OF VICTORIA (1837-1901)
with bright very slightly curved blade (minor old rust patination) double-edged at the point of flattened diamond section and stamped ‘WILKINSON’ on one side at the forte, the other side etched with a ‘W’ within a foliate frame, copper alloy hilt comprising bowled guard rising up to form the knuckle-guard, the latter linked to the pommel and back-piece in one, lobed rear quillon, and ribbed leather-covered grip bound with the remains of a strand of copper alloy wire, in its leather scabbard (worn and scuffed, chape missing) with copper alloy locket with frog button and retaining its leather frog (in poor condition), 63.0 cm blade
Provenance
Robert Brooker Collection inv. no. S-1348
Sold for £200
with bright very slightly curved blade (minor old rust patination) double-edged at the point of flattened diamond section and stamped ‘WILKINSON’ on one side at the forte, the other side etched with a ‘W’ within a foliate frame, copper alloy hilt comprising bowled guard rising up to form the knuckle-guard, the latter linked to the pommel and back-piece in one, lobed rear quillon, and ribbed leather-covered grip bound with the remains of a strand of copper alloy wire, in its leather scabbard (worn and scuffed, chape missing) with copper alloy locket with frog button and retaining its leather frog (in poor condition), 63.0 cm blade
Provenance
Robert Brooker Collection inv. no. S-1348
Auction: Olympia Timed: The Robert E. Brooker Jr. Collection of Rare Antique Military Arms, Part IV, ending 26th Apr, 2026
The Robert E. Brooker Jr. Collection represents one of the most significant collections of its type assembled in the modern era. Spanning more than three centuries, it comprises a remarkable and highly coherent group of munition firearms, edged weapons and associated objects, distinguished by its breadth, quality and consistency of focus.
The present sale concentrates on edged weapons and firearms of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, a period shaped by near-continuous conflict, evolving from dynastic and cavalry-dominated warfare to mass, increasingly industrialised armies defined by discipline, standardisation and the growing power of the state. The evolution of weapon design during this period saw the emergence of distinct patterns and regulated models, driven by the changing requirements of the battlefield and, in turn, advances in manufacture.
This group offers collectors an exceptional opportunity to acquire a number of rare and representative pieces from this significant collection.
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PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
Sunday 19th April: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 20th April: 10am to 7pm
Tuesday 21st April: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 22nd April: 10am to 5pm
AUCTION:
Closing from: 4pm 26th April, 2026
