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12-06-2019, 01:33 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Dating a 1821 Royal Artillery sword. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Stumbled across this old thread which doesn't seem to have been answered at the time. If anyone is still interested, this is the symbol for the...

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11-30-2019, 08:14 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread 1827 RN patent solid hilt in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I think it is my joint favourite sword to handle (Evii 1821/96 cav being the other). Probably because of the shorter length it is balanced like...

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11-30-2019, 04:52 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread 1822 infantry patent hilt - numbered Wilkinson in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I believe Rooke features in a photo album held by the Shropshire Archives. I don't suppose anyone here is registered with the archives there?

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11-29-2019, 06:35 PM

james.elstob replied to a thread 1822 infantry patent hilt - numbered Wilkinson in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I did, but it seems the post fell down the side of the sofa and went unnoticed. ...

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11-29-2019, 04:58 PM

james.elstob replied to a thread 1822 infantry patent hilt - numbered Wilkinson in Antique & Military Sword Forum

This from Rooke's army records. Does this say "Brit. America"? This is followed by West Indies, 3 stints in Bermuda, Egypt, Malta, Suakin,...

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11-29-2019, 03:55 PM

james.elstob replied to a thread 1822 infantry patent hilt - numbered Wilkinson in Antique & Military Sword Forum

A thing of beauty! And just for the joy of seeing them together again, here's my patent hilt collection. Ray skin, pressed leather and 3...

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11-29-2019, 03:29 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread 1822 infantry patent hilt - numbered Wilkinson in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks Jordan, He certainly got about a bit, from what I can decipher. I'll scrutinise it in depth later.

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11-28-2019, 03:25 PM

james.elstob replied to a thread 1822 infantry patent hilt - numbered Wilkinson in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi Jordan, I agree there are no likely Indian cadidates. It's a shame that the 53rd weren't more than bit part players in both Egypt and...

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11-28-2019, 10:45 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread 1822 infantry patent hilt - numbered Wilkinson in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks Mark, yes I suspect its him despite the different spelling and the sword being later than his commission. There are no militia officers in...

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11-28-2019, 03:31 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread 1822 infantry patent hilt - numbered Wilkinson in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi Will, I have the proof slip and there are initials and a crest on the blade. H D R A bird atop a trumpet Proof slip, H D Rook. Just...

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11-27-2019, 05:23 PM

james.elstob started a thread 1822 infantry patent hilt - numbered Wilkinson in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi all, Following on from my previous post about absentee bidding, this is my prize. Adding to my patent hilt collection; my first infantry...

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11-26-2019, 12:22 PM

james.elstob replied to a thread Catalogue only auctions in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Nooooooo, why does the sword fairy always arrive when I'm out the house? Thankfully Richard Milner emailed today which is enough to take the edge...

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11-22-2019, 11:56 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Crest assistance in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Evening all, Still struggling with this identification. From the heraldry approach. I have what I thought to be a 'griffin's head' couped but...

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11-20-2019, 07:21 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Catalogue only auctions in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi Juan, I was very mindful of the possibility of underhand practices, not because of any adverse experience but there is simply no way of...

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11-18-2019, 03:09 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Catalogue only auctions in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi Magnus, As it was a catalogue only auction with no online bidding I didn't think that there might still be an online facility for following...

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11-16-2019, 12:25 PM

james.elstob started a thread Catalogue only auctions in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi all, Having never submitted a bid at one of these until this week, who can please tell me how long it usually takes to hear the good news? ...

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11-11-2019, 06:24 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread New UK blade postage law (Offensive Weapons Bill) in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Since the bill passed I've been sent a sword through parcel force no questions asked by the auction house although in the end I did have to collect...

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11-09-2019, 12:31 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Crest assistance in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I should probably mention as an indicator of dating this sword has the solid guard rather than the hinged folding section so more likely to be later...

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11-08-2019, 09:55 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Crest assistance in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Mike, I can't recall which presidency now but I recall he graduated in 1844 so suggesting that he would have already acquired a sword prior to the...

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11-08-2019, 01:12 AM

james.elstob replied to a thread Crest assistance in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi Mike, I've checked the 1854 indian list. There is only one S/F. H. H. who is an artillery cadet so wrong pattern. I thought the RE officers...

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