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 DANISH MODEL 1750 VARIANT CAVALRY PALLASCH, REIGN OF FREDERICK V (1723-1766)
the tapering blade (minor edge nicks, extreme tip damaged) with shallow central fuller over each face of the forte, copper alloy hilt retaining faint traces of gilding and comprising side-guard cast with a crowned monogram, linked by two scrolled bars (lower one slightly detached) to the knuckle-guard, the latter screwed to the lion-head pommel with plain back-piece, quillon with lobed terminal, inner thumb-ring and grip bound with twisted copper alloy wire, 87.2 cm blade
Provenance
Hartford Gun Show 2004
Robert Brooker Collection inv. no. S-988
Sold for £400
the tapering blade (minor edge nicks, extreme tip damaged) with shallow central fuller over each face of the forte, copper alloy hilt retaining faint traces of gilding and comprising side-guard cast with a crowned monogram, linked by two scrolled bars (lower one slightly detached) to the knuckle-guard, the latter screwed to the lion-head pommel with plain back-piece, quillon with lobed terminal, inner thumb-ring and grip bound with twisted copper alloy wire, 87.2 cm blade
Provenance
Hartford Gun Show 2004
Robert Brooker Collection inv. no. S-988
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
