David has a lifelong passion for military antiques, first sparked in childhood under the guidance of his grandfather. Although his professional career was in law, he maintained a strong presence in the antiques world as regional chairman of the Military Historical Society, an antiques trader at Nottingham Cattle Market and a freelance auctioneer.
In retirement, he founded Northumberland County Auctions, running bi-monthly sales of antiques and collectables. After selling the business, he continued to specialise in sourcing high-end sporting guns for a leading London saleroom.
With over fifty years of experience, David has developed an exceptional network of contacts and a reputation for locating rare and unusual objects. Among his discoveries is a unique troopers’ pattern Tarleton helmet of the Royal Horse Artillery, dating from the Peninsula War and Waterloo, now housed in the National Army Museum.
