the first of yew, with an original draw weight of 54#, horn nocks, inlaid arrow pass, green cloth-covered grip, associated string, stamped 'Aldred London' and ' 54 48 51' with arrow markings, length 72 inches; the second similar, of hickory-backed lemonwood, 40# draw weight, length 71 inches; the third similar, of stained lancewood, 42# draw weight, length 71 inches; the first set of thirteen arrows signed 'J.T. Hyde', 28 inches, painted red with white and gold bands; the second set of four arrows also signed 'J.T. Hyde', 28 inches, painted yellow with red and blue bands; along with eight further arrows; the case marked 'J.T. Hyde', with two folding arrow holders and a small compartment (some restorations), 195.0 cm
Sold for £400
the first of yew, with an original draw weight of 54#, horn nocks, inlaid arrow pass, green cloth-covered grip, associated string, stamped 'Aldred London' and ' 54 48 51' with arrow markings, length 72 inches; the second similar, of hickory-backed lemonwood, 40# draw weight, length 71 inches; the third similar, of stained lancewood, 42# draw weight, length 71 inches; the first set of thirteen arrows signed 'J.T. Hyde', 28 inches, painted red with white and gold bands; the second set of four arrows also signed 'J.T. Hyde', 28 inches, painted yellow with red and blue bands; along with eight further arrows; the case marked 'J.T. Hyde', with two folding arrow holders and a small compartment (some restorations), 195.0 cm
Auction: The Bill Terry Archery Collection, Part III, 16th Apr, 2025
TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
We are delighted to announce the upcoming live auction of the third part of the remarkable Bill Terry Archery Collection which will take place on 16th April 2025, at 11:00am at Olympia Auctions, London. This collection features an exceptional range of archery equipment, silver, pictures and related items covering the history of archery, toxophilites, and societies from the United Kingdom and beyond.
Sunday 13th April: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 14th April: 10am to 7pm
Tuesday 15th April: 10am to 5pm
Starts: Wednesday 16th April 2025, 11am precisely
Henry Metcalf
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Simeon Beever
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Thomas Del Mar
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