CHATSWORTH FINE ART SALE April 29th, 30th & May 1st 2026

137 Fonsie Mealy’s Est. 1934 1300. Militaria: A rare 19th Century Irish Militia Cap Badge, for ‘Leitrim Rifles,’ with coronet top, shamrock garland surround and central Celtic ross with harp center, approx. 10cms (4”) high. (1) €500 - €700 1301. WorldWar 1 - "Essex Rangers" a set of 3 WorldWar 1 issued Medals to Second Lieut M.A. Chawner, with original ribbons with two miniatures, housed in a Queen Mary brass "Christmas 1914" Cigarette Box. (6) €200 - €300 1302. A small .32 caliber rimfire Revolver deactivated. (1) €200 - €300 1303. A British 1842 Dragoon Pistol. This was the last single shot pistol issued to the British cavalry and was .75 caliber., stamped ‘1885’ Used in the field in Crimea and the Indian mutiny, lacks ram rod. (1) €250 - €320 1304. A Velo-dog cap Pistol, “Le Mignon” stamped ‘07,’ on barrel, walnut handle, approx. 6cms barrel, as an example, w.a.f. (1)
* These were used by cyclists and postmen, in particular during the late 20th Century, as a deterrent against chasing dogs. €100 - €150 1305. A BritishWorldWar II second pattern Fairbairn-Sykes (F-S) Commando Knife, featuring a knurled brass handle and a 7” tapered steel blade. (1) €200 - €300 1306. AWorldWar I Swagger Stick, from the King’s Own Lancaster Regiment, this is one of the oldest standing regiments in the British Amy. (1) €80 - €120 1307. An Argentine Mauser Bayonet, from the early 1900s, with nickle grips and with typical defacing of the Argentine crest for all Milsurp from this country. (1) €100 - €150 1308. A Mauser M1898 quill Bayonet, created for the Mauser Gewer 98 rifle and preceeded the infamous butcher bayonet, one of the rarer Gewer 98 bayonets. (1) €150 - €200 1309. A model 1845 Faschinenmesser, Imperial German Pioneer Short Sword, Regimental markings on grip. (1) €120 - €150 1310. A Sabre Briquet French 1820s. This Briquet was the standard sidearm for grenadiers and royal guardsmen. This is a post Imperial model and was replicated by many countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands. (1) €200 - €300 1311. A French 1822 Light Cavalry Sabre. (1) €250 - €300 1312. An 1853 British Cavalry Sabre, from the princely state of Baroda. This blade is from an order by the Maharaj of Baroda to the company of Rodwell and Co., to make the swords for his sowars. (1) €250 - €300 1313. An Islamic ‘Kattara’ Sword, with silver mounted scabbard, Oman, 19th Century. (1) €120 - €150 1314. A British non pattern Sword, from 1750 with brass knuckle guard and ebony handle. (1) €120 - €150 1315. A 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre, with brass hilt fittings. (1) €300 - €400 1304 1300 1312 1306 1301 1315 1309 1302