3rd Dec, 2025 11:00
Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria. December 2025
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A VERY FINE OFFICER'S HELMET OF THE WESTMINSTER DRAGOONS
with white-metal skull and gilt edging and fittings, the gilt star plate bearing Prince of Wales's plumes in an oval Garter above a scroll inscribed 2nd COUNTY OF LONDON, spike with purple drooping horsehair plume, fine silk headband, rosettes for chin-chain (absent, otherwise in very fine condition)
Provenance
Property of a Lady
with white-metal skull and gilt edging and fittings, the gilt star plate bearing Prince of Wales's plumes in an oval Garter above a scroll inscribed 2nd COUNTY OF LONDON, spike with purple drooping horsehair plume, fine silk headband, rosettes for chin-chain (absent, otherwise in very fine condition)
Provenance
Property of a Lady
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria. December 2025, 3rd Dec, 2025
Auction Location: London, UK
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