The Andrew Newall Collection of Weapons and The Vyvyan Myerson Collection of Cut-Steel and Cutlery

Online-Only Auction, 6 - 18 October 2021

Session One
  • A policeman's wooden rattle, circa 1860


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A policeman's wooden rattle, circa 1860 with ring-turned handle, 25cm long; a pair of steel handcuffs, stamped HAITT & Co, Birmingham,M&C 1878, 2 and an arrow over WD, 24cm wide; a small brass game hunting oil can, possibly American, tapering hexagonal, each facet delicately engraved with a paddle steamer, game bird, scrolling flowers, huntsman, portrait of a lady and a small sailing boat, the base engraved 7/7/86, 9cm high; and an American vintage clear glass revolver, in the shape of a candy container, lacking stopper, 28cm long (4)


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