Lot 185
 

185

Polynesian war club, probably Tongan, with double edged paddle form, cut with a gridwork of triangles and diamonds, filled in with white pigment.

Brought back to England by James Stapleton (born in 1864 in Rotherhithe London) while serving in the Royal Navy, abroad many ships including the Calliope. Scans of some of Stapleton's naval records can be provided to the buyer.

Dimensions: 52cm long

POSTAGE AND SHIPPING INFORMATION

 

This is a 'live online' auction - you can bid from the comfort of your own home using our free live bidding service.

 

Sold for £280


 

Auction: Two Day Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms and Militaria, 5th Feb, 2025

WEDNESDAY 5th FEBRUARY at 11am Lots 1- 192

THURSDAY 6th FEBRUARY at 11am Lots 193 - 530

SALE FINALISED, 100 more lots added on the 9th January. 

Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms & Militaria Auction.

This is an online only auction which includes telephone and absentee bids. There is no audience in the room. 

 

Viewing

Monday 3rd 10-4pm 

Tuesday 4th 10-4pm

No appointment is necessary, but ID is required before entering the viewing rooms.

Private viewing outside the times above is possible for a small number of items by appointment only. Please book this by telephone or email.

Section 5 / 7. Please contact us prior to viewing to arrange an appointment

View all lots in this sale

Sell a similar item

Please complete the form below. To help us with your valuation, please attach at least 1 clear photograph of your item. 

Images *

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.