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Description

Boar War Victorian Cavalry Officers Horse Hair Neck Plume By "CHAMPION & WILTON"


This is a boar was cavalry officers horse neck plume, with a cream and brown horse hair plume and solid brass globe mount.

The brown leather neck strap has 2 brass buckles and is stamped with the maker:

"CHAMPION & WILTON"
"Champion and Wilton were founded in 1780 and had premises in Oxford Street, opposite Selfridges, in London’s West End. At one time they employed over one hundred saddlers making saddles, harnesses and other saddlery items and became, as holders of the Royal Warrant, the most highly respected firm in the country."

 

 

Measurements
Neck strap - 95cm adjustable to 130cm
Leather strap width - 1.5cm
Plume length - 35cm
Brass diameter - 4.1cm
250g