Arms, Armour & Militaria
Arms and armour stretches from ancient times to modern conflicts, with weapons ranging from swords and clubs to firearms, armour including helmets and shields, and militaria such as medals, uniforms, flags and ephemera.
Medals and militaria are often sold at auction as specialised categories, with arms and armour sales also held.
How Reginald Cheetham's huge collection of militaria was housed in a two up two down home
15 January 2018Collectors can often be as fascinating as a collection itself. Take Reginald J Cheetham, an extraordinary man who amassed a huge array of items now coming up for auction at the Adam Partridge saleroom.
RAF clocks add touch of colour
15 January 2018Second World War technology starred at Tennants’ (20% buyer’s premium) militaria sale at Leyburn.
Italian Navy diver watch captured from German frogman in Second World War on offer at Fellows auction
10 January 2018The saying ‘to the victor go the spoils’ sums up the many items appearing at auction which were ‘liberated’ by Allied troops in the Second World War, with a watch on offer at Fellows a perfect example.
Nelson’s HMS Victory flag from Battle of Trafalgar sails into auction at Sotheby’s
09 January 2018A collection of remarkable Nelson memorabilia from the battle of Trafalgar is on offer at Sotheby’s next week.
Niche fair in Amsterdam covers Samurai armour
08 January 2018A selective one-day 'Samurai Armor Fair' launches next month in Amsterdam.
Winter Antiques Show 2018 exhibitor – Peter Finer
08 January 2018Peter Finer and his two sons Roland and Redmond specialise in antique arms and armour from the Bronze Age to the 19th century and they have been crossing the Atlantic to exhibit at the Winter Antiques Show for over 30 years. Here, they explain why.
Aviation and militaria fair lands at former London airport
02 January 2018The former main London airport is an appropriate venue to hold the annual Croydon Aviation and Military Collectors’ Fair.
Enigma machine with extra rotor
02 January 2018Where scientific instruments are concerned, recent highlights such as Albert Einstein’s telescope or a working example of the Apple 1 computer could have been selected. However, we begin instead with the improved, four-rotor Enigma cipher machine.
D-Day dummy drops in to NY auction
02 January 2018Overall, a Voices of the 20th Century sale held by Bonhams New York (25/20/12.5% buyer’s premium) on December 6 was rather disappointing, with only 100 of 264 lots sold (and only six of the 55 Russian lots). However, among the more curious entries was the ‘Paradummy’ pictured below.
Nelson and Lawrence of Arabia footwear stroll to Hansons auction success
23 December 2017Footwear is always topical at this time of year thanks to careless Cinderella and her mislaid slipper. So it’s a perfect chance to bring news of a couple of intriguing items sold at Derbyshire saleroom Hansons.
Cannons from a 17th century English warship return to UK for Southend museum
15 December 2017Recovered from a US buyer, three historic cannons are returning to Southend for a new exhibition.
Lawrence of Arabia sandals emerge from supermarket carrier bag into Derbyshire auction
14 December 2017A supermarket carrier bag concealed a battle-weary but still wearable pair of sandals worn by Lawrence of Arabia.
Gold box marks freedom of New York awarded to American naval hero who captured British ship
11 December 2017The War of 1812 was something of a shock to the Royal Navy. Still basking in the glow of victories such as the Battle of the Nile and of course Trafalgar, British ships seemed unbeatable.
Victoria Cross trio includes a record
11 December 2017Tis the season to sell Victoria Crosses… three have come up at auction recently and posted strong results, including a world record.
Sit up and take notice of wartime posters
11 December 2017Gadgets fascinate collector Maurice Collins but wartime posters on display at a January fair also proclaim his social history interest.
Civil war posters recall memory of a Republican fighter
11 December 2017Evocative propaganda posters are being offered by specialist auction house Onslows on December 15 from a conflict that raged between the world wars.
Coming under fire: antique firearms and ordnance laws
11 December 2017The protocols around selling antique firearms and ordnance are increasingly strict. We talk to auctioneer Angus Ashworth about the perils that even an ex-army man can face.
Beating the U-boats - a Victoria Cross record
11 December 2017We know how it usually goes with most stand-out Victoria Crosses offered at auction: Lord Ashcroft buys them and they go on display at his gallery in the Imperial War Museum in London. But the record for a VC sold at auction, which has recently been set at London saleroom Morton & Eden, actually went to another bidder with very deep pockets – but thankfully for medals enthusiasts, someone else who is looking to put it on public view.
Birmingham auction house sells bell from Falklands War Royal Navy ship
11 December 2017Amid current stories in the media of drastic Royal Navy cutbacks, it is difficult to imagine a sizeable task force of British ships sailing thousands of miles to fight a war. But in 1982 HMS Brilliant (F90) was part of that fleet heading to the South Atlantic to take on, and beat, the Argentinians who had invaded the Falkland Islands.
For U the bell tolls
11 December 2017Marine and scientific specialist Charles Miller (20% buyer’s premium) featured several U-boat-related lots from various owners in his November 7 sale at the west London auction hub of 25 Blythe Road.
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