Lot 65:
British Military Pattern 1885 Copper and Brass Field Bugle by Henry Potter and Co
Sold for: $100
Description
A late Victorian era British military field bugle manufactured by Henry Potter and Co., 30 Charing Cross, London. The instrument is constructed with a copper body and brass fittings, including the bell garland, stays, and reinforcement patches. It features a standard two-coil configuration. The bell is engraved with a Broad Arrow symbol above the letters W D, signifying ownership by the British War Department. Below this is the maker information: HENRY POTTER & CO, 30 Charing Cross., London, C & M, and the date 1885. The brass garland on the bell is stamped with a large numeral 6 flanked by decorative arrows. A brass reinforcement patch near the mouthpiece receiver is engraved 68th Halifax. The mouthpiece is present and stamped POTTER and ALDERSHOT.
Condition report:
The bugle exhibits significant signs of age and field use, including a deep patina across all metal surfaces and areas of green verdigris oxidation. There are several prominent dents and compressions throughout the copper body, notably along the top flare and lower bow. The bell rim is slightly misshapen. A black plastic zip-tie is attached to the mouthpiece chain loop for cataloging purposes.
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