Armourer to the Royal Opera House - Custodian of the famous arms collection at Covent Garden is Cyril Brasher, 58-year old former army and Colonial Service officer. He is holding the blunderbuss, which weighs 18 lbs and has a muzzle 1¾ wide. On the wall behind is a Danish XVIII century pistol, and above it are seven real officers swords, topped by a Cossack with ivory hilt. Above these are various theatrical swords and the famous Lohengrin sword.
Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches.
Photo is dated --none.
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