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Three Silver Darts
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Three Silver Darts

1920 - 1940
Sold 14 April 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A great set of 3 silver darts made for playing with, the condition is very good but signs of play can be seen. I think they have the original flights. Birmingham 1938 Turner & Simpson. Original owners initials to one side. The cream section is plastic.

Length 16.5 cm

FOR DELIVERY WITHIN THE UK ONLY

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated these Antique Silver Darts to the 1930s.

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A great set of 3 silver darts made for playing with, the condition is very good but signs of play can be seen. I think they have the original flights. Birmingham 1938 Turner & Simpson. Original owners initials to one side. The cream section is plastic.

Length 16.5 cm

FOR DELIVERY WITHIN THE UK ONLY

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated these Antique Silver Darts to the 1930s.

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SA1039191
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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Three antique darts featuring silver barrels, bone grips, and patterned feather flights arranged vertically against a plain surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I Three antique darts featuring silver barrels, bone grips, and patterned feather flights arranged vertically against a plain surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Three Silver Darts

Archive II Three antique darts featuring silver barrels, bone grips, and patterned feather flights arranged vertically against a plain surface. View II
Archive III Three antique darts featuring silver barrels, bone grips, and patterned feather flights arranged vertically against a plain surface. View III
Archive IV Three antique darts featuring silver barrels, bone grips, and patterned feather flights arranged vertically against a plain surface. View IV
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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Wiltshire
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/digbyantiqueswiltshire
Verified Since Dec 2020
Items For Sale 143
Items Sold 925
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Three antique darts featuring silver barrels, bone grips, and patterned feather flights arranged vertically against a plain surface.
Three Silver darts
Ref: SA1039191
Three antique darts featuring silver barrels, bone grips, and patterned feather flights arranged vertically against a plain surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver, Feather, Bone
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFeather flights, Silver barrels, Metal points

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Feathered darts were widely used in British pubs and taverns before the introduction of standardised metal and plastic flights. The feathers provided the necessary aerodynamic drag for the wooden or metal barrels.

Traditional darts typically featured turned wooden or metal barrels, often accented with silver or bone elements, fitted with natural bird feathers tied with thread for flights.

Authenticity is determined by examining the manufacturing techniques, such as hand-cut feathers, hallmarked silver components, and signs of genuine wear consistent with historic tavern use.

Antique darts and similar historic gaming pieces can be displayed within shadow boxes, mounted on study walls, or arranged inside glass cabinets as part of a curated cabinet of curiosities.

Preservation requires storing items in a stable environment away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, and pests to protect fragile organic components like feathers and bone.
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