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 STIRRUP-HILTED SABRE, REIGN OF VICTORIA (1837-1901)
with bright curved blade (some patches of old pitting) with double fuller along the back on both sides to the double-edged point, steel hilt with lobed rear quillon and knuckle-guard, the latter joined to the pommel-cap with back-piece in one, and ribbed leather-covered grip bound with strands of plain and twisted steel wire, in its hardened black leather scabbard (old wear and crazing) stamped with a rosette above ‘WRC’ on one side and with linear engraved steel locket and chape, the former with frog-button (the hilt and scabbard mounts with old wear and surface rust), 61.0 cm blade
Provenance
Robert Brooker Collection inv. no. S-501
Sold for £240
with bright curved blade (some patches of old pitting) with double fuller along the back on both sides to the double-edged point, steel hilt with lobed rear quillon and knuckle-guard, the latter joined to the pommel-cap with back-piece in one, and ribbed leather-covered grip bound with strands of plain and twisted steel wire, in its hardened black leather scabbard (old wear and crazing) stamped with a rosette above ‘WRC’ on one side and with linear engraved steel locket and chape, the former with frog-button (the hilt and scabbard mounts with old wear and surface rust), 61.0 cm blade
Provenance
Robert Brooker Collection inv. no. S-501
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
