Recent content by dosty

This is when they all pop up - when you're out of money. By just saying it, you tease the Gods of Irony to do that

I had the same experience as Steve. First the customs fee, which was for a helmet from France that was clearly marked as an antique of more than 100 yrs old. Then 9 months later, the state got me with 6.5% sales fee. It turns out that U.S. Customs alerts the state! With some work, I was...

Last year’s garden. So pleasing and peaceful. No madness here

I admire a well kept lawn and flowers. We had a few brutal weeks in Connecticut and it looks like I lost a few perennials. Thanks for sharing Dosty

The cuirassier officer helmet is sold. Thanks for you interest

Yes. I don’t believe the reserve plate was original to the helmet as the fit wasn’t perfect, so I didn’t mind switching it out. I came across this line eagle for mounted troops and it fits like a glove. I still have the reserve plate

What an excellent collection! Especially the Bavarian steel one.

Very handsome, clean officer Cuirassier helmet. Three small shallow dings near cloverleaf. Inside shows much wear, with an original plain cloth liner for duty use - I’ve seen this type once before. It has a small tear or bit of separation on each side, nothing detractive. Calfskin and velvet...

Stunning!!

I lost money with Bowman, but not a lot. Half my order came. The rest didn’t, and with no explanation. I wrote, but no reply. I tracked down his phone number and spoke with his wife. She explained that he had died and that his accounting was a mess that she was tryin to straighten it out. I...

My wife once surprised me with a haute she bought from Fladerman - by herself in pre-internet days. A Bavarian infantry OR or OYV with frosted plate, gilded chincsales attached to side trunions, and silk lining. What a sweetheart.

I love these models. Nice catch!

Absolutely beautiful tschapkas. Appreciate the close ups showing the details

You found the elusive 2nd Dragoon cap. Nice catch. An excellent display, Jeff

sweet!