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1000-1550AD A Private Collection David Petty

This new book is a fully illustrated reference guide to a previously unseen collection of Gothic and Medieval Swords and Helmets which David Petty has gathered over the last sixty years.

Collectors will see fine examples of these iconic swords and helmets, expertly described and photographed.

Large format, case bound with dust jacket, illustrated with high quality full colour images thoughout.

Foreword by Frank Unrath.

Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets - 1000-1550 AD David Petty

Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets

Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD

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Within the marks on the blade, the preserved inlaid material shows a relatively high copper content and is mostly intact on both faces, with very little of these inlays having been lost.

There are no forge marks on the tang.

Typology: General: Oakeshott Type XIV; The pommel and cross were unclassified by Oakeshott, although the latter seems to be a variation of his Style 7.

Measurements Length overall: 96.9 cm (38 5/32”).

Weight: 1,293 g (2 lb 13 2/3 oz.).

Point of balance: 14.6 cm (5 3/4”) from forte.

Centre of percussion: 27.0 cm (10 5/8”) from tip.

Blade Length: 81.0 cm (31 7/8”).

Width at forte: 6.982 cm (2 3/4”).

Width at centre of percussion: 4.394 cm (1 23/32”).

Thickness at forte: 4.84 mm (3/16”).

Thickness at centre of percussion: 3.5 mm (1/8”).

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21. A Sword of Oakeshott Type XIV with a Pommel of ‘Horned’ Form, circa 1270 to 1340

Available First edition

General description With a pommel of ‘horned’ form; its base roughly cylindrical in section and somewhat concave on its lower face where the original grip would have fitted. The tang has been fairly seamlessly peened over the central ‘crutch’ on the upper face of the pommel, and widens towards its base at the cross. The latter is of robust construction, with a central cusp or écusson forming most of the width of the guard over the shoulders of the blade, and swelling in thickness at the centre. The guard tapers in both length and thickness towards the tips, which are abruptly turned downwards towards the blade with relatively thin, rounded ends.

The blade is broad and long, with double edges that taper evenly towards a curved and somewhat rounded tip. On both faces there is a broad fuller that extends for just under two thirds of the total blade length. Within each of the fullers, from 15 cm (6”) to 16.5 cm (6 1/2”) from the forte respectively, there is a mark resembling an eight-pointed star inlaid with a copper alloy.

Beyond the ends of the fullers, the blade continues towards the tip with a flat lenticular section.

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Condition Excavated. The whole sword is covered with a very dark, greyish black patina, although this colouring is a little lighter on the cross and pommel in places. Any pitting is very shallow, with some of the surfaces almost being smooth.

There are a few striations visible within the metal of the guard and pommel, and the structure of the metalwork has delaminated slightly at both tips of the guard.

The edges of the blade show extensive (although quite minor) corrosion damage, whilst the edges of the tip remain relatively intact.

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Span of cross: 17.25 cm (6 25/32”).

Length of cross at forte: 21.78 mm (7/8”).

Thickness of cross at forte: 23.02 mm (29/32”).

Length of grip: 11.004 cm (4 11/32”).

Maximum width of grip: 2.545 cm (1”) at base.

Maximum thickness of grip: 7.38 mm (9/32”), 5.3 cm from base.

Length of pommel: 4.104 cm (1 5/8”).

Width of pommel: 9.094 cm (3 19/32”).

Maximum thickness of pommel: 2.804 cm (1 3/32”).

Notes This piece belongs to the same distinctive and rare group as the previous sword, differing only in details such as bladeform and overall proportions. Although it is not actually that much longer, the broad, somewhat rounded tip of this example gives the impression of a much larger weapon, and the robust construction of the guard and pommel contribute to its greater overall weight. As with most swords of Type XIV, the great width of the blade at the forte serves to bring the centre of mass back towards the hilt, resulting in a sword that is relatively easy to handle.

Unlike the previous piece and in common with most blades of this type, the fullers of this sword are very well defined.

The blade is actually relatively thin in section, meaning that there is actually very little metal between the fullers. This contributes further to any savings in overall weight, and may explain why the unusual marks on the blade are slightly offset when their positions are compared, with one being further from the hilt than the other. These marks are executed in a style that may suggest a German origin.

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A Kolbenturnierhelm, German, about 14601500 Introduction: The latter half of the 15th century saw the development of increasingly diverse and unusual forms of tournament event, especially in the German lands. The court of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519), became perhaps the epicentre of novel forms of tournament and for the development of specialised armour, weapons and horse equipment. Some innovations for jousting involved the use of elements of armour which included helmets, vamplates and breastplate-mounted shields which were fitted with separate overlying plates (volant pieces) which were designed to fly off, harmlessly but in spectacular fashion, if struck by an opponent’s lance.

A type of mounted contest which was introduced to tournaments around the middle of the 15th century, and which once again became most popular in German courts, was one in which contestants fought with long wooden clubs and rebated (ie blunt) swords. The clubs, Kolben in German, gave this particular form of tournament event its name, the Kolbenturnier. The object of the contest was for each participant to break an elaborate, usually heraldic, crest made of lightweight materials which was attached to the top of their opponent’s special type of great bascinet, the Kolbenturnierhelm. Since this form of tournament event was in vogue only for a period in the latter part of the 15th century, and enjoyed limited popularity outside the German lands, very few examples of the special armour and weapons which were developed for use in it have survived. The Kolbenturnierhelm which is the subject of this summary is a fine example of this now very rare form of head defence.

Historians today who study medieval tournaments are fortunate that an exceptionally important manuscript has

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survived which gives in both words and pictures a clear understanding of the nature of the Kolbenturnier and of the special armour and weapons created for use in it. Given the strong association of this nature of tournament event with German lands it is perhaps surprising that the manuscript is not German but French, having been prepared around 1460 under the direction and with the direct participation of King René d’Anjou (1409-1480).

The original copy of this manuscript, entitled Traicte de la Forme de Devis d’un Tournoi, and several slightly later versions of it, are preserved in the Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris 1.

The very fine and informative drawings which form such key components of it are believed to have been made by the noted Netherlandish artist Barthélemy d’Eyck, (about 1420-after 1470).

Of particular relevance and interest among the images in René d’Anjou’s remarkable manuscript are those images which show most clearly the specialised the armour and weapons used in the Kolbenturnier. In one pair of drawings, for example are a Kolben and one of the special blunt swords (Figure 1): Special arm defences, with the inside of the elbow protected by narrow overlapping lames were devised to protect this vulnerable area (Figure 2): It seems that overheating was recognised as a significant problem for combatants, and because neither weapon was pointed more holes for ventilation were possible in these armours than in those for other tournament events. Figure 3 shows a cuirass pierced by a large number of circular holes.

In the surviving original images of participants wearing armour for the Kolbenturnier their legs are obscured by flowing fabric bardings, usually decorated with heraldic motifs, but it seems

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Fig.1: A Kolben and a blunted sword. BnF MS Fr.2695, f.31v.

Fig.2: Two views of a defence for the right arm, showing how the inside of the elbow was specially protected. BnF MS Fr.2695, f.27v.

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A DAISHO, THE KATANA, 70.2cm shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Taira Nagamori, carved with a dragon horimono on the ura, komidare hamon, itame hada, THE WAKIZASHI, 41cm shinto blade with two mekugi-ana carved with a dragon horimono on the ura, suguha hamon, itame hada, THE HANDACHI KOSHIRAE, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi and kabuto gane engraved with flowerheads and scrolling tendrils, shakudo and gold foliate menuki, aoi-shaped tsuba, kurikata, kodzuka, saya mounts and kojiri decorated en suite, the brown flecked black lacquer saya decorated with gold lacquer kiri-mon. (2) £2000-3000 2

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A DAISHO, THE KATANA, 66.8cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Sukemitsu and carved with a hi on each side, midare hamon, THE WAKIZASHI, 51.5cm Shinto blade with one mekugiana signed Miharo ju Masakiyo saku and carved with a hi on each side, midare hamon. THE KOSHIRAE, fully bound tsuka with shakudo-nanako fuchi-kashira decorated with water fowl in a stream, cockerel and foliate menuki, slight damage to ito, iron tsuba chiselled as rotting wood with spiders’ webs in gold, in their black lacquered saya with shakudo kodzuka decorated with an arrow and ladle in gold. (2) £1300-1800 3

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A SILVER MOUNTED KATANA, 71.7cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, notare midare hamon, nashiji hada, leather wrapped tsuka with silver fuchi-kashira decorated with dragon fly and clouds, large shakudo and gold Ken menuki, circular iron sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced with bows within a silver rim, in its ribbed black lacquered saya with silver kurikata and kogai decorated with crashing waves, large brass kojiri. £1500-2000 4

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A KATANA, 67.9cm o-suriage Koto blade of Kamuri-otoshi form with twin hi, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira embossed with wisteria, shakudo menuki in the form of mounted samurai, mokko-shaped iron sukashi tsuba signed Echizen fu Kinai, chiselled and pierced with foliage, in its red and black lacquered saya and complete with silk bag. £1500-2000 5

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A KATANA, 68.7cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Heki Fujiwara Kanetsugu saku and dated 1866, midare hamon, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with shakudonanako fuchi-kashira decorated with shakudo and gold foliage, shakudo and gold menuki in the form of arrows and flowers, circular iron tsuba chiselled with leaves, gold details, in its black ishime lacquered saya with shakudo kojiri. £1200-1500 6

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A KATANA, 70.2cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Kanemoto, midare hamon, itame hada, shakudo fuchi-kashira decorated with shakudo and gold chrysanthemum, shakudo dragon menuki, iron sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced with leaves, gold details, in its black lacquered saya with shakudo-nanako kodzuka and kogai with foliate decoration in soft metals. £1200-1500 7

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A KATANA, 67.1cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi decorated with a pole-arm with gold details, horn kashira, silver dragon menuki, oval iron tsuba pierced with a Christian cross and two udenka-ana, in its red lacquered saya decorated over all with raised gold leaves. £1000-1500

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A KATANA, 69cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed ...Kuni Katayama Fujiwara Munetoshi saku, choji-midare hamon, itame hada, in full military pattern mounts. £700-1000 9.

A KATANA, 60.6cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, notare-midare hamon, nashiji hada, in full military pattern mounts. £500-700

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A CHISA-KATANA, 56.3cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana and engraved with an inscription on the nakago, carved in the omote with a dragon horimono and on the ura with a dragon and ken horimono, midare hamon, itame hada, the tsuka with shakudo-nanako fuchi-kashira decorated in gold with dragons and clouds, large gilt and shakudo dragon menuki, ito damaged, circular iron tsuba chiselled with a dragon and clouds within a gold decorated rim, in its wood saya well carved over all with a dragon, clouds and waves. £900-1200 9

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A KATANA, 65.1cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, midare hamon, bound tsuka with iron fuchi and kabuto-gane, floral shakudo menuki, rounded square iron tsuba decorated with reeds with gold details, in its black lacquered saya with iron kojiri. £600-800 12.

A GENDAITO, 69.4cm blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Chikuzen Moritsugu Norisada saku kore, suguha hamon, mokume hada, in full military pattern mounts. Special Honour ranked smith in 1941 exhibition. £700-900

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A GENDAITO, 66cm blade with one mekugiana signed Hokkaido Yasukuni sake kore and dated 2602 years since the foundation of the Empire (1944), sugu-ha hamon, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with copper fuchi and kabuto-gane, soft metal dragon and ken menuki, aoi-shaped brass tsuba with dai-seppa, in its saya with leather combat cover. £800-1000

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A GENDAITO, 67.8cm blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Kishu ju Masayasu, suguha hamon, nashiji hada, in full military pattern mounts. £700-1000 15.

A GENDAITO, 66.1 cm blade with two mekugi-ana signed Noshu Seki ju Kanemichi saku and dated 2601 years from the foundation of the Empire (1943), gonome-midare-hamon, nashiji hada, in full military mounts. £700-1000

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A GENDAITO, 66.2cm blade with two mekugi-ana signed Soshu ju Masatsugu saku with star stamp and dated 1943, choji-midare hamon, in full military pattern mounts. £600-900

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A SHOWA-TO, 66.4cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed Noshu Seki ju nin Kojima Kanenori saku, choji-midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira decorated with shells, shakudo dragon menuki, shakudo tsuba engraved with grasses, in its black lacquered saya with leather combat cover. £500-800 18.

A SHOWA-TO, 65.1cm blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Kunimoto and dated 1943, midare hamon, in full military pattern mounts. £500-700

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A SHOWA-TO, 64.6cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed Munekane, midare hamon, in full military pattern mounts. £500-700

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A SHOWA-TO, 66.8cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed Take and dated 1943, in full military pattern mounts. £350-450 21.

A SHOWA-TO, 62.4cm blade with one mekugi-ana, signed indistinctly, midare hamon, in full military pattern mounts with black lacquered saya. £350-450 22.

A KATANA, 67.2cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Bitchu ju Kuni...?, suguha hamon, rebound tsuka with mixed shakudo fuchi-kashira with soft metal decoration, gilt foliate menuki, circular iron tsuba chiselled with leaves, in a black lacquered saya. £400-600

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A KATANA, 70cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Sukemune, rebound tsuka with mixed shakudo fuchi-kashira with soft metal decoration, shakudo menuki in the form of ears of corn, circular bronze sukashi tsuba pierced with a bird and foliage, in its black lacquered saya. £400-600 24.

AN 1899 PATTERN JAPANESE NCO’S CAVALRY SABRE OR SWORD, 77cm slightly curved fullered blade struck with a character and the serial no. 88653 at the forte, regulation steel hilt with sprung catch, chequered back strap and grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £200-300

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AN AIKUCHI, 21.2cm Shinto hira-zukuri blade with two mekugi-ana, midare hamon, polished wood tsuka and lacquered saya imitating rotting wood, both inlaid with numerous kitchen utensils in horn, bone and various soft metals, complete with copper kodzuka in the form of a dried fish, some inlay missing. £400-600 14

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335-2 A WAKIZASHI, 52.5cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana signed ... Tadashige, midare hamon, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchikashira decorated with rats and umbrellas in gold, iron tsuba in the shape of an urn, in its red lacquered saya with iron kurikata and kojiri decorated with gold leaves, complete with iron kodzuka decorated with an Oni in soft metals. £700-1000 27.

A WAKIZASHI, 41.1cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon with sunagashi, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira, decorated with Fukurokuju and a pine tree, gilt details, gilt figure menuki, moko-shaped iron tsuba decorated with a figure beneath a tree, gold details, in its brown and black swirling lacquer saya with shakudo nanako kodzuka decorated with gilt foliage. £500-700

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A WAKIZASHI, 37.7cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira decorated with flowers and tendrils in gold, shakudo and gold floral menuki, mokko-shaped iron tsuba decorated with soft metal foliage, in its black stippled lacquer saya complete with shakudo kodzuka decorated with a figure and a dog in soft metals. £500-700 29.

A WAKIZASHI, 52.2cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira decorated with landscapes, soft metal details, shakudo and gold foliate menuki, ito damaged, circular iron tsuba chiselled with a figure in a landscape, in its aogai flecked lacquer saya with shakudo kojiri decorated with an anchor and chidori in soft metals. £400-600

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A WAKIZASHI, 53.2cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, bound tsuka with stippled shakudo fuchikashira, shakudo and gilt menuki in the form of a figure with an uchiwa, ito damaged, roughened circular iron tsuba, in its black ishime lacquered saya with iron kojiri. £300-400 31.

A WAKIZASHI, 44.3cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana signed Masatsugu, notare-midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with plain fuchi=kashira and crude menuki, iron namban tsuba, in its black ishime lacquered saya. £250-350 32.

A COLLECTION OF SAYA, comprising three katana shira-saya with tsuka, two lacquered katana saya, two military saya and seven others, Edo and later.

(Parcel) £100-200

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A YADZUTSU (QUIVER) OF TYPICAL FORM, the wood body with basket weave lacquer sparsely decorated with bamboo in gold lacquer, 95.5cm over all. £150-250 34.

A BRONZE FIGURE OF A SAMURAI WARRIOR, standing and looking in to the distance with axe in his right hand, 15cm high, on associated carved hardwood base. £200-300

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AN IMPRESSIVE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN EXECUTIONER’S TULWAR OR SWORD, 87.5cm slightly curved Wootz damascus blade, large solid silver characteristic tulwar hilt decorated with scrolling vines and flower heads highlighted with turquoise and gold, large dished disc pommel decorated to match, stub finial, hinged scrolling knuckle guard pierced and decorated to match. £1000-1500 17

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A FINE LATE 18TH CENTURY MUGHAL SWORD 83cm slightly curved INDIAN KIRACH OR SWORD, multi fullered Wootz damascus blade chiselled with a large panel of Quranic inscriptions, celestial imagery, a further small panel of calligraphy and a feline form, characteristic hilt deeply chiselled with scrolling foliage and flower heads within acanthus borders, the large dished disc pommel decorated to match, large foliate boss encircled with a border of calligraphy, purple velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £1000-1500 18

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A 19TH CENTURY SIKH SHAMSHIR, 80cm sharply curved damascus blade, characteristic basket hilt of Punjab origin, the scrolling knuckle guard with bird’s head terminal, the side guard pierced with two opposing birds and a further bird’s head terminal, bunshaped pommel with pierced foliate boss, reeded and shaped grip, the whole decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads in gold. £800-1200

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SILVER HILTED SHAMSHIR, 84cm Persian damascus blade inlaid with a short panel of calligraphy in gold, the hilt with lion’s head quillons and pommel, shaped grip decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads. £800-1200

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A FINE 18TH CENTURY PUNJABI INDIAN SILVER HILTED KHANDA OR SWORD, 77.5cm reinforced damascus blade, swelling towards the tip, the reinforcing straps finely shaped and decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads, circular piercing to the crest of the forte straps, characteristic hilt with pierced and beaded guard, the scrolling knuckle bow and dished disc pommel decorated to match, the latter with domed foliate boss with short bud finial, contained in an associated cloth wrapped wooden scabbard. £800-1200 20

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A FINE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN HORSE’S HEAD TULWAR, 71.5cm curved Wootz damascus blade, the Wootz damascus hilt decorated with geometric and foliate borders in gold, the recurving knuckle guard and horse’s head pommel decorated to match. £800-1200

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A LATE 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED INDIAN TULWAR, 81cm curved Wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt with domed quillons, recurving knuckle guard and Makara form pommel, octagonal grip, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. Restoration to chape of scabbard. £500-800

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A 19TH CENTURY SILVER DECORATED PUNJABI SIKH TULWAR, 72.5cm curved damascus blade struck with a mark, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with foliage and flower heads in silver, the scrolling knuckle guard and dished disc pommel decorated to match, some losses, domed foliate boss with ovoid terminal, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. Break in scabbard and covering just above the chape, slight movement to pommel. £600-800 21

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A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY INDIAN HUNTING SWORD OR SHIKARGAR, 78cm curved blade finely and deeply chiselled with tigers, elephants and other wild beasts, characteristic hilt decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and geometric bands highlighted in gold on a russet ground, dished disc pommel and shaped grip decorated to match. £600-800 22

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AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN PATTISA OR KHANDA, 78cm fullered damascus blade with inlaid dot decoration, Trisul stamp, swollen double edged spear tip, characteristic russet hilt with foliate and geometric inlays, dished disc pommel with foliate boss and bud terminal, shaped grip. £400-600

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A FINE GILT YALI HILTED PRESENTATION QUALITY TULWAR BY RODDA OF CALCUTTA, 83cm curved blade finely etched with scrolling foliage, a laurel wreath, stands of arms, crowned VRI cypher and maker’s panel and Royal arms at the forte, fine gilt hilt profusely chiselled with scrolling foliage, Yali terminals to the crossguard and pommel to match, contained in its blue velvet wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. Probably made as a gift for distribution at the Delhi Durbar of 1877. £800-1200 23

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A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANDA OR SWORD, 72cm blade broadening towards the tip and reinforced along the back and at the forte, highlighted in gold koftgari with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, characteristic hilt with upturned guard, broad knuckle bow and disc pommel with elongated spike finial, decorated to match and with velvet liner, contained in its velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £3000-3500 47.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN FIRANGI, 98cm double fullered blade decorated with celestial stamps, foliate engraved white metal reinforcing straps, characteristic hilt profusely overlaid with scrolling foliage, flower heads and geometric designs in silver, the dished disc pommel and shaped grip decorated to match, contained in a European style partial scabbard. £1200-1400

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A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN FIRANGI, 86cm fullered blade with geometric stamps and Mysore arsenal markings, characteristic chiselled steel hilt with pierced foliate quillons, one damaged, dished disc pommel with curved elongated tang button, shaped grip. £700-900 49.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY TULWAR, 81.5cm sharply curved blade, possibly damascus, characteristic hilt with scroll knuckle guard, dished disc pommel with fluted dome terminal, the whole with chiselled extremities, shaped grip, contained in a later velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. Hilt loose. £1200-1400

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SOSSUN PATA OR SWORD, 76cm clipped back damascus blade, characteristic gilt hilt of Talpur or Sindh form, dished disc pommel, shaped grip. £400-600 51.

A RARE LATE 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN PATTISA OR SWORD, 77.5cm Wootz damascus blade with elongated reinforcing straps to either side, characteristic hilt with pierced langet terminals and pierced domed quillons, large dished disc pommel with foliate boss, shaped grip. £400-600 52.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 82.5cm triple fullered blade, the central fuller pierced and with ball bearings, “The Tears of the Afflicted”, characteristic hilt with pierced and beaded decoration, scroll knuckle guard, dished disc pommel with foliate domed boss. £200-300

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A SCARCE 17 TH CENTURY SOUTH INDIAN KHANDA OR SWORD, 73.5cm blade with elongated reinforcing straps to either side, characteristic hilt with upturned guard, matching upturned pommel with large spherical button, ribbed waisted grip. Generally patinated and with some areas of conservation. Probably damascus steel. £600-800 54.

A LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17TH CENTURY INDIAN VIJAYANAGARA HOODED KATAR OR SWORD, 79cm flattened diamond section blade, foliate shaped reinforcing straps with geometric borders, characteristic hilt with double baluster grip and recurving guard with mythical beast terminal and traces of engraved foliate decoration within geometric borders, partial pierced strap. Generally showing its age. Probably damascus steel. £600-800

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A GOOD 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 79cm Wootz damascus curved clipped back blade, characteristic hilt decorated over all with scrolling foliage and flower heads in gold koftgari, large disc pommel with domed starburst boss with short tapering finial, the whole with a border of calligraphy and decorated to match, contained in its faded yellow rubbed velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £800-1200 26

56.

AN 18TH CENTURY MUGHAL INDIAN KHANJAR OR DAGGER, 18th Century 19cm multifullered Wootz damascus recurving blade with armour piercing tip, fine 19th Century hilt profusely decorated with floral sprays in gold and coloured stones on a bright green enamelled ground. £1000-1500 27

57.

A GOOD 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR, 29cm double fullered blade with shallow armour piercing tip, the forte overlaid with gold and decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads, the gold running through to the top of the fullers, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads in gold koftgari, geometric borders mirrored to the dual baluster grip in gold koftgari, contained in its tooled leather wrapped wooden scabbard with foliate pierced white metal chape. £2500-3500 28

58.

A GOOD 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR, 26.5cm multi fullered polished Wootz damascus blade, deeply chiselled and pierced at the forte with stylised foliage, Yali heads and geometric designs highlighted in gold, characteristic hilt, the grip straps pierced at the terminals, dual baluster grip, the whole with gold koftgari highlights, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the pierced chape decorated to match. £2000-3000 29

59.

A LATE 17 TH CENTURY TANJORE INDIA HOODED KATAR, 38cm multifullered tapering blade with swollen tip, characteristic hooded hilt decorated with scrolling foliage within borders of geometric designs, contained in its white metal mounted red leather covered wooden scabbard, decorated with piercings and scrolling foliage. £1000-1500

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60.

A 19TH CENTURY WOOTZ DAMASCUS KATAR, 21.5cm multi-fullered Wootz damascus blade with armour piercing tip, characteristic hilt with dual baluster grip, the whole decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and geometric designs in gold Koftgari. £800-1000

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR, 24cm fullered blade with armour piercing tip, chiselled in the broad fuller with elephants and a horseman, highlighted in gilt, characteristic hilt with dual baluster grip, decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads, traces of gold highlights, contained in a fine pierced and chiselled steel scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads and with gold koftgari highlights. £1000-1500

62.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR OR DAGGER, 23cm multi-fullered blade with armour piercing tip, characteristic hilt with dual baluster grip, decorated over all with gilt washed geometric designs on a silvered ground. £600-800 63.

A 17 TH CENTURY TANJORE KATAR OR DAGGER, 32.5cm double fullered blade, heavily reinforced forted decorated with scrolling vines, characteristic hilt with pierced wrist braces decorated with long stemmed buds, dual grip decorated to match. £300-350

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AN UNUSUAL 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR, 16cm leaf shaped waisted damascus blade with raised medial ridge and armour piercing tip, characteristic chiselled steel hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads overlaid with good traces of original silvered finish, contained in its cloth wrapped wooden scabbard. £400-500

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65.

A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR, 19cm multi fullered polished blade with shallow armour piercing tip, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads in gold koftgari, dual baluster grip decorated to match, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £80-120

66.

A FINE LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY LARGE PERSIAN PESHKABZ OR DAGGER, 32.75cm Wootz damascus T-section blade with a gold koftgari foliate form at the base of the spine, characteristic hilt with two-piece horn grips, secured with five foliate topped rivets, the back strap profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads in gold koftgari, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard with border engraved gold koftgari covered mounts. £1000-1500 33

67.

A FINE 18TH CENTURY LARGE PERSIAN PESH KABZ OR DAGGER, 31cm recurved Wootz damascus T-section blade finely chiselled with vines and tendrils at the forte, characteristic hilt with twopiece Walrus ivory grips, the back strap chiselled with calligraphy, pierced urn-form hinged terminal contained in its foliate embossed leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Some localised staining and pitting to the back edge. £800-1200 34

68.

A FINE 18TH CENTURY LARGE NORTH INDIAN OR PUNJABI PESH KABZ OR DAGGER, 29cm sharply recurving Wootz damascus blade with armour piercing tip, finely chiselled with scrolling vines at the forte and floral arrangements at the mid-point, highlighted in gold, the back edged with fine tram lines and deeply chiselled foliate decoration at the mid-point, characteristic hilt with triple riveted two-piece ivory grips, the back strap with traces of foliate decoration highlighted in gold, contained in its gilded copper mounted burgundy velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.

Chip to one grip. £800-1200 35

69.

A 19TH CENTURY COORG INDIAN AYDA KATTI OR KNIFE, 31cm broad curving blade with sharpened inner edge, struck with a maker’s mark, the angled and stepped forte chiselled and decorated with three geometric brass inlays, characteristic hilt with stepped and castellated gilt ferrule, ivory grip with races of calligraphy, stepped ivory pommel with ornate pierced gilt mounts to match. £800-1200 36

70.

A GOOD 19TH CENTURY INDIAN JAMBIYA, 17.5cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic copper gilt hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flower heads within geometric borders, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard with copper gilt mounts decorated to match. £800-1200

71.

A BRACE OF 18TH CENTURY COORG AYDA KATTI OR CHOPPER, the first with 58cm sharply curved heavy section blade, some lamination, stepped castellated forte, characteristic two-piece wooden grip with elongated drawn out pommel, traces of gold coloured paint to the top, the second, shorter with 38 cm blade and dark wooden hilt. (2) £400-500

73.

AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN BICHWA OR DAGGER, 22cm recurved triple fullered blade with characteristic looping hilt with faceted guard and bud form terminal, together with a 19th Century Kerala dagger, 19.5cm broad curving blade, characteristic beaked hilt with wooden grip, contained in its later carved wooden sheath. (2) £300-350

72.

A 16TH CENTURY TANJORE CHILLUM OR DAGGER, 25.5cm recurved blade with two short broad fullers to either side, armour piercing tip, reinforced forte, pierced oval shell guard, characteristic iron hilt with scroll guard, spherical pommel and traces of silvered finish. Some lamination and perforation to the blade. £500-700

74.

A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY ROCK CRYSTAL HILTED KARD, 20.5cm heavy Wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt, the collar decorated with scrolling foliage in gold koftgari, rock crystal grip, contained in its white metal mounted green velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £500-600

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75.

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY NORTH INDIAN PESH KABZ OR DAGGER, 18cm recurved T-section Wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted walrus grips, traces of gold kotftgari to the straps, contained in its worn red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. Possibly Sikh. £400-450

77.

A LARGE WAHHABITE JAMBIYA, 39cm double fullered blade chiselled with a band of geometric designs, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with wooden grip, contained in its brass and white metal wrapped wooden scabbard. £150-250

78.

A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY WAHABITE JAMBIYA, 39.5cm sharply curved double 76.

A 19 CENTURY MOROCCAN WHITE METAL MOUNTED NIMCHA OR SWORD, 78cm fullered blade incised with a geometric design on the curved blade chiselled with scrolling foliage at the forte, medial ridge, characteristic white metal mounted characteristic hilt with drooping quillons, D-shaped hilt decorated with geometric designs, wooden grip, knuckle guard, embossed white metal hilt decorated contained in its white metal and brass wrapped with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, contained in its wooden scabbard decorated to match. white metal scabbard profusely decorated with scrolling £130-150 foliage and flowerheads. £2000-3000 TH

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79.

A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY PERSIAN JAMBIYA, 24cm sharply curved damascus blade with raised medial ridge, inlaid with a panel of calligraphy in gold, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, flowerheads and geometric designs highlighted in vibrant enamels, contained in its steel scabbard decorated to match.

Small area of loss to back of grip. £500-800 80.

A 19TH CENTURY NORTH INDIAN DAGGER, 20.5cm blade with traces of gold koftgari decoration at the forte, characteristic hilt with twopiece riveted polished bone grips, with circular inlays, some lacking, scroll engraved brass straps, contained in its worn green velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £350-450

81.

A 19TH CENTURY NORTH INDIAN KARD, 21cm blade, characteristic hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and geometric designs in gold and silver niello. £300-400 82.

A FINE QUALITY 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN DAGGER, 17.5cm curved flattened diamond section blade with etched damascus decoration, the gilt hilt with two-piece agate grip, contained in its gilt mounted fishskin wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts decorated with animals and set with turquoise stones. £450-550

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83.

AN 18TH CENTURY PERSIAN SHAMSHIR, 78cm sharply curved Wootz damascus blade, some pitting, inlaid with a small cartouche with traces of gold highlights, foliate embossed gold crossguard, gold thread collar, two-piece riveted bone grips, yellow metal backstrap and pommel cap, contained in its foliate embossed gold mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Loose elements of scabbard leather and crossguard loose. £800-1200 40

84.

A FINE 18TH CENTURY PERSIAN SHAMSHIR, 87cm sharply curved Wootz damascus blade inlaid with a gold cartouche, characteristic hilt with plated crossguard containing a central panel of calligraphy to either side, two-piece riveted walrus ivory grips, gold braid collar, gold filigree backstrap, foliate embossed gold pommel terminal, blue velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £800-1200 41

85.

A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR, 78cm sharply curved Wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt with domed quillons and shaped grip, the whole with traces of gold koftgari decoration. £1400-1800 86.

A 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN SHAMSHIR, 80cm sharply curved multi fullered etched damascus blade decorated with a small panel of calligraphy highlighted in gilt, characteristic white metal hilt with multi-piece riveted ivory grip scales. £1200-1400

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87.

A MODERN TURKISH KILIJ, 73cm sharply curved T-section damascus blade decorated with silver koftgari, characteristic hilt with bulbous polished horn grips decorated to match, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. £700-800

88.

AN 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN DAMASCUS AXE, 20.5cm crescent form damascus head chiselled with a panel of foliage and calligraphy and another of a bird to either side, the square section opposing terminal chiselled with a courtly figure in a landscape, the haft section with opposing panels of calligraphy all highlighted in gold, 75cm tapering haft with domed ends, the upper with ovoid terminal, the whole with three spirally fluted panels and two opposing sections of faceted panels. £1000-1500 43

89.

A LARGE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KUKRI, 54cm sharply curved blade, steel hilt with bird’s head pommel, the whole decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads in silver damascene. £150-250 90.

A RARE 17 TH CENTURY MUGHAL INDIAN MACE, 83cm over all length, the head composed of eight shaped flanges, the finial an 8cm tapering blade with reinforced forte, the turned and reeded haft with reeded and geometric decoration, characteristic sheet basket hilt with geometric decorated borders, curving elongated tang with bud terminal, shaped grip. £600-800 91.

A LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY CENTRAL INDIAN MACE, 80cm over all length, shaped flange head with ring turned finial, ring turned haft with characteristic hilt with upturned guard and 44

broad knuckle bow, dished disc pommel with elongated spike finial. £500-700 92.

A SCARCE 17 TH CENTURY MUGHAL INDIAN MACE OR GURZ, 89.5cm over all, gadrooned bun-shaped head sandwiched between two smaller gadrooned heads, some perforation, rounded haft faceted towards the head and hilt, shaped guard, dished disc pommel with domed top, tubular grip.

Patinated. £200-300 93.

TWO SIKH CHAKRAM, the first 25.75cm diameter and chamfered to the edge with traces of a small panel of engraved geometric designs, the second 24.75cm in diameter and of similar construction and decoration. (2) £100-150

94.

A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TABAR OR AXE, 11cm tight crescent head chiselled with scrolling foliage and flowerheads highlighted in gilt, the square section fluke surmounted by two stylised tigers, 44cm haft chiselled and decorated to match, also highlighted in gilt, the grip containing a short dagger. £500-600

95.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN ELEPHANT ANKUS OR GOAD, 25cm head with leaf shaped terminal and recurving hook, the whole decorated with foliage in gold koftgari, 34cm tapering openwork cage form haft of six sections and each containing a small circular bell, the foot decorated in gold koftgari to match. £700-900 45

96.

A RARE 17 TH CENTURY MUGHAL INDIAN CARVED AND POLYCHROMED HIDE SHIELD OR DHAL, with four ornate bosses highlighted in gilt surrounding a stylized tiger’s head, further surrounded over all with stylized animal motifs, 46

Quranic inscriptions and foliage, the reverse with traces of original painted decoration and four arm strap rings, 49cm diameter. (a/f) £600-900

97.

A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN HIDE SHIELD OR DHAL, with four fine silver gilt decorated in relief with flower heads and with pierced back plates, surrounding a central boss with finial and foliate

decoration, the reverse with four arm strap rings, 45cm diameter. (a/f) £300-500 47

99.

A SIKH INFLUNCED SHIELD OR DHAL, 44cm diameter steel body decorated with hunting scenes amidst foliage, all within a border of geometric designs and profile busts, four dome bosses, the rear with cloth liner and padded wrist straps. £800-1200

98.

OTTOMAN KALKAN SHIELD OR BUCKLER, 23.5cm diameter fabric covered wicker body with reinforced iron rim and profuse shaped iron struts, central exaggerated conical boss decorated to match, the brown velvet backing with braided leather grip. £200-300 48

100.

A RARE PAIR OF LATE 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN MAIL TROUSERS, of characteristic open backed form, the waist with traces of cloth lining, triangular groin defence, the whole composed of riveted links. £2000-3000

101.

A 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN CUIRASS OR ARMOUR, the anatomically formed breast plate with raised medial ridge and reinforced scalloped and pierced edges, the back plate of similar anatomical form and with upright gadrooned collar, rolled hinge and pin joints, the armour bears an inscription SAKAR NIZAM ALI KHAN BAHADUR 1192. Born on the 24th of December 1778 the child was the son of Bahu Begum, the favourite and most important wife of the Nizam of Hydrabad. This earlier cuirass was probably refurbished and inscribed together with others for use by the palace guard at the funeral of the child. Lamination and repairs. £2500-3000

102.

A PARTIAL LATE 17 TH CENTURY OTTOMAN MAIL SHIRT, of characteristic form, composed of riveted links, vestiges of padded collar, lacking one arm. £200-300

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103.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN CHAR AINA OR CHEST ARMOUR, comprising two large rectangular form convex associated chest panels, both chiselled with stems of foliage within gold damascene highlighted foliate borders, one panel smaller and differing, together with a matching pair of side panels decorated to match. The three matching components have padded red velvet backings, the similar but not matching chest plate lacking one buckle and with two buckles damaged. Generally rubbed and worn and with losses or piercings. £500-700

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104.

AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN CHAIN MAIL COIF, shallow domed scalp plate, faceted plume holder with foliate mounting foot, the mail coif composed of riveted links, the face aperture with triangular flap, square section shoulder apertures. £800-1000 105.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KULAH KHUD OR HELMET, single piece gadrooned skull finely decorated in silver damascene with panels of scrolling foliage and flower heads, the top and front fitted with plume holders and a sliding nasal bar, decorated to match, short camail of butted links. £700-900

108.

A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN EMBROIDERED SLIPPERS, each of stitched red Morocco leather embroidered with a 106.

A BRACE OF LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH stylized fleur de lys, leather soles, one inscribed and CENTURY INDIAN SPEAR BUTTS OR SANG, each numbered 269. (2) of 18.5cm length, the first with faceted tapering collar £400-600 decorated with a stylised leaf or bubri decoration, pierced castellated terminal with ring terminal and chain element, the second similar but with spirally fluted collar. (2) £200-250

107.

AN 18TH CENTURY NORTH INDIAN HOOKAH, the faceted horn body with heavy brass mounts, decorated with bands of scrolling foliage with geometric borders, together with another unidentified object, not dissimilar to a prayer wheel in design but with spike foot and chain anchors. (2) £200-300

109.

AN INDIAN EMBROIDERED LEATHER HORSE HARNESS, decorated with embroidered panels of flowers amidst scrolling foliage, together with a pair of stirrups with applied decoration in red. £50-80 51

110.

A PAIR OF 17 TH CENTURY MUGHAL INDIAN CARVED HARDWOOD DOORS, each with three panels of flowerheads, surrounded by further panels of repeating irises, the stile carved as a reeded column entwined with foliage, each door with iron ring handle and shaped back plate, iron mounts and rivets, one door with iron lock-chain, each door panel measuring 173.5cm high x 44.5cm wide x 3cm deep. (2) £800-1200

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111.

A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SPEAR, 191cm over all length, the square section spike with faceted collar, green, black and red painted haft with gilt highlights and sparse floral decoration, characteristic foot with square section spike, gadrooned bunshaped midpoint, faceted collar. £200-300

112.

AN 18-BORE MOTHER-O’-PEARL DECORATED INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN, 51.25inch sighted three-stage stippled barrel with foliate chiselled flared muzzle, the breech with Jaipur Arsenal markings, full wooden stock entirely set with plaques of mother-o’-pearl. Three small plaques lacking. £1200-1400 113.

A 19TH CENTURY 20-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN, 54.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, the side plates and trigger mechanism decorated with geometric designs about the borders, the right side with a small line of calligraphy, the right with a saddle ring, full stock, the butt with padded hide cushion. £500-700 114.

A 20-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN, 37.5inch three stage barrel with fine stippled diamond form decoration along most of its length, the flared muzzle chiselled with foliate forms, full stock retaining most of its original red painted finish, the trigger pierced with a geometric design. £250-350

115.

A 32-BORE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN FLINTLOCK MUSKET, 48inch faceted damascus barrel, the flared reeded muzzle highlighted in thick gold, the breech decorated to match, border and scroll engraved signed lock, full stocked with steel mounts, chiselled steel ramrod. Rajasthan. £350-450

116.

A 25-BORE TURKISH OR OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 9.5inch two-stage barrel with traces of brass decoration, stepped lock, full brass stock profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and geometric designs, spur trigger guard. £120-140

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117.

A RARE LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY BHUTANESE HELMET, the single-piece skull applied with a shaped shallow peak decorated with scrolling foliage and secured with two hammered copper rivets, the crown mounted with a brass claw form finial decorated with petals and scrolling foliage, secured with two hammered copper rivets, the blue silk aventail or neck skirt decorated with a cloud or smoke design interspersed with gold 54

coloured characters, the whole with a gold coloured silk border, the interior with pale peach coloured silk lining decorated to match. For a similar example with gilt mounts and upturned silk aventail or neck skirt see The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession no. 36.25.25 and the full armour mounted on horseback Accession no.s 36.25.2ii,.25,.351,.476,.583,.2461, all bequeathed by George C. Stone in 1935. £1500-2500

118.

A RARE 17 TH OR 18TH CENTURY TIBETAN SADDLE, constructed with a wooden tree, the pommel and cantle with pierced iron plates with traces of silver and gilt and decorated with scrollwork and dragons guarding The Three Jewels, the end boards with similar pierced plates with dragons amongst scrollwork and with iron rings for fittings, 54cm long x 29cm high over all, together with a pair of a saddle of similar design see the Metropolitan Museum 17th Century Tibetan stirrups, decorated with dragons, of Art, New York, accession number 1997.214.1 flowers and scrollwork with some gilt highlights. (3) For £1500-2500 55

119.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE OR KOREAN STORAGE BOX FOR AN ARMOUR, the stitched leather covered wooden body with conical shaped helmet aperture to the lid, brass handles and mounts. See the Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession no. 16.118.29a-m for an example of the type of armour that would have been stored in such a case. £400-500

121.

A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE SWORD, 44cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic brass mounted hilt decorated with foliage and characters, reeded wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted tortoise shell wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match. Patches of shell lacking from scabbard. £180-220

120.

A PAIR OF 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BOOTS, of blackened leather with painted Chinese characters to the sides, heavy iron studs to the soles, 42cm high approx. (2) 122.

A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE SWORD, 41cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic £200-300 brass mounted hilt decorated with foliage and characters, reeded wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted tortoise shell wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match. Patch of shell lacking from rear of scabbard. £190-210

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123.

A BURMESE DHA, 52.5cm curved blade, brass mounted reed bound grip, contained in its reed bound wooden scabbard, together with a combination tribal axe and club. (2) £80-120 124.

A DECORATIVE CARVED WOODEN KRIS, 44cm multi-fullered watered steel blade with raised medial ridge, pared back at the forte, characteristic carved wooden hilt in the form of a God, contained in its carved wooden scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage and a mask. £250-350 125.

A LARGE LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY MALAYAN EXECUTIONER’S KRIS, 57.5cm double fullered wavy watered steel blade, characteristic carved wooden hilt with filigree collar, contained in its pierced copper gilt mounted wooden scabbard. £100-150

126.

A 19TH CENTURY THAI FINELY CARVED BONE SWORD HANDLE, 15.5cm over all length and deeply carved and pierced with godly figures and animals in a forest setting, plated pommel with foliate brass tang button. £80-120 57

127.

A MALAYAN KRIS STAND, the carved wooden figure of a seated God decorated in rich colours and with gilt highlights. £60-80

128.

A PHILLIPINES MORO HELMET, the characteristic cast brass body of typically Spanish or Portuguese design, with raised comb pierced with scrolling foliage, shallow down swept brim drawn out to a peak, the rear of the helmet with shallow neck guard, similarly drawn out to a peak, broad plume holder, foliate pierced above the mounting point for the ear defences, now lacking. £200-300 58

129.

A KOREAN TROUSSE OR KNIFE SET, 7cm blade, white metal mounted hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and animals highlighted in yellow metal, contained in its faceted white metal scabbard, decorated to match, complete with companion accoutrements. £150-250 130.

A PATTERN 1881/1908 RUSSIAN DRAGOON TROOPER’S SHASQUA OR SWORD, 86.75cm curved fullered blade dated 1917 and with various Ordnance stamps to either side of the forte, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with further unit and Ordnance stamps, fluted wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard complete with its Pattern 1891 socket bayonet. £800-1000

131.

A GOOD PATTERN 1881/1908 RUSSIAN OFFICER’S PRESENTATION QUALITY SHASQUA OR SWORD, 77cm curved blade etched with a damascene design throughout the triple fullers, the forte with large size Tsar Nicholas II cypher beneath and Imperial Russian crown to one side and the Imperial Russian eagle over the maker’s name to the other, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with laurel leaves and geometric designs, further decorated with the cypher of Tsar Nicholas II, ribbed ebonised grip, tiny chip, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £4000-5000 59

132.

A PATTERN 1881/1908 RUSSIAN TROOPER’S SHASQUA OR SWORD, 87cm curved fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps to either side of the fort and painted collection number 2011 R1, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with further unit and Ordnance stamps, fluted wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard complete. £700-900 133.

AN 1881 PATTERN SOVIET COSSACK TROOPER’S SHASQUA OR SWORD, 81.5cm curved blade dated 1934 and bearing various armoury stamps, characteristic brass mounted hilt with ribbed wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard mounted with a Mosin Nagant bayonet. £250-350

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134.

A SCARCE PATTERN 1763 RUSSIAN GRENADIER’S SHORT SWORD, 67.5cm curved blade etched ER II beneath the crown of Catherine II to one side and further etched with a crown on the other, various Ordnance stamps, tip chipped, regulation brass hilt with heart-shaped guard and D-shaped knuckle bow, spherical pommel and reeded grip, various stamps. During the reign of Catherine, 1762-1796, various conflicts were endured: The Seven Years War, Pomeranian War with Sweden, The Turks, Circassians and the Polish. £800-900 135.

A PATTERN 1855 RUSSIAN STATE OFFICIALS SWORD, 72cm flattened diamond section blade stamped with a maker’s mark for Weyersberg at the forte, regulation gilt brass hilt with down turned shell guard decorated with the Imperial Russian eagle within a laurel wreath, D-shaped knuckle bow, wire bound grip, the whole with acanthus leaf decoration, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard.

Scabbard leather fractured in two places. £800-1000

136.

AN 18TH CENTURY RUSSIAN OR GERMAN BAROQUE STYLE SMALLSWORD, 70.75cm flattened diamond section blade, plated hilt with shell guard, recurved quillons, D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel and baluster form grip, the whole decorated with rococo foliage and spiral flutes. £350-450 137.

A PATTERN 1907 ARTILLERY AND MACHINE GUNNERS KINDAL - BEBOUT OR SHORT SWORD, 44cm sharply curved double fullered blade stamped with a maker’s mark in the form of a bow and arrow, regulation two-piece riveted wooden grips, one with chip, brass mounts, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, with matching maker’s stamps throughout. £400-500

138.

A FIRST WAR PERIOD REGULATION PATTERN COSSACK KINDJAL, 44cm double fullered blade struck with arsenal marks and the date 1918 to either side of the forte, regulation brass mounted hilt with wooden grips, one rivet cover lacking, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £100-150 139.

A PATTERN 1904 KUBAN COSSACK KINDJAL, 33.5cm multi-fullered blade etched with the KKB panel to one side and a maker’s panel dated 1910, various Ordnance stamps, regulation two-piece riveted horn grips with silver niello mounts, bearing further stamps, contained in its silver niello mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard also with stamps to the mounts. £800-1000

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140.

A 19TH CENTURY MONUMENTAL SIZED CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 109cm double fullered blade etched with a damascus pattern and decorated with naive human figures, characteristic two-piece riveted horn grips carved with scrolling foliage and a human figure, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts etched to match and the scabbard decorated with a figure and weapons. £1500-2000 141.

A CAUCASIAN SILVER NIELLO KINDJAL, 32.5cm fullered blade, characteristic hilt chiselled with foliage within beaded borders, foliate domed rivets, contained in its silver niello scabbard, decorated to match, signed in Persian script Amal-E-Yosuf and dated 1911. £500-700

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A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 28.3cm multifullered clipped back blade with traces of blued foliate decoration in the shot fullers about the forte, characteristic two-piece horn riveted grips, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £350-450 143.

A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY LARGE SIZE CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 53cm blade with deep offset fuller to either side, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard with bullion seam. £250-350

144.

A LARGE SILVER NIELLO MOUNTED CHECHEN OR CIRCASSIAN KINDJAL, 39.5cm double fullered blade etched with a swirling motif in the fullers and set with a panel of calligraphy in gilt, characteristic silver niello mounted hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, contained in its silver niello mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper mount with signature. £1600-1800 145.

A SILVER MOUNTED CAUCASIAN OR DAGESTANI KINDJAL, 35cm fullered blade, some pitting, characteristic silver niello hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and bearing 84 silver mark, contained in its silver niello scabbard decorated to match and bearing a signature to the reverse. £800-1000

146.

A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR TURKISH KINDJAL, 38.5cm double fullered blade struck with maker’s marks to either side and swirl etched in the fullers, characteristic copper gilt hilt decorated with filigree and set with corals, contained in its brass wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. £2000-2500 147.

A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 33cm multi-fullered blade, struck with a crescent and flower maker’s marks, characteristic ivory hilt with reeded fan pommel. £200-300

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AN IMPORTANT GEORGIAN PRESENTATION MAMELUKE OF CHARLES WILLIAM VANE-STEWART, 80.5cm sharply curved trophy kilij blade with gold koftgari signature panels and highlights, gilt hilt, the crossguard with cross-hatch decoration and chiselled with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, the backstrap chased and decorated with geometric designs, rose head riveted mother-o’-pearl grips, chain guard mounts, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated with geometric designs and scrolling foliage, further applied with a presentation plaque, Presented

by C. W. Vane Marquis of Londonderry GCB GCH

BE GRS STGeo To His Nephew Captn D. Wood RA ANNO 1847. Charles William Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry first saw active service in the French Revolutionary wars as a young Lieutenant in 1794.

He further served with distinction in the Peninsular Wars as a Cavalry Commander during the Corunna campaign with Paget and later as Wellington’s Adjutant took part in the Battle of Talavera. Vane is famously depicted in a Portrait, now in the National Portrait Gallery and shown here, in which this Mameluke is slung over his shoulder. Three rivets lacking from one side of the grip, which is also cracked. £8000-12000 65

149.

A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S MAMELUKE TO THE 3RD (KING’S OWN) LIGHT DRAGOONS, 79.5cm clean blade by Prosser, etched with crowned regimental title, battle honours SALAMANCA & PENINSULA, GR cypher, crossed lances, a laurel wreath and a stand of arms, regulation steel hilt applied with brass rose heads to either side of the crossguard, twopiece riveted ivory grips, contained in its steel scabbard. Minor grey staining to the blade and grip with split. See page 110 The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar and page 96 Swords of the British Army Revised Edition by Bryan Robson. £3000-4000 66

150.

A RARE 1807/08 PATTERN 10TH LIGHT DRAGOONS OR HUSSARS OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm curved clipped back blade decorated with stylised calligraphy, celestial imagery and spears in the Talismanic fashion, highlighted in gilt, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt with ornate langets applied with white metal badge and motto of the Prince of Wales, stepped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Some pitting to the top portion of the blade and small patch of fishskin replaced. See Page 62, plate 50 for a similar example, Swords of the British Army By Brian Robson and Page 85, plate 8.6 The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar. £2500-3500 67

151.

A 12TH (THE PRINCE OF WALES’) ROYAL LANCERS OFFICER’S FULL DRESS MAMELUKE, 74cm curved clipped back blade decorated with the regimental title, crowned crossed lances and laurel wreaths, some staining and nicks, regulation copper gilt hilt decorated with acanthus, two-piece riveted ivory grips, chips and repairs, contained in its red cloth wrapped wooden scabbard with copper gilt mounts, lion’s mask hangers and acanthus chape. See page 112 The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar for other examples of Lancer regiment mamelukes. £2000-3000 68

152.

A GEORGIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SABRE TO THE PERTHSHIRE MILITIA, 77cm sharply curved blade profusely etched, virtually to its tip with scrolling foliage, flower heads, stands of arms, a figure of Britannia, crowned GR cypher, Royal arms and the inscription PRESENTED TO LIEUT COLN COLIN CAMPBELL AS A TOKEN OF ESTEEM BY THE NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, DRUMMERS & PRIVATES OF THE ROYAL PERTHSHIRE MILITIA, gilt stirrup hilt deeply chased with acanthus leaves, wire bound ribbed ivory grip, chips and splits, contained in its steel scabbard with maker’s panel for JOHNSTON. £2500-3500 69

153.

A RARE 1814 PATTERN HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY OFFICER’S STATE SWORD, 88.5cm double fullered blade, regulation gilt half basket hilt composed of D-shaped knuckle guard with acanthus scroll supports, crowned oval panel with acanthus scroll borders and applied lion and crown motif centered, ring turned bun-shaped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass panelled scabbard with fishskin inserts. Quillon lacking. £4000-5000 70

154.

AN 1832 PATTERN ROYAL HORSE GUARDS OFFICER’S SWORD, 98.5cm fullered blade with maker’s panel for Hawkes & Co., regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard supported by three scrolling side bars, stepped angled pommel decorated with acanthus scrolls and rosette top, the tail of the guard decorated with a crown, wire bound fishksin grip, contained in its brass mounted steel scabbard. £2500-3500 71

155.

A RARE FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE SABRE D’OFFICIER SUPERIEUR DE CARABINIERS ADAPTED FOR USE BY A BRITISH OFFICER, 83cm sharply curved fullered blade with clipped back tip, etched damascus pattern along its entire length and etched to either side with a panel with English imagery in the Klingenthal style, to include mythical beasts, laurel wreath, a Mesopotamian staff, the club of 72

Hercules, GR cypher, crowned Royal arms and makers’ panels for CF for Coulaux Freres and Tatham et Egg, further etched Klingenthal on the back edge, regulation copper gilt hilt pierced with the Imperial Napoleonic crown, the white metal orb, flaming grenade and monogram N now removed, lion’s mask pommel, wire bound leather grip, contained in its gilt brass mounted steel scabbard. Presumably a trophy sword re-bladed

at Klingenthal by a British officer during the occupation of 1815-1818. See Gazette des Armes, The Armourer, and Man at Arms for articles discussing this and similar swords with English decorated Klingenthal blades. £6000-8000

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A FRENCH PRESENTATION QUALITY SWORD TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL DAVID HENDRIKUS BRUCE, 70cm broad tapering blade etched Bruce David General de Brigade 1811 flanked by two laurel wreaths containing a crowned N, the reverse etched Offert par ses soldats et ses officiers Hollandais de naissance Francais de couer, flanked by two laurel wreaths containing an Imperial eagle, the whole with traces of gilt highlights on a faded blued ground, characteristic classical style gilt hilt, the coffin form langets decorated with a warrior on either side, recurved crossguard with classical form quillons, warrior’s helmeted head pommel, ivory grips, chipped.

Lieutenant General David Hendrikus Bruce served in the Dutch army 1805-1811 then served with the French in Portugal at Salamanca, and Burgos. £2000-4000 74

157.

A 1788 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 91.5cm blade by Bland and decorated with a crowned GR cypher to either side of the forte, some grey staining, regulation half basket hilt, the principle knuckle defence of slotted hilt form and supported by six scrolling faceted side bars, silvered ribbon bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated mounted black leather scabbard. £1200-1400 75

158.

A RARE LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH MAMLUK OR MAMELUKE DIRK, 33cm curved flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stand of arms, etched with the motto Fuyes Le bras qui me dirige and Soyes En garde ou si non, the brass hilt with recurved 76

crossguard, scroll terminals, foliate chiselled pommel, reeded leather covered grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match. At some stage a Crest has been erased from the blade. £1500-1800

159.

A VERY RARE AN IV FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD DRAGOON BACKSWORD, 93.5cm blade stamped LANGRE, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and scrolling ribbon side bar incorporating a Roman fasces surmounted by a Liberty or Phrygian cap, stamped HUSSIRUE and with various Inspector’s stamps, wire bound leather covered grip, together with two Dieppe carved ivory figures, one of Napoleon and the other wearing a liberty cap, 11cm high. (3) £1500-2000

160.

A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a mounted cavalry officer. crowned GR cypher, crowned Royal arms and a maker’s panel for Gill, all with traces of gilt highlights, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather covered grip, wormed, contained in a steel trooper’s scabbard with maker’s panel for Woolley & Deakin, Birmm. £400-600

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A SCARCE 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S ETCHED AND GILT SWORD, 85cm curved fullered blade etched to the tip with a false damascus pattern, further decorated with Talismanic, Celestial and Eastern imagery all highlighted in gilt, regulation steel stirrup hilt with acanthus decorated back strap, wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard with maker’s panel for Brunn. £1200-1400 78

162.

AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S BLUED AND GILT SWORD, 81.5cm blade brightly decorated with scrolling foliage, angels, stands of arms, a crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt on a bright blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, bold Lion’s head pommel, wire bound ribbed ivory grip, chipped, contained in its engraved copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel for Dudley of Portsmouth. Scabbard leather repaired. £1400-1800 79

163.

A GOOD AND SCARCE LIGHT WEIGHT 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 71cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and a crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt with folding side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-shaped pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its laurel wreath engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard. £1500-1800 80

164.

A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 84cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with folding side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-shaped pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its East India Company pattern leather wrapped steel scabbard with engraved copper mounts. £1500-1800

165.

A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 81cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation copper hilt, D-shaped knuckle guard, urn-shaped pommel, leather covered grip, contained in its engraved copper mounted leather scabbard with maker’s panel for Knubley &co. £400-600 166.

A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 78.5cm fullered blade with traces of etched decoration, patinated, regulation copper hilt with folding side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-shaped pommel, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its engraved copper mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard leather repaired. £250-350 167.

A SCARCE GEORGIAN GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, urn-shaped pommel, wire bound wooden grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather

scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel for Jeffrey & Jones. Purchased as lot 50A at the Weston Hall Auction. Weston Hall was the seat of the Sitwells and examining the history of the family we would suggest that this is possibly the sword of General Lord Hutchinson of Alexandria who was provisionally second in command of the Egyptian Expedition of 1801 before Commanding it after the death of Abercromby at the Battle of Alexandria. Grip wire loose, chape lacking and scabbard dried and a poor fit. £300-500 168.

AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE ROYAL MARINES, 74cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, an officer, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR cypher, lion’s head pommel, wire bound ivory grip, contained in its engraved copper mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel for Goldneys and owner’s name CAPT N.F.LOCKE RM. £700-900

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A 1788 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 70.5cm curved fullered blade decorated with celestial imagery and talismanic symbols, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound ebonised grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard with maker’s panel, rubbed. £600-800 170.

A 1788 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE, 91cm curved blade with maker’s panel for GILL at the forte, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in an associated steel scabbard. £700-900 171.

A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 82cm sharply curved fullered blade by Runkel, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Tang button sheared, guard with repair and grip chipped and cracked. £350-450 82

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A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm curved blade etched with classical figures, laurel wreaths, urns, a cavalry officer, Britannia, stands of arms, Royal arms, crowned GR cypher, maker’s panel for Osborn 1798 and owner’s initials JG, regulation steel stirrup hilt, one langet damaged, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £700-900 173.

A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD, 82cm blade, regulation copper gilt hilt with boatshell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-shaped pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Upper suspension ring mount damaged. £250-350

174.

AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 69.5cm sharply curved blade etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, the figure of Justice, crowned Royal arms, crowned GR cypher, regulation pierced brass hilt, bow lacking, lion’s head pommel, partial fishskin grip, contained in its engraved copper mounted leather scabbard with maker’s panel for Johnston. £500-600 175.

A GEORGIAN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE 19TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, 70cm sharply curved blade profusely etched with scrolling foliage, acanthus, stands of arms, a stylized sphynx and maker’s panel for Osborn & Gunby, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, the front langet etched 19LD, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £800-1000

176.

A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SILVER HILTED HANGER, 69cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage and a crowned GR cypher, highlighted in gilt on a rubbed blued ground, characteristic silver hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, looping side bar set with a diamond shaped form, cushion pommel, reeded ivory grip, contained in its hallmarked silver mounted leather scabbard. Birmingham hallmarks for 1801, maker’s mark GF. Scabbard leather with old repair. £1000-1500 177.

A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S HANGER, 73.5cm curved fullered blade decorated with celestial imagery and stands of arms, characteristic steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, looping side guard, faceted urn pommel, reeded ivory grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. £700-900

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A GEORGIAN HUNTING HANGER, 58cm fullered blade incised with an orb and cross motif to one side and a running wolf on the other, gilt brass hilt with down turned shell guard, D-shaped knuckle guard, domed pommel, the whole with fluted decoration, wire bound fishskin grip. £400-500 179.

A GEORGIAN HUNTING HANGER, 59.5cm double fullered blade decorated with the Royal arms over LONDON to either side of the forte, brass hilt with down turned shell guard decorated with a hunting scene, D-shaped knuckle guard and flat pommel, decorated to match, polished fishskin grip. £400-500 180.

1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 76.5cm shortened blade by Reddel & Bate, with crowned 5 Inspector’s stamp, regulation steel disc hilt, langets removed and grip replaced, contained in its steel scabbard, throat loose. £1000-1500

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A GEORGIAN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SPADROON, 81.5cm fullered blade, sharpened for use, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and looping side bar, reeded marine ivory grip, together with two 1796 type hanger’s with 68.5cm blades, lacking scabbards and an 1895 Pattern Infantry Officer’s sword by Wilkinson, serial no. 35354, lacking scabbard.

(4) £300-400 182.

A MID 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OR AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD OR HUNTING HANGER, 68.5cm curved double fullered blade, the brass hilt with lion’s head pommel and spirally fluted grip, remnant of chain guard. Typical example of the type of sword favoured by Royal Navy officers in the pre-regulation era. £400-500 183.

AN 18TH CENTURY BRASS HILTED HANGER OR SWORD, 67cm curved fullered blade incised with the running wolf emblem to either side, cast brass hilt with dragon’s head pommel and decorated with a dragon to either side of the grip. Half of guard lacking. £60-80

184.

A FINE AND RARE 14TH LIGHT DRAGOONS OFFICER’S 1855-1861 PATTERN SHAKO, the black beaver skin covered body with patent leather top and peak, the latter with broad bullion border, the crowned gilt Maltese cross shako plate with battle honours DOURO, TALAVERA, FUENTES D’ONOR, SALAMANCA, VITTORIA, ORTHES, PENINSULA, PUNJAB, CHILLIANWALLAH and GOOJERAT, centered a lion atop a crown within

the motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, bullion lace top band decorated with acorns and oak leaves, gilt roped ball and acanthus plume holder with white horse hair plume, velvet backed gilt chin chain with rosette bosses, bullion cap lines, contained in its japanned storage tin with applied brass maker’s plaque for Hobson & Sons. Liner lacking. £5000-6000 85

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A GOOD AND SCARCE CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RIFLE BRIGADE OFFICER’S 1844-1855 ALBERT PATTERN SHAKO, the black beaver skin covered body with patent leather front and rear peaks and top, applied with a blackened bugle, cord boss applied with a blackened crown, wool pom-pom, velvet backed blackened chin chain with blackened rosette bosses, leather and cloth liner. £4000-5000 86

186.

A FINE POST 1902 LANARKSHIRE YEOMANRY OFFICER’S LANCE CAP, the patent leather body and top with gilt mounts, the rayed gilt lance cap plate with applied white metal crowned regimental title LANARKSHIRE YEOMANRY within a thistle wreath and surmounting the battle honour SOUTH AFRICA 1900-1902, gilt top collar surmounting the ribbed black woollen underside, gilt plume boss with feather plume, red morocco leather backed chin chain with rosette bosses, leather and red silk lining with remnants of maker’s label for

Hamburger, Rogers & Co, contained in its japanned storage tin with applied brass maker’s plaque and applied brass owner’s name plate Captn E. A. J. Johnson-Ferguson Lanarkshire Yeo.ry and japanned plume time with painted owner’s details. Colonel Sir Edward Alexander James Johnson-Ferguson was Lieutenant-Colonel and Brevet Colonel of the Lanarkshire Yeomanry, Territorial Army, serving during the First War and being mentioned in despatches. Silk lining worn. £4000-5000 87

187.

A FINE VICTORIAN GENTLEMAN AT ARMS OFFICER’S HELMET, the gilt skull with applied gilt mounts to include ornate pierced acanthus scroll, laurel, oak leaf and acorn trim, the crowned helmet plate with central Royal arms, HONI SOI QUI MAL Y PENSE in garter surround on a white metal faceted 88

rayed star, the whole on a stippled plate within an acanthus border and with an oak leaf and acorn wreath in surround, velvet backed chin scales with lion’s paws clasp and large lion bask bosses, quilted silk lining. The chin scales expertly conserved. £4000-5000

188.

A RARE RIFLE BRIGADE OFFICER’S FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET, the white six panel body with ten pleat pagri wrap, blackened KC regimental cap badge, blackened leather backed chin chain, blackened fluted spike finial with domed base, the leather and red silk lining with HAWKES & Co. CORK PATENT printed label, pencilled 3 RB with the name Monday, further named in pencil Sherston 6th B,

contained in an associated tin bearing an applied brass maker’s plaque for HAWKES & Co. and an applied brass owner’s name plate for Captain Mosley. A Major C.D. Sherston embarked for the Gold Coast with the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade, and was very severely wounded at the Battle of Amoaful, receiving the medal and clasp. Minor moth to the interior. £1800-2200 89

189.

A RARE ROYAL MARINE OR NAVAL OFFICER’S FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET, the white six panel body with white five pleat and single blue pleat pagri wrap, white vented button top, the leather and red silk lining with printed paper makers label for ROWLEY BROCK & CO. LTD, contained in an associated japanned storage tin with applied brass maker’s plate for CUTLER & SONS. £1400-1800 191.

A WELSH GUARDS OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm blade by E. Smith, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motif and battle honours, laurel wreaths and a crowned GVR cypher, some staining, regulation plated steel hilt incorporating the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, complete with knot and bag. The sword of S. G. Holland Esq. £600-800

190.

A WELSH GUARDS OFFICER’S BEARSKIN, the wicker frame with black fur outer, leather backed chin chain, white and green feather hackle, the leather lined interior with maker’s trade label for Edward Smith and inked owner’s name S. G. Holland Esq. W. GDS 1933. £1500-2000 90

192.

A VICTORIAN 10TH ROYAL HUSSARS OFFICER’S FULL DRESS AND UNDRESS SABRETACHE, the full dress sabretache with shaped body, crowned bullion VR cypher surmounting the battle honours on a blue ground PENINSULA, WATERLOO, SEVASTOPOL, ALI-MASJID and AFGHANISTAN 1878-79, surmounted by an X, the whole on a scarlet ground with broad bullion lace border, the red morocco leather flap to the rear with

maker’s trade label for Hawkes & Co. Piccadilly, secured on a brass stud, together with its companion black patent leather undress sabretache applied with the regimental badge in yellow and white metals, contained in their japanned storage tin with applied brass maker’s plaque and applied brass owner’s name plate Capt Lord William Bentick 10 th Royal Hussars. (3) £2500-3500 91

193.

A RARE VICTORIAN OFFICER’S SABRETACHE TO THE WESTMORLAND AND CUMBERLAND YEOMANRY, the red cloth faced flap with bullion lace border and bullion initialled regimental title, surmounted by a bullion crown, the red leather pocket with cloth lined pocket affixed with a maker’s trade label for Hamburger, Rogers & Co. Upper portion of cloth facing conserved. £500-800

194.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY ROYAL HORSE GUARDS OFFICER’S SHABRAQUE, the regulation black cloth and leather cover with bullion regimental device and battle honours to each corner. £1000-1500

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A VICTORIAN ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY OFFICER’S UNIFORM ENSEMBLE, comprising, black fur busby by Daniels & Co of Woolwich, scarlet cloth bag, gilt flaming grenade plume holder, white brush plume, leather liner, leather chin strap, bullion trimmed tunic, bullion epaulettes, bullion belt, complete with pouch, belt and foul weather cover. £800-1200

196.

A GLOUCESTERSHIRE HUSSARS OFFICER’S MESS TUNIC ENSEMBLE, comprising blue jacket with blue and gold bullion trim, epaulettes, bullion trimmed scarlet waistcoat. £400-600

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A FRENCH WATERLOO PERIOD REGULATION 4LB GRIBEAUVAL CANNON, the 40inch three-stage barrel, stamped FAIT. PAR. BREZIN. A. XXRIS. AN. 1812. the left trunnion incised N:O. 11, the right trunnion incised P:D. 83.5, ovoid cascabel, mounted on a wooden display stand. The date would suggest that this cannon may have served on the Russian campaign or at Waterloo. £4000-6000

197.

A SHROPSHIRE YEOMANRY OFFICER’S MESS TUNIC ENSEMBLE, comprising blue jacket with bullion ribbon trim, epaulettes, bullion trimmed scarlet waistcoat, the former with Queen’s South Africa medal ribbon. £400-600 93

199.

A GOOD VICTORIAN FOURTH ROYAL IRISH DRAGOONS OFFICER’S UNDRESS SABRETACHE, the shaped black patent leather body with white metal rayed star badge applied with a pierced gilt mount QUIS SEPARABIT MDCCLXXXIII on a pale blue enamelled ground, green enamelled shamrock centered and surmounting a red enamelled cross on a white ground, three brass D-shaped suspension rings, the flap to the rear secured on a brass stud. £1500-2500

200.

A WIVR NORFOLK YEOMANRY CAVALRY OFFICER’S FULL DRESS SABRETACHE, the shaped red morocco leather body with bullion crowned cypher within a bullion oak leaf and acorn surround, the whole with bullion lace border decorated to match, the flap to the rear secured on a brass stud. £1400-1800 94

201.

A SCARCE FIRST BELFAST VOLUNTEERS OFFICER’S GORGET, the stepped body with turned rim pierced and engraved on each arm BELFAST FIRST VOLUNTEER COMPANY within shamrock wreaths, central crowned shamrock wreath with CENTRED harp, surmounted by the motto AMOR PATRIA INCITAT, chamois leather backing. £2000-3000

202.

A SCARCE BELFAST VOLUNTEERS OFFICER’S GORGET, the body with turned rim pierced and engraved on each arm BELFAST VOLUNTEERS within laurel wreaths, central crowned Royal arms. £2000-3000

203.

A MANCHESTER VOLUNTEERS OFFICER’S GORGET, the body with turned rim pierced and engraved on each arm M V within laurel wreaths and surmounted by a stand of arms, central crowned Royal arms. £800-1200

205.

AN 1810-20 3RD FOOT GUARDS (SCOTS) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the oval gilt plate with white metal border, faceted white metal rayed star, pierced gilt thistle CENTRED with motto in garter surround, NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT, all on green enamelled ground. £2500-3500

204.

AN 1800-1810 GEORGIAN COLDSTREAM GUARDS OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the gilt oval plate with beaded edge, white metal faceted star burst with pierced garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE on a blued enamel ground, red enamelled cross centred on a white enamelled ground, the whole on a stippled gilt ground.

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A MANCHESTER VOLUNTEERS £3000-4000 OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the silver plated oval body with engraved scalloped border, central laurel wreath and crowned GR over MV CENTRED. £1000-1500 95

PYRENEES, NIVELLE, ORTHES, PENINSULA, TOULOUSE and WATERLOO, crowned 2ND SOMERSETSHIRE, 40 centred surmounting a laurel wreath. £800-1000

207.

A 1ST REGIMENT OF FOOT (ROYAL SCOTS) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the stippled gilt plate with applied gilt rayed star, faceted and rayed white metal star, gilt St Andrew on a blue enamelled ground surmounting THE ROYAL REGIMENT. £1000-1500

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A 49TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the stippled gilt plate with applied crowned laurel wreath, EGMONTOP-ZEE, COPENHAGEN, QUEENSTOWN and CHINA, garter PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES, HERTFORDSHIRE 49 centred. £800-1000

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AN 88TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (CONNAUGHT RANGERS) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the stippled gilt plate with applied faceted and rayed white metal star, TALAVERA, BUSACO, FUENTES D’ONOR, CIUDAD RODRIGO, BADAJOZ, SALAMANCA, VITTORIA, NIVELLE, ORTHES, TOULOUSE and PENINSULA, applied pierced gilt shamrock wreath, crowned, CONNAUGHT RANGERS centred 88 surmounting QUIS SEPARABIT, the harp motif and the EGYPT sphynx. £800-1000

210.

A 40TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (SOMERSETSHIRE) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the gilt plate applied with a white metal and gilt rayed star, EGYPT, ROLETA, VIMIERO, TALAVERA, BADAJOZ, SALAMANCA, VITTORIA,

211.

AN HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the plated plate with applied gilt flaming grenade with centred white metal cypher. £600-800

212.

A 34TH (MADRAS NATIVE LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE, the white metal rayed star applied with a pierced gilt laurel wreath, LIGHT INFANTRY garter, XXXIV centred on a green enamelled ground, the whole surmounted by the East India Company rampant lion and surmounting AVA. £1400-1600

213.

A 69TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY) OFFICER’S ALBERT PATTERN SHAKO PLATE, the crowned gilt rayed star plate applied with a white metal faceted star burst surmounted by a pierced gilt laurel wreath, BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY garter with gilt 69 centred on a silvered ground. £1200-1400

214.

A 65TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (YORKS AND WEST RIDING) OFFICER’S BELL TOP SHAKO PLATE, the crowned gilt rayed star plate applied with a white metal faceted star burst, INDIA and ARABIA over 65 with a gilt tiger centred. £800-1000

215.

A ROYAL ARTILLERY NCO’S BELL TOP SHAKO PLATE, the gilt rayed star embossed with a crowned Hanoverian Royal arms flanked by a lion and a unicorn surmounting a canon, QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT. £600-800

216.

AN 82ND REGIMENT OF FOOT (PRINCE OF WALES’S VOLUNTEERS) OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE, the gilt plate with applied white metal rayed star, PENINSULA, ROLEIA, VIMIERA, VITTORIA, PYRENEES, NIVELLE, ORTHES and NIAGARA, white metal Prince of Wales feathers centred on a blue enamelled ground, surmounting 82. £1000-1200

217.

A 20TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (EAST DEVON) OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE, the crowned pierced gilt body with laurel wreath surround, CENTRED garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, central stippled ground, pierced 20. £150-250

218.

A 69TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE) OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE, the crowned pierced gilt body with laurel wreath surround, CENTRED garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, central stippled ground, pierced 69. £150-250

97

219.

A WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE, the crowned pierced gilt body with laurel wreath surround, CENTRED garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, central white metal Antelope. £150-250

220.

THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT AN OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET PLATE, the crowned copper gilt rayed star with applied laurel wreath, THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT, garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, white metal regimental badge centred on a black velvet ground. £200-300

98

221.

A RARE EDWARD VII WELSH GUARDS OFFICER’S PAGRI BADGE, the crowned gilt body with pierced CYMRU AM BYTH in scroll surround on a blue enamelled ground, gilt leek CENTRED on a red enamelled ground. £500-600

223.

A GUARDS MACHINE GUN REGIMENT OFFICER’S BRONZE CAP BADGE, crowned garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, royal cypher CENTRED, crossed machine guns, surmounting the regimental title. £300-400

224.

A GUARDS MACHINE GUN REGIMENT OFFICER’S GILT CAP BADGE, crowned garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, royal cypher CENTRED, crossed machine guns, surmounting the regimental title. £250-350 222.

A PAIR OF MATCHED VICTORIAN ARTISTS RIFLES OFFICER’S COLLAR BADGES, the pierced white metal heads of Mars and Minerva stamped with the manufacturer’s details to the reverse for Gaunt. (2) £250-350

225.

A GUARDS MACHINE GUN REGIMENT OFFICER’S WHITE METAL PAGRI BADGE, crowned garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, royal cypher CENTRED, crossed machine guns, surmounting the regimental title. £250-350

226.

A JEWELLER’S COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE THISTLE, the white metal faceted and rayed star with central pierced gilt NEMO ME IMOUNE LACESSIT and thistle emblem on a green enamelled ground. £700-900

227.

A 3RD DRAGOON GUARDS (PRINCE OF WALES’S) OFFICER’S SABRETACHE ORNAMENT, the pierced gilt laurel wreath entwined with white metal battle honours TALAVERA, VITTORIA, ALBUHEXXX, PENINSULXXXX and ABYSSINIA and surmounted by white metal Prince of Wales’s feathers, central pierced 3DG, gilt backing plate. £150-250

228.

A WILLIAM IV 66TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (BERKSHIRE) OFFICER’S WAIST BELT CLASP, the rectangular gilt plate applied with a crowned silver cypher over 66. £150-250

229.

A VICTORIAN ESSEX REGIMENT OFFICER’S WAIST BELT CLASP, the gilt body on scrolling oak leaf and acorn supports, applied white metal crowned oak leaf wreath and castle, central garter THE ESSEX REGIMENT, white metal and red enamelled shield centered and surmounted by a white metal sphynx EGYPT. £150-250

230.

A VICTORIAN STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD BELT, the circular gilt laurel wreath clasp with centred white metal crown and lion, acanthus scroll supports, the belt of red morocco leather with gold lace facings. £80-100

99

231.

A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S WAIST BELT CLASP TO THE 1ST WILTSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS, white metal acanthus scroll supports, white metal garter WILTSHIRE RIFLES, central scroll shield decorated with a castle, surmounting 1860. £150-250

232.

A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S WAIST BELT CLASP TO THE WILTSHIRE REGIMENT, acanthus scroll supports, silvered garter WILTSHIRE REGIMENT, central cross applied with a crowned silvered cypher. Rubbed. £40-60

100

233.

A GEORGIAN ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the engraved oval brass plate with regimental title and shield motif centered, together with four various sized regimental buttons. Circa 1790. £400-600

234.

A GEORGIAN COPPER GILT SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the rectangular body with applied crowned GR cypher centered, the reverse with one hook and two studs. One hook lacking. £100-150

235.

A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S HALLMARKED SILVER POUCH BELT PLATE TO THE 1ST WILTSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS, the silver oval body surmounted with a crown, regimental title in garter surround, central strung bugle horn 1.

Hallmarked Birmingham 1896 with maker’s mark for Bent & Parker.

Bent & Parker were military ornament makers, Northwood Street, Birmingham. £600-800

236.

A POST 1908 OFFICER’S POUCH BELT PLATE TO THE 4TH BATTALION THE WILTSHIRE REGIMENT, the plated oval body surmounted with a crown, regimental title in surround, central cross and cypher motif, scroll battle honour SOUTH AFRICA 1900-02. Silvered finish rubbed. £150-250

237.

A RARE GEORGIAN REGENCY PATTERN SHAKO BADGE TO THE 76TH REGIMENT OF FOOT, the crowned domed silvered body embossed 76 and surmounted with a crown, two fastening hooks to the reverse. £250-350

238.

A SCARCE VICTORIAN 99TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S REGIMENT) PAGRI BADGE, the oval brass body with regimental title in garter surround, pierced crowned 99 centered, reverse with horse shoe bar. 1874-1881. Rubbed. £60-80

239.

A VICTORIAN 62ND REGIMENT OF FOOT (WILTSHIRE) LAST SHAKO BADGE, the crowned laurel wreath with gartered REGIMENT and 62 centered, the reverse with two lugs. £60-80

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240.

A CASED 13-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLE

BY WILLIAM AND JOHN RIGBY OF DUBLIN, 28inch sighted damascus barrel fitted with rear leaf sights to 400yards, signed with the manufacturer’s details in Gothic script on the top flat, border and scroll engraved platinum lined and vented breech, serial no. 8922 to the underside of the breech and barrel, border and scroll engraved back action lock finely decorated with a stag, set trigger, half stocked 102

with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a tiger, serial no. 8922, the patch box decorated with a stag, finely chequered steel butt plate, brass topped wooden ramrod, contained in a William and John Rigby rifle case with various accessories. £2000-3000

241.

AN 18-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY JOHN MANTON, 29.75inch sighted damascus barrels signed in gold MANTON LONDON, gold lined breeches and touch holes, serial no. 3378, border engraved stepped and signed locks, steels replaced, half maple stock, chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts decorated with stands of arms and hunting scenes, contained in an associated John Manton case, partly restored, with a period flask. Engraving refreshed on mounts, stock with repairs. £1800-2200

242.

A CASED 18-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE BARRELLED SPORTING GUN BY JOHN MANTON & SON, 26inch sighted damascus re-browned barrel engraved with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat, border and scroll engraved breech with platinum vent, serial no. 9238, border and scroll engraved lock, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved mounts, the trigger guard with serial no. 9238, contained in its original case. Case lining mothed, fore-end with small repair, metal parts refinished. £1000-1500

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243.

A CRISP 16-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY WILLIAM SMITH, 30inch sighted damascus barrels engraved W. SMITH PRINCE’S STREET LONDON, platinum lined breeches and touch holes, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved signed patent rainproof locks, half stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the butt plate tang engraved with the serial no. 2299, brass topped wooden ramrod, together with an associated case with trade label for Smith. £600-800

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244.

A 32-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN

BY BAKER, 36inch sighted damascus barrel, border and scroll engraved stepped lock signed E. Baker, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £250-350 245.

AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK TARGET OR MATCH RIFLE, 32.5inch sighted barrel with heavy octagonal breech, border engraved lock with gold maker’s tablet for B. HUGHES, half stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with slotted aperture and sprung catch. Various repairs to stock. £300-500

246.

AN 18-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY LE PAGE OF PARIS, 44inch fine quality Indian damascus barrel, spirally twisted beneath the flared extended muzzle, the latter gadrooned and highlighted in gold, the breech decorated with scrolling foliage and an urn in gold koftgari transitioning to three fine reeded elements extending along its entire length, border and scroll engraved back action lock signed LE PAGE A PARIS in gold, retaining traces of case colour hardening, full stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened mounts, steel topped wooden ramrod. £1000-1500

247.

A 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY PURDEY, 29.25inch sighted damascus barrels engraved with the manufacturer’s details on the sighting rib, border and scroll engraved signed locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod, contained in an associated Purdey case refitted to fit this gun. Serial no. 4403 to underside of barrels and trigger guard. The breech plug appears later and slightly cruder and the butt plate and trigger guard are either modern replacements or refinished. £800-1200 105

248.

A .451 CALIBRE PERCUSSION WHITWORTH MATCH RIFLE BY BSA, 36inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the barrel tang with target sight mounting, the lock engraved THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO. LTD, chequered fore-end and wrist. £1500-2500

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249.

AN AMERICAN .376 CALIBRE PERCUSSION TARGET RIFLE BY EDWIN WESSON, 34inch sighted octagonal browned barrel stamped WESSON NORTHBORO MASS CAST STEEL 527, border and scroll engraved signed back action lock, border and scroll engraved breech and action, set triggers, the angular wooden butt with white metal mounts and trap, with border engraved decoration. Retains good original finish and colour, ramrod lacking. £600-800

250.

A 20-BORE PERCUSSION MICROGROOVE RIFLE BY BEETHAM, 31inch sighted octagonal barrel, border and scroll engraved bolted signed lock, hammer replaced, half stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts.

Ramrod lacking. £180-220 251.

AN 18-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLE, 26inch sighted stippled barrel, probably from a wheellock, platinum lined breech signed J. SQUIRES, border and scroll engraved stepped and bolted lock signed WILLIAM SMITH, full stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, later metal ramrod. The stock with various repairs. £200-300 252.

A 12-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLE BY RICHARDS, 28inch sighted damascus barrel, border and scroll engraved lock signed THEOPS RICHARDS, converted from flintlock on the drum and nipple principle, half stocked with chequered wrist, border

and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £200-300 253.

AN 80-BORE PERCUSSION PEA RIFLE

BY COGSWELL, 30.25inch sighted damascus barrel engraved with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat, border and scroll engraved signed lock, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts. £200-300 254.

A 4MM GERMAN PERCUSSION SCHUTZEN GALLERY TARGET RIFLE, 26inch over all sighted barrel with 6.5inch working barrel, inlaid in silver RIEGER IN MUNCHEN, border and scroll engraved lock hammer and breech, set triggers, half stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, scroll wooden trigger guard, chipped. £300-400

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255.

A 4MM GERMAN PERCUSSION SCHUTZEN GALLERY TARGET RIFLE, 27.5inch over all sighted blued barrel with 6.5inch working barrel stamped WEILHAMMER IN TEGERNSEE, internal hammer to the tang, set triggers, half stocked with steel mounts, scroll trigger guard. £200-300 256.

A BELGIAN 11MM NEEDLEFIRE ROOK RIFLE, 27inch sighted octagonal barrel with retailer’s name of DOOLEY KAVANAGH STREET LIVERPOOL, bearing Belgian and London proof marks, border and scroll engraved rounded action with sliding safety, the wooden butt with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts. £200-300 257.

A .380 OBSOLETE CALIBRE ROOK RIFLE

BY TRANTER, 28inch sighted octagonal barrel with retailer’s details for THE ARMY & NAVY STORE, border engraved action, serial no. 40167, the wooden 108

butt with chequered wrist. £200-250 258.

A 15-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY WALLIS OF HULL, 28inch sighted damascus barrels, platinum lined breeches, border and scroll engraved signed locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £180-220 259.

A 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY DOOLEY, 31inch sighted damascus barrels engraved with the manufacturer’s details in Liverpool, border and scroll engraved signed bevelled locks decorated with hunting scenes, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £200-300

260.

A 22-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY WHEATCROFT, 30.5inch sighted damascus barrels, the gold lined breeches set with gold maker’s tablets, losses, border engraved signed lock converted from flintlock on the drum and nipple principle, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £150-250 261.

A 20-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY SNOWDON, 28.25inch sighted barrels, border and scroll engraved back action signed locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Hammer noses repaired. £180-220 262.

A 15-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, 37.25inch sighted damascus barrels signed

LASSENCE-RONGE IN LUTTICH, border and scroll engraved locks engraved F.A. GEORGE KONIGT. HOF BUCHSENM., half stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved steel and horn mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod. £180-220 263.

AN 8-BORE PERCUSSION GOOSE GUN BY CLAYTON OF SOUTHAMPTON, 48inch sighted damascus barrel engraved ALFRED CLAYTON SOUTHAMPTON, signed back action lock, half stocked with chequered wrist, steel mounts. Various neat repairs to stock. £350-450 264.

AN 11-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY TURNER SMITH OF ALTON, 32inch sighted damascus barrel, border and scroll engraved signed lock, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, brass topped wooden ramrod. £150-250 109

265.

A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK 39INCH VOUNTEER BROWN BESS, 39inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped LACEY & CO. and LONDON across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. £400-600 266.

A .750 CALIBRE PATTERN 42 PERCUSSION VOLUNTEER MUSKET, 39.25inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock signed ADAMS, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

Fore-end replaced. £250-350 267.

A .577 CALIBRE THREE-BAND PERCUSSION ENFIELD RIFLE BY THE LONDON ARMS COMPANY, 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1865 over L.A.CO., crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, brass mounts, the 110

butt plate tang engraved W.B. Ramrod lacking. £500-800 268.

A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN 1856 TWO-BAND ENFIELD RIFLE BY DAW, 33inch sighted barrel engraved with the manufacturer’s details, border engraved signed lock, full stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, plain steel mounts, steel ramrod, canvas sling. £400-600 269.

A .451 CALIBRE WHITWORTH PERCUSSION MATCH OR TARGET RIFLE, 34.5inch sighted barrel with match rifle mounts, border and scroll engraved signed bolted lock, three quarters stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, leather sling. Pitting to barrel and mounts. £400-600

270.

A CASED PAIR OF 22-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY NEVILL, 9.5inch sighted damascus barrels with platinum lined breeches and touch holes, border and scroll engraved stepped and bolted signed locks, half stocks with border and scroll engraved mounts, the spur trigger guards with traces

of original blueing, brass topped wooden ramrods, contained in a relined and fitted case, clean three-way lacquered copper powder flask, bullet mould, etc. £3500-4500

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271.

A CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED TARGET PISTOLS BY KUCHENREUTER, 10inch sighted octagonal browned barrels inlaid in silver I. ADAM KUCHENREUTER AN REGENSBURG, case colour hardened breeches and tangs, adjustable rear sights, border and scroll engraved 112

case colour hardened locks and hammers, set triggers, half stocked with chequered wrists, foliate carved about the tangs, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened mounts, contained in a chamois lined figured walnut veneered case. £2000-3000

272.

A 28-BORE 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY MONLONG, 8.5inch threestage barrel, shortened, border and scroll engraved bevelled lock decorated with a Green Man at the tail and signed MONLONG LONDINI, maple stock, cracked, steel mounts to include ornate pierced side plate. £400-600

273.

A 50-BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY PARKER, 10inch sighted octagonal barrel, border engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, set trigger, full stocked, repairs along fore-end, chequered wooden grip, horn topped wooden ramrod. £250-350

274.

A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY JACKSON, 7inch barrel engraved Cranbrook, border engraved lock signed J.JACKSON, full stock, repairs, brass mounts, trigger guard repaired, wooden ramrod, together with a flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Bissell, action faulty. (2) £350-450

275.

A WORN BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, trigger guard and bayonet lacking, chips to stock, brass topped wooden ramrod, together with a single barrelled flintlock sporting gun with no lock. (2) £150-250

276.

A DISASSEMBLED 54-BORE BEAUMONT ADAMS REVOLVER, fully stripped and contained in the shell of a revolver box. £200-300 113

277.

AN ANTIQUE .22 CALIBRE WEBLEY MK I AIR RIFLE, 19inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer and patent details to the lower frame, serial no. 196. £400-600 278.

AN ANTIQUE .22 CALIBRE WEBLEY SERVICE AIR RIFLE, 25inch sighted barrel, the frame stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the wooden butt with chequered wrist, serial no. S9350. £350-450 279.

AN ANTIQUE .177 CALIBRE BSA IMPROVED MODEL UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, together with another in worn condition, and a third break action example, serial nos. 21515, L24025 and B2907. (3) £300-400 280.

TWO ANTIQUE GERMAN BREAK ACTION AIR RIFLES, both with similar actions but differing release catches, one plated, both in .177 calibre and with wooden butts. (2) £200-300 114

281.

A CASED ANTIQUE .177 CALIBRE BSA UNDERLEVER AIR RIFLE, 19.25inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no.

50722 over 2, fitted with a rear peep sight, adjustable trigger, wooden butt with chequered wrist fitted with three sling swivels, contained in its wooden transit case with various accessories. £300-400

286.

AFTER ROBERT DODD (1748-1815), Battle of Trafalgar, Rear Division, published London 1843 by J.W. Laird, coloured aquatint, 49.5 x 73.5 (sight size). £60-90 282.

A VICTORIAN GILT METAL RELIEF BUST PORTRAIT OF ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON, looking to sinister and in full military regalia, with ribbon name plaque below, in glazed rosewood box frame with gilt slip, the bust 18cm high approx, 44.5 x 39cm over all. £100-150

284.

OF NAPOLEONIC INTEREST: Carte de L’Empire Francois, avec ses establissements politiques, militaires, civils et religieux, par ordre de......Alex.

Berthier, 1804, a/f. Louis-Alexandre Berthier was Minister of War for France and Chief of Staff to Napoleon. £80-120

287.

OF AUTOGRAPHICAL INTEREST: HENRY JOHN TEMPLE 3RD VISCOUNT PALMERSTON, LATER PRIME MINISTER (1784-1865), a signed document from the War Office, dated 7th September 1815, framed and glazed. £150-250

283.

A 19TH CENTURY DOLLOND TWO DRAW BRASS TELESCOPE, inscribed Dollond London and with owner’s name Lt. Colonel Keyt, 51st King’s Own Light Infantry, 22.5cm long retracted. The Keyt family were famous for having served at Waterloo and other later 19th Century battles. (a/f) £80-120

285.

OF AUTOGRAPHICAL INTEREST: MAJOR-GENERAL SIR WILLIAM CARR BERESFORD (1768-1854), a letter to Admiral Berkeley and requesting the transfer of a corporal in the Royal Marines to the Portuguese service, dated April 1811, Olivenza, Spain, framed and glazed. £150-250 115

288.

OF AUTOGRAPHICAL INTEREST: LIEUTENANTGENERAL SIR JOHN MOORE KB (1761-1809), letter written during the campaign in Egypt, September 1801, detailing the purchase of horses including one killed in action, framed and glazed. £150-250

290.

HENRI ETIENNE DUMAIGE (1830-1888) FRENCH, Avant le Combat, Volontaire de 1792 and Apres le Combat, Grenadier de 1792, a pair of bronzes of French Revolutionary soldiers, the former playing his drum, 64.5cm high, the latter lighting his pipe and cradling his rifle and bayonet in his arm, 65cm high, each signed H Dumaige to the naturalistic base and with title plaque. (2) £4000-6000 289.

OF AUTOGRAPHICAL INTEREST: MAJOR GENERAL SIR THOMAS GRAHAM: letter to Admiral Lord Keith discussing staff appointments and passing on Wellington’s recommendations for promotions, dated 10 th December 1811, Pinhel, Portugal, framed and glazed. £150-250

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291.

A CASED PAIR OF 32 BORE IRISH MADE SCOTTISH WHITE METAL BELT PISTOLS, 6.5inch multi-stage barrels engraved H. ALLPORT CORK, border and scroll engraved signed locks, full nickel or paktong stocks engraved with panels of scrolling foliage and geometric designs, belt hooks mounted on the left side, ram’s horn butts, thistle prickers, button triggers,

ringturned steel ramrods, contained in a brown velvet lined mahogany case with associated accessories. The sideplate area of both pistols is stamped 42 and a button to the 42nd or Black Watch also is present in the case. £6000-7000 117

292.

A 25-BORE 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK ALL STEEL SCOTTISH PISTOL BY MURDOCH, 7.5inch four-stage barrel with flared and faceted muzzle, fluted breech, border and scroll engraved lock signed T. Murdoch, platinum lined breech, replacement frizzen and spring, full steel stock profusely decorated with bands of geometric designs, rounded butt inlaid 118

with silver panels, button trigger, shallow belt hook mounted on the left side, white metal escutcheon engraved with a ducal crest, steel ramrod. £3000-4000

293.

A FINE QUALITY VICTORIAN DIRK, 26cm double fullered clean, bright blade finely etched with scrolling foliage, thistles, the figure of St Andrew, a crowned lion sat atop a crown holding a sword and a sceptre, being the crest of the coat of arms of Scotland, maker’s panel for MACDOUGALL & CO OF THE ROYAL TARTAN WAREHOUSE INVERNESS SACKVELLE ST AT LONDON, white metal mounted hilt decorated with laurel and fleurs-de-lis, carved

basket weave and celtic knot wooden grip in the 17th Century fashion, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match, complete with companion knife and fork. There is a suggestion that the iconography and quality would indicate this piece has some connection to the Royal household. £1200-1400 119

294.

A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH BLACK WATCH OFFICER’S REGIMENTAL DIRK BY KIRKWOOD OF EDINBURGH, 27.5cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge, brass mounted hilt decorated with thistles, the pommel set with a stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with brass studs, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard decorated with thistles and regimental motifs, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match. £1200-1400 295.

A GORDON HIGHLANDERS OFFICER’S DIRK, 31.5cm blade with faceted back edge, characteristic gilt mounted hilt decorated with scrolling thistles, the pommel set with a stone, carved basket wooden grip set with brass studs, contained in its engraved gilt mounted scabbard, decorated to match, the upper mount applied with an engraved crest of the Gordon Highlanders, complete with companion fork, knife lacking. £800-1000

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296.

A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH PIPER’S DIRK, 28cm blade with faceted back edge, white metal mounted hilt decorated with thistles, Celtic strapwork pommel set with a stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped scabbard, decorated to match. £400-500 297.

A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER’S CASED DIRK SGIAN DUBH AND SPORRAN SET, the dirk with 27.5cm fullered clipped back blade with faceted back edge, characteristic hilt with gilt mounts, the pommel set with a stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with brass studs, contained in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard decorated with thistles and regimental motifs, complete with companion knife and fork, contained in its purple velvet lined case, together with a companion sgian dubh and sporran, the latter with regimental device and battle honours applied to the cantle. One battle honour lacking and the dirk fork a replacement. (3) £2000-3000

298.

A GOOD KING’S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm clean fullered blade by Wilkinson, decorated with thistles, regimental badge and crowned GVR cypher, regulation pierced plated hilt decorated with thistles and regimental motifs, wire bound fishskin grip, red faced chamois liner, contained in its plated steel scabbard, complete with field service scabbard and silk tassel. £1200-1400 299.

AN ORNATE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, 11cm blade with faceted back edge, characteristic hilt with chased silver mounts decorated with thistles, the pommel set with a stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs and a faceted stone, contained in its hallmarked silver mounted leather scabbard decorated to match. Hallmarks rubbed. £500-600 300.

A GORDON HIGHLANDERS OFFICER’S SGIAN DUBH, 9.25cm blade with faceted back edge, tip chipped, characteristic white metal mounted hilt,

the pommel set with a stone, carved basket weave wooden grip decorated with white metal studs and applied with the regimental badge, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard. £300-400 301.

A HALLMARKED SILVER SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, 8.75cm clipped back blade with faceted back edge, characteristic silver mounted hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and geometric designs, carved basket weave wooden grip, chipped, contained in its silver mounted leather scabbard, Edinburgh hallmarks with maker’s marks for Mackay and Chisolm. £300-400 302.

A BLACK WATCH OFFICER’S SGIAN DUBH, 9cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic gilt mounted hilt, the pommel set with a stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with brass studs and the figure of St Andrew, contained in an associated copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount set with the regimental badge. £200-300 121

303.

A VICTORIAN WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK, 27cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt, the pommel set with a stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated to match, complete with companion knife and fork, the former with maker’s name of NEWBOLD. £700-900 304.

A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK IN TH THE 18 CENTURY FASHION, 25.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with heart-pierced pommel cap, carved Celtic knotwork wooden grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard. £600-800 305.

A SCOTTISH LOCHABER AXE IN THE 18TH CENTURY MANNER, 39cm elongated head drawn to an upturned tip and fitted with securing ring 122

and bracing straps, dismounting hook and spiked foot, later wooden haft, 188cm. £150-250

306.

A MODERN SCOTTISH KILT COMPANY DRESS ENSEMBLE, comprising a Sutherland Old Clan tartan kilt, charcoal tweed jacket and waistcoat, Margaret Morrison bespoke sporran, thistle kilt pin, replica dummy sgian dubh, leather belt with Celtic decorated buckle, a pair of socks with matching tartan flashes, and a pair of Jamie Alexander black leather ghillie brogues in size 12. (Custom made, worn once to a wedding and in excellent condition.) £200-300

307.

A VERY RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY BRASS HILTED PINCH OF SNUFF SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 89.5cm double fullered blade, pierced above the forte, characteristic brass hilt, probably Glasgow, decorated with flattened rounded bars arranged in ovoid panels and intersected with faceted ribs, linear engraved flattened bun-shaped pommel, wire bound leather wrapped wooden grip, split. A rare example and possibly unique, in brass, of

the famous Pinch of Snuff Hilt, so named after the famous portrait by William Delacour the engraving and decoration would suggest Glasgow. The grip aperture has been closed slightly to prevent the insertion of the full hand in accordance with the 1746 Disarming Act. £2000-3000

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308.

A RARE VIKING PERIOD PATTERN WELDED AND INLAID SWORD CIRCA 900, 75.25cm fullered blade, characteristic hilt of Petersen Type H form, inlaid to the cross guard with geometric designs and inverted swastika forms, the triangular form pommel with oblong plinth decorated to match. A similar sword was lent to the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Laird Landmann and Kathleen Kinney (accession number L.2008.29.2). That particular sword was marked with the name of its maker Hartolfr. See plate VI Swords of the Viking Age

by Ian Peirce for a pommel of matching form. For a similar sword, in relic condition, see Bonhams San Francisco 29th June 2005 Lot 2410, realised $18,400.

Provenance: An old established English Collection, River Duddon, Lake District. £10000-15000 124

309.

A RARE GLADIUS OR ROMAN SWORD, 50cm waisted pattern welded blade with armour piercing tip, inlaid TERE FELIX to one side of the forte and with dual swastika emblems to the other. The quality and inlay to this piece would suggest it was that

of a Legate or Tribune. Provenance, an Old English collection from which, by family tradition, this piece was discovered in Germany. Circa 100BC to 50AD. £3000-5000 125

310.

A LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN NUREMBERG CLOSE HELMET, the two-piece skull with low roped comb, the visor with elongated sights and drawn out to a point, tapering visor lifting post with spherical terminal, the upper bevor pierced with circular and elongated breaths to either side and secured at the lower edge by a sprung stud released by a push button with foliate form domed terminal, the lower bevor similarly secured by a 126

push button, the three pivoting on large domed foliate rivets, the neck guard composed of two articulated plates with shallow gutters domed rivet decoration and roped edges, the back of the skull with roped plume holder and struck with a partial Nuremberg Mark. £2500-3500

313.

A SELECION OF 19TH CENTURY AND LATER ELEMENTS OF MINIATURE ARMOUR, to include a pair of gauntlets, a single mitten gauntlet, a pair of pauldrons, three full size neck elements, a Kula Khud finial, two small Indian mail and plate elements and a section of modern chain mail. (11) £250-350

311.

A 19TH CENTURY ETCHED GORGET AND COLLAR IN THE 16TH CENTURY STYLE, the whole with turned edges and etched roped panels containing Neoclassical figures. £400-500 314.

A LATE 16TH CENTURY GERMAN NUREMBERG MORION OR HELMET, the single piece skull with tall roped comb and down swept shallow brim drawn out to a peak to the front and rear and with Nuremberg stamp, sixteen lining rivets with brass foliate washers, some losses. See Stockel, Volume II page 469. Rim with lamination repair and pierced with a mounting hole. £300-500

312.

A PAIR OF MUNITION GRADE GAUNTLETS, each with six lame articulated mittens, turned rounded cuffs with rivet decoration, one with original chamois liner. (2) £400-500

315.

A LATE 17 TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL ZISCHAGGE OR HELMET, the single piece skull with radiating ribs, the top with large foliate washer and short reeded spike, four lame neck guard decorated to match, shallow gutter with turned and roped edge, the peak drawn out to a point, shallow gutter with turned and roped edge, adjustable nasal bar. £1000-1500 127

316.

AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN SCHNEPPER OR STONEBOW, 60Ccm over all length and with 41cm bow, dual braided draw string, dual post fore-sight, the integral cocking lever retained by a pivoting catch, the former struck with a maker’s mark of a stag within a shield form, characteristic scroll carved wooden butt set with polished bone plaques decorated with scrolling foliage, wild animals and the crest of Bavaria, losses to the latter, red painted inventory number 1106. Old fracture to lever pivot point. £1500-2500

318.

A FULL ARTICULATED ARMOUR IN THE 16TH CENTURY STYLE, comprising breast and back plate, gorget and helmet ensemble, articulated arm and leg defences and matching gauntlets, the whole with etched decoration in the classical style.

20th Century, probably of Spanish manufacture. £600-800

317.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY SPANISH MODEL CANNON, 11.75inch multi-stage barrel chiselled with swags, bands of foliage and flowerheads, a shield-form crest, a pair of dolphin form lifters, plain trunnions, acorn form cascabels, mounted on a later wooden carriage. £250-350 128

319.

A 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN WHEEL-LOCK COMBINATION TOOL, comprising triple spanner and powder measure, together with a sprung flint knapping hammer. (2) £200-300

320.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY BRONZE PIVOT CANNON, 32inch three-stage sighted barrel bearing an inscription across the mid-point, mounted on a wooden plinth complete with pivot mount and adjustable tail bracket. £2000-3000

An. Dom. 1688. Bears the book plate of John Meade Falkner with his motto Respice Finem. Meade Falkner was, amongst other things, author of Moonfleet, The Lost Stradivarius and The Nebuly Coat. Please contact us for a condition report. £3000-4000

321.

OF JOHN MEADE FALKNER INTEREST: A JAMES II HOLY BIBLE CONTAINING THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW AND BOUND WITH THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, and administration of the Sacraments.... together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, bearing the coat of arms of James II, and Oxford, Printed at the Theater, and are to be sold by Thomas Guy at the Oxford Arms in Lombard Street near Popes Head Alley, London,

322.

A CHARLES I HOLY BIBLE CONTAINING THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW AND BOUND WITH THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, and administration of the sacraments...., printed by Thomas Buck and Roger Daniel, printers to the Universitie of Cambridge Anno Dom. 1638. Please contact us for a condition report. £5000-7000 129

323.

A LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17 TH CENTURY ITALIAN CRAB CLAW RAPIER, 86.7cm flattened diamond section blade incised in the short central fullers IHN SOLINGEN, to either side, further incised with a series of X marks, characteristic hilt with dual down turned quillons with faceted decoration, the side guard composed of three concentric looping bars, the lower two faceted and hatched, the largest with linear and hatched decoration and with a separate scalloped insert, tapering ovoid pommel decorated with hatched dual channels to either side, wire bound grip of quadrant form, Turk’s heads. Probably Venetian. See Antique Edged Weapons by Southwick page 89 plate 228 for a similar example. £2000-3000 130

324.

A SCARCE EARLY 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH HOUNSLOW SWEPT HILT RAPIER, 86cm blade incised FECIT HOUNSLO to either side in the short fullers, characteristic swept hilt composed of rounded bars, recurving quillons, D-shaped knuckle bow with scrolling supports, ovoid pommel, later wooden grip. Tip rounded. £2000-3000

325.

A SILVER ENCRUSTED ENGLISH SMALL SWORD OR LIGHT RAPIER WITH 1553 DATED BLADE, 74.75cm flattened diamond section blade chiselled and inlaid with copper at the forte ANO 1553 to either side, further chiselled and inlaid in copper with the running wolf emblem and decorated with a wriggly line along its length, characteristic hilt with up turned shell guard, recurving spatulate quillons and ovoid grip, the whole profusely decorated with silver flower heads and dot decoration, silver wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. £1200-1500

327.

A GOOD QUALITY VICTORIAN RAPIER IN THE 17 TH CENTURY STYLE, 85cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic hilt with down turned quillons, looping side guard and D-shaped knuckle bow, faceted spherical pommel, wire bound grip. £500-600 328.

A VICTORIAN RAPIER IN THE 17 TH CENTURY STYLE, 84cm flattened diamond section double fullered blade, characteristic swept hilt with pierced looping side guards, recurved quillons, D-shaped knuckle bow, all pierced on a Celtic theme, faceted pommel, wire bound grip. £300-400

326.

A GOOD QUALITY VICTORIAN RAPIER IN THE 17 TH CENTURY STYLE, 85cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic hilt composed of flattened rounded bars, upturned lower guard, looping 329.

AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY PILLOW side guard, recurved quillons and all with scallop form terminals, trapezoidal faceted pommel, wire bound grip. SWORD, 90.5cm broadsword blade, characteristic hilt with down turned crossguard with bud form terminals, £500-600 tapering ovoid pommel, wooden grip. £600-800

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330 A BRACE OF VICTORIAN EXECUTIONER’S SWORDS IN THE NORTH EUROPEAN MANNER, 78cm broad tapering blades with squared off tips, down turned quillons, dished disc pommels, shaped wooden grips. (2) £150-250 331.

AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN MILITARY BROADSWORD, 74.5cm fullered blade, characteristic hilt with dual looping side guards and integral thumb ring, D-shaped knuckle bows united by a single scrolling bar, spherical pommel.

Probably German, blade a later replacement. £700-900 332.

A MID 17 TH CENTURY CAVALRY SWORD, 82.5cm double fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads, various edge nicks, characteristic hilt composed of two looping side guards with pierced inserts, the principle knuckle guard supported on each side by two scrolling side bars, spherical pommel, ribbed wooden grip. £700-900 132

333.

A 15TH CENTURY ENGLISH RONDEL DAGGER, 35.75cm T-section blade struck with a maker’s mark to one side, broad disc guard and pommel, spirally fluted bone or horn grips,, ribbed brass back strap. See Plate 95C and 95D European Swords and Daggers in The Tower of London, by Dufty HMSO. Grip probably a later replacement. £1000-1500

334.

A 17 TH CENTURY DUAL KNIFE SET IN STUMPWORK CASE, the first knife with 11.5cm blade, struck with maker and region marks of a dagger and cross, foliate gold damascene decorated collar, rubbed, fine pierced filigree work pommel, grip lacking, tang with brass wrap, the second knife bearing identical markings and decoration, lacking tang wrap and pommel, contained in a stumpwork wrapped wooden scabbard, worn, decorated with foliage and flower heads and what appears to be a stylised mitre or church spire to either side. The brass wrap to the tang that exists on the first knife may suggest the handles were of rock crystal. £200-300

335.

AN 18TH CENTURY WHITE METAL HILTED SMALL-SWORD, 79cm triangular section incurved blade, the white metal hilt with upturned shell guard with strapwork borders and latticed centres, D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel decorated to match, loose silver wire bound wooden grip with Turks’ heads. £300-400 336.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY BLUED AND GILT HUNTING HANGER, 53.5cm fullered blade double edged towards the tip, decorated in the classical fashion with stands of arms, strapwork and swags, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, characteristic white metal hilt with reeded recurved quillons and shallow pommel cap decorated to match, polished horn grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard. £600-800 133

337.

AN 18TH CENTURY HUNTING HANGER, 55.5cm fullered blade double edged towards the tip, characteristic white metal hilt with recurved guard decorated with rococo scrolls, the mid-point pierced and decorated with musical instruments, the pommel cap of bearded mask form, spirally reeded wooden grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard. £500-700 338.

AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED HUNTING HANGER, 62.5cm double fullered blade, double edged towards the tip, characteristic silver hilt hallmarked London 1769 and with maker’s stamp WK, recurved quillons with wavy ribbed decoration, reeded pommel cap, green stained ivory grip. The maker’s mark is that of William Kinman. £500-700

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339.

AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED HUNTING HANGER, 56.5cm fullered blade, double edged towards the tip, characteristic silver hilt hallmarked London 1748 and with maker’s stamp P R, down turned shell guard with wavy ribbed decoration, D-shaped knuckle guard and dome form pommel, decorated to match, polished horn grip with reeded sides. The maker’s mark is probably that of Philip Roker II. £500-700 340.

AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED HUNTING HANGER, 56cm fullered blade, double edged towards the tip, characteristic silver hilt with partial London hallmark, recurved quillons with wavy ribbed decoration, reeded pommel cap, green stained horn grip. £400-600

341.

ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON APPOINTED GOVERNOR OF PLYMOUTH 1819, the bronze medal by Thomas Webb after P. Rouw for D. Mudie, the obverse with relief portrait of Wellington, the reverse with his biography, 55mm diameter, together with a Kerr & Co. Worcester parian plaque by W.S. Kirk R.H.A., moulded with relief portrait of the Duke of Wellington and set as a brooch in gilt metal mount, puce marks verso, 6.5cm high over all. (2) £150-250

342.

THE TIMES JUNE 22ND 1815 WATERLOO BULLETIN EDITION, detailing The Duke of Wellington’s Dispatch, Killed and wounded lists.

Probably a 1915 commemorative edition. £50-70

343.

AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH PARTISAN, the 54.5cm head with flattened diamond section blade, the shaped forte painted with the Royal Arms surmounting a GR cypher, the reverse engraved but not painted to match, gilt collar, four screw bracing straps, steel foot. 270cm over all length. Probably the George III’s personal bodyguard. £1000-1500 344.

A TRAFALGAR PERIOD FRENCH NAVAL BOARDING PIKE, 17.5cm flattened diamond-shaped head with raised medial ridge, ringturned collar with bracing straps, steel foot. 253cm over all. £500-700

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345.

A CASED PAIR OF IRISH 16-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY CLARKE, 10.25inch sighted octagonal swamped barrels signed Clarke Dublin in script and further marked with an Irish Registration stamps W-X 5122 and W-X 5123, border engraved stepped locks with roller frizzens, signed 136

Clarke, three-quarters stocked with brass mounts, the trigger guards with acorn terminals and engraved with foliate sprays, white metal escutcheons engraved SM, horn topped quill ramrods, contained in a blue velvet lined pine case with commensurate accessories. £3500-4500

346.

A PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY 18-BORE SILVER MOUNTED BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER OR COACHING PISTOLS

BY WILSON, 8inch sighted swamped barrels engraved LONDON, border engraved bevelled signed locks, full stocks with silver mounts, foliate engraved trigger guards, one with repair and bearing hallmarks for London 1764 and the maker’s mark J.A, acanthus urn finials, hallmarked silver butt caps decorated with scrolling foliage and a lion emerging from a castle base

surmounting a stand of arms, pierced silver stand of arms side plates, horn fore-end caps, silver ramrod pipes, horn topped wooden ramrods. Richard Wilson I (1703-1766). One pistol with repair to fore-end and stock under lock, the other cracked through the wrist and repaired. (2) £2500-3500 137

347.

A 14-BORE SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER OR COACHING PISTOL

BY GRIFFIN & TOW, 9.25inch two-stage brass barrel engraved LONDON and dated 1775, border engraved signed bevelled lock, full stocked with silver mounts, the trigger guard hallmarked for Birmingham 1775 and maker’s mark for Charles Freeth, grotesque mask butt cap, vacant foliate escutcheon, acanthus pierced side plate, silver ramrod pipes, later horn topped wooden ramrod. Griffin & Tow, Joseph Griffin and John Tow, 10 New Bond Street, 1772-1782. Splits to fore-end. For a similar and slightly earlier example but with a steel barrel and signed just GRIFFIN, see plate 11 page 145 of Griffin of Bond Street by Eric Griffin. £2000-3000 138

348.

A 32-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY BATE, 9inch sighted two-stage barrel engraved BATE LONDON on the top flat, border engraved stepped and signed lock, gold lined pan and touch hole full stocked with steel mounts, acorn trigger guard finial, chequered slab-sided butt, horn topped wooden ramrod. Edward Bate Gunmaker, Brownlow Street, Long Acre 1763-78, Contractor to Ordnance 1779-83 and in Partnership with William Jover 1801810. Salt and pepper pitting. £2000-3000

349.

A 28-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY EAMES, 10-inch sighted octagonal swamped barrel engraved Eames Dublin on the top flat, border and scroll engraved stepped and signed lock, roller frizzen, full stocked with border and foliate engraved spur trigger guard with acorn finial, slab-sided wooden butt, horn topped wooden ramrod. James Eames, 57 King Street, Dublin, circa 1790. Full cock only. £2000-3000

350.

AN 18TH CENTURY 14-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY CARRIER FRERES, 12.5inch sighted barrel, border and scroll engraved signed lock decorated with a stand of arms at the tail, full stock foliate carved about the border and scroll engraved brass mounts, the sideplate decorated with a stand of arms, wooden ramrod. Circa 17491754. £700-900

351.

AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY SMITH, 8inch sighted octagonal damascus barrel, border and scroll engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, full stocked with border engraved steel mounts, vacant white metal escutcheon, chequered grip, swivel ramrod. £700-800

352.

AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANNE POCKET PISTOL BY WYNN, 2inch turn-off cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved rounded action signed DAVID WYNN, bag-shaped wooden butt. David Wynn, shop in St James, London, circa 1720. £800-900

353.

AN 80-BORE BRASS FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK OVER AND UNDER POCKET PISTOL, 2.5inch turn-off barrels, border engraved lock decorated with stands of arms and signed ARCHER LONDON, barrels numbered 2 and 3, small hole to right side of breech, tap mounted on the left side, slabsided wooden butt. Chip to frizzen. £200-300 139

354.

A CASED PAIR OF OF 80-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY ARCHER, 2inch turn-off barrels, border engraved actions signed ARCHER LONDON, sliding safeties, slab sided wooden butts, contained in a later green baize lined mahogany case. £600-800

355.

A CASED PAIR OF 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, 1.5inch turn-off barrels, border engraved actions signed Bass London, sliding safeties, folding triggers, slab-sided wooden butts, contained in a later composed case with flask. (2) £400-600

356.

A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL, 1.5inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action signed TWIGG LONDON, slab-sided wooden butt, main spring at fault, together with an 18-bore 18th Century brass mounted holster pistol by STANTON, cock and ramrod lacking. (2) £240-280 140

357.

A WORN 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL, 1.5inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with a stand of arms and signed, pitted, sliding safety, folding trigger, slabsided wooden butt, together with an earlier cannon barrelled pocket pistol lacking cock. Both worn and with faults. (2) £150-200

358.

A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL, 2.75inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed J. ADAMS, SLAB-SIDED WOODEN BUTT. £200-300

359.

A 60-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL, 2.25inch turn-off barrel, border and foliate engraved action, signed indistinctly, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt. £150-200

360.

A RARE CASED 19TH CENTURY BRASS FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER, the brass boxlock action with ring neck cock, folding trigger, bag-shaped wooden butt, contained in its mahogany case with turnscrew and flints. £400-500

361.

AN 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER, of characteristic construction, with external mechanism to the right side, the left side with locking hinged compartment struck with a mark for John Savage, engraved to the top with scrolling foliage, bipod stand, candle mount to the left side, bag-shaped wooden butt. £300-400

362.

AN 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER, of characteristic construction, with external mechanism to the right side, the left side with locking hinged compartment struck with a mark for John Savage, engraved to the top with scrolling foliage, bipod stand, candle mount to the left side, bag-shaped wooden butt. Circa 1770. £300-400

363.

AN 18TH CENTURY BRASS FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER, of characteristic construction, with external mechanism to the right side, the left side with locking hinged compartment, engraved to the top with a geometric design, bipod stand, candle mount to the left side, slab-sided wooden butt, cracked and repaired. £300-400

364.

AN 80-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL, 3inch turn-off barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed RIPPON & BURTON 39 OXFORD STREET, slab-sided wooden butt. £200-300

365.

A 40-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED DUELLING OR TARGET PISTOL BY BOUTET, 9inch sighted flared damascus barrel with micro-groove rifling, stepped lock signed Manufacture A Versailles, half stocked with steel mounts, chequered wooden grip. Nicolas Boutet 1761-1833, the leading French gunmaker of the Napoleonic era. £900-1100

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366.

A CRISP 60-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY MANTON & SON, 1.5inch turn-off octagonal barrel, engraved at the muzzle, border and scroll engraved rounded action decorated with a stand of arms and signed Manton & Son, sliding safety, folding trigger, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt. £400-600

367.

A BRASS PERCUSSION BOXLOCK BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL, 5.5inch barrel, converted from flintlock, hammer and nipple lacking, border and floral engraved action, undersprung bayonet released by the sliding trigger guard, bagshaped wooden butt. £100-150

368.

A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL, 2.5inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and indistinctly signed KETLAND (?), Lombard Street, London, tang lacking, slab-sided wooden butt, together with another percussion boxlock pocket pistol lacking butt. (2) £150-200

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369.

AN 80-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL, 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed D. EGG LONDON, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab-sided wooden butt, together with a worn double barrelled percussion boxlock pocket pistol. Both with faults to actions. (2) £150-200

370.

A .650 CALIBRE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL, 9inch barrel, bevelled lock, gapping along lower edge, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring. £180-220

371.

A .700 CALIBRE BELGIAN PERCUSSION SERVICE PISTOL, 9inch barrel, bevelled lock, threequarter stock with brass and steel mounts. Lanyard ring lacking, butt cracked. £40-60

372.

A FINE CASED PAIR OF EXHIBITION QUALITY 60-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, 3.75inch three-stage blued rifled ring turned barrels, engraved with laurel bands about the muzzles, faceted blued and polished steel breeches decorated with strapwork, border and scroll engraved actions decorated with songbirds, folding triggers, bag-shaped ebonised wooden butts decorated

with scrolling foliage, the butts with foliate engraved traps, each gun numbered one and two respectively to the underside of the breeches, contained in their burr walnut veneered close fitted case, the red velvet interior complete with matching and pristine accoutrements. £3500-4500 143

373.

A 40-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED DUELLING OR TARGET PISTOL BY LEPAGE, 9.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, engraved 1 at the breech and on the tang, border and scroll engraved signed back action lock, set trigger, half stocked with shell carved fore-end, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, chequered wooden grip with stepped butt.

Jean Andre Prosper Lepage 1792-1854. £850-950 376.

A PAIR OF 80-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY BENTLEY, 2.25inch octagonal barrels with good traces of original blued finish, border and scroll engraved brass actions signed in Gothic script Bentley London on the side of the breeches, blued dolphin hammers, sliding safeties, blued folding triggers, chequered bag-shaped wooden butts with vacant white metal escutcheons, contained in a later green baize lined case, complete with flask, mould, cleaning rod and cap tin. (2) £400-500 374.

A 32-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK BELT PISTOL BY HANSON OF DONCASTER, 3.75inch sighted octagonal barrel signed on the top flat, border and scroll engraved rounded action, belt hook mounted on the left side, chequered wooden butt, swivel ramrod. Crisp with traces of blueing to barrel. £200-300

375.

A 32-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED HOLSTER PISTOL BY KUCHENREUTER, 9inch sighted octagonal barrel signed CHR. KUCHENREUTER A REGENSBURG in silver, the breech with maker’s stamp, border engraved bevelled lock, full stocked with steel mounts, chequered wooden fish-tail butt. The High End South German Kuchenreuter gun making dynasty existed between 1690-1869. £500-600 144

377.

A 50-BORE PERCUSSION IRISH TRAVELLING PISTOL BY TRULOCK & SON OF DUBLIN, 3.75 inch barrel with etched damascus swirl, engraved DUBLIN in the sighting channel, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved signed curving back action lock, full stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, chequered wooden grip, swivel ramrod. Trulock & Son, shop at 9 Dawson Street Dublin. £350-450

378.

A FINE CASED 80-BORE SIX-SHOT PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY COOPER, 3.75inch fluted case colour hardened barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded German silver action and frame, engraved to the left side J R COOPER PATENTEE, sliding blued safety, blued ring trigger, varnished wooden grips, contained in its faded red velvet lined mahogany case, complete with commensurate accessories, the lid with retailer’s label for J. LIVERSIDGE OF GAINSBRO’. The gun retains virtually all of its original finish, as do the accessories, and while the lining to the case is faded, it is complete with its original key. The button on the lidded compartment is of turned bone.

See page 141 figure 11 of American British and Continental Pepperbox Firearms by Dunlap for a virtually identical example, although in the case of the revolver being sold here, it is marked Patentee not Patented. A copy of the aforementioned book is included in this lot.

(2) £2500-3500 145

379.

A 40-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK PAKTONG BELT PISTOL BY MANTON, 5.25inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved in Gothic script Manton Patent London, scroll engraved action, Paktong stock and mounts, scroll engraved spur trigger guard, scroll engraved grip and butt plate, swivel ramrod, contained in a later green baize lined case with mould, flask, turnscrew and cap tin. £800-1000

trigger, chequered wooden grips, contained in its green baize lined oak case with later oil bottle and turnscrew. £450-550

381.

A CASED 54-BORE PERCUSSION SIXSHOT TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER, 6inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved IMPROVED REVOLVER, scallop engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved rounded action, steel mounts, chequered wooden grips, the butt with scroll engraved trap, contained in 380.

A CASED SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER, its faded red velvet lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories. Loose on spindle.

4inch sighted blued barrel, border engraved blued cylinder and frame, burnished steel hammer and folding £1000-1500 146

382.

A RARE 19TH CENTURY .31 CALIBRE PERCUSSION KNUCKLE DUSTER KNIFE PISTOL, 4.25inch barrel engraved GEANTY A LIMOGES, border and scroll engraved frame with four-piece polished horn grips, single flattened diamond section blade of 10.5cms length. Unlike the Apache pistols this has a fixed knuckle grip and seems to be some form of hybrid Apache and Unwin & Rodgers knife pistol. £600-800

383.

AN 80-BORE PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER BY COLLINS, six inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved with the manufacturer’s details in London, chevron engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved rounded action, two-piece chequered wooden grips, the butt with trap. £380-420

384.

A 90-BORE PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, 3inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded white metal action, chequered two-piece wooden grips. £280-320

385.

A 120-BORE PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, 3inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action, two-piece varnished wooden grips, the butt with trap. £280-320

386.

A 120-BORE PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, 3inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action, chequered twopiece wooden grips. £250-350

387.

A 100-BORE PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, 3inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded white metal action, chequered two-piece wooden grips. Frame with repairs. £200-300 147

388.

A SCARCE 120-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION COPPER’S IMPROVED FOLDING TRIGGER PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, 3inch re-blued fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action engraved J. R. COOPER’S IMPROVED REVOLVING PISTOL, folding trigger, chequered wooden grip with stepped butt, vacant white metal escutcheon, contained in a later green baize lined case, complete with, flask, cleaning rod, mould and cap tin. £600-800

389.

A 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION ADAM’S PATENT FIRST MODEL DOUBLE TRIGGER TRANTER REVOLVER BY DICKSON & SONS OF EDINBURGH, 6.5inch sighted octagonal signed barrel, border and scroll engraved frame marked ADAM’S PATENT No. 20,341 Y, double trigger stamped W. TRANTER, chequered wooden grip. Grey stained but with traces of original blue, detachable rammer not present. £350-450

391.

A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION STARR MODEL 1858 ARMY REVOLVER, 6inch sighted barrel, plated cylinder, the frame stamped with manufacturer’s and patent details, plain wooden grip with rubbed stamp, serial no. 15338. Traces of plating. £400-600

392.

A .30 CALIBRE WILLIAMSON’S PATENT TEAT FIRE SIX-SHOT POCKET REVOLVER, 3.25inch sighted barrel, the cylinder signed and with patent details, border and scroll engraved plated brass frame, sheath trigger, serial no. 3752, two-piece walnut grips. Plating rubbed to frame. £250-350

393.

A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT POCKET REVOLVER, 4inch sighted octagonal barrel with Hertford address, clear stagecoach cylinder scene bearing the serial no. 176714 matching 390.

A 54-BORE PERCUSSION FIVE-SHOT throughout, except the wedge 92791, brass trigger BEAUMONT ADAMS REVOLVER BY JAMES LEES guard and back strap, varnished wooden grips, & SON OF PERTH, 5.75inch sighted octagonal barrel contained in a later green baize lined oak case signed on the top flat, border engraved frame engraved complete with turnscrew, flask, cap tin and modern with patent details, sliding safety, chequered wooden combination tool. grip, together with a small six-shot Belgian pinfire £800-1000 revolver. Both with action faults and staining. (2) £300-400 148

394.

AN 11mm EXHIBITION QUALITY SIXSHOT FRENCH PINFIRE REVOLVER, 6.25inch sighted barrel engraved LAINE BREVETTE RUE RIVOLI 24 PARIS, further marked DR to the left side of the breech and with the serial no. 1753 to the right, the cylinder and frame profusely etched with scrolling vines and flowerheads, horn grip, the butt with lanyard ring. £1500-2000

395.

A CASED .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT COLT SIDE HAMMER OR ROOT POCKET REVOLVER, 3.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with Pioneer scene, sheath trigger, varnished wooden grips, serial no. 1532, contained in its faded burgundy velvet lined mahogany case complete with period and later accessories. Good traces of original blued finish £1400-1800 149

396.

A CASED .38 CALIBRE RIMFIRE FIVESHOT WHITNEY REVOLVER, 2.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, border and scroll engraved brass frame, scroll engraved fluted cylinder, sheath trigger, two-piece ivory grips, contained in a red baize lined mahogany case. £400-600

397.

A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT POCKET REVOLVER, 4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, plain replacement cylinder, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, serial no. 190402, twopiece varnished wooden grips, together with a period Colt Pocket cylinder no. 608. (2) £400-600

399.

A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE COLT THIRD MODEL DERINGER, 2.5inch sighted barrel stamped COLT and with Birmingham Proof House stamps, brass frame, sheath trigger, wooden grips, serial no.

22582, together with the butt and breech of a No.2 Deringer. Traces of original blued finish. (2) £300-400

400.

A .577 CALIBRE PRUSSIAN MODEL 1862 PERCUSSION SERVICE PISTOL, 10.25inch sighted barrel, the lock stamped 868, three-quarter stock with regulation steel mounts, the butt with lanyard ring. £400-600

401.

A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY LANCER’S PISTOL, 9inch barrel, 398.

A .36 CALIBRE FIVE SHOT PERCUSSION bevelled lock with Inspector’s stamp and EIC rampant BREVETTE COLT NAVY REVOLVER, 5.75inch barrel lion emblem, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, stamped with the manufacturer’s details, plain cylinder the butt with lanyard ring, swivel ramrod. Originally and frame, serial no. 13103, two-piece wooden grips. sourced from the Nizam of Hyderabad’s Arsenal and Action worn. sold with paperwork and ledger entries detailing this £150-250 pistol and a Holland & Holland plaque. £1000-1500 150

402.

A VERY RARE .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK GENERAL POST OFFICE NAVAL BELT PISTOL, BY NOCK, 9.5inch brass barrel, border engraved lock signed H. NOCK, ring-neck cock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the rear of the butt cap engraved GEN. POST OFFICE, steel belt hook mounted on the left side, brass topped wooden ramrod. Considerably rarer than the GPO pistols made by Mortimer and Harding for land use this is one of only a handful remaining used by the GPO ships out of Falmouth. See The Falmouth Packets 1689-1851. Age splits to fore-end and minor losses about the lock. £2500-3500 151

403.

A BRASS BARRELED FLINTLOCK BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS BY JOHN RICHARDS, 15.5inch five stage barrel with flared ring turned muzzle, engraved STRAND LONDON on the top flat, fitted with an under sprung bayonet with secondary trigger release, stepped and bolted lock signed JOHN RICHARDS, roller frizzen, half stocked with brass mounts, steel ramrod mounted on the left side of the barrel. John Richards had a shop at 114 The Strand, London. £2400-2800

the butt with lanyard ring. Minor wood loss to right side of fore-end. £600-800

404.

A BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY HARVEY WALKLATE, 14.25inch five-stage barrel with ring turned flared muzzle, engraved London on the top flat, border engraved stepped lock signed Walklate, full stocked with brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Harvey Walklate was the Uncle of Harvey Walklate Mortimer and to whom Mortimer was apprentice. £1400-1800

406.

A .54 CALIBRE PERCUSSION AMERICAN MODEL 1842 SERVICE PISTOL, 8.5inch sighted barrel stamped JH at the breech, stepped lock stamped U.S. over H. ASTON, further stamped MIDDTN. CONN. 1849 across the tail, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. Salt and pepper pitting to lock. £250-350

405.

A .650 CALIBRE HANNOVERIAN M.1818/43 PERCUSSION RIFLED CAVALRY SERVICE PISTOL, 11inch sighted barrel, stepped lock, fitted with a sliding safety bar, the full stock cut for a shoulder stock, regulation brass mounts with various unit markings to include 3.R.H.C.H. (3rd Weapon, R Troop Herzog (Duke) of Cambridge’s Hussars) and G.H. D.N:35 (Garde Hussaren D Troop Weapon 35),

407.

A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH PERCUSSION OFFICER’S PISTOL, 7.5inch sighted damascus rifled barrel, the plain back action lock signed ZAOUE A MARSEILLES, half walnut stocked with plain steel mounts, acanthus carved horn butt cap, steel ramrod.

Some refinishing. £400-500

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408.

A SCARCE IRISH CONSTABULARY FLINTLOCK CARBINE AND PISTOL ENSEMBLE

BY RIGBY OF DUBLIN, the pistol with .650 calibre 9inch barrel stamped W & J RIGBY DUBLIN L-Y 9292, stepped and signed lock with roller frizzen and ring-neck cock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, fish-tail butt, swivel ramrod, together with its companion flintlock carbine, .650 calibre 22inch

sighted browned damascus barrel signed W & J RIGBY DUBLIN L-Y 9290, stepped and signed lock with roller frizzen and ring-neck cock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. The Irish Registration marks L-Y are those of Londonderry. These guns appear to be in virtually unissued condition with minor knocks and marks. (2) £3000-4000 153

409.

A SCARCE IRISH CONSTABULARY FLINTLOCK CARBINE AND PISTOL ENSEMBLE

BY RIGBY OF DUBLIN, the pistol with .650 calibre 9inch barrel stamped W & J RIGBY DUBLIN L-Y 9291, stepped and signed lock with roller frizzen and ring-neck cock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, fish-tail butt, swivel ramrod, together with its companion flintlock carbine, .650 calibre 22inch 154

sighted browned damascus barrel signed W & J RIGBY DUBLIN L-Y 9289, stepped and signed lock with roller frizzen and ring-neck cock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. The Irish Registration marks L-Y are those of Londonderry. These guns appear to be in virtually unissued condition with minor knocks and marks. (2) £3000-4000

410.

A 17 TH CENTURY 28-BORE WHEELLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 15.5inch sighted twostage barrel, the plain bevelled lock with circular brass mechanism cover chiselled with scrolling foliage within a tramline border, full stock, later, steel trigger guard, later horn topped wooden ramrod. £1500-2000 411.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY BREECH LOADING BELLOWS AIR GUN OR WINDBUCHSE BY ANTON PELL OF LINZ, 32.25inch sighted octagonal barrel decorated with inlaid scrolling silver strapwork at the muzzle, breech and mid-point of the barrel, signed in silver Anton Pell M Linz, full stock in the wheel-lock fashion, scroll carved about the ornate gilt rococo mounts, set trigger, horn topped wooden cleaning rod. Set trigger, rear sight and one thumbrest screw lacking. £800-1000

412.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY BREECH LOADING BELLOWS AIR GUN OR WINDBUCHSE BY ANTON PELL OF LINZ, 29.5inch sighted octagonal barrel decorated with inlaid scrolling silver strapwork at the breech and signed in silver Anton Pell in Linz, full stock in the wheel-lock fashion, scroll carved about the ornate brass mounts, set trigger, brass topped wooden ramrod. £600-800 155

413.

A .750 CALIBRE VOLUNTEER NEW LAND PATTERN MUSKET BY KETLAND, 42inch sighted barrel engraved B5, border engraved bevelled lock signed Ketland & Co, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt branded Y+C over 70, steel ramrod. The branding to the butt designates this musket as having come from the York Castle grouping. £1500-2500 414.

A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S OR NCO’S SHORT MUSKET, 30inch sighted barrel, border engraved slightly bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the back of the wrist set with an oval escutcheon. Action crisp. £500-700

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415.

A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK CAVALRY CARBINE BY NOCK, 20inch barrel with Tower Private proofs, circa 1790, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and signed H NOCK across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang engraved 6 over 78, the left side mounted with a sling bar, swivel ramrod.

While this carbine does not conform to existing known patterns, there is a suggestion on page 63 of Blackmore’s book that Nock supplied five hundred carbines to Harcourt’s 16th Light Dragoons. Repair to lower half of butt. £700-900 416.

A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK POTSDAM SERVICE MUSKET, 41inch sighted barrel, stepped lock engraved POTZDAMMAGAZ, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the side plate with Royal cypher, steel ramrod, modern sling, complete with bayonet. Splitting and repairs to fore-end. £600-800

417.

A .70 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK MODEL 1777 CAVALRY CARBINE, 28inch barrel with Birmingham Proof Marks, stepped and bevelled lock with brass pan, three-quarter stock with regulation steel and brass mounts, steel ramrod. £450-550 418.

A .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN 1842 RIFLED SEA SERVICE MUSKET, 30inch sighted barrel fitted with rear ladder sights, slider lacking, numerous Ordnance inspection stamps, border engraved lock dated 1857 over TOWER and stamped with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. See page 67 of British Military Longarms by D W Bailey for an example dating to 1855. £600-800

419.

A .750 CALIBRE PATTERN 1842/3 SECOND MODEL PERCUSSION SAPPERS & MINERS CARBINE, 30inch sighted barrel with various Ordnance stamps at the breech, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER-1843, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.

See page 39 of British Military Longarms 1815-1865 by D W Bailey. £700-900 420.

A .577 CALIBRE THREE-BAND PERCUSSION ENFIELD RIFLE, 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1855 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, leather sling. Clean bore. £1000-1500

157

421.

A SCARCE .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1856 TWO-BAND PERCUSSION ENFIELD RIFLE BY PAPE OF NEWCASTLE TO THE NEWCASTLE RIFLE VOLUNTEER CORPS, 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border and scroll engraved lock signed W R PAPE NEWCASTLE ON TYNE 1860, decorated with the crest of Newcastle surmounting the initials NRVC, full stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, steel mounts, the butt plate tang engraved with the rack number 241, the bayonet bar with the serial no. 1188, steel ramrod.

Action crisp. £500-700 422.

A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION BENGAL IRREGULAR CAVALRY CARBINE, 21inch sighted damascus barrel engraved GARDEN 200 PICCADILLY LONDON, border engraved lock marked XIITH BENGAL IRREGULAR CAVALRY, full stocked with steel and white metal mounts to include sling swivels, saddle bar and swivel ramrod. £1100-1200

158

423.

A .450 CALIBRE PERCUSSION WESTLEY RICHARDS MONKEY TAIL CARBINE, 25inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, stamped WHITWORTH PATENT .451 and .483, the left side of the breech stamped 2299, the pivoting breech cover marked WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT, signed bolted lock stamped 1865 within a triangle at the tail, full stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, steel cleaning rod, the butt with hinged compartment containing two cleaning accessories. £400-600 424.

A .577 OBSOLETE CALIBRE SNIDER ENFIELD TWO-BAND RIFLE BY THE LAC, 33inch over all barrel length, fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the breech stamped SNIDER PATENT, the lock stamped LACo over 1860 and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel cleaning rod. A Snider conversion of a five groove rifled Pattern 1860 short rifle. £400-600

425.

A .577 OBSOLETE CALIBRE TWO-BAND SNIDER ENFIELD CARBINE, 30.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock dated 1879 and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, later steel ramrod, together with an associated Jamrud Fort presentation plaque. (2) £200-300 426.

A .450 OBSOLETE CALIBRE MARTINI HENRY RIFLE, 32.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the breech with multiple Ordnance marks, the action stamped with a crown over V.R over ENFIELD 1872 over II., full stocked with regulation steel mounts, modern steel cleaning rod. £400-600 427.

AN 11MM OBSOLETE CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1866 CHASSEPOT NEEDLE FIRE SERVICE RIFLE, 37inch over all barrel length, fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, stamped M. 1868 and D76559 at the breech, full stocked with regulation steel mounts,

later cleaning rod, together with a spare needle fire Chassepot bolt. (2) £200-300 428.

AN 8 X 58MM R OBSOLETE CALIBRE SWEDISH MODEL 1867-89 SERVICE RIFLE BY HUSQVARNA, 33.1inch sighted blued barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, Husqvarna stamp and serial no. 804 to the breech, case colour hardened action stamped with a crown over C and dated 1871, full stocked with steel mounts. Clean and crisp gun. £200-300 429.

A 16-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY JONES & GRIFFIS, 28inch sighted damascus barrels with gold lined breech, border scroll and foliate engraved extended barrel tang, border engraved signed back action locks decorated with hunting scenes, half stocked with white metal and steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £400-500

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430.

A RARE 5-BORE PERCUSSION BALL GUN BY FORSYTH, 41inch sighted damascus browned barrel by William Fullerd, engraved Forsyth & Co. Patent Gunmakers London, border and scroll engraved stepped and signed lock, half stocked with chequered fore-end, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Serial no. 2832 this gun was made for Lord Shrewsbury who used on an expedition to Greenland. Originally listed as a roller primer in Neal and Back’s book but more likely made as a drum and nipple percussion gun. £5000-6000

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431.

A FINE ROYAL20-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN

BY TANNER OF HANNOVER, 27.255inch sighted damascus browned barrels inlaid in gold TANNER IN HANNOVER, border and scroll engraved breeches, border engraved locks finely decorated with hunting scenes, pivoting safeties, dolphin hammers with gold eyes, half stocked with steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with wild animals, chequered wrist, silver fore-end cap and grip pommel, the underside of the fore-end with gold escutcheon bearing the crowned Royal cypher EA of Ernst August. Originally from the Schloss Marienberg, the Summer Seat of the Royal House of Hannover. Ernst August, The Duke of Cumberland, Prince of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hannover. Patination to trigger guard. £1500-2500

432.

A FINE 18-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY TANNER OF HANNOVER, 31.75inch sighted damascus browned barrels inlaid in gold TANNER IN HANNOVER, border and scroll engraved blacked breeches, border engraved blacked locks finely decorated with hunting scenes, pivoting safeties, blacked dolphin hammers with gold eyes, half stocked with steel mounts, the blacked trigger guard decorated with wild animals, chequered wrist, the butt plate engraved No. 1497. Originally from the Schloss Marienberg, the Summer Seat of the Royal House of Hannover. £1500-2500

433.

A 16-BORE SPANISH MIQUELET LOCK SPORTING GUN, 36.25inch sighted two-stage barrel, silver star burst fore-sight, chiselled with a band of foliage and flowerheads at the mid-point, the breech set with scrolling silver foliage and signed DE ERRADURAS, further set with gold fleur des lis and a further tablet ARANGUREN, border and foliate engraved lock signed Aranguren, the full stock carved about the mounts, scroll trigger guard set with a gold stamp ZUMAA, chequered wrist and fore-end, wooden ramrod, tip lacking. £1200-1400 161

434.

A FINE 20-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE BY TANNER OF HANNOVER, 29.5inch damascus browned barrels inlaid in gold TANNER IN HANNOVER, border and scroll engraved colour hardened gold lined breeches, border engraved locks finely decorated with hunting scenes, pivoting safeties, dolphin hammers with gold eyes, half stocked with steel mounts, the scroll trigger guard with good traces of original finish decorated with stag and scrolling foliage, chequered wrist, the butt with trap decorated 162

to match, the butt plate engraved No. 1951, the underside of the barrels dated 1854. This gun retains all of its original browned finish to the barrels and good colour and crispness over all, appearing little used.

Originally from the Schloss Marienberg, the Summer Seat of the Royal House of Hannover. Presumably for close range wild boar shooting given the total lack of sights. £3000-4000

435.

A 16-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 28inch sighted damascus barrels, platinum lined breech, platinum vents, border and scroll engraved tang, border and scroll engraved locks and hammers, half stocked with chequered wrist, steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Light pitting to barrels. £300-400

437.

A 32-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE BY SCOTT, 26.5inch sighted octagonal damascus barrel, border and scroll engraved lock, halfstocked with chequered wrist, steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £350-450

438.

AN 18-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, 30inch sighted barrels, border and scroll engraved stepped lock, half 436.

A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SILVER stocked, chips to fore-end, chequered wrist, border MOUNTED SPORTING GUN FROM GRANTHAM, and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped 30inch sighted two-stage barrel inlaid with a gold tablet wooden ramrod. at the breech embossed GRANTHAM, border and £100-150 scroll engraved lock, shaped to the stock at the tail, half stocked with copper and silver mounts, the latter 439.

AN 18-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING decorated with flowers and foliage and hallmarked GUN BY REILLY, 30inch sighted three-stage barrel, London 1778 with silver maker’s mark for John King, border and scroll engraved signed lock, half stocked chequered wrist, horn topped wooden ramrod. Butt with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel plate a later copper replacement. mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £250-350 £100-150

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440.

A 20-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN BY MANTON, 29.25inch sighted damascus barrels, border and scroll engraved rotary under lever action signed MATON, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 6324. £600-800 441.

AN 18-BORE PINFIRE SPORTING GUN

BY DEVISME OF PARIS, 29.25inch two-stage damascus barrel signed on the top flat, border and scroll engraved back action lock, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, pivoting under lever action, the butt with chequered wrist, stamped with the serial no.

1037 to the fore-end and 46 for 1846? £200-300 442.

A .360 OBSOLETE CALIBRE HAMMER ROOK RIFLE BY REILLY & Co, 27.75inch sighted blued barrel fitted with rear leaf sights and engraved E. M. REILLY & CO. OXFORD ST. LONDON. signed back action lock, rotary under lever mechanism, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, serial no.

23012. £500-700 164

443.

A .300 OBSOLETE CALIBRE ROOK RIFLE BY COGSWELL & HARRISON, 26inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with rear leaf sights and engraved to either side of the sighting flat with the manufacturer’s name and details, border and scroll engraved rounded action with traces of case colour hardening, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, horn fore-end cap, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 45185. £1000-1500 444.

A 13-BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY MANTON, 32inch sighted damascus two-stage browned barrel, engraved LONDON on the top flat, scroll engraved platinum lined breech, border and scroll engraved back action lock signed J. MANTON, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £300-400

445.

AN 82-BORE PERCUSSION PEA RIFLE, 36.5inch sighted octagonal barrel with micro-groove rifling, fitted with rear leaf sights, platinum lined breech, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border engraved back action lock decorated with a stag in a wooded landscape, signed GEO. FORREST, half stocked with border and scroll engraved mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a Cheetah, chequered wrist, brass topped wooden ramrod. £600-800 446.

AN OBSOLETE CALIBRE 8MM STEYR FALLING BLOCK BOER GUIDES RIFLE, 30.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, serial no. 5645, the blued action stamped M1885 OE W.G. STEYR 1886, sporterized half stock with steel mounts. £200-300

447.

AN OBSOLETE CALIBRE 8MM STEYR FALLING BLOCK BOER GUIDES RIFLE, 30.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, serial no. 4456, the blued action stamped M1885 OE W.G. STEYR 1886, sporterized half stock with steel mounts. £200-300 448.

A LATE 17 TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK COACHING CARBINE, 19.75inch four stage turnoff barrel, scroll engraved cock, the wooden butt with chequered wrist, shaped cheekpiece, foliate engraved brass butt cap. £800-1000 449.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY 8MM BALL GIFFARD AIR RIFLE, 25.5inch sighted barrel fitted with pivoting rear sight and inlaid in gold ST ETIENNE, scroll engraved action, serial no. 5044, to the barrel locking lever, the wooden stock with chequered wrist. £850-950

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450.

AN ANTIQUE .22 CALIBRE WEBLEY MK 1 AIR RIFLE, 19inch sighted barrel, stamped with the manufacturer and patent details to the cylinder and rear locking block, serial no. 1466, plain wooden stock.

Less than 1,500 MK 1 air rifles were manufactured. £850-950 451.

AN ANTIQUE .22 CALIBRE WEBLEY MK2 FIRST PATTERN SERVICE AIR RIFLE, 25.5inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights and flip-up peep sight, the cylinder and frame with various patent dates and manufacturer’s details, serial no. S322, wooden stock with chequered wrist. One of only 1,000 examples manufactured and retaining virtually all of its original finish. £800-1000 452.

AN ANTIQUE .22 WEBLEY MK 2 SECOND PATTERN SERVICE AIR RIFLE, 25.5inch sighted barrel fitted with adjustable rear sight and flipup peep sight, the cylinder and frame with various patent dates and manufacturer’s details, serial no.

166

S1712, wooden stock with chequered wrist. One of only 1,000 examples manufactured in this series. £700-900 453.

AN ANTIQUE .177 CALIBRE BSA JUNIOR UNDER-LEVER AIR RIFLE, 14inch sighted barrel fitted with adjustable rear sight, the cylinder stamped with manufacturer and patent details, serial no. 28767, 11.25inch stock with high chequered wrist. £500-700 454.

AN ANTIQUE .177 CALIBRE BSA JUVENILE UNDER-LEVER AIR RIFLE, 15.5inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights and BSA rear peep sight, the cylinder with manufacturer and patent details, serial no. S77122, 11.25inch wooden stock with chequered wrist. £500-700

455.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY POLISHED HORN POWDER FLASK, the two-piece horn body with reeded brass frame and sprung brass nozzle, together with a large size version, and three further horn powder flasks. (5) £100-150

456.

A BOCHE TOPPED POWDER FLASK, characteristic flattened horn body with pivoting glazed gilt brass top, brass base, the body with four sling mounts, together with a North African horn powder flask in the Spanish manner.

(2) £100-200

457.

A RIFLE POWDER FLASK, the brown pigskin covered body with brass top and graduated nozzle, engraved Saml. Blain Liverpool around the collar, by Sykes, together with three further worn examples, one by Sykes and the others by Hawksley. (4) £100-150

458.

A HAWKSLEY LOZENGE-SHAPED POWDER FLASK, decorated with a dog and a Stone Curlew, together with four further variously embossed copper powder flasks. (5) £100-150

459.

A COPPER POWDER FLASK WITH APPLIED GILT PANEL, the latter depicting a hunting scene, together with four variously embossed copper powder flasks and three leather shot flasks.

(8) £100-150

460.

AN EMBOSSED COPPER POWDER FLASK, decorated with a roped net pattern and hung game, a further hung game example, two further gun flasks and a pistol flask.

(5) £80-100

167

461 AN EMBOSSED COPPER POWDER FLASK, with reeded acanthus decoration, three further gun flasks and two pistol flasks, one with applied white metal plaque. (6) £80-100

463.

A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN NAVAL GUNNER’S POWDER FLASK, 39cm over all length, the polished horn body with brass mounts, the sprung nozzle stamped to the inside with an anchor mark and 6, the shaped collar engraved 4 A in Cyrillic. Widely used by the Russian Navy in the defence of the port and out in the Bay at Sebastopol. £400-500

466.

A COLT NAVY POWDER FLASK, the lozenge form copper body with suspension ring to the base, retaining virtually all of its original finish, brass top with graduated nozzle. £350-450

464.

A PERCY TENANTRY POWDER FLASK OR HORN, polished horn body with brass mounts, the nozzle with sprung scoop measure, engraved C58, the base engraved with the Percy Tenantry Crest, two brass sling mounts. £200-300

462.

A SMALL COPPER REVOLVER FLASK BY SYKES, 12cm over all, together with two further pistol sized flasks, a gun flask, a shot flask, a chamber brush, cleaning rod and various jags and brushes. (Parcel) £250-350

168

465.

A 19TH CENTURY POWDER HORN, the natural form polished horn body with brass mounts, graduated nozzle, original braided cord sling, together with an embossed leather shot flask decorated with a Highland scene, and a modern leather shot bag with cut-off measure and scoop. (3) £80-120

467.

A SCARCE WARD & SONS EMBOSSED POWDER FLASK, the embossed browned body with all of its original finish decorated with stags and a dog to either side, the brass top with graduated nozzle stamped WARD & SONS. £130-140

468.

A LARGE BORE RIFLE FLASK BY HAWKSLEY, the reeded and acanthus embossed copper body with brass top stamped G. & J.W. HAWKSLEY SHEFFIELD, the graduated nizzle for 3 through to four drams. £130-150

469.

A 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH TWO-WAY DUELLING PISTOL POWDER FLASK, the ovoid copper body with brass sprung top, pivoting ball trap cover with scalloped decoration, split to base. £150-180

470.

THREE VARIOUS POCKET REVOLVER OR GUN FLASKS, the first by Hawksley and embossed with a revolver, worn and repaired, the second embossed with an eagle to both sides, and the

third embossed with an American eagle and stars and the motto E. PLURIBUS. UNUM to both sides.

(3) £250-350

471.

A SMALL COLLECTION OF EMBOSSED COPPER AND BRASS POWDER FLASKS, to include one embossed with hung game, two with stags etc and a pig skin covered rifle flask. (7) £200-250

169

472.

A LEATHER COVERED GUN OR RIFLE FLASK, the black leather covered body with brass top stamped SNIDER, graduated nozzle up to 4drams. £100-150

474.

SIX VARIOUS EMBOSSED AND OTHER COPPER POWDER FLASKS, one decorated with hung game, one with a laurel wreath, acanthus burst etc. (6) £150-200

473.

A PIGSKIN COVERED GUN OR RIFLE FLASK, the brown pigskin covered body with brass top stamped HAWKSLEY, graduated nozzle up to 3drams. £150-180

170

475.

AN ANTIQUE .177 CALIBRE WEBLEY MK 1 AIR PISTOL, 7inch sighted barrel, the cylinder stamped with manufacturer and patent details, serial no. 23842, two-piece wooden grips inset with the brass winged pellet emblem. £120-140

476.

AN 18TH CENTURY GERMAN BAROQUE STYLE POWDER FLASK, characteristic spherical brass body decorated with Rococo style decoration of Leda and the Swan, tapering nozzle, two suspension rings. Dents and split. £100-150

477.

AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH HORN POWDER FLASK, the characteristic pear shaped body composed of polished horn with brass frame, top and scroll engraved nozzle, sprung top, affixed with an oval brass collection tag numbered 160. See plate XXIX Great British Gunmakers 1540-1740

by Neal & Back. £200-300

478.

A COLLECTION OF 18 flasks, four rifle examples, one SHOT BAGS AND POWDER modern. Varying conditions. (18) FLASKS, comprising eleven shot £200-300 bags of various configurations, together with seven various powder

479.

A BAKER RIFLE POWDER HORN, characteristic polished horn body with ring turned brass base, engraved G over 74, sprung brass nozzle charger.

The 74 refers either to the 74th Regiment of Foot (Highland) or is a rack number. £250-350

480.

SIX VARIOUS POWDER HORNS, of characteristic form, with various nozzles and mounts, one with white metal base engraved with the owner’s initials,

together with two hunting horns.

(8) £150-250

171

481.

A DETACHED LOCK FOR A MINIE RIFLE, border engraved lock engraved 1852 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, various Inspector’s and Ordnance stamps to the back and front of the lock and hammer.

484.

FIVE VARIOUS SHOT MEASURES, to £70-90 include examples by Sykes, Dixon, and Ward & Sons.

(5) £50-80

485.

A .577 CALIBRE BULLET MOULD, the head stamped WD and 25, sprue cutter, together with a modern .451 calibre bullet mould. (2) £80-120 482.

AN ENFIELD TYPE COMBINATION TOOL, together with a trigger pull gauge and two military percussion hammers. (4) £50-80

483.

A PRIVATE’S COMBINATION TOOL, of characteristic Y form, converted for use with the Snider rifle. £50-70 172

486.

A MAHOGANY PISTOL CASE, the lid with flush fitting brass handle and swinging catches, the green baize lined interior with remnants of partitions and lining, internal dimensions 30cm x 17.5cm x 4cm. £150-200

487.

A GUNMAKER’S BORE GAUGE BY ALLPORT, the calibrated haft engraved S. B. ALLPORT PATENT BIRMINGHAM contained in its varnished pine storage box. £100-150

488.

A COLT PERCUSSION CAP TIN, the cylindrical body with blue marbled paper wrap, together with further cap tins, a worn copper powder flask and an oil bottle. (Parcel) £50-70

489.

FOUR F. JOYCE PERCUSSION CAP TINS, each of varying size and volume. (4) £50-100

490.

A WESTLEY RICHARDS ADVERTISING CATALOGUE, together with similar examples for W & C Scott & Son, Hellis and Charles Smith & Sons Ltd. (4) £150-200

491.

A GOOD LEATHER SHOT BANDOLIER, of characteristic dual tube form with brass scoop tops, leather shoulder strap. £60-80

492.

A WALNUT STOCK BLANK, 16.5inch in length, together with a small shoulder stock for a pistol, latter with minor worm. (2) £30-40 173

493.

A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY WELSH LEATHER AND BRASS DOG COLLAR FOR GLYNDWR THE BULL MASTIFF, of substantial proportions with brass fittings and covered over all with brass studs, the name plaque engraved WM BERRY, ALLTWYN CROSSING, GOWERTON, soft hide lining, 7.5cm deep.

William Berry lived at Berrylands Farm Brynymor Road, Gowerton, Swansea. As well as farming, he was employed as crossing keeper on the private railway that ran from Elba Colliery to Elba Steelworks. His bull mastiff dog Glyndwr would watch the crossing from morning til night and bark a warning that the train was waiting so that Mr Berry could leave his farm work and come to open the crossing gate. On the occasions that Mr Berry did not hear Glyndwr’s barks, Glyndwr would run to find him. Glyndwr watched the crossing from 1895-1909. This collar is a rare survivor and poignant reminder of a bygone age. £500-700

495.

A WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO SPORTING GUN CASE, the leather covered oak body with green baize interior for a gun with 28inch barrels, the lid with maker’s trade label, cleaning rod, oil bottle and plastic snap caps. Lid with initials GFS. £60-80

496.

A LEATHER LEG OF MUTTON SPORTING GUN CASE, of characteristic form with brass lock, leather handle and leather shoulder strap. £40-60

494.

A BOXED WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 RELOADING TOOL, of characteristic form, stamped 38-55 and with the manufacturer’s details, complete with instructions for use, Winchester Gun Grease advertising sheet, repaired, and a Winchester target and guns for sale leaflet. Box A/F some side panels lacking, Gun Grease sheet restored. £130-150 174

497.

A DUAL COMBINATION TURNSCREW SET, of characteristic form, with shaped wooden handles, brass collars and steel screws. £80-120

498.

A 19TH CENTURY GERMAN GAME CARRIER, the fur faced leather bag with two further integral accessory pouches, leather carrying straps. Ex Schloss Marienburg, the summer retreat of the House of Hannover. £120-160

499.

A HABICHT 6X42 NOVA TELESCOPIC SIGHT, contained in a Habicht retail box, together with a Niko Stirling scope aligner, cased. (2) £200-300

501.

A TWIN TIN MAHOGANY POWDER MAGAZINE, the hinged mahogany case with flushing fitting handle to the lid, the escutcheon engraved Gunpowder, the green baize lined interior with two planished tin containers, one with hole to base, hinged brass carrying handles and brass stoppers. £700-900

500.

A RARE WEBLEY W.G. 0455/.450 or .476 TARGET PISTOL CASE, the card body applied to either end with orange Webley contents labels, the hinged lid with instructions panel for sights, cylinder and general cleaning, together with various original rods and brushes.

502.

AN ASPREYS OF LONDON £100-150 PRESENTATION PLACE FINDER, of characteristic cartridge for, stamped ASPREYS CARTRIDGE PLACE FINDER to the base, the top stamped LOADED

BY ASPREY SMOKELESS 6, engraved H.A.B. AUG 15TH-18TH 1932, contains eight numbered place markers. £800-1000 175

503.

A 10-BORE FLINTLOCK RIFLE BARREL

BY INNES, 29inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, platinum lined breech set with a maker’s tablet, INNES PATENT, brass topped wooden ramrod, stamped STUBS TWISTED to the underside. £100-150 504.

A CHARLES LANCASTER BRASS BOUND OAK GUN CASE, the green baize lined interior fitted for a gun with 34.5inch barrel, three lidded compartments, hand written loading instructions for a percussion rifle no. 1963, the lid with maker’s trade label. £400-500

pairs of percussion sporting gun hammers, the first pair case colour hardened and decorated with scrolling foliage, the second pair rounded and decorated with scrolling foliage, the third pair stepped and chiselled, and a further border and scroll engraved example. (10) £150-180

507.

FIVE BRASS TOPPED WOODEN RAMRODS, for sporting guns, together with a further brass topped cleaning and loading rod. (6) £300-400 505.

A BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY GUN CASE, for a gun with 30inch barrels, faded purple velvet lined interior, partitioned, trade label removed. £150-180

506.

A RARE JEFFERY & CO. RIFLE CLEANING ROD, wooden wrapped steel rod with brass top stamped with the manufacturer’s details, together with two large bore cleaning or loading rods, three various 176

508.

A COLLECTION OF VARIOUS CLEANING RODS, comprising sectional wood examples, all metal examples, sporting gun, rifle and pistol examples, some incomplete rods etc and a TERENT COLLEGE OTC swagger stick. (24+) £150-200

509.

A SMALL COLLECTION OF SIX VARIOUS Blackwell, Wheatley Bros, Richartz (Lamp Post), Umprey, Belk, Mosley etc. (13) BRASS BARRELLED MODEL CANNONS, four of characteristic naval form and on stepped wooden £200-250 carriages, the other two of large size and on field carriages. (6) £100-150

510.

TWELVE CHIPPED BONE OR HORN HANDLED POCKET KNIVES, to include makers: Bennett, Halma, Taylor, Wostenholm, Miles, Eye WItness, Slater (Venture) and Ulstep. (12) £250-300

511.

THIRTEEN POLISHED HORN HANDLED CLASP OR POCKET KNIVES, to include makers:

512.

SIX STAG HORN HANDLED POCKET OR CLASP KNIVES, to include makers such as Joesph Elliot, Lockwood and Taylor. (6) £200-250

513.

A COLLECTION OF FIFTEEN VARIOUS POCKET KNIVES, with either ivory or ivorine grips, to include makers: Nowill, Wostenholm, Barber Swanworks, Fenton & Sons, Fisher, Eye Witness etc.

(15) £200-250 177

514.

A MID 20TH CENTURY HOBO OR SCOUT MULTI TOOL KNIFE, Japanese for the American market, comprising full size spoon and fork set both stamped stainless steel, and nine further various tools, plastic simulated antler grips, belt loop, 12cm long (closed). £200-300 515.

A HORSEMAN’S POCKET KNIFE, 9cm blade stamped HAREWOOD KNIFE and with maker’s name of FISHER, five further blades or tools, polished horn scales containing a pin and tweezers, owner’s name plate H. PINNOCK, together with a further knife

by LOCKWOOD BROTHERS, REAL KNIFE PAMPA. (2) £200-300 516.

A “LONDON” POCKET KNIFE, 8cm clipped back main blade, one further blade, embossed white metal mounts decorated with acanthus scrolls, two-piece ivory scales. £300-400 517.

A ROBET LINGARD OF SHEFFIELD “LONDON” POCKET KNIFE, 7.5cm main blade, one further blade, embossed white metal mounts decorated with vines and grapes, two-piece ivory scales. £300-400 518.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY FOLDING KNIFE

BY BUTLER, 13.5cm blade pierced with a hole behind the tip, two-piece chequered horn grips. £200-300

178

519.

A SMALL GROUP OF 18TH CENTURY AND LATER SPNISH KNIVES, the first with 16cm finely tapering blade, characteristic brass framed reeded horn grip, contained in its tooled leather wrapped wooden scabbard, together another smaller example with faceted backed blade, pierced and reeded brass hilt, contained in its iron wrapped leather scabbard, the last with broad leaf-shaped blade decorated with an urn and flowers and a bird and foliage, characteristic faceted wooden grip set with brass studs, contained in its leather sheath.(3) £300-400

520.

A 19TH CENTURY NICKEL MOUNTED BOWIE KNIFE, 15cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, nickel hilt with ivory grip, contained in its nickel scabbard with frog stud. £350-450 521.

A BALTIMORE DIRK, 12cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with gadrooned pommel, chequered ivory grip. £300-400 522.

A LARGE SIZE ARGENTINIAN GAUCHO KNIFE, 26cm blade with faceted back edge, with maker’s stamp for BELLVER TANDIL, characteristic white metal grip decorated with foliage and flowerheads, contained in its white metal panelled leather scabbard decorated to match. £300-400

523.

A FINE QUALITY 19TH CENTURY SPANISH HUNTING DIRK OR KNIFE, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage and dated 1867 TOLEDO at the forte, white metal mounted hilt, stag’s horn grip, contained in its tooled leather scabbard retained with a spring clip. £300-400 524 A LARGE FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE, 22.5cm cliped back blade, slightly recurving white metal crossguard, two-piece chequered horn grip, contained in an associated leather sheath by Silver & Co. Circa 1900. £300-400

179

525.

A 19TH CENTURY SHEATH KNIFE, 14cm curving blade, riveted wooden grip, contained in its tooled leather wrapped wooden scabbard with suspension ring. £100-150

527.

A SCANDINAVIAN FISHING KNIFE FOR A BOY, 5.5cm blade, characteristic hilt with engraved white metal mounts, inlaid wooden handle, contained in its white metal mounted polished horn scabbard. £40-60

526.

A SCANDINAVIAN HORN FISHING KNIFE OR HUNTING KNIFE, the blade bearing maker’s name of B. SVEUM TOTEN together with an American Kinfolk sheath knife. (2) £120-180

528.

A GROUP OF THREE 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN KNIVES, the first with 14.5cm flattened diamond section blade, carved ivory grip, contained in its scroll engraved nickel scabbard, a fine tiny pocket knife with faceted ivory grip scales and a further small pocket tool with hoof pick, corkscrew, saw and hook.

(3) £300-400

180

529.

A COLLECTION OF BOOKS ABOUT ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOUR, The Rapier and Small-Sword, Swords of the British Army, The Sword in the Age of Chivalry, Those Entrusted with Arms, British Military Firearms, The Wallace Collection, European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London, European Armour etc. (Parcel) £200-300

530.

THE MANTONS 17821878 BY D.H.L. BACK, together with Great British Gunmakers 15401740 by Neal and Back, Georgian Pistols by Dixon, Great British Gunmakers 1740-1790 by Neal and Back, Griffin & Tow and W. Bailes

by Neal and Back, The Mortimer Gunmakers 1753-1923 by Munson and Griffin of Bond Street by Griffin.

(7) £150-200

531.

A BOUND SET OF ARMES BLANCHES MILITAIRES FRANCAISES, complete with loose leaf index. £100-150

532.

SWORDS FOR SEA SERVICE, volumes I and II by Commander W.E. May, RN and P.G.W. Annis. (2) £50-70

181

533.

A VERY RARE CARLIST WAR PERIOD 2ND REGIMENT OF THE QUEEN’S OWN IRISH LANCERS OFFICER’S SWORD BY PROSSER, 80.5cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with crossed lances and 2, crowned IR cypher, crowned Spanish Arms, and two maker’s panels for Prosser, regulation scrolling brass hilt, incised with the owner’s initial AM, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. During the Carlist War, Queen Isabella II of Spain was sent the British Auxilliary Legion to support her in 1835. The Legion eventually totalled some 10,000 men under the command of Sir George 182

De Lacy Evans but by 1837 they numbered just 1,500 having suffered defeat at Hernani, Vitoria and heavily so at Oriamendi. There were just two regiments of Cavalry serving with the Legion the 2nd Regiment of the Queen’s Irish Lancers and the 1st Reina Isabel Lancers.

One Cavalry officer with the initials AM served with the 1st but the fighting was so ferocious, prisoners rarely taken by the Spanish and coupled with a lack of supplies one could surmise it was probably carried by him. £1500-2000

534.

A FIRST LIFE GUARDS OFFICER’S SWORD, 88cm clean fullered blade by ANDREWS, etched with the owner’s crest, motto FIDELE ET LOYALE, and initials E M D, regulation brass mounted pierced steel hilt, stepped brass pommel, steel back strap, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted steel scabbard. One throat screw lacking and the scabbard with various knocks and dings. £600-800 535.

AN 1888 PATTERN HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 93.75cm fullered blade by Mole with various Ordnance stamps and dates, 1891, at the forte, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with knot. £800-1000 536.

A PATTERN 1848 ROYAL HORSE GUARDS TROOPER’S SWORD, 88.5cm fullered blade stamped with a WD mark and reversed R stamp (Reeves Greaves and Reeves?), regulation pierced steel hilt , smooth domed brass pommel, wire bound fishskin

grip, scabbard lacking. See page 99 Swords of the British Army by Robson. £350-450 537.

A VICTORIAN KING’S DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD, 91cm clean fullered blade by Neary, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and the presentation inscription PRESENTED BY THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER’S KING’S DRAGOON GUARDS TO LIEUT & QR MASTER W. H. COLLINS ON HIS APPOINTMENT, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £600-800 538.

A 1908 PTTERN INDIAN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 89.5cm blade by Wilkinson with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation steel bowl guard, chequered wooden grip, contained in its Indian made steel scabbard. £150-250

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539.

AN EVIIR HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD BY WILKINSON, 89cm clean blade, serial no. 39354 for 1902, decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned EVIIR cypher and crowned Royal arms, and owner’s initials WY, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with knot. £500-700 540.

AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S 3RD HUSSARS SWORD BY WILKINSON, 88.5cm clean blade serial no. 25764 for 1884, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, maker’s panel and owner’s crest and initials WBS, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with knot. Arthur Augustus Whitelock Bright-Smith was promoted Captain in November 1883. £600-800 541.

AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 90.5cm curved blade struck with a maker’s mark for WKC, regulation three-bar 184

steel hilt engraved 17 D 16 R A, leather covered ribbed wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £350-450 542.

AN 1853 PATTERN FIRST DRAGOON GUARDS CAVALRY SWORD, 89.5cm curved fullered blade by Reeves and sharpened for use, regulation three-bar steel hilt stamped 1 D G over F over TSM, chequered two-piece leather grips, contained in its steel scabbard. It is generally believed that this is the sword of F Troop’s Sergeant Major. £400-600 543.

A 4TH BOMBAY RIFLES OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm pipe backed blade with spear point etched with crowned bugle horns, regimental title, laurel sprays, crossed lances, and the battle honours for SERINGAPATAM and BENI BOO ALLI, maker’s panel for SILVER & CO., regulation pierced steel gothic hilt incorporating a crowned bugle horn, contained in its steel scabbard. £800-1000

544.

AN EXTREMELY RARE 1906 PATTERN EXPERIMENTAL CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 89.5cm fullered blade by Wilkinson, 06 Pattern number to the back edge, Ordnance stamp, date stamp for 1907, regulation steel bowl guard, chequered wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard. See pages 61 to 65 Swords of the British Army, The Revised Edition, by Brian Robson, for a discussion on this rare sword. Also see NAM 7205-7-1 for a similar example. £2000-3000 185

545.

A 1908 PATTERN INDIAN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 89.5cm blade by Wilkinson with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation steel bowl guard, chequered grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £150-250 546.

AN HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage and regimental motifs, maker’s panel for Prater & Co., regulation gilt hilt with pierced up turned guard applied with a white metal flaming grenade, D-shaped knuckle bow, stepped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard. £600-800 547.

A WILLIAM IV 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S LEVEE SWORD, 76.5cm clean pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned WIVR cyphers, laurel wreaths and maker’s panel for WEBB & SON, regulation gilt Gothic hilt incorporating 186

a WIVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt metal mounted leather scabbard.

Scabbard leather worn and parted. £250-350 548.

AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 77.5cm curved 18th Century sabre blade struck with a mark to either side and incised SH292, regulation brass Gothic hilt, rubbed cypher, side guard lacking, wire bound horn grip, contained in a modern brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £180-220 549.

A 19TH CENTURY HUNGARIAN WHITE METAL MOUNTED SABRE, 77.5cm curved blade, characteristic hilt decorated laurel wreaths and classical imagery, the pommel in the form of a bust, possibly The Emperor Nero, contained in its white metal scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads. Two cracks to scabbard. £1200-1400

550.

A GOOD 1897 REGIMENTAL PATTERN NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 39452 for 1902, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs and battle honours, owner’s initials MMC, EVIIR cypher and the Royal arms, regulation pierced plated hilt incorporating the Royal cypher and applied with the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated scabbard. Sold with a small amount of research detailing Lieutenant Malcolm Methven Carlisle who joined the 2nd Battalion in January 1904 and died in May 1906. £800-1000 551.

A GOOD 1897 REGIMENTAL PATTERN NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS LEVEE SWORD, 83cm blade by Cater, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs and battle honours, EVIIR cypher, regulation pierced plated hilt incorporating the Royal cypher and applied with the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated scabbard complete with buff and bullion knot. Sold with a small amount of research detailing Lieutenant Malcolm Methven Carlisle who joined the 2nd Battalion in

January 1904 and died in May 1906. £800-1000 552.

A SCARCE ARTISTS RIFLES PRESENTATION SWORD, 83.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, regimental title and motifs, strung bugle horn, crowned GVR cypher and the inscription PRESENTED TO LIEUT A.R. CORMACK, MC ON HIS PROMOTION, FROM THE SERGEANTS MESS, ARTISTS RIFLES 1925, regulation plated gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. £400-500 553.

A FIRST WAR PERIOD DIPLOMATIC OFFICER’S MAMELUKE, 83.5cm curved clipped back blade by Hawkes & Co, regulation brass hilt with the Royal Arms centered on the crossguard, riveted twopiece ivory grips, contained in its brass scabbard. £300-400

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554.

A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE WORCESTERSHIRE RIFLES, 82cm curved blade finely etched with scrolling foliage, crowns, strung bugle horn, crossed flags, laurel sprays and the presentation inscription PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN PARKER BY THE OFFICERS, NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE XIVTH COMPANY OF WORCESTERSHIRE RIFLES, IN TOKEN OF THE HIGH ESTEEM IN WHICH HE IS HELD AND FOR HIS UNIFORM KINDNESS AND LIBERALITY Worcester May 23rd 1864, clean bright blade with minor staining, regulation pierced steel Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned bugle horn and the number 39, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £700-900 555.

A COLDSTREAM GUARDS OFFICER’S SWORD TO SIR PETER ALEXANDER CLUTTERBUCK GCMG MC, 82cm clean blade

by Wilkinson serial no. 46009, etched with full battle honours to South Africa, crowned regimental device, crowned GVR cypher, owner’s name and the date January 24th 1916, regulation plated gothic hilt 188

incorporating the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. Sir Peter Alexander Clutterbuck served as High Commissioner to Canada and India and was also an ambassador to Ireland. Clutterbuck served with the Guards during the First World War earning the Military Cross and a mention in Dispatches. £400-500 556.

A VICTORIAN RIFLE OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT, 81.75cm blade by HOBSON & SONS, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, strung bugle horn, 1ST VOL. BATTN THE QUEENS ROYAL WEST SURREY REGT and the owner’s initials, HCW, possibly Lt Col H C Whinfield, regulation plated steel Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. £250-350

557.

AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE QUEEN’S ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT, 81.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher, regimental motif and owner’s initials ABW, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. £200-300 558.

A VICTORIAN 1845 PATTERN INDIAN ARMY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm clean blade

by HARMAN OF CALCUTTA, brightly etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VRI cyphers on a matt grey ground, regulation pierced gothic copper hilt incorporating a crowned VRI cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard. Three grip wires lacking. £250-350

a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated mounted field service scabbard. £100-150 560.

A RARE ROYAL ENGINEERS DRIVER’S SWORD, 88.5cm curved fullered blade stamped GEBRUDER WEYERSBERG to one side and SOLINGEN on the other, further stamped with two opposing broad arrow marks and a crown over L over 8 at the forte, regulation half basket hilt, ribbed leather grip, remains of leather loop, contained in its steel scabbard, stamped GH 4170 below the throat.

See pages 237-239 of the Revised edition of Swords of the British Army by Robson for a discussion and illustrations of this sword. £300-400

559.

AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 81.5cm blade by PILLIN, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and crowned Royal Arms, regulation pierced plated hilt incorporating 189

561.

AN 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S MAMELUKE, 82cm bright clipped back blade crisply etched with crowned GVR cypher’s, laurel wreaths and crossed swords and batons all on a matt ground, regulation copper gilt hilt, rosette riveted two-piece ivory grips, acorn decorated copper mounted leather scabbard. One grip rosette lacking. £500-600 562.

AN 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S MAMELUKE, 77cm clipped back blade crisply etched with crowned VR cypher’s, laurel wreaths and crossed swords and batons, maker’s panel for Simmons, regulation copper gilt hilt, rosette riveted two-piece ivory grips, contained in its brass scabbard. £400-500 563.

AN 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S MAMELUKE, 78cm clipped back blade etched with crowned VR cypher’s, laurel wreaths and crossed swords and batons, maker’s panel for Hebbert & Co, grey stained at the forte, regulation copper gilt hilt, rosette riveted two-piece ivory grips, contained 190

in its brass scabbard engraved with a maker’s panel, complete with knot. £400-500 564.

A ROYAL MARINES OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, regimental title, crowned Royal arms and GVIR cypher, regulation pierced plated hilt incorporating a crowned GVIR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, complete with knot. £200-300 565.

A ROYAL MARINES OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 88728, decorated with scrolling foliage, regimental title and badge, crowned Royal arms and EIIR cypher, regulation pierced plated hilt incorporating a crowned EIIR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard. Some grey staining to blade. £200-300

566.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY SCANDINAVIAN NAVAL DIRK, 26cm flattened diamond section curving blade finely etched with stands of arms, scrolling foliage and a crest, gilt brass hilt with dolphin form decoration, wire bound ivory grip, contained in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. £1500-2000 567.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 15cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with a stand of arms and scrolling foliage, highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, oval guard decorated with a snake and laurel leaves, turned pommel, turned ivory grip, contained in its gilt scabbard decorated with foliage and a stand of arms. The encircled snake motif on the guard is typical of the work of Dudley of Portsmouth. £700-900

568.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 17cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage, copper gilt acanthus scroll hilt with square section pommel and carved ivory grip, contained in its engraved copper gilt scabbard. £400-500 569.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 24cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage and flower heads, characteristic gilt brass mounted hilt with turned tapering ivory grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. £250-350 570.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 25cm flattened diamond section bright blade, gilt hilt with faceted pommel cap and collar, reeded tapering ivory grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard. £350-450

191

571.

A LARGE GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK WITH NILE CLUB STYLE CHARACTERISTICS, 43cm sharply curved broad blade, patinated, gilt brass hilt with recurved guard, crocodile head pommel, chequered ivory grip. The crocodile is traditionally associated with Nelson’s Nile Club, see p.162 of Naval Swords & Dirks by Sim Comfort. The pommel possibly a later addition. £300-400 572.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 40cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with geometric designs and maker’s name of Dury, copper hilt with looping five-ball side guard and set with a fouled anchor, cushion form pommel, reeded ivory grip. For a similar example see plate 18 Swords for Sea Service. £180-220

192

573.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 41cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, copper hilt with recurving guard, cushion form pommel, waisted ivory grip with central copper band engraved with a crowned fouled anchor. For a similar example see plate 56 Swords for Sea Service. £180-220 574.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 40cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, copper gilt hilt with scroll crossguard, faceted pommel cap, reeded ivory grip. £150-250 575.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 31cm fullered blade, copper gilt hilt with anchor form crossguard, faceted pommel cap, tapering ivory grip. For a similar example see plate 57 Swords for Sea Service. £150-250

576.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S FOLDING ATTACK HILT SWORD, 75cm broadsword blade by Runkel, copper gilt hilt with triform D-shaped folding knuckle guard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound chequered ivory grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Leather replaced. £600-800 577.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S FIVEBALL SPADROON, 83cm blade decorated with stands of arms and crowned GR cyphers, regulation copper gilt hilt, the looping five ball side guard incorporating a fouled anchor, D-shaped five ball knuckle bar, cushion form pommel, reeded ivory grip with copper gilt waist band decorated with a crowned fouled anchor, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel for BATTEN & ADAMS DEVONPORT, complete with knot. Chape lacking. For a similar example see plate 22 Swords for Sea Service. £600-800

578.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S FIVEBALL SPADROON, 82cm blade decorated with foliage, a stand of arms, crowned Royal arms and a crowned GR cypher, regulation copper gilt five-ball hilt with looping side guard and D-shaped knuckle bow, cushion form pommel, reeded ivory grip with copper waist band engraved with a fouled anchor, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard leather with various repairs. For a similar example see plate 22 Swords for Sea Service. £500-700 579.

AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt on a faded blued ground, regulation copper stirrup hilt, the langets with fouled anchors, lion’s head pommel, wire bound ivory grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. Leather restored. £600-800

193

580.

AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 76.5cm blade decorated with a crowned GR cypher and a crowned fouled anchor, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, the langets with fouled anchors, bold lion’s head pommel, wire bound ivory grip. £180-220 581.

AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 81.5cm blade decorated with fouled anchors, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, gilt stirrup hilt, the langets with fouled anchors, lion’s head pommel, wire bound ivory grip. £180-220

582.

A SCARCE GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 64.5cm double fullered blade, copper gilt slotted hilt, the lower guard incorporating a fouled anchor, the D-shaped knuckle guard pierced with a fouled anchor, reeded pommel, the reeded ivory grip with central band engraved with a fouled anchor. £250-350 583.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S LEVEE SWORD, 66.5cm blade decorated with stands of arms, a crowned GR cypher and a fouled anchor, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, the langets decorated with crowned fouled anchors, lion’s head pommel, wire bound ivory grip, chipped. £180-220 584.

AN 18TH CENTURY SLOTTED HILT NAVAL HANGER, 72.5cm curved blade, characteristic white metal slotted hilt, the urn pommel engraved with an anchor, fluted wooden grip. £200-300

194

585.

A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SABRE OR SWORD, 75cm sharply curved blade, copper gilt hilt with boat shell guard, stirrup knuckle bow, lion’s head pommel, chequered ivory grip, chipped. £180-220 586.

A GEORGIAN NAVAL HANGER, 64.5cm curved fullered blade, copper gilt hilt with five-ball looping side guard, later pommel with anchor motif, chain guard, reeded ivory grip. For a similar example see plate 16 Swords for Sea Service. £150-250

587.

A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SABRE OR SWORD, 72cm curved blade, the copper hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with looping side bar and two scroll supports, lion’s head pommel, wire bound ivory grip. £180-220 588.

AN 18TH CENTURY GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SABRE OR SWORD, 81cm curved fullered blade, copper gilt hilt with five-ball D-shaped knuckle guard, faceted back strap, ribbed ivory grip. £180-220 589.

A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SABRE OR SWORD OF 1796 FORM, 82.5cm curved blade, brass stirrup hilt, ribbed ivory grip. £150-250

195

590.

A RARE 1827 PATTERN FLAG OFFICER’S SWORD, 73.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, regulation gilt hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, bold lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. Bright blade with some grey staining. £800-1000 591.

A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79.5cm blade by FRIEDEBERG etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, folding side guard, contained in its engraved brass mounted black leather scabbard. £250-350 592.

A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79.5cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation copper hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained 196

in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.

Remnant knot. £250-350 593.

A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm clean blade, minor grey staining, decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. Some grip wire lacking. £250-350 594.

A ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER’S SWORD, 80.5cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowner RNR fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation copper hilt incorporating a crowned RNR fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. Quillon pushed inwards and clashing with throat. £240-280

595.

A VICTORIAN ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 74cm fullered blade finely etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor, crowned Royal arms and maker’s panel for Moore & Jupp, regulation gilt hilt, folding side guard, crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard. £500-600 596.

A VICTORIAN IRISH NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 75cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms, crowned fouled anchor and maker’s panel for Sexton of Dublin, regulation brass hilt with folding side guard, crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip.

Scabbard lacking. £200-300 597.

A SCARCE TURKISH NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 76cm curved fullered blade decorated with stands of arms and the star over crescent motif, regulation pierced brass hilt, the folding side guard decorated with a fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel with red brilliant eyes, ribbed marine ivory grip retaining some of its wire, contained in its brass

mounted steel scabbard. £400-500 598.

A FINE FIRST WAR PERIOD PRESENTATION NAVAL DIRK, 45.5cm pristine blade finely decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor, crowned GVR cypher, maker’s panels for Wilkinson and Gieve, Matthews and Seagrove and the presentation inscription, ADMIRALTY PRIZE SEAMANSHIP R.N. COLLEGE KEYHAM, January 1916, Cadet Capt. J.G. Deneys, regulation gilt hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. £700-900 599.

A RARE 1856 PATTERN NAVAL DIRK, 34.5cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor, crowned VR cypher and maker’s panel for Firmin & Sons, regulation copper and brass hilt with bold lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with frog stud. £500-600

197

600.

A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm blade decorated with oak leaves and rope, crowned fouled anchor and crowned EIIR cypher, regulation gilt brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. The folding side guard with owner’s name V. GREAVES, blade stained and rubbed. £220-240 601.

A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. The folding side guard with owner’s name E.C. JENET. £220-240 602.

A ROYAL NAVAL DIRK, 46cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation gilt hilt with lion’s 198

head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard. Clean blade with some rust staining. £350-450 603.

A ROYAL NAVAL DIRK, 45.5cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor, crowned Royal arms, and maker’s panel GIEVE MATTHEWS & SEAGROVE LTD, regulation brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard with owner’s initials H.C.T., complete with knot. Blade with patches of patination. £300-400 604.

A 1900 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 70.5cm blade by Mole with various Ordnance stamps and dates, regulation black painted steel hilt, chequered leather grips, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Chape replaced. £200-300

605.

A BRACE OF 1845/88 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASSES, each with 75cm blade with rounded tip, one with various stamps, regulation steel hilts with ribbed iron grips. (2) One rust patinated. £300-400

608.

A BRASS HILTED SIDEARM, 73.5cm blade, rust stained, brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed iron grip, contained in its leather scabbard.

Chape lacking. £250-350

606.

A VICTORIAN LEAD CUTTER BY MOLE, 77cm slightly curved blade stamped with various Ordnance and date marks, regulation steel hilt with traces of brown painted finish, ribbed iron grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Not marked as a lead cutter. £400-500

609.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL HUSSARS SABRE, 81cm curved blade, sharpened for use, marked Klingenthal on the back edge, regulation plated hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, contained in its brass scabbard. Hilt loose with repair and throat lacking. £300-400

607.

A SCARCE 1ST SUSSEX VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY SIDE ARM, 68cm blade etched with scrolling foliage and regimental devices, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, frog stud lacking. £150-200

199

610.

A FRENCH OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms on a faded and rubbed blued ground, regulation three-bar brass hilt, bent, ribbed leather grip, contained in its brass scabbard, dented and with small split. £350-450

613.

A DUTCH OFFICER’S SWORD, 87cm curved clean blade by Eickhorn engraved YZERHOUWER, regulation pierced and plated hilt decorated with foliage, wire bound celluloid grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard. Dent to scabbard. £200-250

611.

A REPRODUCTION FRENCH CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE, 85.5cm curved bade, regulation brass hilt with wire bound leather grip, contained in its panelled scabbard, together with a shortened worn period example with no scabbard. (2) £150-250

614.

A SAXON (?) CAVALRY SWORD, 78.5cm sharply curved blade, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £150-200

612.

AN INDIAN MADE CONTINENTAL STYLE CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE, 76.5cm curved blade stamped ENFIELD on the back edge, characteristic Continental brass hilt, ribbed leather grip, worn, contained in its black and gold painted steel scabbard. £200-250 200

615.

AN ITALIAN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 80.5cm fullered blade, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard complete with knot, together with another Continental sword, cavalry, contained in its steel scabbard. Surface rust to both. (2) £150-250

618.

A GOOD QUALITY SPANISH TOLEDO SWORD, 87.5cm curved fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage highlighted in gilt, maker’s panel dated 1880, multi-piece half basket hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads highlighted in silver and gilt, ribbed wooden grip. £500-700

616.

A TURKISH ARTILLERY OFFICER’S OR NCO’S SWORD, 78cm double fullered blade by W.K & C., retailed by BAZAR MILTAIRE CONSTANTINOPLE, regulation three-bar brass hilt cast with a crescent and star motif, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated scabbard, complete with knot. £100-150

619.

A PRUSSIAN MODEL 1899 INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 78cm double fullered blade, varnished and patinated, regulation plated hilt incorporating an eagle, wire bound celluloid grip applied with the Imperial cypher, contained in its steel scabbard. £150-250

617.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY TURKISH SIDEARM, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, together with a Turkish Model 1903 Mauser bayonet, both with scabbards, and a German Model 98/05 bayonet with no scabbard. (3) £150-200

620.

A PRUSSIAN MODEL 1899 INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 86cm double fullered blade, patinated, regulation black painted hilt incorporating an eagle, wire bound celluloid grip applied with the Imperial cypher, contained in its black painted steel scabbard. £150-250 201

621.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN SABEL OR SWORD, 78.5cm curved, clean, plated blade, regulation brass stirrup hilt with wire bound celluloid grip, contained in its steel scabbard complete with knot. £200-300

624.

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY BANDSMAN’S SWORD, 71cm curved blade by Webb, characteristic cast brass hilt decorated with acanthus scrolls, contained in its brass mounted scabbard. £220-280

622.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN SABEL OR SWORD, 80.5cm curved, blade, regulation brass stirrup hilt with wire bound leather grip, worn, contained in an associated steel scabbard, tight fit. £100-150

625.

A SCARCE VICTORIAN POLICE SWORD, 76.5cm fullered straight blade, double edged towards the tip, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, stepped pommel, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. Taped repair to foot of scabbard, press stud lacking from catch. £200-300

623.

A VICTORIAN LAND TRANSPORT (?)

SIDEARM OR SHORT SWORD, 58cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation brass hilt with ribbed grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

Hilt loose. £160-180

202

626.

A VICTORIAN POLICE SWORD, 61cm clean blade, minor grey staining, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and ribbed fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £200-300 627.

A NAPOLEONIC PERIOD FRENCH INFANTRYMAN’S HANGER OR SHORT SWORD, 59cm curved blade with various stamps at the forte, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, stamped VERSAILLES, ribbed grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £180-220

629.

A CONTINENTAL INFANTRYMAN’S SIDEARM, 59.75cm slightly curved blade, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and ribbed brass grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £80-120 630.

A 19TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN HANGER OR SHORT SWORD, 59.5cm curved blade stamped with a star at the forte, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and ribbed grip, stamped S 2693 and dated 1842, contained in its leather scabbard with internal steel chape. £150-250

628.

A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH HANGER, 61.5cm curved blade struck with a mark at the forte, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and ribbed grip, stamped COMNE DE VILLENEUVE, contained in its steel scabbard. £200-300

203

634.

THREE VARIOUS GERMAN BAYONETS, a First War K98, a further shortened K98 example, and a 98/05, all with scabbards. (3) £200-300

631.

A NAPOLEONIC PERIOD FRENCH INFANTRYMAN’S SIDEARM, 58cm curved blade with various stamps at the forte and manufacturer’s details on the back edge, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, together with another Continental brass hilted infantryman’s sidearm, no scabbards. (2) £80-120 632.

AN 1871 PATTERN GERMAN DRESS BAYONET, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £100-150 633.

A GERMAN K98 LONG BAYONET, marked to the 9th Jaeger Regiment, complete with scabbard. £150-200

204

635.

TWO THIRD REICH K98 BAYONETS, both with matching serial numbered scabbards. (2) £240-280

636.

TEN VARIOUS SOCKET BAYONETS, to include Continental and English examples, one of Brown Bess type, two with scabbards. (10) £100-150

637.

A BRACE OF 1856 PATTERN SWORD BAYONETS, one by Chavasse, the other with Ordnance stamps, both with scabbards. (2) £200-300

638.

TWO 1888 PATTERN BAYONETS, one

by Mole, one dated 1890, the other 1891, both with scabbards, one with frog. (2) £150-200

639.

A BRACE OF 1903 PATTERN BAYONETS, one by Sanderson with external chape to scabbard, complete with frog, the other Enfield stamped and with integral chape to scabbard. (2) £200-300

640.

A CANADIAN ROSS BAYONET, the pommel with maker’s details and patent date of 1907, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard with integral chape. £70-90

641.

A SCARCE 1907 PATTERN HOOKED QUILLON BAYONET, dated April 1912 and with maker’s mark of Sanderson and various Ordnance marks, complete with scabbard. The pommel with RIR stamps. £200-300 205

TWO FRENCH BERTHIER BAYONETS, 642.

AN 1842 PATTERN FRENCH CHASSEPOT 645. both with scabbards. (2) BAYONET, dated 1855, together with two 1866 versions, one dated 1872, all with scabbards. (3) £80-120 £200-300

646.

A SWISS SCHMIDT RUBIN BAYONET, 643.

AN 1842 PATTERN FRENCH CHASSEPOT contained in its blued steel scabbard complete with frog.

BAYONET, dated 1854, together with two 1866 versions, one dated 1871, all with scabbards. (3) £60-90 £200-300

644.

THREE FRENCH GRAS BAYONETS, one with leather frog, all dated 1879, all with scabbards. (3) £200-300 206

647.

AN ITALIAN MODEL 1891 BAYONET, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, together with a Chassepot bayonet dated 1868 with scabbard and a Gras bayonet lacking scabbard. £100-150

648.

AN 1856 PATTERN SWORD BAYONET, complete with scabbard, together with a Swedish Model 1867/89 Remington rolling block rifle socket bayonet, a further socket bayonet and a Butler folding survival machete. (4) £120-140

651.

A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ARTILLERYMAN’S SIDEARM OR SHORT SWORD, 48.5cm flattened diamond section blade with various stamps at the forte, regulation brass hilt with ribbed grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £150-200

649.

AN 1856 PATTERN BAYONET, together with a 1917 dated American bayonet, both with scabbards, and an 1874 dated Chassepot bayonet, scabbard lacking. (3) £60-80

652.

A FRENCH ARTILLERYMAN’S SIDEARM, 48cm blade stamped TALBOT FS 1832 over PARIS, regulation brass hilt with ribbed grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £80-120

650.

A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ARTILLERYMAN’S SIDEARM OR SHORT SWORD, 48.5cm flattened diamond section blade with various stamps at the forte, regulation brass hilt with ribbed grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £150-200

207

mounted leather sheath. Elastic in its leather sheath stamped with the arrow mark and WD below the strap lacking. throat. £300-400 £400-600

653.

A FIRST PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17cm flattened diamond section blade etched to either side THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE and with the Wilkinson sword emblem on the other, regulation plated hilt with recurved guard and chequered grip, complete with scabbard. Blade has been sharpened for use and there is a slight bending to the tip. £1000-1500

654.

A FAIRBAIRN SYKES SECOND PATTERN BEADED AND RIBBED COMMANDO KNIFE, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blued blade, the crossguard stamped ENGLAND, blackened grip stamped with an inverted 5 and arrow at the base, contained 208

657.

A FAIRBAIRN SYKES SECOND PATTERN B2 655.

A CAMILLUS USMC COMMANDO KNIFE, 17.5cm RAIDER’S STILETTO DAGGER flattened diamond section blade, the OR KNIFE, 18cm flattened crossguard with partial stamped B2, diamond section blade faintly etched brass grip, contained in its modified CAMILLUS CUTLERY at the forte, leather sheath. chequered and ribbed cast alloy hilt, £200-300 contained in its leather sheath. £500-700

656.

A FAIRBAIRN SYKES THIRD PATTERN B2 COMMANDO KNIFE, 17cm flattened diamond section blued blade, the crossguard stamped with an arrow and BT, ribbed alloy grip marked 2, contained in its brass

658.

A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES B2 COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation hilt, the guard stamped B2, chequered brass grip, contained in a worn and associated scabbard. £200-300

659.

A THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation hilt, the guard with WILLIAM RODGERS stamp, blackened copper ribbed grip, contained in its worn scabbard. £150-250

660.

A THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation blackened ribbed copper hilt, the guard with WILLIAM RODGERS stamp, contained in its leather scabbard, together with another, lacking scabbard, marked ENGLAND on the guard but with chipped tip. (2) £150-200

661.

A THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blacked blade with maker’s panel for NOWILL & SONS, regulation hilt with blackened ribbed copper grip, crossed keys mark to the foot, contained in an associated black leather scabbard. £100-150

663.

A FAIRBAIRN SYKES SECOND PATTERN B2 COMMANDO KNIFE TO SGT R. FAULKENHAM PARACHUTE REGIMENT, 17.25cm flattened diamond section blade, sharpened for use, the crossguard with partial stamped B2, brass grip, contained in its modified leather sheath.

Accompanied by a letter stating how the dagger was originally purchased and highlighting that the originally owner was involved in the D-Day landings. £1000-1500

662.

AN INDIAN FAIRBAIRN SYKES SECOND PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE, 16cm blade, repaired under the crossguard, plated brass grip, contained in an associated leather sheath. £100-150

664.

A FIRST PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17cm flattened diamond section blade etched to either side THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE and with the Wilkinson sword emblem on the other, regulation plated hilt with recurved guard and chequered grip, complete with scabbard.

Staining to blade, tip slightly rounded and frog replaced. £1800-2000 209

665.

A FAIRBAIRN SYKES SECOND PATTERN PRESENTATION COMMANDO KNIFE, 16.5cm flattened diamond section blade with partial etched presentation panel XXXX USAAF, possibly OSS, brass grip with traces of blackened finish, contained in its modified leather sheath. £600-800

666.

A FAIRBAIRN SYKES SECOND PATTERN BEADED AND RIBBED COMMANDO KNIFE, 17.cm flattened diamond section blued blade, blackened grip stamped with an inverted 9 and arrow at the base, contained in its leather sheath. £600-800

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667.

A FAIRBAIRN SYKES SECOND PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17cm flattened diamond section blued blade, tip rounded, blackened brass grip with traces of blackened finish, contained in its leather sheath. £350-450

668.

A GOOD FAIRBAIRN SYKES THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE BY WILKINSON, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blued blade etched with a maker’s panel for Wilkinson, black ribbed alloy grip, contained in its leather sheath. £300-400

669.

A FAIRBAIRN SYKES VARIANT FIGHTING KNIFE, 15cm flattened diamond section blued blade, blued hilt with ribbed leather washer grip, the underside of the guard stamped JAPAN, contained in its leather sheath. £150-200

670.

A THIRD RECICH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER, 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by HOLLER, regulation plated alloy hilt, spirally fluted orange celluloid grip, contained in its plated stippled steel scabbard, complete with a worn knot. Scabbard plating bubbling and rusted in parts. £200-300

671.

A THIRD RECICH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER, 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation plated alloy hilt, spirally fluted orange celluloid grip, contained in its plated stippled steel scabbard, complete with a worn knot. £200-300

672.

A THIRD REICH HITLER YOUTH DAGGER, 13.5cm blade

by Eickhorn and etched with their motto, characteristic hilt incorporating an enamelled badge, contained in its steel scabbard, together with a Sheffield Gillwell knife by Maleham & Yeomans and a Solingen skinning knife, all with scabbards. (3) £200-300

673.

AN AMERICAN SHOULDER BELT AND POUCH ENSEMBLE, the brass mounted leather pouch with gilt eagle to the flap, the leather backed bullion faced belt with gilt ornaments. £150-200 675.

A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S BUFF LEATHER SWORD KNOT, stamped H.G. & R. LD and dated for 1916, together with another similar dated for 1910. Unissued condition. (2) £100-150

674.

A POWDER OR SHOT CARRIER, the red scarlet painted canvas and wood body decorated with the Royal arms. £500-600

676.

A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S BUFF LEATHER SWORD KNOT, stamped H.G. & R. LD and dated for 1918?, together with another similar dated for 1918?. Unissued condition. (2) £100-150

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677.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN GARDE DU CORPS PARADE HELMET, the copper coloured tombak skull with white metal trim, the helmet plate of white metal and composed a white metal star burst with motto in surround and central black eagle motif, white metal parade eagle crest applied with a brass crown, Imperial and Prussian cockades, leather liner, leather backed chin scales, the inside of the peak stamped C. 4 I II and 360, the underside of the lion stamped 18, the skull stamped beneath the lion mount 23 55 5 and 55-5. £2000-3000 212

678.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN SAXON GARDEREITER PARADE HELMET, the copper coloured tombak skull with white metal trim, the helmet plate of bi-metal and composed of the crowned Saxon arms on a white metal star burst, white metal parade lion crest applied with the crowned Royal cypher, Imperial and Saxon cockades, leather liner, leather backed chin scales, the inside of the peak stamped C. 4 I II and 360, the underside of the lion stamped 18, the skull stamped beneath the lion mount 23 55 5 and 55-5. £2500-3500

cockades, leather backed chin scales, leather and fawn coloured silk liner. Ink marked 541 to the interior, leather backing to chin scales replaced. £600-800

679.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN SAXON DUCHY OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass and gilt brass mounts to include spike finial with circular star riveted base, crowned Prussian eagle helmet plate surmounted by the white metal Saxon boss, Imperial and Saxon cockades, leather backed chin scales, leather and fawn coloured silk liner, frayed. Ink marked to the interior 29. £600-800

681.

A COMPOSITE IMPERIAL GERMAN GARDE DRAGOON OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass mounts, to include spike finial with circular star riveted base, crowned Prussian helmet plate with Dragoon or Garde rayed star boss, Imperial and Prussian cockades, leather backed chin scales, liner lacking. Dated 30/8/16 in pencil to the inside. £600-800

680.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN WURTTEMBURG OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass and gilt brass mounts, to include spike finial with quatre-foil star riveted base, crowned Wurttemburg helmet plate, Imperial and Wurttemburg 213

682.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN SAXON OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass and gilt brass mounts to include spike finial with circular star riveted base, crowned Saxon starburst helmet plate, Imperial and Saxon cockades, leather backed chin scales, remnants of red silk lining, leather sweat band. £600-800

683.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN GARDE OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass and grey metal mounts to include ball finial with circular star riveted base, crowned Prussian helmet plate applied with a brass and enamelled Garde boss, Imperial and Prussian cockades, leather backed chin scales, leather and orange coloured silk lining, worn. Restoration to crown of skull. £500-700

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684.

A COMPOSITE IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN SWEDISH LIFEGUARD’S OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass fittings to include spike finial with circular star riveted base, crowned Prussian helmet plate applied with the Guards’ legend, Imperial cockades, leather backed chin scales, leather and green silk liner, worn and restored.

General age wear and cracks. £500-700

685.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass and gilt brass trim and mounts to include spike finial with circular star riveted base, crowned Prussian helmet plate, Imperial and Prussian cockades, leather backed chin scales, leather sweat band, no silk liner. £350-450

686.

A COMPOSITE BADEN NCO’S PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass trim and mounts, some lacking, spike finial and Baden helmet plate, Imperial and Baden cockades, leather backed chin scales, later silk effect liner and leather sweat band. £200-300

688.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN RESERVIST’S OTHER RANKS PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass trim and mounts to include spike finial and Bavarian reservists’ helmet plate, Imperial and Bavarian cockades, leather chin strap, leather liner. Helmet plate retaining strips a later replacement, liner worn, generally showing its age. £350-450

687.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN BADEN OTHER RANKS PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass trim and mounts, to include spike finial and Baden helmet plate, Imperial and Baden cockades, leather chin strap, leather liner. Ink stamped to the neck guard J.R.112 1915 B.A.XIV. £350-450

689.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN WURTTEMBURG OTHER RANKS PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass trim and mounts to include spike finial and Wurttemburg helmet plate, Imperial and Wurttemburg cockades, later leather chin strap, leather liner with owner’s name. £350-450

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690.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN RESERVIST’S OTHER RANKS PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass trim and mounts to include spike finial and Prussian reservists’ helmet plate, Imperial and Prussian cockades, later leather chin strap, leather liner. £350-450

691.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN BADEN OTHER RANKS PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with grey metal trim and mounts to include spike finial and Baden helmet plate, split, Imperial and Baden cockades, later leather chin strap, replaced leather liner. £350-450 216

692.

AN IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN OTHER RANKS PICKELHAUBE, the black leather skull with brass trim and mounts, to include spike finial and Prussian helmet plate, Imperial and Prussian cockades, leather chin strap, leather liner. £300-400

693.

AN OTHER RANKS BLUE CLOTH HELMET TO THE ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT, the blue cloth covered skull with brass fittings to include spike finial with quatrefoil base, rose bosses, rayed star QVC helmet plate, white metal lamb centred with regimental title in surround, various War Department stamps to the interior, leather sweat band. £200-300

694.

AN OTHER RANKS BLUE CLOTH HELMET TO THE ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT, the blue cloth covered skull with brass fittings to include spike finial with quatrefoil base, rose bosses, rayed star KC helmet plate, white metal horse centred with regimental title in surround, cloth backed chin chain, Hobson & Sons paper label to the interior, leather sweat band. £200-300

695.

A 19TH CENTURY BRASS FIREMAN’S HELMET, the two-piece skull with embossed raised dragon comb, rose bosses, crossed axe and hoses helmet plate, leather backed chin chain, leather liner. £200-300

696.

A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY LEATHER FIREMAN’S HELMET, the single piece leather skull with raised comb, brass trim to include rose bosses, later leather backed chin chain, leather liner. £60-80

697.

A BRASS FRENCH FIREMAN’S HELMET, the single piece skull with shallow ribbed comb, characteristic helmet plate for the town of Randan, leather chin strap and leather liner. £100-150

217

698.

AFTER HARRY PAYNE (1858-1927), The Victoria Cross gallery, a set of twelve relief printed chromolithograph cards of Victoria Cross recipients in battle, three frames of four, each 13.5 x 17cm sight size. £20-30

699.

A FIRST WAR PERIOD BULLDOG DESK ORNAMENT, the carved 19th century cane top in the form of a bulldog’s head surmounted with a miniature pickelhaube.

218

700.

OF BATTLE OF ARNHEM AND AUTOGRAPHICAL INTEREST: THE CIGARETTE CASE OF MAJOR GENERAL ROY URQUHART CB DSO & BAR, a polished wood cigarette case of plain form, signed to the interior in ink by Urquhart, 17 x 9cm. Provenance: In 1945 Major General Urquhart came to the drill hall in Gipping Street, Ipswich to carry out the annual inspection. After the inspection Captain Smith, the commanding officer of the drill hall asked Urquhart for some small momento of his visit and Urquhart pulled his cigarette case from his pocket, signed it and gave it to the Captain. On the Captain’s death, it passed to his son who gave it to the present vendor who was his business partner. Urquhart’s famously commanded the 1st Airborne Division at the Battle of Arnhem and was awarded the Dutch Bronze Lion for his part in the battle. £200-300

701.

AN AFRICAN NIGERIAN CEREMONIAL PARADE AXE, early 20 th Century, iron and brass, the blade emanating as a tongue from the brass ceremonial head, 42.5cm long. For a similar piece see the Pitt Rivers Museum Oxford, accession number 1933.29.3 which states that these were symbols of power and authority and worn over the shoulder of high status individuals. £600-800 702.

AN AFRICAN NIGERIAN CEREMONIAL PARADE AXE, early 20 th Century, iron and brass, the blade emanating as a tongue from the brass ceremonial head, 43cm long. For a similar piece see the Pitt Rivers Museum Oxford, accession number 1933.29.3 which states that these were symbols of power and authority and worn over the shoulder of high status individuals. £600-800 703.

A 19TH CENTURY SUDANESE BATTLE SCEPTRE OR AXE, iron with brass inlays depicting pseudo Arabic inscriptions, foliate designs and celestial imagery, 51.5cm long. For a similar piece see the Fowler Museum at UCLA, Gift of the Wellcome Trust, accession number X65.3646, described as a ceremonial sword. £600-800 219

704.

A 19TH CENTURY SOLOMON ISLANDS PADDLE CLUB, 115cm flattened ovoid haft with leaf-shaped terminal with raised medial ridge, retaining vestiges of its woven reed covering decorated with geometric designs. £600-900 705.

A 19TH CENTURY MORO BARONG OR KNIFE, 44.5cm double edged heavy watered steel blade, characteristic hilt with ringturned and foliate chased gilt brass collar, foliate carve wooden pommel, cracked and repairs, contained in its carved wooden scabbard decorated with foliage and flowerheads and with two small ivory panel inserts. £400-600

707.

A 19TH CENTURY SUDANESE ARM DAGGER, of characteristic form, contained in its leather scabbard, together with a further African dagger. (2) £40-60

708.

THREE MENELIK II PERIOD ETHIOPIAN SHOTEL OR SWORDS, two with double fullered broadsword blades and characteristic horn hilts, the third with sharply curved blade and horn hilt, the last with stirrup hilt and leather covered grip. The first 706.

A 19TH CENTURY ETHIOPIAN SHOTEL, three hilts may be rhinoceros horn and are therefore 82cm broadsword blade, characteristic rhinoceros horn subject to CITES regulations. (4) hilt, together with a Menelik II guards sword and a £500-700 Sudanese arm dagger. (3) £250-350

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709.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY REGIMENTAL SWORD STICK FOR THE LOYAL REGIMENT (NORTH LANCASHIRE), 71cm tapering blade stamped Wilkinson Sword Ltd Made in England, white metal pommel with the King’s Crown and Tudor rose over a banner inscribed THE LOYAL REGIMENT, malacca haft, later metal ferrule, 87.5cm long over all. £400-500 710.

A 19TH CENTURY PRESENTATION SWORD STICK, 31.5cm fullered tapering blade with remains of foliate decoration in gilt to both sides, tapering ivory octagonal pommel inscribed W.H.H. Pratt to Edgar C. Dibble to Dr James Fuller, bamboo haft, metal ferrule, 91cm long over all. Restoration. £350-400 711.

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK, 74.5cm tapering triangular section blade sparsely decorated with sprigs and stars, the ivory pommel carved as a dog’s head with glass eyes, bamboo haft, metal ferrule, 91.5cm long over all. £300-400

712.

A VICTORIAN SWORD STICK, 68cm tapering diamond section blade with push button catch, natural horn handle crudely carved R B SPENCER, malacca haft, metal ferrule, 92cm long over all. £150-200 713.

A VICTORIAN/EDWARDIAN SWORD STICK, 47cm tapering rectangular section blade stamped SOLINGEN, characteristic curved briar handle and haft, metal ferrule, 87.5cm long over all. £80-120 714.

A SWORD STICK, 31cm tapering rectangular section blade stamped SOLINGEN, a crowned head and other marks, bamboo root pommel with later applied Dorsetshire Regiment enamel badge, bamboo haft, later rubber ferrule, 91cm over all. £30-50

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Thinking of selling your cameras at auction?

Over the past four years, Flints have set new industry standards in becoming the leading auctioneers of cameras and photographic equipment in the UK. We have achieved even more record-breaking prices and high sell-through rates in our Fine Photographica in April 2021, with a sale total of £542,766 - a UK camera auction record in it’s own right!

Our dedication and expert knowledge attracts collectors and curators from around the world. This gives us a unique insight and intimate understanding of the trends of the current market.

We are now welcoming consignments for our 18th November 2021 Fine Photographica Auction.

Buyers are particularly keen to compete for Leica, Nikon, Hasselblad, Contax, Canon, Alpa, Fine Mahogany & Brass Cameras / Lenses, rare and obscure early cameras, amongst others.

We encourage you to get in touch if you have pieces that you are considering selling, or if you are purely interested in knowing the current market value. Our team will be very pleased to offer complimentary, realistic and confidential advice.

The deadline for entries is 7th October 2021 for our Fine Photographica auction.

Jonathan Brown Director, Photographic Department +44 (0) 73 8719 8886 jonathan@flintsauctions.com

Cooke Super Speed Panchro 2 ¼ “ f1.3 Lens SOLD £24,800

Flints Auctions Ltd, 8 Rivermead, Pipers Way, Thatcham RG19 4EP www.flintsauctions.com

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