Nelson & His World

Discussion on the life and times of Admiral Lord Nelson
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 Post subject: Flintlock sword-pistol once owned by Nelson's friend
PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2012 7:06 pm 
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Bonhams is selling the pistol-sword of Alexander Davison, an intimate friend of Admiral Lord Nelson for 24 years, who subsequently spent time in Newgate Prison for financial irregularity. It will form part of the Antique Arms, Armour and Sporting Gun sale to held at Bonhams Knightsbridge on 25 July.


https://www.bonhams.com/press_release/10470/

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