David Hayden-Wright (1936-2006) was born in Christchurch, Hampshire, and lived latterly in a small village in Worcestershire. He served in the 16/5th Queen’s Royal Lancers Cavalry Regiment as a marksman. A keen pistol shot, he developed a profound interest in antique weaponry and registered firearms, assisting authorities on firearms control and working with a number of museums.
Over a period of 40 years, David researched and collected antique knives with a specific focus on Sheffield makers. His timing was fortuitous; as some of the most distinguished manufacturers in Sheffield closed, he was able to acquire stock, ledgers and a number of early catalogues (see lots 635, 636, 672, 747 & 748). His four decades of study and collecting culminated in his meticulously researched and profusely illustrated volume ‘The Heritage of English Knives’, posthumously published by his family in 2008.
The family of David Hayden-Wright are pleased to support the Arms and Armor department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a portion of the sale proceeds, and Olympia Auction’s commission, were given to their acquisition fund.
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