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Sir
Corton.

A distinguished name.
Soon, a helpful companion.

Our digital colleague is still in training. We want him to tackle your questions with persistence, a clear head and a healthy dose of dry humour. He already has the title. We are still working on the answers.

Cream-coloured engraving of Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart with an eye patch and moustache, in a British officer’s uniform
Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart · 1880–1963Engraving based on photographs by D. C. Oulds and Cecil Beaton · Imperial War Museums

The man behind the name

A respectful nod.
And a knowing wink.

The name Sir Corton is our affectionate tribute to Sir Adrian Paul Ghislain Carton de Wiart. We admire his courage, determination and remarkable composure, and chose the name out of respect for an extraordinary person.

For our Sir Corton, that means sticking with a problem, thinking ahead and staying friendly, even at the fifth follow-up question. A troublesome part number certainly should not ruffle his feathers.

  • Persistent
  • Unflappable
  • Helpful

The Unkillable Soldier

A life with a remarkable
number of sequels.

1880–1963
Born in Brussels, he became an officer in the British Army. He served in the Boer War and both World Wars.
Victoria Cross · 1916
Awarded Britain’s highest decoration for gallantry for his courage and leadership at La Boisselle on the Somme.
Back, time and again
He lost an eye and a hand, survived plane crashes and escaped from a prisoner-of-war camp through a tunnel. He retired in 1947.

Further reading: UK Government ↗ · National Army Museum ↗

“Frankly,
I had enjoyed the war.”

Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart on the First World War, from his memoir Happy Odyssey (1950). Quotation source ↗

As heard on the podcast

Joe Rogan and Chris Williamson discussed his extraordinary life and this remark in episode #2104. The clip is titled “The Unkillable Soldier”.

Listen to the podcast clip

What we have planned

Good questions.
A patient Sir.

These features are planned for launch.

Fine engraving of a pocket watch, letters, a folded map and a rotary telephone

  1. Answers around the clock

    Answer frequently asked questions about Masware, machinery, metals and diamonds, even outside our business hours.

  2. Prepare enquiries

    Gather the details we need, step by step: for example, your material, dimensions or the machine you are looking for.

  3. Point you in the right direction

    Guide you to our listings, sales platforms and the right person to speak to.

  4. Keep the conversation going

    Ask follow-up questions, keep track of the conversation and put you in touch with the Masware team when needed.

Until Sir Corton reports for duty, our team is here to help. Get in touch