Thomas Del Mar Ltd In association with Sotheby’s Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria including The Peter Cottis Collection London Wednesday 28th June 2006 AUCTION ENQURIES AND INFORMATION Sale Number: 002 Code name: MOSCOW Enquiries Catalogue Thomas Del Mar £8 at the gallery Ian Eaves £10 by mail (UK) Franciska Ekman £12 by mail (Europe) £15 by mail (Rest of the World) Thomas Del Mar Ltd c/o Sotheby’s Olympia Hammersmith Road London W14 8UX Tel: +44 (0) 207 602 4805 Fax: +44 (0) 207 602 5973 Email: [email protected] Online Catalogue: www.thomasdelmar.com www.antiquestradegazette.com/thomasdelmar Thomas Del Mar Ltd gratefully acknowledges Peter Smith for his assistance in the preparation of this catalogue. Front cover: lot 358 Back cover: lot 454 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOUR & MILITARIA TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION AT PUBLIC EXHIBITION Sotheby’s Olympia Sunday 25th June Hammersmith Road 12noon to 5pm London Monday 26th June W14 8UX 9am to 8pm Tuesday 27th June 9am to 5pm Wednesday 28th June 9am to 12noon DAY OF SALE Wednesday 28th June 2006 11am precisely This auction is conducted by Thomas Del Mar Ltd in accordance with our Conditions of Business printed in the back of this catalogue. All questions and comments relating to the operation of this sale or to its contents should be addressed to Thomas Del Mar Ltd and NOT to Sotheby’s. view catalogue and contact us online at www.thomasdelmar.com www.antiquestradegazette/thomasdelmar.com Thomas Del Mar Ltd In association with Sotheby’s 1 Important Information for Buyers All lots are offered subject to Thomas Del Mar Ltd’s Condition’s of Business and to reserves. The Conditions of Business for Buyers are published at the end of the catalogue. 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A barrister specialising in European Community law, a bibliophile and a generous man whose enthusiasm for life is impossible to overlook, and with interests that encompass not only arms and armour but music, the theatre and French culture, Peter has been not only willing but uniquely well qualified to defend the interests of arms collectors and shooters nationally and internationally. Well-known as a member of the Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain and the HBSA, Peter has also been an officer of the quondam National Pistol Association and a member of the Winans Society, being a strong advocate of the British view that a proper study and understanding of arms demands their occasional use, followed by discussion accompanied by good food and, of course, wine.