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Strong hilt, but with light movement left to right, no shift up or down. All parts appear to be original. Leather spacer old but possibly not original. No evidence of repairs. No evidence of over polishing. Minimal bend to the blade tip. Signs of black oxidisation as to be expected. Bluing and gilt engraved decoration present showing signs of wear. Blade is dull.

Strong and tight hilt with no movement. No evidence of repairs or restorations. Leather grip and spacer have been replaced at some stage. The blade has had some cleaning but still shows areas of old corrosion and spotting. Edge is dull with numerous nicks as to be expected with age.

No cracks or splits to stock and overall excellent condition (working order).

No cracks or splits to stock and overall excellent condition (working order) Original bayonet (with scabbard). No maker but inscribed “17” to socket.

No cracks or splits to stock and overall excellent condition (working order).

No cracks or splits to stock and overall excellent condition (working order).

Ebonised frame overall crazing and small nick to the lower right corner. Gilt mounts in good original condition. Scratch to glass on left hand side. Small chip to glass edge at 11 o’clock position. Miniature in good order, no losses, restorations, or repairs evident. An honest and original example.

Hilt is strong and tight with no movement. No evidence of repairs or restorations. Leather grip and spacers have been professionally replaced at some stage. Blade showing old signs of corrosion, this has been treated and appears to be stabilised. Blade is dull

Tight and secure, no movement. No evidence of repairs or restorations. Leather grip and spacers have been professionally replaced at some stage. No over polish evident. Corrosion/surface rust has been professional treated and neutralised. Tip of blade taken a minute loss and slightly polished. Blade dull with a few minor nicks and minor scratches.

No cracks or splits to stock and overall excellent condition (working order).

Stock (no cracks or splits) and barrel in excellent condition (working order) An excellent example for a piece of this age. This is part of the Hayden Vesty collections, his collection is one of the finest in the country. Leather and brass mounted scabbard to the bayonet a professional replacement. Bayonet in good condition showing signs of old corrosion and discolouration now professionally treated. Socket fits well to the rifle. Ramrod appears to be original steel and has the same colour/patination to the rest of the gun and fit well within its brass fittings. Barrel nicely marked with even patination, showing signs of surface discoluoration and corrosion, but treated. Fittings and screws appear to be original. One replaced screw to the front retaining loop. Sight/lug for bayonet present and appears original. Brass fittings appear original with uniform colour and patination. Stock has scuffs, scratches, and knocks as expected with age and nicely patinated. Later retaining pins affixing the barrel to the timber stock running both sides. Butt and plate with original screws and appears to be original. Striking plate and spring strong and operational. Trigger, lock and hammer original and in operative condition. Overall, a very nice example in good honest condition.

These helmets form part of the Hayden Vestry as pointed out in the introduction of this section. Hayden Vesty is probably the foremost authority in this area of military collecting. He has consulted various institutions including the War Memorial and multiple private collections. His knowledge far exceeds ours and we stand by his descriptions.

We stand by our description and can only provide the information that is on the engravings, we have no further information as the which horse this hoof has come from. This has come from the Hayden Vesty collection and no further information has been provided.

Sweat band appears to be replaced, otherwise appears to be in good condition with some rubbing to the extremities. Internally showing some wear and staining as to be expected. We note original retailers stamp still visible to the inside lining. These helmets form part of the Hayden Vestry collection as pointed out in the introduction of this section. Hayden Vesty is probably the foremost authority in this area of military collecting. He has consulted various institutions including the War Memorial and multiple private collectors. His knowledge far exceeds ours and we stand by his descriptions.

Appears to be in very good original condition. With some minor wear to the cloth covering as to be expected, some rubbing to the gilt highlights, silk lined interior thread bare in places but original. Leather sweat band original and in good condition. Green painted finish to the interior possibly done at a later stage. Otherwise, a very good example. These helmets form part of the Hayden Vestry collection as pointed out in the introduction of this section. Hayden Vesty is probably the foremost authority in this area of military collecting. He has consulted various institutions including the War Memorial and multiple private collectors. His knowledge far exceeds ours and we stand by his descriptions.

Cloth finish complete but is toned, faded and with spotting throughout (as to be expected). Gilt metal hardware in good condition with some rubbing. Sweat band possible a later replacement (unsure). Lacking chin strap but otherwise an excellent and rare example. These helmets form part of the Hayden Vestry collection as pointed out in the introduction of this section. Hayden Vesty is probably the foremost authority in this area of military collecting. He has consulted various institutions including the War Memorial and multiple private collectors. His knowledge far exceeds ours and we stand by his descriptions.

This piece is from a private collection in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Sadly, no other provenance details are available.

The gold medal weight; Total including ribbon and clasp, 6.37 grams; Medal and loop only 4.2 grams

Original condition with no repairs or restoration. Scuff and scratches as to be expected with age. No losses to leather covering. Brass present with a few minor bends. Chin strap absent with remnants still attached below the rosettes.

Provenance; please see image of letter online. Exposed copper to the highlights and the lid thumb piece. Glass base intact. Various scuff and scratches throughout. Three dents to the lower body of the tankard. One line dent to the upper body of the tankard. Plating worn on the handle. The domed lid; the lid has a hole near the centre of the top with six evenly spaced holes to the lower curevetto mold, this is possibly where a mount had previously been fitted. Overall, a handsome example, with important provenance.

This is a saw back bayonet.