Mid-19th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Antique RMC Paris Ski Company 10th mountain division military skis from WW II era, circa 1942. Made of oak featuring traditional form with metal bindings. Engraved with the name Bill Hardisty . The holes in the tips were typical of military skis, because they used them for lashing two skis together to make a sled for transport of supplies or bodies. Paris Manufacturing Co. was founded by Henry Morton in 1861 in Paris, Maine. It was best known for making sleds and skis, but the company also made desks and other unique furnishings. The 10th Mountain Division trained in various places from 1943-1944, including their base at Camp Hale (9,200 ft near Leadville) in Colorado and at Cooper ski area. Mountaineering experts Jim & Lou Whittaker (the first American to summit Everest & founder of Rainier Mountaineering Inc., respectively) were hired to train these men in Camp Hale and on Mount Rainier, WA. The 10th trained hard to live, sleep, climb, ski, and fight on snow in the harshest conditions. During maneuvers, the 10th would lay down their skis on the snow, throw their double sleeping bags...

A decorative antique Swedish / Continental silver handled walking cane with impressed hallmarks GAB L8, circa 1860 in date. It has a very decorative silver hook shaped handle which ...

This is a beautiful antique Victorian novelty silver pommel and ebonised shaft walking stick, dated 1890. This decorative walking cane features a naturalistically sleeping cupid on ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite lightly restored Steven & Son's Regent street London Est 1830 Mahogany Snooker scoreboard A truly stunning example of Victorian Snooker...

Antique Set of Four Lark Mirrors for Fowling ca. 1800-1900 This is a set of four lark mirrors which have been used for fowling. Birds are frightended by t...

Antique Tennis Stevengraph. A rare late 19th century woven silk Stevengraph of a Tennis Match entitled "The First Set". This example forms part of a series by Thomas Stevens of Coventry depicting sporting and other subjects. The First Set (A Lawn Tennis Scene) is in original condition with original frame and mount. The scene is of a Victorian lawn...

This is a beautiful antique gentleman's Napoleon Bonaparte silver plate pommel and ebonzed walking stick, circa 1840 in date. This novelty walking stick reflecting the Napoleonic Wars and the Cult of Napoleon Bonaparte, the pommel features a hinged cover enclosing a sprung mechanism revealing Napoleon rising from his coffin, dressed in full military uniform and in iconic pose, inscribed "Il N’est Plus" (He is no longer), with a hardwood cane. Add an extravagant element to your daily life with this wonderful walking cane. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 86 x Width 35 x Depth 35 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches Walking Stick used by many people to facilitate balancing while walking. Walking sticks come in many shapes and sizes, and can be sought by collectors. The walking stick has also historically been known to be used as a defensive or offensive weapon, and may conceal a knife or sword as in swordsticks. Around the 17th or 18th century, a stout rigid stick took over from the sword as an essential part of the European gentleman's wardrobe, used primarily as a walking stick. In addition to its value as a decorative accessory, it also continued to fulfill some of the function of the sword as a weapon. The standard cane was rattan with a rounded metal grip. There were very often made of malacca (rattan stems) and showed the patina of age. Types of walking sticks: Ashplant — an Irish walking stick made from the ash tree Devil's walking stick — made from Hercules plant Shooting stick — it can fold out into a single-legged seat Supplejack — made from a tropical American vine, also serves as a cane Penang lawyer — made from Licuala. After the bark was removed with only a piece of glass, the stick was straightened by fire and polished. The fictional Dr. Mortimer owned one of these in The Hound of the Baskervilles Makila (or makhila) — Basque walking stick or Staff, usually made from medlar wood. It often features a gold or silver foot and handle, which may conceal a steel blade. The Makila's elaborate engravings are actually carved into the living wood, then allowed to heal before harvesting. Kebbie — a rough Scottish walking stick...

This is an antique gentleman's walking stick. An English, ebonised mahogany cane with ram's horn handle, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Distinctive gent's cane, i...

Presented is The Golfers: A Grant Match Played Over the St. Andrews, a hand-colored engraving by Charles E. Wagstaff, after the original oil painting by Charles Lees. This engraving is of one of the most famous golfing paintings of all time, set on the 'Ginger Beer...

Antique Croquet Rule book by John Jacques. A rare early Croquet 'Laws and Regulations' book by John Jaques. Published in 1865 with illustrated diagram...

Antique Victorian quality oak revolving snooker cue stand having four quality oak turned reeded ball shaped finales to the top, 24 snooker cue holder...

Royal and Ancient Golf Club Receipts. A rare collection of four original paper receipts for the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St Andrews. The ...