16th Apr, 2025 11:00
The Bill Terry Archery Collection, Part III
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AN EARLY LAMINATED BOW AND TWO PRESENTATION LONGBOWS, 19TH/20TH CENTURY
the first constructed of four laminations of wood, in typical longbow d-shaped section, horn nocks, patterned binding above and below the burgundy cloth-covered grip, along with white metal bands either side, 56 inches; the first presentation bow by Aldred, continental yew, 30# draw weight, the plaque inscribed 'Given by F. Pickup, 28th July 1891 for best score, Alveston', 64 inches; the third of unusual section with fluted back and rounded belly, white metal nocks, brown leather-covered grip (restored), 75.5 inches
Sold for £90
the first constructed of four laminations of wood, in typical longbow d-shaped section, horn nocks, patterned binding above and below the burgundy cloth-covered grip, along with white metal bands either side, 56 inches; the first presentation bow by Aldred, continental yew, 30# draw weight, the plaque inscribed 'Given by F. Pickup, 28th July 1891 for best score, Alveston', 64 inches; the third of unusual section with fluted back and rounded belly, white metal nocks, brown leather-covered grip (restored), 75.5 inches
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.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
Sunday 13th April: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 14th April: 10am to 7pm
Tuesday 15th April: 10am to 5pm
AUCTION:
Starts: Wednesday 16th April 2025, 11am precisely
AUCTION CATALOGUE
SALE CONTACT:
Henry Metcalf
henry.metcalf@olympiaauctions.com
Simeon Beever
simeon.beever@olympiaauctions.com
Thomas Del Mar
thomas.delmar@olympiaauctions.com
