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02-21-2021, 05:50 PM

james.elstob replied to a thread Pillin 1st Surrey Light Horse with family crest, trying to original owner heraldry in Antique & Military Sword Forum

One point of difference between what is on the sword and the WATNEY family crest is the absence of a mount, as can be seen in the image posted by Ben.

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02-21-2021, 01:02 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Do you own any numbered and dated SJ Pillin swords? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Gordon, both suggestions are possible. Because Hawkes operate their own well known 4 digit system (often supplied with Wilkinson trade blades) I...

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02-20-2021, 05:47 PM

james.elstob replied to a thread Do you own any numbered and dated SJ Pillin swords? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi Gordon, I am reaching the end of an article on the subject which expands on many of the your points, some unfortunately I cannot answer. ...

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02-20-2021, 11:10 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Do you own any numbered and dated SJ Pillin swords? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Looking for help with this latest puzzle. A pillin identified from a book '1915: The Death of Innocence' by Lyn Mcdonald. The original source is...

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02-19-2021, 10:56 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Pillin 1st Surrey Light Horse with family crest, trying to original owner heraldry in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Just a thought, could the family crest be a later addition? The sword comes with a much later scabbard which is not uncommon however the guard...

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02-19-2021, 10:52 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Pillin 1st Surrey Light Horse with family crest, trying to original owner heraldry in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Can't find any reference to watney and Surrey light horse in the Gazette although many of the others mentioned on the army lists crop up. Perhaps he...

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02-19-2021, 07:10 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Pillin 1st Surrey Light Horse with family crest, trying to original owner heraldry in Antique & Military Sword Forum

WATNEY. although doesn't appear on the list. BLAZON Upon A Mount Vert, In Front Of A Garb Erect Or, A Greyhound Courant Sa., Gorged With A...

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02-19-2021, 06:48 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Pillin 1st Surrey Light Horse with family crest, trying to original owner heraldry in Antique & Military Sword Forum

A greyhound courant, in front of what? Is that wheat sheafs or a tree? The crest for Walker-Heneage is a greyhound courant

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02-13-2021, 03:12 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Wilkinson P.A. Knife Pattern, what is this?? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks, so obvious now

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02-13-2021, 01:17 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Wilkinson P.A. Knife Pattern, what is this?? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi Will, What are the words after 'privates' on the proof docket?

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02-11-2021, 12:20 PM

james.elstob replied to a thread London Post Office Directory 1855 for lookup? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks Will, I'm hoping to debunk a few of these dates and 1855 is now the missing piece of the jigsaw

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02-11-2021, 08:54 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread London Post Office Directory 1855 for lookup? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi David, 1855 is the only year unaccounted for so I'm specifically hoping to track that down. Other directories would also be of interest but...

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02-11-2021, 03:27 AM

james.elstob started a thread London Post Office Directory 1855 for lookup? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi, Does anyone have access to the London Post Office directory for 1855 please, looking for listings for any Pillin, sword cutler.

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02-10-2021, 07:16 PM

james.elstob replied to a thread British Scottish acanthus hilted sabre? German cutlass? Non regulation? Indian troop? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Love it, I hope it is original.

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02-02-2021, 01:31 PM

james.elstob replied to a thread Chard & Bromhead swords in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks for that extra info. I'd read about the Revolver but have not seen any mention of the sword being on display.

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01-31-2021, 03:03 PM

james.elstob replied to a thread Chard & Bromhead swords in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Will, I find it is reported there, but my subscription to the British Newspaper Archive is on hold due to a house purchase (so is compulsive sword...

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01-31-2021, 08:23 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Chard & Bromhead swords in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Apparently presented 25th June 1880 at a public meeting in The Masonic Hall, Lincoln. It was paid for by subscription with various local dignitaries...

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