I left Sotheby's and started dealing on my own account almost 40 years ago. During this time the supply of European arms and armour has dramatically diminished, but still I have managed to assemble some exceptional pieces! This has only been made possible by much hard work, combined with the support of enthusiastic friends and clients, who believe it is important that a healthy market place is maintained in our specialist field. As I have said on many occasions, collecting arms and armour can give enormous satisfaction, and to help assemble a collection personally gives me very great pleasure.